Ampersand

08/06/2026

"Inside Ampersand, every shelf feels like a discovery: hand-picked goods, vintage finds, and small-batch creations that spark ideas the moment you walk in." No argument here!!

Explore the places, stories, and experiences that give Maryland its unmistakable sense of place. From charming Main Streets and historic communities to local food, arts, outdoor adventures, and hidden

07/09/2026

We are so sorry for the late notice, but we will be open 1-4 today instead of our usual 12-4 hours. We hope to see you soon!

07/03/2026

Cool finds aboud on this scorcher of a weekend! Open today and Sunday 12-4 and Saturday 11-5

06/27/2026

We are in full Bloom and packed to the gills inside and out with great finds to bring a smile to your face! Jacob is at the shop until 5 today- stop in and say 👋

06/26/2026

Just a few of the new finds new in the shop this weekend: local treasures, kitchen treats, and 40+ 72" LPs. And we are open until 7 tomorrow for some end of the week shopping and strolling downtown for June final Friday. Lockhouse Gallery, Five Dances Wellness, Potomac River Interiors and other businesses are open late and hosting special events. And Smoketown Brewing Station is right across the street for some happy hour fun!

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06/25/2026

July 4 vibes coming on hotter than a black vinyl car seat in August! New RW&B finds out now for you to hunt Thursday/Friday/Sunday 12-4 and Saturday 11-5! Oh, and say hello to the new shop matron! Couldn't stand seeing an original family portrait with no bids at auction, so brought her home- I think we'll have a lot of fun together! Any suggestions for her name???

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06/18/2026

So many reasons to grab some friends and walk, bike, paddle, or drive on over to the 200 block of West Potomac Street this weekend: the Brunswick Art Councils art market and Smoketown Shakedown are bringing 50 artists plus food and live music to Upstairs at Smoketown (across thr street from us) and the parking lot next door AND it's the first anniversary of the Vintage Crawl- time to retrace those steps to see what new finds abound in all eight faulous nearby businesses! AND we've got Smoketown and King's Pizza on our block, and just steps from the C&O Canal, Potomac River, and so many more restaurants, shops, and museums than you expect to find AND a great weekend weather forecast AND we start summer hours this week!! Open Thursday & Friday 12-4, Saturday 11-5 and Sunday 12-4. See you soon!

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06/12/2026

Sneak peek at a few of the new finds in the shop this weekend - so much, we're even giving you an extra hour to shop! Summer Friday hours start this week: open 12-4 Friday & Sunday, 11-5 Saturday

05/29/2026

Brunswick Live is TONIGHT so we are open ubtil at least 7pm! So much going on this evening from about 4:00 on, including a fantastic art opening at Roots and River Yoga, paintings by Raya Yeary, catered by Whistle Punk Deli. Upstairs at Smoketown (Smoketown Bewery) will have a Puerto Rican band with salsa lessons afterwards. Lockhouse Gallery will have an open house with new art and jewelry - wine and snacks. Farmers market is going until 7 pm and Potomac River Interiors will have a pottery artist guest and her work. Bridgeway bikes is offering bike tune ups for kids. Mile 55 Photography will have a tent at 109 W Potomac selling wildlife prints and giving out pup cups!...This is all free and open to the public. Come out and celebrate a nice night and great weather!