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“We are extremely grateful to the entire Maryland Congressional delegation for its assistance in making this happen,” said Gov. Martin O'Malley. “Congressman Ruppersberger and Senator Cardin deserve special thanks for their leadership in sponsoring the legislation and securing the required co-sponsorship of two-thirds of the membership of each house.” The Star-Spangled Banner commemorative coin is the cornerstone for all of our bicentennial fundraising efforts,” said Raymond “Chip” Mason, founder of Legg Mason Inc. and chairman of the commission.
“Maryland is on the forefront of computer and video game development, having one of the largest industry clusters in the nation,” said Gov. Martin O’Malley earlier. “The technological advancements of our many game development companies help the nation and the world advance in many sectors, help create jobs and make a significant impact in our state.” In fiscal year 2008, Maryland’s digital and emerging media industry provided more than $1 billion in tax revenue for state and local governments, according to the report. Also, industry employment has expanded every year since 2005. DBED Secretary Christian S. Johansson said: “In addition to the state’s success in digital entertainment, many Maryland companies excel in digital modeling, simulation and serious games – which are used to train the military, physicians, emergency personnel and provide workforce training.” The Maryland Film Office is compiling an online directory for the state’s Digital Entertainment and Emerging Media (DEEM) community. Registration in the DEEM Directory is available online. “In its sheer physical diversity, Maryland is truly America in Miniature,” said Gov. Martin O'Malley. “From the mountains of Western Maryland, the rolling hills and plains of the midlands, to the pristine beaches of the Eastern Shore, our diverse landscape offers a variety of recreational pursuits for the adventurous traveler.” Margot Amelia, executive director of the tourism office, adds: “Travelers can easily chart their adventure excursions so they can see and experience many of Maryland's authentic treasures, such as the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, the C&O Canal Towpath and Appalachian Trail, nature preserves and wildlife refuges. And with more than 7,000 miles of coastline, adventures are always awaiting on or near the water – especially during the summer when the options are seemingly endless.”
Artists and arts organizations can apply for registration on Arts Council rosters as visiting performers or artists-in-residence. Residencies are available in performing arts, playwriting, poetry and visual arts. In an average year, the Arts Council supports about 7,000 performances and workshops, reaching 200,000 students in nearly 500 Maryland schools. Last school year, the Arts Council funded 162 residencies. One of them involved the Black Cherry Puppet Theatre, a southwest Baltimore group that participated in a residency at a nearby Baltimore City public school. Black Cherry guided students through the entire process of presenting a puppet show – from researching a theme and writing a script to creating the puppets and learning puppetry techniques. The project became part of the students’ study of a civilization that existed 5,000 years ago in the Indus River Valley. Maryland’s Poetry Out Loud program, which is tied to a national recitation contest, is another element in the overall AiE program. For more information about AiE, call or e-mail Christine Stewart, 410-767-6476.
Ebersberger, appointed by Busch, has more than 40 years of experience in the insurance industry. His Anne Arundel County agency was among the largest in the state before he temporarily retired in the 1990s. Now, he provides financial planning services for his clients. Jenkins, selected by Miller, is vice president and hotel manager at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Prince George’s County. Prior to joining Gaylord in 2007, he had a 24-year career with Marriott International. He was resident manager of the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City’s Times Square. Rudolph, also appointed by Busch, is a 15-year member of the House of Delegates from Cecil County. He is vice-chair of the Economic Matters Committee and House Chair of the Joint Committee on Base Realignment and Closure. As an educator, he was the principal at three Cecil County schools.
The park, which stretches for nearly 185 miles, is Maryland’s most-visited national park and in the top 20 for visitation among all national parks. After the renovation, the entire length of the towpath will be accessible. Damage from flooding between 1972 and 1996 has forced the Big Slackwater section – about three miles – to be closed. Visitors have been taking a 5-mile detour outside the park when traveling the towpath. Funding for the project is coming mainly through the National Park Service and the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Transportation Enhancement Program, a unit that works with the Federal Highway Administration.
"We always welcome film and television projects to Washington County,” said Tom Riford, president and CEO of the Hagerstown-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Maryland and Washington County are very film-friendly." Robert Hagans of Maryland is producer and director of She's in the Details. The production uses more than a dozen actors and an almost equal number of crew. “Everyone we've worked with in Washington County has been welcoming and helpful," Hagans said, adding that he looked forward to a premiere showing of the movie in Hagerstown.
Pedal across diverse landscapes this month The inaugural Tour de Frederick, Aug. 13-15, is a weekend of cycling and visits to Frederick attractions, including a Frederick Keys game, National Museum of Civil War Medicine, The Delaplaine Visual Arts and Education Center and Frederick Scott Key’s gravesite. The tour also goes to the Catoctin Mountains, Sugarloaf Mountain and three covered bridges in the county. Back in Frederick County, the Brunswick Bicycle Festival, Aug. 21, welcomes cyclists traveling along the C&O Canal Towpath. The downtown festival features food, music and biking vendors. Brunswick is off the 55-mile marker of the towpath. Paddle through marshes in preserved area Explore new vistas in culinary adventures Shop Maryland Week provides tax holiday on clothing |
