Tuesday, October 6, 2009

 

Downtown Partnership: Getting Things Done

 

 

October is Kids' Month in Downtown Baltimore

 

During the month of October families have the opportunity to experience all Downtown Baltimore has to offer with special events, discounts and more. Events and special offers can be found at

www.kidslovedowntownbaltimore.com. Kids' Month is sponsored by The Baltimore Sun, Comcast, the CW Baltimore, Fox 45, and Giant.

 

Featured Events:

Comcast Family Toon Day
Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Port Discovery
Entertainment, activities, and the opportunity to meet favorite cartoon characters like the Berenstain Bears, Pablo and Patrick. Free t-shirt offer: Bring a copy of this email to Comcast Family Toon Day and receive a free Kids Love Downtown t-shirt. (One per child. Limited supply. Available first come, first serve.)  Supported by Comcast and Port Discovery

Be Fit Baltimore: A Kids' Month Event
Tuesday, October 27, 4-8 p.m.

Baltimore Convention Center
Activities, appearances by Ravens players and the Oriole Bird, and more. This is a free event geared towards children under the age of 10.
Supported by the Ravens, the Orioles, the Office of Mayor Sheila Dixon, and the Dept of Recs and Parks.

 

Ends this Month: Farmers Market in Hopkins Plaza


Don't miss The Kaiser Permanente Friday Fresh Farmers' Market at Hopkins Plaza continuing this Friday. Located along the Baltimore Street side of Hopkins Plaza, the Farmers Market will be held every Friday through the end of October, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

 

Dine Downtown with the National Aquarium

 

Join the National Aquarium in celebrating sustainable seafood choices at the Fresh Thoughts Sustainable Seafood Dining Series, a unique fine-dining experience. Enjoy cooking demonstrations and savor gourmet cuisine from Baltimore’s finest chefs, who are creating menus exclusively for Fresh Thoughts. Next event is November 3, featuring Chef John Shields of Gertrude’s. Learn more at aqua.org/freshthoughts.


For events and specials at more than 20 of Downtown's top restaurants, visit www.DineDowntownBaltimore.com.

 

What's Happening Downtown?

 


 Tots and Tales

Kids and parents, make a splash at the Aquarium in October! Tots and Tales, Wednesdays October 7 - 28. Story at 10 a.m. followed by children's music. Special performance by Milkshake, October 7! Character Days with Diego on October 17 & 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free photos for the first 200 kids with Aquarium admission. Plus, meet Priscilla Cummings, author of Chadwick the Crab series on Saturday, October 17 at Noon.

 

Click here for a discount coupon.

 

 

Opening this Friday

The Esquire Lounge opens this Friday in the new Quality Inn at 110 St. Paul St. Grand opening includes complimentary buffet, live jazz, and chances to win prizes.  $2 domestic bottles, $5 glasses of wine, and more. Call 410.637.3600 for details.

 

 

Live Music Every Friday and Saturday

Stop by Lexington Market for fresh, local food and live music every Friday and Saturday at the Arcade Stage, noon-2 p.m. Enjoy jazz, reggae, blues, R&B, swing and more. Click here for details.

 

Health and Nutrition Day October 14, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Children's immunizations, adult screenings, and more. Free. Visit www.lexingtonmarket.com for information.

 

 

Opera Potpourri: A Trio of One-Act Operas in French
Monday, October 19, 7:30 p.m. at the Peabody, Miriam A. Friedberg Concert Hall. Part of Free Fall Baltimore. Free, Advance Tickets Required. Call 410.234.4800 (Mon-Fri 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

 

For a full schedule and more information visit www.peabody.jhu.edu/events.

 

 

Shake, Rattle & Roll

On October 24, the Baltimore Child Abuse Center is hosting a Halloween benefit called Shake, Rattle & Roll. Milkshake, one of the biggest acts in kids rock, will be playing. I hope you and your family can join us. What makes this benefit unique is that you don't need to put on a tux or formal dress and you don't need a babysitter for your kids - here's an event where you can bring your family along and promote a great cause - ending sexual child abuse. And thanks to generous supporters, your ticket is a donation to support BCAC.

Costume contests, pumpkin bowling, face painting and more.  Click here to buy your tickets now.

 

 

Good Lunch Deal

Looking for a lunch deal? Head to Pizzeria Speranza in the Food Court at Charles Center (next to Superfresh) for 2 slices of cheese pizza and a medium soda- $5.50- and 2 slices of pepperoni pizza and a medium soda- $6.

 

 

Free Fall Baltimore

Free Fall Baltimore returns through October 31. The city-wide arts extravaganza offers visitors an array of free creative arts events including dance and musical concerts, classes and hands-on projects, lectures, history and heritage tours and theatrical shows. More than 70 organizations have collaborated to provide residents and visitors free activities in venues throughout Baltimore City. Families that are looking for free, educational, and fun activities can enjoy more than 300 events at top area attractions for the entire month of October. Seating and capacity may be limited; therefore, many events require advance reservations to be made.

 

For a complete schedule of free events for Free Fall Baltimore, visit www.freefallbaltimore.com.

 

 

 

A Knight at the Disco
The Walters Art Museum’s annual fall fundraiser, October 17 at 9 p.m. Dancing, drinks and desserts. The Sculpture Court will be alive with disco balls and Kempton Ingersol playing his selection of great dance music. Admission: $100 per person includes open bar, sweets and savories, and dancing.

 

Order tickets here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October Fun at the B&O Railroad Museum
Railfest Steam Days weekend Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Sunday, October 18 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Steam engine train rides behind the historic St. Elizabeth! Programs and demonstrations highlight steam power and celebrate the Museum's historic steam collection. Model steam layout and blacksmith demonstrations too!

Toddler Time Halloween Celebration & Costume Parade Wednesday, October 28, 10:30 a.m.
Children parade around the Museum campus to collect special treats. Kiddie train ride too! All included with paid admission. Recommended for children between the ages of 2-5.

B&O Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 31 noon - 2 p.m. Halloween games, crafts, music, and refreshments.$5 per child (ages 2-12) with paid admission. Recommended for ages 4-12.

 

Visit www.borail.org for details.

 

 

Hollywood: The Epics
The BSO SuperPops season kicks off with Jack Everly leading the BSO and the Baltimore Choral Arts Society in soundtracks from Hollywood October 9-10 at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. You'll be transported by uplifted voices and orchestra performing epic film scores from the silver screen, including music from Lawrence of Arabia, Ben-Hur, Star Wars, Gone with the Wind, and Titanic, with a special tribute to John Williams. It's Hollywood at its Oscar-winning best with the BSO!

 

Click here for tickets.
 

Tickets now on Sale!

Fiddler on the Roof debuts October 20 at the Hippodrome, and Bill Cosby is coming on November 7. Mamma Mia returns November 24-29. Tickets are now on sale for all shows.

 

Click here for more information.

 

 

Mr. Greengenes and Halloween at Power Plant Live!

FREE concert featuring Mr Greengenes on Friday, October 16. $5 Smirnoff Crushes all night long. Free event, 8 p.m. start time, must be 21+.

Baltimore longest Halloween celebration Friday, October 30-Saturday, October 31. Friday- Buy a drink at four different Power Plant Live! bars, get a pass for NO COVER on Halloween Night! Saturday- Hollywood Horror at Power Plant Live! Over $7500 in cash and prizes in our Halloween Costume Contest MC’d by Reagan of Mix106.5. Prizes include Cash, Season Passes to Rountop/Liberty/Whitetail, Limo Parties and more. Live DJ on the plaza all night along with tent and heaters! Party starts at 8 p.m., must be 21+.

 

Visit www.powerplantlive.com for details.
 

New Date! Rappel for Kidney Health

The National Kidney Foundation of Maryland hosts its inaugural Rappel for Kidney Health event Friday, November 19 at the 1st Mariner Tower (1501 S. Clinton St.) overlooking the Canton waterfront. People of all ages are invited to rappel down a 17-story Baltimore landmark. Event proceeds will help NKF-MD to expand its patient services, education and research efforts. For pre-registration, or information about event sponsorship, call 410.494.8545 or visit www.kidneymd.org.

 
     

 

 

For information about

Downtown Baltimore: www.GoDowntownBaltimore.com

 

 

For traffic information: www.GetAroundDowntown.com

 

 

 

For family fun: www.KidsLoveDowntownBaltimore.com

 

 

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