Greater Annapolis Design District

Ferguson - LED Lighting Integration & Smart Home CEU
2019-04-11 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Ferguson, 302 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
If you haven’t visited Ferguson’s expansive and elegant showroom lately and would like to learn about LED lighting integration, you won’t want to miss this opportunity! Ferguson is hosting a .2 CEU on “Smart Home Revolution & LED Lighting.” You’ll receive an overview on the integration of LED lighting and lighting controls with Smart Home technology. A cocktail hour with Smart Home and LED lighting vendor exhibits will follow. The course is registered with IDCEC. There is no cost for this event. For more and to RSVP, please visit fergusonevent.com/ledceu.

Member Business Lunch - Celebrating YOU!
2019-02-13 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Chart House, 300 2nd Street, Annapolis, 21403, United States
All current 2019 Annapolis Design District (ADD) Business, Affiliate, and Sponsoring Members are invited to gather and celebrate the upcoming year with us at our Annual Member Business Lunch. Please join us at the Chart House on Wednesday, February 13, where we’ll have an opportunity to connect, enjoy a wonderful meal together, and conduct a brief overview of the organization, including meeting new incoming Board Members. (Let’s not forget that we’ll also be enjoying one of the best dining views offered of Spa Creek, historic Annapolis, and the Naval Academy through the Chart House’s floor to ceiling windows!)
This event includes one complimentary lunch for each Business and Affiliate Membership. Additional Member guests are welcome to join us at a cost of $50.
We look forward to seeing you there! To RSVP or purchase Guest passes, please visit here.
NOTE: If you have not renewed your membership for 2019, please do so before January 31 and prior to registering for the Member Business Lunch. Thank you!

Interested in Hosting or Sponsoring a Networking or Learning Event?
2018-12-31
If you’d like to host a networking or learning event at your business location, please contact our Administrator at annapolisdesigndistrict@gmail.com. Please include your location, business name, and contact information. An Event Coordinator will contact you for additional information and to work with you to schedule an event. Thank you!

Holiday Cheer Open House - Niermann Weeks
2018-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Niermann Weeks, 760 Generals Highway, Millersville, MD, 21108, United States
Celebrate the season with us! Members and Guests are invited to gather on Thursday, December 13, between 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. to cheer in the Holiday Season at Niermann Weeks. Enjoy lite fare and beverages while networking and touring the Niermann Weeks showroom and gallery located at 760 Generals Highway, Millersville MD. World-renowned and family owned, Niermann Weeks was established in 1978 and manufactures fine furniture, lighting, accessories in their Millersville location.
(‘Tis the season of giving! Please contact Amanda Simpson at asimpson@essexbank.com or annapolisdesigndistrict@gmail.com to be a beverage sponsor for this holiday event. )
*Please drink responsibly! Your must be 21 years old to enjoy alcoholic beverages being served at this event. Please be prepared to present a government issued picture ID verifying your age upon request. Alcohol misuse by those who are under age is prohibited. Thank you for your cooperation! – Board of Directors and members of the Annapolis Design District (ADD)

.2 CEU - Discover, Learn & Network
2018-09-12 08:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Need your annual .CEU’s or simply interested in learning more about Quartz surfaces or the affect surface color can have on your design project? You’re invited to attend a half-day learning event at American Cedar & Millwork’s spacious and well-appointed showroom in Millersville where you can discover, learn, and network, along with enjoying a complimentary breakfast and/or lunch. This event is co-sponsored by Wurth/Wilsonart.
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Arrive and enjoy breakfast while networking/touring
9:15-10:15 a.m.
“What is Quartz” .1 CEU (AIA/IDCEC)
10:15-10:30 a.m.
BREAK
10:30-11:30 a.m.
“Understanding the Affect of Surface Color &
Design on the User’s Physical, Mental, & Social
Well-Being” .1 CEU (AIA/IDCEC)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch and networking/touring
TO REGISTER, VISIT HERE.
*NOTE: Attendees can attend one or both classes. No cost for Members. There is a $15 administrative fee per .1 CEU for Non-Members.
SPONSORS

Bay Ridge Rock Fest - The Magnetics!
2018-08-12 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Bay Ridge Marina, 80 E. Lake Drive, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
It’s free, fun and entertaining! “The Magnetics” will perform on Sunday, August 12, from 3:00-7:00 pm at the Bay Ridge Marina. Come out and support Design District Member (and Board Member) AJ Eckert (Coldwell Banker Realtor by day, musician extraordinaire by night!). “Food for Thought” food truck will be on location. Bring a lawn chair (and a picnic basket full of goodies, if you want!). See the flyer for additional information and special thanks to the generous sponsors. See you there, rain or shine!

Lunch is on us! Essex Bank
2018-07-20 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Essex Bank, 1835 West Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Design District Members and Guests are invited to stop by Essex Bank’s Annapolis branch office at 1835 West Street for lunch on Friday, July 20, between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. This is our way of saying THANKS for letting us be a part of your community!

Brazilian Carnival / Summer Block Party
2018-06-21 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Jonas Park, 1800 Virginia St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Summer Block Party hosted by In Home Stone at 1800 Virginia St. Annapolis, MD.
Highlights include:

Punch Bowl Contest
Music
Food & Drink

Please send your RSVP to Grace Drupals at Grace@inhomestone.com.
Interested sponsors, please contact Amanda Simpson at asimpson@essexbank.com.
Please note that you must be 21 years hold to enjoy alcoholic beverages being served at this event. Please be prepared to present a government issues picture ID verifying your age upon request. Alcohol misuse by those who are underage is prohibited.

2018 Membership Drive & Networking Event
2018-01-18 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Baroak – Leows Hotel, 126 West Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Please join us on Thursday, January 18, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. as we kick off the New Year with our Annual Membership Drive / Networking Event where current and potential Members are invited to meet, greet, socialize, and celebrate. Each year the Annapolis Design District conducts their Annual Membership Drive in January when current Members are invited to renew their Membership and new Members are invited to join while the $100 one-time application fee is waived until January 31. This networking event is a wonderful opportunity to find out about the Design District and connect with several local business owners.

Anniversary Dinner Cruise - Celebrating 10 Years!
2017-11-02 17:30 - 21:30 UTC
As member businesses of the Annapolis Design District, this celebration is an opportunity as an organization to honor our 10 year anniversary and to acknowledge the growth and exciting changes that we’ve experienced in recent years. It is my sincere hope that each of you or your company’s representatives (and guests) will be present at this November 2 Dinner Cruise aboard the Catherine Marie where we’ll network, socialize, and recognize a few key members and milestone events.
The evening will include a cocktail hour and buffet style dinner catered by April’s Table (a member and our preferred caterer), photography by Glenn A. Miller, and entertainment by local musician Shawn Owen.
The dress code is cocktail attire appropriate for a Fall evening on the Severn. I can’t wait to see you there!
Jess
President
PURCHASE TICKETS BELOW or register by contacting our Administrator at AnnapolisDesignDistrict@gmail.com. (Please provide the number of tickets you’d like to purchase, your member business name, contact information, and guest’s information. Note that discounted tickets for members only are $75 until October 20 [$90 thereafter] and tickets for all non-members are $90.)

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Art in Action - Fall Fest
2017-09-23 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Annapolis Design District, Chinquapin Round Rd and Edgewood Avenue, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Join us for our third annual Art in Action – Fall Street Festival where we’ll unveil new murals in the Annapolis Design District by artists from Urban Walls Brazil!! See our Facebook page for images of the mural recently completed. Another mural will be completed in September!! The Fall Fest will have food and drink vendors, local artisans and crafters, live music, and a kids zone!!
There will be so much going on at this event that you will want to get there early and plan on staying late – so go ahead and mark your calendars and register today!! There is no fee to attend, but we will are accepting donations to support the Annapolis Design District Mural Project and The SPCA of Anne Arundel County (see below). Please take a moment to register below so we can plan accordingly for attendance.
More details coming soon!!
