What’s New in Maryland
For you Merliners out thereArchive for October, 2008
Halloween in Maryland
Happy Halloween! If you won’t be out trick-or-treating or somewhere local, where is there to go on Halloween? Check out:
Pumpkin Fest & Haunt Fest at Merriweather Post Pavilion 4pm to 11pm,
Pumpkin Fest is from 4pm to 7pm, is meant for children, and includes an obstacle course, face painting, musical chairs, a moon bounce, and Monster Twister.
Haunt Fest is from 7pm to 4pm and includes horror movies, Midway games, magicians, The Haunted Von Dahl Manor, and Face Your Fears
http://www.thefeargrounds.com/
Rams Head Live is having Never Never Halloween Party at 9:30pm
Another ongoing event is Fright Fest at Six Flags
Bennett’s Curse is next to Arundel Mills Mall – walk through mazes that include “Sanctuary of Insanity” and “House of the Vampires”.
Markoff’s Haunted Forest - 20 minute hike through the woods with scary scenes along the way, hay rides, bonfires, scary movies, fortune teller, haunted bus
Whatever you do, have a spooktacular Halloween!
Events in Maryland for October 24th – 26th
Here’s a list of local events in Maryland for Friday October 24th – Sunday October 26th.
Friday October 24th, Saturday October 25th, & Sunday October 26th – Pumpkinfest & Hauntfest at Merriweather Post Pavilion
http://www.thefeargrounds.com/
Saturday October 25th – Patterson Park – Halloween Lantern Parade at 8pm
http://baltimore.about.com/od/events/a/GHLP.htm
Saturday October 25th – Soulful Symphony: Say Amen Somebody with Donnie McClurken at 8pm
http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?erube_fh=tessitura&tessitura.submit.CalendarPerfLink=1&PerfNo=7489
Sunday October 26th – M&T Bank Stadium – Baltimore Ravens vs. Oakland Raiders at 1pm
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/Gameday/Games/2008_Season/Season/Week_8.aspx
Check back next week for Halloween events in Maryland.
October 17 -19 Maryland Events
What are some events in Maryland this weekend? Saturday and Sunday are the last days for the Maryland Renaissance Festival. It’s getting closer to Halloween so there’s plenty of places to go get pumpkins, make scarecrows, and do other Halloween activities.
Friday October 17th & Saturday October 18th – Bernstein Mass at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall – 8pm
http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?erube_fh=tessitura&tessitura.submit.CalendarPerfLink=1&PerfNo=6735
Friday October 17th, Saturday October 18th, & Sunday October 19th – Pumpkinfest & Hauntfest at Merriweather Post Pavilion
http://www.thefeargrounds.com/
Check back next Thursday for more events in Maryland.
Know Anything About Fort Meade? Win $250!
MDDC Community, a directory of businesses for the Maryland areas near DC and DC itself, is having a writing contest for Fort Meade residents and others who know about the town.
The “Tell US About Fort Meade Writing Contest” is looking for a 500 to 1,000 Microsoft Word document on Fort Meade. Submissions don’t have to be formal (a conversational tone is great) but must include information on at least one of the following: neighborhoods, schools, restaurants, shopping centers, consumer services, recreation areas, or points of interest. The winner gets their submission posted on the directory’s Fort Meade Regional homepage and a check for $250. Contest closes November 14th. Get more details at http://www.mddccommunity.com/fort-meade/
So submit what you know about Fort Meade, learn a little more, contribute to a resource particularly for new residents to the area, and possibly see your writing published on MDDC Community and a check for $250. What would you do with the $250? Would you spend it locally in Fort Meade such as at a store or restaurant?
Ocean City Restaurant Week 2008
Ocean City Restaurant Week is underway and it ends this Sunday, October 12th. Not including gratuity and tax, select restaurants are offering a two-course dinner menu for $20 or a three-course one for $30.
Check out http://www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com/ for a list of participating restaurants. There’s about 20 of them, which include Olive Tree Restaurant, Fresco’s Fine Dining, The Shark on the Harbor, and 32 Palm.
October 10th, 11th, and 12 Events in Maryland
It’s the second to last week for the Maryland Renaissance Festival. What other events are going on in Maryland this weekend? If you’re in the Baltimore City area, Friday from 9am to 5pm, Lexington Market is having its annual chocolate festival. Also, Ocean City Restaurant Week continues through Sunday. And Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7pm to 11pm, Merriweather Post Pavilion is having PumpkinFest & HauntFest, which includes a Halloween costume shop, horror movies, live entertainment, Midway events, an obstacle course, magicians, and activities for children.
Here’s a few concerts that’ll be at major venues this weekend:
Friday October 10th – Rams Head Live – Atmosphere featuring Blueprint, Abstract Rude, DJ Rare Groove at 9pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=64
Saturday October 11th – The Meyerhoff – Mozart and Schubert at 11am
http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?erube_fh=tessitura&tessitura.submit.CalendarPerfLink=1&PerfNo=6681
Sunday October 12th – Rams Head Live – Rise Against with Thrice, Alkaline Trio, and The Gaslight Anthem at 7pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=18
For some of the biggest events in Maryland next weekend, check back What’s New in Maryland Thursday, the 16th.
Maryland Concerts and Events October 3rd, 4th, and 5th
Now, that October’s here, we’re beginning to see less and less outdoor events but still many indoor ones. Though as this weekend is supposed to be sunshine and no rain, it might be a good time to check out an outdoor festival or concert. This weekend in Maryland, the Renaissance Festival is still going on. Also, check out some other events below. Outdoor venue Merriweather Post Pavilion is holding its last concert of the year.
Friday October 3rd – Rams Head Live – The Roots and Gym Class Heroes w/ Estelle at 8pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=36
Friday October 3rd – The Meyerhoff – The Music of Billy Joel at 8pm
http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?erube_fh=tessitura&tessitura.submit.CalendarPerfLink=1&PerfNo=6750
Saturday October 4th – The Meyerhoff – Dan Zanes & Friends at 11am
http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?erube_fh=tessitura&tessitura.submit.CalendarPerfLink=1&PerfNo=6784
Saturday October 4th – Rams Head Live – Baby Loves Disco from 11am to 2pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=137
Saturday October 4th – Merriweather Post Pavilion – Staind w/ Papa Roach & Seether at 6:30pm
http://www.merriweathermusic.com/schedule.php
Saturday October 4th – The Meyerhoff – The Music of Billy Joel at 8pm
http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?p=1,1,1,3&PerfNo=6751
Saturday October 4th – Rams Head Live – Yonder Mountain String Band at 9pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=240
Sunday October 5th – M&T Bank Stadium – Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans at 1pm
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/Gameday/Games/2008_Season/Season/Week_5.aspx
Sunday October 5th – The Meyerhoff – The Music of Billy Joel at 3pm
http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?p=1,1,1,3&PerfNo=6752
For next weekend’s Maryland concerts and other events, check back What’s New in Maryland next week.
