JUNE 2014 - The Baltimore Guide

SUMMER FUN
A Baltimore Guide
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JUNE 2014
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A Southeast summer like no other
Forget about “down the ocean.” Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of Baltimore City.
From take-out crabs to cold Natty Bohs to the Patterson Park pool, the sights, sounds, tastes and
smells of a southeast Baltimore summer live in the memory for a lifetime.
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The best part of summer in the Southeast?
Free activities—concerts, movies, festivals and more—abound. There’s always something
to do, whether it’s catching Jah Works in Patterson Park or a screening of “Cinema Paradiso”
in Little Italy.
Drop by a farmers market to grab some breakfast, take a seat, and people-watch.
Don’t forget the festivals—southeast Baltimore is the land of festivals. Immerse yourself in the
customs of another country while enjoying some of the best homemade food money can buy
at ethnic events like the Ukrainian Festival and the Feast of St. Gabriele Festival.
Other festivals, such as Highlandtown’s annual Art Cart Derby or the Fell’s Point Fun Festival,
showcase the city’s most colorful neighborhoods.
History is big here, too, especially this year, as we celebrate the 200-year anniversary of the Battle
of Baltimore, some of which happened right in Patterson Park!
This Summer Fun guide is meant to be a starting point for your summer and early fall activities.
Look further, poke around, and who knows what hidden gems will turn up.
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Can Company Presents Free Thursday Concerts
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If it’s a Thursday, there must be live music at The Can Company this
summer! The Can Company has expanded its free Thursday night
outdoor concert series in 2014, with double the number of live
performances by the region’s top bands. And, the popular series,
which runs through September 11, features new offerings from The
Can Company’s restaurants and retailers.
Bring your chairs and celebrate the summer while enjoying live music,
festival food, happy hour specials, and family activities. All concerts
are free and open to the public. The Can Company is located at 2400
Boston St. Concerts are every Thursday except for the first Thursday of
the month. These events run from 6-9 p.m.
The schedule is:
June 26: Mambo Combo (Samba)
July 10: Sons of Pirates (Classic Rock)
July 17: All Mighty Senators (Rock/Soul)
July 24: Rob Byer Band (Country)
July 31: New Romance (80’s Cover)
August 14: Apple Scruffs (Beatles Cover)
August 21: Brian Farley (Rock)
August 28: Cool Hand & the Swagger (Folk/Blues)
September 11: Collect All Five (Rock/Pop)
The Can Company participants include: Langermann’s, Chesapeake
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meets tough
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EZYGMONT@BALTIMOREGUIDE.COM
When public comment was curtailed
and an agenda item on Boston St.
construction was not reached, Canton
residents left more than fuming from a
Red Line Citizens’ Advisory Council
meeting.
Residents near the stretch of Boston St.
between Montford Ave. and Hudson St.-where the Red Line train would transition
to the surface as it heads east—have long
opposed that aspect of the project.
The last time Red Line plans were
presented to the Canton community, at a
January public forum, Maryland Transit
Administration engineers gave two traffic
re-routing options for the prolonged
construction of the Boston St. tunnel
transition. Both were soundly rejected by
the residents and Boston St.-area
businesses that attended that meeting.
One option was to close a stretch of Students of John Ruhrah Elementary and Middle School were excited about their new playground, even during summer
vacation. They are, from left: Jennifer Jara-Siza, Brian Perez, Jim Jara-Siza, Monica Lemus-Rodriguez, Dariana Lopez, Alex
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Principals step outside the office, build playground in Greektown
BY ERIK ZYGMONT
EDITOR@BALTIMOREGUIDE.COM
“I think it’s nice,” said student Monica Lemus-Rodriguez of
John Ruhrah Elementary and Middle School’s new playground.
“We don’t have to grow up too fast. We’ve still got a little kid
inside of us.”
The playground was actually built last Wednesday, July 10, by
principals from across the country. The National Association of
Elementary School Principals chose Baltimore as the location for
its annual conference, and the association chose John Ruhrah
School, located in Greektown at Fait Ave. and Rappolla St., as the
beneficiary of its annual Community Service Day.
Mary Donnelly, principal of John Ruhrah, said that her school
had applied to receive the new playground. The old playground,
with missing pieces and safety issues, was dismantled in midMay, she said.
“Parents were raising money to put in a new playground, but we
weren’t anywhere near where we needed to be,” she said.
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As always, Water For Chocolate will have delicious food for sale, Joe’s
Bike Shop will be onsite every other concert providing free bike
checkovers, and the Friends of Patterson Park table will have free
prizes for kids at the top of Pagoda Hill. The Pagoda will be open
during all concerts so that guests can experience one of the best
views of Baltimore.
Friends of Patterson Park Concert Series in the Park sponsored by:
WYPR 88.1 FM, CareFirst, Ron Howard & Associates Remax Preferred,
Live Baltimore, Salt Tavern, Joe’s Bike Shop, 101Ellwood, Relay Foods,
Getaway Sailing, Verde and Baltimore City Rec and Parks.
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, July 1 (rain date Wed., July 2) The Crawdaddies
The Crawdaddies infuse Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, Ska, Roots, Rock and Reggae
into an incomparable, groove-laden sound that is unquestionably its own.
Come out for the Tuesday concert that is certain to put people of all ages in
motion as we get ready to celebrate Independence Day.
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Sunday, July 13 (rain date Wed., July 16) Alma Tropicália
Alma Tropicália reimagines the psychedelic samba sounds of 60’s tropicalia
music from Brazil – a mind-bending mix of tropical rhythms, soulful funk
grooves and day-glo psychedelia that earns them ecstatic reviews across the
region. Make sure your hips are well rested, because they will be shaking all
night long!
Tuesday, July 22 (rain date Wed., July 23) Nadine Rae & the Allstars
Nadine Rae’s rugged, yet soulful delivery illuminates energy and passion that
spread to her audience. Her huge voice is reminiscent of Etta James and she
has performed with some of the nation’s top blues and R&B artists. Come out
to Pagoda Hill and have Nadine Rae & the Allstars give you an unforgettable
night of blues.
Tuesday, August 5 (rain date Wed., August 6) Jah Works
Known for their high energy, party style atmosphere Jah Works’ live shows are
favorites among reggae fanatics as well as non-reggae listeners. A heavy dose
of drum and bass combined with sweet melodies, vocal harmony and catchy
hooks make this band one of the most popular groups in the region.
Sunday, August 17 (rain date Wed., August 20)
Joe Falero and the DC Jazz Latin All Stars
6200 Holabird Ave. • Dundalk
410-633-0222
This DC-based band has an amazing ability to blend different styles of Latin
music like Mambo, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Bolera, Salsa and more! Born in
Santurce, Puerto Rico, Joe Falero is an unforgettable front man with skills on
bongos, congas, timbales and vocals. Don’t miss the Latin dance party that
will be a wonderful finale to this year’s concert series!
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WTMD’s First Thursdays
This summer is huge for live music in the Southeast. WTMD’s
popular First Thursdays summer concert series has moved to Canton
Waterfront Park, due to renovations at the former location in Mt.
Vernon.
Concerts are the first Thursdays of the month through Sept. 4.
Attendees are asked to park south of Boston St. Food and beverages
are available onsite; WTMD has requested that no outside alcohol be
brought to First Thursdays.
The park opens at 6 p.m.; music is from 6:30-10 p.m. More information
is available at WTMD.org.
The schedule is as follows:
July 3: Grizfolk, Strand of Oaks, Lydia Loveless
August 7: Moon Taxi, The Whigs, JD McPherson
September 4: The Hold Steady, Hamilton Leithauser,
Among Wolves
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801 S. Broadway
Fells Point
410-327-3273
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Farmers Markets
Everyone knows by now that a farmers market is more than a market
featuring farmers. In addition to farmers and their fresh, fresh foods,
these local farmers markets include prepared foods, condiments,
knick-knacks, jewelry, clothing and just about everything, including
fantastic people-watching.
Baltimore Farmers Market and Bazaar
Sundays through December 21, 7 a.m.-noon
Holliday and Saratoga streets, underneath the Jones Falls Expressway
Vendors include:
Knopps’ Farm
A & R Seafood
Cats Paw Organic Farm
Locust Point Greenhouse
Zeke’s Coffee
Beef Barons
Dangerously Delicious Pies
Farm to Face
In A Pickle
Infused Spreads
Mallow Munchies
Nuts To You
Pad Thai Dumpling
Savory Bean Soup
Wheeley Good Smoothies
many, many more
Info, including a full vendors list: promotionandarts.org.
Canton Farmers Market
Sundays through September 28 , 8 a.m.-noon
1300 S. Ellwood Ave., in the parking lot behind FutureCare Canton
Harbor.
Farmers accept cash, credit/debit, WIC, and fruit and vegetable
checks.
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Vendors include:
Talmar Gardens: Produce, herbs, cut flowers.
Galloway Farms: Fruits and vegetables.
Valencia’s Produce: Produce.
Elk Run Winery: Wine.
Kake Mouf Sirius Pastries: An assortment of cakes.
Ruben’s Crepes: Prepared Mexican food and crepes.
A&W Rollin BBQ Smokehouse: Prepared barbecue food.
Info: Contact Jennifer Goldsmith at goldsmithj@futurecarehealth.
com or 410-342-6644.
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Fell’s Point Farmers Market
Saturdays through November 17, 7:30 a.m.-noon
Broadway Square, Broadway and Thames St.
Vendors include:
#Juan Guacamole
I Got Salsa
Atwaters Bakery
Baltimore Waffle Company
Jukai Juices
Linganore WIne Cellars
Mobtown Meat Snacks
Gravel Springs Farm
Evermore Farms
One Straw Farm
Sweet Dukes Vegan Bakery
Noni Sauces
Wild Yam Pottery
Kathleen Kline Photography
many more
Info including full vendors list: fellspointfarmersmarket.com.
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Festivals
In Baltimore, it’s always festival season. On any given weekend
between now and the end of the fall, something will be going on.
What follows is a sampling of upcoming events in the Southeast,
with a few citywide festivals for good measure. Poke around, and
you’re bound to find more.
July 4, Ports America Chesapeake Fourth of July Celebration:
Live musical performances begin at 4 p.m. at the Inner Harbor
Amphitheater, Pratt and Light streets. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
and may be viewed from downtown, Federal Hill, Fell’s Point and
Harbor East. Info: promotionandarts.com.
July 18-20, Artscape: America’s largest free arts festival is three
days of nonstop visual art, performance art, music, film, food and
drink. The Patricia and Arthur Modell Performing Arts Center at the
Lyric, 140 W. Mt. Royal Ave., is at the geographic center of the arts
extravaganza. Wear sunscreen to avoid “the red badge of Artscape.”
Info: artscape.org.
July 26, Hamilton Street Festival: Food, vendors, beer, multiple
stages and bands. This festival, in its 21st year, includes a larger section
for families with small children this year. The festival is 11 a.m.-7 p.m.,
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on Harford Rd., between White Ave. and Echodale Ave. Kids activities
are at the north end of the festival. Info: bmoremainstreet.com.
August 2-3, Fluid Movement: One of Baltimore’s quirkiest act,
the water ballet troupe Fluid Movement, presents “Star Spangled
Swimmer: A War of 1812 Water Ballet.” See what the fuss is about at
Patterson Park Pool. The show will also play at the Druid Hill Park Pool,
July 26-27. Info: fluidmovement.org.
August 16-17, Feast of St. Gabriele Festival: St. Leo the Great
Church presents this annual Italian festival with Italian food, games of
chance, bocce, kids’ activities and more. The festival is in the streets of
Little Italy near St. Leo the Great Church, Stiles and Exeter streets. Info:
StLeoRCC.org.
September 6-7, Ukrainian Festival: One of the longstanding
ethnic festivals held in Patterson Park, the Ukrainian Festival features
Ukrainian food, music and dancing. Eastern and Linwood avenues,
Patterson Park. Info: ukrainianfestival.net.
September 20, Butchers Hill Flea Market and Craft Fair: Held in
Patterson Park near the Pagoda, the Butchers Hill Flea Market is one
of the largest--and most--anticipated flea markets in the city. Info:
butchershill.org.
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September 20, Art Cart Derby: A homespun Highlandtown festival.
Ride the “artcart” that you built down the Gough St. hill, starting at
Conkling St. The annual event, coming up on its fourth year, features
all kinds of art-related activities and exhibits. Also, there’s beer. Info:
southeastcdc.org.
September 28, Butchers Hill House Tour: Visitors have enjoyed the
variety and creativity of Butchers Hill homes for over 30 years. The
tour features 10 residences in Butchers Hill. Info: butchershill.org.
October 3-5, Fell’s Point Fun Festival: This street festival was started
in 1966 to showcase historic Fell’s Point, which had been slated for
demolition to make way for a highway. Today, the highway plans are
long gone, but the festival is alive and well. Thames St. and Broadway,
Fell’s Point. Info: fellspointfest.com.
October 5, Columbus Day Parade: Little Italy’s annual Columbus
Day Parade, in its 124th year, often attracts local dignitaries and
even a few from Italy. Last year’s parade started at Light St. and Key
Highway and finished at Columbus Piazza near the Inner Harbor. Info:
StLeoRCC.org.
October 11, Mueveton: A day of healthy, movement-oriented
activities in Patterson Park. Info: pattersonpark.com.
October 17-19, Russian Festival: Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox
Church is holding its impressive Russian Festival for the 41st year,
featuring homemade Russian food, dancing troupes and folk music.
Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, 1723 E. Fairmount Ave. Info:
Russfest.org.
October 26, Great Halloween Lantern Parade: March through
Patterson Park at night with a homemade lantern. There’s nothing in
the city like it. Info: pattersonpark.com; creativealliance.org.
Photo courtesy of Holy Trinity Russian Festival
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Little Italy Movies
Material courtesy of the Promotion Center for Little Italy
July 25: Big Night (R, 1996). A failing Italian restaurant run by two
brothers gambles on one special night to try to save the business.
Little Italy Open Air Film Festival returns
August 1: King Kong (unrated, 1933). A film crew goes to a tropical
island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a colossal giant gorilla
Originally made possible by Mr. John Pente, this free and open-towho takes a shine to their female blonde star.
the-public event is every Friday, July 11-Sept. 5.
August 8: Moonstruck (PG, 1987). When the moon is full, anything
The film festival is brought to you by the Original Little Italy Restaurant
can happen! And it does in this acclaimed romantic comedy about
Association members: Chiaparelli’s Restaurant, Da Mimmo Ristorante,
the lives and loves of an extended Italian-American family in Brooklyn.
Sabatino’s Restaurant and Vaccaro’s Italian Pastry Shop.
August 15: Rocky (PG, 1976). Rocky Balboa, a small-time boxer gets
The films are show in the lot at the corner of High and Stiles streets.
a supremely rare chance to fight with heavyweight champion, Apollo
Entertainment begins at 7 p.m.; movies start at 9 p.m. Bring chairs. Creed, in which Rocky strives to go the distance for his self-respect.
Free popcorn provided by Colombo Bank.
August 22: Silver Linings Playbook (R, 2012). After a stint in a mental
institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents
Schedule:
and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife.
July 11: Hairspray (PG, 2007, with special opening remarks by
director and famous Baltimorean John Waters). Pleasantly plump August 29: Used People (PG-13, 1992). At her husband’s funeral,
teenager Tracy Turnblad teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about Pearl meets an old Italian friend of her husband’s who has secretly
loved Pearl for 23 years.
integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.
July 18: Gladiator (R, 2000). When a Roman general is betrayed and September 5: Cinema Paradiso (PG, 1988, Italian with English
his family murdered by an emperor’s corrupt son, he goes to Rome as subtitles). In a small town in Italy, a young boy is mesmerized by a
movie theater and strikes up a dynamic friendship with its warma gladiator to seek revenge.
hearted projectionist.
TWO TONE ARTISTRY 3308 Eastern Avenue
Highlandtown
AND VAPORS
Welcome to East Baltimore’s
premier vapor location:
Helping local artists share their dreams,
while helping each of us become healthier.
Two Tone Artistry and Vapors, now open on Eastern
Avenue in Highlandtown, is a dual function facility.
We are a Vapor Store and Art Gallery in one.
• Vapor Sales (a personal vaporizer is one step up from
an electronic cigarette)
• Starter kits, mods, coils, batteries and chargers
• E-juices (the flavored liquid inside the vaporizer)
pre-mixed in the USA
• Stop in and sample all of our flavors
• Ask about our E-Juice Club Card
• Art Gallery featuring local artists
410-327-VAPE (8273)
Monday-Saturday 11-8, Sunday 11-5
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Mural by Marshall Adams; Photo by Erik Zygmont
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REASONS TO VISIT 1 LOCATION
248 S. CONKLING STREET IN HIGHLANDTOWN
Corner of Conkling & Gough across from the Laughing Pint • Open Thursday 8-5, Friday & Saturday 8-7
HIGHLANDTOWN
GALLERY
CHARM CITY
ITALIAN ICE
ELAINE’S
BROWN SUGAR
KELLY
CAHILL AMES
410.842.3351
443.818.6830
Art Gallery • Cyber Cafe
Interior Design • Gifts
Italian Ice • Ice Cream
Sweet Treats
Cupcakery
Sweet & Savory Eats
Fine Art • Jewelry
Mosaics • Furniture
Fine Art • Puzzles
Jewelry • Gifts
www.facebook.com/highlandtowngallery
Visit us on Facebook
www.ElainesBrownSugar.com
www.etsy.com/shop/amesgroovymart
www.zwiebachcreations.com
301.370.0115
240.593.7698
443.345.6673
ZWIEBACH
CREATIONS
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Make a Splash
Patterson Park Swimming Pool
148 S. Linwood Ave, inside Patterson Park
Hours: The newly renovated Patterson
Park Pool will be open seven days a week
and will close for the season Sept. 2.
Patterson Park also offers a toddler area,
lap swim, aqua Zumba, swim lessons and
more!
Cost: $2 per visit, $30 for individual season
pass; kids under 3 admitted FREE.
For more information please call the
Patterson Park Pool at 410-396-8975
or Baltimore City Recreation and Parks
Aquatics Division at 410-396-3838.
The pool schedule is also available online
at the Friends of Patterson Park website:
pattersonpark.com.
Photo by Erik Zygmont
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Bicentennial
of the War of 1812
Major events planned for the 200-year anniversary
of the Battle of Baltimore”
Historically speaking, 2014 is a huge year for Baltimore. It is the
culmination of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, and Sept. 12-15
is the two-hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Baltimore. Two
hundred years ago, the British approached Baltimore by land and sea
with the intent of sacking the city and ending the War of 1812 with an
English victory.
Neither happened. The British land forces were delayed--and their
leader killed--by local and state militia forces on Sept. 12, 2014, in the
Battle of North Point, in today’s Dundalk. When the British made it to
Baltimore proper two days later, they saw a force of 10,000 waiting for
them in a defensive line that ran through today’s Patterson Park.
No thanks, they said, turning around.
In the meantime, British naval forces had been bombarding Fort
McHenry since Sept. 13. They gave up and left the following day, out
of ammunition.
This September, the focus will be on the War of 1812, and the Battle
of Baltimore.
September 6-7, Defenders Day celebration: Two full days of
activities--including music and drill demos, military camps, children’s
games, 1812-era music and more--culminate in a reenactment of the
Battle of North Point. Two reenactments will be held on Saturday; the
big one is Sunday at 4:15 p.m. Info: dundalkhistory.org.
September 14, The Hampstead Hill Festival in Patterson Park:
Come to Patterson Park and join Gov. Martin O’Malley to celebrate
the bicentennial of America’s victory in the War of 1812. The full day
of activities includes live music, a performance of “1812: The Rock
Opera,” a living history village, blacksmithing, historical re-enactors,
cannon firing, an 1814-1914-2014 fashion show and much more. The
Hampstead Hill Festival, presented by the Friends of Patterson Park
and the Creative Alliance, is 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. in Patterson Park. Free to
the public. Info: creativealliance.org/1814.
September 10-16, Star-Spangled Spectacular: So much is
happening over these seven days, starting with the arrival of the
Tall Ships on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The week includes ship tours, air
shows, marches, festivals, concerts, fireworks and more. Events take
place in Baltimore City near the harbor and at Ft. McHenry. Info:
starspangled200.com.
Photo by Erik Zygmont
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Patterson Park Pharmacy and Compounding
Serving the Community for almost 100 Years
2245 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-675-6046
www.pattersonparkpharmacy.com
contact@pattersonparkpharmacy.com
Pharmacy Services:
• Full service pharmacy
• State-of-the-art compounding lab
• Refill reminder program
• Mobile App for prescription refills
• Professional and friendly staff
Common Compounding Segments:
Patterson Park Pharmacy and Compounding is a full-service pharmacy
with a state-of-the-art compounding lab. We take pride in being part of
our beautiful neighborhood, we have been serving our community for
almost 100 years. When it comes to quality we are number one. Please
call us or drop by and meet our professional and friendly staff.
• Veterinary
• Hormone Replacement (Women & Men)
• Podiatry
• Sports Injuries
• Dermatology
• Dental
• Pain Management
• And much more!
Also visit us on the web at www.pattersonparkpharmacy.com
and on Facebook @pattersonparkcompoundingpharmacy.
Scientific Measures Artistically Done
When it comes to veterinary compounding,
we are the experts!
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