Amy Davis

Baltimore has been home to hundreds of theaters since the first moving pictures flickered across muslin sheets. These monuments to popular culture, adorned with grandiose architectural flourishes, seemed an everlasting part of Baltimore's landscape. By 1950, when the city's population peaked, Baltimore's movie fans could choose from among 119 theaters. But by 2016, the number of cinemas had dwindled to only three. Today, many of the city's theaters are boarded up, even burned out, while others hang on with varying degrees of dignity as churches or stores. In Flickering Treasures, Amy Davis, an award-winning photojournalist for the Baltimore Sun, pairs vintage black-and-white images of opulent downtown movie palaces and modest neighborhood theaters with her own contemporary full-color photographs, inviting us to imagine Charm City's past as we confront today's neglected urban landscape. Punctuated by engaging stories and interviews with local moviegoers, theater owners, ushers, and cashiers, plus commentary from celebrated Baltimore filmmakers Barry Levinson and John Waters, the book brings each theater and decade vividly to life. From Electric Park, the Century, and the Hippodrome to the Royal, the Parkway, the Senator, and scores of other beloved venues, the book delves into Baltimore's history, including its troubling legacy of racial segregation. The descriptions of the technological and cultural changes that have shaped both American cities and the business of movie exhibition will trigger affectionate memories for many readers. A map and timeline reveal the one-time presence of movie houses in every corner of the city, and fact boxes include the years of operation, address, architect, and seating capacity for each of the 72 theaters profiled, along with a brief description of each theater's distinct character. Highlighting the emotional resonance of film and the loyalty of Baltimoreans to their neighborhoods, Flickering Treasures is a profound story of change, loss, and rebirth.

"I may never be someone's First thought Other than my own, But that's fine. Because At least I have myself And the little figures whom remind me Daily That I . . . Am alive."*Excerpt from "Scaling"Daybreak by Amy Davis is a poetry collection based on her personal experiences regarding mental well-being. Growing up, the author moved every few years (her father's job forced their family all across the American South). Because of this, Amy had to learn how to cope with constantly losing the relationships she worked so hard to build. Her vise became reading and writing, but Amy's stories didn't have the depth she so yearned to express. That was . . . until she began incorporating topics close to her heart. Anxiety, depression, stress, insecurity, self-satisfaction, adoration (or, rather, the lack thereof) . . . Overall, the author began to portray an array of many themes in the most beautiful prose/poetry by using their heft and gumption to her advantage. Amy has been collecting these poems for quite some time now, and-finally-she feels like the world is ready for their debut.Within Daybreak, there's a strong sense of growth and beauty. There's also contrast, ups and downs, back and forth . . . whiplash; but, ultimately, self-discovery and hope. The author prays that these poems might encourage others, might show them that their hardships aren't too difficult to overcome. While the battle to keep balance within our souls may remain constant, by no means should we succumb to the darkness. Why fall into the abyss when the sun exists to guide us home?To whomever needs to hear this: You are beautiful. You are brave for facing life's every calamity. You are perfect just as you are. You are growing into your own. There's a destiny in your future. You'll make it through this . . . but above all else-I'm proud of you. Welcome home. I'm glad you were able to make it.

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