A short(s) course in marketing.
Once in a while, once in a very long while, a company comes along that understands its target audience so …
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FBI releases footage connected to Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist.
UPDATE, JUNE 2O, 2017 — I’m fascinated by art forgery and art heists. Regarding the forgers, it’s their personalities and motives …
Original movie posters at auction. From Birth of a Nation to Bunny Lake is Missing, and beyond.
Last April, Turner Classic Movies issued a press release that stated, in part, “After holding two successful movie memorabilia auctions …
It’s all about customer service. And Buffalo Wings.
I’m a diehard supporter of Baltimore businesses, but not of those businesses that refuse to give me access to a real …
The one about a phone call from NASA, holding Aerogel, and my name on a space probe.
I’ve always been a science and space geek, so I’m looking forward to July 14th and New Horizons’ close encounter with …
Join us this Saturday. Help celebrate the Historic Charles Street Association’s 100th Birthday.
Here’s the scoop from Baltimore’s HCSA: 100? It’s true! HCSA turns 100 years old this year… and we’re celebrating!! From …
Chita Rivera’s Broadway VISIT was short, yet brilliant.
The Visit, sadly plagued with low grosses for a number of weeks, has ended its Broadway run. And, sadly before Jacob and I …
You’re invited to honor and celebrate the outstanding work of BMA’s Doreen Bolger.
Yes, you’re invited. Celebrate with Jacob and me and the Baltimore Museum of Art as Charm City honors Doreen Bolger, one of Baltimore’s most …
July 4th, the Washington Monument, and a Baltimore celebration.
I received a note from The Historic Charles Street that I though you’d enjoy: With its cornerstone laid on July …
The 2015 AP Stylebook. Now available.
The Associated Press released the 2015 edition of The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law this past week, …
The 69th Annual Tony Awards, Your Printable Ballot
Here’s your 2015 Tony Awards Printable Ballot From The American Theatre Wing: 2015 Tony Awards to Feature More Performers on Stage …
If you know Baltimore Print Studios, you adore Baltimore Print Studios.
And if you know and adore BPS, you probably know all about a pica pole and you’re going to want to …
A grand old building has just entered Baltimore’s rental market. With apartments at New York City prices.
If you’ve known me for more than fifteen minutes, you know that I’m a fan of urban living, a supporter of …
What do I really know about Film Noir? I’m going to find out beginning June 1st.
Offered by Ball State University—with films and learning materials courtesy of Turner Classic Movies—The Case of Film Noir is an online learning …
Free art books from the Met. 438 of them, and counting.
It’s no secret that art books are expensive. They’re wonderful resources and often great reads, but just a few titles …
Here’s the first trailer for Albert Maysles’ IRIS. The documentary screens at The Charles in May.
UPDATE, MAY 11, 6:00 p.m.: Tickets just went on sale for the showings at The Charles. Here’s the link. IRIS …
MOMA has Giacometti’s L’homme au doigt in its collection. So does the Tate. You could too.
UPDATE, 6/9/15: According to the New York Times, 2015’s buyer of Pointing Man—and Chariot in 2014—was hedge fund manager, Steven A. …
Hear Candice Bergen read a passage from her new book, A Fine Romance
I love to read and I read a lot. But, I enjoy hearing Candice Bergen’s voice more than I enjoy …
See a new restoration of the documentary study—Grey Gardens.
Big and Little Edie. You won’t want to miss this. Only the film has been cleaned up—their story and thinking remain …