Weekends on Wednesdays

Baltimore Christmas Village at the Inner Harbor

This Weekend:

Hearth and Home in Early Maryland (St. Mary's City)
Explore the colonial table & discover how Maryland’s first settlers celebrated the end of the harvest season. Help churn butter, shuck beans, grind corn and learn about the many tasks required to cook the family feast over a 17th-century hearth. Discover a Southern Maryland delicacy – stuffed ham.

Classical Mystery Tour (Baltimore)
From early Beatles favorites through the solo years, Classical Mystery Tour is an authentic concert experience with hits such as “Penny Lane” and “Yesterday”.

Santa & Mrs. Claus' Train Arrival and Train Rides (Baltimore)
Civil War Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by train into the Roundhouse and light a 20 ft. animated Christmas tree. Ornament decorating contests for kids, craft making wooden toys 

Festival of Trees (Timonium)
A holiday happening the whole family can enjoy. 

Chestertown Antiques Show and Sale (Worton)
Period furniture, jewelry, primitives, linens, oriental rugs, silver, glass, brass, postcards, china, Chinese export porcelain.

Calvert Hospice Festival of Trees (Prince Frederick)
Join the Celebration Thanksgiving Weekend! The festival features: Beautifully Decorated Trees, Family Entertainment, Model Train Displays, Craft Vendors, Santa’s Workshop, Gingerbread House Contest,.

15th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show (Upper Marlboro)
For a sweet treat, come view an amazing display of edible gingerbread houses! Although tempting, no nibbling allowed! You will have the opportunity to vote for best house in the Viewer’s Choice Award Competition.

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad North Pole Express (Cumberland)
The North Pole Express departs Cumberland at 6:00 PM, and the round trip lasts approximately 3 1/2 hours. Our jolly Santa meets the train by the Depot at the North Pole, where riders will be served cookies and hot chocolate. 

Christmas Village in Baltimore (Baltimore)
German Christmas sails into Baltimore – come and enjoy an authentic German Christmas market right here in Charm City! From Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 27) through Christmas Eve (Wednesday, December 24), Christmas Village in Baltimore will once again return to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

5th Annual Gallery of Gifts (Westminster)
The Carroll Arts Center's Tevis Gallery is filled with a dazzling array of imaginative art pieces....sure to please everyone on your gift list. More than 30 regional artists are featured in this annual exhibit that celebrates the spirit of "shop local!"

A Christmas Carol (Baltimore)
Our adaptation is set in Baltimore’s 19th-century business district. Miserly Scrooge will learn the true meaning of Christmas through his visits with Baltimore ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. 

The Nutcracker Live! (Huntingtown)
The production features Donetsk Ballet of Ukraine, students from local Ballet Caliente, and is the only show in southern Maryland with live orchestra! Premium Individual $40.00 Premium Special $35.00 Regular Individual $35.00 Regular Special $30.00 

Chesapeake Bay Cluster of Dog Shows (Westminster)
Spectators can: Meet and greet more than 100 different dog breeds. Visitors can find the right breed for their lifestyle and speak with breeders and owners. (ALL DAYS); • Get their dog’s picture taken with Santa! (SUN, 11-2PM)

Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells (Frederick)
Junie B. is a first grader with an attitude. The holiday sing-along should be fun, but when it’s time for the Secret Santa drawing, Junie B. picks the one person she’d rather not have – Tattletale May. Don’t miss this family-friendly story, with a message about the importance of giving.

Miracle on 34th Street (Baltimore)
Inflatable snowglobes, musical trains and blinking angels adorn homes. A few even allow visitors to peek inside. The lights are on every night from Thanksgiving weekend to January 1st, including all night on Christmas Eve. FREE. 


Season's Greening (D.C.)
Beyond being a delightfully warm place to seek refuge from winter's worst weather, the Botanic Garden is decked out in extra greenery for its annual exhibit of Washington landmarks created out of plants. And if a miniature Lincoln Memorial made out of sea grape leaves, reindeer moss and coriander seeds isn't whimsical enough for you, there's also a nautical-themed model train display with more than 30 lighthouses, mermaids and a pirate ship. -- Amy Orndorff

Zoolights (D.C.)
More than 500,000 lights will be used on everything from light-up elephants to twinkling floral displays. There will also be live performances from local artists, plenty of food and gift-worthy goods for sale.  

Seasons of Light (D.C.)
Smithsonian Discovery Theater presents an interactive show about the history and customs of Ramadan, Devali, Sankta Lucia, Chanukah, Las Posadas, Kwanzaa, Christmas and the Winter Solstice. At the Discovery Theater.  

28th:

Christmas on the Square and Annual Tree Lighting (Leonardtown)
Holiday festivities, entertainment, music, food, carriage/sleigh rides, annual tree lighting and Santa's arrival. Rain date: Nov. 29

Frosty Friday (Frederick)
Start your Christmas shopping the right way – in Downtown Frederick! Enjoy live entertainment, hot chocolate, Frosty the Snowman and much more as you fill your stockings!

The Blind Boys of Alabama (Frederick)
Formed in the late 1930s at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in Talladega, the GRAMMY®- winning Blind Boys of Alabama has harmonized throughout the turbulent 20th century and well into the 21st.

Talkin' Turkey (Catonsville)
Join us to celebrate the turkey...after all it's been a rough week for him. We'll have turkey tales, a turkey craft and one of the lucky guys that survived the holiday. Children ages 3-10 with an adult. $3 members/$5 non-members. Advance registration required... 410-887-1081

Premium Outlets After Thanksgiving Sale (Queenstown)
Come shop the Queenstown Premium Outlets at their After Thanksgiving Sale Featuring Midnight Madness. 

BAZAART: Artful Holiday Shopping (Baltimore)
Painting, sculpture, paper crafts, metalwork, jewelry, textiles, mixed media, and other work that simply defies categorization!

29th:

Miracle on Main Street--Electric Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting (Westminster)
Enjoy the seasonal sounds of the Westminster Municipal Band, sing carols and await the arrival of Santa. Come early to purchase a treat from the Holiday bake sale and enjoy a free cup of hot chocolate. Parade route Pennsylvania Avenue to Longwell Avenue via West and East Main Streets. 

Backcountry Hike (Catonsville)
Discover the wilderness in Oella's backyard on this naturalist-guided, moderately strenuous hike to the far reaches of the land where Banneker lived and worked. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and snacks. Adults and teens. FREE. Advance registration required. 410-887-1081

Big Ten Football: Terps vs. Rutgers (College Park)
In this inaugural season in the Big Ten Conference, the UMD Terrapins take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights - also making their Big Ten debut in 2014.

Wreath Making (Baltimore)
Make a decorative wreath from natural materials such as pine, spruce, and holly. Inside the ranger station, we’ll have everything you need to make a masterpiece and brave the cold—including hot chocolate, cookies, and holiday tunes! Ages 14 and up. $10 per person ($8 Members) 

21st Annual Catonsville Tree Lighting Ceremony (Catonsville)
Join the celebration as we welcome the holidays to Catonsville on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Free refreshments, seasonal music and a Santa's arrival on a firetruck will make the evening festive and fun. Then during December, the Santa House will be open on Fridays & Saturdays.

Hope Garden Ballet Theatre Presents: A Christmas Carol (Rockville)
After years of performing at the Poolesville High School Auditorium, HGCBT will perform our annual holiday classic in Rockville! Our wonderful dancers will thrill a broader audience with our original interpretation of "A Christmas Carol" on November 29 at the F.

30th:

Grand Illumination--City Tree Lighting (Annapolis)
Join all of Annapolis at Market House's Hopkins Plaza as we kickoff the downtown holiday season! Watch Santa arrive by horse and carriage. Sponsored by the Annapolis Jaycees, this popular Annapolis event helps everyone get into the holiday spirit.

Gallery Quartet Concert (Hagerstown)
The Gallery has been performing at the Museum for over 40 years and continues to be a Museum favorite. The quartet includes Celeste Blase and Carl Tretter, violins, Fay Rosinsky, cello, and Jere Stern, viola.

Maryland Monday

These pictures were taken on November 4. You never know what you will find when you visit the Inner Harbor.

We found a Swedish Tall Ship that had come to visit, and we stopped to listen to its crew sing. What fun!

If you look carefully, you will see sailors in the rigging.

The sailors are HIGH above the deck!

This might give you an idea of how high they were.

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Weekends on Wednesdays

Mistletoe and Moonlight at The Robinson Nature Center

This Weekend:

Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Gaithersburg (Gaithersburg)
For more than 39 years, the nation’s most talented artisans have sold their contemporary crafts and fine art at Sugarloaf Craft Festivals. Attracting 175,000 visitors annually, Sugarloaf shows are consistently rated by leading industry publications as one of the top craft experiences in the country.

Muddy Creek Artists Guild Holiday Art Show (Edgewater)
Come experience 300 years of arts and fine crafts. The Muddy Creek Artist Guild Annual Holiday Show will be held in the Visitor Center and Pavilion Building.

Parlor Plays: "Be Professional" and "Orange!" (Baltimore)
Baltimore playwright Peter Davis will present two of his Parlor Plays, “Orange!” and “Be Professional” on November 20 at 8 pm and November 21 and 22 at 7 and 9 pm. Both plays are about twelve minutes long and feature two characters. Venue offers the warmth of a home and the funky vibe of a salon.

Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center Holiday Sneak Peek (Prince Frederick)
The Museum will be OPENING Friday November 21, 2014 from 6-9 PM, and Saturday November 22 from 11 AM through 6 PM for a SPECIAL PREVIEW EVENT, the Southern Maryland premier of the Award-winning XPRIZE movie “Back to the Moon for Good”, a space-themed Holiday Sale, and MANY MORE surprises!

Maryland Christmas Show (Frederick)
The show offers seven buildings and big top tents. You'll enjoy the works of top artists and craftsmen offering fine art, pottery, furniture, jewelry, clothing, wreaths and garlands, toys and Christmas ornaments - just about anything related to your Christmas shopping enjoyment. Not all of the same exhibitors participate in both weekends. The MD Christmas Show makes shopping fun for everyone!

Inner Harbor Ice Rink Opening Weekend (Baltimore)
Get those skates laced up! Open Every Day & All Holidays

The Trains of Christmas  (Hagerstown)
"The Visions, Sounds and Snows of Christmas Past and Present" This "O" guage railroad features the trains of Lionel, MTH, Williams, Weaver and others operating in a snow scene. Also "O" and "HO" scale model railroads, trains for kids to run, artifacts, photos, gift shop & much more.

Lights on the Bay (Annapolis)
Don't miss this spectacular drive-through holiday lights show beside the Chesapeake Bay. The event features more than 60 animated and stationary displays, including traditional Maryland-themed favorites. Proceeds benefit Anne Arundel Medical Center. $14/car, $50/bus

Symphony of Lights (Columbia)
The Symphony of Lights, a holiday tradition delighting all ages, is a dazzling, 20-30 minute, drive-through display of more than 75 larger-than-life, light creations illuminated by a fantasy of color, design, and animation.

Winterfest of Lights (Ocean City)
Board the train and take a ride through an animated wonderland of spectacular lighted displays.

Pioneer Days (Baltimore)
Come build miniature log cabins, create corn husk dolls, play colonial games and dip your own candles to learn how early American pioneers lived. Ages 6 and up

40th Annual Native American Heritage Month Pow Wow (Towson)
This event will feature: traditional Native American dances, Native American food, free health screenings, as well as Native art and jewelry vendors. The Pow Wow will occur rain or shine and will be held indoors. 

Chesapeake Bay Fall Classic Rockfish Tournament (Annapolis)
Thousands of recreational and professional anglers from Maine to North Carolina will be making their way to Maryland to compete for top honors and a chance at some big money in this year’s Chesapeake Bay Fall Classic, the Bay’s largest fall rockfish tournament. With over 250 boats and 1,500 anglers regularly competing, the prizes and competition is larger than ever.  

From Pen to Press: Experimentation and Innovation in the Age of Print (Baltimore)
This exhibition explores that moment of tension, beginning with the publication of Gutenberg’s Bible in 1455, when printing was a new, experimental medium. The result was a fascinating interplay of formats that led to hybrid works, failed experiments, and entirely new forms of books. This story is especially pertinent now, as we are experiencing our own technological revolution, moving from printed book to digital publishing.

21st:

Renowned Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson @ Corduroy Button! (Towson)
Karl will be creating hand cut silhouette portraits by appointment. Each one is cut freehand and takes just minutes. All ages are welcome including the squirmy ones! Please call the store to register: (410) 823-5437

Baltimore County Tree Lighting and Parade (Towson)
Looking to get into the holiday spirit? Come out to the Baltimore County Tree Lighting & Parade on Friday, Nov. 21st from 6-8pm. Festivities include a parade featuring Clydesdale horses, tree lighting ceremony, opening of Santa's Workshop (a holiday must-see) and more! 

It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Baltimore)
It's Christmas Eve in 1946 and somewhere in small-town America a live radio broadcast brings life to Frank Capra's timeless film in all of its feel-good glory.

Mistletoe and Moonlight (Columbia)
Looking for the perfect gift and an enjoyable shopping experience? Forget the malls and come out to the Robinson Nature Center. Find the puppet, craft, book, or nature trinket that’s just right for your loved ones. Enjoy live product demonstrations that allow you to try before you buy. Give back this season by bringing canned or dry food goods that the Center then donates to the MD food bank. For each good brought, receive a raffle ticket for a basket of prizes from our gift shop (list of accepted goods at www.howardcountymd.gov/RNCspecialevents.htm). Let your family enjoy the exhibits and Discovery Room, or buy a ticket to watch a planetarium show while you find the perfect present. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No registration necessary. Robinson members receive a 15% discount on gift shop purchases on this night only.
Event Cost: Free

22nd:

Trace Adkins, The Christmas Show (Baltimore)
Adkins’ The Christmas Show 2014 Tour is a reverent, family-friendly theatrical production, featuring songs from his Celtic Christmas album, The King’s Gift. The show combines fireside story-telling with performances of classic carols. 

Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade (Silver Spring)
Floats, Balloons, Marching Bands, and fun at the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade on Saturday, November 22 10-12noon.

Constellation Exploration (North East)
Explore the stars and constellations of a November night sky. Fun for the entire family! Take a journey with games, stories, and good old sky gazing with the naturalist. Call to make your reservations today! $3 per person or $10 for a family of four.

Golden Dragon Acrobats (Frederick)
Experience the awe and daring of the Golden Dragon Acrobats. World-renowned impresario Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, and ancient and contemporary music.

Lego Block Party (Baltimore)
Lego layout by the D.C. Lego club train, Lego man appearances, Lego building zone, contest for kids, 50% of admission with a Lego donation to the B&O's Lego Educational Zone. 

23rd:

Disney Live! Mickey's Music Festival (Salisbury)
Mickey Mouse and friends rock the world with the stars from the Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Disney/Pixar's Toy Story in their new touring show Disney Live! Mickey's Music Festival.

The Last Waltz Tribute (Frederick)
Join us as we pay tribute to one of the most popular and influential groups in rock ‘n roll history. Thirty-five of the area’s finest performers recreate The Band’s iconic farewell concert, The Last Waltz, for this one-night only event in Frederick.

Weekends on Wednesdays

Christmas on the Potomac Featuring ICE!

This Weekend:

Christmas on the Potomac Featuring ICE! (Fort Washington)
An incredible walk-through, hand-carved holiday attraction made of 2 million pounds of ice!

Waterfowl Festival (Easton)
A wildlife art and sportsman's expo; celebration of small towns and a commitment to conservation.

Sea Glass Weekend (Grasonville)
Fall Sea Glass Vendor Fair! This event happens twice a year- Spring & Fall! Over a dozen vendors selling their Sea Glass creations. For more info call the Queen Anne's County Office of Tourism at (410)604-2100

Soul to Soul: A Gospel Music Extravaganza to Build Bridges Across the Community (Frederick)
Come join us to explore gospel - the uniquely American music that will have your feet tapping and your hands clapping! Artist and composer Dr. Robert Jefferson will lead our musical journey as we experience singing and playing music in authentic gospel style. A concert closes this 3 day workshop.

Mary Poppins (Columbia)
Featuring the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time, plus brand-new breathtaking dance numbers and spectacular stage-craft, MARY POPPINS is everything you could ever want in a hit Broadway show! So get swept up in the fun of this high-flying musical.

Wake Up Brother Bear (Bethesda)
This audience-favorite show is back from hibernation! Watch as Brother and Sister Bear experience a full year of glorious seasons. Together we see a waterfall melt, meet a butterfly, chase an elusive fish, and skate on an icy pond. Children are invited to join the action with a small bag of props.

Brick Nation, A Lego Fan event (Jessup)
Brick Nation, a Lego Fan event for enthusiast of all ages, is being created to increase awareness of the fact that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are all in play when it comes to LEGO and other construction toys. Families will participate in unique Lego building activities and attractions. 

Symphony of Lights (Columbia)
The Symphony of Lights, a holiday tradition delighting all ages, is a dazzling, 20-30 minute, drive-through display of more than 75 larger-than-life, light creations illuminated by a fantasy of color, design, and animation.

Tiny Tim's Christmas Carol (Glen Echo)
 Tiny Tim attempts to save the day when Mr. Scrooge insists that his father, Bob Crachit, work on Christmas Day. At the Adventure Theatre MTC


14th:

Holiday Preview (Mt. Airy)
A night of seasonal cheer as Mt. Airy downtown shops preview their Holiday displays and merchandise. Shops will offer wine and refreshments. Entertainers perform live music and crafters demonstrate their artistry.

An Evening with Marla Singer (Annapolis)
A very successful singer and dancer, Marla will also share stories and songs from her career in some of the most popular Broadway shows in history. Your evening also includes half-price valet parking ($10), a specially priced cabaret menu and a coupon for a drink.

Stories Around the Campfire (Baltimore)
Gather around the campfire to hear stories and learn about the art of storytelling. Feel free to bring a short story or instrument! Ages 5 and up, (rain date November 15th)

Holiday Gallery Stroll (Thurmont)
November 14th from 6pm-9pm on Main Street. Rebecca Pearl will unveil her two new portraits Cozy Restaurant and Trinity United Church of Christ. Yemi will have a genre of his Thurmont artwork along with Joann & Nancy selling great mural items for Christmas gifts! Great Musical entertainment by Paul 


15th:

Domino Day at the Maryland Science Center (Baltimore)
Witness over 12,000 dominoes of different sizes and colors zigzag, spiral, climb up stairs, across tables, fall in collapsing pyramids and much more.

Wildlife Holiday Bazaar (Laurel)
Find unique gifts and at the same time support both the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and the Patuxent Research Refuge. No Registration Necessary!

Weekly Cleaning Habits (Westminster)
In the 1800’s keeping clean was difficult. Did people brush their teeth? How about bathing in a bathtub? Come to this class and experience it for yourself! Yes, we will be brushing our teeth with homemade toothpaste and sticks! 

Best Buddies 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run (Cockeysville)
On 11/15/2014 more than 500 runners and walkers will gather at Oregon Ridge Park to join our Army of Inclusion and support the 5K and 1-mile Fun Run to benefit Best Buddies Maryland. Race management provided by Charm City Run Events. $30 fee includes BB5K race shirt, food and beverages

Rocksgiving Fishing Tournament (Annapolis)
Chesapeake Harbour Marina is proud to announce Rocksgiving, Annapolis' premiere Striped Bass Fishing Tournament.

Twig Wreath Workshop (Catonsville)
Create a unique decoration while enjoying hot cocoa and company. This beautiful twig wreath enhanced with other natural products from the park is perfect to decorate your home. Bring a wire coat hanger and pruning clippers. Adults and children 12+. Advance registration required.

Navy vs. Georgia Southern (Annapolis)
Watch Navy face off against Georgia Southern at U.S. Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

Towson University Family Art Day! (Towson)
Towson University Community Art Center:Family Art Day Saturday, November 15, 2014, 12:00 – 3:00 Towson University, Center for the Arts, Atrium Admission is Free and Open to the Public. (All ages welcome!) Experience the joy of thinking like an Artist! 

Harvest of the Empire Screening (Mount Rainier)
Mount Rainier Elementary School and the Office of Diversity of Prince George's County Public Schools are hosting a screening of Harvest of the Empire, an award-winning documentary on immigration. A brief talk and discussion following the film will be lead by director Eduardo Lopez.

32nd Annual Towson University Turkey Run 5K and 1 Mile Walk (Towson)
The challenging 5K course will take participants through Towson University's beautiful campus. Bring family and friends to register for the TU Turkey Run event. All ages and abilities are welcome!

A Taste of History: Colonial Foods (Annapolis)
Come explore the tastes and smells of colonial foods through colonial ingredients and recipes. The program includes a make-and take activity that will bring colonial foods into your own kitchen! 



16th:

Ghost Brothers of Darkland County (Baltimore)
The staging of Ghost Brothers is an amalgam of different styles – both old fashioned, resembling an old-style radio show, and yet, modern and unique in its interactive use of storytelling, music and singing to move the macabre Ghost Brothers story forward. 

Gemini Piano Trio Concert (Columbia)
Come take another journey with the Gemini Piano Trio! Together, we’ll indulge in the decadently emotional extremes of the Romantics, and be energized by the cutting-edge chamber music of our time

Maryland Monday

Of course, I have to post pictures taken last Wednesday, at Baltimore's Inner Harbor, in front of the Maryland Science Center.

We took these in preparation for our Client Appreciation Party. It was a stunningly beautiful day.

You never know what you will see sailing into the Inner Harbor.

Client Appreciation Party Parking Details

Tomorrow is the McGinn Group Client Appreciation Party! 
Doors open at 6:30. 
Movie starts at 7:15!

You and Your Friends Can Still Register:

If you haven't reserved your seat for tomorrow's party here is the link: http://mcginngroup.eventbrite.ca There are still a few more seats, so if you know of someone who would enjoy a FREE movie, send them the link!  

Parking at Tomorrow's Event:

In order to receive a discount on parking you will need to reserve/purchase your parking online through Parking Panda before you go. Since our event takes place after the Maryland Science Center regular hours they will NOT be handing out vouchers for parking.

Parking Panda

The Maryland Science Center has partnered with Parking Panda, the nationwide leader in online parking reservations, to allow visitors to purchase guaranteed parking next to the Science Center. Space is set aside at each location so that parking for the day(s) you select is 100% guaranteed.

Special Customer Offers

$10 Off Parking at 11 E Lee St

MSC11

Enter promo code MSC11 at checkout to automatically receive $10 off parking at the 11 E Lee St parking garage, directly across the street from the Science Center.*
Click here to reserve parking at 11 E Lee St

25% Off Parking at 30 E Lee St

MSC30

Enter promo code MSC30 at checkout to automatically receive 25% off parking at the 30 E Lee St garage, across the street from the Science Center at the Royal Sonesta hotel.*
Click here to reserve parking at 30 E Lee St

For more information on directions and how to get to the science center please visit their webpage.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us: mcginngroup@boydmcginn.com and we will do our best to answer leading right up to the event!

We're excited to see you all tomorrow!

Weekends On Wednesdays

FREE IMAX Movie on Saturday! Click Here for Details!

This Weekend:

Maryland Irish Festival (Timonium)
Celebration of Irish culture featuring regional and international Irish music and dance, traditional cuisine, cultural exhibits and vendors of Irish goods.

 41st Annual Mistletoe Mart (Westminster)
Featuring jewelry, pottery, stained glass, woodenware, baskets, pet beds and goodies, family games, bird houses, textiles and fiber arts, gifts, fine chocolates, and confections, wreaths, photography and paintings. Cafe, hourly door prizes and quilt raffle & country store and more.

Madame Butterfly (Baltimore)
Butterfly, a trusting young geisha girl, is to be “married” to Lieutenant Pinkerton, who is just looking for a good time prior to his return to his American home – where he will marry a “real” American bride. Pinkerton leaves, promising to return, but after three years, and having borne his child, Butterfly still keeps lonely vigil for him.

Movie Magic and More with Jenny Oaks Baker (Annapolis)
Enjoy an evening of incredible music from the world of film! This concert will feature movie favorites from The Mission, The Wizard of Oz, An American in Paris along with Disney favorites like The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and many others. This is a perfect concert for the whole family!

23rd Annual Annapolis by Candlelight (Annapolis)
Take advantage of this once a year opportunity to peek inside some of the finest homes in Annapolis’ Historic District. Luminaries lead the way to centuries-old homes during a magical self-guided tour. This year’s houses are located on Maryland Avenue as well as King George, Prince George and East Streets. 

Christmas In the Woods (Bel Air)
Handcrafts, collectibles, antiques; florals, Victorian, country, jewelry, furniture, girls & ladies accessories, gifts for all occasions.

Annual Artfully Wilde Fine Craft Show (Columbia)
Our artwork includes jewelry, pottery, glass, wood, metal, paper & more! Please stop by Friday evening, November 7th from 5-9pm, and Saturday November 8th from 10am-4pm. Meet the artists while you shop for yourself or early Christmas Holiday presents!


7th:

Yo Gabba Gabba Live! (Baltimore)
The new live stage show – featuring music, singing, dancing and animation – marks the 5th anniversary of the live tour, and $1 from every ticket sold goes to support environmental efforts and education through REVERB. 

JA Jams: An Evening with Kenny Loggins (Baltimore)
Everybody cut loose, Footloose with Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist, Kenny Loggins at this special benefit concert for Junior Achievement of Central Maryland (JA).

CES at Frostburg State University presents Jim Brickman (Frostburg)
CES at Frostburg State University presents award-winning pianist and composer, Jim Brickman in a 7:30 pm performance in the FSU Performing Arts Center.

A Tupperware Fundraiser with Dixie Longate (Annapolis)
This ain’t your momma’s tupperware party. Join international celebrity comedienne Dixie Longate for an evening of comedy, laughter, and interlocking lids.  Tickets are limited in each location, so get yours before they sell out. All proceeds from the evening’s Tupperware sales benefit Equality Maryland!


8th:

FREE IMAX 3D Movie! (Baltimore)
If you're reading this, you're invited to the McGinn Group's Client Appreciation Party at the Maryland Science Center!  Click on the link for more information and to register. PRIZES, FREE POPCORN & SODA!!  We look forward to seeing you there!!

Veteran's Day Swing Dance (Baltimore)
To honor these brave men and women, the B&O Railroad Museum is hosting a Swing Dance inside its 1884 Roundhouse. Bumper Jacksons, recognized as the region's "Best Traditional Folk Band" at the Washington Area Music Awards last year. Tickets: In-advance: $20 for B&O Members, $25 for the General Public, $45 for Couples; At-the-door: $30 for B&O Members, $35 for the General Public, $60 for Couples 

Thank a Veteran (North East)
Do you know someone who has served or is currently serving for our country? Meet at the Nature Center and create your own special ‘thank you’ to our troops. Call to make your reservation today!

Feast at the Furnace (Thurmont)
Using authentic recipes and kitchenware from the 1800s, cook in the open hearth of a restored ironworker's log home in historic Catoctin Furnace. Travel back in time 200 years and learn how to cook using early recipes in an open hearth with authentic ingredients.

16th annual Maritime Republic of Eastport Tug of War (Annapolis)
The 16th annual Tug-of-War, also known as the “Slaughter Across the Water,” is slated for Saturday, November 8, starting at the crack of noon.

Boulevard of Chic III--Fall into Holiday Shopping Event (Baltimore)
 Time to get a jump start on the holiday season! On Saturday November 8th, Boulevard of Chic – Fall into Holiday Shopping Event will take place from 11:00am -5:00pm at Pierce’s Park, Pier 5 in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor! Boulevard of Chic (BOC) is Baltimore’s premiere fashion truck rally


9th:

Across the Bay 10k (Stevensville)
The newly organized 10K Across the Bay will be managed by Dave McGillivray, one of the top race directors in the U.S. General registration for the highly anticipated race will begin Nov. 9, 2013 and continue until filled at www.bridgerace.com. 

Guided Tours of the Historic Tudor Hall (Bel Air)
Visit Tudor Hall, Harford County's historic Booth family home and childhood home of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth. Tours at 1pm and 2pm. $5.00 for those age 13 and older. For more info call 443-619-0008 or SpiritsOfTudorHall@gmail.com

Voca People (Frederick)
The Voca People land on planet Earth only to discover that their precious spaceship charger—musical energy—has completely emptied. See what happens next in this inter-galactic show when a cappella singing and the art of beat box combine.

Veteran's Day Celebration (Ellicott City)
The Howard County Marine Corps LeagueDetachment 1084 is inviting everyone to come out and celebrate Veterans Day and the Marine Corps Birthday. Everyone is invited to lunch from 1pm to 4 pm Nov 9 2014 at Ellicott Mills Brewing Company.
All Veterans eat free and $10 for Non-vets
Please join us and bring your spouse, kids, grandkids, neighbors and friends 410 313 8141