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Orioles owner David Rubenstein buys Kennedy Center sculpture after its removal
After Joel Shapiro’s “Blue” sculpture was removed from the Kennedy Center, O’s owner David Rubenstein bought it for more than $2 million, according to a person familiar with the sale.
Workers remove the sculpture "Blue" by artist Joel Shapiro on the grounds of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
Sought-after artistic director Stevie Walker-Webb is staying at Baltimore Center Stage
After bringing Emmy-winning talent such as Matthew Weiner and Lena Waithe to Charm City, Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb wants to build his legacy with Baltimore Center Stage.
After bringing Emmy-winning talent such as Matthew Weiner and Lena Waithe to Charm City, Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb wants to build his legacy with Baltimore Center Stage.
Turnstile’s new album brings Elton John — and Baltimore — along for the ride
Turnstile leaned into hometown talent for “Never Enough: Versions,” with appearances by Dan Deacon, Nourished by Time and more.
The Grammy-winning Baltimore band Turnstile, from left: Pat McCrory, Meg Mills, Brendan Yates, Franz Lyons and Daniel Fang.
The Maryland Renaissance Festival was a gamble. 50 years later, it’s a family legacy.
Long before it became one of the most popular in the country, the Maryland Renaissance Festival started with a dream and a drink in the 1970s.
The Smiths’ hands-on care brings the beloved celebration of mead, meat and merriment to life.
The fight to save one of Baltimore’s last gay bars
Many in the queer community have been rallying for the reopening of the shuttered bar Leon’s, fearful of losing a living link to Baltimore’s LGBTQIA+ history. Dozens of queer-centered bars and nightclubs have closed in the city in recent decades, part of a national trend fueled in part by greater acceptance of LGBTQIA+ people and the rise of dating apps.
Leon’s opened in Mount Vernon in the 1950s and bore witness to many eras of the city’s evolving queer culture. From left, Leon’s staffers Stacey Antoine, Karen O’Donnell, Joseph Leloudis, Damon Wallace, Brandon Gruszczynski, Tina Wallace, Sanchez Sanders, Cade Granger, Adam David Bencomo, and Sam Smith.
Humble, the dog who greeted Charles Theatre moviegoers, dies at 10
Humble, the dog featured in Charles Theatre’s cute clip of a determined pup’s quest to reach the Station North cineplex, died earlier this month.
A black American Bulldog seated among movie theater seats, appears to be illuminated by the light from the movie screen.
Comedian Stavros Halkias talks Magoobys, Baltimore and politics with The New York Times
Ahead of his new Netflix special, Stavros Halkias spoke to The New York Times about growing up in Baltimore, politics in comedy, and more.
Comedian and Baltimore native Stavros Halkias walks on the sidelines before the Ravens’ AFC championship game at M&T Bank Stadium in January 2024.
After heart surgery, one of Baltimore’s busiest artists refuses to slow down
Rising painter. Reggae party thrower. Black burlesque founder. Artist Ainsley Burrows does it all from Baltimore. He’s just getting started.
Jamaica-via-Baltimore painter Ainsley Burrows at his studio in East Baltimore.
Pearl-clutchers unite: NSFW comedy ‘Bocking’ kicks off Baltimore Center Stage’s new season
Offended easily? Squirm at sex talk? “Bocking,” a new irreverent comedy debuting at Baltimore Center Stage, might not be the play for you.
Kalen Allen, who plays Erickson Lewis, at the first table read of the play “Bocking,” set to premiere at Center Stage.
Atomic Books to triple size of its Hampden store
Atomic Books, the popular independent bookshop in Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood, will soon add a second floor.
A customer shops at Atomic Books in Hampden on Friday, January 17, 2025.
K-pop fans found Baltimore’s BTS — and helped keep it open
Ahead of BTS’ first Maryland concert, the BTS ARMY raised more than $13,000 for a Baltimore nonprofit that teaches wrestling and life skills to underprivileged students.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 25: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Jungkook, V, Jin, RM, Suga, Jimin and J-Hope of BTS speak onstage performs onstage during the 52nd American Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Influential arts nonprofit Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance is shutting down
The Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance, a veteran arts nonprofit servicing Maryland, is shutting down after 25 years, its leadership told The Banner.
Locals gather for a meeting of the Baltimore Informal Educators Roundtable, a program by the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance. The arts nonprofit is shutting down.
After its Harborplace store closed, Made in Baltimore is rebranding. Not everyone is on board.
Business owners are expressing frustration after Made in Baltimore, the city’s signature program to boost small makers, closed its Harborplace location and as it prepares to rebrand.
Business owners, including Nichole Sullivan of Keppel & Kismet, are expressing frustration after Made in Baltimore, the city's signature program to boost small makers, closed its Harborplace location.
Baltimore Museum of Industry leader to retire
Anita Kassof, exiting executive director of the Baltimore Museum of Industry, said the role “has been one of the great privileges of my career.”
Baltimore Museum of Industry Executive Director Anita Kassof will retire in early 2027.
Wes Moore raps Biggie and praises Baltimore on viral music trivia show
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore discusses his love of ’90s hip-hop, Baltimore and more on a new episode of the music trivia series “Track Star.”
Maryland Governor Wes Moore  talks with the media after voting at Wiley H. Bates Middle School in Annapolis last month. Moore talked about his love of music on “Track Star.”
His first film wowed Sundance. His second brought him back home to Baltimore.
Baltimore native Sheldon Candis discusses his new Hulu film, “They Fight,” and why the boxing coming-of-age drama had to be filmed in Charm City.
Baltimore native Sheldon Candis on the set of “They Fight,” a boxing movie filmed in Baltimore in 2025.
Popular Mount Vernon gay bar Leon’s to temporarily close after owner’s death
Leon’s Backroom, Baltimore’s oldest gay bar, announced Wednesday that it will temporarily close on July 16 after the death of owner Ron Singer last week.
Leon’s will temporarily close after the death of its owner, Ron Singer.
Comedian Eric André doesn’t like Baltimore. John Cena pushed back. Hard.
After comedian Eric André spoke ill of Charm City, John Cena offered a passionate defense of Baltimore, Old Bay and Natty Boh.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: (L-R) John Cena and Eric André attend the Little Brother Premiere on June 18, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Netflix)
Baltimore’s quirkiest museum is thinking bigger than ever
One year into the role, American Visionary Art Museum director Ellen Owens is working to find ways to make the museum more of a regular presence in people’s lives.
One year into the role, American Visionary Art Museum director Ellen Owens is working to find ways to make the museum more of a regular presence in people’s lives.
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks on America’s 250th birthday
From the Inner Harbor in Baltimore to Ocean City, here’s where to watch fireworks for America’s 250th birthday in Maryland.
Fireworks light up Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on July 4th, 2025.
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