John Glover

ON AN AFTERNOON in May 1966, John Glover, the first graduate of the Towson State University theater program, handed his father his freshly minted diploma and boarded a bus for New York City.This Saturday -- some 25 years later -- John Glover, Drama-Desk-award-winner and Emmy nominee, returns in triumph to Towson State to present a benefit show for the John Glover Scholarship Endowment for Acting Majors.The story line sounds almost too perfect, doesn't it? Of such stuff is press-release mythology made.

The glitter at the American Visionary Art Museum's 10th Anniversary Gala went beyond the newly installed mirror-mosaic Icarus sculpture, further than the gazillions of reflective discs dangling from table centerpieces set up for the party, and past the glitzy sequins and beads adorning a polka troupe dancing to the Tommy Thomas Trio's tunes. We're talking the glitterati scattered among the 400 guests. Former talk-show host Rosie O'Donnell and South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu were there, for starters.

With his long chestnut hair falling over his wire-rimmed glasses, former Marylander John Glover yelled a joyous "Thank you!" after receiving the best featured actor Tony Award last night for his performance in "Love! Valour! Compassion!"It was the first Tony nomination for Glover, who was raised in Salisbury and was the first theater major to graduate from what was then called Towson State Teachers College.Calling from Sardi's Restaurant only moments after his triumph, an exuberant Glover exclaimed: "I'm telling you I can't describe what that feeling is like when they said my name, but, boy, I hope everybody in their lifetime could have it once, it's such a rush."

A Carroll County man accused of using the claw end of a hammer to critically injure his ex-wife had been under court order to stay away from the woman last month, records show. Anthony Thomas Hughes Sr., who was to be returned last night from West Virginia to face attempted-murder charges in the attack Dec. 31, was the subject of a temporary protective order after his ex-wife complained to court officials that he had broken into her home and had threatened to shoot her, according to the records.

On an afternoon in May 1966, John Glover, the first graduate of the Towson State University theater program, handed his father his freshly minted diploma and boarded a bus for New York City.This Saturday -- some 25 years later -- John Glover, Drama-Desk-award-winner and Emmy nominee, returns in triumph to Towson State to present a benefit show for the John Glover Scholarship Endowment for Acting Majors.The storyline sounds almost too perfect, doesn't it? Of such stuff is press-release mythology made.

When Tony Award-winning actor John Glover enrolled at what was then Towson State Teachers College three decades ago, he expected to become an English teacher. But he soon discovered he was "terrified" of standing in front of a class and imparting knowledge.Now his alma mater is getting back at him -- turning him into a teacher and giving him an honorary doctorate as well. Towson State University has just named Glover its first Distinguished Visiting Professor of Acting. And tomorrow, he will receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at the university's 131st commencement.

John Glover is tired of being a villain, but that isn't why he'll be on view at the Senator Theatre tonight as a genial benefactor.The Tony Award-winning actor won't be playing a part this time. He is a genial benefactor, and he'll be playing host to a screening of his film "Love! Valour! Compassion!" to help his alma mater, Towson State University, raise money for a scholarship fund in his name.Glover was one of the first students in Towson's theater arts program. He graduated in 1966, boarded a bus for New York and has been in theater, film and television ever since.

A Carroll County man accused of using the claw end of a hammer to critically injure his ex-wife had been under court order to stay away from the woman last month, records show. Anthony Thomas Hughes Sr., who was to be returned last night from West Virginia to face attempted-murder charges in the attack Dec. 31, was the subject of a temporary protective order after his ex-wife complained to court officials that he had broken into her home and had threatened to shoot her, according to the records.

A Carroll County man accused of using the claw end of a hammer to critically injure his ex-wife had been under court order to stay away from the woman last month, records show. Anthony Thomas Hughes Sr., who was to be returned last night from West Virginia to face attempted murder charges in the New Year's Eve attack, was the subject of a temporary protective order after his ex-wife complained to court officials that he had broken into her home and had threatened to shoot her, according to the records.

A Carroll County man accused of using the claw end of a hammer to critically injure his ex-wife had been under court order to stay away from the woman since last month, records show. Anthony Thomas Hughes Sr., who was to be returned last night from West Virginia to face attempted-murder charges in the attack Dec. 31, was the subject of a temporary protective order after his ex-wife complained to court officials that he had broken into her home and had threatened to shoot her, according to the records.

A Carroll County man accused of using the claw end of a hammer to critically injure his ex-wife had been under court order to stay away from the woman last month, records show. Anthony Thomas Hughes Sr., who was to be returned last night from West Virginia to face attempted murder charges in the New Year's Eve attack, was the subject of a temporary protective order after his ex-wife complained to court officials that he had broken into her home and had threatened to shoot her, according to the records.

A Carroll County man accused of using the claw end of a hammer to critically injure his ex-wife had been under court order to stay away from the woman since last month, records show. Anthony Thomas Hughes Sr., who was to be returned last night from West Virginia to face attempted-murder charges in the attack Dec. 31, was the subject of a temporary protective order after his ex-wife complained to court officials that he had broken into her home and had threatened to shoot her, according to the records.

John Glover is tired of being a villain, but that isn't why he'll be on view at the Senator Theatre tonight as a genial benefactor.The Tony Award-winning actor won't be playing a part this time. He is a genial benefactor, and he'll be playing host to a screening of his film "Love! Valour! Compassion!" to help his alma mater, Towson State University, raise money for a scholarship fund in his name.Glover was one of the first students in Towson's theater arts program. He graduated in 1966, boarded a bus for New York and has been in theater, film and television ever since.

June is busting out all over. In fact, it looks like one of the busiest months of the year as far as the social scene goes. There are two neat events happening in Baltimore this very afternoon if you'd like to partake:The fifth annual Brew Review, a microbrew festival, Parrot Island, 701 S. Eden St.; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; benefits Maryland Lupus Foundation; entertainment by the Trinidad and Tobago Steel Orchestra and deejay Bobby Nyk; tickets $15. At 4 p.m....

When Tony Award-winning actor John Glover enrolled at what was then Towson State Teachers College three decades ago, he expected to become an English teacher. But he soon discovered he was "terrified" of standing in front of a class and imparting knowledge.Now his alma mater is getting back at him -- turning him into a teacher and giving him an honorary doctorate as well. Towson State University has just named Glover its first Distinguished Visiting Professor of Acting. And tomorrow, he will receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at the university's 131st commencement.

WASHINGTON -- Terrence McNally's time has come.Winner of the 1995 Tony Award for "Love! Valour! Compassion!" he had a new play produced even before he won the award.The new play, "Master Class," opens on Broadway tonight after sold-out runs in Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Washington.In addition, the touring production of McNally's previous Tony Award winner, the musical "Kiss of the Spider Woman," opens at the Morris A. Mechanic Theatre on Wednesday. And many of his two dozen other shows are being revived at theaters across the country.

ON AND OFF THE AIR:* His name sounds more like an actor in some ponderous BBC drama, but Garth Brooks is really hot stuff in the American country music world. So there's no surprise that he is getting his first prime time network special at 9 tonight on NBC (Channel 2)."This is Garth Brooks" includes footage from a summer concert in Dallas -- including big hits "If Tomorrow Never Comes," "Friends in Low Places" and "The Dance."But interviews with the performer, family and friends also profile the artist who swept last year's Academy of Country Music Awards.

Because of an editing error in Sylvia Badger's colum yesterday, the wrong location was given for Washington College. The college is located in Chestertown.The Sun regrets the errors.Anthony Piccinini, owner of Leader Realty Co., found the perfect way to tell his wife of 52 years, Irene, how much he loves her.He'd seen a tidbit in People magazine about Nicole Kidman having a star christened, Forever Tom, as a Christmas present for her hubby, Tom Cruise, and knew he'd found the perfect gift for his wife.

With his long chestnut hair falling over his wire-rimmed glasses, former Marylander John Glover yelled a joyous "Thank you!" after receiving the best featured actor Tony Award last night for his performance in "Love! Valour! Compassion!"It was the first Tony nomination for Glover, who was raised in Salisbury and was the first theater major to graduate from what was then called Towson State Teachers College.Calling from Sardi's Restaurant only moments after his triumph, an exuberant Glover exclaimed: "I'm telling you I can't describe what that feeling is like when they said my name, but, boy, I hope everybody in their lifetime could have it once, it's such a rush."

Overheard at a recent matinee of "Love! Valour! Compassion!" at New York's Walter Kerr Theatre: "Wait until you see John Glover. You will see a performance this afternoon that's sure to win the Tony. . . . Glover gives a performance in this that will make you believe in the theater again."When these remarks are quoted to the Maryland-bred actor the next morning, he gives a little laugh and says, "I hope he's right."If Glover sounds less than certain of his chances of winning, it may be because modesty is part of his personality, according to C. Richard Gillespie, his former professor at Towson State University.