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Rocky Horror Picture Show in the College Center 10/31
Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 by WLOY Staff
It’s spooky season! And you know what that means…WLOY will be having our annual screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show. If you haven’t seen the movie, it’s a cult-classic, it’s a sci-fi, it’s a comedy, and it’s musical…all about a haunted house, a couple of lovers, a transvestite scientist, rock n roll, and lots of glitter. If that sounds like something you could get into, come by the third floor common area of the College Center this Thursday and bring your friends! And if you come in costume, you may be in for some awesome merch and concert ticket prizes! So put it in your calendar now: this Thursday, 3rd floor common area, 8-10pm, Rocky Horror Picture Show, costumes, prizes, and fun. Don’t miss out. We hope to see you there! As always this event is FREE!
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Toronzo Cannon Interview 10/29/19
Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 by The Professor
Toronzo Cannon is coming to the area in a rare appearance at The Soundry in Columbia, MD on Saturday November 2nd. Since he has a full-time job driving a Chicago city bus, he only tours in weekend bursts and vacation days, making it a rare treat to get him in the area. Touring now on his excellent new release The Preacher, The Politician or The Pimp (Alligator Records), Toronzo is raising the bar again with a great live show and killer guitar work. We first met at the Lancaster Roots and Blues in 2016 (interview here) and he blew me away with the energy he put into a live show. Ahead of this weeks show Toronzo was able to squeeze in a quick interview on his lunch break! It’s well worth the trip to Columbia to check him out live and see why he’s in such high demand worldwide! [audio:https://wloy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/WLOY_INT_Toronzo_Cannon_102919.mp3]
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Open House at WLOY Station 10/24
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019 by WLOY Staff
This Thursday from 7-9pm, WLOY will be hosting an open house at our station. This will be an opportunity for you and all your friends to come get a tour of our station, look through our extensive music library, ask questions, and find out more about what we do and how you can get involved! We’ll have a live DJ throughout the night who will be helping visitors get on the air and record their very own station promo and there’ll even be some cool prizes for you to take home. Swing by the station, located at Bellarmine Hall, on Thursday between 7 and 9pm for music, fun, and prizes! Everyone is welcome. See you there!
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5 Best Study Spots in Baltimore
Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 by WLOY Staff
Are you a college student in Baltimore? Do you ever wish you had that perfect off-campus spot to do your work but you just don’t know where to go? I feel you. And this one’s for you.
1. Sophomore Coffee
Sophomore Coffee, to me, is one of the best study spots in Baltimore. It’s located right around the Barclay neighborhood, just a seven minute walk away from Baltimore’s famous Graffiti Alley. Sophomore Coffee is essentially hidden, situated just underground, and it definitely has that quaint, hole-in-the-wall kind of feel. It’s super small and quiet–perfect for focusing on homework–and definitely very aesthetically pleasing.
Tags: coffee, coffeeshops, college, homework, school, studying, tourism
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Autarchii Live at Starbucks 10/10
Monday, October 7th, 2019 by The Professor
Reggae artist Autarchii will be joining WLOY and the Caribbean Students Union on Thursday 10/10 from 8-10pm to help raise money for Bahamian relief. Join us for great music, raffles and to donate in support of World Central Kitchen and their massive food relief efforts in the Bahamas.
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Fundraising for Bahamian Relief
Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 by The Professor
WLOY and the Caribbean Students Union are teaming up to raise money for Bahamian relief aid through raffles and a great live show. Starting next week you can contribute at the tables set up by Boulder and enter the raffles.
On October 10th by Starbucks, we will present reggae artist Autarchii who has graciously offered to come to support our fundraising efforts in a FREE show. We will ask for donations, and be offering raffle tickets throughout the show. Please join us for an awesome night of music and help us feed those in need in the Bahamas. (more…)
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Acoustic Paradise at Starbucks 9/26
Thursday, September 26th, 2019 by WLOY Staff
Acoustic Paradise is a duo that sprung from an alternative rock band called Paradise Creek, that was created in Annapolis, Maryland back in 2014. The full band consists of Nik Diamondidis with vocals, Nick Macleay on guitar, Bobby Sacker on bass, Garrett Smith on guitar, and Nate Merrill on drums. The duo Acoustic Paradise, however, is made up of band members Nick Macleay and Bobby Sacker. Their sound and perspective is fresh and extremely relatable to young people, as they are quite young, themselves. In fact, Paradise Creek won our very own Loyola’s Battle of the Bands in 2016! Nick and Bobby will be performing here at Starbucks tonight from 8-10pm so be sure to come check it out…and if you like what you hear, stay on the lookout for our giveaway tomorrow where we’ll be giving out two tickets to go see the full band this Saturday at Zen West! Come on out to Starbucks tonight!
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Baltimore Record Bazaar
Thursday, September 19th, 2019 by The Professor
Sunday September 22nd ~ 11am to 5pm
Are you a vinyl fiend, new collector or just interested in something fun on a Sunday? Follow up your Saturday at Hampdenfest by digging in some crates for some new tunes. The Baltimore Record Bazaar has returned following the (very sad) closing of the great Windup Space with a new event at Peabody Heights Brewery (401 E 30th St, Baltimore). These are fun events for music lovers regardless of your choice of format. From CDs to 8-track tapes, you’re likely to find a bit of everything in the crates. Typically more than 30 vendors fill the space with tables full of classic and obscure vinyl. Baby’s on Fire (another great Baltimore place you need to visit) will be providing the food, and live DJs will provide entertainment (along with a special show from Loop Diggas) so you’ll be able to chill while you shop. Adult beverages will be available from Peabody Heights on-site brewery. Vendors will include Trax on Wax, Smash!, Joe’s Record Paradise, Mikie Love’s Discount Vinyl Shanty & Turntable Emporium, The Book Thing, Krony’s Records @ Just Audio, Kabukiman’s Treasure Dojo, Retro Effex, Mystery Sound Recordings, Boops Records, Rasslin’ Records, Chick’s Records, Indoor Games Records, Dj Kenny Megan, Bernie, & many more. Entry is FREE so you can put that cash into vinyl 🙂
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Majority Onion & F City at Blackbox 9/19
Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 by WLOY Staff
This Thursday, Majority Onion, featuring beatboxer Max Brent, and F City will be playing here at Loyola in the Blackbox Theatre from 8-10pm. Majority Onion is a Baltimore based band with a sound described as “farm funk”. Their songs feature bass, vocals, and beatboxing by Max Brent, who also creates his own original music and performs for all ages from pre-kindergarten to adult. F City is a band also from Baltimore, featuring Paul Joyce on bass, Lala Anderson on lead vocals and keyboards, and Landis Expandis on lead vocals and drums. Their genre is described as “soul punk”, one that could fit a variety of settings from a dance club to a rock show. They’re fun, eccentric, and brilliantly weird. They’ll also be performing at Hampdenfest on September 21st, so be sure to check that out. Come out this Thursday to the Blackbox Theatre and experience Majority Onion and F City!
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5 Unique Restaurants in Baltimore You NEED To Try
Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 by WLOY Staff
Food with as much personality as you!
Photo via Instagram @gutterutter
Sometimes, we need to spice up our lives a bit. And what better way to do that than trying some new places to eat? Don’t be boring and go back to the same old, plain restaurants that just don’t seem to offer anything special. Try one of these 5 unique restaurants in Baltimore and find your new hidden gem in this city that’s exploding with culture and charm!
1. One of the MOST Unique Restaurants In Baltimore – The Papermoon Diner
The Papermoon Diner is my FAVORITE of these unique restaurants in Baltimore. Not only is the food unbeatable, with mouth watering carnivorous AND vegetarian/vegan options like crab quesadillas and vegan nachos, but the atmosphere is spectacularly eclectic and nostalgic. It’s located right by the Baltimore Museum of Art, but the real art is the restaurant, itself. Upon walking in you’ll feel like you just stepped into a real-life comic book, with weird trinkets and figurines, galore. It’s also a great date spot; you’ll have lots to discuss as you dine in your childhood heaven!
Tags: Baltimore, food, fun, lifestyle
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