Whether celebrating the new, the old or the reimagined, Baltimore's 2012 fall arts calendar offers conclusive proof that variety is indeed the spice of life. Baltimore Sun reporters select the best events of the 2012 fall arts season.

The Queen of Pop stops by D.C. on her world tour, Carrie Underwood brings her country hits to Baltimore, Baltimore-born experimental rockers Animal Collective come home and more.

From Ouija boards to mini art works, it's all on display at Baltimore's museums and galleries.

This season, the curtain rises on "Wicked" and "Million Dollar Quartet" at the Hippodrome, burlesque at Metro Gallery and more.

This fall brings opera, symphony and lots more musical delights.

From family flicks to indie film series and classic revivals, it's unspooling in Baltimore this fall.

Ballet, jazz, modern and more dance styles will keep you on your toes this season.

The fall arts season is packed with quirky festivals, comedy performances and more eclectic events.