WHAT WEEKLY

★ Cover Story

Tracing a Father’s Presence

March 10, 2013

Michael Farley · Art, Art Criticism

by Michael Farley Tony Shore: Harry Maryland Institute College of Art Pinkard Gallery: Bunting Center January 25 – March 17,…

★ Documenting the Baltimore Renaissance

Maryland Film Fest and Videopolis

May 13, 2010

Brooke Hall & Justin Allen · Charm City

We’re willing to admit that we know little about the film community in Baltimore. We are, in fact, perpetual students and at times dangerously curious.

Pantsless

October 26, 2011

Jordan Sondler · Love

I'd gone to a party one night in the fall and met a cute, blond, transfer student. I went to a small, liberal arts college, and by

That’s Mr. Fritz To You

September 13, 2012

Jess Gartner · Charm City

What Weekly’s FritzBall Dance Party this weekend is named in honor of Kyle Fritz, a Baltimore developer and do-gooder. I sat down with him last

Normal’s Bookstore Anniversary Party

June 4, 2014

Gatsby · Charm City

From our friends at Normals: “On June 1st, Normal’s Books & Records turns 24! To celebrate all our years hustling culture we’re throwing a party

Photo by Chris Montgomery

Stop The Presses: How To Buy Back The Baltimore Sun

February 25, 2014

Justin Allen · Commentary, Social Innovation

Featured photo by Chris Montgomery The Baltimore Sun and Baltimore City Paper have been slowly dying for years. The big story behind the recent sale

Shocked and Amazed

March 7, 2012

Dr. Nodnol III, Esq. & Philip Laubner · Artist Profiles

Dr. Nodnol here with the distinct privilege to introduce you to a man who defies introduction. But alas, never one to refuse the tasks at

Subway Bliss

April 29, 2014

Nik Oldershaw · Charm City

I would imagine that being constantly immersed in the bustle of New York city has to take it’s toll after a while. This video captures

Wild Nothing and Future Islands

July 15, 2010

Brooke Hall & Justin Allen · Art, Charm City, Music

As you can see by this photo and the ones that proceeded it, the Metro Gallery officially surpassed Disneyland as the happiest place on earth

Farewell Double Dagger

October 26, 2011

Valerie Paulsgrove · Music, Station North

Recently, we bid farewell to a band that has come to played a major role in shaping the current music scene. Although fans of Double

Causes & Conditions :: The Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom

February 26, 2014

Peter Dillon · Charm City

i. I really miss sarcasm. It just doesn’t exist here. I ask my local friends and coworkers about it. They understand the concept…by ironically mocking

Happy Holidays: Here are Some Cookies

December 24, 2014

Kelly Louise Barton · Food

The meaning of Christmas, while having a definition, can mean various things from person to person. To me it is a time for family, a

Artist Open House & Future Islands

March 2, 2011

Jason Bender & Barbara Wilgus · Art, Charm City, Music

In the vibrant cultural social scene that grounds Baltimore’s arts community the Creative Alliance can always be relied upon to bring the party. One of

The Rarest Musical Performances of the Year Return as High Zero Celebrates 15 Years

September 17, 2013

Kelly Louise Barton · Events, Music

This week, the Theatre Project hosts the fifteenth annual High Zero Festival, an expansion of the avant-garde Red Room that has since expanded to include

On Artichoke Haircut and the Things They Do

April 17, 2013

Adam Robinson · Baltimore Reader, What Lit

One of Baltimore’s coolest literature magazines is Artichoke Haircut, a small-format production that fits nicely in your hand and reads nicely in your mind. They just

Wall Hunters Presents: The Slumlord Project

May 30, 2013

Liz Harby · Community, Street Art

When roaming around the city of Baltimore, it's hard to ignore the multitudes of abandoned row-homes and buildings. Its prominent features, boarded-up windows, dilapidated roofs

Baltimore’s Brightest Rappers :: Blaqstarr, TT the Artist, DDM, Mighty Mark and Schwarz

March 26, 2014

Ezra Winter & Leigh Ann Josephine · Music, Photo Essay

Baltimore’s hip hop scene was in rare form last week, when we attended Inception: 2014, a very special show at For Rent Shoes featuring some

#3: culture, art and science

April 28, 2011

Lee Boot · Who We Am

As an artist/educator, it seemed relevant to learn about how the human mind and brain process information and respond to stimuli. In the classroom, I

fashion

Photo by McKenzie Elizabeth Ditter

The Star of Mobile Thrifting: STACEY CHAMBERS

Stacey Chambers. With her lovable bear hugs, palm-searing high fives, and gestures as animated as a plate-spinning juggler, she puts…

Glenford Nunez

From Russia, With Lace

The Littlest Fashion Truck Ever

LOT 201

Drive2Thrive – Discover Wonderland Fashion Show

nightlife

Sick Weapons Last Show at Golden West

Ellie Beziat, Sick Weapons energetic blond singer, was standing around the Golden West before the band’s final show. She and…

Mobtown Microshow: Celebration

Infernoland

SCREEN PASS

Boite: Show and Tell

Let’s Mess With Texas

social innovation

From Here To There

On March 29, 2013 the Maryland General Assembly passed the historic Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act ensuring that $4.4 Billion will…

Primal Guerrilla Marketing

Operation Oliver

The Consent Revolution

The BNote Revealed

Baltimore Renaissance Project

artist profiles

Ed Gross: Alchemist

First photo by Frederick William Redelius Ed Gross is an Alchemist of sorts. At his studio at the Crown Cork…

We Are Gone

Philip Laubner’s Evacuation Route

Mathew Bainbridge

Infinite Games: Mixtum

Digital Cavemen

sustainability

Small Time

A couple of years ago, while I was reporting on a redevelopment plan in Buffalo, New York, I met up…

Strange Folks at Ash Street Garden

Farmageddon

An Ambitious New Charter School Comes to West Baltimore

Welcome to the Free Farm

Big Green Pirate Party