A Conversation with the Musician and Manager of the Station North Arts and Entertainment District
I met with Becker at the newly relocated Mobtown Ballroom to learn more about her work as an arts leader, and our conversation ranged from the complexity of demands that she balances, to her origins and identity as an artist and why art matters to us as humans.
Rapid Lemon Productions Imagines Parenthood Under Authoritarianism
The dystopian play runs through January 26 at Strand Theater.
A Baltimore-based Performance Troupe and Learning Program
Founded by three visionary women and mothers—Mama Rashida Forman-Bey, Mama Kay Lawal-Muhammad, and Mama Nata’aska Hasan Hummingbird—WombWork seeks to shine a light on the stories of young people from some of the hardest possible circumstances.
From Whitehall, MD to "Pink Pony Club" Tik-Tok Stardom
“My skating itself is almost a kind of activism in a weird way, just being so unapologetically queer and being outspoken..."
From the Field to the Stage
With around 150 members, M3 is a powerful force uniquely composed of every major on campus. Reid referred to the marching band members as “triple A” students, being that they are academic, artistic, and athletic.
Hailing the King, Baltimore Style
On December 7, 2024, the historic Lord Baltimore Hotel came alive with the spirit of Elvis Presley for the 28th Night of 100 ELVISes. This annual celebration brought together Elvis enthusiasts and tribute artists from all over the country for a night of music, dance, and rock 'n' roll revelry.
Five Budget-Conscious Options for Fans of Classical Music
Baltimore offers a plethora of opportunities to catch high-brow performances at Natty Boh prices. Classical music aficionado Todd Morman shares his top picks, from season subscriptions to free concerts.
Authorship, Remix, and Identity in the Age of AI
"In a world of mass production, I believe it's important not to be too precious about the original. As an artist, I encourage others to borrow, alter, or even mess with my work. I find excitement in the idea that my work can evolve and change. It’s about the spirit of making art..."
After Sold-Out Baltimore Premier, the Show Travels to DC in October and NYC in 2025
While I have more than 50 years of experience in and around theaters, I was ill-prepared for an evening of the most experiential musical performances I have ever heard or seen.
As Mobtown Ballroom Celebrates its 13th anniversary, Co-owners Sarah Sullivan and Michael Seguin Reflect on Their New Space
As today, September 20th, marks Mobtown Ballroom’s 13th anniversary, we thought it a perfect time to reconnect and catch up with owners, Sarah Sullivan and Michael Seguin.
A Guide to Wilson's American Century Cycle Ahead of Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
The Baltimore August Wilson Celebration is a unique opportunity to see Wilson’s entire cycle, in historical order, in only three seasons.
Ahead of Their September 22nd Show at Rams Head Live, McNew Reflects on a 40-Year Career
Yo La Tengo is a group that embodies a unique essence—their music is romantically heartfelt yet slightly whimsical, hiding a touch of noise within its melodic beauty.
Setting the Stage
Ashworth emphasizes that while the space has technological origins, its primary mission is to serve as a venue for human creativity, allowing individuals to engage authentically and expressively in theater.
Bask in the Majesty of Kotic Couture, Baltimore’s Reigning “Queen of the Underground”
Since her arrival in Baltimore nearly a decade ago, Couture’s profile as entertainer and host has risen in a way that has been anything but chaotic.
Fussell's New Album "When I'm Called" Offers an Untraditional Take on America's Musical Traditions
Last month Jake Xerxes Fussell brought luminous, heartwarming guitar and deeply sentimental singing to Metro Gallery for his Baltimore debut.
Curated by Sky Hopinka, Five Films Reframe the American Narrative
These films comprise conscious attempts to reverse the colonial gaze of settlers, anthropologists and documentarians, and to speak meaningfully of and to Indigenous subjects.
A Review of Iron Crow Theatre’s Production of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, running through June 30
Perfect for Pride Month, Baltimore’s Premier Queer Theater Manifests a Much Needed Feel-Good Musical About a Boy Who Dreams to be a Drag Queen
A Conversation with the Author on Her Debut Novel, They Dream in Gold, and an Upcoming Collaboration with Her Mother, Diana Wharton Sennaar, at the BMA
As a Baltimore native and graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Sennaar has developed a voice that is as distinct as it is clever.
