Breaking the Habit - A Former User's Guide

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May 22, 9:50 AM

by Mark Burlet, Baltimore Drink Examiner

 

 

However, this weekend offers some additional challenges to the gas addict. Three-days off work. If you're a recovering addict, or simply a family looking to visit relatives, there is no greater opportunity for a relapse than the long weekend. And considering that Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend are two of the most driver-full times of the year, it may be tough to resist the temptation... Everyone else is doing it.  Why can't I? But with the high price of go juice these days, there's got to be a better way to enjoy the time off without taking out a second mortgage or selling your roommate's new plasma TV. This is where I come in...

Here are just a few options for those willing to shake that monkey off their back and stay in town for the holiday weekend. It helps that there is alcohol involved. They say that when trying to kick an addiction, just replace it with another one! And this one is legal and taxable, so not only do you run little risk of incarceration (unless you mix the two), but you're contributing valuable tax dollars to the slowly failing economy. So get out there and spend those "stimulus package" dollars, people!  DO IT FOR AMERICA!

• Brew at the Zoo and Wine Too! (Saturday 5/24, 1:00-6:00pm) - Let me get this straight. The Maryland Zoo is inviting people in to consume alcoholic beverages (all you can sample, no less!) in the vicinity of large, wild animals. I don't see how anything could go wrong! With live music, dozens of regional microbrewers and wineries, and a brand new baby elephant, this is a great way to stay local and support your zoo without breaking the bank on trip to Busch Gardens or something ridiculous like that.
• Glitterama! at the Creative Alliance (Saturday 5/24, shows at 7:00 and 10:00pm) - Burlesque! Punk rock! Belly dancing! Hula hooping! Clowns! Puppets! Leave it to the Creative Alliance to showcase this eclectic collection of performers, all wrapped up in the variety show packaging of Greggy Glitterati. Definitely something different, and wildly entertaining, for the more adventurous crowd. And at only $12 per head, a great value for a Saturday night out!
• Bike Jam Baltimore (Saturday 5/24, 8:00am-5:00pm) - Now this event truly screams out in protest against the gasoline addict in all of us. Whether you're a mountain biker, a road racer, or just enjoy spectating a few bike tricks, there's something for everyone here... including beer and live music! Patterson Park hosts, so there will be plenty of room for everybody.
• SoWeBo Arts Festival (Sunday 5/25, Noon-5:00pm) - The SouthWest Baltimore Arts Festival opens up three stages of whoop-ass on the arts and music community down at the historic Hollins Market between Lombard and Baltimore Streets on the west side of town. With plenty of arts and crafts for the family, this celebration should keep you occupied for hours. Make your Sunday a little more festive and join the crowd!

So that's just a sampling of this weekend's fun and games. As you can see, there's plenty to keep your butts in town and off the sauce, at least until that summer vacation at the beach. But don't blame me if the temptation becomes too strong to visit Aunt Lydia down in Norfolk. I know... I can't resist her boysenberry pies either...

Hope to see you in town this weekend!  Be strong.

Mark Burlet
Drunken Intellectual

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