Downtown : Featured Stories

Baltimore architects pick five buildings that inspire

Wayne Countryman Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Five local architects pick their favorite buildings in Baltimore, including structures in Mount Vernon, Mount Washington and the west side. Some are historic buildings while others are contemporary in design.

Architecture, Arts and Culture, Commercial Real Estate , Design, Development, Preservation , Residential Real Estate, Reuse / Rebuild, Visit Baltimore

Downtown, Mt. Vernon

Step OUT for Baltimore theater productions

Bmore Staff Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Theaters in Greater Baltimore are tackling love and marriage, Cleopatra's ill-fated romance and the joy of joblessness. Check out some of the summer productions.

Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Events, Visit Baltimore

Downtown, Mt. Vernon

Slideshow: Take a peek inside the Bromo Seltzer Tower

Steve Ruark Tuesday, June 04, 2013

You've seen it plenty of times on your way home from work. But have you ever seen the inside of the Bromo Seltzer Tower? Now is your chance. Take a look at this slideshow by Managing Photographer Steve Ruark.

Arts and Culture, Community, Entertainment, Events, Hospitality, Reuse / Rebuild, Visit Baltimore

Downtown

University of Maryland law school means business

Barbara Pash Tuesday, May 21, 2013

The University of Maryland has revamped its law school curriculum so students are better prepared for the job market. Students learn how to read a balance sheet and learn what it takes to start a company.

Education, Entrepreneurship , Higher Education, Jobs, Law, Talent Dividend

Downtown, Mt. Vernon

Step OUT for an interactive fashion show at the Tremont Grand

Bmore Staff Friday, May 03, 2013

Check out the designers, stylists and artists nominated for this year's Fashion Awards MD at May Day 2013 at the Tremont Grand. The May 8 event benefits a program for men re-entering the workforce.

Design, Entertainment, Events, Fashion, Innovation, Nightlife

Downtown

Slideshow: Toast to the Drink Local Wine Conference in Baltimore

Steve Ruark Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Savor this slideshow that captured the red and white wines featured at the Twitter Taste-Off last weekend at Camden Yards. It was the final event in the daylong Drink Local Wine Conference in Baltimore.

Community, Events, For Foodies, Hospitality, Sustainability, Visit Baltimore

Downtown

Step OUT for the Drink Local Wine Conference

Bmore Staff Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Join fellow wine enthusiasts to learn more about Maryland vintners at the Drink Local Wine Conference April 13. It takes place at the Tremont Suites Hotel & Grand Historic Venue.

Education, Entertainment, Hospitality, Visit Baltimore

Downtown

Step OUT to see 'God of Carnage'

Bmore Staff Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Everyman Theatre's second play in its new west side home tells the story of two couples who meet after their sons fight on the playground.

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

Downtown

Roll through the food truck scene at The Gathering

Arli Lima Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Spend a day at food truck festival The Gathering with our writer. Gypsy Queen's famous Crab Cone, chicken croquettes at Darua Food Truck and GrrChe's bacon, cheddar and tomato sandwich are on the menu.

Community, Entertainment, Events, For Foodies, Hospitality, Kid-centric, Multicultural, Visit Baltimore

Locust Point, Charles Village, Downtown, Hampden

Step OUT for a variety show celebrating great books

Bmore Staff Tuesday, March 12, 2013

See a variety show that celebrates great works of literature from Mary Shelley, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Dr. Seuss. Fluid Movement will perform "Glitteracy: A Book Revue" March 16.

Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Events, Nightlife

Downtown

Step OUT to eat pie and recite Pi

Bmore Staff Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Bring your kids to show off their math skills and eat some pie donated by Dangerously Delicious Pies at the Maryland Science Center's Pi Day.

Education, Entertainment, Hospitality, Kid-centric, Museums, Visit Baltimore

Downtown

Slideshow: Take a peek at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's new downtown Baltimore home

Steve Ruark Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Renovations are underway at the historic Mercantile Trust & Deposit Co. building, the future home of the Chesapeake Shakespeare Co. BmoreMedia Managing Photographer Steve Ruark took pictures of the building during a public open house.

Arts and Culture, Commercial Real Estate , Community, Development, Entertainment, Events, Visit Baltimore

Downtown

Step OUT for a winter wine celebration

Bmore Staff Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Savor wine flights and wine-and-food pairings at TEN TEN, Wit & Wisdom, Cinghiale and other Baltimore restaurants. The promotion runs Feb. 27 to March 3.

Community, Entertainment, Events, For Foodies, Hospitality, Visit Baltimore

Downtown, Harbor East

Step OUT for the American Craft Council Show

Bmore Staff Tuesday, February 05, 2013

The American Craft Council Show returns to the Baltimore Convention Center Feb. 22-24. Check out hand-made jewelry, furniture, clothing and home decor.

Design, Entertainment, Events, Hospitality, Innovation, Retail, Shopping, Visit Baltimore

Downtown

Local musician sings the praises of urban gardening

Renee Beck Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Singer Karissa LaRen wants to see more community gardens in Baltimore. So she has teamed up with a local nonprofit to plant community gardens at city schools, using the proceeds from her debut album to fund the effort.

Arts and Culture, Community, Education, Innovation, Music, Sustainability

Downtown, Federal Hill