Federal Hillsider The Monthly Newsletter of the Federal Hill Neighborhood Association April 2018
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events to remember Apr 6 Neighborhood Lights – Parade begins at 7pm at Apr 19 Homerun for Recovery to benefit Baltimore Station 6 – Federal Hill Park 9:30pm at PBR/Power Plant Live Apr 6 Neighborhood Lights - After Party 8- 11pm in front of Apr 20 Digiball 7-11pm at AVAM www.dhhsalliance.org Main Street Office 42 E Cross Apr 21 Maryland Arborist Day at Federal Hill Park Apr 11 FHNA Board Meeting 6:30 pm at 1011 Light Street beginning at 7:30am. Apr 14 – 21 Light City visit www.lightcity.org for more info Apr 28 Mayor’s Spring Cleanup 9am – Noon - dumpster will be located at William & East Montgomery Apr 17 FHNA General Membership Meeting 6:30pm at Jesus Our Redeemer Church 113 Warren Ave Apr 29 Federal Hill Main Street Spring Block Party Noon till 7pm south side of Cross Street Apr 19 Third Thursday in Federal Hill May 5 AVAM’s Kinetic Sculpture Race Apr 19 State’s Attorney Debate at National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells 7pm May 5 Federal Hill Fiesta on Cinco de Mayo Noon – 10pm at Stadium Square 160 West Ostend Street Page 2 - April 2018 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider
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Federal Hill Neighborhood Association FHNA Committees Board of Directors Consider Getting Involved Please contact Beth Whitmer at 512-965-4065 or Officers [email protected] and express your interest. President: You will be welcomed. Beth Whitmer
DIGITAL HARBOR CONTACT INFORMATION If you have concerns, questions or issues regarding Digital Harbor Students in and around our community please use the following contacts: 1. Travis Laird, Dean of Students, 443-651-9342 (texting is best), [email protected] 2. Shannon Mobley, Principal, 443-240-0972 (texting is best), [email protected] As always, if you see something dangerous or criminal please dial 911. April 2018 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider - Page 3
Letter from the President Happy Spring Everyone! FHNA Committees It’s hard to believe that only two weeks ago we cancelled our Consider Getting Involved general meeting due to wintery weather conditions. Thankfully, Your Realtors for Life. Please contact Beth Whitmer at 512-965-4065 or Serving the Baltimore metropolitan area. [email protected] and express your interest. April looks much more promising – right on cue for the plethora You will be welcomed. of exciting events in and around our community this month. Accordingly, we’ve placed our calendar of events front and center on the cover. There really are so many opportunities to have fun while giving back to the community – no matter what your passion. On April 6th join Federal Hill Main Street for the kickoff of Neighborhood Lights in conjunction with Light City 2018. The parade commences at Federal Hill Park and will end with an after party, immediately following the parade, at the Main Street office. Local merchants will be open late so please take time to drop in and check out their wares.
Saturday, April 27th is the Mayor’s Annual Spring Cleanup. The City dumpster will be at the corner of William and East Montgomery from 9am – noon. The cleanup is a perfect chance to meet your neighbors while beautifying the sidewalks and streets
of Federal Hill. Our collaborative cleanup with the Federal Hill A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC Hospitality and Business Associations will immediately follow the mayor’s cleanup. More information to follow! office:410-547-5710 www.live21230.com We have a jam-packed agenda for our April meeting. Check Facebook and our webpage for updated information but our tentative schedule includes the following briefings and updates: Candidate Debate • Key Highway medical marijuana dispensary State’s Attorney of Baltimore City
• Mark Saperstein’s Wheelhouse development • Southern District Baltimore Police Department Thursday, April 19, 2018 public safety 7:00 p.m. National Federation of the Blind • THREAD at Digital Harbor High School 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 Members Hall, 4th floor • Business Relations Committee activities
We are still working on building our membership base for 2018. If you are a former member, please renew! The duty of the State’s Attorney Office is to safeguard communities in If you are not a member, please consider joining Baltimore City through the effective prosecution of crime, but what this year. Your support is critical to our success. characteristics and abilities make a good State’s Attorney? What power If you have questions or want to get involved with does the office hold? Come hear from the candidates running in the making FHNA an organization that represents this primary election so you can make an informed decision on June 26. great neighborhood to its fullest, please reach out to me or any of the other board members via our personal email or the FHNA email: [email protected]. Event sponsored by the Federal Hill Neighborhood Association, Federal Hill See you around the hood! South Neighborhood Association, Key Highway Community Association, Beth Locust Point Civic Association, the National Federation of the Blind, Riverside Neighborhood Association, Sharp-Leadenhall Improvement Association and the South Baltimore Neighborhood Association.
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Federal Hill and Locust Point Announce Light City Displays and Events By Kevin Lynch, SouthBMore.com Both Federal Hill and Locust Point are Neighborhood Lights partners for the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts’ (BOPA) Light City 2018.
In Federal Hill, businesses will be displaying artwork created by local kids. Federal Hill Main Street (FHMS), artists from Future Makers, and BOPA have been collaborating on workshops in neighborhood classrooms and community centers where kids create artwork to be displayed in local Federal Hill businesses. The pieces of artwork are life-size photographic portraits of Federal Hill community members. The pieces will be mounted in framed boxes that are designed and built for storefront windows. Current Federal Hill installation sites include Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Harbor Memory creates a sparkling wetland scenery as a representation of the Homesale Realty, Tradestone Inner Harbor before its urban development. This collection of 375 fiber-optic Gallery, and Chesapeake Tile. lighted ‘plants’ is not a mere celebration of the city: it’s an invitation for individual Baltimoreans. During Neighborhood Lights, visitors are encouraged to register for On April 6th, FHMS in partnership one lighted plant. The plants will then be distributed to those registered addresses with BOPA, is hosting an after the festival. The project engages with the public by cultivating a sense of illuminated parade at 630pm that ownership to each individual and their community. begins at Federal Hill Park. Harbor Memory Rendering courtesy of XXS Group After the parade, participants will gather outside FHMS’s office at 42 E. Cross St. Members of FHMS’s Board of Directors, Neighborhood Association Presidents, and other community leaders will judge participants based on certain categories and will announce the winners on stage. FHMS encourages all participants to light up by creating illuminated sculptures, homemade lanterns, stroller floats, bike floats, and their own costumes. Participants can register at fedhill.org/event/ neighborhood-lights-federal-hill.
Immediately following the parade, FHMS, in partnership with the Federal Hill Hospitality and Business Associations, is hosting the Fed Hill Lights After-Party from 830pm-11pm on the unit block of east cross street on the north side Cross Street Market.
The after-party will feature Baltimore bands Outcalls and Super City. There will be drink vendors at this free-to-attend event. Local businesses will also be offering deals, specials, and extended hours.
Locust Point will have an art installation called Harbor Memory created by the XXS group featuring landscape artist, Moya Sun of China. The display will be at Under Armour’s headquarters at 1020 Hull St. The installation will run from April 6th to April 8th. About Harbor Memory from Light City: (see photo above.) April 2018 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider - Page 5
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DHHS Stands Against Gun Violence by Brianna Carter, Social Studies Teacher
March 14, 2018 marked one month since the horrific school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, that resulted in the loss of 17 lives. There was a national call for students to walk out of schools on March 14, but Digital Harbor responded in a way that focused more specifically on the gun violence that plagues our city, and especially how it has and does impact the lives of our students.
At an assembly, student leaders spoke about the importance of the occasion and read a letter directed towards Councilman Brandon Scott, Public Safety Committee Chair, regarding programs that could be implemented or expanded Reasons why you should not buy a to prevent gun violence. watercolor portrait of your home: After several students’ personal testimonies were shared and 46 My home is nothing special to bells were sounded to recognize the average number of children look at. (But it is your ages 0-19 impacted by gun violence daily, Councilman Scott home and you like it.) responded to the letter and urged students to become more involved I can just take a photo of my home. (The artist and recognize the power of their voices. interprets the character of your home in a way no Following the assembly, students recorded memorial messages in photo can.) honor of someone lost to gun violence, signed the letter that was A painting will cost too John Ginovsky much. (It will cost $300; 443-610-9073 read, and donated to Baltimore Ceasefire, a local non-profit that $350 in a basic frame.) [email protected] seeks to end gun violence and provide support to the families of gun violence victims. A follow-up program is being planned for students who shared their stories to meet with Baltimore Ceasefire soon.
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Art Beat of Fed Hill #harborsouth Monthly we are going to share highlights of the art and music happenings in our neighborhood. With AVAM, School 33 Art
Center, the Crystal Moll Gallery and Tradestone Gallery, you have to just walk out your door to enjoy the Art Beat!
Neighborhood Lights in Federal Hill!!! Tradestone Gallery /803 Light Street Happening: Parade and After-party April 6th. Light yourself up and join the parade which starts atop Federal Hill @ 7. Register at www.fedhill.org! The After-party hosted on the north side of Cross Street begins @ 8:30. Our business District will be lit up and offering specials. Enjoy!!!! More info @ Main Street. www.fedhill.org. American Visionary Arts Museum 800 Key Hwy / Happening: 20th Annual Kinetic Happening: Light Art Display during Neighborhood Lights. This gallery has Sculpture Race / SAVE THE DATE showcased Russian art for 20 years...but light art May 5, 2018, 10am Starts at AVAM will be on display from April 6th-April 21st. 410-689- A race through 5550 www.tradestonegallery.com Baltimore of wacky, imaginative, Crystal Moll Gallery / 1030 S Charles St totally human- Fine Art & Custom Framing Shop. powered works Happening: Crystal Moll /Ongoing Show! of art, designed to Crystal uses the streets of Baltimore as the travel on land, through mud, and over deep subjects of much of her work. Strictly a plein Baltimore Inner Harbor waters! www.avam.org air painter, the gallery displays original oils, print and Art Tiles. School 33 Art Center / 1427 Light St Happening: Yoga in the Gallery with Amanda Agricola Join us on April 21 at 11am in our Main Gallery for Yoga! Students of all experience levels are invited to practice yoga while surrounded by artwork in our galleries. Cash www.crystalmoll.com / 410-952-2843 😊😊 donation requested Tues-Sat 12noon-6pm www.schooll33.org
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Community Supports Digital Harbor Entry in Kinetic Sculpture Race By Steve Cole Digital Harbor High School, with support from South Baltimore neighborhood groups and volunteers, is preparing to take its inaugural plunge into Baltimore’s Kinetic Sculpture Race, which takes to the harbor and city streets on Saturday, May 5. Competitors in the popular annual event, which is hosted by the American Visionary Art Museum, build imaginative human-powered works of art and peddle them along a 14-mile course around the Inner Harbor that starts and ends next to Digital Harbor. The DHHS Kinetic Sculpture Race project – nicknamed “KSR416” for the school’s official number – is a long-term effort by the high school to build organizational and technical expertise that will sustain this project over many years, with the active Kevin Boone (center), Digital Harbor High School faculty advisor co-lead of the support of the neighboring community. The school’s project, met with community supporters Cathy Strodel, engineer Mark Winters, administration endorsed the project late last year and and other neighborhood volunteers in February at the high school. school staff formed a planning committee that has (Photo: Steve Cole) been meeting with community supporters to lay the foundation for the project. Nicole Veltre and Kevin Boone are the faculty advisors spearheading the project. They have met with students in the Bike Club and Robotics Team about participating. Neighborhood support for KSR416 has been strong. The project’s community lead, Cathy Strodel, organized a fundraising event at the Federal Hill South Neighborhood Association’s annual chili cook-off in January. Donations have come from several individuals and the Riverside and Federal Hill South neighborhood associations. Local businesses and residents have contributed expertise, materials, and fundraising support. Federal Hill residents Mark Winters and Ben Gilardi are leading the engineering team, which is learning that building a kinetic sculpture is a very challenging undertaking. While they are working all out to have KSR416 at the starting line on May 5, it’s possible that the sculpture’s inaugural race will have to wait until 2019.
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The panoramic view overlooking the Inner Harbor and Central Business District from the top of Federal Hill Park is one of the most iconic in Baltimore.
“Since the founding of Baltimore, The serene walkways and promenade overlooking the Inner Harbor are lined The iconic trapezoidal shape of the landform and steep Cannons aimed at the Baltimore Central Business District 1729, this hill has been a popular with trees including oaks, maples, sycamores, lindens, ash, sweetgums, grass slopes have resulted in collapses over the years, were erected during the Civil War by the Union Army to point for viewing the city’s growth. honeylocusts, zelkovas, black gums, hawthorns, and many others. requiring the City to embark on major reconstruction projects. guarantee the city and state’s allegiance to the Union. Here 4,000 people feasted, 1788, to celebrate the ratification by Maryland Park Facts T-Shirt Logo Design Context Map of the federal Constitution and in • Originally jagged cliffs of red clay and sand that has since been mined honor of the new government gave the place its name. An observatory, built • First sighted by Captain John Smith of England; became “John Smith’s Hill” here 1795, signalled city merchants • Fortified by the Union Army during the Civil War of the approach of their vessels, • Renamed “Federal Hill” in 1788 after famous miniature ship the “Federalist” a service which lasted a century. Shipyards have long been located • Acquired by City of Baltimore in 1880 and became a 10.3-acre public park near the hill, and it has been mined • “Federal Hill District” added to National Register of Historic Places in 1970 FED. for clay and sand. During the Civil • Many underground tunnels and passageways exist beneath the hill War Union troops fortified the site, HILL • One of the best views in Baltimore PARK and it was made a public park, 1880.” • Site of Maryland Arborist Day 2006 - Maryland Historical Society 2018 MARYLANDARBORIST DAY Federal Hill Park Baltimore, Maryland • April 21, 2018
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Bmore Aware: THINK HARD by Aquil Bey, Founder, The Tailored Defense Training Group Favorable temperatures are within reach and the city eagerly awaits this year’s Light City Festival and Opening Day at Camden Yards. Spring is always a great time of year and we relish the traditions of fishing out our favorite jersey and dusting off our lucky caps to conjure up an Orioles win. As we prepare to enjoy the season’s activities, it is important to maintain a sustainable level of awareness so that we do not become victims to those who are just as eager to ruin our day. As mentioned in last month’s article, most criminals want your possessions, your body, or your life. They also look for opportunities that can be concluded quickly, without struggle and without detection. With the thousands of people expected to attend this year’s events, there will be many opportunities for criminals of any level, so take appropriate steps to prevent becoming a victim and enjoy the season. Here are a few tips to avoid victimization. T.H.I.N.K. H.A.R.D.
1. Trust your Instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. Don’t be afraid to leave a situation or avoid one entirely, even if it means “offending someone”. Criminals prey on the goodwill of law-abiding citizens and will say things to make you feel guilty. Be aware of this tactic and go with your gut.
2. Have a Backup Plan. The day’s activities will most likely consist of arrival, activity, and departure. You should also plan for contingencies such as intoxication, loss of phone, etc. Having some cash on hand for emergencies is important, but don’t carry too much. Remember, emergency cash is not to be used for drinks, etc., although some may consider that an emergency in itself.
3. Inform Others of Your Whereabouts. If you start the day with other people, be sure to end it that way or at least inform the others of any changes. Far too often, members of a group become separated and mistakenly assume one has decided to head home without saying anything. Don’t assume, confirm this to be true. Consider a group text before you head out as a backup.
4. Never Go Out Alone. The more alcohol we consume, the less likely we are to make sound decisions. It’s helpful if at least one person remains sober to ensure that group decisions are appropriate.
5. Keep Your Phone Charged. The weather will be nice and it’s likely that you’ll be out all day. If you’re constantly updating social media accounts, you’re likely to be out of power before things get started. Consider deactivating applications that are running in the background as well as investing in a small backup battery. You can also carry a power cord and plug in when you can.
6. Hide Your Valuables. This cannot be stressed enough. There will be thousands of people at these events and you have to understand that some will take notice of you and your possessions. This of course can be your intent, but also remember the unintended consequences of attracting anyone looking for their next victim.
7. Assess Potential Outcomes for Your Actions. This is much easier said than done when alcohol is involved. Even if you’re sober, it’s important to think before you act when traveling to an unknown place or in the midst of questionable activity. Things can go bad pretty quickly so ensure you have a backup plan before venturing into the unknown or with people you don’t know.
8. Recognize Your Vulnerabilities. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned as a Green Beret is to not let my ambitions exceed my capabilities. No one plans to become a victim of a violent crime, but it happens quickly. Be sure to operate within the constraints of your original plan and update it accordingly if things change. Besides, you can play it safe and plan for more fun tomorrow.
9. Don’t Be A Victim. This is easier said than done if you don’t possess the right mindset. If you follow the tips above, you can easily enjoy your time taking in the sights or just enjoying a nice walk throughout the city. Stay safe out there and enjoy yourself.
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FHMS Security Initiative by Craig Stoner, President FHMS
Over the past 4 months, Federal Hill Main Street (FHMS) has been listening to the businesses and neighbors of Federal Hill to understand their top priority of issues. FHMS was looking to be involved in more than what we have been in the past. We wanted to become a leader, a sounding voice in the community while still staying bi-partisan on specific topics. In October, we met with FHNA board members to discuss the ongoing issue of trash in the neighborhood, which they felt was a product of the business district. We then talked to the Waterfront Partnership (WP) about bringing some of their services to the Federal Hill business district. With a fee and plan in hand, we started to discuss this with local businesses and tried to iron out funding.
At that same time, crime statistics and the perception of violence in all of Baltimore was quickly swallowing up long-established businesses in the neighborhood. Many businesses have lost 20%-30% of their business since the Freddy Grey riots, and it has yet to return. The conversation turned to how we could curb the crime and change perceptions. We went back to Waterfront Partnership, knowing they offered security services. However, at that time, they were preparing to provide Cleaning and Security Services to Fells Point. While they are looking forward to a possible partnership in the future, they were unable to discuss including Federal Hill. The door remains open for inclusion in the future.
As a result of our meetings, WP provided us with the tools, template and connections we needed to get Security Services off the ground. We came up with a plan and started to bring the business leaders into Join us on Facebook! the fold. The initiative quickly gained ground and a swell of support Look for Federal Hill has grown since January. The Federal Hill Business Association (FHBA) and Federal Hill Hospitality Association (FHHA) boards Neighborhood Association have new leadership that realizes something needs to be done to (FHNA) change the status quo. We have garnered private support from our Team 46 delegates and Councilman. Even the Mayor has recognized the issue, stating that even she has security at her own businesses. NATIONAL PrimeLending offers a wide variety of mortgage In recent weeks, FHMS has agreed to partner with Wolf Security for STRENGTH, loan products! a security contract that will be evaluated on a monthly basis to best LOCAL • Conventional 97% Program understand where improvements can • Renovation loans be made. Crime is very fluid, and EXPERTISE • Jumbo Loans we must be flexible to adapt to the • Float Down Option issues. The initial rollout of services will constitute a five-day per week • FHA loans initiative and target key times each • And More! day, beginning at 2pm and running www.mattcolimore.com well into the night. A minimum of two unarmed patrolmen will be on Matthew M. Colimore duty with a Federal Hill branded Branch Manager • NMLS: 194963 car patrolling the area. The FHHA 410-308-8722 has graciously funded the first four Mobile: 410-608-6269 months of the contract. Additional [email protected] funding is being evaluated through 1954 Greenspring Dr., Suite 625 Timonium, MD 21093 festivals, grants, and donations.
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DHHS Senior Week February 19-23, 2018 By Dr. Bowden The Class of 2018 celebrated 100 days to graduation with multiple activities. Each day seniors were exempt from uniforms and were able to don theme clothing: twins, oldies (clothes of the 60s, 70s, and 80s), denim, and class colors (purple/black/white). On February 23rd nearly 100 students were treated to a luncheon for being on the GREEN LIST, meaning they are totally on track for graduation, according to Dr. Bowden, class administrator. That day seniors acted as guides for 9th graders as they chose their technology pathways. On February 24th guys and gals, under the leadership of Mr. Ober, class advisor, teamed up with Home Depot (through contacts with Ms. Veltre) to construct outdoor furniture, which will be put in the area near the ship’s prow behind the school. The wall there will be decorated with school symbols and the general area will be beautified. Also on the 24th a busload of seniors saw the popular movie BLACK PANTHER, very appropriate because a black panther is the mascot of the Class of 2018. Outdoor furniture constructed by Seniors Finally on February 23rd –100 days before graduation – seniors played active and table games and enjoyed music and a reception in the cafeteria.
Some seniors are scrambling to meet the March 1st deadline for completing FAFSA for college financial aid. According to Ms. Weeks, class counselor, many seniors have already received college acceptances and have collectively been promised nearly $1 million in scholarships and aid. Seniors and juniors are buying early-bird prom tickets and class rings. Senior portraits have been taken, the yearbook goes to press soon, and the class is counting the days to graduation on June 3, 2018. Additional class advisors are Ms. Davis, Ms. Gluth, Ms. Jasani, Ms. Melton, and Ms. O. Smith.
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Located in the Inner Harbor Five-day school week with extended care available The United States Navy Band "Sea Chanters" chorus is the official chorus of the United States Navy. The ensemble performs a variety of Daily Spanish immersion classes music ranging from traditional choral music, including sea chanteys Center-based curriculum and patriotic fare, to opera, Broadway, and contemporary music. Come Two outdoor play areas and hear one of the most dynamic vocal ensembles in the country.
Christ Lutheran Church Nursery School Sunday, April 15th, 2018 701 S Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21230 Two-thirty in the afternoon 410.752.7179 • [email protected] Christ Lutheran Church, 701 S. Charles Street, Baltimore 21230 christinnerharbor.org Free Concert • Free parking in the Arrow Parking Garage on Lee Street • Reception to follow Page 20 - April 2018 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider
April Theater Round-Up By Liz Nelson Directed by Fuzz Roark day Texas. Known as the queer passion Music Direction by Mandee Ferrier play, Corpus Christi follows Joshua Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Roberts from his birth in a seedy motel room - 7 South Calvert Street Running through April 22 | Tickets to his senior prom, from gay disco Alice In Wonderland range $18-$22 to death by crucifixion. Often called By Lewis Carroll This celebration of the mating game blasphemous by religious protesters, Adapted by Eva Le Gallienne and takes on the truths and myths behind this controversial play thoughtfully re- Florida Friebus that contemporary conundrum know frames the identity of the Christ figure Directed by Ian Gallanar as ‘the relationship.’ while unpacking his essential lessons April 27 – May 27 | Tickets range $19 Act I explores the journey from dating of love and faith. - $50 and waiting to love and marriage, Please note that Corpus Christi This fantastical tale, full of clever while Act II reveals the agonies and explores mature themes, contains adult wordplay and timeless characters, is triumphs of in-laws and newborns, language, sexual content and violence, as beloved by adults as by children. trips in the family car and pick-up and may not be suitable for patrons Animals speak in riddles, nonsense techniques of the geriatric set. under the age of 18. makes sense, and the adventures This hilarious revue pays tribute to www.ironcrowtheatre.org of young Alice reveal her pluck, those who have loved and lost, to intelligence, and imagination. Bring those who have fallen on their face at Fells Point Corner Theatre - 251 your kids! Bring your parents! the portal of romance, to those who South Ann St. www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com have dared to ask, ‘Say, what are you 10x10x10 2018 - 10 Minute Play Festival Everyman Theatre – 315 W. Fayette St. doing Saturday night?’ I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now April 13 – May 6 | Tickets range $19- Aubergine $24 By Julia Cho Change is presented in the form of a series of vignettes connected by the Fells Point Corner Theatre’s annual Directed by Vincent M. Lancisi 10-minute play festival is quickly central theme of love and relationships. Running through April 15 | Tickets becoming one of the most talked The play’s tagline is “Everything range $15-$64 about events in Baltimore theatre. you have ever secretly thought about Produced in association with Olney The exceptional talents of ten of our dating, romance, marriage, lovers, Theatre Center. most compelling and unique local husbands, wives and in-laws, but were When words fail, a home-cooked writers are on full display in 10 afraid to admit.” meal transcends differences in this new stories for the stage. At end of It is the second-longest running Off touching story of intergenerational the show, YOU get to vote on your Broadway musical. connectedness, forgiveness and the favorites! Ten actors. Ten plays. Ten www.spotlighters.org sweetest spice of life: love. As a minutes each. And you’ll only see it at Korean family struggles to relate across Iron Crow Theatre – Baltimore FPCT! emotional and cultural divides, it’s the Theatre Project - 45 West Preston St. www.fpct.org ingredients they share in common that Corpus Christi Cohesion Theatre Company – The lead to understanding. A perceptive and By Terrence McNally Fallout Shelter at United Evangelical lyrical exploration of the act of cooking Directed by Sean Elias Church - 923 S. East Ave. as a form of expression, Aubergine is April 6 - 15 | Tickets range $15-$30 La Llorona by Cecelia Raker and a mouthwatering meditation on the “We are going to tell you an old and The Orphan Sea by Caridad Svich beauty of life where hope is no mere familiar story.” Both Directed by Susan Stroupe ingredient—it’s the main course. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas in Running through April 15 | Tickets www.everymantheatre.org the 1950s, Joshua is a gay man who range $15-$20 also happens to be the son of God. Spotlighters Theatre - 817 Saint Paul St. Continuing to explore the season Terrence McNally’s contentious I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now theme of “E Pluribus Unum,” these work is a modern queer retelling of Change two shows in repertory will utilize the the gospels depicting Jesus and the Book by Joe DiPietro, music by same diverse cast to tell two seemingly Jimmy Roberts Apostles as gay men living in modern- continued on page 21 April 2018 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider - Page 21 continued from page 20 very different stories. La Llorona, while set in culturally- modern take on a classic childhood story. From playwright unique New Mexico, is a powerful and relatable narrative Joshua Conkel (MilkMilkLemonade, Netflix’s A Series of of teenage girls grappling with identity and haunted by Unfortunate Events) comes a brand new version of Peter history. The Orphan Sea is an image-rich epic poem-play Pan, adapted in collaboration with Baltimore’s LGBTQ+ that traverses time, space, and gender, all in the frame of residents and service organizations. Peter and Wendy Penelope and Odysseus’ epic long-distance relationship must face down murderous pirates and the island’s perils from The Odyssey while grappling with questions of gender, sexuality, and www.cohesiontheatre.org performative identity. Familiar fantasy and true stories from Baltimore Shakespeare Factory – The Great Hall Baltimore’s LGBTQ+ community blend as those who have Theater at St. Mary’s Community Center – 3900 Roland been rejected and devalued build a home for themselves Ave. and each other: a stronghold against normalcy where Peter, Othello the Darlings, and all the Lost Boys can be themselves. by William Shakespeare World premiere. Directed by Tom Delise Please Note: Parental discretion is advised for children under 13. April 6 - 29 | Tickets range $19-$24 www.singlecarrot.com Baltimore Shakespeare Factory presents Shakespeare’s story of the utter destruction of one man’s soul in the name of purposeless hate. Performed in Original Pronunciation, as Shakespeare would have heard it Reminder: www.baltimoreshakespearefactory.org call 911 Single Carrot Theatre - 2600 North Howard St. Peter Pan for crimes Adapted by Joshua Conkel call 311 Directed by April 27 – May 20 | Tickets range $25 - $29 for city services Neverland is back like you’ve never seen it before in this Page 22 -April 2018 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider April AARFies
Kayla Pssssst, hooman....yes, you. I couldn’t help but notice that your lap is looking a little lonely, and I am currently without a lap. Perhaps there is a way to remedy this situation? They call me Kayla the Kiss Stealer, and I’m here to spread cuddles and cuteness to all who cross my path! If you’re looking for a loving, loyal lapdog – then I’m your lady. As a hopeless romantic, I enjoy long walks, fine food, and destroying toys. I recently underwent minor surgery and am healing fast – and doctor’s orders are for me to find my forever home, STAT!
Love may have no boundaries, but I’m figuring out that I get extra love when I follow the rules. I get more belly rubs when I don’t bark, and more pets when I don’t pull. While I have enough love to go around, I’d prefer to be in a one-pup household, and I find cats to be curious (and quite chase-able) creatures. That said, I currently co-habitate with both a dog and a cat, and with consistent guidance, I’m learning how to share my people.
If you’re looking for love, then steal away with me, Kayla. I’ll make sure you know how kissable you are!
If you’d like to take me home, please fill out an adoption application at this website -http://www.animalalliesrescue.org/adoption- application and choose me – Kayla! My adoption fee is $300 and includes all of my routine vetting, rabies and distemper/parvo vaccinations, FelV/FIV testing (kitties), deworming, spay/neuter surgery, heartworm testing, monthly heartworm prevention, microchip, boarding and transportation costs if applicable, along with a free* trial offer for 30 days of 24PetWatch pet insurance!
*Dependent on meeting eligibility requirements: Dogs 8 weeks to 10 years of age and cats 8 weeks to 12 years of age. This offer is not currently available to residents of CA, PA or RI.
Moo Feeling mooooooved to add some feline flair to your life? I’m Moo Kitty, and I might be the friend you need to chew the cud with! I had a pretty rough time before coming to AARF – I was found badly burned and needed surgery to get back on my feet – but now I’m completely healed, healthy, and looking for a kind human family who will spoil me, so I can spoil them back.
After a pretty tumultuous turn as a kitten, I really appreciate the simple life now – birdwatching, sunbathing, and toy-chasing. And you can call me selfish, but I want to have your attention all to myself – a home without other cats or young children would be ideal. Because let’s be honest, I deserve to squeeze in all the love I can!
Don’t let the grass grow under your feet – come and meet me, Moo Kitty, today. We have a lot of sunrises and sunsets to catch!
If you’d like to take me home, please fill out an adoption application at this website - http://www.animalalliesrescue.org/adoption- application and choose me – Moo! My adoption fee is $150 and includes all of my routine vetting, rabies and distemper/parvo vaccinations, FelV/FIV testing (kitties), deworming, spay/neuter surgery, heartworm testing, monthly heartworm prevention, microchip, boarding and transportation costs if applicable, along with a free* trial offer for 30 days of 24PetWatch pet insurance!
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Beyond the Hill - Adventures in Global Home Cooking April: Italy By Andy Monick
This month, we will prepare a classic – but lesser-known – Italian dish, pasta e ceci. Pasta e ceci translates to pasta and chickpeas – and the dish, somewhere between pasta and stew, is as easy as that. Though these two may sound like an unusual combination, together they comprise a common meal in Rome. Although related to the also-ubiquitous pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans), the chickpeas provide a heartier texture. A splash of oil at the end of the cooking process provides healthy fat to round out the meal. While the two fundamental ingredients remain the same, this recipe has room for a great deal of variation, and is prepared differently across the country. Try adding your favorite allium in addition to or in place of garlic, or additional fresh herbs that you may have sitting around in your refrigerator. I added chopped kale for a kick of vitamins! Although you can use any type of pasta, I recommend small, shaped pieces – such as elbow, farfalle, or dilatini. Enjoy! Pasta e Ceci Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Ingredients 1. In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and celery. 2 T olive oil Stir for three minutes. ½ small yellow onion, diced small 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 2. Add the garlic and, if using, anchovy. Stir for an additional minute. 6 cloves garlic, minced 3. Add the tomato paste, salt, and ground black and red pepper. Stir vigorously for 30 1 anchovy, finely chopped (optional) seconds. ¼ c + 2 T tomato paste 1 T salt 4. Add the pasta, chickpeas, and water, scraping the bottom of the pot. 1 T ground pepper ½ t red pepper flakes 5. Allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed. 1 ½ c uncooked pasta of choice 3 cups chickpeas 6. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 T of olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove as soon as garlic begins to 4 cups water brown.
Finishing Oil 7. Season pasta e ceci to taste. Serve drizzled with finishing oil. 2 T olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ T fresh thyme or rosemary, minced ¼ t salt ¼ t red pepper flakes
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Come out for a fun Saturday morning and join us for a bike tour of Baltimore’s harbor and Southeast neighborhoods, highlighting green infrastructure that promotes healthy streams and a healthy harbor! A commemorative t-shirt is included with registration and money raised from ticket sales will be donated to Blue Water Baltimore.
Date: April 28, 2018 Start & Finish: Monument City Brewery, 1 North Haven Street Baltimore, MD 21224 Cost: $20 per rider Sponsors: AIA Baltimore & Blue Water Baltimore Registration: http://www.aiabaltimore.org/events/baltimore-watercycle-2018 Page 26 - April 2018 FederalHillBaltimore.org Federal Hillsider
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