As Shawan Downs signature event, the Legacy Chase, features multiple steeplechase races that award over $75,000 in purse money. In addition to racing, the day features The Meadows, a fantastic family-friendly destination that includes children’s activities, food concessions, live music and much more.
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The Baltimore Book Festival features hundreds of author appearances and book signings, 100+ exhibitors and booksellers, non-stop readings on multiple stages, cooking demos by celebrity chefs, poetry readings and workshops, panel discussions, walking tours, storytellers and hands-on projects for kids, street theater, live music, and a delicious variety of food, beer and wine.
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Shawan Downs,1401 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030.
The Legacy Chase offers a sensational day of racing, a beautiful day in the countryside and a great way to share a unique occasion with friends, associates and family.
THE MEADOWS – A GREAT DESTINATION
The Meadows features a live band, food options, children’s activities, crafts, a petting zoo, and much more.
THE LEGACY CHASE BENEFITS GBMC
Shawan Downs would like to thank all our Legacy Chase sponsors, past and present.
Schedule :
Gates Open 10:00 am
Opening Ceremonies 12:00 noon
First Race 1:00 pm
Gates Close 6:00 pm
As Shawan Downs signature event, the Legacy Chase, features multiple steeplechase races that award over $75,000 in purse money. In addition to racing, the day features The Meadows, a fantastic family-friendly destination that includes children’s activities, food concessions, live music and much more.
STICK PONY RACE
The G. Leslie Grimes Memorial Stick Pony Race is a highly anticipated event and is a fan-favorite for the kids and the audience. All children 8 and under are invited to become jockeys and must provide their own stick pony. Do not have one? You can make one at The Meadows! New this year, you can register in advance and help us support the GBMC Pediatric Emergency Department by raising pledge money.
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The Baltimore Book Festival features hundreds of author appearances and book signings, 100+ exhibitors and booksellers, non-stop readings on multiple stages, cooking demos by celebrity chefs, poetry readings and workshops, panel discussions, walking tours, storytellers and hands-on projects for kids, street theater, live music, and a delicious variety of food, beer and wine.
When: September 28-30, 2012; Fri and Sat: noon-8pm; Sun: noon-7pm.
Where: Mt. Vernon Place, centered on 600, North Charles St,Baltimore MD 212.
CENTERSTAGE
CityLit Project
The Childrens Bookstore
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Johns Hopkins University Press
Maryland Humanities Council
Maryland Romance Writers
Red Emmas Bookstore Coffeehouse
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
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Dance Competition for Both Classical (like Kuchipudi, BharatNatyam etc . . .) and Non Classical (Folk, Break etc . . .).
Great dance performances by washington metro area dance schools and experience Indian music in a totally new and jaw-dropping setting! No computers and no tracks! From the Burmans to Rehman – enjoy LIVE music. A Fund raising Event for Poor Kids Education and Empowerment Projects.
On September 16th, 2012, 11:00AM – 4:00PM.
Venue: Sri Siva Vishnu Temple, 6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD-20706.
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Dance Competition for Both Classical (like Kuchipudi, BharatNatyam etc . . .) and Non Classical (Folk, Break etc . . .).
Great dance performances by washington metro area dance schools and experience Indian music in a totally new and jaw-dropping setting! No computers and no tracks! From the Burmans to Rehman – enjoy LIVE music. A Fund raising Event for Poor Kids Education and Empowerment Projects.
On September 16th, 2012, 11:00AM – 4:00PM.
Venue: Sri Siva Vishnu Temple, 6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD-20706.
* Cover band by Notes N Beats – Veena
* Few words by Dr. Navin Boggavarapu
* Ananda Narthana Ganapati – A Bharatanatayam dance by Srishti school of Dance
* Avi Avi – Hadippa – A medly of high enery songs – Notes N Beats
* Shiva Sthuthi – A Bharatanatayam dance – Nrithyashala dance school
* Dolare – Kajare – Medly of melodious numbers – Notes N Beats
* Koluvalunnade Devadevudu – Kuchipudi dance – Kuchipudi Dance Academy
* Know about HFH – Krishna Rao, President
* BollyFusion dance – Rhythmaya school of dance
* Ranjanimala a Bharatanatayam dance – Srishti school of dance
* Ahana Pelli anta – Nidhi Allani
* Bollywood Medley dance – Stone Bridge dance team
* Thillana – Bharatanatayam dance – Nrithyashala dance school
* Classical Fusion dance – Rhythmaya school of dance
* Bollywood Medley dance – Stone Bridge dance team
* Agilam – Bharatanatayam dance – KNS dance school
* Bollywood Medley dance – Nrithyashala dance school
* Ridra Tamdava – KNS dance school
* Kaaheched a fusion dance – KNS dance school
* Shiva stuti – Kuchipudi kalanidhi dance school
* Ramyana shabdam – Kuchipudi kalanidhi dance school
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Meadowbrook Park(Hawksview Pavilion), 5001 Meadowbrook Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21043.
SUN, September 9th 2012 – 11AM to 5PM. Free Admission.
Come and Enjoy! Have fun in the relaxed atmosphere with food and games for all ages. Volle Ball, Musical Chairs, Running for all age groups, Bingo etc. Enjoy outdoors with family, friends and children. A great day to take break now that your children are back to school.
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This 77-acre park features three baseball fields; an open-play area; a large playground for all abilities; two tennis courts; two basketball courts; two picnic pavilions; and approximately 2.5 miles of sidewalks and pathways, plus a 2.5-mile loop circling the park, parking, landscape, and restroom facilities.
All of our parks are inhabited by a wide variety of wildlife such as deer, snakes, fish, rabbits, insects and birds. Please do not disturb them; remember, this is their home.
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The Virginia Indian Festival returns to Riverbend Park on Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Spend a wonderful day meeting Native Americans from the Chickahominy, Mattaponi, Pamunkey, Rappahannock, Tauxenent, Upper Mattaponi tribes and the Monacan Nation.
See dance performances, and learn about early Indian skills through the dug-out canoe demonstration. Try throwing a spear or shooting a bow. The festival will feature crafts for sale such as pottery, jewelry, flutes and dream catchers. You’ll also find lunch and snacks for sale, plus music CDs and T-shirts.
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Take your souvenir tasting glass as you enter the festival and stroll from tent to tent and table to table tasting and sampling the rich Heritage of Virginia vines.
As you sip and savor the afternoon, relax in the beautiful setting of the Reston Town Center.
You are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the great LIVE music on the Main Stage .
Sit down and learn while the experts give you hands-on demos in the Gourmet Live! tent with wine and food pairings. There is even a KIDs Activity Area.
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