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Tourism Tuesdays: Penguin Coast Exhibit
Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Penguin Coast Exhibit
Where: Maryland Zoo
When: Sept. 27- Oct. 31st, 2014
When you think of penguins, you probably think of icebergs, polar bears, and movies about a happy little tap-dancer. The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is showing penguins in a whole new light with their latest exhibit, Penguin Coast, a South-Africa-inspired habitat for African penguins, a penguin species unique to the African continent. Not only will the exhibit allows guests to get a much closer look at the adorable birds with its underwater viewing, wave action, and water features, but it will also provide resources for penguin housing, breeding, and care that will assist this endangered species. To find out more, visit the Maryland Zoo website!
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Museum Mondays: Hampton National Historic Site
Monday, October 13th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Hampton National Historic Site
Where: 535 Hampton Ln, Towson, MD 21286
Looking for something fun, fact-filled, and free to do with your family? A visit to the Hampton National Historic Site may be the perfect thing! In the early 1800s, Captain Charles Ridgley had the beautiful mansion built as his “Palace in the Wilderness”, and it later housed his nephew, Governor Charles Ridgley and his family, servants, indentured slaves, British prisoners of war, and craftsmen. The mansion is not only a historical gold mine, but an aesthetic must-see. The site offers free tours of the mansion and the lands, or feel free to explore the wealth of artifacts and scenery on your own! Find out more on the website!
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Sports Saturdays: Women’s Soccer at Ridley
Saturday, October 11th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
WHAT: Loyola Greyhounds Women’s Soccer vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks
WHEN: Saturday, October 11th, 7:00pm
WHERE: Ridley Athletic Complex
The Greyhounds return home to continue Patriot League play this weekend against the Mountain Hawks of Lehigh.
The Hounds enter this game hungry for their first Patriot League win against the 4-3-3 (2-0-2 conference) Mountain Hawks.
Tags: Greyhounds, lehigh, Patriot League, Ridley Athletic Complex, Women's soccer
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Food Fridays: Lexington Market
Friday, October 10th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Lexington Market
Where: 400 W Lexington St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Delicious seafood, cultural cuisine, and freshly made deli sandwiches? What more could you ask for? You name it, the Lexington Market has it. Home of the renowned Faidley Seafood crabcake, the Lexington Market has been a staple of Baltimore City since 1782. At the Lexington Market, the choices are endless. Offering everything from Indian food to Mexican, smoothies to baked goods, and baked potatoes to peanut brittle, a walk through the Lexington Market is sure to satisfy your taste buds! Learn more on the website!
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Theater Thursdays: Annie
Thursday, October 9th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Annie
Where: Hippodrome Theatre
When: Starts January 20th
The sun’ll come out TOMORROW! Well, it doesn’t start yet, but you can get tickets for Annie,whenever you want! (Yes, even tomorrow.) This classic will be playing at the Hippodrome with everyone’s favorite characters, Annie and Daddy Warbucks. Come out and hear “It’s a Hard Knock Life” and many others live in Baltimore!
Find out more on their website!
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Wacky Wednesday: Great Halloween Lantern Parade
Wednesday, October 8th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Great Halloween Lantern Parade
Where: Pulaski Monument, Eastern & Linwood Aves, Patterson Park
When: Saturday, October 25 at 7:00pm
Time to get prepared for Halloween in Baltimore! The Creative Alliance helped put together beautiful lanterns that will brighten up the night as well as people’s moods during this event. This organization works closely with artists, activists and communities in Baltimore to create wonderful cultural experiences like the Great Halloween Lantern Parade! Come out and get in the Halloween spirit!
Find out more about this event as well at Creative Alliance on their website!
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Tourism Tuesdays: Evergreen Museum & Library
Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Evergreen Museum & Library
Where: 4545 North Charles Street
The Evergreen Museum is just located right next to Loyola! It has a beautiful garden attached with an equally beautiful building. This building was owned by Baltimore’s Garrett family who ruled the railroads back in the day. So, you can guess how beautiful this house is on the inside! You are welcome to tour this beautiful home or just enjoy the grounds. (Fun Fact: Netflix’s House of Cards was filmed there.)
Find out more from their website!
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Museum Mondays: National Museum of Dentistry
Monday, October 6th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: National Museum of Dentistry
Where: 31 South Greene Street
The National Museum of Dentistry is definitely something to sink your teeth in to. (See what I did there?) You can catch a glimpse of George Washington’s teeth as well as Queen Victoria’s personal dental instruments! The museum also includes a section to help educate kids on dental hygiene! Come view dental hygiene from past to present at this interesting and fun museum.
Find out more information from their website!
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Sports Saturdays: Patriot League Golfer of the Month
Saturday, October 4th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
The Hounds have a special golfer in Matt Oshrine, who was just named the Corvias Patriot League Men’s Golfer of the Month for September.
Oshrine, a hometown sophomore from Baltimore, has lit up the course for the Hounds, leading the team with a stroke average of 68.16 for the month of September, rounding out to an average round of 4-under par.
Oshrine started his stellar September by setting a new Loyola 54-hole record, carding a score of 16-under in his first collegiate tournament.
Tags: Golf, Matt Oshrine, Patriot League
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Food Friday: Golden West Cafe
Friday, October 3rd, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Golden West Cafe
Where: 1105 W. 36th Street
Hipsters unite at this new-wave Mexican restaurant in Hampden. Golden West has an assortment of sandwiches, salads, and Mexican foods that are also vegetarian and Vegan friendly! Golden West also uses local producers to create their mouthwatering pieces such as their Tilapia Tacos and Warm Apple, Brie, and Pesto Sandwich. If you are looking for something for breakfast, well, they have that, too! The inside is covered in cool-as-anything decor, so you’re entertained and full of delicious foods.
Check out more on their website!
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