Greater Annapolis Design District

Feast for the Reefs @ In Home Stone
2019-09-21 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Jonas Park, 1800 Virginia St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
In Home Stone invites you to attend Feast for the Reefs on September 21, 6:00-9:00 p.m. benefitting the Oyster Recovery Partnership. Enjoy unlimited crabs, oysters, beer, wine, live music and much more! Reserve your tickets here.
The Oyster Recovery Partnership is a non-profit organization that designs, promotes and implements consensus-based and scientifically-sustainable shellfish ecological restoration, aquaculture and commercial fishery activities to improve the environment and expand economic opportunities in the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays and beyond. For more information on their efforts, visit OysterRecovery.org.

35th Anniversary - Crab Feast & BIG Raffle Prizes
2019-09-19 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | →, MD, United States
Please join American Cedar & Millwork celebrate their 35th Anniversary on Thursday, September 19, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Raffle prizes include a JEEP Wrangler, iPad Pro, and $2,500 SouthWest Gift Card. The celebration will also include:

Steamed on-site crabs
Mission BBQ
Glazey Days Donuts
Music by Shawn Owen Band

Click on this link to RSVP!

Navy Game Day Tailgating (Hosted by M&D Financial)
2019-09-14 12:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Design District Members and one guest are invited to tailgate (no cost, free food and drink – please RSVP below!) with M&D Financial on Saturday, September 14, starting at 12:30 p.m. before the Navy game. For those that wish to attend the Navy Midshipmen vs. ECU game, tickets are $30. Space is limited! RSVP by August 30th to Katherine@mdfinancialagency.com.

Zeskind's Grand Opening & Wine/Beer Tasting Event
2019-09-12 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Zeskind’s Hardware & Millwork, 1450 Ritchie Highway, Arnold, 21011, United States
Please join us on Thursday, September 12, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. to celebrate the Grand Opening of Zeskind’s new showroom conveniently located on Ritchie Highway in Arnold, MD. Bin 201 will provide wine and beer tasting. Appetizers will be served. Tour the showroom, greet the staff, network with peers, and enjoy a drink and snack! Please RSVP to info@zeskinds.com.
Zeskind’s Hardware & Millwork is a 4th generation family-owned manufacturer and wholesale distributor of doors, windows, millwork and much more. Come experience their brand new Door, Window & Millwork Showroom and design center. The sleek and stunning showroom is the ideal place to meet with your clients to experience the newest trends in doors, windows, mouldings and custom millwork for your next project. We look forward to seeing you on September 12!

Open House - Brothers Services Company!
2019-08-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Brothers Services, 1910 Towne Centre Blvd., Suite 200, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Brothers Services cordially invites you to their Open House on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Please join us for dinner and drinks while touring their showroom in Annapolis Towne Centre and meeting Brothers Services’ designers and production teams. Please RSVP by August 7 to sturskey@brothersservices.com.
NOTE: Brother’s Services is located on the Second Floor, above Talbots, 1t 1910 Towne Centre Blvd.

Lunch & Learn - LED 201 - Hosted by Annapolis Lighting
2019-08-02 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Annapolis Lighting, 71 Forest Plaza, Annapolis, MD 21401, 71 Forest Plaza, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
WAC Lighting will present “LED 201: The SSL Revolution” at Annapolis Lighting on Friday, August 2, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be served. This .2 CEU applies to AIA, ALA, and ASID credit hours. To RSVP, please follow this link or email nancy.eytchison@colonialelectric.com.

Summer Kickoff Backyard BBQ
2019-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Jonas Park, 1800 Virginia St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Let’s kickoff the summer together! Members are invited to gather on Thursday, June 27, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. to enjoy a casual backyard barbeque at In Home Stone (1800 Virginia Street). Grill meats and veggies will be served along with sides. Beer, wine, soft drinks and water will be available. Change into your shorts and flip flops, bring a chair, and be prepared to smile and have fun!

Community Forklift - Spring Open House & CEU Event
2019-05-21 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Community Forklift, 4671 Tanglewood Drive, Bladensburg, MD, 20710, United States
Join your fellow ADD Members and guests on a tour of Community Forklift’s architectural salvage warehouse and learn how the award-winning nonprofit lifts up local communities through reuse. Amy Gaeta, Regional Trade Representative from Fretz, will also present a CEU on modern cooking technologies for the luxury client. Learn how new appliances can be used to prepare quicker and healthier meals.
Local food & drinks will be served!
To RSVP, please follow this link. The cost is $10 ADD Members and $15 Guests. All proceeds go to support Rebuilding Together Anne Arundel County.
Community Forklift is a nonprofit reuse center for home improvement supplies. We pick up donations of unwanted and salvaged building materials throughout the metro DC region. Then, we make the building materials available to the public at low cost, and provide vintage materials for restoring old homes. We also offer public education about reuse, and distribute free supplies to local nonprofits and neighbors in need.

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!!
