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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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Dan Deacon Gets His Own Radio Show
The local musician launches Distorting Time on WTMD.
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Baltimore Painter Documented ’70s and ’80s in Photorealism
Painter Jim Voshell quickly became a leading documentarian of the changing city.
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Danielle Evans Discusses Her Acclaimed Collection of Smart, Unpredictable Tales
'The Office of Historical Corrections' is informed, exquisite writing that demands to be read.
Arts District
APAC’s Lunar New Year Art Gallery Celebrates New Beginnings
Artists from Baltimore and beyond offer their responses to themes of change, understanding, and new starts.
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Brittney Spencer Named One of Spotify’s “Hot Country Artists to Watch”
The Baltimore native credits this city for giving her a solid foundation from which to grow musically.
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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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Television Review: Framing Britney Spears
Examining the origins, and urgency, of the #FreeBritney movement
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New Documentary Examines Racism in “The Friendliest City in Maryland”
Feature-length doc on Pocomoke City exposes racism directed at former Baltimore detective-turned-local police chief.
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Outcalls Brings Back Traveling Valentine’s Day Serenades
After a hiatus last year, The Valentonez will offer pop-up performances for loved ones on Feb. 14.
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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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Johns Hopkins Psychologist Bill Richards Studies the Magical Power of Music
As part of his groundbreaking work, Richards curates playlists that help support participants through their existential experiences, aka clinical “trips.”
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Here's How to Make Hand Lettering Your New Pandemic Hobby
Expert Amy Latta tells us all about the soothing craft, which merges the art of calligraphy with more modern fonts.
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After 35 Years, Everyone’s Place Bookstore Remains a Fixture in West Baltimore
Despite one of the most challenging times for small businesses, the community continues to rally around the Black-owned culture center.
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Culture Club: Django Jazz Fest, Poetry Out Loud, and an APAC Art Gallery
Our monthly roundup of openings, events, and news from the art world.
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Television Review: Pretend It’s a City
Martin Scorsese lets Fran be Fran—turns out, that's enough.
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New Architecture and Design Hub Opens at One Charles Center
A new design gem is offering a place for students, creatives, and others to learn and experiment.
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Movie Review: One Night in Miami
Four legends convene in one motel room in Regina King’s powerful directorial debut.
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Big Screen Blues: My Favorite Films of 2020
The state of movie theaters was a bummer for those of us who like to do it in the dark, but this year still gave us some pretty remarkable films.
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Movie Review: Soul
A near masterpiece from Pixar, if only they'd kept their feet on the ground.
