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SUMMARY:Enchanted Art Show Reception at the Arundel Lodge
DESCRIPTION:MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE “ENCHANTED” ART SHOW! 🖌️🎨⭐Our huge annual art show at Arundel Lodge will be Saturday\, November 7\, 2026\, 5-8 pm! This year’s theme is “Renaissance Festival” with great food\, live music\, decorations and a party favor for every guest. With over 500 pieces of original art\, jewelry\, textiles\, and more\, it’s going to be a fun evening. Bring your friends and family\, and wear your favorite Ren Fair costume if you like! ⭐⭐Our clients earn 80% of each sale and 20% helps to fund the art program for another year of healing.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/enchanted-art-show-reception-at-the-arundel-lodge/
LOCATION:Arundel Lodge Inc\, 2600 Solomon's Island Road\, Edgewater\, MD\, 21037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T170000
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SUMMARY:"ENCHANTED" Art Show - Open Eye Gallery at Arundel Lodge
DESCRIPTION:YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO “ENCHANTED” – An Art Exhibition Celebrating the Artists of the Open Eye Gallery at Arundel Lodge \nDate: Saturday\, November 7\, 2026 \nTime: 5-8 pm \nWhere: Arundel Lodge\, 2600 Solomons Island Road\, Edgewater\, MD 21037 \nStep into a magical realm and discover more than 500 original works of art created by the talented Artists of the Open Eye Gallery at Arundel Lodge! \nJoin us for an enchanting celebration featuring: \n\n500+ Works of Art\nRen Faire themed Music and Decorations\nDelicious Refreshments Fit for Kings & Queens\nRoyal Party Favors for Every Guest\n\nFREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Come as you are—or\, if you dare\, dress in your finest Renaissance attire and join the royal festivities! \nFor more information call 443-645-5410 or email ahagan@arundellodge.org
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/enchanted-art-show-open-eye-gallery-at-arundel-lodge/
LOCATION:Arundel Lodge Inc\, 2600 Solomon's Island Road\, Edgewater\, MD\, 21037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Reception,Visual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T183000
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SUMMARY:Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival - Perkutao  Afro Peruvian Jazz
DESCRIPTION:THE BAND \nAfro Peruvian jazz group Perkutao was founded in Lima\, Peru in 2005 by percussionist\, dancer and educator Percy Chinchilla. The group recently relocated to the U.S.\, giving new audiences an opportunity to experience the magic of their unique sound. Rooted in Afro-Peruvian traditions\, their music also incorporates Afro-Cuban influences and various contemporary styles. The result is intriguing and compelling. \nPercy Chinchilla grew up in the legendary Callejón del Buque\, where the Afro-Peruvian cajón could be heard daily alongside guitars\, singers\, and other percussion instruments. At a young age\, he won percussion and dance awards and was asked to tour Latin America with top Peruvian artists. He dreamt of someday launching his own ensemble to express his culture in a modern and sophisticated way\, on par with other African Diasporic traditions. \nAfter studying global percussion traditions for over 20 years\, the group’s drummer\, Robin Axel\, was drawn to the same vibrant music which embraces both innovation and tradition. Today Chinchilla and Axel work together to bring this music across the globe. They are joined by other stellar players: Peruvian Paolo Valdivia on guitar\, Gabriel Vivas (from Venezuela) on bass and Baltimore trumpeter Leo Maxey. Their enticing music and intriguing stories will likely be new to the ears of most listeners. \nTHE PROGRAM \nPerkutao has performed numerous times at the National Theater of Peru. In 2022\, Perkutao joined legendary Cuban group Los Munequitos de Matanzas to celebrate the group’s 70th anniversary in Matanzas\, Cuba. In the Washington\, D.C. area\, they’ve appeared at Blues Alley\, Takoma Station and Mr. Henry’s. Their debut album\, Mis Ancestros\, was produced by acclaimed percussionist Manongo Mujica. \nTheir festival performances at Peerless Rens Club will be intriguing. “Mayoral” by Wilfredo Franco Laguna is a Festejo\, the most emblematic and popular style of Afro-Peruvian dance music. Made famous by singer Lucila Campos\, the song is about the resistance of Afro Peruvians during the period of slavery in Peru. It opens with a chorus representing an intense call against a slave master and features a duet between the cajon and drum set. \nComposed by Cairo Soto\, “Toro Mata” has been recorded by Peruvian musicians\, the great Celia Cruz and other salsa performers. It is originally a lando\, a traditionally slow\, syncopated genre in 6-8 time. It features the cajon\, quijada de burro (donkey jawbone)\, and the checo (a gourd drum). The song mocks the Spanish and Europeans who dominated Peruvian society in colonial and post-colonial Peru. The dance parodies the European waltz; the lyrics symbolically portray Spain as a bull who will face an unhappy ending. \nComposed by Perkutao drummer Robin Axel in the Zamacueca style\, “Callejon Nocturno” is reminiscent of the alleys in Lima\, where Afro Peruvian culture took root and Perkutao was created. The song features solos by all group members and combines modern jazz harmonies and melodies with Peruvian rhythms.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/annapolis-jazz-roots-festival-perkutao-afro-peruvian-jazz/2026-11-07/2/
LOCATION:Maryland
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T213000
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SUMMARY:FORCES OF NATURE
DESCRIPTION:Luke Soneral An Overture: The Mouse and its Shadow\nReinaldo Moya Vestido de Mar\, with violinist Francesca Anderegg\nPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky The Tempest\, Op. 18\nIgor Stravinsky Divertimento from Le baiser de la fée (The Fairy’s Kiss) \nThis concert is approximately 2 hours in length\, with a 20 minute intermission. \nIn Forces of Nature\, the natural world becomes a source of wonder\, reflection\, and transformation. Emerging composer Luke Soneral opens the program with An Overture: The Mouse and Its Shadow\, offering an exciting glimpse of orchestral music’s future. Reinaldo Moya’s ocean-inspired violin concerto\, Vestido de Mar\, brings violinist Francesca Anderegg to the stage for a work that reflects the landscapes and experiences of the Americas. Tchaikovsky’s The Tempest turns Shakespeare’s storm into a powerful exploration of human nature\, while Stravinsky’s The Fairy’s Kiss honors Tchaikovsky through the wintry world of Hans Christian Andersen. Together\, these works reveal nature as both an elemental force and a mirror of our inner lives.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/forces-of-nature/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annapolis Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:info@annapolissymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T213000
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SUMMARY:CP presents The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
DESCRIPTION:Written by John Heimbuch and Jon Ferguson\nDirected by Alex Brady \nSome stories are told.\nSome stories are witnessed.\nWashington Irving’s classic ghost story gallops to life in this inventive adaptation full of humor\, suspense\, and autumnal magic. Follow Ichabod Crane into the misty woods of Sleepy Hollow\, where every creak\, shadow\, and hoofbeat may signal the arrival of the infamous Headless Horseman. Perfect for spooky season audiences who love ghost stories with heart. \nPlease note: Features spooky themes\, comedic scares\, stylized violence\, suspenseful moments\, and mild language. \nShowtimes: Thurs-Sat @ 8pm\, Sun @ 2pm
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/cp-presents-the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:The Colonial Players of Annapolis\, 108 East Street\, Annapolis\, Maryland\, 21401
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Colonial Players of Annapolis":MAILTO:boxoffice@thecolonialplayers.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTSTAMP:20260910T204839Z
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SUMMARY:Inspired. Our 46th Anniversary Show
DESCRIPTION:The art has arrived and we are…\nInspired.\n46th Anniversary Celebration\nExhibit on View 9/11/2026-10/11/2026\nHow time flies! It’s hard to believe we have been your local gallery in Annapolis for 46 years. The artists have brought in a stunning array of work and we are so excited to share it with you. \nIf you would like to meet the artists don’t miss the Opening Reception on Saturday the 12th 1-4pm\nArtist Talk 2pm \nOnline Show Portfolio will be published on our website after the Opening Reception.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/inspired-our-46th-anniversary-show-2/2026-11-08/
LOCATION:McBride Gallery\, 215 Main Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Visual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T153000
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SUMMARY:DoArt Workshop - Weave a Wall Hanging
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Fran Thompson and Kendra Smith from the Muddy Creek Artists Guild on Sunday Nov 8\, 2026 from 1:00PM – 3:30PM at the Davidsonville Family Rec Center as they host an ever-popular DoArt Workshop. In this playful\, no-experience-needed class\, you’ll design and weave a small wall hanging to take home.  All instructions and materials provided to get you started. Have a special scrap\, a favorite ribbon\, or a keepsake bead? Bring it along and weave it into your piece! \nCost is $35 per person. Space is limited to 25 participants\, so sign up early to reserve your spot. Click on the link to learn more and register!
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/doart-workshop-weave-a-wall-hanging/
LOCATION:Davidsonville Family Recreation Center\, 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Road\, Davidsonville\, MD\, 21035
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muddy Creek Artist Guild":MAILTO:janwillemvandervossen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T153000
DTSTAMP:20260811T152410Z
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SUMMARY:Hootenanny - An American Folk Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 8\, 2026\, 2:00-3:30pm\, Room 308 Price: $10 (TFA26NM03) \nJoin us in exploring our great American folk musical legacy as we sing the songs of sailors\, fieldhands\, Union organizers\, fighters for civil rights \, anti war protesters\, and timeless ballads of love and loss. “Shower singers” and listeners all welcome\, absolutely no training necessary! \nOur program is presented by live local musicians accompanying the instructor ( not recordings!) and will include classics from Pete Seeger\, Woody Guthrie\, Harry Belafonte\, Peter Paul & Mary\, Bob Dylan\, Simon & Garfunkel\, Joni Mitchell\, and so many more. \nWe will provide songbooks to follow along. Ages 18+ \nAdditional session available for registration:\n9/27/26 (TFA26NM01)\n10/11/26 (TFA26NM02) \nTeaching Artist: Nancy Pressman\nFor questions regarding class content\, email nancypm54@gmail.com
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/hootenanny-an-american-folk-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T160000
DTSTAMP:20261012T142718Z
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SUMMARY:Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival - David & Ginger Hildebrand Music for Lafayette 1770s -1820s​
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday afternoon\, David & Ginger Hildebrand will deliver a fascinating program performing music written for and about Lafayette. Composed from the 1770s – 1820s\, the tunes illustrate his enormous popularity in the New World. When Lafayette came from France to America during the Revolutionary war\, his given title was Marquis. Once made a general in the Continental army\, he renounced his noble title\, took on the title General Lafayette and became a beloved figure in American history. \nCopious evidence of his 1824-25 tour survives in prints and paintings\, commemorative items\, poetry and pamphlets as well as published descriptions of speeches\, toasts\, parades\, fireworks and triumphal arches. Yet the performing arts\, most notably music and dance\, survive to rekindle the past excitement and mood of that day – that America is great because of its awesome democratic institutions and larger-than-life heroes: Lafayette and Washington. Period songs\, dance tunes and marches resonate with such affirmation down the centuries. \nArranged from period sources\, some songs involve newly composed music and lyrics; others are parodies – new lyrics set to old familiar tunes. “Yankee Doodle” and “Auld Lang Syne” were common melodic choices. You’ll hear how the latter tune was used to honor Lafayette’s presence during the Revolutionary battle at Brandywine\, Pennsylvania. As the artists sample later decades of music\, listeners will come to appreciate how American music of the 1820s served to express many of the thoughts and hopes of Americans long ago. The stimulating program will be a treat to the eyes as well as the ears. It is rendered on a delightful array of period instruments such as harpsichord\, Baroque and English guitars\, English flute\, violin and hammered dulcimer. Sit back\, listen\, learn and enjoy!
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/annapolis-jazz-roots-festival-david-ginger-hildebrand-music-for-lafayette-1770s-1820s/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis\, 333 Dubois Rd\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic,Lecture/Discussion,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annapolis Jazz &amp%3B Roots":MAILTO:annapolisjazzandroots.ts@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T170000
DTSTAMP:20261012T163447Z
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SUMMARY:Shared Beauty: EAST in Chinese Painting and WEST in Oil Painting
DESCRIPTION:LIVE. LECTURE and DEMONSTRATION :\n\nDATE: NOVEMBER 8\, 2026.   3 PM EST. In-person\n\nPLACE:  Michael Bush Library. 3000 West Street.  Annapolis MD\n\nAs the two dominant mainstream artistic systems of the East and the West\, Chinese painting and oil painting each possess distinct characteristics\, profound artistic heights\, and complementary qualities that together exemplify the principle of shared beauty. Grounded in the perspective of mutual learning between Eastern and Western artistic civilizations\, this lecture compares the core differences and unique artistic strengths of Chinese painting and Western oil painting across aesthetic philosophies\, creative mindsets\, brushwork and color\, perspective and composition\, material techniques\, and artistic mood expression. The highlights of East and Western Art Forms will be explained.\n\nThe lecture and demonstration show that these two art forms are not opposing forces\, but avenues for mutual learning\, integration\, and coexistence.\n\nThe program presented by World Artists Experiences in cooperation with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China is free of charge. Donations are welcome. For Further information\, email wae@comcast.net
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/shared-beauty-east-in-chinese-painting-and-west-in-oil-painting/
LOCATION:Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library\, 1410 West St.\, Annapolis\, Maryland
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Discussion,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="World Artists Experiences (WAE)":MAILTO:wae@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T200000
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SUMMARY:Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival - Maryland Hall Presents- Makaya McCraven
DESCRIPTION:Drummer\, composer and producer\, “beat scientist” Makaya McCraven reshapes jazz by bringing improvisation together with hip-hop production and musical traditions from around the world.\n“Makaya McCraven is a prolific drummer\, composer and producer. An artist who has been aptly called a “cultural synthesizer\,” McCraven has a unique gift for collapsing space\, destroying borders and blending past\, present\, and future into poly-textural arrangements of post-genre\, jazz-rooted 21st century folk music. Profiled in Vice\, Rolling Stone\, The Guardian\, and NPR\, among other publications\, he and the music he makes today are at the very vanguard of progressive music. According to the New York Times\, “McCraven has quietly become one of the best arguments for jazz’s vitality.”\nBorn in Paris in the Autumn of 1983 to Hungarian singer and flutist Ágnes Zsigmondi and African- American expat jazz drummer Stephen McCraven\, Makaya was raised in a vibrant\, creative community in the Northampton\, Massachusetts area\, where his father often played with artists like saxophonist and ethnomusicologist Marion Brown\, multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef\, and saxophonist Archie Shepp. That scene\, with its enticing blend of cultures\, helped establish his philosophy around jazz as folk music. Meanwhile\, his mother’s music blended Eastern European folk traditions\, concurrently shaping his conceptions about the role of music in building and reflecting communities”[excerpted from https://www.intlanthem.com/artists/makaya-mccraven]\nExperience one of contemporary music’s most inventive artists live on Maryland Hall’s Main Stage.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/annapolis-jazz-roots-festival-maryland-hall-presents-makaya-mccraven/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annapolis Jazz &amp%3B Roots":MAILTO:annapolisjazzandroots.ts@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T213000
DTSTAMP:20261006T180742Z
CREATED:20261006T180742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T180742Z
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SUMMARY:CP presents The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
DESCRIPTION:Written by John Heimbuch and Jon Ferguson\nDirected by Alex Brady \nSome stories are told.\nSome stories are witnessed.\nWashington Irving’s classic ghost story gallops to life in this inventive adaptation full of humor\, suspense\, and autumnal magic. Follow Ichabod Crane into the misty woods of Sleepy Hollow\, where every creak\, shadow\, and hoofbeat may signal the arrival of the infamous Headless Horseman. Perfect for spooky season audiences who love ghost stories with heart. \nPlease note: Features spooky themes\, comedic scares\, stylized violence\, suspenseful moments\, and mild language. \nShowtimes: Thurs-Sat @ 8pm\, Sun @ 2pm
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/cp-presents-the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow/2026-11-08/
LOCATION:The Colonial Players of Annapolis\, 108 East Street\, Annapolis\, Maryland\, 21401
CATEGORIES:Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Colonial Players of Annapolis":MAILTO:boxoffice@thecolonialplayers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T203000
DTSTAMP:20261007T161311Z
CREATED:20261007T161310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T161311Z
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SUMMARY:First Exposure: Photography Foundations (4-weeks)
DESCRIPTION:Have a digital camera but don’t know how to use it? Want to brush up on your photography skills? Join photographer Kaitlyn McQuaid for “First Exposure\,” a 4-week digital photography workshop covering the foundations of photography. This workshop will run for 2 hours each week\, and we’ll cover one element of photography in-depth\, including Aperture\, ISO\, Shutter Speed\, Lighting\, and Composition. We’ll practice with in-class\, hands-on exercises\, and tips for capturing moments on your own outside of class. \n\nNOTES\n\nYou will receive an email 1 week before class starts with additional information. \n\n\n\nClass Requirements\n\n\n\n\nA digital DSLR camera is strongly recommended\, but if you only have a sophisticated point-and-shoot\, we are happy to have you as well. Just be mindful that some point-and-shoots don’t always let you adjust as many settings. With this in mind\, please check in with us if you have something different so our Instructor can see what kind of digital camera you have before the workshop starts.\n\n\n\n\n\nOther Things To Know\n\n\n\nCancellation\n\n\nDue to the small size of our classes and the planning required\, we are not able to issue refunds for missed classes. For classes with a waitlist\, if we can fill your spot\, we are happy to issue a refund.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/first-exposure-photography-foundations-4-weeks-2/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:ArtFarm Studios\, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd. Suite 200\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArtFarm Studios":MAILTO:info@artfarmannapolis.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T160921Z
CREATED:20260825T160921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T160921Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Crochet - Creative Aging: 55+
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, 11/10/26-12/15/26\, 10am-12pm\, Room: 303\, Price: $196.65 (TFA26LGB05) \nDesigned for 55+. Are you interested in entering the world of crochet? Learn the basics necessary to make granny squares\, simple housewares\, or small amigurumi creatures. By the end of this class\, you will be able to follow simple crochet patterns on your own.\n*All supplies provided*\nTeaching Artist: Laura Graham Booth\nMinimum Enrollment: 2
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/introduction-to-crochet-creative-aging-55/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260901T202540Z
CREATED:20260901T202540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T202540Z
UID:10017395-1794328200-1794330000@www.acaac.org
SUMMARY:Creative Movement for Young Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Through music\, imagination\, and play\, children will explore movement while developing coordination\, balance\, rhythm\, and listening skills. Dancers will enjoy creative games\, obstacle courses\, props\, and simple dance activities that encourage self-expression and build confidence in a fun\, nurturing environment. This class helps lay the foundation for future dance training while fostering creativity\, social skills\, and a lifelong love of movement.  Perfect for ages 1.5-6.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/creative-movement-for-young-dancers/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Susan Ina Academy of Performing Arts\, 801 Barkwood Ct. Unit A-C\, Linthicum Heights\, MD\, 21090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Ina Acdemy of Performing Arts":MAILTO:info@susaninaperformingarts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260924T122246Z
CREATED:20260820T183907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T122246Z
UID:10017879-1794333600-1794340800@www.acaac.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Wheel Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:In this 6 week class\, students will learn about the properties of clay and glaze materials. Through discussion\, demonstration and hands-on experience\, we will explore how the material moves and how to control it. Focus will be on bowl forms and throwing off the hump. Personal style and glaze application solutions will also be introduced.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/beginning-wheel-tuesdays/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Arts Lab of South County\, 312 Deale Road\, Tracys landing\, MD\, 20779
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Lab of South County":MAILTO:info@artslab-sc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T204500
DTSTAMP:20260902T150424Z
CREATED:20260902T144503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T150424Z
UID:10017522-1794340800-1794343500@www.acaac.org
SUMMARY:Pilates
DESCRIPTION:All ages\, all levels welcome in this mat pilates class as we work on strengthening\, lengthening and flexibility.  Make some time for yourself and your body this fall!
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/pilates/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Susan Ina Academy of Performing Arts\, 801 Barkwood Ct. Unit A-C\, Linthicum Heights\, MD\, 21090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Ina Acdemy of Performing Arts":MAILTO:info@susaninaperformingarts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTSTAMP:20260910T204839Z
CREATED:20260910T204839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T204839Z
UID:10017616-1794355200-1794527999@www.acaac.org
SUMMARY:Inspired. Our 46th Anniversary Show
DESCRIPTION:The art has arrived and we are…\nInspired.\n46th Anniversary Celebration\nExhibit on View 9/11/2026-10/11/2026\nHow time flies! It’s hard to believe we have been your local gallery in Annapolis for 46 years. The artists have brought in a stunning array of work and we are so excited to share it with you. \nIf you would like to meet the artists don’t miss the Opening Reception on Saturday the 12th 1-4pm\nArtist Talk 2pm \nOnline Show Portfolio will be published on our website after the Opening Reception.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/inspired-our-46th-anniversary-show-2/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:McBride Gallery\, 215 Main Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="McBride Gallery":MAILTO:info@mcbridegallery.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T174500
DTSTAMP:20260901T202506Z
CREATED:20260901T202506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T202506Z
UID:10017432-1794417300-1794505500@www.acaac.org
SUMMARY:Dance With Me
DESCRIPTION:Join your little mover in class as they learn the foundations of dance through stretching\, fun dance exercises and simple routines.  Enjoy all the fun with them safe and happy by your side!  Perfect for ages 18months-3 years old.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/dance-with-me/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:Susan Ina Academy of Performing Arts\, 801 Barkwood Ct. Unit A-C\, Linthicum Heights\, MD\, 21090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Ina Acdemy of Performing Arts":MAILTO:info@susaninaperformingarts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T213000
DTSTAMP:20260908T162126Z
CREATED:20260908T162126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T162126Z
UID:10017556-1794425400-1794432600@www.acaac.org
SUMMARY:Sing with Arundel Vocal Arts Society
DESCRIPTION:Sing with others and feel the joy of music.  The Arundel Vocal Arts Society (AVAS) welcomes singers from all walks of life.  Come find your voice and make lasting connections!  For more information\, contact \nhttps://arundelvocalarts.org/contact-us/ \nRehearsals are Wednesdays\n7:30 to 9:30 p.m.\nGloria Dei! Lutheran Church\,\n461 College Parkway\, Arnold\, MD 21012
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/sing-with-arundel-vocal-arts-society/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:Gloria Dei Lutheran Church\, 461 College Parkway\, Arnold\, MD\, 21012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acaac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/JOIN-AVAS-MEDIA-GRAPHIC.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Arundel Vocal Arts Society":MAILTO:info@arundelvocalarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTSTAMP:20260910T204839Z
CREATED:20260910T204839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T204839Z
UID:10017617-1794441600-1794614399@www.acaac.org
SUMMARY:Inspired. Our 46th Anniversary Show
DESCRIPTION:The art has arrived and we are…\nInspired.\n46th Anniversary Celebration\nExhibit on View 9/11/2026-10/11/2026\nHow time flies! It’s hard to believe we have been your local gallery in Annapolis for 46 years. The artists have brought in a stunning array of work and we are so excited to share it with you. \nIf you would like to meet the artists don’t miss the Opening Reception on Saturday the 12th 1-4pm\nArtist Talk 2pm \nOnline Show Portfolio will be published on our website after the Opening Reception.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/inspired-our-46th-anniversary-show-2/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:McBride Gallery\, 215 Main Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="McBride Gallery":MAILTO:info@mcbridegallery.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T203000
DTSTAMP:20251222T144751Z
CREATED:20251222T144751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T144751Z
UID:10013500-1794465000-1794515400@www.acaac.org
SUMMARY:Sketch Night 2026
DESCRIPTION:Teens and Adults Welcome! \nLive figure drawing meets killer playlist. A unique life drawing experience featuring models ranging from burlesque performers to professional life models\, in both costume and nude. \nBYO supplies. We do have drawing boards\, easels\, and basic drawing supplies available if you need them. Feel free to bring a snack or a drink to enjoy during the session. \nSketch Nights always start with some short warmups\, then 5-10 minute sessions\, and end with 20-minute drawing sessions as the model moves through a variety of poses. \nNew Monthly Schedule for 2026: \n\n\n\nSecond Thursdays – Themed costume sessions with creative concepts (Jan-December)\nFourth Thursdays – Dedicated nude figure drawing (January\, March\, May\, September)\n\n\n\n  \n2026 Themes to Inspire You: \nFrom “Winter Luxe” fur coats and vintage ski wear in January to “Steampunk” adventures in November\, we’ve curated twelve unique themes\, including Valentine’s Romance\, Navy Nautical\, Afrofuturism\, Gothic Halloween\, and Holiday Elegance. Each month brings a fresh visual story to sketch!
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/sketch-night-2026/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:ArtFarm Annapolis\, 111 Chinquapin Round Rd.\, Suite 200\, Maryland\, Annapolis
CATEGORIES:Classes,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArtFarm Studios":MAILTO:info@artfarmannapolis.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20260910T204839Z
CREATED:20260910T204839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T204839Z
UID:10017618-1794528000-1794700799@www.acaac.org
SUMMARY:Inspired. Our 46th Anniversary Show
DESCRIPTION:The art has arrived and we are…\nInspired.\n46th Anniversary Celebration\nExhibit on View 9/11/2026-10/11/2026\nHow time flies! It’s hard to believe we have been your local gallery in Annapolis for 46 years. The artists have brought in a stunning array of work and we are so excited to share it with you. \nIf you would like to meet the artists don’t miss the Opening Reception on Saturday the 12th 1-4pm\nArtist Talk 2pm \nOnline Show Portfolio will be published on our website after the Opening Reception.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/inspired-our-46th-anniversary-show-2/2026-11-13/
LOCATION:McBride Gallery\, 215 Main Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Visual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acaac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Inspired46Anniversaryshow-ArtsCouncil.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="McBride Gallery":MAILTO:info@mcbridegallery.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T210000
DTSTAMP:20261012T142718Z
CREATED:20261012T142718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T142718Z
UID:10018036-1794596400-1794603600@www.acaac.org
SUMMARY:Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival - USNA Band's Superintendent's Combo - Birth of the Cool: A Miles Davis Tribute
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Naval Academy Band’s Superintendent’s Combo presents a performance highlighting music from the iconic 1957 jazz album Birth of the Cool. The concert celebrates 2026 as the 250th year of the United States of America and the 100th anniversary of the birthday of one of the most important and influential American musicians in the world\, Miles Davis (1926-1991). \nThe ethereal\, and at times mysterious\, Birth of the Cool arrangements showed Davis in compelling and creative collaboration with arrangers Gerry Mulligan\, Gil Evans\, John Lewis and Johnny Carisi. One hundred years after Davis’s birth\, these modern USNA musicians keep that creative spirit alive. Listeners will hear an arrangement of “Nardis” by SF Jazz Collective\, original arrangements of “Blue in Green” and “Dr. Jackle\,” and much more. The USNA Band has performed simlar celebratory programs this year at leading DMV jazz venues and promises to entertain and satisfy both seasoned jazz fans and adventurous new listeners. \nUSNA musicians have included Latin Grammy winners and high-charting recording artists. Members have studied at prominent music schools and conservatories nationwide and have extensive experience as performers and educators. The band was formed in November of 1852 by order of the Secretary of the Navy. Its primary mission is to provide musical support to the Superintendent\, Commandant\, and Brigade of Midshipmen. These dedicated professionals are known across the nation as “The Navy’s Oldest and Finest Band!” \nThe band has appeared at Baltimore’s Keystone Korner\, The Pullo Center in York\, PA\, The Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage\, the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Jazz Festival\, the Frederick Festival of the Arts and for numerous concert series in the Mid-Atlantic region. \nBand Members for this program include: \nMU1 Eric Vazquez: Tenor Sax \nMU1 Aaron Stone: Trumpet \nMUCS Colin Renick: Baritone/Alto Sax \nMU1 Tyler Tolles: Vibes/ Auxiliary Percussion \nMU1 Konrad Malinowski: Guitar \nMU1 Will Camps: Bass \nMUCS Brandon May: Piano \nMU1 William Tillman: Drums \nThis is a FREE admission show\, but advance reservations are strongly recommended. The evening includes an award presentation\, concert and reception.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/annapolis-jazz-roots-festival-usna-bands-superintendents-combo-birth-of-the-cool-a-miles-davis-tribute/
LOCATION:Eastport United Methodist Church\, 926 Bay Ridge Ave\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Reception
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annapolis Jazz &amp%3B Roots":MAILTO:annapolisjazzandroots.ts@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20260910T204839Z
CREATED:20260910T204839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T204839Z
UID:10017619-1794614400-1794787199@www.acaac.org
SUMMARY:Inspired. Our 46th Anniversary Show
DESCRIPTION:The art has arrived and we are…\nInspired.\n46th Anniversary Celebration\nExhibit on View 9/11/2026-10/11/2026\nHow time flies! It’s hard to believe we have been your local gallery in Annapolis for 46 years. The artists have brought in a stunning array of work and we are so excited to share it with you. \nIf you would like to meet the artists don’t miss the Opening Reception on Saturday the 12th 1-4pm\nArtist Talk 2pm \nOnline Show Portfolio will be published on our website after the Opening Reception.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/inspired-our-46th-anniversary-show-2/2026-11-14/
LOCATION:McBride Gallery\, 215 Main Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Visual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acaac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Inspired46Anniversaryshow-ArtsCouncil.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="McBride Gallery":MAILTO:info@mcbridegallery.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T103000
DTSTAMP:20260811T143744Z
CREATED:20260811T143744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T143744Z
UID:10016592-1794648600-1794652200@www.acaac.org
SUMMARY:Second Saturday Zumba® November
DESCRIPTION:Saturday November 14\, 2026\, 9:30-10:30am\, Room 101\, Price $18.63 (TFA26DB03) \nWhat’s better than a fun workout to start off your Saturday morning? Zumba is a Latin-music inspired exercise program for everybody and every BODY. No dancing experience needed. Just be ready to move and have fun! Please bring an extra pair of clean comfortable shoes to wear that you are able to change into\, in order to protect our dance flooring. \nAdditional Meeting dates are below:\n09/12/26 (TFA26DB01)\n10/10/26 (TFA26DB02)\n12/12/26 (TFA26DB04) \nTeaching Artist: Diana Bobrow\nFor more information on the class content\, email bobrowdiana@gmail.com
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/second-saturday-zumba-november/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260819T143649Z
CREATED:20260819T143649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T143649Z
UID:10016731-1794650400-1794655800@www.acaac.org
SUMMARY:Parent & Child - Fused Glass Pet Portraits
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, 11/14/26\, 10-11:30am\, Room 103\, Price: $48.31 (TFA26CS11) \nIn this one day class students will learn how to cut glass and create a pet portrait. Recycled glass\, pattern bar pieces and stringer will be used to create a one of a kind pet portrait that is 6 by 6 inches. This class is for a parent and child and is suitable for all skill levels. The parent and child will create a project each. The price of the class includes tuition and materials for one person only. Parent and child must each register separately for the class. Projects will be fired after the workshop and available for pick up the following week.\nTeaching Artist: Clare Shepherd\nMinimum Enrollment: 4
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/parent-child-fused-glass-pet-portraits-2/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T161806Z
CREATED:20260825T161806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T161806Z
UID:10016883-1794650400-1794657600@www.acaac.org
SUMMARY:Crochet a Hair Scrunchie:  Ages 8+
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, 11/14/26\, 10am-12pm\, Room: 303\, Price: $44.51 (TFA26LGB06) \nIn this introductory class\, students of all ages will learn the basics of crochet while crafting a hair scrunchie.\n*All supplies provided*\nTeaching Artist: Laura Graham Booth\nMinimum Enrollment: 2
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/crochet-a-hair-scrunchie-ages-8/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T120000
DTSTAMP:20261012T142718Z
CREATED:20261012T142718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T142718Z
UID:10018037-1794654000-1794657600@www.acaac.org
SUMMARY:Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival - Vanessa Racci: Italian Contributions to American Jazz
DESCRIPTION:NY jazz vocalist and recording artist Vanessa Racci is coming to Annapolis to talk about Italian contributions to American jazz over the past 100 Years. She’ll deliver one of the festival’s popular library lectures on Saturday morning of Weekend Two. \nIn the late 1800s and early 1900s\, Italian and Sicilians immigrated to New Orleans in droves and the socio-political environment for them was complicated. This new immigrant group interacted closely with African Americans\, facing similar discrimination. Their unique position and use of European instruments would play a role in shaping early jazz\, but there is much more to the story. \nRacci will show and tell how Italian Americans from New Orleans have contributed to the genre from inception to modern times – from Nick LaRocca and the Original Dixieland Jazz Band to Leon Roppolo and the New Orleans Rhythm Kings in the 1920s to the Northern migration of jazz and beyond. Many jazz fans will be surprised to learn that Harry Warren was born Salvatore Antonio Guaragna. He contributed over 800 tunes to the great American Songbook! Listeners will learn of key musicians who are largely unknown today along with those whose work is widely celebrated\, such as Henry Mancini\, Frank Sinatra and Chick Corea. \nVanessa Racci has performed at such venues as Birdland and Gracie Mansion as well as the White Plains Jazz Festival and Scranton Jazz Festival. She has lectured at Rutgers University\, The Generoso Pope Italian American Cultural Center and The Italian American Museum of NYC. She has been a recipient of the Helen Hayes Award\, the Donna Distinta Award and the NOIAW Wise Woman Award. Audience members will be surprised at what they hear and leave feeling informed and satisfied with newfound knowledge and sense of appreciation. \nPresentations like this one at the Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library have been enormously popular since year one of festival. Enjoy music\, photography\, some book learning and a lively discussion led by an ebullient\, award-winning jazz artist. Bring your curiosity and your questions and come on out!
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/annapolis-jazz-roots-festival-vanessa-racci-italian-contributions-to-american-jazz/
LOCATION:Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library\, 269 Hillsmere Dr\, Annapolis\, Maryland\, 21403
CATEGORIES:Historic,Lecture/Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annapolis Jazz &amp%3B Roots":MAILTO:annapolisjazzandroots.ts@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T140000
DTSTAMP:20261007T191641Z
CREATED:20261007T191641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T191641Z
UID:10017956-1794657600-1794664800@www.acaac.org
SUMMARY:Double Exposure: Intermediate Photography (3 Weeks)
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to take your photography to the next level? Do you have a solid photography foundation and want to hone in on the craft? \nJoin photographer Kaitlyn McQuaid for “Double Exposure\,” a 4-week digital photography workshop that will build on the foundations covered in the “First Exposure” workshop. \nPrimarily taking place on-location with real-time problem-solving and feedback\, this workshop will cover photographing in low light\, composition\, using a flash\, and elements of portraiture. Completion of the “First Exposure” workshop or a solid foundational understanding of your DSLR camera is required.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/double-exposure-intermediate-photography-3-weeks/2026-11-14/
LOCATION:AND Creative Gallery\, 1851 McGuckian Street\, Suite B\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acaac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Double-Exposure-Class.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtFarm Studios":MAILTO:info@artfarmannapolis.com
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