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2008 CALENDAR of EVENTS

August Highlights:

Friday, August 1

The Brewer’s Art, 1106 N. Charles Street will be EXTENDING Restaurant Week through August 31, 2008 - 3 Courses for $30.08. They are also celebrating the arrival of their
new Chef, David Newman. Limiting bottling continues with the release of Ozzy Ale in 750ml bottles. To preview The Brewer’s Art menu online visit www.thebrewersart.com.

Saturday, August 2

C. Grimaldis Gallery, 523 N. Charles Street is featuring a new exhibition: Summer ’08 on display through August 23, 2008. For more information call: 410-539-1080 or visit http://www.cgrimaldisgallery.com/.

The Charles North Community Association invites you to the Station North Artists Flea Market being held on North Avenue end of the Howard Street bridge from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. There will be over 40 vendors selling everything AND the kitchen sink! For more information email fleamarket@loadoffun.net.

Thursday, August 7

The HCSA, WTMD and Baltimore City Recreation and Parks present 1st Thursdays, free outdoor concerts and special events all summer long in West Mount Vernon Park . You are invited to come and enjoy live music under the sun and stars on the first Thursday of every month through October 2008. For more information visit www.wtmd.org/.

Sotto Sopra, 405 N. Charles Street invites you to a 1^st Thursdays Wine Tasting from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. The cost per person is $25, inclusive of 5 Wines and Antipasti. Stay for dinner after the wine tasting and receive 20% off - no additional discounts or promotions are applicable. For more information call: Deborah Puopolo at 410-625-0534 or visit http://sottosoprainc.blogspot.com/search/label/First%20Thursdays.

The Woman's Industrial Exchange, 333 North Charles Street is beginning a Crafter’s Circle from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Crafters of all types are welcome. For more information call: 410-685-4388

Saturday, August 9

The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street , presents INCENSE AND SPICE: ARABIAN CUISINE FROM THE 7TH CENTURY TO PRESENT. At 2:00 PM in the Graham Auditorium, The Walters offers a lecture evoking the rich culinary history, lavish entertaining styles and sensory delights of the Arabian Peninsula . Visitors will discover the meaning to South Arabian customs and traditions from the 7th century to present. The cuisine of the Arabian Peninsula combines healthy ingredients and time honored techniques with exotic herbs, flowers, spices and even incense. Members are free, Non-Members $10. For more information, visit www.thewalters.org.

Sunday, August 10

Monumental Life invites friends, neighbors, policyholders, employees and retirees to a Sunday afternoon sing-along on its Charles and Biddle Street terrace in downtown Baltimore from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The program, featuring the Dundalk-based Chorus of the Chesapeake singing in four-part harmony, is one of four outdoor events hosted by Monumental this spring and summer to celebrate the company’s 150^th anniversary in Baltimore . FREE and open to the public, the performances have been scheduled to say “thank you” to the community that has helped Monumental, Maryland ’s first life insurance company, become one of the oldest and largest life insurers in the U.S. Rain date: Sunday, August 17. For additional information about Monumental Life and its 2008 “Entertainment on the Terrace” events, visit www.monlife.com/ml.

Monday, August 18

Sotto Sopra, 405 N. Charles Street invites you to an Italian Language and Culture Dinner Club at 7:00 PM where the conversation is in Italian while enjoying a special Italian regional family styled dinner. The dinner is limited to 14 guests and the cost per person is $48, inclusive of food, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, tax and gratuity. For more details and to make reservations call: 410-625-0534 or visit http://sottosoprainc.blogspot.com/search/label/Italian%20Language%20Dinner%20club.

Sunday, August 24

Sotto Sopra, 405 N. Charles Street proudly presents Live Opera Night at 5:30 PM. Enjoy a 6-course Italian dinner along with live Opera performances in a stately Mt. Vernon townhouse. The cost per person is $57, excluding beverages, tax and gratuity. For guaranteed reservations, which are, required call: 410-625-0534 or visit http://sottosoprainc.blogspot.com/search/label/Opera%20Night%20Dinners.

EVERY WEEK During August

Friday, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Cazbar, 316 N. Charles Street invites you to join them for Happy Hour from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Enjoy $5 Wines and Martinis, $2 Bottles and 1/2 Price Appetizers. A live Belly Dancing Show will begin at 9:00 PM. For more information call: 410-528-1222 or visit http://www.cazbarbaltimore.com/.

Ixia Restaurant Bar & Lounge, 518 N. Charles Street announces that Jazz Night is on a summer hiatus and will return in Fall 2008. For more information call: 410-727-1800 or visit http://www.ixia-online.com/.

The Brass Elephant, 924 N. Charles Street is offering half price on every wine, port, sherry and champagne by the bottle or the glass during dinner. This offer is not available in Tusk Lounge until Happy Hour is over at 8:00 PM. They have also EXTENDED Restaurant Week through August 31, 2008. For more information call: 410-547-8485 or visit http://www.brasselephant.com/.

Tremont Park Hotel, 8 East Pleasant Street presents Jazz at Celebrities Lounge from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. For more information call: 410-576-1200 or visit http://www.tremonts.com/.

Saturday, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Cazbar, 316 N. Charles Street will feature a live Belly Dancing Show at 10:00 PM. For more information call: 410-528-1222 or visit http://www.cazbarbaltimore.com/.

Tremont Park Hotel, 8 East Pleasant Street presents Jazz at Celebrities Lounge from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. For more information call: 410-576-1200 or visit http://www.tremonts.com/.

Sunday, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Milton's Grill, 336 N. Charles Street invites you to a delicious brunch featuring Fried Chicken, Pancakes and Home Fries from noon - 3:00 PM. For more information visit http://www.miltonsbaltimore.com/.

The Brass Elephant, 924 N. Charles Street invites you to Baltimore's Most Elegant Brunch from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The cost per person is $35.00 plus tax & gratuities. Reservations recommended. They have also EXTENDED Restaurant Week through August 31, 2008. For more information call: 410-547-8480 or visit http://www.brasselephant.com/.

The Prime Rib, 1101 N. Calvert Street is offering a 1/2 price wine list every Sunday along with live piano. Bass and sax! They have also EXTENDED Restaurant Week through August 31, 2008 (excluding Saturdays) - 3 Courses for $30.08. For more information call: 410-539-1804 or visit http://www.theprimerib.com/.

Monday, August 4, 11, 18, 25

Cazbar, 316 N. Charles Street invites you to join them for Happy Hour from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Enjoy $5 Wines and Martinis, $2 Bottles and 1/2 Price Appetizers. For more information call: 410-528-1222 or visit http://www.cazbarbaltimore.com/.

Sotto Sopra, 405 N. Charles Street is hosting Wine Night every Monday featuring all bottled wines at 1/2 price from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM. No other promotions or discounts apply. For more information call: 410-625-0534 or visit http://www.sottosoprainc.com/.

Sotto Sopra, 405 N. Charles Street invites you to Baltimore's First Aperitivo Hour at the bar only. Enjoy drink specials from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM every Monday through Friday featuring Italian cocktails, Italian beers, Martinis or Wine for $1.00*. Enjoy lite bites and $10 pastas at the bar, Monday through Thursday. *Some restrictions apply. For more information call: 410-625-0534 or visit www.sottosoprainc.blogspot.com/.

Tuesday, August 5, 12, 19, 26

Cazbar, 316 N. Charles Street invites you to join them for Happy Hour from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM with $5 Wines and Martinis, $2 Bottles and 1/2 Price Appetizers. For more information call: 410-528-1222 or visit http://www.cazbarbaltimore.com/.

Sotto Sopra, 405 N. Charles Street invites you to Italian Home Cooking with Daniela every Tuesday from 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. The cost for this delicious 4-course event is $35.00 per person, exclusive of all other beverage, tax and gratuity. It is not applicable with other promotions or discounts. For reservations call: 410-625-0534 or visit http://sottosoprainc.blogspot.com/search/label/Daniela.

Spirits of Mt. Vernon, 900 N. Charles Street is offering 10% Tuesdays featuring discounts on all bottles of wine. They also offer a 15% discount on all cases of wine every day. You are invited to sign up for their Wine Club "Passport to Savings" program. For more information call: 410-727-7270 or visit http://www.spiritsofmtvernon.com/.

Wednesday, August 6, 13, 20, 27

Ixia Restaurant Bar & Lounge, 518 N. Charles Street invites you to experience Chef Kevin Miller's Blind Tasting Menu - a culinary work of art. Chef Miller and his highly seasoned staff of chefs will create an exclusive, unforgettable and surprising dining experience. The cost per person for this fabulous 5-course menu is $55 and $80 with paired wines. For more information call: 410-727-1800 or visit http://www.ixia-online.com/.

Mick O'Shea's, 328 N. Charles Street is featuring ½ priced bottles of wine with the purchase of an entrée and $5 martinis every Wednesday beginning at 7:00 PM. For more information call: 410-539-7504 or visit http://www.mickosheas.com/.

Milton's Grill, 336 N. Charles Street invites all Teachers, Downtown City, State, and Federal employees to a free Buffet with a 2-drink minimum from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. You must show your work ID. For more information visit http://www.miltonsbaltimore.com/.

Sotto Sopra, 405 N. Charles Street invites you to a Chef's 3-course Tasting Menu every Wednesday. The cost for this wonderful event is $30.00 per person exclusive of beverage, tax and gratuity. It is not applicable with other promotions or discounts. For more information call: 410-625-0534 or visit http://sottosoprainc.blogspot.com/search/label/Wednesday's%20Chefs%20Tasting%20Menu.

Thursday, August 7, 14, 21, 28

Ixia Restaurant Bar & Lounge, 518 N. Charles Street invites you to experience Chef Kevin Miller's new Grand Tasting Menu - a spectacular sampling of IXIA's cuisine. IXIA's skillful chefs, led by Kevin Miller, will slice and dice, grill and sauté a 6-course culinary work of art. The cost per person for this magnificent menu is $69 and $108 with paired wines. For more information call: 410-727-1800 or visit http://www.ixia-online.com/.

Mick O'Shea's, 328 N. Charles Street invites you to Happy Hour from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM with discounted drinks and half priced appetizers. Live music will begin at 8:30 PM until 12:30 AM. Late Night Happy Hour begins at 10:00 PM with $5 appetizers and discounted drinks. For more information call: 410-539-7504 or visit http://www.mickosheas.com/.

Milton's Grill, 336 N. Charles Street invites you to Happy Hour with DJ Shawn from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM featuring drink and appetizer specials all night long. For more information visit http://www.miltonsbaltimore.com/.

The Prime Rib, 1101 N. Calvert Street invites you to enjoy a great Lite Fare Menu - all items are under $20 every Thursday evening. They have also EXTENDED Restaurant Week through August 31, 2008 (excluding Saturdays) -3 Courses for $30.08. For more information call: 410-539-1804 or visit http://www.theprimerib.com/.

LIMITED ENGAGEMENT

Baltimore Theatre Project, 45 West Preston Street offers Creative Visions, a ten-day arts workshop for kids through August 2, 2008. Geared to children ages 9-12, this ten-day workshop led by well-known artist and teacher Susan Alder George, introduces the collaboration of dance, movement, mask-making, costuming and creative writing into performance and production. Students will gain first-hand knowledge of what it's like to present a show from concept to completion, as all of their work will culminate in a performance before a live audience on the final day. To register, contact Susan Adler George: 410-435-3519

Baltimore Restaurant Week, back by popular demand, Baltimore Restaurant Week will give food lovers from across the country the opportunity to explore the region's exciting dining scene. During this weeklong celebration which will end on August 3, 2008, diners can enjoy a variety of three-course dinners for only $30.08 and three-course lunches at select restaurants for just $20.08. Many restaurants will also offer special culinary experiences, such as wine pairings, cooking classes, tasting menus and more. Additionally, select Baltimore City garages are offering special $3-7 parking, and many hotels have special summer discounts and packages. Learn more about the most delicious week of the summer at http://www.baltimorerestaurantweek.com/.

The Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral Street presents: "This Is Our Land: Discovering America and the World through Original Illustrations from Children's Books" on display through August 3, 2008. This vibrant and educational exhibition includes artworks by 80 artists depicting the great diversity of people, pastimes and natural wonders in all 50 U.S. states, together with vivid images of life in 20 countries. For more information visit www.prattlibrary.org/.

Grimaldis @ Area 405 (405 East Oliver St., Baltimore, MD) is hosting a new exhibition through August 9, 2008 featuring: Large-scale sculpture from gallery's artists: Chul-Hyun Ahn, Anthony Caro, Maren Hassinger, Jene Highstein, Christina Iglesias, Jon Isherwood, John Ruppert and John Van Alstine. For more information call: 410-539-1080 or visit www.area405.com/.

The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles Street, presents Faces of Ancient Arabia: The Giraud and Carolyn Foster Collection of South Arabian Art through September 7, 2008. Comprising almost 100 sculptures, statues, relief carvings and inscribed blocks, this exhibition which is free, examines the artistic sophistication and visual splendor of works from the ancient South Arabian kingdoms that prospered through trade in incense and other precious commodities. Through a recent gift from the private collection of Giraud and Carolyn Foster, these mostly alabaster artifacts dating from the sixth century B.C. to the fourth century A.D. will bring to life the art and history of a rich culture of the ancient world, largely unknown to many Westerners. To complement these ancient works, the exhibition will also feature paintings and drawings by world-renowned contemporary Yemeni artists Fuad al-Futaih, Hashim Ali Abdalla and Mohamed Zaidan as well as photographs of the country's landscape, architecture and people by Detlef Michael Noack. For more information visit http://www.thewalters.org/.