Pictures: Ten ideas for St. Patrick's Day in Baltimore
Two girlfriends pose to show off their matching green outfits. A waitress walks by with a tantalizing tray of shamrock Jell-O shots. A friend chugs a Kelly-green beer, while two others hoist their pints of Guinness. The pub, of course, is overflowing with party-goers clad in full Irish regalia.
It's St. Patrick's Day, celebrated by people of all kinds of nationalities and backgrounds who are suddenly overcome by a rush of unexpected Irish pride. Or just a little too much Jameson.
It's hard not to get caught up when celebrations in Baltimore start in February -- the Canton Irish Stroll was a full two weeks before the holiday. All the Irish sessions, special events and St. Practice Days leading up to the day itself prime the city for a big blow-out.
This year, there's plenty of traditional shindigs (live music at Mick O'Shea's), and also some that have few if any Irish connections (Girl Talk) but that are a convenient excuse for a loud party. Here's a guide to St. Patrick's Day, from Baltimore to Annapolis, with events for both children and adults. - Erik Maza
Also see:
• Coverage: St. Patrick's Day
• More St. Patrick's Day events
It's St. Patrick's Day, celebrated by people of all kinds of nationalities and backgrounds who are suddenly overcome by a rush of unexpected Irish pride. Or just a little too much Jameson.
It's hard not to get caught up when celebrations in Baltimore start in February -- the Canton Irish Stroll was a full two weeks before the holiday. All the Irish sessions, special events and St. Practice Days leading up to the day itself prime the city for a big blow-out.
This year, there's plenty of traditional shindigs (live music at Mick O'Shea's), and also some that have few if any Irish connections (Girl Talk) but that are a convenient excuse for a loud party. Here's a guide to St. Patrick's Day, from Baltimore to Annapolis, with events for both children and adults. - Erik Maza
Also see:
• Coverage: St. Patrick's Day
• More St. Patrick's Day events
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Girl Talk
There's nothing even remotely Irish about Girl Talk, except maybe that some of his props are green. But the Pittsburgh-born DJ can be counted on to draw big crowds, and that's why he's been booked to headline Power Plant Live's Shamrocks & Shenanigans event. It's a big coup for the venue; Girl Talk is typically called on to headline major festivals -- last year, he was the penultimate act at Sweetlife. As a bonus, rap collective Height with Friends will open. Access to Power Plant Live will be free, as always, on St. Patrick's Day, but the venue is selling $20 tickets to the Alley, the 2,000-capacity area around the outdoor stage. The tickets include the show and admission to several of the venue's clubs, including Angels Rock Bar and PBR Baltimore. Go to powerplantlive.com.
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Cham101 at 7:54 PM March 17, 2012
St. Patricks Day should be renamed Caucasian Embarrassment Day
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