Posted by McHenry Row on 10:53 AM
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Living in apartments can be trying at times. Being in such close proximity to other people can cause a lot of problems for everyone involved. There’s loud noises, there’s interesting food smells, there’s mess in common areas. When you live so closely with other people they can begin to grate on your nerves a bit. Sometimes you just need to go the extra mile and go out of your way for your neighbors. It can really make a difference!
Start small! Being cognizant of yourself and the noise you’re putting out into the apartment, is a great place to start. When you turn your iPod on to rock out to some tunes while cooking dinner, think about how high the volume is. If you would be annoyed by someone playing loud music at that hour of the day, then you should turn it down a few notches. Be respectful of your neighbors and they’ll return the favor.
Are you a coffee drinker? When you’re standing in line at Dunkin Donuts in McHenry Row, isn’t it frustrating to look ahead of you and see a long line stretching to the counter when you’re late or in a rush? Now imagine being someone even farther behind you in line! The next time you look behind you and see one of your neighbors, grab them their coffee too. We guarantee you that they’ll pay you back for it in the future. The next time the positions will be reversed and you’ll be at the back of the line with only 15 minutes to take a 20 minute journey to work. You’ll be thankful you grabbed your neighbor their coffee then! Luckily for us we have a Dunkin Donuts located right in McHenry Row so it’s within arm’s reach!
Have you recently picked up a new hobby that you want to share with others? Convince your neighbor to join and they’ll thank you for sure! Bikram Yoga Baltimore has a studio right in McHenry Row so you don’t have to go far in the cold to get there. Yoga is a great way to not only stretch and exercise your body but to silently bond with your neighbor. You never know, a few yoga classes could end in a budding friendship!
Posted by McHenry Row on 9:23 AM
Next weekend for Halloween, you can gather together with some like minded folks and travel from bar to bar. The Halloween Baltimore Bar Crawl is taking place Halloween weekend starting Thursday the 29th.
Beginning in the Point in Fells Bar, the group will migrate from place to place. When you start the crawl, you’ll be given a map, a drinking cup and a wristband. The wristband gets you into all of the bars participating in the bar crawl free of charge. The wristband will also get you access to some great drink special in the participating bars.
The dress code for the crawl is casual but it is recommended that you sport your best Halloween costumes! If you want to feel festive you’ll need to be in character. Some bars might require you to be in costume for entrance so it’s recommended that you wear a costume!
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Tickets are available for purchase online here. Tickets are available for individual days so you can go to just one night of the crawl. Or if you’re feeling up to it, you can buy the full three day pass so you can have fun all Halloween weekend.
You must print your ticket out and bring it to a registration location at the beginning of the crawl to receive your wristband, map and drinking cup.
Some of the bars offer drink and food specials to fill your complimentary drink cups and your bellies. You’ll have to check your map for a list of the specials being offered. Some of the bars will only offer the specials for certain blocks of time so you’ll need to check to make sure of the times.
If you’re looking for an event to take part in this Halloween, why not take part in three events over the course of Halloween weekend? The full list of the participating bars won’t be available until the day of the first bar crawl but seeing the list from previous years should be enough to get you excited about the crawl! Grab your drinking cups, don’t forget your wristband and get to crawling. For more information on the crawl head here. Luckily for McHenry Row residents, Fells Point, where the crawl is taking place, is only a 15 minute drive on the other side of the Patapsco.
Posted by McHenry Row on 10:50 AM
While most people are aware that breast cancer exists, many don’t know the steps of detecting it early on. The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the goal is to bring awareness to those who might not understand those steps. There are so many events happening this month in our area. That means plenty of opportunities to spread awareness and knowledge as well as to help fund the research dedicated to finding a cure! Here are all the ways you can help this month.
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This weekend, the 17th, make your way to BreastFest! From 2 until 8PM, you can enjoy the Tyanna Foundation’s signature event. Your ticket includes food, drink, games, a raffle and even a silent auction. Make sure to check out the live bands on the Power Plant Live’s main stage. The Power Plant Live is only 10 minutes away from our home at McHenry Row!
Take strides against cancer with Making Strides of Baltimore. This Sunday at 9 AM, join the more than 1 million people each year who are banding together to end breast cancer. Sign up and participate in either a 3-mile or 5-mile walk and fundraise for breast cancer research. Register and head to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center YMCA to get your walk on!
Join the 8th annual Pink Power fundraiser, Saturday October 24. They will be offering 2 one-hour Zumba classes, 2 one-hour yoga classes and 3 forty-five-minute SPROING classes. Even if you are unable to participate in the classes, you can still donate to the cause! Head to their website to donate. From 8:30 AM until 1 PM at SynergyFx you can participate in these fun and challenging classes all while fundraising for breast cancer research.
Mark your calendars for the end of this month: October 26th is the 3rd annual Fashion Show Fundraiser for the American Breast Cancer Foundation. Taste samples from some delicious Baltimore restaurants and mingle with local celebrities. Then, take your seat as local news celebrities, professional models, Baltimore city police and firemen, and breast cancer survivors hit the runway to show off fall and winter’s latest fashions. Proceeds from the fashion show go to the American Breast Cancer Foundation and go towards saving lives. Taking place at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
Posted by McHenry Row on 11:14 AM
This year marks the 9th annual Free Fall Baltimore. Free Fall Baltimore brings free cultural events to you all October long. This exciting program was created by The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts to give more access and to create more interest in the city’s cultural organizations. The BOPA is the city’s non-profit special event agency, arts council and film office, inspiring and nurturing young artists. This program is a great way to showcase our talented friends and neighbors and to learn more about the cultural side of Baltimore.
Since this is a month-long event, there are so many things going on. We want to outline a few of them to give you an idea of what you can be doing this month.
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Tomorrow, October 6th, you can experience some local playwrights and actors in their zone, reading short plays. From 8 PM until 9:45 PM, enjoy the stripped down version of plays by very talented local actors and playwrights.
On the 166th anniversary of his death, October 7th, you can take a tour of Edgar Allan Poe’s home and gravesite. Choose from one of three tours throughout the day: a guided tour of the site of his grave, a guided tour through the Poe home or a self-guided tour through the Poe home.
On multiple dates throughout the month you can view 18 extraordinary color and black and white photographs from local collectors Tom and Nancy O’Neil. Their collection includes both contemporary and new talents and showcases the current landscape and environmental issues. See all the available dates here.
Saturday, October 10th, you’ll find yourself in a half-day event starting at 2 PM. The Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen and the Founding Director of Active Minds Alison Malmon will be sharing their experiences, perspectives and insights on mental illness in college and the importance of access to Naloxone to reverse otherwise fatal opiate overdoses. You can learn so much from these two ladies and you won’t regret attending the event!
October 14th begins the Baltimore Folk Music Society’s event. Learn contra dancing with or without a partner. Since it’s a community dance, it’s not a problem if you come sans partner! Be at the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts at 7:30.
Each and every one of these events takes place within our city of Baltimore meaning you won’t have very far to travel to experience the talented artists and culture of Baltimore. You have a whole month to attend these events so you don’t have to worry about missing out! To see a full calendar of all the events available head here.
Posted by McHenry Row on 10:52 AM
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This fall in Baltimore is going to be a good one for your bellies. There are so many food and beer festivals happening in the coming month that you might not have any room for candy come Halloween. (Who are we kidding? There’s always room for candy!) These festivals are so delicious you’ll wish they were year-round.
The 14th Annual Pigtown Festival is coming back to Baltimore this year with more than ever. On Saturday, October 10th from noon until 7 the 700-900 blocks of Washington Boulevard will be turned into Pigtown. The festival will have plenty of food, drink and arts and crafts vendors as well as live entertainment throughout the day. If you’re feeling thirsty, you can purchase a Bottomless Drink Pass for unlimited wine, beer and cocktails at the festival. Bottomless Drink Passes are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Get yours here. While you’re grubbing on your delicious dishes from Smokin’ Joes BBQ, PIzza di Joey and Jammin Flava, you can enjoy the musical stylings of Kelly Bell Band, Jah Works and Nelly’s Echo. Luckily for us, Pigtown is only a 5 minute drive away from our home at McHenry Row Apartments.
On October 24th you can experience a beer extravaganza. Across the river at Canton Waterfront Park, come celebrate hometown craft beers and the local breweries who make them! This is one of the widest selection of Maryland craft breweries in the state so you know you’ll be getting the best there is to offer. There will also be a homebrew competition for any crafty brewers who are up for the challenge. You can participate by judging the competition and selecting the best of the bunch. While you’re sipping your brews make sure to check out the wide array of local food trucks, groove to some local Baltimore bands, test your noggin in trivia and try your hand at cornhole. Get your tickets here for the Baltimore Craft Beer Festival and to learn more.
In other beer news: Baltimore Beer Week is coming soon to a beer glass near you! October 9th through the 18th. There are so many events happening during Baltimore Beer Week it’s hard to keep track of them all. Begin with getting your passport for the Mahaffey’s Pub Passport Challenge. Can you tackle 21 beers in just 10 days? Make sure you get your passport stamped for each one! On the 12th, in Fells Point you can crack open your beer while you crack open some oysters. How delicious! To see the full calendar and listing of event for Baltimore Beer Week, check here.
If you like beer and food, October is going to be a great month for you! With Baltimore Beer Week and the Baltimore Craft Beer Festival, your thirst should most definitely be quenched. You’ll most certainly get your fill at Pigtown where you can pig out (sorry for the pun) on the most delicious food Baltimore has to offer.
Posted by McHenry Row on 10:14 AM
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Now that summer is winding down and we’re down to our last few warm weather days it’s time to start thinking about fall! But not before we soak up every last bit of this heat first! And what’s the best way of enjoying the heat? Avoiding it by trying to keep cool! Luckily for us, tomorrow, the 22nd, is Ice Cream Cone Day and Baltimore is full of places to find yourself a delicious cone of something whether it be ice cream or frozen yogurt! Each of these places is only 20 minutes away from our home at McHenry Row!
First on our list is the Charmery. This local hand-crafted ice cream shop has only the finest flavors to bring out the true flavor of Baltimore. The Charmery uses local ingredients to support local farmers and producers. Their list of ice cream flavors is ever changing so it will be different every time you visit them! To see their current flavor list check here. Now that the weather is cooling off they’ll be getting their hot chocolate in to warm you up! They also serve a mean root beer float so stop by and try some! We know you won’t be disappointed!
Dominion Ice Cream created award-winning all vegetable ice cream in 2006 and hasn’t stopped since. Not only do they have all-vegetable flavors but they also have amazing traditional and gourmet flavors without any vegetables for those who don’t like their veggies! Their veggie flavors are tomato, sweet potato, spinach, carrot, butternut squash, sweet corn, cucumber, beet and red cabbage. Most of the vegetable flavors are very subtle and hardly noticeable so it just tastes like a regular ice cream. Dominion Ice Cream has even been featured on the Food Network so you know you’re getting quality treats when you have a Dominion cone!
Reviving traditional Italian ice cream making methods, Pitango Gelato uses only the best and freshest ingredients. All of their gelatos and sorbets are free of artificial ingredients, colorings, flavorings and chemicals, and they also limit fat and sugar content in all of their treats. Not only do they strive to deliver quality Italian gelato, they also bring you amazing Italian coffee. Their coffee comes from a local roaster to ensure it’s always fresh for you.They’ve partnered with Counter Culture Coffee because of their commitment to quality and sustainability. So after you’ve enjoyed your gelato, make sure you also grab yourself a cup o’ joe at Pitango Gelato.
Posted by McHenry Row on 10:29 AM
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Being in Baltimore means we’re within driving distance of the beach! One of the best and most popular beach destinations on the east coast is Ocean City, MD. The tiny sliver of land across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge is a popular destination for everyone from families to spring breakers. The long strip of land is packed with restaurants, shopping and so many other things to do. Give yourself a well deserved weekend trip and head on over to the real OC.
When you’ve just had enough of the beach (not possible) you can grab your putter and try your hand at mini golf. There are multiple courses available up and down the strip and even a few indoor courses for when the weather takes a turn for the worse. The different courses range from everything to sea life themed, to safari themed to dragon themed. So grab your putter and get ready to tame some golf dragons.
One of the most popular attractions in all of Ocean City is the boardwalk. The sprawling expanse of wooden boards is filled to the brim with shops, restaurants and fun attractions. If you head all the way to the south end you’ll find Trimper’s Rides. The tiny amusement park has so many rides for you to have fun on! Once you’ve finished with the rides, take a walk through the weird and unbelievable. Ripley’s Believe It or Not has all manner of oddities to make you wonder, is it real or not? There are so many stores up and down the boardwalk that you can’t walk 5 steps without running into one! With everything from candy stores to surf shops to souvenir t-shirt stores, there’s something for everyone on the boardwalk.
While you’re in Ocean City, you can’t miss out on the wonder that is Assateague Island. 8 miles south of OC you can find a small island inhabited by ponies! The legendary ponies were said to have swam to shore from a sunken Spanish ship and made their home on Assateague. The island is open for you to drive or walk through with some areas having the ponies even close enough to touch. But venture close at your own risk! You can even camp out on the island in certain areas. Check here for rules and regulations about the island.
There is so much to do in Ocean City, MD and this is only a small sampling of what’s available. You could spend months here without doing everything there is to do! So if you’re only spending a couple of days here it’s best to find the most exciting things to do!
