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    Little Amal, a twelve-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl, visits City Hall to meet Mayor Brandon Scott and the children of Baltimore on September 15, 2023.
    Little Amal brings joy, hopeful message during stop in Baltimore
    The puppet brings people together through cultural celebrations in neighborhoods where refugees have built communities.
    Musicians Joshua Redman (L) and  Gabriel Kahane.
    Commentary: How a conversation on a train turned into a song about Baltimore
    An acclaimed musician and composer traveled 8,980 miles aboard six trains through 31 states. He spoke with as many as 80 strangers and turned the conversations into songs, including one about Baltimore.
    Muni Long performs in New Orleans in July.
    Artscape adds Grammy winner Muni Long to performance lineup
    Singer-songwriter Muni Long will take the stage on opening night of Artscape, which kicks off next Friday.
    A woman peers through the door of Shalom Art Gallery.
    Artscape bumped some of Baltimore City’s legacy events. What happens next year?
    Organizers behind Hampdenfest and neighboring Remfest have canceled their events completely, citing Artscape’s move to September as one of several contributing factors.
    Juliet Ames’ newest salt box has an image of Adam Jones, who is retiring as an Oriole on Friday.
    Oriole Adam Jones receives ultimate Baltimore retirement gift: A salt box
    Orioles center fielder Adam Jones will officially retire on Friday, but you’ll still be able to see his face — pieing someone else’s — on a local salt box.
    Debbie Harry, lead singer of the group Blondie, will perform at City Dock on Saturday as part of the Annapolis Songwriters Festival.
    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next 7 days
    The Annapolis Songwriters Festival dominates the list of things to do in Annapolis, but there's also good food, good causes, history and fair fun.
    Bishme Cromartie at the end of his New York Fashion Week show.
    Marylanders with ‘Project Runway’ ties shine during New York Fashion Week
    Bishme Cromartie was one of three Marylanders with “Project Runway” ties who participated in the country’s most iconic fashion event, New York Fashion Week, in September 2023.
    Gwynnda the Good Wheel of the West is one of Baltimore’s trash wheels.
    What to do this weekend, from Trash Wheel Fan Fest to Defenders’ Day events
    From celebrating Baltimore’s oldest holiday to fêting some of its weirder traditions (we’re looking at you, Mr. Trash Wheel), we’ve got you covered for things to do this weekend.
    Bishme Cromartie, a contestant on Season 20 of Bravo's “Project Runway,” works on a design during the episode “Project Redemption!” Cromartie won the competition in an episode that aired Thursday.
    Baltimore native Bishme Cromartie wins ‘Project Runway All Stars’
    The Baltimore native defeated designers Laurence Basse and Brittany Allen in the finale of TV's "Project Runway All Stars.” Cromartie dedicated the season to his older sister, Chimere Faye Didley, who died of cancer last year.
    Navy players salute their supporters following the Aer Lingus College Football Classic game between Notre Dame and Navy at Aviva Stadium on Aug. 26, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. The Midshipmen face Wagner College in their home opener on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
    7 things to do in the next 7 days
    You can watch the Naval Academy Midshipmen try to change their fortunes in a home opener against Wagner College, catch some legendary Irish music or give blood in memory of a local hero. Here are seven great ideas for things to do in Annapolis.
    Kelly Rowland, seen here at the premiere of "Babylon" last year, canceled her performance at Artscape in September.
    Artscape adds Anderson .Paak DJ set after Kelly Rowland cancels over dispute
    The former Destiny's Child singer, scheduled to perform Sept. 22 at one of the festival’s outdoor stages, had been announced as the headliner earlier in August.
    The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra returns to Quiet Waters Park on Sunday, Sept. 3 for its annual Pops in the Park concert.
    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next 7 days
    “Pops in the Park” on Sunday tops the weekend, but there’s more than good music to enjoy through Sept. 6.
    Fred Lazarus IV Center, 131 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201
    MICA president Samuel Hoi to retire
    MICA president Samuel Hoi will retire at the end of the year, opening the search for a new leader of the prestigious Baltimore arts institution, the college announced Tuesday.
    A charioteer performs at the Maryland Renaissance Festival tournament grounds in Crownsville. The annual fair runs from Aug. 26 though Oct. 22 this year.
    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next 7 days
    You could join the cinematic chase for a great white shark, help open the Maryland Renaissance Festival or mark the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. It’s a crazy busy week in Annapolis, here are some tips on the best events through Aug. 30.
    Ari Lennox, seen here at Coachella in 2022, is headlining Charm City Live this weekend.
    What to do this weekend, from Charm City Live to salsa dancing lessons
    Whether you want to see Ari Lennox at a festival or Pete Davidson at a comedy show, or check out back-to-school drives, we’ve got you covered.
    Photo collage showing Krishna Sharma’s face on a bright orange circle, next to Sam Barsky’s face on a bright blue circle, with neutral background showing Baltimore row houses.
    Sweaters, Baltimore and social media fame: A chat with Sam Barsky
    Here’s what viral knitter Sam Barsky has to say about Baltimore and his social media journey.
    A place for taking a stroll along Keyser Quad at the Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus.
    The best places for a post-dinner walk in Baltimore
    Baltimore offers quite a few nice settings for couples on a date to take a walk together or sit for a chat outdoors to keep the romance going - or get it started.
     Chris Jensen in his North Howard Street backyard.
    ‘Chris da Plumber’: Your poop was his bread and butter
    A Baltimore plumber is remembered for being good at his job but also for how he displayed his eccentricities, author and journalist Rafael Alvarez says.
    Felicia Pride of Honey Chile Fest poses for a portrait
    With this weekend’s Honey Chile Fest, local Black female creators send a love letter to their Baltimore
    Baltimore-born filmmaker Felicia Pride on Honey Chile' Fest, a one-day celebration of the Black women that form Baltimore's heart and the premiere of her short film "Look Back At It."
    The Crab Soup Cook-off is a popular event at the Maryland Seafood Festival, which returns to Annapolis City Dock on Saturday.
    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next 7 days
    Spend the coming week in Annapolis and you could judge crab soup at the Maryland Seafood Festival, take in the Annapolis Chamber Music Festival, or get your dog wet to support the SPCA at the annual Puppy Plunge. There’s something fun every day.
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