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Museum Monday: Art Quilts
Monday, February 8th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Art Quilt Exhibition
Where: Baltimore Museum of Art
When: Now until June 19
Immerse yourself in quilts!
Ok, well you can’t sleep in them or jump into an obnoxious pile of quilts but you can observe them at Baltimore Museum of Art’s, Art Quilt Exhibition! Running from now through to June 19th it is a great exhibition that will really catch your eye!
There are five quilts that have been added to the textile collection. These quilts have been artistically crafted by professionals to show their passion and a familiar way of expressing themselves. Stop by BMA these next few months and see a great exhibit!
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Food Friday: The Nickel Taphouse
Friday, February 5th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: The Nickel Taphouse
Where: 1604 Kelly Ave, Baltimore, MD
When: Hours
For all of your foodie Friday lovers out there I have a delicious seafood option for you! The Nickel Taphouse located near Mount Washington is going to be your go to place for oysters and the like! Whether you are stopping in for brunch or for a nice sit down dinner you will not be disappointed!
If you are more a morning person (but not really because its brunch) there are plenty of options for you, you can go with the not-so-classic classic brunch featuring Eggs in Hell which includes three eggs, tomato sauce, parmesan, olives, crostini and for some spice in your life Jalapenos.
For dinner I would recommend the iced oysters… wouldn’t mind some right now actually! These are delicious along side a chopped salad!
Bottom line—head to The Nickel Taphouse.
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Theater Thursday: Beach Boys
Thursday, February 4th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Beach Boys in Concert
Where: Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric
When: February 17, 2016
Let us all escape to warmer weather! We just survived a blizzard! Ok… How about we think of warmer weather and listen to music that inspires this! Well you are in luck because… The Beach Boys are coming to Baltimore on February 17 to warm all of your spirits up! Their beachy tunes will be bounding throughout the Modell Performing Arts Center!
If you are not familiar with the Beach Boys they are famous California band from the sixties. Their summer sound has inspired us to relax and think of breezy warm beaches. So head on way down to Kokomo to see the Beach Boys in concert!
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Wacky Wednesday: Ouija 7-Eleven
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Ouija 7-Eleven!
Where: 529 N Charles Street
When: Whenever…
So lets a get a little spooky and wacky here (since it is Wednesday) and lets talk about Ouija Boards. Ya, those really creepy boards featured in movies like Paranormal Activity. Well, our dear Baltimore is said to be the place where these famous Ouija Boards came to be! If you have lived in Baltimore for years and didn’t know this or you’re a tourist this should be of great interest to you! The wackiest thing of all is that this place used to be a hotel providing rooms and is now a 7-Eleven serving hot dogs. Don’t believe it? Well this 7-Eleven holds the plaque to prove that the Ouija Board started in that exact spot… Many years ago in the year 1890. So for fans, tourists, or residents this is the place to stop by, get a chocolate bar and a picture with the famous plaque on your Wacky Wednesday!
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Tourism Tuesday: Mount Pleasant Ice Arena
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Mount Pleasant Ice Arena… Skating
Where: 6101 Hillen Road, Baltimore
When: Click here for hours
If you are visiting Baltimore in this chilly weather why don’t you do activities that fit the weather, like… skating?
Visit the Mount Pleasant Ice Arena for a great way to spend time in Baltimore during the winter. This arena gives many options from recreation skating to skating instructions! You really can’t go wrong here. Bring the whole crew out to mimic skating greats, or maybe you are one yourself, in that case… jealous. This arena actually hosts great olympians and World Champions like Dorothy Hamill, and Kimmie Meissner.
Come to Baltimore, enjoy the harbor, see the sites, and then go skating at Mount Pleasant Ice Arena!
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Super Bowl 50 Preview
Monday, February 1st, 2016 by WLOY Staff
The 50th edition of the world’s most popular sporting event will take place in Santa Clara, California at Levi’s Stadium on February 7th. The game will feature two teams with completely different identities.
The Carolina Panthers had the best record in the NFL this season going 17-1, earning the #1 seed in the NFC. They led the NFL in total points thanks to former Heisman Trophy winner, Cam Newton. Many people counted the Panthers out of playoff contention when Newton’s number one target, Kelvin Benjamin, went down with a knee injury before the season started. However, that injury did not deter the Panthers at all. Newton responded with an MVP caliber season and Carolina’s second appearance in the Super Bowl in team history. (more…)
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Museum Monday: Maryland Artists Exhibition
Monday, February 1st, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Maryland Artists
Where: Baltimore Museum of Art
When: February 7 to May 8
Get your weekly dose of art and culture by going to Baltimore Museum of Arts new exhibit, Maryland Artists, running from February 7 to May 8! BMA has been collecting more and more of local and Maryland art! Yay for Maryland! This exhibition will be featuring works by Raoul Middleman, John Waters, Gabrielle DeVaux Clements and many others. Along side paintings there will be photographs by Elinor B. Cahn. For an excellent exhibit supporting fellow Marylanders make sure to stop by BMA this winter/spring.
Don’t worry if you can’t see it right away! You have plenty of time!
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Food Friday: Red Star Bar & Grill
Friday, January 29th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Red Star Bar & Grill
Where: 906 South Wolfe Street
When: Hours
Head down to Fells Point to cozy up in this warm space for a great meal!
When in Baltimore, start your meal off by scooping a grilled pita into a hearty bowl of Red Star’s crab dip! Or keep it simple with an appetizing Wisconsin Cheese Plate, orrr there are plenty of other options! Enjoy a Mushroom Pizza with caramelized mushrooms and onions, or grab hold of a scrumptious Bistro Steak Sandwich, made with grilled, coffee marinated beef along side avocados! I think though when in a pub, you should do a classic Fish n’ Chips, you just cannot go wrong with beer-battered Cod and tar tar sauce. You just can’t.
Red Star Bar & Grill offers you a large variety of delectable dishes with a great ambiance for you and your friends to chat over! Click here for the full menu!
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Theater Thursday: Todd Rundgren
Thursday, January 28th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Todd Rundgren Live!
Where: Rams Head (Annapolis)
When: February 2nd 8pm
The original “Hello It’s Me”. Yes! A rock legend, Todd Rundgren, is making his way toward us! “Spend an Evening with Todd Rundgren”, on February 2nd @ 8pm at Rams Head in Annapolis he will be performing some of his greatest hits.
Rundgren plays several instruments including the drums, guitar, bass, and keyboard. On top of all that he is a talented song writer and fantastic singer! He is prominent rocker beginning in the late sixties to present day! Rundgren’s songs have a great 70’s vibe accompanied by excellent guitar and thoughtful lyrics. Check out some of his hits such as, ” Can We Still Be Friends?”, “I Saw The Light”, and “Hello It’s Me” (a personal favorite) and get a ticket to see him February 2nd!
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Wacky Wednesday: 2016 MSP Polar Bear Plunge!
Thursday, January 28th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: MSP Polar Bear Plunge
Where: Sandy Point State Park 1100 E College Pkwy
When:Jan 30 8am to 2pm
If you have survived snowmageddon 2016 then you are reading this and want to indulge in more winter activities, like a polar plunge… Dive into the (very) cool temperatures of the Chesapeake Bay to support the Special Olympics Maryland! Hosted by the Maryland State Police, it is a cool (pardon the pun haha) way to support a great organization and join in community fun! It costs $75 to join in on the fun! So “Take to the Waters” and support!
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