Thursday, September 13, 2012
Here's a taste of what's happening this weekend.
Friday Bring the family to watch "Up" on an inflatable screen in Parkville. Towson's Feet on the Street has the band Rumba Club. Technicolor Motor Home, a Steely Dan tribute band, plays at the Recher Theatre in Towson. The Boss as in: Bruce Springsteen plays at Nationals Park. Saturday The first Charm City Music Festival hosts Weezer, Flogging Molly, Eve 6 and more at the Harbor East waterfront. Towson University hosts its football home opener against William and Mary. The game will be televised nationally on NBC Sports Network. The Tigers and Tribe are both 0-1 after showdowns at higher-division foes (Kent State and Maryland, respectively). Check out an art exhibition at Hampton National Historic Site. You may have heard it through the …
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Tickets are in demand for the Orioles' four-game set against the New York Yankees.
All weekend The Baltimore Orioles take on the New York Yankees for a pivotal four-game set. The Orioles are in the driver's seat on their way to what could be their first postseason appearance since the Clinton administration. Get your tickets in advance—Thursday's game, which includes the dedication of Cal Ripken Jr.'s statue, is sold out. Friday Wildlife expert and television personality Jack Hanna will speak at Goucher College in a fundraiser for the Maryland Zoo. The Arc Baltimore invites the neighbors over for Backyard Fest at its offices in Stoneleigh. Saturday Excelsior! Baltimore Comic-Con returns, as does special guest Stan Lee, the revered "Spider-Man" creator and godfather of Marvel Comics. The convention is Saturday and Sunday…
Thursday, August 23, 2012
The Maryland State Fair opens this weekend in Timonium.
All weekend The Maryland State Fair opens for its 131st year at the Timonium Fairgrounds. Thursday is Ride Mania. Ride all night long for $16. The fair officially opens Friday. Check out the fair's website for details, a schedule and specials. Cirque du Soleil's Dralion performs several high-flying shows at the 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore. The Orioles host the Toronto Blue Jays to kick off a seven-game home stand. Friday Feet on the Street visits Allegheny Avenue. As of this writing, the band for this Friday had yet to be announced. Check the Towson Chamber of Commerce's website for the latest. Saturday The Towson Arts Collective hosts the Cromwell Valley Arts Festival at Cromwell Valley Park. Sunday The county and Charm City Run host …
Friday, August 17, 2012
Mike McFadden's career is taking off with recent national commercials and a new album.
Mike McFadden recalls how skeptical his parents were when he decided to forgo college to pursue a music career. "I wasn't really that good then, so they must have really thought I was crazy," he said. "But it's amazing now, when I tell my mom every once a week, when I get home, 'Yeah, I just sold three more commercials to Pennzoil.'" The Towson resident and 2006 Towson High graduate recently released a new album, "Heartbeat/Rapture," and after spending years making a name for himself on the Baltimore scene, he's gearing up to move this fall to New York in search of new opportunities. Check out a track from McFadden's album in the video attached to this story. Buoyed by high school connections that landed his songs on recent commercials for…
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Here's a taste of what's happening around town this weekend.
Friday The Orioles continue a four-game set against the Kansas City Royals. Game times are 7:05 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 1:35 p.m. on Sunday. It's Baltimore County Restaurant Week! Read up on participating eateries. Feet on the Street has Mambo Combo on Allegheny Avenue. The Baltimore Museum of Industry hosts The Gathering. Pick your dinner from more than a dozen area food trucks and enter a chance to win a visit from your favorite food truck to your home or office. Check out motorcycle racing at the Timonium Fairgrounds. Saturday It's the cat's meow: visit the cat show at the Timonium Fairgounds on Saturday and Sunday. Towson University's football team hosts a free fan day, including photos, autographs and an open scrimmage. At …
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Here's what's happening around town this weekend.
Here's a taste of this weekend's happenings. Remember, it's quick, easy and free to add your happenings to our events calendar. All weekend Swing up to Hunt Valley for Shore Leave. The annual convention organized by the Star Trek Association of Towson will feature guests including Kate Mulgrew (Captain Janeway in "Star Trek: Voyager"), LeVar Burton (Geordi LaForge and the host of public television's "Reading Rainbow") and anime voice actor Vic Mignogna. The National Sports Collectors Convention visits the Baltimore Convention Center now through Aug. 5. Get autographs from a long list of stars, including Cal Ripken Jr., Brooks Robinson, Eddie Murray, Mariano Rivera, Chris Hoiles, Tippy Martinez and Al Bumbry Friday The Luthervillans (betcha…
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Cecilia Sugarman, 17, won the local Baltimore Idol contest and is en route to Oklahoma City today.
Cecilia Sugarman is used to taking things as they come in her musical career. Once, after setting up for a gig at her pool club, a freak rainstorm sent her scrambling to save her equipment. Now, the young musician is rushing to prepare for what could be her big break. Sugarman won this year's Baltimore Idol contest on FOX 45 and on Thursday, she flies to Oklahoma City for a Friday audition for American Idol. But she isn't letting this big chance at success go to her head. “Singing is just one of the gifts God gave me … I’m humbled to have won,” said Sugarman, a Towson resident for the past three years. Sugarman’s modest disposition is part of what makes her a unique artist, as is her tremendous talent. Starting on the piano at age 7 and …
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Website claims the actor is taking his penchant for party crashing on the road.
Is actor and comedian Bill Murray embarking on an ambitious cross-country tour? Humor website Super Official News claims Murray will be on tour starting in August, visiting 27 cities and stopping in the Baltimore area on Aug. 26. It's a humor site, and Bill Murray never officially announced a tour himself, but it's fun to dream. The only requirements, according to the website: alcohol and karaoke. Interested party organizers don't need to register. Just put up a banner on your house that says "BILL MURRAY CAN CRASH HERE." The website shows a group of people with such a banner in front of the White House. The President is a fan. A phone number the website offers as a 24-hour tour hotline returns a busy signal, but a search for the number …
Dave
12:15 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
I've read many people say part of the reason for low turnout at O's games is the crappy economy. Well I'd like to do the PR arm of the O's organization a favor. Does everyone know that you can get $4.00 tickets to next week's Tuesday and Thursday games against Tampa Bay? Not sure about Wednesday, but I would assume it's the same. Come on Baltimore, head to The Yard next week. And let's spank the … more ›