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The HCSA is pleased to present our monthly "E-News" with information on news and upcoming events taking place in the Charles Street district.
June 2010
HCSA Sponsored Events
1st Thursdays in Mount Vernon ParkThursday, June 3 5:30 to 8pm Join us at the First Thursdays Concert Series in West Mount Vernon Park. WTMD presents April Smith and the Great Picture Show and the John Mancini Band who opens the show. Go to http://www.wtmd.org/. Beer, wine and food served by some great neighborhood establishments. Contact michele@charlesstreet.net for more information.
Trolley Meeting - SAVE the DATE
Thanks to the exceptional talent of Steve Brockelman of Baltimore's Copywriter, you can catch a glimpse of last month's Let's Eat! Charles Street, by going to http://baltimore21201.typepad.com/baltimore21201com.
HCSA also wants to extend our appreciation and thanks to The Charles Street Development Corporation http://www.charlesstreet.org/ and the following HCSA businesses and partners for making this event possible!
Ashton Design LLC http://www.ashton-design.com/
A People United http://www.apeopleunited.com/
BB&T Bank http://www.bbt.com/
BanThai http://www.banthai.us/
Brewer's Art http://www.thebrewersart.com/
Brockelman.com http://www.brockelman.com/
Caribou Coffee http://www.cariboucoffee.com/
Carrollton Bank http://www.carrolltonbank.com/
Cazbar http://www.cazbarbaltimore.com/
Charles Plaza Child Care & Development http://www.charlesplazaccd.com/
Cyclops Books and Music http://www.facebook.com/cyclopsbmore
David and Dad's http://www.davidanddads.com/
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore http://www.godowntownbaltimore.com/
El Guapito http://www.elguapitomexicanrestaurant.com/
Grand Cafe http://www.tremonts.com/
Lumbini http://www.lumbinirestaurant.com/
Maisy's http://www.maisysbaltimore.com/
Marie Louise Restaurant http://www.marielouisecatering.com/
Mick O'Shea's http://www.mickosheas.com/
MV Fitness http://www.mvfit.com/
Sammy's Trattoria http://www.sammystrattoria.com/
Sascha's http://www.saschas.com/
Spirits of Mount Vernon http://www.spiritsofmtvernon.com/
Tay Music contact Willie Fields at whizzard12@aol.com
The Peanut Shoppe http://www.bonniespeanutshoppe.com/
The Wedding Library & Cafe http://www.theweddinglibraryandcafe.com/
Woman's Industrial Exchange http://www.womansindustrialexchange.org/
And at the very bottom of the list-
Spot-A-Pots 410/391-5860
If you are interested in participating in our fall Let's Eat! Charles Street, contact michele@charlesstreet.net or call HCSA at 410-332-4144
HCSA Opposes Parking Tax Increase
The HCSA Board issued a letter to Baltimore City Council President Young stating its opposition to the proposed parking tax increase. The HCSA Board feels that an increased parking tax will restrict commerce and development within areas like the Historic Charles Street district that rely on parking facilities by deterring visitors and businesses from coming to the area. For HCSA members who wish to receive a copy of this letter, please contact michele@charlesstreet.net or call 410-332-4144.
Other Things to do in the Area
June 2 7:30pm Author of "Reason and Reverence: Religious Humanism for the 21st Century," at First Unitarian Church.
Dr. Bill Murry, past president and dean of the faculty at Meadville/Lombard Theological School in Chicago, will address the question of a reasonable response to immigration reform. In the light of the recent Arizona legislation, religious humanism offers tools to arrive at conclusions for the good of society and that are just for immigrants. His talk, "Humanism's Welcome: constructing a just immigration policy" is the inaugural lecture of the Zoerheide Lecture Series that will address important political, social, and ethical questions of contemporary life. Free and open to all. Reception to follow. The church is located at the corner of Charles & Franklin Streets. Facilities are wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices available. For fliers or more information: office@firstunitarian.net or 410-685-2330.
June 4 5:30 to 8:30pm Hot Rio Nights at The Walters (600 N. Charles)
Celebrate the final First Fridays of the season with a hot night of Brazilian music and performance! Mix, mingle and enjoy music, entertainment and cocktails at the place to see and be seen on a Friday night. http://thewalters.org/eventscalendar/eventdetails.aspx?e=1532&sd=6/4/2010&cd=0
June 4 6pm to 9pm Wedding Library and Cafe Event (518 N. Charles)
The Bridal, Beauty and Boudoir Event Round up your bridal party and mingle with other local brides. Learn how to pamper yourself and celebrate the big day. Complimentary champagne. Receive skin care consultations and more! Tickets only $10. Space is limited. For more information, go to http://www.theweddinglibraryandcafe.com/ or call 410-837-2450.
June 5 9:00am to 2:00pm Station North Flea Market
On Saturday, come to the Flea Market. http://www.loadoffun.net/LoadofFun/FleaMarket.html
June 11 Entries due at The Owl Bar! (1 E.Chase St.)
Win a $200 Bar Tab by entering the Owl Bar & 13th Floor Slogan Contest! Email info@TheOwlBar.com, message us at @OwlBar on Twitter, or message us on Facebook. Submit as many entries as you want. See the details at http://www.theowlbar.com/.
Reverse Happy Hour at The Owl Bar. Stop in after 11pm, Monday through Thursdays, to receive $3 drink specials. Call 410-347-0888 or visit http://www.meetmeatthebelvedere.com/
June 11 9:45am Watch World Cup at Mick O'Shea's (328 N. Charles St.)
Mick's will open its bar at 9:45am for the 10am 2010 World Cup Games. There will be a limited breakfast menu from 10am to 11:30am after which time, the normal lunch menu will begin. Please visit the official FIFA website for details of particular matches at http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/index.html. For more information about Mick O'Sheas, call 410-539-7504 or visit http://www.mickosheas.com/.
June 12 4 to 7pm Crafty Cocktails at The Woman's Industrial Exchange!
Please join us to explore The Exchange and get a tour of the whole
building. We will be showing an apartment, our commercial spaces for
rent and the Abell room. Of course, the shop will be open and a couple
of artists will be on hand to talk about their craft and how the
Exchange impacts their life. Every hour will feature an extraordinary cocktail concocted by an extra ordinary woman - Kathy McAllister, Clare Gorman and Jenny Hope will be each making a special drink.
Please feel free to bring a friend or two and pass this invite on to others! WIE is located at 333 N. Charles Street. For more information, call 410-685-4388 or go to http://www.womansindustrialexchange.org/June 12 5:00pm to 12:00 midnight Second Saturdays in Station North
Free Events at Nine Venues within the Arts & Entertainment District. For more information, contact 410-962-7075 or info@stationnorth.org. Visit the Station North Arts & Entertainment, Inc. website at http://www.stationnorth.org/.
June 13 12-3 pm International Family Day at The Walters (600 N. Charles)Join the Walters Art Museum and Refugee Youth Project participants in celebration of our diverse heritages! Visitors will enjoy multi-cultural art activities; displays of refugee and immigrant youth art; youth-oriented films about refugees and immigrants; and a talent show from around the world. Presented in partnership with the Refugee Youth Project (RYP). FREE.http://thewalters.org/eventscalendar/eventdetails.aspx?e=1583&sd=6/13/2010&cd=0
June 20 5 & 7pm Father's Day at An die Musik LIVE! (409 N. Charles)
Walt Weiskopf Quartet Saxophonist, composer and author Walt Weiskopf began his New York career performing with the Buddy Rich Big Band in 1981 at the age of 21. Since then, he has made an impressive mark as a leader and sideman with 12 critically-acclaimed CDs and countless sideman credits, including performing and recording with Frank Sinatra, Steely Dan, Donald Fagen and Steve Smith's Jazz Legacy.
A dynamic player with enormous technical prowess, Walt is equally well-regarded as a composer and his CDs contain predominantly original work. His five books on advanced topics in improvisation are among the most respected in the field. He is an Associate Professor at the Eastman School of Music. All tickets: $15. For more information on events at this Classical, Jazz & World Music Concert Venue, call 410-385-2638 or go to http://www.andiemusiklive.com/
Other June Events
To find out about other activities in the Downtown Baltimore area, visit http://www.innerharbornetwork.com/
Member Benefits
Special Member to Member Discounts
CNM Systems HCSA Members receive a 15% discount with CNM Systems. CNM Systems provides full computer and networking needs to businesses of all sizes in the Charles Street area. HCSA would be happy to make the introduction. For more information about CNM, contact Mike Nutter at 443-829-3656 or visit http://www.cnmsystems.com/.
McLain Wiesand Get a 10% discount on any purchase by a new customer in the month of June 2010. Purchase can be on in-stock merchandise in our Cathedral Street showroom or any custom order. Customer must mention HCSA to get the discount. McLain Wiesand is located at 1013 Cathedral Street. Please call 410-539-4440 or go to http://www.mclainwiesand.com
HCSA VIP Discount Card Program
HCSA wants to encourage people who live and work in the area to buy locally. The VIP Discount Card Program is designed to promote members of our association and compel people to utilize HCSA member establishments! Single-use cards are distributed to the Visitor's Center, hotels, universities, fellow members and their employees, tenants and guests. If you would like to obtain these cards to take advantage of special discounts in the area, or if you would like to be listed as a participating vendor, please contact michele@charlesstreet.net or call 410-332-4144. For a current list of vendors offering discounts, go to http://www.charlesstreet.net/vipdiscounts
HCSA Endorsements
Members should feel free to request a letter of endorsement from HCSA when applying for liquor transfer licenses and other permits from various city departments. Contact michele@charlesstreet.net for more information.
Parking Coupons for Franklin Street Garage
Many people don't realize that evening and weekend parking at the Franklin Street Garage (located on Franklin between Charles and Cathedral) is only $4. To sweeten the pot, HCSA has $2 parking coupons available for you to distribute to your customers bringing that to an even better rate of only $2. This is a great deal for your customers driving to the historic Charles Street area, especially south of the monument, for dining or entertainment. Contact michele@charlesstreet.net to learn more.
Please Welcome to HCSA!
Mount Vernon Stable - 1207 North Charles Street (just north of Read Street) 410-727-1234 or visit http://www.mvstable.com
Sammy's Trattoria - 1200 North Charles Street (at Biddle Street). Traditional italian cuisine served in an intimate ambience. Call 410-837-9999 or visit http://www.sammystrattoria.com
Thai Landing Restaurant - 1207 North Charles Street (just north of Biddle Street). Call 410-727-1234 or visit http://www.thailandingmd.com/
The Owl Bar - One East Chase Street (in The Belvedere). Call 410-347-0888 or visit http://www.theowlbar.com
Member News
Gant Brunnett Architects Renovations began last month on the Greenbelt Branch Library; partof the Prince Georges County Memorial Library System. The design team is lead by Gant Brunnett, Architects and the General Contractor is K-L- Construction. Library patrons can look forward to a revitalized collection area that includes multiple WiFi stations, lounge areas and private study rooms. The public conference rooms, kitchenettes and quiet rooms will also be fully renovated with new lighting, and finishes throughout. Along with the renovations in the public areas, Staff Work Rooms and Offices will also be updated. Construction is expected to be complete in November 2010. For more information, contact KristenHogue at 410-234-8444. Gant Brunnett Architects performs architectural design services for a variety of institutional and commercial clients. http://www.gba-architects.com/
About HCSA
The Historic Charles Street Association (HCSA) is a non-profit organization 501 (c) (3), whose mission is to support and promote the businesses, cultural attractions, entertainment venues, restaurants and retail establishments along the Charles Street corridor. HCSA serves as a problem solving and information resource for its members, as well as provides a forum for networking, communication and collaboration.
The Historic Charles Street Association is located at 312 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. For more information about our organization, please contact Michele Coiron, Executive Director, at 410-332-4144 or michele@charlesstreet.net.