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Wacky Wednesday: Kinetic Sculpture Race
Wednesday, April 13th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Kinetic Sculpture Race
Where: American Visionary Art Museum
When: May 7 2016 @ 10am
As if the American Visionary Art Museum wasn’t wacky enough for us, they have a kinetic sculpture race too! These are amazing works of art made for us to drive everywhere… well to the finish line to win of course.
All forms of locomotion are accepted, enter in a simple go cart or go crazy and let your creative juices flow. There are several fun places for you to finish in, it could be the Grand Mediocre East Coast (finish exactly in the middle), or it could be the Next to Last Reward– a lot of fun places for you and your friends to compete for, I personally am shooting for the Next to Last.
So be there at 10am for the kick off race! Click here for any other information and the route!
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Tourism Tuesday: Baltimore 10-Miler
Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Baltimore 10-Miler Race
When: June 4
Where: Druid Lake to Lake Montebello
No need to panic! You still have 56 days until the big day! The big day being the Baltimore 10-Miler…duh…
This is an excellent course, you may just want to go run it for fun after this… There are some lovely scenic routes as you loop around Druid Lake and Lake Montebello. After you beat that 10 mile mark you will be greeted with juicy, thirst quenching watermelons and cold towel, and special beverages for people of age. The super cool thing about the Baltimore 10-Miler race is that there are several way that you can give to some excellent charities through running. Places such as Athletes Serving Athletes, Back On My Feet, Team Diabetes, and Signal 13.
Volunteers are needed to make this all possible so if watching people run is more your speed then sign up!
So buy yourself some sweet Mizunos, put that running belt in place and jump into training to have an excellent race day! Go here to figure out where you need to do to get behind the start line!
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Museum Monday: Thursday Nights at the Walters
Monday, April 11th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Thursday Nights at the Walters
Where: Walters Art Museum
When: Thursday Nights 5-9pm
Thursday night just got a lot better and that is because of the Walters Art Museum. The Walters Art Museum is offering you a chance to wander the museum, FREE admission into those special exhibitions you really wanted to see, complete access to the gift store and California wines to add to the experience– all on Thursday evenings. Amazing, what a lovely way to spend your Thursdays with your family and friends, right?
So enjoy some sophistication on your Thursday evening and come to the Walters Art Museum to get your cultural fix.
Click here for any other information and for the exhibitions currently displayed in Walters Art Museum!
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Baltimore Orioles Season Preview
Friday, April 8th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
The Baltimore Orioles are off to a terrific start to begin the 2016 season. They squared off against the Minnesota Twins in the first series of the year this week and they certainly took care of business. The O’s defeated them in all three games, holding them to two runs in each game. This was just the start that manager Buck Showalter wanted from his club as they look to get back on top as AL East champions.
The Baltimore Orioles had a relatively quiet offseason as they were unable to sign a big ace for their rotation. However, they did resign a bunch of their own guys who played pivotal roles for the team last season. Most notably, they resigned first basemen Chris Davis to a 7 year $161 million deal this offseason tying the slugger with Baltimore through the 2022 season. Another important bat making his return to Bird Land is catcher Matt Wieters, who accepted the 1 year $15.8 million qualifying offer. Wieters is a three time all-star, but he is coming off two injury riddled seasons. He is in a contract year so look for the former first round pick to bounce back in a big way this season. The last major contributor the O’s brought back was reliever Darren O’Day. O’Day was viewed as one of the top relievers in this years free agency class, but he opted to come back to Baltimore because he likes pitching under coach Buck Showalter and is familiar with the Orioles system. (more…)
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Food Friday: Trifecta Food Truck Festival
Friday, April 8th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Food Trucks!
Where: Timonium, MD (Maryland State Fair Grounds)
When: July 30th
Food Trucks and festivals, my two favorite things. These two will be coming together at the Maryland State Fair Grounds on July 30th for the Trifecta Food Truck Festival!There will be awesome food, awesome music and awesome drinks for everyone. Bands such as The Brothers Band, an Allman Brother’s cover band and Jah Works will be performing!
There is going to be some delicious food featured at this event, enjoy some hardy foods or, like me, head toward the sweeter things in life. The Smoking Swine food truck will be there! It was recently featured on the popular “Diner, Drive-Ins, and Dives”!
Make sure that you add this to your summer do list in these upcoming months! Who doesn’t love great food and great music all in the same place?!
Click here for tickets and more info! Children under 12 have free admission!
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Theater Thursday: Something Rotten!
Thursday, April 7th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Something Rotten!
Where: Hippodrome Theater
When: April 18-23
Come on by to the Hippodrome Theater April 18 through the 23rd to see the excellent musical, Something Rotten! ! A 2015 Tony Award winner you will not be disappointed with.
It takes us back to the 16th Century as two playwrights try to take on the great Shakespeare! There of course some ups and downs along the way but thats what makes this musical all the better!
Music is by the very talented Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick and choreography by Casey Nicolaw! Safe to say you are in store for an amazing performance and evening.
Check out tickets here and other information!
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Wacky Wednesday: Ghosts
Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Baltimore Ghost Tours
Where: Fells Point
When: Tour Schedule
I was leaning towards something a little scarier this Wednesday and I figured since it is April scary is wacky… Therefore your Wacky Wednesday is Baltimore Ghost Tours hosted throughout historic Fells Point… If it is historic there must be ghosts.
Whether or not you believe in ghosts there is no way this tour will not spook you out–just thinking about it gives me a chill. Enjoy a Fells point historical pub ghost walk, or head over to Mount Washington neighborhood to check out all of the spirits that keep a residence there. Baltimore ghost tours has been around for 15 years so they are well versed in all of the spirits that loved Bmore too much to leave. Not freaked out yet? Then I suggest you go on a ghost tour!
Click here to see the full schedule and all of the ghosts… I mean stops… you will be seeing.
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Tourism Tuesday: Orioles!
Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Oriole’s Game!
Where: Camden Yards
When: Game Schedule!
Baltimoreeeee the O’s are back and better than ever!
It is finally that time of year where we can head over to Camden Yards, get a hot dog and what a good old fashioned ball game. For Baltimore natives or tourists this is an excellent idea to hang out with friends and family as the weather begins to get nicer and nicer. Make sure to find your best orange or Oriole’s attire, a faded orange baseball cap is absolute must, do not speak to me if you are not wearing one.
Oriole Park opened on April 6 in 1992, this is a ball park that paved the way for many more across the country. So while in Baltimore this season why not catch a game and take a tour of Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Go here for all the Oriole information you will ever need!
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Food Friday: Canton Dockside
Friday, April 1st, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Canton Dockside
Where: 3301 Boston St. BMORE
When: Hours
Yes Baltimore is known for crabs, we all know that.
We know that because they are so so so good… especially at Canton Dockside.
Stop by Boston St to devour some amazing crab the classic Bmore way; knife and chisel in hand. Canton Dockside has the freshest crabs out there as they deal directly with the fishermen. If you’re not into cracking some shells no worries, they have plenty of other options that are less work intensive. Start off with a Crab Pretzel; a homemade pretzel with their delicious crab dip on top. Then move to a crab bisque (my personal fave) and maybe scoop an oyster or two (I promise it’s easy). Next, lets bite into a Blue Crab burger, or an Oyster Sandwich.
As you can see Canton Dockside has a wealth of seafood options for you to munch on.
Click here for the full Canton Dockside menu.
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Theater Thursday: Dance Theatre of Harlem
Thursday, March 31st, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Dance Theatre of Harlem
Where: Murphy Fine Arts Center
When: April 2
I have always wanted to be a ballerina. But… sadly I am not. Luckily for me, I can admire the ballet by sitting observantly from the audience in the Murphy Fine Arts Cente on April 2!
The Dance Theatre of Harlem will be coming to Charm City to show off their amazing talents. Now, you’re probably expecting to sit through a classical ballet, but if you know anything about the Dance Theatre of Harlem they are anything but that. They are modern and innovative with their moves while being on pointe.
Check out the ballet in a whole new way on April 2 at 8pm! Click here for tickets and other information about the Dance Theatre of Harlem!
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