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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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Robyn Murphy has been named the permanent CEO of BOPA.
After BOPA turmoil, Robyn Murphy named arts group’s permanent CEO
Robyn Murphy, hired in November as the interim CEO of the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts, is now the nonprofit organization’s chief executive.
Sit down for Saturday evening’s crab feast at Motor House, the Station North arts venue raising money after a car crashed into its entrance in June.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a crab feast benefit to a rare beer event
Whether you want to sample rare beers at Max’s Taphouse, dance to reggae legend Vybz Kartel or experience Baltimore’s dining scene during Restaurant Week, we’ve got you covered.
For Baltimore high school students, this arts competition offers more than scholarships
Now in its ninth year, Courting Art Baltimore provides both scholarships and a public platform to Baltimore City Public School students who love art.
The all-Baltimore exhibit “Strong, Bright, Useful & True“ is on display at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center’s Irene and Richard Frary Gallery in Washington D.C. through Sept. 6.
The art world loves Baltimore artists. This free D.C. exhibit shows why.
“Strong, Bright, Useful & True,” a free art exhibit at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, showcases Baltimore artists including Derrick Adams, Phaan Howng and Jerrell Gibbs.
Already in the holiday spirit? The B&O Railroad Museum hosts Christmas in July on Saturday.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from dance parties to Christmas in July
Whether you want to see locals jump into Baltimore’s harbor, sweat it out at various dance parties or indulge in National Ice Cream Day with the kids, we’ve got you covered.
Makeup artist Debi Young is a four-time Emmy nominee.
How a veteran makeup artist from Baltimore became Hollywood’s ‘earth mother’
Baltimore natives Debi Young and Ngozi Olandu Young have earned respect throughout Hollywood for both their technical brilliance as makeup artists and, perhaps more importantly, their people skills.
Tracie Thoms attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Focus Features' "Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul." at Regal LA Live on August 22, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
Baltimore native Tracie Thoms to reprise role in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ sequel. That’s all.
Baltimore School for the Arts alum Tracie Thoms took to social media on Thursday to confirm she’s again playing Lily in the anticipated “The Devil Wears Prada” sequel due out next year.
Mas players celebrating during the annual Baltimore Washington ONE Carnival in Baltimore, MD on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a Caribbean festival to Tyler, the Creator live
Whether you want to celebrate Caribbean culture at a Carnival festival, rap along with Tyler, the Creator at CFG Bank Arena or enjoy a morning barre class, we’ve got you covered.
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.
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