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Thomas Brown, who refers to himself as a “Renaissance Mechanic” designed and built a Shakespearean theater stage for the Baltimore Shakespeare Factory, located in the old St. Mary’s Church in Hampden.
- Founder Amanda Mack said the move came as her company outgrew its current home at Whitehall Mill. She plans to offer brunch at the new 2,000-square-foot restaurant location.
- Get a head start on the spring lacrosse season, laugh til your sides hurt at a British comedy classic, listen to smooth jazz or a piano concert or play video games on an IMAX movie screen.
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- Local makers of bread and ice cream join the list of vendors opening at the renovated Lexington Market, while a favorite local soup and sandwich shop is closing its East Baltimore location.
- A key component is the forthcoming Ashley Minner Collection at the University of Maryland Baltimore, County.
- Faith leaders and activists oppose the plans to close four public schools as early as this summer, saying they are important anchors in struggling communities.
- See the mud and wheels fly at Monster Jam, watch Chinese dancers perform, go to a 1950s-themed concert or visit a portrait of a famous local activist/politician.
- Ellicott City couple stuck for hours on snowy interstate spot a Baltimore company's truck. They make a call and a Charm City institution rises to the occasion. The rest is a story that's better than sliced bread.
- It’s not just crab cakes we may be seeing less of. Overall, restaurateurs will continue to edit down menus into 2022, offering fewer items they can trust to have on hand in the era of supply chain disruptions.
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- Richard “Dick” Smith, a pianist who entertained at Phillips Seafood Restaurant for nearly 40 years and was an organist at downtown Baltimore’s Stanley Theatre, died of heart disease Dec. 23. He was 76.
- A new book edited by Baltimore historians challenges old notions about Maryland's role in the Civil War.
- While some New Year’s events have been canceled, here are a few that are ongoing, including a fundraising costumed ball, a 1950s style music concert and an afternoon NYE ball drop for kids. Weekend revelers can also enjoy a light show at the zoo or cheer on the Ravens.
- Amid a troubling spike in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, Baltimore-area business owners and residents are rethinking plans to ring in the new year.
- Beloved rapper and DJ Porkchop is moving to Las Vegas to be with family, the station said.
- Through archival research, panel discussions with nonprofit groups' leaders and business owners, students have created a timeline of Latino politics, history and food culture in Highlandtown from the 1980s to the 1990s.
GAMES & TRIVIA
- Richard “Dick” Smith, a pianist who entertained at Phillips Seafood Restaurant for nearly 40 years and was an organist at downtown Baltimore’s Stanley Theatre, died of heart disease Dec. 23. He was 76.
- Thomas Brown, who refers to himself as a “Renaissance Mechanic” designed and built a Shakespearean theater stage for the Baltimore Shakespeare Factory, located in the old St. Mary’s Church in Hampden.
- The CEO of Lobos 1707, a tequila and mezcal company, previously worked with Diddy.
- A documentary film profiling Baltimore’s police department in the wake of Detective Sean Suiter’s on-duty death is set to hit television and streaming services in December.
- With the holiday season in full swing, Howard County is aglow. From homes to churches to professional exhibits, festive light displays can be found across the region. County officials recently released an online holiday lights mapping resource that includes a description, photos, address, special instructions, dates and hours for each.
- The filmmaker and Baltimore Museum of Art trustee appeared delighted at a dedication ceremony with the minimalist look of the four all-gender latrines. They open to the public Dec. 12.
