It is now a scant few days before the event of the century. We're all looking forward to seeing everyone, mixing the traditional with the new, and being part of a a great gathering. See you then and there!
(see posts below for past information about Saturday services, luncheon, and evening bowling)
April 1, 2008
March 2, 2008
Friday Night Family Dinner (UPDATED)
With thanks to a wonderful friend for providing space, Joan Friedman, there will be a special Friday Night Dinner for Niko's extended family. So, if you are related by blood, marriage, or other close relationship to Niko, please join us for Friday Night Dinner. Check back here, or email nikoapril5@gmail.com for more details to be forthcoming.
UPDATE (21 Mar): As most of you may know, there will be a special Friday night dinner for [extended] family of Niko, thanks to the wonderful generosity and hospitality of the Freedman-Lamson clan, in breathless anticipation of the event of the century the following morning.
We thank Joan Freedman, Richard Lamson, and their wonderful offspring Hannah and Maya, for graciously offering their home to host this little pre-event event.
UPDATE (21 Mar): As most of you may know, there will be a special Friday night dinner for [extended] family of Niko, thanks to the wonderful generosity and hospitality of the Freedman-Lamson clan, in breathless anticipation of the event of the century the following morning.
- To wit: Informal family Friday night dinner
- When: 6 PM, April 4
- Where: 112 Hawthorne Road, Baltimore MD 21210
- Contact phones: 410-241-0680 (Peter's cell), 410-243-007 (Freedman-Lamson house)
- Menu: Not sure yet. Probably salads, plus pasta and/or "traditional" Friday night food
- Map: Click here for a google map
We thank Joan Freedman, Richard Lamson, and their wonderful offspring Hannah and Maya, for graciously offering their home to host this little pre-event event.
February 25, 2008
Evening Celebration: BOWLING!
Who but Niko would want a unique and peculiarly Baltimore venue for her evening celebration? Join us all at Patterson Bowling Center (2105 Eastern Avenue) on Saturday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 (April 5, 2008). We'll be upstairs! Note that the space will be quite cozy, so be prepared to get very friendly with everyone. Parents and relatives: The party is mostly geared toward the younger set and may be a bit loud, though everyone is welcome to come and bowl their heart away. Parking is a real bear in the neighborhood, so plan ahead to carpool and/or leave enough time to stash your car. Plenty of pizza, soft drinks, music, and duckpins are provided. Poodle-skirts and leather jackets optional.
Accomodations for out-of-town guests
For out-of-town guests who prefer not to sleep under the stars, consider some of the following accommodations, listed in increasing distance from Congregation Beit Tikvah and the Marvit-Suyemoto house (sat photo before the trees fell down). We're sorry we don't have a large enough house to hold everyone. We also have no connection with any of these other institutions. If you need help, contact us directly. Everywhere is easily accessible by car, but public transportation can be a bit more difficult from anywhere; Baltimore is rather spotty for public transport, unfortunately. Click on the links to access their sites, or click here to see Hotels.com overviews.
After that, there's a lot more around the Baltimore area but all will require much more of a drive and will vary considerably in price. If you're feeling extravagant, there are a bunch of places in the Inner Harbor, for example, for a truly touristy experience.
For Bed and Breakfasts, you might consider one of the following, though they are all somewhat south of us (closer to real downtown and the Inner Harbor), except for the amazing Gramercy Mansion. A somewhat complete area listing can be found if you click here:
- Mt Washington Conference Center Very convenient to local public transportation and quite beautiful, but rather expensive since it's normally just for meetings (~$170/person).
- Radisson at Cross Keys Close, though rather a walk to either stop of the light rail. Nearby a bus stop, though. A classic hotel connected to a small, upscale mini-mall and office park. (~$150/night).
- Econo Lodge Baltimore About 3.5 miles West of Chez Marvit-Suyemoto and about 4.5 miles west of the Congregation, it's... well, an Econo-Lodge. Cheap, clean, nestled on a main business drag. Not much to see nearby, nor nice walking, but good for the price. (~$66/night)
After that, there's a lot more around the Baltimore area but all will require much more of a drive and will vary considerably in price. If you're feeling extravagant, there are a bunch of places in the Inner Harbor, for example, for a truly touristy experience.
For Bed and Breakfasts, you might consider one of the following, though they are all somewhat south of us (closer to real downtown and the Inner Harbor), except for the amazing Gramercy Mansion. A somewhat complete area listing can be found if you click here:
- Hopkins Inn , near Johns Hopkins University and about 5 miles from our home. It looks quaint from the outside, but has gotten mixed reviews on hotel.com (~$120/night).
- Wilson House, a reconverted Victorian near a light rail stop and a few blocks North of the Maryland Institute College of Art and about 7-8 miles south. (~$80-140/night).
- Phoenix Risin' Bed & Breakfast, looks like an interesting and slightly funky spot with a grand piano and lots of "ethnic" art ($75-175/night).
- Gramercy Mansion Bed & Breakfast is probably the most extravagantly elegant (and most expensive) B&B around, located about 10 miles north of Chez Marvit-Suyemoto (~$150-375). Being the frugal Yankee, I don't recommend this, but include it in case someone has won the lottery....
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