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A hyper-local Podcast focusing on Baltimore's Patterson Park neighborhood by US Event Photos owner Mike Gatty. As COVID-19 has prevented his normal travel throughout the US, Mike turns his attention to issues affecting the neighborhoods on Baltimore's East side. If you are using an audio podcast player, make sure you select the audio version of this episode.
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Podcast host Mike Gatty chats with Shelly and Norman O'foran about their groundbreaking BOBs. Bobs -- or Bay Observation Boxes -- were developed by Norman using "Makerspace" open technology, and are low cost, easily deployable water monitors. Shelly -- a retired English teacher -- works with her husband to integrate the BOBS into their local school system, and together they've launched a community project that is both groundbreaking and daring.…
Join Baltimore music sensation Ben DeHan in a heartfelt interview about rediscovering music and discovering love during COVID. Ben left his traditional job to start his own music group, and during that journey met his finance. When her mom dropped her cello off at their apartment, Ben’s music — and his life — would never be the same. She became the one who whispers in his ear to not embrace the fear, and together they blend punk and the strings of her cello into rhythm that lifts you up and makes you want to dance — or at least jog — down Boston Street, past Canton, through Fells Point, right to the Inner Harbor. The post Ben DeHan: Don’t Embrace the Fear first appeared on US Event Photos .…
Yoga instructor Angela Schwartz sits with Mike in a far-reaching interview exploring yoga, stillness and breath. An old family friend, Angela began teaching yoga right before the pandemic, and when her yoga studio closed, she scrambled to find her community. She didn’t just find a community, Angela built a community. She brought yoga enthusiasts together from across the world — she brought yoga teachers together from all seven continents — and launched the Day of International Yoga. Angela describes building her community, the advantages of finding stillness and breath during COVID, and her overreaching philosophy about Yoga, choice, and well being. The post Angela Schwartz: Finding Yoga Stillness (Audio) first appeared on US Event Photos .…
Join Patterson Park Podcast host Mike Gatty in this Tasty Tidbit livestream of a quick restaurant review! Now that COVID is letting us venture into restaurants, we’ll bring you those Baltimore spots we like and those we love. Tasty Tidbits are short and sweet livestreams highlighting our ecclectic artists, activists, entrepreneurs and FOOD SPOTS around Baltimore. The post Tasty Tidbit: Half Smoked Restaurant Review first appeared on US Event Photos .…
The third installment in our three part series on being Transgender in 2021. Join transgender pioneer Miles Immler with US Event Photos lead photographer and podcast host Mike Gatty as they cover what it’s like to be transgender today. The recent spike in violence against trans women, how to come out to your romantic partner as a trans person, how to come out as trans at work, what to do if a family member (including your child) comes out as trans, and even the dating issues surrounding transgender singles are all discussed in this heart felt episode. The Advocate article on Violence Against Trans Women of Color How to Tell if Your Child is Transgender A Beginner’s Guide to Being An Ally for Trans People from GLAAD Study Cited by Miles on Trans Dating (Federalist Papers) OK Cupid’s Trans Dating Policies The post Miles Immler: Weathering the Storm (Audio) first appeared on US Event Photos .…
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Miles Immler joins Mike Gatty to tell a story of discovery, of realizing he was a trans man. Part 2 of a 3 part series, Miles details his journey to gender affirmation surgery, being outed at work, struggling through childhood and puberty, and finally, coming out on the other side. His birthday present to himself? The first surgery. It was the best birthday present ever. If you are trans, a family member has come out as trans, or you just want to learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community, this is a powerful episode. The post Miles Immler: The Best Birthday Ever (Audio Part 2: Growing Up Trans) first appeared on US Event Photos .…
Join host Mike Gatty with author Shelley Brown live in our studios. Shelley updates Mike on all her projects since her original podcast episode — including her new book, due out on June 22. The post Weekend Update featuring Shelley Brown first appeared on US Event Photos .
Miles Immler, who grew up with Mike just outside of Baltimore, MD, is a transgender pioneer. In his quiet and humorous way, Miles takes Mike through what it means to be transgender in this first of a three part + series. Don’t know what the + stands for? You better watch the series. If you are growing up trans, have a family member who recently told you they were trans, have a friend who is trans, or just want a heartfelt explanation about what it means to be a trans person today you’ll want to watch this episode. The post Miles Immler: The Nicest Guy You’ll Ever Meet (Audio) first appeared on US Event Photos .…
Join Patterson Park Podcast host Mike Gatty on some background explanations about what it means to be LGBTQIA+ today. This brief talk is great background if your wondering what all those letters stand for, how the community looks towards history for affirmation, and where some of the most recognizable gay symbols of justice come from. It’s a primer for anyone who is interested in the LGBTQIA+ community and will help you understand the intricacies of being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex or alternative today. Aired as a livestream 5/14/2021. The post Extra Special Tasty Tidbit: On Being Trans Today (Audio) first appeared on US Event Photos .…
Our first Extra Special Tasty Tidbit Livestream, join US Event Photos Owner and Podcast host Mike Gatty with Pariah Sinclair, Baltimore Drag Sensation. Streamed live on all our platforms, Pariah talks candidly about life as a drag queen, how Rupaul’s Drag Race has impacted local performers, and “Barbie crotch”. You just have to tune in to get details. The post Extra Special Tasty Tidbit with Pariah Sinclair (Audio) first appeared on US Event Photos .…
Pariah Sinclair, Baltimore’s drag sensation sits down for a heart to heart to talk about performing during COVID, Baltimore’s drag scene, growing up and becoming a drag performer and more. The artist tackles how his personality changes when he transforms into the character Pariah, how his family has supported his drag career, and touches on his own Baltimore drag family, the Haus of Death Glam. The post Pariah Sinclair: Baltimore’s Ultimate Real Housewife AUDIO first appeared on US Event Photos .…
Weekend Update is our new live stream bringing you a casual chat with the artists, activists and entrepreneurs featured on the Patterson Park Podcast. Weekend Update will stream live on our Patterson Park Podcast group Facebook page, and to the US Event Photos Facebook page. This week, Baltimore photographer Mollye Miller sits for a chat with Mike about her Front Porch Project, 1 for 1 Family Sessions, Baltimore photojournalism, and her overriding philosophy as an artist. Join Mike for a talk on photography live an unscripted, right from the US Event Photos studio in East Baltimore. Join the Patterson Park Podcast Facebook Page to be notified every time we stream live. The post Weekend Update: Mollye Miller (Audio) first appeared on US Event Photos .…
Baltimore singing sensation Candace Potts join Mike in a heartfelt discussion about music, song, dance, and being a plus sized model. She describes her visceral reaction to the events of June, 2020, and how she responded with her art. She talks about her family, growing up immersed in creativity, and her community, which has supported her journey into music and art. This in-depth look at a prominent Baltimore art personality is the latest chapter in Mike’s ongoing discussion about creativity, the pandemic and community. The post Baltimore Singer Candace Potts: A Voice in Flight (Audio) first appeared on US Event Photos .…
The Food Nomad of Instagram (@FoodNomad), Leandro Lagera, joins host Mike Gatty in a sweeping discussion about the Baltimore AAPI community. From the recent Atlanta murders to the BLM protests to LGBTQ rights, Mike and Leandro delve into the struggle for equality and justice. Mike asks Leandro about similarities between the movements, life as an AAPI immigrant in Baltimore, and struggles unique to the AAPI community. This is one perspective of life today in the Baltimore AAPI community from one of Instagram’s favorite — and most outspoken– local influencers. Part advocate and part foodie, part influencer and part protestor, Leandro’s voice is passionate and resolute. Part 1 of 2. The post The Baltimore AAPI Community: Food Nomad (AUDIO) first appeared on US Event Photos .…
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Baltimore favorite bartender Anthony Nastasi kicked off his new business, Mr. Nice Guy Cocktails, just as the COVID-19 pandemic crippled Baltimore nightlife . When the governor announced new liquor rules, Anthony launched a unique business in the age of no-cotact, no eat-in dining, no drink-in bars. Despite the odds, he created one of the most successful businesses during the pandemic, his story is inspiration on adapting, moving forward, and breaking new ground when others are paralyzed with fear. The post Baltimore, Booze, and COVID: Mr. Nice Guy Cocktails (AUDIO) first appeared on US Event Photos .…
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