Upcoming Events At The Central Branch Of The Enoch Pratt Library

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The Enoch Pratt Library has wonderful programming throughout the year that caters to all age groups. From fairytale reading events for kids to happy hours for young adults to guest lectures by a variety of authors and political figures, the Enoch Pratt library has something for everyone! While strolling in my neighborhood, it’s always [...]

2013 Fire Ball At The Garrett-Jacobs Mansion In Baltimore MD

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The 2013 Garrett-Jacobs Mansion Endowment Fund’s annual Fire Ball will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 8 p.m. until midnight. Drive away the winter frost with an elegant evening of fine foods and decadent drinks. Then, dance to live music in the opulent setting of this historic mansion. The Garrett-Jacobs Mansion is [...]

Recap: Pratt Contemporaries Host Gatsby Themed Black & White Party In Baltimore

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“I like large parties. They’re so intimate. At small parties there isn’t any privacy.” -F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby.

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On Saturday night, the historic Central Branch of the Enoch Pratt Library was transformed into a speakeasy with all the opulence and decadence of a F. Scott Fitzgerald novel. [...]

Annual Live Arts Maryland Gala In Annapolis

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The upcoming Live Arts Maryland Gala on Saturday, January 26, 2013 is a three-in-one concert experience at the Loews Annapolis Hotel. Start your evening in the Atrium viewing silent auction items while enjoying an open bar. Afterwards, guests will move to the ballroom for live music from the Annapolis Chorale soloists. Erik Apland [...]

The State Ballet Theatre Of Russia To Perform At The Hippodrome Theater In Baltimore

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The State Ballet Theatre of Russia, from the city of Voronezh, is bringing one of the world’s most beloved ballets to life! The skill and grace of Russian ballet dancers is legendary and this company of distinguished artists has showcased the unparalleled talent of Russian ballet to countries across the [...]

U.S. Air Force Band And Honor Guard Rehearsal For Inaugural Parade On Joint Base Andrews, MD

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Today, the United States Air Force Band and Honor Guard held a rehearsal for the 57th Presidential Inauguration at the Joint Base Andrews in MD from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The 99-piece band and 91-person Honor Guard flight will march along the 1.5-mile Inaugural Parade route that begins at 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue and goes past the White House. [...]

MSNBC’s Chris Hayes To Discuss His New Book At Enoch Pratt Library

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On Thursday, January 16 Chris Hayes, the editor-at-large of The Nation and host of “Up With Chris Hayes” on MSNBC, will be discussing his new book, Twilight of the Elites: America After Meritocracy in the Central Library Main Hall at 7pm [...]

Jam For Sandy: Hip Hop Dance Battle To Benefit Hurricane Sandy Victims

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The best competitive dancers from all over the east coast will converge on the D.C. area to rally support, raise money and collect clothing for the victims ravaged by Hurricane Sandy. The dance battle takes place at the newly opened Seize the Dance Gym in Capital Heights, Md. on Saturday, December 15 at 4 [...]

Recap: Olivia Newton-John At Strathmore Mansion

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“Maybe I hang around here, a little more than I should” The elegant Strathmore Mansion concert stage softly lit up to the beginning lines of the Olivia Newton-John’s break through hit, “I Honestly Love You.” The voice was still unmistakable. Blonde and stylish in a glittery tuxedo and tie, 64-year-old Olivia Newton-John stepped onto [...]

Revealing The African Presence In Renaissance Europe At The Walters Museum In Baltimore

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Ever since moving to Baltimore, I have been looking forward to seeing the unprecedented art exhibit, Revealing the African Presence in Renaissance Europe at the Walters Art Museum. I’ve visited many museums across the U.S. and abroad and, as I occasionally saw a black face in the portrait, I [...]

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