Andrew Hazlett

Andrew Hazlett

Andrew Hazlett  //  This page is a notepad for ideas, links, and things of interest to me and probably few others. My Internet home-base is at http://www.TheOccasional.org.

I am establishing a cultural commentary and curation website called The New Modern. Visit http://www.TheNewModern.net for more information.

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Jun 21 / 5:40pm

Fairly fine books free to a good home

This is going to be painful, but I'm about to start deaccessioning a major portion of my library.  I have thousands of books I've been accumulating for a couple of decades or more.  For a number of reasons, I just can't give them the space and care they deserve.  

I'll try and sell quite a few and donate the remainder to the Baltimore Book Thing.  But, first, I thought I'd see if anyone, particularly in the Baltimore area, would be interested in a bunch of old books.  For students, I have a lot of philosophy books (especially history of philosophy) and many classic works of literature.  I also have a small library of public policy books which may be of interest to think tank types or journalists.  The books will be free, but you'll need to pick them up or pay for shipping.

Leave a message for me at 410-429-0663 or email me [andrew.hazlett@gmail.com] and I can tell you more about what I'm downsizing.
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Jan 25 / 7:00pm

Marin Alsop talks about American composer Roy Harris

via blog.naxos.com

Baltimore Symphony music director Marin Alsop talks about the American classical composer Roy Harris. A podcast interview from Naxos.

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Nov 23 / 12:31pm

Public radio station WTMD has big plans for Baltimore's Senator Theatre
via wtmd.blogspot.com

The Senator Theatre, a magnificent and historic art deco movie palace not far from where I live, has been lurching from crisis to crisis for years now.  In a less-than-transparent process involving the Baltimore City government and various other local actors, it now seems clear that the Senator will be changing hands.

A number of proposals have been submitted to redevelop the theater--an anxiety-provoking turn for many architectural and cultural preservationists.  One of the proposals is from WTMD, an outstanding public radio station based out of Towson University.  Here's what they've posted on their website:

WTMD and Towson University have submitted a proposal that would transform the Senator into a multi-use film and concert theater that would also house the WTMD studios and offices.

We envision a space where film retrospectives, gala premiers and themed movie festivals are showcased in the same space as the musical artists you hear on WTMD every day. We want to fill the halls of this beloved palace with children’s programming, fundraisers for community groups and even showcase the multi-media work done by Towson University students. Our goal is to make sure the Senator is alive all day, every day.

Sounds great--as long as indie rock doesn't drown out great films.  In the right hands, the Senator has a bright future as a cultural hub that could combine a well-preserved heritage and exciting new activities.

The worrisome thing is that the fate of the Senator will be determined by unknown forces within the Baltimore City government...

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