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Documenting and fueling the Baltimore Renaissance

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What's in a name? From Hot August Blues to Hot August Music Festival – the name might have changed, but the atmosphere remains the same. Read more on whatweekly.com

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A giant bottle of Nair? Check. Hula-hoops, devil horns, and a watermelon? Yup. A rigged umbrella dinosaur that shot water from its mouth? Mmhmm. Fluid Movement's "Goldblum: The Water Ballet" was one of those experiences that made you fall in love with this wonderfully weird town all over again. Read more on whatweekly.com

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"In some ways we are the middle child who’s tired of not being the oldest or cutest, the devil or the angel, because we’re pretty damn cool, too." Read the essay on whatweekly.com

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Did you happen to catch Goldblum: The Water Ballet by Fluid Movement?? Photo: @angwich

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From the SCOTUS ruling to Club Hippo's final float – this year's Pride was a chance for celebration and reflection on changes the GLBT community has seen since 1975. Read more on What Weekly.

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For the first time since their inagural event in January, this month's Startup Soirée is free. Wondering what this group of Baltimore's most ambititious movers and shakers is all about? Read more on What Weekly.

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From Instagram to the cover of Time, Devin Allen's photographs captured the nation's attention during the Baltimore Protests. Ten weeks later, Marilyn Mosby, Congressman Elijah Cummings, and Laura Gamble from PNC Bank were all in attendence for the opening of Allen's first exhibition of "Awakening, In a New Light." Read more on What Weekly.

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Through modern technology and the magic of live theatre, you have a chance to take a glimpse into the reality of a synesthete with a performance piece simply titled "Synesthesia," which runs this weekend, from Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12, at @empcollective

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Save the date: WINDJAMMER – Future Islands, Beach House, Dan Deacon and many more friends. Aug. 29 / Pier Six / Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am EST

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"Whether you are gay, straight, somewhere adjacent or in-between, the parade is welcoming, open to anyone and everyone who is willing to share the inclusive environment." Thoughts and photos about DC's Capitol Pride Parade now up on What Weekly.

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Tonight! The Bumper Jacksons – a roots jazz, country swing and street blues band based out of the Baltimore/DC area – will be hosting an album release party for their new album, Too Big World, at the Creative Alliance in Highlandtown. Also, they've hired a team of stilt walking flame throwers. Because, why not? New article now up for reads on What Weekly.

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Scapescape​ returns today for its 4th incarnation — refreshed and just as inspired as before. The festival’s lineup is overloaded with oldies and newbies alike, all the while reflecting the evolving music scene Baltimore has to offer. New article now up for reads on What Weekly.

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"When Everything Disappears :: An Interview with light artist Sean Michael Kenny" – New article now up for reads on What Weekly.

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"They're Not Making Art Anymore :: An Interview with Fred Lazarus IV" New article now up for reads on What Weekly.

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Gallery 788 presents “TLC Baltimore: The Photography of Theresa Keil & Larry Cohen.” The exhibition opens Thursday, May 7 at 7:00pm, at Gallery 788 in Hampden. We've got a preview now up for reads on What Weekly.

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Music By: The Water

Human Being Productions shows what it really feels like to be in Baltimore right now.

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"#thisisbaltimore :: How We Engage in Peaceful Protests" – a new photo essay by Kristin Mcwharter now up for reads on What Weekly Yesterday Bmore United and Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, among other organizations, coordinated a March focused around local college and high school students. The March began at Penn Station and moved down St. Paul Street to City Hall, where many young voices spoke to a crowd of what has been reported to be thousands. The crowd was not only peaceful—it was stunning. This is Baltimore.