Annapolis Town Center Renovated To Add New Performance Stage, Seasonal Ice Rink

ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Annapolis Town Center recently completed a renovation of its communal recreation space.

The remodel added a performance stage and a seasonal outdoor ice-skating rink.

The mixed-use development also welcomed these three new businesses in the process: Pottery Barn (furniture store), Williams Sonoma (home goods shop) and Life Time (luxury gym).

The updated area, called East Village, overlooks Solomons Island Road. The gathering space is 50% larger than before the upgrades.

The main highlight is the Boathouse Pavillion. This covered stage features a canoe hanging from the ceiling. The bandstand opens to a turf field where concertgoers can dance to music.

Catherine Brady, the town center's director of marketing, said she's "been anxiously waiting for this day for over a year."

"The East Village embodies the type of welcoming space for individuals and families we strive to create at Annapolis Town Center," Brady said in a press release. "We are committed to being the destination of choice for our area. Throughout the year, we will continue hosting concerts and events, offering unique attractions for guests of all ages, and ensuring that our retailers are one of a kind."

Business and community leaders cut the ribbon on the East Village this Sunday afternoon. The ceremony was part of the town center's third annual fall fest.

The U.S. Naval Academy Band and the Maryland Performing Arts Center dance team offered the entertainment.

Leaders in attendance include:

• Maryland first lady Yumi Hogan
• Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman
• State Sen. Sarah Elfreth
• Del. Shaneka Henson
• Del. Dana Jones

"The new pavilion and green space is beautiful, and will be a great place for our community members and families to enjoy shows and time together," Jones said on Facebook.

The Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation estimated that 1,300 people attended the fall fest and the ceremony. The corporation called the East Village "a beautiful outdoor space that will spur a great deal of economic activity by hosting countless family-friendly events."

The town center also donated to GiGi's Playhouse as part of the grand reopening. GiGi's Playhouse is a Down Syndrome achievement center in Annapolis.

"We are so grateful for the Annapolis community and look forward to utilizing this new space," the nonprofit said on Facebook.

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