Belzer died Sunday at age 78. His John Munch character on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and "Homicide: Life on the Street" was a Baltimore weirdo to this writer - in the most endearing way.
Abdu Ali goes in depth about their new USA Fellowship, the struggles of being a consistent artist and how arts institutions in Baltimore can do better.
A highlight is a Friday night tribute performance to late horn player Roy Hargrove that will mix players from RH Factor — which combined jazz, funk, soul, and hip-hop — and the more straight-ahead Roy Hargrove Quintet.
This week, a reader is a no longer satisfied in their career and wants to know when is the best time to make a change and what direction they should go in.
Popular Baltimore mosaic artist Loring Cornish, no stranger to political work, is using the works in his new Hampden gallery to fight against rising antisemitism and foster solidarity.
From the inception of catering to the creation of fine dining, Black Marylanders have played a large role in shaping America’s food history, several experts say.
As the creators behind local staples like crab cakes and terrapin stew, African American cooks have shaped Baltimore’s long history as a dining destination while almost never getting credit.
Actor and singer Keith Snipes recalls how the Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center provided the foundation for his training as an artist. Decades after his first time there, he credits the center with training countless young, aspiring performing artists and making a difference in their lives.
I don’t really hate Valentine’s Day. I pretend that I do. I’ve spent the last 29 years sending Happy Presidents Day flowers to my wife because I’d rather not feel forced to say I love you. I do love her. Absolutely. But, if I’m honest about it, I like Presidents Day better than Valentine’s Day.