Baltimore County, MD
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   SEPTEMBER 2010

September 1, 5:00-8:00 p.m., DeJon Vineyards

Wine-Up Wednesday

5300 Hydes Rd., Hydes, MD 21082

www.dejonvineyard.com 443-253-9802
Come sample food from Maggitti's, prepared by Andrew - once a top chef at the Brass Elephant. Local farmers will offer their produce and various vendors will be present for your choosing. Stop by on your way home from work: sit, eat, sip wine and relax.


September 2, 4:00-8:00 p.m., Boordy Vineyards

Good Life Thursdays – Boordy Vineyards Farmers Market

12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes, MD 21082

www.boordy.com  410-592-5015

Enjoy your favorite Boordy wine, a grilled local burger, and music by the Wayfarers.

Free entry, wagon rides $3 adults, $2 children
 

September 3, 7:00-9:00 p.m., The Avenue at White Marsh

2010 Party on the Plaza Concert Series

8125 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, Md 21236

www.theavenueatwhitemarsh.com  410-931-0411

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy local music by New Pony.

Free

 

September 3, 7:00-11:00 p.m., Eastern Yacht Club

River Crawl with Middle River Water Taxi

2330 Seneca Road, Essex, MD 21221

www.middleriverwatertaxi.com  410-375-1131

Visit two waterfront restaurants before returning to the Eastern Yacht Club. Reservations required.

$17

 

September 3, 6:00-9:30 p.m., Towson

Towson’s Feet on the Street

Allegheny Avenue, between Washington Avenue and York road

www.towsonchamber.com  410-825-1144

Bring a blanket and lawn chair and enjoy live music, summertime food from local restaurants, beer, wine, and children’s activities.

Free

 

September 4, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Monkton Train Station

Open House

1820 Monkton Rd, Monkton, MD 21111

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/gunpowder  410-592-2897

Stop by and see some live animals and create a nature craft.

Free


September 4, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Oregon Ridge Park
Hike the Park for Parkinson's

13401 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030
www.hikethepark.org 
Hike to raise awareness and funds for The Maryland Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Center.


September 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m., The Avenue at White Marsh

2010 Party on the Plaza Concert Series

8125 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, Md 21236

www.theavenueatwhitemarsh.com  410-931-0411

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy local music by Unity Reggae Band.

Free
 
September 4-5, Cromwell Valley Park
Arts in the Park

 

2002 Cromwell Bridge Rd., Baltimore, MD 21234

www.towsonartscollective.com 410-977-7506

September 5, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Fire Museum of MD

2nd Annual Wheels Show

1301 York Rd., Lutherville, MD 21093

www.wfpcr.org 410-581-0231 or 410-486-2959

Wheels for Prostate Cancer Research, Inc. invites anyone with any type of unique vehicle, from a skateboard to a unique truck, to enter the 2nd Annual Wheels Show.  Registration is from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.  Registrants receive 2 free tickets to the Fire Museum, which will be open from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Judges will present awards and trophies in a multitude of categories.  The Boumi Temple Motorcycle Corp performs 2 shows beginning at 12:30 p.m.  Ample free parking, food vendors, family activities, and a silent auction.

September 5, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., North Point - Fort Howard Park

Defenders Day

9500 North Point Rd., Baltimore, MD 21219

www.battlenorthpoint.com 410-284-2331

Battle re-enactments, 1814 military camp, living history, displays.

Free

September 5, 12 & 26, Basignani Winery

Harvest Saturdays

15722 Falls Road, Sparks, MD 21152

http://www.basignani.com, 410-472-0703

Experience the harvest by volunteering to pick grapes and learn how they become wine.  This will be followed by a delicious lunch and wine tasting.  RSVP only, space limited.

 

 

 

 

 

 


September 6, 5:45-9:30 p.m., Boordy Vineyards

Midsummer Concert Series

12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes, MD 21082

www.boordy.com  410-592-5015

Dance under the stars, enjoy 50’s and 60’s music by the T-Birds while picnicking on the rolling hills of Maryland’s oldest winery.

$17 adults, $5 children 2-16, $10 youth 16-21


September 9-October 23, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m, The Galleries at CCBC Dundalk
Some of Parts: Student Curator, Emily Craighead

7200 Sollers Point Rd., Baltimore, MD 21222

www.ccbcmd.edu 443-840-3497

Reception October 22 6:00-8:00 p.m.  Open Monday-Saturday.
Free

September 10-19, Maryland State Fairgrounds

RV Show

2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093

http://www.mdrv.com 410-561-7323

Presented by Maryland RV Dealers Association.

September 11, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Fire Museum of Maryland
"Cruisin' for Our Heroes"

1301 York Road Lutherville, MD 21093
http://www.firemuseummd.org
Large scale equipment from the beginning of the motor age to the present.

September 11, 7:00 p.m., Children's Playhouse of Maryland
Annual Fundraising Gala
Administration Building (J)
7201 Rossville Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21237
http://www.ccbcmd.edu
Silent auction, raffle items and a performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at 8:00 p.m. 
Tickets $25

September 12, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Catonsville
Catonsville 37th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival

Frederick Road, Catonsville MD 21228
http://www.catonsville.org 410-719-9609
Over 200 artists, crafters and local businesses, festival food provided by our local restaurants and bakeries, a wine tasting venue, a kidzone, a car show and two stages with musical entertainment make the 37th annual festival Catonsville's premier event of the year.

September 12, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Towson University
Many Moons Festival
Center for the Arts, Room 241 Baltimore, MD 21297
http://www.towson.edu/asianarts 410-704-2787
The Asian Arts & Culture Center at Towson University hosts the 5th Many Moons Festival with an expanded variety of performances, demonstrations and displays to share and celebrate the richness and diversity of Asian cultural traditions. This full day festival utilizes six stages and large public spaces, featuring stage performances of traditional and innovative music and dance, arts & crafts, puppet theater, animations, martial arts, authentic Asian cuisines and handicrafts from around the world, all under one roof.


September 17 & 19, Maryland State Fairgrounds

Mid-Atlantic Reptile Show

2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093

http://www.reptileinfo.com 410-580-0250

September 18, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Towson Court Patriot Plaza
African American Cultural Festival

400 Washington Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
http://www.aaculturalfestival.com 410-887-5557
Learn about African American history through dance, music, art, poetry, historical exhibits, children's activities and more.
Free

September 19, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Hampton National Historic Site

Manly Arts Day

535 Hampton Lane, Towson, MD 21286

www.nps.gov/hamp 410-823-1309

Although historical identified as “Manly Arts,” all are welcome to learn about and participate in exercises and demonstrations of swordsmanship, boxing, and other skills which were used by men and women to “come home alive” in the 19th century.  Visitors will be able to view an array of historical weapons and practice period correct techniques in a safe controlled atmosphere.

September 19, 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m., Essex
Annual Essex Day Festival

400 and 500 blocks of Eastern Blvd, Essex
443-858-0167
Children's activities, kiddie karaoke, live entertainment, food, and carnival rides.
Free

September 19, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Patapsco River
Adventure! Guided Kayak/Canoe Ride

Meet at Ilchester Road near the pedestrian bridge
www.patapscoheritagegreenway.org/eventcal.html (email patapscofriend@gmail.com)?Bring your own kayak or canoe and a lunch and join local adventurers on the Patapsco River.?Free


September 20-25, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m, The Galleries at CCBC Catonsville, Building Q
Grow Arts Residency Week: Artist in Residence, Doug Retzler

800 South Rolling Rd., Baltimore MD 21228

www.ccbcmd.edu 443-840-4246

Harvest reception September 25 3:00-5:00 p.m.  Open Monday-Saturday.

Free

September 24-26, Maryland State Fairgrounds

 

 

 

 

Greek Festival

2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093

http://www.stdemetrios.org 410-342-1000

Presented by St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church.