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The Fans Behind Baltimore’s Divine Monument: Alex Fox & Michal Makarovich

Posted on February 13, 2016 by almosthipguy

Meet the John Waters Fans Planning Baltimore’s Outrageous Divine Monument By Moze Halperin, Flavorwire (February 9, 2016) Beyond “Crab Cake Capital of the World,” one of Baltimore’s best-known nicknames is “The Monument City.” And one of the city’s most notable features … Continue reading →

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City Paper “Sex Issue” recalls Carousel Coupling ‘toon

Posted on February 11, 2016 by almosthipguy

The “Sex Issue” cover of today’s City Paper (shown above), drawn by Charlie Herrick, recalls the infamous 1987 City Fair cartoon (shown below) that promoters published in The Sun and Evening Sun, while reminding us of how times have changed. The infamous … Continue reading →

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Belgian Elvis tribute artist to play 2 Md. shows

Posted on February 7, 2016 by almosthipguy

Can’t help falling in love with Franz By Liza Harlow, Special to The Avenue (avenuenews.com, February 1, 2016) and The Dundalk Eagle (dundalkeagle.com, February 3, 2016) The award-winning Franz Goovaerts, who hails from Erquelinnes, Belgium, will be making his way … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Mayor Supports Divine Poop Monument

Posted on February 1, 2016 by almosthipguy

Baltimore Mayor Gives Support for Eight-Foot Monument to Divine, Featuring Dog Poop By Moze Halperin (Flavorwire, January 29, 2016) The corner of Read and Tyson Streets in Baltimore will forever bear the glorious ghost of an iconically filthy moment: Divine … Continue reading →

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