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Food, Festivals
and Events
Baltimore Area
Convention and Visitors Association
Official tourism site for Baltimore City and the surrounding area.
Find local restaurant listings and enjoy one of the many up-coming
events happening in the city.
Baltimore
County Conference and Visitors Bureau
Fun stuff to do in and around Baltimore County.
Baltimore
Events and Festivals
from Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts
City activities and
City-wide Events Calendar.
Baltimore Fun Guide
a project of the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance
Great place to find out about what's happening in the area.
Baltimore
Sun Restaurant Search
Searchable by cuisine and location.
Calendars of
Local Events
from Baltimore County Public Library's Holidays and Events InfoCenter
Crab
Houses and Restaurants
from BlueCrab.info
Locate restaurants where hot steamed "Maryland-style hard crabs are served".
Festivals and Celebrations
from Baltimore County Public Library's Holidays and Events InfoCenter
Festivals and Events
by Festivals.com
Celebrating festivals and events around the world.
Search by keyword or name, map, subject, and location.
International Association of
Fairs and Expositions
Includes the history of fairs and a "Find a Fair" button which
is organized by
by name, location, month, or any combination.
Maryland Wineries
Includes a calendar of events and info on
regional wineries.
Metromix
Baltimore
Local entertainment guide on where to go and
what to do in Baltimore, from the hottest restaurants and bars, to the
latest in events, music, movies, style, and television.
Restaurant
Association of Maryland
Dining guide for restaurant promotions, grand openings, brunch locations
and to find a restaurant by cuisine, location and price. Catering service information also available.
Zagat
Excellent guide offers staff picks or lets
you search for restaurants by cuisine, feature, and locale in Baltimore and major cities around the
world.
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Movies
and Film
Downloadable Videos
available through Baltimore County Public Library
Drew's Scripts-O-Rama
Download hundreds of movie and television scripts.
Entertainment Awards
from Infoplease
Lists award-winning movies, television shows, music, performing arts
awards, and more.
Hot Titles: New DVDs
available through Baltimore County Public Library
Check out current releases of for both adults and children's titles
available on DVD. Please see
DVD policies and fees for important information about this
collection.
Maryland
Film Office
Get the scoop on film-making and promotion in Maryland.
Movie Review Query Engine
Links to reviews for more than 16,000 movies, add your own
reviews. Has button link to the Internet Movie Database (IMDB) for
storyline, cast, release dates, and more. Find showtimes at local
theatres.
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Museums and Galleries
African American Local Museums and Historical Sites
from Baltimore County Public Library's African American InfoCenter
The Baltimore area, the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia
offer multiple venues for exploring African American history and
accomplishments.
American Visionary Arts Museum
Baltimore's museum devoted to visionary and naive arts.
Asian Arts
and Culture Center at Towson University
Over 1,000 objects
including ceramics, paintings, wood-block prints, textiles, carved
ivories, wood, metal and stone sculpture, cloisonné enamels and
furniture displayed during the academic year.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum
Birthplace of American railroading.
Babe Ruth
Birthplace and Museum
Babe Ruth birthplace and official Orioles history museum.
Baltimore Basilica
The first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States, and the
first major religious building constructed after the adoption of the
United States Constitution. It is a National Historic Landmark and
National Shrine.
Baltimore Maritime Museum
Includes four historic landmarks: the Lightship Chesapeake, USS Torsk
which was one of only ten Tench Class fleet type submarines to see
service in World War II, USCGC Taney which was in action against Japanese
planes during the Pearl Harbor Attack, and the Seven
Foot Knoll Lighthouse.
Baltimore Museum of Art
World renown art collection, special
exhibits, and programs for all ages.
Baltimore
Museum of Industry
This museum in Baltimore celebrates the past, present and future
innovations of Maryland industry.
Baltimore
Streetcar Museum
Street railway history and rides on original
Baltimore streetcars.
Contemporary
Museum
"Dedicated to broaden
the understanding of new art and exhibition ideas". Located in
downtown Baltimore.
Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum
of Dentistry
Discover fascinating hands-on exhibitions, sing along to vintage
toothpaste commercials, and celebrate the heritage and future of
dentistry at this historic location near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
Affiliated with Smithsonian.
Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum
Poe's home from 1832 to1835 with links to other
Poe sites.
Fire Museum of Maryland
Discover the history of fire fighting, from colonial times to the
present. Located in Lutherville, Maryland.
Fort McHenry National Monument and
Historic Shrine
Preserves the legacy of Fort McHenry as
a national monument and historic shrine.
Geppi's Entertainment Museum
Where else can you revisit your childhood and get back in touch with old
friends that entertained you in the past through comic strips and books,
radio and television shows, films, cartoons, and so much more? Located in
historic Camden Station at Camden Yards in Baltimore Maryland.
Glenn L. Martin Maryland
Aviation Museum
Dedicated
to the promotion, preservation, and documentation of aviation and space
history in Maryland, namely, the contributions of Glenn L. Martin and his
successful company. Located in the Middle River Essex area of Baltimore
County.
Greater Baltimore History Alliance: Museums
Lists museums and historic homes throughout the Baltimore area. Click on
each name for additional information and their web site is available.
Hampton
National Historic Site
1790's Georgian
Mansion with furnishings and gardens located in Towson, Maryland.
Jewish Museum of Maryland
A major museum of regional Jewish history, culture
and community. The Museum interprets the Jewish experience in America,
with special attention to Jewish life in the state of Maryland.
Maryland
Commission on Artistic Property
of the Maryland State Archives
includes Peabody Collection: works of art on loan to many
Baltimore institutions and the Annapolis Collection: displayed
in State buildings in Annapolis.
Maryland Historical Society
Maryland cultural artifacts from past to
present. Located in Baltimore, Maryland.
Maryland Science
Center
Davis Planetarium, IMAX Theater, and a wide variety of exhibits.
MuseumLink's Museum of Museums
Official websites of national and
international museums plus a collection of virtual museums.
Museums in the USA
Locate museums by name, type, or state.
Port Discovery Children's Museum in Baltimore
"Provides experiences which ignite imagination, inspire learning, and
nurture growth through play." Located near the Inner Harbor of Baltimore
City.
Reginald F. Lewis Museum
of Maryland African American History and Culture
Largest museum of its kind on the East Coast dedicated to sharing
Maryland's African American history with the world.
Rosenberg
Gallery
This gallery located at Goucher College in Towson, Maryland exhibits showcase work by regional
artists.
School
33 Art Center
Baltimore's home for
regional contemporary art
Smithsonian
Composed of 19
museums and galleries, the National Zoo, and numerous research facilities
in the United States and abroad.
Sports Legends Museum at Camden
Yards
The state's sports history headquarters. Features exhibits on the
Baltimore Orioles, the Baltimore Colts, Ravens and Blast, Orioles Hall of
Fame, Negro League teams, the Preakness, the Maryland State
Athletic Hall of Fame, regional college athletics, and more.
Star-Spangled Banner Flag House
Home of Mary Pickersgill who sewed the
flag that flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
Todd's Inheritance Historic Site
Located in Edgemere area of Baltimore County. Todd's Inheritance played a
key roll in the
Battle of North
Point
and helped prevent the British from capturing Baltimore during the
War of 1812.
Walters Art
Museum
Exhibits, tours, and visitor information about a premier Baltimore institution.
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Music: Lyrics and Recordings
All Music
Search this vast database of recorded music by artist,
album, song, genre, country, instrument, theme or mood. The database
covers popular music styles as well as classical and jazz. Requires
free registration to access extensive information.
Artist Direct
Music information, artists, songs, downloads and more.
Choral Public
Domain Library
In addition to choral scores in the public domain, you'll find lyrics,
translations, and information about composers.
Google Directory: Lyrics
Categories include current
hits, rock and pop, hymns, international and the 60's.
Hot
Titles: New Music CDs
available through Baltimore County Public
Library
These CDs can be checked out for 21 days, can be renewed, and
placed on
hold.
Lester S
Levy Collection of Sheet Music
from the Special Collections of the Sheridan Libraries of Johns Hopkins
University
Consists of over 29,000 pieces of American popular music. The collection
spans the years 1780 to 1980, but its strength is nineteenth-century
America. Search by title, composer, first line of song or chorus and
find a digital image of the sheet music.
If the music was published after 1923,
it is not in the public domain, and therefore there will be no images.
Lyrics
from the Open Directory Project
Offers lyrics from many categories of music, search by type, artist,
other languages and links to other lyric sites.
MoJo's Song
Lyrics
2,000+ children's songs. Search by title or
subject.
Mudcat Cafe
Lyrics Search
Includes 9,000 songs in the Digital Tradition Database. Search by title or keyword.
Also a folk and blues e-journal.
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Performing Arts
Baltimore Chamber Orchestra
Baltimore Choral Arts
Society
Full Chorus and
Orchestra, Professional Chamber Chorus, and Educational Outreach
Ensemble
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
The BSO's homepage, with information on tickets, season calendar, and
musicians.
Baltimore Theatre Alliance
Find out what is playing on local theatre stages. Join their talent
registry and find out about auditions and professional development
workshops.
CenterStage
Baltimore's resident professional theater
Community
College of Baltimore County: Performing Arts
The three campuses at Catonsville, Dundalk, and Essex offer music, theatre,
and dance for audiences and artists of all ages throughout the year.
Lists auditions.
Dance Magazine
Articles, reviews, links to professional dance companies and other related sites. DateLines
Events for all ages taking place at Baltimore County Public Library.
Directory of Outdoor
Drama in the United States
from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
this directory is organized by
location and category.
Everyman Theatre
Professional local theatre company with artists from the
Baltimore/Washington area presenting high quality plays that are
accessible and affordable to everyone.
Fells Point Corner Theatre
Community theatre in Baltimore City
France - Merrick
Performing Arts Center at the Hippodrome
Theatre
Downtown Baltimore's newest performing arts venue.
Gordon
Center for the Performing Arts
Presents a variety of entertainment in music, theater, dance, family
programming, and film. Located in Owings Mills, Maryland.
Goucher
College
World-class guests present public discussions and performances throughout
the year. Located in Towson Maryland.
Handel Choir of Baltimore
Heritage
Players, Inc.
Catonsville-based
community theater
Internet Broadway Database
Comprehensive database of shows produced on Broadway dating from the
1700s to the present. Search by characters, theatres, songs, shows,
actor, director, producer and more.
JamBase
Searchable list of concerts by date, venue and location. Includes
concert news, reviews and music festival guide.
Liberty Showcase
Theatre
Randallstown area theater group
Lorenzo's Timonium Dinner
Theatre
Lurman
Woodland Theatre
Summer outdoor music series in Catonsville
Maryland Ensemble Theatre
Theatre company in Frederick, Maryland
Maryland Music Resources
prepared by the Sights and Sounds Department of the Enoch Pratt Free
Library, Maryland's State Library Resource Center
Local music venues, music festivals, production and recording resources,
band listings and much more.
Maryland's Party Guide
Night clubs and show schedules across
Maryland, plus local band information
Murphy Fine Arts Center
Morgan State University's venue for visual and performing arts -
including
Broadway and off-Broadway productions, studio theatre, stand-up
comedy, musical and dance performances and art exhibits. Located in
Baltimore.
Olney Theatre Center
Professional regional theatre in Olney Maryland
Oregon Ridge
Dinner Theatre
Located in Hunt Valley, Maryland
Pasadena Theatre Company
Glen Burnie Area Community Theatre
Playbill
Theatre news and show listings for Broadway, Off-Broadway, Regional,
Tours and London.
Pollstar
Source of worldwide concert tour schedules,
ticket sales results, and trade news.
Pumpkin Theatre
Geared to "give your child and family theatrical memories that will last
forever." Held at St. Timothy's School for Girls, Stevenson, Maryland,
just off the Baltimore Beltway.
Puppet Company Playhouse
Glen Echo Park area puppet theater for
children Recher Theatre
Concert venue for live national, regional, and local music in heart of
Towson.
Reisterstown
Jazz Ensemble
Schedule of
performances, photos; non-profit group
Rep Stage
A professional theatre company in residence
at Howard Community College
Shriver Hall Concert Series
A chamber music series held
on the Homewood campus of The Johns Hopkins University
Spotlighters
Theatre
Community theatre in
Baltimore City
Theatre
Hopkins
Community based, semi-professional theatre
housed by Johns Hopkins University
Theatre
Project
Non-profit
performing arts in Baltimore City
Theatre on the Hill
Professional summer musical theatre company at McDaniel College
in Westminster, Maryland.
Toby's
Dinner Theatre
Area dinner theatres located in Columbia and Baltimore.
Towson
University Arts and Culture Calendars
From jazz to chamber music, dramas to musicals, art exhibits to
dance, to films and lectures, Towson University's Center for the
Arts and other campus venues offer entertainment year round.
The Asian Arts and
Culture Center presents a full calendar of events designed to
promote the visual and performing arts of Asia.
University of Maryland at Baltimore County Arts and Culture
Calendar
Arts and culture abound on campus, including Humanities Forum and
Social Sciences Lecture series, Phoenix Dance company, Doug Hamby
Dance, Center for Art and Visual Culture.
Vagabond Players
Nation's oldest continuously operating
little theatre
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Seating Charts
CenterStage:
The Pearlstone Theater and The Head Theater
Hippodrome
at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center
Joseph Meyerhoff
Symphony Hall and Music Center at Strathmore
Home of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in Baltimore and in Montgomery
County.
Lyric Opera House
Home of the Baltimore Opera Company
Seating Charts from ASC
Tickets
Seating charts of local and regional theaters, sports and concert
venues.
Ticketmaster
Enter a venue name in the search box at the top or use the local
venue menu on the left. Select the venue and the option for a seating
chart will appear with the event schedule.
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General
Resources
African
American InfoCenter
by Baltimore County Public Library
Museums and historic sites, arts and culture marking the history and
accomplishments of African Americans.
Arts and
Humanities
from the Librarians' Internet Index
Animation, artists, clip art, galleries, movies, performing arts,
sculpture and more.
Creative Alliance at the Patterson
A Baltimore non-profit organization of artists, arts supporters,
writers, scholars and businesses that promotes the arts through
education, programs and community involvement
Entertainment
and Leisure
from the Internet Public Library
Sites selected by professional librarians covering movies, music, radio,
television, theater, and more.
Fine
Arts
from the Internet Public Library
Art history, architecture, photography, folk art, and more.
Holidays and Events
InfoCenter
by Baltimore County Public Library
Festivals, special events, and calendars of local events.
Maryland
Info.com
Statewide arts and
entertainment information.
Oxford
Art Online
through Baltimore County Public Library
Provides web access to the Oxford Art Online, Oxford Companion to Western
Art, Encyclopedia of Aesthetics, and the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art
Terms. It contains articles on painting, sculpture, graphic arts,
architecture, decorative arts and photography - from prehistory to the
present day. Topics include: biographies, criticism and philosophy of art,
cultures and civilizations of the world, artistic styles and movements.
Images are available.
The content can be discovered by clicking the hyperlinks
and can be printed, emailed or downloaded. These electronic books do not
have to be checked out or downloaded, and are always available for use
either in the library or from home. A
library
card registered with Baltimore County Public Library is needed.
If you experience problems accessing any of
these databases,
please go to the
Databases Troubleshooting Help page.
RADAR
Baltimore arts and culture, including many events not found
elsewhere.
Roadside America
A searchable guide to offbeat tourist attractions.
Sports and Recreation InfoCenter
by Baltimore County Public Library
Focuses on local recreational, collegiate, and
professional sports. Covers local and state parks and campgrounds and
recreational activities, such as hobbies, antiques and collectibles, car
repair, local hunting, fishing, boating and sailing, and more. Presents
national sports statistics.
United
States Life: Arts and Entertainment
for InfoUSA by the United States Department of State
Guide to the historic and current info on traditional and popular
culture and arts in America.
urbanite
Information on Baltimore activities and events.
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