Around Crownsville

Credible Source Turns out to be unreliable

Despite the fact that my source was incredibly close to this situation, the information regarding the Renaissance Festival and a 20 year lease turned out to be untrue.  No decision or agreement has been reached between the parties regarding the future of the Festival in Crownsville.   The sentiment, however, remains the same.  I hope that the Festival continues to enliven Crownsville for several months each year and that for the rest of the year the land  remains as a bucolic respite in the ever-growing presence of development.  Please read the comments provided by the General Manager of the Festival.

Festival Has New Lease

A reliable source close to the parties involved has told me that the Renaissance Festival now has a twenty year lease with a 5 year renewal for their current location on Crownsville Road.  This lease means that for two months every year for years to come, Crownsville will be alive with the characters of the festival (or the inconvenience of the traffic) and have the beautiful property preserved for the rest of the year.  More on the developing story as I get information.

Fairgrounds in Crownsville has a Schedule for Fun

Our friendly volunteers who operate the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds want you to know about all the great events they have coming up.  They’ll start the spring with the Flea Market Series in April and move on through teen dances, tractor pulls, demolition derbies and more.  Of course, their big event is our County Fair. Continue reading Crownsville’s Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds Announces Schedule

The Candlelight Concert Society has an update to their March 13 concert featuring cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan. Continue reading Candlelight Concert Update for March 13

Cater Your Crownsville Event from Right Here in Crownsville

Why not have a big party at your house and share the good food of Lures.  Or maybe a meeting at work would go better with a little food.  How about a graduation or a wedding — maybe rockfish bites on a boat?  Lures Catering Service will bring the restaurant to you.   Catering manager Mary Bradshaw will work with you to get just the results you want.  call her at 410-585-4151 or 410-923-1606 or through their email: luresbarandgrille@verizon.net.

The Candlelight Concert Society isn’t in Crownsville, but it’s not that far away either for those who like world class chamber music and classical soloists. (Read more about the Society in this blog at http://www.aroundcrownsville.com/2009/04/09/venturing-out-of-crownsville-for-great-music-listen-to-christopher-shih/) The latest offering by the society is a concert by twenyt-one year old Armenian prize-winning cellist Narek Hakhnazaryn.  He will perform on Saturday, March 13, 2010, 8:00 PM at
Smith Theatre on the camps of Howard Community College. Continue reading Candlelight Concert Society Presents Narek Hakhnazaryan

Music in Crownsville

It’s great to see Lures becoming so successful– even if it means I have trouble finding a parking spot.  The menu presents delicious options that don’t repeat what every other restaurant in their price range serve up.  Owners Jill and Chuck Soja have assembled a staff who treats patrons like valued friends — sincerely.  And then the “lure” of music.

I just got the schedule of the upcoming shows — give yourself a great treat without leaving Crownsville.

• 3/5- Dan Fisk
• 3/6- Jim Counter
• 3/12- Larry Thomas
• 3/13- Dave Tieff
• 3/17-St Pattys day party!  Hall Vote 7-11pm
• 3/19- Matt Fanuele
• 3/20- Lenny Burridge
• 3/26-Stanley Whitaker
• 3/27-Tommy Rothman

Check out the Lures website for more details!

Due to the sudden illness of a member of the Ebène Quartet, Candlelight will
present the great Leipzig String Quartet, one of the world’s great chamber
ensembles, made up of principal players from the Gewandhaus Orchestra, one
of Europe’s finest.   The Candlelight Series has provided more information on these artists. Continue reading Planning to go to this the February 6 Candlelight Concert

Need to get out of Crownsville?  Our friends at the Annapolis Chorale have just the ticket.

Straight from Broadway

Broadway returns to Annapolis when J. Ernest Green conducts The Annapolis Chamber Orchestra and members of the Annapolis Chorale in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” on February 12-13 at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.  Joining Mr. Green for this production is a stellar cast of guest artists, including audience favorites Troy Clark (Curly) and Ashleigh Rabbit Sekoski (Laurey), who enchanted audiences in last season’s “Brigadoon.”  Joining them are Katie Hale (Ado Annie), Jason Buckwalter (Will Parker), Molly Moore Green (Aunt Eller) and Tim King (Ali Hakim).   This production also features dancers from the Ballet Theatre of Maryland, who will perform the beautiful “Dream Ballet,” and members of StageWorkz ensemble.  Members of the Annapolis Chorale will also appear. Continue reading Hear the “Corn as High as an Elephant’s Eye”

Brighten a winter night with a wonderful concert by The Pacifica Quartet.  Candlelight Concerts presents the quartet recognized for its virtuosity and exuberance on January 23, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. in the Smith Theatre at Howard Community College.  Since its inception in 1994, The Pacifica Quarter has won top prizes in international competitions including the 1998 Naumberg Chamber Music Competition. They were appointed to the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s CMS Two program for gifted young musicians in 2002.   In that same year they earned the coveted Cleveland Quartet Award followed in 2006 by the Avery Fischer Career grant, only the second chamber group selected.

The members of the quartet are Simin Ganatra, violin; Sibbi Bernhardsson, violin;  Masumi Rostad, viola; and Brandon Vamos on cello.  They will play the StrinQartete in B-flat Major, Op. 18, No.6, “La Malinconia;” Quartet in E-flay, Op. 74, “Harp;” and Quartet in F, Op. 135.

The evening will begin with a pre-concert talk at 7:15 p.m.  Smith Theatre is located at 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway in Columbia.  Advance tickets for adults are only $29 and $12 for students.  At the door, adults pay $30; seniors $28; and students $12.  Children age 9-17 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.  For more information email info@candlelightconcerts.org or visit www.candlelightconcerts.org.

Catering, Live Entertainment, Great Beers on tap, Your Party in the Restaurant — What more can your want

The gang at Lures has got their act together to make your holiday season fun.    Patty Reese will bring her acoustic guitar and vocals to Lures this Saturday, December 12 from 8:30-12:30.   On Tuesday, December 15 it’s a bottomless glass for just $15.   Of course, as always, customers will have a choice of eleven great brews.

This is the time of year for parties, and Lures will help you have yours your way.  You can book your party  and bring your friends to Lures now.  If you’re more of a home body or need a little office cheer, they’ll take care of you with their catering services.

Gift Cards — What  more could you want!

Finally, why not go shopping while you enjoy a great dinner or at home right after you read this.  They’ve got reloadable gift cards.  Start someone’s winter off right with a $10, $25, $50, $75, or $100 card.

Stop in, say “Hello” and have some fun!