Look back in ambivalence, Baltimore. This is a good week for self-conscious celebration of heritage. People will be recollecting all over town, so take notes:
The exhaustively named Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture in Harbor East (830 E. Pratt Street) presents historian Colleen Aycock, co-author of Joe Gans: A Biography [...]
Entries from July 31st, 2009
Upcoming Events – Weekend of 7/31
July 31st, 2009 No Comments
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Baltimore City User’s Guide – Movies!
July 30th, 2009 No Comments
Once a week, during the summers of my youth, the local movie theatre played kids movies in the mornings. Years later the only film I remember is Chitty-Chitty Bang-Bang, but, fleeting memories be damned, I liked going. Not only because it was a chance for ten-year-old me to go to the movies by myself, but [...]
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Are We There Yet?
July 29th, 2009 2 Comments
Here’s the story: most of us who have a choice about taking public transportation find it to be, well, inconvenient. But inconvenience is only part of it. The great thing about driving (as one recalls from one’s sixteenth birthday) is autonomy. We know that using the train or bus or government teleportation stall is more [...]
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Monday Morning Links Round-Up – July 27th
July 27th, 2009 1 Comment
We’re a little bit obsessed with the Red Line these days, so we like reading about stuff like the Hilton Terminal proposal that Baltimore InnerSpace has up.
No Reservations, the Anthony Bourdain Travel Channel show, is airing a Baltimore episode tonight! Thanks to Black Coffee and a Donut for the tip.
The Baltimore Museum of Industry is [...]
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Best of the Rest: Recent Highlights
July 24th, 2009 No Comments
Just in case you let your attention wander recently, here we present you with some of the best things that have happened on UDL recently.
Best Reader Comments:
Chris recommends the Station North Thrift Store, and gives us an excellent bargain-hunting tip.
Jess alerts us to the cheap furniture available at David’s Consignment in Hampden
Valiant blogger Matt gives [...]
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Upcoming Events – Weekend of 7/24
July 24th, 2009 No Comments
Upcoming Events – Weekend of 7/24
Offerings this week may not ever set your heart galloping, but you’re certain to get a good trot going at least. Starting with the small and concluding with the medium, then, here are the quirkily intriguing if finally unintoxicating happenings of the week to come:
Germano’s Trattoria {www.germanostrattoria.com} in Little Italy [...]
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Baltimore User’s Guide – Gather Ye Rosebuds
July 22nd, 2009 No Comments
Baltimore User’s Guide – Gather Ye Rosebuds
If you’re like me, then your favorite kind of flower is spelled the other way. But being male, colorblind, and raised in the city won’t get you off the hook for those certain special times… when you really need to apologize. Hence this survival guide:
Fleur de Lis Florist {www.fleurdelisflorist.net} [...]
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