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Category Archives: Roadside Attractions
The Fans Behind Baltimore’s Divine Monument: Alex Fox & Michal Makarovich
Meet the John Waters Fans Planning Baltimore’s Outrageous Divine Monument By Moze Halperin, Flavorwire (February 9, 2016) Beyond “Crab Cake Capital of the World,” one of Baltimore’s best-known nicknames is “The Monument City.” And one of the city’s most notable features … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Baltimore Babylon, Baltimore Films, Baltimorons, Divine, Dreamlanders, Films, John Waters, Kitsch, Mount Vernon, Roadside Attractions, Uncategorized
Tagged Alex Fox, Baltimore. Divine Monument, Hampden Junque, john waters, michal makarovich, Monument City. PInk Flamingos
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City Paper “Sex Issue” recalls Carousel Coupling ‘toon
The “Sex Issue” cover of today’s City Paper (shown above), drawn by Charlie Herrick, recalls the infamous 1987 City Fair cartoon (shown below) that promoters published in The Sun and Evening Sun, while reminding us of how times have changed. The infamous … Continue reading
Belgian Elvis tribute artist to play 2 Md. shows
Can’t help falling in love with Franz By Liza Harlow, Special to The Avenue (avenuenews.com, February 1, 2016) and The Dundalk Eagle (dundalkeagle.com, February 3, 2016) The award-winning Franz Goovaerts, who hails from Erquelinnes, Belgium, will be making his way … Continue reading
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Tagged baltimore County, Belgium, dundalk, Elvis Presley, Elvis tribute artist, Franz Goovaerts, rosedale
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Baltimore Mayor Supports Divine Poop Monument
Baltimore Mayor Gives Support for Eight-Foot Monument to Divine, Featuring Dog Poop By Moze Halperin (Flavorwire, January 29, 2016) The corner of Read and Tyson Streets in Baltimore will forever bear the glorious ghost of an iconically filthy moment: Divine … Continue reading
