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Wacky Wednesdays: I Am: A Night of Monologues
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Friday, July 12th at 5:30PM
YES Drop In Center – 2315 N. Charles Street
The Faces of Homelessness Bureau presents I Am: A Night of Monologues. This unique cultural event will feature stories, spoken word poetry, prose, and heartfelt anecdotes about the impact of prejudice on our communities and the power of the human spirit to overcome unimaginable odds. Held at the Youth Empowered Society Drop In Center, a place created for youth between ages 14 and 25 who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness, this event promises to be compelling and interesting. These dialogues are told from the perspective of both the person who has experienced or is experiencing homelessness and the local speaker who advocates for the rights of the man or woman experiencing homelessness. This event seeks to challenge us to see beyond conventional stereotypes that pull us apart and to recognize the humanity that lies within every individual, regardless of their situation. There is no fee, per se; however, a donation of $10 is suggested at the door.
RSVP by calling 443-531-1919 or emailing facesofhomelessnessbmore@gmail.com
For more information, visit the Baltimore’s Faces of Homelessness Speakers’ Bureau’s website.
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Tourism Tuesdays: African American Festival
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Saturday – July 6th, 2013 (noon – 10pm)
Sunday – July 7th, 2013 (noon – 8pm)
M&T Bank Stadium – Lots B and C
The African American festival is a celebration of African American life, music and culture. This family-oriented event is filled with celebrity artists and entertainers, children’s activities, arts, history, education, financial literacy, health & wellness and more. The event is completely free and will feature various food, clothing, jewelry, and art vendors. During the event, there will be an Emerging Artists contest as well as a step competition. This two-day event will also feature live performances by Patti Labelle and American Idol Winner Fantasia! This culturally rich event is one you certainly don’t want to miss.
For more information, visit the festival’s website.
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Museum Mondays: Site Unseen – Gregory Vershbow
Monday, July 1st, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Saturday July 6th
The Walters Art Museum – 600 N. Charles Street
Site Unseen promises to be a unique and exciting exhibit that will begin showing at The Walters Art Museum on July 6th. While museums frequently have beautiful and elaborate exhibits displayed for patrons to view in awe, many people neglect to realize that behind closed doors is a treasure of works coming and going. Gregory Vershbow’s upcoming exhibit, that will consist of several enlarged photographs, seeks to capture the beauty of various pieces as they’re presented shrouded in plastic, protected in foam, nestled in boxes, and uniquely juxtaposed among other works. The exhibit will feature not only images from the Walters, but also from museums both in the United States and internationally. This exhibit will surely force you to question your perception of various works in their original setting as well as speculate alternative meanings to the works when presented with other pieces.
The museum is open from 10 AM to 5 PM Wednesday to Sunday. General admission to the museum is free.
For more information, visit The Walters Art Museum’s website.
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Sports Saturdays: Pigtown Charity Golf Tournament
Saturday, June 29th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Monday July 15th – Shotgun Start at 8:30AM
Carroll Park Golf Course – 2100 Washington Blvd
Back by popular demand is the Pigtown Charity Golf Tournament. This annual event, hosted by Pigtown Main Street, is sure to be a hit. Registration is $75 for one person and $275 for a foursome. There will be a putting competition to win a brand new STX putter! There will also be a hole-in-one competition for a $10,000 Golf Getaway. At 11 PM, lunch will be provided by Big Bad Wolf BBQ and there will be a program to announce winners of the events. The proceeds will benefit Pigtown Main Street, a non-profit organization committed to the historical and economic revitalization of the Pigtown commercial corridor.
To register, visit the Pigtown website. Hurry though, because spots are limited and registration will be closing soon.
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Food Fridays: Common Ground Cafe
Friday, June 28th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Hours: Monday – Sunday from 7AM to 5PM
The Avenue – 816 W. 36th Street
Now, I might be killed by fellow WLOY staffer, Nicki Doster, for sharing this secret cafe heaven, but everyone should check out Common Ground Cafe in Hampden. I recently discovered this cafe, cozily situated on the Ave while in Hampden for HonFest and immediately fell in love with it. With bagels, pastries, and other goodies made fresh daily, Common Ground is the perfect breakfast heaven. All products are made with fresh and high quality ingredients, and the cafe offers many gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options. On top of all that, they create their own spin on everyone’s favorite candy bars and often get a little quirky when mixing up muffins (the other day I had a peanut butter, banana, and Captain Crunch muffin). Perhaps my favorite part is the eclectic collection of delicious, New York style bagels. To top everything off, the cafe also displays works of many local artists and advertises them for sale! Common Ground Cafe is the perfect getaway for delicious food and great art!
For more information and a menu, check out Common Ground Cafe’s website.
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Theater Thursdays: Flicks from the Hill
Thursday, June 27th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Thursdays from July 11-August 22
The American Visionary Arts Museum – 800 Key Highway
Every Thursday starting at 9pm, join the American Visionary Arts Museum for a free film on Fed. Hill. Grab a blanket, picnic under the stars, and watch a great film inspired by AVAM’s current exhibit The Art of Storytelling. Films include West Side Story, Rear Window, and Cry-Baby (A CLASSIC!). As if this event couldn’t get any more awesome, the museum is open and completely free from 5-9pm on Flick nights! If you can make it the 11th, be sure to purchase your tickets for the Flick’s opening night premiere party. There will also be tons of great pre-film happenings at AVAM so be sure to check those out as well!
For more information and a list of films, check out AVAM’s website.
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Wacky Wednesdays: Baltimore’s 4th of July Celebration
Wednesday, June 26th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
July 4th from 7 to 10PM
Baltimore Inner Harbor Amphitheater
Come celebrate the Fourth of July holiday in Baltimore’s historic Inner Harbor! From 7 to 10 PM on the Fourth, visitors will be able to listen to live music and view an incredible light show, all to celebrate this great holiday. Beginning at 7PM, the U.S. Naval Academy Band Electric Brigade will perform your favorite Top 40 tunes and beginning promptly at 9:30 PM, a beautiful and elaborate firework show will take place. The light show will go off from two barged docked in the harbor and will be choreographed to music. Entertainment takes place at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater, located at Pratt and Light Streets. The event itself is free and many restaurants and businesses will be open for visitors to patronize.
For more information, visit the events website.
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Tourism Tuesdays: Govanstowne Farmer’s Market
Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Wednesdays from 3-7PM through September 11th
Loyola’s Public Safety and Motorpool Parking Lot – 5104 York Rd
The Govanstowne Famer’s Market was created in 2011 in an effort to bring fresh produce and business to an area in great need of it – the York Road Corridor. The market, which is sponsored by Loyola University Maryland, the York Road Partnership, and the Govanstowne Business Association, seeks to provide the York Road Community of North Baltimore with produce that is affordable, fresh, and local. By accepting benefits from federal, state, and local programs, the market is able to accommodate the needs of the York Road community. In the past two years, this market has been so successful that it has even been chosen by the United Way in researching food access in low income areas. The farmer’s market has produce vendors that sell anything from fresh desserts to savory barbecue. They even have a vendor that sells Thai and Vietnamese goods! The market also hosts various vendors to accommodate your crafting needs. Make sure you head down on Wednesdays for some good food and to support a great cause.
For more information, visit the Govanstowne Farmer’s Market website.
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Museum Mondays: Visionary Pets on Parade
Monday, June 24th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Thursday, July 4th at 10AM
American Visionary Art Museum – 800 Key Highway
Leave it to the American Visionary Arts Museum to think of the quirkiest way to celebrate the Fourth of July. Starting at 10am, the museum will hold a celebration of pets by having a pet parade! Think your pet has what it takes to walk away with some awards? Then dress them up and strut your stuff. Categories include Best Costume, Most Patriotic, Most Visionary Pet, Owner & Pet look-alikes, Least likely to succeed as a Pet, Visionary Pet Tricks and more! Friendly pets of all kind are welcomed so long as they’re kept leashed. There will also be a Pet Talent (or Not) Show and a rousing game of pet musical chairs. The event is completely free and completely open to the public, so be sure to head on down to the best dog-gone parade in town! Water and baggies will be provided and pet registration begins at 9:30AM.
For more information, visit the American Visionary Art Museum’s website.
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Sports Saturdays: Baltimore Police Explorer Night at Camden Yards
Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Thursday June, 27th 7:05PM
The Baltimore Police Explorer’s Program, which pairs youth with Police officers to expose them to different alternatives and opportunities, will be having a special night at Camden Yards, Thursday June, 27th. Members of the Explorer Scouts, Buddies Program, and the Baltimore Police Department will participate in an on-field ceremony and then cheer the O’s to victory over the Cleveland Indians. Tickets can be purchased for the Upper Reserve, Lower Reserve, Left Field Upper Reserve, Eutaw Street Bleachers, and the Left Field Lower Box. To celebrate the special night, the first 10,000 fans ages 15 and over will receive an Orioles giveaway beach towel.
Tickets can be purchased at the game or online. For more information, please email gmoniodis@cbmove.com or bayviewenterprises@msn.com
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