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Metro Gallery update

Dropped by the Metro Gallery (1700 N. Charles St., pictured) Saturday to check out Videopolis and chat with gallery owner Sarah M. Williams.

In the coming weeks, she plans to install a new bar and stage. I'll keep you posted as things progress.

Little known fact: Over the years, Williams has developed a case of slight claustrophobia. She hates being wedged between concertgoers at clubs around town.

Instead, she brings bands she wants to see to the Metro Gallery.

Then, when the place is packed with patrons, she either hides behind the soundboard mixing levels or serves drinks from behind the bar.

"I can’t handle it," she said. "I have to corner myself off."

Posted by Sam Sessa on May 6, 2008 7:17 AM |
                    

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Next time I go to a show there, I'm gonna crowd her.

Posted by: Jeff | May 6, 2008 1:25 PM

I am going to start asking everyone to chatter loudly near your mics. BAM!!! Hahaha just kidding!!

Posted by: Sarah | May 6, 2008 6:50 PM

Went to the Thrushes cd release (with locals the Sonadors and Dead Leaf Echo from nyc) on Saturday night and had a great time. It's a nice change of pace from the crowded, big black boxes I'm used to seeing bands in around town. I hope that Sarah and Metro Gallery have much success in the space.

Posted by: bailey | May 12, 2008 12:51 PM

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I've been The 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.

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