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Out On the Towne
13 EVENT PICKS | 16 CALENDAR | 18 SOCIAL 19 SPOTLIGHT | 20 ATHLETE | 22 INTERVIEW
29th Annual Penguin Swim
Get ready to dunk your penguin tail in the frigid waters of the Atlantic Ocean to support the community’s Healthcare Heroes and Atlantic General Hospital. The 29th Annual Penguin Swim will be on January 1st on the beach at The Princess Royale Oceanfront Hotel at 91st Street in Ocean City. All proceeds from this event will benefit Atlantic General Hospital Foundation. Find more information at aghpenguiswim.org.
Collection Highlights from the Vault
Art lovers everywhere are invited to join the Academy Art Museum for a special tour of highlights from AAM’s Permanent Collection. The tour will start at noon on January 7th. Curator Mehves Lelic will present works from across art history straight from the Museum’s vault, including etchings by Rembrandt van Rijn, Charles Daubigny, Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali, and many more. Make sure to register for this free event at academyartmuseum.org.
MARYLAND BRIDAL SHOWS AND EXPOS
Premier Bride is hosting two Maryland Bridal Shows and Expos this month. The first expo will be at the Timonium Fairgrounds on January 7th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The next expo will be at the Wicomico Civic Center on January 21st from noon to 3 p.m. The expo will bring together the Mid Atlantic’s top wedding photographers, DJ’s, florist, cakes, coordinators, officiants, caterers, makeup artists, videographers, invitations, favors, and so much more to help you put together your perfect wedding. Find more information at bridalshowsandexpos.com.
Across the Bridge
THE SIXTIES SHOW
The greatest 1960s musical re-creation show on earth is coming to Maryland Hall on January 20th at 8 p.m. The band features former touring band members of The Who, Bob Dylan, NBC TV’s Saturday Night Live Band, and more! The concert experience is a multi-media production with special effects, narration, and ’60s archival audio and newsreel footage. The band will perform selections from the Beach Boys, Paul McCartney, The Bee Gees, Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, and other legends. Get tickets at marylandhall.org.
Maryland Black Bears Hockey
The Maryland Black Bears Ice Hockey Team has four home games this January. They play the Maine Nordiques on January 6th and 7th at 7:30 p.m. and then play the Northeast Generals on January 27th and 28th at 7:30 p.m. The Black Bears’ home rink is Piney Orchard Ice Arena in Odenton. To get tickets and find the full Bears schedule, visit marylandblackbears.com.
Get your tickets early for the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Dinner, featuring keynote speaker, Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson. The event takes place at La Fountaine Bleue in Glen Burnie, beginning at 6 p.m. Visit mlkjrmd. org for full details.
STEP AFRIKA!
Step Afrika! is coming to Maryland Hall on January 28th at 7 p.m. This performance blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances, and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. This is more than just a dance show. The team integrates songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation to leave the audience with their hearts pounding. Find more information or buy tickets at marylandhall.org.
Maryland Concert Series at Chesapeake Arts Center: 229th Army Concert Band
The 229th Army Concert Band is the largest ensemble of the Maryland National Guard and are performing at the Hammonds Lane Theatre in the Chesapeake Arts Center on January 22nd at 3 p.m. This show is a perfect night out with friends or to enjoy with your family. This performance is free and open to the public. The band will perform large-scale formal concert band pieces, classical selections, patriotic music, and marches. Find more information at chesapeakearts.org.
2023 SUPER PLUNGE
The Polar Bear Plunge is back this January and February, starting with the Super Plunge. Show your support for Special Olympics of Maryland by committing to raise at least $10,000 and then join the 24-hour plunge at Sandy Point State Park. The Super Plunge, which starts January 27, will include 24 hours of food, fun, and entertainment, themed costume plunges, chair massages, 1 on 1 relationship building with Special Olympics of Maryland Athletes, and so much more. Find more information at plungemd.com.
Winter Bead & Jewelry Show
The Baltimore Bead Society is bringing back the Winter Bead & Jewelry Show on January 14th and 15th at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship. The weekend will feature a wide variety of vendors, making it the perfect place for beading artists to gather. Engage in a class and spend the day with other creative artists. The collections are full of fine handcrafted jewelry by some of the best artisans in the country. Find more information at baltimorebead.org.
