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To thrive in 2025, Opera Baltimore is willing to try it all — even AI
While opera dates back more than 400 years ago, Opera Baltimore president Julia Cooke is squarely focused on the future — including how artificial intelligence can improve the nonprofit group’s operations.
Julia Cooke, the president and general director of Opera Baltimore, is focused on the future of opera.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from a cat art exhibit to a cheap 5K
Whether you want to see centuries-old cat art, run a family-friendly 5K at Druid Hill Park or celebrate the life of Jerry Garcia, we’ve got you covered.
The Walters Art Museum’s new cats-focused exhibit, “Paws on Parchment,” opens this week and runs through Feb. 15, 2026.
After Smithsonian controversy, Amy Sherald’s painting of trans model lands New Yorker cover
After painter Amy Sherald pulled her National Portrait Gallery exhibit, the MICA alum’s work — "Trans Forming Liberty’ — is on the cover of the New Yorker.
“Trans Forming Liberty,” a painting by Maryland Institute College of Art alum Amy Sherald, is the New Yorker’s latest cover image.
Arts office leader Tonya Miller Hall, Mayor Brandon Scott’s office part ways
Tonya Miller Hall, senior advisor of arts and culture for Baltimore, is no longer working for Mayor Brandon Scott’s office, which established a new arts office in April.
Tonya Miller Hall, pictured here giving remarks at an Inviting Light event in Station North in March, is no longer working with Mayor Brandon Scott’s office.
This Baltimore author is ensuring a fashion pioneer from Maryland gets her credit
Baltimore author Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson talks about the success of “Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free” and the Frederick native’s well-deserved legacy.
Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson is the author of "Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free."
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from arts festivals to free concerts
Whether you want to check out an annual Reservoir Hill festival, see Jeezy perform with a full orchestra or watch "Toy Story" for free at a museum, we’ve got you covered.
Kids play at the splash pad at the Rotunda in June 2025. The Hampden shopping center hosts a free, family-friendly concert series on Friday evenings through Oct. 3.
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.
Robyn Murphy has been named the permanent CEO of BOPA.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Already in the holiday spirit? The B&O Railroad Museum hosts Christmas in July on Saturday.
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.
Makeup artist Debi Young is a four-time Emmy nominee.
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.
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.
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.
Mas players celebrating during the annual Baltimore Washington ONE Carnival in Baltimore, MD on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
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.
Actress Rachel Hilson is a Baltimore native and alumnus of Baltimore School for the Arts.
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.
Children play at the Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival in 2023.
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 City Fire Department extinguishes a fire on Friday night at 1300 Russell St., where Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s TailGOAT venue is located.
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.
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).
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.
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, 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.
Dancers from TSU Dance Crew and BMore Than Dance Crew perform at AFRAM in 2023.
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