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    Patrick Byrnes performs as as Bob Wallace in the Maryland Classic Theatre production of "White Christmas" premiering Nov. 29, 2024.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Holiday season opens with tree lighting, musical theater
    The holiday season in Annapolis opens this weekend with performances of “White Christmas” and the city’s Grand Illumination ceremony. Check out these and other great things to do.
    End your Thanksgiving weekend by shopping small and local in Old Ellicott City.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from a turkey trot to an Irish dance performance
    From a holiday bash to a symphony of lights, here are seven things to do for the week ending Dec. 4.
    Kayla Howard, of Baltimore, looks at a pickle Ornament at Myroslavas Creations at Baltimore’s Christmas Village, Saturday, December 10, 2022.
    Christmas Village is coming to the Inner Harbor. Here’s what to expect.
    Mulled wine and bratwurst fans rejoice. The Christmas Village, inspired by the Nuremberg Christmas Market in Germany, kicks off this weekend in the Inner Harbor.
    Christmas Village in Baltimore is returning to the Inner Harbor for its 11th season amid several other events bringing cheer to Charm City this weekend.
    What to do this weekend, from Christmas Village to a paint and sip
    Whether you want to square dance at Mobtown Ballroom & Café or eat breakfast with Santa at the B&O Railroad Museum, we’ve got you covered.
    Santa Kevin asks Leo Phair, 5, want he wants for Christmas at Hampden's Annual Holiday Parade on December 4, 2022.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from a Christmas tree lighting to a girls’ night out
    As it starts to get cooler, there are many cozy activities to take part in and stay warm. From gearing up for the holidays with food and art markets galore to a girls’ night out, Howard County is the place to be for the week ending Nov. 27.
    FILE - The Beatles, from left, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney arrive in Liverpool, England on July 10, 1964, for the premiere of their movie "A Hard Day's Night." (AP Photo, File)
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Hope you like the Beatles. That’s all WTMD is playing.
    With apologies to the Fab Four, here is a lyrical look at WTMD’s Beatles Day on Thursday. You could also check out the return of Lights on the Bay this week, take in a string quartet or watch two big shows at Maryland Hall.
    6 splurge-worthy gifts to spoil someone in Baltimore
    Whoever said money can’t buy you love didn’t find these gifts under their holiday tree.
    8 Maryland experiences to gift for the holidays
    Experiences can offer the perfect solution for those friends and relatives who claim they don’t need any more stuff.
    Navy quarterback Blake Horvath runs for a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at MetLife Stadium on Oct. 26. Navy plays Tulane this weekend in their final home game of the season.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Navy plays Tulane in final home game
    This weekend is the last chance to catch Navy at home during a turnaround football season. Other things to do in Annapolis include a fall arts show, an Annapolis roots trio, a touring dance company and the concert “Shared Voices” at a historic Black church.
    The Kennedy Center Orchestra performs with Laufey as the headliner for the first day of the All Things Go music festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from a pumpkin palooza to a turkey waddle
    Grab your friends, family and warmest sweater and pick some of the events in Howard County for the week ending Nov. 20.
    A Bmore Horror Club screening of “WNUF Halloween Special” featuring a talkback with local director Chris LaMartina in September 2024.
    What to do this weekend, from horror movies to photos with Santa
    Whatever floats your boat, there will be something for you to do this weekend.
    The Maryland World War II Memorial was built on a rise overlooking Annapolis, located just across the Severn River from the Naval Academy. It contains the names of all Marylanders killed in the war.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: No parade, but lots of ways to honor Veterans Day
    There is no well-known veterans memorial or parade in Annapolis. But there are ceremonies, concerts and other special events to mark Veterans Day on Monday.
    Jillian Pettygrove gets her blood drawn by phlebotomist, Eugene Hankers, during Valentine’s Day Blood Drive by the American Red Cross at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, Thursday, February 9, 2023.
    7 things to do in Howard County from a fleece festival to a blood drive
    November is here, the foliage looks like fall and the holidays are approaching. Pull out your favorite cozy sweater, grab a hot chocolate and start planning your week with some events in Howard County for the week ending Nov. 13.
    Irish dancing will be part of the celebration at this weekend’s 50th annual Maryland Irish Festival.
    What to do this weekend, from an Irish festival to an art walk
    Whether you want to check out Station North’s art scene, shop for some handmade gifts or celebrate Irish culture, we’ve got you covered.
    Use that “I Voted” sticker for freebies and discounts around the Baltimore region.
    The best Election Day discounts with your ‘I Voted’ sticker
    Your “I Voted” sticker is your pass to free or discounted stuff around the Baltimore region.
    Grab a drink, enjoy happy hour prices and watch the voting results trickle in at these election night parties.
    From a queer cabaret to an artsy bar event, here’s where to watch election results
    Grab a drink, enjoy happy hour prices and watch the voting results trickle in at these election night parties
    Have some fun with your jack-o’-lanterns once Halloween ends by watching watching them drop from the roof of the Maryland Science Center.
    What to do this weekend, from pumpkin smashing to a beer festival
    Whether you want to check out a new exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, take your child to smash their pumpkin or go to a craft beer festival, we’ve got you covered.
    The Annapolis side pulls during the annual Tug of War with Eastport on Nov. 4, 2023. The tug started as a business promotion when Eastport was cut off by maintenance to the Spa Creek Bridge. It's become an enduring Annapolis tradition.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Tug of War divides the city for fun and charity, again
    You could pull or just watch the Tug of War on Saturday, pitting Eastport against Annapolis with a 1,600-foot rope across Spa Creek.
    Halloween is a time to celebrate what scares you and hope it leaves you alone the rest of the year in return.
    7 things to do in Howard County, from trick or treating to a cryptid crawl
    Halloween is officially here. From trick or treating to a sound bath, you can choose your level of spooky for the week ending Nov. 6.
    Reporter Julie Scharper peeks out of one of the solitary confinement cells in the basement of the old Northern District police station.
    Way down in the hole: Exploring Hampden’s creepy solitary-confinement cells
    The basement in The Castle in Hampden is a grim remnant of another era: a duo of dark, dank solitary confinement cells.
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