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Sports Saturday: Baltimore Blast
Saturday, November 6th, 2010 by WLOY Staff
Have you been missing the excitement that came from the World Cup? Or do you want an excuse to break out your dusty vuvuzela once more? Well, you have a chance to do just that coming up soon because the 2010-2011 season for the Major Indoor Soccer League is beginning!
Why not kick off your love for indoor soccer by heading to the season starter for Baltimore’s own team: the Baltimore Blast! With some new and exciting prospects added to the team, watch as Baltimore’s premiere team takes on the Chicago Riot on November 19 at 7:35.
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Food Fridays: Papermoon Diner
Friday, November 5th, 2010 by WLOY Staff
Do you have a craving for some breakfast at one in the morning? Hit up one of Baltimore’s staples: the Papermoon Diner, only a five minute drive from Loyola University. Eccentric in its style and varied in its menu, the Papermoon Diner will have you amazed at the decor literally hanging off the walls as well as tantalized at all of the savory food.
No matter what the time of day, the Papermoon has it all; however, their breakfast is clearly where they shine the most. Breakfast comes in the form of fluffy omelettes featuring a variety of ingredients like (but not limited to) avocado, tomato and bacon or their famous challah French toast. Whether you’re a vegan or a meat-loving fiend, the Papermoon Diner can cater to you!
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Theater Thursday: Toby’s Dinner Theatre
Thursday, November 4th, 2010 by WLOY Staff
Looking for a true weekend experience? With rather talented and professional 
actors and a delicious buffet for either breakfast or dinner, depending on the show’s starting time, at Toby’s Dinner Theatre you are sure to get the best of both worlds.
This weekend you can catch the last few showings of the theatre’s production of Cats, which ends this Sunday. Featuring some of Toby’s regulars, Cats is sure to be even more momentous than usual with its closing weekend.
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Wacky Wednesday: Jewelry Fair at the Walters
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 by WLOY Staff
Ready to get glammed up? This weekend, Friday November 5th through Sunday November 7th, The Walters Art Museum Jewelry Fair returns for its seventh year. Ranging from modern to conventional, there’s bound to be something for everyone’s taste.
As one of The Walters’ most anticipated traditions, it will feature 20 of the finest jewelers in the country and bestow an award from the American Jewelry Design Council. There will also be a fashion show, an opening night party and a program called “Finders Keepers” where you can search for hidden jewelry and keep what you find!
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Tourism Tuesday: Fort McHenry
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 by WLOY Staff
Looking for a bit of Baltimore, history and… song? There’s no place quite like Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, the birthplace of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” for the perfect mix of these.
Built to defend the Port of Baltimore from enemy attacks after American won its independence, Fort McHenry played a crucial role during the Battle of Baltimore in 1814. When visiting the fort, you’ll get to view the film “The Defense of Fort McHenry” and see the barracks, the uniforms and even partake in the daily flag change. You’ll also get to tour the fort on your own.
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Museum Monday: Port Discovery Children’s Museum
Monday, November 1st, 2010 by WLOY Staff
Want to spend the day with the kids? Or unleash that inner kid of your own? Port Discovery Children’s 
Museum, ranked 4 on the top children’s museums in the United States, is definitely the place to go.
With three floors filled with interactive exhibits, the museum is sure to open up your imagination and inspiration through hands-on activities. From now through the end of the year, you can find a special Bob the Builder – Project Build It event, fun for kids and families. But there are plenty of permanent exhibits as well, like the adventure expedition that takes you back to Egypt in the 1920s and the life-on-a-farm experience with the Exploramora Exhibit.
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Sports Saturday: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
Saturday, October 30th, 2010 by WLOY Staff
It’s the weekend and there’s no better time for a road trip. Today why don’t you make the short drive to Annapolis and cheer on the Navy Midshipmen as they play against the Duke Blue Devils for the first time in 2 years.
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Food Friday: Sofi’s Crepes
Friday, October 29th, 2010 by WLOY Staff
What’s delicious, nutritious, and easy to eat on the go? Crêpes! And at Sofi’s Crepes, you’ll find some of the most finely-mastered ones this side of the
Atlantic Ocean.
With the choice of savory or sweet, there’s something for everyone. That’s not to say the choice will be easy: The Godfather or the Nutty Banana? The Kevin Bacon or the Crêpe Suzette? But any decision will be a good one and the entire experience, if you couldn’t tell already, will be filled with a playfulness that will keep you coming back for more (and more, and more). (more…)
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Theater Thursdays: The Lyric
Thursday, October 28th, 2010 by WLOY Staff
Has the change to colder weather gotten you a little down lately? Need to bring some laughter into your life? Head on down to The Particia and Arthur Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric to see Comedy Central’s own Daniel Tosh! Host of Tosh 2.0, the popular comedian is embarking on a huge stand-up fall tour across the nation (aptly titled “Tosh-Tour-Twenty-Ten”), and he’s stopping right here in Baltimore.
Named one of the “10 Comics to Watch” in 2006, Tosh is a must-see act. He has performed at some of the biggest comedy festivals across the globe, always leaving the audience in tears from laughter. (more…)
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Wacky Wednesday: Night of 100 ELVISes
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 by WLOY Staff
How do you feel about The King? How do you feel about 100 of him? Whether you consider yourself a fan of The King or a good time, get your blue suede shoes ready for the 17th Annual Night of 100 ELVISes.
As a tribute to the one and only Elvis Presley, there will be at least a dozen bands and tribute artists playing your favorite Elvis tunes over the course of the weekend-spanning event. Other forms of entertainment, like the annual ice sculpture of Elvis with his guitar, will pay tribute to The King as well, not to mention the complimentary southern buffet filled with some of Elvis’ favorite dishes.
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