Adopt-A-Pot Flourishes in Federal Hill

As part of Main Street’s beautification mission, four new planting pots were recently placed along the sidewalk on South Charles, adding to the now 21 all-weather pots that bring growing curb appeal to the Federal Hill neighborhood – all thanks to resident, volunteer, and green thumb extraordinaire Helen Huriaux.

Neighbors and business owners care and maintain the pots and the flowers that grow within, all selected by Helen for their color, heartiness, and attractiveness. Two new pots were added on the Charles Street entrance of Advent Senior Housing, another at Green Door Properties (1138 S. Charles Street), and the last welcomes the newly established Kim’s Day Spa (1137 S. Charles). Cobblestone Wealth Management (2 E. Wheeling) is also expecting the delivery of a pot.
Adopt the challenge and take on the mission to check out all 21 pots spread throughout Light Street, E. Cross Street, and S. Charles Street. Or better yet, join other Federal Hill Businesses and residents as an Adopt-A-Pot sponsor. Contact Federal Hill Main Street for more information: 410-727-4500.

--Chelsea Ryder

Federal Hill Workshop: Access to Capital

Women’s Entrepreneurs of Baltimore (WEB) and Federal Hill Main Street are teaming up to offer a workshop to assist business owners interested in exploring financing options. The event is Thursday, September 30, 2010, 8:30 to 11 am at WEB, 1118 Light Street, Suite 101.

Banks, microlenders, and government agencies will share information about small business funding opportunities and tips for borrowers seeking a loan. Even if you’re not sure if your business is ready to borrow, business planning and credit repair professionals will provide key strategies for getting your financial activities on track and your business focused on advancement, improvement, and most importantly, long-term success.

The workshop is a great value, at $35 ($25 for Federal Hill Main Street members and $30 for WEB graduates). Seating is limited and registration is required, so act now! To register, go online at Eventbrite or contact WEB at 410-727-4921, ext. 20, or Federal Hill Main Street, 410-727-4500.

--Chelsea Ryder

New to the Neighborhood!

Federal Hill has adopted three brand new businesses into its attractive and eclectic mix of businesses. Introducing:

Kim’s Day Spa: 1137 S.Charles, 410-752-0070

Also located in Canton, Kim’s Day Spa allows you to pamper yourself with a variety of services including manicures, pedicures, waxing, massage, facials, and even safe and radiant airbrush tanning.

Konstant’s: Cross Street Market, 410-685-4422

Family owned and operated and conveniently located within the Cross Street Market, at Konstant’s you can indulge in hot dogs with many topping options and specialty coffees.

Youcha Bubble Tea Cafe: Cross Street Market, 443-253-1897

The Cross Street Market bubbles with excitement since Youcha’s arrival, offering bubble tea, fresh fruit flavored smoothies, and milk shakes.

And don’t forget about First Thursdays, a promotional event designed for old and new businesses in the area. Many shops and galleries extend their business hours on the first Thursday of each month and offer specials, refreshments, and more! First Thursdays: October 7, November 4, December 2.

-- Chelsea Ryder

Federal Hill Thanks YOU!

Thanks to the beautiful weather, great turnout, and many unique vendors, people enjoyed the music, food & drink, and arts & crafts at the Street Beat Festival this past Sunday. But more importantly, thanks to YOU! Whether you were one of the 70 or so volunteers whose hard work and dedication made the festival possible, a vendor who showcased their wares, or even just a patron who wandered the streets of Federal Hill, we couldn't have done it without you.

Besides the usual delicious food & drink that can always be counted on at the Festival, the addition of new activities for older children helped boost Little Ones Lane, which featured a contest for a new name for the area; watch the blog for details to come!

--Chelsea Ryder

Federal Hill’s Beats Rocked The Streets!

Starting at 11:30 am, bands took to three separate stages at the annual Street Beat Festival in Federal Hill. The weather was hot, but the bands were hotter. The streets were lined with people and live music filled the air, so no matter where you were ordering food & drink, checking out original tee-shirt designs, rummaging through artwork, or trying on hand-made jewelry, you could rock out.

Speaking of rocking out, the School of Rock All Stars performed their version of Lady Gaga’s, “Bad Romance.” Although their wardrobes were not quite as over-the-top as Gaga usually is, the All Stars sounded great. Also keeping the beat throughout the streets were Yum Yum Gimme Sum and, Kings of Belmont, Nelly’s Echon Paul Sanchez and Chris Jacobs (The Bridge), The Bullbuckers, Can’t Hang, Stones Throw, Old Man Brown, Lowercase Blues, All Mighty Senators (always a major crowd pleaser, with many dancing in the streets), Rock Bottom, 9 lb Hammer, Sons of the Radio, Cold Cold Heartbreakers, Down Goes Frazier, and Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band.

The constant delivery of live music by these great bands certainly provided the background that allowed all festival goers to eat, drink, and be merry at another great Street Beat Festival.

--Chelsea Ryder

Federal Hill Street Beat's Updated Band Schedule

Take note of the changes in red in the fabulous line-up for the Street Beat Festival this Sunday, September 19, 11 am to 7 pm on the streets of Federal Hill!


HAMBURG STREET STAGE
11:30 Yum Yum Gimme Sum & Naughty Bits
12:35-1:35 Kings of Belmont
1:50-2:50 Nelly’s Echo
3:10-4:10 Paul Sanchez and Cris Jacobs (The Bridge)
4:30-5:30 The Bullbuckers
5:50-7:00 Can’t Hang

WEST STREET STAGE
11:30-12:30 School of Rock All Stars
1:00-1:50 Stones Throw
*2:15-3:15 Old Man Brown *NOTE TIME CHANGE!
3:30-4:20 Lowercase Blues
4:40-5:40 All Mighty Senators
6:00-7:00 Rock Bottom (Kiss Tribute Band)

LIGHT STREET STAGE
12:00-12:50 9 lb Hammer
1:10-2:10 Sons of the Radio
2:30-3:30 Cold Cold Heartbreakers
3:50-4:50 Down Goes Frazier
*5:20-7:00 Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band *NOTE:
TIME CHANGE!

Street Beat Band Schedule

It isn’t called the Street Beat Festival for nothing! Besides the fantastic arts & crafts and food & drink, a great reason to wander the streets of Federal Hill this Sunday, September 19th, is the live performances, all FREE! Beats are set to hit the streets starting at 11:30 am:

HAMBURG STREET STAGE
11:30-12:15 Yum Yum Gimme Sum and The Naughty Bits
12:35-1:35 Kings of Belmont
1:50-2:50 Nelly’s Echo
3:10-4:10 Paul Sanchez and Cris Jacobs from the Bridge
4:30-5:30 The Bullbuckers
5:50-7:00 Can’t Hang (Pictured Above)

WEST STREET STAGE
11:30-12:30 School of Rock All Stars
1:00-1:50 Stones Throw
2:15-3:00 Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band
3:30-4:20 Lowercase Blues
4:40-5:40 All Mighty Senators
6:00-7:00 Rock Bottom (Kiss Tribute Band)

LIGHT STREET STAGE
12:00-12:50 9 lb Hammer
1:10-2:10 Sons of the Radio
2:30-3:30 Cold Cold Heartbreakers
3:50-4:50 Down Goes Frazier
5:15-7:00 Old Man Brown

--Chelsea Ryder