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Every year at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, rows and rows of handmade material sit in booths for on-lookers to gaze at and admire. And behind the uniquely crafted jewelry and perfectly glazed ceramic pieces sits an artist, whose work on each piece is extensive. The artists spend hours designing their collections, carving their materials and sewing their pieces together. -
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- What is nearly as remarkable as Jenny Campbell's costumes - the glittering swirls of ribbon and whirling snow globe headdresses - is the path that led to her second career as a costume maker.
- Ron Legler of Florida Theatrical Association succeeds Jeff Daniel at key west-side site
- The Jodie Fosster-directed episode has a very "Dexter"-esque cold open. We see Freddy, preparing for his day. He does some exercise, before walking to work. When he arrives at his place, he finds the morning paper, with news of Claire's scandal splashed across the front page.
- Tiny Renoir landscape from 1879 hides its secrets well
- Opera about two Supreme Court justices by Derrick Wang, a Baltimore-born composer and graduate of University of Maryland Carey School of Law, gets its first full reading.
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- George J. Voith, a retired CSX executive and noted rail and streetcar photographer who was a founding member of the Baltimore Streetcar Museum, died Monday of dementia at his Northwood home. He was 87.
- Jeanne Kelly founded Encore Chorale, a singing group for seniors ages 55 and up, in 2006-2007. The chorale operates under the aegis of Encore Creativity for Older Adults, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Deale, Md. Locally the chorale meets at Myerberg Senior Center, 3101 Fallstaff Road, Baltimore, Md.
- On a frigid January afternoon, wintry sunlight bounced off the two-story glass entry of Stevenson University's School of Design, 11200 Gundry Lane, Owings Mills. The design school, established in 2009, had been holding classes in buildings on the university's Greenspring campus. For the first time in the fall 2013 semester, the School of Design had its very own building.
- Patricia W. Waters, a homemaker, Anglophile and mother of filmmaker John Waters, died Saturday of unknown causes at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Towson. She was 89.
- Gift from Tom and Nancy O'Neil includes works by such prominent artists as Dawoud Bey and Edward Burtynsky.
- Ralph R. Baney, a sculptor and ceramic artist who taught at Dundalk Community College, died of an aortic aneurysm Jan. 21 at his Ellicott City home. He was 84.
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- UMBC's engrossing exhibit of the works of 20th century photographer N. Jay Jaffee makes it obvious that he deserves much wider recognition.
- The Maryland Hall is starting an $18 million renovation project.
- This year's fall collections will be dominated by a Parisian influence, darker colorways, a flare for the dramatic, and even a nod to the past. Yes, the first signs of fall will flourish the next seven days at the famed New York fashion week.
- An engrossing exhibit of the works of 20th century photographer N. Jay Jaffee at UMBC makes it obvious that he deserves much wider recognition.
- Officials from Ladew Topiary Gardens are seeking $500K grant from state of Maryland for upgrades.
- Richard M. Lansburgh, a retired clothier, philanthropist and arts patron, died of multiple organ failure Tuesday at the Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center one day short of his 92nd birthday. He lived in North Baltimore.
- The concept behind the new Ruxton gallery and shop, V Fashion Towson/My Town Art Gallery, was born in the most unlikely of places: years ago, on the sidelines of a club lacrosse game.
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- The Ellicott City-based Howard County Arts Council announced the 10 young artists finalists for its 2014 Rising Star competition
- Stoneleigh collage artist Nancy Scheinman, heads up NS Studios, a team of young designers, as they transform school settings into multisensory, imaginative spaces. The latest project, sponsored by The Children's Guild, is taking place at Monach Academy in Baltimore.
