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Baltimore Apartment Living: October 2017

Welcome to this month's edition of Baltimore Apartment Living! This blog is brought to you by Waterloo Place Apartments, our apartments for rent in Baltimore, Maryland. This month we're bringing our residents suggestions for celebrating National Cookie Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month; topics surrounding upcoming holidays like National Taco Day and International Coffee Day; movies you might want to check out this month like Same Kind of Different as Me ; and new books out like Origin by Dan Brown and The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur. Read on to learn more about these topics in today's blog post. October Celebrations National Cookie Month This month is National Cookie Month! Check out The Great Cookie , a local cookie shop. "The enormous popularity of the many products available from The Great Cookie is evidenced by the numerous requests we receive from loyal out-of-state customers who have a craving that can only be satisfied by a Great Cookie Cake or Snickerdoodles. We now make it even easier for everyone to buy a cookie cake online or give a Cookie Gift online with thegreatcookie.com so that our loyal customers can still be delighted with delicious cookies even if they are out of town. We’ve opened an exclusive bakery to serve our growing number of customers across the United States. Our cookies and cookie cakes make great gifts for birthdays, holidays and corporate celebrations and we invite you to share The Great Cookie with friends, family and colleagues." The Great Cookie is about a 10 minute drive from Waterloo Place Apartments. Happy National Cookie Month! Breast Cancer Awareness Month Did you know it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Show your support by participating in our local breast cancer awareness run, the 2017 Komen Baltimore Race for the Cure . "Survivors are More Than Pink™ Our survivors understand how vital funds are to further our mission and that’s why we need your help. Your fundraising could help a woman with no insurance get the treatment she needs. Your fundraising could help fund scientific research that finds the cures. Your fundraising could ensure that our children and grandchildren live in a world without breast cancer one day. Together, let’s end breast cancer forever. Make a fundraising commitment today!" The 2017 Komen Baltimore Race for the Cure is about a 15 minute drive from Waterloo Place Apartments. Remember Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Upcoming Holidays National Taco Day Visit Clavel Mezcaleria to celebrate National Taco Day this year. National Taco Day is on October 4th so visit soon! "We are a family owned Taqueria & Mezcaleria serving food deeply rooted in Sinaloan ritual. We serve corn and flour tortillas- all made by hand. The flour tortillas are made from a 5th generation family recipe. The meats and seafood are expertly butchered in house daily. We strive for balance in respect to Northern Mexican culinary traditions and to the land we co-inhabit in Baltimore. The Mezcaleria serves only artisanal and ancestral Mezcal from the many beautiful states of Mexico. We also offer agave based cocktails crafted collectively by the bar team, all of who have been educated first hand on Palenques (mezcal distilleries) in Oaxaca and beyond." Clavel Mezcaleria is about a 7 minute drive from Waterloo Place Apartments. Happy National Taco Day! International Coffee Day Did you know that October 1st is International Coffee Day? Celebrate this month by visiting Argosy Cafe . "Argosy Cafe is distinctly Baltimore. We accomplish this by making over 92% of our menu in house. Sorry it would be 100% but we don't have the space for cheeses and Heinz pretty much nailed Ketchup. Located in the first floor of the Munsey Building, named for Frank Munsey, we have named the restaurant for his weekly pulp magazines. We provide many Baltimore and Mid-Atlantic classics with a twist. Not to mention the coffee, which we roast in house and brew in ways you haven't seen before. So come on in and join us on this adventure, if nothing else it will be delicious." Argosy Cafe is about a 6 minute drive from Waterloo Place Apartments. Happy International Coffee Day! Movie Suggestions Same Kind of Different as Me Have you seen Same Kind of Different as Me yet? Check it out in theaters beginning Friday, October 20. International art dealer Ron Hall (Greg Kinnear) befriends a homeless man (Djimon Hounsou) to save his struggling marriage to Deborah (Renée Zellweger), a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the most remarkable journey of their lives. Check out Same Kind of Different as Me this weekend! Buy your tickets today. Spider-Man: Homecoming Looking for a new movie to see this month? Rent Spider-Man: Homecoming. It comes out on DVD on Tuesday, October 17. A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland) begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging superhero. After Tom Holland appeared in Captain America: Civil Wars, there’s much anticipation for this newest Spider-Man movie. We think you'll love Spider-Man: Homecoming. Rent it at your local Redbox today! Book Suggestions Origin by Dan Brown Origin by Dan Brown is out on October 3rd. Check it out and enjoy the thrill and intrigue of his newest book. "Robert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, arrives at the ultramodern Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to attend a major announcement—the unveiling of a discovery that “will change the face of science forever.” The evening’s host is Edmond Kirsch, a forty-year-old billionaire and futurist whose dazzling high-tech inventions and audacious predictions have made him a renowned global figure. Kirsch, who was one of Langdon’s first students at Harvard two decades earlier, is about to reveal an astonishing breakthrough . . . one that will answer two of the fundamental questions of human existence." The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur "From Rupi Kaur, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of milk and honey, comes her long-awaited second collection of poetry. A vibrant and transcendent journey about growth and healing. Ancestry and honoring one’s roots. Expatriation and rising up to find a home within yourself." The Sun and Her Flowers is out on October 3rd so check it out!

Baltimore Apartment Living: September 2017

Welcome to this month's edition of Baltimore Apartment Living, brought to you by Waterloo Place Apartments, our apartments for rent in Baltimore, Maryland. This month we're bringing our residents suggestions for celebrating National Classical Music Month and National Chicken Month; topics surrounding upcoming holidays like National Cheeseburger Day and National Comic Book Day; movies you might want to check out this month like Battle of the Sexes , Kingsman: The Golden Circle , and Queen of the Desert ; and a book suggestion — Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) . Read on to learn more about these topics in today's blog post. September Celebrations National Classical Music Month Visit Baltimore Symphony Orchestra , a local symphony hall, to celebrate National Classical Music Month! The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is internationally recognized as having achieved a preeminent place among the world's most important orchestras. Acclaimed for its enduring pursuit of artistic excellence, the BSO has attracted a devoted national and international following while maintaining deep bonds throughout Maryland through innovative education and community outreach initiatives. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is about a 3 minute drive from Waterloo Place Apartments. Happy National Classical Music Month! National Chicken Month Did you know it's National Chicken Month? Celebrate by visiting Song's Chicken . Here's what one reviewer said about Song's Chicken: "I love this place! I went for lunch and had a great time. They gave me a sample of the daily special — a spiced yellow broth with chickpeas that comes with rice and chicken - it was so good I almost got some to go for dinner. I ordered the falafel [sandwich], which is a wrap, [with] grape leaves, and the baba ghanoush. All were excellent and the baba ghanoush was the best I've ever had. They also gave [me] a taste of the Arabian coffee which was spiced and delicious. There is a great vibe here, clean, friendly, cool space with Egyptian decor. I'll be back soon!" Song's Chicken is about a 5 minute drive from Waterloo Place Apartments. Happy National Chicken Month! Upcoming Holidays National Cheeseburger Day Will you be visiting Shake Shack to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day on September 18th? Shake Shack is now docked in the Inner Harbor! It features all the Shack classics, plus a location-specific frozen custard concrete made with local ingredients from Dangerously Delicious. What’s better than a ShackBurger overlooking the waterfront? Shake Shack is about an 8 minute drive from Waterloo Place Apartments. Happy National Cheeseburger Day! National Comic Book Day Will you be visiting Collector's Corner to celebrate National Comic Book Day on September 25th? Collector’s Corner opened its doors to customers in September of 2001 on Harford Rd. in Parkville, Maryland. Since that time they’ve provided comic books to readers and collectors with a wide variety of comic book related merchandise. They have a huge inventory of organized and alphabetized comic book back issues, retro video games, manga, DVDs, t-shirts, posters, new & vintage toys/action figures, related collectibles and more. Visit their Baltimore location today! Collector's Corner is about a 5 minute drive from Waterloo Place Apartments. Happy National Comic Book Day! Movie Suggestions Battle of the Sexes Get your tickets to see Battle of the Sexes this month! It comes out in theaters on Friday, September 22. The electrifying 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) was billed as The Battle of the Sexes and became one of the most watched televised sports events of all time. The match caught the zeitgeist and sparked a global conversation on gender equality, spurring on the feminist movement. Together, Billie and Bobby served up a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the tennis courts and animated the discussions between men and women in bedrooms and boardrooms around the world. Buy your tickets today to see Battle of the Sexes with friends and family. Kingsman: The Golden Circle Are you planning to see Kingsman: The Golden Circle? Check it out at your local theater beginning Friday, September 29. Kingsman: The Secret Service introduced the world to Kingsman - an independent, international intelligence agency operating at the highest level of discretion, whose ultimate goal is to keep the world safe. In "Kingsman: The Golden Circle," our heroes face a new challenge. When their headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage, their journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organization in the US called Statesman, dating back to the day they were both founded. In a new adventure that tests their agents' strength and wits to the limit, these two elite secret organizations band together to defeat a ruthless common enemy, in order to save the world, something that's becoming a bit of a habit for Eggsy. We think you'll really enjoy Kingsman: The Golden Circle. Buy your tickets today ! Queen of the Desert Do you have any weekend plans? Stay in and rent Queen of the Desert on DVD. It's released on Tuesday, September 5. A chronicle of Gertrude Bell's life, a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political attaché for the British Empire at the dawn of the twentieth century. Are you planning to rent Queen of the Desert? Stop by a nearby Redbox ! Book Suggestions Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) Published in 2011, we know you won’t want to miss out on this book by Mindy Kaling. Mindy Kaling has lived many lives: the obedient child of immigrant professionals, a timid chubster afraid of her own bike, a Ben Affleck–impersonating Off-Broadway performer and playwright, and, finally, a comedy writer and actress prone to starting fights with her friends and coworkers with the sentence “Can I just say one last thing about this, and then I swear I’ll shut up about it?”

Capturing the Beauty of Waterloo Place Apartments

In today’s Waterloo Place Apartments Blog we’re featuring Apartment Foto, our apartment community photographer. Visit our website’s Photos & Tour page to see all of the impressive pictures that Apartment Foto took for us. We highly recommend Apartment Foto if you’re wanting charming and crisp images. Notice the beautiful shots of our Baltimore, MD buildings and the cozy feeling that they create around our swimming pool and other outdoor courtyard areas. The captured greenery around the buildings shows the hidden oasis that Waterloo Place provides for our residents. Not all apartments in Baltimore can compare to Waterloo Place Apartments. We love the crisp outdoor images that focus on some of our favorite Waterloo Place areas. Apartment Foto shows what Waterloo Place is really like for its Baltimore, MD residents. The lovely indoor photos of our apartments highlight the spacious rooms Waterloo Place offers. Notice the modern and sophisticated style that is captured by Apartment Foto in this dining room area. We’re grateful for the photos that show our residents and potential residents what living at Waterloo Place is like. Thanks, Apartment Foto for painting a stunning picture of our apartment community. Check out our Baltimore, MD apartments for rent and enjoy!

Baltimore Apartment Living: August 2017

Welcome to this month's edition of Baltimore Apartment Living, brought to you by Waterloo Place Apartments, our apartments for rent in Baltimore, Maryland. This month we're bringing our residents suggestions for celebrating National Peach Month, National Golf Month, and National Family Fun Month; topics surrounding upcoming holidays like National S'mores Day, movies you might want to check out this month like Detroit and The Circle ; and books like Sour Heart and The Glass Castle . Read on to learn more about these topics in today's blog post. August Celebrations National Peach Month Get out and visit our local Baltimore Farmers Markets to celebrate National Peach Month! From spring to late fall, you’ll find scores of Baltimore farmers markets dotted throughout the city selling fresh produce, locally made cheeses, and even some unusual culinary curiosities, as well as flowers, crafts, and gifts. Take a peek at some of the Baltimore farmers markets favored by locals and visitors alike: From the small, locally-owned stands to the large and lively markets with rows of growers and extensive selections, "good eats" are always just around the corner at a Baltimore farmers market. When it comes to fresh and locally made and sourced food, a farmers market in Baltimore is the place to go to locate some fabulous food finds for everyone in the family. National Golf Month Clifton Park Golf Course is our favorite local golf course. Check it out to celebrate National Golf Month before the August is through. The Clifton Park Golf Course, built in 1915, was the first public golf course in Baltimore. Hole #1, directly adjacent to the Clifton Mansion provides a starting point for a panoramic journey through new and old Baltimore. The golf course has beautifully maintained greens, well-manicured fairways, and a delightful layout. Convenient, value priced and PGA managed, Clifton Park is a perfect answer to today’s fast paced, time-restricted lifestyle. It is an ideal natural resource, adding charm and value to the neighborhood; ecologically, socially, economically, and psychologically. Clifton Park Golf Course is about a 10-minute drive from Waterloo Place Apartments. Happy National Golf Month! National Family Fun Month Have you visited the Na tional Aquarium ? Check it out this month to celebrate National Family Fun Month. Here's what one reviewer said about visiting the National Aquarium: "I can't imagine NOT enjoying a visit to the aquarium. There are always new exhibits and I see things I've missed each time I go. There are combo tickets available if you're traveling on a budget. Advance purchase saves waiting in line. No matter how many times I've visited I enjoy being there as if it's my first visit." -Trip Advisor user Marcia L, January 2017. National Aquarium is about a 7-minute drive away from Waterloo Place Apartments. Happy National Family Fun Month! Upcoming Holidays National S'mores Day Will you be celebrating National S'mores Day this year? We love the idea of hosting a s’mores bar with friends. You can find all kind of interesting and cool s’more creations. Put out the classic s’more ingredients (graham crackers, chocolate squares, and large marshmallows) along with a variety of candy bars, cookies, and more. Let your guests be creative, but you can also write out some suggested options. Movie Suggestions Detroit Detroit will be playing in theatres beginning Friday, August 4. A police raid in Detroit in 1967 results in one of the largest and most intense riots in United States history, leading to the federalization of the Michigan National Guard and the involvement of two Airborne [Divisions] of the United States Army. Are you planning to see Detroit ? Buy your tickets today! The Circle The Circle will be released on DVD beginning Tuesday, August 1. As she rises through the ranks of the world’s largest tech and social media company, The Circle, Mae (Emma Watson) is encouraged by company founder Eamon Bailey (Tom Hanks) to live her life with complete transparency. But no one is really safe when everyone is watching. Are you planning to rent The Circle ? Stop by a nearby Redbox ! Book Suggestions Sour Heart If you’re looking for a book that’ll make you think, read Sour Heart by Jenny Zhang. This book was published on August 1st. It’s a collection of stories from Chinese-American girls who grew up in New York. Learn about all sorts of different and interesting stories of these girls. The Glass Castle The Glass Castle is a book about a dysfunctional family and the search for understanding among it all. After reading this book, you can watch the new movie that comes out on August 11th of this month. “The Glass Castle is a remarkable memoir of resilience and redemption, and a revelatory look into a family at once deeply dysfunctional and uniquely vibrant… The Walls children learned to take care of themselves. Their parents followed them [to New York], choosing to be homeless even as their children prospered. The Glass Castle is truly astonishing--a memoir permeated by the intense love of a peculiar but loyal family.”