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Challenging a Culture of Low Expectations
The reality of life is that it’s not all cupcakes and rainbows. Even if it were, cupcakes aren’t good for…
★ Documenting the Baltimore Renaissance
Zach Sobiech is a 17 year old who recently lost his life to osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. With only months to live, Zach turned to music to say goodbye. Zach’s song, ‘Clouds’ is available on iTunes and
I never imagined myself being interested in horse racing beyond the odd Seabiscuit-esque, tear-jerking biopic though I’m happy to report that our first trip to Preakness was one of the best times I’d had in recent memory. Maybe it was
We want to continue to create alternative spaces in Baltimore that provide venues for artists to showcase their work. The house show as we know it does wonders to help move away from the exclusivity of traditional galleries, but often
When Eric Wiegman travels the 7,000 miles from Moriguchi-shi, Osaka, Japan to Baltimore, the one thing he doesn’t have to worry about is whether or not his drum set will get lost or damaged along the way. He doesn’t worry
Every spring for the last 10 years the Transmodern Festival has held radical space for the exploration of experimental, boundary-bending, outrider art. This year’s Labor of Love was indubitably a true labor of love with multiple exhibits, concerts, a MAYFAIR
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s been some pretty amazing theater from Baltimore artists and companies taking place at Theatre Project this season. In just the first few months of 2013, Theatre Project has played host to the Generous Company,
Engrained in the Baltimore funk scene, Old Man Brown released their third full-length album, Brand Me Immoral, in Federal Hill on May 3rd. Usually an eight-piece crew, it’s nearly impossible for the band to tour. But on the night of
When our dog died, my dad told us he would get another dog for the house. My brother Pete had a whole list of names for the new dog; he’d gotten most of them from TV. My mom had to
Story by Peter Davis Photography by Philip Laubner The Baltimore Rock Opera Society (BROS) is an all-volunteer theatrical company dedicated to developing new works of Rock Theater. In October 2009, BROS launched its first production entitled Gründlehämmer. MURDERCASTLE is their latest feature-length
Where To From Out is Chris Mason’s latest charming, informative, deeply human and deeply humane autobiography through his life’s travels. What better way to know a person and their values than through where they go, whom they go with and what they
It seems like every day a new “unconventional” art gallery opens up in Baltimore. This is great news for any businesses looking to improve the aesthetic of their space without spending any money. But what does it mean for the
As you could surmise from my rambling inaugural What Weekly piece Wrestlin’ With Baltimore (if you happened to catch it – and if not – just think of it as your summer reading assignment), athletics helped insulate my baby boomed butt from the
There is not a facet of our lives that technology doesn’t touch – from education and careers to social relationships and arts. Today, college preparatory schools require laptops of students as early as the sixth grade. And those without their
On March 29, 2013 the Maryland General Assembly passed the historic Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act ensuring that $4.4 Billion will be invested in our future. Here are some of the people who worked behind the scenes to make sure the
Burying the hatchets They’re all about heroics, these skeletons—showing up on Saturdays for dinner and a nap. They might choose to throw bones for the dogs, or spook the bird. They’ll bring their own brand of humor for the
Art can be many things. It can be a snapshot of its creator and his or her world. It can discuss meaningful issues about one’s society and culture. It can capture a moment in time. In a broad sense, it
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fashion
Sharp Dressed Man Opens In Mt. Vernon
There’s a certain confidence that accompanies a great set of clothes that fit just so. This shift in attitude can…
Sharp Dressed Man Opens In Mt. Vernon
There’s a certain confidence that accompanies a great set of clothes that fit just so. This shift in attitude can…
nightlife
Deep In The Game
Last Friday Night, Club Hippo hosted Deep In The Game, featuring Dazzlestorm (Ellen Degenerate and Amber Alert), TT The Artist and…
Deep In The Game
Last Friday Night, Club Hippo hosted Deep In The Game, featuring Dazzlestorm (Ellen Degenerate and Amber Alert), TT The Artist and…
social innovation
Transportation Infrastructure Now
Note from the editor: Keeping in line with our mission, What Weekly advocates for transit and transportation infrastructure projects that…
Transportation Infrastructure Now
Note from the editor: Keeping in line with our mission, What Weekly advocates for transit and transportation infrastructure projects that…
artist profiles
Victoria Vox
In 2011 singer-songwriter Victoria Vox produced a cover song a week, for an entire year to the delight of her fans.…
Victoria Vox
In 2011 singer-songwriter Victoria Vox produced a cover song a week, for an entire year to the delight of her fans.…
sustainability
Fixing The Future
Photos courtesy Gabby Carroll Last week at the Creative Alliance, the Baltimore Green Currency Association (BGCA), founder of Baltimore’s regional…
Fixing The Future
Photos courtesy Gabby Carroll Last week at the Creative Alliance, the Baltimore Green Currency Association (BGCA), founder of Baltimore’s regional…
technology
Let There Be Transit
Baltimore has plenty of fire. Fire for crime, for housing, for jobs. This past weekend the fire focused on transit,…
Let There Be Transit
Baltimore has plenty of fire. Fire for crime, for housing, for jobs. This past weekend the fire focused on transit,…
