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REDI to Start a Business
Would you like to know what being an entrepreneur involves? Are you trying to start a business? Rockville Economic Development, Inc. is offering free admission to The ABCs of Starting a Business seminar. The event takes place Tuesday, August 25th from 2pm to 5pm in the 2nd floor conference room at the Rockville Regional Library. Attendees should pre-register at http://www.rockvilleredi.org.
Baltimore Downtown Partnership 25th Anniversary
The Downtown Partnership will hold a networking event Wednesday, September 16th from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m at the Hilton Baltimore Convention Center Hotel on Pratt Street to celebrate Downtown Partnership’s 25th anniversary and honor the Downtown Baltimore Award winners. The 25th Anniversary Achievement Award will also be announced.
Get more information at http://public.dpob.org/event/EventDetail.aspx?eid=1eee06cb-0361-de11-81c7-0013211c7c91
Free Outdoor Movies in Bethesda
Will you be in Bethesda this summer? Check out a free movie. Movies Under the Stars will take place Tuesday nights in August until the beginning of September at 8:30 pm on Bethesda Lane, across from the Apple Store.
Here’s the list of what’s playing:
August 4 – The Dark Knight
August 11 – The Devil Wears Prada
August 18 – Marley & Me
August 25 – Mamma Mia
September 1 – Chicago
Movies will not be rescheduled if there’s rain and no coolers are allowed. Visit Bethesdarow.com or call 301-998-8181 for more information.
OLD BAY Seasoning Turns 70
On Saturday, June 13, 2009, OLD BAY Seasoning will be celebrating its 70th birthday at Camden Yards. What’s more Maryland than OLD BAY Seasoning on seafood? Happy Birthday, OLD BAY Seasoning!
The first people at least 15 years and older at the stadium for the Baltimore Orioles vs. Atlanta Braves game will receive an OLD BAY mallet. Before the Orioles game, a large cake that models the container of OLD BAY seasoning, a yellow and blue can with a red lid, made by Baltimore’s Charm City Cakes will be presented. Sounds like a celebration!
Maryland Home & Garden Show Coming This Weekend
The Maryland Home and Garden Show is here this weekend March 6-8 and next weekend March 13-15 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. The show will feature over 400 home improvement exhibitors in areas like landscaping, lawn care, gardening, cooking, interior design, and family recreation. There will also be 19 professionally landscaped gardens on display. Buy plants, learn about gardening, and listen to seminars. Visit http://www.mdhomeandgarden.com for a $1 off coupon.
On Saturday, March 7th, Warren Brown, known for his Food Network show, Sugar Rush and business, Cake Love will be available to meet with fans at 1pm.
March 13-15, the Orchid Show and Sale arrives.
General admission is $10, $9 for seniors, $3 for children between 6 and 12, and free for chldren under 6 years old. Parking is free.
Chocolate Affair Winners
Last night was the Chocolate Affair at M&T Bank Stadium to benefit Healthcare for the Homeless.
There was so much chocolate. So delicious. Truffles, cake, pudding, candies, hot chocolate, chocolate covered strawberries, fudge, brownies, ice cream, other sweet desserts like baklava and flavored fortune cookies. After just a few samples, I realized I was so thirsty. Good thing for the water I got with my drink ticket. There was also some savory samples mixed in, like shrimp, bagel pieces and soup which were a nice break from the sweet tastes.
Here’s a list of the winners:
Tastiest Chocolate Treat: Ice cream from Coldstone Creamery
Tastiest Savory Treat: Shrimp from Bonefish Grill
Tastiest Candy: Edible Favors
Best Booth Display: Kali’s Mezze
Best Food Presentation: Hershey Entertainment and Resorts
Most Creative Use of Chocolate as an Ingredient: Sascha’s Catering
Best Beverage: Testimony Teas
Best New Vendor: Sweet Fortunes – flavored fortune cookies
Best Vendor (participating at least 5 years): Chef’s Expressions – chocolate truffle with sea salt for one thing
Wished I had grabbed a few more wrapped candies. At the the time I felt like I couldn’t eat any more chocolate.
November 21st – 23rd Events in Maryland
Check out these concerts and other events at Maryland’s major venues Friday November 21st to Sunday November 23rd.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical finishes up at the Hippodrome this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Visit http://www.france-merrickpac.com/events/index.html for show times.
Friday November 21st – 1st Mariner Arena – PNC Tennis Classic at 7pm
http://www.baltimorearena.com/event-more-info.shtml?e_id=181
Friday November 21st – Lyric Opera House – Norma at 8pm
http://www.lyricoperahouse.com/Schedule-TicketInfo.asp
Friday November 21st – Meyerhoff – Tchaikovsky’s Symphony Pathetique at 8pm
http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?erube_fh=tessitura&tessitura.submit.CalendarPerfLink=1&PerfNo=6643
Friday November 21st – Rams Head Live – Vs. The Earth at 9pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=274
Saturday November 22nd – Meyerhoff – The Passion of Tchaikovsky at 7pm
http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?erube_fh=tessitura&tessitura.submit.CalendarPerfLink=1&PerfNo=6738
Saturday November 22nd – 1st Mariner Arena – Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson at 8pm
http://www.baltimorearena.com/event-more-info.shtml?e_id=166
Saturday November 22nd – Rams Head live – 3 Easy Payments & Failure to Excel w/ Playground Etiquette, Elise Major, An Early Ending, A Heart Felt Lie at 8:00pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=275
Sunday November 23rd – M&T Bank Stadium – Ravens vs Eagles at 1pm
http://www.baltimoreravens.com/Gameday/Games/2008_Season/Season/Week_11.aspx
Sunday November 23rd – Lyric Opera House – Norma at 3pm
http://www.lyricoperahouse.com/Schedule-TicketInfo.asp
Sunday November 23rd – Meyerhoff – Tchaikovsky’s Symphony Pathetique at 3pm
http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?erube_fh=tessitura&tessitura.submit.CalendarPerfLink=1&PerfNo=6734
November 14 -16 Concerts in MD
With the middle of November already, soon it’ll be Thanksgiving. The Hippodrome starts the holiday season with Dr. Suess’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, continuing all the way into next week. And check out the list below of concerts at Maryland’s major local venues for this weekend.
Friday November 14th – Mr. Greengenes – Rams Head Live at 10pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=83
Saturday November 15th – Nat & Alex Wolff w/ Savannah Outen – Rams Head Live at 4:30pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=265
Saturday November 15th – Norma – Lyric Opera House at 8pm
http://www.lyricoperahouse.com/Schedule-TicketInfo.asp
Saturday November 15th – Anthony Hamilton – Rams Head Live at 10pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=268
Sunday November 16th – Beethoven Violin Concerto – Meyerhoff at 3pm
http://www.bsomusic.org/main.taf?erube_fh=tessitura&tessitura.submit.CalendarPerfLink=1&PerfNo=6707
Sunday November 16th – Howe, Squire & White of YES – Rams Head Live at 8:30pm
http://tickets.ramsheadlive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=269
Check back next week for the weekend’s concerts and other events in Maryland.
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.
