Frequently Asked Questions
M&T Bank Exchange at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center
401 W Fayette Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
5:30pm – Doors open and welcome cocktails served
6:00pm – Program including awards presentation and panel discussion
7:00pm – Networking reception with appetizers and beverages
9:00pm – Event concludes
Changemakers is a ‘ticketless’ event. All guests must pre-purchase a ticket and be pre-registered. Upon arrival at the event, please check-in at the registration table for your name badge.
Changemakers sponsorships and ticket sales are non-refundable. In the event we need to cancel the Changemakers event, due to health, safety, weather, or other conditions outside of our control, the event will not be rescheduled. Changemakers sponsorships and ticket sales support the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, Inc., a non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. A gift to Maryland LCV is not tax-deductible as a charitable donation.
Yes. You may transfer your ticket to someone else, or you can donate your ticket(s) to the All-Access Fund, which enables frontline and Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) community members, social justice leaders, local environmentalists, business owners, and partner organizations to attend the Changemakers event. Please email us at changemakers@mdlcv.org. If transferring your ticket to someone else, please provide their full name and email address. All attendees must be pre-registered.
Business cocktail attire is recommended for this event.
Yes! The M&T Bank Exchange is three blocks away from the Lexington Market Metro SubwayLink and Light RailLink stations. The MTA bus lines 40, 71, 73, 78, 105, 108, CityLink Orange, CityLink Red, and CityLink Purple also have stops near the venue. The closest MARC train station is Camden Station, about a half mile from the venue.
Paid parking is available in the Baltimore Grand Garage at 5 North Paca Street. The Grand Garage is connected to the venue; take the Fayette Street side elevators directly into the Hippodrome lobbies and look for signs for the M&T Bank Exchange. The garage is open 24/7 and has ADA spaces and EV charging stations available. Payment is credit card only.
Baltimore Grand Garage
5 North Paca Street
Baltimore MD, 21201
Additional paid parking is located nearby at:
Atrium Parking
308 West Fayette Street
Baltimore MD, 21201
Yes. EV charging stations are available in the Baltimore Grand Garage on the second level.
There are two bike racks close to the Alumni Center. One is in front of the south side entrance of the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. The other is in front of the farthest right parking section in Lot Z. Locations of bike racks are circled in red on the map below.
There are many hotels in Baltimore a short distance from the venue. Some options include:
There will be an array of delicious appetizers available during the reception, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Raw Oyster Bar
Maryland Table (Stationary Appetizers)
- Hot Maryland Crab Dip [gf*, contains shellfish]
- Sagamore Rye French Onion Dip [gf*]
- Old Bay Kettle Chips [gf, vg] & Toasted Baguette [vg]
- Seasonal Vegetables with Lemon Hummus [gf, vg]
- Brown Sugar Old Bay Impossible Cocktail Meatballs [vg]
*GF Label does not include accompanying baguette
Butlered Appetizers
- Tomato & Boursin Crisp – whipped Boursin cheese, sundried tomato, chives, tapioca cracker [gf, vt]
- Sweet Potato Arancini – caramelized onion, goat cheese [gf, vt]
- Sweet Corn & Crab Soup – lump crab, chive oil [gf, contains shellfish]
- General Tso’s Cauliflower [gf, vg]
- Wild Mushroom & Garlic Turnover [df, vt]
Short Plate Stations
- Blackened Chesapeake Catfish Tacos – with charred corn, avocado, and crema
- Honey Old Bay Chicken Slider – served with sweet potato fries
- Fall Orecchiette – butternut squash cream, crispy brussel sprouts [vt] [some available with no pasta to be gf]
Signature Cocktails
- Changemakers Mover & Shaker – Vodka or bourbon, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer served over ice and garnished with a lime wedge and fresh mint
- Cielo Soleado – Mezcal, reposado tequila, blood orange, lime, agave nectar, and mole bitters
An assortment of beer, wine, and soft drinks will also be available.
Maryland LCV strives to make our events accessible to those who want to attend. This event meets the following Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards:
- Accessible restrooms
- Mainly flat ground
- Dedicated seating
- Wide doorways and walkways
- Handicap accessible parking (available in the Baltimore Grand Garage)
In addition, we are providing live closed captioning for the program. Straws will be available at the bar.
To request additional accommodations (language interpretation, dietary considerations, etc.), please contact Shivaugn Ahern, Maryland LCV Managing Director of Operations, at sahern@mdlcv.org or 410-280-9855 at least one week prior to the event to request accommodations in order for you to fully participate in our event. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations.