EDGAR ALLAN POE BICENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

January 17, 2008 | 7:00pm - 12:00am

500 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

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Westminster Hall
EDGAR ALLAN POE BICENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Come toast Poe’s 200th birthday while enjoying a rare exhibit of Poe artifacts along with a number of special performances. Only in Baltimore will you experience this world-famous event. The evening will include:   

o    An Edgar Allan Poe tribute by noted actor John Astin of “The Addams Family” fame. Mr. Astin will present a spellbinding hour of Poe’s most beloved works interspersed with comments and observations on Poe’s life.

o    Theatrical performance of Hop Frog, Poe’s chilling tale of revenge, complete with special effects, life-size puppets and live actors. A feast for the eyes and the imagination.

o    A musical tribute to Poe by soloist Paula McCabe from the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. Ms. McCabe sang at the funerals of beloved sportscaster Jim McKay and football legend Johnny Unitas.

o    A sparkling apple cider toast to Poe conducted by Jeff Jerome from the Poe House and Museum and John Astin will conclude the evening’s event.

o    This event is sponsored by the city of Baltimore

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