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Haven't
Registered? Registration is Available on-site at the 2010 State
of Downtown Breakfast Featuring Tom Murphy
Join the nearly 500
Downtown business professionals at the 2010 State of Downtown
Breakfast. Online registration has closed but registration will
be available at the event starting at 7:30 a.m.
The 2010 State of Downtown Breakfast is one of Downtown
Partnership’s most popular annual events. This year’s keynote
speaker is Tom Murphy, the former mayor of Pittsburgh and
current senior resident fellow at Urban Land Institute. Murphy
specializes in public policy, retail/urban entertainment,
transportation/infrastructure, housing, real estate finance and
environmental issues, and was integral in helping Downtown
Partnership craft the Downtown Strategic Plan. The Strategic
Plan, a working document and roadmap for Downtown development
for the coming years will be unveiled at the breakfast event.
Thursday, April 7, 7:30 a.m., Radisson Plaza Lord
Baltimore Hotel.
Note: This event is free to all member companies
and their employees. Email
membership@dpob.org to find out
if your company is a member or for information regarding
membership status.
Presenting Sponsor:
Tydings & Rosenberg LLP
Patron Sponsor:
Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore
Community Sponsors:
Baltimore Development Corporation and The Time Group
Media Sponsors:
CityBizList.com and
BmoreMedia.com
Bring the Kids Downtown for Spring Break
Enjoy warmer weather and keep busy during spring break with
family-friendly events and activities at some of Downtown
Baltimore's best museums and attractions.
Click here for event listings.
Kids Love Downtown Baltimore Mom Ambassadors are real moms who
are regular visitors to Downtown Baltimore.
Reviews include Shrek at the Hippodrome by Maurissa from Canton
and The Walters and B&O Railroad museum by Heidi from Federal
Hill.
Click here to read
reviews by all of our Mom Ambassadors.
Interested in becoming a Mom Ambassador? Email
nmcglynn@dpob.org.
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New Free Events in Downtown Parks and Plazas
Downtown Partnership will be hosting free events spring through fall in
Preston Gardens, Hopkins Plaza and Center Plaza. Enjoy concerts, yoga,
poetry readings, dancing and more during lunch or after work.
Tonight, 5-7 p.m.
Music in Center
Plaza with the McTell Brothers.
Next Tuesday, noon-1 p.m.
Poets in Preston with Sofi's Crepes
Click here for details on
upcoming events!
April Food Experience Giveaway: Win an Italian
experience with La Scala and the BSO
Enter to win a Food Experience for 4- four $25 gift
certificates along with bocce ball lessons on our indoor bocce court,
and cooking lessons- both with Chef Nino! April's giveaway also includes
two tickets to the BSO's Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony May 6-
click here for information about the
show.
How to Enter:
Enter by visiting
DineDowntownBaltimore.com by April 20
and in the box in the top right corner sign up to receive monthly emails
- you will be automatically entered to win.
If you already
receive
DineDowntownBaltimore.com
emails, simply email
promotions@dpob.org to be entered.
Click here for April's
email featuring Easter and Administrative Professionals Day
specials!
Tell Us What You Think About Living Downtown
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore is conducting a survey to
learn more about the residents of Downtown, their preferences,
and what can be done to make living Downtown more enjoyable.
Your assistance in completing this survey is vital to these
efforts.
Everyone who completes this survey will receive a coupon for
a free breakfast sandwich or platter from David and Dad’s
Cafe. We will also hold a drawing featuring grand prizes from
local retailers such as Sascha’s 527 Cafe, Noodles & Company,
Cazbar, Lebanese Taverna, and The Peanut Shoppe. If you wish to
receive the coupon and be included in the drawing please include
a valid email address and/or phone number at the end of this
survey.
All responses will be kept confidential and no individual
responses will be identified. Thank you for helping to make
Downtown Baltimore such a fantastic place to live and work.
Click here to complete the
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Downtown Management Authority Updates
“Operation
Check-In”
Monday, March 14 to Friday, March 25 Clean Sweep Ambassadors
cleaned up areas around more than 20 Downtown hotels during
its 6th annual “Operation Check-In" to provide a cleaner and
aesthetically-pleasing environment for hotel guests.
During “Operation Check-In,” Clean Sweep Ambassadors
conducted a major clean-up effort in a one-block radius in
each direction of the hotel scheduled for service. The
clean-up consisted of cigarette butt removal from pavement
groves, power-washing of sidewalks, graffiti removal from
poles and buildings, and other tasks to improve the
appearance of areas surrounding the targeted hotel
before the summer tourism season begins.
 Spring
Beautification- Pruning, Planting and Potting
As spring approaches, the Green Team is fully staffed with three
Park Stewards for Center Plaza and one each for Hopkins Plaza
and Preston Gardens. Starting in mid-April, we’ll expand our
capabilities by employing a Civic Works landscaping crew
comprised of six team members and a supervisor who will assist
in the planting and maintenance of the over 300 flowerpots and
hanging baskets in public spaces throughout Downtown. New
plantings will be added to Preston Gardens and flowering baskets
will be installed on the railings of the three grand stairways.
We’re working with the city’s Department of Transportation to
get all of the fountains operating in the next month and have
retained a private contractor to start pruning trees in Court
House Plaza and Preston Gardens. Work on converting the crushed
granite pathways in Center Plaza to concrete pavers and the
improvements to the Park/Liberty dog walk surface and
landscaping will begin within the next month.
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Lunch with the Elephants
Don't miss lunch
with the elephants! Head over to
Lexington Market today, April 6. Music and
clowns arrive at 11 a.m. and at noon the elephants arrive to
feast on a fruit and vegetable cuisine. Ringling Bros. and
Barnum & Bailey presents Barnum 200 will be at the 1st Mariner
Arena March 30- April 10.
Visit
www.lexingtonmarket.com for
details.
Art Blooms and
Medieval Family Festival at The Walters
Art Blooms: Treasures from the Earth is Friday, April
8–Sunday, April 10, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. For this year’s event,
Treasures from the Earth, 30 regional garden clubs will
interpret objects from the museum’s medieval galleries. For more
information on activities over the course of the weekend
click here
or call 410.547.9000, ext. 305.
Explore a medieval kingdom, meet colorful characters and create
dazzling artwork Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free,
including admission to the special exhibition Treasures of
Heaven. Marvel at performers and feats of medieval might. Dress
up as a medieval lord or lady and take your place in the court.
More information at
www.thewalters.org.
A Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra and Charlie Chaplin’s Gold Rush at
the BSO
A Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra at the BSO Saturday,
April 9 at 11 a.m. Benjamin Britten’s A Young Person’s Guide to the
Orchestra is one of the most influential pieces created for children and
families and has delighted audiences for decades. Watch as your miniature
virtuoso learns about the exciting and varied instruments in the orchestra.
Tickets from $12-
click here.
Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m.
and Sunday, April 17 at 3 p.m. The Little Tramp seeks his fortune during the
Klondike gold rush in Charlie Chaplin’s 1925 masterpiece featuring the immortal
“dance of the dinner rolls.” Chaplin’s favorite film will be shown in its
entirety with his original musical score performed by the BSO.
Click here for tickets.
The History of Thoroughbred Racing in Maryland and Civil
War exhibit Opens at Maryland Historical Society
On Thursday, April 7, at 6 p.m. Michael Finney, former
writer for Thoroughbred Times and Daily Racing Form will discuss
the thoroughbred industry in Maryland and its impact on the
sport. Francis Scott Key Lecture Series. Includes open bar and
hors des oeuvres, lecture $35. Call 410.685.3750 x 337 or
estafford@mdhs.org for information and to register.
The Maryland Historical Society’s Museum will open Maryland’s
largest and most comprehensive Civil War exhibit, “Divided
Voices: Maryland in the Civil War”, on April 16. The
largest Civil War exhibit in the museum’s 167-year history will
occupy over 5,000 square feet and tell the story of a tragedy in
three acts: the romantic war, the real war ad the long reunion.
A “Time Tunnel” with 3-D videos will lead visitors back to 1861.
There will also be interactive exhibits designed for children
and adults as well as storyteller guides in period costumes. On
Saturdays and Sundays the Maryland Historical Society Players
will perform short vignettes of major events that took place in
Maryland.
Spring 2011 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
Mayor Stephanie
Rawlings-Blake, the Baltimore City Department
of Public Works is holding its Spring 2011 Household Hazardous
Waste Drop-Off
Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Baltimore Polytechnic
Institute, Falls Rd & Cold Spring Ln. (Please use Cold Spring
Lane entrance to the lot.) Must be a Baltimore City resident and
have proof of residency. For more information call 311 or visit
www.baltimorecity.gov.
10th Annual City of Baltimore Procurement and Outreach Fair
The Mayor’s Office of Minority and Women-Owned Business
Development will host the 10th Annual City of Baltimore
Procurement and Outreach Fair. The fair will be held on
Tuesday, April 19, 8 a.m. – noon at the Baltimore
Polytechnic Institute, 1400 W. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD
21209. During this fair, businesses will have an opportunity to
network with City, State and Federal quasi-public government
agencies and corporate companies to increase procurement with
the City of Baltimore.
All exhibitors are asked to have personnel available to handout
information and answer questions pertaining to organization’s
procurement activities. There is no cost to exhibit.
Representatives will be required to arrive at the Baltimore
Polytechnic Institute no later than 7 a.m. to setup for the
day’s activities.
A continental breakfast will be provided. Visit for more
information.
Girls Just Want to Have Fun on
Historic Charles St
Join Historic Charles Street Association for The Innies and
Outies of Belly Dancing Friday, April 29, 6- 7 p.m. at
Cazbar, 316 N. Charles Street. Designed exclusively for ladies,
our new Girls Just Want to Have Fun! series is a great way to
discover more things to do in our community. This month features
a beginner Belly Dancing class at Cazbar. Wear comfortable
clothes or belly dancing garb if you happen to have it. This is
one of the more popular ways to get a good work out and have fun
at the same time! Happy Hour drink prices will be extended to
participants of this class. HCSA Members $10; Non-Members $15.
Payments through PayPal or cash only accepted at door. Space is
limited. Contact
michele@charlesstreet.net for
more information.
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Early Bird Specials at the National Aquarium
As part of our 30th anniversary celebration, we're offering
these special online deals for a limited time. Offers valid
through April 15, 2011. These offers may not be
combined with any other offer. More information is available
at
www.aqua.org/discounts.
$5 Off Admission Before 11 a.m.
The early bird catches the discount! Enter coupon code EARLY
at checkout to save $5 off any admission ticket with an
entry time before 11 a.m. One coupon per person.
$49.90 for 2 Total Experience Tickets
Up and at 'em! Couples can receive a special early bird
price of just $49.90 for two Total Experience tickets with
an entry time before 11 a.m. Valid online only. Enter coupon
code SPRING at checkout to get this price.
Littles Day and FutureVet at Port Discovery
Join us for a special Littles Day April 9 dedicated to
children 5 and under! The Kindersinger, balloon sculpting with
Bubbles The Clown, moonbounce fun with Astro Events, and a visit
from Pets on Wheels. Plus, special activities provided by The
Goddard School!
Don't miss FutureVet Saturday, April 16, 1 p.m., with the
experts from Banfield Pet Hospital for a one-hour interactive
program that introduces children to the exciting world of
veterinary medicine! Children will participate in a three-part
program and graduate at the end of the program. Space is limited
and available on a first come, first- served basis.
Visit
www.portdiscovery.org for more
information.
Train Ride Season and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at B&O
Railroad Museum
Train rides have begun a new season! Train ride tickets are
$2 for children ages 2-12 and $3 for adults and seniors. B&O
Members are free! Train rides are offered Wednesday -
Sunday, April through December. Train ride times are
Wednesday – Friday at 11:30 a.m., Saturday at 11 a.m., 1
p.m., & 3 p.m., and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. The
Museum reserves the right to cancel or change train rides
due to safety, weather, or equipment issues.
Train Ride & Breakfast Buffet with the B&O Bunny is
Friday, April 22 & Saturday, April 23, 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Enjoy a breakfast buffet of pancakes, sausage, bacon,
scrambled eggs, fruit, juice, milk and coffee with the B&O
Bunny! The Bunny will be available for photo opportunities
and Choo Choo Blue the museum's mascot will make a live
appearance for storytime. Children may take a kiddie train
ride through the fictional town of Choo Choo Blueville. Then
everyone boards the Mile One Express and takes an exclusive
train ride with the B&O Bunny. Tickets on sale now! Adults -
$31 & Children (2-17) $23. B&O Adult Members - $23. &
Children $18. Contact Dana Kirn at 410.752.2490 x 221.
Visit
www.borail.org for details and more upcoming
events for all ages.
Farmers Market Opens!
The spring season brings forth ripe fruits, blooming flowers,
crisp vegetables and more fresh crops perfect for the opening of
the 34th annual Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar. The
Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, located on Saratoga Street
between Holliday and Gay streets under the Jones Falls
Expressway, is open every Sunday through December 18 from
7am until sell out, approximately noon.
Save 10% at Sir Speedy
Earth Day is a day to celebrate the environment in which we
live, and Sir Speedy BWI has invested in the proper technology
and partners to ensure future generations can do the same. We
are offering 10% off all eco-friendly promotional items and
large format prints during the month of April to help inspire
awareness.
Enlist in the
Love/Avon Army of Women
The College of Notre
Dame of Maryland invites you to join the battle to end breast
cancer: Enlist in the Love/Avon Army of Women. The Love/Avon
Army of Women, the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation's
revolutionary program, provides women the opportunity to partner
with scientists who are conducting the research that will end
this disease once and for all.
Who can join?
Women and men 18 and older, of every ethnicity, with or without
breast cancer can enlist.
Why would I
want to join?
To be part of the research that will eliminate breast cancer.
It takes just a
minute to join, but the impact will last a lifetime. Register
online at
www.armyofwomen.org.
Hear Dr. Susan Love, author of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book
speak about the state of breast cancer research on Friday,
May 13, 6-8 p.m.
at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland.
Click here to register for this free event.
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Shopping in Downtown
Baltimore
501 N. Charles St,
Mt Vernon
www.beadazzled.com
Beadazzled "Where Beads & Inspiration Meet" will have a
20-50% off spring sale with dramatic savings on jewelry, beads,
gemstone strands, plus so much more! Sale through April 10.
Located at 501 N Charles Street on the corner of Charles and
Franklin Streets and open 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit
www.beadazzled.com for more savings online!
517 N. Charles St,
Mt Vernon
www.gianmarco.org
Stop in to Gian
Marco Menswear for dressy clothes and play clothes, new for this
spring and summer in new fabrics and colors! As featured on our
website
www.gianmarco.org.
Pratt Street
Pavillion, Harborplace
Football might be on hold but the 2011 NFL Draft will go on.
Each Raven draft choice will be given a 2011 Raven draft hat
when selected. Raven 2011 Draft hats are available now. 10% off
regular price for DPOB members with mention of this email.
Light Street Pavillion, Harborplace
Vladimir Guerrero is an Oriole. Guerrero t-shirts and jerseys
are now available along with all your favorite Oriole players.
10% off regular prices for DPOB members with mention of this
email.
Entertainment in Downtown
Baltimore
Through April 10
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus “Barnum 200”
Friday, April 15, 8 p.m.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra “Beethoven’s Last Night 2011”
Friday, April 22, 7:30 p.m. Rush
“The Time Machine Tour”
Saturday, April 30, 6:30 p.m.
Shogun Fights IV –Maryland’s Premier Mixed Martial Arts Event
Tickets are still available for all shows. Tickets can be
purchased at the 1st Mariner Arena Box Office, by phone at
410.547.SEAT, or online at
www.ticketmaster.com.
Wednesday, April 6, 8 p.m. Randy
Weston's African Rhythms Quartet
Thursday, April 7, 4-6 p.m.
"Improvisation & Composition in Creative Music: Being Your Own
Teacher" with Jen Shyu
Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. Drum
Workshop For Beginners with Eric Kennedy
Monday, April 11, 8 p.m. Hank
Levy Legacy Band
Monday, April 18, 7:30 p.m.
Peabody Jazz Student Ensemble
Visit
www.andiemusiklive.com for
more information and these and other events.
April 13–May 15 Crime &
Punishment
Raskolnikov has a lot on his mind: Napoleon, Nietzsche, Darwin,
and an axe murder. When a dogged detective starts putting
together the pieces, he ignites a battle of wits in which the
philosophical gets personal.
Click here for details and tickets.
April 9
Frankie Valli
April 13-24 West Side Story
April 27-28 Neil Young
Click here for ticket
information.
Friday, April 15, 7:30 p.m.
Peabody Latin Jazz Ensemble
Wednesday, April 27, 8 p.m.
Peabody Concert Orchestra
Click here for information
about these and other events.
April 26 Stone
Temple Pilots
April 28 Wiz Khalifa presented by
Johns Hopkins
May 5 ABBA - The Concert
May 15 Sunday Funday Featuring
Amos Lee, Josh Ritter, Eric Hutchinson, Mason Jennings, Justin
Jones and Bobby Long
Click here for more information
and tickets.
April 14
Bud Light presents The Dirty Heads w. Ballyhoo!, New Politics
April 15 Bud Light presents
Seether w. Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
April 16 Several Species The Pink
Floyd Experience
April 17 Vivian Green & Eric
Roberson "Soul Survivors"
April 19 Coheed and Cambria
April 20 Iron & Wine w. The Low
Anthem
April 21 Appetite For Destruction
April 22 Bud Light presents Lady
Gaga vs Madonna vs Rihanna w. DJ Lil'E, Lemz
April 23 Bud Light presents The
Rams Head Live Debut of Crack the Sky
April 25 Silverstein & Bayside w.
Polar Bear Club, The Swellers, Texas in July
April 30 Michael Feinstein: The
Sinatra Project Sheppard Pratt's 19th Annual Care For Kids
Concert
Click here for more
information and tickets.
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For information
about
Downtown
Baltimore:
www.GoDowntownBaltimore.com
For traffic information:
www.GetAroundDowntown.com
For family fun:
www.KidsLoveDowntownBaltimore.com
For dining:
www.DineDowntownBaltimore.com
Plan your visit to
Downtown Baltimore and find parking using our interactive
map,
www.downtownbaltmap.com.
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