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June 2010 Where's Wini? A Video Blog
June in Harford heats up your activity calendar. Enjoy outdoor concerts, First Fridays and be sure not to miss Harford County's First Restaurant Week, June 10 - 16, kicked off by the popular Taste of Harford on June 9th. See Wini's video blog for more details on how to win $1,000 worth of local dining!

Looking for some sports action? Check out the Aberdeen IronBirds schedule or take in some lacrosse or soccer at Cedar Lane.
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In This Issue
June 4th - 6th - PHOENIX FESTIVAL THEATER PRESENTS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
June 4th, 11th, and 18th - FREE CONCERTS IN TYDINGS PARK
June 5th - UPPER CHESAPEAKE HOSPICE SAILING REGATTA
June 5th- 6th - HARFORD BALLET COMPANY PRESENTS SLEEPING BEAUTY
June 5th - 13TH ANNUAL WADE IN FESTIVAL
June 5th - DARLINGTON HERB FESTIVAL
June 5th - 2ND ANNUAL ROCK AND BLUES FEST
June 5th - AMERICAN RIDE - TOBY KEITH CONCERT
June 7th - UPPER CHESAPEAKE HEALTH'S CANCER SURVIVOR DAY
June 9th - TASTE OF HARFORD
June 10th -16th - HARFORD COUNTY RESTAURANT WEEK
June 11th - August 20th - OUTDOOR MOVIES AT SHAMROCK PARK
June 12th - HARFORD DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS ANIMALS ON PARADE
June 13th - CELTIC FESTIVAL AT STEPPINGSTONE
June 13th - AMC PRIVATE GARDEN TOUR
June 13th - 27th - TOUR OF TUDOR HALL
June 13th - DEANNA BOGART AT LADEW TOPIARY GARDENS
June 20th - FATHER'S DAY ITALIAN CELEBRATION
June 20th - THE CRAWDADDIES AT LADEW TOPIARY GARDENS
June 25th - 389TH ARMY MATERIAL COMMAND BAND
June 26th - STEPPINGSTONE'S GOT THE BLUES FESTIVAL
June 26th - FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT SPONSORED BY ARMSTRONG - OVER THE HEDGE
June 27th - SMOOTH KENTUCKY AT LADEW TOPIARY GARDENS
June 29th - July 4th - HAVRE DE GRACE INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION
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June 4th - 6th PHOENIX FESTIVAL THEATER PRESENTS HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL June 4th- 6th
PHOENIX FESTIVAL THEATER PRESENTS
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Disney Channel's smash hit musical comes to life on stage with Troy, Gabriella and all the Wildcats as they learn about life and making choices. Harford Community College; 8 PM $9 - $18; 443-412-2211; www.harford.edu/cultural
   
June 4th, 11th, and 18th FREE CONCERTS IN TYDINGS PARK June 4th, 11th, and 18th
FREE CONCERTS IN TYDINGS PARK
Featuring June 4- HDGHS Alumni Jazz Ensemble, June 11-Sons of Pirates June 18- Hi-Liters. Rain Location- HdG Activity Center; Bring Chairs & Picnics; Sponsored by HdG Arts Comm & HdG Parks & Rec Millard E. Tydings Park, Havre de Grace; 7:30 pm; FREE ~ Open to the Public; 443-286-2728; boehlys@verizon.net
   
May 5th Upper Chesapeake Hospice Sailing Regatta June 5th
Upper Chesapeake Hospice Sailing Regatta
Food by Bonefish Grill, DuClaw, Laurrapin, Open Door Cafe, Pairings Bistro, and Scotto's. Music by The Apple Scruffs, Dancing, plant and money wheels, and silent auctions. Sailing race starts at 5 pm. The shore party begins at 6:30 pm next to the historic Concord Point Lighthouse on the shoreline of the Susquehanna River in Havre de Grace. All of the proceeds from this year's event will benefit the Upper Chesapeake Health Senator Bob Hooper House, the first residential hospice facility in Harford County. $75; 443-643-3460; www.uchs.org
   
June 5th - 6th Harford Ballet Company presents Sleeping Beauty June 5th- 6th
Harford Ballet Company presents Sleeping Beauty
Northern Maryland's first and only professional ballet company presents the beloved classic Sleeping Beauty. From Tchaikovsky to Nine Inch Nails, the mixed bill program will present three world premier works choreographed by guest professionals Katherine Richardson of KerPlunk Dance Company in New York, Bruce Thornton former Miami City Ballet dancer and faculty member at the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, and Resident Choreographer Shana O' Brien. A perfect event for the entire family and one you won't want to miss! Patterson Mill High School, 85 Patterson Mill Rd., Bel Air; 6/5 - 6:00 pm, 6/6 at 1:00 pm $17- $23; 410- 877- 0777; www.harfordballetcompany.org
   
June 5th 13th Annual Wade In Festival June 5th
13th Annual Wade In Festival
Join the Tributary Strategy Team and the Estuary Center for an afternoon of watery fun. Retired Senator C. Bernie Fowler began the Wade In to measure water quality, and we carry on the tradition as we wade into the waters of Otter Point Creek. Afterwards we will have lots of family activities including live music, fish printing, decoy carving demonstrations, pontoon boat rides, fish seining, canoeing, face painting and more! Free for all ages. No registration required. Anita C. Leight Estuary Center; 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.; Free; 410-612-1688; www.otterpointcreek.org
   
June 5th Darlington Herb Festival June 5th
Darlington Herb Festival
Herbs, flowers, plant clinics, antiques, crafts and entertainment are some of the offerings. Darlington Volunteer Fire Co., 2600 Castleton Rd. at Rte. 1; 10 am to 4 pm
Free; 410-457-4849; janehowel@aol.com
   
June 5th 2nd Annual Rock and Blues Fest June 5th
2nd Annual Rock and Blues Fest
Beer & wine garden, food, kid's adventure zone, & live music all day. Rain or shine. Rockfield Manor; 1 to 7 pm; $15 in advance, $20 at gate, 12 & under Free 410-638-4565; www.rockfieldmanor.com
June 5th 2nd Annual Rock and Blues Fest June 5th
American Ride - Toby Keith Concert
Aberdeen Proving Ground Toby Keith with Katherine McPhee and Carter's Chord. Entry to the installation requires a valid photo ID for attendees over the age of 15, and drivers must present a valid driver's license. Those with no valid photo ID will be refused entrance. See website for complete details. 7:30 pm $35 in advance, $45 at the gate, Aberdeen Proving Ground, 410-278-4011, http://www.apgmwr.com
   
june 7th Upper Chesapeake Health's Cancer Survivor Day June 7th
Upper Chesapeake Health's Cancer Survivor Day
Celebrate Life! In honor of National Cancer Survivor Day, UCH's Cancer LifeNet program invites cancer survivors and their loved ones to a luncheon celebrating life. Registration is required by calling HealthLink at 800-515-0044; Richlin Ballroom; 11:00am - 2:00pm 
www.uchs.org
   
June 9th Taste of Harford June 9th
Taste of Harford
Kick off Harford County's first Restaurant Week and Sample tastings from 24 Harford County restaurants, wineries and chocolatiers. Valet parking, fireworks spectacular, live music. Through Harford United Charities proceeds will benefit the Harford County Public Library- Summer Reading Program, The Boys and Girls Clubs and Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding. Residents' Club at Bulle Rock; 6 pm to 10 pm $75 pp; 410-638-3059; www.harfordmd.com
   
June 10th - 16th Harford County Restaurant Week June 10th -16th
Harford County Restaurant Week
The most delicious week of the year! 40 restaurants will be offering 3 course Prix Fixe menus for $20.10 or less. For complete listing of participating restaurants and their special menus and offers, visit www.harfordmd.com. Enter to win $1,000 in dining! The more often you eat, the more you enter the dining promotion. 410-638-3059; www.harfordmd.com/event-restaurant-week.php
   
June 11th to August 20th Outdoor Movies at Shamrock Park June 11th to August 20th
Outdoor Movies at Shamrock Park
This is a wonderful "feel good" family event that you certainly cannot afford to miss! Bring your blankets, picnic basket, and friends to Shamrock Park. Movies start at sunset and are FREE to the public. Popcorn is provided by the Bel Air Downtown Alliance for a small $1 donation. Shamrock Park; 7-11 pm Every Other Friday during Summer Months FREE ADMISSION; 410-638-1023; www.downtownbelair.com
   
june 12th Harford Dance Theatre presents ANIMALS ON PARADE June 12th
Harford Dance Theatre presents ANIMALS ON PARADE
Perfect for children of all ages, this special family-friendly performance of Animals on Parade features a whimsical new ballet filled with lovable creatures from the animal kingdom. Harford Community College; 3 PM; $6 - $12; 443-412-2211; www.harford.edu/cultural
   
june 13th Celtic Festival at Steppingstone June 13th
Celtic Festival at Steppingstone
Event features pipe band music; Celtic singing & dancing; sheepherding; sheepshearing; Scottish clans & military regiment; amateur Highland games; food and tours. Steppingstone Museum, 461 Quaker Bottom Road, HdG; 12 to 5 p.m. $5.00 adult/children 12 & under FREE; 410-939-2299/888-419-1762 www.steppingstonemuseum.org
   
june 13th AMC Private Garden Tour June 13th
AMC Private Garden Tour
Tour various gardens across Harford County. Tickets available at Preston's, Richardson's Florist, Kroh's Nursery, Brad's Produce & Jonathan's Florist. Various Harford County gardens. 11 am to 5 pm; $20 presale & $25 day of tour; 410-836-2061; www.amc.org
   
June 13th - 27th Tour of Tudor Hall June 13th & 27th
Tour of Tudor Hall
Celebrate spring with a tour of Havre de Grace's beautiful gardens. Get a rare chance to visit our exclusive landscaped yards and gardens. Starts at the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum 12 noon-5pm; $25.00; 410-939-4800; www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org
   
june 13th Deanna Bogart at Ladew Topiary Gardens June 13th
Deanna Bogart at Ladew Topiary Gardens
Picnics, blankets & chairs welcome. Food & refreshments available for purchase. For information on the artist, visit www.deannabogart.com. Ladew Topiary Gardens, Monkton
 6 to 8 pm; Members $7, Adults $15, Seniors & Students $13
410-557-9466; www.ladewgardens.com
   
Father's Day Italian Celebration
June 20th
Father's Day Italian Celebration
Bring Dad and the whole family to the vineyard for this Italian celebration. A variety of Italian foods available for purchase. Music from The Manoldi Brothers Italian band. Bocci Ball and other activities. $10 entry fee includes wine glass and wine tasting. Fiore Winery, 3025 Whiteford Rd., Pylesville; 1:00 to 4:00 pm $10 at gate for adults over 21; 410-879-4007; www.fiorewinery.com
   
june 20th The Crawdaddies at Ladew Topiary Gardens

June 20th
The Crawdaddies at Ladew Topiary Gardens
Plan a picnic and a concert in Ladew's beautiful gardens for Dad's special day. Enjoy classic Cajun/Zydeco rhythms. swing, rock and soul of the Crawdaddies - www.thecrawdaddies.com Ladew Topiary Gardens, Monkton; 6 to 8 pm; Members $7, Adults $15, Seniors & Students $13 410-557-9466; www.ladewgardens.com

   
june 25th 389TH Army Material Command Band June 25th
389TH Army Material Command Band
Relax and enjoy a mixture of music performed by this 35 member military band. Rain Location ~ HdG Activity Center Bring Chairs & Picnics Sponsored by HdG Arts Comm & HdG Parks & Rec Millard E. Tydings Park; 7:30 PM; For more information: 410-939-2100 FREE ~ Open to the Public; 443-286-2728; boehlys@verizon.net
   
june 26th Steppingstone's Got the Blues Festival June 26th
Steppingstone's Got the Blues Festival
Live blues music by local, regional & national acts. Outdoor show in a beautiful setting; food, beer & wine for sale; bring lawn chairs or blankets; museum tours. Steppingstone Museum, 461 Quaker Bottom Road, Havre de Grace, MD 21078; 2 to 8 p.m. $20.00 adult advance/$25.00 adult at the gate; 410-939-2299/888-419-1762 www.steppingstonemuseum.org
june 26th Family Movie Night Sponsored by Armstrong - Over the Hedge June 26th
Family Movie Night Sponsored by Armstrong - Over the Hedge
No fee thanks to the gracious sponsorship by Armstrong Cable! Enjoy an evening in the park watching a movie under the stars! All are welcome. Pre-Registration IS required Eden Mill Nature Center; 7:30 pm; FREE Thanks to Armstrong 410-836-3050; www.edenmill.org
june 27th Smooth Kentucky at Ladew Topiary Gardens June 27th
Smooth Kentucky at Ladew Topiary Gardens
This popular band returns to Ladew weaving silky smooth vocals with acoustic blues, rock, bluegrass & traditional music that should not be mixes. Artist website - www.smoothkenturcky.com; Ladew Topiary Gardens, Monkton; 6 to 8 pm Members $7, Adults $15, Seniors & students $13 410-557-9466; www.ladewgardens.com
june 29th - july 4th Havre de Grace Independence June 29th to July 4th
Havre de Grace Independence
July 4-Parade on Union Ave. 2 PM, Concert 7 PM, Fireworks at dusk in Tydings Park This is the 60th anniversary of Havre de Grace\'s celebration of the Fourth of July. The parade, fireworks, and concert will be on Sunday, July 4, 2010. Carnival hours to be announced. Downtown Havre de Grace; No admission fees; Committee information phone 410 939-4362 hdegindependencecommittee@aol.com
   
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