Posted inExplore Baltimore Sports Saturdays

Sports Saturday: Baltimore Blast

Have you been missing the excitement that came from the World Cup? Or do you want an excuse to break out your dusty vuvuzela once more? Well, you have a chance to do just that coming up soon because the 2010-2011 season for the Major Indoor Soccer League is beginning!

Why not kick off your love for indoor soccer by heading to the season starter for Baltimore’s own team: the Baltimore Blast! With some new and exciting prospects added to the team, watch as Baltimore’s premiere team takes on the Chicago Riot on November 19 at 7:35.

November 6, 2010Posted inExplore Baltimore, Sports SaturdaysNo Comments
Posted inExplore Baltimore Food Fridays

Food Fridays: Papermoon Diner

Do you have a craving for some breakfast at one in the morning? Hit up one of Baltimore’s staples: the Papermoon Diner, only a five minute drive from Loyola University. Eccentric in its style and varied in its menu, the Papermoon Diner will have you amazed at the decor literally hanging off the walls as well as tantalized at all of the savory food.

No matter what the time of day, the Papermoon has it all; however, their breakfast is clearly where they shine the most. Breakfast comes in the form of fluffy omelettes featuring a variety of ingredients like (but not limited to) avocado, tomato and bacon or their famous challah French toast. Whether you’re a vegan or a meat-loving fiend, the Papermoon Diner can cater to you!

November 5, 2010Posted inExplore Baltimore, Food FridaysNo Comments
Posted inExplore Baltimore Theater Thursdays

Theater Thursday: Toby’s Dinner Theatre

Looking for a true weekend experience? With rather talented and professional actors and a delicious buffet for either breakfast or dinner, depending on the show’s starting time, at Toby’s Dinner Theatre you are sure to get the best of both worlds.

This weekend you can catch the last few showings of the theatre’s production of Cats, which ends this Sunday. Featuring some of Toby’s regulars, Cats is sure to be even more momentous than usual with its closing weekend.

November 4, 2010Posted inExplore Baltimore, Theater ThursdaysNo Comments
Posted inExplore Baltimore Wacky Wednesdays

Wacky Wednesday: Jewelry Fair at the Walters

Ready to get glammed up? This weekend, Friday November 5th through Sunday November 7th, The Walters Art Museum Jewelry Fair returns for its seventh year.  Ranging from modern to conventional, there’s bound to be something for everyone’s taste.

As one of The Walters’ most anticipated traditions, it will feature 20 of the finest jewelers in the country and bestow an award from the American Jewelry Design Council. There will also be a fashion show, an opening night party and a program called “Finders Keepers” where you can search for hidden jewelry and keep what you find!

November 3, 2010Posted inExplore Baltimore, Wacky WednesdaysNo Comments
Posted inExplore Baltimore Tourism Tuesdays

Tourism Tuesday: Fort McHenry

Looking for a bit of Baltimore, history and… song? There’s no place quite like Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, the birthplace of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” for the perfect mix of these.

Built to defend the Port of Baltimore from enemy attacks after American won its independence, Fort McHenry played a crucial role during the Battle of Baltimore in 1814. When visiting the fort, you’ll get to view the film “The Defense of Fort McHenry” and see the barracks, the uniforms and even partake in the daily flag change. You’ll also get to tour the fort on your own.

November 2, 2010Posted inExplore Baltimore, Tourism TuesdaysNo Comments
Posted inExplore Baltimore Museum Mondays

Museum Monday: Port Discovery Children’s Museum

Want to spend the day with the kids? Or unleash that inner kid of your own? Port Discovery Children’s Museum, ranked 4 on the top children’s museums in the United States, is definitely the place to go.

With three floors filled with interactive exhibits, the museum is sure to open up your imagination and inspiration through hands-on activities.  From now through the end of the year, you can find a special Bob the Builder – Project Build It event, fun for kids and families. But there are plenty of permanent exhibits as well, like the adventure expedition that takes you back to Egypt in the 1920s and the life-on-a-farm experience with the Exploramora Exhibit.

November 1, 2010Posted inExplore Baltimore, Museum MondaysNo Comments