Category Archives: Decades

Todd Stachowski’s fan letter to BIG NURSE

Posted on August 9, 2013 by almosthipguy

Big Nurse was a zine I used to pick up at Atomic Books back in the early ’90s. It was published by Jean and Sue, two  ultra-cool Asian girls living in my ultra-uncool suburban ‘hood of Towson. Their zine was inspired … Continue reading →

Posted in 1990s, Atomic Books, Baltimorons, Entertainment, Media, Towson, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Brace Yourself for the Baltimore Bracer, the 1950s Pirate Cocktail

Posted on August 8, 2013 by almosthipguy

From NIP AHOY: THE PICTURE BAR GUIDE by Robert H. Loeb, Jr., Wilcox & Follett, 1954 “‘Here’s an unmarried pirate, with a gleam in his unpatched eye and a yearning within, who’s charted his course to his lady-love’s heart – he … Continue reading →

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Bronies Invade Baltimore

Posted on August 1, 2013 by atomictv

BronyCon 2013 brings thousands of ‘My Little Pony’ lovers to Baltimore Adult men who obsess over the cartoon ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ will converge on the convention center By Adam Gutekunst and Dustin Levy (The Baltimore Sun / … Continue reading →

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Who Is This Guy That Led Zeppelin’s Manager Chewed Out in Baltimore 40 Years Ago Tonight?

Posted on July 23, 2013 by atomictv

By Jeff Krulik (7/23/2013, www.ledzeppelinplayedhere.com) On the evening of July 23, 1973, this guy was yelled at by Peter Grant backstage at the Baltimore Civic Center. Who is he? Peter Grant was the legendary manager for Led Zeppelin, who orchestrated their … Continue reading →

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