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148 years later...Happy Freedom's Eve!

Ms. Art-n-Soul — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:58:49 +0000

On December 31, 1862 African American slaves and abolitionists gathered in churches throughout the United States for “Watchnight Service” and to celebrate and await the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation...

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Pieces of Me: Ledisi at The Lyric

Ms. Art-n-Soul — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:43:41 +0000

ledisi

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Mr. Big Stuff

Ms. Art-n-Soul — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:07:27 +0000

The Hip Hop Community has suffered another great loss. Rapper Heavy D, died at the age of 44. I can remember when I was a kid, when Heavy D came on, it meant DANCE CONTEST!! Heavy D got the partied started. Not only was he a party rockers, he was a pione…

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Erykah Badu in Baltimore!

Ms. Art-n-Soul — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:36:19 +0000

Erykah Badu comes to Baltimore Friday, Dec. 2nd. Doors 7:00pm $75 plus tax ALL AGES!

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What is tasteful art?

Ms. Art-n-Soul — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:16:46 +0000

Season 2 of Bravo's Work of Art: The Next Great Artist premiered 14 of the art world's up-and-coming artists to compete for $100,000 and a solo exhibit at the world renowned Brooklyn Museum. For their first challenge, the artists used pieces of "bad" art…

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Speaking Life into Baltimore!

Ms. Art-n-Soul — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:51:02 +0000

Bishop T.D. Jakes came to New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore on 10/9/2011!! His most memorable quote: "Gifted people are supposed to be different, because those who are gifted don't follow ordinary, they follow extraodinary!" Purchase…

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Art-n-Soulful Sunday: "AbStRaCt"

Ms. Art-n-Soul — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 04:03:44 +0000

Neighbored by local shops, restaraunts, and other galleries, Mark Cottman Gallery is a great place to stop by on a Sunday stroll. Tons of choices of original paintings and prints for purchase. Mr. Cottman welcomes you all!!!

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Worship and Praise: The Sunday Edition XV

Ms. Art-n-Soul — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:15:17 +0000

This Sunday I want to take a moment to highlight new Gospel Music. Two talented brothers, doing positive things to uplight, empower, and spread God's word...I am thankful for that!!

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Art-n-Soulful Sunday: 2011 International Art Expo NYC

Ms. Art-n-Soul — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:38:07 +0000

This year brought artists from as far as Egypt and India, to as close as Pikesville, MD to Pier 94 in New York City. The works of art were phenominal. The show exhibited various mediums of canvas art, sculpture, photography, sowing/threading, metals, and glass art. The artists were friendly and eager to share knowledge and experience.

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Art-n-Soulful Sunday: "Out of Baltimore"

Ms. Art-n-Soul — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:04:51 +0000

This edition of Art-n-Soulful Sunday features the work of Baltimore native Eljay Elijah McBride. Creating art since a young child, Eljay Elijah McBride is a self-taught artist, with noteable formal education. He attended Maryland Institute College of Art...

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4th Annual Homeless Resource Day

Ms. Art-n-Soul — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:42:11 +0000

Please attend if you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Housing, Disability, Social Services, Veterans Benefits, Medical, Dental and more...

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#Music Monday: Esperanza Spalding

Ms. Art-n-Soul — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:28:59 +0000

After her Grammy Award for Best New Artist, everyone is asking "Who is Esperanza Spalding"?. Pop world may not be familiar with the name, but she has been making vocal and instrumental waves for some time. So who is she?

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Art-n-Soulful Sundays: "The Lewis"

Ms. Art-n-Soul — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:25:24 +0000

Reginald F. Lewis, lawyer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, Chairman, and CEO hold a place in Black History for being a remarkable international businessman. He was respected by well known colleagues as a self made entrepreneur with a heart of gold. He was…

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NEW MUSIC: Late Nights and Early Mornings

Ms. Art-n-Soul — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 02:00:57 +0000

Marsha Ambrosius', formerly of Floetry, highly anticipated solo album finally drops March 1, 2011, tour dates under way...I like the singles released so far, for the most part. I heard her unreleased, untitled album which I called "Your's Sincerely" back in March 2010. It is officially titled "Late Nights, Early Mornings" and I am a little disappointed the my favorites tracks didn't make the final cut.

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Art-n-Soulful Sunday: Contemporary Museum "New View"

Ms. Art-n-Soul — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:01:53 +0000

The Contemporary Museum announces its newest exhibition series, "New View" – a monthly series of changing exhibitions. Pictured above: Photographer Ben Gest kick off the exhibition with his large scale most approx (40x40) highly pigmented ink jet prints…

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