Taji Burris

Oct 17, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Taji Burris |John-John Williams IV |Cody Boteler

After Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced Wednesday that the city would cut ties with the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, the news reverberated throughout the local art world. Turbulence over BOPA’s financial troubles had come to a head in recent weeks, but the announcement still appeared to be a surprise to some. “This is frustrating and sad in many ways. BOPA did great things,” wrote X user Kimberly Lane.

Oct 17, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Taji Burris

The weekend is almost here so you probably want to do your happy dance. Luckily for you, there’s a place you can do it without the fear of being judged: Disney on Ice’s dance party. The family-friendly event is taking place at CFG Bank Arena all weekend, so you and your young ones can let loose. If you’re not in a dancing mood, then there are other events to check out, like Baltimore’s Running Festival, an Italian heritage festival and a night of horror movies. Thursday, Oct.

Oct 3, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Taji Burris

What’s scarier — the month of October, or how fast it arrived? We’re going to go with the latter until the actual spooky activities begin. In the meantime, there are several less-than-frightening events taking place this weekend, including big-name concerts, art-buying tours and multiday festivals. Thursday, Oct. 3The New/Next Film Festival was originally conceived as a reaction to the Maryland Film Festival canceling its 2023 edition, but it’s taken on a life of its own.

Sep 27, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Taji Burris |Leslie Streeter

Dr. Seuss once said that “reading can take you places you have never been before.” While that quote is certainly true, Baltimorean bookworms luckily won’t have to travel far this weekend for literature — just to Waverly Main Street. The Baltimore Book Festival, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, kicks off Friday night and runs through the weekend.

Sep 26, 2024 | thebaltimorebanner.com | Taji Burris

Baltimore was dubbed “the city that reads” by Mayor Kurt Schmoke in the 1980s. It’s a description that seems particularly true this weekend as the annual Baltimore Book Festival returns for its 25th anniversary. After you get your fill of guest speakers, readings and other literature-related fun, check out some other activities going on, including Creative Alliance’s newest exhibit and the Squeakness pig races. Thursday, Sep.