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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.
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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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Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Tis’ the Season of Giving Thanks, Gratitude, and Spending Time with Family! This is one of the best times of the year!🦃🍁🍽
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🎧Aaron Dante (@nopixafterdark pod)
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Members of @charmcitycollectivemedia have come together yet again, for a very special Thanksgiving Holiday podcast collaboration.
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On this episode, Aaron and Mai talk about our most memorable Thanksgiving memories, what we enjoy most about the Thanksgiving Holiday, what we are most thankful for this Thanksgiving, and more! We share many of our experiences and love of fellowshipping with family during this special time of year!
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We hope that you will check it out!
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Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Today’s episode is a collaboration with Public Health on Call with Host Dr.Josh Sharfstien of John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. For this episode, my listeners submitted questions about COVID-19 and Dr. Josh Sharfstein talks through some answers. We also discuss Baltimore’s unique response to the pandemic and how to think about safe gatherings during the holidays. Check out Public Health on Call on Apple Spotify Stitcher etc
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
EP 155: Aaron interviewed WBAL-TV 11 anchor Jason Newton. We discussed why he went into Broadcast Journalism in college. You might be surprised that Broadcast Journalist was not the what he wanted to do going college.
Jason and I talk about 9/11, Baltimore Uprising, and many othering topics during this amazing interview.
Thank You Jason Newton for hanging out at talking with NoPixAfterDarkPodcast.
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Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
EP 154: Aaron interviewed CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams. . Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams is the first female to serve as Commissioner for the CIAA and first appointed African American female Commissioner representing NCAA Division I, II and III. CIAA stands for Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
The CIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament will be coming to Baltimore Feb 21-26. Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams tells me about the great history of the conference and how excited fans, universities and student athletes are happy to come to Baltimore. She talked about the amazing culinary scene, the charm and culture that Baltimore has to offer. Activities will be going on all week from the fan festival at the Baltimore Convention Center to watching the games at Royal Farms Arena. Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams drops alot of jewels and gems in this amazing interview.
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