Thursday, May 17, 2012
Owings Mills High School graduate Richie Frieman's career path may not be very conventional, but that's just the way he likes it.
The “Thrill from Israel,” Buster Maccabi, and Terple the Turtle: one, a confident, energetic professional wrestling persona. The other, a lovable, inspirational children’s book character. (You can guess who’s who). Both are products of the creativity, innovation and versatility emitted from Richie Frieman on a daily basis. Born in Richmond, VA, Frieman grew up in Owings Mills, and has used both characters, almost alter egos, not only to quench his career callings, but to send a message that fulfilling one's dreams is never out of reach. The premise of never backing down from your goals may sound a bit corny or cliched, but Frieman has truly lived it. Facing doubt and ridicule for entering the professional wrestling circuit at 5'5'' and 165…
Several Franklin High alumni, including yours truly, will take the stage at the school Monday night to perform selections from three of our musical projects, and jam with our music teachers.
I’ve performed all over the East Coast, jammed with musicians in Australia and Amsterdam, and played headlining shows at Baltimore’s Rams Head Live. But, there’s nothing quite like coming home. Monday night, I couldn’t be more at home. I’ll be taking the stage at Franklin High School with five other musicians who graduated from the school. We’ll be playing songs from three of our musical projects: The Skakabobs (which started while we were all still students at Franklin), The Rez and At The Zoo. Joining me on stage will be Harrison Brazier on vocals, guitar and trombone, Carson Korman on bass, Dave Cavalier on drums, Tyler Wheeler on saxophone and guitar and Adam Schuman on trumpet. The Baltimore County Teachers Band, which includes …
Friday, May 4, 2012
The Piccadilly Circus runs through Sunday at the Owings Mills Mall.
The Piccadilly Circus is in town at the Owings Mills mall until Sunday to dazzle audiences with animals, acrobats, clowns, jugglers and more. Show are Friday at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Erin Smith, a junior at Franklin High School, won second place in the 2012 Congressional Art Competition for Maryland's Third District.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Disappear Fear, which traces its roots back to Baltimore, plays at Adat Chaim Sunday. It will be the last show for Cindy Frank, the younger sister of band leader Sonia Rutstein.
Performing in a Baltimore-area synagogue couldn’t be a more appropriate gig for Disappear Fear front-woman Sonia Rutstein. Having been raised in Pikesville and getting her Bat Mitzvah at Beth El Congregation of Baltimore, Judaism and Sephardic melodies had a huge influence on Rutstein’s music. She’s even based a few songs around Jewish prayers. “My Judaic roots are definitely a big part of my music, the philosophic part,” she said. “I’ve played in lots and lots of Unitarian Churches, so it’s sweet to be able to play in synagogues.” Disappear Fear performs Sunday at Adat Chaim as part of the Uptown Concerts series. It will be the last Disappear Fear show for Rutstein’s younger sister, Cindy Frank, an original member of the band. For the …
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Hollywood rolls out its list of blockbusters with The Avengers.
A few sequels, one or two reboots, and Johnny Depp in weird costumes. The summer movie season is about to start. MTV is calling 2012 a nerdy movie summer, and also one of the biggest. Says MTV: It's a crowded landscape to be sure; you'll want to spend your hard-earned theatergoing cash wisely if you want to weed out the fantastic, can't-miss movies from the [ugly], must-miss ones. Here's a few of the movies planned for the summer. Which ones excite you the most? Did we miss any? Tell us in the comments.
Owings Mills and Reisterstown-based artisans will display their crafts in Timonium this weekend at the popular Sugarloaf Craft Festival.
The Sugarloaf Craft Festival comes through town this weekend, boasting more than 250 craft designers and artists. Several Reisterstown and Owings Mills-based artists and designers will be on hand to showcase their creations at the festival, which takes place at the Timonium Fairgrounds this weekend. The artists are: The Sugarloaf Craft Festival takes places Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Parking is free, tickets are$9 for adults, children under 12 are free. For more information, visit the website.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Franklin High School's spring concert season kicks off tonight with the concert orchestra, symphonic orchestra and jazz band.
Franklin High's spring concert season kicks off tonight with performances by the concert orchestra, symphonic orchestra and jazz band. Thursday, the percussion ensemble, concert band, symphonic band and marching band take the stage, and the final concert on Wednesday, May 2, features the GY guitar ensemble, chorus and honors chorale. All concerts start at 7:30 p.m. and admission is free. Owings Mills High School hosts a guitar show at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 26. Baltimore County Public Schools was recently named one of the nation’s “Best Communities for Music Education” by the NAMM Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to music-making. Baltimore County schools received this award in 2004 and every year since 2006, according to press release…
Monday, April 23, 2012
First Generation, which explores the problem of college access for first generation and low-income students, will be shown for free tonight at New Town High School.
First Generation, an award-winning documentary about the problems that first-generation and low-income college students face, will be shown for free at New Town High School at 7 p.m. tonight. The documentary, which is not in theaters yet, follows four students – an inner-city athlete, a small-town waitress, a Samoan warrior dancer and the daughter of migrant field workers – through the college process and includes commentary from educational experts, according to a Baltimore County Public Schools press release.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
If you don't have a criminal record or a wife, you might have a shot.
ABC TV is looking for a location in Baltimore in which to have an open casting call for the reality show, "The Bachelor," according to news reports. Both women and men can apply. Applicants "must not currently be involved in a committed intimate relationship, which includes: any marital relationship (whether or not the parties are separated or currently in the process of divorcing or annulling such marriage); any co-habitation relationship involving physical intimacy; or a monogamous dating relationship more than two months in duration," according to ABC's website. Applicants also must never have been convicted of a felony, or be a candidate for political office. Surely, area Baltimoreans have something to say about that. Comments?
Dana Hummel
11:35 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Heard great things about this movie. Will wait for it to come out on Redbox though. more ›