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Week’s Best Annapolis events: ArtFest, Spring Wildlife Festival and more

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Cosmic Depth

The U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club joins the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra in a Masterworks concert. The night includes an immersive performance of Eric Whitacre’s “Deep Field,” a song inspired by the Hubble Space Telescope and its greatest discovery, the Deep Field image, backed by the film “Deep Field: The Impossible Magnitude of Our Universe.” 8 p.m. March 29 and 30. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. Tickets are $25-$90 at annapolissymphony.org or through the Annapolis Symphony Box Office at 410-263-0907.

Annapolis in 100 Memorials

In celebration of Maryland Day (which just took place March 25), join Squire Richard on a walk through Annapolis’ historic district and through the campuses of the Naval Academy and St. John’s College. Starting at Susan Campbell Park. U.S. Government I.D. required for everyone over 21. 10:30 a.m. March 30. 410-268-7601. Free. Annapolistours.com.

Spring Wildlife Festival

Kids of all ages can enjoy puppet shows, nature songs with Stina, beginner archery, Rodney’s Raptors, story time and more forest-friends-themed activities from Friends of Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and Refuge. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 30. The National Wildlife Visitor Center, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel. Free. fws.gov/refuge/Patuxent.

Art Fest April 8 at Maryland Hall.  Ballet Theater of Maryland.- Original Credit:
Art Fest April 8 at Maryland Hall. Ballet Theater of Maryland.- Original Credit:

ArtFest

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts’ 10th annual open house features art demonstrations, music recitals, dance performances, exhibitions, hands-on activities, children’s crafts, free tastings from the Café at Maryland Hall, popcorn, a digital photo booth and face painting. The day is capped off with a performance from the United States Naval Academy Band. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. March 31. Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. Free. 410-280-5640. marylandhall.org.

The Swon Brothers

With the help of coach Blake Shelton, the country boys became the first pair to make it to a season finale on NBC’s “The Voice” in 2013. The following year they toured the U.S. and Canada with Carrie Underwood. The duo comes to Annapolis on April 1. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show. The show is 21+. Rams Head on Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis. Tickets are $22.50 at ramsheadonstage.com. 410-268-4545.

Thursday Night Dance Party

Dance to a mix of go-go, funk, R&B and rock played by guitarist Paul Reed Smith, drummer William “Ju Ju” House, bassist Doug Crowley, keyboardist Jeno Meyer and singer Mia Samona. Thursdays. O’Brien’s Tavern, 113 Main St., Annapolis. Free. 410-268-6288.