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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Art of the Steal and hard-rock hard living in Last Days Here return with this shocking expose of the flawed logic and outdated infrastructure behind the U.S.’s atomic-energy program.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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Tourism Tuesday: 1812 Bicentennial Events
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 by The Professor
Fighting for Freedom! The Bicentennial is given a dramatic kickoff with a new play commemorating the start of the War of 1812
Kick off the War of 1812 Bicentennial at Fort McHenry in dramatic fashion with a performance of “Fighting for Freedom!” The first public performance will be held on April 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Additional performances will be held on April 23 and 24 at 10:00 a.m at Fort McHenry and April 27 at the Maryland Historical Society at 6:00 p.m. In a collaborative effort between the Baltimore School for the Arts, Maryland Historical Society, and National Park Service, the production includes three scenes about the beginning of America’s Second War for Independence. This production is free of charge as part of National Parks Week and lasts approximately 45 minutes.
The production includes three original scenes that include the people history textbooks leave out:
“A Just War?” Experience the infamous Baltimore riots of 1812 in which thousands of angry citizens violently persecuted opponents of the war. Consider the attitudes of everyday citizens of Baltimore, black and white, free and enslaved, and discover why Americans were so bitterly divided over the conflict.
“Off to War!” The War of 1812 began with a series of invasions into Canada. Witness the romance and enthusiasm for a “quick war” gradually die as the conflict wears on. Learn the fate of “the Baltimore Boys” on the Niagara frontier and see how the war in Canada affected those back home.
“A Nest of Pirates” Listen in at a Fell’s Point Coffeehouse to hear the experiences of an African-American sailor, a privateering merchant, and a patient wife. Hear tales of swashbuckling sea captains who were the Pride of Baltimore and thumbed their noses at the world famous Royal Navy.
For Website: Fighting for Freedom! The Bicentennial is given a dramatic kickoff with a new play commemorating the start of the War of 1812.
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Tourism Tuesday: Privateer Day 2012
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 by The Professor
Famous Fell’s Point is holding its 8th annual privateer day on April 21, 2012. Walk the plank for Adventure at Fell’s Point 2012 Privateer Day with live entertainment and music, vendors, tall ships, a War of 1812 Pier, adult “grog garden,” special pirate appearances, children’s entertainment & activities pier, the Urban Pirates’ ship “Fearless” rides, night-time Pyrate Invasion Pub specials and much more!
Dive into the Thames Street Grog Garden in Thames Street Park serving your favorite ales and live music from 12-6 PM. Privateer Day is a festival that will be enjoyed by the young and old. So come on out and join the fun! Rain or shine.
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Theater Thursdays: Hunger Games
Thursday, March 15th, 2012 by The Professor
The Hunger Games is the most advertise movie that we have seen since Twilight and Harry Potter. Everyone is counting down the minutes until the 74th Hunger Games premieres. This Thursday, March 22nd at midnight is the big premiere. If you are looking for something to do on Thursday and feel like joining the millions who have read the books to watch this monumental movie, then start ordering you tickets now! The Landmark Theater and White Marsh AMC theater will be showing midnight viewings of the movie. For more information or to find other movies, visit www.fandango.com.
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