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Tickets are Now on Sale for the Downtown Partnership of
Baltimore 2010 Annual Meeting Featuring Malcolm Gladwell
Join Downtown Partnership and the region’s most
influential business, government, and community leaders
for an evening of networking that will include a
thought-provoking presentation by Malcolm Gladwell.
The best-selling author of The Tipping Point: How
Little Things Can Make a Big Difference,
Outliers: The Story of Success, and Blink: The
Power of Thinking Without Thinking, Malcolm Gladwell
has an incomparable gift for interpreting new ideas in
the social sciences and making them understandable,
practical, and valuable to business. He brings his
insights and acumen to Downtown Partnership’s most
popular event.
We hope you will join us at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
on Wednesday, November 17 and be a part of the
conversation.
For more information, or to register now for tickets,
click here.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available- email
jbedon@dpob.org for information.
Downtown Partnership
Receives a Merit Award
Downtown Partnership receives a merit award at the 56th Annual
International Downtown Association Conference for its Kids Love
Downtown Baltimore family marketing and communications
initiative. The merit award is presented to projects that
represent the best of the best in downtown marketing.
Take the
Circulator to Dine on
Charles St
Take advantage
of the Charm City Circulator during your lunch break and
ride up Charles Street to try a new restaurant.
Try restaurants such as the Donna's, Marie Louise Bistro,
Red Maple and Tio Pepe!
Visit
www.charmcitycirculator.com
to sign up for mobile alerts, look at maps and routes, get
stop updates and more.
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Kids' Month is
Here!
October is Kids'
Month in Downtown Baltimore
Click here for a full list of
special events happening at Downtown attractions such as Tots
and Tales at the National Aquarium and enter to
win great prizes like tickets to The Wiggles “Wiggly Circus
Live!” Tour.
Don't miss our annual
Family Toon Day, Saturday, October 9 at Port Discovery.
Entertainment and activities for the whole family! Halloween
songs with The Kindersinger, moonbounce fun and opportunities
for kids to meet their favorite cartoon characters - SpongeBob
SquarePants and Bob the Builder!
Visit
www.KidsLoveDowntownBaltimore.com.
Final 1st Thursdays
Pepsi Lunchtime Concert Series Ends October 7
The 1st
Thursdays concert series ends at Hopkins Plaza (located at
Charles and Baltimore Street – behind the Mechanic Theater) this Thursday,
October 7, noon-1:30 p.m., with Victoria Vox - alternative
and acoustic.
Presented by
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore. Supported by
Arrow Parking, Baltimore Development Corporation, Kaiser Permanente, Manekin,
MTA, PNC Bank, and Pepsi.
Make Reservations for Oyster Celebration Week
Celebrate this Maryland delicacy October 18-24 while
enjoying special oyster recipes at participating
restaurants such as Abacrombie, Corks, Diamond Tavern,
Morton's The Steakhouse, and Petit Louis.
Click here for more information.
Check out some of Downtown's best restaurants at
www.DineDowntownBaltimore.com
and sign up to receive emails about menu changes, specials
and events-
click here to see the
October
email.
Become a
Fan of Downtown Partnership!
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family events, delicious dining deals, happening happy
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Click one of the
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For the latest on
creative people and businesses, new development, and cool places
to live or hit the town, check out
BmoreMedia.com, the newspaper without the paper.
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Dine Downtown Restaurants Kickoff Oyster Celebration Week
during Baltimore Beer Week
Baltimore Beer Week kicks off October 7 and runs
through October 17. Following on its heels is Oyster
Celebration Week so some restaurants are offering beer and
oyster events during Baltimore Beer Week. Below is an
example of Baltimore Beer Week events. Visit
www.bbweek.com for more information.
Ryleigh’s Fourth Annual Oyster Ball
Thursday, October 7, 7 - 11 p.m.
This is no ordinary cocktail party. Once a year Baltimore’s
bold souls are brought together by a feast unlike any other.
Fresh-shucked oysters at the slate raw bar are endless.
Trays of passed fresh seafood hors devours overseen by our
executive chefs abound. Our beloved bi-valve is prepared
every way possible. The champagne flows freely - the fun
never fizzles. Help us kick off Oysterfest 2010 and help
protect our bay. Also enjoy Oyster & Beer Pairing Menu with
Stella Artois along with $2 Stella Drafts all weekend.
Proceeds to benefit: The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and The
Oyster Shell Recycling Alliance.
$50 Per Guest. Tickets available for purchase in house at
Ryleigh’s or to Register Via Email contact
scotti@ryleighs.com.
Oyster and Beer Tour at Talara
Tuesday, October 12, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a special pairing of oyster and beer from around the
world and the Chesapeake Bay Region. $45 all inclusive,
includes eight oysters and four beers, tax, and gratuity.
Email
info@talarabaltimore.com to
reserve your spot. Limited availability.
Morton's The Steakhouse -Baltimore
Beer and Food pairing with Dogfish Head Brew Master, Sam
Calagione
Thursday, October 14, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Dogfish Head Brewed Craft Ales are coming to Morton's the
Steakhouse during Baltimore Beer Week, followed closely by
Two Succulent Oyster Treats. This and more will all be
presented by none other than the Founder and President of
Dogfish Head Brewery, Sam Calagione. This special event will
feature samples of 5 of Sam's Famous Brews and 5 of Morton's
Signature Items, along with a bonus Cheese Pairing. Tickets
are $45 and include a $5 donation to the Make-A-Wish
Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic. Call 410.547.8255 or email
Judi_DiGioia@mortons.com
for tickets. This will sell out fast so do not delay!!
Chocolate Festival
Go ahead just try and resist the delicious chocolates at
Lexington Market's annual Chocolate Festival (it’s a chocolate
paradise)Thursday, October 7 through Saturday, October 9,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We have a chocolate eating contest that is a
must see - it’s hilarious. Live music each day and magic show
for the children.
each day.
Live music each day,
noon- 4 p.m.
Thursday & Friday – Daryl Davis – Blues (former pianist & vocals
w/ legendary greats Muddy Waters and Chuck Berry)
Saturday – LA and the Unusual Suspects – Motown and Soul
Thursday and Friday at 12:45 p.m., Saturday, at 2 p.m. –
Chocolate Eating Contest (Championship on Saturday)
Saturday at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. – Magic Show
Visit
www.lexingtonmarket.com for
details.
Station North Arts District FallFest 2010
Celebrate music and art in Baltimore at Station North Arts
District FallFest Saturday, October 9. Live outdoor
stage, 3-9 p.m. with DJs Cullen Stalin and Landis Expandis,
and performances by Jennifer Knapp, See-I, Kaki King, and
the McTell Brothers. Visit
www.stationnorthevents.com
for more info.
Railfest Steam Days Weekend at the B&O
Take an historic steam train ride behind the St. Elizabeth
on October 16 & 17 and watch a steam demonstration by
the oldest operating steam locomotive in America, the
William Mason. Programs highlight the golden age of steam
powered locomotives. Joining the Museum in this year's
celebration are the Blacksmiths Guild of Central Maryland,
demonstrating the skills used in blacksmithing; the
Baltimore Area N-Track model train club, operating an
all-steam miniature model train layout and displays by the
B&O and C&O Historical Societies.
Visit
www.borail.org for details.
BBJ Health
Care Reform Breakfast
How will the national health care reform legislation affect
your business? Join the Baltimore Business Journal on
Friday, October 15 at The Belvedere 7:30- 9:30 a.m. for
a panel discussion that will explore this important issue.
All businesses have important questions about the components
of the new legislation and how it will affect their
business.
For registration or more information, contact Christina at
410.454.0500 or
cfeldhaus@bizjournals.com.
Midori Plays Shostakovich
On Friday and Saturday, October 22 and 23, 8 p.m.
this celebration of the violin features one of the world’s
most admired classical musicians performing Shostakovich’s
great Violin Concerto, a work of extreme emotion that builds
to a solo cadenza of virtuosic pyrotechnics. The evening
concludes with Stravinsky’s dazzling ballet score Petrouchka,
under the baton of distinguished French conductor Gilbert
Varga, making his BSO debut.
Tickets are selling fast!
Click Here to purchase.
Let’s Eat Charles Street
On Saturday,
October 23, noon- 5 p.m., Let’s Eat Charles Street will
feature food and retail items from a number of Charles
Street’s unique restaurants and other entertainment venues.
Bring the entire family and spend an afternoon indulging in
delicious food, revitalizing drinks, live music, and other
family activities. Participating vendors include Charles
Street area restaurants and retailers.
Lt's Eat will take place on Read Street in Mount Vernon
(between Charles and Cathedral Streets). Admission is free.
Food and beverage prices may vary. Live music and activities
for children! Visit
www.charlesstreet.net for details.
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Tots & Tales
Make a splash at the National Aquarium with fun events for kids
Wednesday mornings through October during Tots & Tales!
Learn about our aquatic animals through story and song. Special
story reading at 10 a.m., followed by children's music and an
animal encounter. Activities free with Aquarium admission.
Visit
aqua.org
for details.
Get Involved with the Baltimore Running Festival
The 10th Anniversary Under Armour Baltimore Running Festival
is almost here and there is something for everyone! On
Saturday, October 16, run in one of five race distances
along side of 22,000 runners from all 50 states and 14
countries. Or choose to join the party at the M&T Bank
Stadium finish line, volunteer to support the runners, or
cheer from your neighborhood as the race winds through 26.2
miles of Charm City. There are so many ways to get involved!
DID YOU KNOW? This event has generated more than $135M in
revenue for the city and state and more than $5M for local
charities since its inception in 2001. THANK YOU BALTIMORE!!
Learn more at
www.TheBaltimoreMarathon.com.
Back on My Feet and the Baltimore Running Festival
Run in the Baltimore Running Festival on behalf of Back on
My Feet October 16. Didn’t get into the SOLD OUT
Baltimore Running Festival? Back on My Feet has you covered
with entries into the full marathon, half marathon and team
relays. Back on My Feet is a nonprofit organization that
promotes the self-sufficiency of homeless populations by
engaging them in running as a vehicle to build confidence,
strength and self-esteem. Sign up today and make your miles
count for more than just distance!
Click here for information.
Fall Forum Discussion, Cracking the Code, Opening the
Doors
This forum discussion will explore hidden secrets,
little-known facts and uncommon mysteries presented by a
panel of experts representing several disciplines. Panelists
include artist Gillian Brown, historian David A. Hatch and
artist Jim Sanborn, best known for Kryptos, a sculpture
installed at CIA Headquarters in 1990.
Sunday, October 17, 11 a.m.–4 p.m., 3:30–4 p.m.
Price: members free; non-members $10 per session; $25 for 3
sessions; 3:30 p.m. program free to all ticket holders.
Session 1: Gillian Brown, Artist
Session 2: David A. Hatch, Historian, National Security
Agency
Session 3: Jim Sanborn, Artist
Free Family Festival of Wonders
Saturday, October 23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tip toe around the museum in search of hidden objects,
create inventive works of art and celebrate the special
exhibition Walter Wick: Games, Gizmos and Toys in the Attic.
Performers will dazzle all ages with feats of fantasy,
artist and author Walter Wick will stop by to sign his
books, and a sense of wonder will be experienced by all! See
student work inspired by Wick’s books in the student art
competition. Admission to the Walter Wick exhibition will be
free this day!
Free Fall Baltimore- Dakshina Indian Dance Performance
In this event commemorating Diwali (India and Nepal’s annual
festival of lights) on Sunday, October 31, 2 p.m.,
Dakshina’s dancers will perform a blend of traditional
Indian dance illuminated by modern techniques. This event
juxtaposes ancient traditions with new vocabularies in
movement and dance.
Visit
www.thewalters.org for details.
4th Annual Women’s Business Forum
Attend the 4th Annual Women’s Business Forum on Tuesday,
October 19, 6 – 8 p.m.
This is an opportunity to network with business women in and
around the City of Baltimore and various city agencies
representatives. The event is free and registration is
required.
RSVP your attendance to the Mayor’s Office of Minority and
Women-Owned Business Development at 410.396.3818 by Friday,
October 15.
Baltimore City Vendor Development Seminar Series for
Minority and Women Business Enterprises
The Baltimore City Vendor Development Seminar Series for
Minority and Women Business Enterprises takes place Mondays:
November 1, November 8, November 15, November 22 and
November 29, 6 – 8 p.m. This event will expose
minority-owned and women-owned businesses to the proper
policies, procedures and processes, including the law for
conducting business with the City of Baltimore. Cost: $25
per class/$100 for entire series. Courses include Marketing
to City Agencies – November 1; Using Technology to Access
City Opportunities – November 8; Accounting Practices and
Invoicing for City Contracts – November 15; Responding to
Bid Documents and Understanding Bonding Procedures –
November 22; Project Management for City Contracts –
November 29.
For more information and to register, contact the Mayor’s
Office of Minority and Women- Owned Business Development at
410.396.3818.
Target $2 Family Fun Night
Join us October 15 for our Target $2 Family Fun Night!
Enjoy a discount admission of $2 4 - 7 p.m. Can not
be combined with any other discounts or coupons.
Toys Toys Toys
See and play with the toy inventions created by local MICA
students October 22, 11 a.m - 1 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Join us October 23 at Port Discovery as we celebrate
Hispanic Heritage Month!
1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - Bailies de Mi Tierra
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Health Corner with Baltimore Health Care
Access
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Make your own Bob the Builder Character with
Model Magic!
Family FALLoween Festival
On October 30 Port Discovery's Family FALLoween Festival
combines the fun of Halloween with engaging visual arts programs
and musical performances designed to rouse your imagination and
inspire your inner creative spirit! Dress in your favorite
costume and enjoy fun activities like: Dance performances by
Commotion Mania, Make your own Fuzzy Skeleton, Sing along songs
with Mr. Norman, drum along in Monster Mash Drum Jam and more!
Visit
www.portdiscovery.org for
details.
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