Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
For decades, there has been a mystique about wine. It was thought for a time that wine was the beverage of the privileged, the educated or the upper class. In truth, wine has been a part of organized societies from the earliest times.
In America, wine...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Opening
"Home on the Range" (PG). Three cows (voiced by Dame Judi Dench, Roseanne Barr and Jennifer Tilly) and other barnyard animals set out to save their financially threatened farm in a mediocre Disney animated film. Their Wild West adventur...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Ah, April. A time for warmer weather, blooming flowers and hilarious pranks. April Fool's Day brings out the evil in all of us. Whether you're the one causing the commotion or the one on the receiving end, we all have that one memory of April 1 that bring...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Hanging out with rap star Snoop Dogg, meeting actor Ben Stiller and working with director Todd Phillips have been some of the highlights for Jeffrey Lorenzo Wise, the 12-year-old Columbia native with a role in the new film, "Starsky & Hutch."
The ...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
As happens with all creatures who tend to hibernate for the winter, warmer weather entices us out for seasonal pleasures. Not that Sunday brunch isn't a year-round thing, but somehow spring seems designed for this kind of indulgence. Especially if you can...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
A fairy tale romance should be able to play by its own idealistic rules. In "The Prince & Me," an American college co-ed falls in love with a handsome foreign exchange student who has Prince Charming appeal. To her great surprise (if not yours), he tu...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Concerts
An orchestral `Mystery'
The Baltimore Chamber Orchestra closes its season with a program of international scope - "Prague & Spain: Passion & Mystery" - Wednesday, April 7 at 8 p.m. in Goucher College's Kraushaar Auditor...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Dressed in camaflouge from head to toe, 13-year-old Matt Ragsdale prepares for combat.
He and about a dozen other youths strap on their goggles, grip their guns and head into a forest to play the game that gets their adrenaline pumping.
It's t...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
The Beatles did it. Bjork does it all the time. The Rolling Stones even did it, but for them it was a one-song-stand.
The "it" in question is the blending of Eastern and Western music, and though it's sometimes done in pop music, it's not often heard ...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Reciprocal student reviews are a prominent element of the Cappies program designed to encourage excellence in high school theater. Students are sent to review shows produced at other high schools in order to provide helpful feedback while gaining experien...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
DVD is a musical's best friend. On VHS tape, things used to get fuzzy and dancers tended to fall off the edges. But now at home, the footwork is just what the director ordered, the stars are in digital focus, the singing and playing attains CD-quality lev...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Paintball Shooters
Route 198, Laurel
410-987-8019
$15 per player with own equipment (includes 100 paintballs).
$25 for a rental package, which includes goggles, guns, 100 paintballs and three-and-a-half hours of play.
w...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in Entertainment
Here's Chef Russell Svoboda's version of a true Maryland delicacy. This is the popular soup that's served in the Turf Valley fine dining restaurant (Alexandra's) and also entered in various cooking contests.
Chef Svoboda's recipe features crab stock, ...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in Business
Ellicott City resident Dina Hooper and Clarksville resident Janice Miller recently joined Tastefully Simple Inc., as consultants. They will conduct in-home presentations and taste-testing parties.
Matthew K. Ho of Ellicott City completed his studies i...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in Business
Columbia resident Chris Brown rushed to the Harper's Choice Safeway to buy groceries Tuesday afternoon.
"There was a line outside when they opened," said Brown, adding that perhaps 40-50 people were waiting for the store to reopen at 3 p.m. March 30....
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in Business
* Kitchen & Bath Creations, LLC signed a lease for 20,271 square-feet of space at 9005 Red Branch Road in Columbia.
* Denta-Chek of Maryland Inc., a provider of dental insurance, leased 3,217 square-feet of office space in the Colgate Ridge Tech C...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in Business
>"Prevent Publicity Pitfalls" workshop. Sponsored by the Wilde Lake Community Association, presented by Natalie Harvey, a public relations consultant. April 7, 7:30-9 p.m. Slayton House, Wilde Lake Village Green in Columbia. $25, registration required....
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in Business
Food Lion plans to build supermarket in Lisbon
Construction on a Food Lion supermarket will begin this month in the Lisbon Center. The 33,764-square-foot store is slated to open in spring 2005.
By building a store in Lisbon, Food Lion h...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in News
County Council member Dave Rakes has scheduled an April 13 public meeting to discuss his plans to introduce legislation aimed at steering methadone clinics away from county schools and residential areas.
Rakes said he will file the bill now that two o...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in News
Most of Howard County's state lawmakers favor legalizing slot machines rather than raising taxes as a way to cover Maryland's burgeoning budget shortfalls.
But neither solution, most local lawmakers agree, appears likely to pass the General Assembly t...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in News
Comprehensive rezoning did not end controversy over the townhouses, office buildings and stores planned for a 75-acre farm on Route 108 near Snowden River Parkway.
It started the controversy.
The County Council approved the rezoning that allow...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in News
Eloise Holmen is pleased that Howard County police will soon open a substation in the Oakland Mills Village Center.
A police presence should cut down on loitering and crime at the center, she said.
"I am glad we're going to have it," said Holm...
Published April 1, 2004 by Howard County Times in News
The following is compiled from police reports. The Howard County Times includes descriptions of perpetrators only when the description could contribute to identification.
Ellicott City
Ilchester Road, 4800 block, March 26. Construction trailer...