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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.

The latest from Wesley Case

In this prestigious arts competition, MICA students stand alone
Maryland Institute College of Art students Hazel Paik and Nicole Estelle Brown won big at the 2025 AXA Art Prize — familiar territory for the Baltimore art and design school.
Maryland Institute College of Art senior Hazel Paik, second to right, stands next to her painting “Green Sun” and jury members after winning the AXA Art Prize in New York.
Pedestrian, 77, dies after crash in Northwest Baltimore
A 77-year-old male pedestrian died Friday night after he was struck by a motor vehicle in Northwest Baltimore, police said.
Baltimore Police crime scene tape remains on the scene after a vehicle exploded inside a five-story parking garage in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood on 7/27/22.  Two people are being treated for injuries, fire officials said Wednesday afternoon.
Maryland likely to avoid major snow on Tuesday from potential nor’easter
The chilly temperatures from Thanksgiving weekend will carry over into the week — though Maryland should avoid major snowfall from a potential nor’easter, according to the National Weather Service.
Monday morning commuters should expect slick roads.
Where to savor that hard-earned post-Thanksgiving cocktail
All around Baltimore, patrons can find inventive drinks with bold fall flavors at cocktail bars like the Bluebird, Sugarvale and Dutch Courage.
The Squash Sidecar is a featured fall drink at the Bluebird Cocktail Room in Hampden. “Keeping things simple is the best way,” said owner Paul Benkert.
What to do in Baltimore this Thanksgiving weekend, including Miracle on 34th Street
Whether you want to marvel at Hampden’s Miracle on 34th Street, hear Leslie Odom Jr. sing Christmas carols or see “A Christmas Carol” live, we’ve got you covered.
Homes are decorated in holiday lights at Hampden's Miracle on 34th Street annual display on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
Timothy App, award-winning abstract painter and former MICA professor, dies
Timothy App, a Baltimore-via-Ohio abstract painter and former Maryland Institute College of Art professor, died this week. He was 78.
Baltimore painter Timothy App works in the studio. The former Maryland Institute College of Art professor died at age 78.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from AVAM’s birthday to Ninja Kidz
Whether you want to see YouTube stars Ninja Kidz live, celebrate the American Visionary Art Museum's birthday or sing emo anthems, we’ve got you covered.
Guests poses for portraits and mingle during the opening night of the American Visionary Art Museum’s Fantastic Realities exhibit in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, Md., on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.
R&B singer from Ellicott City lands ‘SNL’ to cap breakout year
Dijon, the Grammy nominee who graduated from the University of Maryland, will be the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" next month.
Dijon, a University of Maryland alum, will be the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” in December.
Derrick Adams keeps coming back home to Baltimore — even as the greater art world beckons
New York-via-Baltimore visual artist Derrick Adams talks about his 30-year career, brand partnerships and how they drive his nonprofit efforts in his hometown.
An illustration of multidisciplinary artist Derrick Adams at the Last Resort Artist Retreat in Baltimore.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from Jim Gaffigan standup to an Irish banjo summit
Whether you want to laugh to stand-up comedian Bert Kreischer, dance to Irish tenor banjo or rock out to the indie-rock band Crane Wives, we’ve got you covered.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 10: Jim Gaffigan speaks onstage during the 19th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Benefit Presented By Bob Woodruff Foundation And New York Comedy Festival at David Geffen Hall on November 10, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Bob Woodruff Foundation)
Baltimore’s Turnstile earns 5 Grammy nominations for ‘Never Enough’
Turnstile’s unforgettable 2025 just got better: The Baltimore hardcore band earned five Grammy nominations, which were announced Friday morning.
Turnstile performs a free benefit concert at Wyman Park Dell  in Baltimore, MD on May 10, 2025 to raise donations for Health Care for the Homeless.
No Land Beyond levels up, bringing game night to onetime funeral home
No Land Beyond, a Baltimore bar dedicated to board games, moved to a former funeral parlor on North Avenue, expanding its food offerings and hosting more events.
Patrons play Magic: The Gathering at the new North Avenue location of No Land Beyond.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including Maryland Film Festival, ice skating
Whether you ice skate at the Inner Harbor, sample local beers at Patterson Park or watch movies all weekend at the Maryland Film Festival, we’ve got you covered.
Staff guard Jonathana Mann shows off some tricks at the Inner Harbor Ice Rink on Nov. 11, 2023.
Amy Sherald brings ‘American Sublime’ to Baltimore, recalling how the city shaped her
Acclaimed painter Amy Sherald returned to Baltimore on Sunday to discuss her midcareer survey, "American Sublime,” on display at the Baltimore Museum of Art.
Amy Sherald speaks at the Baltimore Museum of Art on Sunday.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including trick-or-treating and a D’Angelo tribute
Whether you want to trick or treat in Baltimore, celebrate the life and music of the late D’Angelo or ride your bicycle through the city for Halloween, we’ve got you covered.
FILE - This July 6, 2012 file photo D'Angelo performs at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. D’Angelo has added the Outside Lands music festival to the list of cancellations due to an unspecified medical emergency. The soul singer had been forced to cancel U.S. dates last week due the illness and will also miss shows in Chicago and San Diego this week. (
Amy Sherald’s acclaimed exhibit lands in Baltimore — and excitement is soaring
The Baltimore Museum of Art drew an influx of new members after announcing it’d host Amy Sherald’s mid-career retrospective.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - Amy Sherald's exhibit American Sublime press viewing at the Baltimore Museum of Art. Seen on right is "Bathers".
BOPA no more: Rebranded Create Baltimore says Top of the World will stay open
The Top of the World observation deck at the Baltimore World Trade Center will continue to be run by Create Baltimore, the group’s CEO announced Monday.
Matt Nale, right, with his wife, Amanda, and their children, Hudson and Elle, take in the view from the Baltimore World Trade Center’s Top of the World Observation Level in April.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including BARCStoberfest and Halloween events
Whether you want to dress up your dog for Halloween, go to a lantern parade at Patterson Park or see "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," we’ve got you covered.
The Lantern Festival & Parade located in Patterson Park entertained thousands of visitors with vendors, floats, step teams, bands and much more.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including Comic-Con and a running festival
Whether you want to explore Baltimore Comic-Con, cheer on the Baltimore Running Festival or be amazed by magician Justin Willman, we’ve got you covered.
Rashid Farmer, right, has a lightsaber duel with Trey Jones during Baltimore Comic-Con at the Baltimore Convention Center on September 8, 2023.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra extends history-making director Heyward to 2031
Jonathon Heyward, the history-making Baltimore Symphony Orchestra music director, will remain at the BSO through the 2030-31 season.
Jonathon Heyward, Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra poses for a portrait at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
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