Sunday, February 28, 2010

Oh What a Night! Fest-of-All 2010

Thanks everyone for a great celebration of ALL things Federal Hill last night at Fest-of-All! We had a record-breaking crowd at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. All the shops, taverns, restaurants, and boutiques of Federal Hill that participated really out did themselves. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Saturday, February 27, 2010

It's Finally Fest-of-All! Tonight at 7

The big day is finally here! Tonight is Federal Hill's BIG annual party: Fest-of-All. Don't miss it at the Baltimore Museum of Industry.

Doors open at 7 pm. The fashion show with local boutiques starts at 8 pm. Our live auction is at 8:30 pm. Nelly's Echo takes to the stage at 8:45 pm and the music & dancing begin. And open bar & great food till we close at 11 pm.

Tickets are $75 at the door.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Eat, Drink & Be Merry @ Fest-of-All, Feb. 27

When it comes to the menu & open bar at this year's Fest-of-All, there is something for everyone! Federal Hill's big annual gala will feature food & desserts from over 20 local restaurants and taverns as well as Heavy Seas beer, fine wine & signature mixed drinks.

The Menu includes blackened chicken, sushi rolls, seared tuna, pad thai, raw oysters, gumbo & rice, crab soups, meatballs & pasta, and antipasto & other salads. There are also two dessert bars featuring homemade treats from Scarborough Fair Bed & Breakfast and Tenzo: Art Within Pastry.

The Bar includes your choice of mixed drinks, four types of Heavy Seas beer, wine, Orange Crushes from Ryleigh's Oyster, and Dark & Stormies from The Rowhouse Grille.

All this AND live music from Nelly's Echo, a fashion show, great live & silent auction items, and dancing with your friends & neighbors -- for just $60 ($75 at the door). Order tickets now, or call 410-727-4500.

Event proceeds support Federal Hill Main Street's community improvement programs. Fest-of-All sponsors include Blue Sky Factory and Yerman, Witman, Gaines & Conklin Realty. For more information and to order tickets online:

http://www.historicfederalhill.org/events/festofall/

Saturday, February 20, 2010

It's Almost Show Time for Fest-of-All Fashions

The best of Federal Hill fashion -- clothing, accessories & jewelry -- will be on the runway Saturday, Feb. 27 at Fest-of-All. Lisa Ponzoli (above, left), owner of babe (a boutique), is back to work her magic as fashion show coordinator.

Come see the latest spring fashions from these Federal Hill boutiques: Amy's, babe, Couture Closet, The Bottom Drawer, and Whimsy. Models will also be wearing jewelry from Honey's Treasure Chest, Morstein's, Pandora's Box, Vanessa's Vintage Treasures, and Zelda Zen.

Here are photos from last year's Fest-of-All at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Everyone comes dressed to impress! Oh, and don't forget all the great food, open bar, live music & dancing, and silent & live auctions.

Get your tickets now for one great night on the town. For more info, call 410-727-4500.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Live Music & Dancing at Fest-of-All, Feb. 27

Baltimore's own NELLY'S ECHO will be on stage at the 3rd annual Federal Hill Fest-of-All, our biggest party of the year! You won't want to miss this night celebrating "All Things Federal Hill" with lots of great food, an open bar, silent & live auctions, fashion show, and live music & dancing.

The fun starts at 7pm on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Museum of Industry on Key Highway. For tickets & more info:

Friday, February 12, 2010

Federal Hill Has It All for Valentine's Day

You don't have to look any farther than Federal Hill for the perfect Valentine's gift for that special someone. From fine & funky jewelery to flowers & fashions to a great night out on the town, we have it all right here. Why fight the crowded malls and snow-covered parking lots this weekend? Stop by your favorite shop, restaurant, tavern, or the Cross Street Market and support your local businesses!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Don't Miss the Auctions at Fest-of-All, Feb. 27

As if Fest-of-All’s open bar, delicious food & dessert, fashion show, and live music & dancing weren’t reasons enough to get you to Federal Hill’s big gala, we also have a major silent & live auction! Here are just some of the items that you could leave the Museum of Industry with on Saturday, Feb. 27:

Crystal Moll painting, Orioles tickets, luxury beach house rental, football signed by Ravens’ Marshal Yanda, cooking class at Cork’s, tickets to the 8x10 Club, Ravens tickets, a night at Scarborough Fair B&B, “Federal Hill” watch from Morstein’s Jewelers, antique desk from Federal Antique & Restoration, membership to Fed Hill Fitness, special edition New Orleans Jazz Fest photo book, gift certificates from many of Federal Hill’s fine stores & services, and lots more!

All this and the company of your friends & neighbors for one great evening. Tickets are just $60 in advance ($75 at the door). Proceeds benefit Federal Hill Main Street's community revitalization activities. For more information and to order tickets online, visit:

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Shoveling Out from the Snow-pocalypse

The sidewalks of Federal Hill's business district (like this newly cleared stretch of Cross St.) are getting shoveled out today and stores are opening. So come on down and enjoy the shops, restaurants and taverns on this sunny day!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Fest-of-All 2010 Update: The Menu So Far

Many of your favorite Federal Hill restaurants and taverns will be serving up the finest from their kitchens at this year's Fest-of-All on Saturday, Feb. 27.

So far, you can look forward to delicacies from: Taverna Corvino, Matsuri, Ryleigh's Oyster, Thai Arroy, Mother's Federal Hill Grille, Metropolitan, Spoon's Cafe, The Hill, SoBo Cafe, Trattoria Anna Maria, The Rowhouse, Magerk's, Ropewalk, Noble's, Nick's at the Market, Brighton's (Intercontinental Harbor Court).

All this and an open bar, fashion show, live music by Nelly's Echo, and more. To order tickets for the gala, visit: http://www.historicfederalhill.org/events/festofall/