Emily Dickinson

Venus Theatre unveils 2013 season as 'Lucky 13'

2013-03-05 16:25:29

Murder, perfectionism, family stress and sometimes— in the midst of it all — triumph over struggles, are what Venus Theatre's productions are made of for the upcoming 2013 season. After going through mounds of scripts, Venus Theatre founder...

Theater performances in 2012 set an impressive stage for 2013

2013-01-03 17:14:00

In this new year, we're enjoying memories from last year's highlights on Anne Arundel's theater scene — and looking forward to encore performances in 2013. In 2012, residents were treated to stellar performances in drama, comedy and dance, along...

University of Maryland expands online learning

2012-12-29 13:39:47

When some University of Maryland, College Park students return to class for the spring semester, they could be attending lectures, taking quizzes and completing group projects without leaving their dorm rooms. The university is participating in a pilot...

Freeman Hrabowski's UMBC legacy grows as he celebrates 20 years as president

2012-09-01 00:00:00

The melody of the president's voice, the intensity of his movements gripped Jeremy Brickey's attention, cutting through the monotony of freshman orientation at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Honestly though, he thought Freeman A. Hrabowski...

Bay Theatre brings Emily Dickinson to life in season finale

2012-04-15 07:59:13

In her end-of-season program note, Bay Theatre Company co-founder and artistic director Janet Luby refers to "the astonishing success of Bay Theatre's 2011-2012 season," and promised that this season's final production would do justice to the preceding...

How good can Maryland be?

2012-01-02 10:20:00

Coach Mark Turgeon said today that Maryland’s season essentially began anew once point guard Pe’Shon Howard and center Alex Len became available. The duo has played together for two games now. “Albany (on Dec. 28) was really the first...

Bay Theatre looks to build on successes in 10th season

2011-09-20 10:46:43

Bay Theatre founder Janet Luby could not conceal her delight as she announced that the first celebratory event of the coming season, a fashion show and fundraiser, had sold out nearly two months in advance. She's hoping it will be the first of many...

Columbia

2007-01-19 10:10:24

The People Tree, a golden starburst sculpture situated on the edge of man-made Lake Kittamaqundi in the heart of Columbia, is a fitting symbol of the community's fundamental principles of diversity, equality and camaraderie. It was these extant pillars of...

The Nitty Gritty on Columbia

2005-01-20 09:14:16

Boundaries: Bordered roughly by Route 108 to the north and west, Route 32 to the south and I-95 to the east, Columbia's villages extend slightly beyond its northern and southern boundaries. Claim to fame: Bizarre street and community names like Satan...

Valentine trivia contest

2002-02-15 00:00:00

The correct answers have stars next to them. 1. Who starred in ABC's short-lived "Cupid?" A. Alan Ruck B. Jeremy Piven* C. Martin Mull D. Ayre Gross 2. Who are Cupid's parents? A. Mercury and Venus* B. Nemesis and Aphrodite C. Narcissus and Venus D....

Residential area has roads to keep it that way

2000-12-31 00:00:00

All roads lead to Kings Contrivance, but few go through this village in Columbia. And for resident Vic Baffa, that's one of the things that makes the area special. At the southeastern edge of Columbia, Kings Contrivance is easily accessed by U.S. 29...

Flogging rugs

2013-03-22 01:05:46

It's nearly spring house cleaning time. Once, the entire family pitched in for this annual chore. It was always my springtime job to haul out to the clothes line all of the various and sundry dust-bellied rugs we had in our house, and drape them...

Poet Emily Dickinson

2012-12-10 11:04:21

Poet Emily Dickinson

2012-12-10 11:04:21

The Homestead, in Amherst, Mass., Emily Dickinson's lifelong home, is the quiet reveal that sheltered and stimulated the poet. Though sparsely furnished, it provides visitors with a feeling for how Emily lived.

2006-09-22 00:00:00