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    “I want to improve conditions for women” in classical music, said Baltimore Symphony Orchestra oboist Katherine Needleman.
    BSO’s top oboist leads the charge in classical music’s #MeToo fight
    When bad news hits the world of classical music, musicians turn to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s principal oboe player, Katherine Needleman, for details.
    8 Maryland experiences to gift for the holidays
    Experiences can offer the perfect solution for those friends and relatives who claim they don’t need any more stuff.
    Beyoncé appears at a campaign event for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in Houston, on Oct. 25, 2024.
    Beyoncé will perform at halftime of Ravens-Texans Christmas Day game on Netflix
    Beyoncé has performed at two Super Bowls, in 2013 and 2016.
    Navy quarterback Blake Horvath runs for a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at MetLife Stadium on Oct. 26. Navy plays Tulane this weekend in their final home game of the season.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Navy plays Tulane in final home game
    This weekend is the last chance to catch Navy at home during a turnaround football season. Other things to do in Annapolis include a fall arts show, an Annapolis roots trio, a touring dance company and the concert “Shared Voices” at a historic Black church.
    From left, Devon Khan, Josh Bell, Isabella DeVarona, Max Slavich and Holden Wolf make up the members of Combat.
    He has his own record label and his band went on tour. He’s a junior in college.
    Second-generation Baltimore indie rocker Holden Wolf balances the musical ambitions of his band Combat with college courses from Towson University.

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    The Maryland World War II Memorial was built on a rise overlooking Annapolis, located just across the Severn River from the Naval Academy. It contains the names of all Marylanders killed in the war.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: No parade, but lots of ways to honor Veterans Day
    There is no well-known veterans memorial or parade in Annapolis. But there are ceremonies, concerts and other special events to mark Veterans Day on Monday.
    Grab a drink, enjoy happy hour prices and watch the voting results trickle in at these election night parties.
    From a queer cabaret to an artsy bar event, here’s where to watch election results
    Grab a drink, enjoy happy hour prices and watch the voting results trickle in at these election night parties
    Quincy Jones rose from music school dropout to the very heights of show business, becoming one of the first Black executives to thrive in Hollywood.
    Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91
    Quincy Jones’ historic career ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s record-setting “Thriller” to prize-winning film and television scores and collaborations with Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles.
    Singer Beyonce performs at the Staples Center on July 13, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
    Addressing youth voting one concert at a time
    #iVoted, which works in conjunction with Johns Hopkins University’s SNF Agora Institute, produces free concerts as an incentive to get young people to vote.
    The Annapolis side pulls during the annual Tug of War with Eastport on Nov. 4, 2023. The tug started as a business promotion when Eastport was cut off by maintenance to the Spa Creek Bridge. It's become an enduring Annapolis tradition.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Tug of War divides the city for fun and charity, again
    You could pull or just watch the Tug of War on Saturday, pitting Eastport against Annapolis with a 1,600-foot rope across Spa Creek.

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    A group of singers with the Morgan State University Choir performed three songs Stevie Wonder during his stop at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore.
    The Morgan choir performed with Stevie Wonder. They had just days to get ready.
    A group of Morgan choir singers performed with Stevie Wonder at CFG Bank Arena earlier this week. The whole plan came together in just days.
    The show in Baltimore was part of Wonder’s “Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart” tour.
    The Obamas surprise crowd at Stevie Wonder’s stop in Baltimore
    Barack and Michelle Obama joined Stevie Wonder, a music legend and member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, on stage Tuesday night at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore.
    The Depot dance club at 1728 N. Charles in Station North on Oct. 12.
    After 26 years, Station North dance club The Depot is for sale
    The Depot, a nightlife staple in Station North, is listed for sale after more than two decades in business.
    Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, speaks on water cleanup initiatives leading up to the Harbor Splash Event held on 6/23/24 in Baltimore, MD.
    Baltimore club music vs. go-go: Mayor Scott makes Ravens-Commanders bet with musical implications
    Naturally, crab cakes are on the line, too, or “whatever kind of crab cakes you guys actually have in D.C.,” Scott said.
    Eight 1,000 pound pumpkins are on display as part of the Great Annapolis Pumpkin selfie contest and tour.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: The Great Pumpkins are back, and they’re really big
    Those giant pumpkins around Annapolis aren't there by accident. It's the annual Great Annapolis Pumpkins promotion by the Downtown Annapolis Partnership.

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    Rock band Taking Back Sunday perform at Rams Head Live in Baltimore on Aug. 10, 2024.
    Rams Head Live! was imperfect, but its exit is still a loss for Baltimore
    Rams Head Live! came along at a time when Baltimore nightlife needed it.
    Janet Jackson is an icon. That doesn’t mean we have to support everything she says — especially when it’s wrong.
    I’m a lifelong Janet Jackson fan and it’s OK to admit I think she messed up
    Janet Jackson’s recent misstatements about Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity remind me that defending celebrities at all costs is a risky proposition.
    Unidentified cast members of the Classic Theatre of Maryland's production of "Macbeth." The production opens Sept. 26, 2024 in Annapolis and continues through Oct. 13.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: ‘Macbeth’ wears a tricorn hat in Classic Theatre of Maryland production
    The setting for Classic Theatre of Maryland's production of "Macbeth" is Revolutionary War America. iAlong with a Hispanic heritage festival, a doggy dive-in and a Taylor Swift tribute show, the play is one of seven great things to do in Annapolis this weekend.
    Singer-songwriter Cris Jacobs, who grew up in Pikesville and Owings Mills, will return to his home state this weekend.
    From rock to bluegrass, Cris Jacobs makes Baltimore a part of his music
    Cris Jacobs, former Bridge frontman set to perform at the Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival this weekend, embraces his love of bluegrass with his latest album.
    Music legend Stevie Wonder performs at the Johns Hopkins University Class of 2024's Commencement Ceremony on Homewood Field Thursday, May 23.
    Legendary multi-Grammy winning artist Stevie Wonder to stop in Baltimore on his 10-city tour
    Stevie Wonder is stopping in Baltimore next month during his 10-city tour ahead of Election Day.
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