Monday, December 31, 2012
See what your Patch editors aim to accomplish in 2013 and tell us your New Year’s resolutions!
The coming of a new year is a chance to reflect on the trials and triumphs of the past year, and look to the future. In 2013, Baltimore-area Patch editors have a variety of goals, from weight loss to wedding planning to spending more time with family and friends. Here's what your Patch editors hope to accomplish in 2013: Tyler Waldman, Editor of Essex-Middle River Patch: “Continued good health and good times with good friends. Also, I'd like to take some time away from work to explore foreign lands old and new.” Kirsten Dize, Editor of Bel Air Patch: “In 2013 I resolve to keep my email inbox down to a single page and be the best maid of honor for my engaged friend that I can be.” Sean Welsh, Associate Regional Editor: “I'm turning 30 this …
Saturday, January 1, 2011
How does a family with small children ring in the new year?
It's been a while since I've partied hard on New Year's Eve—well, at least four years or so. Gone are the late night parties at bars open until the last man leaves. In fact, I am now happy if I actually make it to midnight! This year, I very happily celebrated the arrival of 2011 with my favorite little people. For days now, I've been trying to explain to my oldest boy that 2010 was about to end and it would soon be 2011—answering all of his questions and telling stories of when I was a kid and our traditions. I also explained that there is a big party in New York City, where a ball drops to ring in the new year. And on New Year's Eve morning, I reiterated that tomorrow it would be next year! That completely dumbfounded my 4-year-old. …
Thursday, December 30, 2010
No need to go to the Inner Harbor when there are plenty of parties right here in Perry Hall.
You don't want to battle Baltimore City's traffic and crowds, but you also don't want to spend New Year's Eve at home. News flash: Ring in 2011 at one of these five local venues. 1. Surf City Bar and Grille: 9654 Belair Road, 410 256-7873 The party starts at 8 p.m. and lasts until 3 a.m. For a $10 cover charge, attendees receive a hot and cold buffet, including a champagne toast at midnight. Live bands, IMPACT, Perseverance and Crunch, will perform. 2. Brunswick, Perry Hall Lanes: 4359 Ebenezer Road, 410-256-6300 Watch the bowling ball drop during "Roll into 2011 at Brunswick." Perry Hall's famous bowling alley will host a bowling party for all ages, including festive food, drinks and games. One reserved lane, which accommodates six …
Marc Shapiro
4:50 pm on Tuesday, January 1, 2013
I hear you, Buzz. I've been playing for 17 years so I know my way around the guitar pretty well, I just haven't had a good practice routine where I actually study in a while. I plan on practicing more scales/arpeggios and brushing up on theory. more ›