Tag: Mahaffey’s Pub

2020 Beer Babes Calendar

As many of you already know, the brewing community is one that engages in extensive outreach to help those in need. One of the projects I am honored to be apart of is the Annual Beer Babes Calendar. This incredibly important fundraiser was the brainchild of Alice Kistner- proprietress of Mahaffey’s Pub in Canton. All of the calendar girls are fixtures in the Maryland craft brewing community from brewers to distributors, to bar owners and beertenders, and everything in between and I am blessed and humbled to stand with them and be included in their ranks. All calendar proceeds go to the Kennedy Krieger Institute: Center for Autism and Related Disorders.

Caroline, Lynn, and Judy

Please enjoy these behind the scenes photos from our 2020 calendar shoot at Union Craft Brewery, who graciously hosted us once again. The stylists and make up artists, photographer and videographer all donated their time and costs for this incredible cause. Calendars go on sale April 20 at Mahaffey’s. Mark your calendars!!!

  • Chris, Kate, Erin, Judy
  • Paige
  • Our fabulous stylists doing great work
  • Caroline
  • A big surprise!!!!
  • Lynn ready to bestow knightship

Maryland’s Beer Community Steps Up for Autism!

I often speak of Maryland breweries and how very generous they are when it comes to charitable causes- from cancer to quadrupeds. Philanthropy doesn’t stop at the brewery door however. That generosity extends far beyond the breweries to the distributors, taverns and taphouses across the state that serve local Maryland beer.

Alice Kistner, General Manager of Mahaffey’s Pub organized a brilliant fundraiser for Autism Awareness, a charity near and dear to her heart and that of dedicated employee Doug Mace. She reached across the state to bring together a group of twelve women deeply involved in the craft beer industry in one way or another: homebrewers, commercial brewers, historians, distributors, sales and marketing geniuses, tavern keepers, beertenders, and consumers. Each woman was assigned a month and the result was a 2019 Baltimore Beer Babes calendar shoot that was put together at Union Craft Brewery. Professional stylists, makeup artists, and photographers (yes all ladies) were brought in to help us look our best. I was honored to be included among the ranks of these incredible women.

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From Left to Right: Judy Easterbrook Neff -Miss July, Brittany Benewicz- Miss August, Maureen O’Prey- Miss February at Mahaffey’s Calendar Signing/Auction

The calendars were only part of the fundraiser however, and Ms. Kistner went above and beyond for the Kennedy Krieger Center for Autism and Related Disorders. At the calendar release party on Saturday April 7, not only did the calendar girls represent (and sign a lot of calendars) but the gentlemen came out in full form- at auction! An auction was held at Mahaffey’s Pub with a host of men displaying an array of skill sets for everyone to bid on. The special skills ranged from help with child rearing, to homebrewing lessons and fishing trips. There was something for everyone, and that ‘something’ brought in more than $4200 and counting! It was truly an incredible outpouring of support. A donation page was also set up for those that could not attend the festivities. Click here to donate*

In a day and age where disparate perspectives outweigh commonalities and civility, and it seems as if there is a fundraiser for every cause imaginable, Alice Kistner found a way to bring everyone together over great local beer and get them to pay attention to something really important. To once again quote Kevin Blodger of Union Craft Brewing, “Beer unites us all.” No truer words have been spoken, and I must say Maryland beer is a force for good that I am humbled to be a small part of. Events like this planned from the heart are the only way to connect people to a cause, and perhaps the best way to get them to engage and invest!

Take a moment today and grab a glass of locally crafted brew and think about what matters the most… I guarantee Maryland’s beer community has already stepped up to help! Perhaps head on over to Mahaffey’s and pick up a calendar of your own to benefit an incredibly worthy cause!

About the Kennedy Krieger Center for Autism and Related Disorders:
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) at Kennedy Krieger Institute is a multifaceted, interdisciplinary program serving children, families, and professionals in the autism spectrum disorders (ASD) community. CARD combines research, clinical service, a therapeutic day program, and training programs to unlock the potential of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), enrich their life experiences, empower patients, and promote the well-being of families through evidence-based practices. One of our major endeavors is developing effective new models of care for families and providers, whether locally, nationally, or internationally.

For more information: https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/patient-care-centers/center-autism-and-related-disorders

Photography:
Kristina Stotler Dreamcatcher Photography

Hair:
Courtney Burgess (Tenpachi Salon)
Despina Fokianos (Hair by Despina)
Candace Parrish (Charm City Hair)
Brittany Taggart (Possibilities Hair Design)

Makeup:
Kaitlin Vancura (Makeup by Kaitlin)
Jacqueline Mills (Charm City Hair Studio)
Hannah Pryor (Charm City Hair Studio)
Bailey Pararas (BaileyPararas@yahoo.com)

Graphic Designer:
Jenna Dutton (Union Craft Brewing)

Printer:
Alpha Graphics