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Sports Saturdays: Loyola Women’s Basketball
Saturday, November 16th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: Pittsburgh vs. Loyola
When: Saturday November 23, 1:00PM
Next Saturday the Loyola Women’s Basketball team will be facing a rather tough test at home. The Hounds will be taking on the Pittsburgh Panthers in Reitz Arena to finish off a two-game home stand.
The Hounds lost their season opener to a highly ranked Maryland Terrapins squad, but hope to rebound (pun intended) at home.
C’mon out and support the Hounds in this important and intense matchup. For ticket information visit the Hounds’ site.
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Food Fridays:The Helmand
Friday, November 15th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: The Helmand
Where: Afghani Cuisine
Love Afghani cuisine? Featured in Baltimore’s City Paper Dining Hall of Fame is The Helmand, an Afghani restaurant. Located just around the corner on 806 North Charles Street, get ready for an exotic experience with flavors from all around the Middle East. It’s the perfect balance of delicate and bold flavors.
Check them out online to make reservations!
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Theatre Thursday: Elf the Musical
Thursday, November 14th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: Elf the Musical
Where: Lyric Opera House
When: November 22-23, 7:30-7:00
ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and his step-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
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Wacky Wednesday: African Americans in Comics, Pop Culture and Beyond
Wednesday, November 13th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: Comic Exhibit
When: Until March 1st, 2014
Where: Geppis Entertainment Museum
Love comics? Be sure to check out this exhibit on works by or influenced by African Americans. Showcasing contributions of companies such as Dark Horse Comics, DC Comics and Marvel Comics and featuring the work of both mainstream and outside mainstream Black creators this exhibit is a sure hit for any comic lover!
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Tourism Tuesday: The War of 1812
Tuesday, November 12th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: Maryland during the War of 1812
Where: Maryland Historical Society
When: June 10th 2012 – December 31st, 2014
If you live in Baltimore what better way to know your state then learning about the War of 1812? In Full Glory Reflected is Maryland’s largest display devoted to the War of 1812 and its era in honor of it’s bicentennial anniversary. The exhibition fills an entire gallery floor with a fascinating array of artifacts and documents, many donated by the Defenders of Baltimore themselves. Visitors explore life in the early-19th century as they follow Baltimore’s evolution from a small, scenic village to a bustling boomtown. By the time you leave you will have a better understanding of how the War of 1812 has been and will be commemorated.
For more information on this historical experience visit the website !
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Museum Mondays: Mummies of the Whole World
Monday, November 11th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: Mummy Exhibition
Where: Maryland Science Center
When: November 5th 2013 to January 19th, 2014
Inside every mummy is a story waiting to be told. Head on down to the Maryland Science Center to view the wide, compelling collection from Asia, Oceania, South America, Europe and Ancient Egypt dating back 6,500 years! This amazing collection bridges the gap between the past and the present across seven countries. Explore how mummies are created, where they come from and who they were.
On Mummy Mondays you can see it from the discounted price at $15. During normal hours you can use your student ID and pay only $22! Visit the website here for more information!
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Sports Saturdays: Basketball Home Opener
Saturday, November 9th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: Fairfield vs. Loyola
When: Saturday November 16th, 8:00PM
Fans rejoice! Greyhounds regular season basketball is officially back for another season! The Greyhounds have their first home game of the season this coming Saturday against a very familiar opponent, Fairfield.
This season marks Loyola’s first season as a part of the Patriot League, but it wouldn’t be a season of Loyola basketball without playing a familiar MAAC rival.
The Hounds hope to have a great start coming home for their first game at Reitz Arena of the 2013-2014 season. The Hounds start their conference schedule in January, but have four home games before the conference schedule starts.
C’mon out and support the Hounds for their regular season home opener against Fairfield! For ticket information go check out the Hounds’ website here.
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Food Fridays: 22nd Annual Pancake Eating Contest
Friday, November 8th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: Annual Pancake Eating Contest
Where: Pete’s Grille
When: Friday, November 22nd, 2013
Think you can beat the all time record of 18 pancakes in one hour? Head on down to Pete’s Grille on November 22nd for Baltimore’s famed pancake eating contest 7am. There is a Women and Men’s division and the all-time winner gets free Pete’s Grille for as long as they hold their record! Now your chance to prove the haters wrong and become an amateur competitive eater.
Sign-up now at the restaurant Monday through Friday between 7am and 1pm.
Check out Pete’s on facebook for more information and start training now.
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Theatre Thursdays: War Requiem
Thursday, November 7th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: Peabody Children’s Concert performance
Where: The Meyerhoff on Thursday and Friday and Strathmore on Saturday
When: November 14th-16th
This War Requiem is the experience through Benjamin Britten’s eyes of two world wars through powerful music. The performance is conducted by Marin Alsop and preformed by the Peabody’s Children Chorus. It’s a part of the University of Maryland’s concert choir and is sure to provoke deep emotions and bring you back into a different time. War Requiem features two orchestras, two choruses and a number of show stopping soloists as we journey alongside Britten in his musical masterpiece.
Tickets start at $29 for regular civilians, but they are offering a reduced price of $25 for those who have served in our armed forces. Be sure to check out their website for more information on the concerts as well as how to purchase tickets.
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Wacky Wednesdays: Zoo Zoom 2013
Wednesday, November 6th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: 8k runs through the Zoo
Where: The Maryland Zoo
When: Sunday, November 24th, 8:30am
Do you enjoy exotic animals? Do you enjoy running? Why not combine your two true loves at the Zoo Zoom 2013 at the Maryland Zoo? Get in a brisk 8k run or maybe just a mile family run with all your fellow animal lovers November 24th. The 8k is unfortunately sold out (register early next year!), but there are still slots available for the 1 mile family and kid run. And you can always spectate and cheer on your friends as they race towards the finish line past the lions, tigers and bears… oh my!
Head on over the Zoo Zoom page for all the details on how to be involved this year, as well as per-registration for the 2014 Zoo Zoom!
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