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'AGT' phenom Jackie Evancho to perform with BSO

By Tim Smith , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:35:00 EDT

Former "America's Got Talent" runner-up appears at the Meyerhoff on Saturday.

Kwame Kwei-Armah keeps his vow to bring Center Stage national exposure

By Mary Carole McCauley , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:28:00 EDT

'The Raisin Cycle' is featured in international media and on an hourlong PBS special

'The Raisin Cycle' is featured in international media and on an hourlong PBS special

Figaro Project gives admirable premiere of 'Camelot Requiem'

By Tim Smith , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:04:00 EDT

Since "Nixon in China," the 1987 masterwork by John Adams that launched what some wag described as a new genre labeled "CNN Opera," contemporary events have been fairer game than ever for composers and librettists.

Center Stage premieres 'Beneatha's Place,' Kwei-Armah's answer to 'Clybourne Park'

By Tim Smith , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:19:00 EDT

Kwame Kwei-Armah¿s bold and funny play receives a handsome premiere production.

Poe House reopening planned for October

By Chris Kaltenbach , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:48:21 EDT

Poe Baltimore, charged with operating the house as a for-profit operation, still working on details

Baltimore's Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum should reopen Oct. 4, the group responsible for making it profitable announced this week.

Lyric Opera Baltimore salutes Verdi bicentennial with 'Rigoletto'

By Tim Smith , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:29:00 EDT

The production brings tenor Bryan Hymel back to town to play the role of the vile, lecherous Duke

The production brings tenor Bryan Hymel back to town to play the role of the vile, lecherous Duke.

Verdi, Puccini, Poulenc for 2013-2014 season at the Lyric

By Tim Smith , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:40:00 EDT

The 2013-2014 opera season at the Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric will have a lot in common with the 2012-2013 season -- staged works by Verdi and Puccini produced by Lyric Opera Baltimore, with a concert in between.

Rep Stage sets 2013-2014 season

By Tim Smith , The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:30:00 EDT

Rep Stage, the fine professional company in residence at Howard Community College (the emphasis is on Equity, not college), will explore vintage and contemporary works during its 21st season.

Back Story: Arts patron revives outdoor festival in Druid Hill

By Frederick N. Rasmussen, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:18:04 EDT

After 40-year hiatus, event to also celebrate park will be held Sunday

After 40-year hiatus, event to also celebrate park will be held Sunday.

Katherine L. Vaughns, Center Stage and Film Festival boardmember, dies at 68

By Jacques Kelly , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:17:00 EDT

Maryland law professor focused on immigration while serving on Center Stage and Film Festival boards

Maryland law professor had immersed herself in the arts community.