The Fifth Annual Tom Miller Week will take place from Feb. 15–22 with events hosted at the Eubie Blake National Jazz and Cultural Center, the Maryland Center for History and Culture, and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, celebrating the life and work of renowned artist Tom Miller through community art-making, an oral history circle and the auction of a never-before-seen screenprint.
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Organizations and community groups invited to participate in Baltimore City’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade
The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts has announced the step-off time for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, which will begin at noon on Monday, January 20, and will be led by Baltimore City Solicitor Ebony M. Thompson.
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A soul-stirring celebration: ArtsCentric’s ‘Black Nativity’ reimagines Langston Hughes’ classic at Baltimore Center Stage
ArtsCentric’s production of “Black Nativity” at Baltimore Center Stage, featuring original music and choreography, has been extended due to popular demand, and has been praised for its powerful and uplifting performance.
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National Park Service celebrates 149th birthday of Dr. Carter G. Woodson
The National Park Service hosted a birthday celebration for Dr. Carter G. Woodson at Dunbar High School, where he co-founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, and presented the 2025 National Theme: African Americans and Labor.
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Ballet After Dark hosts holiday dinner
Ballet After Dark, a Baltimore nonprofit that uses dance to address trauma, held a holiday dinner for community members, volunteers and beneficiaries, and announced a one million dollar grant to further heal members of the community through movement.
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Baltimore Museum of Art celebrates 110th anniversary
The Baltimore Museum of Art celebrated its 110th anniversary with a sold out BMA Ball, honoring artists LaToya Ruby Frazier and Sir John Akomfrah, and raising over $900,000, while Governor Wes Moore emphasized the importance of the arts community for a thriving city.
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Fired up for success: How Camp Spark encourages the next generation of firewomen
Camp Spark, a two-day program sponsored by the D.C. Fire and EMS Training Academy, encourages young girls to consider a career as a firefighter or paramedic, with the goal of increasing the number of women in the department to 30% by 2030.
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BOPA warns that arts community is ‘at extreme risk’ after city moves to cut ties
BOPA has expressed concerns about Baltimore City’s plan to terminate its contract within 90 days, citing the risk it poses to the future of the organization and local arts community.
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Baltimore Running Festival returns for 24th year
The 2024 Baltimore Running Festival saw over 12,000 participants taking part in various races, with some running for non-profit organizations and others for personal fitness or health goals.
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Members of Afro Charities team speak on preserving history
The Baltimore Book Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary by featuring over 100 authors and guests discussing book bans, Black history, education, and more, with members of the Afro Charities team and The Baltimore Beat discussing the importance of preserving history through the Black Press.
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PRESS ROOM: Registration now open for the 2024 Baltimore Together Summit
The Baltimore Together Summit, a gathering of community, government, and business leaders, will discuss strategies for inclusive economic growth and celebrate milestones from the past year, including the launch of the Baltimore Economy Dashboard and Downtown RISE.
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Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle hosts forum on ballot question aimed at shrinking Baltimore City Council
Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle hosted a panel discussion on Sept. 19 to discuss a ballot measure that would reduce the Baltimore City Council from 14 districts to eight, which opponents believe would usurp political power from Baltimore’s Black communities.
