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Marquee Ball
I’m not sure if you’re ready for this issue, Baltimore. This issue is so absolutely mind blowing that I’ve been told that there’s legislation in several municipalities to make What Weekly the new standard for all information dissemination on the interwebs and beyond; this issue is so unbelievably stupendous that after being exposed to its contents seven out of ten people reported spontaneous weight loss, increased sex drive and better breath; the photography in this issue is so stunningly beautiful and the writing so poignant that I fear all of you might drop everything you’re doing to revel in the joy of existence while the whole city comes to a standstill. Well, I guess that’s the chance we have to take.
Speaking of reveling in the joy of existence, how many of you celebrated Existence Day this year? Well, if you’ve never heard of it, you’re about to.
This isn’t a swig of rot gut whiskey trying to pass as an eighteen year old single malt scotch, people. This is What Weekly.
The Big Picture
We went to the shindig to end all shindigs at The Creative Alliance. Moulin Rouge was the theme for the Marquee Ball this year and members of the Creative Alliance did not disappoint; everyone was decked out and the performers were all at the top of their game. This was officially one of best parties we’ve been to all year, and if you’ve been paying attention you know we go to a lot of parties.
In the big picture above Malibu, Ken Vegas, Belladona and Miss Joule. Three of these ladies will be performing at The Creative Alliance for a show called ‘Salute to The Union.’ Which three you ask? Well, you’ll have to go to the show because I can’t remember.
Marquee Ball
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The Good Word.
STAND UP FOR KIDS is coming to Baltimore! With programs in more than 20 states, this organization’s mission is “to help homeless and street kids. This mission shall be carried out by a national volunteer force whose on-the-street outreach efforts will find, stabilize and assist homeless and street youth in an effort to improve their lives.” We say thank you for helping Balitmore City kids.
If you’re considering volunteering, check out STAND UP FOR KIDS.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
It’s not a party unless someone tries to burn the joint down, that’s what I always say. Hey can I get two fingers of scotch and some impending doom over here? Live music and booze just doesn’t cut it these days, I need the possibility of third degree burns to truly feel alive and enjoy myself during a night on the town.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
Miss Joule and friends ensured that no one left the gallery at the Creative Alliance anything less than thoroughly entertained.
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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
Malibu is the first person we’ve ever seen light up an umbrella and spin it expertly on a stage or elsewhere. Kudos for being imaginative and finding new uses for one of the most underrated accessories of all time.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
The physical comedy was great; the live sketching top notch but it’s the “setting things on fire” that brings us all together by unearthing the pyromaniac lying dormant within each of us.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
Linda Franklin, Tammy Mayer and Selena Schreyer. Linda was so kind as to share with us her pretty blue garter belt. Anymore than that and we would have to post the picture on our sister site whackweekly.com.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
It’s not a party without The World Famous Pop Tarts staring down at you from ten feet in the air, that’s what I always say. Nothing beats freakish Amazon women giving you an inferiority complex to help usher in the good times and help create memories that will last forever or until the second scotch kicks in, whichever comes first.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
Helen Allen with Margie Kafka who won What Weekly’s prestigious and highly coveted ‘Hey, You Have a Crazy Rainbow Wig and Share a Last Name With One of The Most Influential Authors of The 20th Century Who Never Received Much Praise While He Was Alive But Went On to Influence Such Greats as Burroughs and Murakami’ award. Nicely done.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
Performance artist Violet Grey is seen here capturing the soul of an unsuspecting partygoer. If you look closely you can see an innocent young man trapped inside Violet’s crystal ball of solitude. Creepy.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
David George, Marguerite Moscati, Joan Murphy and member of the Creative Alliance’s Board of Trustees Wayne Ching.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
It’s not a party until Kenny Rogers shows up with a girl on each arm, that’s what I always say. Later Kenny got up on stage and sang some of his greatest hits, and though Dolly Parton couldn’t be there to do ‘Islands in the Stream’ the woman to the left was the prefect candidate to fill those shoes, so to speak.
Molly Gallant, Dan Inglett and Amy Genevieve Kozak.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
The center of the main gallery served as the focal point of the evening while artists and performers kept those in attendance transfixed on the stage. Sascha Funk, pictured here, poses for a live drawing by artist Raoul Middleman.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
Raoul Middleman is a long time member of the faculty at MICA. Born in Baltimore, Raoul is a contemporary painter whose works have been shown across the country for over thirty years. This evening, Raoul was so kind as to share his talents with us in the main gallery of The Creative Alliance.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
In keeping with the theme of the evening, Joe Askin was wearing what any fashionable gentleman in late nineteenth century France might wear: a putting green.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
Ocatavio Colin and Alexandra Gonzalez can kiss their ass goodbye… literally. Talk about a compromising position.
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Photograph by Brooke Hall
And as if the party couldn’t get any better, the Patterson Theater played host to The Swingin’ Swamis who did their due diligence and kept the dance floor moving all night. Pictured here is vocalist Felicia Carter and saxophonist extraordinaire John Dierker.
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Station North Spring Music Festival
Photograph by Phil Laubner
Nicole Atkins serenades a receptive audience during Saturday’s Station North Spring Music Festival. Nicole’s appearance at the festival was a surprise to even her as she had originally planned to be on tour with her band in Europe at the same time. The volcano in Iceland caused her to cancel her tour, leaving her schedule unexpectedly open. Sweden’s loss was our gain as she participated in two shows during the festival. Caption and photo by Phil Laubner.
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Photograph by Phil Laubner
Kerra Holtgren comforts one of her co-workers at a booth that sold art and thrift store goodies. I love Baltimore. Caption and photo by Phil Laubner.
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Photograph by Phil Laubner
Jeff Brown-Hill, one half of the J&B Blues Project, accompanies the talented Nicole Atkins. Both Nicole and Jeff participated in a music-in-the-round session hosted by Andy Rubin of Cyclops Books. Jeff and Nicole had never played together before, but it added an unexpected and exciting element to an already amazing evening. Caption and photo by Phil Laubner.
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Photograph by Phil Laubner
Singers Martin Cesar and Caila Thompson-Hannant of Montreal’s Think About Life are captured mid-song, mid-dance, mid-lift off during the headlining set of the North Station music Festival. Caption and photo by Phil Laubner.
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Photograph by Phil Laubner
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Photograph by Phil Laubner
I don’t know who had the greater vertigo during this shot, but I definitely envied her seat for the festival. Caption and photo by Phil Laubner.
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Existence Day – April 21
Photograph by Nicholas Tobolski
What is Existence Day, you ask? It’s an international holiday for celebrating existence and the brainchild of Baltimore’s own Nicholas Tobolski.
What makes Existence Day different than any other holiday? For starters, children will not be lied to about chocolate-bearing bunnies or chubby old men who have a nasty habit of breaking and entering. You will not be expected to gorge or starve yourself. Forget uncomfortable family situations and expensive gifting obligations. The only thing you do on Existence Day is…. Whatever you damn well please. See how these people celebrated their existence. Photo by Nicholas Tobolski.
Tara Murphy, Lisa Ali, Eric Anderson, Alison Ege Wallace, Zeb Blair and Amie Yoon Hye.
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Photograph by Lisse De Oliveira
Every April 21st from this year forward, you’ll be celebrating your existence like these guys. You’ll remember because it’s sandwiched between Earth Day and 4/20 (this means you, mischievous readers who partake in all that dastardly “tree planting” on “Earth Day”). Photo by Lisse De Oliveira.
Eric Anderson, Lisa Ali, Amie Yoon Hye and Nicholas Tobolski.
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Photograph by Heather Joi
‘Social Change,’ an art exhibition at the Towson Arts Collective, is a juried show that hopes to address social change by examining thought provoking works that engage the viewer.
The show was juried by Rebecca Hoffberger, founder of the American Visionary Art Museum, and Marc Steiner, host of the Marc Steiner Show. This show runs until June 3.
Pictured here is artist Minás Konsolas and Marc Steiner. Photo by Heather Joi.
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Photograph by Heather Joi
Here’s Teddy Johnson in front of his painting ‘The Jump Out Boys: A Story About Being Arrested For Nothing. Photo by Heather Joi.
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And finally, we’ll leave you with photos from a recent performance by the Javanese Gamelan Ensemble of The Indonesian Embassy led by conductor Pak Muryanto at The Walters Art Museum. The songs performed date as far back as 230 A.D. and consisted of percussion instruments including Kedhang drums and a chorus of traditionally dressed Indonesian women who sang and clapped along. Photo by Kaela Land.
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Photograph by Kaela Land
Woman and child, as hunter and prey, shared traditional Indonesian dance with the audience. The performance is part of an ongoing celebration of Asian Arts at The Walters Art Museum. Photo by Kaela Land.
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Videos
Sweet Sixteen by Think About Life
Here’s a great video from the headliners at the Station North Spring Music Festival this coming Saturday – it’s Think About Life from Montreal – better bring your dancing shoes and costumes!
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The Ed Schrader Show
“After a year hiatus our hero Ed Schrader returns to take us on another epic journey! With musical guests Double Dagger, the theatrics of Theresa Columbus, and the comedy of Brian Nicholson. Also with Rob Tooten on the weather, Look at that Cat!, and the usual gang of idiots ranting and raving. Beware of the sheer enormity of this spectacular episode of the Ed Schrader Show!” -Guy Werner
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Friday, April 30
The Men’s Dance/Talking Loud at The Theatre Project 7 pm
An evening of dance works by male choreographers from Baltimore. The artists will talk about their works at 7 p.m. The event also includes a performance by The Collective.
Charm City Kitty Club presents MacGayver at The Creative Alliance 8 pm
A raunchy re-imagining of the popular TV show, the production includes musical guests Bitch, Pariah Piranha, and Jive Grave as well as performances from male impersonator E-Cleff and dirty jump roping tricks from Karl Marx.
Gogol Bordello, DeVotchka, Jess Malin and the St. Marks Social at Rams Head Live 8 pm
Combining elements of punk, gypsy music, and Brecht-ian cabaret, Gogol Bordello tells the story of New York’s immigrant diaspora through debauchery, humor, and surreal costumes.
The Soft Pink Truth, Janitor, Aktion Empress and Other Colors at The Hexagon 9 pm
Live New Wave / Experimental / Electronica / Folk / Rock/ Garage.
mOsno (of t3N) ‘The Ungenre’ CD Release at Tealove Cafe & Lounge 9 pm
Live acoustic / soul.
For more details, directions and events click here.
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Saturday, May 1
AVAM’s Annual Kinetic Sculpture Race 10 am
This is the almost-famous race of wacky, imaginative, and sometimes even serious problem-solving homemade vehicles. These totally human-powered works of art designed by ordinary folks must travel on land, through mud, sand, and over deep harbor waters. The most coveted prize? The Mediocre Award (finishes right in the middle.) Do you have the right stuff?
Art with a Heart: A Decade of Difference at The Enoch Pratt Library 7 pm
This creative casual benefit features gourmet food and cocktails from Zeffert and Gold Catering and music by the Motorettes. Silent and live auctions and remarks by Congressman Elijah Cummings are also part of the evening’s events.
Load of Dance: Local Dance Maker Series at the Loft at Load of Fun 8 pm
The Effervescent Collective presents a mix-up of fun and ferocious short work from local dance makers. Each Saturday presents a different collection.
Soul Full Party at the 8×10 9 pm
Live funk / soul / dub / roots music.
The Mid-Atlantic Mess-Around Tour at Cyclops Books and Music 9 pm
With the Cupcake Diaries, Red Sammy, AntonetteG, Tippy Canoe, and Sweatpants.
For more details, directions and events click here.
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Ongoing
Natural Remedies Featuring work by Caitlin Cunningham & Alex Ebstein at John Fonda Gallery
Natural Remedies is a two person exhibition of new works by Caitlin Cunningham and Alex Ebstein. Both artists reflect on their consciousness of health, medicine, and alternative remedies through meticulous, psychedelic imagery. Ends May 30.
‘Social Change’ at The Towson Arts Collective
Artists gather in this juried show to address social change issues and to activate the community by engaging viewers with their re-use of materials, b eliciting reactions and starting conversations. This show will be juried by Rebecca Hoffberger, Founder of American Visionary Art Museum and Marc Steiner, Host of the Marc Steiner Show.
The Cyclical Nature of Obsolescence at UMBC
An investigation of the sculptural possibilities of vinyl records and their content: An installation by Patrick Rife. From April 28 to May 17.
Horror Vacui at Nudashank
A group exhibition featuring Laura Brothers (NY), Harrison Haynes (NC), Benjamin Phelan (NY), Dan Gluibizzi Jr (NY), and Charles Broskoski (NY). This multimedia exhibition will include painting, sculpture, photography, video and digital prints. The title Horror Vacui refers to a fear of empty spaces, each of the works use retro sci-fi aesthetics to examine the fear of the emptiness of a contemporary existence so heavily enmeshed with technology. Ends May 7th.
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.
For more details, directions and events click here.
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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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Using a multi-media platform, we want to put Baltimore on the map so it’s recognized globally for the artistic and intellectual hub that it is. We start by chronicling your amazing work.
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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What’s the Story?
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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