Greater Annapolis Design District

Design & Discover: Earn 3 AIA LU/HSW Credits + Networking Happy Hour @ TW Perry
2025-11-12 14:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Earn 3 AIA LU/HSW credits in one day, then relax with wine, beer & appetizers at TW Perry’s showroom happy hour! To RSVP, click HERE.

November Book Study Meeting
2025-11-19 17:30 - 18:30
Our next Book Study takes place Wednesday, November 19th at 5:30 p.m. at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library (1410 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401). This session, we’ll be diving into The Eyes of the Skin by Juhani Pallasmaa—a thought-provoking exploration of how our senses shape the experience of design.

Whether you’ve read the whole book or just want to join the discussion, everyone is welcome!

The book is available on Amazon. There is also a free PDF of the book: https://storyboards-conceptart-2.weebly.com/…/pallasmaa….

**Open to all GADD member employees—**bring a colleague, share ideas, and spark new inspiration.

Have a book recommendation for our next study? Email denise@greaterannapolisdesigndistrict.com.

Pin this in your breakroom and help spread the word!

Let’s explore how design comes alive beyond the page—see you there!

GADD Monthly Networking Breakfast
2025-11-20 07:15 - 08:30, 2025-12-18 07:15 - 08:30, 2026-01-15 07:15 - 08:30, 2026-02-19 07:15 - 08:30, 2026-03-19 07:15 - 08:30, 2026-04-16 07:15 - 08:30, 2026-05-21 07:15 - 08:30, 2026-06-18 07:15 - 08:30 and 17 more dates
Greater Annapolis Design District (GADD) Members are invited to an early morning networking hour the third Thursday of each month at 7:15a.m. at the Market House located at 25 Market Space, Annapolis, MD 21401.
Arrive a few minutes early to purchase a coffee and breakfast bite at Rise Up, located inside the Market House. Be ready at 7:30am to connect and collaborate.

GADD is a non-profit organization made up of members in over 80 independent businesses. Our members include architects, builders, designers, interior designers, and a variety of product and service providers and showrooms that support the design and build industry.

GADD Monthly Happy Hour & Networking
2025-12-04 17:30 - 19:30
Let’s Get Together and Get to Know Each Other Better!

Members and guests are invited to join us on the first Thursday of every month from 5:30pm-7:30pm for a casual Happy Hour & Networking opportunity.

The location will change monthly so be sure to check out the flyer for details.

Members – Free | Non-Members – $10

To RSVP, click HERE.

December Book Study Meeting
2025-12-17 17:30 - 18:30
The December Book Study meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 17th at 5:30 p.m. We’ll be diving into our next pick, The Book of Tea by Okakura Kakuzo.
🌟 Important Update:
We’re excited to switch up our meeting location! Moving forward, all Book Study gatherings will take place at:
49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery
49 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401
This book is available on Amazon.
Feel free to print this out and post it in your breakroom—all member employees are welcome and encouraged to join us!
If you have any questions or would like to recommend a future book selection, please reach out to denise@greaterannapolisdesigndistrict.com.
Happy reading! 📖✨

January Book Study Meeting
2026-01-21 17:30 - 18:30
The January Book Study meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 21st at 5:30 p.m. We’ll be diving into our next pick,The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.
🌟 Reminder:
All Book Study gatherings will take place at:
49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery
49 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401
This book is available on Amazon.
Feel free to print this out and post it in your breakroom—all member employees are welcome and encouraged to join us!
If you have any questions or would like to recommend a future book selection, please reach out to denise@greaterannapolisdesigndistrict.com.
Happy reading! 📖✨
