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Art to Dine For - The BEST Art Fundraiser EVER!

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August 21, 11:25 AM

by Cara Ober, Baltimore Art Examiner

Art To Dine For
benefiting the Creative Alliance, the Art and Soul

Sep 8- Nov 15
Thirty-two amazing soirees in this scintillating series of fab fall gatherings in gorgeous, arts centric environments. Tour the harbor in a vintage motor launch. Go crabbing! Dig on Bahamian cuisine, dancing the night away in a cool under-ground venue. Hear Gary Vikan channel Elvis. See Doreen Bolger's gracious home. Visit world class collections of art - from ancient Indian to twentieth century Warhols.

Amazing environments, amazing dining and drinks, and the funniest conversation and company ever!

Samples include...

on Sept 8 | 6-9 pm - Sunset Cruisin’ & Crabs
Crabs & beer | Casual w/deck shoes
16 guests | $100
Raindate: Mon Sept 15
Arts attorney and former CA trustee Scott Johnson and his co-captain, sculptor Rodney Carroll invite you to enjoy a Canton sunset dockside with crabs and beer. Cruise the inner harbor in Scott’s gorgeous mahogany runabout “Mellotron,” a stunning custom-built, triple-cockpit 1930’s replica HackerCraft.

and

Wed Oct 15 | 6:30-9pm - Latin on the Hill
Tapas plates | Latin flair | 12 Guests | $85
Internationally known Chilean artist Soledad Salamé, hosts an intimate dinner party at her Victorian brownstone home-studio in Reservoir Hill. Enjoy a beautifully presented culinary meal with multicultural flavors by Irena Stein of Azafrán Catering. Dine surrounded by Soledad’s latest artwork and her Latin American arts collection.

For ALL of the Art to Dine For dates, click here.

Topics: Creative Alliance , Soledad Salame , Art to Dine For

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Where is the Bailout Plan for the Arts?????

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November 21, 6:19 PM

I'm not going to hold my breath on a bailout plan for the arts. But I do feel like I need to point out that this recession is affecting everyone -- not just people who manufacture crappy cars.Many professional artists I know base some, if not all,... Read More
Topics: Art Bailout

Grace Hartigan, A Baltimore Legend: 1922 - 2008

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November 16, 7:46 PM

I just finished reading the Baltimore Sun obituary on Grace Hartigan, who passed away on Saturday, November 15. It was ok. How do you describe such a lively and forceful person in just a few respectful words? It is impossible. We all know this. I prefer... Read More
Topics: Grace Hartigan

Habitat and Fashion from the Gutter both open Thursday, Nov. 13

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November 10, 3:30 PM

Fashion from the Gutter: Two Years of Gutter PhotographyGuest Curated by J.M. GiordanoFashion from the Gutter features work by Jim Lucio, Josh Sisk, JMG, Holly Burke, Sarah Beck, Rafael Soldi, Zach Handler and many more photographers.Opening Reception:... Read More
Topics: paperwork gallery , Gutter Magazine , Goucher

Destructive Behavior and Eyepiece open Thursday Nov. 6 at the Creative Alliance

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November 5, 9:33 PM

Magnolia Laurie & René Treviño: Destructive Behavior Opens Thu Nov 6, 6-8pm. On view Nov 6-Dec 20The Creative AllianceRené Treviño’s flag pennants stream across the gallery by the hundreds, emblazoned with the Sun... Read More
Topics: Creative Alliance , Jennifer Strunge , Rene Trevino

Halloween News Flash!

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October 31, 11:05 AM

Obama was a pirate! Above, a photo of Barack Obama at 8 years old, dressed in Pirate 'Uniform.' My sources have just announced that Obama, at 8 years old, spent a lot of time plundering and pillaging with Bill Ayers. Look at that outfit! It is indisputable:... Read More
Topics: Halloween

The Power of Art - Even During Election Season

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October 28, 8:46 AM

As we go into this final stretch... Is it over yet?If you are like me, you are biting your fingernails down to the nubbins, trying not to listen to the news, and desperately wishing it were next week already. I can't take it anymore! Every time I hear... Read More
Topics: Travels with Barack

The Great Halloween Lantern Parade - Today! Sunday, October 26

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October 26, 11:47 AM

Don’t Miss the Magic! Tell your friends! The Parade is stunning! You don’t want to miss over 20 stilt walkers in glitter dot costumes, giant talking flowers, tumtum trees and bandersnatches.When: Sunday Oct 26th 7:30 pm to WATCHLocation:... Read More
Topics: Baltimore Lantern Parade

The art of organic produce

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October 24, 10:08 AM

I will be honest - in the past I believed that organic produce was just a more expensive version of the regular stuff. I didn't buy it. So what if there's no pesticides used in growing the food? Regular farmers are all regulated by the FDA, so their... Read More
Topics: One Straw Farm , Organic

Painter Diana Horowitz to speak at Johns Hopkins on Oct. 27

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October 23, 10:57 AM

Landscape painter Diana Horowitz will present a slide talk on her work on Monday, Oct. 27, at The Johns Hopkins University. "Diana Horowitz: New York & Italy" will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Room 101 of the F. Ross Jones Building, Mattin Center,... Read More
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