Chris Kaltenbach
Chris Kaltenbach is a native of Baltimore, a graduate of Loyola University Maryland and a three-decade veteran of The Sun; he covers Baltimore arts and entertainment, with an emphasis on film and pop culture. His work has been recognized by the Washington-Baltimore Newspaper and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. He teaches film at Harford Community College. His favorite movie is “King Kong,” his favorite band is the Rolling Stones, and he believes that life begins anew on Orioles’ Opening Day.
Recent Articles
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Robin Wright gets a SAG Award nod for 'House of Cards'
Robin Wright’s final stint on “House of Cards” is getting some love from her fellow actors. Wright’s performance as U.S. President Claire Underwood, in a final season that saw the veteran actor pushed to the front of the show after Kevin Spacey was fired following allegations of sexual abuse, has...
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DVD rental store Beyond Video to open in Baltimore Friday
Baltimore will be getting back into the movie rental game this weekend. Beyond Video, a non-profit movie-rental store that’s been years in the making, will have its “soft opening” on Friday, organizers announced on their Facebook page this week. The non-profit, housed in a former record store on...
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Nutcrackers, Maryland music and Stanley Kubrick: the best of Baltimore's A&E scene this week
Cirque Nutcracker A high-flying holiday celebration, as Nicholas Hersh conducts the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra while the acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, strongmen and high-flying aerialists of Troupe Vertigo do their thing all over (and above) the stage. Here’s betting that sugarplum fairies...
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The Santa-free guide to celebrating the holidays in Baltimore
Anyone can celebrate the holidays with a tree, a merry old elf or a customized rendition of “The 12 Days of Christmas.” But celebrating with a cloven-hoofed demon, a death metal band or kosher Chinese food? Now that takes some doing. So, for those who have had enough of “The Nutcracker” (what’s...
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Greg's Bagels closed by Baltimore health department
Greg’s Bagels, a popular eatery in Belvedere Square, has been shut down by order of the city health department. The eatery was closed after a Dec. 5 inspection found violations of several health department regulations. Those included food items not being stored or displayed under proper conditions,...
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Going to Baltimore's Monument lighting? Here's what you need to know
Baltimore’s signature Christmas “tree,” the 178-foot-tall Washington Monument at Mount Vernon Place, gets lit up for the holidays Thursday with all the festiveness Charm City can muster — including food, music, kids’ activities, a fireworks display and plenty more. Here’s what you need to know...
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Wit & Wisdom closing on New Year's Day, to be replaced with Atlas group restaurant
Wit & Wisdom, a Tavern by Michael Mina, will be closing at Harbor East’s Four Seasons Hotel on New Year’s Day, with a new eatery from Baltimore’s Atlas Restaurant Group set to take its place. Operating at the Four Seasons since the hotel opened in November 2012, Wit & Wisdom, from San Francisco-based...
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A lighted monument, a mayor's parade and a Charm City take on Dickens: the best of Baltimore's A&E scene this week
Washington Monument lighting Baltimore’s tallest Christmas tree, and, as far as we know, the only one made of marble, gets all lit up for the holidays — what better excuse for a party? Beginning at 5 p.m. Dec. 6, enjoy food from a few dozen vendors (from the Akbar Restaurant to Zeke’s Coffee),...