Happening NOW in Downtown Bel Air...Jan 27-Feb 5...Be A Part Of It!

Ugh.  Just plain ol' ugh.  For most of us, last Sunday provided bitter disappointment bordering on homicidal rage.  However, that's all behind us now and we want to say THANK YOU to the BALTIMORE RAVENS for another amazing season!  We are looking forward to next year's Ravens Rally.  Considering the progression from the rallies in 2010 and 2011, we will definitely be hosting a Super Bowl Rally in 2013!!!

Have you heard about The 3/50 Project?  Many of our local shops and restaurants are promoting this amazing project that sprang to life in 2009 and has been sweeping the nation ever since.  It's incredibly simple.  Think about 3 local businesses that you wouldn't or couldn't live without.  A shop, boutique, salon, restaurant, etc.  Now just commit to spending $50.00 a month at those 3 businesses.  Not $50.00 each, just $50.00 total.  If each and every one of us did that, we would make an ENORMOUS impact on the local business community.  That's why we want you to BE LOCAL, but more on that later...

Before the latest and greatest in Downtown Bel Air, we have a very exciting announcement.  We are seeking a local fashionista to act as the Bel Air Downtown Alliance's fashion guru, blogger, shopper, promoter, and all around style expert.  Our fashionista will be selected from contestants competing on Facebook with short video submissions that demonstrate their skills as the local fashionista.  The winner will receive a Downtown Bel Air Prize Package valued at more than $250.00 and will be established as the local fashion guru.  For all of the details, CLICK HERE.  If you are interested in competing, please contact Scott T. Walker at 443-823-1797 or swalker@downtownbelair.com. 

Trollbeads Liquidation at Tiger Lilly starts TODAY, January 27th.  Spend $150.00 or more and receive an instant 25% savings.  Take 50% off all remaining earrings and components.  This amazing sale is limited to in stock items only and won't last long.  Act fast!  All sales are final.


EVERY Thursday night, 9pm-close, MaGerk's Pub & Grill (120 S. Bond St.)...You could win a DIAMOND!  Yes, a REAL diamond!  Email party@magerks.com for entry details.  You will also enjoy $3.00 Mixed drinks and $5.00 Crushes. TONIGHT, Jimmy Padgett at 5:30pm and Switchman at 8pm.

Thursday nights are also Ladies Night at Main Street Tower (29 S. Main St.), 9pm-close, with $10.00 All You Can Drink and DJ Dennis O'Keefe.

Don't forget about the Thursday Night Concert Series at Looney's Pub (312 S. Main St.) happening EVERY Thursday night with NO COVER, 9pm-close.  Plus Open Mic Night on the first Monday of the month and Karaoke Night the last Tuesday of the month.  It's also the return of NCAA Basketball and NHL Hockey which means $2.00 Coors Light Drafts during ALL Terps' Basketball and Capital games.  TONIGHT, West Skyy and Kristen & The Noise...SATURDAY, Under The Covers.  This Week's Power Hours:  TODAY, 11-12 with $2.00 Jack and Bud Light Bottles...SATURDAY, 11-12 with $2.00 Bacardi Drinks and Heineken Bottles.

Girls Night Out is back...5-8pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month!  Our shops and boutiques are open late PLUS our pubs and restaurants have TERRIFIC Happy Hour Specials!  Mark your calendar for the 3rd Thursday of EVERY month and Girls Night Out.


Contact Ewenique Yarns for their 2012 "Knit-A-Long" schedule.  The cost is just $5.00 per session and it's a great way to meet some new friends!

Harford Artists Gallery "Starving Artists Sale", January - February...All artwork is $99.00 or LESS.  "Featured Artist Day", with Andrea Kipp, is February 9th.  For more info, visit them at www.artinharford.org or give them a call at 410-420-9499.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd:

2nd Annual Halfway to First Fridays at MaGerk's Pub & Grill, sponsored by Freedom Federal Credit Union, Advanced Eye Care, and True Housewives...February 3rd, 6-10pm.  Join us for an evening of LIVE music with The 19th Street Band, GREAT food, FANTASTIC drink specials (6-9pm), AWESOME giveaways from our local shops, boutiques, salons, and restaurants, and so much more!  This event is FREE, but a $5.00 DONATION to the Bel Air Downtown Alliance entitles you to an EXTRA HOUR of drink specials (9-10pm) and 1/2 off all non-seafood appetizers (6-10pm).  BIG THANKS to MaGerk's Pub & Grill for donating a portion of the evening's proceeds to the Bel Air Downtown Alliance!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4th:  "The Face of John Carroll" Opening Reception, 1-4pm at Harford Artists Gallery (503 E. Churchville Road).

COMING SOON...

12th Annual Valentine's Day Dinner, February 11-12, with Pairings Bistro...Celebrate an intimate Valentine Dinner at Rockfield Manor (501 E. Churchville Road) featuring a 5 course meal with wine and champagne pairings.  Cost is $150.00 per couple.  February 11th seatings are 5-10pm and February 12th seatings are 3-9pm.  You MUST make reservations by contacting Pairings Bistro at 410-569-5006.

2nd Annual Addicted to Art on Sunday, February 19th at Rockfield Manor (501 E. Chuchville Road)..Hosted by the Rockfield Foundation and Harford Artists' Association, this unique fundraiser provides the opportunity for EVERYONE to take home an original piece of art from a local artist.  Enjoy an afternoon of wine, refreshments, music, and art.  Tickets are just $50.00 per person.  House opens at 12pm and the lottery begins at 2pm.  Contact Rockfield Manor at 410-638-4565 to order your tickets today!

1st Annual Chocolate & Candy Festival Movie Night, February 24th, 6-9pm at the Bel Air Armory featuring "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" starring Gene Wilder.  Admission is FREE and popcorn is just $1.00.  Please feel free to bring your own NON-ALCOHOLIC drinks.  Complimentary Chocolate & Candy Goodie Bag for all the kids!  PLUS, Rita's Italian Ice-Forest Hill will be on site with FREE Rita's for all the kids!!!

Saturday, February 25th, 6-10pm...CASA of Harford County's 2nd Annual Bull & Oyster Roast at Jarrettsville Gardens featuring tons of great food, DJ, money wheels, raffles, door prizes, and silent auction.  Tickets are $40.00 in advance, $50.00 at the door, and $350.00 for a table of ten.  Order your tickets at 410-638-4938 or at casa@harfordcountymd.gov.

Speaking of chocolate and candy...11th Annual Chocolate & Candy Festival, March 3rd, 10am-3pm at the Bel Air Armory...Stay tuned for more info!