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Downtown Partnership: Getting Things Done
New Changes to Center Plaza and the Downtown Dog Walk
If you’ve stopped by Center Plaza lately, you’ll have
noticed that the area is more active than ever before. From
free concerts and jazz performances to fitness classes,
nearby residents and employees are stopping by to attend
free events organized by Downtown Partnership throughout the
summer.
Click here to learn more.
Thanks to funding provided by the three primary property
owners surrounding Center Plaza: BGE, The Law Offices of
Peter G. Angelos, and Southern Management Corporation, and
the hard work of The Partnership’s Green Team, the area is
also on its way to looking even better.
Since May, workers have been replacing the crushed granite
in the plaza’s pathways with concrete pavers. These pavers
provide a more suitable surface for the heavily traversed
area. Even better, the removed crushed granite will not go
to waste. Instead, it will be used in Downtown’s nearby Dog
Walk.
More and more people are choosing to live Downtown (the
apartment occupancy rate is booming at 96%) and they’re
bringing their dogs with them. That’s why we’ve partnered
with The City to create an even better Downtown Dog Walk.
We’re replacing the original dog park grass with decomposed
granite. The new surface is more sanitary and it eliminates
water runoff issues. It’s also cleaner and easier to dust
off after play. Other upgrades to the Downtown Dog Walk
include replacement of dead and dying trees, additional
landscape improvements, and a drinking feature for the dogs.
The Dog Walk, which opened in the fall of 2009, is located
near First Mariner Arena and bounded by Liberty Street,
Baltimore Street, Park Avenue, and Fayette Street. The
improvements will be completed early this month. For more
information,
click here.
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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.
Tuesday, June 7, noon-1 p.m. Poets in Preston with
Wheely Good Smoothies
Wednesday, June 8,
noon-1:30 p.m. Jazz in Center Plaza brought to you by
An Die
Musik Live!
Wednesday, June 8,
6-7 p.m. Fitness in Center Plaza with
Brick Bodies
Thursday, June 9,
noon-1 p.m. Yoga in Preston Gardens with
Merritt
Athletic Club
Click here for the June 2011 calendar.
For the latest event information, follow us on
Twitter
@DTBaltEvents.
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Monster Jam Tickets from Kids Love Downtown
Baltimore!
Enter to win tickets to Monster Jam at M&T Bank Stadium
Saturday, July 9 by signing up to receive
KidsLoveDowntownBaltimore.com emails.
Click here and enter your email
address in the box in the top right corner of the page by June
30. Winners will be notified July 1.
See
World Champion Maximum Destruction & driver Tom Meents
battle the legendary Grave Digger! Don’t miss the hottest edge-of-your-seat, motor sports
property on the planet with larger than life monster trucks
weighing 10,000 pounds with 1,500 horsepower! And, check out
the Pit Party 2:30-5:30 p.m. Free to all guests with event
ticket.
Kids tickets are only $10. Visit
www.ticketmaster.com for details- the best seats
will go fast!
June Food Experience Giveaway: Win a Farmers' Market
Class with Chef Jerry Pellegrino from Corks
This month, enter to win a Farmers' Market class for two
people with Chef Jerry Pellegrino from Corks. After buying
an array of different items from the Baltimore City Farmers'
Market (under Route 83 Downtown), you will head back to
Corks’ private kitchen and prepare at least three courses
with what you’ve found.
How to Enter:
Enter by visiting
DineDowntownBaltimore.com by June 30
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 June's
email featuring Father's Day and graduation
specials!
Save the Date for Restaurant Week!
Summer Restaurant Week returns to Downtown Baltimore August
5-14. More information to come! |
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Downtown Management Authority Updates
Downtown's Green Team
Downtown
Partnership's Green Team is hard at work planting flower beds
and pots throughout Downtown and in Downtown's parks and
plazas. This year's plants include Dragon Wing Begonias,
Sedona Coleus, Ornamental Potato Vines, and Calibra Choa in
imperial purple and cherry red. Plants were grown this year
by Baltimore City Department of Horticulture and Emerge
Greenhouses, which provides supportive environments and
individualized service to adults with disabilities.
In cooperation
with Civic Works, a group from Americorps has joined us once
again and will be working with the Green Team for six
months. The group will learn landscaping skills and
terminology and earn a $1000 stipend to use for school.
Office Safety Training Seminar
Have your employees received safety training for the
following?
Emergency reporting procedures
Visitor greeting and verification procedures
Access control and securing valuables
Working together for office safety
The "excuses and disguises" of larceny suspects
If the answer is no, then the following seminar information
is important to you and your office staff.
Office Safety Training Seminar
Mercy Medical Center, McAuley Room in the Sister Mary Thomas
Conference Center
300 blk St. Paul
St.
June 27, 9-
10 a.m.
Coffee and Danishes will be served 8:30 - 9 a.m.
This is a free seminar provided by the Downtown Safety
Coalition. Presenters will include Security Training
Professionals, and Detectives from the Baltimore Police
Central District Major Crimes Unit.
To reserve seating, please email Larry Lewis at
llewis@dpob.org and provide your company name and
the number of people attending. |
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Free Live Music
Enjoy free live music on the arcade stage every Friday and
Saturday, noon-2 p.m.
Friday, June 10, Daryl Davis- Good Ole Blues
Saturday, June 11, Daryl Davis- Good Ole Blues
Friday, June 17, Dyra Wolf Project- Jazz, R&B and Top 40
Saturday, June 18, Charles Big Daddy Stallings- Good Ole
Blues
Friday, June 24, Yas N Session- Jazz with Vocals
Saturday, June 25, Rise Band- R& B, Motown & Soul
Visit
www.lexingtonmarket.com for
details.
Rescuing Egypt’s Heritage
Sunday, June 19, 1–2 p.m.
Recent looting of Egypt’s ancient treasures focused an urgent
need to protect extraordinary artifacts that have withstood
5,000 years of history. The Walters' Curator of Ancient Art
Regine Schulz will expose the dire circumstances as well as the
development of formal and informal policies to protect Egypt’s
heritage. Schulz was recently named Executive Director of the
Roemer Plizaeus Museum in Germany.
Click here for information.
Behind the Mask of Tutankhamun
Sunday, June 19, 2–3:30 p.m.
The breathtaking gold headpiece from Tutankhamun’s tomb is
perhaps the best-known Egyptian artwork in the world. Nicholas
Reeves, Sylvan C. Coleman and Pamela Coleman Memorial Fellow in
the Department of Egyptian Art at The Metropolitan Museum of
Art, will present groundbreaking scholarship on this mask,
revealing his findings on the secret of this object’s original
intent.
Click here for more
information.
Farmers Market in Hopkins Plaza
The Kaiser Permanente Friday Fresh Farmers' Market returns to
Hopkins Plaza Friday, June 24.
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.
Cocktails for a Cause!
GIVE Forward and Celebrate on Wednesday, June 15, 6–8
p.m. at Gertrude’s at the BMA, 10 Art Museum Drive. Join our
GIVE Classmates, Advisory Board Members and Champions to
celebrate our second year!
Learn about where we have been and where we are going, and find
out how you can get involved. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres
& drink specials.
To register, visit
www.giveforward.eventbrite.com.
*Registration is required to attend
Wednesday Prelude and Saturday Overture
The Tremont Plaza
Hotel and Grand Historic Venue presents a Wednesday Prelude to
your evening and Saturday Overture to start your day.
Be entertained by a
Peabody Conservatory artist on our Grand Steinway Piano every
Wednesday from 4:30- 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in
June.
Relax and enjoy the
finest of classical music- step back in time with a historic
tour of the Tremont Grand and purchase your favorite beverage
with light fare.
Click here for more
information.
Base Camp Discovery
Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, June 22-August 31,
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. at the Maryland Zoo. Participate with your
family this summer in a “Walk on the Wild Side.” Join a Zoo
educator for a fun and informative walk through a featured area
of the Zoo, exploring a new topic or zone each week.
Limit of 20 people. Please gather at Base Camp Discovery by
10:15 a.m.. First come, first served! Free with regular Zoo
admission. Ages (recommended): 5 and up
For information about this and other zoo events, visit
www.marylandzoo.org.
Spirited Women
of Baltimore Awards and Power Lunch
Morton's The
Steakhouse in Baltimore and MyCity4Her.com host the fifth annual
Spirited Women of Baltimore Awards and Power Lunch to honor
three Spirited Women, and to benefit the American Red Cross of
Central Maryland.
Nominations are
currently being sought for three awards to honor Baltimore area
women. All nominations are due July 1, 2011. Nomination
forms are available by emailing
m@mycity4her.com or
cm.mba@mortons.com,
or by visiting Morton’s The Steakhouse located at 300 S. Charles
Street in Baltimore.
The Spirited Women of Baltimore Power Lunch honoring this year’s
award winners takes place Wednesday, August 17, 11:30 a.m. – 2
p.m., at Morton’s The Steakhouse.
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Meet Photographer Henry Horenstein
Marjorie Lynn Bank Lecture at the National Aquarium
Meet renowned photographer Henry Horenstein and experience
his Aquatics photography exhibition Tuesday, June 7,
6:30-9 p.m. Horenstein will share how he creates these
compelling animal images and stay to sign copies of his
limited-edition photography collection books. $5 for
members; $10 for non-members, or free with pre-purchase of
the book.
Grade “A” Student Night
Thursday, June 30, 6– 9 p.m.
The National Aquarium’s annual event celebrating the
scholarly achievements of Baltimore City and Baltimore
County youth. Any student boasting 3 A’s (or equivalent of)
in any marking period receives free admission. Students must
be accompanied by an adult, who will also be admitted at no
charge. Other family members will be admitted at a special
rate.
Online registration required.
Visit
aqua.org for details.
All Aboard Summer Reading Program, “I’ve Been Readin’ on the
Railroad” at the B&O- June 20- August 29
A magical experience that takes children on a trip and
teaches them new things about people and places! Children
who participate in this summer reading program earn a free
book and a chance to win an engineer’s outfit. Pick up a
reading journal today at either the B&O in Baltimore or at
Ellicott City Station, browse the children’s railroad books
and begin your journey!
Visit
www.borail.org for details and more upcoming
events for all ages.
New Visiting Exhibit at Port Discovery
TINKERTOY: Build Your Imagination is open
June 11, 2011 through September 25, 2011 at Port
Discovery.
There’s no limit to what kids can do in TINKERTOY: Build Your
Imagination, a new interactive exhibit at the Port Discovery
Children’s Museum.
Visit
www.portdiscovery.org for more
information.
Family Fun Days
Family Fun Days at Harborplace and the Gallery returns.
Enjoy a free Saturday morning entertainment series that
caters to fun-loving families from across the region. Music,
magic, and wonder set upon the backdrop of the Inner Harbor
will only serve to create memorable experiences with your
loved ones June 18–August 27, 2011. Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
June 18: Pam the Kindersinger
June 25: Silly Goose & Val
www.harborplace.com
Discounts on Xanadu
See Xanadu at Toby's Dinner Theatre in Baltimore, located in
the Best Western Hotel and Conference Center at 5625
O'Donnell Street, Baltimore MD 21224.
$5 off per ticket with mention of code: "Downtown
Partnership" when making reservations. Restrictions: Valid
Sunday -
Friday. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit to 4
per reservation. Due to the nature of theatrical bookings,
all shows, dates and times are subject to change.
Call Toby's Box Office at 410.649.1660 or 1.866.99TOBYS.
Xanadu is hilarity on wheels for adults, children and anyone
who has ever wanted to feel inspired. You will enjoy this
camped-up spoof of the 1980's movie which starred Olivia
Newton John and Gene Kelly. It is a hilarious roller skating
musical from the 80's. Memorable songs include "Magic", "All
Over
the World", "Have You Never Been Mellow" and "Xanadu".
Baltimore's Premier Business Networking Event
Mix and Mingle with Baltimore's top business professionals
while supporting "The Goodfellas" charity of choice Moveable
Feast.
June 30, 6-9 p.m.
The Havana Club
Click here for information.
Urbanite and WTMD announce The Great Baltimore
Check-In
Urbanite and WTMD announce The Great Baltimore Check-In, a
social media travel guide to Baltimore's best offerings.
This summer, thousands of game players will check in at 89
locations around Baltimore while competing for prizes.
Locations will be promoted through a comprehensive
promotional package through print, radio, online and social
media. For more information on how to play the game, go to
www.thegreatbaltimorecheckin.com.
For your business to be included in the game, please contact
tracy@urbanitebaltimore.com.
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Shopping in Downtown
Baltimore
517 N. Charles St,
Mt Vernon
www.gianmarco.org
Pre-Father's Day
Sale. 20% off entire store. Expires June 18.
1634 Thames St,
Fells Point
http://925thesilverstore.myshopify.com/
.925 the Silver
Store has created a fantastic loyalty special when you check in
on foursquare and offering up a discount on Yelp, where we also
have a special treat when you check in at our location. Also
check out the brand-spanking-new
online store!
Entertainment in Downtown
Baltimore
Thursday, June 16,
7:30 p.m. Sade w/John Legend
Monday, June 20, 7:15 p.m. WWE
Monday Night Raw – Three Hour Special featuring all the WWE
Superstars from RAW and SMACKDOWN
Tickets can be
purchased at the 1st Mariner Arena Box Office, by phone at
410.547.SEAT, or online at
www.ticketmaster.com.
Saturday, June 11, 8 & 9:30 p.m.
Jazz Violin Virtuoso Zach Brock & The Magic Number
Sunday, June 12, 3 p.m.
D'amore Duo: William Feasley, guitar, Yeon Jee Sohn, oboe
Monday, June 13, 7:30 p.m.
Monday, June 20, 7:30 p.m.
Peabody Jazz Student Ensemble
Tuesday, June 14, 8 p.m.
Wayne Hankin: 7 Solos
Wednesday, June 15, 8 p.m.
“Kuara" US Release Concert
Thursday, June 16, 8 p.m.
Craig Taborn – CD Release Concert
Friday, June 17, 8 & 9:30 p.m.
Mark Papagno Trio: Frank Russo, drums, Max Murray, bass, Mark
Papagno, guitar
Friday, June 24, 8 & 9:30 p.m.
Anne Mette Iversen Quartet: “Milo Songs”
Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m.
Drum Clinic With Eric Kennedy and Friends
Visit
www.andiemusiklive.com for
more information and these and other events.
Friday, June 17, 7 p.m. Marina Piccinini, Flute Recital in Leith Symington Griswold Hall
Marina Piccinini, Flute
Colette Valentine, Piano
Carl Reinecke: Sonata Op. 176, "Undine"
David Ludwig: Canzoniere
Richard Strauss: Sonata, Op. 18
Click here for information
about these and other events.
June 10 Ronnie Dunn's Pier Party
presented by 93.1 WPOC
June 18 Owl City w. Mat Kearney,
Unwed Sailor "All Things Bright and Beautiful Tour"
June 24 Chris Botti
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.
June10 Reel Big Fish
June 17 Mr Greengenes
June 24 Faded Image
MTV’s DJ PAULY D
June 18 MTV’s DJ PAULY D
performing a FREE show!! Email
info@powerplantlive.com for
more info.
Visit
www.powerplantlive.com for
information.
June 9
Scissor Sisters presented by Baltimore City Paper
June 10 Cowboy Mouth
June 14 Musiq Soulchild
June 17 Michael Franti and
Spearhead
June 18 The
Legwarmers
June 20 Good Charlotte &
Yellowcard w. Runner Runner
June 23 Robin Trower w. Jamie
McLean Band
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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