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As the Drunken Intellectual, I am often beset with difficult decisions. Decisions like... do I watch the Hornets' playoff game, or that special about the Freemasons on the History Channel? Or... do I attend the latest Beer Festival, or the debut performance of the Carmina Burana at the Meyerhoff Theatre? This is the burden of my chosen life, to attempt to find a balance between the Drunken and the Intellectual. To the casual observer, it may appear that the Drunken wins out more often than not. However, I would imagine that you don't want to read about FDR's addition of Freemason symbols to the one dollar bill in 1935, or how their history may be tied to that of the Knights Templar. And this is definitely not the forum for me to discuss the nuances of Carl Orff's choral masterpiece and its brilliant simplicity.
So, I will continue to talk about the joys of our finest beverages and most inviting drinking establishments. I will (generally) refrain from random diatribes about the artsy and the literate. But how do I continue to present the Intellectual side without alienating my Drunken brethren? It doesn't look good. There doesn't appear to be any way to reconcile the two... Unless... we combine ART and DRINKING into one event! What a concept! Luckily, I have found just such an event here in Baltimore. The Federal Hill South Neighborhood Association and the American Visionary Arts Museum are hosting a wine tasting at the AVAM Sculpture Barn this Thursday. With wine, food, music and art all in one, how can you go wrong? Now, if you've never been to the American Visionary Arts Museum, you're in for a treat. Located on Key Highway, on the edge of Federal Hill, this is truly a local treasure. Not exactly your grandfather's art museum, the AVAM (as I like to call it) offers some interesting and thought-provoking fare for those with a fondness for the eclectic. And with a few glasses of wine beforehand... I promise the experience will become even more entertaining. So, if you happen to be in the South Baltimore / Federal Hill area this Thursday from 7pm to 10pm, and you have 30 bucks and an open mind, swing on by the museum. Keep an eye out for yours truly as well. I'm a big fan of events at the AVAM, so throwing in some vino makes this a no-brainer. Oh, and please RSVP ahead of time so they know you're coming: federalhillsouth@juno.com See you there! Mark Burlet |
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Mark Burlet frequents the Baltimore bar scene with a mission of uncovering all that is new and unique. From a grasshopper martini to a billowing microbrew, Mark will sacrifice his stomach and senses all in the name of research. Night crawlers beware.
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