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The Feel-Good: Five Great Things That Happened in Our Area This Month
Is all the bad news getting you down? Yeah, we feel that too, which is why we’ve created The Feel Good. Each month, we’re rounding up good news and positive vibes—all of which are reminders that we live in a great place where plenty of awesome stuff happens every day.
Movie review: Past Lives
This review contains spoilers. Celine Song’s Past Lives begins on an ingenious note. A threesome sit at a bar. Two are Korean—a man and a woman. The third is a bearded white guy. We hear a voiceover of a couple playing “Guess the relationship dynamic” from across the...
Movie Review: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
As the latest installment of the Indiana Jones saga begins, we’re back in WWII where we see a man with a burlap sack over his head who has been kidnapped by the Nazis. We know it’s Indy under that sack—who else? But how will the film handle it? The first Indiana Jones film, Raiders of the Lost Ark, set just before World War II, was made in 1981 when star Harrison Ford was a robust 39 years old.
City Sand Competition Returns to Harborplace Saturday After 11-Year Hiatus
During a sunny summer beach trip to Ocean City in 1989, Joan Davidson and Kathy Whiting of the Rouse Company—the real estate development and management firm responsible for building Harborplace in 1980—stumbled into a sand-sculpting competition. Thrilled with the ingenuity that they witnessed, the duo returned with plans...
The Coolest Playgrounds in the Baltimore Area
Summer break is officially here, and, in lieu of recess, your kiddos are going to need an outlet to burn off all of their energy. But if they’re already bored of your go-to tot lot, the Baltimore area is brimming with thoughtful, creative, and accessible play spaces to help switch up your regular routine.
Hey Jed: Meet the Randallstown Actor Who Performs as Paul McCartney
He’s got the high-arched eyebrows, trademark mullet, accent, vest, and violin bass—but he isn’t Paul McCartney. Jed Duvall of Randallstown has been performing as the famous former Beatle for fans near and far (catch him at the Dundalk Heritage Fair on June 30) since 2012. His traveling musical show, “The McCartney Experience,” covers everything from early Beatlemania material to new McCartney solo works.
Movie Review: Asteroid City
The trend has thankfully died down, but for the past several months, a video meme has been going around that apes the style of Wes Anderson. These reels or TikToks or whatever the hell you call them utilize the same music—Alexandre Desplat’s chirpy “Obiturary” from the French Dispatch soundtrack—and they all have the same basic style: Hyper deadpan longshots, symmetrical images, an orderliness that borders on obsessive. Some get fancy and incorporate AI, like ones I’ve seen recently that send up Succession or Star Wars in the style of Anderson. They often make reference to Anderson’s troupe of actors: Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, and so on.
How Dads United Organization is Helping to Set Black Fathers Up for Success
Michael Cornish made a series of regrettable decisions in his youth, but after learning that his son Naeem was entering the world, the Druid Heights HVAC technician says his whole perspective shifted. “I had never been in a position where I had to take care of somebody other than myself,”...
Ten Ways to Commemorate Juneteenth This Weekend
It’s been two years since Juneteenth became recognized as a federal holiday. And since then, we’ve seen Baltimore organizations become more intentional about how they commemorate June 19—the date in 1865 when the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation effectively freed hundreds of thousands of slaves living in large parts of Texas. For starters, AFRAM, one of the largest African-American festivals on the East Coast, moved up its date to overlap with Juneteenth weekend last year—and it will continue that tradition when it returns to Druid Hill Park June 17-18. (See more below.) Other local celebrations—which typically highlight parades, parties, and red-hued foods to symbolize resilience and joy—have evolved to include art exhibits, live concerts, culinary experiences, and even beer tastings.
Open & Shut: Plaka; The Local; Bramble Baking Co.
Plaka Restaurant & Bakery: A famous corner of Greektown is home to a new all-day concept from the owners of G&M Restaurant. Plaka has taken over the space at 4718 Eastern Ave., once home to Acropolis, which was considered an institution in the neighborhood until it shuttered in 2019 soon after the passing of owner Dimitrios “Jimmy” Avgerinos. Plaka owner Dimitrios Zoulis plans to carry that torch, in the sense that he wants Plaka to ultimately be a vibrant gathering place for the community. (The name “Plaka” is even a nod to Athens’ oldest city, which resides under the Acropolis.)
Free Things To Do In Baltimore This Summer
Even when we’re trying our best to save, sometimes it feels like just existing requires tapping a credit card multiple times per day. (Don’t even get us started on the price of eggs.) Sure, there are plenty of locally owned shops, bars, events, and dining destinations that deserve investment, but if budgeting is a top priority these days, there are also plenty of ways to have fun without breaking out your wallet.
The Ultimate Baltimore Pride Guide: Events and Festivals to Celebrate All Month Long
After a record-breaking turnout for last June’s Pride events in Baltimore, the Pride Center of Maryland is going all out once again with a lineup of passionate performances and powerful exhibits celebrating the LGBTQ+ community all month long. The events range from adults-only bar crawls to family-friendly street festivals, all leading up to the annual High-Heel Race, Pride Parade, and Block Party in Central Baltimore on Saturday, June 24; and the Pride in the Park bash at Druid Hill Park on Sunday, June 25.
Baltimoreans Have a Lot to Say About Today’s Code Red Air Quality
You might have noticed a campfire-like smell when stepping out to start your day this morning. But it’s not lingering from a neighbor’s backyard barbecue or even from a nearby blaze. As you’ve likely heard, wildfires originating hundreds of miles away in central Canada—coupled with an unfortunate storm...
Open & Shut: The Coral Wig; Osteria Pirata; Friends Grille
The Coral Wig: The owners of Clavel, W.C. Harlan, and Fadensonnen have opened this new concept tucked in the alley of Ulysses hotel off East Read Street in Mt. Vernon. The Coral Wig is a tropical bar inspired by the islands of Lane Harlan and Matthew Pierce’s childhoods—Harlan was born in the Philippines, while Pierce lived in St. Kitts for a time. Fittingly, the menu highlights tropical classics like a daiquiri, margarita, and painkiller. House cocktails include the Estate Martini (rum, overripe pineapple, white vermouth, and Madagascar vanilla) and the Coral Wig Sour, made with Pisco, egg white, guava nectar, yerba mate, lemon, nutmeg, and safflower. There’s also a small selection of wines, beers, and spirit-free drinks. A happy hour runs from 5-7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Jim Henson Exhibit Celebrates Visionary Puppeteer’s Legacy—and Maryland Roots
Whether it’s from watching them chase fame on Broadway, conquer Treasure Island, or explore outer space, most of us are familiar with Jim Henson’s muppets. We’ve just never had the chance to see them up close and personal in Baltimore. Not until now, that is. Starting this...
As Ramps Season Comes to a Close, Local Chefs Share Their Love for the Leafy Ingredient
Around the start of April, you’ll find them growing all throughout the Appalachian region’s dense and dampened wooded areas, but only for a month or two. It’s during this fleeting window that the lanky, leafy ramp—a species of wild onion sometimes referred to as a wild leek—is quickly bundled up by foragers, farmers, and chefs.
Movie review: You Hurt My Feelings
Sometimes it’s the people we’re closest to who can annoy us the most. It’s hard to exactly say why—maybe it’s because they remind us of the worst aspects of ourselves. Maybe it’s because we feel so safe in their company, we allow ourselves to be irritated by minor things, confident that they’ll never abandon us. Or maybe it’s because their opinion matters so much to us, we can’t help but to put unsustainable weight on everything they say.
WYPR’s New/Next Film Fest Will Fill the Void Left by the MdFF This Summer
Last December, when the Parkway Theatre announced that they would be temporarily going dark and postponing the 2023 Maryland Film Festival (MdFF), a collective groan could be heard from cinephiles throughout Maryland. Among them was Sam Sessa. The director of events and community engagement for WTMD and WYPR is not...
Open & Shut: Hopscotch; Bunny’s; Allora; Joe Benny’s
Hopscotch Zero Proof Bottle Shop: In keeping with the focus on inclusivity that has spread throughout the local cocktail scene, this specialty bottle shop —dubbed as Maryland’s first to exclusively carry spirit-free sips—will open soon in Fells Point near the corner of Caroline and Fleet streets. Owner Darryl Collins will curate the shop with non-alcoholic (less than 0.5 percent alcohol by volume) beer, wine, and spirits, as well as zero-proof (no alcohol at all) drinks. Collins knows liquor stores throughout Baltimore offer these types of products, but with Hopscotch, “we will be that specialized shop that carries the best selection of non-alcoholic beverages in the city,” he says.
Baltimore Birth Festival Returns Sunday with Inclusive Resources for Expectant Parents
In 2009, in her ninth week of pregnancy, Jennifer Chaffee found out that she was high risk and carrying twins. Though it wasn’t her preference, her doctor advised that they plan a cesarean section. “At the time, there were some doctors out there who could do a twin birth...
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