Maryland's Hot Happenings for 2008
This is a sample of Hot Happenings throughout Maryland. Please call or check event web site to verify details.
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Preakness Celebration
Through
May17, 2008
May will be full of great events including the annual Preakness Celebration Parade (May 10) and PeeWee Preakness (May 13) leading up the 133rd running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore on May 17, 2008. www.preakness.com/
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Blues Festival
Groove City Jazz & Blues Fest: May 10
Western Maryland Blues Fest: May 30-June 1
There's nothing better for the soul that the soothing sounds of jazz and the blues at the Groove City Jazz & Blues Fest, May 10, in Cambridge. Free admission. Later in month, 13th annual Western Maryland Blues Fest in Hagerstown, May 30-June 1.
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The 32nd annual Symphony Decorator's Show House
May 10 - June 7, 2008
Featuring Baltimore's leading interior designers, the Show House is an annual fundraiser to benefit the Baltimore Symphony's education programs. Built in 1896 as one of the Grand Dames of Ruxton, Roland Run is located on 4 acres of beautiful property in Baltimore County. Enjoy a light lunch and do a little shopping while visiting the Show House! For more info call 410.783.8023 or click here .
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National Pike Festival and Wagon Train
May 16-18, 2008
Want to be in a wagon train? Hitch up with the Western Maryland segment of the National Pike Festival and Wagon Train. Encampment at Hagerstown. Located between the Allegheny Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, Washington County played a key role in opening the West to our nation. Reservations to participate by May 1. Or, just enjoy the show. For more information call 301-791-3246 or visit www.nationalpikefestival.org
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Blacksmith Days
May 17-18, 2008
Blacksmithing was once almost a “lost art” but in the past ten years, this skill has experienced a great resurgence of interest. Watch craftsmen forge hot iron at the Carroll County Farm Museum, Camp overnight on the grounds of this 140-acre site, where you’ll see what life on the farm was like in the late 1800s. For more information call 410.386.3880 or visit www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org/
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Wine in the Woods
May 17-18, 2008
Patrons can roam under the beautiful canopy of trees while tasting Marylands fine wines and visiting the booths with handcrafted items from over 75 Artisans. There will be an array of upscale crafts, snack fare and much more! Symphony Woods, Columbia. For more information, call 410.313.4700 or visit www.wineinthewoods.com .
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Blue Angels Sky show in Annapolis
May 20-21, 2008
Soaring excitement at the U.S. Naval Academy as the Blue Angels perform their trademark aerial maneuvers in honor of Commission Week. View from the banks of the Severn River or Annapolis Harbor. Check local news media for exact time. Subject to weather conditions. www.annapolisalive.org/calendar.html
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NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse National Championship
May 23 & 25, 2008
For the first time in Towson University history, an NCAA championship will be held on campus when the 2008 NCAA Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship takes place at Johnny Unitas Stadium. Towson and Baltimore LAX enthusiasts will ensure an great experience for the participating teams and spectators! More info...
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Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival
May 31 - June 1, 2008
Can you think of anything more fun and enjoyable than spending a beautiful sunny day on the sandy shores of the Chesapeake Bay sipping wine? We can't either, so plan to join us at the Inaugural Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival which will be held at Terrapin Nature Park in Stevensville. www.chesapeakebaywinefestival.org
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Annual Maryland Brewer's Springfest
May 31, 2008 12:00 N - 8:00 P.M.
The Frederick Keys play host to the Annual Maryland Brewer's Springfest on May 31st at Harry Grove Stadium. This festival welcomes a crowd of beer tasters, music fans and families each year. Sample over 60 beers from local Maryland breweries. For more information, call 877.846.5397 or visit: www.frederickkeys.com
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Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center New Arts Building
Opening May 30, 2008
Dedicated to bringing innovative and engaging exhibits to southern Maryland, a new 15,000 sq. ft. gallery and multi-purpose building will feature nationally developed and advertised shows. Every exhibit will include carefully crafted programs and events to complement the show and open up opportunities for visitors to interact with the art. www.annmariegarden.org/
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Ocean City Air Show
June 10-11, 2008
Plan your trip now to Ocean City for Air Show Week 2008! The US Jet Aerial Demonstration Team and the US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team will headline the 2008 OC Air Show. The US Air Force Reserve Biplane piloted by Ed Hamill will also be performing at the event. For more information go to: www.ocairshow.com
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Maritime Heritage Festival
June 14, 2008 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Celebrate all things nautical on the banks of the beautiful St. Mary’s River in Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC), a museum of living history and archaeology in Southern Maryland. Enjoy music by The Ship’s Company and Charlie Zahm through the afternoon. Activities and entertainment for landlubbers, sailors, and kids of all ages! For more information, please call 240-895-4990 or visit: www.stmaryscity.org .
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AST Dew Tour - Panasonic Open
June 19-22, 2008
Action sports fans will be happy to know that Dew Tour will kick off the season in high-gear with the first tour stop – the Panasonic Open in Baltimore, Maryland! The pressure is on and the barometer is rising as the hottest Dew Tour season to date. For more information, www.ast.com/modules.php?name=Events&EventID=1
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African American Heritage Festival
June 27-29, 2008
Join the celebration of the history, culture, heritage and arts of African Americans. The three day festival includes free entertainment from local and nationally acclaimed artists on two stages and a special children and young adult pavilion promoting arts, history, education and more! Camden Yards, Baltimore. For more information, www.aahf.net/main.htm
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Ongoing
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Local Scenes on the Silver Screen: “Featuring HBO’s The Wire”
April 30 - December 30, 2008
An exhibit of original artifacts, objects and behind-the-scenes footage from HBO’s The Wire and other television and movie productions filmed in Baltimore. On Wednesday, April 30th join the BMI for a day of opening activities. Baltimore Museum of Industry; 1415 Key Highway, Inner Harbor South, Baltimore. Parking is FREE. 410.727.4808
www.thebmi.org
Click here
for WTMD audio interview.
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Maps: Finding Our Way in the World Exhibit and Baltimore Festival of Maps
through June 8, 2008
The Walter’s Art Museum presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see over 100 of the world’s greatest maps. The Walter’s Art Museum, 600 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-5185,
www.thewalters.org
In conjunction with the Walters Art Museum’s exhibition, the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance (GBCA) has coordinated a citywide celebration in which dozens of local arts organizations are offering map-related performances, exhibitions, special events and one-of-a-kind experiences.
To learn more, visit
www.baltimorefestivalofmaps.com.
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Body Worlds 2 & The Brain: Our Three Pound Gem
Through Labor Day 2008
This is the Mid-Atlantic’s first appearance for this blockbuster exhibit of real human bodies and of our various internal organs, muscle groups and vascular system. The exhibit aims to educate the public about the inner workings of the human body and to show the effects of lifestyle choices on our overall health. The bodies on exhibit have been preserved through a process called “plastination.”
www.marylandsciencecenter.org/
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The Baltimore Orioles
Through September 2008
Come out and watch the energetic O’s battle divisional rivals, like the Yankees and Red Sox, and the rest of the hard-hitting American League in manager Dave Trembley’s first full season. Oriole Park at Camden Yards continues to be a baseball showcase. A game at the ballpark is always a treat. For more information, call 410-685-9800 or visit
www.baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=bal
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300th Anniversary of Annapolis
Celebrated throughout 2008
Annapolis will commemorate its 300th birthday with a yearlong celebration in 2008. When Queen Anne of Great Britain granted the city charter on November 22, 1708, she established the first lasting democratic representative process in Maryland and made Annapolis the only town in America that was ever chartered by the sovereign. Thanks to the document, the town, not the colony, ran local affairs. Events are still being added to the calendar for 2008 and into 2009.
www.annapolisalive.org
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Marylands' Spring Gardens
April - June
Spring is the ideal time to visit Maryland's public gardens for inspiration and relaxation. Dazzling public gardens throughout Maryland include Ladew Topiary Gardens in Marylands' horse country and Adkins Arboretum - a 400-acre garden and preserve featuring Delmarva's native plants. For more information,
click here
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Frederick Wine Trail
Travel through beautiful rolling farmland, down historic byways and into charming downtown Frederick on Maryland’s first wine trail. Take a day or a weekend to visit the six Frederick county wineries and learn how these vineyards produce more than half of Maryland’s wine production.
www.frederickwinetrail.com
or
www.fredericktourism.com
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Upcoming
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ARTSCAPE
July 18-20, 2008
The largest free public arts festival in the country! Artscape features 150+ artists, fashion designers and craftspeople; visual arts, incredible live concerts on four outdoor stages; a full schedule of performing arts including dance, opera, theater, fashion, film, experimental music; family events such as hands-on projects, children’s entertainers; plus a delicious, international menu of food and beverages is available throughout the festival site.
www.artscape.org/
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Maryland Summer Jazz
July 16-18 & 23-25, 2008
A festival of jazz workshops, jams and concerts which takes place in the last two weeks of July at several locations in Rockville, Maryland. Our teachers are performers and recording artists. They’ll help you hone your improvising skills, improve technique and sharpen your theoretical knowledge. For
registration
and more information visit
www.marylandsummerjazz.com
or call 210.295.6699.
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Virgin Mobile USA
August 9-10 2008
Virgin Mobile USA will again host a wonderfully eco-friendly two day festival at Baltimore's Pimlico Race Course that's light on carbon impact but heavy on rock and roll. Lineup includes Bob Dylan, Cat Power, Kanye West, Moby, Nine Inch Nails, Chuck Berry and The Silver Beats, Foo Fighters, Jack Johnson, Stone Temple Pilots and
more
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Baltimore Book Festival
September 26-28, 2008
Dynamic, personal interaction between readers and authors is the hallmark of the Baltimore Book Festival. Located in historic Mount Vernon Square, the Washington Monument overlooks the festival site, whose manicured parks and cobblestone streets are the perfect location for a weekend outing. www.baltimorebookfestival.com/
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Navy vs. Notre Dame Football
November 15, 2008
Witness the battle of the Titans as Navy Midshipmen clash with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish!
M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore.
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