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Maryland celebrates New Year with unique drops

Posted on December 31, 2014 by almosthipguy

As the doughnut drops, a new year begins “Giant Do-Nut Drop” the newest of Maryland’s wacky New Year’s traditions. A duck, a muskrat, a crab and a pastry will descend to greet 2015. CNN to broadcast 10th annual crab drop … 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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Devo Hardcore Tour Kicks Off in Baltimore

Posted on June 20, 2014 by almosthipguy

Ram’s Head Live, June 18, 2014  By Tom Warner (Baltimore Or Less) “The tour is dedicated to the memory of Robert Casale, (A.K.A. Bob 2), one of the 5 original Devo band members who is now touring the universe.” – … Continue reading →

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City Paper “Best of Baltimore” 1994

Posted on June 17, 2014 by almosthipguy

The Baltimore Scene 20 years ago… Running into Madney Carlisle, the social butterfly formerly known as Madenney Schhhmadenney, at a recent cookout (as shown below)… …made me dig through my back pages to find the City Paper “Best of Baltimore” … Continue reading →

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