06 February 2009, 8:08 am
Ten Maryland Valentine’s Ideas-Don’t worry we have a couple after the big day in case you forget. You can always get by with a “Honey I had something better planned.”
1) Fond of You…Fondue
Boordy Vineyards
Saturday-Sunday February 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28
1-5pm, Features fondues made with Boordy Vineyards wines. Sample wines, tour the winery, roast marshmallows and more. Call Boordy Vineyards 410-592-5015 for more information. www.boordy.com
2) Cask to Kisses
Berrywine Plantations February 1st-28th
Monday-Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 12N-5pm
Savor the delicious pairing of Berrywine’s red wines and fine chocolates.
Call Berrywine Plantations 410-795-6432 for more information.
www.linganorewines.com
3) The Country Wife by William Wycherley
Howard Country Center for the Arts
Thursday-Saturday 8pm; Sunday 2pm. February 5th-March 1st
A 17th century sex comedy performed by the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company.
Call 410-313-8874 for more information.
www.chesapeakeshakespeare.com
4) First Saturday Celebration
Market and Patrick Streets in Downtown Frederick; Shab row Everedy Square
Saturday February 7th , 5-9pm
Ice sculptures, live ice carving and more than 60 shops, galleries and restaurants.
Contact the downtown Frederick partnership at 301-698-8118 for more information.
www.downtownfrederick.org
5) Victorian Valentine Magic Lantern Show
Frederick Community College
Friday February 13, 7pm
1890’s big screen fun. Stories, songs and comedy. Referred to as “ A Living
National Treasure!”
Call the Frederick Historic Sites Consortium at 301-600-4047 for more information.
www.fredericktourism.org
6) Valentine Dinner Cruise
Spirit of Baltimore, Baltimore City-Inner Harbor
Friday-Saturday February 13th-14th, 7-10 pm; Sunday 5-8pm
A three hour cruise featuring a cash bar, DJ, dancing, buffet.
Call Spirit Cruises at 410-727-3113 or 1-800-695-BOAT for more information.
www.spiritcruise.com
7) Valentine Tea
Belair Mansion
Saturday February 14th, 4pm
Sweetheart tea in a historic setting. Reservations required.
Call Pam Williams at 301-809-3089 for more information.
www.cityofbowie.org/museum
8) Wine Expo 2009
Harford Community College, Susquehanna Center
Sunday February 22nd, 3-6pm
Sample wine from around the world, delectable hors d’oeuvres and desserts.
Call Harford Community College at 410-836-4211 for more information.
www.harford.edu/cultural
9) Music of Heaven and Earth
First of Frederick Baptist Church
Saturday February 28th, 7:30pm
Morten Lauridsen’s “Lux Aeterna” and new music by acclaimed composer Gwyneth Walker will be performed.
For more information call The Frederick Choral at 301-831-3714.
www.frederickchorale.org
10) Great Tastes Culinary Event, 3rd Annual
The Tremont Grand, Baltimore City
Saturday-Sunday February 28th-March 1st, 10am-6pm
The Great Tastes Culinary event is a delightful celebration full of food and wine sampling with an emphasis on cooking and celebrity chef appearances.
For more information call Moorea Marketing at 1-800-830-3976
www.greattasteshow.com