Fest-Of-All Fashion Show Line-Up

Fest-Of-All Fashion Show 2009 - Danielle Maggio

The 7th Annual Fest-Of-All Fashion Show will showcase new looks from Federal Hill's retail businesses, modeled by loyal customers from around the neighborhood!

Monesha Phillips, owner of Pandora's Box, is coordinating this year's event with the help of fellow business owners and fashion lovers: Phina's For The Home, Seleh's De Federal Hill, Love Lace Showroom, The Bridal Suite, Vanessa's Vintage Treasures, and American Apparel Federal Hill.

Carla Wing (L), Phina's; Model (2012 Fashion Show) - Isabell Triemer

Under Armour will also join the show roster--look out for their new yoga and athletic apparel in Charm City Yoga studios across Baltimore, including their expanded space soon to open in Federal Hill!  Trainers from Federal Hill Fitness and instructors from Charm City Yoga will be modeling their gear.

Luxurious coats, courtesy of Seleh's - Isabell Triemer

Bridal Suite owner Jodie Fair, along with make-up artists from Glow To Go, will get the amateur models runway ready with professional make-up, and M Salon will provide hair styling fit for a top model!

7th Annual Fest-Of-All: Fashion Show, Live Band, Open Bar & More!

Federal Hill Main Street’s 7^th annual FEST-OF-ALL Party & Fashion Show is on Saturday, February 22nd, 2014, 7 to 11 pm, at the Baltimore Museum of Industry.

Tickets are on sale now at historicfederalhill.org, but can also be purchased at the door (if any remain). Don't wait until the last minute to get your pass to the most exciting party of the season. This event has sold out the last three years!

FEST-OF-ALL is a showcase of the best of Federal Hill, featuring fine food and drink from many great local restaurants and taverns. Be sure to try the new Fest-of-All 2014 Signature Drink, courtesy of Crazy Lils, whose Crazy Cider won over voters at the contest held during Moonlight Madness.

A runway fashion show will unveil the newest styles and accessories from local shops and feature up-and-coming Baltimore models. In addition to showcasing trends, retail businesses will collaborate to bring you fashion with an artistic and uniquely Federal Hill twist! 

Back by popular demand are The Real Geniuses, whose music will have you up on your feet all night. A silent auction offering fabulous finds and exciting trips rounds out the evening.

Proceeds from FEST-OF-ALL go to the national award-winning nonprofit Federal Hill Main Street program for its community revitalization efforts, including a small business revolving micro-loan fund established to assist local businesses in gaining access to capital.

Tickets are $75 in advance, $90 at the door, and include open bar and light fare buffet. Check out photos from previous years to see for yourself the fun that awaits! 

Grilled Cheese & Co: Let Comfort Food Come To You

 Don't let Old Man Winter keep you from enjoying great local dinning options in Federal Hill this Holiday Season. Grilled Cheese and Company is your destination for comfort food, and they're expanding their delivery area in the coming weeks in order to reach more cheese lovers!

In addition to delivery expansion, Grilled Cheese & Co will offer on-site catering for your special events and office holiday parties.

Their menu features vegetarian options, salads, homemade soups, and Maryland classics like Grilled Cheese & Co's take on crap dip: Crabby Dip Bread Bowl (must be requested by 3pm the day before pick-up).

Also this month, buy $50 in gift cards at any Grilled Cheese & Co location (Catonsville, Sykesville, Federal Hill) and you'll receive a complimentary $10 gift card for yourself!

Their "Chicken Chesapeake" grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup are best-sellers, and for good reason--better than Mom used to make!

Look for the fourth addition to this growing local franchise, set to open in Waugh Chapel by early March 2014.

Follow Grilled Cheese and Company on Facebook for their latest promotions and event news.

Briana Lopes, Intern

                                                                                                                               

Cheese Galore and More Announces Asiago Contest Winners!

Judges: Debbie Alt, Crystal Moll, Frieda Ulman

Congratulations to the winners of Cheese Galore and More's first annual Asiago Cheese Spread Contest!

                    1st Place - Kevin Lillis

                    2nd Place - Kendra Heyde

                    3rd Place - Kendra Heyde

                    4th Place - Nancy Miller

Everyone who participated made the event a huge success.

Owner Sharon Johnson says judges Debbie Alt, Crystal Moll, and Frieda Ulman had a tough time deciding because all the entries were outstanding and unique in their own way.

Events like these promote shopping locally within our community--first and fourth place winners Kevin and Nancy "sourced" their ingredients from Cross Street Market-- so we hope to see another one like it next year!

Celebrate the Holidays Federal Hill Style!

Federal Hill will kick off this holiday season, per tradition, with the 18th Annual Festive Flavors Tour on Tuesday, December 10th, from 6 to 10 pm. Groups travel to 7 different local restaurants and bars, where they'll sample delicious food and (adult) beverages, all for only $55. Tickets can be purchased at Federal Hill Main Street, 42 East Cross Street.  

Everyone's favorite shopping event, Moonlight Madness, will be held Friday, December 13th, from 8 pm to midnight. Don't miss your chance to score last minute holiday deals and find something for everyone on your list! Locally owned shops will stay open late to offer you specials and savings on everything from vintage jewelry and unique clothing, to creative homegoods and one-of-a-kind artwork. All the while, Carolers will stroll the streets, filling the air with holiday cheer!

Retrieve a "Moonlight Madness Passport" from Federal Hill Main Street, get at least 5 stamps from participating businesses on December 13th, and you'll be entered to win a goody bag of Federal Hill items. We'll be open 'til midnight to offer complimentary gift wrapping and refreshments!

Prior to this shopping extravaganza, join members of Federal Hill Neighborhood Association and Federal Hill Main Street at our annual Tree Lighting, to be held at the Digital Harbor Foundation Tech Center Park at 7pm. Children of all ages can enjoy caroling, hot cocoa and cookies, and a special visit from you know who!

Please feel free to bring your children's hand-made ornaments or decorations for our community tree. They can be dropped off in advance, or bring them with you to the event and we'll hang them during the lighting ceremony.

Santa will be available for pictures (please bring your own camera) on Saturday, December 14th, from noon to 4 pm at the Cross Street Market. There will be crafts and activities which the entire family can enjoy together.

Please join our community in celebrating the holidays, as they are meant to be shared. We hope to see you there!


Briana Lopes, Intern

Cheese Galore and More: Enter Our Asiago Cheese Recipe Contest!

Cheese Galore and More, located inside the historic Cross Street Market, will celebrate the start of their third year with a special recipe contest using one of their best-selling cheeses--Asiago Spread aka “Federal Hill Crack.” First place winner will recieve bragging rights and a $50 gift certificate to Cheese Galore and More. First runner up will recieve a $25 gift certificate, while third place winner can choose between a $10 gift certificate or a pound of the addictive Italian cheese.

To earn your chops as a Federal Hill Foodie, just enter your dish using the infamous Asiago Spread. Already known to have been mixed into mashed potatoes, spread on the top of steaks, as well as served on all sorts of crackers and crostinis, there are endless recipe posibilities!

Pick up your entry form either from the Cheese Galore and More Stall at the Cross Street Market or email cheesegaloreandmore@gmail.com. Bring your completed application form and at least three servings of your special recipe with you to the contest. The contest judging will be held on Saturday, November 16th at 3 PM at the Cheese Galore and More location in the Cross Street Market.

2nd Annual SoBo Halloween Bash: An All Ages Affair!

The Second Annual SoBo Halloween Bash will take over Riverside Park on Sunday, October 27, from 1pm to 6pm. What emerged from collaborative ideas of FedHillKids volunteers expanding their bash venue, and community advocate Cathy Strodel’s vision of an inclusive event in the park with “…young and old people, families and single people,” has now evolved into a Halloween tradition for children and adults of all ages. 

Planning Committee leader  Misty Keens writes in the October-November issue of SoBo Voice, “This year the planning committee has aspired to make it bigger and better than ever! We have a grand plan in the works…food from local vendors and food trucks, lawn games and tournaments for the adults, live music, costume contests for the young and old, 50/50 raffle and grown-up beverages!” Beer and wine will be sold from 4pm to 6pm, and during that time Misty says the event will be “a bit more adult focused.” 

The Halloween Bash has been and will continue to be FREE due to the generous donations of sponsors in our community, such as Protean Records, Harris Teeter, and Porter’s Pub, to name a few! If you’d like to volunteer your time, contact Misty Keens at mistyk_11@yahoo.com

Briana Lopes, Intern

SoBo Cafe to host Reception benefiting Aspire SHARPkids Mentoring Program

SoBo Cafe is one of many small businesses in Federal Hill who is continuously giving back to its community.  They have teamed up with "SHARPkids," an after school program benefiting students of neighboring Sharp-Leadenhall, to promote their initiative and raise funds for this amazing cause. A dessert and wine reception will be held on Monday, September 30 from 7 to 9:30pm, and tickets are only $25.

On September 19, Federal Hill's Award-winning restaurant participated in Moveable Feast's 20th Annual "Dinning Out For Life," a city-wide fundraising event which takes proceeds from volunteering restaurants--between 20 and 100 percent!--and provides nutritious meals for Marylanders battling life-threatening illnesses such as HIV/AIDS. SoBo Cafe donated 20% of their Dinner guests' checks to help feed their hungry neighbors.

Just weeks before that, the contemporary comfort food restaurant hosted a "Back to School" Happy Hour benefiting The House of Ruth, Inc., which works to end violence against women and their children through outreach, education, and support.


Briana Lopes, Intern

Street Beat Band Schedule

Street Beat Festival 2013 is almost here! So you can better plan your day, and get to see the bands you love, we've put together a detailed list of performances. Where else is Baltimore can you experience over a dozen live music acts absolutely FREE!

Hamburg St. Stage

Nelly's Echo 5:30 - 7
Pasadena 4 - 5
Grilled Lincolns 2:30 - 3:30
Bond and Gently 1 - 2
I'm Just Saying 11:45 - 12:45

Cross St. Stage

Old Man Brown 5:30 - 7
Uncle Jack 4 - 5
Jenny Leigh Band 2:30 - 3:30
Olyver James Band 1:30 - 2:15
Getamunstit 12:30 - 1:15
Karmic Debt 11:30 - 12:15

West St. Stage

All Mighty Senators 5:30 - 7
ELM 4 - 5
Freedom Enterprises 2:30 - 3:30
Cara Kelly & the Tell Tale 1 - 2

Speakers of The House 11:45 - 12:45

Also, don't forget to stop by and support your local vendors!

The Rowhouse Grille

Hot Corner Lee's   

SoBo Cafe

C&R

Mothers

Ryleigh's

Fat Larry's

Nobles

Fenwick's