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Sports Saturdays: Loyola Basketball is Back!
Saturday, October 26th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: Shippensburg vs. Loyola
When: Thursday October 31st, 7:30PM
The wait is finally over! Greyhounds basketball is officially back here at Loyola. This year Halloween is bringing more to Loyola’s campus than costumes and candy.
The men’s basketball team will be kicking off their 2013-14 season at home in Reitz Arena against the Shippensburg Raiders this Thursday, October 31st, at 7:30PM.
The Hounds are hoping for a great start to their first season in the Patriot League. Their conference schedule starts in January, but they will face some familiar foes in the first half of the season, including Fairfield and UMBC.
The women’s basketball team starts their season on November 10th in College Park against the Maryland Terrapins. Come on down to Reitz Arena this Thursday and help the Hounds start the new season in style! For ticket information go to the Greyhounds website.
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Food Fridays: The Helmand
Friday, October 25th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: Afghan cuisine
Where: 806 North Charles St., Baltimore, Maryland 21201
When: Sunday – Thursday from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays from 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
If you’re looking for interesting cuisine with flavors you haven’t tried before then you should visit The Helmand. This niche restaurant incorporates foods from India, Iran, Greece and Afghanistan to bring you bold flavors with many herbs and spices. Their exquisite atmosphere is located right in Mount Vernon and is very welcoming. They offer both vegetarian dishes and dishes that include meat and they pride themselves on using fresh vegetables. The Helmand also offers catering.
Stop by the restaurant or visit their website for a burst of new flavors!
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Theatre Thursdays: Loyola Nevergreens Fall Comedy SHow
Thursday, October 24th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: Your peers being hilarious and what not
When: Friday, October 25th, 8pm
Where: Blackbox Theatre
The Loyola University Nevergreens will be having their first performance of the new school year THIS FRIDAY! As in tomorrow! Looking for a few laughs, to blow off some steam, and have an awesome Friday Night? Then you have to go to Nevergreen Fall Comedy Show. You really don’t have a choice. Our very own WLOY family member, Kathleen McKeveny, will be appearing in the performance, as well as many other Loyola students. So be sure to check out this awesome event and support your peers by laughing at their jokes.
Tickets are $8 and more info is available on facebook.
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Wacky Wednesdays: Chip Kidd comes to MICA
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: Chip Kidd, Man of Letters: Lecture
When: October 28th at 7pm
Where: Brown Center, 1301 W Mt. Royal Ave, Baltimore, MD
Chip Kidd, acclaimed and accomplished author, will be giving a presentation and conversation for the Illustration department. Chip Kidd has written two novels and has a hand in graphic design and graphic comics, even publishing a Batman episode with DC. The New York based author has revolutionized the packaging of books so much that he’s made it into an art of its’ own. He will be sharing his experiences and values with his audience and the event is open to the public.
The event is free and more information about the event and Chip Kidd can be found on MICA’s website.
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Tourism Tuesdays: Enoch Pratt Free Library
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Where: Central Library, 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD
When: Hours vary depending on location
The Enoch Pratt Free Library- Central Library- is the designated State Library for Maryland. Representing one of the oldest free libraries in the United States, the Enoch Pratt Library serves Baltimore and the surrounding area with more than 20 locations. Various events take place at the branches monthly, including readings, classes, free films and seminars. The library is a staple of Baltimore and has deep rooted traditions and history with the city. Because it’s a free library, they fulfill the reading needs of thousands of Baltimoreans, as well as providing free internet access at most locations. Enoch Pratt just opened an eLibrary, including eBooks and Audiobooks, so there are even more ways to read and get what you need!
Check them out online for locations and hours, in addition to events and happens at the Central Library online.
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Museum Mondays: Amaranthine Museum- Treasure Hunt
Monday, October 21st, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: Free Fall Treasure Hunt
When: October 20th and October 27th, 12:30-2:30pm
Where: 2010 Clipper Park Road, Baltimore, MD
As a part of Free Fall in Baltimore, visitors of the Amaranthine Museum will be provoked to look deep within the Labyrinth paintings for tiny details included in their treasure hunt. By searching the paintings and looking to match them with their correct title, you will be in a race to match all the pieces in hopes of taking home a prize. This hunt is a fun, interactive way to get yourself involved with the paintings included in the exhibit. You will be given the opportunity to look at the paintings in a new way in order to successfully complete your treasure hunt!
More information is available online as well as regular museum hours and more! You can also find them on facebook!
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Sports Saturdays: A Weekend of Women’s Volleyball
Saturday, October 19th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: Lafayette vs. Loyola; Lehigh vs. Loyola
When: Friday November 1st, 7:00PM; Saturday November 2nd, 4:00PM
The Loyola Women’s Volleyball Team will be hosting a weekend of conference volleyball to kick off the month of November. The Hounds kicked off a long month of conference games in the Patriot League with a very respectable 1-2 record, slowly working their way back into contention.
The last month of the season presents a lot of opportunities for home match-ups at Reitz Arena. The Hounds currently find themselves in the middle of the pack in the Patriot League, with a chance for a couple of statement matches at home.
First, on Friday November 1st, they will play host to the Lafayette Leopards, who currently occupy the basement of the Patriot League for women’s volleyball. The Hounds then have an opportunity to make a big statement in a home match against the American Eagles, who are at the top of the conference with an almost flawless record on the season.
Start off your November right by coming out and supporting the Hounds at Reitz Arena!
Tags: Greyhounds, lafayette, lehigh, loyola, Patriot League, volleyball
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Food Fridays: The Lunch Box
Friday, October 18th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: No frill, delicious Breakfast and Lunch
Where: 1102 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211
When: Monday through Saturday 6:30am-4pm, Sunday 7am-2pm, Closed Tuesday
The Lunch Box, where breakfast us served all day and the service is superb. Looking for delicious french toast at 1 in the afternoon? Then head to the Lunch Box. Looking for an overstuffed sandwich, then head to the Lunch Box. Located in Hampden, the Lunch Box offers great food, variety and great prices. They don’t have a website of their own, but they are on urban spoon, where a full menu is listed and raving reviews.
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Theatre Thursday: Death and the Maiden
Thursday, October 17th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: The Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre Presents: Death and the Maiden
When: October 18th through November 11th
Where: 817 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD
Death and the Maiden is the gripping tale with only three characters and an ending that will chill your blood. Filled with plot twists and horrifying details, Death and the Maiden tells the story of a husband and wife and a stranger, who happens to be a doctor. The wife, Paulina, was kidnapped many years ago by a doctor and was brutally tortured while being held captive. One day, when someone with the same voice as her capture appears at her door, the story unfolds and the audience is forced to answer questions no one often thinks about, while trying to solve the mystery of who the man at the door really is. It is a play that isn’t to be missed and tickets are available online.
Tickets start at $20, and are available at a reduced rate for students. Check out their website for all the info.
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Wacky Wednesdays: Cronuts come to Baltimore
Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Where: Regi’s American Bistro
1002 Light Street, Baltimore, 21230
When: Monday -Thursday 11am-10am, Friday – Saturday 10am- 11pm, Sunday 9:30am-10pm
Crossaints + Donuts = CRONUTS. This magical combination of flavors began in New York City and has made it’s way down to our city and we are very excited about it. Regi’s stated on Facebook that “We’ve got CRONUTS. A homemade croissant donut stuffed with fresh strawberry & vanilla pudding. WHOA!” If you have a sweet tooth and love donuts and/or croissants, then you should try a cronut. Head down to Regi’s and get yours!
Visit Regi’s website for a full menu and daily specials that you can have in addition to your scrumptious cronut.
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