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Mobtown Modern Makes a Name For Baltimore's Contemporary Music Scene

Sam Hopkins Tuesday, November 30, 2010

What do you do when the kind of music you enjoy and would like to hear simply isn't being staged in your area? For Brian Sacawa the answer was simple: make it happen. Today he's the curator of the Contemporary Museum's Mobtown Modern Music Series, through which he's rapidly turning Baltimore into a contemporary music hub. Read on to find out how.

Arts and Culture, Museums, Music, Performing Arts

Mt. Vernon

It's happening in Bmore! August 3-9

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

This week it's a performance Wednesday by students from the 58 real-life Schools of Rock located around the U.S. Ranging in age and background, these amazing All-Stars play over 60 dates a year at theaters, festivals and the nation's top music venues. On tap this weekend is Open Space Arts' Summer Playwrights' Festival held at the group's outdoor theater in Reisterstown, MD.

Arts and Culture, Community, Music, Performing Arts, Philanthropy

Global Pathways Project explores the world, no passport required

Meredith Bower Tuesday, July 20, 2010

It doesn't matter whether your passport is slightly mangled and loaded with stamps from your trips abroad or if you can't find Paraguay on a map. Global Pathways Project proves that Baltimore is an international city, giving children and adults an opportunity to experience the world's cultures without ever leaving the city.

Community, Diversity, education, For Foodies, Kid-centric, Multicultural, Music, Philanthropy

Whartscape music festival exemplifies Baltimore's indie music scene

Nicole Jovel Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Rock? Check. Hip-Hop? Check. Country? Check. Corporate sponsor? No way! Whartscape music festival puts the "indie" in independent with its no corporations allowed attitude. Why would a small group of music lovers decide to organize an all volunteer multi-day music festival featuring hundreds of bands?

Arts and Culture, Community, Entrepreneurship, Music, Performing Arts

Downtown

It's happening in Bmore! July 20-26

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Now that Artscape has come and gone, it's time to focus your attention on other artistic pursuits. There's Whartscape, of course, but if you'd like to try something with air conditioning step on over to the BSO as the orchestra celebrates two sons of Baltimore -- Frank Zappa and Philip Glass -- while showcasing Baltimore beatboxer, Shodekeh. We've also compiled a list of the areas outdoor movie venues for those who love watching great flicks under the stars.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Move to Baltimore, Multicultural, Music, Performing Arts, Visit Baltimore

Charles Village, Fells Point, Federal Hill, Mt. Vernon, Downtown

Say Goodbye to the Fat Lady

Walaika Haskins Tuesday, May 11, 2010

And while you're at it bid a fond farewell to the expensive sets, the concert halls, the tuxedoed gents, the bejeweled, perfectly coiffed, mink-wearing ladies and every other opera stereotype. Rhymes with Opera, a young company launching a three city tour in Baltimore, wants to bring opera to streets, the warehouses, and any other place you wouldn't expect it.

Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Music, Performing Arts

Station North

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