INSIDE TODAY
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
TODAY'S SUN COLUMNISTS
Not so charmed anymore
Charm City Cakes takes a hit from the City Paper, after catering their Best of Baltimore awards party.
Maryland
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Addicted to slots
When it comes to generating revenue, states can't seem to stay away from the machines.
Maryland
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OTHER VOICES
Michael Sragow on 'Rendition' -- Today
Mike Preston on Ravens -- Sports
5 THING TO DO TODAY
Mute Math -- The indie-rock band will join psychedelic elements with jazz and electro when it performs at Sonar tonight. Tickets are $15-$18. 7 p.m. 407 E. Saratoga St. 410-327-8333 or ticketmaster.com.
Gala art opening -- Hit the Sidebar Tavern tonight for a display of art and fashion from local artists. 9 p.m. 218 E. Lexington St. Cocktail dress is encouraged. 410-659-4130 or sidebartavern.com.
'Antigone' -- The play is an examination of the abuse of governmental power. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 5 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 11. St. Mary's Church, 3900 Roland Ave. $20-$25. 410-366-8596 or balti moreshakespeare.org.
'Four Queens, No Trump' -- The play examines the lives of four black women. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 4 at Arena Players Inc., 801 McCulloh St. $10-$15. 410-728-6500 or missiontix.com.
Russian Festival -- Experience traditional Russian heritage at the 34th annual event today, tomorrow and Sunday. Noon to 9 p.m. today. 1723 E. Fairmount Ave. Free today, $2 on Saturday and Sunday. 410-276-6171.
UP NEXT
Pumpkin hunting
This month's shopping feature goes in search of the perfect pumpkin.
Saturday in Go Today
All the world's a stage
Staging, which involves meticulously readying a home for sale in ways that appeal to potential buyers, is garnering attention in today's sluggish real estate market.
Sunday in Real Estate
Where are they now?
It's been a year since we started our Make Over My Meal series. How are our subjects eating now?
Wednesday in Taste
5 THINGS TO LOOK FOR @BALTIMORESUN.COM
Fab Five Fridays
Local entertainment reporter Sam Sessa reveals his list of best places to go dancing in Baltimore.baltimoresun.com/midnightsun
'Mario' preview
Television critic David Zurawik previews MTV's show I Won't Love You to Death: The Story of Mario and His Mom, about the Baltimore singer and his mother's heroin addiction. baltimoresun.com/criticalmass
Ravens' status
The Ravens release their official injury report for Sunday's game in Buffalo.baltimoresun.com/ravens
'Comfort' returns
The Navy hospital ship Comfort returns to Baltimore this morning, ending a four-month humanitarian mission to Latin America and the Caribbean.baltimoresun.com/maryland
Elephants smash pumpkins
The two African elephants at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore will smash pumpkins this morning, calling attention to the zoo's annual weekend Halloween events.baltimoresun.com/maryland
SUN BLOG -- BLOGS.BALTIMORESUN.COM
Rodricks on a roll -- Dan Rodricks is back from vacation at baltimoresun.com/randomrodricks.
Unwelcomed guests -- A new solution to rid Maryland of alien species on baltimoresun.com/bayblog.
MOST VIEWED STORIES YESTERDAY AS OF 8 PM
1. McGahee won't be welcome -- Bills fans are in no mood to forgive former running back.
2. Deadly staph infection spreads -- According to a study of nine sites, the highest rate of the drug-resistant bacteria is found in Baltimore.
3. Kranitz picks Orioles -- The pitching coach is known for his work with the Marlins.
4. King crawdaddy invades the state -- Large crayfish species hitchhiking south, probably in form of bait, causes blight in streams.
5. Billick's remarks don't irk Ogden -- Lineman plans to return Nov. 5; injured reserve isn't on his mind.