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New Free Events in Downtown Parks and Plazas
Downtown Partnership will be hosting free events now through fall in
Preston Gardens, Hopkins Plaza and Center Plaza.
Enjoy concerts, yoga,
poetry readings, dancing and more during lunch or after work.
Today, August 2, noon-1 p.m. Poets in Preston with
Wheely Good Smoothies
Wednesday, August 3,
noon-1:30 p.m. Music in Center Plaza featuring The Billies
with
Wheely Good Smoothies
Wednesday, August 3,
6:30-7:15 p.m. Fitness in Center Plaza with
Brick Bodies
Thursday, August 4, noon- 1:30 p.m. 1st Thursdays Lunchtime Concert
Series in Hopkins Plaza featuring The 5th L.
Thursday,
August 4,
noon-1 p.m. Yoga in Preston Gardens with
Merritt
Athletic Club
Click here for the August 2011 calendar.
For the latest event information, follow us on
Twitter
@DTBaltEvents.
Community Sponsor:
Hopkins Plaza Sponsors:
 
Summer Networking Event
Register now for Downtown Partnership's summer networking
event at Kona Grill August 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free for
members.
Click here to register.
Downtown Management Authority Updates
Preston
Gardens
The improvements to historic
Preston Gardens took another step forward recently when two
long dormant fountains were re-started after being off for
40 years or more. The fountains are part of the serpentine
wall that separates the upper and lower portions of Preston
Gardens, the green park located in front of Mercy Medical
Center, and their repair is the latest improvement we’ve
made there. Check our website,
GoDowntownBaltimore.com, to
learn about all the work we’re doing in Preston Gardens, and
at parks and plazas throughout Downtown.
Summer Youth Works
Downtown Partnership is once again a job site for the City's
Youth Works program. This year there are 40 kids assigned to
the Partnership with approximately 32-35 reporting daily.
Most work with Clean Sweep Ambassadors cleaning bus stops
and alleys, and pulling weeds. Some are working on
special projects.
In addition to the work
experience, kids working at Downtown Partnership also
participate in sessions with guest speakers from Downtown
businesses such as presentations from banks on financial
literacy and personal stories shared by a local attorney.
The Youth Works participants
are a great asset to Downtown Partnership's operations team
and Downtown Partnership is proud to be able to support
these young men and women in providing them summer jobs and
workforce development opportunities.
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August Food Experience Giveaway: Win the Ultimate
Grand Prix Giveaway
This month, enter to win one of two packages that include
four (4) reserved grandstand tickets, paddock passes, and
pit access to the Baltimore Grand Prix and dinner at
Sullivan’s Steakhouse.
How to Enter:
Enter by visiting
DineDowntownBaltimore.com by August
26
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.
New Dine Downtown Video
Check out
the new Dine Downtown Baltimore video that highlights local
restaurants and includes exclusive interviews with some of
Downtown's best chefs.
Click here.
Kids Love Downtown
Baltimore for Summer Fun!
Check out all the fun
things for families to do this summer in Downtown Baltimore.
- Aquarium's 30th
Anniversary Festival
- Healthy First Saturday at
Port Discovery
- Train Rides at the B&O
Railroad Museum
- Drop-In Art Activities at
The Walters
- Live Concerts at
Lexington Market
www.KidsLoveDowntownBaltimore.com.
Early Bird Ticket Sale! 2011 Annual Meeting Featuring Edward
Glaeser
Downtown Partnership's 2011 Annual Meeting will take place October
26 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and will feature Edward
Glaeser. Early bird tickets are now on sale through August 19.
Click here for tickets and more
information.
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30th Anniversary Festival
The National Aquarium is turning 30 and it's celebrating
with a 3-day festival highlighting our mission and giving
back to our communities. This family-friendly multicultural
event will feature a variety of entertainment including –
Milkshake Trio, St. Veronica’s Youth Steel Orchestra, Mexico
Vivo, the Waxter Center Steppers and more!
There will also be face painting, an Ocean Art Project,
character appearances, zumba dance instruction, a Kid’s
Corner, and more. Join us on Friday, August 5, noon -7
p.m., Saturday, August 6, 10 a.m. -3 p.m., and Sunday,
August 7, 10 a.m. -3 p.m.
The stage will be set up outside the aquarium; the Ocean Art
Project will be held at the back of the pier and the Kid’s
Corner will be under the tent on Pier 3.
Visit
www.aqua.org for more information.
Safari Express, Extended Hours and Discounts
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore and Veolia Transportation are
bringing the Safari Express shuttle to Baltimore’s Inner
Harbor for one weekend only! On Saturday, August 6, and
Sunday, August 7, Zoo visitors can ride this free
shuttle from the Baltimore Visitor Center at the Inner
Harbor to The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore and back.
The Zoo is offering reduced admission on Tuesdays and by
popular demand, the Zoo will be open until 7 p.m. on
Thursdays.
Each Tuesday during August, the Zoo will offer a 25%
discount on admission for tickets purchased at the gate, and
each visitor will get a coupon for a free frozen popsicle or
ice cream treat, redeemable at The Village Green.
On Thursdays during August, the Zoo will be open until 7
p.m. and prices will dip too, with tickets available for 50%
off after 4 p.m. at the Main Gate.
More information at
www.marylandzoo.org.
Free Live Music
Enjoy free live music on the arcade stage every Friday and
Saturday, noon-2 p.m.
Friday, August 5 KERQ – Instrumental Soul, Motown, & Jazz
Saturday, August 6 - LA & the Unusual Suspects – Motown &
Soul
Friday, August 12 - Swampdog & the All-stars – Good Ole
Blues
Saturday, August 13 - The Pakiva Bluz Band – Good Ole
Blues w/vocals
Friday, August 19 - Dyra Wolf Project – Jazz, R&B & Top
40
Saturday, August 20 - Daryl Davis – Good Ole Blues
Visit
www.lexingtonmarket.com for
details.
Pop Up Science
On August 11, August 18-19 & August 25 pop into our
Wonders of Water and R & D DreamLab exhibits and discover the
science behind play! Each Pop Up Science session features a
simple science demonstration by Scientist Sarah!
Visit
www.portdiscovery.org for more
information about other fun events and exhibits.
Farmers Market in Hopkins Plaza
The Kaiser Permanente Friday Fresh Farmers' Market continues at
Hopkins Plaza Friday, August 5.
Located along the Baltimore Street side of Hopkins Plaza, the
Farmers Market will be held every Friday through September 30,
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Vendors:
Greenwood Farms
Woerner Orchards
The Breadery- breads and cookies- no preservatives
Chesapeake Sauce Company- MD-made marinades
Ruben's Crepes- veggie and fruit crepes
Best of
Baltimore Party
Celebrate Baltimore
magazine's August Best of Baltimore issue at the biggest and
most anticipated event of the summer--The Best of Baltimore
Party presented by COVERGIRL and benefitting The Family Tree,
August 18 at the Hippodrome Theatre.
- Enjoy gourmet tastings from best restaurants
- Sip kickin’ cocktails
- Witness the unveiling of Charm City Cake’s "Best" masterpiece
- Dance to live music from The Real Geniuses & DJ Kopec
- Get gorgeous at the COVERGIRL beauty bar
- Indulge in our VIP Lounge with giveaways, live music from LVT
Live, air brush face design & more
For tickets visit
baltimoremagazine.net/bestofparty
Receive $5 off
each ticket by entering bal0511 upon checkout of your
online order.
You Can "BeMore Healthy"
On Saturday August 13, 1-4 p.m., Oyo Traditions
Cultural Arts & Wellness Institute will host You Can "BeMore
Healthy" Naturally Wellness event @ the Druid Heights
Community Center located 2140 McCulloh Street, Baltimore MD
21217. There will be health care screenings, educational
workshops introduction and demonstrations of alternative
holistic therapies e.g. reiki, acupuncture, nutritional
counseling, foot reflexology and more under one roof. For
more information to become a sponsor or to volunteer contact
Nemi @ 410.962.5210 or
iya_nemi@msn.com.
Give Local. Get Local.
GiveCorps, the new way to Give and Get locally launched in
Baltimore last month. Based on the idea of Give Local. Get
Local., GiveCorps presents the funding needs of a different
local nonprofit everyday and provides a local coupon as a
reward for those who make a donation.
Every day the pairings are different. If you want to make a
positive impact in Baltimore and get great deals and
discounts in return, join the Corps at
www.givecorps.com!
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August: Drop In Art Activities
Join us for a moveable feast as we explore various cuisines in
our collection. This month we will cook up some fun
food-inspired art. Just add a dash of sculpture, a pinch of
painting and then stir in some creativity and viola! Bon Appetit!
August 6–7 Family Recipe Book
August 13–14 Savory Still Life
August 20–21 Dish It Up
August 27–28 Picnic Tablescape
The Art of the Writing Instrument from Paris to Persia
This focus show, open through September 25, features
approximately 25 writing instruments produced in cosmopolitan
centers such as Paris, Isfahan and Kyoto. Once owned by statesmen,
calligraphers, wealthy merchants and women of fashion, these
stunning objects highlight the ingenuity of the artists who
created them and underline the centrality of the written word in
the diverse cultures that produced them.
Visit
www.thewalters.org for more information.
Train Ride to Mount Clare Museum House
With paid admission to the B&O Railroad Museum, you may
purchase a train ride ticket to visit Mount Clare Museum
House
Saturday, August 6, 13, 20, & 27 (11 a.m.)
Learn the story that connects these two great sites. Tickets
for this trip are $5 for B&O adult & senior members, $4 for
B&O children, $8 for adults & seniors, and $7 for children
(2-12)
Visit
www.borail.org for details and more upcoming
events for all ages.
Summer Concert Series
Grab a front row seat at the Inner Harbor Amphitheatre for FREE
top name entertainment at our premier outdoor waterfront. The
concert series features bands ranging from Motown, funk and
jazz, oldies, to blues, R&B, country and everything in between.
All shows are family-friendly.
Now through September 4
Fridays: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 8-10 p.m.
Sundays: 6-8 p.m.
Friday, August 5: Tom Principato
Saturday, August 6: Steve Guyger & The Excellos
Sunday, August 7: Blind
Man Leading
Family Fun Days Continue
August 6: Unicycle Lady
August 13: Silly Goose & Val
August 20: Kinderman
Through August 27 - Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Visit
www.harborplace.com
for more information.
Are You Part of The Great Baltimore
Check-In
This summer, thousands of game players will check in
at 89 locations around Baltimore while competing for prizes. For more information on how to play the game, go to
www.thegreatbaltimorecheckin.com.
Grand Prix and Spirited Women
On Thursday, August 11, in conjunction the upcoming Baltimore
Grand Prix, the Team Baltimore race car will be parked outside
Morton’s The Steakhouse (300 S. Charles Street) for photo
opportunities for the public. Morton’s is a sponsor of Team
Baltimore.
During the Grand Prix, Morton’s will be offering a new to-go
item, a Prime Fuel sandwich, which is Morton’s signature steak
sandwich---an eight-ounce grilled tenderloin sandwich with
sauteed onions on a six-inch ciabatta roll for $15 served with
chips, or $20 served with chips, dessert, and drink.
Spirited Women
Morton's The Steakhouse and MyCity4Her.com host the annual
Spirited Women of Baltimore Power Lunch on Wednesday, August 17,
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the American
Red Cross of Central Maryland. Tickets are $50 if purchased
before August 10; $65 if purchased after August 10 or at the
door. Visit
www.MyCity4Her.com, call
410.327.9090, or email
m@mycity4her.com or
cm.mba@mortons.com
to purchase tickets or for more information.
Visit
www.mortons.com/baltimore/
for details.
$5 after 5 p.m.
$5 after 5 p.m.
at the
Reginald F Lewis Museum
every Thursday in August. Live music and free appetizers on the
third Thursdays- August 18 features Duende Quartet.
Click here for more
information.
Baltimore Grand Prix
The Baltimore Grand Prix is
coming to Downtown Baltimore Labor Day weekend. Get all the
details at
baltimoregrandprix.com.
Downtown Partnership and Visit Baltimore will be
distributing these welcome signs to retailers and businesses
in Downtown Baltimore in the coming weeks! If you are
interested in a Grand Prix sign for your business, email
dcarrodine@dpob.org.
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Shopping in Downtown
Baltimore
501 N. Charles
Street, Mt Vernon
410.837.2323
www.beadazzled.com
Beadazzled's mantra
for the month of August is Make Jewelry- Wear Art. We are
offering free jewelry demos for the entire month. Visit
Beadazzled to start your new creative activities!
517 N. Charles St,
1st fl, Mt. Vernon
410.347.7974
www.gianmarco.org
Final Days!
Semi-annual clearance sale- save 30% to 70% for a few
days only!
Entertainment in Downtown
Baltimore
Thursday, August
11, 7 p.m. American Idol Live
Sunday, August 21, 7 p.m. Martin
Lawrence
Wednesday, August 24 – Sunday, August 28
Cirque Du Soleil - Quidam
Saturday, August 6, 8 and 9:30 p.m. Twisted Circles
Quartet
Thursday, August 18, 8 and 9:30 p.m. Rhonda Robinson
Series
Visit
www.andiemusiklive.com for
more information and these and other events.
Second City is returning-
click here for details.
eClub, Mini Packages, and South
Pacific!
Join the Hippodrome eClub for special
priority Opportunities!
Click here to join.
Mini Packages are on sale now!
Click here for more info.
South Pacific goes on sale August 21! Visit
BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/baltimore
for more information.
Sunday, August 7, 6 p.m. Guster & Jack's
Mannequin with Ra Ra Riot
Wednesday, August 17, 5:30 p.m.
Slightly Stoopid
Click here for more information
and tickets.
Downtown Is Happy
Every Friday with Live Music! $1
Miller Lites and $2 John Daly Crush refills 4-7 p.m.
Friday Night Live!
Free concert series 8 p.m. every
Friday featured on the stage under the new roof.
August 5 Walk Ins
Welcome
August 12 Mr Greengenes
August 19 Burnt Sienna
August 26 Amish Outlaws
August 6- Air Tran Bermuda
night! Giving away a Bermuda vacation.
August 18- Official Baltimore Magazine “Best of
Baltimore” After Party- No cover with your ticket from the
Best of Baltimore Party.
Visit
www.powerplantlive.com for
information.
Friday, August 5
Make it in Maryland with Paul Reed Smith Band
Wednesday, August 10
INXS with Berlin
Click here for more
information and tickets.
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