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Jenny Oaks Baker to Perform with Annapolis Chamber Orchestra

October 31, 2014

Annapolis, MD will host one of America’s most accomplished and beloved classical violinists live in concert in November. Experience the magic of Grammy nominated Jenny Oaks Baker’s artistry as never before at this local concert at Maryland Hall on Friday, November 7 where she will be performing with the Annapolis Chamber Orchestra.

The evening’s performance commences at 7:30pm and will feature live music from the world of film and rock and roll. The program includes movie favorites from The Wizard of Oz, The Mission and classic rock. This Casual Friday performance will also include a Q&A with Jenny after the concert.

Playing the violin since the age of four, Jenny began her solo orchestral debut in 1983 at the age of eight. Going on to receive her Master of Music degree from the renowned Juilliard School in New York City, Jenny has release 12 albums which have sold over a quarter of a million copies since 1998. She earned a Best Pop Instrumental Album Grammy nomination for her album “Wish Upon a Star: A Tribute to the Music of Walt Disney” at the 54^th Grammy Awards. Her most recent CD, “Classic: The Rock Album” is topping Billboard charts.

Jenny Oaks Baker boasts live performances at renowned venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Library of Congress. Jenny’s music has been featured on the soundtracks of many films, including Mitch Davis’ new film where her music appears alongside The Killers. Jenny will make her acting debut in “Stuck”, to be released Fall of this year.

Jenny Oaks Baker’s November 7^th concert is a benefit for “Our Daily Bread”, an employment center dedicated to improving the lives of people in need by providing resources to help them achieve self-sufficiency through employment.

Don’t forget to book one of the hotels in Annapolis MD and make your Jenny Oaks Baker experience a weekend getaway from D.C. and surrounding areas. After your evening of stimulating music, relax and unwind in one of our spacious guest rooms or suites. Your stay at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Annapolis also includes free on-site parking, free breakfast and internet access. Book our Annapolis shopping package and get a jump on your Holiday shopping with a $25 gift certificate and VIP Coupon Book to Queenstown Premium Outlets or Arundel Mills mall. Our Annapolis hotel shopping package also includes a late check-out at 1:00 p.m. so you can enjoy the numerous sites and things to do in Annapolis. USNA midshipmen – don’t forget to book our exclusive rates for US Naval Academy midshipmen and their families.

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Fifth Annual Fall Brawl Annapolis Lacrosse tournament

October 25, 2014

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November 15th and 16th is an exciting time in the Annapolis, Maryland area as hundreds of excited young athletes and their families travel to Centreville to take part in the 2014 Fall Brawl Lacrosse tournament. This year’s tournament is promoted by Matt Hogan and Hall of Fame coach of the Chesapeake Bayhawks, Dave Cottle. This year the competition will be heated as more than 100 teams of young men, age nine to 15 take the field.

Each team will compete in three games conducted in a round-robin format. Teams can choose to compete in age or grade-based divisions. Sponsors and Annapolis hotels expect record numbers of young athletes, their families and spectators to attend this year’s event. Come out and support your favorite team and remember to book hotel reservations early. The Annapolis Holiday Inn Express makes it easy to arrange hotel rooms for sports groups and families.

Fall Brawl Lacrosse tournament

The competition takes place at White Marsh Park and Route 18 Park in Centreville, Maryland Saturday November 15 and Sunday November 16, 2014. Matches are expected to begin by 8 a.m. and end by 6 p.m. The playing fields are convenient to quality restaurants, shopping and comfortable Annapolis hotels so you can find everything you need close to the action.

The Holiday Inn Express in Annapolis, just a short drive from the Fall Brawl Lacrosse tournament, offers easy access to the event and affordable group rates for teams and their families. Our hotel is located just off Route 50 and can easily accommodate your entire team. You are sure to enjoy our comfortable spacious suites and amenities. The hotel provides our guests with free high-speed Internet access, free parking and a select number of Whirlpool suites. Make sure to stop by and enjoy our free Holiday Inn Express Start breakfast bar on the way to the tournament.

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Ultimate Performance Lacrosse Shootout: A Don’t Miss Lacrosse Recruiting Event

October 24, 2014

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Are you interested in getting your high school lacrosse player in front of college recruiters and college lacrosse coaches? If the answer is yes, then the Ultimate Performance Lacrosse Shootout in Centreville, MD is the must attend lacrosse event of the season for your player. Over 100 collegiate coaches were present at last year’s Ultimate Performance Lacrosse Shootout, making this a major Annapolis area lacrosse tournament and recruiting opportunity for your player dreaming of NCAA lacrosse play.

The Annapolis, Maryland area lacrosse tournament will take place at Central Sod Farms at 920 John Brown Road, Centreville, MD on November 8^th and 9^th and November 15^th and 16^th. Teams from near and far will be participating including Annapolis Black Hawks from Annapolis, MD, the official lacrosse team of the state of Texas, Texas United, and Edge Canada.

Players will have plenty of field time as each team will play (3) 60 minute running time games. This lacrosse tournament is for high-school aged players and is a great opportunity for kids to sharpen their techniques in competition against other elite teams and players while showcasing their skills for some of the top college lacrosse coaches in the country.

According to scholarshipstats.com, almost 500 colleges and universities offered scholarships to lacrosse players last year. Make sure your team is fresh and ready for their game with a great night’s sleep, hearty breakfast and short ride to the competition location.

The Holiday Inn Express and Suites Annapolis is just a few minutes from Central Sod Farms, the venue for the 2014 Ultimate Performance Lacrosse Shootout and offers spacious team and family-friendly guestrooms, complimentary breakfast, a well-equipped fitness center, free parking and free WiFi. Our award-winning service team is skilled at handling the unique needs of elite athletes and sports groups.

Of hotels in Annapolis, MD, our group blocks and fan rates make the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Annapolis hotel the best option for your lacrosse team or family. Coaches and exhausted parents will appreciate spacious Jacuzzi suites to relax and unwind after the tournament. Click here to book your Ultimate Performance Lacrosse Shootout hotel reservations or click here to request lacrosse team group block information now.

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