Station North Arts & Entertainment, Inc. continues a series of monthly events on Saturday, Oct. 10. The third “Second Saturday in Station North” will showcase the variety of entertainment venues and offerings in this thriving arts district. The series aims to heighten awareness, interaction and appreciation among Baltimore’s thriving art and music communities, and promote the district as a cultural destination.

A special aspect to October’s Second Saturday is a Collegetown-sponsored party at the Windup Space from 5-7 p.m. Bands from the University of Baltimore and Peabody will perform and the “Human Foosball” from the Artscape midway will be outside on North Avenue until 10 p.m. The Collegetown party will spill over into the rest of the Second Saturday events and activities, making it a fun-filled evening in Station North for everyone.

Nine venues – all within 2 blocks of Charles Street and North Avenue – will feature free events throughout the evening to encourage people to experience the diversity and creativity of the Station North Arts & Entertainment District. Events include art exhibitions and openings, theatrical performances, workshops, film screenings, live music performances and more.

The various free events that will be offered by the 10 venues in the district on Saturday, Oct. 10include:

Metro Gallery, 1700 N. Charles Street
http://themetrogallery.net
6-8 p.m. – Art Exhibition: “Northernmost Southern Exposure”

Strand Theater, 1823 N. Charles Street
http://strandtheatercompany.org/
7 p.m. – “Skit-com” writing workshop

The Hexagon Space, 1825 N. Charles Street
http://hexagonspace.com
6-8 p.m. - Art Opening: “Hexchange,” a printmaking portfolio featuring more than 40 artists nationwide. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. – Live Music by Timothy Bracken Complex, Surf Nazi's on Ecstasy, Weekends

The Windup Space, 12 W. North Avenue
http://thewindupspace.com
5–7 p.m. – Collegetown Party featuring live music by Who is Atlas (University of Baltimore), and John Birkholtz Jazz Trio (Peabody), and games, including the “Human Foosball” from the 2009 Artscape Midway will be operating until 10 p.m. 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. – Professor Hersh and Susurrus Din’s Phantasmagoric Magic Lantern Spectacular

Cyclops Books & Music, 30 W. North Avenue
http://www.facebook.com/CyclopsBmore?ref=ts
5–11 p.m. – Exhibition: Photography by Kaela Marie Land. 9 p.m. – Live Music featuring Karla Chisholm [Jazz – Blues]

WestNorth Studio, 106 W. North Avenue
http://westnorthstudio.com
8 p.m. – Talkback Theater: Movie screening of “Fire” written and directed by Deepa Metha. Banned in India, Fire is the first film to confront lesbianism in a culture adamantly denying such a love could ever exist.

Single Carrot Theater, 120 W. North Avenue
http://www.singlecarrot.com
7:30 p.m. – Twelve (12) Free Tickets available to this performance of Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl. (The 12 free tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning a half-hour prior to the performance at the Single Carrot box office. Mention Second Saturday to receive one free ticket per person.)

Load of Fun Theater, 120 W. North Avenue
http://www.loadoffun.net
5–8 p.m. – Sidewalk Spray Paint! Load of Fun graffiti artists move from the back alley to the front sidewalk. 5- 9 p.m. in the Gallery - “Funny Games” curated by Jamillah James

Joe Squared, 133 W. North Avenue
http://www.joesquared.com
11 a.m. – 2 a.m. – Art Exhibition: TBA. 10 p.m. – Live Music by The Herd of Mainstreet [Baltimore], Sweet Tea Pumpkin Pie [members of Mittenfields from Washington, DC] The Second Saturday series will continue on Nov. 14.

The series is funded in part by a grant from the Baltimore Community Foundation. October’s Second Saturday is part of Free Fall Baltimore, which is made possible by a grant from Mayor Sheila Dixon and the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts. Special thanks to Free Fall Baltimore media sponsors: The Baltimore Sun, The Urbanite, Maryland Public Television, WBAL-TV, WJZ-TV, WMAR-TV, WUTB-TV, WBFF- TV, CW-Baltimore, WYPR-FM, 92Q-FM, Magic 95.9-FM, WWIN-AM, WOLB-AM.

The Station North Arts & Entertainment District was established in January 2002 through the combined efforts of community members, the City of Baltimore and the State of Maryland. Comprised of three neighborhoods – Greenmount West, Charles North, and part of Barclay – and located near the intersection of Charles Street and North Avenue just north of Amtrak’s Penn Station, the 100-acre district serves as a burgeoning cultural district in the heart of Baltimore. Station North Arts & Entertainment, Inc. promotes arts and entertainment activities held within the District. For additional information about the Station North Arts & Entertainment District or the “Second Saturday” series, contact 410-962-7075 or info@stationnorth.org. Visit the Station North Arts & Entertainment, Inc. website at www.stationnorth.org.

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Date & Time:

Saturday, October 10, 5-7 pm

Location:

Wind Up Space, 12 W. North Avenue

www.thewindupspace.com

Tickets:

None needed! FREE for all students