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"Investing Where Baltimore Lives" |
June 22, 2007 |
Dear Friends:
The citizens of Baltimore frequently hear Mayor Dixon and I refer to the City we love as a collection of strong, healthy communities. And the only way to truly shepherd those neighborhoods in need of revitalization to rebirth is to foster and expand that sense of community. Only when people become vested in their neighborhood can we begin to address the challenges facing us.
 As we look forward to the summer months, I encourage all Baltimoreans to take advantage of the many community events offered to residents of Charm City. The culture, diversity, and spirit found in events such as LatinoFest, the African American Heritage Festival, and ArtScape paint an exciting portrait of the heritage of Baltimore. Ours is a City that values the contributions of diverse communities to the growth of Baltimore. Celebrations of that diversity allow Baltimore to express itself as the cultural center that it is.
This week, I will visit the New Haven Lounge in Northwood in recognition of June as Black Music Month. The New Haven Lounge, which has provided live jazz entertainment to its customers since 1962, is a perfect example of the character of Baltimore exemplified through community investment. Venues like this, and cultural festivals throughout the Summer, offer an opportunity for all Baltimoreans to reconnect with their heritage and to learn about those of other cultures.
Please visit the Baltimore Office of Promotion and Arts at www.bop.org for a complete listing of festivals and other events.
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
President, Baltimore City Council
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Each week in the President's SchoolSpot,
Council President Stephanie Rawlings-Blake highlights the outstanding accomplishments of Baltimore City Schools students and staff. |
Patterson Grad Selected for Entrepreneurship Seminar
Congratulations to 2007 Patterson High School graduate Raymond Black. He has been chosen to participate in the 6th Annual Advanced Entrepreneurship Seminar in New York City. The weeklong seminar, July 20-27, is sponsored by Oppenheimer Funds and the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). NFTE teaches young people from low-income communities to think like entrepreneurs, so they can take control of their futures. NFTE has been active in Baltimore since 2004 and reaches 700 students annually.
Raymond completed NFTE's 40-hour program at Patterson, where he developed his business plan for a lawn care service. During the seminar, participants will hear from business leaders on topics including marketing, finance and social entrepreneurship. They will also have the chance to participate in three different competitions: an elevator pitch contest; marketing contest; and the final business plan competition. The top prize for the business plan competition is $5,000.
Continued success to Raymond as he competes for the big prize!
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City Council This Week
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Hearing: Land Use and Transportation Committee, Edward Reisinger - Chair
1:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
07-0577 Zoning - Parking Lot District - Conditional Use Parking Lot - 1205 Maryland Avenue
07-0590 Rezoning - Block 7027D, Lots 9-12 (100 Block of Riverside Road)
Rescheduled from May 23, 2007
07-0625 Zoning - Health-Care Facilities -Conditional Use Hospital - On Certain Property Bounded by Calvert Street to the East, St. Paul Street to the West, Orleans Street to the North, and Pleasant Street to the South
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Voting Session: Urban Affairs and Aging Committee - Agnes Welch - Chair
3:50 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
06-0476 Urban Renewal - Oldtown - Amendment
06-0477 Rezoning - 400 and 510 Forrest Street, 400 Mott Street, 416, 418, 420, 422, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429-31, 430, 432, 433, 434, 436-38, 437, 439, 440-42, 441, 444, 447, 449-57, 450, 459, 461, 463, 465, 467, 469, 470, 471, 501-03, 505-07, 509, 511-13 1/2, 515-17, 519 Oldtown Mall, and a portion of 1000 Orleans Street
Hearing: Urban Affairs and Aging Committee - Agnes Welch - Chair
4:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
07-0617 Baltimore City Landmark List - Johnny Eck House
07-0618 Baltimore City Landmark List - Christ Church United Church of Christ
07-0619 Baltimore City Landmark List - Ruscombe Mansion
Community Events
Friday, June 22
Summer Sounds at the Square
Belvedere Square
6-9 pm
Free outdoor concerts every Friday
Featuring: Donegal Express
Details at www.belvederesquare.com
June 22-24
AST Dew Tour Panasonic Open
Camden Yards Sports Complex
Friday 2pm-9pm; Saturday 1pm-9pm;
Sunday 12pm-6pm
Extreme sports - BMX, skateboarding, motocross
Adults Friday-Sunday: $15.00 3 Day Pass: $35.00
Kids (2-12 years old; under 2 years free) Friday-Sunday: $5.00 3 Day Pass: $15.00
Tickets at all Ticketmaster Locations, Macy's, Athletic USA
www.ticketmaster.com or
charge by phone at 1.800.551.SEAT (7328)
Details at www.astdewtour.com
Saturday, June 23
City Sand 2007
Harborplace, Light and Pratt Streets
Noon-4 pm
Local teams of architects, builders and design professionals compete in this annual competition building multi-dimensional spectacular themed sand sculptures for the public to enjoy and judge. Awards are presented to the winning team.
June 23-24
LatinoFest
Patterson Park, Linwood and Eastern Avenues
Saturday noon-10pm and Sunday noon-9 pm
experience a lively weekend of Hispanic arts and
culture featuring headlined performances by Pablo Perez,
Willie Villegas, and Yomo Toro, Hispanic cuisine and more.
410-783-5404
Details at www.latinofest.org
Sunday, June 24
Artists Market on the Waterfront
Inner Harbor, West Shore Park
11 am-6 pm
Artists in all media and craftspeople sell their work each Sunday in June from 11 am until 6 pm at the Inner Harbor's new West Shore Park. The market will be set up on the grass in the park between the Visitor Center and the Maryland Science Center. Details at 1-877-BALTIMORE.
Freedom Week
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture
830 E. Pratt St.
Tuesday-Saturday 10-5; Sunday noon-5
Celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of the Museum's opening with $2 admission. 443-263-1800.
Details at www.africanamericanculture.org
Wednesday, June 27
Ride around the Reservoir
Druid Hill Park / Jones Falls Trail
Noon-1:00 pm AND 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
The Ride will take place each Wednesday from June through September.
Featuring a guided historic bike tour of the park at 6:30 pm.
Sponsored by Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks.
Info: 410.396.0730 or annee.draddy@baltimorecity.gov
Ongoing
A Timeless Collective Album Cover Retrospective
June 1 through July 7
The Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center,
847 N. Howard St.
All original album covers on display in this tribute to the art of album covers from all genres of music from the 1930's to the present. Free.
Details at www.eubieblake.org
Upcoming
African American Heritage Festival
July 6-8, Oriole Park at Camden Yards
www.aahf.net
Caribbean Carnival Festival
July 13-15, Druid Hill Park
www.bcacarnival.net
Artscape
July 20-22, 1200 Block Mt. Royal Avenue
Website
International Festival
July 28-29, Poly/Western High School
Falls Road and W. Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore Paetec Jazz Festival
Pier 6 Concert Pavillion
August 9 - Boney James and Jonathan Butler
August 10 - Earth, Wind and Fire
August 11- B.B. King, Etta James and Al Green
Details at www.paetecjazz.com
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