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Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Aaron interviewed author Teri Henderson about her new book titled, "Black Collagists: The Book". We spoke about how she came up with the idea of the book and the process for writing and curating during the pandemic. This was her first book and now she wants to write and curate more books. You get to learn about 50 plus amazing Black artists in the book and see their work. You can buy this book on Amazon, or locally in Baltimore. Representation Matters! Thank YOU for your time Teri.
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Teri Henderson is a Baltimore-based independent curator, a staff writer for BmoreArt, and the Founding Director of Black Collagists. Henderson holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas Christian University. She formerly held a curatorial internship at Ghost Gallery in Seattle, Washington. Henderson previously served as the Art Law Clinic Director for Maryland Volunteer Lawyers For The Arts and is currently on their Board of Directors. Her written work has been seen in: BmoreArt, All SHE Makes, Artforum, Justsmile Magazine, Kinfolk Travel, and the St. James Encyclopedia of Hip Hop Culture. Teri Henderson was a curator of private acquisitions of Black collage art for the Doug + Laurie Kanyer Art Collection from 2020 - 2021, as part of her work she created the Black Collagists Arts Incubator, which was underwritten by the Doug + Laurie Kanyer Art Collection through November 2021. Black Collagists: The Book is her first book
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Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
EP 166: Aaron sat down with Baltimore Music Artist John Tyler to discuss Mental Health and how it has affected him in various stages of his career and currently now. He performed at Firefly Music Festival with Peach Face and that was an experience that changed his life perspective. We spoke on how he wanted to be architect growing up but found the passion of music through an unlikely avenue. He has a new album out & we talk about the next movement with Love Groove Ent/Festival
John Tyler is a 21-year-old artist, multi- instrumentalist, multi-genre producer, Founder of Love Groove Music Festival, and film scorer for Under Armour, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Visit Baltimore, and Maryland Public Television. He has been featured in Charm TV, Hulu Advertisements, BET Instagram Promotions, Baltimore Magazine, Afro Newspaper, Baltimore Sun, B’more Art, Baltimore’s 92Q, & WTMD. At 16, John released his first mixtape and has since released two more. In 2019, John’s debut album “The Good Side of Things'' dropped, setting a high standard for Baltimore music. This project highlights his abilities to merge multiple genres into one.
At 17, John started the Love Groove Music Festival to bring together young artists from different genres of art to showcase talent and to offer learning and networking opportunities. This year marks his fifth showcase, partnering with Hot Sauce Artists Collective, Baltimore Center Stage, to bring an ultimate music, arts, and education festival.
After two long years since John Tyler’s debut album, “The Good Side of Things”, he is finally back with his new EP and documentary entitled “ Free Spirit”. Free Spirit is a soulful, yet relaxing four-song collection highlighting his musicality and inspired by his desire to take a step back and appreciate life. John made this relaxing EP because he was overwhelmed with the fast forward nature of his life, the good and the bad. He describes this EP as “from sunrise to sunset”. It is his hope that this EP serves as a relaxing tool for those who are facing anxiety and constantly in motion. Join John on his upcoming 2022 winter tour as he performs the full free spirit project!
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Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Chris Colbert is the CEO and Founder of DCP Entertainment, a media platform for underrepresented voices, including people of color, women, the LGBTQ+ community, and other overlooked communities.
He began his career at SiriusXM helping create Jamie Foxx’s comedy & music channel, The Foxxhole. Having worked with names like Jamie Foxx, Joy-Ann Reid, Zak Levitt, Andrew Jenks, ESSENCE, PEOPLE, Crooked Media, Sports Illustrated, the United Negro College Fund, and The White House, Chris specializes in documentaries, media partnerships and content development.
With a passion for connecting audiences with innovative and inspiring content, Chris founded DCP Entertainment; a place to bring together audio and visual storytelling.
He is also the Executive Producer, Writer & Co-host of the Webby & New York Festival Award winning podcast series, "Say Their Name", a docuseries focusing on the assault and killing of unarmed Black people by police and in ‘Stand Your Ground’ states, highlighting incidents throughout the United States.
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Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
On the new episode of NoPixAfterDark Podcast,Aaron Dante spoke to Visit Baltimores 2021 Diversity Apprentices, Tymarra Sherrill and Anthony Richmond, discuss their experiences working with Visit Baltimore. We discussed how "Representation Matters", how and why they applied for the travel and tourism space. We also talked about the overall experience and what would will be their next move going forward.
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This 600-hour paid apprenticeship program provides substantial and holistic experience working across multiple departments within Visit Baltimore and Guinness Open Gate Brewery as well as exposure to other industry partners such as a hotel, attraction, convention, arena or other sports facility (customized pending apprentice interests and experience). The program actively targets applicants from Baltimore City who identify as BIPOC or with another under-represented or minority group. This program is made possible by Guinness Open Gate Brewery. Thank you for your unwavering support in creating more pathways for underrepresented populations within the travel and tourism space. And thank you to our program partners at Searchwide Global for developing and investing in leaders of tomorrow who represent a diverse set of backgrounds and perspectives. https://baltimore.org/foundation/dive...
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Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
EP 163: Aaron recorded a live show with Photographer E. Brady Robinson at the Hotel Indigo discussing her new Photo Exhibit SK8R GRLS. We discuss her inspiration behind the project, her love for roller skating, how she chose the Women for this and what is the soundtrack to this Exhibition.
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SK8R GRLS is a photo series by E. Brady Robinson celebrating the freedom and joy of roller skating. The exhibition is on view at Hotel Indigo Baltimore, located at 24 West Franklin St. from Jan 25th - March 18th. A public reception will take place on March 8th from 5 to 7 pm in celebration of International Women’s Day.
In spring of 2021, Robinson took up skating as a way to stay active and reconnect with friends outdoors during COVID-19. During these skate dates, she photographed friends and eventually, a wider network of Baltimore-based female-identifying skaters. This work combines her love of athleticism, fitness, and fashion photography. These images, made at a moment where it felt like the world was reopening after over a year of closure and isolation during the pandemic, evoke a feeling of release and freedom.
Robinson completed her BFA in photography at MICA and MFA in photography at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her background is in documentary photography and portraiture. The nine archival metal prints on display at the Hotel Indigo depict strong women amidst a backdrop of Baltimore monuments and sites. Locations such as Lake Montebello, Patterson Park, the Druid Hill Tennis Courts, and the Ravens parking lot, signal the public landscape of Baltimore for those that know it well, in contrast to photographs made in the artist’s Maryland Art Place studio which utilize strobe and gel lighting to simulate the vibes of the 80’s roller skating rinks reminiscent of Robinson’s childhood.
The skaters photographed include artists, musicians, and female entrepreneurs; women in the creative scene in Baltimore, including Amy Cavanaugh, Caitlin Gill, Jade Davis, Tina Thompson, Brittany Wight, Les Gray, Hayley Furman, Jessica Lauryn, Sophie Kluckhuhn, and Wildège François.
Brady Robinson is a photographer based in Baltimore and a current resident artist at Maryland Art Place. She divides her time between personal art projects and commissioned work. Her documentary Art Desks was published by Daylight Books with an essay by Andy Grundberg and distributed by ARTBOOK D.A.P. Her photographs have been featured in The Washington Post, Channel One Russia TV, The Bund Shanghai, Hyperallergic, BmoreArt, Featureshoot, Slate among others. Robinson leads photography workshops throughout the United States. Select exhibitions include Lishui Photography Festival China, Orlando Museum of Art, Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Katzen Art Center at American University, AIPAD NYC, and Art Miami. Select collections include American University, Orlando Museum of Art and Spanish Cultural Center, Santo Domingo, DR.
Robinson is a University Instructor of Photography at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland, and faculty at ICP in New York. She received her BFA in photography from The Maryland Institute, College of Art, and MFA in photography from Cranbrook Art Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Robinson is represented by Addison/Ripley Fine Art in Washington, DC.
Maryland Art Place (MAP) inspires, supports, and encourages artistic expression through innovative programming, exhibitions, and educational opportunities while recognizing the powerful impact art can have on our community. MAP creates a dynamic environment for artists of our time to engage the public by nurturing and promoting new ideas. MAP has served as a critical resource for contemporary art in the Mid-Atlantic since 1981. mdartplace.org. MAP is supported by the Maryland State Arts Council and The Citizens of Baltimore County.
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Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Sebastian Martorana is a sculptor and illustrator living and working in Baltimore, Maryland.
For over ten years, Sebastian has focused on the art of carving. Much of the material used for his sculptures was salvaged from Baltimore’s historic, though often discarded, architecture.
Sebastian works on private commissions and commercial projects from his Baltimore studio. Clients include the United States Senate in Washington, DC, The National Basilica in Baltimore, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.
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Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
After a month and a half away from podcasting, NoPixAfterDarkPodcast is “Back to Business.”
The first episode of the new Season 4 “Back to Business” Aaron is interviewed by Garrett the host of EP 001. This episode was recorded live on zoom with 20 Superfans of the podcast. The Superfans asked hard hitting questions about the podcast and Aaron gave some valuable insight for “BACK to BUSINESS” season with upcoming guest and what happened at the end of the 2021.
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Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Aaron is back with a Bonus Episode before the new season of “Back to Business” starts Jan 24th.
This episode Aaron sat down with Renee M. Christoff of T.Rowe Price the Head of Global Associate Engagement + Corporate Responsibility and Michael Beatty the CEO Beatty Development. We discuss T.ROWE PRICE Makers Market at Merry and Bright located in Harbor Point Baltimore . We talk about the planning and of this amazing Makers Market and T.Rowe Price and Beatty Development joined together to make this happen.
Merry and Bright is a new seasonal pop-up experience premiering this December at Harbor Point! The event will feature a live Christmas tree lot and the T. Rowe Price Maker’s Market, a showcase for local makers and artisans to sell their merchandise. Best of all, every dollar spent at Merry & Bright will directly benefit local non-profit organizations or support local businesses.
For the first week of Merry & Bright, 100% of tree sales will directly benefit Women Leading Women. For the second week of Merry & Bright, 100% of the tree sales will directly benefit The Be. Organization.
I would like to thank Vida Taco Bar for having us in your wonderful restaurant.
Thank you Kathleen Overman, Chris Seiler and Cathie Bryant
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Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Nopixafterdark EP 159: Koco's Pub has won many awards for best crab cake in Baltimore. I sat down with the owner Marcela and the kitchen manager Eric to learn more about the Koco's. Kocos's is located in NorthEast Baltimore on Harford Rd. We discuss how Koco's is a family owned business and how long they have been around. We talk about local sourced crab meat, the special mix ingredients, and how the Mayor of Baltimore loves getting the double crab cakes platter. People drive from Philadelphia, Virginia and all over for their crab cakes.
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Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Aaron sat down with Allie Smith the owner of Bramble Bakery Co. for this episode.
In the past if you saw a long line wrapped around the corner at the Waverly Farmers Market in Baltimore, most likely people were in line for Bramble. People in Baltimore love Bramble Bakery Co and once you taste their baked goods you know why right away. Bramble Bakery Co has a new home in Northeast Baltimore and I had that opportunity to speak with Allie about how she started her business.
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Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
EP 157: Aaron sat down with Jamie Reisinger from Reisinger Performance Nutrition. We discuss about why she wanted to become a Sports Nutritionist and why good & healthy balanced lifestyle can work. We talk about Macros, Cross-fit, alcohol drinking diets and Reisinger Performance Nutrition 90 Day SHREDS Program that I will be participating in the beginning of 2022. Good conversation during the holiday.
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