What Station North needs
Someone -- an arts foundation, the city, a new owner -- needs to renovate the old Parkway Theatre at 5 W. North Ave.
That's one of the best things that could happen to the surrounding Station North Arts and Entertainment District.
Turn it into a theater performance space or an art gallery or artists' studios.
With the right plans, it could turn that neighborhood around the same way the Hippodrome is helping revitalize Eutaw Street.
(Photo by Amy Davis/Sun Photographer)
I've been The Baltimore Sun's nightlife and local entertainment reporter for a couple years, and it's surprising how much the scene has grown in that time. Most of Baltimore's bars and clubs are unpretentious places with fairly cheap drinks and plenty of character. I like dancing and think this city needs more clubs, but nothing beats having a cold, locally brewed beer with friends in a comfortably full corner bar.
Comments
sam, sam, sam.....always late to the ball!
The renovation is in the works for the theater. The Station North committee has plans for it.
Sarah at Metro Gallery can fill you in.....
Now, about that Mechanic Theater!
Posted by: J.M. Giordano | January 30, 2008 10:32 AM
I agree. It's a very cool old building. I'd like to see more things happening with the Load of Fun Warehouse across the street from Joe Squared too. That place has infinite potential.
Posted by: E$ | January 30, 2008 10:33 AM
Talk about late to the ball... Have a look at my site (parkwaytheatre.com) started in 2000 with my vision for the Parkway's future.
Posted by: RedDawg | December 16, 2008 8:28 PM
Hey RedDawg,
If you started the site way back in 2000, why hasn't the Parkway been renovated by now? It's been 8 years. Heck, almost 9 years.
Posted by: Sam Sessa | December 17, 2008 9:09 AM