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Tourism Tuesday: Ladew Topiary Gardens
Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Ladew Topiary Gardens
3535 Jarrettsville Pike
Monkton, Maryland 21111
Visiting the Baltimore area, but not quite ready to face the hustle and bustle of the city? No worries. About 25 miles from the heart of Baltimore is Ladew Topiary Gardens. Recently named one of the top five gardens in the country, Ladew is home to 15 thematic garden rooms—including the Rose Room, the Croquet Court, and the Garden of Eden—and over 100 topiaries.
Whether you decide to picnic on its lawns, tour the Manor House, attend its Sunday night “Groovin’ in the Grass” concert series, or simply stroll around and enjoy the scenery, Ladew will not disappoint.
For admission prices or more information, visit www.ladewgardens.com
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Museum Monday: Hashiguchi Goyo’s Beautiful Women
Monday, July 2nd, 2012 by WLOY Staff
The Walters Art Museum
600 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201
Hashiguchi Goyo was a Japanese ukiyo-e printmaker who met an untimely death in 1921. During the last two years of his life, he carefully monitored the production of his final prints, eight of which would become some of his most important works. These images of Japanese women, along with a few posthumous prints completed by Goyo’s brother, are on display in the Walters Art Museum every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10am-5pm until August 12.
For more information, visit thewalters.org
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Food Friday: On The Hill Cafe
Friday, June 29th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
1431 John Street
Corner of John and Mosher St.
Located in historic Bolton Hill, On the Hill Cafe offers fresh sandwich shop-style selections like burgers and wraps, along with some unique, homemade recipes. Owners Jessica and George Dailey take their culinary inspiration from places like Spain, Venezuela, and England, creating unique sandwiches served on fresh baguette, ciabatta, and sourdough. The menu features a number of vegetarian selections as well, including black bean burritos and veggie sandwiches with goat cheese and avocado. They also serve coffee from the sustainable Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company. Try the coconut flan, a special desert created by George Dailey’s mother, Cuqui.
For more information, visit onthehillcafe.com or call 410.225.9667.
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Theater Thursday: Hairspray
Thursday, June 28th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Daily, until July 1
Toby’s Dinner Theatre
5625 O’Donnell Street , Baltimore , MD 21224
Toby’s Dinner Theatre is featuring a daily performance of Hairspray: The Broadway Musical. Enjoy a meal along with this musical interpretation of John Waters’ 1988 film. You can explore Baltimore not only literally, by visiting Toby’s Dinner Theatre, but also figuratively, by experiencing the musical, set in Baltimore in 1962 and based on a film by a local icon.
For more information, visit Toby’s on the web or call 410-649-1660
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Wacky Wednesday: Summer Socials at West Shore Park
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
July 27, 5pm-8pm
400-500 blocks of Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Come to Baltimore’s West Shore Park on Friday, July 27 for a family-friendly gathering full of music, food, drink, and more. Enjoy the summer weather with music from Beach Bumz Band. Fill up at the food trucks or visit the beer & wine garden. There’s a kid-friendly play area as well. The event is free to attend.
For more information, visit waterfrontpartnership.org or e-mail beth@waterfrontpartnership.org
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Food Friday: Blue Water Berry Festival
Friday, June 22nd, 2012 by WLOY Staff
11-3 Saturday, June 23
Herring Run Park
3900 Bel Air Rd
Blue Water Baltimore will host a Berry Festival this Saturday, June 23rd. The festival’s main event is a berry dessert competition, and contestants are required to use berries and fruits native to Maryland. There will be food and from local vendors Big Bad Wolf and Souper Freaks food truck and drinks from New Belgium Brewery, Whole Foods, and Honest Tea. Local musicians Brooks Long and Funk Friday are scheduled to perform. Come out and enjoy live music, good food, and handmade items from local craftmakers.
For more information, visit bluewaterbaltimore.org
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Wacky Wednesday: Baltimore Science Fiction Society
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Saturdays 8:30pm
3310 E. Baltimore Street
The Baltimore Science Fiction Society holds a general meeting on the second Saturday of each month. Meetings are free and open to the public. Includes general science fiction discussion as well as planning for the annual Balticon, a science fiction convention in Baltimore. Socializing before and after the meeting. More informal, social meetings occur at 8:00pm on the fourth Saturday of every month.
For more information, check out http://www.bsfs.org/
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Tourism Tuesday: Star-Spangled Trails
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012 by The Professor
With the great spring weather, why not take a walk around Baltimore’s Star-Spangled Trails. Explore this system of guided and self-guided walking trails to encounter inspiring stories of our nation’s heritage, set in the unique landscape of the Chesapeake’s largest city. Learn more by visiting www.nps.gov/balt, exploring information about the individual trails, or by picking up trail brochures at the Baltimore Visitor Center. Baltimore not only has a great history, but it’s expanding trail systems and greenways make everything from a lunchtime stroll to a full day hike easy and fun.
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Museum Monday: Sondheim Artscape Exhibit
Monday, June 18th, 2012 by The Professor
Sondheim Artscape Prize 2012 Finalists are coming to the Baltimore Museum of Art from June 16, 2012 – July 29, 2012 for a free exhibition.
In conjunction with Artscape, Baltimore’s premier arts festival organized by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, the BMA presents a special exhibition of works by the finalists for the Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize.
Named after the late Baltimore civic leader Walter Sondheim and his late wife, Janet, the Sondheim Prize recognizes the achievements of visual artists living or working in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and southeastern Pennsylvania. This prestigious award is designed to assist visual artists or visual artist collaborators in furthering their careers by awarding a $25,000 fellowship.
The semi-finalists, finalists, and winner are all chosen by an independent panel of jurors. The winner of the $25,000 prize will be announced on July 14 at the BMA. Artscape is held July 20-22, 2012. Presented by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts in partnership with The Baltimore Museum of Art.
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Food Friday: Daniela’s Pasta & Pastries
Friday, June 15th, 2012 by The Professor
We first noticed this small new shop from our booth at Honfest last year as it opened up with promising deserts for sale and fresh home made pasta choices. Now, it’s in full swing and even has printed menus! With only 2 tables inside and 2 display counters it’s not a place where you’ll probably spend a lot of time sitting down. That’s ok because Daniela Useli, the former chef at Sotto Sopra, prepares everything for easy take out. From thick wonderful slices of lasagna (in soo many varieties) to delicate cannoli, you can grab an entire meal to go, and either have their helpful staff heat it for you or give you hints on the best way to heat it at home. How about Saccottini di Polpa di Granchio, her hand-made egg pasta filled with crab-meat, shrimps, Italian parsley, sundried tomatoes, garlic, vodka, cream served with fresh tomato marinara sauce? Hungry yet? You can even have her custom make your pasta by the pound for take home. Her ravioli are fantastic, delicious monsters and a great deal. On a recent trip we sampled from all over the menu and didn’t find a single dud, but instead found a treasure trove of choices – who thought meatballs could be so tasty? The small case in the shop lets you see some of the specials, and the menu offers the wide array of lasagna and ravioli choices. Lunch and Dinner packages are very reasonably priced and very filling. Save room for the desert case… just sayin.
(443) 759-9320
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