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    • Seminar: The ABCs of Vintage Pen Collecting – David Silber.
    • Seminar: American Cursive Handwriting with Hong Nguyen.
    • Seminar: Calligraphic Style of Copperplate Script by Nikola Pang.
    • Seminar: Fun with FLOW-rals by Jessica Davies.
    • Seminar: Fountain Pen Show Etiquette with Pierre Miller.
    • Seminar: Fountain Pens 101, Beginners Guide – co-sponsers – Pen Boutique and Jesse Tanenblatt.
    • Seminar: Introduction to Italic Calligraphy by Nikola Pang.
    • Seminar: Pelikan, The Early Years with Tom Baley.
    • Seminar: Random Ruminations on Collecting Vintage Pens with David Isaacson and Paul Erano.
    • After Hours Events – Stand Up Comedy with Michelle MaliZaki.
    • After Hours Events – Pen Shows After Dark with Cary Yeager of Fountain Pen Day.
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Why Go To Baltimore

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Once pegged as a blue-collar town with a high crime rate and a gritty underbelly, dramatized by pop culture portrayals in series like “The Wire” and “Serial,” Baltimore today has a new sheen, transforming itself into a vibrant, culture-rich East Coast mainstay. And though it clings to its working-class roots, Baltimore – or “Balmer” as some residents say – also boasts contemporary museums, a sophisticated dining scene and a reimagined Inner Harbor that’s luring art-loving types, outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This revitalized Charm City offers Yankee-Southern fusion architecture and a rich and eclectic culture, jam-packed with trendy art galleries, lively theaters and world-class collections at the Walters Art Museum and the Baltimore Museum of Art.

You can opt for a traditional Baltimore experience, filled with forays to historical sites like Fort McHenry National Monument, leisurely strolls along the Inner Harbor and Federal Hill Park and, of course, freshly caught blue crabs steamed and seasoned with a heavy dose of Old Bay. Or, if you’ve traveled to Charm City before, experience Baltimore’s literary side with a trip to the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum before blending in with other baseball aficionados as you cheer on the Orioles at Camden Yards. And there’s no way better to get a sense of Baltimore’s quirky culture than at HonFest in June, when swarms of ladies sport leopard prints and sixties-era beehive hairstyles to support Baltimore’s hard-working women. As the sun goes down, take back a pint of locally crafted beer at one of the up-and-coming gastropubs and nightlife venues scattering Fell’s Point or Federal Hill. With its laid-back vibes, plentiful historical and cultural attractions and picturesque setting along the Chesapeake Bay, there’s a good chance Baltimore will charm you.

Best Things To Do in Baltimore

You’ll want to pack a good set of walking shoes to stroll along the Inner Harbor and make your way through the Baltimore Museum of Art, where you’ll find impressionist paintings from the likes of Matisse, Picasso and Cézanne. If admiring art isn’t your thing, take to Federal Hill Park or catch a baseball game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards before indulging your taste buds with blue crabs, a city favorite. For off-the-beaten-path exploration, head to Druid Hill Park to see the Maryland Zoo and stop by Mount Vernon to see Baltimore’s Washington Monument. History buffs, art enthusiasts and foodies alike will revel in the colorful neighborhoods of this city, which are home to everything from modern museums to historical monuments to a burgeoning dining scene.

Weather in Baltimore

March-May
The mild weather, ranging from the high 40s to high 70s, is ideal if you intend to do a lot of walking.

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