Disney On Ice

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012 by WLOY Staff

Everyone loves everything about Disney..the characters, the movies, the storyline. Well, don’t miss your chance to see all your favorite Disney stars. Disney On Ice is coming to Baltimore! Get ready to rock out to all your favorite Disney tunes while remembering some of the greatest moments from your favorite movies. When? October 24-28. Where? 1st Mariner Arena. Visit http://baltimore.org/events/id/4714 for ticket information and chances to win free tickets.

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Theater Thursday – Modern Times

Thursday, August 16th, 2012 by WLOY Staff

August 16th, 9pm
The Charles Theater
1711 North Charles Street

Tonight is the Charles Theater’s final showing of Charlie Chaplin’s classic lampoon of the industrialized world, Modern Times. The rise of the ‘talkies’ caused Chaplin, a silent-era hero, to become disillusioned. He came back in 1936 with this film, a satire of the industrialized surge of technology and the sound film itself. It’s essentially a silent film, though Chaplin used synchronized sound effects and jumbled overdubbed talking. Don’t miss this chance to see one of Chaplin’s most popular, and most thoughtful, films in on of Baltimore’s best specialty theaters.

For more information, visit the Charles Theater’s website.

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Theater Thursday: Shakespeare in the Meadow

Thursday, August 9th, 2012 by WLOY Staff

The Evergreen Museum and Library
4545 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21210

The Baltimore Shakespeare Factory returns to the Evergreen Museum & Library this summer with a comedy: the Taming of the Shrew. Spend a summer night, enjoying a Shakespearean classic in the Meadow, surrounded by the museum’s breathtaking landscape. Tell your family, your friends, or your neighbors because this is a performance you don’t want to miss! Also, this event is BYOS (Bring your own seat) so don’t forget your favorite lawn chair or blanket.

For show dates and times, visit the company’s website and for discounted tickets, email your reservation to info@theshakespearefactory.com

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Theater Thursdays: Appasionata

Thursday, June 7th, 2012 by The Professor

Europe’s most successful live entertainment show, Apassionata, featuring more than 40 horses, is coming to 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore for 4 performances, June 8-10 from 8:00 pm-3:00 pm.

After five million tickets, fifteen countries and nearly a decade of anticipation, North American audiences will finally get to see the breathtaking display of the beauty and the bond between horse and rider that can only be found in APASSIONATA.

Titled “The Beginning,” this theatrical sensation enchants families and horse lovers alike with the finest equestrianship, including magnificent dressage and exhilarating stunt riding. The natural elegance, nobility, speed and agility of these animals is captivating. Different breeds – from Bretons to Friesians – have been brought together from Europe and North America to create this evocative yet thrilling event.

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Theater Thursdays: You Can’t Take It With You Forever

Thursday, May 31st, 2012 by The Professor

Fireworks, police raids, and a xylophone are just the tip of the iceberg in this Kaufman and Hart zany madcap comedy classic. Meet the Sycamore family, politically independent with healthy distrust of government. They open their New York City home to all sorts of free spirits. When their daughter Alice, decides to invite her conservative boyfriend’s family to dinner, they promise to be on their best behavior. Yea right…… You Can’t Take It With You Forever being shown at the Everyman Theatre starting May 16th- June 17th has gotten fantastic reviews. For more information or to order tickets, visit http://everymantheatre.org/

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Theater Thursday: Divided Voices: Maryland in the Civil War

Thursday, May 24th, 2012 by The Professor

If you are in to history, action and drama, then you would definitely be interested in this! the Maryland Historical Society Museum’s Civil War exhibit, entitled “Divided Voices: Maryland in the Civil War”, is the largest and most comprehensive in the state and explores the impact of the war on the people of Maryland. The exhibit tells the story of a tragedy in three acts: the romantic war, the real war and the long reunion. The Maryland Historical Society Players will highlight important events and fascinating individuals who played a unique role in our state’s and country’s heritage. These individuals are vividly portrayed by an ensemble of period-costumed professional actors who transform the gallery into a theatrical experience and provide additional insight into the exhibit.

The Actors perform Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm. Tours through the exhibit are at 12:30p,, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm. For more information, visit http://civilwarbaltimore.com/events/.

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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 6^th 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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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 74^th Hunger Games premieres. This Thursday, March 22^nd 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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