Spring Block Party Band Schedule!

Charles Street Stage

12:00-1:00 School of Rock All-Stars

1:20-2:10 All Night Long

2:20-3:00 Petticoat Tea Room

3:15-4:00 Nelly's Echo

4:15-5:20 The Real Geniuses

5:40-7:00 Old Man Brown

Light Street Stage

12:00-1:00 Getamungstit

1:20-2:30 The Reserves

2:45-3:35 Rodney Henry

4:00-5:10 Soul Island Rebels

5:30-7:00 Can't Hang

Live music, plus great food & drink, arts & crafts, the Grand Prix Show Car and great fun! Don't forget, Spring Block Party is this Sunday, April 17, 11am-7pm!

NOTE: Residential neighborhoods around the festival area have parking restrictions. Try the West Street Garage, located just 2 blocks from the festival. Or, avoid parking hassles and take the free Charm City Circulator (Purple Line to Cross Street Market) or the Light Rail to Camden Yards.

For more information www.historicfederalhill.org

Get Your Own Federal Hill Street Festival Poster!

Check out these new limited edition original letterpress Federal Hill Street Festivals 2011 posters! The posters are available only at Spring Block Party on April 17, Jazz&Blues Wine&Art on June 5, and Street Beat Festival on September 18. Pick one up and take home a piece of the fun!

-Meredith Cook, Intern

Grand Prix Fun at Spring Block Party!

Check out the official Baltimore Grand Prix Car at Spring Block Party on Cross Street, this Sunday, April 17, 11am to 7pm! You can also enter a raffle to win free tickets to the entire weekend of races, including access to the race car paddock.

And, don't forget the great food & drink, arts & crafts and live music all day! Bring your friends, co-workers and neighbors to celebrate spring!

-Meredith Cook, Intern

Great Live Music at Spring Block Party!

Spring Block Party, April 17^th, 11am-7pm, will feature great live music all day! The Real Geniuses (the band that rocked Fest-Of-All!), Old Man Brown, Nelly’s Echo, Soul Island Rebels, The Reserves, School of Rock All-Stars, and Can’t Hang are only some of the bands playing! The list includes cover bands, rock, blues, soul, and more.

The music will be great all day, as well as the food and drink and arts and crafts! Bring your friends, celebrate spring, and have a great time!

Information: www.historicfederalhill.org or 410-727-4500

More of Apothecary Wellness in Federal Hill!

Client Andrew Wiles and co-owner Rachel Costello enjoy Midnite Confection's Cupcakery (1051 S. Charles) treats during the celebration of Apothecary Wellness' new expanded space at 1200 Light Street. Photo by Helen Huriaux

Apothecary Wellness has moved - but just one block south, leaving customers with more room to enjoy their amenities. The new site at 1200 Light Street features 5 treatment rooms, a waiting lounge for clients, and a beautiful retail boutique.

The move became necessary due to the immense growth of the company and is just in time for their 2-year anniversary. “We understood the overwhelming need for holistic wellness treatments in Federal Hill and seized the opportunity to grow our business and fill this need for our community,” said co-owner Christine Cochrum.

Apothecary Wellness provides custom holistic and organic health and beauty services and has been awarded its second Best of Baltimore honor. Stop in, see the changes and feel relaxed!

-Meredith Cook, Intern

Feast On This in Federal Hill!

Don’t miss out on all the great food & drink at Spring Block Party on Sunday, April 17th! There is surely something for everyone.

Just some of the featured food items will be: pit beef & turkey, BBQ, pad Thai, salads, hot dogs & burgers, Mother’s chicken cheese steaks, a variety of grilled sausages, Ruben’s famous crepes, tamales, and tacos, hot fresh donuts and assorted sweets, and a festival favorite: funnel cake, crepes, tamales, and tacos!

Quench your thirst with lemonade, coffee drinks, tea, smoothies, orange crushes, sangria, beer and more!

Chow down at Spring Block Party (while you are enjoying live music all day)! April 17, 11am-7pm. Cross Street.

Information: www.historicfederalhill.org or 410-727-4500

Federal Hill Featured in Two Magazines

This is no April Fools joke- Federal Hill has been showcased in two magazines, Washingtonian and Baltimore Magazine!

Federal Hill was one of only three neighborhoods featured in a “Best of Baltimore” article in the April edition of Washingtonian and the title of the article, “Good Views, Good Fun”, seems to fit Federal Hill very well.

The article showcased Whimsy, Curiosity and Artesanos Don Boscos, all on S. Charles, a must-go for shopping in Federal Hill and Scarborough Fair Bed & Breakfast as a place to stay and enjoy great food. As for recommended nightlife, Washingtonian provided a place for everyone, from the “popped-collar, frat boy” to the music lover: Ropewalk Tavern, Mad River Bar & Grille, Nick’s Seafood Inner Harbor in Cross Street Market, and 8X10 Club.

The article in Baltimore Magazine’s “neighborhood issue”, written by AMY Grace, former board President and current ex officio member, explains why she loves Federal Hill. When she moved here in 1996, the business district was struggling and community resources were scarce. After many changes, AMY now names Federal Hill, “Baltimore’s ‘historically hip’ place to call home.” The Insiders’Tips sidebar lists Dangerously Delicious Pies, SoBo Café, The Book Escape, Illusions Bar & Lounge, Cross Street Market and Ryleigh’s Oyster as musts.

Pick these two issues up and see for yourself!

-Meredith Cook, Intern

Federal Hill Families: We Want You!

Main Street News has a new column, Federal Hill Family Corner, devoted to family issues. Let us know what you’d like to read about, any thoughts on strengthening the community for families, why your family loves Federal Hill, etc. We’d love your input!

Email us at admin@historicfederalhill.org

-Meredith Cook, Intern