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Wesley Case

Wesley

Wesley Case is an arts and culture reporter for The Baltimore Banner. Previously, he authored The Scan, The Banner’s weekday morning newsletter. Before joining The Banner, he was a research editor at Morning Consult and an editor at The Athletic. He also covered Baltimore’s arts and nightlife scenes for a decade as a reporter and critic at The Baltimore Sun. A South Jersey native and University of Delaware alum, he has lived all over Baltimore City since 2008.

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Tavish Forsyth, a queer artist and educator, posted a nude video on YouTube in protest of the Trump administration’s takeover of the Kennedy Center earlier this year.
A queer artist’s nude protest of Trump went viral. It turned their life upside-down.
After creating a nude protest video against the Trump administration, Tavish Forsyth of Baltimore lost their jobs at Johns Hopkins and the Kennedy Center. They regret nothing.
Nikki Glaser, pictured in February 2023 in Las Vegas, brings her “Alive and Unwell Tour” to the Lyric for three shows this weekend.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a jazz festival to Nikki Glaser live
Whether you want to experience a hot jazz festival, see the popular stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser or run a 5K for charity, we’ve got you covered.
Mayor Brandon Scott delivers his 2025 State of the City address on Monday.
Scott launches Baltimore arts office — BOPA to operate separately
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott says the city’s new office of arts, culture and entertainment will take cues from cultural hotspots like Atlanta, Chicago and Austin.
The exterior of the American Visionary Art Museum.
After an unexpected dismissal, American Visionary Art Museum names new director
After an abrupt dismissal and a 10-month search, Baltimore’s American Visionary Art Museum named Ellen Owens of New York’s Castellani Art Museum as its new director.
Father-son duo Brad, left, and Ken Kolodner perform at the Old Time Music Festival at the Baltimore Museum of Industry.
Old in name, not attitude: Baltimore’s Old Time Music Festival eyes the future
The sixth annual Old Time Music Festival, returning to the Baltimore Museum of Industry on April 18 and 19, emphasizes inclusivity and audience participation.
Kids can get their photo taken with the Easter Bunny at the Maryland Zoo’s Bunny Bonanzoo event.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from music festivals to Easter at the zoo
Whether you want to learn about Baltimore artists, jam out to some old-time music or get some laughs at a comedy show, we’ve got you covered.
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 09: Bracelets at the SoFi Taylor Swift Pre-Party at The Shay on August 09, 2023 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for SoFi)
7 things to do in Baltimore County, including a crafts party for Swifties
Here’s what to do in Baltimore County this weekend, from a Taylor Swift Bracelet Party to stand-up comedy to an Easter egg hunt.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Doechii performs onstage during the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Doechii, Noah Kahan, Lucy Dacus to headline All Things Go music festival
Doechii, Lucy Dacus and Noah Kahan will headline September’s All Things Go festival, which returns to a three-day event at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia.
A mural depicting Freddie Gray on a row home across the street from where he was arrested at the corner of Mount and Presbury streets in Sandtown-Winchester.
Freddie Gray lives on in art, his eyes watching Baltimore
From murals and music to documentaries and writing, the Baltimore arts community passionately expressed a city’s range of emotions in the face of trauma after Freddie Gray's death.
Jivebomb performs at the Disturbin' the Peace festival at the Baltimore Soundstage in February.
Baltimore’s hardcore music scene is bigger — and better — than it’s ever been
With bands like Jivebomb, End It and Gasket, Baltimore’s hardcore scene is having its biggest moment yet, captivating and attracting fans of the aggressive genre from all over.
Tiph Browne works on a repair at the Station North Tool Library’s Fix-It Fair in Spring 2023.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a Fix-It Fair to Kids’ Opening Day
Whether you want to get a beloved item fixed for free, beef up your vinyl collection on Record Store Day or let the kids roam at Camden Yards, we’ve got you covered.
LEFT: Singer Patti LaBelle performs during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024.

RIGHT: Rapper Juvenile performs during the 8th Annual Black Music Honors in Atlanta, Ga., on May 19, 2023.
Patti LaBelle, Juvenile to headline Baltimore’s AFRAM festival in June
Soul legend Patti LaBelle and New Orleans rapper Juvenile will headline this year’s AFRAM festival at Druid Hill Park on Juneteenth weekend.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 20: Nas performs onstage during Leg 2 in North America of NY State of Mind Tour at Bridgestone Arena on September 20, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for Live Nation)
Nas, BSO to take trip down memory lane with live ‘Illmatic’ performance
Nas and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform the rapper’s debut album, ”Illmatic," in July at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
ABBOTT ELEMENTARY - ABC's "Abbott Elementary" stars Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti. (Disney/Pamela Littky)
Maryland-bred ‘Abbott Elementary’ star talks crab cakes and stand-up
Before headlining Magooby’s Joke House, ”Abbott Elementary” star and Silver Spring native Lisa Ann Walter talks about her Maryland roots, winning “Celebrity Jeopardy!” and more.
Comedian Stavros Halkias performs at The Lyric on Saturday, October 14, 2023.; NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 16: John Mulaney attends SNL50: The Anniversary Special on February 16, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images); LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 06: John Waters attends the 27th Costume Designers Guild Awards (CDGA) at Wilshire Ebell Theatre on February 06, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for CDGA)
Baltimore royalty John Waters and Stavros Halkias finally meet, thanks to John Mulaney
Baltimore's John Waters and Stavros Halkias appeared this week on John Mulaney’s new Netflix talk show, "Everybody's Live." They made sure to tell some colorful stories.
People enjoy a nice day by flying kites at Patterson Park during the Kite Festival on March 26, 2023. (Julia Reihs for The Baltimore Banner)
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a kite festival to a Mary J. Blige concert
Whether you want to fly a kite at Patterson Park, dance to Mary J. Blige at CFG Bank Arena or learn to become a better writer at the CityLit Festival, we’ve got you covered.
Costas and Mary Triantafilos at a family baptism in the late ‘90s.
Family, friends mourn sudden loss of Costas Inn owner: ‘You couldn’t meet a finer man’
Friends and family of Costas Triantafilos, the 85-year-old owner of the beloved Dundalk restaurant Costas Inn who died this week, are mourning the loss of a man described as everyone’s friend.
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17:  Katt Williams attends the 2018 Netflix Emmy After-Party at NeueHouse Hollywood on September 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from Orioles parties to Katt Williams live
Whether you want to watch the Orioles’ opening weekend with other fans, see comedian Katt Williams live or celebrate a new art installation in Station North, we’ve got you covered.
A new salt box design featuring Derik Queen’s quote “I'm from Baltimore. That’s why.” appeared in Hampden following the Terps’ win on Sunday.
Derik Queen showed love with his ‘I’m from Baltimore’ shoutout. The city responded.
Music producer Mighty Mark and artist Juliet Ames are celebrating University of Maryland star Derik Queen’s “I'm from Baltimore” quote with a Baltimore club remix and a new salt box design.
Lytos Vodka, produced in Columbia, was founded by Towson University alum Billy Fanshawe. It is the first patented vodka to be infused with electrolytes.
Vodka with a twist: Towson alum patents first hard liquor with electrolytes
Lytos, a vodka brand founded by Towson alum Billy Fanshawe, is the first patented spirit to be made with electrolytes. Now, it’s sold across Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C.
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