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    Daphne Eckman and her band will perform Friday night at Red Red Wine during the Annapolis Songwriters Festival, one of 55 local acts feature in free performances.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Annapolis Songwriters Festival showcases 55 local musicians
    No one may be more excited about the Annapolis Songwriters Festival than Daphne Eckman, a young performer who will share the stage set up at Red, Red Wine with eight other singers over three hours Friday night.
    James Earl Jones who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen has died at age 93.
    James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
    James Earl Jones, known as Darth Vader and the voice of CNN, died at 93.
    Maryland native Karen Potts, 19, competes in the “American Ninja Warrior” finals.
    Why a Maryland woman’s turn on ‘American Ninja Warrior’ is bigger than TV
    Maryland native Karen Potts focuses on the fun and not the falling on “American Ninja Warrior,” inadvertently proving why Title IX is so important for women in sports.
    Miss Maryland USA Bailey Anne.
    Defying the odds: First transgender Miss Maryland USA on changing the world
    Miss Maryland USA Bailey Anne recently spoke to The Baltimore Banner about a variety of topics — from her favorite food to her heroes in life — as she begins the rest of her barrier-breaking reign.
    The cast of “Survivor” this season features two Maryland residents. Baltimore’s Gabe Ortis is in the front row, second from the right; Terran “TK” Foster, from Prince George’s County, is third from the left in the front row.
    ‘Survivor’ 47 features two Maryland castaways
    Gabe Ortis, 26, from Baltimore and Terran “TK” Foster, 31, from Prince George’s County, will join 16 others in a competition to be sole survivor and claim a $1 million prize.
    "Office Space," the 1999 movie starring Ron Livingston, is the ultimate workplace comedy.
    Labor Day: 10 workplace movies to watch and celebrate that you don’t work there
    From "The Devil Wears Prada" to "Monsters Inc," here are ten workplace comedies to delight you and make you happy you're not working there.
    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: A little iPhone symphony premieres at Pops in the Park
    The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra will play Christian Won’s six-minute composition, “iPhone Variations for Orchestra,” this weekend at its annual Pops in the Park concerts. The late summer show is a Labor Day tradition at Quiet Waters Park, now expanded to Downs Park in Pasadena.
    Blake Lively’s choice of florals and themed cocktails on a press tour for “It Ends With Us,” a movie about domestic violence, generated criticism. Here, she attends the London premiere on Aug. 8.
    Blake Lively’s movie is about a serious issue. Her press tour mostly isn’t.
    Blake Lively’s press tour for her latest movie, “It Ends With Us,” seemed more about florals, friends and self-promotion than domestic violence.
    Moses Ingram as Cleo Johnson in the season finale of "Lady in the Lake."
    ‘Lady in the Lake’ season finale recap: Life and/or death
    Follow along as we recap the season finale of the Apple TV+ series “Lady in the Lake,” based on the book by Laura Lippman and starring Natalie Portman and Baltimore native Moses Ingram.
    Fred Nelson and Laurie Simonds return to the Maryland Renaissance Festival this year as Henry VIII and Queen Jane Seymour. The festival runs from Aug. 25 through Oct. 20.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Maryland Renaissance Festival royalty ready for opening day
    The king and queen of the Maryland Renaissance Festival are ready for you. Fred Nelson and Laurie Simonds return Saturday for opening day at the long-running, singular Maryland event. It’s one of seven things to do around Annapolis during the week ending Aug. 29.
    Andre Braugher as Detective Frank Pembleton in Homicide: Life on the Street.
    ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ is finally streaming. Here are 7 things to watch for.
    “Homicide: Life on the Street” is finally streaming on Peacock. Here are some things to look out for — both character and Baltimore-wise — while you watch the show.
    Laura Schweigman takes a selfie.
    Laura Schweigman, known for her work on ‘The Wire’ and ‘Treme,’ dies at 44
    “She had a lot of charm, and she inspired a lot of loyalty," said "The Wire" creator David Simon about Laura Schweigman, who worked her way up from a TV writer's office assistant to producer positions.
    A hallucinatory scene in “Lady in the Lake” takes place in Baltimore's George Peabody Library at the Peabody Institute.
    ‘Lady in the Lake’ recap: It was all a dream
    Follow along as we recap the Apple TV+ series “Lady in the Lake,” based on the book by Laura Lippman and starring Natalie Portman and Baltimore native Moses Ingram.
    Great Frogs Winery, the only Annapolis winery, is open for tastings Wednesdays through Sundays, with weekend entertainment.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Great Frogs Winery readies for the harvest
    The next few weeks may be the best time to visit Great Frogs Winery in Annapolis, just as the harvest begins. You could also catch the Annapolis Chamber Music Festival or check out the Halal Food Fest.
    Moses Ingram as Cleo Johnson in "Lady in the Lake."
    ‘Lady in the Lake’ recap: Why nobody likes reporters
    Follow along as we recap the Apple TV+ series “Lady in the Lake,” based on the book by Laura Lippman and starring Natalie Portman and Baltimore native Moses Ingram.
    Miss Maryland USA Bailey Anne Kennedy.
    Miss Maryland doesn’t crack top 20 at Miss USA, but still breaks barriers
    Bailey Anne Kennedy, a Montgomery County resident, broke barriers this year as the state’s first trans woman titleholder. She was also Maryland’s first Asian American winner and oldest contestant to represent the state.
    Beloved Wilde Lake High School teacher Laura Wallen, right, was murdered by her boyfriend, Tyler Tessier, in 2018. Recently her story has resurfaced as part of Hulu’s true crime series “How I Caught My Killer.”
    A Howard County teacher’s tragic story is back in the limelight. This time, she’s the focus.
    Laura Wallen’s story is back in the limelight on Hulu’s “How I Caught My Killer,” years after the Wilde Lake High School teacher’s boyfriend murdered her.
    This weekend, Bailey Anne Kennedy could become the first trans woman to be crowned Miss USA — though she’s not the first to compete for the title.
    How to watch Maryland’s Bailey Anne Kennedy compete for Miss USA
    This weekend, Bailey Anne Kennedy could become the first trans woman to be crowned Miss USA. Here’s how you can tune in.
    Bailey Anne Kennedy smiles with tears in her eyes after winning Miss Maryland.
    This year’s Miss Maryland and others who have broken gender barriers in the state
    Bailey Anne Kennedy is not the first gender and sexual minority with Maryland ties to break barriers.
    Maddie (Natalie Portman), right, interviews accused killer Stephan (Dylan Arnold) on "Lady in the Lake."
    ‘Lady In The Lake’ recap: What happens when you don’t stay out of folks’ business
    Follow along as we recap the Apple TV+ series “Lady in the Lake,” based on the book by Laura Lippman and starring Natalie Portman and Baltimore native Moses Ingram.
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