What's Up? Annapolis

September 2008


Our September edition explores the life of a Colonial Annapolis tour guide, looks at the joy many locals derive from sponsoring Midshipmen, and presents great ways to organize your garage. Also, look for an investigation of the latest beauty procedures for the eye area, and a survey of fall fashion in our special section, "Looking Good, Feeling Great!"


Below, you will find our Publisher's and Editor's letters, and a selection of stories from the magazine. Be sure to explore our Dining, Life/Style, and Home/Garden sections for additional magazine content, and special web exclusives!

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The Publisher's Letter: September 2008

We're back, and we're back with the energy of possibility.

Out & About: September 2008

Native American museum, a new book on Eastport, and the Jug Bay wetlands.

Home Away From Home: Midshipmen and Local Sponsor Families Form Close Bonds

Helping mids survive these challenges is the mission of the USNA Sponsor Program, giving plebes a “home away from home” by matching them up with local residents and giving sponsors a chance to learn more about the “midshipman experience.”

Street Talk: September 2008

Annapolitans and visitors share their thoughts on inner beauty.

The Root Cellar: September 2008

Hell Point, paintings, airport scanners and the zograscope.

Confessions of a Colonial Tour Guide

The first couple years of retirement were going well when Hillman's wife remarked, “You know, honey, you might enjoy being a tour guide!”

The Editor's Letter: July/ August

Summer cooking and dining out.

Root Cellar: July/August 2008

What's interesting, weird, and wacky around Annapolis?

Celebrity Reads

See what these Annapolitan personalities have on their bookshelves.

The Discovery of London Town

Historic London Town and Gardens has evolved into a unique 23-acre park.

The Publisher's Letter: June

Recycling and more.

The Editor's Letter: June

A first foray into blogging.

Best of Annapolis 2008 Winners

Thousands of votes have been tallied, and it's time to announce the winners.

Annapolis City Dock Gets a Facelift

Eight months of structural and aesthetic renovations to City Dock in Annapolis reward residents, businesses and tourists.

The Editor & Publisher's Letter: May 2008

What’s Up? Publishing celebrates its 11th birthday this month.

Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden in Annapolis

Welcome to Tawes Garden, a microcosm of Maryland habitats, where the pines and bayberry shrubs of the Eastern shore’s coastal plain are only minutes from an Appalachian hillside.

Havre de Grace: The Gathering Place

In just about an hour and a half’s drive, you can travel to Havre de Grace, a town bursting with wonderful shopping, food, history, activities, and best of all, friendly folks

Around the City

Information on Annapolis personalities.

Old Stein Inn

Innovative German cuisine that's far from the wurst.

The Buzz for Annapolis: April 2008

Foxes, rockfish and more--all the insider dining information you'll need.