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7 things to do in Annapolis: Here’s how one actress plays Puck, Shakespeare’s famed fairy
There's still a chance to catch “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at The Classic Theatre of Maryland in the coming week. You could also see two of England's top soccer teams play at Navy stadium, listen to innovative chamber music or try karaoke at the new Tiki bar in Annapolis.
Juliette Charles plays Puck in The Classic Theatre of Maryland's production of "A Midnight Summer's Dream" through Sunday in Annapolis.
Baltimore’s strange connection to one of Disneyland Paris’ biggest rides
If you find yourself at the sprawling theme park about 20 miles from this year’s Olympic host city, you may wonder what on earth this space-themed roller coaster has to do with Baltimore. The answer? A 19th-century French science-fiction novel.
The outside of Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain at Disneyland Paris holds a strange connection to Baltimore, rooted in a 19th century French novel.
Kevin Spacey’s waterfront Baltimore home up for auction Thursday
Actor Kevin Spacey’s waterfront home, worth more than $5 million, is set for public auction Thursday morning outside of the Baltimore Circuit Court.
Actor Kevin Spacey’s waterfront mansion, worth more than $5 million, is up for auction.
Village of Cross Keys to add a Mexican restaurant and general store
Sol Oaxaca, a Mexican restaurant, and Ruxton Mercantile, a general store, will be Village of Cross Keys’ latest additions to its North Baltimore shopping center.
Two new businesses are joining the Village at Cross Keys.
The Dish: Two all-star restaurants consider move to Camden Yards
The Local Fry, Fuzzies and Deddle’s Donuts have all said they plan to come back to Camden Yards in 2025. Attman’s Deli may be opening up a permanent presence, too. Could Ekiben join the starting lineup?
Ekiben’s neighborhood bird bun.
Baltimore wants to help you get an e-bike
The program will offer $750 vouchers to residents and up to $2,000 vouchers to low-income residents.
A group of cyclists bike left to right on a city street underneath a street sign that reads "N. Caroline St."
A Pink Flamingo bar is coming to the old Dizz space. No, John Waters isn’t involved.
The Pink Flamingo bar in Remington was partially inspired by cult filmmaker John Waters, but don't expect too many parallels to his films.
The restaurant at 300 W. 30th Street, formerly Let's Brunch Cafe and, before that, longtime icon The Dizz, has closed.
5 songs explain Jimmy Buffett’s lingering influence in Annapolis
You hear Jimmy Buffett’s tropical-rock sound around the city, in marinas or wherever boaters raft up for a summer afternoon. Maybe it’s the laidback vibe Annapolis wears so casually. No socks, no ties but plenty of boat shoes. Maybe too many margaritas. Whatever it is, there’s a relationship. Understanding it is a chance to know Annapolis through song.
Jimmy Buffett singing aboard his sailboat Drifter off Annapolis while recording songs for a 2020 concert intended for release during the COVID pandemic.
A local tailor mixes London’s menswear style with Baltimore’s rich clothing history
Christopher Schafer became a tailor while living in London for a year in 2007, and started his own business years later. The business is expanding, and Schafer has distributed 13,000 suits through his related nonprofit.
Christopher Schafer became a tailor while living in London and later opened his storefront in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood.
A new billboard for THB bagels borrows from Chick-fil-A. It’s (probably) fine.
THB's billboard campaign, which uses a crab to ask customers to "eat more" Old Bay asiago bagels, doesn’t exactly have Chick-fil-A’s blessing.
A billboard collaboration from Old Bay Seasoning and THB Bagelry and Deli is seen next to I-83 North.
‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ will finally be available to stream
After years and years of waiting, the Baltimore-set police drama “Homicide: Life on the Street” will finally be available for streaming on Peacock on Aug. 19.
Andre Braugher as Detective Frank Pembleton in Homicide: Life on the Street.
A rare, stinky corpse flower is blooming not far from Maryland
If you want to get a whiff or catch a glimpse of the endangered corpse flower, now is your chance.
The Amorphophallus titanum, or better known as the “Corpse Flower”, bloomed in the early morning hours of July 22, 2024 at the US Botanical Gardens. The garden is home to two of the flowers, with one still waiting to bloom. The corpse flower is known for its pungent smell and blooms for just 2-3 days once every two to three years and can grow up to 8 feet tall. Today people lined up to selfie, FaceTime loved ones and inspect the interesting flower. (Kaitlin Newman / The Baltimore Banner)
Hampden’s Cafe Hon to become The Duchess, Foreman Wolf’s latest restaurant
The former Cafe Hon in Hampden will soon become The Duchess, a Foreman Wolf restaurant with a Western Pacific-inspired menu.
Kiko Wilson, left, with Tony Foreman. She will be chef at Foreman Wolf's new concept, The Duchess.
Shannen Doherty’s death is personal for Gen X
Shannen Doherty was an undeniable Gen X icon whose death further cements the truth that if our famous contemporaries are getting cancer and having strokes and heart attacks, we can, too.
Shannen Doherty at a gala in 1990.
The perfect way to spend 24 hours in Baltimore, according to one food blogger
Looking for where to take your out-of-town guests? Food blogger Chris Franzoni has his own recommended 24-hour itinerary of Baltimore restaurants and activities.
Cap’n Crunch French toast at Blue Moon Too.
A chance at $30,000: Anticipation builds for Sondheim Art Prize finalists at the Walters
The Walters Art Museum is exhibiting ceramicist, a mixed-media artist and a Guatemalan backstrap weaver, all competing for one of Maryland’s top art prizes.
Ceramic sculptures by Sam Mack at the Walters Art Museum.
Whatever, Delaware! These orange crush locations prove Maryland does it better
Here’s a roundup of hot spots that show Maryland has not only mastered the orange crush, but branched off and created a slew of innovative flavors — and even an unexpected alternative.
The passionfruit tea crush (left), traditional crush, and lemon basil blueberry crush (right) are photographed at Wicked Sisters on July 18, 2024.
Chaos for travelers at BWI amid global network disruptions
Many travelers at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport had a frustrating and chaotic morning as a consequence of a global technology outage.
Long lines at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Amtrak’s big plans for West Baltimore are coming into focus
Amtrak has released renderings showing how it would upgrade the West Baltimore MARC station as part of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel project. MARC’s Penn Line connects Washington’s Union Station with Baltimore’s Penn Station, with some trains going on to Perryville.
The renderings from Amtrak show an enclosed, fully accessible station — an upgrade compared to the existing West Baltimore MARC station, which is not fully ADA accessible.
Looking for a new summer drink? Ask one of Howard County’s best bartenders.
It’s hot out, but Howard County bartender Amanda Curtis has recommendations for the drinks you need to stay cool.
Award-winning bartender Amanda Curtis prepares a cocktail at the Iron Bridge Wine Company.
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