Category Archives: Roadside Attractions

Le Morte de Video Americain

Posted on December 5, 2013 by almosthipguy

Down to one, and then there were none…  By Tom Warner (Baltimore Or Less) We are distraught to hear the news: Video Americain is officially dead. (Read Chris Kaltenbach’s Baltimore Sun obit, “Video Americain to begin selling off its inventory … Continue reading →

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1983 BalTimOre Thanksgiving Parade Takeover

Posted on November 29, 2013 by almosthipguy

Give us this day a conquered nation so many more may suffer starvation Thanks to Vermin Supreme for his Facebook posting of this classic holiday stunt that was masterminded by BalTimOre, the estwhile Charm City outsider artist provocateur/agit-prankster extraordinaire who … Continue reading →

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BSO oboist Michael Lisicky’s books recall department stores of the past

Posted on November 18, 2013 by almosthipguy

I love Mike Lisicky. As a librarian at Enoch Pratt’s Central Library, I’m used to seeing the match-fit BSO oboist and department store history buff make frequent stops in our Maryland and Periodicals departments – often fresh from a run … Continue reading →

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Pictures at an Ecks-ibition

Posted on November 14, 2013 by almosthipguy

By Tom Warner (Baltimore Or Less) Johnny Eck – the legendary hometown “Half Man” sideshow performer, Hollywood actor (Tod Browning’s 1932 “Freaks“) and latter-day screen painter – will soon be the subject of an upcoming exhibition at the Maryland Institute … Continue reading →

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