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As AFRAM Turns 50, Preserving Its Legacy is More Important Than Ever
This weekend’s milestone festival at Druid Hill Park—and a new documentary—aim to cement the celebration of Baltimore's Black culture for generations to come.
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Under New Ownership That Includes Soul Singer Cris Jacobs, The 8×10 Will Rock On in Federal Hill
How a local regular, a Philadelphia-based Orioles lover, and Baltimore's own Jacobs—who holds the unofficial record for most shows played on The 8x10 stage—are taking the storied concert venue into its next chapter.
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Like Dreaming: Valerie Maynard Reflects on a Legendary Lifetime of Art
Prior to her passing, we spent time with the 85-year-old artist—a significant figure of the pioneering Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and ’70s—to delve deeper into her undaunted creative spirit.
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Baynard Woods Has Written Several Books, But Never One as Personal as His Latest
'Inheritance: An Autobiography of Whiteness' explores Woods' upbringing in the Deep South, as well as his family’s enslaver history.
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Art Space: New Competition Brings Guitarists From Around The World to Our Own Backyard
Eight gifted guitarists from around the world will gather from September 23-25 for the first-ever Baltimore International Guitar Competition.
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Clash of the Crabs Poll Results 2026
You voted for your favorites and now the results are in!
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These Are The Fall Arts Events You Can’t Miss in Baltimore This Season
The city's renowned art scene is thriving. Here are the chatter-worthy performances and exhibits to mark on your calendar.
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Local Artist Katie Pumphrey Just Swam the English Channel–Again
The MICA grad talks to us about her rigorous training, jellyfish stings, and how open-water swimming influences her art.
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How Erin Douglas Cultivated an Inclusive Desert Community at Burning Man
Since 2018, the local artist's 'Black Burner Project' has been documenting people of color and driving inclusivity at the Nevada festival.
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Photo Essay: SHAN Wallace Captures the Lexington Market of Her Lifetime
In the wake of the market's large-scale renovation, Wallace’s poignant portraits—so full of energy and everyday connection—serve as a time capsule to the Lexington that once was.
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Eats and Entertainment to Explore at the Asia Collective Night Market This Weekend
Inaugural celebration of AAPI culture at the Howard County Fairgrounds will unite eateries, artists, and performers from all over the DMV.
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Love Groove Festival Returns This Weekend with Added Art and Film Showcases
John Tyler's community event will celebrate young artists of all mediums at Baltimore Center Stage Saturday.
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Street Art in the Heart of the Shenandoah
How Waynesboro, Virginia, is becoming the hip hub for muralists from around the world
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Movie Review: Mack & Rita
Body swap comedy is a bit undercooked, but Diane Keaton fans will be delighted.
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BMA Curators Celebrate the Art of Collaboration
Colleagues work together to assemble exhibitions that center on the voices and experiences of historically marginalized groups.
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Dru Hill (Sisqó Included) Ready to Celebrate ’90s Roots at Camden Yards Concert
We catch up with Baltimore’s homegrown R&B group, performing Saturday as part of Oriole Park’s 30th anniversary celebration.
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‘A Little Juju’ Podcast Helps Listeners Connect to Their African Ancestry
We catch up with host Juju Bae, who has dedicated her life to Black spirituality, community, and being a self-proclaimed "witchy womanist."
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Are Pay Phones the New Salt Boxes?
Juliet Ames has found a new canvas for her beloved public art project.
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GameChanger: Juana Summers
We catch up with the new host of NPR's 'All Things Considered.'
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Best of Baltimore 2022: Arts & Culture
Our annual compendium of the people and places that make Charm City great.
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Bit Gen Gamer Fest Levels Up With Big Return to Ottobar This Weekend
After a three-year hiatus, the event will feature 18 bands covering well-known video game tunes, gamer-themed cocktails, and free-to-play arcades.
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Movie Review: Nope
Sci-fi thriller is scary, hilarious, and unhinged. (It also might just make you think.)
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Single Carrot Theatre Offers Creative Space for LGBTQ+ Youth With New Summer Camp
Two-week program encourages trans and gender diverse kids to develop their own artistic voices.
