May 2nd, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Kat and I recently sat down with the wonderfully talented Mark Hopkins, a local Baltimore artist who brings the heat both musically and in all his interviews. He didn’t shy away from our hard hitting questions and he performed two original songs from his six album discography. This awesome guy is worth the listen, he is sure to delight your ears. Listen to the full interview below, along with the two songs and jam out. We did.
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May 2nd, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Italian
Where: Clipper Road
Located in a 19th century mill building, Birroteca is the destination for modern, rustic Italian cuisine crafted using ingredients sourced from local ranchers, farmers and seafood vendors. Guests enjoy communal dining service in a refined, casual setting. There are more than 24 craft beers on tap in addition to a focused Italian wine list and a selection of unique craft cocktails prepared with artisan distilled spirits and house-made mixes. Come taste why Birroteca has quickly achieved top standing in The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore magazine, City Paper and more.
Visit the website here!
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May 1st, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: The Wizard of Oz
Where: Lyric Opera House
When: May 28th-June 1st
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s lauded new production of THE WIZARD OF OZ is an enchanting adaptation of the perennial MGM classic, totally reimagined for the stage. Following highly successful runs in London and Toronto, the show is embarking on the ever-winding Yellow Brick Road that is the USA!
Containing all the beloved songs from the Academy Award-winning movie score, it features all your favorite characters and iconic moments (plus a few new surprises along the way), including new songs. Read the rest of this entry »
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April 30th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Loyola alum, Maria Dontas, is a singularly talented individual. She is a lovely, smart woman who has also been gifted with the voice of a Greek goddess. Maria Dontas is a singer-songwriter. She writes and performs her very own songs and has been kind enough to grace Loyola with her talents. She will be performing again for WLOY this summer on June. 14th. Visit her website at mariadontas.bandcamp.com. WLOY staff particularly love her songs “Answers” and “All the Good Lines”. Listen to Maria Dontas and come to Honfest!
Check out the full lineup and schedule for the 2014 WLOY Stage at Honfest HERE.
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April 30th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Movies
Where: Federal Hill, Fells Point
When: Summer
Summer brings a favored tradition to Baltimore: free outdoor movies on cool summer nights. From Federal Hill and Fells Point downtown to the Johns Hopkins campus and Wyman Park Dell up north, there are half a dozen different film series throughout town.
Visit the website here!
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April 29th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
By: Kat O’Brien
Nalani and Sarina Bolton are a singer-songwriter duo from Delaware. They are immensely talented and combine fantastic vocals with thoughtful lyrics. Their guitar, piano and tambourine skills bring it home to create a truly harmonious tone. Loyola was lucky enough to be graced with their presence this year. Baltimore is going to be lucky enough to welcome Nalani and Sarina again this summer at Honfest. The two will be performing at WLOY’s stage on June 14th. Listen to their music on Spotify and learn more about them on their website: http://www.nalanisarina.com/.
Check out the full lineup and schedule for the 2014 WLOY Stage at Honfest HERE.
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April 29th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Fells Point Tours
Where: Fells Point
When: April-October
Love Fells Point? Come get a tour at the information center by the Preservation Society! Be sure to take a neighborhood walking tour brochure from the gift shop. The tours depart from here on Friday evening and Saturday morning and focus on topics such as ghosts, the War of 1812, mritime history, or slavery and Frederick Douglass’s tenure in Fells Point.
Get more information here!
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April 28th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
This year at WLOY, we have started a new tradition with our Star Search Talent Show! 12 Loyola talents took to the stage this past Thursday, April 24th and fought their hearts out for a 6-foot-tall Star Search Trophy! After the night, judges from WLOY and Greycom Studios named Mathew Dumbar the victor, followed by runner-up Brandon Newby & Brenden Clark, and second runner-up Amanda Fleck. Also, our special guest, Disable Time put on a face melting performance. Check out the photos!
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April 28th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Fire Museum
Where: York Road
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April 25th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Almost Anywhere
Closed World, Open Wounds
Grade: A-
All girl rock/metal band Almost Anywhere, recently came out with their debut EP, “Closed World, Wounds Open.” I recently discovered these girls on youtube and had the great pleasure of seeing some of their videos with their originals before the EP came out. Read the rest of this entry »
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