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• Food & Drink

Baltimore’s 100 essential food and drink experiences for 2019

Compiled with input from readers and the newsroom, The Baltimore Sun’s list of 100 essential food experiences encompasses places people talk about, think about and come back to again and again and again.

By Christina Tkacik

Aug 14, 2019

• Maryland

Coming Attractions: Movies, theatre camp, Carroll's Got Talent and Peter Yarrow on tap

Coming July 31, we will be presenting “Carroll’s Got Talent,” held for the first time at the annual Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair. 

• Maryland

Art lives on for some young students in Towson

A group of families along Anneslie Road hold an annual art show featuring the work of students during the school year.

• Entertainment

From the impossible-to-miss to the easily overlooked, here are public artworks to check out in Baltimore

More money has gone to acquiring new works than to conserving the existing ones.

By Christina Tkacik

Jul 2, 2019

• Maryland

Remington storefront challenge brings a fresh look to a neglected corner

An arts collective is one of two retailers winning a neighborhood competition for a spot in a renovated gas station in Remington.

By Jacques Kelly

Jul 1, 2019

• About

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• Maryland

Get your brushes out for Paint It! Ellicott City

Now in its ninth year, Paint It! Ellicott City returns to historic Main Street the weekend of June 27 through July 1.

By Katie V. Jones

Jun 27, 2019

• Maryland

Coming attractions: Beats, Bows and Remixes tonight; summer movie series continues next week

Tonight, Carroll County Public Library presents a free event at the Carroll Arts Center, Beats, Bows and Remixes.

• Maryland

From gallery to stage: Handmade instruments at center of Wherligig concert at Carroll Arts Center

Wherligig takes the stage of the Carroll Arts Center on June 29 to play a repertoire of traditional Celtic and Nordic tunes on handcrafted instruments.

• Entertainment

Baltimore Museum of Art heads to market — Lexington Market — with new outpost

The Baltimore Museum of Art launches BMA Lexington Market with an exhibition of youth art works Wednesday before officially opening the next day.

• Obituaries

Tylden W. Streett, sculptor, Maryland Institute College of Art teacher, musician, and World War II veteran, dies

Tylden W. Streett, a sculptor who taught at the Maryland Institute College of Art, died Thursday of lymphoma at his home in Richmond, Calif. He was 96.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Jun 25, 2019

• Maryland

Coming Attractions: Movies, camps, two new exhibits and Wherligig at Arts Center

On Saturday, June 29 at 8 p.m. we welcome to our state Wherligig, an ensemble of traditional Celtic and Nordic string and wind instruments.

• Opinion

Symphony wrong to 'sell' its most important asset

BSO's treatment of musicians is equivalent to BMA disposing of its prize paintings.

• Maryland

To commemorate Juneteenth, Alveda King takes 'freedom tour' of Maryland

To commemorate Juneteenth, Alveda King was set to appear at Morgan State University, then a church and later a children's book reading in Annapolis.

By Christina Tkacik

Jun 15, 2019

• Entertainment

Baltimore Museum of Art adds more than 70 works to its collection

The Baltimore Museum of Art has so far this year added more than 70 contemporary and historic artworks to its broad collection.

• Maryland

CRP techniques can save a life

South Laurel/Montpelier Neighborhood column

• Maryland

Coming Attractions: 'The Art of the Musical Instrument' opens at Arts Center June 20

On June 20, “The Art of the Musical Instrument” opens in the Tevis Gallery, guest curated by Ryan A. Koons, weaving together sound, narrative and history.

• Maryland

Explore local history with your kids using county passport program

Mostly Main Street neighborhood column

• Entertainment

Things to do in Baltimore this week: Pride 2019, World Refugee Day, 'West Side Story' and more

The top A&E events in the Baltimore area for the week of June 9-15, 2019.

By Chris Kaltenbach

Jun 9, 2019

• Maryland

Laurel Arts Council creates projects people can live with

Laurel Arts Council hosted two projects: a tiled bench created by residents at McCullough Field and a glass mosaic created by students at the municipal pool.

• Opinion

Baltimore Sun's 2019 Business and Civic Hall of Fame honoree: John Waters

The Sun inducts filmmaker, author and actor John Waters into its Business and Civic Hall of Fame.

• Maryland

Resident artists in spotlight at Howard County Arts Council show

The 35th annual exhibit on display at the Howard County Arts Council in Ellicott City is an opportunity to appreciate the talented artists.

• Maryland

Coming attractions: Family movies start June 18; FLICC's next offering is June 21 at Arts Center

All of us at the Carroll Arts Center are excited to announce our first-ever season pass! 

• Maryland

Central Carroll: All things strawberry at Gamber carnival grounds, St. John's Lutheran Church

The 29th annual Old-Fashioned Strawberry Festival, a gigantic celebration of all things strawberry, will be held June 15 at the Gamber carnival grounds.

• Maryland

Artists at Kish Gallery in Columbia paint music in motion

April Rimpo and Elaine Weiner-Reed have distinct styles, but their exhibit at the Bernice Kish Gallery at Slayton House in Columbia emphasizes shared interest.

• Maryland

Coming attractions: Arts Council offers summer camps for young artists and thespians

Now is the time to get your kids enrolled in summer camp! For kids 9 to 12, we are offering Art Expressions, June 24-28.

• Maryland

Coming attractions: Art in the Park coming June 1; free movies coming all summer

On Saturday, June 1st, the Carroll County Arts Council once again presents Art in the Park, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of Westminster City Hall.

• Maryland

Sprouting up: Verdant downtown Westminster sculpture created by local artist to be unveiled Saturday

A new public art piece, "Sprouts" by Thomas Sterner will be unveiled this Saturday in downtown Westminster.

• Travel

Things to do on your Delaware beach vacation

When you’re done with the sand and sun, head to one of these spots — all a quick drive from Delaware beaches — to add some variety to your vacation.

By Mike Klingaman

May 16, 2019

• Travel

Simulated skydiving, scavenger hunts and more things to do in Virginia Beach

Sick of the beach? Cloudy days or a little rain have you down? Don’t let these factors ruin your vacation. Check out these options to maximize your fun.

By John-John Williams IV

May 16, 2019

• Travel

Things to do in Ocean City, Md. — other than go to the beach

When the weather doesn’t cooperate or you’re just sick of the sun and sand, try one of these activities.

• Travel

Museums, trails and more to keep the family entertained at Myrtle Beach

Want to add some variety to your Myrtle Beach vacation? Check out these local attractions.

• Maryland

Carver Center senior has a 'Commanding Presence' on canvas

Carver Center senior Lauren Cole won an award for her artwork entitled "Commanding Presence."

• Maryland

Coming attractions: FLICC brings 'A League of their Own' to the Arts Center

On Friday, May 17, Film Lovers In Carroll County (FLICC) celebrate the girls of summer with the classic “A League of Their Own.” 

• Entertainment

Things to do in Baltimore this week: Preakness, Wine in the Woods, 4-H Youth Expo and more

The top arts and entertainment events in the Baltimore area for the week of May 12-18, 2019.

By Chris Kaltenbach

May 12, 2019

• Maryland

Coming attractions: Clogging Soul to Sole at Arts Center on Saturday

Saturday, May 11, the Carroll County Cloggers present “Clogging Soul to Sole” at the Arts Center. This performance features the first percussive dance form in the United States known as Appalachian Clogging and live Old Timey Music by Thomas Jolin.

• Entertainment

Things to do in Baltimore this week: Preakness Festival, Maryland Film Festival, Cylburn Market Day and more

The top A&E events in the Baltimore area for the week of May 5-11, 2019.

By Chris Kaltenbach

May 5, 2019

• Maryland

Flood plan's second phase topic of the night

Mostly Main Street neighborhood column

• Maryland

Coming attractions: Art exhibit opening May 2, playwright festival set for May 4

Here at the Carroll Arts Center, we have plenty of events, exhibits and activities, including an exihibit entitled “Rock, Paper, Scissors” that opens today in the Tevis Gallery and the Carroll County Playwrights Festival on Saturday night. 

• Maryland

An Eye for Art: In 'creative phase,' FSK graduate Sarah Gawens instructing at COB51, has show at Off Track Art

Francis Scott Key High School and Mount St. Mary's University graduate Sarah Gawens is featured in a duet show with Fred Nastvogel that opened Wednesday, May 1 and runs through June 24 at Off Track Art in Westminster.

• Maryland

Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea and the Arts is a spring tradition that celebrates old and new

Featuring dozens of vendors of herbs, fine arts and crafts and flowers, the Montpelier Festival of Herbs, Tea and the Arts, now in its 23rd year, typically draws 1,500 visitors to the 70-acre National Historic Landmark, according to Holly Burnham, museum educator.

• Maryland

Coming Attractions: Life after PEEPshow includes playwrights, big band, cloggers

Saturday, May 11, join us as the Carroll County Cloggers present “Clogging Soul to Sole.” This performance features the first percussive dance form in the USA known as Appalachian Clogging and live Old Timey Music by Thomas Jolin, mixing vocals with hammered dulcimer, banjo, button accordion, etc.

• Maryland

Night of Arts at Carroll Community College to feature demonstrations, instruction, 'Guys and Dolls'

On April 26, Carroll Community College will host its first Art Open House which includes hands-on demonstrations, artist talks in the gallery and a performance of "Guys and Dolls."

• Maryland

2019 annual Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition begins April 26

The 2019 Annual Juried Student Art + Design Exhibition will take place April 26 to May 24 in Harford Community College’s Chesapeake Gallery located in the Student Center. An opening reception/juror’s talk will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 5 to 6:30 PM in the Gallery.

• Maryland

Coming Attractions: PEEPshow still going strong into second weekend

The PEEPshow, the largest event in Carroll County, runs for one more weekend, through April 23.  We have approximately 160 entries, ranging from life-sized sculptures and oversized characters to posters, dioramas and mosaics created and inspired by Peeps candy. 

• Maryland

An Eye for Art: Gallery Ten, inside Georges on York in Taneytown, showcasing photography by Steve Aprile

The inn is the brainchild of Sharon and Chris Tillman. Gallery Ten has always been part of their plan. The first exhibitor at Gallery Ten is photographer Steve Aprile, of Taneytown.

• Baltimore's Best

Baltimore's Best activities and arts groups

The Baltimore Sun’s readers and staff scoured the region for the best activities and entertainment, from art galleries to wedding venues. Here’s who came out on top in 2019.

• Maryland

Attack of the giant Peeps: Unusually large amount of oversized entries at this year's PEEPshow

The PEEPShow from the Carroll County Arts Council revived an unusually large amount of oversized entries this year.

• Maryland

Editorial: PEEPshow a worthwhile way to support the arts

The Arts Council estimates that some 25,000 “Peeple” attend the event each year. It now raises some $75,000, funding scholarships, free summertime movies, arts grants, camps and classes and other cultural programs the arts council provides. 

• Maryland

As weather improves, take a stroll on the Havre de Grace Promenade, plus other events

Perhaps a breezy walk along the Havre de Grace Promenade, one day this week, will give you a better perspective.