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Reginald Lewis' daughter opens up about growing up with her famous father

Reginald Lewis' daughter opens up about growing up with her famous father

When she was 12 years old, Christina Lewis Halpern was caught in the collision between great good fortune and terrible luck. And the suddenness and severity of the impact jolted her deeply, though it would take years for her to experience the full effects.

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McG wants Lea Michele for the 'Spring Awakening' movie

Lea Michele might not have landed a role in the "Les Miserables" movie currently shooting in London, but she could find herself starring in the big-screen version of another musical she acted in on Broadway.

Judge approves settlement between Ocean City, spray paint artist

A federal court judge has approved a settlement between Ocean City and a spray paint artist, changing the town code so that it no longer violates the free-speech rights of street performers.

Former theater seen as a centerpiece for Baltimore arts district

Centre Theater to house film screenings, music venues, artists' studios.

Rain Pryor to lead Station North's Strand Theater

This 55-seat venue, part of the artistically bustling Station North district, was founded in 2008 by Jayme Kilburn to showcase women -- performers, directors, writers, designers. Rain Pryor, who relocated to Baltimore from Los Angeles about five years ago, only recently became acquainted with the...

Taylor Swift not playing Eponine in 'Les Miserables' after all

It's not that we don't adore Taylor Swift

Drama Queens: 'Wishful Drinking' makes rough landing at the Hippodrome, but still flies

As she is the first to tell you, Carrie Fisher has had an eventful life.

Walters looking for champion Google doodlers

Baltimore museum to recruit local students for Google contest.

Yearlong Black Male Identity Project concludes

Using music, poetry, dance and art, the Black Male Identity Project has been striving for the past year to overturn negative stereotypes of African-American men.

Carrie Fisher shares her checkered past in 'Wishful Drinking'

She survived drugs, booze, parental issues, complex relationships and a metal bikini, not to mention the electroconvulsive shock therapy that helps her cope with bipolar disorder. And Carrie Fisher has a lot to say about all of it.

Veteran theater executive brings his expertise to Center Stage

Stephen Richard spent almost two decades with D.C.'s respected Arena Stage.

Psychics try to summon spirit of Edgar Allan Poe

'Poe Nevermore' celebration will take place by author's grave March 2-3

Maurice Sendak wows 'em on Colbert

Popular children's author Maurice Sendak (shown here delivering a 2004 commencement speech at Goucher College) was the subject of a hilarious interview on The Colbert Report last night, touching on topics from Newt Gingrich (he wasn't kind)...

Drama Queens: Everyman Theatre explores marital crisis in (more than) 'Fifty Words'

The daily dust-ups between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich pale in comparison to the battle scenes being played out with considerable force on the stage of Everyman Theatre.

Charla Krupp, 1953-2012

Beauty books come and go, traded for younger models. But Charla Krupp's "How Not to Look Old" has remained a bible for women since its 2008 publication.

Thieves enter Olympia gallery through skylight, steal artwork

An Olympia gallery was burglarized either late Friday night or early Saturday morning by thieves who entered through a skylight. The thieves broke the skylight, rappelled into the gallery, and stole two large pieces of art.

Annapolis celebrates Chinese New Year

Events usher in Year of the Dragon.

Live performances learn to live with noisy phones

Some pause, others ad lib as ringing phones, beeping alarms and even glowing touch screens become ubiquitous at venues.

Homecoming at Everyman Theatre

Baltimore native Tim Mackabee designs set for 'Fifty Words'.

Poe toaster was a no-show

Poe House curator declares an end to the mysterious tradition.

Leonardo Da Vinci may be at the heart of a real art mystery

At three o'clock on a cold December morning, a team of researchers huddled together on scaffolding 25 feet high in Florence's Palazzo Vecchio, holding a tablet computer up to a huge 16th century fresco.

Like/dislike: KJ Mohr, director of film at Creative Alliance

KJ Mohr has programmed film festivals around the country for years. But it at started, she said, "for very selfish reasons."

Kickstarter isn't just for rock stars anymore

Online fundraising site sees a new older crop of users, looking to fulfill small-scale dreams.

Walters exhibit has a touch of science

Display, a collaboration with Hopkins, invites visitors to handle sculptures in effort to explore how brain reacts to tactile sensations.

Hey Ravens fans! Readings for Purple Friday

As the Baltimore Ravens get ready for this weekend's game, folks are geared up for a special playoff edition of Purple Friday, with colorful sweatshirts, caps, shirts, sweaters, etc. For the bookish, here are some favorite purple titles,...

For the national anthem, the Ravens go for a pro

Morgan State alum Mishael Miller has sung at almost every home game since 1996

Eve Arnold dies at 99; pioneering photojournalist

Eve Arnold, one of the first woman photojournalists to join the prestigious Magnum Photography Agency in the 1950s and traveled the world for her work but was best known for her candid shots of Hollywood celebrities, has died. She was 99.

Titanic artifacts up for auction: Casual buyers need not inquire

For sale: one puppy. Appraised value: about $189 million.

Rhapsody in Gershwin: BSO salutes George and Ira

Another pops program devoted to George Gershwin? Why not? This weekend's Gershwin feast being presented on the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's SuperPops series will hardly be the last.

State helps protect Baltimore archives

Baltimore was in danger of losing many of its most precious documents several years ago.

National Pinball Museum goes full tilt in Baltimore

When it comes to pinball, Washington's loss is Baltimore's gain.

A sample of fresh arts ventures for 2012

Baltimore set to experience new theater, photography, sonic art.

Exhibit brings together 'Eureka' moments in science

Earle Havens can almost hear their voices.

Rethinking the Baltimore art scene for 2012

Heavyweights of dance, theatre, music and fine arts weigh in on how to take the city's cultural scene to the next level.