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Exhibit brings together 'Eureka' moments in science
Earle Havens can almost hear their voices.
Each time Havens steps inside the George Peabody Library, he senses the muted exclamations, the murmured back-and-forth of a conversation that's been going on now for more than two millennia.
In one corner,...Tags: Libraries, Johns Hopkins University, Colleges and Universities, Astronomy, Archimedes
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Isaac C. Lycett, engraver
Isaac Cate Lycett, a retired engraver of social stationery who produced the invitations for Bill Clinton's presidential inaugurations, died Tuesday of a heart attack at his Delta, Pa., home. He was 84 and had a second home on Mount Vernon Place.
Born...Tags: William Donald Schaefer, Jones Falls, Charles Street, Pratt Street, Government
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Monument lighting brings holiday spirit to Mount Vernon
Fireworks lit up Mount Vernon Place, the sound of choirs echoed off townhouses and laser lights illuminated the chilly air Thursday evening for the 40th annual lighting of Baltimore's Washington Monument.
"The fireworks this year were the best. They were...Tags: William Donald Schaefer, Christmas, Mount Vernon, Entertainment Events, Washington Monument
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Students' pottery creations on sale at Towson University
Towson University's Department of Art will hold its 41st annual Holiday Pottery Sale Friday-Saturday, Dec. 2-3, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., in the Center for the Arts Ceramics Studio Room 3012. As in years past, this event will showcase a large selection of...Tags: Concerts, Towson University, Downtown (Baltimore, Maryland), Washington Monument, Walters Art Museum
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Gertrude Dorsey, accountant
Gertrude K. Dorsey, who was among the first women in the state to become a certified public accountant, died of congestive heart failure Tuesday at Gilchrist Hospice Care. She was 93 and a Towson resident.
Born Gertrude Hubert Kitchen in Atlanta, she was...Tags: Johns Hopkins University, Lawyers, William Donald Schaefer, High School Sports, Justice System
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Mark your calendar with holiday events
Submit notices via email: messenger@patuxent.com; fax: 410-332-6336; or mail: Baltimore Messenger, 501 N. Calvert St., Third Floor, Baltimore, MD 21278. Include sponsor or host, date, time, address of event, contact name and phone number. Deadline is...Tags: Concerts, Early Learning, Artists, Walters Art Museum, Arts
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Best Bets: Black Friday Art & Craft Market, Festival of Trees
Station North, 16 W. North Ave., and Load of Fun, 120 North Ave. — host the Black Friday Art & Craft Market, Nov. 25, 3-8 p.m., featuring original art and crafts by members of Charm City Craft Mafia, Baltimore Etsy Street Team and Station North...Tags: Entertainment Events, Washington Monument, Walters Art Museum, Pratt Street, Arts
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Baltimore Messenger Best Bets
The Strand Theater — 1823 N. Charles St., hosts Spooky Campfire Folklore, Oct. 28, 6:45 p.m. presented by the Maryland Humanities Council. Includes fire-eating and storytelling. Free. Call 410-685-0095 or go to http://www.strandtheatercompany.org....Tags: Maryland Zoo Baltimore, Walters Art Museum, Charles Street, Druid Hill, Music
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John A. Mote, Methodist pastor
The Rev. John Anson "Jack" Mote, retired pastor of the old Wilson Memorial United Methodist Church, died of pancreatic cancer Oct. 4 at his home on Camano Island, Wash. The former North Baltimore resident was 91.
Born in Piqua, Ohio, he was a graduate of...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Methodist, Parkville, Hamilton, U.S. Army
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Prized Wurlitzer organ coming downtown to Engineers Club
A grand Wurlitzer organ, salvaged from a Baltimore movie theater and ensconced in a suburban home since the 1960s, will soon play to audiences at another city institution.
After Roy Wagner announced that he wanted to give away the prized possession...Tags: Mount Vernon, Broadway Theater, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Music Theater
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James 'Jimmie' Judd
James "Jimmie" Judd, a well-known antiques dealer recalled for his elaborate homes and discerning eye for art, died of prostate cancer Thursday at his Inner Harbor home. He was 82.
Born in Baltimore and raised on East North Avenue at Collington Avenue,...Tags: Mount Vernon, Pikesville, Reisterstown Road, Entertainment Events, Prostate Cancer
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