http://baltimore.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-14T09:00:04Z Tue, 14 May 2013 09:00:04 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/05/15/baltimore-museum-week-starts-sunday.htm <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/baltimore/1/H/6/7/-/-/baltimore-museum-of-industry.jpg" alt="Baltimore Museum of Industry" /></p> <p>Many of Baltimore's museums will offer buy one, get one (BOGO) free admission from <strong>Sunday, May 19 through Friday, May 24</strong> as part of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://baltimore.org/museumweek/">Baltimore Museum Week</a>. Participating museums and historic sites include:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/05/15/baltimore-museum-week-starts-sunday.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/05/15/baltimore-museum-week-starts-sunday.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 09:00:48 +0000 2013-05-15T09:00:48Z http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/05/14/watching-preakness-tv-schedule-official-drink.htm <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/baltimore/1/H/O/1/-/-/preakness1.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Want to know when to tune in to the Preakness Stakes on TV? The broadcast will start at 4:30 p.m. EST, while the race will take place at&#160;approximately&#160;6:20 p.m. EST. It only lasts a matter of minutes, so don't make sure you don't walk away from your TV set.&#160;NBC is the official channel for Preakness coverage.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/05/14/watching-preakness-tv-schedule-official-drink.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/05/14/watching-preakness-tv-schedule-official-drink.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 09:00:04 +0000 2013-05-14T09:00:04Z http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/05/13/this-weekend-in-baltimore-the-preakness-stakes.htm <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/baltimore/1/H/n/5/-/-/preakness-2012-baltimore-pimlico.jpg" alt="Photo from the 135th Preakness in Baltimore." /></p> <p>Thoroughbreds will race for the middle jewel of the Triple Crown this weekend when the Preakness Stakes takes place at Pimlico Race Course. Tickets are still available for both <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.preakness.com/tickets">grandstand seating</a> and for <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.preakness.com/infield/infieldfest">Infieldfest</a>, which is headlined by Pitbull and Macklemore &#038; Ryan Lewis.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/05/13/this-weekend-in-baltimore-the-preakness-stakes.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/05/13/this-weekend-in-baltimore-the-preakness-stakes.htm Mon, 13 May 2013 23:17:18 +0000 2013-05-13T23:17:18Z http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/05/08/maryland-film-festival-opens-today.htm <p><img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/baltimore/1/H/D/7/-/-/MFF2013_Homepage-Banner.jpg" alt="Maryland Film Festival" /></p> <p>The festival that film buffs anxiously await all year long is finally here. The Maryland Film Festival opens today and runs through Sunday (which, as you should know, is also <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://baltimore.about.com/od/eventsfestivals/a/Mothers-Day-In-Baltimore-2013.htm">Mother's Day</a>). A <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.md-filmfest.com">full schedule is available at the festival's website</a>, and if you're thinking about seeing a flick you better act fast, as tickets to many screenings are sure to sell out.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/05/08/maryland-film-festival-opens-today.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/05/08/maryland-film-festival-opens-today.htm Wed, 08 May 2013 13:29:54 +0000 2013-05-08T13:29:54Z http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/05/08/dont-forget-mothers-day-is-this-weekend.htm <p>Mother's Day comes but once a year, so make sure the mothers in your life feel appreciated on Sunday, May 12. Spend some quality time with mom at&#160;Cylburn Arboretum's&#160;45th Annual Market Day, or treat her to a nice brunch, dinner, or <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://baltimore.about.com/od/landmarksattractions/tp/Baltimore-Inner-Harbor-Cruises-And-Boat-Tours.htm">harbor cruise</a>. You'll find plenty of ideas in&#160;<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://baltimore.about.com/od/eventsfestivals/a/Mothers-Day-In-Baltimore-2013.htm">About.com Baltimore's guide to Mother's Day 2013</a>, or these links could help, too:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/05/08/dont-forget-mothers-day-is-this-weekend.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/05/08/dont-forget-mothers-day-is-this-weekend.htm Wed, 08 May 2013 13:15:35 +0000 2013-05-08T13:15:35Z http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/04/25/get-ready-for-may.htm <p>That's right, readers. May is just around the corner. The guides below will clue you into can't-miss events and current museum exhibitions, and help you get the ball rolling on those Memorial Day plans.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/04/25/get-ready-for-may.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/04/25/get-ready-for-may.htm Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:33:28 +0000 2013-04-25T12:33:28Z http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/04/17/celebrating-earth-day-in-baltimore.htm <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/baltimore/1/H/C/7/-/-/earth-day-baltimore-ecofest.jpg" alt="Photo of a previous EcoFest by greencitybaltimore, flickr." /></p> <p>Earth Day falls on Monday, April 22 this year, meaning many local companies and organizations are kicking things off early with festivities prior to the special day--which is fitting, because caring about the earth shouldn't be limited to one day a year!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/04/17/celebrating-earth-day-in-baltimore.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/04/17/celebrating-earth-day-in-baltimore.htm Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:13:10 +0000 2013-04-17T22:13:10Z http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/04/11/the-gathering-schedule-announced.htm <p><br /> <img class="aligncenter" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/baltimore/1/H/B/7/-/-/the-gathering.jpg" alt="The Gathering Food Truck Festival" /></p> <p>Food truck fanatics rejoice: The Gathering, Baltimore's traveling food truck festival, has returned. A full schedule for the upcoming months is as follows:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/04/11/the-gathering-schedule-announced.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/04/11/the-gathering-schedule-announced.htm Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:46:13 +0000 2013-04-11T09:46:13Z http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/04/11/whats-your-favorite-park-in-baltimore.htm <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/baltimore/1/H/J/5/-/-/baltimore-skyline-from-federal-hill.jpg" alt="Federal Hill Park" /></p> <p>Baltimore is home to a number of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://baltimore.about.com/od/prorecsports/tp/Best-Public-Parks-In-Baltimore.htm">fantastic public parks</a> that offer an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. What's your favorite park in Baltimore? Cast your vote below, or weigh in on the subject in the comments below.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/04/11/whats-your-favorite-park-in-baltimore.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/04/11/whats-your-favorite-park-in-baltimore.htm Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:05:41 +0000 2013-04-11T08:05:41Z http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/04/10/whats-on-at-baltimore-museums-this-spring-summer.htm <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/baltimore/1/H/A/7/-/-/Photo-by-Steve-Spartana.jpg" alt="The Big Table Connections at the Baltimore Museum of Art" /></p> <p>Spring and summer are some of the best times to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://baltimore.about.com/od/landmarksattractions/tp/Museums-In-Baltimore.htm">spend the day at the museum</a>, and it's not just to take advantage of air conditioning. This year area institutions have some outstanding special exhibitions and programming, so don't miss your chance to take part! Some of the highlights include:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/04/10/whats-on-at-baltimore-museums-this-spring-summer.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://baltimore.about.com/b/2013/04/10/whats-on-at-baltimore-museums-this-spring-summer.htm Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:43:09 +0000 2013-04-10T16:43:09Z