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What's News In Baltimore
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Indulge Yourself with a New Baltimore Experience
Contact: Sara Hisamoto at 410-659-7071, shisamoto@baltimore.org
Baltimore is an ever-evolving destination. In fact, there is more growth and change taking place right now in Baltimore than at any other time since our world-famous Inner Harbor began welcoming visitors over 25 years ago. With nationally recognized restaurants, museums and attractions, Baltimore is a must-see destination.
Coming Soon
Legacy Film Festival — March 1-2, 2008
Baltimore's premiere film festival, celebrating contributions, talent and stories of people of color while encouraging conversations within the community, will take place March 1-2 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture. Saturday's programs will feature short films with corresponding panel discussions. Sunday will highlight a feature full-length production of "Revolution '67," a film about urban rebellion in the 1960s. Confirmed panelists include actresses Marla Gibbs and Karen Malina White, filmmakers Dante James and Angela Gibbs, and members of the Baltimore educational and civic organizations. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/LegacyFilmFestival.
Maps: Finding Our Place in the World — March 16 — June 8
The Walters Art Museum will host Maps: Finding Our Place in the World from March 16—June 8, 2008. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see over 100 of the world's greatest maps: maps from ancient Rome and Babylonia; ground-breaking maps by Leonardo da Vinci and Mercator; maps loaned from great libraries of the world including that of Queen Elizabeth II housed in Windsor Castle and the Library of Congress. The exhibit will include not only the map that drew the first boundaries around a new American nation and the oldest road map of Britain but also maps that scarcely look like maps at all—sculptural forms carved in wood and landscapes fired on ceramic vessels.
Maps: Finding Our Place in the World is also the centerpiece for a citywide celebration of map-related events and programs from March through June 2008. During the Baltimore Festival of Maps, more than 20 Baltimore-area arts and cultural organizations will present exhibitions of never-before-seen collections, interactive map-making activities, lectures and seminars. The schedule of Baltimore Festival of Maps events is available at www.baltimorefestivalofmaps.com.
Featured Events
Maryland Science Center — February 2, 2008 for a limited engagement
The Maryland Science Center will host Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS 2: The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies starting February 2 for a limited engagement. BODY WORLDS 2 takes a close look into the human anatomy, physiology and effects of lifestyle choices through scientific and enlightening displays of whole bodies, individual organs and transparent body slices. BODY WORLDS 2 is an exhibit that has attracted more than 22 million visitors worldwide. The specimens on display were preserved through Plastination, the revolutionary preservation process invented by von Hagens, a German anatomist and physician. The Science Center will also develop educational programs and events related to BODY WORLDS 2 along with topics pertaining to life science. For more information, call 410-685-2370 or visit www.mdsci.org.
Scrooged! — Geppi's Entertainment Museum — through February 2008
Geppi's Entertainment Museum is celebrating the legacy of Carl Barks (1901-2000) with a special edition exhibit — Scrooged! — that will run through February 2008. This unique exhibit features original oil paintings, artwork and other memorabilia starring the likes of Uncle Scrooge McDuck, Donald Duck and the rest of their orange-billed family. Located above the Sports Legends at Camden Yards Museum, Geppi's Entertainment Museum offers an unprecedented journey through American history with a focus on pop culture in all media, toys and comic characters as they shaped the public through a magical blend of entertainment and education. For more information, call 410-625-7060 or visit www.geppismuseum.com.
Textural Rhythms: Constructing the Jazz Tradition, Contemporary African American Quilts — Reginald F. Lewis Museum — through March 30, 2008
Quilt making, like jazz, evokes a host of complex rhythms and moods, captured by the creative process and presented in a woven masterpiece by the artist. Just as the varied styles of jazz are an intricate and complex montage of notes and beats, the Textural Rhythms quilts are a complex montage of fabric textures, intricate appliqué and conventional piecing. For more information, visit www.africanamericanculture.org.
All Faiths Beautiful — American Visionary Art Museum — through August 31, 2008
In early October, the American Visionary Art Museum opened its 13th annual thematic mega-exhibit All Faiths Beautiful: From Atheism to Zoroastrianism. The exhibit includes over 500 works of art focused on the subject of belief, highlighting those artists who have honored faiths other than their own. Baltimore was where the first Ouija board was patented and also was home to the first American Catholic saint, Mother Elizabeth Seton. For more information, call 410-244-1900 or visit www.avam.org.
Recently Opened
Wonders of Water — Port Discovery Children's Museum — Opened January 2008
Port Discovery Children's Museum recently unveiled Wonders of Water, the first permanent exhibit to be on display at the museum since it opened in 1998. Wonders of Water allows children to explore and understand everything that water can provide for the human body, environment and economy. The 1,500-square-foot exhibit allows children a chance to load objects into water using a crane in an attempt to see if the objects float or sink and why. The Wonders of Water exhibit features interactive water experiences for children ages 2 — 10.
Port Discovery Children's Museum provides experiences that ignite imagination, inspire learning and nurture growth through play. For more information, call 410-727-8120 or visit www.portdiscovery.org.
4D Immersion Theater — National Aquarium in Baltimore — Opened December 2007
On December 1, the National Aquarium in Baltimore unveiled a new 4D Immersion Theater allowing visitors to get even closer to the sights, sounds and smells of the action. The 4D Theater combines high-definition drama with special sensory effects that will bring on-screen images to life. The Polar Express 4D Experience is the first movie and it will be followed by Planet Earth beginning in January. For more information, call 410-576-3800 or visit www.aqua.org.
Landmark Theatres Harbor East — Opened November 2007
On November 2, Landmark Theatres exploded onto the Baltimore scene with its leather, stadium-style seats; gourmet concessions; premium bar; and state-of-the-art digital film projections. With seven new screens, Landmark offers a mixture of independent and adult-oriented mainstream films in one of Baltimore's hottest and newest neighborhoods, Harbor East. Although visitors can still grab a bag of popcorn and a soda, Landmark now provides a more sophisticated movie-going experience as visitors can sip on a glass of wine and enjoy one of Baltimore's famous crab cakes. For information on features and showtimes, call 410-624-2622 or visit www.landmarktheatres.com/market/Baltimore/HarborEast.htm.
Restaurant Openings
Meli — Winter 2008
Meli, a new European-style café, is coming to historic Fell's Point this winter. The new café, which is attached to the Admiral Fell Inn, will provide a fully operational restaurant and late-night menu for its guests. As the newest addition to Kali's Restaurant Group, Meli will provide a great alternative to the bar scene, allowing those dining to sit, relax, enjoy a pastry and talk with their friends. Visitors to the café will also have the chance to choose from a fresh market that includes honey, cheese and other specialty items. Guests staying at the Admiral Fell Inn will be able to enter Meli through the lobby of the hotel and charge their food directly to their room.
Woodberry Kitchen — December 2007
Located in a historic 19th-century foundry, Woodberry Kitchen is a green restaurant that features the seasonal best from local growers and emphasizes organic meats and sustainable agriculture. Using recycled materials whenever possible, the restaurant is dedicated to eco-principles and supporting local growers while delivering outstanding menu selections.
CINGHIALE— September 2007
As one of Baltimore's newest restaurants, Cinghiale truly celebrates the Italian table. Designed as a restaurant that welcomes everyone, Cinghiale was built with cities like Milano, Bologna and Venice in mind. Cinghiale, which in Italian means wild boar, combines a lively urban bustle with a relaxed elegance to create the perfect setting. With a mixture of tasty dishes and an extensive wine list that includes over 400 different selections, Cinghiale is the latest addition to Baltimore's ever-growing culinary scene. For more information or to make a reservation, call 410-547-8282 or visit www.cinghiale-osteria.com.
Mustang Alley's Bar Bowling and Bistro — Summer 2007
With 12 lanes of bowling, a chef-inspired and -prepared menu, and a full-service bar featuring an elegant wine and cocktail list, Mustang Alley's has put a stylish twist on the traditional bowling experience. Mustang Alley's also offers more than 1,000 inches of high-definition television to enjoy the big game on. For more information or to make a reservation, call 410-522-2695 or visit www.mustangalleys.com.
Three... — June 2007
Three... is located in the Patterson Park area of Baltimore and in a short amount of time has already become the place to dine. Three... offers a chic Mediterranean cuisine that includes small plates, sandwiches and salads, along with an amazing daily seafood menu that will keep visitors coming back for more. For more information or to make a reservation, call 410-327-3333.
Fogo de Chão — August 2007
Fogo de Chão offers a dining experience like no other. Located in Baltimore's world-famous Inner Harbor, visitors can sit back, relax and enjoy a truly unique steakhouse atmosphere, where meats are seasoned to perfection and slow-roasted over an open flame to capture each individual flavor. The savory cuts are presented on skewers and carved tableside at the guests' request. The interior features teak and dark woods, natural and polished stones, and large murals depicting ranch life in Brazil. For more information or to make a reservation, call 410-528-9292.
Lebanese Taverna — March 2007
Located directly across from Baltimore's Harbor East Marina, and just a few blocks from Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Lebanese Taverna brings a new Middle East flavor to the area and offers its guests an authentic Lebanese menu. Lebanese Taverna opens at 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and at noon on the weekends. For more information or to make a reservation, call 410-244-5533 or visit www.lebanesetaverna.com.
Rocket to Venus — January 2007
Rocket to Venus is a hip, new, sci-fi style restaurant that reminds you of something out of the 1950s. According to legend, two men attempted to send a rocket to Venus from a little neighborhood in Baltimore called Hampden. While the décor of the restaurant is very sci-fi, the menu is a quirky one that consists of small plates, sandwiches, salads and a few entrees. The restaurant is open from 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Sunday, and is now serving Sunday brunch. Rocket to Venus also offers free wireless Internet for its customers. For more information or to make a reservation, call 410-235-7887 or visit www.rockettovenus.com/.
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