Explore Baltimore
Tourism Tuesdays: Fort McHenry
Tuesday, February 18th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Fort McHenry
Where: For McHenry
This star-shaped brick fort is famous for its role in the War of 1812. The national monument, which staved off a British invasion, later inspired Francis Scott Key to pen a poem, “Defence of Fort McHenry” — the words of which later served as the lyrics to his “Star-Spangled Banner.”
To see this historical landmark visit the website for more information.
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Museum Mondays: Historic Ships in Baltimore
Monday, February 17th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Historic Ships
Where: Inner Harbor
Love the Inner Harbor? See it like you have never seen it before from the view of these ships! These guided tours allow you to board historic ships such as the last surviving warship from pearl harbor and many others! With a total of four ships you get to pick which ones to board and meet with the sailors on board!
Visit the website here for ticketing information!
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Food Fridays: The Food Market
Friday, February 14th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: The Food Market
Where: Hampden
The WLOY staff went out to brunch on Sunday, and if you ask anyone on staff I think we can all agree how great this meal was. Whether for brunch or for dinner, you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. From the atmosphere of the restaurant to the food, it is perfection. Some of our favorites were the French Toast Dippers, the Amish Pretzels and the Croque Madame. Brunch may just be the most important meal of the day!
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Theater Thursdays: The Book of Mormon
Thursday, February 13th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: The Book of Mormon
Where: The Hippodrome
When: February 25th to March 9th
Been dying to see the Book of Mormon? It’s now in Baltimore! This new musical from the creators of South Park and Avenue Q is called “The best musical of this Century” by the New York Times. A must see!
Buy your tickets now before they sell out! Visit the website here.
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Wacky Wednesday: Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race
Wednesday, February 12th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race
Where: American Visionary Art Museum
When: Saturday May 3rd, 2014
Kinetic Sculptures are amphibious, human powered works of art custom built for the race. Each May, the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) hosts the East Coast Kinetic Sculpture Race Championship on the shore of Baltimore’s Harbor in central Maryland. The eight-hour race covers 14 miles—mostly on pavement, but also including a trip into the Chesapeake Bay and through mud and sand.
You can go to a Kinetic Sculpture Race on the day(s) they run, or the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. AVAM displays Fifi and their other sculptures year round, plus the winner of the Art award.
For more information to enter the contest visit the website here!
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Tourism Tuesdays: America’s First Cathedral
Tuesday, February 11th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: America’s First Cathedral
Where: The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Welcome to America’s First Cathedral, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to our rank as a Minor Basilica, the church is also a National Shrine, Marian Shrine, National Historic Landmark, and Co-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and we welcome all to visit and worship in what Pope John Paul II referred to as “the worldwide symbol of religious freedom.”
For more information visit their website here!
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Museum Mondays: Black History Month Open House
Monday, February 10th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Black History Month Open House
Where: Reginald F. Lewis Museum
When: Saturday, February 22nd, 2014
Save the date for this free open house in honor of Black History Month! Food, fun, and door prizes along with a special program at noon.
For more information visit their website here.
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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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