Arts
Bishme Cromartie returns to reality TV for Project Runway All Stars’ new season
Bishme Cromartie, the Baltimore native fashion designer, returns to reality television for Project Runway All Stars.
Six Baltimore creatives win thousands as Baker Artist 2023 awardees
Oletha DeVane, Colette Krogol, Margaret Rorison, M. Jordan Tierney, Abdu Ali and Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson are recipients of the 2023 Baker Artist Award for their creative work in Baltimore.
LGBTQ artists in Baltimore challenge hip-hop’s straight, masculine perspective
As Baltimore Pride gets underway this weekend, these Black musical artists are bridging the gap between the LGBTQ and hip-hop communities.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Eastport a Rockin’ tops the list, but there’s more music, shopping and ‘The Incredible Hulk,’ too
Annapolis is that kind of place, where there is always something to do. Here are seven of the best things to do coming up.
Commentary: Let’s give the Isley Brothers the appreciation they deserve
The Isley Brothers, who will headline Baltimore’s AFRAM cultural and music festival Sunday, have shaped popular music for three generations, resonating with audiences and influencing countless rock, soul, and hip-hop artists along the way, Banner Opinion Editor Mark Williams says.
Nonprofit seeks to raise awareness about free summer arts program for Baltimore City kids
More than 500 spots remain open for Baltimore students in the Summer for Arts Learning Academy, which runs from June 26 to Aug. 3
Annapolis wants to put a sculpture at the center of a familiar traffic circle. Question is, of what?
Three years after a sculpture called “Shoal” was removed, the Annapolis Art in Public Places Commission is moving to fill Westgate Circle again. This time, the plan is to make it permanent.
Walters Art Museum employees vote yes to forming a union
The Walters Workers United has voted to form their union after nearly two years of legal battles.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Juneteenth celebration, Art Between the Creeks, concerts and more
Annapolis is one of those places where there is always something to do. Here are seven of the best.
Johns Hopkins pulls LGBTQ glossary offline after ‘lesbian’ definition draws criticism
Johns Hopkins’ definition of lesbians as “non-men” triggered online outrage from both the right and left, labels of misogyny and even criticism from Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.
After more than 150 years, A.T. Jones & Sons costume shop takes its final bow
A.T. Jones & Sons provided costumes for some of the city’s most colorful productions and events, from operas such as “Carmen” and “Aida” to theme parties, but couldn’t survive the pandemic years.
Q&A with ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winner Aquaria, who’s coming to Baltimore for Sweet Spot Pride Party
Aquaria, best known for winning the 10th season of "RuPaul’s Drag Race" in 2018, will be coming to Baltimore on Thursday to DJ for a Sweet Spot Pride Party at Baltimore Soundstage.
Landis Expandis has entertained Baltimore for decades. Now he needs something in return.
Landis Expandis is a musician, visual artist, DJ and more, but is currently facing health struggles that are preventing him from doing all of the above.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Tango at City Dock, and the garage party is real
Music, bull riding, garden tours and a city garage party are on the calendar in Maryland's state capital.
A list of old places I love in Baltimore
Like many old things, Baltimore wears its history on its face — in the shapes and styles of its buildings, its harbor and monuments.
Mayor, Mosby call to ‘assess’ alternative arts partners after BOPA budget hearing
The city’s arts council, fresh off a budget hearing, finds itself in the center of unwanted attention again.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Pride parade, Let’s Go Music Festival and plein air painting
June is when things start happening fast. Check out these best bets for fun in Annapolis from June 1-7.
BSO’s Heyward to become music director of Lincoln Center’s retooled Mostly Mozart summer ensemble
Jonathon Heyward, who becomes music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in 2023-24, will succeed Louis Langrée as music director of Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Orchestra, which will be given a new and as yet undetermined name by the summer of 2024.
60 years in, Baltimore Center Stage still looks to evolve
As it searches for a new artistic director amid staff turnover and an industry downturn, Baltimore Center Stage works with an eye toward what's next: "This moment is calling to invest in the future."