Puppy Bowl – Baltimore Magazine

Local Husky Will Star in Animal Planet’s First-Ever Dog Bowl

Michelle Evans — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:16:00 +0000

Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Seven-year-old Husky, Nanook, will be playing in Animal Planet’s first-ever Dog Bowl on Saturday, February 3. The Baltimore Humane Society (BHS) alumnus will be one of 50 adult dogs to play in the newly added football games for older dogs.

The executive producer for both the Puppy Bowl and Dog Bowl, Simon Morris, said this inaugural event is meant to showcase adult dogs from two to 15 years old—of various sizes and breeds—to show viewers the variety of dogs in their local shelters available for adoption.

“Adults dogs are often overlooked,” he said. “But with insight from their fosters and/or shelter and rescue staff, one can learn so much about their personality to make a perfect fit for their family.”

Nanook was originally a rescue at the SPCA in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, but when the location was forced to close, someone from BHS brought down as many animals they could fit in their car. Nanook was one of them. While at BHS, he was one of five dogs whose photos and bios were submitted to Animal Planet, hoping it would help his chances of finding a loving home.

In August, it happened. Nanook found a home with WPOC radio personality Jeff St. Pierre and his family. Shortly after the adoption, St. Pierre was notified that Nanook was selected to participate in the first-ever Dog Bowl on Animal Planet. St. Pierre jumped at the opportunity.

“We were really excited to see our guy on TV,” he said. “He’s such a great addition.”

On Saturday, viewers can watch Nanook on Team Paws take on Team Tails in an intensely cute, yet competitive, football game. Similar to the Puppy Bowl, a group of dogs on opposing teams gather on the gridiron to try to adorably score touchdowns.

“This group of dogs takes the opportunity to not just be cute, but to show off their manners like ‘sit’ and ‘stay,’” Morris said. “There also may be a few more naps involved in this game.”

The Dog Bowl will premiere before the Puppy Bowl in a one-hour special. St. Pierre doesn’t know the outcome of the game that was pre-recorded in October, but he did get to see some behind-the-scenes photo of Nanook and even got the lowdown on some drama.

“I did hear that at one point Nanook got into an argument with one of the referees,” he said, “which sounds just like my kid.”

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Weekend Lineup: Feb. 3-5

Lydia Woolever — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 14:42:00 +0000

Weekend Lineup: Feb. 8-10

Lydia Woolever — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 11:20:00 +0000

Five things to eat, drink, see, hear, and do with your Charm City, Super Bowl weekend.

EAT

Feb. 6: Chili Cook-Off at The Wharf Rat

The Wharf Rat, 801 S. Ann St. 1-4 p.m. $5-10. 410-276-8304. thewharfrat.com.

This past Tuesday, our country’s psychic groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, announced that there would be a short winter this year. And ever since, we’ve decided to take it as an excuse to chow down on all the warm, winter food we want before it’s once again time for the strawberries, salads, and salt-rimmed margaritas of spring and summer. This weekend, the cozy corner Fells Point pub that is Wharf Rat has you covered with its third annual chili cook-off, sponsored by Philadelphia’s Yards Brewing Company. Put on your judge’s hat, indulge in dozens of crafts and drafts, and get your gut ready for the Super Bowl with a handful of homemade chilis. Your waistline stretch will be for a good cause, with proceeds benefiting BARCS.

DRINK

Feb. 7: Jailbreak Brewing Company’s Puppy Bowl Party

Jailbreak Brewing Company, 9445 Washington Blvd. N., Laurel. 2-5 p.m. Free. 443-345-9699. jailbreakbrewing.com.

Move
over Panthers and Broncos. This Super Bowl weekend, as in all Super Bowl
weekends, it’s all about the puppies. After you indulge in crocks of chili for
canine care in Fells Point, head down to Jailbreak Brewing Company in Laurel.
At the neighborhood brewery, join Operation Paws for Homes, a great local
animal advocacy group, to celebrate Puppy Bowl XII (with ambassador and former
Raven Torrey Smith), with a screening of the show, hangout sessions with actual
adoptable dogs, and ice-cold drafts of craft brews like Rymein’ & Stealin’ ale and Scoville
Jalapeno IPA. Best
of all, you can BYOD—aka bring your own dog—with a contest for best owner and
dog football fan.

SEE

Feb. 6: The Baltimore Jewelry Center’s Ornamenta

Area 405, 405 E. Oliver St. 7-10 p.m. $45-350. 410-528-1968. area405.com.

It
feels a little dated to say that Station North is having a resurgence these
days, as it’s been a long time coming with the bustling scene on Charles,
handful of art galleries, and addition of startups like the Station North Tool Library. But the surge continues,
thanks to the recent renovations of historic neighborhood buildings like Motor House and Centre Theater. Inside the latter, the
brand-new Baltimore Jewelry Center has set up shop and now cordially
invites you to its inaugural benefit party, Ornamenta. Adorn yourself in creative cocktail wear,
explore an exhibition of student work, partake in a silent auction, sample sips
from the open bar, and snack on biscuits from the beloved Blacksauce Kitchen.
Proceeds benefit the Baltimore Jewelry Center, which, in its own way, benefits
the entire neighborhood.

HEAR

Feb. 6: Dope Body, Wume, Wing Dam, & Frenemies at The Ottobar

Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $10. 410-662-0069. theottobar.com.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: If The Clash and Rancid had a love child, it would be Dope Body. At times hard-core heavy metal, at others ’90s garage grunge—but mostly pure punk rock—the band’s sound is always raw, rough-and-tumble, and mosh-pit ready, full of clashing hi-hats, thunderous drums, plugging bass, shredding guitar, and Andrew Laumann’s distinctive vocals. It calls out to the brooding teen inside us all, and this weekend, they perform at the Ottobar with other awesome locals acts like experimental electronic duo Wume, fuzzy alt-rockers Wing Dam (who we’re itching to hear some new music from), and Oxes’ drummer Chris Freeland’s solo project, Frenemies. It’s a solid lineup of serious homegrown talent for your Saturday night.

DO

Feb. 7: Chinese New Year Celebration at The Walters

The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 12-3 p.m. Free. 410-547-9000. thewalters.org.

If you already slacked off on your New Year’s resolutions (don’t worry—we’re with you), this weekend is your chance to start anew. Skip the Super Bowl snack binge and instead immerse yourself in another culture and celebrate the Chinese New Year. 2016 is the Year of the Monkey, who is said to be playful, curious, and creative, so spend your Sunday at the local art museum in Mt. Vernon with hands-on activities (build your own headdresses), traditional Chinese performances (two showings from the Baltimore Chinese School), and colorful dance routines (the Yong Hang Lion Dance Troupe of Johns Hopkins, apparently for good luck).

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