5th Annual Harbor Harvest

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 by WLOY Staff

October 20, 2012 | 10:00am – 2:00pm

West Shore Park
300-400 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

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Join Waterfront Partnership for the 5th Annual Harbor Harvest on Saturday, October 20th from 10am to 2pm at West Shore Park. This free, family-friendly event will feature live music by Recess Monkey, an IKEA urban pumpkin patch, a hay maze, pony rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, face painting, games, arts and crafts, food trucks, drinks and more! RSVP for a free Harbor Harvest tote bag for kids (while supplies last). Harbor Harvest is sponsored by IKEA and Harborplace & The Gallery.

The rain date is scheduled for Sunday, October 21st.

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5th Annual Harbor Harvest

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012 by WLOY Staff

October 20, 2012 | 10:00am – 2:00pm

West Shore Park

300-400 Light Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

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Join Waterfront Partnership for the 5th Annual Harbor Harvest on Saturday, Oct. 20th from 10a.m.-2p.m. at West Shore Park. This free, family-friendly event will feature live music by Recess Monkey, an IKEA urban pumpkin patch, a hay maze, pony rides, a petting zoo, arts and crafts, food trucks and more! Be sure to RSVP to the event for a free Harbor Harvest tote bag for kids while supplies last. Harbor Harvest is sponsored by IKEA and Harborplace & The Gallery.

The rain date is scheduled for Sunday, October 21st.

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Tourism Tuesdays: League of Women Voters Forum on Ballot Issues

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 by WLOY Staff

Tuesday, October 9 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Morgan State University, Student Center, 1700 East Cold Spring Lane
The League of Women Voters of Baltimore City is sponsoring a forum on two issues that will appear on the ballot in November, the Marriage Equality Act and the Maryland Dream Act. The forum is free and open to the public. Radio personality Marc Steiner will be moderating the forum.

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Tourism Tuesday: “The House I Live In” Film Screening and Discussion

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 by WLOY Staff

Tuesday, October 9 at 7:00 PM
1711 N. Charles Street
Filmed in more than twenty states, “The House I Live In” tells the stories of individuals at all levels of America’s War on Drugs. From the dealer to the narcotics officer, the inmate to the federal judge, the film offers a penetrating look inside America’s criminal justice system, revealing the profound human rights implications of U.S. drug policy. David Simon, creator of The Wire, will introduce “The House I Live In.” The film will be followed by a conversation with the director, writer and producer of “The House I Live In,” Eugene Jarecki, and Judge Andre Davis, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The House I Live In is the winner of the 2012 Sundance Festival Grand Jury Prize for Documentary. This event is co-sponsored by the Maryland Film Festival and is part of OSI-Baltimore’s Talking About Race Series which continues to explore the many different facets of this complex subject. This event is free and open to the public.

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Latino Heritage Celebration at the National Aquarium

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 by WLOY Staff

Friday, October 5 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM 
National Aquarium, 501 E. Pratt Street 
Visit the Aquarium to explore, experience, and enjoy Latino heritage and culture. Celebrate with music, dance, food, arts and crafts, community resource tables, and educational exhibits. Activities are included with aquarium admission. For more information, visit www.aqua.org.

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Patterson Park 2012 Fall Home Tour

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 by WLOY Staff

Saturday, September 29 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM 
Tour starts at 2838 E. Baltimore Street 
Your friends and neighbors will be opening their doors and welcoming you into their cozy, eclectic, and historic homes throughout the neighborhood. It’s a fun way to meet your fellow Patterson Park residents – and get some home decorating ideas while you’re at it. Food and drink will be provided. Admission is $10 for adults and free for kids. Buy your tickets at the door (cash) or ahead of time online (credit card) at http://pattersonparkneighbors.org/homeTour.

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Tourism Tuesdays: Dam Jam 2012

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012 by WLOY Staff

Saturday, September 22, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Willow Grove Nature Center, Cromwell Valley Park, Towson

Dam Jam 2012 is a celebration of the region’s drinking water reservoirs. Learn how we obtain and process our drinking water and the responsibilities we all share in protecting our water supply. Events include live music, historical reenactments, native wildlife presentations and more! Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets to spend the day. Activities will take place both at Loch Raven Reservoir and at Baltimore County’s Cromwell Valley Park. Free shuttle buses will run continuously between the two sites.

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Baltimore Book Festival

Tuesday, September 11th, 2012 by The Professor

Friday, September 28 and Saturday, September 29 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Sunday, September 30 from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Mt. Vernon Place, centered on 600 North Charles Street

The Baltimore Book Festival features hundreds of author appearances and book signings, 100+ exhibitors and booksellers, non-stop readings on multiple stages, cooking demos by celebrity chefs, poetry readings and workshops, panel discussions, walking tours, storytellers and hands-on projects for kids, street theater, live music, and a delicious variety of food, beer and wine.
For more information, visit www.baltimorebookfestival.com/home.

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Tourism Tuesday: After Hours with the Animals

Tuesday, August 7th, 2012 by WLOY Staff

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Druid Hill Park
Baltimore, MD 21217

Wish the zoo was open later? Well, you’re in luck! Thursdays in August, from 4-7pm, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore will offer half price admission for visitors who wish to see the animals and exhibits after closing time. Enjoy a laid back zoo experience with family and friends as well as food and drink specials provided by the concession stands.

Support the zoo this Thursday by attending its After Hours with the Animals event. It’s sure to be a hoot!

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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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