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    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next 7 days
    You can honor Veterans Day, take in a traveling circus, catch a college basketball doubleheader, or hear some great jazz and roots. Those are just some of the best things to do through Nov. 15.
    Do Portugal Circus will set up its big top at Westfield Annapolis Friday for a 10 day run of performances of "Cirque."
    ‘I can’t breathe’: Melding the last words of Black men with Brahms
    The Baltimore Choral Arts Society will present "Human Requiem," a stirring musical offering that combines classical music and current events surrounding the tragic loss of Black lives.
    From left, Kadiatou Diallo, mother of Amadou Diallo; Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin; Samaira Rice, the mother of Tamir Rice; Lesley McSpadden, the mother of Michael Brown Jr; Esaw Garner, the widow of Eric Garner; and Rev. Al Sharpton address the crowd at a "Justice For All" march and rally in Washington, D.C., in December 2014.
    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next 7 days
    You could take in an art exhibit, tug your heart out in the annual “Slaughter Across the Water” or listen to jazz classics from Disney films. Those are just some of the best things to do in Annapolis through Nov. 8.
    Anthony Hervey will perform during “When You Wish Upon a Star: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney,” a traveling show put together by the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.
    What to do this weekend, from crying at a Rod Wave show to laughing at Nikki Glaser
    Whether you want to openly cry from the sadness of Rod Wave’s music or instead go to some comedy shows and see a historical play, we’ve got you covered.
    Nikki Glaser, seen here in February, will bring her “The Good Girl” tour to The Lyric this weekend.
    Big Boi of Outkast fame to perform at Ravens vs. Bengals in November
    Outkast’s Big Boi will perform during halftime of the Ravens game on Nov. 16. The performance will also function as a light show, thanks to handouts of LED wristbands that will sync to the music.
    Big Boi performs at halftime during a game between the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 23 in Minneapolis.
    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next 7 days
    If you’re in Annapolis Saturday, should you celebrate Kunta Kinte or the Day of the Dead? The answer is both. The twin festivals are two of seven great things to do in Annapolis through Nov. 1.
    Celebrate the Day of the Dead Festival in Annapolis Saturday, with sugar skull displays, music, dancing and food at Maryland Hall.
    Commentary: Baltimore saw “Shaft” before almost anyplace else
    Actor Richard Roundtree, who died Tuesday at age 81, created the iconic film character John Shaft, who redefined Black male characterization in movies and across popular culture.
    Richard Roundtree in the Gordon Parks movie “Shaft” (1971).
    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next 7 days
    You can watch Navy take on Air Force Saturday in the first game of the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy series, but only on TV or online. There’s also new theater, Paul Reiser’s stand-up tour and more through Oct. 25.
    Eight 1,000 pound pumpkins are on display as part of the Great Annapolis Pumpkin selfie contest and tour.
    Brothers Osborne experiment with new sounds, but they’re still thoroughly country
    Grammy-winning duo Brothers Osborne, who hail from Anne Arundel County, continue to put Maryland's country music scene on the map.
    TJ Osborne, left, and John Osborne make up country duo Brothers Osborne.
    Commentary: When it comes to Billie Holiday, we still have a lot to learn
    Familiar portrayals of traumatic and tragic elements of Billie Holiday’s life can miss the point of her story: Eleanora Fagan from Baltimore had a singular voice and a lasting musical and cultural impact.
    American jazz singer Billie Holiday (1915-1959), also known as “Lady Day,” during a 1954 performance. Picture Post-7380-Billie Holiday-unpub.
    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next 7 days
    The motor yachts and trawlers are gone, making way for the Annapolis Powerboat Show. But there’s also art, music and festivals to enjoy through Oct. 18.
    The Annapolis Sailboat show runs from Thursday through Sunday at City Dock.
    448 Riq just started rapping last year. He carries himself like a seasoned vet.
    Sophomore rapper 448 Riq has taken Baltimore by storm with his unenthused delivery balanced with in-your-face, heavy-hitting punchlines.
    Rapper 448 Riq.
    Fatal shooting of popular rapper President Davo leaves Baltimore music community in mourning
    David Boykin, 28, known best around Baltimore by his stage name President Davo, was fatally shot Friday in East Baltimore just south of Clifton Park, police confirmed Monday.
    A publicity photo of David Boykin, a rising local rapper best known around Baltimore as President Davo. He was fatally shot in East Baltimore on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.
    The powerful political, social and yes, NFL influence of Taylor Swift
    Taylor Swift’s influence is unmistakable and undeniable, whether it’s on voter registration numbers or Travis Kelce’s merch sales.
    Taylor Swift, center, flanked by actress Sophie Turner, left, and Antoni Porowski of “Queer Eye,” attends the Oct. 1 Kansas City Chiefs game. Actors Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and Hugh Jackman were also seated with her.
    Bruce Springsteen show at Camden Yards rescheduled for September 2024
    Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band announced last week that they would be postponing the rest of the 2023 concerts.
    Bruce Springsteen performed the first concert at the newly renovated CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore on April 7.
    7 things to do in Annapolis in the next 7 days
    It’s the first of two boat show weekends in Annapolis, but there’s more to do than just tour that trawler you’ve dreamed of piloting into the sunset. You could take in a musical comedy, catch some blues music, see a burlesque or support local police. Here are seven of the best things on the calendar through Oct. 12.
    Hundreds of boats will be on display at City Dock in Annapolis for the Annapolis Boat Show starting Thursday. The show continues through Sunday  and then is replaced next week by the Annapolis Sailboat Show.
    The origin tales and ghost stories of Wright Way Studios, a Baltimore recording institution
    Hundreds of albums have been recorded at Wright Way Studios in just about every conceivable genre, including by a wide swath of local artists who have helped shape the Baltimore music scene.
    A wide shot of Studio A as Steve Wright uses the mixing console in the top right.
    Bob Dylan coming to Baltimore for 2 shows at the Meyerhoff on Thanksgiving weekend
    Bob Dylan, the legendary singer-songwriter, will perform Nov. 24 and 25 at Baltimore’s Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. The shows are part of the 82-year-old performer's “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour.
    Interior of the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall on Feb. 5, 2023.
    Photos: All Things Go Music Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion
    Maryland native Maggie Rogers headlined the festival's first day at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
    The crowd sings along to The Wombats at All Things Go music festival at Merriweather Post Pavillion on September 30, 2023.
    Piano linked to John Lennon receives no bids in Towson auction
    The piano that once belonged to John Lennon was expected to sell for $2 million to $3 million
    The plaque above the keyboard of the 1929 piano shows it was a gift to Sam Green from John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
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