Shop Maryland Tax - Free Week

from comptroller.marylandtaxes.com:

The second Sunday of August to the following Saturday is designated as Shop Maryland tax-free Week each year. That means qualifying apparel and footwear $100 or less, per item, are exempt from the state sales tax. Accessory items are not included. The Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week for 2014 is Sunday, August 10 - Saturday, August 16.

Additionally, there is a tax-free three-day weekend every February during which the state sales tax will not apply to the sale of any Energy Star Product listed below, or solar water heater.

Energy Star Product means an air conditioner, clothes washer or dryer, furnace, heat pump, standard size refrigerator, compact fluorescent light bulb, light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs, dehumidifier, or programmable thermostat that has been designated as meeting or exceeding the applicable Energy Star Efficiency requirements developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

CLICK HERE for Maryland Tax Free Week Facts

CLICK HERE for more information about Shop Maryland Tax Free Week.


from about.com:

Free Tax Free Tips:

1. Plan Ahead
Plan major purchases around your state's tax free weekend event. For example, if your state allows you to purchase school supplies, clothing, and shoes tax-free during the first weekend of August each year, use that time to purchase not just what you need right then, but what your children will need over the next several months.

2. Compare Prices
Use the sales circulars in your Sunday paper to compare prices on the items you wish to buy. In addition, visit the web sites of several stores where you usually shop. For example, if you tend to buy your kids' jeans at Old Navy or The Children's Place, visit their web sites during tax free week to find out which store is offering the better deal. Do the same for items such as school supplies, computers, and even sneakers.

3. Use Coupons to Take Advantage of Special Deals
Some states will not allow consumers to use coupons during a sales tax holiday. Visit your state's tax free weekend event web page to learn about the rules that apply in your area. Even if coupons are not permitted, though, pay attention to your local stores' advertisements for "Early Bird" shopping hours and special deals that can add to your savings during tax free weekend.

from blogger: Baltimore and Arundel County Experience:

4. Hotels offer free Gift Cards to area Malls - Free money to do some shopping AND enjoy a Staycation at the same time:

White Marsh Maryland: 

Fairfield Inn & Suites White Marsh

8477 Cordon Way, Baltimore, MD 21236

Enjoy free hot buffet breakfast and WiFi- Complimentary Shuttle to White Marsh and The Avenue Malls. Shopping Package includes Gift Card.

Click Here to make your reservations or call (410) 933-9797

Hampton Inn Baltimore White Marsh

8225 Town Center Dr.,  Baltimore,  MD  21236

Enjoy free hot buffet breakfast and WiFi- Complimentary Shuttle to White Marsh and The Avenue Malls. Shopping Package includes Gift Card.

Click Here to make your reservations or call (410) 931-2200

Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore White Marsh - 

5015 Campbell Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236

Complimentary Shuttle to White Marsh and The Avenue Malls. Shopping Package includes Gift Card.

Click Here to make your reservations or call 410-427-0600

Residence Inn Baltimore White Marsh 

4980 Mercantile Road, Baltimore, MD 21236

Enjoy a suite, free hot buffet breakfast and WiFi. Complimentary Shuttle to White Marsh and The Avenue Malls. Shopping Package includes Gift Card. 

Click Here to make your reservations or call (410) 933-9554

Arundel Mills/Hanover Maryland

Hampton Inn & Suites Arundel Mills/Baltimore

 7027 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover MD 21076 

Enjoy free hot buffet breakfast and WiFi- Complimentary Shuttle to Arundel Mills Mall and Maryland LIVE! Casino. 

Click Here to make your reservations or call (410) 540-9225

Residence Inn Arundel Mills BWI Airport

7035 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover MD 21076 

Enjoy a Suite, free hot buffet breakfast and WiFi. Scheduled Evening Reception- Complimentary Shuttle to Arundel Mills Mall and Maryland LIVE! Casino. Arundel Mills Experience Package includes Discount Coupons to Arundel Mills Mall.

Click Here to make your reservation or call (410) 799-7332

SpringHill Suites Arundel Mills BWI Airport

7544 Teague Road, Hanover MD  21076 

Enjoy a Suite, free hot buffet breakfast and WiFi. Complimentary Shuttle to Arundel Mills Mall and Maryland LIVE! Casino. Arundel Mills Experience Package includes Discount Coupons to Arundel Mills Mall

Click Here to make your reservation or call (410) 799-7100
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TownePlace Suites Arundel Mills BWI Airport

7021 Arundel Mills Circle (410) 379-9000 

Enjoy a Suite, free hot buffet breakfast and WiFi. Complimentary Shuttle to Arundel Mills Mall and Maryland LIVE! Casino. Arundel Mills Experience Package includes Discount Coupons to Arundel Mills Mall.

Click Here to make your reservations or call (410) 379-9000

Baltimore Magazine's Best of Baltimore Party

from baltimoremagazine.net

BALTIMORE MAGAZINE'S 2014 BEST OF BALTIMORE PARTY

BENEFITING THE FAMILY TREE

AUGUST 14

HIPPODROME THEATRE

6-11pm (5:30 for VIPs)

‘Twas only but one short year ago

In our beloved city by the bay

That an event happened that you may know

Deemed “Best of Baltimore” soirée

It is the grandest party that we throw

A celebration: come what may

Don’t miss the event everyone’s "raven" about. It’s the annual Best of Baltimore Party in celebration of our “Best Of” August issue (on newsstands July 25).  A portion of the proceeds benefit The Family Tree and their mission of preventing child abuse and neglect.



Guests will enjoy:

Eats from the region’s "best" restaurants
Endless handcrafted cocktails
Delicious dessert from Charm City Cakes
Live music from Kristen and the Noise & beats from DJ Kopec
A VIP Lounge with live music from Matt Hutchison
And so much more!


#BESTOFBALTIMORE

CLICK HERE for more details.   See you at the BOB!

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The Arundel Mills Experience - Shopping, Dining, Entertainment and Maryland LIVE!

The Arundel Mills Experience

When the right venues meet at the right time at the right location, a true one of a kind "Destination Experience" is born.

Just south of Baltimore City in the Baltimore/Annapolis area in northwestern Anne Arundel County, lies Arundel Mills.  Located approximately at the intersection of Maryland State Highway 100 and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. It is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area and is located just southwest of the Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport  - BWI.

Arundel Mills 

With 1,300,000 sq ft of space it is the second largest mall in Maryland. With more than 200 indoor stores, including Coach Factory Store, J.Crew Factory, Neiman Marcus LAST CALL, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Michael Kors, Fossil, Pink, Lego Store, The Disney Store Outlet and more. Enjoy quality dining and entertainment at Buffalo Wild Wings, DuClaw Brewing Company, Dave & Buster’s, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament and Cinemark Egyptian 24 Theatres. Arundel Mills is home to Maryland Live! Casino, a world-class gaming and entertainment destination, nationally-acclaimed restaurants and Rams Head Center Stage, a 500-seat, state-of-the-art live entertainment venue.

Maryland LIVE! Casino

Located halfway between Baltimore and Washington DC, Maryland Live! Casino is the largest gambling facility in Maryland, featuring more than 4,300 slot and electric table games, 174 live action table games, including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Mini-Baccarat, Poker and Fortune Pai Gow Poker. This nationally acclaimed Casino also features restaurants  and Rams Head Center Stage, a 500-seat, state-of-the-art live entertainment venue. 

Where to stay for the Arundel Mills Experience?  There are four hotels in Arundel Mills/BWI Airport that have partnered with Arundel Mills and Maryland LIVE! Casino to create the

Arundel Mills Experience Package which includes:

• Overnight Accommodations
• Complimentary Hotel Shuttle service to/from Arundel Mills Mall and Maryland LIVE! Casino
• Discount Coupon Book for Arundel Mills Mall (over $100 in savings)
• Free Hot Buffet Breakfast
• Complimentary High Speed Internet Access

Check out these Baltimore BWI Hotels and chose the Arundel Mills Experience Package right for you.

Hampton Inn & Suites Arundel Mills/Baltimore

7027 Arundel Mills Circle,  Hanover,  Maryland,  21076,  TEL: 1-410-540-9225 

Click Here  for the Arundel Mills Experience

TownePlace Suites Arundel Mills BWI Airport 

7021 Arundel Mills Circle  Hanover  Maryland  21076  Phone: 1-410-379-9000  Fax: 1-410-379-3000 

Click Here for the Arundel Mills Experience

Springhill Suites Arundel Mills BWI Airport

7544 Teague Road  Hanover  Maryland  21076  Phone: 1-410-799-7100  

Click Here for the Arundel Mills Experience

 Residence Inn Arundel Mills BWI Airport

7035 Arundel Mills Circle  Hanover  Maryland  21076   Phone: 1-410-799-7332 

Click Here  for the Arundel Mills Experience

Military Discounts Arundel Mills Maryland

Arundel Mills

Hanover, Maryland

The Arundel Mills/Baltimore, Maryland area features a wide variety of discounts offered to Active and Retired Military and their Family.  Below are just a few.  Just a note to remember valid Military ID is required and all discounts are subject to availability and change.

MVDC Military and Veterans Discount Center  (must have Troop ID)

Maryland LIVE !  Casino  7002 Arundel Mills Cir #777, Hanover, MD 21076 

(443) 445-2500

Every Wednesday from 6am to midnight show your military or DOD ID to receive $20 in Free Slot Play or Match Play Bonus, Buy One Get One at the Live! Buffet, and enjoy 50% off drinks at Rams Head Center Stage from 4pm to midnight!

Arundel Mills - 7000 Arundel Mills Cir, Hanover, MD 21076 (410) 540-5100

Click Here and get access to the latest exclusive promotions and the best discounts.

Arundel Mills/Baltimore Hotel Military Discounts*

All include free hotel shuttle to Arundel Mills Mall and 

Maryland LIVE! Casino, full buffet breakfast, free WiFi and more (see below)

Hampton Inn Arundel Mills/Baltimore

7027 Arundel Mills Circle,  Hanover,  Maryland,  21076  TEL: 1-410-540-9225 FAX: 1-410-540-9224

Click Here to enjoy up to 15% off leisure stays for active & retired military and their families. 

TownePlace Suites Arundel Mills BWI Airport 

7021 Arundel Mills Circle  Hanover  Maryland  21076  Phone: 1-410-379-9000  Fax: 1-410-379-3000 

Click Here for exclusive savings of 15% in our All Suite Hotel.  

Springhill Suites Arundel Mills BWI Airport

Free Breakfast Buffet

7544 Teague Road  Hanover  Maryland  21076  Phone: 1-410-799-7100  Fax: 1-410-799-7146

Click Here for exclusive savings of 15% and your own Suite.

 Residence Inn Arundel Mills BWI Airport

7035 Arundel Mills Circle  Hanover  Maryland  21076   Phone: 1-410-799-7332 Fax: 1-410-799-7356 

Click Here and enjoy a Military Discount in our All Suite Hotel..

* All discounts subject to availability.

Hunt Valley Towne Centre's Friday Night Summer Concert Series

from shophuntvalley.com

May 30, 2014 7:30 pm - Aug 29, 2014 9:00 pm

Hunt Valley Towne Centre's

Mark your calendars to spend these summer weekends with Hunt Valley Towne Centre!

Every Friday Night* from 7:30pm until 9:00pm, the area’s best talent takes the stage on Main Street to deliver you a rockin’ performance. 

PLUS! Brand new this year- HVTC will host a Beer & Wine Garden sponsored by a different restaurant each week!

See you there!

CONCERT SCHEDULE:

7/11/14 – Legend - What can be said, other than they are a Legend from the rock music scene of the 60’s and 70’s. They played consistently at every club of note in the Baltimore and surrounding areas, as well as opening for many, many National acts. We are pleased that the band reformed and are now a welcome addition to our concert line-up.

7/18/14 – Appaloosa - http://www.appaloosaband.net/

Appaloosa was formed in early 1971. The original vision was to play popular songs with good vocals and strong, instrumental backing; all the while, pleasing their audience and creating a party atmosphere wherever they go!

7/25/14 – Time Will Tell - Time Will Tell is an infectious band of seasoned musicians performing familiar songs by Classic Rock, Oldies, Pop, and British Invasion artists from the 1950′s to the 1990′s. Outstanding vocal harmonies are a highlight of the group, and the sharing of lead vocals provides tireless entertainment!

8/1/14 – Sons of Pirates – Audiences from all over the Mid Atlantic have been enjoying the hot summer sounds of Sons of Pirates. Sometimes billed as a Jimmy Buffet tribute band, http://sonsofpirates.webs.com/

SOP is much more, playing the beach music of Buffett, Marley, Zak Brown and splashing in classic hits from Eagles, James Taylor and BNL as well as many more. Every show is like a party at the beach!

8/8/14 – The Klassix - 

The Klassix are known for pleasing crowds with their distinct renditions of popular, danceable, classic Top-40 music of all genres and generations. One of the regions premiere variety bands.

8/15/14 – Junkyard Saints - Junkyard Saints is a DC/Baltimore-based seven-piece band with full horn section, performing its own brand of New Orleans-style party music, blending funk, swing, Latin and R&B, with a splash of zydeco to round out the mix. Come party with this high energy band! http://www.junkyardsaints.com

8/22/14 – Sly 45 - Sly 45 is the mid-atlantic’s living tribute to the swagger, style, and freshness http://sly45.com/

of those early days when blues and jazz musicians were still figuring out what to call this new sound. From the blazing guitar licks, the come-to-daddy vocal stylings, and the dance-hall rhythms your feet never forget, a night out with Sly 45 is all rock and roll ever promised to be – a little bit more volume and a whole lot more fun.

8/29/14 – The Rat Pack - A band that is composed of three of the finest musicians and one of the strongest vocalists in the region, the Rat Pack can only be described as high energy entertainment. Playing professionally for so many years, this group has a playlist with something for everyone.

Cruise Maryland

Port of Baltimore

One of the largest ports in the United States, the Port of Baltimore serves over two thirds of the eastern seaboard.  It is second only to New York in gross tonnage. The port consists of seaport facilities for cargo, especially roll-on/roll-off ships, and passengers operated by the Maryland Port Administration (MPA).   a unit of the Maryland Department of Transportation. 

Cruise Maryland

Departures from the Port of Baltimore go to various ports-of-call in Canada, New England, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and American Cruise Lines offer cruises from the convenient Cruise Maryland terminal just minutes from downtown. Visit the Cruise Maryland website for a complete list of the port’s year-round cruise offerings. Visit www.cruisemaryland.com

Cruise Maryland Schedule  Click Here

Park 'n Cruise Maryland

Hotels in White Marsh Baltimore County offer Park n Cruise packages for the convenience and comfort of Cruise Passengers.  Leave your car and spend the night before your departure at one of the hotels below and have a Bon Voyage!

Fairfield Inn & Suites White Marsh  8477 Cordon Way  Baltimore, MD  21236  

Park n' Cruise Port of Baltimore includes:

 • Round trip transfer to Port Baltimore Cruise Terminals
 • Hot buffet breakfast
 • Free WiFi
 • 10 nights free parking

To make reservations CLICK HERE or  Call : 1-410-933-9797

Hampton Inn Baltimore/White Marsh 8225 Town Center Dr.,  Baltimore, MD  21236

Park n' Cruise Package:

* Free Breakfast Buffet
* Free WiFi
* Complimentary parking for the duration of your cruise
* Complimentary Round trip Transportation to the port

To make reservations CLICK HERE or  Call : 1-410-931-2200

Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore/White Marsh  5015 Campbell Blvd, Baltimore,  MD  21236

The Park and Cruise package from Hilton Garden Inn includes:

* Parking for up to 10 days.
* Free shuttle to and from Port of Baltimore
* Overnight accommodations
*  Free internet access

To make reservations CLICK HERE or  Call :  1-410-427-0600