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What's On Tap? Brewing Up Business in Baltimore.

Alex Jackson Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Consumers’ demand for artisanal, local products has led many beer lovers to turn their hobbies into new ventures. Several new breweries and beer-themed restaurants are in the works for Greater Baltimore as craft brew makers savor an uptick in sales.

Commercial Real Estate , Development, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Hospitality, Nightlife, Retail, Visit Baltimore

Charles Village, Mt. Vernon, Fells Point

Photo Essay: BSO Rehearses Beethoven's Symphony No. 6

Arianne Teeple Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Bmore Media Managing Photographer strikes the right chords in her photo essay of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's rehearsal of Beethoven's Symphony No. 6. Check out her photos of orchestra members and their instruments, Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and Music Director Marin Alsop.

Arts and Culture, Community, Multicultural, Philanthropy, Visit Baltimore

Mt. Vernon

Development With a Mission? Possible.

Paul Sturm Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Seawall Development has turned a vacant building in Remington into a thriving apartment and office complex for teachers and nonprofits. It is on the verge of completing a similar redevelopment in Hampden. Now, the Baltimore developer is about to take its socially responsible mission to other cities.

Commercial Real Estate , Community, Design, Development, Entrepreneurship , Move To Baltimore, Philanthropy, Preservation , Residential Real Estate, Sustainability

Charles Village, Hampden

Q&A: Swimming With Baltimore Fishbowl's Susan Dunn

Julekha Dash Tuesday, January 24, 2012

It's been nearly seven years since Susan G. Dunn launched local shopping magazine Paper Doll. Now, she has started a new magazine -- this time online -- called Baltimore Fishbowl. We sat down with the editor to learn more about her plans for the publication.

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Baltimore Nonprofits Prepare for Aging Boomers

Elizabeth Heubeck Tuesday, January 17, 2012

In 2030, one in four Maryland residents will be age 60 or older. Local nonprofits are paving the way to help seniors of today and tomorrow become more active and independent -- and hopefully rely less on the cash-strapped government and an already stressed health care system. They are offering volunteer opportunities, transportation and building a new style of nursing homes.

Community, Innovation, Philanthropy, Transportation

Charles Village

Photo Essay: Maryland Historical Society

Arianne Teeple Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Bmore Media Managing Photographer Arianne Teeple captures notable architectural details and exhibits at the 167-year-old Maryland Historical Society museum and library in this photo essay. She highlights pieces from the Mount Vernon attraction's folk art collection and an exhibit that takes a look at Maryland’s role in the Civil War. She also takes photos from its War of 1812 collection, which will take on greater significance this year as 2012 marks the war's 200-year anniversary.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Entertainment, Hospitality, Museums, Visit Baltimore

Mt. Vernon

You've Come a Long Way, Station North

Cassie Paton Tuesday, January 10, 2012

It’s no secret that Station North has been making some changes. Over the years, it’s evolved from a run-down neighborhood known for its crime into a thriving arts community. But the past couple of years have been especially busy for Station North. There’s been a sharp increase in the number of businesses opening up, and its monthly Final Friday events are attracting new crowds. But can the neighborhood sustain this momentum once it loses a key anchor later this year?

Arts and Culture, Commercial Real Estate , Diversity, Entertainment, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Hospitality, Nightlife

Station North

Opening Up To a New Audience

Julekha Dash Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Can free tickets and the use of social media draw younger audiences to the stage? Philip Arnoult, founder of the Theatre Project, and Buck Jabaily, co-founder of Single Carrot Theatre, are about to find out. The pair have launched Baltimore Open Theatre with seed money from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation. Performances will begin this fall in either the west side or Station North.

Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Entrepreneurship , Nightlife, Visit Baltimore

Station North, Charles Village

What do Jen Royle, Duff Goldman and Mike Brenner Have in Common?

Julekha Dash Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Articles on food, startups, local celebs, design and solutions for urban blight were among readers' favorites in 2011. Take a look to see what stories made the cut.

Architecture, Arts and Culture, Commercial Real Estate , Community, Design, Development, Education, Emerging Technologies, Entertainment, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Higher Education, Hospitality, Innovation, IT, Museums, Preservation , Sustainability

Station North, Charles Village, Federal Hill, Mt. Vernon

Bmore Media Readers Weigh In on "Diner," Male/Female Sculpture

Julekha Dash Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Bmore Media readers share their views on two Baltimore works of art: the movie "Diner" and the "Male/Female" sculpture.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entertainment, Film, Hospitality

Station North, Charles Village, Lauraville, Hampden

Bmore Media Goes on Break for the Holidays

Bmore Media Staff Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Bmore Media will go on holiday for two weeks. We will see you in the New Year.

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Downtown

Putting Money on the Table

Julekha Dash Tuesday, December 13, 2011

After a dearth of new restaurant openings during the last two years, Baltimore witnessed a restaurant revival in 2011 as investors were once again hungry for new ventures. The owners of several new contemporary bistros, a Hollywood actor and a celebrity chef bet big on Charm City just in the last six months.

Commercial Real Estate , Development, Entertainment, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Retail, Visit Baltimore

Fells Point, Harbor East

Photo Essay: B&O Railroad Museum's Festival of Trains

Arianne Teeple Tuesday, December 13, 2011

All aboard! Billing itself as Baltimore's largest collection of holiday trains and toys, the B&O Railroad Museum's latest exhibit runs through the end of the month. The collection features a LEGO toy train created by the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area LEGO Train Club. New this year is the late William Donald Schaefer's holiday memorabilia and an indoor train carousel ride. Enjoy the journey through the lens of Bmore Media Managing Photographer Arianne Teeple.

Entertainment, Hospitality, Museums, Transportation, Visit Baltimore

All of Baltimore's a Stage

Michael Giuliano Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Baltimore is home to an eclectic group of theater companies that put on everything from Broadway plays to cutting-edge multimedia performances. If the play is your thing, take a look at Bmore Media's guide to independent theater in Charm City.

Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Visit Baltimore

Station North, Mt. Vernon, Fells Point

Q&A with Tim Paggi: Actor, Poet, Writer and Ghost Tour Guide

Julekha Dash Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Have you taken a Fells Point Ghost Tour? How about seeing a play produced by the Baltimore Annex Theater? If so, then Tim Paggi may look familiar to you. The Vermont native shares his love of acting, theater and all things Baltimore with Bmore Media.

Advertising, Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Events, Visit Baltimore

Mt. Vernon, Fells Point