Visit Baltimore County Official Visitors Guide 2008

EVENTS 2008-2009 2008 «TOWSON FARMERS MARKET June 12-Nov. 20, Thurs. and Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, cheeses, breads, and so much more! Allegheny Ave. between York Rd. and Washington Ave., Towson. Call the Towson Chamber of Commerce at 410-825-1144 or visit www.towsonchamber.com «URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL July 18-Aug. 3. An award-winning satirical comedy that pokes fun at capitalism, socialism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, and petty small town politics. In reverse pantomime style, the unconventional plotline shatters audience expectations of a pleasant ending. Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre is located on the campus of CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Blvd, Baltimore. Call 410-780-6369 or visit www.ccbcmd.edu/cockpit/shows.html. Run for a good cause – participate in Hunt Valley’s Race for the Cure. «PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Sept. 5-Nov. 16. Unmask the thrill of a lifetime with Toby’s original adaptation of this timeless turn-of-the century romantic tragedy. Explore the catacombs of the Paris Opera House and uncover the mystery of why the Phantom terrorized the management and staff. The lilting music and lyrics by Tom Alonzo will haunt you forever. Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Baltimore, Best Western Hotel and Conference Center, 5625 O’Donnell St., Baltimore. Call 410-649-1660 or visit www.tobysdinnertheatre.com. «BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT SERIES July 3, 4 & 5: “Star Spangled Spectacular,” July 19: “Hocus Pocus,“ July 26: “Bluegrass.” All concerts include fireworks! Oregon Ridge, 13401 Beaver Dam Rd., Cockeysville. Call 410-783-8000 or visit www.baltimoresymphony.org. «PROOF July 25-Aug. 3. Catherine, a troubled young woman on the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions How much of her father’s madness-or genius-will she inherit? Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre is located on the campus of CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Blvd, Baltimore. Call 410-780-6369 or visit www.ccbcmd.edu/cockpit/shows.html. «TOWSON 4TH OF JULY PARADE July 4, 10:30a.m.-1 p.m. Route: North on Towsontown, East on Allegheny & South on Washington. The parade is canceled ONLY if it is a downpour and/or a thunder & lightening storm. All municipal parking garages are FREE. (Washington Ave. & Virginia Ave.) Call 410-832-2190. «MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE COUNTY CRAB FEAST Sept. 6, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Help support MTABC scholarship programs while enjoying steamed crabs with all the trimmings on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Rocky Point Park, 2200 Rocky Point Rd., Baltimore. Call 410-687-1002, 410-687-7290 or visit www.mtabc.org. «NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2008 Aug. 5. Celebrate the combined efforts of communities, marine towing/rescue companies, firefighters, dive teams, water rescue units, Baltimore County Police Marine Unit, Maryland Natural Resources, police, MD Dept. of Transportation, and U.S. Coast Guard to keep our waterways safe! Visit www.nationalnightout.org «MIDDLE RIVER WATER TAXI CRUISES July 10, 17 & 24, Aug. 7, 14 & 21. Enjoy a beautiful Middle River sunset on our scheduled “Evening Cruises.” Join us for “Wine Tasting Cruises” July 12, Aug. 2 & 23 and Sept. 6. Reservations are required. Call 410-375-1131 or visit www.middleriverwatertaxi.com «MUSTERING FOR HEROES Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Antique Motor Fire Engine & Car Show and Barbeque/Cookout. Plenty of free parking! Fire Museum of Maryland, 1301 York Rd. (Heaver Plaza), Lutherville. Call 410-321-7500 or visit www.firemuseummd.org. «JUKEBOX JUBILEE Aug. 8 thru Nov. 2. Take a trip down memory lane with “The Fabulous 50’s,” “The Psychedelic 60’s,” and “The Disco 70’s,” in this shake, rattle, and roll, high energy musical revue. Timonium Dinner Theatre, 9603 Deereco Rd., Timonium. Call 410-560-1113, 1-877-560-1113 or visit www.timoniumdinnertheatre.com. «WILLY WONKA JUNIOR July 11. Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory. Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre is located on the campus of CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Blvd, Baltimore. Call 410-780-6369 or visit www.ccbcmd.edu/cockpit/shows.html «AFRICAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Arts, crafts, jewelry, food, vendors, entertainment, and more! Towson Court Plaza. Contact the Baltimore County Office of Fair Practice and Public Affairs at 410-887-5557 for more festival and vendor information or visit www.aaculturalfestival.com. «HOT AUGUST BLUES Aug. 16, Gates open at 11:30 a.m., Music 11:45 a.m.-10 p.m. John Hiatt and the Ageless Beauties, Marcia Ball, Bonerama, Professor Louie & the Crowmatix, Janet Griffin and the all women Batala Percussion Band! Large playground, face painting, mask making, harmonica and percussion workshops for the kids. Children 12 and under are FREE! Plenty of food & beverage. Vendors for meat eaters and vegetarians alike! No tailgating and no pets. Oregon Ridge Park, 13401 Beaver Dam Rd., Cockeysville. Call 1-877-321-FEST or visit www.hotaugustblues.com. «HONEY HARVEST FESTIVAL Oct. 4-5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. This festival features beehive demonstrations, reenactments of the “Honey Hunter”, honey extraction, candle dipping, mead (honey wine) making, blacksmith and wool spinning demonstrations, crafts and activities for children. FREE. Oregon Ridge Nature Center, 13555 Beaver Dam Rd., Cockeysville. Call 410-887-1815 or visit www.oregonridge.org. «ANTIQUE CAR SHOW July 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Come see the Antique Car Show at the Fire Museum of Maryland, 1301 York Rd. (Heaver Plaza), Lutherville. Plenty of free parking! Call 410-321-7500 or visit www.firemuseummd.org. 4 VISIT BALTIMORE COUNTY 2008-2009 www.visitbacomd.com Richard Lippenholz «« CALENDAR OF http://www.towsonchamber.com http://www.ccbcmd.edu/cockpit/shows.html http://www.baltimoresymphony.org http://www.tobysdinnertheatre.com http://www.ccbcmd.edu/cockpit/shows.html http://www.mtabc.org http://www.nationalnightout.org http://www.middleriverwatertaxi.com http://www.firemuseummd.org http://www.timoniumdinnertheatre.com http://www.aaculturalfestival.com http://www.ccbcmd.edu/cockpit/shows.html http://www.firemuseummd.org http://www.oregonridge.org http://www.hotaugustblues.com http://www.visitbacomd.com

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