Arts and Culture : Featured Stories

Tune In To Hear About WTMD's New Move

Jolene Carr Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Movie nights. Free concerts. Weddings. Fundraising Events. And a higher transmitter so even folks out in Montgomery County can hear the alternative radio station's music. Those are some of the plans WTMD has in store once it moves to a new spot that is four times bigger than its current home.

Arts and Culture, Baltimore County, Commercial Real Estate , Community, Development, Education, Entertainment, Events, Film, Higher Education, Innovation, Nightlife

Step OUT: For the Walters' Public Property Exhibit

Bmore Staff Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Public Property is a publicly curated interactive exhibit at the Walters Art Museum that raises questions about decision-making and public choice. It runs through August 19.

Arts and Culture, Community, Entertainment, Events, Museums, Visit Baltimore

Mt. Vernon

Taking A West Baltimore Neighborhood to New Heights

Sam Hopkins Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Community leaders are working to bring new life to the formerly derelict Druid Heights neighborhood. A museum honoring black baseball players and a major housing development are in the works.

Arts and Culture, Community, Development, Diversity, Reuse / Rebuild

Step OUT: For World Refugee Day

Bmore Staff Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Music, dance and crafts from around the world will come together at the Creative Alliance for World Refugee Day, June 22.

Arts and Culture, Community, Diversity, Events, Film, Multicultural, Nightlife

Q&A: Re-Envisioning Rash Field

Barbara Pash Tuesday, June 12, 2012

That stretch of land between the Maryland Science Center and Rusty Scupper could be used for more than playing volleyball games. Find out some of the ideas that Baltimore architecture firm Ayers Saint Gross has for redesigning Rash Field.

Arts and Culture, Community, Design, Development, Entertainment, Innovation, Kid-centric, Music, Preservation , Sports & Recreation, Sustainability

Downtown

Step OUT: For a Parade of Tall Ships

Bmore Staff Tuesday, June 12, 2012

A flotilla of more than 40 tall ships and naval vessels will sail into Baltimore June 13 to kick off the Star-Spangled Sailabration. This weeklong celebration features ship tours, air shows, and performances by a Naval Ceremonial Band and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812.

Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Events, Sports & Recreation, Visit Baltimore

Locust Point, Downtown

Step OUT: For Apassionata

Bmore Staff Tuesday, June 05, 2012

More than 40 horses will perform in Apassionata June 8-10 at First Mariner Arena. Europe's most popular live arena show features skilled equestrians, elaborate costumes and stunt riding.

Arts and Culture, Events, Hospitality, Sports & Recreation, Visit Baltimore

Downtown

Getting Crafty

Douglas Trattner and Julekha Dash Tuesday, May 15, 2012

A number of creative professionals are leaving the cubicle to pursue their passion for making things. From potters to purse makers, these individuals take DIY to a new level.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship , Fashion, Howard County, Innovation

Lauraville

Step OUT: For the Columbia Festival of the Arts

Bmore Staff Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Highlights of this festival include acrobats from Montreal, a marching band, juggler and an arts-and-crafts show. There's also Roseanne Cash.

Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Events, Film, Hospitality, Howard County, Visit Baltimore

Step OUT: Take a Dip In a "Small Pond"

Bmore Staff Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Baltimore's Josh Slates is showing his first feature film once again at the Charles Theater May 7. The movie tells the story of a sarcastic slacker stagnating in a Small Pond.

Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Events, Visit Baltimore

Station North

Film Festival to Feature Foreign Flicks, Shorts and a Movie Starring Common

Julekha Dash Tuesday, April 24, 2012

It's three days of nonstop movies. We talk to the Maryland Film Festival's director, a festival sponsor and three filmmakers who have ties to Baltimore. One movie, starring rapper Common and Danny Glover, was shot entirely in Greater Baltimore.

Arts and Culture, Community, Entertainment, Film, Innovation, Visit Baltimore

Station North

Step OUT: For the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival

Bmore Staff Tuesday, April 24, 2012

More than 250 artists will showcase their jewelry, pottery, fashion and home decor at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Timonium, April 27-29. Held at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, it's one of 13 Sugarloaf craft fairs held throughout the year.

Arts and Culture, Baltimore County, Design, Events, Shopping, Visit Baltimore

Step OUT: For a Print Fair at the BMA

Bmore Staff Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Galleries from around the U.S. will sell their prints from contemporary artists at the Baltimore Museum of Art's biennial Contemporary Print Fair April 28-29. A number of local galleries will host happy hours and receptions in conjunction with the event.

Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Events, Museums, Visit Baltimore

Charles Village

Step OUT: For the Launch of an Urban Culture Blog

Bmore Staff Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Baltimore's emerging hip hop and urban culture scene has gotten its own voice with True Laurels. Founder Lawrence Burney is hosting a free event with live local music and visual art April 6.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Entrepreneurship , Events, Media, Multicultural, Music

Station North

Photo Essay: Baltimore's West Side Story

Steve Ruark Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Fluid Movement, a Baltimore theater group known for performing water ballets, has told the story of Baltimore's retail history. This time, the actors are on skates. Bmore Media Managing Photographer Steve Ruark captured the quirky tale with his lens. Step back in time with this photo essay.

Arts and Culture, Community, Diversity, Entertainment, Events, Retail, Shopping, Visit Baltimore

Downtown