Simone Ellin, Associate Editor
Baltimore’s Jewish Community LGBTQ Group Faces a Hazy Future
Last fall, JQ Baltimore, a nonprofit providing support and programming for the area’s Jewish LGBTQ community, celebrated its relaunch with a party at the Jewish Museum of Maryland. The festive gala featured a performance by Orthodox transgender comedian Dana Friedman...
Jewish Community Services and The Stoop Tackle the Stigma of Mental Illness
Several years ago, The Stoop Storytelling Series issued a call for personal tales about living with mental illness. “At the time, we had never received more story submissions for any topic,” recalls Jessica Henkin, who co-founded the Baltimore-based series with Laura...
Water Safety for Youngsters is Top Priority at Local Aquatics Facilities
With summer approaching, many of us dream of spending long, lazy, sun-drenched days at our community or backyard pools. But daydreams can quickly turn into nightmares when we fail to take water safety precautions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Quick 5 (Plus): Ex-Eagle Don Felder
If anyone knows what life in the fast lane is really like, it’s Don Felder. After nearly six decades in the music business, Felder — who played lead guitar for the iconic band The Eagles from 1974 to 2001 and co-wrote their anthem “Hotel...Upcoming Events
Jun
22
Sat
8:00 am 11th Annual Baltimore Dragon Boa... @ Under Armour Headquarters
11th Annual Baltimore Dragon Boa... @ Under Armour Headquarters
Jun 22 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
The 11th Annual Baltimore Dragon Boat Challenge 2019 takes place along the waterfront promenade at Under Armour’s Headquarters in Locust Point. The Baltimore Dragon Boat Club hosts a mix of more than 20 corporate, city,[...]
Jun
24
Mon
6:00 pm Hamiltunes: An evening of karaok... @ Everyman Theatre
Hamiltunes: An evening of karaok... @ Everyman Theatre
Jun 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Everyman Theatre and the Hippodrome partner for a night of “Hamilton” karaoke in advance of the show’s upcoming run at The Hippodrome. Sing-along to your favorite tunes from the hit Broadway musical. Schedule: Performer[...]
Jun
27
Thu
6:30 pm Creating Our American Story @ Jewish Museum of Maryland
Creating Our American Story @ Jewish Museum of Maryland 
Jun 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
We hear about immigrants, refugees, and asylees all over the media – but rarely do we get to hear directly from those coming to America to make a new home. Join us as we welcome[...]
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