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• Entertainment

'Hamilton' review: Baltimore performance shows why history will have its eyes on Miranda's musical for years to come

In the very best musicals, the show itself is the star. "Hamilton" is one of those musicals.

By Mary Carole McCauley

Jun 28, 2019

• Entertainment

Here comes 'Hamilton': What you need know about the musical coming to Baltimore that took over the world

In keeping with “Hamilton’s” revolutionary spirit, below are the answers to 17.76 questions that will tell you everything you need to know about the musical.

By Mary Carole McCauley

Jun 21, 2019

• Entertainment

Hundreds of tickets remain for 'Hamilton' in Baltimore two weeks before shows begin

The majority of the musical's 32 Baltimore shows have 200 or more seats available.

By Christine Condon

Jun 12, 2019

• Entertainment

Baltimore's all female Bergamot Quartet champions new string music

Members of Bergamot Quartet, the Baltimore-based all-woman string quartet, specialize in contemporary music.

• Obituaries

Joe L. Mitchell, Westinghouse engineer and marketing program manager, dies

Joe L. Mitchell, a retired Westinghouse Electric corp. engineer and marketing program manager who enjoyed classical music, died Feb. 6 from complications of dementia at Roland Park Place at 93.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Mar 2, 2019

• Entertainment

Hippodrome Theatre's 2019-2020 season to feature Tony-winning musicals 'Dear Evan Hansen,' 'The Band’s Visit'

The Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center has announced its 2019-2020 season, and it includes two of the most acclaimed musicals of the past few years.

By Mary Carole McCauley

Jan 17, 2019

• Maryland

From Centennial High to the Broadway stage

Local graduates of Centennial High make it to the stage with "Beetlejuice" and "The Cher Show."

• Maryland

Sunday concert to honor Peggy Ward, a vital force in Carroll music

Fans of classical music have a threefold opportunity Sunday: Three musicians playing three sets as part of Chamber Music on the Hill’s September concert at McDaniel College.

• Entertainment

Baltimore's Philip Glass to receive Kennedy Center honor; Cher, Reba McEntire, Wayne Shorter, 'Hamilton' also to be honored

Cher, composer Phillip Glass, Reba McEntire and jazz legend Wayne Shorter have been announced as this year's recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors.

• Opinion

Grace and comfort following pain of Capital Gazette shooting

Gerald Fischman’s funeral was, unexpectedly, a love song. I drove three hours to it, expecting to hear more regrets about gun violence and worries over attacks on the press. Instead, Gerald’s wife, Erica Fischman, and stepdaughter read five love poems he had written for them through the years.

• Obituaries

Gerald Fischman, Capital Gazette editorial writer, was known and respected for his sharp wit and command of facts

If veteran Capital Gazette editorial writer Gerald Fischman could have chosen what he was doing on the last day of his life, this was it: He was a newspaperman.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Jul 6, 2018

• Theater review:

In Washington debut, ‘Hamilton’ feels freshly relevant

The extraordinarily successful musical "Hamilton," winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award, has reached the nation's capital with a dynamic cast performing at the Kennedy Center.

• Entertainment

New South Baltimore concert series among summer music options

A look at free concert series — SoBo Summer Music Series, Summer in the Squares, Serenade Choral Festival — scheduled for the summer months in the Baltimore area.

• Maryland

Famous conductor joining Mount View Middle concert [West Friendship]

All in the community are invited out to Mount View Middle School on May 21, at 7 p.m., when the chorus department presents the spring concert titled "Happy Days: Celebrating 25 years of Mount View."

• Maryland

Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra to perform March 10 concert, 'Sound the Shofar'

On March 10, the Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra presents the world premiere of modern composer James Lee III’s “Yoshiyahu, Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Orchestra” with soloist Emmanuel Borowsky.

• Maryland

Maryland students find challenge and friendship in regional Braille competition

The event, now in its 18th year, showcases reading and writing skills crucial to academic success

By Mary Carole McCauley

Feb 2, 2018

• Howard County

Seniors finding a voice with Columbia Encore Chorale

Encore Chorale is a choral group for senior adults. They rehearse for 15 weeks and have a series of holiday concerts with the first on Dec. 10.

By Katie V. Jones

Dec 6, 2017

• Baltimore County

Towson Encore Chorale readies to sing in the season

The Towson Encore Chorale readies to sing in the season with a pair of upcoming concerts.

• Obituaries

James M. 'Jamie' Scott, a costumer designer whose work was featured in both the theater and opera

James M. "Jamie" Scott, a costumer designer whose work was featured on both the stage and in opera, died Sept. 20 from liver cancer at Bebee Medical Center in Lewes, Del. He was 56.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Oct 6, 2017

• Harford

Week-long celebration of refurbished Havre de Grace Opera House begins Sunday

Two years after construction began, the Havre de Grace Opera House has re-opened with a week of festivities that end Sunday.

• Entertainment

Serenade festival celebrates JFK centennial by bringing together choral groups from around the world

Advance on Serenade, a choral music festival presented by Classical Movement that will include concerts in Baltimore, Annapolis marking JFK centennial.

• Entertainment

A profound Beethoven 9th is Eschenbach's parting gift to NSO

Christoph Eschenbach's final concert as National Symphony Orchestra music director included a profound interpretation of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9.

• Entertainment

Eschenbach puts distinctive stamp on Mahler's 'Resurrection' with NSO

Christoph Eschenbach, in his final weeks as National Symphony Orchestra music director, conducted a distinctive account of Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony.

• Howard County

Columbia’s Colleen Daly balances family with a thriving opera career

Columbia’s Colleen Daly balances family with a thriving opera career

• Opinion

Politicians to be proud of

One night shortly before the presidential inauguration, when I couldn't fall asleep, instead of counting sheep, I decided to think through the list of presidents in my lifetime and consider their strengths and weaknesses. There were 13, to be exact, since I was born shortly before FDR died. As it turned out, President Obama was the only president whose immediate family and whose Cabinet had absolutely no scandals in office. No Iran Contra, no Watergate, no mistresses or other sex scandals, no

• Laurel Leader

Panel at Montpelier to discuss women in jazz

The Montpelier Arts Center will celebrate Women's History Month by turning the spotlight on women in jazz.

Three acclaimed artists will present a p

• Maryland

Sally Taylor to perform at 40th anniversary of Frederick Arts Council

Sally Taylor performs at 40th anniversary of Frederick Arts Council

• Maryland

Carroll County Public Library schedules (March 2-8)

The following programs will be offered through Carroll County Public Library. Registration is required only where noted. For more information, call 410-386-

• Howard County

One World Coffeehouse connects with local jazz artist

Lavenia Nesmith has been organizing Jazz in the Mills for the last 10 years in Oakland Mills. She takes great pride in offering "top-notch" performers" for the series of four jazz concerts a year held in early spring, June, September and early December.

By Katie V. Jones

Dec 16, 2016

• Entertainment

Ballet Theatre of Md. gives Baltimore its first professional ballet company residency since 1993

The high-risk residency by the Ballet Theatre of Maryland begins next weekend with four performances of "The Nutcracker" at the Lyric

By Mary Carole McCauley

Nov 28, 2016

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Fun cameo by Ruth Bader Ginsburg launches buoyant 'Daughter of the Regiment' in D.C.

Washington National Opera's genial "Daughter of the Regiment," which got an opening night boost from Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ginsburg, features a vibrant cast.

• Maryland

McDaniel Madrigals to perform for world audience at Kennedy Center

McDaniel College Madrigal singers take the stage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts during their Millennium Stage Series.

• Baltimore County

Musicians stage a homecoming for Catonsville concert series

Two Catonsville natives will return home to perform in this month's Catonsville Concerts at 3, a 17-year-old program that provides free community concerts.

By Jon Bleiweis

Nov 2, 2016

• Howard County

Columbia Orchestra opens season with old but new

When the Columbia Orchestra kicks off its 39th season on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Jim Rouse Theater, music director Jason Love will be performing three pieces for the first time with his orchestra. That should make its new season feel even newer.

• Laurel Leader

Laurel's racetrack hosted big-name jazz in 1960s

The Laurel jazz festivals, held at Laurel Race Course in 1967, 1968 and 1969, attracted big-name bands including Dizzy Gillespie, Etta Jones, Woody Herman and his Big Band, Thelonious Monk, Gloria Lynne and Herbie Mann Octet,

• Concert review

Yusuf Islam, the former Cat Stevens, invites fans aboard the Peace Train at Kennedy Center

“I never wanted to be a star,” Yusuf Islam sang Thursday evening at the Kennedy Center. “I never wanted to travel far.”

By Matthew Hay Brown

Sep 23, 2016

• Baltimore City Paper

Summer Of The Slam: How two fearless Baltimore poetry slam teams took over the nation

"Why do you want to win?" Victor "Slangston Hughes" Rodgers, 33, asks an eager group of five young poets at the Edward R. Murrow Park in

• Maryland

Musicians provide a 'History of the Tango' in Brightview performance

Sitting in rapt attention, more than 20 community members appreciated the musical stylings of violinist Bagus Wiswakarma and classical guitarist Larry Wilson Thursday afternoon. The performance was part of Brightview Westminster Ridge's Third Thursday concert series.

• Maryland

Five Play brings jazz versions of old standards to Westminster

Five Play performs a mix of American Songbook standards and show tunes, all performed with a jazzy twist.

• Obituaries

Steven C. 'Bo' Eckard, McDaniel College music instructor, dies

Steven C. "Bo" Eckard, a member of the music faculty at McDaniel College, where he was senior lecturer of music and founder of the Electric Bass Ensemble, died Aug. 24 of undetermined causes at his Westminster home. He was 58.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Sep 7, 2016

• Entertainment

Inspired evening of Mahler, Bruckner with Eschenbach, Stutzmann, NSO

The National Symphony Orchestra offers stellar performance of Bruckner's Fourth conducted by Christoph Eschenbach; Mahler songs also on memorable program.

• Entertainment

National tour of 'Hamilton' coming to Kennedy Center in D.C.

The national tour of the hit musical "Hamilton" is coming to Washington during the 2017-2018 season.

• Entertainment

Wagner fans eager for Washington National Opera's first-ever 'Ring' Cycle

Washington National Opera is drawing Wagner fans from around the world for its first-ever of the complete "Ring" Cycle by Richard Wagner.

• Harford

Bumper Jacksons to be featured at Bel Air Downtown Alliance anniversary party March 19

The Bel Air Downtown Alliance is celebrating its 15th anniversary on Saturday, March 19 with a New Orleans House Party at the Bel Air Armory, featuring the roots jazz, country and blues band Bumper Jacksons.

• Entertainment

Kennedy Center's 2016-17 season will mark JFK centennial, introduce hip-hop artistic director

The Kennedy Center's 2016-2017 season will focus on JFK centennial and welcome Q-Tip, Renee Fleming and Yo-Yo Ma as artistic partners.

• Entertainment

Philip Glass opera 'Appomattox' addresses Civil War, civil rights

Philip Glass revised "Appomattox," which gets premiered Nov. 14 by Washington National Opera, to emphasize the 20th-century civil rights struggle as much as the Civil War.

• Entertainment

A riveting Mahler Third from Eschenbach, NSO

Christoph Eschenbach conducted a riveting account of Mahler's Third with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center.

• Laurel Leader

Gratitude theme of Montpelier's All Hung exhibition [South Laurel | Montpelier]

The Montpelier Arts Center features an All Hung Open Exhibition of artwork inspired by the theme "Gratitude," a perfect subject to consider during the holiday season. The exhibit will be in the Main Gallery from Nov. 7 until Dec. 27. A reception with the artists will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m.

• Entertainment

Surefire songs, vibrant cast are key to 'Beautiful,' the musical about Carole King

"Beautiful," the musical about the rise of Carole King, reveals its charms in national tour production at the Kennedy Center.

• From The Community

Chamber Music on the Hill Repeats Popular Annual Dinner/Concert

On September 29, 2013, Chamber Music on the Hill (CMOTH) took a leap out of their comfort zone by offering a dinner with the musicians prior to the concert. And "the crowd went wild"! The musicians of Gerdan, most of them from Ukraine, have shared their Eastern European multicultural music experience from generation to generation in their worldwide performances, workshops and master classes, and now they were not only performing in Westminster, but enjoying an elegant Ukrainian meal with their audience. After dinner, everyone enjoyed Gerdan's authentic folk music and original arrangements of classical compositions ranging from intimate meditations to ...