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Exhibits top this week's List of Things to Do
Exhibits throughout the region top this week's List of Things to Do, but the fun doesn't stop there. Check out all the top happenings right here. EXHIBITS
A 12th-century shrine at The Walters Art Museum once held the remains of Saint Amandus, the man credited with converting pagans to Christianity in lands now called Belgium and northern France. Decorated like a church, the box-shaped container — the only reliquary of its kind in the country — shines with gilded copper, silver, champlevé enamel, rock crystal and semiprecious stones. The Walters’ “The Special Dead” exhibits reveals how the shrine developed over centuries. Details: Free; Aug. 2 through Jan. 18, 2009; The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore; 410-547-9000
The presented artifacts, going back to the 19th century, lead us on an investigation of stereotypes and the collective black image. Details: $2 suggested donation; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, by appointment Sunday; Through Aug. 30; Eubie Blake National Jazz and Cultural Center, 847 N. Howard St., Baltimore; 410-225-3130
More than 100 diverse art works fill Howard County Arts Council’s biennial, non-juried exhibit. This year’s show includes watercolors, oil paintings, collages, line drawings, photography and ceramics. Prices range from $40 to $3,000. Many pieces sell for $100 to $600. Details: Free; Through Aug. 17; Howard County Arts Council, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City; 410-313-2787
Crossing Borders features photographs from Bates Middle School students who immigrated to Annapolis from a variety of countries. Through photography and journaling, the students document their new lifestyles in the United States, reminisce about their home countries and reveal how they blend two distinct cultures. Details: Free; Through Sept. 12; Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis; 410-263-5544
Summer is quite productive for MICA’s resident artists who explored conceptual issues of deep, personal interest for their summer exhibition. Details: Free; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; Through Aug. 1; Maryland Institute College of Art, Bunting Center, 1401 Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore POSH DATE
Caviar and crushed pearls are some of the luxurious ingredients used to soothe and rejuvenate clients at the brand new Pearl spa inside The Ritz-Carlton Residences. Only available for couples and groups, the Pearl’s blue grotto treatment traces its origins to a Moroccan tradition reserved for royalty. It uses a combination of deep sea clays and steam to detoxify, firm and hydrate skin. A sunken hydro-therapy tub and experience shower that can mimic everything from tropical rains to a therapeutic massage are a few of the amenities for couples. Details: By appointment; 821 Key Highway, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Baltimore, 443-692-1911.
Posh but not pricey, Baltimore Restaurant Week is a dream come true for anyone looking to impress a date without the capital to ordinarily pull off a big night. Through Aug. 3, you can enjoy a three-course, high-class meal for $30.08 per person for dinner or $20.08 per person for lunch. Culinary hot spots participating in Restaurant Week include The Black Olive, Fin Restaurant at the Admiral Fell Inn, Ixia, The Prime Rib and Vin. Details: $20.08 to $30.08 per person; Through Aug. 3 Details: $46.50 to $72 a ticket; 8 p.m., Aug. 3; Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore
Jimmy Buffett tunes provide the soundtrack for a night aboard the Skipjack Martha Lewis. Light refreshments, margaritas, beer and soda are provided. Details: $40 per person; 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Aug. 2; Havre De Grace City Yacht Basin, Tydings Park; 410-939-4078
Maryland boasts over 229 golf courses where you can wow a date with your swing. Details: By appointment; www.golfmaryland.com CHEAP DATE
From behind your steering wheel in grueling downtown traffic it’s hard to believe 1,200 acres of serene wilderness is a mere 10-minute car ride away. On the Gwynns Falls’ 15-mile trail, you can hike, bike, run, walk, fish and picnic. Details: Open from dawn to dusk; Gwynns Falls Trail, Baltimore; 410-396-0440
Fill out a two-second form online to receive a complimentary mojito at Babalu Grill in Power Plant Live! For your free, sweet and minty summertime beverage, visit www.babalugrill.com. Details: Babalu Grill, 32 Market Place, Baltimore; 410-234-9898
The wacky, weird, beautiful and downright bizarre are all there at the Station North Artists Flea Market. Details: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every 1st Saturday of the month; Howard Street Bridge, 100 Block of W. North Ave., Baltimore; 410-962-7075
An aquatic cast of 70 give us political spoofs while enacting how campaigns are won and lost in Nurseryland. Jack and Jill go to shocking lengths to win the presidency. President Humpty Dumpty falls off the wall, inciting election madness. And Mother Goose mothers the citizens of Nurseryland. Details: $9; 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Aug. 2 and 3; Patterson Park, East Linwood Street near Eastern Avenue, Baltimore; www.brownpapertickets.com or www.fluidmovement.org
Featuring Baltimore’s Big Band. Details: Free; 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 1; Beechfield Community, Yale and Beechfield Avenues, Baltimore; 410-396-7900 READERS CHOICE Occupation: Abstract Artist
“My wife and I will get dinner at Tîo Pepe’s Restaurant. We have been there a few times before, but it is pretty expensive so only for special occasions.”
“We also plan on checking out the new Batman movie, ‘The Dark Knight.’ I am hoping to get to go see it at the Senator Theatre.”
“I have two kids, who are 4 and 7 years old, so we spend a lot of time at the pool with them. We go down to the Swan Lake pool, which is just off of the Perring Parkway.”
“Saturday during the day I’ll spend some time at my exhibit, which is being held at the new Mobtown Studios at 2603 Charles St. The exhibit opened July 24 and will run for two months.”
“On Sundays, I cook brunch down at Junior’s Wine Bar in Federal Hill. We make everything in-house and have some pretty unusual dishes — saffron omelets and cornmeal pancakes. My favorite thing on the menu is the egg sandwich, which is served on Jewish challah bread.” FAMILY
Livestock shows, petting zoo, rides, games, horse shows, entertainment, home arts exhibits, commercial exhibits, horse and tractor pulls, talent show, antique car show, and much more. Details: $5; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sat. through Aug. 9; Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairground Road, West Friendship; 410-442-1022
Bring the whole family to see the guys “up close and personal” as they practice for the upcoming season. Autograph sessions held most days. Details: Free; Times/days vary now through Aug. 15; call for latest schedule; McDaniel College, 2 College Drive, Westminster; 410-848-1388
Magician Mike Rose presents an interactive comedy magic and amazing sleight-of-hand show for kids under 6 and their favorite adults. Details: Free; 2 p.m. Sat.; Hereford Library, 16940 York Road, Hereford; 410-887-1919
Enjoy close encounters with a variety of our planet’s animal friends, when the Zoo comes to Banneker Park. Discover how everything we do — big or small — has an impact on the natural world. Details: Free; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.; Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum, 300 Oella Ave., Baltimore; 410-887-1081.
Everyone can enjoy entertainment, antiques, crafts, games, a silent auction, and plentiful food. Details: Various prices; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Trinity Lutheran Church, 833 Deer Park Road, Westminster; 410-857-0344 GATHERINGS
A global mix of cultural traditions and artistic expressions, marquee entertainment, and the Baltimore International Festival’s 4th Annual Mayor’s Cup Soccer Tournament highlight the activity schedule of the 13th Annual Baltimore International Festival (BIF). Details: Call for fees; 12 to 9 p.m. Sat., and Sun.; Poly/Western High School Complex, 1400 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore; 410-396-3141
Enjoy chicken platters, applesauce, rolls, tomatoes and all the roasted corn you can eat. Plus browse the work in an art show, and enjoy music and tours of the Homestead and grist mill. Details: Various fees; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster; 410-848-2288
Hay ride, petting zoo, balloons, pit beef, hot dogs, sodas, homemade peach ice cream, face-painting and crafters. Pick your own peaches and blackberries. Details: Free; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat.; Kent Ford Farm, 135 Eastern Lane Southern, Stevensville; 410-643-1650
Come see the hometown guys and gals compete in vehicles of destruction! Four qualifying events with the survivors moving on to the Grand Championship. Don’t miss this breathtaking action! Details: $10; 4 p.m. gates, 7 p.m. show; Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, 1450 General’s Highway (Rout 178), Crownsville; 410-923-3400
This festival combines crafts vendors, artists, live music, street performers and sidewalk dining uniquely Annapolis, uniquely fun. Details: Free; 12 to 5 p.m. Sunday; Contact: Inner West Street. First Block of West Street; 410-741-3267 MUSIC
Grammy Award winning soul diva Jill Scott is joined on the ticket by The Roots, Chuck Brown, and Estelle for the Summer Spirit Festival. Details: $41-$74; 6 p.m. Sat.; Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia; 410-547-SEAT 2. BSO celebrates the Grateful Dead and Led Zeppelin The Dead are gone and Led Zepp likely won’t regroup so here’s your best chance to hear the classic rock music of both. Details: $20-$60; 8 p.m. Fri.; Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore; 8 p.m. Sat., Pier Six Pavilion, 731 Eastern Ave., Baltimore; 410-547-SEAT Motown legend Gladys Knight (“Neither One of Us,” “Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me”) brings her hits to Charm City. Details: $26-$85; Gates, 6:30 p.m. Sunday; Pier Six Pavilion, 731 Eastern Ave., Baltimore; 410-547-SEAT
This Celtic rock band combines the sauciness of The Pogues with the rock of Coldplay for its own unique music. Details: $22.50; 7 p.m. Fri.; Rams Head On Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis; 410-547-SEAT Enjoy new compositions for lute during this CD release party for “Indigo Road.” Details: $15; 7 p.m. Sun.; An Die Musik Live, 409 N. Charles St., Second Floor, Baltimore; 410-385-2638 THEATER
On the eve of her 25th birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions. Details: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 3; Cabaret Theatre, CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Blvd., Essex; $12 to $18; 410-780-6369.
Gene, a widower, loves his elderly mother but has never succeeded in loving his 80-year-old father. When the mother dies, Gene is faced with the question of what to do with his father. Details: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 3; Spotlighters Theatre, 817 St. Paul St., Baltimore; $15 to $18; 410-752-1225.
Coupled with Elvis’ famous hits, “All Shook Up” is the story of a small Midwestern town that’s actually fearful of the decadence of modern music and dancing. When Chad, the roustabout, rolls in on his bike, everyone is in for the kind of excitement they haven’t seen in a lifetime. Details: 8:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 1 through Aug. 30; Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, 143 Compromise St., Annapolis; $15 to $18; 410-268-9212.
Lucentio, a young man of Pisa, must overcome many obstacles to win the hand of Bianca, Baptista’s beautiful daughter. Standing in his way is Baptista’s unmarried eldest daughter, Kate (infamous for her anger and hostility). Details: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 3; The Meadows at Evergreen Museum and Library, 4545 N. Charles St., Baltimore; $20 to $25; 410-366-8594. |
