Some of the
most famous lovers in the world have lived in Baltimore - Zelda
and F. Scott Fitzgerald, Clark Gable and Carole Lombard. Even
King Edward VIII gave up the throne for Baltimore's Wallis Warfield
Simpson, the girl he loved.
Romantic
Getaway
Baltimore is a fantastic destination that can help rekindle a
romance. Baltimore's offering hot
hotel packages, romantic restaurants, and spicy special events
to steam up your evening! Even though it's cold outside, things
are just heating up - grab your coat, gloves and hat and head
out to explore Charm City.
Hot February
Events
 February
7 - July 25
Baltimore
Ablaze - The Great Fire of 1904: A Landmark Not of Decline, But
of Progress
Discover the entire story of the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904,
from the fire's unthinkable devastation to the city's remarkable
rebirth. "Baltimore Ablaze" is a heart-stopping, engaging
and educational exhibition with a variety of programs. These programs
examine the fire's facts and fictions, explore the opportunities
and innovations made possible by the fire, investigate local and
national government's response to the fire and place Baltimore's
fire in context with other great urban fires such as Chicago and
San Francisco. Maryland Historical Society; 410-685-3750.
 February
10 - March 14
"The
Producers, the new Mel Brooks Musical"
The Broadway sensation "The Producers, the new Mel Brooks
Musical" opens the restored Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick
Performing Arts Center. Experience the biggest Tony Award®
winner in Broadway history when it comes to Baltimore! Directed
and choreographed by five-time Tony Award® winner Susan Stroman
(Crazy For You, Contact, The Music Man). The New York Times raves
" The Producers is a blissful spectacle that will leave you
delirious!" The Hippodrome Theatre will reopen with 2,250
seats, a five-story stage house and productions of national touring
shows. Located on North Eutaw Street in West Baltimore, the Hippodrome
Theatre, built as a Vaudeville House in 1914, is one of the last
remaining historic Thomas Lamb theaters. France-Merrick Performing
Arts Center; 410-837-7400.
 February
14
Wedding
On Ice
Lace up those skates and take the plunge or renew your vows on
ice (Brr!) during an official ceremony in a beautiful winter setting.
Ice Rink at Harbor Point; 877-BALTIMORE.
 February
15 - May 23
"Toulouse-Lautrec:
Master of the Moulin Rouge"
Discover Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's infatuation with Parisian
can-canners in this fabulous exhibit! "Toulouse-Lautrec:
Master of the Moulin Rouge" features more than 100 rarely
seen posters, lithographs and books by Toulouse-Lautrec and his
contemporaries. The exhibition includes scenes from Parisian cabarets;
advertisements for a variety of products; theater programs; family
scenes; and lithographs from the rare "Elles" series,
a glimpse into the private lives of ladies of the evening. Baltimore
Museum of Art; 410-396-7100.
Make it
a Weekend with the ACC Craft Show and the Hunt Valley Antiques
Show!
 February
27 - 29
28th
Annual American Craft Council Baltimore Winter Show
The largest indoor juried craft show in Maryland will feature
more than 700 of America's best contemporary craft artists. Works
of art on display will include hand-blown glass, clay and ceramic
objects; wearable art such as day and evening clothing, contemporary
jewelry and bags; works in metal such as lamps and cutlery; wooden
furniture; and much more. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, 10
a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Baltimore Convention Center;
410-583-5401.
 February
27 - 29
34th
Annual Hunt Valley Antiques Show
Show features more than 40 prominent dealers from across the country
with the finest in period American and English furniture and decorative
fine arts. "Baltimore During the Civil War," a display
of artifacts loaned by local antiques expert Daniel Toomey, will
be on view. Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.,
Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Holiday Inn Select, Timonium; 410-252-7373.
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Look for our
newsletter every month to highlight what's new, what's happening
and what's hot in Baltimore. Be sure to check out our Web
Site Calendar for a listing of all the special events this
season.
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