Explore Baltimore
Food Fridays: Papermoon Diner
Friday, February 7th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Papermoon Diner
Where: 227 West 29th Street Baltimore, MD 21211
The Papermoon Diner offers an eccentric, eclectic, technicolor dining experience that might be best described as “comfort food meets Baltimore with a twist.” They’re vegetarian and raging-carnivore friendly, with a jam-packed menu featuring everything from meat loaf to crab quesadillas, from vegan nachos to peanut butter and jelly French toast, from homemade chili to shrimp and grits—and so much more.
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Theater Thursdays: Animated Orchestra
Thursday, February 6th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Animated Orchestra
Where: Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
When: March 8th, 2014
Experience the story of a mischievous ferret as his wild escapades wreak havoc in an old instrument shop in Greg Smith’s The Animated Orchestra. Be sure to practice your “ferret sounds” to help put this piece together, accompanied by sound effects from the BSO.
For ticketing information check out their website here.
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Wacky Wednesdays: Free Salsa Lessons!
Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Salsa Lessons
Where: Talara
When: Every Monday
Want to learn how to salsa? This is the perfect place and time! Join Talara from 9-9:30 every monday night and dance the night away! After you learn the salsa enjoy open dancing until midnight. Don’t forget to check out their happy hour!
Visit their website here for more information
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Tourism Tuesdays: Handel Choir of Baltimore presents “Celebrate Baltimore”
Tuesday, February 4th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Celebrate Baltimore
Where: Old St. Paul’s Church
When: March 1st, 2014
Charm City’s rich ethnic heritage and its historical and cultural significance come to life at the landmark Old Saint Paul’s Church with classic choral literature, spirituals and jazz, plus a musical reconstruction of the Star Spangled Banner as it might have sounded in its earliest days. Handel Choir conducted by Arian Khaefi.
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Museum Mondays: Baltimore Poe House and Museum
Monday, February 3rd, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Edgar Allan Poe’s House
Where: 203 Amity Street
Recently his 205th birthday, this little house at 203 Amity street (originally No. 3 Amity) was Edgar Allan Poe’s home until his death in 1849. So much history is left in this small home. Saved from the demolition in 1941 thanks to the Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore, this house was left untouched. His original writing desk and other personal items are on display.
Come visit this historical site! Check out the website for more information.
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Sports Saturday: Orioles FanFest
Saturday, February 1st, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Orioles FanFest
Where: Baltimore Convention Center
When: February 1st , 2014
Want to meet your favorite Orioles players? Come out to the Baltimore Convention Center today! This annual FanFest celebration will include appearances by current and former Orioles players, autograph sessions, Q&A forums with players, clinics for children and memorabilia dealers.
For ticketing information visit the website here!
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Food Fridays: Cake Workshop
Friday, January 31st, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Cake Workshop
Where: Charm City Cakes
When: February 1st, 15th, 22nd
Want to learn how to make gorgeous cakes? Come to one of these workshops and learn how the professionals bake! They are offering a Penguin Fun class, Valentine’s Class and a Peony Class. Take your pick and learn the art of fondanting, airbrushing and take your cake home!
For ticketing information check out their website here!
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Theater Thursdays: Chaplin’s Back!
Thursday, January 30th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Chaplin – The Idle Class and The Kid
Where: The Meyerhoff
When: January 30th, 31st, and February 1st
2014 marks the centennial of the appearance of the Little Tramp on the silver screen. To celebrate, the BSO presents a pairing of classic 1920’s Charlie Chaplin films. One of his final short subjects, The Idle Class, features Chaplin in a dual role. And Charlie adopts the five-year-old Jackie Coogan in his first feature, The Kid. A film with a smile. And perhaps a tear. Jack Everly conducts the music from Chaplin’s films, written nearly 50 years after their release.
For pricing information visit the website here.
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Wacky Wednesdays:4th Annual Chili Cook-Off
Wednesday, January 29th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Chili Cook-Off
When: March 9th, 2014
Where: Church of the Resurrection
Have a love for chili? Come to this annual Chili cook-off, eat good food and raise money! 15 local congregations will compete at the Church of the Resurrection in Ellicott City to see whose chili recipe can raise the most money for Bridges to Housing Stability, an organization that helps families on the verge of homelessness. Each congregation will provide samples of their unique recipe and guests will vote on their favorites by placing cash and checks in tip jars.
For more information check out this link here!
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Tourism Tuesday: Woman of Two Worlds
Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Woman of Two Worlds: Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte and Her Quest for an Imperial Legacy
Where: The Maryland Historical Society
When: Now through June 9th, 2o14
The Maryland Historical Society presents “Woman of Two Worlds:” Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte and Her Quest for an Imperial Legacy, an exhibition that brings 1812 Baltimore vividly to life. On view from June 9, 2013 – June 9, 2014, the “Woman of Two Worlds:” Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte and Her Quest for an Imperial Legacy exhibit marks the first time the Maryland Historical Society has featured a exhibition exclusively devoted to a historical female figure. The exhibition includes silver, porcelain, paintings, textiles, jewelry, manuscripts and furniture associated with Elizabeth and her descendants. Of particular note are a collection of extraordinary French porcelain purchased by Elizabeth in Paris around 1815, forty examples of silver used by Elizabeth and her descendents, Elizabeth’s pearl and garnet tiara and other jewelry, and one of her “scandalous” dresses in the French-style. In total, more than 100 objects will be on view in the exhibition. In addition, one of the jewels of the show is a portrait of Elizabeth by Gilbert Stuart that remains in private hands. The breathtaking painting will be on loan to the MdHS for the duration of the exhibition.
For more information visit the website here!
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