Explore Baltimore
Greyhounds Basketball Preview
Monday, November 14th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
Another season of Greyhounds basketball is officially underway as both the men and women’s teams began their season this weekend. The men’s team suffered a hard fought loss to A-10 opponent Duquesne by a score of 65-60 on Friday. However, the women notched their first win of the season in blowout fashion over Lipscomb 74-30.
The men’s team was lead by senior big man, Jarred Jones and junior point guard Andre Walker. The Greyhound tandem each dropped 21 points, but it was not enough to prevail over a tough Dukes team. Junior Chancellor Barnard put up a strong effort on the defensive end as he had a team high 5 blocks. The Greyhounds got limited help off the bench as they only had a combined 3 bench points compared to Duquesne’s 23. The Greyhounds also had a difficult time from the free throw line as they shot 47% from the charity stripe. The men will look to bounce back in their home opener tonight at 7:30 against the Millersville Marauders. (more…)
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Explore Baltimore: Interactive Movie Night
Friday, November 11th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Interactive Movie Night: The Goonies
Where: Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave
When: Wednesday November 16th, 7:30-11pm
Who needs regular movies when you could see an interactive movie? Definitely not me. Creative Alliance’s Interactive Movie Night is back by popular demand with The Goonies as the featured film! Dress up as your favorite Goonie and come out to play games, enter contests, and enjoy the movie. Hosted by Creative Alliance’s Heather Keating and Jen Marsh, these two lovely ladies will kick off the night of ridiculousness. This craziness includes a Truffle Shuffle dance contest, drink specials, movie trivia, and much more.
Come out at 7:30 to hang out and meet people, or show up in time for the movie at 8. Tickets are $15 at the door or purchase them in advanced here for $12. You can also purchase an Ultimate Fan Pack at the door for an extra $5 which includes everything you need to play the crazy Goonies movie game. So get ready to grab your Ultimate Fan Pack, reteach yourself the Truffle Shuffle, and get ready to play some Goonie games!
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Explore Baltimore: Maryland Irish Festival
Thursday, November 10th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Irish Festival
When: November 11th, 12th, and 13th
Where: Maryland State Fair Grounds (Timinium Rd & York Rd)
Explore the history and the culture of Ireland at this year’s Maryland Irish Festival! Maryland, one of the first colonies to accept the Irish in the 1600’s, is the perfect place to embrace the Celtic culture, so make sure to come out this weekend. With all the cool things going on at the festival, you’ll learn all about the traditions, music, dance and food of Ireland. Featuring Irish bands like Screaming Orchards, there will be tons of great songs to dance to throughout all the days of the festival. Not interested in the songs of Ireland? Then head over to the kilt competition to see real Irish style, or watch a demonstration on making Irish wool and linen. When you’re all done with these excellent events, check out the various vendors like Benedictine Gift & Book Shop, Got Kilt, and Dancing Hands Jewelry to pick out a great gift for yourself or your Irish friends.
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Explore Baltimore: Arena Players, Inc.
Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Community Theater
Where: 801 McCulloh Street
When: Show Listings, Events
Since 1953, Arena Players has been putting on performances as a way to highlight African-American experiences and bring Baltimore communities together. They wear their title as a community theater proudly, trying to nurture, entertain, and educate the audience, combining the knowledge and talents of those who are part of Arena Players.
Arena Players has shows running throughout the year presented by volunteer actors who love what they do. Almost all the shows put on reflect an aspect of African-American life as a way to offer representation. Their current upcoming event is the play Last House Standing, a play about a family in Baltimore, which will be showing November 11th, 12th, and 13th. Grab your tickets and get in on the scene of Baltimore.
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Explore Baltimore: Bull & Shrimp Feast
Monday, November 7th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Bull and Shrimp Charity Feast
Where: Rosedale Gardens, 8037 Philadelphia Rd
When: Saturday, November 12th, 8pm-12am
Give thanks to the Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company and enjoy this great feast! As a way to salute and honor the armed forces, Rosedale Gardens will be hosting a Bull and Shrimp Feast with tons of food, music, and fun. With a menu featuring shrimp creole, smoked ham, rice pilaf, pasta salad, and much more, you’ll be stuffed by the end of the night. Don’t worry though, dance off all the food to music by One Rock Studios.
For more information or to purchase tickets email rvfdbullroast@gmail.com or call (410)866-2598. Tickets are $35.00 in advance or $40.00 at the door and all proceeds go to support the Rosedale’s Volunteer Fire Company.
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What did the world look like in 1908?
Friday, November 4th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
The Chicago Cubs just won their first World Series title since 1908.
Let’s try that again…
THE CHICAGO CUBS
WON
THE WORLD SERIES!
Here is what the world looked like 108 years ago, the last time they won.
- Life expectancy was 47 years
- There were only 8,000 cars and 144 miles of paved roads
- The maximum speed limit was 10 mph
- Gas cost $0.15 per gallon
- Minimum wage was $0.22
- A Hershey bar cost $0.02
- There were only 46 states
- Theodore Roosevelt was president
- World War 1 had not happened yet
- The NBA did not exist
Congratulations to the 2016 Chicago Cubs on finally breaking the curse of the Billy Goat!
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Explore Baltimore: Shake and Bake Skate
Friday, November 4th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Roller Skating
When: Friday Nights 6-10pm
Where: 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. Baltimore Md 21217
Are you hitting that point in the semester where the only thing you have enough energy or money to do is sleep until finals are over? Did your midterm reports destroy a small part of you? Hopefully we can help. For only $10.00 every Friday, Shake and Bake Skate provides admission, skate rental, and all you can eat pizza! Without breaking the budget, you can enjoy four full hours of skating and pizza with friends. Nothing shakes off the tension of a hard week like dancing (maybe not well) while on roller-skates. Join the party and shamelessly sing, dance, and as much pizza as your heart desires to get the weekend started off right.
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Explore Baltimore: The National Aquarium
Thursday, November 3rd, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Pay What You Want Day
Where: The National Aquarium, 501 E Pratt St
When: Sunday November 6th, 9am-5pm
Are you broke like me? Do you love marine life like me? Then come out to The National Aquarium this Sunday! The aquarium is bringing back Pay What You Want Day thanks to T. Rowe Rice. For whatever change you have in you pocket, you can gain admission to the aquarium for a fun filled day. Check out all the unique 20,000 animals and the award-winning exhibits, and go buy something from the gift shop with your leftover money.
The National Aquarium is also offering a 4-D Immersion Film for $5 and the chance to learn about some of the marine life in the exhibits. With a marine-biology lesson, almost-free admission, and access to see tons of animals, this event is the best way (and cheapest way) to spend your Sunday.
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Explore Baltimore: Baltimore Oyster Festival
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Oysters
When: Saturday, November 5th, 1-5pm
Where: Baltimore Inner Harbor (501 Light Street)
The second annual Baltimore Oyster Festival is coming up this Saturday, and the timing couldn’t be better. Enjoy the fleeing summer weather we’ve enjoyed this fall for one last weekend with seafood, live music, activities, and more. The festival will include a variety of food trucks as well as activities for families and people of all ages. The festival is free, but oyster prices vary depending on the cooking style and amount of oysters you choose to buy. Spend this Saturday afternoon soaking up some of the greatest things Baltimore has to offer. The only way this could get more Baltimorean is if they add a little old bay (I’m not going to say they won’t…).
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Explore Baltimore: Artifact Coffee
Tuesday, November 1st, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Artifact Coffee
Where: 1500 Union Ave
When: Monday-Friday 7am-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-7pm
Looking for a cute and cozy place to pass your Sunday at? Then you need to go to Artifact Coffee, located right on the border of Hampden and Woodberry. Partnering with local farms and businesses, this coffee shop puts an emphasis on serving local food. These local foods include various types of soups, sandwiches, and salads so there’s a something no matter what mood you’re in. Wash your food down with one of Artifact Coffee’s unique drinks. Serving all types of coffees and teas, there’s plenty of cafe drinks to choose from: my favorite is the King Crimson iced tea.
In addition to having great, local foods and drinks, Artifact Coffee has a great staff. The workers here are all friendly and helpful when you can’t make up your mind a bout what you want. Also, be on the look out for cool events like Sunday Brunch and free coffee days. No matter whether you’re here for the food, the events, the drinks, or just the rustic vibe, Artifact Coffee has it all!
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