December 31, 1995
Here is a guide to some New Year's Eve activities in the Baltimore area. Some of these events may be postponed or canceled because of inclement weather.
BALTIMORE
A nonalcoholic party from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Baltimore Convention Center. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and younger. Free refreshments available. Eight nonalcoholic parties under one roof. Activities include music by the Legendary Orioles, a rhythm and blues group in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; country music by Four by Four; a game room and children's room featuring the Brownstone Puppet Theatre and the Kinderman. The event is part of Baltimore's New Year's Eve Extravaganza, presented by Mayor Kurt L. Schmoke and produced by the Baltimore Office of Promotion. Sponsors are the Baltimore Convention Center, Service America/Forum Caterers, Harborplace and the Gallery, Fells Point Business Association, The Preservation Society, WJZ-TV and MIX-106. Call (410) 837-4636 or 1-800-282-6632.
Fireworks at midnight at Harborplace. Free. Call (410) 837-4636.
New Year's Eve on Ice at the Inner Harbor Ice Rink, Rash Field. Skate from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. with a live simulcast from WMIX 106.5-FM radio station. Admission costs $12, or $8 for children younger than 10. Skate rental is $2. Call (410) 385-0675.
Live music at the harbor, from 9 p.m. to midnight at Harborplace Amphitheatre, between Harborplace's Light and Pratt Street pavilions, with a performance by the Crawdaddys. Live music with the band Fleet St. Detour is scheduled from 10 p.m. to midnight at Broadway Market Square in Fells Point. Free. Call (410) 837-4636.
The Capitol Steps political satire group at Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St. Shows at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., with a midnight countdown after the 10 p.m. show. Tickets cost $30 and $40. Call (410) 332-0033.
New Year's Interfaith Prayer Service, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. at St. Ignatius Church, 740 N. Calvert St. Prayers led by Rabbi Seymour Essrog, Imam Bashar Arafat, Vicar Bishop John Richard, Bishop Naomi DuRant, the Rev. Harry Holfelder and the Rev. Jorn de Jager. Music at 8:25 p.m. Reception at 11 p.m. Free, but tickets required. Call (410) 727-3848.
Harbor cruises. Board at 8 p.m., sail from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. $190 per couple. Call (410) 727-3113.
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
Enjoy nearly 300 performances at First Night Annapolis. Admission buttons may be purchased at most Giant Food stores and all First National Bank branches. The cost of a program guide is $2. Admission buttons are $14.
The children's programs begin at 2 p.m. Children younger than 6 will be admitted free when accompanied by an adult wearing a First Night Annapolis admission button. Citywide, evening performances begin at 6 p.m., continuing until a midnight fireworks finale at the waterfront.
Partygoers can park free at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium on Rowe Boulevard, and purchase a program and button. From there, take a shuttle bus into town. (A $1 donation is requested for the shuttle bound for town.) Shuttle buses also will travel around town (no donations requested.)
All performances are alcohol-free. For further information, call First NightLine at (410) 787-2717.
Faith Community Church will hold a New Year's Eve Watch Night Celebration at 9 p.m. The family program will include games, music and fellowship. Participants should bring snacks and drinks to share. The church is at 1306 Waugh Chapel Road in Gambrills. Call: 721-1997.
Heritage Church of God's Saturday Night Singles will sponsor|| TC single-adult New Year's Eve party at the church, 8146 Quarterfield Road, Severn. Call: 551-8500.
New Year's Eve closings
This schedule will be in effect in the Baltimore area today:
Anne Arundel County
Libraries, closed
Annapolis
Parking meters, must feed
Baltimore
Libraries, closed
Parking meters, must feed
Baltimore County
Libraries, closed
Parking meters, must feed
Carroll County
Libraries, closed
Frederick County
Libraries, closed
Harford County
Libraries, closed
Howard County
Libraries, closed
Other services and attractions
MTA buses, Sunday schedule
Metro, closed
Light rail, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Mobility, Sunday service
MARC service, closed
B&O Rail Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Museum of Art, closed
Walters Art Gallery, closed
City Life Museums, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
National Aquarium, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Science Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Zoo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
