Arts & Culture

New year, new you? See what the stars have set up for you in 2023!

Baltimore dirtbike superstar Chino Braxton found himself in Accra, Ghana this week hitting wheelies with Baltimore kids who have idolized his daredevil skills over the years.

Naomi Winston, a 22-year-old new to Baltimore, created a line of coloring books for Black and Brown kids, which she named The Creative Representation Empire.

While the location — an old shack with off-white paneling — may be easy to miss, the clouds of smoke and smell of barbecue lets you know you are in the right place.

A look into the best projects from Baltimore and The DMV’s rap and R&B scenes this year, according to Baltimore Banner staff and freelancers.

The Baltimore Banner staff's picks for the best rap and R&B songs of 2022.

To help you keep track and update your playlists, The Baltimore Banner presents a monthly roundup of the best and most noteworthy new indie rock, punk, folk, and experimental music from the area.

One writer’s thoughts on the most riveting sports reads of the year.

Michael Lamason, executive director of Black Cherry Puppet Theater, talks about theater management and puppet slams in this illustrated interview.

Music videos are a lost art, but some Baltimore musicians managed to produce some good ones in 2022.

Maryland was well represented throughout 2022, thanks to some of the talented creatives from the state. Here are some to keep an eye on in 2023.

One writer’s thoughts on some of the best sports movies and documentaries that 2022 had to offer.

Stephanie asks astrologer Cheryl Fair about parenting as a Capricorn.

For Black chefs, bakers and caterers in the Baltimore area, New Year’s Day has become a busy and lucrative time.

One tradition says a man must be the first person to cross a home’s threshold.

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s fusion series bridges the legends of classical music and contemporary pop megastars.

In this illustrated interview, Rhea Beckett explains how she founded Black Artist Research Space and her intentions for its role in the art community.

Maryland students selected as Young Arts finalists have an array of talents, from songwriting and singing to dance and writing.

This week we look at the trials of reopening a restaurant before the holidays and a devastating fire that has left a Baltimore cook at the end of her rope.

I know there are avid readers like me out there, so here’s a year-end wander through my personal book list, the top reads at the Anne Arundel County Public Library and some notes on what Annapolis (Annapolish?) authors published this year.