Radar Redux.com is expanding the traditional concept of journalism, to cover a wide array of Baltimore Arts and Culture. We are a partnership between the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance, Maryland Institute College of Art, and Johns Hopkins University.
For the sake of full disclosure, I should admit that I have a problem with reviewing poetry. It's a deeply personal form of writing that elicits personal responses, and there is no truly universal guide to quality. For that reason, there is an appeal to ...
Published: December 15, 2009
Paper Moon is the gold standard in wacky diners in Baltimore. The walls are covered in toy collections, chairs and tables are intentionally mismatched and hand painted, and dismembered mannequins are strewn about the dining areas. Factor in the array of vibrant paint colors and the ...
Published: December 10, 2009
The unfortunate reality of queer media is that it tends to be issue first -- projects get caught up in lengthy explanations about the nuances of each person's sexual identity, to the detriment of the rest of the subject matter. The members of Chicago-based band ...
Published: December 7, 2009
The third event in the 2009/2010 season of the Los Solos series continued the series' tradition of challenging audiences to accept performances beyond the realm of the ordinary as worthwhile art. The Los Solos series, which began September 2008, is bound by only the loosest ...
Published: November 20, 2009
Gay rights are in limbo in Baltimore. However, there is some progress being made nearby in D.C.. The nation has a revised hate crimes bill, which expands the definition of a hate crime to include gender, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. In addition, the ...
Published: November 16, 2009
Ordinarily, I wouldn't take the time to write a piece about Tucker Max. I don't think he's particularly funny, and he thrives on people protesting and criticizing him just as much as he enjoys his actual fans. However, his recent speaking engagement at the Johns ...
Published: November 14, 2009
Monday nights might mark the start of another work week, but dinner at Hampden's Golden West Café always dulls the pain. Our stress actually melts away as soon as we walk in - once the aromas combine with the eclectic kitschy yet homey decor that ...
Published: October 5, 2009
On May 9, anyone who happened to pass Mt. Vernon Square would have seen the community of Baltimore crafters out in full force at the Squidfire Art Mart. Over 50 local artists-turned-entrepreneurs gathered to prove that crafting isn't just for your great aunt anymore. The ...
Published: May 18, 2009