Baltimore Rock Opera Society And Maryland Zoo Partner On ‘Monster World: Zoo Quest’ Interactive...

CBS Baltimore (Arts & Culture) 10/13 9:47A Arts & Culture – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) Think Disney s Jungle Cruise ride with a spooky twist, and put it right here in Baltimore. The Baltimore Rock Opera Society and Maryland Zoo are partnering on Monster World: Zoo Quest, a fundraiser that takes attendees through an...

BARCS To Close Intake Of New Cats Due To Feline Panleukopenia Outbreak, Effective Immediately

CBS Baltimore (Family & Pets) 10/12 1:54P Family & Pets – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) BARCS announced that they will be closing their intake of new cats into the shelter due to a feline panleukopenia outbreak, officials announced Tuesday. The closure is effective immediately and will remain in place for at least...

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Relocates Another Show Citing Strathmore Labor Dispute

CBS Baltimore (Arts & Culture) 10/12 6:01A Arts & Culture – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is relocating yet another show due to a labor dispute between management at the Music Center at Strathmore and the union representing employees in the ticket office. The orchestra announced Tuesday...

Baltimore Artist Stephen Towns Featured In Smithsonian’s National Museum Of African American History...

CBS Baltimore (Arts & Culture) 10/6 12:41P Arts & Culture – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) Baltimore artist Stephen Towns work is now teaching people about a part of American history at the nation s largest cultural destination devoted exclusively to documenting and exploring the African American story. “It still feels...

Baltimore Open Studio Tour Offers A Behind-The-Scenes Look At How Artists Make Their Work

CBS Baltimore (Arts & Culture) 10/5 12:47P Arts & Culture – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) Some of Baltimore s artists are soon opening their studio doors to give Marylanders a behind-the-scenes look at how their work is made. It s called the Baltimore Open Studio Tour, an annual event now in its 33rd year, that’s part...

B&O Railroad Museum Recognized As Underground Railroad Site

CBS Baltimore (Arts & Culture) 10/5 10:25A Arts & Culture – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) The B&O Railroad Museum has been recognized by the National Parks Service as a Network to Freedom Underground Railroad Site, the museum announced on Tuesday. The museum also received a $200,000 grant from the National Endowment...

Construction Set To Begin On New Performance Space Next To Hippodrome Theatre

CBS Baltimore (Arts & Culture) 9/28 10:25A Arts & Culture – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) Construction is set to begin this fall on a new performance and event space next to the Hippodrome Theatre that will allow the arts complex to host more shows and cater to smaller performing arts groups. The Hippodrome Foundation,...

Six Cultural Institutions In Maryland Receive $1 Million In American Rescue Plan Funds

CBS Baltimore (Arts & Culture) 9/28 8:29A Arts & Culture – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) Four museums and two universities in Maryland were awarded a combined $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds earmarked for educational institutions, Maryland s Congressional Democrats announced on Tuesday. In Baltimore, the...

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Cancels Two Strathmore Shows And Relocates Another

CBS Baltimore (Arts & Culture) 9/24 3:29P Arts & Culture – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) As the Music Center at Strathmore continues negotiations with employees in its ticket office, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is canceling two concerts at the venue and relocating another, one week after the orchestra announced...

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Relocates Strathmore Shows In Support Of Labor Negotiations At Venue

CBS Baltimore (Arts & Culture) 9/15 9:57A Arts & Culture – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is moving two concerts from the Music Center at Strathmore as the North Bethesda venue continues negotiations with I.A.T.S.E. Local 868, the union representing ticket office workers. The shows a...

Baltimore Indie Rock Artist Snail Mail Announces New Album ‘Valentine,’ Shares Title Track

CBS Baltimore (Arts & Culture) 9/15 6:34A Arts & Culture – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) Snail Mail, a.k.a. the indie rock outfit founded and fronted by Maryland native Lindsey Jordan, is back with highly anticipated sophomore album Valentine, due out Nov. 5 on indie label stalwart Matador Records. Listen to swooning...

New Album From Baltimore Hardcore Band Turnstile Debuts At #30 On Billboard Chart

CBS Baltimore (Arts & Culture) 9/8 6:03A Arts & Culture – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) Glow On, the third album from local hardcore group Turnstile, debuted at number 30 on Billboard s Top 200 chart tracking album sales, and currently ranks as the third-best selling vinyl album in the country. Praised by music sites...

Maryland Sees Resurgence In Popularity Of Golf

CBS Baltimore (Eat See Play) 8/31 3:45P Eat.See.Play – CBS Baltimore

ESSEX, Md. (WJZ)  For a while, golf had fallen flat, but Maryland is now seeing a resurgence in the sport. As it happens, Maryland is a pretty unique place to take up golfing. It’s a game that can be enjoyed regardless of your skill level. You...

Firefly Music Festival To Require Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative COVID Test

CBS Baltimore (Nightlife & Music) 8/17 7:47A Nightlife & Music – CBS Baltimor

DOVER, Del. (WJZ) Firefly Music Festival, the multi-day summer concert at the Woodlands of Dover International Speedway, will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of attending the festival, promoter AEG Presents...

Baltimore County Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees To Clear Space

CBS Baltimore (Family & Pets) 8/13 4:04P Family & Pets – CBS Baltimore

BALDWIN, Md. (WJZ)   Baltimore County s animal shelter is waiving adoption fees to help clear room in the shelter, which officials said Friday is at capacity. Most surrenders will be turned away. The only exceptions will be made for owners with a...