The Folger Theatre in Washington, D.C. is offering a fresh take on Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” with a diverse cast, modern staging, and the use of social media to make the play more accessible to modern-day audiences.
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Search for missing broadway Dancer Zelig Williams continues
Broadway dancer Zelig Williams has been missing for two weeks and his family and friends are urgently appealing for help in the ongoing search, with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department using every resource to find him.
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Local arts community uncertain as Baltimore officials move to terminate BOPA contract
Baltimore has decided to end its contract with the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts (BOPA), raising concerns about the future of the city’s art scene, as the organization is responsible for organizing major festivals and providing substantial support for the local arts scene.
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First Lady Moore announces Lady Brion as Maryland’s 11th Poet Laureate
Lady Brion has been appointed as Maryland’s 11th Poet Laureate by First Lady Dawn Moore and the Maryland State Arts Council, with her focus on women’s empowerment and the Black experience.
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Baltimore MET Gala returns to celebrate Charm City’s best
The 2024 Baltimore MET Gala, a multi-sensory production featuring art, culinary, fashion, and philanthropy, is set to celebrate the best parts of Charm City, with a fashion experience featuring over 150 models and an art exhibition featuring 20 diverse artists.
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Advocates: Restoring African cultural heritage crucial for Black children
The University of Cambridge has returned 39 artifacts to Uganda, and the Youth Resiliency Institute is working to educate young people about the importance of restitution of African cultural heritage through the Mountain Movers Project.
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The fate of art and soul in Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been accused of being an autocrat for vetoing $32 million in cultural and museum grants from his state budget, depriving countless communities of a vital human endeavor.
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Apollo Theater makes history with Kennedy Center honor
The Apollo Theater in Harlem has been awarded the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors, marking the first time a venue has received this honor, recognizing its significant impact on American culture and the performing arts.
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Final Weeks for 50-Year Retrospective of Boundary-Breaking Artist Joyce J. Scott at BMA Joyce J. Scott: Walk a Mile in My Dreams closes on July 14
Joyce J. Scott’s exhibition at the BMA features nearly 140 works from the 1970s to the present, including sculpture, jewelry, textiles, artwear garments, performance compilations, prints, mixed-media installations, and a new large-scale commission, showcasing her multidisciplinary practice and her commitment to confronting racism, sexism, classism, and all the ‘isms’ society offers.
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Project Artscape Fashion Weekend celebrates 40 years of Artscape: A vibrant fusion of fashion, art and culture
Baltimore’s Project Artscape is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a fashion weekend featuring 12 local designers, live music from the Baltimore Jazz Alliance, and panel discussions with industry professionals.
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‘Joyce J. Scott: Walk A Mile In My Dreams,’ exhibit continues at Baltimore Museum of Art
Joyce J. Scott’s retrospective at the Baltimore Museum of Art showcases her mastery of interweaving life and art, creating beautiful works that address ugly issues, and her generosity in helping others.
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Elizabeth Talford Scott honored at multiple art exhibits throughout Baltimore
The Elizabeth Talford Scott Initiative, a series of exhibits at nine different sites in Baltimore, celebrates the legacy of the groundbreaking artist Elizabeth Talford Scott, with each venue working with students in the Exhibition Development Seminar to create a presentation of her work.