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    Bert and Ernie are two Muppet characters from Sesame Street,  originated by Frank Oz and Jim Henson.
    A new exhibit shows how Jim Henson brought Miss Piggy and the Muppets to life
    Visitors to the Maryland Center for History and Culture can learn about the history of famous puppeteer, filmmaker and Terp(!) Jim Henson at “Jim Henson: Imagination Unleashed.”
    Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, the city’s oldest running outdoor theater troupe, starts its season Thursday with “Head over Heels,” a new jukebox musical comedy about a royal family on a journey to save their kingdom.
    7 things to do in Annapolis
    Whether it’s the return of Annapolis Summer Garden Theater, the opening of the pool at Truxtun Park, or the annual Memorial Day Parade, there are always interesting things to do in Annapolis. Here are seven of them.
    “Proclaiming the Annapolis City Charter: 1708″ is the largest of the three paintings by Lee Boynton in City Council Chambers.
    How you can learn about Annapolis through its murals
    Every Annapolis mural tells a story, whether it is the tragedy of Breonna Taylor’s death or love for community figure Carlester Smith. You can spend hours admiring the artists’ skills. Ah, but then there are the backstories.
    Imani Robinson, a 30-year-old Baltimore native,  will have her short film “3 Blind Mice,” which she wrote and produced, starring fellow “The Wire” actors Tristan Wilds and Jermaine Crawford, shown at Cannes Film Festival
    Baltimore native Imani Robinson’s short film to be shown at Diversity in Cannes event
    Imani Robinson, a 30-year-old Baltimore native, will have her short film “3 Blind Mice,” which she wrote and produced, starring fellow “The Wire” actors Tristan Wilds and Jermaine Crawford, shown in Cannes this month.
    Inside of Sankofa Children's Museum of African Culture, Friday, May 12, 2023.
    Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures rededicates itself to community
    The museum recently hosted a grand reopening to reaffirm they’re still around.
    Scene of Taylor Swift performing at the latest stop of her tour in Philadelphia.
    ‘Hey, stop!’ Taylor Swift defends Baltimore woman during Philadelphia concert
    Taylor Swift might have bad blood with one particular security guard in Philadelphia. In a viral moment, the star defended a concertgoer during the middle of her set while performing her 2014 hit “Bad Blood.” WJZ learned that the fan in question is a mom from Baltimore who teaches at an elementary school in Timonium.
    Edgar Allan Poe, left, was the source of inspiration for Teya, right, and Salena's 2023 Eurovision Song Contest entry for Austria.
    How Edgar Allan Poe became a star in Europe’s campiest song contest
    “Who the Hell is Edgar?” has helped Austrian duo Teya and Salena reach the grand final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.
    Midshipman 4th Class Michael Lancaster, 19, from Signal Mountain, Tenn., places the midshipman cover atop the Herndon Monument. Naval Academy freshmen, or plebes, climb the granite obelisk in a tradition symbolizing the successful completion of the midshipmen's freshman year.
    7 things to do in Annapolis
    Seven ideas that are worth your time, including a race for the rest of us.
    Wallace Lane: Body of star, Body of light
    Wallace Lane: Body of star, body of light
    A poem about a father celebrating his son’s imagination and wonder on everyday and cosmic scales.
    DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 05: Lizzo Performs Live At Saint Andrew's Hall For SiriusXM's Small Stage Series Presented By American Express on October 05, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.
    Baltimore dancer joins pop superstar Lizzo on world tour
    Mel Locke, a native of Baltimore, has been dancing since she was just 3 years old. Now, she’s on tour with Lizzo, a Grammy-winning pop superstar.
    Artist Colin Williams, who formerly lived in Druid Hill Park, has obtained housing through the city and now lives in a home across the street from his previous park dwelling.
    Druid Hill Park artist is on to next project — turning a house into a home
    Colin Williams, the self-appointed artist in residence at Druid Hill Park, is getting settled into his housing and there’s an awesome catch — he’s right next to the park where he poured into his artwork and was flooded with friendships and connections.
    Jonathon Heyward, Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra poses for a portrait at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
    BSO’s new music director on jazz, diversity and his favorite parts of Baltimore
    Jonathon Heyward, 30, is the youngest and first person of color to lead the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in its more than 100-year history.
    Ann Turiano and Makeima Freeland the creators of Sisters Freehold, poses for a portrait in Fells Point, Monday, April 10, 2023.
    The gate-openers: Sisters Freehold redefines access to a career in theater
    The goal of Ann Turiano and Makeima Freeland's “non-profit social enterprise” is to cultivate local artists as well as eliminate the barriers to a life in the theater industry.
    LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 01: (L-R) Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas of Jonas Brothers perform onstage during the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 01, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
    What to do this weekend, from book festivals to a Jonas Brothers show
    Whether you’re interested in a ‘Faust’ opera or a Monster Jam truck event, we’ve got you covered.
    FILE - Actor, singer and activist Harry Belafonte from the documentary film "Sing Your Song," poses for a portrait during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Jan. 21, 2011. Belafonte died Tuesday of congestive heart failure at his New York home. He was 96.
    Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer, dies at 96
    The singer and actor stands as the model and the epitome of the celebrity activist.
    Bria Sterling Wilson, Collage Artist and Photographer, poses for a portrait inside of her studio in Baltimore, Thursday, March 30, 2023.
    How a Baltimore-born collagist grew from local exhibitions to an Ebony magazine cover
    Bria Sterling-Wilson uses her unique style of collages to focus on society’s representation of African Americans, including Janelle Monáe on the March cover of Ebony magazine.
    A contestant walks for a category to compete for the grand prize at the Peabody Ballroom Experience.
    Photos: Scenes from the Peabody Ballroom Experience
    The Peabody Ballroom Experience was an opportunity to showcase diverse talent composed primarily of gay, lesbian, transgender and gender non-conforming people of color.
    The Baltimore Museum of Art sponsored a Cultured Report piece on a Billie Holiday collection at BMA put on by John Hopkins University: "The Birth of Jazz: Billie Holiday’s Baltimore." It's featured a lecture and performances and showcased archival images of Holiday.
    The Culture Report: Billie Holiday at the BMA
    In collaboration with the BMA, Johns Hopkins University shared a preview of a newly acquired collection of Billie Holiday archives.
    Actress Mimi Fletcher, who was raised in Columbia, has appeared in “Ozark,” “Shrinking,” “Shameless,” or “Better Call Saul.” Her next role, jury member Lori Rae on the drama Waco the Aftermath, starts streaming Friday on Showtime. It airs on television at 10 p.m. Sunday.
    Q&A: Actress Mimi Fletcher talks about her roles, admiring Viola Davis and wanting to play a TV mom someday
    Raised in Columbia, the actress will next appear as jury member Lori Rae on the drama “Waco: The Aftermath,” which starts streaming Friday on Showtime. It airs on television at 10 p.m. Sunday
    Zakiya Shivers, owner of Tightfisted, poses for a portrait at the Eubie Blake Center, in Baltimore, Thursday, April 6, 2023.
    Breathe new life into old clothes at the Vintage Black Expo
    The Vintage Black Expo will return to Eubie Blake for a second year with expanded offerings, including fashion shows and styling sessions.
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