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“Route 66” gets its kicks in Baltimore, Maryland

Posted on September 17, 2014 by almosthipguy

And Buz Murdock does geneology research at Pratt Library! “The Mud Nest” Route 66: Season 2, Episode 7 November 10, 1961 An encounter with a rural Maryland family bearing a striking resemblance to him leads Buz (George Maharis) to Baltimore … Continue reading →

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Beatles in Baltimore Photos: A Magical Mystery Tour

Posted on September 13, 2014 by almosthipguy

By Carl Schoettler (Baltimore Sun, September 13, 2004) Beatlemania was sweeping America on Sept. 13, 1964, when photographer Morton Tadder strode into the Baltimore Civic Center, climbed onto his little magnesium ladder in the middle of the sea of screaming … Continue reading →

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Beatles at The Baltimore Civic Center, Sept. 13, 1964

Posted on September 13, 2014 by almosthipguy

2:30 & 6 p.m., Sunday, September 13, 1964 The Beatles’ only visit to Baltimore was on Sunday, September 13, 1964. They performed two shows at the Civic Center, to a total of 28,000 fans. The best seat in the house … Continue reading →

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John Waters Retrospective @ Lincoln Center: Sept. 5-14, 2014

Posted on September 10, 2014 by almosthipguy

“50 Years of John Waters: How Much Can You Take?” September 5 – September 14, 2014 The Film Society of Lincoln Center Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023-6595 “It took me 50 years to claw my way up from … Continue reading →

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