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Theatre Thursdays: Toby’s Dinner & Show
Thursday, February 26th, 2015 by WLOY Staff
What: The Addams Family
Where: Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia
When: February 6th- April 19th, 2015
What’s creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky, and all together ooky? That’s right, The Addams Family! A live performance of our favorite classic is one thing, but a live performance of our favorite classic and a delicious meal? What could be better than that? From February 6th until April 19th, Toby’s Dinner Theatre is bringing to you all of your favorite characters with a slightly new musical spin! Voted Best in Baltimore by the Baltimore Magazine, Toby’s Dinner Theatre offers a fantastic night out with a scrumptious menu, including Roasted Chicken Gomez and Morticia’s Baked Fish, and more, followed by a wonderful performance! Toby’s brings dinner and a show to a whole new level! Check out more here!
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Wacky Wednesday: Winter Jamboree with preZerve
Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 by WLOY Staff
What: Winter Jamboree with preZerve
What: Artifact Coffee
When: Friday, February 27th
There’s nothing more fun than trying something you’ve never done before. That’s why special guest, Cathy Burrows, is coming to Artifact Coffee to teach you the art of canning! We all have our favorite types of jams and jellies, unless you’re one of those kids who only ate peanut butter sandwiches as a child, in which case, this is the perfect opportunity to broaden your palette! Not only is Artifact Coffee offering an evening full of delicious food, drink and games, but you can learn a new skill! There’s a lot more to canning jams than you might think! Check out more here!
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Tourism Tuesday: Fridays After Five
Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 by WLOY Staff
What: Fridays After Five
Where: The National Aquarium
When: 5:00-8:00 pm
Planning a trip to Baltimore can become a costly endeavor, but great deals like The National Aquarium’s Friday After Five deal will help you get more bang for your buck! Every Friday, the aquarium offers a cheap $12.00 entry from 5:00 until 8:00 at night, and lets you explore until 9:30! That means you can squeeze in that trip to the aquarium that you were hoping for and still afford dessert at one of the delicious Baltimore Food Trucks! The National Aquarium has over 17,000 species, beautiful coral reefs, and tons to learn about Earth’s incredible underwater life; a deal like this is too good not to take advantage of! Enjoy a trip to the National Aquarium this friday by clicking here!
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Bringing Football Back To LA?
Monday, February 23rd, 2015 by WLOY Staff
After an announcement on Thursday from the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders, we learned that there are three NFL teams considering the move to Hollywood from their current cities.
These three teams are the St. Louis Rams (which we already knew about), the Oakland Raiders (which we assumed), and the San Diego Chargers.
The Rams began pursuing a plan to possibly move to LA a little over a month back, but the Raiders and Chargers just sprung this on the NFL world.
Chargers fans and the people of the great city of San Diego are shocked and slightly betrayed by this news, especially since San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer created a task force with the sole purpose of finding ways to keep the Chargers in San Diego. (more…)
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Museum Monday: The Party & The Pendulum
Monday, February 23rd, 2015 by WLOY Staff
What: The Party & The Pendulum: A Poe Masquerade
Where: Maryland Historical Society
When: February 28th// 9:00 pm- 1:00 am
Enjoy a night of music, dancing, and poetic remeniscence at the Poe Masquerade! Hosted by the Maryland Historical Society, The Party & The Pendulum: A Poe Masquerade will be a lively celebration of the life and talent of Edgar Allen Poe, one of Baltimore’s many claims to fame. With an open bar, great food, including the Chef’s special, hors d’oeurves, and exhibits of Macabre artifacts open to party-goers, this night will surely be a memorable one! Plus, how often do you get to dress up in fancy ball gowns or tuxedos and sport a mysterious masquerade mask? Learn more about this fantastic event here!
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Food Friday: Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival
Friday, February 20th, 2015 by WLOY Staff
What: Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival
Where: Timonium Fairgrounds
When: March 13th-14th
60 Beers, 40 types of Bourbon, and tons of delicious BBQ? What more could you ask for? The Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival is coming to Baltimore, and if you have a craving for “All-You-Care-To-Taste” sampling of beer and bourbon, some of the most mouth-watering BBQ vendors around, and non-stop live music, this is the place to be. Don’t hog all the fun, though! Bring your friends and family to enjoy great food, music, and drinks, and be sure to get over to the game area where warm-weather activities like corn hole and other competitions will be going on all day. This festival will be just what you need to hold you over until summer for backyard chillin’ and grillin’. To buy your tickets and learn more about the Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival, click here!
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Theatre Thursday: Chicago
Thursday, February 19th, 2015 by WLOY Staff
What: Chicago
Where: The Hippodrome Theatre
When: March 2nd- March 8th
Roxie and Velma are coming to Baltimore! Don’t miss your chance to see Bob Fosse’s 1975 masterpiece, Chicago! From March 2nd to March 8th, The Hippodrome Theatre is bringing to you all the razzle dazzle that Chicago is! This hot, jazzy show features seduction, murder, and “All That Jazz”, and the iconic, sexy choreography has won the show several awards, making the show a must see! To get your tickets while they’re on sale, click here!
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Wacky Wednesday: 8th Annual Sword Swallower’s Day
Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 by WLOY Staff
What: 8th Annual Sword Swallower’s Day
Where: Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
When: February 28th
Ever wonder how people manage to swallow swords without puncturing something or choking? The phenomenon is a jaw-dropping one, and on February 28th, Tyler Fyre and Thrill Kill Jill will be performing live at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Not only will they be presenting their sharp skills, but they will also be explaining the science behind sword swallowing and what made them decide to take on the daring talent! Oh, and did I mention the show is free? Come and be shocked at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
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Tourism Tuesday: Absolutely Febulous
Tuesday, February 17th, 2015 by WLOY Staff
What: Absolutely Febulous
Where: Various Baltimore Hot Spots
When: February 15th- February 28th
The Charm City community is always looking for fun, creative ways to make Baltimore an exciting, beautiful, and affordable travel spot. This February, the city is joining together to help rid you of your winter blues! With deals on Baltimore hotels, delicious dining, and Charm City’s favorite museums and attractions, your trip to Baltimore will more than memorable! Let you and your loved ones be charmed by the beautiful city of Baltimore! Find out more about these febulous deals here!
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Museum Mondays: Cocoa-ology
Monday, February 16th, 2015 by WLOY Staff
What: Science of Chocolate: Cocoa-ology
Where: Maryland Science Center
When: February, 19th// 7:00-9:00 pm
You had me at, “Chocolate”! And so will the Maryland Science Center on February 19th when chocolatier, Larry McGlinchey, shares his knowledge on our favorite sweet! The presentation, which is for the older audience, features chocolate pairings with wine and liqueurs, as well as some fun, chocolatey science and history! Your mouth will be watering while McGlinchey talks about the many types of chocolates, from truffles to bonbons, in all its creamy deliciousness! Check out more here!
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