Category Archives: 2000s

“Believe Your Noodly Master, Hon”

Posted on December 17, 2010 by atomictv

Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster “The Flying Spaghetti Monster In Baltimore” Something all powerful and delicious has hit the streets of Baltimore. The Flying Spaghetti Monster is here! For anyone not familiar with the almighty Italian entrée, He is … Continue reading →

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“Friends In Low Places” Baltimore excerpt from PEOPLE LIKE US: SOCIAL CLASS IN AMERICA (2001)

Posted on December 13, 2010 by almosthipguy

In America, social class is the elephant in the room that nobody says exists, but it’s hard to ignore in Baltimore, whose blue collar charms have been given national exposure via the films of Barry Levinson and John Waters. This … Continue reading →

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Concrete Pat’s Lifestyle Is No Longer Set In Stone

Posted on December 12, 2010 by atomictv

Creations: Pat Guldan, who has spent decades producing adornments for homes “from Pennsylvania to Virginia,” is ready to retire (The Baltimore Sun, 6/17/2003) Pat Guldan, better known as “Concrete Pat” on Pulaski Highway in White Marsh, is finally softening up … Continue reading →

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Dawn Culbertson (1951-2004)

Posted on December 8, 2010 by atomictv

By Gadi Dechter (Baltimore City Paper, 12/8/2004) The sudden death of local musician, composer, and arts journalist Dawn Christine Culbertson has united in mourning friends and admirers from far-flung corners of the Baltimore arts community—much as the 53-year-old Charles Villager … Continue reading →

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