A night under the stars ... that's our June program ... a fun and exciting evening downtown at the Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre.

Our evening also will be a joint event with Maryland Life Magazine, helping them "launch" their May/June issue that contains an article on Green Drinks, "Raise a Glass to Green." Read it.

Not only will we be hearing about the new Green renovations at the Theatre, as it begins its 45th Season, but also taking a sustainable look at entertainment along with a few teasers to make sure we return for a show this summer. And speaking of the shows, the Theatre will offer our Green Drinkers a special $8 discount on tickets to its next show -- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee -- during its opening weekend, June 24-27, only if you bring a specially marked brochure which you can only get at Green Drinks. Read about the Theatre's season.

The first part of the Theatre's renovation began in March and it has some Green features including Geothermal heating and air conditioning. The Theatre has implemented recycling and the use of reusable water bottles as well as use of recycled or reclaimed materials as much as possible.

What are we drinking?

Thank you to the Kona Brewing Company for providing Kona Longboard Island Lager, a smooth refreshing lager fermented and aged for five weeks at cold temperatures to yield its exceptionally smooth flavor. A delicate, slightly spicy hop aroma complements the malty body of this beer. Based in Hawaii, the company has a commendable environmental ethic. Read more.

Our wines, thanks to Mills Fine Wine & Spirits, will include Orleans Hill Winery's Our Daily Red and a white. Their wines are organic, sulfite-free and vegan-friendly. Read more. Based in Nevada City, California, they have been making organic wine for 20 years and they have an interesting write-up on the benefits on screwcaps versus corks. Read it.

What are we eating?

Yum! eCruisers  member restaurants are providing appetizers! Luna Blu will provide Antipasto platters. Galway Bay will offer an appetizer of hydroponic bib lettuce (produced at Chesapeake Green House, LLC, located just over the bridge in Sudlersville) with a natural chicken and green chili salsa filling. Harry Browne's and  Federal House  will provide us with fab apps too, but they're keeping it a mystery for now.

To cap the evening off we're having a sort of "dine-a-round." Participating eCruisers  member restaurants are inviting you to join them afterward ... and arrive, yes, via an eCruisers electric shuttle. Try it out!

If you take an ecruiser ride to Luna Blu after Green Drinks, they will give you a coupon for a free glass of wine with dinner! (Luna Blu would like you to know that they will be open for the First Sunday Arts Festivals through October, with 1/2-price on bottles of wine those days.) If you visit Galway Bay, you'll be treated to a specially created Maker's Mark Green cocktail, "The Green Mark!" This is a special cocktail $9 cocktail being offered to Green Drinkers for $4.50 if you go to Galway Bay following the Green Drinks event. Just mention Green Drinks to get the 50% discount! Read more about the cocktail.

Raffle prizes

We've having a great raffle: An overnight stay at Loews Annapolis Hotel, $25 gift certificates from Luna Blu and Galway Bay, and, from Maryland Life Magazine, a gift "basket" that holds CDs from local Annapolis artists and a high-end decoy from Canvasback Gallery in Easton. The gift "basket" itself is actually an artistic mosaic vase from Gallery 26 in Easton, by artist Jennifer Wagner.

If you'd like to volunteer to help us with this event, please contact Lynne.

Note to the ladies: Wear flats! The Theatre's "floor" is gravel. You don't want your heels stuck. Bring your name tags!

The weather forecast for Tuesday is perfect -- 65 to 77 degrees and clear... perfect for Theatre under the stars and dinner after!

See you tomorrow.

Elvia & Lynne

Save the new date!


Saturday & Sunday, June 19 & 20
Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds
Crownsville

Annapolis Green is a co-producer of the first annual Chesapeake Green Living Festival - a Chesapeake-centric show about all things Green in this area.

On Sunday, Father's Day, dads get in free when accompanied by their children.

A portion of the proceeds benefits the Patuxent Riverkeeper® Program.

Plan to join us for this first ever Chesapeake Green Living showcase!

Information about the festival

We expect at least 3000 people to attend so consider spreading the word about your Green business. We are actively looking for vendors and sponsors, both businesses and non-profits! Interested?

Sponsored by:

K&B True Value

You support the environment by shopping at retailers that believe in and support the environment. An excellent example of a local "green" retailer is K&B True Value, located at 912 Forest Drive in Annapolis, phone 410 268-3939. K&B True Value features over 1000 "green" products such as attractive rain barrels; stylish kitchen and garden composters; quality household cleaning products; Earth friendly fertilizer, weed, and insect control; and now, Live Ladybugs!

Besides our excellent customer service, low prices, and convenience, we beat our competition with unique products, like ladybugs. They are an all-natural solution to your garden pests. Ladybugs eat aphids, mealy bugs, scale, leaf hoppers, and other destructive pests. Ladybugs really work, and avoid the use of chemicals. Our price $9.99 per container.

For more info email jared@kbtruevalue.com or click on the logo for the website, or you can also reach us on Facebook and Twitter.

Annapolis Day Spa

Annapolis Day Spa is ALL about a Green Summer...

We have an exciting new array of Summer Packages:

And June is Father's Day Month ... Give Dad a stress free massage as a Father's Day gift this June and receive 20% savings when you mention Green Drinks!

Organic grown skin, body & nail products known as 'Ytsara' refresh, rehydrate,and restore skin back to it's natural state free of chemicals and zero preservatives.  

Custom online gift cards can be purchased and printed at our website, annapolisspa.com. Call 410-263-2228. Located in the Loews Annapolis Hotel, 126 West Street, Annapolis. Complimentary self parking with pass.

At Kenergy Solar we believe that an educated customer is more likely to choose solar. We welcome the opportunity to help you find the answers to your questions about the environmental and financial benefits of solar energy for your home or business. Just give us a call at 410 533-4499 or email