13th Foreign Film Festival in Westminster, MD

Feb. 5, 12, 19, and 26, 1pm and 7:30 pm at the Carroll Arts Center in Westminster.  On Feb. 5, see Ida

FeBREWary at the Dunes Manor in Ocean City, MD

Feb. 5-7. The Big Game Weekend and Party $50·rooms all weekend, $50 open bar and all you can eat party, and prizes on Sun.  Feb. 12-14. Valentine's Sweet & Spicy Weekend. 5-course gourmet, candlelight dinner with Salsa lessons and dance on Sat.  Feb. 19-21. 2nd Annual OC Shore Craft Beer Festival at Seacrets. Includes room and tickets to the festival, 1-4pm on Sat.
Every Weekend in FeBREWary: Packages for oceanfront guestrooms and local craft beer tastings, transportation, and tours.Friday Flights & Bites, meet  Fin  City Brew Master  Zippy·Lewis for· craft beer·
conversation and food/beer pairing samples. 800-523-2888.

Columbia Festival of The Arts in Columbia, MD

Weekends, Feb. 4-21. A multicultural arts festival with ten major  events, including music, plays, and exhibits at various locations  in Columbia, Md.

Bacchus Wine and Food Festival in Newport News, VA

Feb. 5, 7-10pm. Enjoy delicious samplings of fine wine,  craft beer, local restaurant fare, and an eclectic mix of live music.  Virginia Living Museum, Newport  News, Va. 757-595-1900.

Seeing Nature: Landscape Masterworks in Washington, DC

Arlo Guthrie Anniversary Tour in North Bethesda, MD

Feb. 3, 8pm. Arlo Guthrie celebrates the anniversary of Alice's  Restaurant. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane,  North Bethesda, Md. 301-581-5100.

A World Apart in Dover, DE

Feb. 6, 20, 27. A series of programs and tours exploring the  lives of African-Americans who lived in slavery and servitude  at the home of John Dickinson, one of the founding fathers of  the United States and "Penman of the Revolution." The John  Dickinson Plantation, Dover, Del. 302- 739-3277.

Black History Month in Baltimore, MD

Feb. 5, 5-8pm. Special evening focused on black history  throughout the region featuring music, live jazz, performances,  and fun for the whole family. National Aquarium, 501 E. Pratt St.,  Baltimore, Md. 

The Secret War of Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubenstein in Washington, DC

Feb. 4-28. A stinging comedy based on the personal and business  rivalry of two 20th-century female icons by Venezuelan  Gustavo Ott. The Gala Hispanic Theatre, Washington, D.C. 202-234-7174.

Mandolin Orange in Frederick, MD

Feb. 4. Enjoy the breakout Americana duo NPR calls "effortless  and beautiful." Pay-what-you-want admission. Weinberg Center  for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, Md. 301-600-2828.

Kids Consignment Sale in Westminster, MD

Feb. 6, 7am-noon, half price sale 3-5pm at the Carroll County Ag Center.  Great opportunities to buy and sell. 800-272-1933.

FOCAL POINT in Annapolis, MD

Through Feb. 27. The Maryland Federation of Art's sixth annual  juried all-photography exhibition and competition. 18 State Circle, Annapolis, Md. 410-268-4566.

Attention Skiers:

The cold weather has arrived and the slopes are all opening up with new trails opening every day!

Wisp Resort : 855-990-0250 - Maryland's only ski area plus an absolutely beautiful lake view and lots of package deals including lift tickets and lodging from just $84pp - and that's at a slope side lodge!

Wintergreen:   877-290-0607 - Packages from just $89pp. Enjoy 11,000 acres of beauty

Liberty Mountain: 717-642-8282 

Ski Roundtop : 717-432-9631

Whitetail Ski Resort: 717-328-9400

Note: Liberty Mountain, Ski Roundtop, and Whitetail all have a $49 package special on Thursdays. Other specials available too. These are the closest slopes to DC

Blue Knob: 800-458-3403 - Enjoy PA's Highest Skiable Mountain

Jack Frost / Big Boulder:   570-443-8425 - Enjoy two slopes for the price of one!

Shawnee Mountain: 570-421-7231 - Discounts of up to 50% online    

International Film Festival in Richmond, VA

Mar.  3-6. The Richmond International Film Festival brings more than 120 cutting edge films from 20 countries, industry panels, musical performances, and entertainment mixers to venues like the historic Byrd Theater. See features, shorts, music videos, and screenplays and meet the filmmakers.

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Come visit the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania for the best skiing in the state . . . It's like going to Vermont, but without the drive!

Ski At Elk Mountain, rated Best in the East  2015 by SKI Magazine

For information on lodging and fun in the 

region, click here, or call 800-769-8999.

WINTER WEEKENDS AT MOUNTAIN LAKE LODGE

Bring the whole family and join in the fun at Mountain Lake Lodge. Package includes two night lodging, breakfast each morning, and  All-Access Activity Pass for . SNOW ZONE, Human Bowling, ICE BAR, Archery Tag, Sledding and more.  Package starts at $139 per couple! Weekends through March 19.