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★ Cover Story

Brady Starr

September 8, 2011

Brooke Hall & Justin Allen · Artist Profiles

Brady Starr is a paradox in that the more you get to know him the more mysterious he becomes. As…

★ Documenting the Baltimore Renaissance

First Look at the Original Washington Monument’s Hidden Secrets

February 19, 2015

Ivan Petrov · Events

“Divine providence seemed to smile upon the occasion; the air was delightfully cool and the firmament serene.” – John Horace Pratt (from his account of

The Collector by Juliana Grace

August 22, 2013

Timmy Reed · What Lit

  I walked without thinking into a well-dressed younger woman, younger than me I mean, coming out of the tavern. She said, oh excuse me,

Free Ride with Uber

April 4, 2014

whatweekly · Charm City

Free first ride up to $20 when you use promo code: whatweekly

Tig Notaro’s Boyish Girl Interrupted Tour Hits Baltimore

September 29, 2014

Amanda Fortner · Comedy

Comedian Tig Notaro will be taking the stage at Rams Head Live this Tuesday on the Baltimore leg of her nationwide Boyish Girl Interrupted Tour.

25th Annual Powwow

May 2, 2012

Robin Gunkel & Philip Laubner & Theresa Keil & Larry Cohen · Community, Events

Photo by Larry Cohen 2012 marks the 25th anniversary of Powwow. Since 1988 Powwow has held the last Sunday of April, sometimes first Sunday of

Arsenic and Old Lace

November 1, 2012

Theresa Keil · Performance, Photo Essay

What Weekly photographer Theresa Keil stopped by Stillpointe Theatre Initiative‘s production of Arsenic and Old Lace to capture some of the madness of the production.

Robert Marbury

June 7, 2012

Keith Becraft & David London & Philip Laubner · Artist Profiles

“Where I can produce ridiculous things, I will.” Stuffed animals, coffee cups, and merit badges aren’t usually thought of as modes of expression. That’s where

Baltimore Bibliophilia

September 28, 2011

whatweekly · Literature

It’s difficult to say which is more potent. The brightly-colored balloons, the smell of freshly powdered funnel-cake and overpriced veggie lo mein, unexpected bubbles, the

International Fest 2011

August 17, 2011

Theresa Keil · Social Innovation

In the tradition of great port cities throughout history, Baltimore has become home to an incredibly diverse population of people whose heritage traces back across

Baltimore’s newest Bucket Band believes in music

June 26, 2013

Peter Jackson · Charm City

Support Baltimore’s newest Bucket Band! Kenny Liner, of Baltimore’s The Bridge, believes strongly in the power of music to affect change. So he founded Believe in

Jan Kirsh

August 22, 2012

Dharna Noor · Art, Business

Jan Kirsh spoke to me from her sculpture studio, which is right beside her house and design studio. As she spoke, she sculpted tomatoes. “I’m

Shawn Theron

December 15, 2010

whatweekly · Art, Artist Profiles

We’ve all heard people speak on the subject of changing the world or doing something to make the world a better place. We often find

Bikeable Baltimore

January 25, 2012

Urbanite Magazine · Innovation

By Ron Cassie Construction has begun on a dedicated bicycle and pedestrian trail that will connect the Inner Harbor to Penn Station, according to Nate

Lauren Lakis

September 1, 2011

Philip Laubner · Artist Profiles

Baltimore native Lauren Lakis traveled from Prague to Tokyo, and has just recently made her way to Los Angeles where she's finding work as an

Matt Pless

August 2, 2012

Dharna Noor · Music

Matt Pless at the 2640 Space. Shot By Tom Kessler. Baltimore’s Matt Pless has opened for bands you know: Rilo Kiley, the Ataris, Fallout Boy,

The Hustle: Twitter to Riches- How to find Comedy Success and a Job at The Onion

June 17, 2014

Ezra Winter · The Hustle

The Hustle is a series where Ezra Winter interviews and features how people find success in creative ways in the digital age. This time we

fashion

Smart Textiles

There’s been no shortage of discussion concerning the artist’s affect on society as of late. More specifically, there’s been growing…

In Good Fashion: Form The Label

Dyed For You

Behind the Fence

Confirmed Stock

Saint Harridan in Baltimore :: The Suits You’ve Been Waiting For

nightlife

Boite: Show and Tell

When you’re a kid and something totally awesome comes into your possession it can be hard to contain oneself whilst…

Comedy Noir

The Death Set: Slap Slap…

Cameron Blake Double Album Release

Bent Ear

Commissure At The Contemporary Museum

social innovation

Baltimore is “The Most Generous City in America”

Publisher’s Note: What Works Studio, the agency that produces What Weekly, is proud to have served as GiveCorp’s marketing partner for…

Feedback

Station North: Thinking Big!

Let There Be Transit

Transportation Infrastructure Now

Dusting Off Our Game

artist profiles

Deeply Subjective Music

For many artists, the 9-5 grind does not seem to fit into a creative life. Such is the case with…

Swordswallower Dai Andrews

Josh Denny: The Support

Charm City Makeup

Mathew Bainbridge

Artist Heather Joi

sustainability

Strange Folks at Ash Street Garden

Urban gardens are sprouting up all over Baltimore. If you don't have a small plot of land for growing food,…

Farmageddon

Fixing The Future

Small Time

Big Green Pirate Party

An Ambitious New Charter School Comes to West Baltimore

technology

Betamore

On September 21, a new gym is opening in Federal Hill. A gym for nerds. The space, known as Betamore,…

The Secret World of Sugaring

Education Hack Day

Real Science Fiction

How to See the Party Before You Arrive

The God Particle