Arts & Culture

Avant-garde composer Dan Deacon discusses his time in Baltimore, his work as a composer and what it was like to hear 'The Crystal Cat' in Sofia Coppola’s 'Priscilla.'

Poet Wallace Lane writes on family legacy and the fade.

In a Friday morning email to customers, Charmington's did not provide an explanation for the closure after 13 years in business.

My family loves Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, but we usually only take day trips. Visiting for a full weekend meant a little more time to explore.

A long overdue library rental was finally returned to the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s central branch on Cathedral Street.

As the media and fellow politicians dismiss President Biden, they act as if Vice President Kamala Harris is not a possible successor or just doesn't exist. As a Black woman, I relate.

If you want to feel like you’ve wandered onto the set of a Hallmark Channel movie, The Banner can recommend multiple events to check out this weekend.

Is there anything not holiday-themed to do this week? Who cares! You could watch the immortal tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge, shop holiday markets and eat a lot of chocolate during the week through Dec. 6.

After seven years, Suspended Brewing Company will close its location in Pigtown to search for a smaller spot in North Baltimore, citing pandemic-era losses for the switch in venues.

Rather than wait for each to die of old age, the Aquarium announced plans seven years ago to relocate them to a seaside sanctuary to be chosen and built at a future date. It would be designed for their care and not for the curiosity and amusement of people.

“They don’t want to get involved in the debate about the public display of dolphins,” she said. “It’s an extremely controversial issue in the scientific community, and whether or not they work with dolphins, they’re going to be extremely nervous saying anything about the issue.”

Sally O’s chef Jesse Sandlin’s version of pigs in a blanket is a little more literal.

Carroll County restaurant and property management company owner Francesco Illiano pleaded guilty to taking taxes from more than 100 workers employed at his three companies and failing to pay them to the IRS.

For the LGBTQ community, the holidays can oftentimes be extremely difficult. This is top of mind for many in the community and thus they are extra vigilant to protect the community and its most vulnerable members.

Since moving to Baltimore I’ve been exploring the region and slowly replenishing my pantry bottles and jars of Chinese vinegars, Thai curry pastes and other ingredients I had to throw out when I left Los Angeles.

There are some holiday songs that are simply unavoidable. From Mariah Carey to Wham!, strap in and prepare to hear these on repeat for the next month.

Research speaks to what I’ve been lucky enough to witness and personally enjoy again and again. Reading books gives us glimpses into the lives of strangers, makes us more empathetic.

The museum said police are investigating but gave no other details.

Whether you want to jam out to some Earth, Wind & Fire or take your kid to the circus, we’ve got you covered.

The holiday season is upon Annapolis. You could catch a production of the musical “White Christmas,” shop at the first of several holiday markets or enjoy the century-old tradition of the Annapolis tree lighting. Those are some of the best things to do starting the day after Thanksgiving through Nov. 29.