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Wynton Marsalis at Avalon Theater
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World Expo Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday Celebration Parade Baltimore Boat Show
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"New
Year's Day is everyman's birthday," wrote
18th-century British essayist Charles Lamb. Indeed, January’s a
time to celebrate, gain a fresh outlook. New perspectives are in order.
A presidential inauguration just down the road underscores that sentiment.
And, with an extended Martin Luther King-birthday weekend, you’ll
have a terrific opportunity to experience more of Maryland. Follow up
a visit to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with a ski trip to Deep Creek
Lake, a drive to Southern Maryland, or a getaway to the Eastern Shore.
Wherever
you go in Maryland, it’s all Pretty. Close.
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Arts & Entertainment – Interludes
that refresh Music and art faculty at Harford Community College in Bel Air stage The Winter Doldrums, A Sunday Afternoon of Music and Fine Art, Jan. 24. “After Hours” reception features hot jazz, cool drinks. Same venue, Jan. 31, Surf’s Up with Beach Boys tribute band. |
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Culinary
Corner – ‘A Red, Red Rose’ with scotch Ever been to a "Robert Burns Supper?" Celebrate the life of this romantic 18th-century Scottish bard by indulging in a festive meal of haggis, scotch whiskey, toasts galore, dancing, and of course, his poetry, including Auld Lang Syne. Robert Burns Society in Annapolis hosts one, Jan. 24. Rejoice in a 200-year tradition. |
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Family
Fun – All
aboard in Hagerstown Railroading was king in Western Maryland for years and Hagerstown was the “Hub City.” Visit Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum to get a taste of this region’s rich railroad heritage. Trains of Christmas features a holiday exhibit of steam and diesel trains – with all the bells and whistles – running through a four-level snow scene. Weekends, to March 1. Trains for kids, gift shop, pictorial displays, railroad artifacts. |
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Great
Outdoors – Snow
sports in abundance Western Maryland, or “Mountain Maryland” – especially Garrett and Allegany counties – is a winter-sports wonderland. The Deep Creek Lake region, which includes Wisp Resort, has plenty of slopes, cross-country trails, and snow-tubing lanes. Or, try snowboarding, sledding and skating. You can even go ice fishing here. New Germany and Herrington Manor state parks – in Oakland and Grantsville – also offer opportunities for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and more. |
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History & Heritage – African-American
tradition Maryland has numerous attractions linked to African-American heritage. Among them – in Baltimore: Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center, National Great Blacks in Wax Museum, Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture, and Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park. In Oella, Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum. In Columbia, African Art Museum of Maryland. In Annapolis, Banneker-Douglass Museum. In St. Mary’s County, Sotterly Plantation. And, in Cambridge, Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center. |
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Hidden
Gem – Pagodas,
dragons and flowers Explore the exotic, fanciful Chinese influence on the decorative arts– known as chinoiserie – that swept through 18th-century England and France. Historic Annapolis Antiques Show, Jan. 16-18, presents 32 dealers from the U.S. and Europe offering furniture, accessories, glass, ceramics, textiles, silver, clocks, folk art and jewelry. Register for one of the "Curator’s Walks" through the show, sponsored by Historic Annapolis Foundation. |
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