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Baltimore Is Getting a Pop-Up Disco Roller Rink This Holiday Season
For years, city dwellers have had opportunities to ice skate their way through the holiday season at places like annual Inner Harbor Ice Rink, the Mt Pleasant Ice Arena in Northeast Baltimore, the Mimi DiPietro Family Skating Center in Patterson Park, and the Four Seasons Baltimore’s rooftop rink in Harbor East.
How the Enoch Pratt’s African American Department Grew Far Beyond Just Books
When Vivian Fisher was hired as its first manager in August of 2000, the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Eddie and Sylvia Brown African American Department didn’t exist. “There was no building,” recalls Fisher, now the Central Library’s deputy chief, who also formerly served as the head of Morgan State University’s Special Collections. “It was a parking lot, and it was my job to turn it into a full-fledged department.”
The Feel-Good: Five Great Things That Happened in Our Area This Month
Will Smith Makes Surprise Visit to the Enoch Pratt Free Library. If you attended the October 18th book event for Baltimore native Jada Pinkett Smith’s new memoir, Worthy, you received a bit of a bonus when Pinkett Smith’s husband, actor Will Smith, surprised her on stage. Earlier that week, Pinkett Smith nearly broke the internet when she revealed to The Today Show host Hoda Kotb that, though they aren’t divorced, she and Will have been living “completely separate lives” since 2016. But if the Smith family’s appearance (the two were joined by their children Trey, Jaden, and Willow, plus more extended family members) at the Pratt’s Central Library was any indication, the couple still has a lot of love for one another. Smith gave impromptu remarks from the stage after his wife discussed her new tome with Laura Coates, an anchor and chief legal analyst for CNN.
Open & Shut: Slutty Vegan; Zoe’s Just Dezzerts; 1157 Bar + Kitchen
Slutty Vegan: Though owner Aisha “Pinky” Cole is a native of East Baltimore, for the past five years, it’s been diners throughout New York, Georgia, and Alabama who have been blessed with her wildly popular plant-based burgers, which have been lauded by the likes of Snoop Dogg and Tyler Perry. Baltimoreans have gotten a taste of the meatless comfort foods at a few of Cole’s pop-ups throughout the years, but now—after launching 13 locations and a sit-down bar and restaurant in Atlanta—she is finally giving her eateries a permanent home here.
32nd Street Farmers Market Hosts Inaugural Great Waverly Pie Contest
Beneath an orange tent along East 32nd Street Saturday morning, warmly dressed locals delivered foil and parchment-wrapped pies—filled with everything from pecans to apples to mac and cheese—for judging in the first-ever Great Waverly Pie Contest. Hosted by the fan-favorite 32nd Street Farmers Market, the fundraiser for the...
Movie review: Killers of the Flower Moon
This review contains some spoilers. Hannah Arendt’s phrase, “The banality of evil,” kept popping into my head as I watched Martin Scorsese’s elegiac and powerful Killers of the Flower Moon, which is based on a true story. At one point late in the film, our main...
First-Ever Locally Grown Festival Brings Wide Range of Artists to Baltimore Center Stage
When it comes to arts festivals, Charm City has really been upping its game—hosting public celebrations of art in all its forms. Of course, we have established events like the CityLit Festival for bibliophiles and the Maryland Film Festival (which is returning in 2024) for cinephiles. But in the past year, we’ve also seen innovative new events like WYPR’s inaugural New/Next film festival and the debut of Honey Chile Fest, celebrating Black women and femmes in film.
“There’s Always Next Year.” For These Orioles, It’s Really True.
No doubt, the end hurt—and it arrived earlier than expected. The scenes of a sudden finish late Tuesday night to an otherwise joyous, six-month season told the entire story. Adley Rutschman just stared at the Texas Rangers jumping up and down near the pitcher’s mound. So did Gunnar Henderson and everyone else in the visiting dugout after the Orioles lost 7-1 in Game 3 of the American League Division Series.
Open & Shut: Maillard Pastries; Arepi; Tabrizi’s
Maillard Pastries to Open a Second Location: Big news for local pastry fans. The Hamilton-Lauraville bakeshop at 5414 Harford Road—which has housed Hamilton Bakery, Batch Bakeshop, and most recently Bramble Baking Co. before it closed in July—is welcoming a new tenant. The small-but-mighty Maillard Pastries in Hampden announced on social media last week that it’s expanding with a second location in the Harford Road space. Owner Caitlin Kiehl says she’s been looking for extra room to beef up production. “Because our space in Hampden is so tiny—it’s a little under 500 square feet—we had been looking for either an additional place to work out of or just a bigger space altogether,” she says. “But it’s hard to find something in the area in our price range that’s set up to be a kitchen already.”
Stavros Halkias is Much More Humble and Serene Than His Ravens Superfan Alter Ego
Ronnie was pissed. Following the Ravens overtime loss to the Colts on Sept. 24, his popular Ravens recap on Instagram made that abundantly clear. “How the f*** did we lose to the Colts, yo?” the shirtless Ronnie wailed, putting the signature Bawlmer emphasis on his o’s. “What did I do to deserve this God?” Ronnie is, as many fans know, the Joe Flacco-loving, Bawlmerese-speaking Ravens superfan persona created by Southeast Baltimore native comedian Stavros Halkias.
Can the O’s Save Their Season? They’re Going to Fight For It
Gunnar Henderson stood in front of his locker Sunday night after the Orioles’ 11-8 loss to the Texas Rangers, wearing the scars from it. A fresh bruise marked the corner of his right eye and dirt sprinkled across the chest of his orange jersey—the result of a head-first slide into home plate in the first inning in Game 2 of the American League Division Series. It “felt like a razor” hit his face, he said, as he hit the ground and his helmet went flying.
Bird’s Eye View: Orioles Drop Second Straight Game to Rangers
Why can’t we have nice things? Well, because of turnovers and walks. It was a rough Sunday for Baltimore sports fans. First, the Ravens lose a game they were winning against the Steelers, and then the Orioles drop a second straight ALDS playoff game to the Rangers, this time, 11-8, and are suddenly on the verge of elimination.
Bird’s Eye View: Five Quick Takes from Orioles’ Playoff Opening Loss
There was a lot of emotion in the ballpark at Camden Yards Saturday afternoon. At times—with the sold-out, boisterous Baltimore crowd on its feet, hanging on every pitch, waving orange towels, and chanting, “Let’s go, O’s!”—it felt like Baltimore fans were trying to will just one more come-from-behind victory from the team that finished tied for the most come-from-behind wins in baseball this year.
Orioles Discuss Reviving Playoff Magic at Camden Yards
Around 5 o’clock Thursday evening, as the Orioles held their third of four pre-playoff workouts—this one in a mostly empty Camden Yards—first baseman Ryan O’Hearn gripped a bat near the on-deck circle of the home dugout and readied to face a few pitches from left-hander John Means.
Ten Great Local Chocolate and Candy Shops in Baltimore
Does spooky season have you craving candy? Charm City’s got you covered with decadent treats that are much more unique than the stuff you’ll find at your local big-box store. Whether it’s an array of truffles and nonpareils or rich chocolate-covered strawberries, these locally owned shops have everything you need to build your sweet stash. We even offer a signature sweet for each, if you really need help narrowing down the options.
How Curating Tola’s Room Helped Christina Delgado Better Understand Her Own Heritage
Flaunting long, feathered earrings, her silvering hair tucked in a high bun, Christina Delgado relaxes on a green loveseat encircled by family mementos. Funky music blares and the smell of incense lingers. “That’s my mom when she was in the military,” says the native New Yorker, artist, educator, and cultural...
Family, Teammates, Fans, and Current Orioles Remember Brooks Robinson
Several hundred Baltimore Orioles and Brooks Robinson fans turned out for the team’s public memorial for the Hall of Famer Monday morning at Camden Yards—with the ceremony fittingly held on the field near third base. Robinson, known as “Mr. Oriole,” was 86 when he passed away September 26.
Fall Coffee Drinks You Need to Try at Local Shops This Season
Fall isn’t just about colorful foliage or holiday feasts—it’s also prime time for spices and cloves to make their way into your daily cup of joe. A Pumpkin Spice Latte might be the first thing that comes to mind, but this season, why not ditch the Starbucks PSL for a PCL (Pumpkin Cheesecake Latte) at Order & Chaos in South Baltimore? Or pick up a warm oat milk honey graham latte, topped with actual toasted marshmallows, at Ceremony Coffee? These are just a few of the seasonal drinks you’ll find at local cafes, where coffee aficionados are whipping up fall creations that will leave you dreaming in hues of orange, yellow, and red.
The Best Area Soup Spots to Help Keep Warm This Season
We’re all about a good gazpacho during the summer, but the chillier months are prime time for steamy soups and stews. (Check out this piece if you’re searching for a good bowl of ramen or pho.) Whether you’re looking for a traditional chicken noodle to cure a cold, have a hankering for some spicy Maryland crab, or want to get nostalgic with a creamy tomato, here are a few places to visit to escape the nip in the air.
Open & Shut: Jinji Chocolate; Adee’s Coffee Roasters; Codetta Bake Shop
Jinji Chocolate: This local chocolate purveyor has been blessing the community with its ethically sourced sweets from a stall at Belvedere Square for a decade. Now, co-founder Jinji Fraser is ready to open a new brick-and-mortar shop at a previously announced location at 3100 Greenmount Ave. in the Waverly neighborhood this October. Jinji Chocolate will now have a long-term home with an expanded menu of chocolate drinks, local treats, and handcrafted sweets. Designed by Fraser and her team, the 1,000-square-foot space is painted lavender and features a counter for drink-making and chocolate-tasting, as well as a small retail area, and a back-of-house production space that will also be used for workshops and demonstrations.
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