Culture Club: D. Watkins, TT The Artist’s New Doc, and Pride at Creative Alliance

Christine Jackson — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Visual Art

The Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize Finalists Exhibition
Don’t miss your chance to catch some of the art world’s brightest rising stars at this exhibition celebrating the seven finalists for the prestigious Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize. The winner of the $25,000 fellowship will be named in July, but works by Negar Ahkami, Akea Brionne Brown, Cheeny Celebrado-Royer, Schroeder Cherry, Phylicia Ghee, Jackie Milad, and Stephanie Williams will stay on display through August 11. June 15-Aug. 11. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St.

RAW Baltimore Presents: Impact
This gathering of independent artists will bring beauty, fashion, music, digital art, and more to Baltimore Soundstage. Whether you’re looking to pick up something to hang on the wall or be inspired by creative new takes on genderqueer fashion and vegan beauty, there’s something to be found for everyone at this showcase of local talent. 7 p.m. June 28. Baltimore Soundstage, 124 Market Pl.

Music

Outer Spaces Record Release
Grab some friends and head to Current Space’s backyard for this outdoor show celebrating the release of dreamy indie-pop act Outer Spaces’ new record, Gazing Globe, featuring guests Smoke Bellow, Cigarette, and Wheatie Mattiasich with Steve Santilla. The sticky summer evening will fit perfectly with Cara Beth Stalino’s exploration of what it means to lose someone but find yourself all over again. 7-11 p.m. June 29. Current Space, 421 N. Howard St.

Theater

Mortified: PRIDE Edition
Some of us dread those childhood journal entries and notebooks full of poems coming back to haunt us. Mortified embraces them. This Pride-themed version of the Creative Alliance storytelling series will feature adolescent artifacts exploring sexual and gender identity, coming out, and other experiences from the LGBTQ+ community. 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. June 15. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave.

A Midsummer Night’s Bash
Say a fitting farewell to Single Carrot Theatre’s Remington home with full night of Shakespearean shenanigans. Start the evening with the troupe’s raucous performance of Drunk Shakespeare [and other dead white guys], then stick around for bites, drinks, dancing, and more at the Howard Street theater. 7 p.m. June 22. Single Carrot Theatre, 2600 N. Howard St.

Literature

D. Watkins in Conversation with Lisa Snowden-McCray
Five years ago, D. Watkins found a national audience with his viral essay “Too Poor for Pop Culture.” Now a professor, Editor at Large for Salon, and founder of the BMORE Writers Project, Watkins has become an essential voice. In honor of the fifth anniversary of his first print publication, Watkins joins Baltimore Beat editor Lisa Snowden-McCray for a conversation about how things have and haven’t changed since that first essay and what his latest book, We Speak for Ourselves, can add to the story. 7 p.m. June 26. Red Emma’s, 1225 Cathedral St.

Barbara Bourland—Fake Like Me
Humor, mystery, and sharp observation abound in Barbara Bourland’s follow-up to 2017’s I’ll Eat When I’m Dead, Fake Like Me, in which she moves the focus from a Manhattan magazine to the dueling egos of the contemporary art world. Settle into Greedy Reads’ cozy Fells Point home for a conversation with Bourland and BMore Art’s Cara Ober to celebrate the new release. 7:30 June 21. Greedy Reads, 1744 Aliceanna St.

Film

First Look: Dark City: Beneath the Beat
This celebration of community and Baltimore Club comes from one of the genre’s greatest voices, TT The Artist. Head to the SNF Parkway and follow the red carpet in for a first look at Dark City: Beneath The Beat, TT’s documentary following some of the city’s best local musicians, DJs, poets, dancers, and producers as they build and perpetuate a close-knit creative community that rises above Baltimore’s less-than-sterling reputation. 6:30 p.m. Red Carpet Pre-show, 7:15 p.m. Film Presentation, 8:30 p.m. Director Interview and Q&A, June 26. SNF Parkway Theatre, 3 W. North Ave.

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Fashion Round Up

Jess Mayhugh — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 15:27:00 +0000

Starting tonight, the next few weeks will be filled with local shopping and fashion events! Clear your calendar for these:

Celebrate fashion and art at two events tonight: Super Thursday: In Full Bloom and RAW Baltimore Presents: Spectrum.

In Full Bloom, held at The Walter’s Art Museum will feature a fashion show hosted by local fashion expert Lana Rae, founder and producer at Fashion Awards MD and owner and manager of KIS Agency. The runway, beginning around 7 p.m., will showcase looks from DC-based designers, Afua Sam of STUDIO D’MAXSI and Ean Williams of Corjor International, as well as more experimental fashions and costume designs from Naomi Davidoff.

But before the show begins, enjoy Designed for Flowers: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics, an exhibition featuring vases and celebrating some of the greatest Japanese ceramic artists. This exhibition is open to the public until May 11. Get a sneak peak here.

This event is free and open to the public.

When: Thursday, April 3 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Where: The Walter’s Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St.

Continue your night at The Creative Alliance for Raw Baltimore Presents: Spectrum. The event will feature local artists specializing in fashion and accessories design, film, hair styling, music, photography, visual and performing arts, and more.

Click here for a list of some of the night’s featured artists and previews of their work.

Buy tickets in advance for just $15 or at the door for $20. You must be 18 or older to attend.

When: Thursday, April 3 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Where: The Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave.

This Saturday, XIX: An Experimental Fashion Event will kick off this year’s MICA Fashion Week. The event will feature a runway show, fashion, costumes, puppetry and performing arts, showcasing the work of MICA students. Take a look at some pieces from this year’s collection.

Tickets are $7 at the MICA store (1200 W. Mt. Royal Ave. or online) and $10 at the door (but we suggest you don’t wait—these tickets are limited).

When: Saturday, April 5 at 6:30 and 8 p.m.

Where: St. John’s Church, 2640 Saint Paul St.

The festivities continue next weekend with UNMARKED: Annual Benefit Fashion Show. The event will feature students’ one-of-a-kind pieces, constructed from unique materials, that will represent them as designers.

Proceeds will benefit the Office of Diversity and Intercultural Development, as well as students involved in diversity programs.

Tickets are $15 for students and $20 for non-students at the MICA store (1200 W. Mt. Royal Ave. or online). And again, limited tickets will be sold at the door.

When: Friday, April 11 at 9 p.m. for the MICA community only (prices differ), and next Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.m. for the general public

Where: Brown Center: Falvey Hall, 1301 W. Mount Royal Ave.

Next weekend, be sure to stop by the sixth annual Charm City Fashion Show at Federal Hill’s Mother’s Grille. As the name suggests, the night will feature a fashion show, but also, visual art, and live music.

You’ll find looks from local shops including Brightside Boutique, Christopher Schafer Clothier, Debois Textiles, Babe. (a boutique), South Moon Under, 2live2love, Blanchard Designs, and Polina’s Privé Fine Lingerie.

General admission tickets are $35, runway seats are $45. Get yours here now or call the restaurant at 410-244-8686 to reserve a table (equipped with a complimentary bottle of champagne).

When: Saturday, April 12 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Where: Mother’s Grille, 1113 S. Charles St.

At the end of the month, enjoy two more fashion events, beginning with the first-ever Boulevard of Chic where you can shop all of your favorite local fashion trucks. This “Fashion Truck Rally” is free and open to the public, and some of the proceeds will benefit BARCS Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter.

Check here for updates about the event and a list of participating fashion, beauty, and health and fitness mobile vendors.

When: Saturday, April 26 from 12 to 6 p.m.

Where: 1220 Key Hwy.

That same day, in Harbor East, enjoy the third annual FashionEASTA event. Enjoy deals and discounts from the area’s participating stores, as well as live music, food, and drink!

Be sure to stick around until 3:30 for the FashionEASTA fashion show. Local celebrities will walk the catwalk in looks from Harbor East shops—which you can then buy!

Although the event is free to attend, you can reserve seats and VIP treatments (exclusive shopping bag, discounted drinks, and parking) here for $35. Some proceeds will benefit Dress to Success Baltimore, which will also welcome new and lightly used women’s business apparel at the event. With each donation, comes the chance to win a $500-value package of prizes!

When: Saturday, April 26 from 1 to 6 p.m.

Where: Harbor East, Aliceanna St.