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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

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.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 20: Blake Shelton performs onstage at the Class of 2024 Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a new arts festival to a Blake Shelton concert
Whether you want to experience a new arts festival downtown, see country star Blake Shelton in concert or attend an opening night of an Edward Albee play, we’ve got you covered.
Bagpipe players march down Pratt Street in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Baltimore in March 2023.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from the St. Patrick’s Day Parade to an R&B concert
Whether you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the city’s parade, laugh to stand-up comedian Sebastian Maniscalco or dance to R&B stars at CFG Bank Arena, we’ve got you covered.
Crowds visit Artscape in 2024.
How do Baltimoreans feel about Artscape’s move downtown? It’s complicated
The mayor’s decision to relocate Artscape from the Station North Arts District to downtown has been met with a wide range of reactions from artists, from concern to optimism.
Baltimore native Gabby Samone earned a ticket to the next round of auditions following her performance in New York on the season premiere of “American Idol.”
Baltimore singer Gabby Samone breaks through with ‘American Idol’ audition
Baltimore native Gabby Samone discusses her ”American Idol” audition, impressing judge Lionel Richie and more.
Baltimore School for the Arts students perform at its annual fundraiser and performance event, Expressions, in March 2024.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from an Irish bar crawl to BSA’s Expressions
Whether you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day early with a bar crawl, rock out to Hank Azaria’s Bruce Springsteen cover band or honor the Notorious B.I.G. at karaoke, we’ve got you covered.
Center Stage in Baltimore
Baltimore Center Stage refuses to comply with federal anti-DEI guidelines for funding
Baltimore Center Stage, the state theater of Maryland, is refusing to comply with the National Endowment for the Arts’ new anti-DEI guidelines for grant funding.
Jason Isaacs and Parker Posey as Timothy and Victoria Ratliff in Season 3, Episode 1 of "The White Lotus" on HBO.
From ‘The White Lotus’ to ‘Suits LA,’ these actors all have Maryland ties
From HBO’s “The White Lotus” to NBC’s new “Suits” reboot to “Severance,” these actors all boast ties to Maryland.
Los Angeles artist Justen Leroy’s “Lay Me Down in Praise” video installation is part of the Baltimore Museum of Art’s new exhibition, “Crosscurrents.”
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a new BMA exhibit to a cocktail celebration
Whether you want to check out CIAA weekend’s many events, Baltimore Museum of Art's new exhibit or a celebration of the city’s cocktailing scene, we’ve got you covered.
Single-engine plane loses power and makes emergency landing in Anne Arundel County
A single-engine airplane made an emergency landing Saturday in Anne Arundel County after losing power, according to Maryland State Police.
Elon Musk, accompanied by U.S. President Donald Trump, and his son X Musk, speaks during an executive order signing in the Oval Office at the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Musk calls for impeachment after Baltimore judge blocks Trump’s DEI executive order
After a Baltimore judge blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order to rescind federal support for DEI programs, Elon Musk called for the judge’s impeachment on X.
Ball falls through the net during the Shaw University vs. Winston-Salem State game during the CIAA  tournament at CFG Bank Arena, Thursday, February 23, 2023.
Heavy traffic expected for CIAA tournament: What to know about getting around downtown
Plan ahead if you're traveling through Baltimore this week because traffic is expected to be heavier than usual due to the CIAA tournament at CFG Bank Arena.
Baltimore City District (People's) Courthouse at 501 E. Fayette Street
Legionella again detected at 3 Baltimore courthouses
Elevated levels of the Legionella bacteria were again detected at three Baltimore City courthouses, the mayor’s office announced on Friday.
Lincoln University’s cheerleaders and marching band perform during the CIAA Fan Fest Battle of the Bands at the Baltimore Convention Center last year.
Your guide to CIAA events, from step shows to a Black-owned restaurant tour
The CIAA tournament is more than a basketball tournament — it’s a weeklong celebration in Baltimore offering a wide array of activities, including parties, educational events and concerts.
A shot of an attendee at the 2024 American Craft Made in Baltimore, the the largest juried craft fair on the East Coast.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a craft fair to a Tina Turner celebration
Whether you want to check out the East Coast’s largest juried craft fair, listen to a classical spin on Tina Turner or try your hand at a science trivia crawl, we’ve got you covered.
Baltimore author Eric Puchner's newest novel, "Dream State," is the latest pick for Oprah's Book Club.
Oprah wants you to read this Baltimore author’s new novel
Baltimore author and Johns Hopkins associate professor Eric Puchner’s new novel, “Dream State,” is the latest selection for Oprah’s Book Club.
Cross stitching and coloring materials available for customers’ use inside Meander Art Bar in the Upper Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore.
You know what bars are missing? Arts and crafts.
Meander Art Bar, a new bar in Upper Fells Point, allows patrons to discover their inner artist via painting, clay and more — without pressure.
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