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COMING IN JULY...
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Chef's Expressions Wine Dinners
Gramercy Mansion
Enjoy a fabulous, elegant dinner paired with amazing wines. Great for a special date night...Treat someone you love to a memorable evening
Culinary Class..
Wednesday, May 23, 6-8P
Experience traditional Asian ingredients as they are used to inspire Western cuisine. Learn to create the recipes and sample them along with wine pairings.
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Many Events Leading Up To Preakness Day!
*People's Pink Party Friday, May 18
The day before Preakness, the 3rd Annual Legends for the Cure Race and Female Jockey Championship. Also the Black-Eyed Susan Race and a full day of fun to benefit the local Susan G Komen for the Cure.
*Preakness Stakes & Infieldfest
Saturday, May 19
The People's Race..The People's Party. An Exciting Day in Baltimore!
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June 2 & 3 Noon-6P Oregon Ridge Hunt Valley
Sample Maryland Wines* Enjoy Demos*Live Music* Arts Vendors* Food *Specialty Pavilions +
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Here's your chance to play ball with some of your favorite Ravens!
Open to all ages..
Fun Benefit for The Lardarius Webb Foundation. Visit
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Saturday, June 9 Rappel Down the Marriott Waterfront
Do you want to make an impact on kidney disease in an extraordinary way? Join the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland for their 3rd annual RAPPEL on Saturday, June 9, 2012 for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rappel down the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront.
Visit here to register and for further info.
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Maryland Science Center
Saturday, June 23 8P-Midnight
Dance the night away and celebrate the education and outreach programs of the Maryland Science Center.
Enjoy fabulous food stations, live music and signature cocktails. Visit Solstice for further info and tickets.
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Craberet
Thursday, July 12 6:30P- 10P
Gertrude's at the Baltimore Museum of Art
This sensational summer event Benefits the House of Ruth Maryland.
Enjoy sultry crab dishes by chef extraordinaire, John Shields, cocktails from The Wine Source and Heavy Seas, and a smorgasbord of salsa, cha-cha and percussion compliments of Mambo Combo live in the BMA’s Sculpture Garden, as well as wonderful auction items.
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..Actually Carroll & Frederick Counties!
Pedal along some of the most beautiful scenery while enjoying a
fully supported, fun and truly inspirational experience.
There will be a variety of challenging and hilly route options.
You'll pass through historic towns and will experience great route
support, well-stocked rest stops and finish line festivities.
All routes start and finish at Linganore Winecellars.
Route options include a 14-mile route, 35-mile route and 63-mile route.
Riders will enjoy lunch and wine sampling after finishing. Visit Bike MS to register and for further info.
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Maryland Balloon Flights
Want a different idea for a date? A romantic Anniversary or Birthday
surprise? Pilot Matt Lidinsky, who lives in Baldwin, MD. runs a successful Hot Air Balloon Ride Business. You can visit his web site
http://www.marylandballoonflights.com to find out how to book a flight during this beautiful time of the year. |
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Phillip Michael Studio
1500 Riverside Ave Federal Hill 410 385 2828
See Becca for The Perfect Blow Dry! She works magic on hair..making it shiny and more manageable. Also great with highlights.Becca is great for bridal parties & special events.
Call for Appointments and Special Pricing.
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