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Museum Monday – The Story of Apple, Inc.
July 30th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
1745 West Nursery Road, Linthicum, Maryland
Ongoing until Oct. 31
The National Electronics Museum is hosting ‘A is for Apple! The Story of Apple, Inc.’ until October 31st. The exhibit highlights the beginning stages of the company, its goals and priorities, and its innovations in the electronics market, as well as the admirable business strategies of Steve Jobs. Visualize the evolution of the company with replicas of Apple products over the years, including a replica of the first ever Apple computer, and check out an archive of the company’s innovative advertisements. General admission is $3, student and senior admission is $1, and children under 5 are admitted for free. The museum is open from 9-4 Monday through Friday, and 10-2 on Saturdays.
For more information, visit nationalelectronicsmuseum.org
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Sports Saturday: Baltimore Grand Prix
July 28th, 2012 by The Professor
Well, it’s been on and off again several times, but now it’s really ON. The Grand Prix of Baltimore is a major motorsports event in the streets of the Baltimore, running from the historic Inner Harbor to Camden Yard, Labor Day weekend, August 31 – September 2, 2012. The event will feature the IZOD IndyCar Series and the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron. Last year’s races were great and this year promises more fun.
IndyCar features a new racecar design for 2012 and turbocharged engines from Chevrolet, Honda and Lotus. The starting lineup will include Will Power, the 2011 winner at Baltimore, four-time champion Dario Franchitti and young stars such as Marco Andretti.
The American LeMans Series includes a wide array of racecars, from the ultra-exotic 200-mph prototypes (propelled by a variety of engines, including hybrids and diesel-powered machines) to the production-based GT machines.
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Food Friday – Restaurant Week
July 28th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
July 27th-August 5th
This summer’s Restaurant Week is in full swing until August 5th. Dozens of local restaurants are offering specially selected fixed menu dinner options for $30.12, some for $20.12. And a few places feature a lunch option for $15.12. Dinners are three courses and lunches are two-course. Participating restaurants span a number of different cuisines, including Mediterranean, Mexican, Turkish, Spanish, Japanese, and American, among others.
For more information, including a full list of participating restaurants, visit www.baltimorerestaurantweek.com
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Local Music Spotlight Show #6 Playlist
July 27th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
3pm every Friday it’s Chris Sweeney and his Local Music Spotlight show. This week’s playlist:
| Artist | Album | iTunes | Amazon | 1 | Thank You | Golden Worry | 2 | Lands & Peoples | Pop Guilt | 3 | Wye Oak | Single | 4 | Private Eleanor | Weeds | 5 | Water School | Break Up With Water School | 6 | Celebration | Hello Paradise | 7 | Yeveto | Remote Unelectrified Villages | 8 | Secret Mountains | Rejoice | 9 | Arbouretum | Long Live the Well-Doer | 10 | Lean Horse Marathon | Reflections | 11 | Future Islands | Wave Like Home | 12 | Weekends | Friends Records Sampler |
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Wacky Wednesday – Food Truck Gathering
July 25th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
August 3rd, 5pm-10pm
34th & Keswick
Head down to Hampden on August 3rd for The Gathering, an assemblage of local food trucks. Try food from popular vendors like Gypsy Queen Cafe, Miss Shirley’s, and Kooper’s Tavern, among others. There’s no fee to attend, simply pay for what you eat. It’s great food from some of Baltimore’s best restaurants, all prepared fresh in its respective truck, and all located in the same place: a must-see for anyone who enjoys carefully crafted culinary art.
For more information, visit The Gathering’s Facebook page.
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Tourism Tuesday: Ladew Topiary Gardens
July 24th, 2012 by WLOY Staff
Ladew Topiary Gardens
3535 Jarrettsville Pike
Monkton, Maryland 21111
Visiting the Baltimore area, but not quite ready to face the hustle and bustle of the city? No worries. About 25 miles from the heart of Baltimore is Ladew Topiary Gardens. Recently named one of the top five gardens in the country, Ladew is home to 15 thematic garden rooms—including the Rose Room, the Croquet Court, and the Garden of Eden—and over 100 topiaries.
Whether you decide to picnic on its lawns, tour the Manor House, attend its Sunday night “Groovin’ in the Grass” concert series, or simply stroll around and enjoy the scenery, Ladew will not disappoint.
For admission prices or more information, visit www.ladewgardens.com
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Local Music Spotlight Show #5 Playlist
July 13th, 2012 by The Professor
3pm every Friday it’s Chris Sweeney and his Local Music Spotlight show. This week’s playlist:
| Artist | Album | iTunes | Amazon | |
| 1 | Joe Spatarella | Water Rites | [itunes link=”http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/water-rites-joe-spatarella/id271311660?i=271311880&uo=4″ title=”Joe Spatarella – Water Rites”] | [amazon_link id=”B0012K0IT0″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ] [/amazon_link] |
| 2 | Michael Zampi | Just a Moment With You | ||
| 3 | Claire Anthony | Late November | ||
| 4 | Melissa McClain | Epic | ||
| 5 | Randall Williams | I Will Come for You | ||
| 6 | Water School | The Home We Never Had | ||
| 7 | Caleb Stine | Woman of the Mango | ||
| 8 | Easy Six | Stay | ||
| 9 | Claudia SanSoucie | The Enemy | ||
| 10 | Don Miller | If You Try | ||
| 11 | The Stalking Horses | Everything Bounces | ||
| 12 | Richard Walton | Revelation | ||
| 13 | The Palace at 4am | Forest Fire |
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Wendel Patrick, Saleem & Caleb Stine Late Night
July 11th, 2012 by The Professor
A great night for all. We opened with Caleb Stine, great local songwriter with a deep roots vibe, and killer guitar chops. Caleb was then joined by great local rapper Saleem (without his Music Lovers band), with whom he had created an album of rap/roots music. Then Saleem was joined by local producer/singer/beat wizard Wendel Patrick (aka mild-mannered Professor Kevin Gift) for a round of hip-hop and jazz-infused electronic fun.
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Both Feet In Live at Noon
July 11th, 2012 by The Professor
Read all about it, read all about it ~ “Word on the Street” issue 2 out! Learn about Baltimore’s newspaper led by those experiencing homelessness– this Wed, July 11, on the Both Feet In show with host Sylvia Park and guest, Mark Schumann, Editor-in-Chief for Word on the Street. Live show airs from 12-12:30. We welcome your call during the show, at 410.617.5313.
Check out Word on the Street
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Local Music Spotlight Show #4
July 6th, 2012 by The Professor
1. Dan Deacon – Lots – America
2. Jacober – New Soda – Water Karaoke
3. Holy Ghost Party – Breakfast – Holy Ghost Party LP
4. Flock of Dimes – Prison Bride – Prison Bride Single
5. Wye Oak – I Hope You Die – My Neighbor/My Creator
6. Future Islands – The Great Fire – On the Water
7. Roomrunner – Super Vague – Super Vague
8. Roomrunner Interview
9. Lands & Peoples – Ghosts – Pop Guilt
9. Secret Mountains – Make Love Stay – Winter Sessions
10. Sri Aurobindo – Soul Vibrations of Man – Cave Painting
11. Beach House – Other People – Bloom
12. Animal Collective – Gotham – Honeycomb/Gotham 7″
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