December bucket list

Emilee Romano: All lit up for the holidays!

Emilee Romano: drop off a gently used coat and receive 20% off!

Emilee Romano: Gift wrapping and zoo animals.

Emilee Romano: Enjoy an adult beverage for the light display on 34th Street.

Emilee Romano: The museum shop at the Baltimore Museum of Art is open to you for all your holiday gift needs-- exotic ties, jewelry, ceramics, scarves and more. All purchases support local artists and the BMA.

Emilee Romano: Check out Sideshow for holiday gifts.

Emilee Romano: Enjoy Annual Affordable Art Exhibition Sundays and Saturdays : 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (ends January 1st) and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays : 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ends January 1st)

Emilee Romano: The 40th annual lighting of the Washington Monument happens from 5:30 - 8:00 pm in Mt. Vernon on December 1st. Stay for fireworks afterward.

Emilee Romano: This holiday season, experience your seasonal music favorties set to the backdrop of a laser light spectacular!

Emilee Romano: 1000s of Elvises!!

Emilee Romano: December 2nd and 3rd: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. there will be functional and fine art ceramic works available. Sale will be at Center for the Arts building, Ceramics Studio, Room 3012.

Emilee Romano: Friday, Dec. 2nd, from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 3rd, from noon to 6 p.m. HeARTwares invites you to ROCK the night away listening to music.

Emilee Romano: Book sale: Friday, Dec 02, 2011 (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)Central Library Saturday, Dec 03, 2011 (10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)Central Library Sunday, Dec 04, 2011 (1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Emilee Romano: 8th Annual Fell's Point Olde Tyme Christmas Dec 3 Activities all day for the whole family. Tree lighting by the Mayor and the evening ends with the parade of lighted boats at Broadway Pier.

Emilee Romano: Come join us for a great day of celebration. St. Nick arrives by Tug Boat at 9am Dec 3

Emilee Romano: Made in Charm City gifts amazing show with clothing, handbags, felt accessories, ceramics, soaps, kids’ toys, mixed media, amazing jewelry, and great art! Indie crafters from the Charm City

Emilee Romano: Start the holiday season with a screening of two beloved family-friendly classics: The Best Christmas Pageant Event and How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

Emilee Romano: ..IN MINIATURE! Natty Boh! Frank Zappa Statue! Patterson Park's Pagoda! FREE!

Emilee Romano: The 5th annual Holiday Heap 2011 - a FREE indie craft fair featuring a wide array of the country's best crafters- will take place on December 3rd from 10 AM to 5 PM

Emilee Romano: Tuba Christmas event at Baltimore Harborplace Amphitheater. The chorus sings at 3:00 and the Tuba concert starts at 3:30. If you think our bass section is good, wait until you hear 100 tubas!

Emilee Romano: December 3rd : 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Family-friendly festivities include a parade, an appearance by Santa, a cookie tour, a train garden and more holiday fun.

Emilee Romano: Holiday Craft Market at BFC - Sunday, Dec. 4th. 11-5. Featuring studio617 * GiGi Quilts * You & Me Soaps * Lorraine Prints. Give the gift of local. Buy something for yourself as well.

Emilee Romano: Grab coffee and watch the mayor's Christmas parade on Dec. 4 at 4pm.

Emilee Romano: Monday, Dec. 5, 5 to 7 p.m. Glittering candlelight makes Homewood appear as it might have in the early 19th century. Enjoy live music by JHU students and an eggnog reception

Emilee Romano: Thursday, Dec. 8, 6 to 8 p.m. Opening of "Evergreen as Muse," a silent auction of hand-decorated art chairs, after-hours exhibition viewing, and a mulled cider reception.

Emilee Romano: Looking for a unique holiday gift? Browse fine art and handmade objects by 250 MICA students, alumni, faculty and staff: Daily : 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (December 7th through December 10th)

Emilee Romano: December 10th : 10 a.m.-3 p.m. find books and holiday gifts for free -- or at low, "kid-friendly" prices.

Emilee Romano: "Rock The Dock" Family Holiday Bash Sat, Dec 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be live music, holiday themed arts and crafts, games, food and drink, and great giveaways.

Emilee Romano: The Lion King

Emilee Romano: You'll be serenaded by musical guests, Gilman School's Traveling Men, as you enjoy a wonderful selection of teas, tea sandwiches and sweets. Dec 4 at 2pm.

Emilee Romano: See the Polar Express 4D Experience

Emilee Romano: Enjoy an annual BYOB.

Emilee Romano: Every evening, Holiday Light Shows choreographed to holiday music will take place on the half hour from 6pm-8pm.

Emilee Romano: The Holiday Garden is also open Saturdays in December (except Dec. 24th), and December 27 – 31, 10 - 4 pm. Chapel Hill Music Sensations Choir will perform on Dec. 10th, at 11:30 am.

Emilee Romano: Give back by moving and stacking plants to help get the nursery ready for the winter.

Emilee Romano: During the holidays, the 4th floor of Centre Street Building will host two paintings from the Kelly Collection of American Illustration, featuring original artwork.

Emilee Romano: All Aboard the Poinsettia Express, Holiday Poinsettia Show and Train Garden, Friday, December 9, 6-8 pm. Tickets $20

Emilee Romano: Dec. 9, 8pm-midnight: Moonlight Madness, more than 20 shops and galleries in historic and charming Federal Hill will be offering discounts, specials, and treats: local shopping at its best!

Emilee Romano: Join the ghost of Jacob Marley for a spirited holiday Haunted PubWalk on a haunting voyage through Fell's Point.

Emilee Romano: Beadazzled is offering 10% of any purchase of $25 or more now through Dec. 21 (valid in-store only.)

Emilee Romano: see American Buffalo.

Emilee Romano: Check out "A John Waters Christmas" on Dec. 21.

Emilee Romano: Checkout weekend train rides and photo opportunities with Santa through December 23.

Emilee Romano: On Dec 31, dress up in your favorite costume and countdown to 2012 at noon with Eric Energy! Toast the New Year with milk and cookies.

Emilee Romano: Everyman's Winter Concert SeriesA Tribute to Dorothy FieldsDecember 21 - January 1