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Remington's BlogMr. VCR, tell me what the day is … Saturday? Man they all blend together
House show at Mac and VCR’s.
Art show featuring one of our own
From Moira, a Remington resident and artist:
I just thought I’d let you know that I have artwork in my first official non-art-school related show this weekend! If you happen to be in the Federal Hill area this weekend or next week, come see some of my paintings (and lots of other artwork) at Jordan Faye Contemporary gallery (a block down from School 33 – which has an opening tonight). It’s a “Salon Series”, which means that it’s several different emerging artists displaying their work. I’ll be there this evening and most of Saturday, in case you want to stop by while I’m there 
. The Gallery is located at 1401 Light Street, across the street from The Rowhouse and a block from Studio 33!
Lowe’s: “Let’s Build Something Together… like a Lowe’s Home Improvement Center”
So, we may be getting a Lowe’s in the neighborhood, and possibly a grocery store on top of it (seriously) – at least, according to this article in the Sun.
I was serious when I previously said that my vote is to raze the entire block and make it a park, orchard, or just open green space. However, that doesn’t create any jobs! So, that wouldn’t be good for anyone, right?
I guess this Lowe’s/grocer/housing complex isn’t the worst thing that could be put there (it could be a Walmart, afterall), so maybe I shouldn’t complain. It might attract more people to the area, which would be good, and Remington residents could walk there, which is also good.
So, I guess I’m torn. It doesn’t much matter what I or anyone else thinks, though, as this is apparently a done deal. Let’s take some calls from our listeners…
Rem-town in the Citypaper!
Check out the Citypaper article in which, apart from great reporting about Hauntingdon Avenue and the Remington Youth Community Radio project, I look like a serial killer and sound like I just recently learned English:
Seriously though, it’s pretty cool that our neighborhood is in the news for a positive reason. Maybe people will know where it is now when I tell them I live there. Probably not, but a guy can dream, right?
-e.
Bye bye, Anderson Automotive
Apparently the dealership on 25th and Howard is going to be removed and there is the potential for new homes and shops on the site. Personally, I vote we just raze it, pull up the pavement, and make it into an extension of Wyman Park. Just my $.02. Read the story in the Baltimore Business Journal here.
Scenes from Hauntingdon Avenue 2009
For those who don’t know, for the past two Halloweens Huntingdon Ave. has transformed into Hauntingdon Ave. thanks to the dedicated work of tons of volunteers in Remington. This year was HUGE; people visited the block from all parts of the city, there were activities on almost every porch on the block, and everyone had a great time (oh, and the rain held off!). Thanks to everyone who made this event possible. And thanks to the Baltimore Sun for giving us some press!
-e.
I just saw something really funny
So I was sitting at this table at a Halloween event for kids – you know, passing out candy to kids and trying to guess their costumes: “Oh, are you another Lil’ Romeo? Cool!” – and to my right was a clown making balloon animals. There was a huge line of kids waiting for animals. About 10% of the kids in line were supervised. Anyway, apparently the kids were taking too long deciding what animal they wanted and what color, because as the event went on the clown kept getting angrier and more frustrated, continually yelling out, “you HAVE to know what color you want when you get to the front of the line, people! And I can only make so many animals. A cat, a dog, etc.” So this goes on for like an hour. The kids have no idea what color they want. The clown is getting more irate and, as he gets angrier, his balloon-making skills start to diminish in correlation. So he continues to mess up; errant balloons are flying all over the place, some are popping, and all the while the clown is getting visibly angrier and more frustrated. Just to paint this picture, he’s wearing rainbow suspenders and a multi-colored wig, and every time a balloon pops he rolls his eyes and sighs really dramatically. He shouts out again, “Kids! You know the colors of the rainbow! I have ALL of them! When you’re in line decide what color you want! If you get up here and don’t know, I’m going to choose a color for you, even if you cry!” At this point all the adults in the place start cracking up. I’m not sure if he did ever make a kid cry, but watching a clown get frustrated is always fun. Especially if you hate/are creeped out by them, which I am. Take that, clown.
-e.
Townhome for rent in Remington
- 2 BR/1BA home in Remington completely renovated in 2006 with finished basement
- Available December 2009 or January 2010
- $1200/mo. plus security dep.
- Blocks from JHU Homewood campus and shuttle stops, Hampden, Charles Village, BMA, I-83
- Short distance to Loyola College/College of Notre Dame, MICA, University of Baltimore
- Includes appliances (washer, dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher) and sofa
- Next to Wyman Park South Park and Stony Run Trail
- Ideal for JHU Graduate or Professional student(s) or couple
- Contact bbhwang@gmail.com for more details
The “stage” is set
Check out Blood Surge, Remington’s Halloween-only band, playing its second show in as many years at the Hauntingdon Avenue event this Saturday. From 6-8pm there will be activities for kids and adults on the porches of the 2900 block of Huntingdon Ave. Make sure you wear your costume and bring some friends. Blood Surge will be playing later on in the evening, as well as other musicians from Remington. If you’d like details, send me a comment!
-e.
