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Theater Thursdays: Nick Offerman – American Ham
August 15th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
September 4th, 2013 | 8:00 pm
The Lyric | 140 W. Mount Royal Ave
On the Emmy Nominated show Parks and Recreation, Nick Offerman works along side an ensemble cast of some of the funniest comedians, like Amy Poehler and Rob Lowe, in the game. Yet, Offerman has still managed to stand out and has developed a cult-following from many viewers. For you avid fans, head on down to The Lyric to see this funny man perform his act, live! Tickets are approximately $50 per person, and there are a lot of great seats still available! If you don’t recognize Offerman from Parks and Rec, you’ve also likely seen him in Casa De Mi Padre, 21 Jump Street, and Men Who Stare at Goats! He has also received numerous awards and nominations for his various roles! This show promises to be a good time, so purchase your ticket before it’s too late!
For more information, check out The Lyric’s website.
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Wacky Wednesday: Baltimore Comic Con
August 14th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
September 7th – 8th | All Day
Baltimore Convention Center | 1 W. Pratt Street
Baltimore’s annual gathering of comic-book lovers will be returning to the Baltimore Convention Center from September 7th to September 8th and this year is expected to be the best one yet! This convention is featuring various, world-renowned Comic Book artists and collectors alike. For fun, the convention will be holding it’s fifth annual costume contest, with some really awesome prizes. Plus, the convention will be featuring the annual Harvey Awards, which recognize greatness in the comic-book field. Guests can also purchase a $40 ticket for a session with Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes, also known as Jay and Silent Bob, featuring a Q&A and a viewing of their latest movie. Two day, general admission tickets are $40.00, and specials and VIP packages are upwards of $200. You still have time, so start constructing your best Spiderman or Thor costume, and head on down to Baltimore Comic Con!
For more information, check out Baltimore Comic Con’s website!
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Tourism Tuesdays: Autobahn Indoor Speedway
August 13th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Open Daily | Hours of Operation Change
8251 Preston Court, Jessup, MD
Speed-lovers, adrenaline junkies, a racers alike, rev your engines for one of the newest attractions taking over Baltimore and DC! This European-style indoor go-karting center is housed in an almost 70,000 square-feet state-of-the-art facility in Howard County. Because it is indoors, the racing conditions are perfect every day. The facility features two different tracks for a truly unique racing experience. Autobahn also features state-of-the-art, high-speed, electric, Italian pro-karts that reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. The Autobahn Indoor Speedway is also a great place for a birthday party! The venue holds weekly specials, like Ladies night, and welcomes drivers of all experience levels. All guests are required to purchase a racing license, for $6.00, that is good for a year. Racing packages range in price, but the most basic one is $19.99 and includes 12-14 laps.
For more information, hours of operation, and pricing, check out Autobahn Indoor Speedway’s website.
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Museum Mondays: Baltimore Summer Antiques Show
August 12th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
August 22nd – August 25th | All Day
Baltimore Convention Center | 1 West Pratt Street
The 33rd Annual Baltimore Summer Antiques Show will return to the Baltimore Convention Center, August 22-25, 2013. Put on by the Palm Beach Show Group, this show is anticipated to attract tens of thousands of collectors and dealers from all over the world. The show is the largest indoor antiques show in the country, offering access to aisles of fine art, furniture, Asian art, American and European silver, jewelry, porcelain, glass, textiles, American folk art and more, ranging from the antiquities to the 20th century. The show is anticipated to have more than 200,000 items on display! Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the show’s free lecture series, headlined by exhibiting dealers and industry experts. There will also be an antiquarian book fair within the show, featuring rare books, first editions, autographs, fine manuscripts, and unusual bibliographical material. Tickets are for sale online at $15 per person and are good for all four show days.
For more information, check out the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show’s website.
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Sports Saturdays: 2013 Baltimore Grand Prix
August 10th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
August 30th – September 1st | All Day
The Streets of Baltimore!
From August 30th to September 1st (Labor Day Weekend) SRT will present the third running of the Baltimore Grand Prix in downtown Baltimore. The streets will come alive with the sights and sounds of high-speed automotive racing. With a modified racing circuit from previous years, and an even better fan experience, this years event will surely establis Baltimore as the Mid-Atlantic’s premier motor-sport destination. Guests will be able to see there favorite IndyCar drivers whip around the streets of Baltimore all three days, with the major races culminating on Sunday. This year, the Baltimore Grand Prix is more than a race; however, it will be the “must attend festival of the summer!” For “Accelerated Flavors”, the Taste of Maryland will feature culinary creations to die for. For “Accelerated Sensations” there will be tons of live musicians and 98 Rock will be broadcasting live. Finally, for some “Accelerated Fun” for the whole family, to the Esskay Family Fun Zone that will have an obstacle course from Port Discovery Children’s Museum, KIDRACERS go-karts, and live performances from Radio Disney! The Grand Prix is going to be a great weekend all around, so be sure to purchase your ticket for one loud and speed fueled weekend.
Please be aware that traffic will be high and there will be roads closed this weekend.
For more information and to purchase tickets, check out the Grand Prix’s website.
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Food Fridays: Summer Thursdays at The Can Company
August 9th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Thursdays through August 29 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Can Company – 2400 Boston Street
It’s summertime, and the living is easy—especially at The Can Company, Canton’s premier shopping and dining destination. Every Thursday through August 29th, enjoy live outdoor music, happy hour specials from restaurants and retailers, and other one-of-a-kind events. The Can Company, situated in the heart of Canton, is filled with great restaurants, boutiques, shops, and bars that guarantee to be a great time for all. You can shop the best, designer clothes, settle your electronic needs, and pick up a bottle of wine all in one place. The Can Company has food options ranging from Mongolian to Italian to Ice Cream, so you’ll be sure to find something you like. Plus, the live music series is free and open to the public. Looking for something to do? Reconnect with family and friends and head on down to The Can Company for Summer Thursdays, you’re sure to have a “Cantastic” time!
For more information, visit The Can Company’s website.
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Theater Thursdays: Prelude to a Dream
August 8th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Sunday, August 25, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Enon Baptist Church – 601 N. Schroeder Street
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, THE MARCH: A Civil Rights Opera Project will be holding a free mass meeting performance called Prelude to a Dream on August 25th at the Enon Baptist Church. Prelude to a Dream is a dramatization of the tension and uncertainty during the final preparations for the march and the stories of ordinary Americans who planned to attend the march. THE MARCH: A Civil Rights Opera Project explores the personal and political circumstances surrounding the 1963 March on Washington, and will be premiering in full in the Fall of 2014. Until the project is completely developed, however, creator Alan Marshall has been producing theatrical based “mass meetings” which display certain episodes around the civil rights movement during the Summer of 1963. These performances include freedom songs , speeches, testimonies, and character driven drama, all happening around the audience. After the mass meeting performance, there will also be a preview of the grand finale of THE MARCH: A Civil Rights Opera. This scene, set at the Lincoln Memorial, includes several opera singers portraying characters who delivered speeches at the 1963 march including A. Philip Randolph, John Lewis, Martin Luther King Jr. and Roy Wilkins. This event definitely will be very informative and beautiful.
For more information, visit THE MARCH: Civil Rights Opera’s website.
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Wacky Wednesdays: Urban Pirates
August 7th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Daily Through October 31st
912 S. Ann Street
I know everybody dreamt of being a swashbuckling pirate sailing the mighty seas as a young child. Urban Pirates allows people of all ages to strap on their sea legs, or maybe a peg leg, and live out this dream. Visitors can climb aboard the Fearless in Fells Point to take on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and hopefully find some treasure along the way. People of all ages can feel what it’s like to be a man or woman of the sea. Urban Pirates offers Family Adventure cruises sailing 7 days a week, Adult “Bring Your Own Grog” cruises Thursday through Saturday nights, and even free story time Wednesdays and Fridays at 9am. This pirate cruise can even serve as the perfect venue for an upcoming birthday party for scallywags of all ages. For the Family Adventure Cruise, tickets are $10 for children 2 and under and $20 for all guests 3 and older. Tickets are $25 for the Adult “Bring Your Own Grog” cruise. Tickets tend to sell out one to two weeks in advance so be sure to purchase them well in advance!
For more information, or reservations call (410)327-8378 or visit the Urban Pirate’s website.
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Glare Novice Interview
August 6th, 2013 by The Professor
Rap artists Glare Novice stopped by the studios to hang out with Jordan & Joelle Hernandez on a Double Dose of Entertainment show. They talked about his early success and his latest mixtape release No Intentions. Check out the full mixtape on datpiff.com.
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Tourism Tuesday: The Carroll Mansion and Phoenix Shot Tower Tours
August 6th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Saturdays and Sundays from Noon-4pm
Carroll Museum – 800 E. Lombard Street
Experience 200 years of history by participating in a guided tour of The Carroll Mansion and Phoenix Shot Tower. Every Saturday and Sunday, from Noon-4pm, visitors can learn about two iconic Baltimore landmarks in Jonestown, the city’s most historic neighborhood with origins dating back to 1661. The Carroll Mansion holds historic relevance in the city as it has served many roles, from being the home of Charles Carroll (an early advocate for freedom from Great Britain) to a vocational school and recreation center, in its 200 year existence. Similarly, the Shot Tower holds major significance for the city as it served as our nation’s largest building from its conception until 1846 at 215 feet. For many years, the tower served significance as it annually made over 2 million pounds of “drop” shot, used for small game hunting. The towers current exhibit includes a sound and light show, and a video on the production of shot. Admission is $5 for adults; $4 for children, seniors 65 and up, students, and military; and free for children 6 and under. Groups of 10 or more can also make reservations for tours outside of the regular business hours. So, grab your friends and family and head down to The Carroll Mansion and Phoenix Shot Tower to learn about some Baltimore History!
For more information, check out the Carroll Museum’s website.
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