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Food Fridays: Tapas Adela
Friday, May 18th, 2012 by The Professor
If you are tired of the same old dinner date, why not try something that brings you and you date closer together? Tapas Adela’s dining experience in downtown Baltimore is a great way to bring couple together. Everything on the menu is smaller portions and meant to be shared. Experience Tapas Adela and enjoy award-winning Executive Chef Patrick Morrow’s exciting tapas menu presented in the Spirit of Sharing. Adela celebrates the art of Spanish cuisine with an eclectic array of savory tapas drawing on cultural and culinary influences from across the country. Further indulgence is to be found with their signature cocktails and their extensive wine list, featuring the best from Spain and South America.
For more information, visit http://www.tapasadela.com/
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Tourism Tuesday: Preakness 2012
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 by The Professor
Following the Kentucky Derby, the annual Preakness Stakes is run the third Saturday in May at Baltimore’s Pimlico race course with a weeklong celebration leading up to the running.
Preakness Celebration has become a tradition for people of all ages since its inception in 1988. Also known as The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans, this series of special events celebrates the annual running of the Preakness Stakes, Baltimore’s “Super Bowl” and the 2nd jewel in thoroughbred racing’s prestigious Triple Crown.
The biggest party in the mid-Atlantic, Preakness InfieldFest, is back with two epic headliners Grammy Award winners Maroon 5 and multi-platinum rapper Wiz Khalifa! The Beer Garden Jägermeister Stage welcomes Nashville-based country band, Little Big Town, British rockers, The Darkness, and regional favorites, Mr. Greengenes. It all takes place May 19th from 12am-12pm.
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Food Fridays: Acqua Restaurant
Friday, May 11th, 2012 by The Professor
If you are sick of the same old inner harbor and Towson resturants, then take a trip over to Acqua Restaurant. Acqua is located adjacent to the Hilton BWI hotel. Acqua invited local residents and visitors alike to come together to celebrate the essence of the Chesapeake. Executive Chef Roman Cristali brings new energy to the kitchen, providing twists to traditional dishes that excite and entice its guest. A relaxed setting, solid wine list and interesting food (check out the Manhatten vs. New England Clam Chowder combo). For more information and a full menu, visit: www.acquabwi.com
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Food Fridays: Captain James Landing Restaurant
Friday, May 4th, 2012 by The Professor
Situated on a waterfront pier, the Captain James Crabhouse serves up steamed Maryland crabs and Boardwalk Fries with a panoramic view of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor skyline. Their expansive outdoor deck is attractive on spring and summer evenings, when spectacular sunsets await. Indoors, enjoy the comfort of the crabhouse bar or the Captain James Landing dining room, the local landmark ship-restaurant. They offer a variety of daily specials and always guarantee satisfaction. For more information and to view the menu, visit www.captainjameslanding.com.
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Theater Thursdays: Maryland Film Festival
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 by The Professor
Join us for the Maryland Film Festival on May 3 through the 6th at the Charles Theater. Designed to advocate for films and filmmakers as they enter the marketplace, the Maryland Film Festival celebrates the art of film in the tradition of famous Baltimoreans like John Waters and Barry Levinson. Documentaries, short films and features are screened at several locations throughout the city as Baltimore goes Hollywood for the better part of a week.
All U.S.-made feature films will be presented by their filmmakers.
Some highlights from the announced titles include:
THE ATOMIC STATES OF AMERICA (Don Argott, Sheena M. Joyce) The documentary team who explored museum politics in The Art of the Steal and hard-rock hard living in Last Days Here return with this shocking expose of the flawed logic and outdated infrastructure behind the U.S.’s atomic-energy program.
COME BACK, AFRICA (directed by Lionel Rogosin, presented by Milestone Films) This 1960 feature, shot without permits in Johannesburg, illustrates the challenges and hardships of black migrant workers in the harsh days of apartheid. To be screened from a beautifully restored 35mm print.
COMPLIANCE (Craig Zobel) Perhaps the most controversial film from Sundance 2012 lands in Baltimore. Craig Zobel’s narrative feature, inspired by true events, looks at the dark happenings that unfold after a figure of authority calls a fast-food restaurant and accuses an employee of theft.
For more information, go online to http://www.md-filmfest.com.
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Wacky Wednesday: Kinetic Sculpture Race
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 by The Professor
On May 5, 2012, the 14th annual Kinetic Scupture Race will be happening at the American Visionary Art Museum. Have fun at this race of wacky, imaginative, totally human-powered works of art constructed out of whatever is lying around and designed to travel on land, through mud, and over deep Harbor waters. Kinetinauts compete for the most coveted Mediocre Award (finishes right in the middle), the highly prized Next-to-the-Last Award (finishes, well, next to last), and serious prizes including Art and Engineering.
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Food Fridays: The Americana
Friday, April 27th, 2012 by The Professor
The Americana is one of the top new bars in Baltimore. Located in Canton, The Americana offers an exquisite menu, great drink selection and amazing atmosphere. The Americana strives to provide customers with an experience they will not forget. Whether you are out on a first date, bringing the family out to eat, or hanging out with the boys, The Americana will provide you with a comfortable atmosphere to eat and drink.
The Americana provides not just one weekly special, but a daily special. There is a Happy Hour Monday- Friday from 4pm to 8 pm, as well as a Late Night Happy Hour from 11pm-1am. Fridays are “Wing and Boh Night.” Try a pound of Wings and a Pint of Boh for only $5.99. For more information and daily specials, visit http://www.americanacanton.com/
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Wacky Wednesday: Cirque du Soleil and Michael Jackson?
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 by The Professor
The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil is coming to Baltimore! They are proud to present Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour on May 5 and 6, 2012 at 1st Mariner Arena. This once-in-a-lifetime electrifying production combines Michael Jackson music and choreography with Cirque du Soleil creativity to give fans a unique view into the spirit, passion and heart of the artistic genius who forever transformed global pop culture. Proudly sponsored by Sun Life Financial, the show is written and directed by Jamie King, the leading concert director in pop music today, and features more than 60 international dancers, musicians and acrobats.
Tickets are on sale now for Baltimore performances of Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour on May 5 at 8pm and May 6 at 4pm at 1st Mariner Arena. Tickets are $50 to $250 each and are available at www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. For additional information, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/MichaelJackson.
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Museum Monday: Thomas the Tank Engine
Monday, April 23rd, 2012 by The Professor
All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is chugging into the B&O Railroad Museum for Day Out With Thomas™: Mystery on the Rails Tour 2012. Thomas fans are invited to come spend the day with their favorite No. 1 engine. For over 66 years, children have been captivated by the courageous adventures of Thomas and his engine friends. This year, Day Out With Thomas will visit more than 45 cities in the United States and Canada and is expected to welcome more than one million passengers in 2012.
Day Out with Thomas is a fun-filled and exciting way for children and adults to enter the world of Thomas & Friends. Day Out With Thomas provides an opportunity for kids to take a ride on a 15-ton replica of Thomas & have their pictures taken with Sir Topham Hatt, the controller of Thomas’ railway. The tour provides a unique, interactive family experience at every station, offering a variety of entertaining activities that reflect the local flavor of each stop. Different forms of entertainment – from petting zoos, miniature golf, and bounce houses to face-painting and magic shows – make each Day Out With Thomas event special. In addition, every location has a Thomas & Friends Imagination Station with Thomas-themed activities including stamps, temporary tattoos, hands-on arts and crafts, and a Thomas storytelling and video viewing area. Running from April 27 through May 6 from 9:00am-4:00pm at the B&O Railroad Museum.
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Tourism Tuesday: Decanter Wine Festival
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 by The Professor
To celebrate Maryland wine and horse racing, attend the Decanter Wine Festival happening April 21 and 22, 2012 from 12PM-6PM at the Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness Stakes. This is an event you won’t want to miss, combining the traditions of Maryland wine and Maryland horse racing.
Enjoy a unique infield view of live horse races, samples of fine Maryland wine, great food, and wine & equine focused arts & crafts at Pimlico Race Course. Enjoy and bet on live turf and dirt racing throughout the day from the unique perspective of Pimlico’s infield.
Upgrade to a “Decanter Pass” and take home a beautiful full sized wine glass and try samples of premier wines from each winery.
Pimlico Race Course is located at 5201 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
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