Bourdain gives Club Chuck some love

He also makes excuses for his hatred of Baltimore when he lived here. His reason -- he was the only junkie that couldn't score. How is that even possible. At least Duff is secure in saying that "Baltimore does not suck!"

Disconnecting The Wire

Tonight at the Baltimore Museum of Industry you have the once in a life time opportunity to bid on the outfit worn by Stringer Bell during his murder scene, and I guess you can listen to discussion about The Wire and film making in Baltimore.

Daily Baltimore Fix

• And the plot thickens regarding the shooting of 19 people in East Baltimore.
• Hotel Monaco opens today for all of your upscale lodging needs.
• Do you like Gaudi? The Charles is screening a revival documentary tonight.
• The Sondheim Fountain is set to open next week at the Harbor.

via the baltimore sun


sneak peak of the Sondheim Fountain via inside charm city

Where is the green space in Baltimore?

Sometimes the most refreshing thing you can find in a city is beautifully maintained green space. As you know life in a city is gritty, dirty, industrial and sometimes just dreary. When I leave the city for an afternoon swimming in the woods I always have the same feeling while driving home -- why don't I do this more often. That's why I think cities should find inventive ways to showcase public green spaces.

Here are a some excellent examples in cities that are not Baltimore. Where would you put a space like this in Baltimore? Or would you even want green space in the city?

1. The Highline - NYC

The High Line was originally constructed in the 1930s, to lift dangerous freight trains off Manhattan's streets. Section 1 of the High Line will soon open as a public park, owned by the City of New York and operated under the jurisdiction of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Friends of the High Line is the conservancy charged with raising private funds for the park and overseeing its maintenance and operations, pursuant to an agreement with the Parks Department.

When all sections are complete, the High Line will be a mile-and-a-half-long elevated park, running through the West Side neighborhoods of the Meatpacking District, West Chelsea and Clinton/Hell's Kitchen.

2. Rooftop Farm - Greenpoint, Brooklyn

The video speaks for itself. What a great idea!

A Farm Grows in Brooklyn...on a Rooftop! from SkeeterNYC on Vimeo.

K-Swift Thriller 1/2 and 1/2

via anthony bourdain, via the best lake trout menu, via atomic books.

I might have to get my hands on some John Waters Fruit Juices. Perfect summer treat.

r.i.p. k-swift

Baltimore Footprint

From the Baltimore Flickr group

via inthegan

Daily Baltimore Fix

• B & O American Brasserie opens tomorrow.
• Hexagon Space is hosting a free 16mm film night.
• The Maryland Humanities Council is hosting a scavenger hunt via Twitter.
• Kate Gosselin is definitely moving to Maryland.
  
• You still have time to win tickets to Dan Deacon/No Age/Deerhunter at B-more Musically Informed.

Apologies by Proxy

Local artist Spoon Popkin has started a blog for the Apologies by Proxy project. Sounds interesting as I'm sure we've all been wronged once or twice and who doesn't need an apology!

via John Dean

From the blog:

HAVE YOU BEEN WRONGED?

ARE YOU OWED AN APOLOGY?

IN 3 MINUTES TELL US THE TALE AND WE WILL GIVE YOU YOUR OVERDUE APOLOGY

Mobtown Shank coins Baltimoaners

As evidenced by twitter, and comments on Anthony Bourdain's blog people were not happy with the portrayal Baltimore was given. That's why Mobtown Shank introduces you to "Baltimoaners."

Baltimore Footprint

From the Baltimore Flickr Pool

via {Ken Adam}

Planning for Station North

The Baltimore Development Corporation recently issued a Request for Proposals for the former Parkway Theatre and adjacent properties that sit at the crucial corner of Charles Street and North Ave. The Parkway Theatre is currently vacant but as part of the proposal, the theatre must remain and be used as some kind of live performance venue.

I've walked this stretch of land many of times and I find it unbelievable that I never noticed this gem of a theatre. I hope that something comes of this, definitely!

via baltimore grows

7/28 News Roundup

• Students give everyone a nice word at the harbor.
• Anthony Bourdain fucked up Baltimore big time.
  
• More Red Line drama. Please support the Red Line, Baltimore needs more viable public transportation.
• Mad Men comes to Baltimore for season opener.
• Sam Sessa gives 13.5% his stamp of approval.
  
• Anthony Bourdain blogs about the Baltimore episode.
  
• Photographs from Sunday's cookout where 17 people were shot, 2 fatally.
  

photo via the baltimore sun

Anthony Bourdain in the Rust Belt

Tony on a street of abandoned houses in Baltimore.
via the travel channel

Urban Renewal & Street Art

I've been thinking a lot lately about street art. I remember some time last year my friend Santina and I were hanging out one night after she had interviewed me for her Baltimore video project and we decided that in that moment we should go create something in the public. I had some prints with me that I was getting back from her, and I suggested we get some extra strong tape and just post some prints in a location that needed some life. There were some technicalities that prevented us from doing it that night but the thought has not yet escaped me.

Baltimore is a place that has seriously been lacking in street art. When I visit other cities I often marvel over how much art there is and how good it is. I was researching some neighborhoods in Brooklyn when I came across Color Me Katie. After browsing her blog I found that she did street art and I particularly enjoyed her process. Here is a short video of why she makes the art that she makes and what makes it special.

So just because Baltimore isn’t overflowing with street art I have come across a couple of pieces that I do like.

photos via psychic friends

Daily Baltimore Fix

All via the Baltimore Flickr pool.

via boyghost

A Sports bar in Mt. Vernon?

It looks like the owners of Neo Viccino have decided to try out a sports bar in Mt. Vernon. I think it's hilarious. If they go the route with cheap drafts and decent bar food I will definitely make the walk down there at some point. But in my opinion any new bar in this area is a good bar. More info here.

Anthony Bourdain visits Baltimore tonight in No Reservations

Tonight's new episode of Anthony Bourdain's Travel Channel show "No Reservations" examines the Rust Belt -- Baltimore, Detroit, and Buffalo. It airs at 10 p.m. Eastern.

Check out the video promo where he interviews Felicia "Snoop" Pearson. Fans of the wire should definitely check it out.

And Some Bad News

At least 17 shot in a cookout in East Baltimore last night.

And earlier this weekend a double shooting on my block of Eager Street.

Daily Baltimore Fix

via lyopter