FOOD & DRINK

PASADENA, Md. — A small liquor store in Anne Arundel County wants to offer its growing customer base even more options by constructing an entirely new building around 10 times its current size. The longtime Key Bridge Liquors near Hawkins Point at 7212 Fort Smallwood Road plans to start...

I just love the business approach exhibited by Tony’s Baltimore Grill. It never ceases to amaze me how blunt and straight forward they are with their Facebook page and social media comments. They are willing to tell it like it is. Here is the latest example of this:. On...

MARYLAND -For a great meal in Annapolis, you should check out the many fantastic seafood restaurants in the city. You can eat at O'Learys Seafood Restaurant or Osteria 177. For the best lobster rolls, head to Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls. Listed below are the top five restaurants in Annapolis, Maryland. Check out their reviews to see if they deserve their good reputations.

Chick-fil-A's Waffle Fries have long been a distinct option in the pantheon of fast food French fries. But who's to say they could stop at just one fry offering?. Little Blue Menu, Chick-fil-A's test kitchen spot in College Park, MD, is now experimenting with regular French fries. This move could be a game-changer, much like how Jack in the Box wins with both Curly Fries and regular fries.

“I turn 61 next week, but still refuse to grow up…” that’s how a humorous text exchange with New Jersey-based photographer Tim Sharkey ended this afternoon while following up with him to see how his restored Bullet 130 SV powered by a vintage 60-hp Johnson SST outboard engine fared in last week’s Tiki Lee’s Shootout On The River poker run hosted by Tiki Lee’s Dock Bar in Sparrows Point, Md.

“Jersey Boys” is the mega-hit musical that tells the story of one of the most successful rock groups of the 60s, Frankie Valli and the Four Season. They went head to head with the Beatles with hit after hit— “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Walk Like A Man,” to name just a few. Their songs are as ubiquitous as ever—two commercials can currently be seen featuring Four Seasons songs. Valli is still—as prophetically cited in this 2005 musical—on the road performing at 90.

Reveals top prize on Gold Rush 7s Multiplier instant ticket. A Baltimore man credits his $100,000 top-prize win on a Gold Rush 7s Multiplier scratch-off to the use of his lucky car key. Instead of a coin or a scratcher, the player used his car key to reveal the “Lucky 7” symbol that led to his own private gold rush.

After making his debut last year, Baltimore’s rising star Lil JJ World returns with an impressive follow-up to “Yea Yea” with the new track “Rock.”. In the new song, he combines catchy hooks with insightful lyrics that reflect his experiences and aspirations. The infectious beats and infectious energy of “Rock” will make it a hit for this promising young artist.

Charm City Slam is excited to announce Charm City Slam Finals!. ● What: Charm City Slam Finals (Baltimore biggest poetry slam) ● Who: After a year of competition 12 legendary poets from around the country including Baltimore’s own Meccamorphosis, Lady Brion and Black Chakra will compete for the Grand Slam Title and $3,000 in prizes.

Baltimore Restaurant Week is back, highlighting dozens of eateries. Dig into Soul Street, a modern BBQ spot in Little Italy.

Compass Rose Theaterhas announced its highly anticipated 2024-25 season. This dynamic lineup features a selection of award-winning comedies, dramas, and a beloved musical with a “bite.” The upcoming season includes “Intimate Apparel,” “Same Time, Next Year,” “Proof,” and “Little Shop of Horrors.” Season subscriptions are available until September 13, 2024.

The space formerly occupied by Café Hon will reopen as “The Duchess,” a Western Pacific-inspired restaurant planned by the Foreman Wolf restaurant group led by Tony Foreman and Cindy Wolf. Foreman Wolf announced on Monday that The Duchess will be “an authentically-styled English pub that will feature...

A Baltimore Symphony Orchestra program continues to expand its reach to give Baltimore Youth access to critical musical programming. Founded in 2008, OrchKids has been a transformative force in music education in Baltimore in partnership with the Baltimore City Public School System. “The first thing on the chopping block- right?...

A Powerball Double Play winner is turning her $50,000 prize into a vacation and a significant community gift. The Baltimore resident matched four numbers and the Powerball on a quick-pick ticket in the April 3 Double Play drawing to score the third-tier win. The anonymous player selected the nickname “Simboli...

July 22, 2024 (Baltimore, MD) – The Orchestra's 2024-25 season, the first of Robert Moody’s tenure as Music Director, features performances of major works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Sibelius and Stravinsky. Additional highlights include the Orchestra’s first performances of pieces by John Adams, Mason Bates, Gustav Mahler, Astor Piazzola,...

The Baltimore Chamber Orchestra (BCO) has named Robert Moody as music director, beginning a three-year contract in the 2024-25 season. He will be only the third music director in the orchestra’s 40-year history. Moody is currently in his eighteenth season as music director for Arizona Musicfest and his ninth season as music director of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. In 2022 he was named principal conductor for Lakeland Opera (FL). Prior positions have included music director of the Portland Symphony (ME) and the Winston-Salem Symphony (NC). Earlier in his career, he held conducting positions with the Phoenix Symphony, Evansville Philharmonic, Santa Fe Opera, Brevard Music Center, Interschool Orchestras of New York City, and apprenticed at Landestheater Opera in Linz, Austria. Some of his 2024-25 season debuts include the Kansas City Symphony, Tulsa Opera with Renée Fleming, the Tampere Philharmonic in Finland, and Timisoara Philharmonic in Rumania. Moody has led orchestras and opera companies including the Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Toronto Symphony, Dallas and Houston symphonies, Minnesota Orchestra, Washington National Opera, the Aachen and Baden Baden orchestras in Germany, Orquesta Filarmonica de Bogotá (Colombia), and the Vienna Chamber Orchestra (Austria). A South Carolina native, Moody holds degrees from Furman University and the Eastman School of Music.

Last week, we shared news about the closure of Hunting Ground in Hampden, upcoming concerts in August and September, and the Amazing Acro-Cats show at Creative Alliance. “After nearly 13 years, Hunting Ground is closing in Hampden“: Owners of Hunting Ground announced they are closing the popular boutique at 3649 Falls Road at the end of July and are holding one last sale.

A memorial exhibition honoring the works of Jo Ulrich (1956 — 2023) will be on display at Gallery 1448 beginning on Aug 10. “Jo Ulrich: A Life Interrupted” will showcase the artist’s paintings as a tribute to her remarkable achievements and an acknowledgement of her struggles. Ulrich...

The Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation helps fund educational grants to provide resources, materials, support field trips, and bring Holocaust survivor speakers into classrooms. The foundation hopes to make a difference by empowering students through this education, and providing them a future filled with kindness and respect. Journey for the...