Explore Baltimore
Tourism Tuesdays: Edgar Allen Poe Grave and Memorial
Tuesday, October 28th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Edgar Allen Poe Grave and Memorial
Where: 515 W Fayette St. Baltimore, MD 21201
“Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words.” ~Edgar Allen Poe
Did you know that renowned American poet, Edgar Ellen Poe, was one of Baltimore’s most famous residents? If you enjoy Poe’s work, or simply want to venture into history, pay a visit to Edgar Allen Poe’s gravesite and memorial. But don’t forget to bring a penny! Tradition tells that school children started collecting pennies to buy the poet a more proper grave, and since the 1870’s, visitors have been leaving pennies at on the grave to carry on and remember this thoughtful tradition! Find out more here!
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Museum Mondays: Great Blacks in Wax Museum
Monday, October 27th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Great Blacks in Wax Museum
Where: 1601-03 East North Ave. Baltimore, Maryland 21213
When: Tues. – Sat.: 9 A.M. – 5 P.M.// Sunday: Noon – 5 P.M.
The Great Blacks in Wax Museum offers a cultural and educational experience that is a unique landmark in Baltimore. The first wax museum to appear in Baltimore and the first African American was museum in the nation, the Great Blacks in Wax museum is committed solely to preserving African American history and shining a light on African ancestry and its uniqueness. More than 100 wax figures are displayed in the museum to demonstrate dramatic scenes from the lives of historical figures such as Harriet Tubman, Billie Holiday, and many more! Lean more about the museum, tours, and future plans of expansion here!
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Food Fridays: Blue Moon Café
Friday, October 24th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Blue Moon Café
Where: 1621 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
When: Open Daily 7am – 3pm / Weekends 24 Hours
Just because seeing a blue moon is a rare phenomenon doesn’t mean visiting the Blue Moon Café should be! In fact, while walking through Fell’s Point, it’s hard to miss this eclectically decorated blue building! Renowned for its famous Captain Crunch French Toast (and yes, I did say Captain Crunch French Toast– yum!), the Blue Moon Café will leave you full as the moon itself. Eating at the Blue Moon Café is affordable, tasty, and after you’ve eaten here, it won’t just happen “once in a blue moon”! Find the story behind the café, the menu, and more here!
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Theatre Thursdays: Primus and the Chocolate Factory
Thursday, October 23rd, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Primus and the Chocolate Factory
Where: Hippodrome Theatre
When: October 29th, 2014
The Hippodrome Theatre welcomes the Primus and the Chocolate Factory tour! On October 29th, join lead singer, Les Claypool, guitarist, Larry LaLonde, and drummer, Tim Alexander for a cutting edge rock experience that will take you back to the 90’s!
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Wacky Wednesdays: Elijah Bond’s Ouija Board Grave
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Elijah Bond’s Ouija Board Grave
Where: 1501 Greenmount Ave., Baltimore, MD
With the debut of the new horror film, Ouija, just days away, it only seems fit to honor the man who inspired the ghostly game, the creator of the board, Elijah Bond, by visiting his Ouija Board inspired tombstone? Paranormal enthusiasts and those fascinated in the supernatural will appreciate the memorable design of his headstone, which displays his traditional name, birth and death on one side, and a replication of the Ouija board on the other! Visiting the site is the perfect opportunity to indulge in your own curiosity about communicating with the dead. Check out more here!
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Tourism Tuesdays: House Tour of Federal Hill
Tuesday, October 21st, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: House Tour of Federal Hill
Where: Federal Hill Main Street Office , 42 E. Cross St., Baltimore, MD 21210
When: November 1st, 2014
Get an insider’s view of historic Federal Hill on these wonderful House Tours! Move at your own pace during these self-guided tours and explore the variety of houses located in South Baltimore. Modern, classical, eclectic, and professional décor will all be seen along the way, and who knows? Maybe you’ll be inspired to make some own homely adjustments for your own humble abode. Find out more here!
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Museum Mondays: Watch Conservators at Work
Monday, October 20th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Watch Conservators at Work
Where: The Walters Art Museum
When: October 4th – October 20th
Ever wonder how artwork from centuries ago can be restored to perfection? Find out at the Walters Art Museum! Get a “behind the scenes” look at how conservators examine, analyze, and treat artwork; not only can you learn about how and why conservators choose the materials they do, but it’s a great chance to enhance your understanding of why the artists used the materials and styles they used! To find out more about the demonstrations, go to the Walters Art Museum website!
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Food Fridays: Midnite Confection’s Cupcakery
Friday, October 17th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Midnite Confection’s Cupcakery
Where: 1051 S. Charles Street – Baltimore, MD 21230
When: Tues – Thurs 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Fri & Sat 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Sun 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Turns out you don’t have to go to Disney for your dreams to come true; instead, check out Midnite Confection’s Cupcakery! With a decadent menu, the possibilities are endless at Midnite Confection’s Cupcakery. Comfort any late night cravings with a “Full Moon”, a Bourbon Madagascar Vanilla cupcake with vanilla bean frosting, or wake up with “French Toast”, a cinnamon and nutmeg cupcake with maple buttercream frosting. Those are just a couple cakes that may satisfy your guilty pleasures, and the best part is, they deliver! Check out more of these tasteful temptations here!
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Theatre Thursdays: The World of the Play inspired by “Grounded”
Thursday, October 16th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: The World of the Play
Where: Everyman Theatre
When: Saturday, October 25th at 5:00 PM
On October 25th, the Everyman Theatre will be holding The World of the Play, a new panel discussion series, inspired by Grounded. The discussion will cover topics like women in military, the ethics of drone warfare, and motherhood, themes that can be seen the award-winning London hit. The show, which has never-before been seen in Baltimore, is coming to the Everyman Theatre from October 15th- November 16th, so get your tickets, and come to The World of the Play for more thought-provoking discussion! Learn more on the website
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Wacky Wednesdays: The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Deaths
Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Deaths
Where: State of Maryland’s Medical Examiner’s Office
When: Schedule by appointment
With Halloween creeping up on us, what better way to satisfy your hunger for haunting than viewing miniature models of real-life murders? At the State of Maryland’s Medical Examiner’s office lies the Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Deaths, a collection of miniature models of bloody crime scenes that are both eerie and realistic. In fact, the dollhouse-like scenes are on a scale of one foot to one inch, replicating the exact layout of the crimes as they occurred, but in the eyes of a six-inch tall Sherlock Holmes. Learn more about these deathly displays here!
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