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    Stevie Walker-Webb is the new artistic director of Baltimore Center Stage.
    Baltimore Center Stage names Tony-nominated Stevie Walker-Webb as artistic director
    “What’s most important is programming things that people get really jazzed, really turned up, really excited about,” said Stevie Walker-Webb, who will start at Baltimore Center Stage on Oct. 1.
    A charioteer performs at the Maryland Renaissance Festival tournament grounds in Crownsville. The annual fair runs from Aug. 26 though Oct. 22 this year.
    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next 7 days
    You could join the cinematic chase for a great white shark, help open the Maryland Renaissance Festival or mark the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. It’s a crazy busy week in Annapolis, here are some tips on the best events through Aug. 30.
    The Crab Soup Cook-off is a popular event at the Maryland Seafood Festival, which returns to Annapolis City Dock on Saturday.
    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next 7 days
    Spend the coming week in Annapolis and you could judge crab soup at the Maryland Seafood Festival, take in the Annapolis Chamber Music Festival, or get your dog wet to support the SPCA at the annual Puppy Plunge. There’s something fun every day.
    Anne Beck, 33, performs a platform lift in the "Sad and Lonely Tale of Mr. Bottle" scene..
    Telling the story of Baltimore’s water infrastructure system through … water ballet?
    Fluid Movement, the aquatic-based performing arts group, used sinkholes, the Stool Fairy, Mr. Bottle, Mr. Trash Wheel and more in their performance explaining how the water in our city works.
    Joan Smith stars in the one woman show, "Grounded" at Maryland Hall in Annapolis through Aug. 20.
    7 things to do in Annapolis in 7 days
    You could see a one-woman show by a new Annapolis theater company, play some serious pickleball at the mall, or snag one of the few remaining seats for the final performance of Melissa Ethridge’s summer concert tour. There's lots to do in the week ahead.
    Actor Paul Reubens, playing the character Pee-wee Herman, launches his "Pee-wee Herman Show" at a press conference at Club Nokia on Dec. 7, 2009, in Los Angeles.
    Commentary: Nothing could keep me from seeing ‘The Pee-wee Herman Show’
    Charlie Vascellaro, a lifelong fan of Paul Reubens, aka Pee-wee Herman, recalls that he wasn't about to let a historic blizzard keep him from making the trip from Baltimore to see "The Pee-wee Herman Show" on Broadway.
    Annapolis Rotary Club volunteers run the annual crab feast each year, an event billed as the largest in the world.
    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next week
    Crabs, music, art and more. What’s not to love about the first week of August in Annapolis?
    Laura Osnes, an actress and singer who has appeared on Broadway, joins Classic Theatre of Maryland Saturday for a cabaret performance at Maryland Hall.
    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next 7 days
    There’s lots of music in Annapolis over the next week, from Los Lobos to a cabaret performance of the American songbook and marching bands at Navy stadium. Go listen to something.
    The skeletons come out of the closet in José Guadalupe Posada: Legendary Printmaker of Mexico at the Mitchell Gallery in Annapolis through Oct. 21.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Mitchell Gallery exhibits Mexican printmaker’s famous works, plus more free stuff
    Looking for something to do in Annapolis? We’ve got you covered, whether it’s an exhibit of the works of José Guadalupe Posada, free concerts or a living history display in the Historic District.
    Motor House on West North Avenue is one of a dwindling number of organizations that rents out space to small theater companies.
    Small Baltimore theaters struggle to find space to actually perform
    The bulk of the city’s smaller theater companies are tasked with a constant search for suitable, affordable space as they are priced or kicked out of the ones they’ve occupied.
    My wife and I were driving across the Spa Creek Bridge in downtown Annapolis for a quick dinner Monday and spotted a bank of opalescent pillows rising atop the city’s familiar outline of historic buildings.
    Is climate change altering Chesapeake Bay clouds? Maybe.
    Climate change, spelling hotter and wetter weather, is increasing the frequency and severity of storms. Maybe it’s altering clouds, too.
    Prospero takes his revenge on a storm tossed sea in "The Tempest," a production by the Classic Theater of Maryland.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Catch ‘The Tempest’ on stage, or the Annapolis Blues on the field
    You could watch a production of William Shakespeare’s great storm romance, or the Annapolis Blues in their final home game of the regular season. Those are just two of the best things to do in Annapolis from July 6-12.
    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.
    The third Annapolis Juneteenth Parade and Festival takes place starting at noon on Saturday.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Juneteenth celebration, Art Between the Creeks, concerts and more
    Annapolis is one of those places where there is always something to do. Here are seven of the best.
    Rick Goebel, owner of A.T. Jones Costume company poses for a portrait outside of the store in Baltimore, Thursday, March 2, 2023.
    After more than 150 years, A.T. Jones & Sons costume shop takes its final bow
    A.T. Jones & Sons provided costumes for some of the city’s most colorful productions and events, from operas such as “Carmen” and “Aida” to theme parties, but couldn’t survive the pandemic years.
    Dancers at City Dock enjoy one of the dances in the summer of 2022.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Tango at City Dock, and the garage party is real
    Music, bull riding, garden tours and a city garage party are on the calendar in Maryland's state capital.
    Caroline Bowman is photographed in front of the Hippodrome theater Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in Baltimore. Bowman stars in the Hippodrome’s “Frozen” which begins in June.
    She can’t let it go: Howard County native plays Elsa in ‘Frozen’ national tour
    Caroline Bowman, who has played Elsa in productions of “Frozen” across the nation, returns to her home state for a series of shows at the Hippodrome Theatre.
    Country music singer Chris Young will headline the Let's Go Music Festival Saturday night performances at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville.
    7 things to do in Annapolis: Pride parade, Let’s Go Music Festival and plein air painting
    June is when things start happening fast. Check out these best bets for fun in Annapolis from June 1-7.
    Center Stage in Baltimore
    60 years in, Baltimore Center Stage still looks to evolve
    As it searches for a new artistic director amid staff turnover and an industry downturn, Baltimore Center Stage works with an eye toward what's next: "This moment is calling to invest in the future."
    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.
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