The Triumphant Return of the Baltimore Contemporary Print Fair
March 16, 2015
This article was sponsored by the Baltimore Museum of Art. If you’d like to know more about sponsoring stories at…
Leviathan: Ivan Petrov Reflects on the Award Winning Film About His Homeland
March 9, 2015
Like the Russian filmmaker Andrei Zvyagintsev, I personally try to stay away from politics as much as possible. Yet when…
A Brief Conversation with Abdu Ali
March 5, 2015
All photos by Philip Laubner. What better atmosphere to interview a rising star than at a photo shoot? Right? This…
Down And Dirty At The Daytona 500
March 4, 2015
You either love it, or you don’t know much about it; that’s the general consensus when it comes to NASCAR.…
Startup Sheik :: The Swavor Story
February 20, 2015
In 2010, 23-year-old Shek Tarawallie was selling t-shirts out of his locker for $20 apiece. Now, he is the owner…
Soldiers Find Healing Through Art
February 20, 2015
From music therapy and acupuncture to therapy dogs and yoga, there are alternative ways to cope with trauma that are…
First Look at the Original Washington Monument’s Hidden Secrets
February 19, 2015
“Divine providence seemed to smile upon the occasion; the air was delightfully cool and the firmament serene.” – John Horace…
Baltimore’s Most Compelling New Label: Grimoire Records
February 17, 2015
Cover photo: Dweller in the Valley, photographed by Tyler W. Davis The word grimoire is almost always connected with the…
As Girls Go :: Conversations About Trans Men and Women
February 16, 2015
The ideal for transgender people after they transition is to shed the trans-identity and lead a life as the women…
From Basement to Best Place to Work in Baltimore :: A Brief History of Mindgrub
February 11, 2015
In 1999, current President and CEO of Mindgrub, Todd Marks, started his first business in tech. Fifteen years and multiple start-ups…
The Secret World of Sugaring
February 9, 2015
Editor’s Note: The names in this story have been altered. Anna takes a long drag of her cigarette and flicks…
Tt the Artist Presents Queer-ology 101
February 5, 2015
A word of advice: If you get the refrain to Tt the Artist‘s dance single “Pussy Ate” stuck in your head,…
Ascending Beyond Meru with Sundance Film Festival Award Winner :: Renan Ozturk
February 2, 2015
Photos by Isaiah Williams During the creative process, you can’t always anticipate how events will unfold. This is an important lesson…
Conversations on Dance with Vincent Thomas
January 28, 2015
This past Saturday, before the rain started coming down in sheets, I took refuge inside of Nubohemia Café and talked…
Recollections of a Red Line Marketer
January 26, 2015
Recollections of a Red Line marketer Disclaimer: This op-ed is my own personal opinion based off of my experiences and…
The Mechanic Theatre :: A Retrospective
January 22, 2015
I originally sat down with this piece thinking that I was going to serve the death of The Mechanic with…
Stage and Screen :: The Architecture of Baltimore Theater
January 20, 2015
From Romanesque to Art Deco, Baltimore has a rich architectural tapestry woven into its history. While the Great Baltimore Fire wiped out most of…
Jazz Throwback at WC Harlan
January 19, 2015
Veteran reedman John Dierker (Boister, Lafayette Gilchrist) and cellist Zack Branch (Talk Show, Baltimore Rock Opera Society) packed Remington speakeasy…
The Art of Transitioning: A Story of Gender Identity and Feeling Okay
January 13, 2015
Illustration by Gluekit Editor’s Note: The names in this story have been altered. Young and in love Jenny and Ryan…
Heretic to Housewife
January 13, 2015
“Please tell my story,” was the refrain my mother, Judith, repeated to me frequently in her last several years. Her…
