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Photograph by Brooke Hall
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The Vigil
This is why I love Baltimore. You never know when you’ll find outlandish performers in full costume, decked to the nines, wandering the streets outside an oddly shaped glass building where you just heard an array of sounds you never thought was possible – all for an event most people in Baltimore will miss because it’s an all night ordeal, starting with a drum circle at 9pm and wrapping up at sunrise. Now that’s a mouthful.
Meandering outside of MICA’s Brown Center after the world premier of Erik Spangler’s ‘Mandala of the Four Directions,’ we happened upon Jenna McAuliffe and Kate Guntermann dressed for a different kind of party. In the big picture above is Jenna McAuliffe sporting decadent Victorian garb. Absolutely stunning.
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The Good Word.
100 HEADS FOR HAITI is an exhibition designed to raise money for Doctors Without Borders
by selling original drawings, paintings and collages donated by invited artists, hosted by SPUR GALLERY.
100% of proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders.
SHOW OPENING
Saturday, April 10
6:00PM – 8:30PM
SPUR GALLERY
3504 Ash Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
Kate Guntermann, known as ‘Sensoriel’ if she’s dancing with or eating fire, is a performance artist living in Baltimore. She performs independently as well as with the fabulous Cheeky Monkey Sideshow. If the name piques your curiosity, then check out the Cheeky Monkey video below and go see a show.
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Books, Live Music, Art Gallery and more!
Same block as Windup Space, across from Joe Squared. Plenty of room inside for your bike; FREE street parking for your car (we’ll plug your meter before 6, after that it’s free anyway) – come on over…
30 West North Ave.
Baltimore, MD, 21201
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
We found Kate and Jenna at the site of The Vigil, an all night music festival being held in front of MICA’s Brown Center. The Vigil combined orchestral and electronic musical performances on four stages at different points surrounding Cohen Plaza. Also featured were poets, dancers and projected imagery that carried on the theme for the evening, which was an examination of our relationship with the four elements: earth, wind, fire and water.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
Earlier that night, we were fortunate enough to have experienced Erik Spangler’s ‘Mandala of the Four Directions’ performed as a part of the Contemporary Museum’s Mobtown Modern series. Spangler composed this piece as his dissertation while at Harvard University. On this night the piece served as the opening for The Vigil.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
‘Mandala of the Four Directions’ was an example of the bold sensibility and depth of imagination of the Mobtown Modern movement and was a triumphant premier for Erik Spangler.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
Spangler earned his Ph.D. in music composition, but this was the first time his dissertation had ever been performed. There were four separate ensembles and four vocalists in this aural exploration of the four elements.
I’m not entirely sure what else is involved with these four directions, but I’m guessing they might include the four seasons, the four horsemen, The Four Tops, four square and The Fantastic Four, but don’t quote me on that.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
The ‘Out of Your Head Collective’ sets up shop at The Windup Space every Tuesday and forces musicians to play against their will with other musicians that they don’t like or respect. The result is an exploration of angry music that usually ends in a brawl and occasionally requires police intervention. Several members of the ‘Out of Your Head’ collective have completely lost their minds which is why the name of the group is so fitting. The resulting mayhem is far more entertaining than your average show as long as you keep your distance from the stage and avoid flying debris, spittle and the occasional broken glass.
KIDDING!!!
Actually, I met co-founder of ‘Out of Your Head’ Adam Hopkins at The Windup Space where they gather every Tuesday though he seemed quite reasonable which leaves us wondering, how out of his head could he be? The collective is based on improvised performances including musicians who have never played together. The performance we caught introduced us to three phenomenal performers including Cam Colllins on saxophone, Jon Birkholz on keys and gadgets and Ethan Snyder who I’d like to nominate for the ‘Best Drummer I’ve Seen in Forever’ award.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
We plan on spending more Tuesdays at The Windup Space with ‘Out of Your Head’ and I’m curious as to what the audition process is. The vibe they create is chill though the music is intense at times. The prospect of not knowing what you’ll get is intriguing. The fact that they’re doing it for the love of the music means that much of what you’ll hear will resonate on some level.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
A natural fit: Retro TV game show and Hamden’s Hon Bar. This is where notorious beehive backdrop meets accordion-playing, trivia-asking experimental game show host, Landis Expandis. Here’s Kristol Das and Deanna Boyd on ‘Let’s Do Some Stuff,’ a new game being played at The Hon Bar that affords you the opportunity to win free beer, food or an entire bar tab depending on how well you play the game. Oh, did I mention Putting For Pints? Yeah, I sunk a putt for a free pint. I also won a round of ‘Fact or Crap,’ which led to more free pints! Where else in Baltimore do you get the chance to win back the money you spend at the bar? Check it out for yourself, every Tuesday at The Hon Bar.
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Photograph by Philip Laubner
Johnny Thorne and photographer Jack Radcliffe at the April opening at Gallery 788 entitled ‘Pigment.’ Gallery 788 is by far one of the most inclusive galleries in the city and their monthly openings is part party, part networking event and an all around good time, if you can actually get inside amidst the crowds of people. Photo by Philip Laubner.
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Photograph by Andy Rubin
And finally, we leave you with an image from the Panoptic Experimental Fashion Event held at The Station North Market. Station North Market? Yeah, the building where Cyclops and The Windup Space are housed is a market not unlike the Cross Street Market and the Hollins Street Market. Plans to renovate and move in new businesses are well underway.
Panoptic was billed as an experimental fashion event presented by MICA’s experimental fashion students. If we would have bought tickets before it was sold out, we would have a better explanation of what they meant by that. But alas, we didn’t actually get to go. Tickets went fast, which of course, made us even more curious. Thankfully, a gentleman who seems to be everywhere all of the time provided us with this photo. The models pictured are wearing designs by student designer Alex Baldwin. Photo by: Andy Rubin.
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Dave Chapelle’s Baltimore Club Remix: Rick James Slap.
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Video: Improvized collaboration by Claire Elizabeth Barratt (movement), Jun Matsuzaki (sound). See Matsuzaki at the 2640 Space on Thursday.
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Friday, April 9
Opening Reception for Fragile: Recent work by Jo Brown at Gallery 1448 at 6 pm
Brown’s new, small, three-dimensional works, made of paper and found materials, recall her start as a sculptor and are meant to be held and enjoyed as everyday objects.
ilyAIMY, Kelly Zullo, and Joy Ike at The Baltimore Hostel 6 pm
Live acoustic/soul/funk/pop/indie/folk.
Fred Schneider Dance Party at The American Visionary Art Museum 7 pm
B-52′s frontman Fred Schneider hosts a dance party with his band the Mastergators and DJs PJ DeBoy and Paul Dawson. All ticket sales benefit the American Visionary Art Museum
Rasputina and Prudence Teacup at The Ottobar 7 pm
Live cello rock/ambient/electronica/pop.
Philosophers Union at The Red Room 8:30 pm
Featuriung: Alphonso Lingis, an American philosopher, writer and translator, and was Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Pennsylvania State University. His areas of specialization include phenomenology, existentialism, modern philosophy, and ethics.
For more details, directions and events click here.
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Video: Who Threw That Ham At Me, produced by Fred Schneider and Allen Shepherd. See Fred Scneider at the AVAM on Friday.
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Saturday, April 10
Conference on Creativity & Law at The American Visionary Art Museum 2 pm
Join Maryland Lawyers for the Arts (MLA) and the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) from 2 to 5 pm on Saturday, April 10 for a “Conference on Creativity & Law,” a look at the legal protections and hurdles artists of all kinds must navigate in their pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness.
Zee Marquee Ball Auction Preview Party at The Creative Alliance 5 pm
Preview Party 5-7 p.m. April 10. Under direction of Goya Contemporary’s Amy Raehse, features work by artists from Baltimore and beyond.
100 Heads for Haiti at Spur Propoganda Gallery 6 pm
With one hundred donated drawings, paintings, collages, and prints, there’s bound to be one you like. Money made from the sale of art will be given to Doctors Without Borders to help earthquake devastated Haiti.
Charm City Fashion Show at The Balimore Museum of Industry 8 pm
This event will feature original designers/boutiques, visual artists & live music! There will be a fully stocked bar provided by Mother’s.
Acid Mothers Temple at The Ottobar 9:30 pm
Live Psychedelic/Experimental/Rock.
For more details, directions and events click here.
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Photo courtesy of Charm City Fashion Show.
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Photo courtesy of the Walter’s Art Museum.
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Photo courtesy of Landis Expandis.
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United States video produced by IndieATL.
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Ongoing
Table of Contents at Nudashank
Artists Who Make Books. Ends April 9th.
Baker Artist Awards 2010 at The Baltimore Museum of Art
The BMA celebrates the Baker Artist Awards with an exhibition of sculpture, film, photography, drawings, music, and performance videos. Ends June 27.
The Holocaust Survivors of Baltimore, photography by Lisa Shifren at The Norman and Sara Brown Art Gallery
April 12 through May 28. Opening Reception: Sunday, April 18, 4:00-6:00 pm. Meet the artist and the survivors.
Fragile: Recent work by Jo Brown at Gallery 1448
Brown’s new, small, three-dimensional works, made of paper and found materials, recall her start as a sculptor and are meant to be held and enjoyed as everyday objects. Ends April 25.
Domestic Insecurities, Necessary Delights: a solo exhibition of work by Lori Larusso at Jordan Faye Contemporary
This exhibition encompasses two bodies of Ms. Larusso’s current work: a series of shaped paintings in the first, and the second which includes her Hot Beverage Series, It’s Not My Birthday, That’s Not My Cake, and Olives. Opening reception March 27. Ends April 25
Videopolis: Call For Submissions by The Metro Gallery
The Metro Gallery of Baltimore is currently accepting submissions for VIDEOPOLIS to be held on May 6th – 8th 2010. In an effort to further the appreciation of film in Baltimore and the surrounding areas the Metro Gallery will be presenting chosen works for free across the street from the Charles Theater during the Maryland Film Festival. Ends April 10.
For more details, directions and events click here.
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Image courtesy of Jordan Faye Block.
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2010 Station North Spring Music Festival
Saturday, APRIL 24 (3pm -9pm)
Come to Station North on April 24 for amazing music, food and art on a beautiful spring afternoon. We’ll have music from national, regional and local acts, plus local restaurants and craftspeople.
The festival runs from 3 pm-9 pm, and then all the venues in the neighborhood will have even more fun for you.
CALL TO ARTISTS AND VENDORS:
If you’re interested in a booth at the festival, please send an e-mail to Andy@CyclopsBooks.com. Food booths cost $200; art/craft/non-profit booths cost $50. Space is limited. You’ll be promoting your own work, and you’ll be supporting Station North, a non-profit group that helps create cool events like this in the best neighborhood in Baltimore!
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What is What Weekly?
What Weekly is an email magazine chronicling the real Baltimore movers and shakers- not the corporations, not the politics, What Weekly spotlights the PEOPLE. It’s one of the soon-to-be many platforms of the Baltimore Worldwide movement.
Why email? Disposable print media is wasteful and, with the advent and proliferation of the Internet, it can no longer be justified. Technology is a gift and a fun tool- let’s evolve and build things together.
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What is Baltimore Worldwide?
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We understand that the distribution of ideas is no longer bound by geography. This paradigm shift allows for cultural movements to exist locally and globally simultaneously. We can share everything, we can create anything and we can reach everyone. It’s time to do something with that power.
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From the rubble of the industrial collapse, the people of Baltimore have built a cultural bizarre. We believe Baltimore is experiencing a cultural, artistic and intellectual renaissance that coincides with the global shift in consciousness.
At the same time, technology has given us the tools to reach across oceans and to empower, respect and grow our own local community. It’s an exciting time in history.
With the convergence of world-class institutions, Johns Hopkins, Peabody and MICA for instance, blended with a do-it-yourself attitude and elbow grease of a hard knock society, Baltimore is now the stage on which you’ll see a fascinating and freakish renaissance.
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