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Say it ain’t so, Tom!
- “Take off the tarp, it’s time to play some serious ball!” might be the very words spoken by longtime Baltimore sportscaster Tom Davis. But alas, not this time. It’s he who must remove the tarp.
- “Take off the tarp, it’s time to play some serious ball!” might be the very words spoken by longtime Baltimore sportscaster Tom Davis. But alas, not this time. It’s he who must remove the tarp.
PJ parties mean little sleep, lots of fun
- Folks got real comfy at the first annual Kami’s Jammies fundraiser recently at the BWI Ramada, as supporters donned their favorite flannel PJs, boxers and assorted nighties to honor the life of Kami Lambert, who lost her battle with leukemia last September. Kami’s parents Danielle and Chris Lambert, grandparents Debi and Bill Katzenberger, and great-grandmother Jennie Shupe were thrilled at the outpouring of support.
- Folks got real comfy at the first annual Kami’s Jammies fundraiser recently at the BWI Ramada, as supporters donned their favorite flannel PJs, boxers and assorted nighties to honor the life of Kami Lambert, who lost her battle with leukemia last September. Kami’s parents Danielle and Chris Lambert, grandparents Debi and Bill Katzenberger, and great-grandmother Jennie Shupe were thrilled at the outpouring of support.
Wetzlers honored for a job well done
- Baltimore native and City College grad Lonnie Shorr came back home for a great cause recently. Shorr, a nationally acclaimed funnyman who has appeared on hundreds of TV shows from Merv Griffin to “The Tonight Show,” gave a rare local performance during “The Toast to the League” fundraiser for The League of People with Disabilities, a Baltimore-based nonprofit.
Picture-perfect event for House of Ruth
- You know it’s going to be a first-rate event when Judge Katie O’Malley is your chairwoman. But what else would you expect from Maryland’s first lady?
Perfect weather charms annual Zoomerang
- For the past 25 years, attendees have held their breaths in hopes of good weather for the all-outdoor Zoomerang Gala held annually at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Well, last Friday night, chairmen Stuart and Suzanne Amos must have put their rosaries on their windowsill, because the weather was fabulous.
- For the past 25 years, attendees have held their breaths in hopes of good weather for the all-outdoor Zoomerang Gala held annually at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Well, last Friday night, chairmen Stuart and Suzanne Amos must have put their rosaries on their windowsill, because the weather was fabulous.
A worthwhile feast to end childhood hunger
- The American Visionary Arts Museum in Baltimore was the place, and great food was the flavor of the evening at the recent Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation fundraiser. This was the 13th annual gourmet extravaganza, and hundreds of guests sampled fine food and specialty cocktails and took part in a fab silent auction.
‘Super Ball’ gets super treatment
- As both president of the nation’s largest distributor of comic books and owner of an entertainment museum that houses one of the most impressive collections of pop culture in the world, Steve Geppi and his wife, Mindy, were the perfect choices to act as co-chairmen for this year’s St. Joseph Medical Center’s “The Super Ball,” which was held recently at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel.
This tasty fundraiser was a sweet success
- Let them eat cake! And that’s just what everyone did when guests gathered recently to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Hannah More School in Reisterstown.
- Let them eat cake! And that’s just what everyone did when guests gathered recently to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Hannah More School in Reisterstown.
Black tie and blue jeans turn to green for food bank
- It was another British Invasion at the recent Maryland Food Bank’s 2008 Blue Jean Ball, as more than 550 guests showed up to support a great cause — feeding Maryland’s hungry. Partygoers were greeted by “adoring fans,” as they walked down the red carpet and entered the Food Bank’s warehouse, which was transformed into a psychedelic ’60s theme, complete with go-go girls and the Beatles.
- It was another British Invasion at the recent Maryland Food Bank’s 2008 Blue Jean Ball, as more than 550 guests showed up to support a great cause — feeding Maryland’s hungry. Partygoers were greeted by “adoring fans,” as they walked down the red carpet and entered the Food Bank’s warehouse, which was transformed into a psychedelic ’60s theme, complete with go-go girls and the Beatles.
Harbor Hospital hosts grand gala
- Is there a doctor in the house? If you had attended the Harbor Hospital Gala, you would have seen plenty. Supporters and members of the hospital gathered at the Hyatt Regency in Baltimore recently for a fine dinner, great views of the harbor and to celebrate the hospital’s accomplishments over the past year.
Anne Talbot Brennan’s courage honored at fundraiser
- With a great family and a satisfying career, life was sweet for Phoenix resident Anne Talbot Brennan until the 46-year-old mother of three was diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer three years ago.
‘Mealtime’ at Family Tree packs them in
- The always-sold-out “Great Chefs’ Dinner” was held recently at the Grand Masonic Lodge in Hunt Valley. The event annually benefits The Family Tree, which is steadfast in its commitment to fighting child neglect and abuse.
A jazzy night for Paul’s Place
- Without a doubt, “An Evening of Acoustic Jazz” — which featured mandolin great David Grisman and his quintet — was music to the ears of Bill McLennan.