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Baltimore Summerbration 2006 Calendar of Events
There's a lot to "get in on" in Baltimore. Arts. Sports. Performances. Street festivals. And so much more. Below are some of the hottest events of the summer. Call ahead to confirm dates, times and admission fees. For an up-to-the-minute calendar of events, visit www.baltimore.org or call 1-877-BALTIMORE. September - Continuing Events Baltimore Orioles Watch the Birds take on the New York Yankees September 8-11; Boston Red Sox September 12-14; Minnesota Twins September 22-24. Oriole Park at Camden Yards; 410-685-9800. Click for more info >> Every Saturday and Sunday Powder Monkey Tours Did you know that the youngest crewmembers on board the USS Constellation were only 13 years old? On this hands-on, guided tour, kids learn about the young "powder monkeys" who performed adult duties in Mr. Lincoln's Navy. 1 and 3 p.m., USS Constellation; 410-539-1797. Click for more info >> Through September 3 Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: A Hands-On Exhibit Highlights of this tribute to the beloved television program and its cardigan-clad host include Mister Rogers' House, complete with an operable Trolley and Picture Picture area, as well as the Neighborhood of Make-Believe with its famous castle, Daniel's Clock, X the Owl and Henrietta's Tree. Port Discovery, the Children's Museum in Baltimore; 410-727-8120. Click for more info >> Every Saturday through September 9 Hot Harbor Saturday Nights Enjoy free performances of the best regional and local bands. 8-11 p.m., Harborplace Amphitheatre; 1-800-HARBOR1. Click for more info >> Through September 10 Mamma Mia! This sunny, funny tale - propelled by ABBA's timeless songs - unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years before. Hippodrome Theatre at the France Merrick Performing Arts Center; 410-837-7400. Click for more info >> Through September Race, Class, Gender ≠ CHARACTER This mega-exhibition brings together global wisdom, scientific research and visionary art in a creative exploration of how race, class and gender do not define one's character. American Visionary Art Museum; 410-244-1900. Click for more info >> Through Fall IMAX Theater Deep Sea 3D will offer audiences astonishing up-close encounters with some of the most strange and exotic creatures on the planet; ALASKA: The Spirit of the Wild takes you on a voyage into the last great frontier where nature enchants the eye with magnificent spectacles. Maryland Science Center; 410-545-5927. Click for more info >> First and third Friday and Saturday, through November Edgar Allan Poe's Final Resting Place As haunting and intriguing as Poe himself - take a tour of the hall, catacombs and burial grounds. The tours are by reservation only, but Poe's grave and the rest of the cemetery are free and open daily from 8 a.m. to dusk. Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum; 410-396-7932. Click for more info >> Through December 3 Henry Ossawa Tanner and His Influence in America This exhibition explores how the achievements of Henry Ossawa Tanner, one of the first African-American artists to achieve international acclaim, inspired artists who visited his Paris studio as they searched for their own racial and artistic identities in 20th-century America. Baltimore Museum of Art; 443-573-1700. Click for more info >> Sundays through December 17 Baltimore Farmers' Market Behold the fresh fruits, vegetables, breads and organic foods filling this enormous market - along with crafts and demonstrations. 8 a.m.- noon. Holliday and Saratoga Sts.; 877-BALTIMORE. Click for more info >> Through January 7, 2007 Rockwell's America: Celebrating the Art of Norman Rockwell Walk in to some of Rockwell's most famous art - brought to life in twenty theatrical environments with life-sized, three-dimensional characters. Maryland Science Center; 410-545-5927. Click for more info >> Through February 2007 Cabin Fever: Jewish Camping and Jewish Commitment This interactive and atmospheric exhibition for children and families focuses on summer camps attended by Jewish Marylanders. Its woodsy ambiance is sure to bring nostalgic pleasure and anticipatory excitement to former, current and future campers alike. Jewish Museum of Maryland 410-732-6400. Click for more info >> Through April 29, 2007 Bodine's Baltimore: a City at Work From oystermen to tattoo artists, this exhibit of more than 60 original prints by the Baltimore Sun's A. Aubrey Bodine features classic and lesser-known photos that capture the essence of 20th century Baltimore's legacy as an industrial city. Baltimore Museum of Industry; 410-727-4808. Click for more info >> September September 3 Celebrate America Sundays This series features free performances of the best regional and local bands, including military ensembles. 2-5 p.m., Harborplace Amphitheatre; 800-HARBOR1. Click for more info >> September 7 First Thursday Enjoy concerts, merchant promotions and special events. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Center Plaza and Mount Vernon Place; 410-244-1030. Click for more info >> September 7-25 Visiting Ships Enjoy visiting ships in the Inner Harbor, including Nathan of Dorchester (September 7-12), MG Robert Smalls (September 15-17) and HMSS Fulk Al Salamah (September 18-25). Sail Baltimore; 410-522-7300. September 8-10 Defender's Day - The Star-Spangled Weekend Be a part of Fort McHenry's flagship event! A 3-day encampment and extravaganza is celebrated with over 100 re-enactors, parades, military bands, fireworks & much more! Fort McHenry National Monument and Shrine; 410-962-4290. Click for more info >> September 8-10 Baltimore Comic-Con The world's greatest comic creators come to Baltimore! Enjoy comics, manga, anime, DVDs, cards and games. Baltimore Convention Center; 410-649-7000. Click for more info >> September 8-10 Cadillac Parade and Royal Theatre Reunion Parade and Festival West Baltimore's historic Pennsylvania Avenue corridor hosts a reunion of the people and moments that made the Royal Theatre famous. The event features wonderful music, arts and the traditional Cadillac Parade. Pennsylvania Avenue Redevelopment Collaborative; 410-669-5397. Click for more info >> September 9-10 Ukrainian Festival This free celebration features four dance groups, Ukrainian Easter eggs demonstration, musicians, pierogi/pyohy eating contest, traditional crafts, Ukrainian beer garden and children's activities. Saturday noon-9 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Patterson Park at Linwood and Eastern Avenues; 410-687-3465. Click for more info >> September 13-December 31 Tell Us Your Stories: Garrett County, MD Quilt This quilt by 10-year old Margaret Beckman Howell in 1873 of Garrett County will explore the life of this young girl and her quilt in the context of her rural life in the farming/logging community of Western Maryland. Maryland Historical Society; 410-685-3750. Click for more info >> September 16 Opening Reception: Between Form & Function This national invitational features Virginia Scotchie and pottery artists who make pots as a point of departure - using domestic/literary/psychological language and memory. Reception 6-8 p.m.; exhibit runs through October 1. Baltimore Clayworks; 410- 578-1919. Click for more info >> September 16-17 2006 Maryland Lighthouse Challenge Nine lighthouses and one lightship - visit as many as you choose during this award-winning event with a special souvenir awarded to those who complete the entire route. Chesapeake Chapter: United States Lighthouse Society; 410-437-0741. Click for more info >> September 17 Baltimore Ravens vs. Oakland Raiders 1 p.m. M&T Bank Stadium; 410-261-RAVE. Click for more info >> September 19-October 1 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee In this Tony-Award winning new musical comedy, six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser. Hippodrome Theatre at the France Merrick Performing Arts Center; 410-837-7400. Click for more info >> September 23 Korean American Festival This free event features a cultural program with traditional dances, tae kwon do demonstrations, games and more.11 a.m.-7 p.m. War Memorial Plaza; 410-625-2442. Click for more info >> September 28-October 1 Sesame Street Live Be there as that big yellow bird and all your favorite Muppet friends take the stage. Singing, dancing and learning all the way, you can still walk down childhood's most famous street. 1st Mariner Arena; 410-347-2020. Click for more info >> September 29-October 1 Baltimore Book Festival The mid-Atlantic's premier celebration of the literary arts features more than 225 nationally known and local authors, plus poetry readings, cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, live music and more than 75 exhibitors and book sellers. Friday, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mount Vernon Place, 600 block North Charles Street; 877-BALTIMORE. Click for more info >> September 29-October 7 Shostakovich Centenary Celebration This program showcases Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 along with works by Shostakovich's pupil, Georgy Sviridov, and his contemporary, Prokofiev, in performances of the lyrical Symphony No. 1. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall; 410-783-8000. Click for more info >> September 30 through May 13 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog Meet Clifford and his friends from Birdwell Island in this interactive exhibit based on the book series and PBS television show. Fill Clifford's big dog bowl with bones using a conveyor belt; create sand art and find "bone"-ifide treasures at T-Bone's Beach; ride the Ferry Boat; visit Samuel's Restaurant and more! Port Discovery, The Children's Museum; 410-727-8120. Click for more info >> |