Live Music All Day at Street Beat!

Music is one of the best parts of Street Beat, and this year will feature LIVE music all day on THREE stages! What could be better? Just take a look at some of the great bands that will be performing this year:

Back by popular demand, Nelly's Echo

Everyone's favorite Talking Heads tribute band, Psycho Killers

Pietasters, billed as DC's "favorite ska band"

Benny Marchant

Jamie McLean Band

The Congress

Federal Hill's own Jenny Leigh Band

And many more!

Join us for Street Beat September 18^th from 11 am to 7 pm and enjoy these great bands!

~Joanna Lusk, intern

Coal-Fired Pizza Comes to Federal Hill

Social Pub and Pie (25 E. Cross St) is open for business! The restaurant, formally known as Grumpies, has expanded into the space next door and is now serving up delicious coal-fired pizza. The menu includes build-your-own pizza, many specialty pizzas, wings, breadsticks, and lots of mouth-watering appetizers, all made in a traditional coal fire oven.

The space was completely gutted and attractively renovated with new floors and comfortable booths, making it the perfect place to kick back and enjoy a good meal. Manager Christine Ruiz says, "We are only in our second week of business but already feel very welcomed by the neighborhood. The amount of positive feedback and support from the people of Federal Hill has been phenomenal!” "We are only in our second week of business but already feel very welcomed by the neighborhood. The amount of positive feedback and support from the people of Federal Hill has been phenomenaGrab a couple of friends and go try some pizza at Social Pub and Pie

Look for their website, coming soon: SocialPubBaltimore.com

~Joanna Lusk intern

It's hard to come up with reasons NOT to go to Apothecary Wellness (1200 Light Street). With its long list of services, including massage, acupuncture, and health coaching, the wellness spa is the perfect place to relax and start living a more holistic lifestyle. And now they have also become the only certified Dr. Hauschka Skin Care treatment center for the entire Baltimore/Annapolis area!

Dr. Hauschka Skin Care has been providing holistic skincare treatment for over 43 years. Its philosophy is based upon knowing how the skin works and then helping it naturally without relying on lots of outside products. Christine Cochrum, co-owner of Apothecary Wellness, said “I am so pleased to be able to bring these products and treatments to our clients and our community in Federal Hill… people now have a place to experience these transformative treatments and products.”

Schedule an appointment today by calling (443) 540-4022 or at www.apothecary-wellness.com

~Joanna Lusk, Intern

Put on Your Walking Shoes in Federal Hill!

Baltimore city was recently named the 14^th most walkable city in America with Federal Hill cited as the #1 most walkable neighborhood in Baltimore! The study by walkscore.com was conducted by calculating the distance from certain address throughout the city to places like banks, shops, and restaurants. The places with the most easily accessible businesses districts scored higher.

It's no wonder that Federal Hill was #1! Our business district has over 30 delicious restaurants, stunning art galleries, relaxing spas, our own magic bar, and so much more! Federal Hill, known for the historic Cross Street Market, is easily accessible from downtown Baltimore and on the Purple Line of the free Charm City Circulator. With rising gas prices, it's nice to have everything you need just around the corner. Come to the business district to pick up groceries for dinner, buy a new dress for a night out on the town, work out at Federal Hill Fitness, or indulge in a relaxing massage.

Explore Federal Hill’s charming mix of old-fashioned streets and modern stores and you’ll see why we were named Baltimore's #1 most walkable neighborhood. You won't be disappointed!

--Joanna Lusk, Intern

Catch an Original: “This Is Baltimore! ”

Mark Cottman, owner and artist of Mark Cottman Gallery, 1014 S. Charles, will be unveiling “This is Baltimore!” tonight at 6 pm. This painting has always been a dream of Mark’s, and now it is finished! The acrylic work highlights 26 famous Baltimore landmarks and really captures what it means to be a Baltimorean. A native of Baltimore, Mark wanted to do a painting to celebrate the city and show how proud he is to be from here. The goal, he says, is to give someone the “feeling of Baltimore.” This colorful and dynamic painting is truly one of a kind! Take some time tonight and go see everything you love about your city all in one place. "This is Baltimore!" will be available for a limited edition giclee reproduction on canvas in 40 X 30 and 24 X 16. By mid August a 36 X 24 print will be on sale for $25.

Mark will also be unveiling “Live Jazz at Martha's Vineyard”, a poster celebrating jazz music. Check out his “Wild Things” show, which is still on display, featuring paintings of 25 different animals.

--Joanna Lusk, Intern

It's Time to “Check In” in Federal Hill!

The Great Baltimore Check-In has begun! This exciting new game sponsored by Urbanite and WTMD is designed to bring the people of Baltimore to historic, fun, and interesting spots all over the city. Once there, you “check in” using Foursquare, which can be downloaded onto your phone. Sound a little complicated? Check out their website to help you along: http://www.thegreatbaltimorecheckin.com. Prizes, such as a 2011 Vespa, will be awarded to the people who accumulate the most points!

Federal Hill has four spots in the game. These are Afters Cafe (1001 S. Charles), Spoons (24 E. Cross), Cross Street Market, and The American Visionary Art Museum. These are places in our neighborhood so we already have a head start! Join the fun and start checking in!

--Joanna Lusk, Intern

SAVE THE DATE!

For Federal Hill's biggest street festival of the year: STREET BEAT

Sunday, September 18, 11am to 7pm

Bands so far:Nelly's Echo, Petticoat Tea Room, Psycho Killers, Benny Marchant Jamie McLean Band -- and lots more - live music all day on three stages!

FREE! Also, carnival games, arts&crafts, food&drink, Kids' Kross Street.

Sign up for a Holistic Health Coaching Program!

Apothecary Wellness (1200 Light St) has a new Holistic Health Coaching Program. This 6-month-long personalized program works to help you create a happier and healthier lifestyle. Co-owner Christine Cochrum says, “As a certified holistic health coach, I specialize in helping women, men, couples, and families live healthy, happy and fulfilled lives free of reversible and preventive chronic illness and disease. I do this by offering one-on-one support and providing education the client needs to make life-long healthy lifestyle changes...I am extremely excited to offer this program to our clients and hope to inspire wellness in our community.”

Summer is the perfect time to start making healthy decisions. Sign up for this class today! Don't forget about the numerous other offerings at Apothecary Wellness, such as massage, acupuncture, holistic skin care, and much more! Call 443-540-4022 to sign up now.

~Joanna Lusk, Intern