What’s New in Maryland
For you Merliners out thereArchive for September, 2008
Chapter 11 for Upper Marlboro’s Mattress Discounters
There’s another business that’s filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This time it’s Mattress Discounters, actually based in Maryland and it’s for the second time. The Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing will allow them to restructure. Maryland stores will stay open but by mid-October, 50 stores that are located in Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts will close. Officials site the housing market economy as a reason for the drop in sales. Mattress Discounters is headquartered in Upper Marlboro, MD.
September 26, 27, and 28 in Maryland
The Maryland Renaissance Festival in Anne Arundel County continues this weekend and there’s many other events as well.
The Baltimore Book Festival in Mount Vernon is this weekend from 5pm to 9pm Friday and 11am to 7pm Saturday and Sunday.
Friday September 26th – Oriole Park at Camden Yards – Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays at 7:05pm
http://mlb.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=BAL
Friday September 26th – Rams Head Live – Nightwish at 8pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=206
Friday September 26th – Meyerhoff – Mahlers Titan at 8pm
http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?erube_fh=tessitura&tessitura.submit.CalendarPerfLink=1&PerfNo=6614
Saturday September 27th – Rams Head Live – Casey Cares Foundation’s 6th Annual Rock & Roll Bash at 7pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=221
Saturday September 27th – Oriole Park at Camden Yards – Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays at 7:05pm
http://mlb.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=BAL
Saturday September 27th – Meyerhoff – Mahlers Titan at 8pm
http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?erube_fh=tessitura&tessitura.submit.CalendarPerfLink=1&PerfNo=6720
Sunday September 28th – Oriole Park at Camden Yards – Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays at 1:35pm
http://mlb.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=BAL
Sunday September 28th – Meyerhoff – Mahlers Titan at 3pm
http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?erube_fh=tessitura&tessitura.submit.CalendarPerfLink=1&PerfNo=6670
Sunday September 28th – Rams Head Live – Angels and Airwaves w/ Wakefield, American Diary, The Friday Night Boys at 8pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=254
Check back next Thursday for the weekend’s concerts and other local events in Maryland.
Baltimore Book Festival 2008
To meet authors, get books signed, listen to readings, take part in workshops, and even view cooking demonstrations, check out the 13th annual Baltimore Book Festival.
The festival will also have children’s authors, a storybook parade, work of college faculty and stduents called the School of Lit Stage, a showcase of independent and DIY publishing, and live music. Admission is free. The event takes place at Historic Mount Vernon Place, 600 Block of North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
The times are:
- Friday, September 26th from 5pm to 9pm
- Saturday, September 27th from 11am to 7pm
- Sunday, September 28th from 11am to 7pm
Maryland Events for September 19 – 21 Weekend
What events are happening this weekend in Maryland? Check out the list below of some MD concerts, sports games, and festivals.
The Maryland Renaissance Festival continues this weekend up through the middle of October.
Sunfest, the arts, crafts & live entertainment festival that kicks off Fall in Ocean City starts this weekend.
Friday September 19th – Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall – Holst’s The Planets at 8pm
http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?erube_fh=tessitura&tessitura.submit.CalendarPerfLink=1&PerfNo=6581
Friday September 19th – First Mariner Arena – Up Close and Personal featuring 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Lil Boosie, Tony YaYo, and Plies at 8pm
http://www.baltimorearena.com/event-more-info.shtml?e_id=173
Sunday September 21st – Merriweather Post Pavilion – Jose Cuervo Presents 93.1 WPOC Sunday in the Country featuring Rodney Atkins, Sugarland, Laura Bryna, Jason Michael Carroll, Billy Currington at 12pm
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/150040CEA7944672?artistid=881322&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=2
Sunday September 21st – Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall – Holst’s The Planets at 3pm
http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?erube_fh=tessitura&tessitura.submit.CalendarPerfLink=1&PerfNo=6704
Sunday September 21st – M&T Bank Stadium – Ravens vs. Browns at 4:15pm
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/Gameday/Games/2008_Season/Season/Week_3.aspx
Sunday September 21st – Rams Head Live – The Mars Volta at 8:30pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=127
Be sure to check back next weekend for a list of more events at Maryland’s major venues.
Maryland Requiring Smaller License Plates for Motorcycles
In addition to the Ocean City license plates, there’s more license plate news for Marylanders.
As of October 1st, a new law goes into effect that says motorcyclists will need license plates that are 4 inches high and 7 inches wide vs. the current size of 8 1/2 inches high and 4 1/2 inches wide. The new license plates should fit better into the frames and are what most other states have. Because new plates aren’t all available, motorcyclists aren’t required to have their new license plates by October 1st.
Vote on the Ocean City License Plate
Ocean City, Maryland license plates will soon be available and you get to pick the design. Well, sort of. It’s been narrowed down to 3 different designs:
- A vintage logo from the 1970s with a couple seagulls and the White Marlin on it, which you can see on the Ocean City water tower.
- A logo in the shape (letters ‘O’ and ‘C’ are carved out) and color (teal) of the Ocean City flag, which you can see above City Hall.
- The current Ocean City logo, which consists of the word Maryland over the letters ‘O’ ‘C’ with a teal wave underneath.
What’s New in Maryland votes for the current Ocean City logo because it really looks like Ocean City and represents the fun of OC with the wave. Though, taking a closer look at the vintage logo, you can appreciate the details of it with the White Marlin and seagulls.
Voting runs until October 10, 2008. Visit http://www.ococean.com/survey/ to cast your vote.
Wine Tasting Fundraiser in Laurel – For Kids
KidsPeace, a private charity that helps kids in crisis, is having their 3rd Annual Wine Tasting fundraiser on Wednesday, September 17th. And it’s free! No admission costs, plus free wine tastings and light refreshments. All proceeds from the silent auction and 30% of wine sales go to KidsPeace.
The event benefits KidsPeace programs like their The Money Club, a program that teaches children in foster care in Maryland and DC money management like proper credit card use and budgeting in order to develop skills to live on their own and be able to have money for things like an apartment deposit and work clothes.
The event is from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday, September 17th and located at Corridor Fine Wine, 3321 Corridor Marketplace, Laurel, MD 20724.
Events in Maryland September 12 – 14
What events are going on this weekend in Maryland? From concerts to baseball to medieval, anyone deciding to check out certain major venues in Maryland this weekend will find that a variety of events are going on. The Maryland Renaissance Festival continues this weekend and will stay open every weekend until the end of October.
Sesame Street Live: “Elmo’s Green Thumb” is at the 1st Mariner Arena Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For information times and to buy tickets, visit http://www.baltimorearena.com/event-more-info.shtml?e_id=170
Friday September 12th – Oriole Park at Camden Yards – Baltimore Orioles vs. Minnesota Twins at 7:05pm
http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=BAL
Friday September 12th – Rams Head Live – When Gotham Falls & Evolver w/ Second Impulse, Loving the Lie, Fall Back Plan at 8pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=247
Friday September 13th – Oriole Park at Camden Yards – Baltimore Orioles vs. Minnesota Twins at 7:05pm
http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=BAL
Saturday September 13th – Gala Celebration Concert with Yo-Yo Ma at 8:30pm
http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?erube_fh=tessitura&tessitura.submit.CalendarPerfLink=1&PerfNo=7261
Saturday September 13th – Rams Head Live – KIX w/ Fishnet Stalkers at 9pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=29
Sunday September 14th – Oriole Park at Camden Yards – Baltimore Orioles vs. Minnesota Twins at 1:35pm
http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=BAL
Check back next Thursday for more weekend Maryland events at major venues.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Lane Reopened
For certain commuters, this is the news you’ve been waiting for. The left lane of the Bay Bridge has now reopened. Left wall repairs on the Bridge’s eastbound span are complete.
Though Friday morning up until 5am, the eastbound span of the bridge will be fully closed for routine maintenance and repair inspections, but that shouldn’t affect too many people.
Maryland Events September 5th, 6th, and 7th
It’s September already. From baseball and football to rock and 80s music to medieval, there’s a lot of different concerts and events going on in Maryland this weekend.
While the State Fair has come to a close, the Maryland Renaissance Festival is already underway and continues this weekend and every Saturday/Sunday all the way up until the middle of October in Anne Arundel County’s Crownsville.
Friday September 5th – Oriole Park at Camden Yards – Baltimore Orioles vs. Oakland Athletics at 7:05pm
http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=bal
Friday September 5th – Rams Head Live – Coal & Black Day 7 at 8pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=245
Saturday September 6th – Rams Head Live – Baby Loves Disco from 1pm to 4pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=137
Saturday September 6th – Oriole Park at Camden Yards – Baltimore Orioles vs. Oakland Athletics at 1:05pm and 7:05pm
http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=bal
Saturday September 6th – Pier Six Pavilion – Patti LaBelle at 7:30pm
http://tickets.piersixpavilion.com/ordertickets.asp?p=50030&backurl=default.asp
Saturday September 6th – Rams Head Live – The Legwarmers at 10pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=27
Sunday September 7th – M&T Bank Stadium – Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals at 1pm
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/Gameday/Games/2008_Season/Season/Week_1.aspx
Sunday September 7th Rams Head Live – Avenged Sevenfold at 7pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=243
For upcoming weekend events, check What’s New in Maryland every Thursday.
