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• Christmas is Always Better with Rocks

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  Really, really big rocks. Huge rocks. Diamonds. I received a note the other day from my Twitter friend, Ron Samuelson (@diamondbuyer) -- Ron is the powerful force behind Samuelson's Diamonds, the 87 year old, family owned business, on West Baltimore... [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 5:34pm EST
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Think You Know Tin-Pan Alley? Vaudeville? Think Again.

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  If I'd received this information earlier, I would have written about it long ago and I would have been at this event. From the Library of Congress: December 1, 2009, 12 Noon - 1 PM, Whittall Pavilion, Thomas Jefferson Building...' [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 8:31pm EST
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Breakfast at Tiffany's at The Charles Theatre

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  The next revival film at The Charles is one motion picture that should never have to be revived. Breakfast at Tiffany's is extraordinary in so many different ways that I never get tired of it. The cast includes Audrey Hepburn,... [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 8:57pm EST
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Thanksgiving, What's Cooking? Search Engine Analytics.

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  At least that's what folks at the New York Times have been cooking up. And, the Times has created one of the most informative and fun interactive graphics I've seen in quite some time. Our turkey is in the oven...' [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 2:30pm EST
  by Stephen Brockelman

• We Love the Enoch Pratt. We Love the Library of Congress, Also.

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  Jacob and I thought we would pass along the newest links to the rules and regulations to get a Reader Registration Card from the LoC. The cards are worth their weight in gold. No, worth their weight in platinum. When... [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 6:33pm EST
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Wine Tasting at The Wine Source

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  It's that time again. Party time, that is! Just had an email from our favorite spirits and wine vendor, The Wine Source, about their Arrival Celebration for the 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau. The third Thursday of November marks the release of... [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 4:01pm EST
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Baltimore, Sports, Preservation. Thoughts.

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  Hinchliffe Stadium -- Paterson, NJ -- is possibly the last surviving stadium that hosted the Negro Baseball League. Preservation, the magazine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has just published an extraordinary story of the stadium, its background, and... [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 9:12pm EST
  by Stephen Brockelman

• The Sky's the Limit. Not.

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  Thursday, November 19th at 7:30pm -- Join WYPR’s SkyWatch hosts Jim O’Leary and Dr. Carol Christian as they reveal and discuss images from the latest Hubble Space Telescope Mission. Their lecture, Gifts from the Sky—Hubble’s Latest Images is free with... [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 2:26pm EST
  by Stephen Brockelman

• And a Good Time Is Being Had By All

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  And, you can join in the fun, the food, the drinks and the good company until 6PM today, Saturday the 7th. I just returned from a couple of hours at Let's Eat! Charles Street. The crisp Autumn air is magical... [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 3:40pm EST
  by Stephen Brockelman

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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 7:30pm EST
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Let's Eat! Charles Street.

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  My parents warned me about playing in the street, but this Saturday I'll take my chances. Why? Because... well, if an event has to do with food I'm all over it. And, this Historic Charles Street Association event is ALL... [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 12:53pm EST
  by Stephen Brockelman

• New Flu Shot Clinic News for Baltimore 21201

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  I received a note from the Enoch Pratt Library, Central Branch, on Cathedral Street. Apparently it had been in my inbox for a couple of days. Pass along the information. Stay Healthy! Free Flu Clinics. Free Flu Shots at the... [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 7:37pm EST
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Ms. Mayor, You Slept With a Snake. Interactive Map Part 2

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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 1:06pm EST
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Be Careful Who You Sleep With: An Interactive Map

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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 12:18pm EST
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Fall Opera Series at The Charles

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  From our friends up the street: The Charles Theatre continues its Fall opera series this Sunday October 25th at noon (repeat screening on Tuesday October 27th at 6:30 pm.) with Wagner’s Die Walkure. This production of Wagner’s epic second evening... [...]
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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 6:07pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Eine Frau in Berlin in Baltimore

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  It was a dark and stormy night, few days, period, er uh, end of a war. Actually, it was all of the above. And, much more. Cinema Sundays at the Charles continues its 46th series on October 18th, with the... [...]
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  Posted: October 16, 2009, 6:19pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• I Love a Gershwin Tune. How About You?

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  Plan early and save the date: Friday 7:30PM, October 23rd 2009. At the Peabody Institute, East Hall: The Peabody Jazz Orchestra. With vocalists Amanda Bloom (shown) and Hanna Elson. Oh yeah, this is going to be good. Peabody Jazz Orchestra... [...]
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  Posted: October 13, 2009, 4:49pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Walking Tour: Ten Hills

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  This Saturday, 1 to 3 PM. Friends of Maryland's Olmsted Parks & Landscapes host a guided tour of Ten Hills, a Baltimore neighborhood and residential development influenced by the Olmsted Firm. In 1909, developer Charles Steffey laid out Ten Hills... [...]
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  Posted: October 07, 2009, 2:14pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Loved the Wye Oak? Raise Your Own.

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  First, a little history from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Maryland's Wye Oak was long recognized as the largest white oak tree in the nation. Its stately presence in the village of Wye Mills in Talbot County had marked... [...]
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  Posted: October 06, 2009, 4:15pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Flags at Half Staff Tuesday. And on it goes.

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  This is to advise you that Governor Martin O'Malley has ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag flown at half staff on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, from sunrise to sunset. In honor of Army Sergeant First Class Bradley...' [...]
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  Posted: October 04, 2009, 4:55pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Fine Wine, Fine Food. Festive Evening.

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  The Wine Source is hosting a wine dinner featuring the wines of Ken Forrester Vineyards on Monday, October 5th at the Explorer's Lounge in the Intercontinental Harbor Court Hotel. Situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, in the heart... [...]
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  Posted: October 02, 2009, 11:07am EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• U.S. and Maryland Flags Fly at Half Staff this Sunday

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  Governor Martin O'Malley has ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag flown at half staff on Sunday, October 4, 2009, from sunrise to sunset. This is in honor of Marine Lance Cpl. Jordan L. Chrobot, of Frederick, Maryland,...' [...]
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  Posted: October 01, 2009, 11:48am EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Jacob Was Robbed!

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  Of course, I'm just a tad bit biased. But Honorable Mention and a tee shirt? PARTYWARE is Jacob's entry in the Enoch Pratt Library's altered books competition, Un(bound). Here's his Artist's Statement: PARTYWARE Enlighten the Mind, Nourish the Soul: Written...' [...]
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  Posted: September 29, 2009, 3:27pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Have You Voted Today? Vote Now.

  Baltimore21201 - The Vertical Neighborhood has been nominated for a Mobbie Award, sponsored by the Baltimore Sun. Please vote for us today and everyday this week. [...]
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  Posted: September 28, 2009, 11:17am EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Baltimore, a Theatre Mecca. Now You Know.

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  And, on October 22nd you can learn more about the history of legitimate theatre, vaudeville, and the early film houses in Baltimore. Think of theatre names like the Broadway, Globe, Colony, Mayfair, Stanley, Vogue, Ritz, Embassy, the Apex, the Argonne,... [...]
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  Posted: September 25, 2009, 6:33pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Young Mr Oliver Likes Twitter. A Lot.

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  He's my office manager and he gets the social media business and online networking concept. And, he may just get a promotion to WOM Engineer at my business website, Baltimore's Copywriter. His favorites: @petfoodindustry, @moderncat, and @enginecats. Actually, Young Mr... [...]
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  Posted: September 24, 2009, 2:46pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Herblock Celebrated by Library of Congress

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  By all estimates, Herbert Lawrence Block was one of the most influential of all U.S. editorial cartoonists. Working as Herblock, he was certainly one of the most of the award-winning. For as long as I can remember his cartoons would... [...]
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  Posted: September 18, 2009, 12:30pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Bad Decisions, Golden Girls Trivia, and a Bacon Wallet

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  UPDATE, 9/18/09: THE GOLDEN GIRLS TRIVIA CONTEST HAS BEEN MOVED TO OCTOBER 13TH. PASS THE WORD. What a combo! It all comes together next Tuesday, September 22nd at one of Fell's Point's best neighborhood bars. Bad Decisions - you've got...' [...]
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  Posted: September 16, 2009, 3:40pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Help Restaurants Help Baltimore.

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  It's important for our restaurants. It's even more important for many of Baltimore's residents. Dine out this Thursday, September 17th; Dine Out for Life. With this single event, it's easy to make a big, long-lasting difference. Go to one of... [...]
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  Posted: September 14, 2009, 4:20pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• I've Never Done It for Money. But, Recognition is Nice!

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  That's right, while I've never blogged for bucks... a pat on the back sure feels nice. And you can help. Baltimore 21201 - The Vertical Neighborhood (this very blog) has been nominated for a Mobbie Award at the Baltimore Sun....' [...]
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  Posted: September 14, 2009, 2:18pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Screen Actors Guild - Message for Members in VA, DC, MD and other states

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  Remember Rule One Important Information to Clarify the Status of the Unions’ Agency Franchises and Union Members’ Obligations. Because of the inherent complexities of agency relations today, SAG and AFTRA (the “Unions”) have received numerous requests from members in both... [...]
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  Posted: September 02, 2009, 7:54pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Baltimore 21201's Hotel Monaco: A Stellar Opening Night

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  Jacob and I have been fans of Baltimore's grand old architecture for a long, long time. And, we've been fans of the Kimpton Hotel brand for years and years. When we first read, in the BBJ, about a possible Kimpton...' [...]
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  Posted: August 02, 2009, 9:41pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Lunched at Mick O'Shea's; Learned About a Real Hero

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  Lunch with advertising or marketing clients can be a number of things: Challenging, Obtuse, Redundant, Defeating, Informative, Educational, Small-Talk, Powerful, Impressive, and a whole bunch of other things. Some good; some not so good. My lunches with the folks at... [...]
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  Posted: July 28, 2009, 8:59pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Oysters on the Half-shell; A Baltimore Right of Passage

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  Jacob and I went out on foot late this morning to run a few errands around the neighborhood. Enoch Pratt Library, the little Chinese grocery store next to Zongshan on Park Avenue, and we ended up at Regan's in Lexington... [...]
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  Posted: July 16, 2009, 9:35pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Baltimore's Artscape 2009 - Improved, Enhanced

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  This year, Artscape's 28th, you can be a VIP with all the rights and privileges that come with that special honor. At Artscape 2009 you can really strut you stuff. There are lots of new things in store for '09....' [...]
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  Posted: July 13, 2009, 7:25pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Plaid Can Be Cool. And, Forever.

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  Especially when Plaid and Forever are in the title of one of the most popular and longest-running Off-Broadway musicals of all time. For one night only -- July 9th 2009 -- you can see the 20th Anniversary performance at a... [...]
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  Posted: July 06, 2009, 9:19pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• You Can't Fly to Milan's Teatro alla Scala? Be There Here, in 21201!

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  Baltimore's Charles Theatre is offering up the last four screenings of their 2009 Spring/Summer Opera Ballet Season. You don't have to go beyond 21201's 1700 Block of N Charles Street to see some truly great performances. Il Viaggio a Reims...' [...]
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  Posted: June 27, 2009, 2:17pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• 21201 - Baltimore Chinese Food Delivery

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  I'd forgotten I still had a post for the long-closed Eli's Chinese Restaurant on the blog until this morning when I was going through visitor logs and noticed the post was generating hits from folks looking for Chinese delivery downtown....' [...]
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  Posted: June 26, 2009, 12:50pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Our BSO Goes Psycho - 1 Night Only

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  Norman Bates: She just goes a little mad sometimes. We all go a little mad sometimes. Haven't you? Quick. Can you think of a way to make Hitchcock's film noir classic, Psycho, even more exciting, even more disturbing? The Baltimore... [...]
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  Posted: June 21, 2009, 3:07pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• The Seminal Subway Movie is Back - On Friday in Baltimore 21201

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  When I saw the first - the original - version of The Taking of Pelham 123 back in the late 1970s I was amazed. I hadn't read the book and couldn't imagine how a movie about taking a NYC subway... [...]
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  Posted: June 10, 2009, 8:20pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Baltimore Restaurants, Need a Lift? Take a Clue from This.

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  With some restaurants around the Baltimore area closing and other 21201 restaurants looking for new ways to increase business during these tough economic times, I offer this... Take a look at some of the top-tier industry leaders and learn from... [...]
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  Posted: June 07, 2009, 7:08pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Behind the Scenes Tours of Baltimore Landmarks. Baltimore Heritage.

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  Most Baltimore residents and fans of the city know the historic sites that we all visit because they are highly visible or heavily promoted in one way or another. The Shot Tower. The Lexington Market. The Washington Monument. And we... [...]
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  Posted: June 04, 2009, 7:02pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Now That the O's Are Winning Again...

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  Head over the the website of the Library of Congress for a super wonderful video presentation by Paul Dickson. He's the author of The Dickson Baseball Dictionary. The DBD is an indispensable resource for hard-core fans as well as anyone... [...]
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  Posted: May 29, 2009, 1:09pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Baltimore / Washington Screen Actors Guild Members

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  An important reminder. Your vote on SAG's tentative TV/Theatrical contract is important. And, your ballot must be received by the tabulators by 5PM (PDT) on June 9th 2009. My Referendum Packet arrived today. The packets contain four pieces: 1. A... [...]
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  Posted: May 21, 2009, 6:34pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Baltimore / Washington SAG Members: Heads Up

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  If you're undecided on the proposed SAG TV/Theatrical Agreement, here's a local meeting you must attend. Washington, DC - Thursday, May 28th at 12:30P. City Club of Washington, 555 13th Street, NW, Washington 20004. No guests allowed. Parents or guardians...' [...]
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  Posted: May 19, 2009, 7:45pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Marketing Jelly Fish (and more) in Baltimore

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  This campaign is solid as a rock. And a joy to follow. The Baltimore Waterfront Partnership is pulling out all the stops and making announcements in really clever ways. Check out Waterfront Invasion (the website) for a complete list of... [...]
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  Posted: May 19, 2009, 1:57pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• New Website at Library of Congress

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  Want to learn more about Presidential Signing Statements? State Secrets Privilege? Second Amendment? Or the Constitution in general? Well, heads up. The Law Library division of Library of Congress has launched a new website dedicated to the United States Constitution... [...]
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  Posted: May 15, 2009, 8:40pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• The Preakness & Black-Eyed Susans

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  There's plenty of pineapple juice in our pantry, so all's right with the world. Tomorrow is the 134th running of The Preakness. And, we're getting the cocktail shaker all polished up. Black-Eyed Susan Cocktails are part of the tradition in...' [...]
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  Posted: May 15, 2009, 4:35pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Clinton Brandhagen, New Resident Artist at Everyman Theatre

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  Baltimore's Everyman Theatre has a new artist in its Resident Company. And, this guy is the real deal. Brandhagen made his debut on the Everyman stage as Norman in And A Nightingale Sang. More recently he has appeared as Father... [...]
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  Posted: May 12, 2009, 8:16pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman

• Michael Phelps Steps Up for the Robert F. Kennedy Center

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  We know it. You know it. Maryland's Michael Phelps is a giver. And, we love him for it. This time he's offering a 1-hour, private swim lesson with you and him in the pool at Meadowbrook. And you can bring... [...]
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  Posted: May 09, 2009, 5:06pm EDT
  by Stephen Brockelman