Living Classrooms Hosts 25th Annual Maritime Magic event - presented by Under Armour

WHAT: Enjoy an evening under the stars at the best annual party on the Baltimore Waterfront - Maritime Magic Presented by Under Armour, benefiting Living Classrooms Foundation’s hands-on education programs. Over 2,500 guests will enjoy fine food and beverages from over 50 of the area's top restaurants, live music, casual festive ambiance, a beautiful waterfront setting, and a fabulous silent/online auction.

This year’s Maritime Magic will feature musical performances by The Bridge in their last days performing together as a band, opening act Orgone, an LA-based funk band, and smooth jazz playing indoors.

For the first time, Maritime Magic’s auction will take place online at www.biddingforgood.com/maritimemagic. Bidding will begin Sept. 14 at 8:00 a.m. and conclude Sept. 30 at 12:00 p.m. Living Classrooms will also host the 2nd annual awards celebration for the Rising Stars program at a Maritime Magic pre-party and throughout the evening, honoring up-and-coming young professionals as young philanthropists.

WHEN: Friday, September 23, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Living Classrooms Foundation’s Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park, 1417 Thames Street, Fell’s Point

COST: Tickets are $110 per person if purchased in advance, and $120 per person at the door. Reserved tables of 10 are available for $2,000. Sponsorship packages are also available. Tickets can be purchased online at www.livingclassrooms.org or by calling 410.685.0295 x209.

WHY: Great Cause - Celebrating over 25 years of serving youth, young adults, and the community, Maritime Magic is a benefit in support of the innovative hands-on education, job-training, and community service programs provided by the Living Classrooms Foundation.

Living Classrooms works primarily with youth and young adults living in high-risk environments in Baltimore City, Washington, DC, and surrounding counties. Living Classrooms gives youth the skills needed to turn their lives around, continue their education, and achieve success in the workplace.

For additional information or to purchase tickets, please call (410) 685-0295 x209 or visit us online at www.livingclassrooms.org. For media opportunities, contact Thara Taylor at thara@livingclassrooms.org