"Roll into Fall" with a Family Bike Party

This 10^th of November, join Light Street Cycles (1124 Light Street) for the Fall Family Bike Party.  All families are welcome to bring their children of all ages.  While there have been other Family Bike Parties in the past, this one will begin in nearby Riverside Park (Riverside Avenue and Randall Street).

Stroll the neighborhood streets from 9:30 to 11:30 am with other families and enjoy this beautiful community ride.  “Baltimore-area families with toddlers in trailers, kids on trail-a-bikes, young children on two wheels, and more are all welcome on this fun community ride!”

To learn more about this event, please visit http://www.facebook.com/events/443480145689904/

Alex Marie Schmidt, Intern

Zip to the Polls with Zipcar's Election Day Deals!

This election year, don’t let a lack of transportation prevent you from voting!  Zipcar, with locations throughout Baltimore, including two around Federal Hill, is encouraging all citizens to vote by providing half-priced reservation prices for those who use Zipcar to drive to the polls. 

On November 6^th, members can receive this great markdown to take themselves, family, or friends to vote.  “We know a lot of our members are actively engaged in civic affairs…. We want to make it as easy as possible for our members to cast a ballot in this year’s election” says Scott Griffith, Zipcar chairman and CEO.

Even better for Baltimore residents, using you Zipcar card will give you special deals at the National Aquarium, Merritt Athletic Club, the Maryland Science Center, Baltimore Bicycle Works, Caribou Coffee, Kooper’s Tavern and many more.

For Federal Hill residents, there are two zip car locations near by:

1000 S. Hanover St (Sharp-Leadenhall)

The Light Street branch Library (On Street)

To learn more about Zipcar’s “Zip to the Polls”, visit their website at www.zipcar.com

Alex Marie Schmidt, Intern

Bringing a Little of Philly to Federal Hill

Larry Davidov, owner of Fat Larry’s Philly Cheesesteaks & Hoagies (1026 S. Charles St) had plenty of good things to say about Federal Hill; and we have plenty of good things to say about his restaurant!

Fat Larry’s is “the real deal” when it comes to cheesesteaks and hoagies, serving a huge array of authentic, mouthwatering sandwiches, sure to please everyone’s tastes.  They use freshly baked bread out of Philly and you can order your sandwich “wit or wit out” fried onions.  For the vegetarians in the area, Fat Larry's now offers a veggie burger sub.

Larry was drawn to Federal Hill because of the great people and eateries here. “I have eaten at a lot of places and I have a favorite item at almost every one of them," he said.  He noticed that Federal Hill had a good amount of bars, but few sandwich shops.  He capitalized on that and opened his own shop in the heart of 21230.  So far it’s been a great success.

Fat Larry’s is now offering delivery service.  If you’re within five miles of their storefront, they’ll deliver your meal directly to you until 11 pm (10 pm on Sundays).

Be sure to check out hours and menu on their web site, http://www.fatlarrys.net/ or by calling 443-759-7302

Follow Fat Larry’s on twitter and facebook for upcoming specials and deals!

Alex Marie Schmidt, Intern

Your Chance to See "Inside Federal Hill"

Ever wonder what’s behind the bricks and formstone of the row houses in Federal Hill?  Federal Hill Main Street invites you to find out for yourself in our first FEDERAL HILL HOUSE TOUR.

The tour features 11 beautiful homes in the Federal Hill, Federal Hill South, Riverside, and South Baltimore areas.  All genres of home décor will be displayed including modern, classical, eclectic, professionally decorated, and do-it-yourselfers.  This is a great opportunity to get ideas for your own home!  

The self-guided walking tour starts at Federal Hill Main Street (42 E. Cross) and runs from noon–4:00 pm. After visiting the homes, ticket-holders are invited to come back to the office for a wine and light snack get-together from 3:00–5:30 pm. 

Tickets are $25 for one, two for $40, and $10 for seniors. You can purchase your tickets in advance at www.historicfederalhill.org or by calling 410 727 4500.  We hope to see you there!

Alex Marie Schmidt, Intern

Milestones on Federal Hill Main Street

  

Everyone knows that Federal Hill has a wide variety of unique shops and restaurants.  But what you may not know is that one of our local shops is embarking on a very exciting milestone: 10 Years of Business in Federal Hill!  Pandora’s Box Boutique, 50 E. Cross Street, is celebrating “10 years of Trendy” on Saturday, October 6, 2012, and you are invited!

Shop owner Monesha Phillips is “thrilled to have been a part of this vibrant community for so long,” and she’s hosting this exciting celebration as a “Thank You” to all of her shoppers who come from near and far.  The celebration will include food, beverages, and a raffle for all shoppers – you won’t want to miss it!

For those who haven’t had the chance to visit 

Pandora’s Box, October 6^th is the perfect opportunity to discover the boutique.  Filled with a variety of unique pieces of jewelry, items for the home, gifts, and seasonal items, Pandora’s Box has something for everyone.  Please mark your calendars for this exciting event. The festivities begin at 4pm, and extend until 8pm.  We hope to see you on Main Street on Saturday, October 6^th!

Federal Hill Street Beat: Kids' Kross!

The Federal Hill Street Beat Festival tomorrow will truly be an event for everyone! This year's family area, Kid's Kross Street, on the south side of Cross Street Market, will be one of our best yet - entertaining for pre-teens to pre-schoolers. Check it out 11 am to 5 pm (then enjoy the rest of the festival, which goes on until 7 pm).

Some exciting features this year, all coordinated by parent volunteers, include Bubble the Clown with Balloon Art (11 am-2 pm) and Urban Pirate Storytime! (1-2 pm ).  We'll even have two MOON BOUNCES set up all day.  And it doesn't end there.  You'll find face painting and temporary tattoos, outdoor toys, games, toddler play area, water fun, and more.  When the kids need a break from running around, there will be craft tables to visit.

   And, it's all FREE! 

Be sure to come out to the Street Beat Festival (Charles and Cross Streets) TOMORROW, check out the music, food, arts & crafts, and beach tennis, and, of course, Kid's Kross Street!

   Info: www.historicfederalhill.org 

See you tomorrow!

Alex Marie Schmidt, Intern

Federal Hill Street Beat: The Vendors

Can you believe we have 80+ vendors participating in this year's Federal Hill Street Beat Festival on Sunday?  There will certainly be something for everyone! Come on down, 11 am to 7 pm. FREE admission!

Food & drink vendors will offer everything from standard festival fare like pit beef, turkey, burgers, dogs, and funnel cakes to more exotic offerings like flatbread pizza, falafel wraps, chicken satay, and jambalaya.  And, of course, no Maryland festival is complete without crab cakes! There will also be plenty of drinks to choose from like lemonade, smoothies, beer, and bottled beverages.  

Our Arts & Crafts offerings will be equally as diverse with all types of hand-crafted jewelry, imported accessories, home décor, apparel, candles, quilts, original photographs, and of course, Orioles, Ravens and Natty Boh Gear.  With baseball season winding down (or heating up, go O's!) and football season picking up, what better time to buy sports gear than the present?

Look forward to all of this and more, including 17 bands on 3 music stages, Kid's Kross Street, and beach tennis courtesy of Aruba at the Street Beat Festival THIS Sunday, Sept. 30, 11 am to 7 pm

info and band schedule: www.historicfederalhill.org

Alex Marie Schmidt, Intern

Federal Hill Street Beat Fest: The Music!

Everyone knows that the Federal Hill STREET BEAT FESTIVAL (sponsored this year by Aruba) offers incredible live music.  Don't miss the great, FREE event this Sunday, September 30, 11 am to 7 pm   

   We have a whopping 17 bands playing on three stages for maximum music entertainment: Cross Street at Light, West Street at Charles, and Hamburg Street at Charles. Bands play for roughly one hour, and times are staggered so you won’t miss a single beat.  Bands come from all over, mixing sounds and genres for everyone enjoy.  We even have some local bands, like Bravenoise and Jenny Freeman Band, who are from Federal Hill. Festival favorites Grilled Lincolns, All Mighty Senators, and Old Man Brown are sure to please as well.

    Check out the schedule:

CROSS STREET STAGE

                                                       12:30-1:30         Unmentionables
                                                       1:45-2:45 Olyver James
                                                       3:00-4:00 Freedom Enterprise
                                                       4:20-5:10 Jenny Leigh Band
                                                       5:30-7:00 Old Man Brown  

HAMBURG STREET STAGE

                                                          11:15-12:15 Radiation Puppy
                                                          12:30-1:30         Shook
                                                          1:45-2:30     Getamungstit
                                                          2:45-4:00    Uncle Jack Band
                                                          4:15-5:10     Pigeons Playing Ping Pong  
                                                          5:30-7:00           Psycho Killers

WEST STREET STAGE

                                                          11:30-12:15      Hippy Sheiks
                                                          12:30-1:15 Bravenoise
                                                          1:30-2:15 Shinola
                                                          3:00-4:00         Soul Island Rebels
                                                          4:15-5:15     Grilled Lincolns  
                                                          5:45-7:00          All Mighty Senators 

Don’t forget about the 80+ vendors bringing arts & crafts and food & drink for you!  This is an event you certainly don’t want to miss!

See you Sunday!

Alex Marie Schmidt, Intern