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Well Smaltimorians, if you ask me, this is a summer for belly dancin'

Shems — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:57:14 GMT

If you feel tempted, this summer's classes I've been prepping for are going to be awesome.

My new class sessions Start the First week of July 2008 at the Harbor East MAC. Get all the details here:
http://www.shemsdance.com/classes/classes.htm#classes then email me to reserve your spot, the come and dance!

So I've been prepping for the belly dance classes I'll be teaching this summer and they are going to be awesome!

In Belly dance Essentials we'll be working on finger cymbals (aka zills or sagat). We'll learn how to play some rhythms and basic patterns. we'll learn different tones you can make. We'll learn when to play and when not to play. We'll learn how to accent our playing and how to highlight our dancing. And we'll put in a lot of practice dancing and zilling at the same time. It will be hardcore sagat action.

In Technique and Musicality we will explore the Egyptian Oriental Entrance Piece. This is the most complex and nuanced piece in a dancer's routine. It is the first impression and the moment the dancer has to show she really knows her stuff. We will learn about the origins of this dance and the feeling connected with it. We will build and sharpen our technique and learn to utilize our muscles for polish and refinement. We will explore the music for deep understanding and we will dance like queens! The queens of raqs sharqi!

In Fundamentals of Performance Quality movement we will explore creating dances. We will analyze music, discuss how to connect with musical phrasing, delve into instrument driven movement, discuss staging, delve into building dance choreography and discuss tools for good improvisation. We will spend time with transitions between movement.

In Belly Dance Basics we will be building correct technique from the get-go. Isolations, footwork, technique building, arms, we will continue to work on these things and build in an ongoing manner. If you are just starting or still want to build your basic technique. This class will take it's time to breakdown, refine, discuss muscles to use and finding movement.

Sunrise belly dance will be moving to a new time in the wee hours of Friday morning. 6 am - This class is continual belly dance movement - we start with a nice warm up drill medium paced rhythmic steps, build into shimmy drills, slow down into undulating movements and then a little stretch at the end. I love this class because an hour of straight dance in the morning is a wonderful way to start the day. As a bonus, immediately following this class is Theresa Lummino's warm yoga flow class. Which I've taken and really enjoy (part of why I'm moving the class, so I can have that hour of belly dance followed by and hour of yoga, sweet.)

I might have to cut back on how many classes I can teach next fall due to school obligations, so help me make this summer rock in serious belly dance fashion. If you are interested, I've been dying to put together a hafla of awesome porportions - live Arabic band, both performance and open dancing, the best guest performers and you!

And if you are wondering "who the heck is this Shems person and why should I take from her?" Well, prepare yourself, I'm about to do some tooting of my own horn:

I've been studying this dance obsessively for the last 12 years, supplementing my dance education with modern, ballet, jazz, body conditioning for dancers, many, many folkloric forms, Middle Eastern history, Arabic, music lessons and more. I have studied and continue to study with many of the biggest stars of Oriental dance, American, Canadian, Turkish, Lebanese and Egyptian, the list is too long to fit here, but I post it on my website. This summer I'm off to study with Dina, Randa, Dandash and Mo Gedawi of Egypt and I've already attended the Turkish Folk Tours dance camp and taken several classes with Orit Maftsir of Israel.

I have worked professionally as a full time dancer in the past and I've been in very high demand at some of the most exclusive venues in DC. I'm respected by my peers in dance and loved by many of the venue owners and the Arabic community in DC and I'm growing in reputation in Baltimore. I've also been gaining a national reputation in the belly dance community and I've been asked to teach workshops back in Utah, North Carolina and now California, as well as here in our area in Virginia and Maryland and I've been asked to dance in selective shows in several different states across the country. I've won the hearts of several of the musicians I've worked with and could give you positive references from some pretty impressive names in our Middle Eastern music and dance community. I've won 2 awards at the 3 contests I've attended in the course of my dance career. One with my former troupe, performing my choreography and that of my troupe mate Sumra (they went on the next year without me to win again also utilizing another choreography of mine) and one as a soloist in the professional category at the East Coast classic.

I'm not just your run of the mill Belly Dance instructor who took a few years of classes from a local teacher, then decided to hang up her shingle. I know my stuff in a major way and I always continue to train. When I teach I also provide supplemental information on my website so that my students can be informed and intellectual in their understanding of the very rich dance form that this is.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not dissing all the other belly dance teachers in Baltimore, there are a few in the area I really respect for the wonderful and unique things they have to offer as well. Different people have their different strengths. I just know what I have to offer is unique and valuable.

I'm dying to find those of you who are dying to take your dancing to the next level, who want to dig deeper, go further, become above the caliber of the average professional belly dancer in our community, who want to honor this art form by really doing it extra well and have a great time in the process. Oh yes, serious dancers. I want you. I even want the not so serious dancers who do it for fun or fitness. If you can have fun, get exercise and become a great dancer in the process, why not? It's a win, win, win situation.

And those of you who think it would be cool to learn to belly dance, but have been sitting on the fence. It's time to jump in. Belly dance isn't just a few new moves to do at the club or for your husband (or wife as the case may be). It's a wonderful social community, where women bond with and enjoy the company of other women. (The occasional brave man is embraced as well!) It is a door to some of the most incredible music and cultural experiences. It is an opportunity to tap into and release deep emotions. It is an opportunity to be more glamorous then you ever thought you would have a reason to be. It is a fountain of youth, whose gentle athleticism keeps you young in heart and younger looking, because of the joy of it. It is exercise that doesn't feel like exercise. It is an opportunity to appreciate the sexiness of your own body whatever shape you are. It is so worthwhile in a hundred ways.

Come play with me this summer. Let's Belly Dance!

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Djembéso!!! Drum Workshop with Adama Dembele

d.jaibeyks — Fri, 16 May 2008 01:55:12 GMT

Stay Local Fourth of July Weekend
Save Gas, Save Money, Gain Rhythm, Breath, Relax

∞ Djembéso!!! Drum Workshop with Adama Dembele ∞

*** Free Wild Herbs Nature Walks with Owen Okie ***

SATURDAY JULY 5TH 2008: @ Bodhi Farms, Reisterstown, Maryland

Beginners – intermediate: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Intermediate – Advanced: 2:30 p.m.- 5pm

MASTER DRUMMER ADAMA DEMBELE
Adama brings his family's 33generations of music from Ivory Coast to Bodhi Farms, Reisterstown, Maryland on Saturday, July 5th. "Djembéso" in the West African dialect Bambará means "the house of djembé". Adama chose that name because his family has been playing the djembe for 33 generations and his natal home is known as the house where the djembe is played.
The music he teaches is enlivened with songs, invites people to dance, sing, and laugh while experiencing a sense of community and belonging. Instruction will be made on the following instruments: Djembe, the Kenkeni, the Sangban, the Doundounba, Bells and Shakers.

Visit him on-line: www.myspace.com/adamadembele2 or by email djembeso2@yahoo.fr

Please feel free to bring your own drum.

WORKSHOP COSTS
Individual Workshops $ 40
Both Workshops $70

Reserve your spot. Space is limited. Deadline for registration is Friday June 20th.
The balance is due at start of the workshop. Your deposit will be held until after the workshop. After registering, you will receive confirmation of your order. About a week or two before the workshop you'll receive another email giving you details on what to bring and directions.

Bodhi Farms is a beautiful, early 1800’s farm located just outside of Baltimore. Weather permitting we will be drumming underneath two 200+ year-old maple trees. Otherwise we will be located on the porch of the historic farmhouse. When you are not drumming you are welcome to walk the land and enjoy the peace with OWEN OKIE: CLINICAL HERBALIST, INTERN: offering consultations regarding herbs, nutrition, and sustainable living.

For Details, Contact:

Jason Armstrong Baker
Email: jabaker75@yahoo.com
On the Web: www.myspace.com/djaibeyks

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Shems belly dance classes beginning to advanced to absolutely rockin' - so worth it.

Shems — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:51:38 GMT

New sessions starting May 20 & 22 - Do something wonderful for yourself, belly dance!

http://www.shemsdance.com/classes/classes.htm

Ongoing Weekly Classes at Baltimore's Harbor East MAC
You will love the friendly staff and the luxurious studios, wonderfully suited to bringing out your inner dancer. I want to take you on a dance journey to discover the depth and richness of Middle Eastern Belly Dance. Shems' class offerings will be expanded over time to give you the opportunity to study a full and diverse curriculum, allowing you to reach the highest level that you desire.

Location:
Harbor East MAC
655 President Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410.625.5000

Next Session Starts May 20th - Intro to Belly Dance - Tuesdays at 7:15 pm
This class will introduce basic belly dance vocabulary, isolations and musical phrases. There will be some cultural background given and a simple choreography will by taught. Special attention will be paid to proper body alignment, and clean execution of movements. Open to all levels. Each 6 week session will be $60 for MAC members and $75 for non members. Drop in rate $15.

Next Session Starts May 20th - Belly Dance Essentials - Tuesdays at 8:15 pm
This class will build on basic belly dance vocabulary covered in "Intro to Belly Dance", introduce more difficult techniques and explore musicality more deeply. Various special focus topics will be covered. This class is meant to be taken continuously for about a year. Open to all levels, Each 6 week session will be $60 for MAC members and $75 for non members. Drop in rate $15.

Next Session Starts May 21th - Sunrise Belly Dance -Wednesdays at 7:00 am
Utilizing belly dance movement, this class is a gentle and energizing workout to give you an invigorating dancing start to your day. Open to all levels, free for MAC members, drop in rate is $5 non-members.

Next Session Starts May 22nd - Fundamentals of Performance Quality Movement (aka Belly Dance Fundamentals) - Thursdays at 7:15 pm
This class will cover basic belly dance technique with special attention to the details, such as posture, arms, feet, head & body angles. Music, rhythms and culture will be discussed. Open to all levels, but will be a little more challenging to the novice than the Intro to Belly Dance class. This class is encouraged for experienced belly dancers who want to deepen and refine their movement quality and polish or to dancers who have studied with other teachers and would like a primer on Shems technique to better prepare them for Shems' more advanced classes. Each 6 week session will be $60 for MAC members and $75 for non members. Drop in rate $15.

Next Session Starts May 22nd - Technique & Musicality - Thursdays at 8:15 pm
Steps & movements are taught built into musical phrases. Focusing on building both dance vocabulary and musical connection, this class will also delve into transitions between movements, rhythms & cultural context. Previous belly dance experience required. Each 6 week session will be $60 for MAC members and $75 for nonmembers Drop in with teacher approval only.
http://www.shemsdance.com/classes/classes.htm

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Baltimore, MD - New Weekly Belly Dance Classes with Shems - multiple levels

Shems — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:26:33 GMT

New Baltimore Belly Dance Classes with Shems starting in April

Try it out for the first time, polish your dance or build your technique and musicality - these classes are designed for you.

http://www.shemsdance.com | 202-320-8749 | shemsdance@gmail.com

Location:
Harbor East MAC
655 President Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410.625.5000

**NEW** Weekly Classes will be starting at Baltimore's Harbor East MAC this April!
You will love the friendly staff and the luxurious studios, wonderfully suited to bringing out your inner dancer. I want to take you on a dance journey to discover the depth and richness of Middle Eastern Belly Dance. Shems' class offerings will be expanded over time to give you the opportunity to study a full and diverse curriculum, allowing you to reach the highest level that you desire.

Starting April 8th - Intro to Belly Dance - Tuesdays at 7:30 pm
This class will introduce basic belly dance vocabulary, isolations and musical phrases. There will be some cultural background given and a simple choreography will by taught. Special attention will be paid to proper body alignment, and clean execution of movements. Open to all levels. Each 6 week session will be $60 for MAC members and $75 for non members. Drop in rate $15 for MAC members and $20 for non-members.

Starting April 9th - Sunrise Belly Dance -Wednesdays at 6:30 am
Utilizing belly dance movement, this class is a gentle and energizing workout to give you an invigorating dancing start to your day. Open to all levels, drop in rate is free for MAC members and for only $5 non-members.

Starting April 10th - Technique & Musicality - Thursdays at 8:00 pm
Steps & movements are taught built into musical phrases. Focusing on building both dance vocabulary and musical connection, this class will also delve into transitions between movements, rhythms & cultural context. Previous belly dance experience required. Each 6 week session will be $60 for MAC members and $75 for nonmembers Drop in with teacher approval only.

Starting April 12th - Fundamentals of Performance Quality Movement - Saturdays at 11:15 am This class will cover basic belly dance technique with special attention to the details, such as posture, arms, feet, head & body angles. Some more advance technique will be introduced. This class is aimed at experienced belly dancers who want to deepen and refine their movement quality and polish or to dancers who have studied with other teachers and would like a primer on Shems technique to better prepare them for more advanced classes. Some choreography will be utilized as a teaching tool. Music, rhythms and culture will be discussed. Open to all levels, but will be a little more challenging to the novice than the Intro to Belly Dance class. Each 6 week session will be $60 for MAC members and $75 for non members. Drop in rate $15 for MAC members and $20 for nonmembers

Official registration through the MAC is in the process of being set up. However you may contact Shems to reserve a place in the class or classes of your choice. Class size is limited.

If anybody is interested in classes at the MAC's Timonium Location, please contact me. If there is enough interest in that area I will arrange to start classes up there.

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Baltimore International Rhythm & Drumming Society is looking for some amazing people---Are you one of them???

drumfest — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:10:34 GMT

Greetings!

I am Daveed Korup, Executive Director for BIRDS (Baltimore International Rhythm & Drumming Society) and I am announcing an open call for some amazingly inventive and "out of the box" creative individuals who might be interested in making a difference. For those who have never experienced a BIRDS Festival, I invite yo to visit our website at: www.drumtogether.org. There are some fantastic pictures posted on-line for this pawst year's event. These pictures are from the two evening concerts and have been provided by Eric Willison, President of the Mill Valley Cultural Arts Umbrella (www.millvalleyarts.org); click on the BIRDS link under the Latest News banner. We will be posting many of these on the BIRDS’ site shortly. If anyone took pictures during the Saturday street fair, we are looking for new photos for the website. You will receive proper photo credit and a link to your web page, should you have one and wish a link.

On to other matters, John Millen, our current Board President, has informed me that he wishes to step down, after many years of dedicated service to the festival. I congratulate John on his extensive commitment and dedication to the community. He has expressed his desire to continue serving on the board in a sort of emeritus capacity. Institutional memory is vital to the success of any organization.

So where does this leave BIRDS? Well, to put on a festival that can reach a maximum potential public requires people who can work together to create the event. We need people who have fundraising & grant writing experience. Additionally, we need people who have skills in promotion & marketing…audio, photo & video production… programming & logistics... community education, etc. We are looking for imagination, innovation and creative problem solving.

This is a tall task!!! However, it cannot be done successfully by just a few people. This is especially true when taking into account that everyone has a life outside BIRDS: i.e. work, school, family and other obligations. BIRDS is a community-based organization that needs a strong community behind it.

Now, to next topic: the BIRDS’ Board. I am announcing that there are six to ten openings for new board members. We are looking for people who want to be community builders and who wish to influence the future direction of the Baltimore International Rhythm Festival. The board needs people who can do all those items I addressed above, plus bookkeeping and general office assistance.

There are no limits to the possibilities that can be accomplished if we work together. That said, it is important for everyone to realize that for BIRDS to move forward we need people to step up and take on these various tasks.

The beauty of this is that no one will be asked to do anything outside their expertise. If we can get enough folks to become involved, then no one will have to work too hard and much more will get accomplished. It is truly up to the community to decide the direction of the organization. It should never reflect just one point of view, but many.

Well, there you have it. I am challenging everyone to get involved. It’s now up to all of us to make this wonderful organization achieve its fullest potential.

The World is giant drum just waiting to be played…

Respects...
Daveed Korup

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ISO Baltimore area cacophonists / performance artists / adventerous souls

goddesscomedia — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 05:32:53 GMT

Currently planning for a performance/event for March 1, 2008
Need more people
Must not be shy and have great sense of humor. Silliness required
This will kind of be like a flash mob, but with a tad more substance
Payoff = your own amusement and satisfaction / artistic expression

Don't know what the Cacophony Society is?
More info here:
cacophony.org/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cacophony_Society

To join in on local Baltimore / DC Cacophony activities:
groups.yahoo.com/group/DC-...Cacophony/

If you are interested in participating in the March 1 event, email me.

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Baltimore Santas get press and hook up with London!!!!!

goddesscomedia — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:55:05 GMT

Thanks to all the DC and Baltimore Santas who showed up yesterday and weren't scared off by the weather (that didn't actually happen). Baltimore Santarchy article and pics in Baltimore Sun here:
www.baltimoresun.com/news/lo...35.story

****Any Baltimore santas who have pics to share please email me at goddesscomedia@yahoo.com. We can get links to flickr, etc, posted to the website.

You can't tell from the photos, but we had about 20 folks....a few came and went or arrived late, but it was a great time!

During the event we had a cell phone hook up with the London Santarchy!
Of course they were 5 hours ahead and already drunk, but we got to do a "Baltimore Ho ho ho / hello" from the states and they did a big London Santa Shout back to us. They were also much louder as they have about 800 santas!

So...you punks who didn't make it out...........get your Santa asses in gear for next year!!! LOL

Santas me smile.

Love and Laughter,
Goddesscomedia

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Baltimore Santarchy Dec 15 - UPDATED INFO HERE

goddesscomedia — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:18:38 GMT

Baltimore Santarchy website / event updated!

Dec 15
2:00 pm - 2:30 - meeting spot is at the Baltimore Visitor Center at the inner harbor
401 Light Street Baltimore, MD 21202

Easily accessible via taxi, bus, Marc train
Lots of parking in the downtown area (paid, of course)
http://baltimore.about.com/od/transportation/a/parkinggarages.htm

Santarchy Website:
http://www.geocities.com/santarchybmore/home

There are two song books
1. Nice - downloadable PDF from the website
2. Naughty - downloadable PDF from the website
(Unfortunately had to cut down on pics due to file size...grrrr)

Both versions are also accessible via the DC Cacophony yahoo group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DC-Area-Cacophony/

Don't forget - we'll get to check out the TUBA CHRISTMAS performance too!
http://www.tubachristmas.com/

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Looking for She Ra and Wonder Woman in the Baltimore ARea for a shoot.

djwarchild76 — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 22:47:48 GMT

I am a photographer with 2 yrs experience who\'s a creative background is
in graphic design for almost 10 yrs.

I\'m looking to do Female body building poses, and feats of strength* lifting a tv, tearing a phone book etc* But you will be wearing stereotypical 50\'s female clothes to contrast the Amazon like effect of being strong modern woman with submissive ideas visually of the 50\'s. Solo photos. I consider this an adult gig because it\'s fetish themed but the idea of nudity or anything visually erotic as in nudity is at most implied nudity.
I\'m looking for open ladys who are looking to have fun, be safe and just show off their form and strength in way that it rarely gets seen.

Pay is in travel expenses and food,. you get a Cd of all the photos taken and 10 images that you choose will be \"fixed\" to the level they can be used for magazine print.

please message me .... or email me at avalon.creative.arts@gmail.com

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CALLING ALL SANTAS AND SANTA WANNABES!!!!

goddesscomedia — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:04:37 GMT

SANTARCHY!!!!

Be there.
Be Santa.

Washington DC
December 8
http://www.santarchydc.com

Baltimore
December 15
website pending
email goddesscomedia@yahoo.com if interested

What is Santarchy?
http://www.santarchy.com
http://www.santacon.com

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Come to DC Dec 8

goddesscomedia — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:18:27 GMT

I'm a baltimoron....but I'll be in DC on Dec 8!

Be there
Be Santa

DC Santarchy!

http://www.santarchydc.com

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Car accident - can you help us identify this truck?

Kazoo — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:42:14 GMT

Hello everyone!

On Thursday September 13th at 10 a.m., I was a passenger in a car that was run off the road and totalled while travelling on westbound Rt. 70 (both occupants are fine!). The driver directly behind us was too busy keeping an eye on us and didn't get a license plate number on the cement mixer truck that suddenly changed lanes while we were passing him in the fast lane, forcing us off the road. The truck driver did not stop.

My friend is hoping she can figure out the company to which the truck belongs, as they may have manifests for the trucks that show their routes for the day. Unfortunately we did not get a company name. We do know it was a newer truck, and very clean. The body was painted red and white, with stripes or swirls on the mixer. The mixer was shaped so that the back/top end tapered a lot; it's possible the model is one that empties from the front instead of the back.

If you think you may have ANY idea what company this truck belonged to (or if may have seen the accident) please contact me through my tribe profile. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

On a good note, we both climbed out of the car OK, were rescued by my SO, had the car towed, borrowed my parent's car and were back on the road by 3pm in the afternoon (for an 8 hour trip).

Thanks a bunch, and drive defensively!
Amy

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ISO a good seamstress in Baltimore

Shems — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:46:31 GMT

I'm looking for a good seamstress to do some sewing for me. She or he has to be at least as good as me, preferably better, and feel comfortable working with delicate fabrics, like silk satins and chiffons. Also I'd like them to be okay with working without patterns (capable of making their own patterns) and good at fitting.

If you know of this person, please send me their contact info.

:-)

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ISO 2 African-American Models for a painting project

Shems — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:48:01 GMT

I need

-a mature African-American woman, preferably one who can look beleivably old enough to have a young adult son. Also one that is capable of directed expression.

-a young Adult (or older teenager, if the mother is my other model and can supervise) African-American man.

If you can be one character and know somebody that would be appropriate for the other, please recruit them.

I will use the models to take reference photos for a narrative painting I'm working on. You will be clothed, I might ask the young man to have an open shirt.

I'm offering $25 per model for an hour of your time (I'd offer more, but I'm just a student right now).

I've also posted this on craigslist, if you know anybody that might be good for the project, please send them my way.

Here's the craigslist post:

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/tlg/416130128.html

Thanks!

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Check out the Baltimore Lyceum

Druben — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 23:22:20 GMT

Interested in discussion and activities groups? Check us out:

http://lyceumproject.ning.com/

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I posted some 2 free things and one cheap thing on craigslist baltimore, just thought I'd spread the word

Shems — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 23:16:58 GMT

I posted them on craigslist:

Art shelves, entertainment shelves, steamer trunk. The shelvey things are free, I'm hoping to get $50 for the trunk.

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/zip/394562094.html

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/fur/394555855.html

:-)

If you want, come and get.

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looking for a dentist referral - do you like your dentist?

Shems — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:59:57 GMT

I'm very intimidated by the scary dentist stories of my friends. Anybody have a dentist they think is absolutely great in the Baltimore area? I'm looking for one.

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24 hour dining places

najla_nef — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:23:42 GMT

hi,

where would I find a 24 hour dining place? I 'm tryin to find one around baltimore, towson or white marsh.

thanks

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recommendation for a therapist?

gavin — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 01:34:46 GMT

Dear Baltimoreans

Howsabout a recommendation for a therapist?

Prefer female
psychologist or msw
talking cure type,
as opposed to comically
big syringe of -zac type

Prefer moderately prices/accepts insurance.

Trauma/various f-d up stuff that happens to you
when you are a kid and inevitably bleeds into your
adult life specialist would also be a plus.

Prefer hampden/inner harbor area or near there.

Would prefer recs off list and based on
experience rather than word of mouth.

thanks
in advance

Gavin

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Native American Flute Concert (July 27): Healing Sounds at Baltimore Yoga Village!

Corinne — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:17:59 GMT

Friday, July 27th, 7 PM

This Friday JULY 27th! Healing Sounds Concert in Native American Flute with Jan Seiden. Both a concert and a healing circle, Jan will play to us all as a group and as individuals using old and traditional musical techniques. Jan Seiden has won numerous awards for her work throughout the country. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy this soothing and spiritual music here in Baltimore. Donation $20.

Description from Baltimore Yoga Village's website: www.baltimoreyogavillage.com

3000 Chestnut Street, Building 15 (Hampden)
FREE PARKING

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Where do I find cool bandanas?

Shems — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:23:23 GMT

I want to buy some bandanas, you know, maybe adidas or puma label, or with flaming skulls or just something cool. I decided since my hair gets wacky when I work out, it will be nice to tie it back, but where does one go bandana shopping in Baltimore?

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Classmate search - Hammond High Class of 87, Columbia, MD

goddesscomedia — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 04:59:06 GMT

Hammond High Class of 87 Reunion
July 28, 2007

For details, join the class yahoo group at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HammondHigh1987/

Price goes up July 1!
Get the info and send in your RSVP/payment now!

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Cross post - First Friday Things to do.

Erissa — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:08:31 GMT

For Immediate Release:

A Hampden Happening for First Fridays

Sahffi and Moving Sound
Friday, July 6th, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For First Fridays in Hampden
At Charlotte Elliott
837 W. 36th St .
Baltimore , MD , 21211Contact Charlotte Hays Murray 410-243-0990
or see www.myspace.com/charlotteelliottinc for more information

Celebrate First Fridays in Hampden this month with Local musicians such as Sahffi and the Moving Sound at Charlotte Elliott. Friday, July 6th, 5 - 9 p.m. Hampden will celebrate summer with live music and entertainment, refreshments and lots of great late shopping.

Sahffi is an all original artist based out of Baltimore . Her style is a spontaneous blend of rock, jazz, folk, and blues, stemming from her early love of classical music.

A graduate of Peabody Conservatory of Music, Sahffi has been a music therapist, music teacher and lead vocalist for cover bands. However, through her entire musical career Sahffi had a driving need to write intensely inspired songs and lyrics. She finally gave in and became a solo artist in 2001.

Her performances have been praised as “inspiring”, “magical” and “bewitching”. Paul Iwancio, President of the Baltimore Songwriters Association said, “Sahffi is a talented, melodious trapeze artist. Her powerful voice propels her across the stage… we in the audience are mesmerized by (her) wonder.”

More information on Sahffi and the Moving Sound can be found at www.sahffi.com

Charlotte Elliott is an independent and women owned business in Baltimore ’s popular shopping district of Hampden. Charlotte Elliott is celebrating five years open in this location this year, by inviting local artists to play for the First Fridays of Hampden each month. For June she had The Meridian Belly Dance Troupe and for July will host Sahffi and the Moving Sound.

Charlotte Elliott has a grand selection of antiques and vintage clothing, great furniture and delightful home decorations. Charlotte Hays Murray, owner of Charlotte Elliott, has been awarded Hampden’s covetted title, Merchant of the Year, 2007 and continues to strive to bring only the best to the thriving neighborhood of Hampden, Baltimore . It is always Happening in Hampden.

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African dance and drumming

zaipo — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 03:49:34 GMT

ages 3 and up
Adults Thur. 7 :30 pm
mommy and me Sat 12 noon to 1 pm
kids 1 pmto 2 pm
location lovely lane church
2200 Saint Paul st.
Baltimore MD. 21210
www.zebrakids.org

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Where does one catch a Boxing Match in Baltimore?

Shems — Sat, 19 May 2007 23:21:48 GMT

I'd like to see a local Baltimore boxing match? Any suggestions?

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Open Mic. at bluehouse (Fells Point)

Kazoo — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:01:48 GMT

We're setting up open mic nights at the cafe in bluehouse. They will run the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month; the 2nd will be for spoken word/poetry, the 4th will be for acoustic music. If you're interested in participating, please send an email to amandarothschild at bluehouselife dot com

Here's the blurb for from the myspace page for April 27th:

Open Mic Performers! Join us on Friday, April 27th, at 6:30 p.m. for our first FREE Acoustic Open Mic! All instruments and genres are welcome, but no instruments may be amplified. Sets are expected to run 10-15 minutes, depending on the night's waiting list. All are invited to attend. Performers, please RSVP.

http://www.myspace.com/bluehouselife

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Intro to Improv Tribal Bellydance Class with Brooke

LyraDances — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:32:23 GMT

INTRO TO IMPROV TRIBAL BELLY DANCE at
The Promenade Dance Sport Facility
Sunday April 8 - June 2nd, 1-2pm

The class will be geared towards people who have had at least one session
of belly dance in the past (experience with basic moves like shimmies,
body rolls, snake arms, etc.), though I can also offer "prep sessions" at
my house for those interested who need to learn the basics.

Improv Tribal Belly Dance is a series of moves that are woven together
through hand and verbal cues. In this sense, it becomes a universal dance
form wherein anyone who learns the moves and their cues can dance together
in an improvisational lead and follow fashion. It's a very liberating,
proud and joyful dance form that celebrates women in all of their shapes,
sizes, colors and emphasizes spontaneity, interaction and a fusion of both
individual and group dynamics.

The class will focus on American Tribal Style moves as well as other
fusion and tribal choreographies that draw from various forms of dance,
including Cabaret, African, Indian, Middle Eastern and Greek.

Each class will include a movement-focused warm up, drills/new elements
portion and a free dance period in which the improv movements are
solidified in a lead/follow to music. My goal is that everyone will know
and feel confident in dancing with basic moves in an improv tribal belly
dance format by the end of this class.

Class size will be limited to 15 students to ensure personal attention.
Students are encouraged to sign up for the 8 week session in advance to
ensure a space in the class.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please come in form fitting clothes that ensure easy
movement and comfort. NO COIN SCARVES OR DISTRACTING ACCESSORIES ALLOWED.
Please be kind and respect the right of your fellow students to learn in
non-distracting environment. Shawls and hip wraps are fine, as long as I
can still easily see your muscles/hip movements.

Class Rate: $12/drop-in rate or $80/8 week session in advance.

If you have any questions at all about the class structure or need any
more information, or want to pre-register via Paypal, feel free to email
me brooke AT kallistitribal DOT com or send me a message through tribe.

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Ethnic jewelry?

Samantha — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:46:42 GMT

Anyone know of some good stores that sell tribal jewelry from Africa or Asia around these parts? I'm sure there must be something, but I sure can't find it. Back in San Francisco you're practically tripping over places selling this stuff.

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Do you like to play Scrabble?

LilKim31 — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 20:33:15 GMT

If so, come out and play this Friday night for a good cause.

The Sixth Annual SCRABBLE FUNDRAISER FOR LITERACY will benefit the Greater Homewood Adult Literacy & ESOL Program, at Calvert School at 4300 N. Charles Street on Friday March 30 at 5:30 pm.

Entry is $30 ($20 for students and seniors). All proceeds benefit the organization and help adult education in Baltimore City.

Winners will receive prizes from local retailers and restaurants. Food and refreshments will be served, and free parking is available. The general public is welcome to come and play on either the “competitive” or “social” level. To register, make a donation, or get information about the Greater Homewood Adult Literacy & ESOL Program, please call (410) 261-3520.

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First Fridays In Hampden! W 36th. St.

Erissa — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 14:24:18 GMT

This is just a reminder that First Friday in Hampden is this Friday, February 2. Mark your calendars, tell your friends. Hampden shopping after dark. I will be at my shop until 8 or 9pm and I will have wine and cheese and live music so swing by to check it all out. I have tons of new vintage clothes and all sorts of great stuff. Lots of other shops on the Avenue will be open late as well with their own events so you can make an evening of it.
That is First Friday, February 2nd, 5pm to 9pm. Because everyone needs more time to shop.
Hampden is located in Baltimore on W. 36th St. between Keswick Ave. and Falls Rd. (mostly)

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pregnant anyone

sproutspregnancyjournal — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 21:57:31 GMT

are there any pregnant people in Baltimore anymore? i feel like im the only one.

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lookin for a good gym

Shems — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 21:48:07 GMT

Any reccomendations? In town would be preferable - I'm just north of Mt Vernon.

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Baltimore Bellydance newsletter

R'aina — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:03:39 GMT

Please help spread the word. We anticipate newsletter distribution to resume this spring!

The Baltimore Bellydance Newsletter will once again be distributed free of charge.

To get yourself on the list, you can go to the Baltimore Belly dance Newsletter webpage and click the "subscribe to newsletter" link. - Check out the site while you are there.

http://baltimorebellydance.com/newsletter.html

Please help spread the word. The newsletter used to reach thousands of people with each printed issue. The same great newsletter will now be electronically distributed. Starting this spring. Help spread the word to get people registered.

R'aina

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Support adult literacy in Baltimore this Saturday!

LilKim31 — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 16:56:44 GMT

Come out and join members of the community in welcoming the new Johns Hopkins Barnes and Noble store to our area while supporting the Greater Homewood Community Corporation Adult Literacy & ESOL Program. Join GHCC, JHU, and fellow community members on December 9, 2006 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Meet outstanding authors, enjoy refreshments and win great door prizes from local businesses.
The new Barnes and Noble is located at the corner of 33rd and St. Paul Street.

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sexist santas in bmore - what? Email campaign!!!

goddesscomedia — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:32:50 GMT

OK.....So I was going to picket the sexist Santas in Baltimore (www.santacrawl.com) this year but I have to work. Oh well!....BUT SOMEDAY!!! mmwwwahahahaha

I had accepted that the "other" Santas were just lame and I'd have more fun at Santarchy anyway - BUT they interviewed one of the organizers of www.santacrawl.com on 98 Rock here in Baltimore yesterday morning and I almost threw up. The 'morning personalities' were just as idiotic as the santa guy. Even the female DJ - total neanderthall ideas about women and men! "Oh women don't like it anyway - and if they show up, we haze them till they leave". "The Ladies get their shopping day on black Friday, so we get the bar crawl." They also said that women couldn't last as long as they do, would get tired and whine, etc. The DJ's just agreed and added to the stereotype.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!! That kind of thing makes me ill!
I do not live to shop and I NEVER shop on black Friday - hate the crowds and don't have the patience for standing in line. Not to mention my low patience for idiots and my poverty. LOL

So I just had to send off a harsh but funny email to the radio station and the santacrawl dudes.

I just have to find a way to get out of our annual event at work next year so I can show up to that santa crawl. I'd love to see a contigent of both male and female cacophonist/burner santas invade that event with picket signs - "Say NO to sexist santas!" and such. We could do funny cheers and follow them around - and if they copped attitude, just laugh and then kiss all over eachother or even them!

Ahhh.....but I dream

Well it would be cool if I wasn't the only one to send emails to 98 rock and the baltimore santa dudes.

Can't wait for DC Santarchy! THE REAL SANTA EVENT! www.santarchydc.com
HO HO HO

They have an email contact on their website. contact@santacrawl.com
email them and tell them how much they suck and un-santa they are!
MEN - email them and tell them how you were going to go, but then found out there's no women allowed.
Tell them you are boycotting them for the DC event cause the ladies will be there!
Email 98 ROCK and tell them the REAL SANTAS are at SANTARCHY and Sexist Santas suck!

Love and Laughter,
Trouble-making-SantaGoddess

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Santa is coming!

goddesscomedia — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:23 GMT

I live in Baltimore but I'm joining the DC crowd for SANTARCHY!!!!

Who's in?

http://www.santarchydc.com

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FREE BOOKS

Megan — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 18:55:37 GMT

Come get FREE BOOKS...all the FREE BOOKS you can fit in your wagon...then head back for more FREE BOOKS!

This weekend...better yet...every weekend!

Saturday & Sunday 9am-6pm

The Book Thing of Baltimore
3001 Vineyard Lane
Baltimore, MD 21218

http://www.bookthing.org/

Located just down Barclay from the Waverly Farmer's Market, right off of 30th and Greenmount. And did i mention...the books are all FREE!

Repost and bring your friends!

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New Tribe - Baltimore Artists Social Club

Shems — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 18:54:42 GMT

New Tribe - Baltimore Artists Social Club

I've always found social interaction among various artist is great for helping spike creativity. So I've started a tribe specifically mant to halp assist various artists in the Baltimore area fine each other plan social events etc. Please spread the word to all your artistic friends in the B-more area.

http://tribes.tribe.net/basc

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Anyone interested in philosophy?

Druben — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 15:13:59 GMT

I am trying to organize a philo-cafe and can do it at the Village Learning Place on Charles St. We would meet twce a month for an open discussion and you can come when you want, but I would like to get about 6-10 regulars. I've been doing these for the past ten years and they are really fun. Please contact me if you are interested.

What is a philosophy cafe? It is an open discussion in a public forum about an important and interesting topic. Some examples of past topics include: taking things philosophically, living the good life, what does it mean to contribute to society? what is the role of sincerity in today's society, and many more. Everyone who comes is encouraged to participate, formal training in philosophy is not required, and there is no fee involved. A different question is selected as the topic for each session; join our email list and you will receive the question of inquiry in advance. In short, a philosophy cafe is a place for having a good quality discussion.

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Baltimore Bike Swap! ~ Vendor lots still available - $3

gavin — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 02:26:39 GMT

Baltimore Bike Swap! ~ Vendor lots still available - $3

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reply to: sale-217918592@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-09, 12:01AM EDT

To benefit the Charm City Bicycle Messenger Association, we will hold a bicycle swap meet at the Velocipede Bicycle Workshop, which is located at 4 West Lanvale Baltimore MD. The event will be held on October 14th 2006, from 9am to 3pm. with a party to follow!

Vendor lots will be available with bikes, food, etc. So come show your support for the Baltimore bicycle community by hawking or browsing for wares.

admission: $3 (+ $5 to drink)

for more information, or to become a vendor, contact:

Brian B
443.631.3103

Aaron (Hotsauce)
443.527.8519

or email
ccbma@earthlink.net

this is in or around Baltimore City

no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

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Real City, Dream City

Druben — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 20:26:46 GMT

Check out this community art exhibition and series of events at the Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute, sponsored by Art On Purpose. I am facilitating a philosophy cafe on the Soul of Baltimore on October 17th.

http://artonpurpose.org/Index.cfm?id=17

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"Seeds of Trouble" Bellydance show at Ascension

Sarah — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 13:35:56 GMT

It's a goth club, so you know that means friendly people, great music, and lots of beautiful sharp-dressed people (and hot chicks in corsets, natch).

It's bellydancing, so you know that means exciting improv, death-defying stunts, and more shimmying than you can shake a stick at.

Plus, it's your first chance to see an up-and-coming new dancer on the dc/Charm City scene!

Come on, you know you want to go. For details, try www.marylandascension.com

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Wellness Tribe for Baltimore

Shems — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 19:53:46 GMT

I just joined it myself, but it's just a baby still, so for those of you in to yoga, wellness, wholistic stuff, please pop in and share your knows.

tribes.tribe.net/baltimorewellness

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Katrina evacuees here

Druben — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 11:47:11 GMT

My friend Barb and I are planning a little get together to commemorate the storm that changed our lives and we are looking for anyone here in Balmer who has resettled because of it. We are thinking of meeting in a bar or cafe downtown on the 29th of August and meet each other and share memories and stories. Anyone out there fit this?

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R there Middle Eastern Musicians in B-more anywhere?

Shems — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 17:38:22 GMT

A friend of mine was looking for some folks to collaborate with musically and so we are trying to pull some people out of the woodwork. Do any of y'all know anybody that plays instruments from the Middle East? Or where one might go to find such folks? What kind of Middle Eastern community is there here in Baltimore?

Thanks,

Shems

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Baltimore Cultural Ed via Movies & TV

Shems — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 13:28:52 GMT

I am admittedly a recent move to Baltimore and I'm trying to get my self acclimated and educated on local culture. As part of my self-taught course, I've been getting movies and tv shows via netfix that are either Baltimore based or Baltimore centered. So far I've got Hairspray and Wired on the way. I was wondering what other shows y'all might suggest to add to my list.

I'm also open to other educational suggestions, must see sites I should visit, local artists I should familiarise myself with, etc.

Thanks,

Shems

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Anyone know the artist/info on that sculpture on pratt st between hanover and hopkins?

gavin — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 13:09:39 GMT

Bmorns

Anyone know the artist/info on that sculpture on pratt st between hanover and hopkins? The big stainless looking one that you can spin by hand, blinding the morning car-muters and impressing the junkies? Writing a piece about "home" and somehow it fits in the story...

Thanks

Gavin

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Fluid Movement Water Ballet Sign-up on Monday!

Leah — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 20:11:54 GMT

I highly recommend participating in this. Last summer was the most fun I had had in a loooong time.

Rehearsals are 2 days a week until dress rehearsal week.

Come out Monday and find out more!

--
That's right- it's time to enlist yourself in Baltimore's
only cavalcade of synchronized silliness...
Fluid Movement's 6th Water Ballet: IT'S A WONDERFUL SPECIES
If you're interested in having the time of your life splashing
around every afternoon, then come!

THIS Monday June 5th between 7-9pm
Fluid Movement World Headquarters
Load Of Fun Building
120 W. North Avenue at corner of Howard Street across from
Joe 2 Pizza and next door to motel

Bring your calendar!
We will be signing up performers and also costume, prop and set helpers.

It's best if you can come in person to see the different
rehearsal schedules and talk scheduling issues over in
person. But if you truly can't make it, email Sherri at
sherri_chambers@hotmail.com

Show dates are July 22, 23, 28, 29 30

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Any local puppet folk ?

gavin — Sun, 21 May 2006 01:30:16 GMT

All

Any local puppet folk who are skilled in making large scale puppets look like their movement is real appearing please respond.

Like this
http://www.flickr.com/photos/simon-crubellier/sets/72057594125598140/show/
but lower budget, as our govt supports arms
not art

love
live

gavin heck

http://www.kineticbaltimore.com/KSR/2006/Default.asp
2 Goats Meet on a Bridge was the work of Gavin Heck, Fluid Movement, and Keytech Engineering, and describes the parable of two goats who meet on a narrow bridge and neither gives way so they fight, lock horns, fall into the water, and die miserable goat deaths. ....they won the Golden Flipper for most interesting water entry for their choreographed dance at the Canton water entry during which a team of white ninjas battled a team of black ninjas and the entire team of milkmaids died in crossfire. Fortunately they were resurrected by magic dust. You can read more at www.2goats.com.

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Skaters & High Weirdness

Rt. Rev. T Allen — Wed, 17 May 2006 19:49:13 GMT

I'm a High Weirdness guy from Atlanta just moving to Baltimore -- my family roots are here -- my grandfather ran a famous saloon at Chester & Low which Eubie Blake wrote a tribute to called, appropriately enough, "Corneo of Chestnut & Low (in Baltimo)". My dad was born here. I'm interested in high weirdness contacts, and especially in getting my two resident sons, 16 & 14, Karl & Randall, plugged into the local skater community.

Anybody?

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Mt. Vernon upcomming artiests.. i hope :)

AshDE — Wed, 17 May 2006 04:55:22 GMT

Hello my fellow smaltimore-ians :D,my name is Ash, I'm a guitariest & vocalist of a new project consisting of 2 baltimorions, myself and a drum programmer.. we have put together a little sample of what our music would sound like and would like to get your oppinions on it.

www.myspace.com/ashtorb
song: aS i moaN

there are other songs up there, but they are strickly vocals and guitar," As I Moan" is the 1st of our collaboration..its also downloadable, incase you find it iPod worthy..keep in mind this is our first attempt at this..so feedback is much appreciated!..
Thanx and I hope you enjoy it :D

-Ash

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Charles Village ?????

AshDE — Mon, 26 Dec 2005 17:12:05 GMT

Hello Everyone, I'm about to move into Bmore and was contacted about the avilabilty of an apartment in Charles Village???? but I have nooooo idea what the neighborhood is like and hoping if someone could give me some insight..

Do any off you know the statuse of the neighborhood thats next to John Hopkins University ?

The Address of the building is 4000 N Charles st. ZipCode: 21218, which is off of University Prkwy, which is a few blocks from JHU & other resturants & places & shtuff!.. I wanted to get my Bmore people's opinion since you all have lived in Charm City longer than I have & would know the cool and uncool places to live.

So please, please, pretty please, if you have any advice at all, lay it down on me! :)

Much Thanx! :D
Ash

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Icarus by Edwin Sanchez at St Johns Church 2640 st paul st Baltimore Through 4/9

gavin — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 13:17:41 GMT

For you theatrically minded types, or flying too close to the sun types...
Icarus by Edwin Sanchez at St Johns Church 2640 st paul st Baltimore Through 4/9

For More Information call (410) 796-1555, email runofthemilltheater@yahoo.com

http://www.runofthemilltheater.org/current.html

Follow Jim Knipple, Run of the Mill's Artistic Director and the
director for RotM's production of Icarus, will be documenting the
rehearsal process for Icarus on MySpace.com. Go to
http://www.myspace.com/icarus_jim to track the progress, triumphs, and
troubles that happen as we head toward this long awaited production.

Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 seniors and BTA members, $5 students with ID.
http://www.missiontix.com/index.cfm?venue=-rmt

Gavin

p.s. Worked with Jim Knipple (yes pronounced nipple) and crew last year on the first play I've ever had produced, "Coming up, Going Down" for Variations on Desire, as well as doing sound design for the series, he is as roberto bennini would say in down by law a "good egg".

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SMILE, HON, YOU'RE IN BALTIMORE: Infestation!

gavin — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 16:24:38 GMT

Hey
My poem,
REPLACE AS BEFORE (The Faultless Rat Trap) Gavin Heck 10/25/2005
Is being published in the following!
Buy it, and I'll sign it next time i seez ya iffya like.

Love
Live

Gavin

BALTIMORE - Baltimore-based imprint Eight-Stone Press (ESP) proudly
Announces the release of the rat-inspired Infestation!
(http://eightstonepress.com/hon/hon7.75rats.htm), a sometimes unsavory
collection of tales of Charm City's unsung vermin.

For Infestation! - the second-ever “theme” issue of ESP's increasingly
Popular Smile, Hon, You're in Baltimore! series - ESP Editor William P. Tandy compiled the stories, poetry, photography and other artwork of 18 regional contributors,each inspired by their own encounters with Rattus norvegicus.

Since 2001, ESP has published the arguably Mobtown-centric Smile, Hon,
You're in Baltimore! as an outlet for Baltimore-related stories and images that might otherwise go unrecorded. The Johns Hopkins News-Letter called Smile, Hon “the literary equivalent of the Sizzler All-U-Can-Eat buffet . . . bountiful and bursting at the seams with delicious morsels.” In September 2004, Baltimore City Paper named Smile, Hon “Best Zine” in its annual “Best of Baltimore”
issue, calling it “surprisingly fascinating, consistently absurd, and often weird as hell . . . Baltimore at its bizarre best.” ESP subsequently published Smile,
Hon's first special issue, Giving Up the Ghost
(http://eightstonepress.com/hon/hon7.5ghost.htm), a collection of
otherwordly encounters from Baltimore and (the great) beyond, in October 2005.

Upcoming issues include Smile, Hon #8 (regular issue) and a special
scar-themed edition; submissions for both are being accepted through June 1, 2006.

Smile, Hon, You're in Baltimore! is an Eight-Stone Press production
(online at http://www.eightstonepress.com/hon) and is available locally for purchase at Atomic Books (1100 W. 36th Street, Baltimore 21211;
http://www.atomicbooks.com)
and for loan as part of the Baltimore County Public Library's Zine
Collection
(http://www.bcpl.info/centers/library/zines.html).

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Animal Collective in B-More

RoryO — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 22:31:33 GMT

The Inspiration Community and the Baltimore City Paper presents:

Animal Collective in a Special Benefit Concert

Friday--March 24, 2006
9PM

with an after-party/dance with Icelandic avant folk band Stórsveit Nix Noltes
Recher Theater (in Towson)
512 York Road
Towson, MD 21204

Animal Collective members are extraordinary musical creators dancing on the edge of sound and nature, rediscovering pop and shamanic energy from a primal encounter with inventiveness, melody, passion, and whimsy.

For more on this extraordinary band with deep Baltimore roots:

http://www.myspace.com/animalcollectivetheband

It is anticipated that this will be a sellout concert. This is a benefit concert for the Inspiration Community and Consciousness School. Advanced tickets are available at the rate of $35 for general admission and for the Animal Collective meet and greet with light refreshments, the ticket price is $75. Meet and greet time is 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

If you are interested in purchasing tickets through Inspiration, email Kathryn Yarborough at BodyWisdomServices@juno.com and mail a check made out to Inspiration Community, including a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Address: Kathryn Yarborough, 7515 A Weather Worn Way, Columbia, MD 21046.

Tickets are also available for $15 at the Recher Theater and through Ticket Masters for the general public (which includes services charges).

Please feel free to forward this information to your friends and e-mail groups. It is anticipated that this event will be sold out.

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Word Nerds Unite!

LilKim31 — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 20:11:35 GMT

The Greater Homewood Adult Literacy and ESOL Program is sponsoring it’s 5th annual Scrabble Fundraiser on Friday, March 31st from 6-9:30 pm. This fundraising event will be held at the Calvert School on 4300 N. Charles Street. The cost is $25.00 ($12 for students with ID and seniors 62 or older). There will be light buffet fare and fabulous prizes. You can play competitively or socially. For more information, call Todd at 410.261.3520.

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Protest in DC?

Samantha — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 18:36:35 GMT

Anyone know of any specifics on a war protest in March in DC? It happens every year since the war started, but i can't find any real details.

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Cupid is coming to DC!

Jester — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 22:21:51 GMT

ANNOUNCEMENT AND REMINDER!
Sorry for the length but this is the whole grand plan shebang!

Did you have fun at Santarchy and want to rampage again?
Couldn’t stay for the whole thing? Did you MISS Santarchy? Join the Eros army
in DC for another chance at spreading joy and silliness and making an
ass of yourself in public!

“Cupid Cacophony” Valentine Rampage
Saturday, February 11, 2006
2:00 pm
MEETING SPOT: The steps of the National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art (West Building)
6th St. and Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC
20565
Closest Metro Station: Archives / Navy Memorial: Green and
Yellow Line

*SINGERS WANTED!
See website for suggested songbook/lyrics
Print your lyrics from here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DC-Area-Cacophony/
go and click on FILES and open the word documents for Cupid Song
book or print from the website
http://www.geocities.com/cupidcacophony/home
You don’t HAVE to sing.....but cupid would love to have a chorus
for this cacophony
A map in word format is also in the files section.

****Schedule / Agenda (open to interpretation and adjustment)
******************
Times are approximate!
Get the cell phone number of someone you know who is going if
you need to catch up with us later. Goddess Cupid will have a phone but
no guarantees that the darn thing will work or I’ll hear it over all
the hoopla. Once we are in the bars, I most likely won’t hear it.
410*209*7663

2:00 pm – Cupids meet at Gallery of Art on the steps
Sing some songs, commiserate, give out
gifts

3:00 pm – March across the mall to the Carousel in front of the
Smithsonian Castle.
If it’s open – let’s RIDE!
Spread merriment to tourists

3:30 pm – Cupids fly to Washington Monument
Continue Merriment, sing, gift

4:00 pm – The Eros Army marches across the Ellipse towards the
White House for photo ops and “spreading some love”. Maybe we’ll pause
on the Ellipse for some shenanigans? It’s up to you!

4:30 / 5:00 pm – Serenade the White House. Cupids dance and
sing for cops maybe? Be silly, improvise street theatre, chant, or
express your political disgust if you like, but just don’t break the law or
piss off the secret service. Fellow cupids may end up assisting the
authorities in hand cuffing you should you decide to be an asshole.

5:00 / 5:30 pm – THE BOTTOM LINE SALOON - 1716 I St Nw
Time for food and beverages to quench
Cupid’s Thirst
Sing some naughty and anti-valentine
songs

6:30 / 7:00 pm - On our way to the next bar, Invade
VICTORIA'S SECRET (1050 Connecticut Ave NW) and ask: “ Is the reason
you don’t carry plus size lingerie because Victoria’s dirty secret is
that she has an eating disorder?” or just shout “Victoria is bigoted
against full figured women!” Don’t forget to give out some gifts! Good
location for giving out Condoms!

7:30 / 8:00 pm - The Bar Hop / Pub crawl truly begins!
First stop: LUCKY BAR!
1221 Connecticut Ave NW
Sing some naughty and anti-valentine
songs, drink, recruit strangers

*After Lucky’s –
Head towards Dupont Circle and maybe Adam’s Morgan to hit some
bars.

Suggested locations:
· Open to suggestions for visiting “naughty locations”
· The Big Hunt - 1345 Connecticut Ave. NW
· Bar Rouge - 1315 16th Street NW
· Club Chaos - 1603 17TH ST NW (Corner of 17th & Q
St. NW) Gay bar with great drag show!
· Black Cat - 1811 14th St NW
· Club Heaven and Hell - 2327 18th Street, NW
· Madam’s Organ - 2461 18th Street NW

2:00
am – Bars close. Now go home and sleep it off, you sluts!

THE RULES
1. If asked, cupid is responsible for it all: cupid planned
it, we are all cupid, cupid loves you, cupid pleads the
fifth.....ect...... If asked again, and you can’t think of anything witty to say,
just say you are promoting safe sex and give them a condom. That oughta
shut ‘em up.

2. Wear an appropriate costume. Be creative. Make something if
you have to: some form of Cupid, Angel, Pan/faun/satyr, Venus, Fairies,
Horny toads......
Something to think about:
A.) Most likely It will be cold. Or it could be freakishly warm
like it has been lately. Be prepared for MD/DC/VA weather from Sybil:
i.e. be prepared and dress for anything.
B.) Remember that if you do wear a pair of wings, make sure they
are flexible as you don't want to put anyone's eye out as you go in
and out of bars, etc. Don’t have wings but want them? Shit, make ‘em out
of cardboard or paper and duck tape them to your back if you have
to!!!
C.) Wear comfy shoes – we are going to do a lot of walking and
cupid does not want to hear other cupids wine about sore feet.

3. Cupid brings stuff to GIFT. Give out valentines, candy, advice,
kisses, hugs, flowers,
toys, condoms, whatever. BRING SOMETHING!!!!!!

4. Cupid will BE NICE and CLEAN when kids are around during the day.
Weirding out adults and making people laugh is good – traumatizing
children is not! Please keep the daytime outside fun at a rated G/PG
level unless you are sure no families are in ear shot of you. However,
Rated R + material, practical jokes, and dirty dancing are encouraged for
adults and at night time. When the sun goes down.....the freaks come
out at night!

5. Cupid obeys the law and does not piss off the cops. Other cupids
will not bail you out of jail. CUPID WILL NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. Take
metro, get a hotel room, bribe a friend to be a designated driver – or
stick with cola and Shirley temples.

6. Cupid brings money for eating and drinking and pays his /her own
damn bar tab. If Santa can do it, so can Cupid.

7. Cupid may shoot people with harmless soft NERF arrows and squishy
things but cupid will not hurt anyone.

8. Keep your diapers on!!! Cupid will not strip naked unless in an
establishment that permits such states of undress.

9. Cupid will PARTICIPATE, be gregarious and have fun!

10. Cupid can't think of any more rules. If you can think of
anything, email cupid at cupidcacophony@yahoo.com

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Cupid is coming.....mmmmwahahaha

goddesscomedia — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 01:44:41 GMT

Ok.....cupid cacophony is around the corner.....

Saturday Feb 11
Washington DC
2:00 pm - ?
Meeting location and "schedule" will be announced NEXT week.

Make sure to get your Cupid attire and fun props together.
Check the website for sing along songs.
Anyone want to take a stab at writing parody / naughty lyrics?

http://www.geocities.com/cupidcacophony/home

Anyone care to share their plans? Pro-Valentine vs Anti-Valentine?
Anyone got a good digital camera they can bring?

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Hampden

AshDE — Sun, 15 Jan 2006 06:51:18 GMT

Hello all, I need basically the Cons & Pros of the HampDen area. I'm concidering moving into this area but I need guidence of my BaltiMorons! :)

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Butoh and/or noh locals?

gavin — Fri, 25 Feb 2005 16:45:50 GMT

All

I'm a butoh/noh fan
Any local troupes/groups?

Love
Live

Gavin

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New cafe/shop in Baltimore: Fell's Point

Kazoo — Tue, 13 Dec 2005 16:08:37 GMT

Hi - I want to let you all know about a new Baltimore shop, bluehouse (and do some self promotion, as I am the manager).

1407 Fleet Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
www.bluehouselife.com (website coming soon)
1 1/2 blocks east of Whole Foods

From our promo literature:
We are a new home store in the Fells Point/Inner Harbor area, offering home furnishings, accessories, and decorating elements (such as flooring and paint) that meet our criteria for earth friendliness and healthy living.

Unique in Baltimore, we extend our brand into our in-house cafe, where our beverages are organic and Fair Trade and our food is as fresh and healthy as possible . . . all while remaining delicious, of course. We're carrying locally made baked goods, lunch items made for us by Zia's Cafe in Towson, and a selection of other snacks. Feel free to come in and linger; we've made sure to provide free wireless service.

We also feel a responsibility towards our employees, therefore we are paying a living wage, as well as offering health benefits.

Stop in and check us out!

-Amy

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New tribe for Events for Baltimore / DC area

Jester — Sun, 15 Jan 2006 21:12:39 GMT

Since there was no tribe that delt specifically with these kinds of events, I started one. I know there are tribes for single specific events - but not one that was inclusive and would list them all.

So...for silly, fun, artisitc, political, charitable, pointless, inclusive events....come join this tribe. We can share event info, or plans stuff. Let's get Baltimore up and going!

tribes.tribe.net/baltwash_rovingevents

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Baltimore flash mobs, pranks, silliness, etc....

Jester — Sun, 15 Jan 2006 04:26:36 GMT

Hello all!
I'm new to this tribe.

I was wondering if there is anyone here who is familiar with flash mobs and other similar events or interested in getting some stuff going.

This isn't a flash mob, per se, but I was thinking of going to DC for the Cupid Cacophony on Feb 11. The website address is http://www.geocities.com/cupidcacophony/home.html

Anyone else interested?
If I go, I'll probably drive to a metro station and take the train in.

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tai chi near hampden/fells pt?

gavin — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 14:52:24 GMT

Any tai chi recs. near hampden or fells point?

Thx

G

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Cyberden - Coming to Columbia!

DJ_Bat — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 15:33:57 GMT

Get the low down on a new computer gaming center opening up in 2006 in Columbia Maryland here: http://www.myspace.com/cyberden

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New Houka Cafe in Baltimore

AshDE — Sat, 17 Dec 2005 06:58:28 GMT

Hey everyone, I just wanted to let everyone know of a cool new Houka Cafe in Baltimore, they have a belly dancer come in every saturday. They have food, sweets & drinks (non-alcoholic), and they are open untill 4am nightly.
check them out.

The 3 Kings of Egypt Cafe
1027 Light St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
410.244.8445

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HOLE foods market: a satirical commentary

Eisuke — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 16:10:20 GMT

Hi everyone

I thought this community was a bit dead, so I should stir up some discussion with some of my writings. In my student days, I used to write for a student/faculty newsletter. Most of my writings had this south-park, rag on everyone style, which was quite popular. I'll do the same here for everyone's entertainment/disgust:

HOLE FOODS

As I strolled through Whole Foods Market by Harbor East yesterday the ambiance triggered a lot in my mind.

What is this market trying to capitalize on? Who is the target audience?
I've been to this market in my student days in Berkeley, and have been wondering about this question ever since.

Several types of people came up to my mind:

As for what they try to capitalize on:

1) The idea that good bread, cheese, coffee, cereals, or healthy foods should be an expensive luxury item.
If you have really travelled around the world, in many countries they eat more unprocessed foods that taste so much better that are not necessarily expensive. Unfortunately, I get the impression that in the last decades in America mass production has meant the reduction in quality of foods, such as using corn syrup instead of cane sugar. I think the reduction in quality of basic food items is now creating a demand for something better, but at a pretty high cost.

2) The eco-conscious
These people want to save the pretty flowers in the rain forest, but are too lazy to read proper books about sustainable development. Purchasing cereals that look ecologically friendly with a smiling monkey (0.0001% will go to saving 0.0001% of the rain forests) satisfies their desires on behaving like a environmentally conscious citizen.

3) Those who don't understand good food, but want to separate themselves from the rest.
So what do you do if you make a 6 figure income, have no idea about good food, but want to look 'good' in front of your friends? This is the best place to go to. You can find exotic foods which you can display in your kitchen. Then you can go home and pretend that you are an expert on using these items for cooking, since you went on the europe (Asia/africa/fill in the continent) in 6 days trip in which you learned everything about the people and its culture by talking to your travel guide and hotel receptionist.

4) Those willing to try different foods, but are too xenophobic to go into 'ethnic' food stores.
I think you get a better bargain at a proper ethnic food store rather than at whole foods. The whole foods employ who munches on granola bars all day and did the backpacking trip to India may not be the curry expert after all, but rather just a pothead who claims he does.

5) The health conscious
You would rather leave health and well-being advice to a supermarket rather than a doctor or nutritionist.

6) The not-so rich researcher
You are a post-doc who does not make too much money, who takes the Souther Management Shuttle bus to Whole Foods. Yet, you still wish to throw money out of the window and make stupid decisions although you actually have a proper education. The most you can afford at whole foods is their generic items. You proudly display that bag while walking through the city although all you bought was Whole Foods Ketchup and Organic Cola. In frustration, you make fun of the other people who shop their since you don't have their income, car, health and well-being.

That was it for today!

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Reviews on places I have visited

Eisuke — Sun, 11 Dec 2005 23:56:29 GMT

So after living here for about a month I have had some opportunities to visit some cafes/restaurants/bars in my area, and I thought I should share my thoughts, with my usual sarcastic twist that I used to rag on Whole foods market, and at the same time being more diplomatic than a drunken Donald Rumsfeld approaching Iraqi people.

Disclaimer: By no means am I an expert on these places. I have only visited these places once, and am writing a review based on my limited experience. However, I thought giving an opinion that differed from City paper may benefit or even harm the community, so I decided to do that.

1. Chinatown Cafe -323 Park Avenue
Baltimore really lacks an Asian vibe to it unlike places I have lived in California. You don't see rice boys driving around their Acura Integras with stickers from famous mod companies, without having the actual mods themselves. The only Asian food you can get is mall styled chinese food for the tasteless suburbanites or places which think that Asian food should be trendy. Yes, after all Chinese food has only been around for 3000 years so it should be pretty f***ing trendy.

In the shabby part of this city on Park Avenue lies Chinatown Cafe. The tacky interior, no fork on the table, a chinese menu, the slightly unhygienic smell, and the live fish stored in overcrowded conditions that PETA would go ape-shi* over was indeed a clear sign that this restaurant had some food that would be beyond what Panda Express could offer. I ordered the dim sum, which consisted of shrimp dumplings, and steamed pork bun first. The time it took to bring the dim sum was slightly longer than the time George W would need to add and subtract one digit numbers, but it was damn tasty. This was definitely the flavours I used to experience in some dim sum places in San Francisco chinatown (in the non-touristy bits). I also ordered a portion of beef chow fun. The noodles were thick and had enough texture to please the palate while being mild on the flavour. Overall, a great dining experience.

2. XS baltimore- 1307 N. Charles street
A very cool inerior indeed! This place scores a lot of points for the interior. I really like the multi-layer layout of this place. I tend to like buildings where the old cohabitates with something modern and fresh. This was definitely one of those places with the old brick wall still visible, but not in your face with a clean cut interior. I thought that there was a wide selection of bastardized sushi here that most sushi chefs in Japan would take total offense and crap in their pants as if they've eaten an expired crab cake. (sorry, I get passionate over sushi due to my Japanese background. It is one of those items that has been made into a yuppie, ubercool commodity in America rather than sticking to the proper traditional formulas) But having said that, the tuna roll I ordered was reasonably good. The chicken pad thai I had was also fresh with enough spices to give a nice sensation in the mouth. The presentation was top-notch, with sushi being served with an orchid on the plate which was very pleasing to the eye. The pleasant interior combined with the food definitely is worth it!

....so I am quite happy that the Mt. Vernon area has something a bit more unique to offer than restaurants such as "The Olive Garbage" or "El Trashito". (Why is it that in America, apart from ethnic restaurants most restaurants are 'chain restaurants', especially when you go to the suburbs?)

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To buy or not to buy, that is the question!

Eisuke — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 21:03:57 GMT

Having just moved over from abroad, I am here without a car. So far so good, such that I can take the free shuttle to work. However, on the weekends when I have to run experiments I will probably have to take the number 10 bus to Bayview from downtown.

I am contemplating over buying a car, but at the same time I know that it's going to be expensive. : ( (sometimes I wonder why I'm not one of those Asian kids whose parents will buy them a nice car)
When I saw some smashed glass on the sidewalk this morning, I realized that I'll probably have to get indoor parking, which costs 125 a month. Then there's insurance, which may be anohter 200 or so? I've been looking for cars on carmax.com, and used cars aren't that cheap either. For something that perform a simple function of going from point A to B, cars really eat up your wallet, like Pac Man eating pills. For the amount of money you spend it doesn't seem like it'll give me the satisfaction. For me a good bottle of wine will give me more satisfaction.

Anyway, can people who live in downtown tell me about their stories about owning a car?

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Whore foods market and Trader Blow's

Eisuke — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 02:41:34 GMT

ok, i'm not in the mood to rag on supermarkets today! : ) I think I did enough of that, and by now their lawyers are probably chasing me down.

into my 3rd week or so here, and slowly getting to know some people here. The people at work are cool, but they don't really seem to go out drinking after work. And even when they do, I don't think they hang out in the Mt. Vernon area.

Anyway, I'd be delighted to know if people on this forum go out drinking in the Mt. Vernon area. If so, I would be delighted if I could join!

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first impressions from the first week...

Eisuke — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 00:29:36 GMT

hoi,

I've been here for over a week now, and would like to give a report about my first impressions of Bulletmore, sorry Baltimore.

I like the neighbourhood I live in (Mt vernon). It's really cozy and charming, and plenty of places to go to eat, drink, and be merry. From an architectural perspective, I think it's really splendid!

I like walking inside Lexington Market, and absorbing the odours of various types of food.

Then there's my work, at the JHU Bayview campus, which is quite nice. You get a beautiful view of downtown Baltimore.

But it seems like there are so many boarded up homes and abandoned buildings, which i find a real shame because these buildings sure can be used!

anyway....will write more later about my impressions....or better yet i should start a blog... : )

ciao
eisuke

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