Explore Baltimore
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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Museum Monday: Beautiful Walls for Baltimore
Monday, January 25th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: School 33 Art Center Beautiful Walls for Baltimore
Where: School 33 Art Center. 1427 Light Street, Baltimore
When: Now through January 30
Explore Baltimore is back and kicking off the New Year with focus on some very cool murals of Baltimore!
As many Baltimoreans know Charm City hosts some truly creative murals throughout the city. School 33 Art Center will be hosting the Beautiful Walls for Baltimore exhibit all throughout the month of January to highlight some of these amazing pieces of art. They are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Baltimore Mural Program. It will be featuring several kinds of works from famous re-created murals to written histories and photographs. This will be an eye-popping, colorful event that will be highlighting the great history of Baltimore and Baltimore’s people!
The gallery will be open Wednesday through Saturday from 11am to 4pm. You will have many an opportunity to visit!
Visit here for more information on the exhibit!
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Food Friday: Cafe Latte Da
Friday, January 22nd, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Cafe Latta Da
Where: 1704 Aliceanna Street, Fells Point
When: Sunday – Saturday 7am to 5pm
Well Baltimore, looks like we are about to get some serious weather. #snowmaggedon2016
In times of snowy situations don’t you like to snuggle up with an infinity scarf in a warm coffee shop drinking a toasty beverage out of crisp white mug? Yes, yes you do. So, head to Café Latte Da for some winter warmth. Located in Fells Point it holds all the charm and quirk you would expect.
They make a delicious iced coffee using coffee ice cubes… Um awesome… Never worry about a diluted drink again. For those craving a sandwich or pastry they have got you covered with a variety of appetizing options! Café Latte Da roasts their own coffee from flavors like Italian–the Cane Corso blend, to Moka Java–the English Bulldog. You may have noticed those are both dogs and that would be because this coffee shop really supports Baltimore locals like the Baltimore Humane Society. They also showcase a new local artist every month and sell their artwork, ensuring all profits go to them!
Come support a local coffee shop and warm up this winter! Click here to learn more!
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Theater Thursday: Phantom of the Opera
Thursday, January 21st, 2016 by WLOY Staff
What: Phantom of the Opera
Where: Hippodrome Theatre
When: January 27 to February 7
(Queue dramatic music) “Theee Phantom of the Opera is thereee…” There, as in Baltimore…
Yes! The Phantom Of The Opera is coming to Baltimore this winter! It is the dramatic and romantic story of a damaged musician and his talented student Christine Daae. The romance that ensues leads to jealousy and destruction! This show has captured and retained many audiences attention since 1986, when Andrew Lloyd Webber created this powerful piece!
It will be playing in the Hippodrome Theatre from January 27th until February 7th. Do not miss out on this Tony Award winning performance! Music by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, directed by Laurence Connor and Choreographed by Gillian Lynne it is guaranteed to be an excellent show.
Click here for more information and tickets.
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January Madness?
Wednesday, January 20th, 2016 by WLOY Staff
It’s not even March yet and we are already seeing our fair share of upsets in college basketball. In fact, this is the first time that five No. 1 teams have lost before February since 1949. The latest No. 1 team to go down was Oklahoma on Monday night as they fell to No. 19 Iowa State, 82-77, at the Hilton Coliseum. Maybe there is something going around in the water in Iowa because this is the third No. 1 team to lose in the state this season. Northern Iowa previously defeated North Carolina and Iowa got the best of Michigan State when these teams squared off earlier in the season. (more…)
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