OK, so the big news in Downtown Frederick, is the keys, for the love of god, the keys. It isn't just one key or even a set of keys for that matter, but rather several massive single keys painted by different artists and placed periodically around the downtown area. They are artistically painted and interesting to look at, if they were in gallery, not a street where they look as if a small child could kick them over at any moment. You may think the "Keys to Frederick" have added a "hometown feel" to the area. Well your wrong, they have added not only a hideous sidewalk obstruction but also a "something fun to do" on Friday nights for punk kids. Recently the keys were vandalized. And, while I seriously detest the hideousness of them, I would not have recommended vandalizing them either.
Unfortunately, the keys to Frederick will not be going anywhere anytime soon. They will live in the paths of Frederickians and tourists for years to come. So, when you find yourself wandering around the downtown area, please be sure to watch out for the god forsaken keys because they will get you in your way, and when they do and you get done cursing out the mammoth keys, take a look at them, because while they may be over-sized and poorly designed they do possess some creative art.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Blog Post 2
Art is a very interesting topic, especially because there are so many forms of art, including anything from jewelry design to watercolors. Dr. Suess even showed us a form of art that, I feel, both chilren and adults can appreciate. When designed correctly, even T-shirts are considered art. While I am not an art expert and will never claim to be, I assume that just as there are many different types of art there are many different types of art galleries.
While searching for information on the topic of art or galleries, I came across a flickr website with several different types of art produced by one person and ironically displayed, for us web-viewers, in multimedia form. I seem to be finding that many artists are becoming more and more involved in the multimedia or multiple media world. I assume without this, they would have little chance for survival in the industry. The art displayed on this particular website covers several realms including sewing and, the previously mentioned, T-shirts. It really is amazing to see were talent comes from.
While searching for information on the topic of art or galleries, I came across a flickr website with several different types of art produced by one person and ironically displayed, for us web-viewers, in multimedia form. I seem to be finding that many artists are becoming more and more involved in the multimedia or multiple media world. I assume without this, they would have little chance for survival in the industry. The art displayed on this particular website covers several realms including sewing and, the previously mentioned, T-shirts. It really is amazing to see were talent comes from.
Blog Post 1
Even though I know there is no shortage of bars in my hometown of Frederick, Md., I found it difficult to find information on any of the ones I am so used to visiting. With the new development in downtown and several up-and-coming bars and restaurants in the area, I thought there would be no shortage of search results. This thought was wrong and I found my search being limited to only a few websites, all of which failed to tell the information I was seeking.
When going to a bar or restaurant for the first time, it is nice to know a few key things before entering the establishment. Like for example, what the dress code is, if there is one, how much the cover is if you are going to bar and most importantly who goes there. I'm not sure if you agree, but I wouldn't want to go out hoping for a fun night with my girlfriends and end up at a bar were only elders visited. Now don't get me wrong, elders are great, they're just not who I want to get drunk and dance on table tops with. As if this is what I do when going out. As far as restaurants go, knowing the dress code is vital. Who wants to go out to eat only to find they are way under dressed or worse, way to fancy. I don't know, maybe it's just a girl thing. Whether or not you care about what you wear when you go out, how much it cost or who's there, the information is lacking and it wouldn't hurt to have more of it readily available to all bar goers and restaurant lovers alike.
When going to a bar or restaurant for the first time, it is nice to know a few key things before entering the establishment. Like for example, what the dress code is, if there is one, how much the cover is if you are going to bar and most importantly who goes there. I'm not sure if you agree, but I wouldn't want to go out hoping for a fun night with my girlfriends and end up at a bar were only elders visited. Now don't get me wrong, elders are great, they're just not who I want to get drunk and dance on table tops with. As if this is what I do when going out. As far as restaurants go, knowing the dress code is vital. Who wants to go out to eat only to find they are way under dressed or worse, way to fancy. I don't know, maybe it's just a girl thing. Whether or not you care about what you wear when you go out, how much it cost or who's there, the information is lacking and it wouldn't hurt to have more of it readily available to all bar goers and restaurant lovers alike.
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