UP to SPEED
NEWS and SPECIAL OFFERS from AMTRAK
trains. Nov. 28-Jan. 25 at Ellicott City Station. Kids can
share their wish lists with a
Victorian Santa, Nov. 28-30,
or visit with a more modern
St. Nick, Dec. 13 and 20.
410-461-1945;
ecborail.org.
Holiday Festival of Trains
at B&O Railroad Museum: A month-long celebration for the entire family,
including train rides with
Santa (weekends through
Dec. 21), model railroad
layouts, holiday entertainment, Santa’s Secret Shop
and holiday photo opportunities. Nov. 28 -Dec. 30.
410-752-2490;
borail.org.
Dr. Seuss’ How the
Grinch Stole Christmas!
The Musical: Rediscover
the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes
to life on stage. Originally
conceived by the three-time Tony Award-winning
director, Jack O’Brien,
the whimsical world of
Whoville is beautifully realized by an A-list creative
team in this delightful musical production. Featuring the hit songs “You’re a
Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and
“Welcome Christmas,” the
Grinch discovers there’s
more to Christmas than
he bargained for in this
heartwarming classic. Max
the Dog narrates as the
mean and scheming Grinch,
whose heart is “two sizes
too small,” decides to steal
Christmas away from the
holiday-loving Whos.
Don’t miss this record-breaking Broadway hit.
Hippodrome Theatre,
12 N. Eutaw St. Nov. 11-23.
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A Monumental Occasion:
Christmastime in Baltimore
begins with A Monumental
Occasion ... the lighting of
our nation’s first monument
to our first president in the
heart of Mount Vernon
Place. Carolers, live music
and holiday cheer abound,
culminating in the ceremonial lighting of Baltimore’s
Washington Monument,
complete with the mayor,
celebrity guests and fireworks. Get there early for
the best view! 600 block of
North Charles Street. Dec. 4.
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Floating parade: Baltimore’s nautical spirit is
aglow for the annual Parade
of Lighted Boats. More than
50 boats and pleasure crafts,
bedecked and sparkling in
their holiday finery, make
their way from Baltimore’s
world-famous Inner Harbor
to Fell’s Point, festooned
with holiday lights. Santa
Claus himself has been
known to set sail for the
occasion. Inner Harbor
and Fell’s Point. Dec. 6.
baltimore.org.
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PENNSYLVANIA
Quilt art: “Gee’s Bend: The
Architecture of the Quilt”
takes a fresh look at the
quilting tradition in Gee’s
Bend, Ala., introducing new
artists and new motifs in
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works ranging from
the early 20th century
through 2005. Philadelphia
Museum of Art through
Dec. 14. 215-763-8100;
philamuseum.org.
Special engagement:
Judy Gold in
25 Questions
for a Jewish Mother, written by Judy Gold and Kate
Moira Ryan. Conservative,
6-foot- 3, kosher and gay,
Gold is not your typical
