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    Members of the U.S. Park Police mounted unit took part again this year in the Annapolis St. Patrick's Parade, held weeks before the holiday.
    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next 7 days: Get out your green
    St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, so the annual Annapolis parade is almost guaranteed to be the most popular event through March 21. But you could still see an Italian opera, catch a performance of a play or take to the water as a decadeslong journey resumes.
    In their new location, The Urban Oyster will offer an array of foods from lobster cavatelli to oysters and deviled eggs.
    How to enjoy Charm City like a pro
    Baltimore is filled with must-visit places. In response to BuzzFeed’s list of things to do in the city, check out these equally great gems the next time you’re in town.
    A close-up of René Treviño’s “Regalia, Intuition; Regalia, Premonition; Regalia, Foresight,“ now on display at Wellin Museum of Art in Clinton, New York.
    Seven Baltimore-based artists on the rise — and on display across the nation
    Several local artists, including Phaan Howng, René Treviño, Kei Ito and LaToya M. Hobbs, are exhibiting in museums and galleries outside of Baltimore this month, BmoreArt writes.
    The Eastport Democratic Club Green Beer Race takes place on Saturday, March 9 in Annapolis.
    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next 7 days
    If you can't wait for St. Patrick’s Day next weekend, there’s plenty of Irish fun for a warmup in the week through March 13. You could join the Green Beer Races, hear a performance of button accordion and fiddle, or have a pint of Guinness while listening to pub tunes.
    (left) Del. Marlon Amprey represents District 40 in Baltimore. (right) Erik Nielson is a professor at the University of Richmond and the author of “Rap on Trial: Race, Lyrics, and Guilt in America.”
    Commentary: Protect rap lyrics, other creative expression from prosecution
    Maryland must be one of the places that will protect artistic expression, including rap music lyrics, from being used by prosecutors in criminal cases, say a state lawmaker and an author who has written about those prosecution methods.
    Solomon Harris and Katelyn Dwarica are proud to be Mister and Miss Lincoln University and represent the school at the CIAA tournament.
    PHOTOS: FANtastic supporters of the CIAA
    This year CIAA Basketball Tournament fans took center stage in Baltimore from February 26 - March 3, 2024, by applauding electrifying performances by teams at the CFG Bank Arena.
    Baltimore sculptor Alvin Pettit is creating a 15-foot statue of Maryland native and abolitionist Harriet Tubman. The artwork will stand in front of Philadelphia’s City Hall.
    A labor of love for the City of Brotherly Love: Baltimore artist to sculpt Harriet Tubman
    Alvin Pettit will create nearly a 15-foot clay sculpture to sit permanently in front of Philadelphia’s City Hall. It is expected for completion in the summer of 2025.
    BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 21: Lex Scott Davis attends the 15th Annual AAFCA Awards at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on February 21, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
    ‘Suits: L.A.’ finds its leading lady in Baltimore native Lex Scott Davis
    Actress Lex Scott Davis, originally from West Baltimore, is set to star in the pilot for “Suits: L.A.,” the highly anticipated installment of the hit legal drama.
    Jonathon Heyward, Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra goes through rehearsal at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
    The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is prepping for a new season. Here’s what’s in store.
    Music Director Jonathon Heyward and acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma will open the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 season in September, the BSO announced Thursday.
    Hampden artist Jim Pollock, known for hubcap Christmas tree and fanciful metal art, dies
    The Hampden artist, known for his hubcap Christmas tree displayed outside and artwork inside his home, died this week.
    Colonial Players' production of "The Baker's Wife," stars Sydne Lyons as the wife, Kirk Patton Jr. as the gigolo who woos her and Steven Hoochuk as the baker who refuses to bake with a broken heart. The show runs through March 30.
    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next 7 days
    You could listen to an acclaimed cellist, see a new theater production, burn your old socks or watch a high-energy urban circus in the week through March 7.
    An enlarged print of “Frederick Douglass Liberty," featured on the side of a building in Easton, has drawn controversy.
    An artist took liberties with Frederick Douglass. Some on the Eastern Shore question the art.
    The mural in Easton opened a contentious debate that has yet to resolve.
    Jefferson Pinder's performance art piece “Ben-Hur” is one of the Baltimore Museum of Art’s newest acquired works.
    BMA’s first performance art piece puts its expansive mission in motion
    Jefferson Pinder’s “Ben-Hur” is one of more than 100 new pieces recently acquired by the Baltimore Museum of Art as they seek to expand and diversify offerings beyond traditional and familiar fine art.
    Ballet Theatre of Maryland premieres seven new works in “Momentum: A Mixed Bill” at Maryland Hall, giving audiences a taste of diverse neoclassical and contemporary movement styles.
    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next 7 days
    You could take in seven original dance competitions, catch a weekend show of local crafts or head out for dinner during Annapolis Restaurant Week. Those are just some of the fun things to do through Feb. 29.
    Graffiti in an alley off Fait Avenue near S. Potomac Street in Canton looks like it could be done by the artist Banksy. But both images are recreations of existing pieces.
    No, Banksy isn’t tagging Baltimore
    The graffiti seen in Canton shows recreations from two different street artists.
    Ariel Barbosa, right, in her Baltimore apartment with Villager, center, and Roy Byrd while they meet remotely with artists in Brazil on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. The artists are members of A Gente, which is an exchange between Black artists in Baltimore and Brazil that engage in deep dialogue and immerse into local culture and their art.
    Artists exchange between Baltimore and Brazil highlights Black culture
    A Gente is a yearlong exchange between Black artists in Baltimore and Brazil to travel between both locations and connect over their shared African Diaspora roots.
    Courtesy of Corey Nickols
    Banneker-Douglass Museum could add Harriet Tubman’s name, an ode to her Maryland roots
    The Maryland Senate on Thursday voted 44-0 to approve a bill that would add Harriet Tubman’s name to that of the 40-year-old Banneker-Douglass Museum in Annapolis. Under the measure, it would become the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum.
    Bishme Cromartie at the end of his New York Fashion Week show.
    Bishme Cromartie talks his newest fashion collection inspired by ‘The Matrix’
    Just days before his second New York Fashion Week collection, Bishme Cromartie spoke to The Baltimore Banner about his latest collection and his recent appearance on “Sherri,” the Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show.
    Usher speaks during a news conference ahead of the Super Bowl 58 NFL football game Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Las Vegas. Usher will perform during the Super Bowl halftime show.
    Our ideal Usher set list for the Super Bowl halftime show
    There are plenty of song options in Usher’s 30-year career to choose from for a Super Bowl halftime show. But here is what we are hoping to hear.
    Laura Rocklyn stars in the Classic Theatre of Maryland original, “Jane Eyre.”
    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next 7 days
    You could catch the world premiere of a play at Classic Theatre of Maryland, enjoy a local band in an intimate setting or watch movies with others or by yourself during the week leading up to Valentine’s Day. Then, of course, there’s Valentine’s Day on Wednesday.
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