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    Calling itself “Annapolis’ Home-Grown Local Music Festival,” this all-day festival features 35 bands on four stages Saturday at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park.
    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.
    Johnathon Schaech stars alongside Heather Graham in "Suitable Flesh," which premiered at New York's Tribeca Film Festival earlier this month.
    ‘That Thing You Do!’ star on his Baltimore roots, new projects and Orioles fandom
    Actor and Baltimore County native Johnathon Schaech discussed his current projects, surviving abuse and the Tom Hanks-directed cult classic for which he's best known.
    NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 27:  (R) Host of the TV game show "Wheel Of Fortune" Pat Sajak and model Vanna White attend the 25th anniversary celebration of the television game show "Wheel Of Fortune" at Radio City Music Hall September 27, 2007 in New York City.
    Pat Sajak announces ‘Wheel of Fortune’ retirement, says coming season will be his last as host
    The longtime Severna Park resident and philanthropist, now 76, tweeted that his 40 seasons as “Wheel of Fortune” host have been “a wonderful ride.”
    Alan Rickman and Yasiin Bey in Something the Lord Made in the 2004 movie.
    Six Baltimore-related shows to watch during the writers strike that aren’t ‘The Wire’
    If you’re looking for things to stream during the writers strike, look closer to home with projects either filmed, based in or involving people from Charm City.
    Aquaria, winner of season 10 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" will appear at Baltimore Soundstage June 15.
    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.
    Director Chris Robinson
    The Culture Report: Baltimore‘s Chris Robinson talks about his LeBron James movie
    Baltimore native and director Chris Robinson’s “Shooting Stars” is about LeBron James’ high school basketball career, but properly framed through the lens of him being one of the greatest athletes we’ve ever seen.
    Maceo "Tendaji" Lester at the world premiere of his short film “Paralysis" at The Senator Theatre.
    MICA grad explores the trauma of police brutality in ‘Paralysis’
    Maceo Tendaji's short film "Paralysis," now on the festival circuit, dives into the "unhealthy relationship" between police officers and the communities they serve.
    Laila Riley, 10, and Laci Riley, 7,  gather to see the "mermaid" at the Rotunda, courtesy of Circus Siren Pod, before the premiere of the Little Mermaid movie on May 27, 2023.
    For ‘Little Mermaid’ viewers, seeing a Black Ariel makes them feel part of her world
    Having a Black Ariel in the new "Little Mermaid" movie felt like its own fairy tale for some. Here's what one group of viewers thought.
    Model Isis King attends the GLSEN 2018 Respect Awards at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 21, 2018 in New York City.
    Barrier breaker: Isis King prepares for coming season of Amazon Prime’s ‘With Love’
    When the second season of “With Love” premieres June 2 on Amazon Prime, Isis King will continue to make history as one of the few transgender actresses to have a leading role in a major studio-backed romantic comedy.
    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.”
    Cast member of the HBO's series Succession.
    Is ‘Succession’ really a show about being a parent?
    The "Succession" series finale, which airs Sunday, is about generational trauma as much as it's about fascism, betrayal and wealth.
    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.
    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.
    New/Next Film Festival aims to fill the Maryland Film Festival-shaped hole in your heart
    WYPR and WTMD will produce the New/Next Film Festival in August in hopes of filling the gap left by the Maryland Film Festival.
    Peter Allen, a screenwriter, poses for a portrait inside of his home, in Baltimore, Friday, March 31, 2023.
    From his West Baltimore basement, filmmaker Peter Allen shoots for the stars
    The Talbot Road basement is the laboratory of Allen’s imagination; the dark, cool spot where, under posters of John Coltrane and Charlie Parker, often in the company of his dog Huckleberry, he writes scripts and pitches them to the world.
    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.
    DEAR MAMA “Panther Power” Episode 1 (Airs Friday, April 21).
    The Culture Report: ‘Dear Mama’ dives into Tupac’s bond with his mother
    The new FX series frames the iconic rapper’s life within the context of how he was raised by his Black Panther mother, Afeni Shakur.
    Cast member of the HBO's series Succession.
    ‘Succession’ spoilers enraged some viewers. Others say grow up, it’s 2023.
    What are the new rules about spoilers? Or are there any at all as our TV and movie viewing habits have changed water cooler chats both physical and digital?
    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
    LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 02:  Actress/comedienne Mo'Nique performs during her "Spread The Love" comedy tour at the Nokia Theater on April 2, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
    Mo’Nique’s special with Netflix, the company she sued, is a full-circle moment
    In her new standup special, the Baltimore-raised comedian goes deep into her upbringing to offer understanding into why she operates the way she does.
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