Artscape spurs palette of festivals

Judging by the number of imitators it has spawned, Artscape, Baltimore's annual outdoor arts festival that opens tomorrow, has been a raging success.

As Artscape celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, there are at least three independently organized mini-festivals inspired by its example aimed at capitalizing on the huge crowds that descend on the city during the three-day event.

Festivals: For a complete schedule of aLtskape events, directions and information on parking, visit baltimorerowhomes.com/altscape. For a list of Whartscape schedules and times visit whamcity.com. To see Foodscape, visit the Mount Royal Tavern at 1204 Mount Royal Ave.