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Theater Thursdays: West Side Story
April 3rd, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: West Side Story
Where: The Hippodrome
When: April 26th-27th 2014
More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. Now it’s back, and mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the final breath, West Side Story soars as the greatest love story of all time. Directed by David Saint, using Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents’ Broadway direction, West Side Story remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The new Broadway cast album of West Side Story recently won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway’s finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as “Something’s Coming,” “Tonight,” “America,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere.”
Visit the website for ticketing information!
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Top 20 Tracks 3.30.14
April 2nd, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Check out this week’s top 20! With a track from Mac DeMarco‘s new album, Salad Days, and a new single, “Sleep Sound”, by Jamie xx the top 5 is pretty stacked this week. Other songs to check out this week include “Water Fountain”, the new single from tUnE-yArDs, and “Words I Don’t Remember”, the fantastic first single from How To Dress Well‘s upcoming album. Check back every week for our updated top 20!
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Wacky Wednesdays: Baltimore Water Taxi’s
April 2nd, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Water Taxi
Where: Inner Harbor
With the arrival of spring the Baltimore Water Taxi is the perfect way to get out and enjoy the weather! Baltimore is steeped in a proud and rich nautical tradition. The Water Taxi is more than a jaunt across the harbor; it’s a Baltimore institution and a way of life. Everyday, thousands of residents and visitors not only rely on us to take them safely to their destinations, they appreciate our knowledge of the area and our courteous service. And everyday, hundreds of local businesses rely on us to deliver customers to their locations.They offer the most unique way to see Baltimore and provide an unforgettable experience.
For more information on this unforgettable experience visit the website!
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Relay for Life 2014!
April 1st, 2014 by WLOY Staff
This past Saturday, March 29th WLOY joined the Loyola community in strengthening cancer awareness and fundraising for cancer research! WLOY took the reins DJing the event, bringing our relay members uplifting tunes to maintain the momentum throughout the night. Check out some photos from the event below!
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Tourism Tuesdays: Baltimore Visitor Center
April 1st, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Your Gateway to Baltimore
Where: Visitor Center
The Baltimore Visitor Center is simply the best place to start exploring the new Baltimore. This 8,000-square foot, state-of-the art facility, which opened in May 2004, offers an array of information resources and services, all designed to make your stay in Baltimore one to remember. Catch up on special events, purchase tickets for attractions, museums, tours, and harbor cruises, pick up brochures, make reservations for dining and lodging, and learn about the city’s history, arts, neighborhoods, and shopping—all in one convenient location on the West Shore of Baltimore’s famous Inner Harbor.
Visit the website here for more information!
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Review: Wise Up:Thought (Remixes & Reworks)-Elvis Costello and The Roots
March 31st, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Wise Up: Thoughts (Remixes & Reworks)
Elvis Costello and The Roots
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Grade: B+
This album, definitely takes you on a journey of musical exploration. The title track, “Cinco Minutos Con Von” is a fusion of Latin jazz and and rap. The journey continues into a 50s inspired ballad, represented in the song, “The Puppet has cut his strings.” This 7 song album, definitely is a great listen for those who are fans of Elvis and The Roots, but also for new fans of the music. Wise up: Thoughts, is a great diverge from the general pop music scene out there. For those looking for a refreshing, innovative music, definitely give this album a listen!
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Museum Mondays: Irish Railroad Workers
March 31st, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: Irish Railroad Workers Museum
Where: Pratt Street
The Great Famine cause a huge influx of Irish immigrants in the mid 1800’s. Many settled right here in Baltimore and went to work in the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. The Irish Railroad Workers Museum consists of two renovated alley houses in 900 block of Lemmon Street. The houses on Lemmon Street were built in 1848 to provide homes for the growing number of workers needed by America’s first railroad. One of the houses is furnished as a period-house museum, reflecting the lives of the Irish-immigrant family who lived there in the 1860s. The other house offers changing exhibits relating to Irish-American history and local neighborhood life.
For more information on the museum visit the website here!
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WLOY Coffee House Presents: Maria Dontas
March 28th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
No earthly or supernatural force will keep us away from Maria Dontas–not an earthquake, not a martian invasion, and definitely not a Valentines Day snowmageddon. Although the mischievous ice gave a valiant attempt, it merely postponed this angel’s visitation. This Thursday, April 3rd singer-songwriter Maria Dontas will be assisting our transition into the soothing sounds of springtime. Never heard her? Follow this link to feast your ears. Until then, mark it on your calendar, April 3rd in the 3rd floor reading room, 9PM.
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Nalani & Sarina 3.27.14
March 28th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
Check out photos from last night’s performance by Nalani & Sarina! This sister duo sure brought some great energy and awesome tunes. If you didn’t make it to the show, keep your ears peeled for their music on WLOY 1620 AM Baltimore or streaming live @ WLOY.org. Find out more about them on their website here, or on iTunes!
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Food Fridays: A Full Plate
March 28th, 2014 by WLOY Staff
What: A Full Plate
Where: UMBC’s Center for Art
When: April 8th, 2014
Over 300 people participated in workshops for A Full Plate. The project will be on view at UMBC’s Center for Art, Design, and Visual Culture from April 3rd- April 25th, 2014.
Plate-painters, friends, food-justice allies, you are all invited to come to the gallery on April 8th to view the project and share a meal together.
You must RSVP on the Facebook page if you want to attend!
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