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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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Actress Rachel Hilson is a Baltimore native and alumnus of Baltimore School for the Arts.
From BSA to HBO: Baltimore’s Rachel Hilson seizes the spotlight
Rachel Hilson, a Baltimore native and Baltimore School for the Arts alum, is garnering acclaim for her starring role on the HBO Max series “Duster.” She’s just getting started.
Children play at the Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival in 2023.
What to do in Baltimore this July Fourth weekend, from a Cherry Hill festival to free yoga
Whether you want to celebrate the Fourth of July at the Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival, try some free yoga or dance at a Beyoncé-themed bathing suit dance party, we’ve got you covered.
The Baltimore City Fire Department extinguishes a fire on Friday night at 1300 Russell St., where Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s TailGOAT venue is located.
After a fire at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s TailGOAT venue, O.A.R. concert will go on
After a fire at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s TailGOAT venue in South Baltimore, a homecoming concert for O.A.R. will go on as planned on Saturday night.
The Baltimore Museum of Art’s “Black Earth Rising” exhibit features ”Viajando En La Franja Del Iris,” an oil painting on linen by Cuba-born artist Alejandro Piñeiro Bello (center).
Baltimore’s art museums are always evolving. Don’t miss these new exhibits.
Want to beat the heat and stimulate your mind? These new exhibits at the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Walters Art Museum and the Jewish Museum of Maryland deliver.
Baltimore Bike Party is a spirited bike ride that begins at St. Mary’s Park in Seton Hill on the final Friday of the month and concludes with an after party.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a bike party to Marvel Day at Camden Yards
Whether you want to ride in the monthly Baltmiore Bike Party, go shopping at vintage markets or get a limited edition bobblehead at the Orioles game, we’ve got you covered.
Dancers from TSU Dance Crew and BMore Than Dance Crew perform at AFRAM in 2023.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including AFRAM and Juneteenth events
Whether you want to celebrate Juneteenth, dance to Juvenile at AFRAM or cheer on Big3 basketball, we’ve got you covered.
The popular Cafe Dear Leon is adding another restaurant two doors down.
Big plans for a tiny shop: Café Dear Leon to expand to Remington
Café Dear Leon, the popular Canton bakery known for its long lines and crab dip bagel, will open a second location this fall.
Artist Tony Shore, with assistance from street artist Gaia to his left, works on his installation, "Aurora," outside of the old Gatsby's nightclub in the Station North neighborhood of Baltimore in April.
A $1M public art project aims to illuminate Baltimore’s overlooked spaces
Inviting Light, the public art project funded by a $1 million Bloomberg Philanthropies grant, places a spotlight on Station North and Baltimore artists like Phaan Howng, Tony Shore, Zoë Charlton and more.
Colorful flower crowns were a popular sight at Baltimore Pride on last year.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a pride parade to an Asian food fest
Whether you want to celebrate Baltimore Pride, immerse yourself in Greek culture or sing along to “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” we’ve got you covered.
Jack Arnold in his Catonsville assisted living facility in August 2024.
With volunteer Jack Arnold’s death, Creative Alliance lost its biggest fan
Friends and family remember Jack Arnold, the former Creative Alliance volunteer who died in late May at age 86 due to complications related to COPD.
The Kennedy String Quartet will perform a tribute to Beyoncé by candlelight at the First Unitarian Church Baltimore on Friday night.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a Hampden festival to a Beyoncé tribute
Whether you want to see a free concert at Canton Waterfront Park, support nonprofits at Hampden Highlights or drink sour beers at Max’s Taphouse, we’ve got you covered.
“Game of Skill and Chance” by Chris Doyle, part of the Cordish Collection displayed at Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover.
One of Maryland’s most impressive art collections is at a suburban casino
One of Maryland’s most impressive art collections, including works by Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst and more, isn’t located in a museum but at a casino & hotel in suburban Anne Arundel County.
A patron rock climbs at Movement Gym inside Union Collective, a former Sears warehouse in Baltimore.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from free rock climbing to a pizza battle
Whether you want to play bingo at a Little Italy Festival, hear authors at a literary festival or try rock climbing for free, we’ve got you covered.
Members of Baltimore’s TSU Dance Crew, from left: Ryan Daly a.k.a. Ayo Shag, Charvez Mackall a.k.a. TSU Rum and Terry Wedington a.k.a. TSU Terry.
‘Boots on the Ground’ was already viral. Baltimore’s dance makes it even better.
As 803Fresh’s “Boots on the Ground” takes off, Baltimore’s TSU Dance Crew is putting their own spin on the viral hit.
Artscape relaunched in its new location on Saturday.
Artscape’s changes met with early approval amid sunny weather and positive vibes
Artscape, Baltimore’s crown jewel of public festivals and the largest of its kind in the country, is turning a new page in 2025.
Stephan McClellan of One Life Wonder performs for a crowd at Artscape on Sept. 22, 2023.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from Artscape to Brew at the Zoo
Whether you want to check out Baltimore’s annual Artscape festival, try new beers at the Maryland Zoo or headbang at Maryland Deathfest, we’ve got you covered.
A local artist market is seen along Charles Street at Artscape in Baltimore, MD on September 22, 2023.
Artscape 2025: All the changes you need to know, plus the music and forecast
From a new location and date to the debut of the Scout Art Fair, there are a lot of changes coming to Baltimore’s Artscape festival. Here’s a handy FAQ.
Matthew Weiner attends the Variety Antisemitism And Hollywood Summit at 1 Hotel West Hollywood on October 18, 2023 in West Hollywood, California.
‘Mad Men’s’ Matthew Weiner talks new play ‘John Wilkes Booth’ and hating crabs
“Mad Men” creator and Maryland native Matthew Weiner talks about writing his first play, "John Wilkes Booth: One Night Only!“ when he still thinks about “Mad Men” and growing up in Maryland.
Attendees dance at the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in May 2023.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from Preakness to new Italian festival
Whether you want to cheer on horses at the Preakness Stakes, hit an early dance party at a morning rave or celebrate Italian culture at a new festival, we’ve got you covered.
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.
Baltimore’s Turnstile unleashes joyful chaos in the park — and raises $35k for a cause
In celebrating the band’s new album release, Turnstile put on a free concert at Baltimore’s Wyman Park Dell over the weekend to raise money for Health Care for the Homeless.
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