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R&B singer Mario performs at UMBC on the Millennium Tour

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Mario puts his sunglasses on and gets ready to take the stage. Mario performs at UMBC's Event Center on Sunday, April 7th as part of B2K's Millennium Tour.

Mario performs at UMBC's Event Center on Sunday, April 7th as part of B2K's Millennium Tour.

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Biz Markie waits backstage in Mario's dressing room while repairs are made the the sound equipment. Mario performs at UMBC's Event Center on Sunday, April 7th as part of B2K's Millennium Tour.

Mario performs at UMBC's Event Center on Sunday, April 7th as part of B2K's Millennium Tour. There were several outfit changes.

After a successful set, Mario grabs some water back in his dressing room to rehydrate. Mario performs at UMBC's Event Center on Sunday, April 7th as part of B2K's Millennium Tour.

Mario performed at UMBC’s Event Center on Sunday, April 7th as part of B2K’s Millennium Tour.

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'B2K' Millennium Tour Presale Codes: Ticketmaster Passwords and Tour Dates

B2k Millennium Tour ticket pre-sales kick off January 11. Get your Ticketmaster pre-sale codes to purchase show tickets early, here

Kicking the new year off in style, the boys from B2K announced a Millennium Reunion Tour kicking off March 8- April 28 in cities across the US. If you're dying to see Omarion, ‎Lil' Fizz‎, ‎J-Boog, ‎and Raz-B perform their magic once more, pre-sales for the tour kicked off Friday, January 11 and run through January 13. In order to participate in the pre-sale, however, you'll need to use a special pre-sale password. Below we've put together a list of all the show dates along with presale codes for each city. To use the B2K presale codes, simply log onto Ticketmaster and begin your purchase. When the site requests a pre-sale code, use the one listed below that corresponds with your show date and city.

B2K Millennium Tour Presale Codes: Ticketmaster Passwords and Tour Dates

• Show Date: Thursday, 3/14/2019 8:00 PM
• Pre-sale code: BUMP
• Show Date: Saturday, 3/23/2019 7:30 PM
• Show Date: Friday, 4/5/2019 8:00 PM
• Show Date: Sunday, 4/7/2019 7:30 PM
• Show Date: Thursday, 4/11/2019 7:30 PM
• Show Date: Friday, 4/12/2019 7:30 PM
• Show Date: Sat, 4/13/2019 7:30 PM
• Show Date: Thursday, 4/18/2019 8:00 PM
• Show Date: Saturday, 4/20/2019 8:00 PM
• Show Date : Sunday, 4/21/2019 7:30 PM
• Pre-sale code: SAVE
• Show Date: Friday, 4/26/2019 7:30 PM
• Show Date: Sunday, 4/28/2019 7:30 PM
• Show Date: Friday, 3/8/2019 8:00 PM
• Show Date : Saturday, 3/9/2019 8:00 PM
• Show Date: Friday, 3/15/2019 8:00 PM
• Show Date: Saturday, 3/16/2019 7:30 PM
• Show Date: Sunday, 3/17/2019 7:30 PM
• Show Date: Friday, 3/22/2019 8:00 PM
• Show Date: Sunday, 3/24/2019 7:30 PM
• Pre-sale Passcode: BUMP
• Show Date: Friday, 3/29/2019 8:00 PM

Looking forward to the B2k Millenium Tour? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Group Visits at UMBC

Umbc is delighted to host future retrievers for special group visits on campus we love sharing with school groups and organizations all that makes umbc a national leader in teaching, innovation, and diversity., please note: all group visit spots for the spring 2024 semester have been filled at this time. if your group would like to be contacted should there be a cancelation this spring, as well as added to our priority list for fall 2024, please complete the request form . you and your students are also encouraged to register for our upcoming signature events: just for juniors (and sophomores, too) on saturday, 4/27, and our transfer open house on tuesday, 4/23..

Information for Groups

In order to best serve the needs of your group, we ask that you request a group visit at least two weeks in advance.

We are pleased to offer special group visits for groups of 10-55 high school or prospective transfer students on select Wednesday mornings during the Spring 2024 semester.

We regret that due to the volume of requests we receive, we cannot accommodate elementary or middle school groups, nor groups larger than 55.

To formally request your visit, please fill out our UMBC Group Visit Request Form .

You will have the opportunity to tell us many details about your group and the visit that you envision having at UMBC. Additionally, you will be able to select your desired date from a list of available options.

Once you submit your form, your date will be on hold for you until a member of our team is able to review the request, confirm that we are in fact able to host your visit, and respond to you via email. We will respond within three business days.

Alternative Visit Options

Black and gold information sessions and tours.

For groups of fewer than 10 students, we encourage you to register instead for one of our daily Black and Gold Information Sessions and Campus Tours. Please have each member of the group register individually for the selected date.

Signature Events

Please also be sure to check out our signature open house events, where members of your group and their families will have the chance to not only tour campus, but also meet with deans, faculty, and staff from our various academic departments and resource offices.

Self-Guided Tours

For groups larger than 55 or those interested in bringing younger students, we encourage you to explore campus on your own at your own pace! Our office would be happy to provide brochures for your group.

Schedule Your Group Visit

We schedule group tours for groups of 10 or more students. To formally request your visit, please fill out our UMBC Group Visit Request Form . You will have the opportunity to tell us many details about your group and the visit that you envision having at UMBC. Additionally, you will be able to select your desired date from a list of available options.

For Summer 2023, we are offering group visits on select Wednesday mornings and afternoons . Once you submit your form, your date will be on hold for you until a member of our team is able to review the request, confirm that we are in fact able to host your visit, and respond to you via email. We will respond within three business days.

We look forward to receiving your request, and we hope to be able to host you on campus this semester!

Make Your Visit a Success!

Send a headcount.

Please send an exact headcount one week prior to your visit to Gina Ralston, Campus Visit Experience Coordinator, at [email protected] . This will allow us to determine how many Grit Guides (student tour guides) we need to schedule for your visit.

Prepare your students

You can ensure a successful group visit for your students by challenging them to be prepared with questions for the admissions counselor and our Grit Guides (student tour guides). Our Grit Guides are current UMBC students who love sharing their own college experience with prospective students.

Prepare your chaperones

UMBC requires groups to have at least one adult chaperone per tour group. The responsibility of the chaperone is to make sure all students are behaving appropriately and respectfully. Chaperones need to be attentive and engaged at all times.

Be considerate

Please discuss with your students the importance of being quiet and respectful during the presentations and promoting positive behavior while on campus.

Arrive on time

Allow yourself plenty of time to arrive on campus. Groups will be instructed on where to park and/or be dropped off in a custom itinerary. If your group is running late on the morning of the visit, please call our office at 410-455-2292 before your scheduled arrival time to let us know of your ETA. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate groups who arrive 20 minutes or more past their designated arrival time.

Need to request a change?

Itinerary changes made within one week of your visit date cannot be guaranteed; however, we will do our best to accommodate requests.

Need to cancel?

If conflicts arise and you are unable to visit on your confirmed date, please contact us as soon as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should i request my group visit.

Please request your visit at least two weeks prior to your preferred visit date. The earlier a visit request is made, the more likely it is we will be able to accommodate your request. In order to schedule your visit, please use the link above.

What does a visit include?

We offer the following options for group visits – an admissions information session (approximately 30 minutes), a student panel (approximately 15 minutes), and a campus tour (approximately 1 hour). We cannot pay for lunch for your group, but we can help arrange a trip to our dining hall if you are interested in having lunch on campus. You are also welcome to purchase lunch at any of the grab and go eateries on campus .

Who gives the tour?

Our Grit Guides (student ambassadors) give our tours! They love sharing the uses of University buildings, information about campus life and programs, and their own views and perspectives of the UMBC student experience.

How will my tour reservation be confirmed?

Within three business days of you submitting your request, we will contact you at the email address provided. At least one week prior to a confirmed visit, we will provide a detailed itinerary for the visit.

How much does lunch at True Grits Dining Hall cost and how will we pay?

The current rate for lunch is $12.65 per person. Dining services allows groups to pay with cash or a credit card. They will also send you an invoice after your visit if you prefer. Feel free to check out the all-you-can-eat menu here .

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Moscow Metro 2019

Will it be easy to find my way in the Moscow Metro? It is a question many visitors ask themselves before hitting the streets of the Russian capital. As metro is the main means of transport in Moscow – fast, reliable and safe – having some skills in using it will help make your visit more successful and smooth. On top of this, it is the most beautiful metro in the world !

. There are over 220 stations and 15 lines in the Moscow Metro. It is open from 6 am to 1 am. Trains come very frequently: during the rush hour you won't wait for more than 90 seconds! Distances between stations are quite long – 1,5 to 2 or even 3 kilometers. Metro runs inside the city borders only. To get to the airport you will need to take an onground train - Aeroexpress.

RATES AND TICKETS

Paper ticket A fee is fixed and does not depend on how far you go. There are tickets for a number of trips: 1, 2 or 60 trips; or for a number of days: 1, 3 days or a month. Your trips are recorded on a paper ticket. Ifyou buy a ticket for several trips you can share it with your traveling partner passing it from one to the other at the turnstile.

On every station there is cashier and machines (you can switch it to English). Cards and cash are accepted. 1 trip - 55 RUB 2 trips - 110 RUB

Tickets for 60 trips and day passes are available only at the cashier's.

60 rides - 1900 RUB

1 day - 230 RUB 3 days - 438 RUB 30 days - 2170 RUB.

The cheapest way to travel is buying Troyka card . It is a plastic card you can top up for any amount at the machine or at the ticket office. With it every trip costs 38 RUB in the metro and 21 RUB in a bus. You can get the card in any ticket office. Be prepared to leave a deposit of 50 RUB. You can get it back returning the card to the cashier.

SamsungPay, ApplePay and PayPass cards.

One turnstile at every station accept PayPass and payments with phones. It has a sticker with the logos and located next to the security's cabin.

GETTING ORIENTED

At the platfrom you will see one of these signs.

It indicates the line you are at now (line 6), shows the direction train run and the final stations. Numbers below there are of those lines you can change from this line.

In trains, stations are announced in Russian and English. In newer trains there are also visual indication of there you are on the line.

To change lines look for these signs. This one shows the way to line 2.

There are also signs on the platfrom. They will help you to havigate yourself. (To the lines 3 and 5 in this case).