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Greg Scruggs
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
For those who call Baltimore home the Inner Harbor is easy to take for granted. For some it's even an object of derision, loaded as it is with tourist traps. Individual opinions aside, this much is clear: it's a landmark piece of urban planning and development with broad lessons to teach, both good and bad. We took a look at some of the pros and cons with an eye on what Baltimore can teach the rest of the world.
Sam Hopkins
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
With the mercury hovering right around freezing as we enter 2010's home stretch, it's officially winter in Baltimore. We decided to take the opportunity to look back at some of the traditions and rituals that help make this city what it is, then invite you to join us on Facebook and Twitter to share some memories and ideas of your own.
Staci Wolfson
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Do long lines and crowded parking lots at malls and big box stores strike you as a less-than-appealing holiday prospect? Us, too. Good thing you've got options. The "shop local" scene in Baltimore is alive, well, and ready to welcome you with open arms this season.
Nicole Jovel
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Our mission? To discover the inexpensive pleasures Charm City residents enjoy. What we found? We're a city that loves to eat. Whether it's a visit to a locally-owned restaurant or a trip to one of the area farmer's markets, what brings a smile to the faces of many in Baltimore is, quite simply, a good meal and a sense of community.
Dan Collins
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Whether they're cutting-edge plays from local playwrights or modern updates of tried and true classics, Baltimore's independent theater community is home to serious artists who've turned the term "community theater" upside down. With the 2010-11 theater season just around the corner, we're shining a spotlight on a few of community's innovators.
Bmore Staff
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
It's like Christmas in August! The summer version of Restaurant Week is a gift that has the possibility to keep on giving for restaurants and food lovers across Charm City, with chefs -- from fine dining to bistro fare -- filling diners' plates with the most popular items on their menu at prices that can't be beat.
Walaika Haskins
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
It may be clich� to say a chef has passion for his craft, but diners can taste the love in Chef Rashad Edwards' meals every time they have lunch or dinner at one of the Kali Group's restaurants. Bmore caught up with this homegrown culinary master for a taste of what keeps this top chef's creative juices flowing.
Sara Michael
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
In the wake of another successful Artscape, it's hardly necessary to point out that Baltimore has a thriving arts community. It is worth mentioning, however, that Charm City's ar ts community has a large impact on the City's overall economy, its neighborhoods and its development.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Now that Artscape has come and gone, it's time to focus your attention on other artistic pursuits. There's Whartscape, of course, but if you'd like to try something with air conditioning step on over to the BSO as the orchestra celebrates two sons of Baltimore -- Frank Zappa and Philip Glass -- while showcasing Baltimore beatboxer, Shodekeh. We've also compiled a list of the areas outdoor movie venues for those who love watching great flicks under the stars.
Walaika Haskins
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Including a technology showcase in the nation's largest free arts festival may leave many arts lovers scratching their heads. Baltimore's tech community doesn't think combining the two is strange at all. In fact they see Betascape, the latest addition to Artscape, as their coming out party, demonstrating to area residents and the rest of the country that Bmore's tech scene is badass.
Lisa Cleary
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
The name says it all and with the Maryland Institute College of Art just down the street, it's no wonder that Station North was the first neighborhood in the city to receive the state's designation as an arts district. It is one of the most vibrant locations in Baltimore with an ever-growing community of artists helping to fuel the area's cultural and economic revitalization. So, we decided to take a closer look.
Julekha Dash
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
We know Charm City has art. You know this is a city full of creative types, too. Buck Jabaily knows it as well. And, if he has his way, the world will soon know it, too, as Baltimore takes its rightful place as one of the premier arts cities on the East Coast.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Baltimore will take center stage this week, becoming the locus of the nation's arts communities as it hosts the Americans for the Arts Half-Century Summit. With the spotlight trained on the arts, we got our camera to discover what makes Bmore such a great place for every artists.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
It's another week bustling with fun and interesting events in Baltimore. First on your to-do list save the date for Bmore Media's upcoming Happy Hour on Wednesday, June 30! For art lovers this is a huge week as Baltimore hosts the Americans for the Arts Half-Century Summit. And, this weekend will be mucho caliente as the weather heats up and the city celebrates the 30th annual Latino Fest!
Dan Collins
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Take a walk through Station North, Fells Point or Highlandtown and you'll understand why Baltimore with its thriving independent theater community has started to gain a reputation as a top spot for artists and experimental theater. It may surprise you, however, to know that it was one resident that got the ball rolling in a home theater nearly 100 years ago.