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February 1, 2013
In this issue:
Mayor's Hot Links
Baltimore Snapshot
Special Notices
Balancing the Budget
Heart the Harbor Contest
Selective Service Local Draft Board Openings
PNC Transformative Art Project
Upcoming Events
Unframed: Baltimore Mural Program
The Cloisters Open House Plus
School 33 Art Classes
Texture: The Person and Nature
Cultural Series: Black History Month
William and Henry Walters: Two Generations of Collectors
Stormwater Utility Fee Informational Meeting
Valentine's Day Family Sweetheart Dance
For All the World to Hear
Greening University
Chinese New Year
African American Family Festival
Fest-of-All Gala & Fashion Show
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Dear Friends:
 Our beloved Baltimore Ravens will face the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl on Sunday night in New Orleans. But before we watch our Ravens bring the Lombardi Trophy home for the second time, Baltimore has an opportunity to celebrate our connection with the people of Louisiana. On Saturday, Governor Martin O’Malley and I will be guests of Mayor Ronnie Harris of Gretna, Louisiana for a celebration in honor of the City of Baltimore.
In 2005, as cities along the Gulf Coast were reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the City of Baltimore sent 150 police, fire, emergency, and public works employees to assist Gretna and St. Bernard Parish with their recovery efforts. In Gretna’s time of need, Baltimore’s employees gave countless hours of their time to help strangers rebuild their lives.
Now, Baltimore is playing in the first Super Bowl in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina, and the people of Gretna have decided to hold a rally to declare their support for the Ravens as a way of thanking the City of Baltimore. It is an honor to join Governor O’Malley at this celebration of generosity, interstate cooperation, and football.
In Baltimore, we are always willing to share our resources with jurisdictions in need. In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy this past November, we deployed personnel to Western Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. Employees from the Office of Emergency Management and the Baltimore City Fire Department—trained in complex incident management, catastrophic event planning, and supply chain management—helped storm-ravaged jurisdictions restore power, clear debris, and maintain public safety.
In Baltimore, we prepare for the worst but hope for the best. And when we are fortunate enough to be spared from disaster, we jump at the opportunity to help those who need it most. Tomorrow’s celebration is an opportunity to renew our commitment to helping others and to congratulate our brothers and sisters in Gretna for their strength and perseverance in the face of great tragedy.
Have an enjoyable Super Bowl Sunday. Go Ravens!
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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at my website or by email at mayor@baltimorecity.gov. You can also follow the Mayor’s Office and be a part of the conversation on Facebook or Twitter.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Mayor, City of Baltimore
Baltimore Business Journal
ESPN Playbook
WJZ
WBAL-TV
WJZ
Baltimore Snapshot
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and all of us here in Baltimore would like to wish the Baltimore Ravens a decisive victory in Super Bowl XLVII.
GO RAVENS!
Balancing the Budget
The Baltimore City Finance Department's Bureau of Budget Management and Research has prepared an online worksheet, where you can work to "balance the budget." Provide your insight regarding the choices Baltimore City currently faces. How would you balance the City’s budget? Feedback from the exercise will be shared with Mayor Rawlings-Blake to help guide her decisions in the upcoming budget process. To learn more about Baltimore’s budget process, visit www.baltimorecity.gov/budget.
Heart the Harbor Contest
Love is floating along the Waterfront this Valentine’s season. February 1st through 28th, hearts with the Waterfront Partnership’s logo will be scattered along the Waterfront, from Rusty Scupper to Bond Street Wharf. Visit the Harbor to locate a heart and show some love by taking a photo. Submit the picture to beth@waterfrontpartnership.org for a chance to win prizes from some of Baltimore’s most beloved organizations, including the Maryland Science Center, the National Aquarium, Landmark Theatre, Power Plant Live!, and restaurants like Phillips Seafood, Talara Baltimore, Lebanese Taverna, and Rusty Scupper. For more information, visit www.waterfrontpartnership.org.
Selective Service Local Draft Board Openings
The Selective Service System wants to hear from community members interested in serving on local draft boards. Local board members play an important community role in our Nation's defense. If a military draft were to become necessary, local appeal boards throughout America would decide which young men in each community receive deferments, postponements, or exemptions from military service, based on federal guidelines. Four positions are currently open for residents of Baltimore City. For more information, visit www.sss.gov/localboardmembers/bminquiry.asp or call 847-688-4540.
PNC Transformative Art Project
The PNC Transformative Art Project returns to distribute funds to qualified neighborhood associations and community-based nonprofit groups. Funds aim to help strengthen neighborhoods through major art projects. Communities will partner with artists to permanently reinvent community spaces using art. Interested communities and artists must attend an application workshop. For more information, or to learn how to apply, visit www.promotionandarts.com or call 410-752-8632. The deadline to apply is February 15.
Unframed: Baltimore Mural Program
Through March 30
Top of the World Observation Level, 401 East Pratt Street
Not all artwork comes in a frame, and sometimes it is larger than life! Eighteen vivid murals from the Baltimore mural program, CityPaint, are highlighted through photography during this exhibition. CityPaint works with regional artists, neighborhood associations, and funding sources to beautify the cityscape, employ artists, increase exposure to the arts, and unite residents with neighborhood improvement projects. For more information on the Baltimore Mural Program, visit www.promotionandarts.org and click on City Arts.
The Cloisters Open House Plus
Various dates and times
The Cloisters, 10440 Falls Road, Lutherville
The Cloisters Castle was designed to highlight an extensive collection of medieval artwork and artifacts. This rental facility, owned by the City of Baltimore and managed by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, hosts open houses throughout the year. Explore the facility and meet caterers, photographers, florists, DJs, and bridal shops for your upcoming event. For more information, visit www.cloisterscastle.com or call 410-821-7448.
School 33 Art Classes
Various dates and times
School 33 Art Center, 1427 Light Street
Artists of all skill levels can explore their talents. Instructors are experienced educators and renowned artists who offer one-on-one attention. Beginner to expert, hobbyist to pro, classes stay small to create a fun, low-pressure environment where you can grow as an artist. For more information, or a list of classes and fees, visit www.school33.org or call 443-263-4350.
Texture: The Person and Nature
Through March 9
School 33 Art Center, 1427 Light Street
School 33 Art Center presents “Texture: The Person and Nature,” curated by Jan Hanvik, executive director of the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. This exhibition features works that merge the nature that is inside the human with the nature that is outside the human--yet not really outside. The gallery is open Wednesdays through Saturdays, 12:00 noon-6:00 pm. For more information, call 443-263-4350 or visit www.school33.org.
Cultural Series: Black History Month
Friday, February 1, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
National Aquarium, 501 E. Pratt Street
The National Aquarium’s Cultural Series celebrates Black History Month with an event for the entire family. Performances include an original play (Chesapeake Bay Dreaming, produced & performed by Aquarium on Wheels students), an African drum and dance presentation, the sounds of cool jazz from Eugene Chapman, and the Waxter Center High Steppers. Enjoy an oyster tonging demo, arts & crafts, and special displays celebrating the black watermen of the Chesapeake. All activities are included with the $12 Fridays After Five special admission price. For more information, visit aqua.org.
William and Henry Walters: Two Generations of Collectors
Sunday, February 3, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Walters Art Museum, 600 North Charles Street
Join The Walters Curator Emeritus At Large William R. Johnston as he explores the history and legacy of two of Baltimore’s most famous art collectors. This lecture is part of The Walters' “Mount Vernon Place: The Genesis of Art Collecting in Baltimore" lecture series. Registration is $15, and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, visit www.garrettjacobsmansion.org/friends-of-gjm/friends-programs.
Stormwater Utility Fee Informational Meetings
Wednesday, February 6, 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Enoch Pratt Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue
In November, Baltimore City residents voted to create a stormwater utility to protect the revenues of a stormwater remediation fee. Revenue from this fee will be used to improve water quality, rehabilitate aging storm drain pipes, and decrease the potential for property damage and public danger. DPW has scheduled meetings to inform residents about the impact stormwater has on their communities and about the proposed legislation for a stormwater remediation fee. For more information about stormwater’s impact on Baltimore City, visit Clean Water Baltimore at www.cleanwaterbaltimore.org and click on the “surface water” tab.
Valentine's Day Family Sweetheart Dance
Friday, February 8, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Family Center Y, 900 E. 33rd Street
The Y of Central Maryland celebrates Valentine’s Day with Family Sweetheart Dances at participating Family Center Y locations. Dance the night away with mom, dad, or a special sweetheart. Space is limited, so please register in advance. Don’t miss the chance to join the Y for fun on the dance floor! Registration is free for Y members, $5 for non-members, $10 for families, for more information, visit www.ymaryland.org.
For All the World to Hear
Friday February 8, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
City Hall, Hyman Aaron Pressman Board Room, 100 N. Holliday Street
In commemoration of Black History Month, the February installments of It’s More Than History, a brown bag lecture series on Baltimore's history, honor the legacy of African Americans. For All the World to Hear: Stories from the Struggle for Civil Rights is a compelling project that brings together senior citizens from the Baltimore area to tell, write, and perform personal stories from their involvement with the struggle for civil rights. Bring your favorite brown bag lunch and a photo ID for entry.
Greening University
Saturday, February 9, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
JHU Homewood Campus, Levering Hall, 3400 North Charles Street
New and Experienced Gardeners can learn skills they need to plan their 2013 garden at this installment of CPHA's Activate Your Inner Citizen (AYIC) series. Expert gardeners will teach classes about gardening with kids, community gardens, stormwater management, cooking, beekeeping, and more! Beth Strommen, director of the Baltimore Office of Sustainability, will give the keynote presentation. The event is free, but donations are welcome. For details or to register, visit www.cphabaltimore.org/ayic-greening-university or call 410-539-1369 ext. 107.
Chinese New Year
Sunday, February 10, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm
The Walters Art Museum, 600 North Charles Street
Are you intelligent and crafty? Well, this is your year. Come to the Walters on February 10 to begin the Lunar Year of the Snake. Create clever snake art, and enjoy traditional New Year dance performances by the Johns Hopkins University Lion Dance Troupe, the Baltimore Chinese School, and more. For more information, visit thewalters.org.
African American Family Festival
Saturday, February 23, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Walters Art Museum, 600 North Charles Street
Join The Walters Art Museum to celebrate the music and culture of Africa. Explore the rhythm, harmony, and movement of a people, and travel Africa in search of mystical masks, jangling jewelry, and colorful costumes. At this annual festival, enjoy amazing performances, innovative art activities, and much more. For more information, visit thewalters.org.
Fest-of-All Gala & Fashion Show
Saturday, February 23, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway
Beat the winter doldrums with the 6th Annual Fest-of-All Gala & Fashion Show. Fest-of-All showcases the best of Federal Hill, featuring fine food & drink from the area’s great restaurants and taverns, a runway fashion show with the latest attire from local boutiques, live music, and a silent auction. Tickets are $75 in advance, $90 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.historicfederalhill.org.
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