On the way home from Western MD, I heard "Mr. Crowley" by Ozzy Osbourne. Originally, from just the opener alone, I thought the song was a track from in the movie, "Clockwork Orange." However I was corrected on the song's origin.
Aleister Crowley is an interesting dude who had something to do with the 'Golden Dawn.' I don't know much about him except he is a controversial figure within the new age/pagan spiritual circles and that he created a version of the Tarot known as the Thoth Deck. Crowley also consumed many drugs and kept meticulous records on his drug use. More about Crowley here.
Personally I think the main pic they use of Crowley reveals alot about how he acted and how others may/may not perceive him.
About Me
- The Baltimore Babe
- Late 20 something professional who loves Baltimore and all it is and can be.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Update: A Murmured Tale
A Murmured Tale
"Tails" from the Sea
Music/Arts - Performance
Time and Place Start Time:
Friday, May 16, 2008 at 8:00pm
Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 8:00pm
1511 Guilford Ave. (Copycat) B-500
Baltimore, MD
Fellow denizens of Charm City,
You are cordially invited to see A Murmured Tale, a musical based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid. It began as a pet project years ago by three talented girls from California's Bay Area and is now a full-fledged MICA senior thesis project, complete with amazing costumes, effects and the musical prowesses of brilliant cast mates (two members of Baltimore's Wham City http://www.whamcity.com/ , MICA students, Baltimore School of Art students, etc). This marks my return back to "the stage" since high school, so I would love for you all to be there. But most importantly, the girls behind it have worked their asses off and it should be a splendidly delightful time with glitter explosions, tantalizing numbers and a parade.
Two nights: May 16 & May 17 @ 8 PM
"Tails" from the Sea
Music/Arts - Performance
Time and Place Start Time:
Friday, May 16, 2008 at 8:00pm
Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 8:00pm
1511 Guilford Ave. (Copycat) B-500
Baltimore, MD
Fellow denizens of Charm City,
You are cordially invited to see A Murmured Tale, a musical based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid. It began as a pet project years ago by three talented girls from California's Bay Area and is now a full-fledged MICA senior thesis project, complete with amazing costumes, effects and the musical prowesses of brilliant cast mates (two members of Baltimore's Wham City http://www.whamcity.com/ , MICA students, Baltimore School of Art students, etc). This marks my return back to "the stage" since high school, so I would love for you all to be there. But most importantly, the girls behind it have worked their asses off and it should be a splendidly delightful time with glitter explosions, tantalizing numbers and a parade.
Two nights: May 16 & May 17 @ 8 PM
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Baltimore Ink: Patterns on Bodies-Saturday, May 31st
Exhibitions
Special Event
* Baltimore Ink: Patterns on Bodies
* Tattoo Design Contest
Baltimore Ink: Patterns on Bodies
Saturday, May 31
Talk, Tattoo Runway Show & After-Party
$10 BMA Members
$20 non-Members
$15 Students with valid I.D., in person at the BMA Box Office
Tattoo Runway Show & After-Party Only
FREE to Members, by calling the BMA Box Office
$10 for non-Members
Tickets are also available at the BMA Box Office by calling 443-573-1701.
Meet nationally acclaimed tattoo artists in the flesh! This special ticketed event, presented in conjunction with the exhibition Meditations on African Art: Pattern begins with a brief introduction by the exhibition curator Karen Milbourne, linking the tradition of body art in Africa with the current fascination with tattoos. This will be followed with a talk about the state of tattoo art at 7 p.m., and a runway show and after-party featuring some of Baltimore’s most innovative ink. The evening also includes a book signing with Kip Fuller and Mitch O'Connell as well as gallery tours of the African exhibition.
Talk
7 p.m., Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Join Bob Baxter, Editor-in-Chief of Skin & Ink magazine, for a discussion on the popularity of tattoos in mainstream culture. Baxter is joined by some of the most renowned names in the tattoo world: Kip Fulbeck (Santa Barbara), Jacci Gresham (New Orleans), Mitch O’Connell (Chicago), Lyle Tuttle (San Francisco), and Zulu (Los Angeles).
Tattoo Runway Show & After-Party
8:30 p.m.
Meet Baltimore tattoo artists Jacki Randall (Charm City Tattoo), Tom and Mick Beasley (Dragon Moon Tattoo), Vinnie Myers (Little Vinnie’s Tattoos), Jim Judeikis (Saints & Sinners), Gale Watkins & Scott Clayton (Tattoo Charlie’s), and Johnny Love (Tattooed Heart). Ask the experts questions that you were always afraid to ask, show off your tattoos, or get a semi-permanent one of your own! Also attend a book signing by Kip Fulbeck and “flashmaster general” Mitch O’Connell. After-party includes a DJ and cash bar.
Anticipated sell-out! Please order your tickets early to guarantee availability.
Special Event
* Baltimore Ink: Patterns on Bodies
* Tattoo Design Contest
Baltimore Ink: Patterns on Bodies
Saturday, May 31
Talk, Tattoo Runway Show & After-Party
$10 BMA Members
$20 non-Members
$15 Students with valid I.D., in person at the BMA Box Office
Tattoo Runway Show & After-Party Only
FREE to Members, by calling the BMA Box Office
$10 for non-Members
Tickets are also available at the BMA Box Office by calling 443-573-1701.
Meet nationally acclaimed tattoo artists in the flesh! This special ticketed event, presented in conjunction with the exhibition Meditations on African Art: Pattern begins with a brief introduction by the exhibition curator Karen Milbourne, linking the tradition of body art in Africa with the current fascination with tattoos. This will be followed with a talk about the state of tattoo art at 7 p.m., and a runway show and after-party featuring some of Baltimore’s most innovative ink. The evening also includes a book signing with Kip Fuller and Mitch O'Connell as well as gallery tours of the African exhibition.
Talk
7 p.m., Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Join Bob Baxter, Editor-in-Chief of Skin & Ink magazine, for a discussion on the popularity of tattoos in mainstream culture. Baxter is joined by some of the most renowned names in the tattoo world: Kip Fulbeck (Santa Barbara), Jacci Gresham (New Orleans), Mitch O’Connell (Chicago), Lyle Tuttle (San Francisco), and Zulu (Los Angeles).
Tattoo Runway Show & After-Party
8:30 p.m.
Meet Baltimore tattoo artists Jacki Randall (Charm City Tattoo), Tom and Mick Beasley (Dragon Moon Tattoo), Vinnie Myers (Little Vinnie’s Tattoos), Jim Judeikis (Saints & Sinners), Gale Watkins & Scott Clayton (Tattoo Charlie’s), and Johnny Love (Tattooed Heart). Ask the experts questions that you were always afraid to ask, show off your tattoos, or get a semi-permanent one of your own! Also attend a book signing by Kip Fulbeck and “flashmaster general” Mitch O’Connell. After-party includes a DJ and cash bar.
Anticipated sell-out! Please order your tickets early to guarantee availability.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Apocalyptica at the 9:30 Club
Wednesday evening, May 7th, we went to the 9:30 Club in DC NW to see Apocalyptica, a Finnish heavy metal band that jams out, rocks out, and thrashes away on four cellos and a drum. We were among the last to arrive with the music starting. I could tell it'd be a good show by watching the lead cellists play. This was my first time seeing Apocalyptica. I originally found them on Myspace. Most assuredly it was a great show! It is hard to find the right words to describe how amazing it was!
Another Google Blogger has blogged about his experience here.
Another Google Blogger has blogged about his experience here.
NO2R2V, Gold West, and Extended $2 Margaritas
On Tuesday night, we decided to go out for a quick appetizer and drink. 'R2V' as the hipsters/scenesters say was the first choice. Upon our arrival, we were dismayed that there were only two separate seats open at the bar and there was a half hour wait for unreserved parties. Five reserved tables sat mournfully empty. Can a restaurant/bar be able to afford the luxury of holding tables and turn away paying customers?
Yes was the answer; away we scurried to Golden West Cafe on the Avenue in Hampden. We opted for the more ambient bar and learned to our surprise that it was $2 Margarita night. The owner of the True Vine (also on the Avenue) worked there Tuesday nights, providing the 70s Funk/Rock/Bo Diddley soundtrack and tasteful drinks. I proclaimed that the drinks were the best Margaritas ever! Our happy hour extended beyond the customary 8 PM. Jason's secret lay in orange juice, triple sec, lime juice, and tequila. Even the glass was rimmed with lime juice to make the salt stick. The result was a less sour drink, easier on the stomach and hid the acridness of the rail tequila. With that we ordered the Caprini Crostini, which came with a bed of mixed greens drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette, olive oil/sea salt toasted points, soft oily roasted garlic cloves, sundried tomato paste and goat cheese. Boy was it delicious!
Other than that we heard crazy stories about 60s go go dancers in Australia, the Isle of Lesbos style adventures, and possessed ex Tasmanian lesbian brunettes. I am not sure one will find that elsewhere in good ole Charm City...
Yes was the answer; away we scurried to Golden West Cafe on the Avenue in Hampden. We opted for the more ambient bar and learned to our surprise that it was $2 Margarita night. The owner of the True Vine (also on the Avenue) worked there Tuesday nights, providing the 70s Funk/Rock/Bo Diddley soundtrack and tasteful drinks. I proclaimed that the drinks were the best Margaritas ever! Our happy hour extended beyond the customary 8 PM. Jason's secret lay in orange juice, triple sec, lime juice, and tequila. Even the glass was rimmed with lime juice to make the salt stick. The result was a less sour drink, easier on the stomach and hid the acridness of the rail tequila. With that we ordered the Caprini Crostini, which came with a bed of mixed greens drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette, olive oil/sea salt toasted points, soft oily roasted garlic cloves, sundried tomato paste and goat cheese. Boy was it delicious!
Other than that we heard crazy stories about 60s go go dancers in Australia, the Isle of Lesbos style adventures, and possessed ex Tasmanian lesbian brunettes. I am not sure one will find that elsewhere in good ole Charm City...
A Murmured Tale: The Little Mermaid as a Musical
From a friend of mine...
Fellow denizens of Charm City,
You are cordially invited to see A Murmured Tale, a musical based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid (not the happy Disney version). It began as a pet project years ago by three talented girls from California's Bay Area and is now a full-fledged MICA senior thesis project, complete with amazing costumes, effects and the musical prowesses of talented cast mates (two members of Baltimore's Wham City, MICA students, Baltimore School of Art students, etc). This marks my return back to "the stage" since high school, so I would love for you all to be there. But most importantly, the girls behind it have worked their asses off and it should be a splendidly delightful time with glitter explosions, tantalizing numbers and a parade.
Save the date: May 16 and May 17
Time and location is still a bit ambiguous. It will be taking place one hour before sunset at a parking lot, so I will send out another email or facebook invites to clarify. You are welcome to invite other friends and I know I've missed some people, so feel free to spread the good word.
More Details to come...
Fellow denizens of Charm City,
You are cordially invited to see A Murmured Tale, a musical based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid (not the happy Disney version). It began as a pet project years ago by three talented girls from California's Bay Area and is now a full-fledged MICA senior thesis project, complete with amazing costumes, effects and the musical prowesses of talented cast mates (two members of Baltimore's Wham City, MICA students, Baltimore School of Art students, etc). This marks my return back to "the stage" since high school, so I would love for you all to be there. But most importantly, the girls behind it have worked their asses off and it should be a splendidly delightful time with glitter explosions, tantalizing numbers and a parade.
Save the date: May 16 and May 17
Time and location is still a bit ambiguous. It will be taking place one hour before sunset at a parking lot, so I will send out another email or facebook invites to clarify. You are welcome to invite other friends and I know I've missed some people, so feel free to spread the good word.
More Details to come...
First Time Bloggin'
This is my first official post! I tried to review two restaurants in my Local Advisor Application on Facebook, but the program wouldn't allow me to make changes. Zagat wasn't much help either so I've decided to start a blog about Baltimore! I enjoy getting out in the city and sharing inside information on Baltimore. I know the trends, underground scene, you name it....
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