Hoppin' Down the Weekend Trail

It's Easter weekend, and besides the usual menagerie of egg hunts, Peeps and anthropomorphic rabbits, Baltimore says goodbye to a landmark.  The Recher Theatre is closing its doors on Sunday, with the help of the bands that made it special.  So let's give it a proper send-off, shall we? 

All Weekend Long:

• Ringling Bros. Barnum and Baily: Dragons, First Mariner Arena, check website for details
• Bunny Bonanzoo, Baltimore Zoo, check website for details.

Friday, 3/29:

• Celebration, Ottobar, 9 p.m. 
• Aziz Ansari, DAR Constitution Hall, 7 & 10 p.m.

Saturday, 3/30:

• Baltimore Humane Society Eggstravaganza, Baltimore Humane Society, 12 to 3 p.m.
• Cromwell Valley Easter Egg Hunt, Cromwell Valley Park, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Baltimore Rock Opera Society Brodown, Wind-Up Space, 8 p.m.
• Egg Babies Orchestra, Ottobar, 8 p.m.

Sunday, 3/31:

• Recher Theatre Farewell Show, Recher Theatre, 12 p.m. 

Weekend on the Radio: Battle of the Bands Edition

Every year, we at  WTMD teams up with our friends at the Recher Theatre to throw a shindig in celebration of our anniversary.  This year, we have gathered some of the best bands on the local scene, and will have them battle it out for supremacy.  As if that wasn't enough, it will be one of the final live music shows in the Recher's hallowed halls.  Come on down and support us!

All Weekend Long:

• The American Craft Council Show, Baltimore Convention Center, check website for details

Thursday, 2/21:

• WTMD Baltimore Block Party, Recher Theatre, 6 p.m. 

Friday, 2/22: 

• Homebrew Hullabaloo, EMP Collective, 8 p.m 

Saturday, 2/23:

• Meet the Mascots, Sports Legends at Camden Yards, 1 p.m.
• Best of Soulful Symphony, Hippodrome, 8 p.m. 
• Jonathan Richman, The Golden West Cafe, 10 p.m. 

Sunday, 2/24: 

• Putty Hill, Baltimore Museum of Art, 1 p.m.  

Attend a Live Taping with Fools & Horses

Baltimore Unsigned welcomes back Fools & Horses as the band previews songs from their self-titled album at The Bunker Recording Studio in Cockeysville, MD, on Wednesday, September 22nd.

Space is limited, so we're holding a random drawing for a few listeners to join us. Register by 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 14th, to enter a drawing to win a pair of tickets to attend the performance and interview.

Fools & Horses perform at the Recher Theatre on Saturday, October 9.

Eric Lindell's Acoustic Stop at WTMD

Hours before New Orleans-based blues rocker Eric Lindell takes the stage at the Recher Theatre on Thursday, September 9th, he'll return to WTMD for a special acoustic set with afternoon host John Mathews. 

A longtime friend of the station, Lindell always delivers an incredible live set, as witnessed during his Morning Sessions performance earlier this year. Tune in at 5 p.m. Thursday as Lindell previews selections from his new album Between Motion and Rest. 

Members Only Showcase: Joan Osborne, Monday, July 14th at the Recher Theatre

WTMD members are invited to join us on Monday, July 14, at the Recher Theatre for a Members Only Showcase featuring Joan Osborne performing songs from her career and previewing new material from her forthcoming album Little Wild One.

Each WTMD Member is invited to bring one guest to the event.

RSVP (or become a member and reserve a pair of tickets) by calling 410-704-8970 by 6 p.m. Monday, July 7th. Thanks to everyone who called to reserve tickets. Registration is now closed. We look forward to seeing you on the 14th!

7 p.m. Doors; 8 p.m. Show

The Recher Theatre is located on 512 York Road in Towson, MD.