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December DJs of the Month: Chelsey and Jess
Monday, December 3rd, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Congratulations to Chelsey Puglisi and Jess Dohman of Fun Fixins for achieving the title of December DJs of the Month! Chelsey and Jess are two of WLOY’s sophomore rookie DJs, but any listener would think they were veterans. Tune in on Thursdays from 12-1pm for a midday selection of alt rock and small talk from this charismatic duo.
It’s the end of the semester, but January will still have a new set of DJs of the Month! Who will it be? Head over to Facebook to vote!
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Museum Monday: “The Wounded Drummer Boy”
Sunday, December 2nd, 2012 by WLOY Staff
This extensive exhibition brings together works of art, such as Eastman Johnson’s Study for “The Wounded Drummer Boy” from the Brooklyn Museum, and objects of material culture, such as weaponry, musical instruments, and clothing, to tell the stories of the war, from the soldiers who fought in its battles to the home front. Come join us this Museum Monday!
Where: Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive City Park
Hagerstown, MD
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Thursday: Late Night Concert with SwampCandy
Monday, November 26th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Head over to McGuire Hall this Thursday at 9 p.m. for a FREE Late Night concert featuring Swampcandy, an old school stomp and boogie band from Annapolis, Md. While at the event, enter a FREE raffle for your chance to win tickets to see Nada Surf or X & the Reverend Horton Heat. This is WLOY’s LAST Late Night concert of the semester, so you don’t want to miss it!
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Tourism Tuesdays: Thanksgiving Eve 2012
Sunday, November 18th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
As the holidays are nearing and family and friends are heading to Baltimore for the celebrations why not enjoy a night at Howl At The Moon Piano Bar? It’s the annual Thanksgiving Eve Party this Wednesday, November 21st! There are plenty of specials but limited space!
You can purchase tickets at this website!
Or for more information you can call, 410-929-4581!
Howl At The Moon
22 Market Place
Baltimore, MD
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Sports Saturdays: Baltimore Blast
Saturday, November 17th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
After falling just short during the finals of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) championship for the second straight year, the Baltimore Blast are back! Join them in their quest for a sixth title as they enter the 2012-13 season!
For a full schedule for the 2012-2013 Season, click here.
Want a chance to win free tickets? Follow this link!
Where: 201 W. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD
When: Until February 23rd, 2013!
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Museum Mondays: Facing Our Community
Saturday, November 17th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Facing Our Community is a small exhibition of the original artwork of Maryland middle and school students. The theme of the exhibition is Revealing the African Presence in Renaissance Europe. This is the perfect opportunity to learn about the African culture of the past, while engaging and supporting the young community of artists whose work is displayed.
Be sure to take a trip down to The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD. The exhibit will be open until Sunday, February 3rd. For more information please call 410-547-9000!
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November DJs of the Month: Anthony Medina and Jeffrey Poulos
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Congratulations to Anthony Medina and Jeffrey Poulos of Know Your Role for becoming November’s DJ duo of the month! Anthony and Jeff are two of WLOY’s amazing new DJs on air on Mondays from 3-4pm. Know Your Role features flashbacks of classic rock and hilarious “Know Your Role” talk segments from these incredibly enthusiastic and dedicated WLOY volunteers. Be sure to tune in on Mondays to check out the hype!
Who will be next month’s DJs of the Month? Keep listening and checking back here to find out! You can even head over to our Facebook page to vote!
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Thursday: Singer/Songwriter Workshop with Matt Hutchison
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Join WLOY and former Fools and Horses band member Matt Hutchison this Thursday from 9-11 p.m. in the Reading Room for an exclusive Late Night event! Bring an instrument or simply bring a friend and enjoy a musical performance, FREE of charge. Also, while at the event, enter a FREE raffle for your chance to win tickets to see Dan Deacon at the 9:30 Club OR All Time Low at Ram’s Head Live. As always, refreshments will be provided. See you there!
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Museum Mondays: Won’t You Celebrate With Me?
Saturday, November 10th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
This exhibit honors the Life and Poetic Legacy of Lucille Clifton portrayed through the photographs of Lynda Koolish in conjunction with Furious Flower Poetry Center, James Madison University. Lucille Clifton exhibits the epitome of a life well lived, which is depicted in this exhibit. You are invited to get to know former Maryland Poet Laureate this Museum Monday!
On display at the Central Library, 400 Cathedral St., until January 6, 2013
400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Open: 10:00am – 5:00pm
For more information please visit this website.
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New Releases 3 November 2012
Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
This week we’ve got some great new music. Gary Clark Jr. released his debut album, and Bat For Lashes, Ty Segall, and A Fine Frenzy are all back with amazing new releases. Also making the chart are Dinosaur Eyelids, and Sky Ferreira, a couple of up and coming artists that have no shortage of tallent. Check back weekly for even more new release
| Artist | Album | Recommended Tracks | RIYL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bat For Lashes | The Haunted Man | 1,3,6 | The Beta Band, The Dismemberment Plan |
| 2 | Sky Ferreira | Ghost EP | 4,2,1 | Alanis Morisette, Cat Power, Aimee Mann |
| 3 | Gary Clark Jr. | Blak and Blu | 1,3,4,8 | Jack White, Trombone Shorty |
| 4 | Dinosaur Eyelids | Conflagration | 5,2,3 | The Black Crowes, The Presidents of the United States of America |
| 5 | Ty Segall | Twins | 1,5,3 | The White Stripes, Pavement |
| 6 | A Fine Frenzy | Pines | 2,8,4 | Fiest, Cat Power, Ellie Goulding |
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