Preakness Week Events

The second jewel of the Triple Crown has arrived and we’ve got all the events just for you! From the Hot Air Balloons at Turf Valley to the live music of InFieldFest, you’re sure to find a way to celebrate the 138th Preakness! We’ve even created a special Maryland themed dessert for the occasion – our Berger Cookie Trifle!

Special Event to Celebrate Secretariat’s 40th Anniversary
Tuesday, May 14th
6:30PM
The AFI Silver Theater
8633 Colesville Rd.
Silver Spring, MD 20910

A Special Evening with Penny Chenery and Ron Turcotte to benefit the Secretariat Foundation, Secretariat.com and the Maryland Jockey Club, in association with ESPN. They are proud to host a trio of events commemorating the 40th anniversary of Secretariat’s Triple Crown.

Preakness Frog Hop
Wednesday, May 15th
12 Noon – 1 PM
Paterson Park
Pulaski Monument inside the park at Eastern and Linwood Aves
Free and open to all ages!

The spirit of The Preakness horse race comes alive as kids and adults jockey their jumpin’ frogs to the finish line at this 47th annual event. Trophies awarded to the first four finishers with ribbons for all participants.

Only one frog may be entered per jockey. The frog must be at least 4 inches in length from nose to tail (not counting the legs). If you have extra frogs, please bring them so another child may participate.

For additional information, contact mark.burke@baltimorecity.gov  or call 410-396-9392 Click here (PDF File) for rules and registration form.

Celebrity Crab Derby
Thursday, May 16th
12 Noon
Lexington Market
400 W. Lexington, St.
Baltimore, MD 21201

Cheer for your favorite local celebrity as they jockey blue crabs to the finish line! The winner takes home a “purse” of $500 to the charity of their choice.

Power Plant Live Preakness Week
Thursday, May 16th – Saturday May18th

Power Plant Live!, Miller Lite and 98Rock present Miller Lite Nights Race Week.
ALL SHOWS ARE FREE and you must be 21+ to enter.

Thursday, May 16, The Darkness takes the stage at 7pm featuring Middle Class Rut.
Friday, Go Go Gadjet takes the stage at 8pm

Saturday, join us for the Preakness watch and post party. Watch the race on our 20′ Big Screen. Beer and food specials all day.

Preakness Celebration Hot Air Balloon Festival and Launch
Thursday, May 16th – Saturday  May 18th

May 16 & 17, 2013, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Balloon Festival

May 16 & 17, 2013, 6:30 PM Balloon Launch

May 17 & 18, 2013, 6:30 AM Balloon Launch

Enjoy our annual Hot Air Balloon Festival, perfect for young children and those young at heart. There will be family activities, handmade crafts, retail and food vendors, and live entertainment. Balloon related activities will include tethered hot air balloon rides, a walk-through of an inflated hot air balloon, pilot demonstrations, balloon launches and the nightly Balloon Glow at dusk.

On Saturday, May 18th, the Balloon Festival will culminate with the launching of the balloons at 6:30 am.

Admission to the Preakness Celebration Hot Air Balloon Festival is free and open to the public. All parking is at the Howard County Fairgrounds, with a donation of $5 per car. Donations benefit the Elkridge Adult Athletic Association. Balloon rides and flights will be fee-based. Please call Ron Broderick, Balloonmeister, at 410-442-5566, to schedule your balloon flight!

Sunrise at Old Hilltop
Wednesday, May 15th – Saturday May 18th
6 AM – 9 AM
Pimlico Race Course
5201 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21215

Experience sunrise over Old Hilltop at Pimlico. The 20 minute tours run from 6am – 9am, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Preakness Week. After enjoying sunrise on the Grandstand Apron, you will get an insider’s perspective on racing during an escorted tour of the Preakness Stakes Barn. You never know who you may run into on the backside…trainers, vets, owners, blacksmiths, exercise riders or jockeys. The Barn area is one place you can count on an interesting story! You will have an opportunity to shop for Preakness Souvenirs, stop by the Pimlico Museum and maybe even peek into the jockey’s quarters, then head back outside to watch the horses go through their morning workouts. The tour guides bring with them a wealth of experience and add a personal touch that can’t be beat!

Tours are FREE and on a first come, first serve basis. For more information email Diana Harbaugh at dharbaugh@marylandracing.com

Jockey Autograph Session
Friday, May 17, 2013
10 AM – 11 AM
Pimlico Race Course
5201 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21215

Meet your favorite jockey and get their autograph!

Black-Eyed Susan Day
Friday May 17, 2013
9:30 AM

One of Pimlico’s oldest stakes races, the Black-Eyed Susan was first run at Pimlico in 1919. The mile and one-eighth test, for three-year-old fillies is traditionally run the Friday before the Preakness and has long been recognized as the middle jewel of the traditional filly Triple Crown, which also includes the Kentucky Oaks Stakes and the Acorn. Don’t miss any of the fun, including:

• A 13-race program, including the $500,000 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2), the $300,000 Pimlico Special (G3), the $30,000 Pimlico “Battle of the Sexes” Jockey Challenge with eight of the top riders, and the Lady Legends for the Cure IV Race.

• The People’s Pink Party and first ever infield concert featuring Goo Goo Dolls, Rodney Atkins and Rachel Farley.

• Handicapping sessions, celebrity jockey autograph sessions, book signings, and more!!

138th Running of the Preakness Stakes and InFieldFest
Saturday May 18, 2013

One of the nation’s largest, single-day, annual sporting events! Once again Baltimore’s Old Hilltop comes alive with the running of the 138th Preakness Stakes, where the finest three-year old thoroughbreds will compete for $1 million in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.

The day will feature live performances by international superstar Pitbull and hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Both artists will play extended sets on the Main Stage. Afrojack will open the main stage with electronic dance music.

In addition to the main stage headliners, Preakness InfieldFest will host live music from Chevelle, Florida-Georgia Line and Kristen and the Noise on the Jägermeister Stage along with a variety of other activities, including the return of the popular Beer Garden and bottomless MUG Club. http://www.preakness.com/infield/infieldfest

If you will be celebrating the Preakness with a party at your home, be sure to check out Pinterest for Preakness Playlists, Recipes, Decor & More!

 

Maryland Themed Preakness Dessert

Preakness week is here and we’re busy planning a festive Maryland themed affair! Not only are we celebrating having the second jewel of the Triple Crown in our home state but we’re cheering on Orb, the winner of the Kentucky Derby, whose owners are from Baltimore County! In honor of all this Maryland Pride we created a delicious dessert using Baltimore’s very own BERGER COOKIES! It’s a treat that’s sure to make any Baltimorean proud!

Lemon Raspberry Berger Cookie Trifle
Recipe By: Molly Neifeld
1-2 Packages of Berger Cookies, chopped
Lemon Pudding
Raspberry Sauce
Homemade Whipped Cream

Chop the Berger cookies into equal size pieces that match the size of your container. We used small dessert glasses so the pieces were pretty small. Set aside until you’re ready to use.

Prepare the Lemon pudding according to the package. Set aside until you’re ready to use.

Make the whipped cream with a small amount of powdered sugar. The cookies are very sweet so you don’t have to have an overload of sugar. Set aside until ready to use.

To make the raspberry sauce, combine the frozen raspberries in a small sauce pan and heat until the berries start to break down. You can add a little sugar to the sauce if you feel it’s necessary. No more than 1 Tablespoon since the tangy of the berries helps to balance this dessert.

To assemble the trifle, layer the chopped Berger cookies, lemon pudding, raspberry sauce and whipped cream. Create as many layers as your dish will allow. Top the finished trifle with any remaining cookies! Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

Don’t have Berger Cookies around you? Order them online. bergercookies.com

Weekend Happenings in the DMV – May 10-12

With beautiful weather and Mother’s Day this promises to be a great weekend! Here are our favorite weekend events, including our guide to all of the brunch locations Mom could ever choose from!

Washington, DC Events

DC Home brewers/ Sam Adams Third Annual Home brew Competition Meridian Pint 3400 11th Street NW Time: Saturday 1 pm Price: $15 Meridian Pint’s latest home brew contest is basically a tournament of champions: Judges selected 15 local home brewers to submit bottles of their favorite original beers, and the winner gets the opportunity to make their beer at Sam Adams’s pilot brewery. You are invited to sample all 15 of these delicious home brewed beers at what is sure to be a fun afternoon event!

Georgetown Garden Tour Tour starts at Christ Church, 31st and O Streets NW Time: Saturday 10 am to 5 pm Price: $35 Come tour 8 of Georgetown’s most beautiful private gardens and afterward sip on a delectable afternoon tea at Keith Hall.

National Train Day Union Station 50 Massachusetts Ave NE Time: Saturday 11 am to 4 pm Price: $5 for adults; children 12 and under free Celebrate National Train day in style at Union Station, where the history of how trains transformed America comes to life with family friendly festivities including interactive exhibits, model trains, and more!

Mother’s Day Brunch Guide

Virginia Events

Friday Night Live! Town Green in Downtown Herndon 777 Lynn Street Herndon, VA Time: Friday at 6:30 pm Price: Free Join in for all the fun with one of the most popular outdoor concert series’ in the DC area! Featuring local and regional acts from up and down the east coast. This Friday featuring Blue Label + South Bay bringing a fresh, new take to the dance floor.

Mother’s Day Celebration! Ticonderoga Farms 26469 Ticonderoga Rd Chantilly, VA Times: Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm Price: Moms are free. $8.95 regular admission Celebrate Mother’s Day in a different way at Ticonderoga Farms. There will be crafts, entertainment, and lots of great vendors!

Mother’s Day Brunch Guide

Maryland Events

Bethesda Fine Arts Festival Located in Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle, along Norfolk, Auburn, and Del Ray Avenues Time: Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm Price: Free See the works of 140 contemporary artists in this two day event and enjoy live entertainment, children’s activities and downtown Bethesda restaurants.

Annapolis Wine Expo Navy- Marine Corps Memorial Stadium 550 Taylor Avenue Annapolis, MD Time: Saturday Session 1 12 pm to 2:30 pm Saturday Session 2 3:30 pm to 6 pm Price: Session 1: $50 Session 2: $60 Over 100 national and international wines will be served where guests can also sample their favorite foods from local restaurants.

45th Annual Market Day Cylburn Arboretum 4915 Greenspring Ave Baltimore, MD 21209 Time: Saturday 8 am to 12 pm Price: Free  full of family-friendly activities, gardening seminars, and more. Focused on the urban gardener, visitors can purchase plants and gardening supplies from more than 15 vendors. Parking is $10.

Mothers Day Brunch Guide

Sports at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

Washington Capitals vs NY Rangers Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 5, Friday at 7:30 pm, Verizon Center

Washington Nationals vs Cubs, Friday at 7:05 pm, Nats Park

Washington Nationals vs Cubs, Saturday at 4:05 pm, Nats Park

Washington Nationals vs Cubs, Sunday at 1:35 pm, Nats Park

Area Concerts at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

Taylor Swift: The Red Tour, Saturday at 7 pm; Sunday at 7 pm, Verizon Center

Sweetlife Festival, Saturday at 12 pm, Merriweather Post Pavilion

Movies Opening this Weekend

The Great Gatsby Drama Romance 143 Minutes A Midwestern war veteran finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbor. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joel Edgerton, Tobey Maguire, and Carey Mulligan.

Peeples Comedy 95 Minutes Sparks fly when Wade Walker crashes the Peeples annual reunion in the Hamptons to ask for their precious daughter Grace’s hand in marriage. Starring Craig Robertson, Kerry Washington, David Alan Grier, and S. Epatha Merkerson.

Weekend Happenings in the DMV – May 3-5

This weekend is full of events from Cinco de Mayo to the Gold Cup and much more!

Washington, DC Events

DC 101 Chili Cook Off RFK Stadium 2400 East Capitol Street Washington, DC 20003 Time: Saturday 12 pm to 9 pm Price: $35.50 to $65 Enjoy a full day of music while 101 chili cooks compete in four categories: Red Chili, Green Chili, Freestyle and Salsa. Bands include Silversun Pickups, Awolnation, and Sound Garden.

Cinco De Mayo Festival National Mall between 8th and 12th Streets Time: Sunday Noon to 6 pm Price: Free Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with this annual Latino celebration features live music and family entertainment.

LivingSocial’s BeerFest Fairgrounds Container Park 1299 Half Street SE Time: Saturday and Sunday at 12 pm Price: $35-$55 Head to DC this weekend to enjoy this jam-slammed fest featuring some 50 breweries, along with some of DC’s best food trucks and loads of entertainment, including an awesome silent disco.

Virginia Events

Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Downtown Winchester Time: Friday 8 am to 8 pm; Saturday 8 am to 8 pm; Sunday 10 am to 9 pm Tickets can be purchased at the event. The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival celebrates the advent of spring in the Shenandoah Valley as evidenced by the blooming of the area’s apple trees, one of the most important natural resources in the Winchester-Frederick County, VA area.

Virginia Gold Cup Great Meadow 90 Main St  Warrenton, VA 20186 Time: Gates open Saturday at 10 am Price: $85 Come enjoy the 88th running of the world famous Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase race. Race day features six hurdle and timber horses races, Jack Russell Terrier races, tent, tailgate and hat contests, and vendor booths for shopping.

Maryland Events

National Harbor Food and Wine Festival National Harbor 137 National Plaza
National Harbor, MD 20745 Time: Saturday and Sunday 1 pm to 6 pm Price: $45 Join in the fun for the 6th Annual Wine and Food Festival at National Harbor; bringing together world-renowned chefs, artisanal craftsmen, and culinary pioneers with thousands of Metro DC’s foodies.

Baltimore Flower Mart  Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 from 11AM – 8PM both days in the parks surrounding the Washington Monument. It will contain a glorious mix of old and new, from our returning garden and arts and crafts vendors to many new vendors, traditional contests and a new feature, the Duchess of Windsor Happy Hour on Friday from 5 – 7PM, and exciting entertainment including a new country band, an experimental dance group and our outstanding Children’s Camp.

Towsontown Spring Festival Free entry, enjoy dozens of food & craft vendors, lots of live music, carnival rides & games for children and beer gardens for adults. May 4th , (10-7pm) & May 5th, (1-7pm), 2013. Located in “Downtown Towson”

Hero Rush High Point Farm 23730 Frederick Rd Clarksburg, MD 20871 Time: Saturday starting at 9 am. Please visit the website to see specific wave times. Price: $85 Do you have what it takes to be a hero? Race through a 3-5 mile course of heroic (and unique!) obstacles — slide, climb, get wet, get lost, get WETTER, make some saves and much, much more!

Sports at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

Washington Capitals vs NY Rangers Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 2, Saturday at 12:30 pm, Verizon Center

The 139th Running of the Kentucky Derby, Saturday, May 4th. Televised coverage 4pm-7pm on NBC. Post time scheduled for 6:24 PM. Learn more about horse racing terms before the big race here.

WWE SMACKDOWN World Tour, Sunday at 5 pm, Show Place Arena

Area Concerts at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

Bullet for My Valentine, The Fillmore Silver Spring, Friday at 6:30 pm

MGMT, Byrd Stadium at University of Maryland, Friday at 5 pm

Limp Bizkit, Rams Head Live Baltimore, Friday at 9 pm

Foreigner, Pier Six Concert Pavilion Baltimore, Friday at 8 pm

M3 Rock Festival, Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, Friday at 11 am

Howie Day, The Birchmere Alexandria, Saturday at 7:30 pm

Earth Wind and Fire, Pier Six Concert Pavilion Baltimore, Sunday at 7:30 pm

Relient K, Rams Head Live Baltimore, Sunday at 7 pm

Movies Opening this Weekend

Iron Man Action Adventure Sci-Fi 130 Minutes When Tony Stark’s world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. Starring Robert Downey Jr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, and Guy Pearce

Weekend Happenings in the DMV April 19-21

Washington, DC Events

Filmfest DC A festival featuring over 80 different films, documentaries and shorts representing the best in new cinema from around the world! Please visit the website for show times, as well as prices and locations!

Botanic Gardens Earth Day Celebration United States Botanic Gardens 100 Maryland Ave SW Time: Saturday 10 am to 2 pm Price: Free Enjoy cooking demonstrations with seasonal produce and meet with representatives of environmental organizations from throughout the region. Drop by and learn all the ways that you can make the planet a healthier place.

Celebrate Earth Day with the National Zoo National Zoo 3001 Connecticut Ave NW  Washington, DC 20008 Time: Saturday 11 am to 2 pm Price: Free Celebrate Earth Day and meet the Smithsonian
National Zoo’s Green Team experts, participate in “green”-themed crafts, and
learn simple daily actions that help you enjoy a more environmentally friendly
lifestyle. State Farm will host a special children’s area at the Kids’ Farm
where children can make their own plant pots with recycled newspapers, as well
as a garden journal. Free and open to the public.

Virginia Events

Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus Dragons Patriot Center 4500 Patriot Circle Fairfax, VA 22030 Time: Friday 1 pm and 7:30 pm; Saturday 11:30 am, 3:30 pm, and 7:30 pm; Sunday 1 pm and 5 pm Price: $15-$110 The circus is in town! For the first time in circus history, myth and majesty will share the arena during this must-see family event that can only be witnessed at The Greatest Show On Earth. Dragons, acrobats, tigers, and more share the stage in a performance the entire family will be sure to enjoy!

Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival Downtown Leesburg, Va at the Intersection of King and Market Streets Time: Saturday 10 am to 6 pm Sunday 10 am to 5 pm More than 100 vendors come together to display landscape designs, gardening supplies, outdoor living items, plants, flowers, herbs and much more! There will be food, music, entertainment and crafts, in this family friendly event you don’t want to miss!

Alexandria Earth Day Ben Brenman Park 4800 Brenman Park Dr  Alexandria, VA 22304 Time: Saturday 10 am to 2 pm Price: Free This year’s theme is Water: Every Drop Counts! The event will include educational exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on activities for children, a tree sale, and more! This year’s event will also feature the Up-cycling Showcase, where students will showcase their creative interpretation of the event theme through literature, fashion, visual arts and performing arts. Schools will be judged on artistic and creative merit, and the winner will receive funds to put toward an
environmental project at the school!

Maryland Events

Piccadilly Circus Andover Park Equestrian Center 603 Andover Road  Linthicum, MD 20745 Time: Friday 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm; Saturday 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, and 7:30 pm; Sunday 1 pm, 3:30 pm, and 6 pm Price: $10-$48 From the producers of the Ice Capades comes the “fun circus,” featuring animal acts, acrobatics, clowns and more!

Privateer Fest Fells Point Thames and South Ann Streets Baltimore, MD. Times: Friday 6 pm to 10 pm; Saturday 10 am to 7 pm; Sunday 10 am to 6 pm Price: Free  pirate themed festival with drinks, music and an afternoon battle. There will also be a Pet Costume Contest to benefit BARCS!

Bay Bridge Boat Show Bay Bridge Marina 357 Pier 1 Rd., Stevensville, MD 21666 Times: Friday and Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm Price: Adults $12 Children (7-12) $4 Kick off the boating season in style this spring with a display of hundreds of new and late model brokerage boats and boat equipment displays.

Celebrate Earth Day at the National Aquarium National Aquarium 501 E Pratt St  Baltimore, MD 21202 Time: Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm Price: Adult $29.95 Child (3 to 11) $20.95 Join in the celebration of the planet! Talk to our team about ways you can help save the planet and take part in other fun activities. Repurpose recyclable materials into cool crafts, check out our eco-fair, watch performances of the Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra and enjoy fun activities happening all weekend! Activities are included with Aquarium admission.

March For the Animals Druid Hill Park 2600 Madison Ave Baltimore MD 21217 Time: Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm Price: Donations support the Maryland SPCA Show your support for our furry friends with this annual event which features a 1.5-mile walk around Druid Hill park, contests, demonstrations, a market of pet-friendly vendors, entertainment and more. Proceeds benefit the Maryland SPCA. Charm City Concierge will have a Pack walking again this year. If you would like to donate to the Concierge K-9′s please visit our fundraising page!

Sports at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

Baltimore Orioles vs Dodgers, Friday at 7:05 pm, Camden Yards

Baltimore Orioles vs Dodgers, Saturday at 7:05 pm, Camden Yards

Baltimore Orioles vs Dodgers, Sunday at 1:35 pm, Camden Yards

DC United vs Philadelphia, Sunday at 7 pm, RFK Stadium

Movies Opening this Weekend

Oblivion Action Adventure Mystery Sci Fi 126 Minutes A veteran assigned to extract Earth’s remaining resources begins to question what he knows about his mission and himself. Starring Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko, and Andrea Riseborough

The Lords of Salem Horror Thriller 101 Minutes Heidi, a radio DJ, is sent a box containing a record — a “gift from the Lords.” The sounds within the grooves trigger flashbacks of her town’s violent past. Is Heidi going mad, or are the Lords back to take revenge on Salem, Massachusetts? Starring Sheri Moon Zombie, Bruce Davison, Jeff Daniel Phillips, and Meg Foster

Filly Brown Drama Music 80 Minutes A promising hip-hop rhymer from Los Angeles finds herself in a gray area when a record producer offers her a compromising shot at stardom. Starring Gina Rodriguez, Jenni Rivera, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Edward James Olmos

Weekend Happenings in the DMV – March 15-17, 2013

So many great events from film festivals and pet expos to St. Patrick’s Day block parties and Irish Music! We hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Washington, DC Events

Nordic Cool Festival
Kennedy Center
2700 F Street
NW Washington DC 20566
202-467-4600
Time: Events Friday and Saturday 10 am to 9:30 pm; Sunday 10 am to 7:30 pm
Price: Prices vary depending on event

A month-long international festival of theater, dance, music, visual arts, literature, design, cuisine, and film to highlight the diverse cultures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden as well as the territories of Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Áland Islands.

Francophonie Cultural Festival
Avalon Theatre
5612 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC
Time: Saturday 10:30 am
Price: $6.50

The Francophonie Cultural Festival features six weeks of concerts, theatrical performances, films, culinary tastings, literary salons, children’s workshops, and more in Washington DC. The nation’s capital will resonate with the vibrant sounds, sights, and tastes of the French-speaking in the largest Francophone festival in the world. Saturdays Film information: Le Jour des Corneilles, a Family Film.

DC Environmental Film Festival
Please visit the website for times, location, and pricing for this coming weekend’s events!

The DC Environmental Film Festival features 190 documentary, feature, animated, archival, experimental and children’s films from around the world. The films will be shown at more than 75 venues around Washington, DC, including museums, embassies, libraries, universities and local theaters.

NBC4’s Health and Fitness Expo
Washington Convention Center
801 Mt. Vernon Place NW,
Washington, DC
Time: Saturday and Sunday 9 am- 5 pm
Price: Free

The Health Fair provides free health screenings, fun activities and information on products and services that relate to healthy living.

National Shamrock Festival
RFK Stadium
2400 E Capitol St
Washington, DC 20001
Time: Saturday 1 pm- 9 pm
Price: $40-$95

It’s all about the experience! Stroll the expansive festival grounds at ShamrockFest and experience entertainment and attractions like nothing else in DC. You can bounce between nine musical stages, tented party areas, beer stations as long as two football fields, bar-game areas, “athletic” competitions, craft, food & beverage markets, strolling entertainers and much… you just have to see it to believe it!

Hello Dolly!
Ford’s Theatre
2400 E Capitol St
Time: Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm
Price: $40-$95

In the Tony-winning musical farce Hello, Dolly! The cantankerous half-a-millionaire Horace Vandergelder hires matchmaker Dolly Levi to find him a wife. Dolly soon hatches a plan to woo and win Vandergelder’s hand herself, while simultaneously arranging romantic prospects for his niece, his clerks and two of Manhattan’s most eligible shop girls.

Virginia Events

St Patrick’s Day Beer Tasting and Music
O’ Malley’s Irish Pub
1960 Chain Bridge Rd
McLean, VA
Time: Friday 4 pm- 10 pm
Price: Free

Featuring food and beverage specials, as well as live music all weekend celebrating St Patrick’s Day! On Friday participate in a micro beer tasting and stay for performances from Red on Red.

Super Pet Expo
Dulles Expo Center
4368 Chantilly Shopping Center Drive
Chantilly, VA
Time: Friday 4 pm- 9 pm; Saturday 10 am- 7 pm; Sunday 10 am- 5 pm
Price: $13 Adults; $8 Kids (4-12)

Super Pet Expo is a fun-filled family event that celebrates all things cute and cuddly, boasting an array of animal exhibits, 150+ vendors selling all types of cool pet products, fun games and creature showcases. Bring your leashed pet along for the fun!

Clyde’s St Patrick’s Day Party in the Pavilion
Reston Town Center
11905 Market St
Reston, VA
Time: Saturday 10 am- 11 pm
Price: Free

Great Clyde’s Authentic Irish Fare, Irish Music, Irish Dancers, Bagpipers, Kids Area with Moon Bounces, Games, and more! Live entertainment and fun children’s activities… come out and celebrate St Patrick’s Day in style!

Lucky Leprechaun 5K
Reston Town Center
11911 Democracy Dr
Reston, VA
Time: Saturday 8:30 am
Price: $40

Run like you’ve got the luck of the Irish on your side! Grab your running buddies for the festive Lucky Leprechaun 5k with a fantastic St. Patty’s Day after-party! 3.1 miles with a Clyde’s restaurant St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the finish line!

The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Presents the Music of Johann and Richard Strauss
George Mason University’s Center for the Arts
4373 Mason Pond Drive
Fairfax, VA
(888) 945-2468
Time: Saturday 8 pm- 10 pm
Price: $25-$55

Contrasting the music of German Richard Strauss with the Austrian Johann Strauss will provide some fun entertainment for the FSO’s patrons, in this season of “Mischief in Music.”

Maryland Events

Meet in the Street
Claddaugh Pub
2918 O’Donnell St
Baltimore, MD 21224
Time: Saturday and Sunday
Price: Free

Join in for the 18th annual Meet in the Street, where O’Donnell Street is closed off for you to enjoy live music, heated tents, and great food and drink all with an Irish flair!

O’Malley’s March
Creative Alliance
3134 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
Time: Saturday at 7 and 9:30 pm
Price: $25

Governor Martin O’Malley and his six-piece Celtic rock band will put on two performances at the Creative Alliance on St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Watch as the front man is the very own governor on acoustic guitar and vocals, while his accompanying musicians play Irish harp, uielann pipes, trombone, fiddle, and button accordion.

Federal Hill Block Party
S. Charles St. & Cross St.
Baltimore, MD
Time: Sunday 12 pm to 10 pm
Price: $10
Multiple beer gardens will take over Federal Hill at this day-long block party taking place in the area surrounding Cross Street Market. Irish bands and DJs will entertain the masses, while area bars will host food and drink specials. All ticket holders must be 21 or over.

ZooBloom at the Maryland Zoo
The Maryland Zoo
Druid Hill Park
Baltimore, MD
Time: Saturday 10 am- 4 pm
Price: $16.50 Adults; $11.50 Children 2-11

Celebrate the start of another wild Zoo season! The long winter is coming to an end, so it’s time to escape the indoors and enjoy the first signs of spring at The Maryland Zoo! Join in on the fun as they kick off another season of fun and family memories with special spring treats, activities and giveaways.

Sports at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!
Washington Wizards vs New Orleans, Friday at 7 pm, Verizon Center
Washington Wizards vs Phoenix, Saturday at 7 pm, Verizon Center
Washington Capitals vs Buffalo, Sunday 7 pm, Verizon Center

Movies Opening this Weekend

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
100 minutes
Comedy
When a street magician’s stunt begins to make their show look stale, superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton look to salvage on their act – and their friendship – by staging their own daring stunt.
Starring Steve Carell, Luke Vanek, Jim Carrey, and Olivia Wilde

The Call
96 Minutes
Thriller
When veteran 911 operator Jordan Turner receives a call from a girl who has just been abducted, she soon realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl’s life.
Starring Halle Berry, Evie Thompson, Abigail Breslin, and Morris Chestnut

Restaurant Weeks

Forget about losing those extra pounds gained over the holidays. Restaurant weeks (yes weeks) are still going on, with multi-course menu bargains. Restaurant Week provides a wonderful opportunity for visitors along with local residents to dine at some of the most popular restaurants for special prices. See the links below for a full list of participating restaurants. Make sure to make reservations or have your concierge do so on your behalf!

National Harbor Restaurant Week
March 4-17

Talbot County Maryland Restaurant Week
March 17-23

Weekend Happenings in the DMV: 3/8-3/10

The forecast for this weekend is promising sunny 60 degree weather! Here are some great events going on in the DMV for you enjoy your weekend!

Washington, DC Events

Nordic Cool Festival
Kennedy Center
2700 F Street
NW Washington DC 20566
202-467-4600
Time: Events Friday and Saturday 10 am to 9:30 pm; Sunday 10 am to 7:30 pm
Price: Prices vary depending on event

A month-long international festival of theater, dance, music, visual arts, literature, design, cuisine, and film to highlight the diverse cultures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden as well as the territories of Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Áland Islands.

Intersections Arts Festival
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H Street NE
Washington, DC
202.399.7993
Time: Events Friday 10:30am to 10:30pm, Saturday 10:30am to 10:30pm, and Sunday 12pm to 9:30pm
Price: Free- $28

INTERSECTIONS is a unique arts festival presented by the Atlas Performing Arts Center in Washington DC, featuring more than 600 artists in over 100 performances over three weekends. The program includes visual art, film screenings, literary readings and dance, musical and dramatic productions plus 20 free café concerts and 25 special events.

Independent Film Festival
Navy Memorial Heritage Center
701 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC
Time: Friday 10 am- 9:30 pm; Saturday 10:30 am- 9:30 pm; Sunday 10:30 am- 9:30 pm
Price: $12-$25

An award winning event that showcases a variety of feature, short, animation and documentary films by local, national, and international filmmakers. After each session there is a question and answer discussion where you can interact directly with top executives!

Washington National Opera: Manon Lescaut
Kennedy Center
2700 F Street
NW Washington DC 20566
202.467.4600
Time: Friday 7:30 pm
Price: $25-$310

Romantic and beguiling, Manon Lescaut introduces the first tragic heroine in a long list of Puccini favorites.

Adventures in Travel Expo
Washington Convention Center
801 Mt. Vernon Place NW,
Washington, DC
Time: Friday 10 am- 5 pm; Saturday 11 am- 4 pm
Price: $10-$75

If you are interested in activity based leisure travel, this convention was made for you! Learn about a wide variety of travel packages and tours, attend educational seminars, meet travel writers, and participate in hands on activities!

Virginia Events

National Capital Boat Show
Dulles Expo Center
4320 Chantilly Shopping Center
Chantilly, VA 20153
Time: Friday at noon- 8 pm; Saturday 10 am- 7 pm; Sunday at 11 am- 5 pm
Price: $10 for Adults; Kids 16 and under free

Boats, boats and more boats! Dealers from Virginia and Maryland will fill the building with everything from fishing boats to motor yachts. Also enjoy electronics, water sports and safety equipment while on display.

Highland Maple Festival
Throughout Highland County
Main Street
Monterey, VA 24465
Time: Saturday 8:30 am- 5 pm; Sunday 8:30 am- 4 pm
Price: Prices depend upon event

Each year, thousands of visitors are drawn to this unspoiled, rural region of Virginia to celebrate the “opening” of the trees and observe the process of maple syrup-making.

Spring Festival
Ticonderoga Farms
26469 Ticonderoga Rd
Chantilly, VA
Time: 10 am- 5 pm
Price: $11.95

You don’t have to wait any longer to celebrate spring or Easter! Ticonderoga Farms is hosting egg hunts every weekend with candy and toy filled eggs! Everyone can enjoy slides, hayrides, farm animals and even roasting marshmallows!

Maryland Events

Dance Bethesda Open House
Dance Bethesda
8227 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 2A
Bethesda, MD 20814
301.657.1234
Time: Friday 7-10 pm
Price: Free

Dance Bethesda opens their doors for a night of dancing! Learn ballroom, Latin and swing dancing all for free and afterwards dance the night away at Dance Bethesda’s very own dance party!

Murder Mystery Weekend
Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa
4165 Mears Ave
Chesapeake Beach, MD
410.257.5596
Time: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Price: Starting at $725 per couple

Do you think you have what it takes to solve the mystery? Join the fun during this all inclusive weekend, where your package includes a detective welcome gift, 2 night stay and more! Call or contact your concierge to make reservations today!

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Baltimore Inner Harbor
Washington Monument
Baltimore, MD
Time: 2 pm
Price: Starting at $725 per couple

Start your St. Patrick’s Day festivities right with the 58th annual Baltimore parade which flows through the inner harbor. The Parade steps off at 2:00 p.m. at the Washington Monument, and continues to Pratt Street and Market Place. You can also participate in the Shamrock 5k race right before hand at 1:15 at Charles and Franklin streets.

Shamrock Shindig
March 10, 2013
Pierce’s Park at Pier V
11am-2pm
Price: Free admission, $6 Kids Activities, $15 Drink Wristband
*Use CharmCityConcierge as the discount code to receive 20% off!

Irish Eyes will be smiling at the Waterfront Partnership’s 2nd Annual Shamrock Shindig! This event will take place Sunday, March 10th from 11AM to 2PM at Pierce’s Park, located at Pier V. Live music by Barleyjuice, a Celtic band from Philly, food trucks, beer, wine and mixed drinks, Shamrock Alley for kids, strolling leprechaun, stilt walkers, games and more!  Following the event will be 58th Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade which kicks off at 2pm. Admission to the event is FREE, which includes the band and strolling entertainment.

Shamrock Pass for Children – $6 - (each child will receive parade gear including a shamrock derby hat, green beads, Irish button, Irish flag, Irish fun brand bracelet; two crafts, temporary tattoo and cookie decorating).

Unlimited Drink Wristband for Adults 21+ – $15 - (beer, wine and mixed drinks from 11AM to 2PM).

Maryland Home and Garden Show
Maryland State Fairgrounds
2200 York Rd
Timonium, MD
Time: Friday 10am – 6pm; Saturday 10am – 9pm; Sunday 10am-6 pm
Price: Adults: $12 Children (6-12): $3 Children under 6: Free

The Maryland Home & Garden Show is blossoming with indoor and outdoor inspiration—including artful landscaping inspired by cinema classics such as The Great Gatsby.

Heavy Seas Real Ale and BBQ Festival
Heavy Seas Beer
4615 Hollins Ferry Rd
Halethorpe, Maryland 21227
Time: Saturday 12 pm- 4 pm
Price: $49 (21+)

Get hog wild with the legendary KLOBY’S SMOKEHOUSE barbeque, a behind the scenes brewery experience, treats from great area restaurants, and live music!

Sports at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

DC United vs Real Salt Lake, Saturday at 7 pm, RFK Stadium
Washington Wizards vs Charlotte, Saturday at 8 pm, Patriot Center
Georgetown vs Syracuse Men’s Basketball, Saturday at 12 pm, Verizon Center
Jimmy Lange Boxing, Saturday at 7 pm, Patriot Center
Washington Capitals vs New York, Sunday at 12:30 pm, Verizon Center
Maryland vs Virginia Men’s Basketball, Sunday at 6 pm, Comcast Center

Movies Opening this Weekend:

OZ the Great and Powerful
130 minutes
Action |Adventure |Fantasy
A small-time magician arrives in an enchanted land and is forced to decide if he will be a good man or a great one.
Starring James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, and Mila Kunis

Dead Man Down
110 minutes
Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller
In New York City, a crime lord’s right-hand man is seduced by one of his boss’s victims, a woman seeking retribution.
Starring Colin Farrell, Noomi Rapace, Dominic Cooper, and Terrence Howard

Winter Restaurant Weeks

Forget about losing those extra pounds gained over the holidays. Winter restaurant weeks (yes weeks) are coming up soon, with multi-course menu bargains. Restaurant Week provides a wonderful opportunity for visitors along with local residents to dine at some of the most popular restaurants for special prices. See the links below for a full list of participating restaurants. Make sure to make reservations or have your concierge do so on your behalf!

National Harbor Restaurant Week
March 4-17

Frederick Restaurant Week
March 4-12

St. Patrick’s Day Events Guide 2013

For the next two weekends there will be parades and parties all over the DMV to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

MARYLAND EVENTS

15^th Annual Federal Hill Irish Stroll
March 9, 2013
Federal Hill
1pm – 9pm
Price: $7
Enjoy food & drinks specials, beads and strolling bagpipers!

Baltimore St. Patrick Parade
March 10, 2013
Inner Harbor
Parade steps off at 2pm at the Washington Monument and continues to Pratt and Market Place

Baltimore’s St. Patrick Parade is truly the jewel in Maryland’s emerald crown. For more than 50 years, thousands of spectators from the region have crowded the streets and sidewalks of downtown Baltimore and the famous Inner Harbor to watch thousands more march and celebrate Irish culture, music, song, and dance.

1st Annual Annapolis St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 10, 2013
Begins at West Street
1pm

Get your Irish on at the First Annual Annapolis St. Patrick’s Day in Annapolis! The parade begins near West Street travels around Church Circle ending at the Market House at City Dock.

Shamrock Shindig
March 10, 2013
Pierce’s Park at Pier V
11am-2pm
Price: Free admission, $6 Kids Activities, $15 Drink Wristband *Use CharmCityConcierge as the discount code to receive 20% off!

Irish Eyes will be smiling at the Waterfront Partnership’s 2nd Annual Shamrock Shindig! This event will take place Sunday, March 10th from 11AM to 2PM at Pierce’s Park, located at Pier V. Live music by Barleyjuice, a Celtic band from Philly, food trucks, beer, wine and mixed drinks, Shamrock Alley for kids, strolling leprechaun, stilt walkers, games and more!  Following the event will be 58th Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade which kicks off at 2pm. Admission to the event is FREE, which includes the band and strolling entertainment.

Shamrock Pass for Children – $6 - (each child will receive parade gear including a shamrock derby hat, green beads, Irish button, Irish flag, Irish fun brand bracelet; two crafts, temporary tattoo and cookie decorating).

Unlimited Drink Wristband for Adults 21+ – $15 - (beer, wine and mixed drinks from 11AM to 2PM).

Looney’s Pub North
March 16^th & 17^th
Looney’s Pub Bel Air
All Day

Heated tents, live bands, drink specials and more!

Federal Hill St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
March 17th
10am – 12pm
Price: $5-$10
Cross Street will be closed down with beer gardens, bands, DJs, bagpipers and drink specials!

National Harbor’s Entertainment District
March 17, 2013

Fleet Street is coming together on St. Patty’s Day and National Harbor Visitors will be able to bar hop from Cadillac Ranch, Public House, and Bobby McKey’s. Drink specials and Jameson Shots will be offered and much more (each bar will have their own special offers).

WASHINGTON, D.C.  & NORTHERN VIRGINIA EVENTS

National ShamrockFest
RFK Stadium Festival Grounds
March 16, 2013
1pm-9pm
Price: $24.99 and up

Washington, DC’s Saint Patrick’s Day street festival with live music, food, drinks, roving entertainers, craft vendors, an Irish Village, carnival rides & games and much more. The ShamrockFest is the largest Saint Patrick’s Day party in the region featuring more than 50 live bands performing on seven stages. The event is held rain or shine.

42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Washington D.C
March 17, 2013
12 Noon

Parade will proceed down Constitution Avenue from 7th to 17th Streets, N.W., in our Nation’s Capital. The 2013 theme is ‘Celebrating Service to the Stars and Stripes”. The parade route is easily accessible from the Federal Triangle, Archives-Navy Memorial and Smithsonian metro stations. The grandstands are located between 15th and 16th streets next to the judges reviewing stand.  They are a great way to watch the parade – each group is introduced as they approach and you get to see them at their best, performing for the judges.  The grandstands provide a comfortable, elevated, vantage point with nearby restroom facilities.

Shamrocks & Shenanigans
March 16-17, 2013
Rumors, 19th & M NW
3pm-close, 11am-close

Food & drink specials, Irish Bands, Celtic dancers, prizes & giveaways

For more information please contact your concierge!

Have a safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Weekend Happenings in the DMV 3/1-3/3

The first weekend in March is here already! Lots of fun events to enjoy, including some early St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations! Have a great weekend!

Washington, DC Events

Nordic Cool Festival
Kennedy Center
2700 F Street
NW Washington DC 20566
202-467-4600
Time: Events Friday and Saturday 10 am to 9:30 pm; Sunday 10 am to 7:30 pm
Price: Prices vary depending on event

A month-long international festival of theater, dance, music, visual arts, literature, design, cuisine, and film to highlight the diverse cultures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden as well as the territories of Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Áland Islands.

Intersections Arts Festival
Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H Street NE
Washington, DC
202.399.7993
Time: Events Friday 6:30pm to 10:30 pm, Saturday 10:30 am to 10 pm, and Sunday 1:30pm to 5 pm
Price: Free- $28

INTERSECTIONS is a unique arts festival presented by the Atlas Performing Arts Center in Washington DC, featuring more than 600 artists in over 100 performances over three weekends. The program includes visual art, film screenings, literary readings and dance, musical and dramatic productions plus 20 free café concerts and 25 special events.

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
Warner Theatre
513 13th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
202.783.4000
Time: Saturday at 1 pm and 4 pm
Price: $35-$75

Join in for this family oriented experience which blends comedy with the unique talents of these exciting animals! Watch as over 20 cats and dogs perform a variety of stunts and skits while clowns juggle and perform their own balancing act. It’s a show everyone can enjoy!

National Symphony Orchestra
Kennedy Center
2700 F Street
NW Washington DC 20566
202-467-4600
Time: Friday and Saturday 8 pm
Price: $25-$85

Christoph Eschenbach conducts Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto, whom The Guardian says “may be the best thing to happen to classical music in years.” Hear him play Lindberg’s Violin Concerto on a program with works by Sibelius and Saariaho.

Virginia Events

Virginia Opera: A Street Car Named Desire
George Mason Center for the Arts- Concert Hall
4373 Mason Pond Dr
Fairfax, VA 22030
Time: Friday at 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm
Price: $44- $86

The Opera comes to the DC area with one of André Previn’s modern masterpieces. The score blends the sultry and fiery drama of Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play with a brilliant score, creating a musical experience that will enchant both opera devotees and those less familiar with opera.

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day
Downtown Alexandria
Time: Saturday 10 am
Price: Free

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a day of family fun events including the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade through the middle of downtown Alexandria!

Chocolate Lovers Festival
Old Town Hall
3999 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-273-2377
Time: Saturday 8 am – 5 pm and Sunday noon – 4 pm
Price: Free- $5

Surround yourself with hundreds of the finest chocolate sensations the area has to offer! While at the festival, spread out through the town of Fairfax, sample some goodies or attend one of the numerous chocolate themed events taking place.

Maryland Events

Laugh Riot
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
One Bethesda Metro Center
7400 Wisconsin Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-1234
Time: Saturday 8 pm to 10 pm
Price: $10 cash cover charge

If you love to have a good hearty laugh this is the Saturday night activity for you! A live standup comedy show with three local comics every Saturday night! There will be a $25 cash prize joke contest for non-com audience members after the show.

Jon Stewart Comedy Show
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
1212 Cathedral St
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 783-8100
Time: Friday at 8 pm and 10 pm
Price: $60-$100

Over the past 13 years, Stewart has redefined political satire in American culture from his perch atop the anchor chair on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. “Now you are invited to join in for a night of side splitting laughter as this popular standup comedian takes the stage in our neighborhood!

Flyleaf and Drowning Pool
The Fillmore
8656 Colesville Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-960-9999
Time: Saturday at 8 pm
Price: $22.50

Flyleaf, the band that made “All Around Me” popular, makes their way to the Fillmore this Saturday with Drowning Pool.

Baltimore Boat Show
Baltimore Convention Center
1 W Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD
Time: Friday 11am–9pm; Saturday 10am–9pm; Sunday 10am–5pm
Price: $12

Boaters, sailors, fisherman, and families can climb aboard and compare hundreds of boats for all budgets and lifestyles! Browse booths, attend seminars, or even participate in kid friendly activities.

12th Annual Canton Irish Stroll
March 2, 2013
Canton Square
1pm – 9pm
Price: $8

Enjoy food & drinks specials, beads and strolling bagpipers!

*For a complete St. Patrick’s Day Event Guide check back on Monday 3/4 or subscribe to our blog to get it right to your email!*

Sports at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

Washington Wizards vs New York Knicks, Friday at 7 pm, Verizon Center
Georgetown Men’s Basketball vs Rutgers, Saturday at 9 pm, Verizon Center
Harlem Globetrotters, Saturday at 1 pm, Verizon Center
Harlem Globetrotters, Saturday at 7:30 pm, Patriot Center
Harlem Globetrotters, Sunday at 3 pm, Patriot Center
Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia, Sunday at 6 pm, Verizon Center

Movies Opening this Weekend

Jack the Giant Slayer
114 minutes
Adventure | Drama | Fantasy
The ancient war between humans and a race of giants is reignited when Jack, a young farmhand fighting for a kingdom and the love of a princess, opens a gateway between the two worlds.
Starring Nicholas Hoult, Stanley Tucci, Ewan McGregor, and Bill Nighy

21 and Over
95 minutes
Comedy
The night before his big medical school exam, a promising student celebrates his 21st birthday with his two best friends.
Starring Miles Teller, Justin Chon, Jonathan Keltz, and Sarah Wright

The Last Exorcism Part II
88 minutes
Horror | Thriller
As Nell Sweetzer tries to build a new life after the events of the first movie, the evil force that once possessed her returns with an even more horrific plan.
Starring Ashley Bell, Julia Garner, Spencer Treat Clark, and David Jensen

Stoker
98 minutes
Drama | Mystery | Thriller
After India’s father dies, her Uncle Charlie, who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her unstable mother. She comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives and becomes increasingly infatuated with him.
Starring Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, and Dermot Mulroney

Phantom
98 minutes
Thriller
The haunted Captain of a Soviet submarine holds the fate of the world in his hands. Forced to leave his family behind, he is charged with leading a covert mission cloaked in mystery.
Starring Ed Harris, Julian Adams, David Duchovny, and William Fichtner

Baltimore Winter Wine Festival Continues through this weekend!

Drink some fantastic wines at some of the Baltimore area’s best restaurants! Restaurants participating in this 10-day dining promotion beginning on February 22nd are offering special menus featuring wine pairings as well as wine dinners, cellar raids, classes, special happy hours and more! This weekend’s featured restaurants can be found below.  

Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano
Little Italy
306 South High Street, 410.727.0700
Featuring
Winter Wine Celebration – visit Aldo’s website for details.

Bistro 300
Hyatt Regency Baltimore
300 Light Street, 410.605.2839
Featuring Three-course wine pairing menu showcasing local delights and distinctive dishes

Charleston
1000 Lancaster Street 410.332.7373
With the tasting menu available in the dining room you can enjoy between three and six courses of Chef Wolf’s French and Low Country cooking of South Carolina inspired cuisine paired with wines.

Chazz: A Bronx Original
1415 Aliceanna Street, 410.522.5511
Featuring Winter Wine Celebration – visit Chazz: A Bronx Original’s website for details.

Cinghiale
822 Lancaster Street, 410.547.8282
Their wine pairing menu features classic Italian recipes with a modern perspective.

Creme Restaurant & Lounge
518 N. Charles Street, 443.869.3382
The three-course wine pairing menu features American cuisine with a Southern influence.

Fleet Street Kitchen
1012 Fleet Street, 410.244.5830
The three-course wine pairing menu features contemporary American seasonally inspired cooking.

La Scala
1012 Eastern Avenue, 410.783.9209
Enjoy a Tuscan flight of Antinori Wines.

Lebanese Taverna Baltimore
719 South President Street, 410.244.5533
Featuring a Tour of Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, these Lebanese wines are paired with light Lebanese appetizers in the lounge and bar.

Pazo
1425 Aliceanna Street, 410.534.7296
Their three-course Winter Wine Pairing Menu features cuisine with the hedonistic soul of the rustic Spanish coast & Italian isles.

Regi’s
1002 Light Street, 410.539.7344
Half-price bottles of wine from Regi’s 100 bottle wine list can be paired with Regi’s “Farm-to-Fork” cuisine.

Talara
615 President Street, 410.528.9883
Featuring Nuevo Latino food and wine pairing specials!

TEN TEN
1010 Fleet Street, 410.244.6867
Featuring a Winter Wine Celebration Prix-Fixe Three-Course Pairing Menu with sustainable seasonal American dishes paired with European and Californian wine.

the point in fells
1738 Thames Street, 410.327.7264
On Saturday, February 23^rd enjoy their feature Bubbles and Babes, where you can sample sparkling wines and fantastic champagne pairings.

Vino Rosina
507 South Exeter Street, 410.528.8600
On Saturday, February 23^rd their Italian flight night features Cortese- Icardi “L’aurora” 2010 Piemonte, It, Valpolicella blend–Brigaldara 2010 Verona, It. Chianti Classico Lucignano Colli Fiorentini 2009 Tuscany.

Waterfront Kitchen
1417 Thames Street, 443.681.5310
Featuring Winter Wine Celebration – visit Waterfront Kitchen’s website for details.

Wit & Wisdom
Harbor East in Four Seasons Baltimore
200 International Drive, 410.576.5800
On Saturday February 23^rd enjoy Wine 101 at Wit & Wisdom, A Tavern by Michael Mina “How to Taste Like a Pro” Join Wit & Wisdom Sommeliers Julie & John as they introduce the concept of tasting wine. Enjoy six tastings paired with Chef Clay Miller’s hors d’oeuvres.

Weekend Happenings in the DMV 2/22-24

This weekend is full of fun! There are Oscar parties, kid’s shows and Baltimore Winter Wine Week Begins today!

 

Washington, DC Events

Nordic Cool Festival
Kennedy Center
2700 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20566
202-467-4600
Time: Events Friday and Saturday 10 am to 10 pm; Sunday 10 am to 6 pm
Price: Prices vary depending on event

A month-long international festival of theater, dance, music, visual arts, literature, design, cuisine, and film to highlight the diverse cultures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden as well as the territories of Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Áland Islands.

The Washington Ballet- Tour De Force
Sidney Harman Hall
610 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-547-1122
Time: Friday 7:30p, Saturday 2:30p & 7:30p, Sunday 1p & 6p
Price: $32-$111.25

With its first Tour-de-Force showcase evening of classical and contemporary works, The Washington Ballet pays tribute to the Presidential inaugural season. Set to the marches of Philip Sousa, the evening’s centerpiece, Balanchine’s exuberantly patriotic Stars and Stripes contains as much pure dance as many full-length ballets.

Virginia Events

Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival
Patriot Center
4500 Patriot Circle
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-993-3000
Time: Sunday at 1 pm and 4 pm
Price: $28-$57

Mickey Mouse and friends rock the world with visits by the stars of The Little Mermaid, Toy Story, and Aladdin.

Old Town Alexandria Tasting and Historical Tour
Market Square
310 King Street
King Street and North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
1-800-979-3370
Time: Saturday 1-4:30 pm
Price: $60

DC Metro Food Tours offers unique food tasting and cultural walking tours that bring you to some of the area’s most historic and significant neighborhoods. Learn from highly trained guides about the architecture and history while tasting cuisine.

Maryland Events

Maple Sugar Festival
Brookside Nature Center
1400 Glenallen Ave
Wheaton, MD
301-962-1480
Time:  Sunday 11 am- 4 pm
Price: $5

If you have ever wondered how that delicious tasting syrup came to end up on your pancakes this is for you! Watch the whole maple sugaring process from start to finish. Sample some of the sticky sweet goodness while partaking in maple-themed crafts, food, games, music, and activities sure to please every member of the family!

American Craft Council Baltimore Winter Show
Baltimore Convention Center
1 West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD
410-649-7000
Time: Friday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Price: $16

Hundreds of the country’s best contemporary jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home decor artists gather in one spot to present a spectacular season of fine quality craft.

Sports at a Glance

Contact your concierge for pricing and availability!

 

ESPN Friday Night Fights: Lamont Peterson vs Kendall Holt, Friday at 5 pm, DC Armory

Washington Wizards vs Denver, Friday at 7 pm, Verizon Center

Washington Capitals vs New Jersey, Saturday at 12 pm, Verizon Center

George Mason Men’s vs William and Mary, Saturday at 4 pm, Patriot Center

Washington Wizards vs Houston, Saturday at 7 pm, Verizon Center

                                                  Movies Opening this Weekend

Snitch
112 minutes
Action|Drama|Thriller
A father goes undercover for the DEA in order to free his son who was imprisoned after being set up in drug deal.
Starring Dwayne Johnson, Susan Sarandon, Jon Bernthal, and Rafi Gavron

Dark Skies
95 minutes
Horror|Sci-Fi|Thriller
As the Barret family’s peaceful suburban life is rocked by an escalating series of disturbing events, they come to learn that a terrifying and deadly force is after them.
Starring Keri Russell, Josh Hamilton, Dakota Goyo, and J.K. Simmons

 Rolling out the Red Carpet

Its Oscar Party time in Washington! Here are just some of the places around the area that give guests the red carpet treatment on Sunday February 24^th. For more ideas visit our complete Oscar post.

Snuggle With the Stars
US Navy Memorial Burke Theater
701 Pennsylvania Ave
NW Washington DC.
Time: 6 pm
Price: $50-$100
Watching the Oscar’s has never been so comfortable! Watch the Oscar’s at this adult pajama party officially associated with the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. Watch the broadcast on a giant two-story HD screen while sipping soda and munching on gourmet snacks. Wearing pajamas is encouraged, but not required.

Art Soiree’s Live Viewing Night of Oscars
Georgetown Ritz-Carlton
3100 South Street NW
Washington, DC
Time: 7 pm
Price: $40-$90
Enjoy a true Hollywood Glamour experience with an adult black tie affair as the Ritz Carlton pulls out all the stops just for you! Enjoy a Red Carpet complete with all the trimmings including camera’s and interviews.  That’s just the beginning as you watch a live telecast of the 85th Academy Awards on multiple screens. The evening will feature special live performances by St. Charles String Quartet playing songs from the Oscar nominated movies.

And the Winner Is…
The Arlington Cinema ‘N’ Draft house
2903 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA.
Time: 6:30 pm
Price: $20

Hooray for Hollywood! It’s time to experience the wonder, anticipation, and excitement that is Oscar Night! Don’t sit home alone, get off the couch, and join fellow film fans at the Washington, DC Film Society’s “And The Winner Is…” annual viewing party to watch the 84th Academy Awards broadcast LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN. There will be a silent auction, contests, food and drinks!

Baltimore Winter Wine Festival

Drink some fantastic wines at some of the Baltimore area’s best restaurants! Restaurants participating in this 10-day dining promotion beginning on February 22nd are offering special menus featuring wine pairings as well as wine dinners, cellar raids, classes, special happy hours and more! This weekend’s featured restaurants can be found below.  

Aldo’s Ristorante Italiano
Little Italy
306 South High Street, 410.727.0700
Featuring
Winter Wine Celebration – visit Aldo’s website for details.

Bistro 300
Hyatt Regency Baltimore
300 Light Street, 410.605.2839
Featuring Three-course wine pairing menu showcasing local delights and distinctive dishes

Charleston
1000 Lancaster Street 410.332.7373
With the tasting menu available in the dining room you can enjoy between three and six courses of Chef Wolf’s French and Low Country cooking of South Carolina inspired cuisine paired with wines.

Chazz: A Bronx Original
1415 Aliceanna Street, 410.522.5511
Featuring Winter Wine Celebration – visit Chazz: A Bronx Original’s website for details.

Cinghiale
822 Lancaster Street, 410.547.8282
Their wine pairing menu features classic Italian recipes with a modern perspective.

Creme Restaurant & Lounge
518 N. Charles Street, 443.869.3382
The three-course wine pairing menu features American cuisine with a Southern influence.

Fleet Street Kitchen
1012 Fleet Street, 410.244.5830
The three-course wine pairing menu features contemporary American seasonally inspired cooking.

La Scala
1012 Eastern Avenue, 410.783.9209
Enjoy a Tuscan flight of Antinori Wines.

Lebanese Taverna Baltimore
719 South President Street, 410.244.5533
Featuring a Tour of Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, these Lebanese wines are paired with light Lebanese appetizers in the lounge and bar.

Pazo
1425 Aliceanna Street, 410.534.7296
Their three-course Winter Wine Pairing Menu features cuisine with the hedonistic soul of the rustic Spanish coast & Italian isles.

Regi’s
1002 Light Street, 410.539.7344
Half-price bottles of wine from Regi’s 100 bottle wine list can be paired with Regi’s “Farm-to-Fork” cuisine.

Talara
615 President Street, 410.528.9883
Featuring Nuevo Latino food and wine pairing specials!

TEN TEN
1010 Fleet Street, 410.244.6867
Featuring a Winter Wine Celebration Prix-Fixe Three-Course Pairing Menu with sustainable seasonal American dishes paired with European and Californian wine.

the point in fells
1738 Thames Street, 410.327.7264
On Saturday, February 23^rd enjoy their feature Bubbles and Babes, where you can sample sparkling wines and fantastic champagne pairings.

Vino Rosina
507 South Exeter Street, 410.528.8600
On Saturday, February 23^rd their Italian flight night features Cortese- Icardi “L’aurora” 2010 Piemonte, It, Valpolicella blend–Brigaldara 2010 Verona, It. Chianti Classico Lucignano Colli Fiorentini 2009 Tuscany.

Waterfront Kitchen
1417 Thames Street, 443.681.5310
Featuring Winter Wine Celebration – visit Waterfront Kitchen’s website for details.

Wit & Wisdom
Harbor East in Four Seasons Baltimore
200 International Drive, 410.576.5800
On Saturday February 23^rd enjoy Wine 101 at Wit & Wisdom, A Tavern by Michael Mina “How to Taste Like a Pro” Join Wit & Wisdom Sommeliers Julie & John as they introduce the concept of tasting wine. Enjoy six tastings paired with Chef Clay Miller’s hors d’oeuvres.