Category Archives: Nightlife

Both Sides of “The Block”

Posted on December 5, 2010 by atomictv

Scott Hedeen’s award-winning two-part series on Baltimore’s Block aired on WBFF Fox 45 in 1997. Scott won an Emmy and 4 National Press Photographers Association awards (including best “in-depth” series) for his work.

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Blaze Starr Painted Screens by Jenny Campbell

Posted on November 23, 2010 by atomictv

Blaze Starr is just one of the many subjects local artist Jenny Campbell features in her Baltimore-influenced painted screens. Here’s your chance to pick one up for the holidays – Jenny will be displaying and selling her screens at the … Continue reading →

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1957 Miss Maryland was Miss USA for a Day

Posted on October 26, 2010 by atomictv

Miss Maryland from 1957, who had Miss USA title stripped, dies By Liz F. Kay, The Baltimore Sun, October 10, 2010 Mary Leona Gage, the 1957 Miss Maryland pageant winner who was Miss USA for only a day before officials … Continue reading →

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B-Belles of Burlesque

Posted on August 19, 2010 by almosthipguy
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