Thank you for supporting our charity Caring Communities www.caringcommunities.org
MISSION: To offer disability-related training, education, publications, and events for the benefit of children and adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers, as well as healthcare and education professionals. Our efforts will enhance the quality of life regardless of the nature or severity of the disability; empower individuals with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency and independent living and; promote inclusion to enjoy full participation in society.
Proceeds of our Charm City Countdown Charity Ball will go directly to these very important services offered to the disabilities community: CARING NETWORK RESPITE CARE REGISTRY: The only online and searchable Respite Registry in the Baltimore/Washington Area. WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES EXPO: The Mid-Atlantic’s largest consumer disabilities expo, serving thousands of citizens with a one-stop-shopping experience, featuring demonstrations, unique products and services, agencies, networking opportunities and more. Next Expo: April 13 2019. Thank you for your interest in our Charm City Countdown New Year’s Eve Charity Ball in Baltimore. Your Support will bring needed services to the disabilities community in and around Maryland, DC and Virginia.
A Special Thanks to Charm City Countdown Partners:
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Evening’s Activities KING CREOLE CORNER LOUNGE Walk by or sit and sip wine. Either way, enjoy Elvis singing his greatest hits.
SILENT DISCO The latest technology allows you to dance to music on headphones only you can hear!
DIRTY DANCING CLUB Dance Club with a mix of oldies, club mix and house music
HOLLYWOOD BOWL A live rock band in this classic room! Huge Balloon Drop at Midnight!
CLUB. Look for the Cigar Concierges table to find a great selection of the finest cigars for your enjoyment. Live a little!
VIP Only CASABLANCA VIP Food, VIP Drinks and Exclusive Live VIP Entertainment, plus a Huge Balloon Drop!
TITANIC GALLEY VIP Food, VIP Drinks adjacent to LA LA LAND Lounge
LA LA LAND LOUNGE
A STAR IS BORN
VIP Drinks, Food and comfortable seating arrangements, adjacent to the Silent Disco
Our Ever-Popular Karaoke Lounge
URBAN COWBOY LOUNGE
SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE CHILL LOUNGE
(11th Floor) Exclusive VIP Entertainment with Duffy and Ro, food, drinks, and a magical 11th floor view! Cowboy Boots Optional.
Live Seattle favorites from S.N.A.P. tribute band
SUNSET STRIP Lobby area with food, bars and more!
JACK’S OUTDOOR LOUNGE
THE RAT PACK’S RETREAT VIP-Only seating area, includes VIP bar and food right in the middle of the action!
Convenient patios adjacent to CASABLANCA and DIRTY DANCING
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Tonight’s Entertainment CRUSHING DAY CRUSHING DAY IS BACK AGAIN, joining us for a high-energy rock show filled with dance tunes, old favorites and the newest hits. Perfect for new Years Eve! Since 1993 Crushing Day has been in the forefront of the Baltimore music scene, playing over 200 shows per year. Though mainly concentrated in the Baltimore/Annapolis area, they regularly visit Ocean City, MD and have traveled the East coast from Killington, VT to Key West, FL. Appearing in The Hollywood Bowl.
DJ P-DRAMA DJ P Drama is already a trendsetter, already a star, already known as your favorite DJs favorite DJ, and well ahead of his time. Hailing from Queens, New York, P Drama’s outspoken, ambitious, and creative persona has allowed him to breakout of the local tri-state scene. He was the personal show DJ for Sony Music Group Artist Ray Cash, and currently the DJ for former Bad Boy Records artist King Los. He also has been inducted into the “Party Boys” DJ Crew, known throughout the US as well as “The Core DJs”, which is a national DJ organization consisting of over 1200 DJs.He has residencies in many cities up and down the east Coast, in L.A., and in Jamaica. Featured in the The Dirty Dancing Club
MR. BOW TIE AND THE THREE PIECE SUIT Imagine the soul and performance value of James Brown with the innovation and technology of todays dj’d parties! In comes Mr Bow Tie (djlilmic) and his band “The The Piece Suit” with drums, piano/keys and bass guitar. This band offers the best of both entertainment options, Band & DJ, but better! The band will be playing up beat party music spanning all genres and decades for a 3 hour set from 11p-2am. The 6 • www.charmcitycountdown.com
band’s repertoire spans from George Michael, to 50 Cent back to Rhianna to Queen; the non stop energy and playful interaction with the crowd will make this a truly unique experience. Appearing in Casablanca.
SILENT DISCO Enter the Silent Disco, put on our overear headphones, dial up one our 3 channels, and get down! The latest technology, comfortable, cool, different. Featuring DJ Genius in the room, plus other music channels, so you can dance to a different tune than the folks next to you. You gotta try this!
DJ REASON Regarded as one of the top the DJs in the DMV, DJ Reason is a true pupil of the DJing and music culture. Considered one of top hip hop DJs on the east coast DJ Reason’s love for music does not just stop at hip hop music, DJ Reason has a vast love and appreciation for all music styles from Pop music, Dub Step, Funk, House, Elctro, Gogo, Baltimore club music and so on. Not only has DJ Reason djed at the top clubs in the Washington D.C. and Baltimore areas that surround him, he has traveled all around the entire east coast solidifying his talents for crowds of all demographics. He is a true master of turntables he is also a talented music producer. In his college years DJ Reason studied music production at one of country’s most prestigious colleges, Full Sail University in Orlando, FL. Appearing in The Hollywood Bowl.
DUFFY and RO Ro Younkins, a multi-talented, gifted musician began her career at 15 years old as the lead female vocalist for “Ashtin Golt” a premier mid-Atlantic show-band, and after a 20 year stint, began a solo career playing country New Year’s Eve Ball 2018/19
Tonight’s Entertainment music. Ro brings an accomplished, soulful, and dynamic vocal talent to the country music she was raised on and loves. East coast guitarist, Duffy Kane (Freedomtrain Records), recently released his latest CD “Deadman Walkin'” which reached #8 on the billboard blues charts. He has toured America since 1987 and has been described as “an American original” of “international caliber”. Kane is an American guitar stylist of exceptional ability. Together “Duffy and Ro” blend the styles of modern country, Americana, and traditional American music into a mix of beautiful vocal harmonies and well constructed guitar duets while bringing new life and a fresh perspective to tunes of yesteryear. Their music is sure to inspire and warm the heart of any listener. Appearing in Urban Cowboy Lounge (VIP Only) on the 11th Floor
LIONEL WARD ELVIS IS IN THE HOUSE! Regional favorite Lionel Ward brings Elvis to life with his engaging and entertaining performances. Nothing is more Hollywood than Elvis! Performing at King Creole Corner
DJ LADY MYSTERIOUS J Lady Mysterious was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. She has been Djing since the age of 13. Lady Mysterious had a dream to play music for the world to hear. She broke through the male dominated industry over 19 years ago and refuses to look back. Lady Mysterious grew up listening to plenty of DJ legends such as DJ Cocoa Chanelle, Spinderella, Jazzy Joyce, and many others. It was legends from her own town which lead her to creating her own style of blending music to become “Baltimore’s Gem”. Lady Mysterious has Djed with some of the biggest DJ’s, promoters, and celebrities thus far over the world and continues to strive for greatness. She Hilton BWI Hotel
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was featured in Slantress Magazine which focuses on the empowerment of black women and also awarded a WOP (women of Power) certificate for being a young black entrepreneur for Baltimore City. Lady Mysterious is setting goals to reach greatness and hopes to pass her legend onto anyone that strives to step above and beyond the average expectations. Performing in CASABLANCA.
S.N.A.P. All your favorite Seattle tunes, grunge and post-grunge, performed by Leftstronger front-man Jesse Magee and his S.N.A.P. Seattle tribute act. Soundgarden, Nirvava, Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam and more! Come and chill in the Sleepless In Seattle Chill Lounge!
DJ PAUL KARAOKE DJ Paul has over 200,000 songs in his massive Karaoke Library and is a regular at Charm City Countdown! Appearing in A Star Is Born Lounge, he will let you sing or just watch the fun!
DJ GENIUS Jarad “DJ Genius” Bowens is a True “Party Rock” DJ from Gainesville FL. He has been DJing for 15 years and owns a Mobile DJ Company called Genius Entertainment. Playing mostly Hip Hop, Funk, and Soul hits…he can turn out ANY event and play ANY style of music to make sure the dancefloor is always full! Spinning tunes all night in the Silent Disco.
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