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Murder, perfectionism, family stress and sometimes— in the midst of it all — triumph over struggles, are what Venus Theatre's productions are made of for the upcoming 2013 season. - Christmas is arriving early this year for The Aegis Empty Stocking Fund's many recipients and the charity has just reached the halfway mark toward its goal of raising $80,000 to help Harford County children and families in need this holiday season.
- Christmas season comes early for The Aegis Empty Stocking Fund, and the elves are busy working to get toys packed for the 831 Harford County children who will receive gifts of toys this holiday season.
- Several generous donations in the past week helped The Aegis Empty Stocking Fund move past the $30,000 mark in fundraising for this year's drive to help needy Harford County children and during the Christmas holidays.
- The Candlelight Concert Society is tooting its own horn by commissioning a new piece of music to celebrate its 40th anniversary season. Paul Salerni's "Many Happy Returns" receives its world premiere performance by the Philadelphia Brass Quintet on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. in Howard Community College's Smith Theatre
- Gustav "Gus" Baer, a retired executive and certified public accountant who had a second career as a pianist entertaining customers with his renditions of Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and George Gershwin classics, died Oct. 9 of a neurodegenerative disorder at Emeritus of Pikesville senior-living facility. He was 84.
- Baltimore native Ann Kuebler, 61, helped make 200,000 pages of Ellington collection public
- I never knew why that area was named Gas Bottom, but at one time there I did notice two spouts of a tarry liquid emerging from the ground there.
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- Celebrated mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves prepares to join Peabody Conservatory voice faculty
- Coppin State University is teaming up with the Creative Alliance for tap dancing show
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- Director Gail Levin makes some daring and original choices in telling the story of Cab Calloway. The hip-shaking, zoot-suit-wearing bandleader from the Harlem Renaissance era comes to the screen with help of artists and choreography.
- 'Unconfirmed' reports that Babe Ruth was married in Elkton are completely bogus, but the legend lives on because the Sultan of Swat himself seems to have been confused about where he got hitched
- Three regional concert series are about to open their 2011-2012 season, and at bargain subscription prices available for those who order in time for the September 20, 21 or 24 opening concerts.
