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Larry Kane Interviews John Lennon at The Baltimore Civic Center

Posted on September 8, 2014 by almosthipguy

Baltimore Civic Center, September 13, 1964 ABOUT THIS INTERVIEW: On this date, the Beatles arrived in Maryland for their performance at Baltimore’s Civic Center. John Lennon was interviewed by Larry Kane as part of an on-going series of interviews with … Continue reading →

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Pratt Library: Your Hustling Journey Starts Here

Posted on September 3, 2014 by almosthipguy

Having just watched National Geographic’s expose of Baltimore – “Heroin Capital of America” – on “The High Wire” episode of their popular Drugs, Inc. television series, we are still blown away by the unintentional product placement the drug hustlers gave … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010s, Baltimore Babylon, Drugs, Inner City, Media, Neighborhoods, Roadside Attractions, Television, Vices | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

The 2014 Chicks-a-palooza Party

Posted on August 30, 2014 by almosthipguy

Chick’s Legendary Records Party The Ottobar 2549 N. Howard Street Sunday, August 31, 2014 Veni, Vedi, Veditz. Harry “Chick” Veditz: he came, he saw and he conquered the local music scene by opening a legendary record store – Chick’s Legendary … Continue reading →

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“Drugs, Inc.” looks at Baltimore in “The High Wire”

Posted on August 29, 2014 by almosthipguy

By Tom Warner (Baltimore Or Less, August 29, 2014) This week, National Geographic Channel‘s Drugs, Inc. television series aired its Baltimore episode, “The High Wire.” The show characterized Baltimore as the heroin capital of America, with its ever-growing drug problems … Continue reading →

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