Universal Fan Con, a convention dedicated to “geek culture” that billed itself as the first to celebrate women, the LGBTQ community and people of color, announced today that it would be postponed one week before it was set to take place.
There is no clear timetable for when the inaugural Universal Fan Con, which was originally scheduled to run April 27-29 at the Baltimore Convention Center, will happen.
Like the best heavy psych rock bands before them, such as early Black Sabbath, Blue Cheer and Vanilla Fudge, local group The Flying Eyes has those enveloping, heavy, fuzzy guitar tones that are deployed in heady riffs and winding solos. Founded in 2007, the band got its name from “a 1962 science fiction novel about giant, disembodied eyes that descend from outer space to control humanity.”
It’s 4/20, which, if you didn’t know, is a big day for weed enthusiasts. Here’s CNN, no less, to explain why.
To mark the occasion, politicians both local and national (mostly Democrats) have been using social media to talk about how they’re ready to decriminalize or legalize marijuana.
Established in the mid 90s, the Whit Harvey Group has averaged over $45 million in annual sales – and over 100 homes per year, proof of their commitment to providing the highest level of professional service.
A judge has sentenced Baltimore County Public Schools superintendent Dallas Dance to half a year in prison for neglecting to disclose nearly $147,000 in consulting income he earned while overseeing the county school system.
Imagine it’s the late 1800s. Entertainment and sport were quite a bit different than they were today. If you weren’t hunting foxes or quail, you were probably racing your well-trained horse across miles of lush, green fields.
There’s never a bad time to be a foodie in Baltimore, but in terms of restaurant events, some weeks are better than others. This week happens to be one of the better ones. Here’s a look at what’s coming up:
Maryland to receive another $10 million in federal funding for opioid crisis — BBJ
Women from ‘The Keepers’ discuss experience at Baltimore conference on child sexual abuse prevention — Baltimore Sun
Behind Post Typography’s ambitious Baltimore work, from punk to Parkway — Technical.ly
Alex Cobb’s Orioles Career Has Gotten Off To A Rocky Start — PressBox
New Student Movement Seeks to Change Hopkins from Within — The Real News
It is shaping up to be another beautiful weekend with temperatures in the 60s and the rain holding off. Take advantage of it by checking out Light City before its lights out or head to an Orioles game. Prefer to stay indoors? Check out some musical acts or grab your wallet for a little shopping spree. Want us to feature your event? Send us an email at events@baltimorefishbowl.com.
