Thursday, May 16, 2013
Wine in the Woods takes place Saturday and Sunday at Symphony Woods Park in Columbia.
Howard County's annual celebration of Maryland wine takes place this weekend. This year's event will include about 1,500 volunteers from wineries and the community, and an expected attendance of 25,000 people, according to Anna Hunter, the marketing director for Howard County Recreation and Parks. One of the new additions to this year's event is a cell phone app—available on both Droids and iPhones—that includes a map that shows where food vendors, artisans and wineries are located, as well as a schedule for the live music acts. You can download the app in the Droid or iPhone store by searching, "Wine in the Woods." Here's 10 things to know about this year's event: 1. Taster tickets are $35 if purchased in advance and $40 at the gate on …
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
The rock and alternative music festival drew thousands to Merriweather Post Pavilion on Tuesday.
The thousands of young people who attended Vans Warped Tour at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Tuesday shed clothes to handle the high temperatures, screamed at bands they loved and danced their way to a good time. There were mosh pits, crowd surfers and vendors of all kinds. A long list of bands cycled between the countless stages which ranged from the very large main stage, to an acoustic stage where bands would warm up for a smaller crowd. What was the best concert you ever attended? What do you remember the most? Tell us in comments. The Warped Tour is currently in its 18th year and has become America's longest running festival concert tour, according to the Merriweather Post Pavilion website. Each year the tour hosts more than 600,000 …
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Monday, April 30, 2012
The new facility will expand the operations of two local theater companies.
A 200-seat theater that will feature two established local adult and youth drama companies broke ground on Red Branch Road in Columbia on Thursday. The theater is a partnership between the Drama Learning Center, an educational and professional youth drama company, and its sister group, the Red Branch Theatre Company, a semi-professional drama company. Both groups currently share a 120-seat theater and learning space at 9130-I Red Branch Road in Columbia. The new facility will feature a 200 seat arch-ceilinged theater, a large lobby and reception area, according to an article on Baltimore Broadway World. Tiffany Underwood Holmes, managing director of Red Branch Theatre, said the new facility will also have two huge rehearsal studios, more…
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
And You Say He's Just a Friend ... of Ken.
Who knew Ken Ulman was down? As in, you know, cool. A May 10 fundraising event for the county executive will feature rapper/dj Biz Markie. If you’re a parent, you may be familiar with his appearances on the music-heavy children’s show Yo Gabba Gabba. If you’re like me, the first thing you thought was: “Yooooou got what I need, but you say he’s just a friend, you say he’s just a friend …” from his 1989 top-ten hit, “Just a Friend.” According to Rachael Rice of Rice Consulting, which is handling Ulman’s fundraising, “the host of the event knew [Markie] and thought it would be fun.” The invitation, which Patch noticed on HoCo Rising, also lists Kevin Liles, former president of record label Def Jam Recordings, as a special guest. Def Jam …
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Covering all things wine-related in anticipation of the festival season, Patch was everywhere you wanted to be reporting arts events this week.
Oenophilia, or a love of wine, was the theme of the creative scene as Marylanders prepared for the festival season, Dionysus style. So indulge your inner sommelier with the following Week in Regional Arts, which includes pictures from the Arbutus Arts Festival and homemade handiwork available at the Bloomin’ Artsfest. Five Things About the Arbutus Arts Festival Curious about the Arbutus Arts Festival? Reporter Kiel McLaughlin fills us in with the need-to-know info about the event, including fair fare, weather conditions and entertainment provided for the whole family. Don’t forget to check out pictures of the fun, all on Arbutus Patch. Sykesville Fine Wine and Arts Festival Attracts Big Crowd Main Street was busy as visitors enjoyed local …
stephanie smith
11:10 am on Sunday, May 19, 2013
I dont drink but will ck out the music today :-) more ›