Festivities get underway today for the second Light City Baltimore from The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, Inc. (BOPA). Last year the festival attracted more than 400,000 people according to estimates. The Festival runs for nine days until April 8th.
Light City features the BGE Light Walk around the Inner Harbor with more than 50 attractions including illuminated sculptures, projections, interactive technologies, performances, concerts, food vendors and a children’s area. The light installations are created by artists from around the world. An LED Ferris Wheel has also been installed near the Maryland Science Center.
There will also be light installations in Coldstream Homestead Montebello, Greater Mondawmin, Hamiltion-Lauraville, Hampden, Little Italy, Sandtown-Winchester, Station North, and Waverly. Federal Hill will feature light lanterns in businesses created area kids.
Nightly concerts include performances from Biz Markie, Super City, Dity Dozen Brass Band, DJ Harvey Dent, and Ama Chandra.
Labs@Light City offers six innovation conferences at IMET Columbus Center in the Inner Harbor.
The HealthLab on Monday will “explore emerging technologies and innovative practices that have the potential to affect the quality of life and health outcomes for all people, here and around the globe.”
The GreenLab on Tuesday is described as “how we think about energy, ecology and economics while providing a glimpse into innovations that provide a more sustainable path to the future.” Reese Ashe of South Baltimore’s Reflex Functional Fitness will lead a stretch during the event.
Wednesday’s EduLab will “rethink learning. Join future-focused education innovators for a dialogue on the central role of education in our society.” Speakers include Greg Cangialosi of Federal Hill’s Betamore, Jason Hardebeck of Port Covington’s The Foundery, and Todd Marks of Locust Points MindGrub.
SocialLab on Thursday will “gather with social entrepreneurs, activists, thinkers, and writers to explore, together, how we can build a more equitable and responsible society.” SocialLab will also have a Baltimore Ravens Innovation Challenge. The winner gets a Ravens sponsorship package valued at approximately $200,000.
On Friday DesignLab “features some of the most inventive designers, makers, artists, entrepreneurs, storytellers and thinkers convening to explore how emerging creative practices shape our world and create change.” Guests include Jason Bass of Port Covington’s Treason Toting Co., and Andrew Coy of Federal Hill’s Digital Harbor Foundation.
At Saturday’s FoodLab “acclaimed culinary thinkers and chefs explore the world of food – how it’s grown, accessed, eaten and innovated. And how our attitudes toward what we eat may change the trajectory of society.” Lunch will be served by Woodberry Kitchen. Speakers include Evan Lutz of Port Covington’s Hungry Harvest.
Local food will be sold at Light City Federal Hill’s The Local Fry and Berries by Quicha, as well as BricknFire Pizza Co., Ekiben, Ejji Ramen, Dooby’s and more, with beverages from local craft brewers and Sagamore Spirit.
Photos Courtesy of Light City
Video of last year’s Light City Baltimore from South Baltimore’s Heights + Horizons
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via http://southbmore.com/2017/03/31/light-city-baltimore-begins-today-heres-how-to-participate/
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