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ArtTech
The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and Office of Special Projects Division of Tourism, Film & the Arts
LITERARY ARTS
Due to the Federal Communications Commission's mandate for the provision of described programming on TV, some cable networks are producing shows with descriptions in early 2002. Taking effect between April and June 2002, broadcasters will be required to provide a minimum of 50 hours of described prime-time and /or children's programming per quarter year. Some of the newly described programs to watch for include:
www.disabilityfilms.co.uk/ 
Local Happenings
Invite you to a:
Poetry Reading by Maryland Poet Laureate, Michael Collier
On Saturday, April 13th, 2002
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped
415 Park Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
Light refreshments to be furnished by the Friends of the Library
Music by Page Trammell, Matt Schnell, and Lou Smith
Registration: To register, please call Catherine Rubin at (800) 964-9209 or (410) 230-2453.
Please respond by Thursday, April 4th
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be requested eight business days prior to the event.
GENERAL CINEMA OWINGS MILLS is the only Movie Theater in the Baltimore Area that has available closed captions using the Rear Window Captioning system (for moviegoers who are deaf and hard of hearing), and audio descriptions (for moviegoers who are blind or have low vision) utilizing the DVS Theatrical System.
Directions : The Owings Mills 17 is located just off of Rt. 795 northwest of Baltimore on the ring road surrounding the Owings Mills Mall.
Call the theater (410-444-3456) for scheduled showings and to make your wishes known as to what films you would like to have presented.
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CENTER STAGE
700 North Charles St. (410-332-0033)
Blithe Spirit * April 12 - May 19, 2002 * The Pearlstone Theater
By Noel Coward
Directed by Tim Vasen
Audio Described Performances:
Sun Mat April 28 - 2 P.M.
Sat Eve May 4 - 8 P.M.
Fri Eve May 10 - 8 P.M.
Sun Eve May 12 - 7:30 P.M.
Sun Mat May 19 - 2 P.M.
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PUMPKIN THEATRE
St. Timothy School
410-828-1814
MARY POPPINS
April 25,2002 - 7:30 P.M.
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At this writing, plans are being made to Audio Describe:
Morris Mechanic Theater
410-625-4230
www.broadwayseries.com
LOVE MAKES THINGS HAPPEN
April 9, 2002 to April 14, 2002
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Baltimore Arena
Champions on Ice
There are many other performances in the area for which Audio Description is available upon request. Call Maryland Arts Access at 410-347-1650 or Email maai@bcpl.net. to make arrangements or for advise on "What to do and where to go."
To check what is playing around Baltimore, consult: www.towson.edu/bta/happening.html
Contests
Submission Deadline: April 15, 2002
VSA arts invites student playwrights grades 6 through 12 with and without disabilities to enter their original one-act plays exploring perspectives on living with a disability for consideration in the 2002 VSA arts Playwright Discovery Award. Award-winners will receive national recognition, a monetary award, and be flown to Washington, D.C., to see the premiere of the first place winner professionally produced at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Deadline for submissions is April 15, 2002. Submit your play today!
For more information: Contact: VSA arts at 1-800-933-8721
Email: playwright@vsarts.org
Visit: www.vsarts.org
Arts Events and Announcements
CSI, CBS
JAG, CBS
Blue's Clues, Nickelodeon
The Division, Lifetime
ArtLink
This site is directed towards teachers, students, and anyone who has an interest in how disability is represented in film.