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Dreamlander George Figgs, Who Played Jesus in John Waters’ First Talking Feature, Still Loves Movies
The now 78-year-old attended seminary for a year before finding his calling in Waters’ iconic ensemble.
Off the Eaten Path
How to Prep for Baltimore Restaurant Week
Quick tips to keep in mind as the city's annual prix-fixe dining deal returns Jan. 23 to Feb. 1.
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Arts & Culture
Art Space: Monthly Poetry Series “Hidden Palace” Charms at Fadensonnen
Words and wine collide at the readings, which gather writers to share poems and other compositions of all genres.
Arts & Culture
Dean Bartoli Smith’s ‘Baltimore Sons’ Captures City’s Struggles, As Well As His Own
Smith discusses the new collection, which ultimately forms a broad story of acceptance and empathy.
Arts Space
Tariq Touré’s New Children’s Book Explains the Meaning of the Black Dollar
West Baltimore native teaches financial literacy in illustrated story, ‘David's Dollar.’
Arts & Culture
Poetic Justice
Baltimore City’s Youth Poet Laureate shares original work "What If..."
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Cameo: Edward Doyle-Gillespie
We talk to “The Poet of the Baltimore Police Department”
Arts & Culture
Writer Tariq Touré Discusses Poetry as Activism
We catch up with the author of 2 Parts Oxygen.
Arts District
Culture Club: Fluid Movement, Surf Music Showcase, and Art/Sound/Now
Our monthly roundup of openings, events, and news from the art world.
Arts District
Culture Club: The Cone Sisters, The Community Project, and the African-American Arts Festival
Our monthly roundup of openings, events, and news from the art world.
Arts District
Culture Club: Mother Earth Poetry and Paying Homage to Martin Luther King Jr. and Edgar Allan Poe
Our monthly roundup of openings, events, and news from the art world.
Arts & Culture
This Is What Activism Looks Like
We take a look at some of the key figures who are shaping both arts and activism in the city.
Arts & Culture
Book Reviews: August 2017
The latest from Madison Smartt Bell and Black Ladies Brunch Collective.
Arts & Culture
Louder Than a Bomb
Baltimore’s champion poets are redefining the arts scene—and the national poetry movement.
Arts & Culture
Q&A with Andrew Motion
We talk to the poet laureate and Johns Hopkins University professor about his new life in Baltimore.
Arts District
Towson Teen Honored With National Poetry Award at White House
We chat with 17-year-old Joey Reisberg, a 2016 inductee of the National Student Poet Program.
The Chatter
After Online Petition, Towson High Student Allowed to Perform Poem
School administrators have allowed Marcus Shaw to read police brutality poem at senior talent show.
Arts & Culture
Poetic Justice
As the city’s first Youth Poet Laureate, Derick Ebert uses his voice to discuss race, masculinity, and the future of Baltimore.
