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‘Anastasia’ Explores Identity and Inclusiveness, Says Actor

by Aliza Friedlander | Nov 30, 2018 | Art, Arts & Life, Fun, Music, Performing Arts, The Arts

The Baltimore-Washington corridor holds a special place in the heart of Jason Michael Evans. In fact, the 31-year-old actor, who soon will make his local performance debut in the musical “Anastasia,” says he can’t wait to take center stage in Charm City. “My father...

Venezuelan-American Chef Spreads the Gospel of Latino-Jewish Cuisine

by Josefin Dolsten, JTA | Oct 15, 2018 | Art, Food, Fun

Food has always been a way for Deborah Benaim’s family to connect to their roots. A typical Shabbat dinner featured dishes such as traditional Ashkenazi braided challah bread, Moroccan-style whitefish with red pepper paste and a Venezuelan hearts of palm salad. “I...

Gilbert Sandler’s Hat to be featured in Jewish Museum of Maryland Exhibition

by Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief | Aug 9, 2018 | Art, Arts & Life, Fashion, Fun, Museum, The Arts

“Cock your hat, angles are attitudes.” –Frank Sinatra Around these parts, Gilbert Sandler’s jaunty pork pie hat is considered nothing short of iconic. Sure, it’s a bit weathered and timeworn. But arguably, it’s as emblematic of all things Bawlmer as...

Asheville’s Allure Abounds and Dazzles Year-Round

by Carol Sorgen | Jul 13, 2018 | Arts & Life, Fun, Travel

Whatever the season, Asheville has something to offer everyone. Summer festivals, fall foliage, winter sports, springtime flowers — choose a season to spend in this lovely western North Carolina city and you just can’t go wrong. (Although I must admit I would’ve...

Houdini Exhibition Opening and Jonestown Festival Attract Crowds

by JMORE Staff | Jun 25, 2018 | Arts & Life, Fun, Performing Arts, The Arts

The third annual Jonestown festival, on Lloyd Street between Baltimore and Lombard Streets in front of the Jewish Museum of Maryland was held on June 24 from noon-4 p.m. “The Magic of Jonestown Festival,” which drew approximately 400 people, coincided with...

Standin’ on a Corner in Winslow, Arizona

by Tony Glaros | May 22, 2018 | Art, Arts & Life, Fun, Travel

Our recent Southwestern swing reached high-desert pay dirt when we checked into the storied La Posada Hotel in Winslow, Ariz. During the long ride in our rental car from Albuquerque, I struggled to make sense of what a world-renowned, four-star inn was doing in a...

The Outdoors Issue 2018

by Elizabeth Heubeck | Mar 30, 2018 | Arts & Life, Food, Fun, Music, The Arts

The sweet sounds, scents and sights of spring “You can cut all the flowers, but you cannot keep spring from coming.” — Pablo Neruda While spring arrives every single year, the change of seasons never seems to get old. Those first inevitable signs of spring...

Chanukah Gift Guide 2017

by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Dec 1, 2017 | Arts & Life, Fun

Helpful hints for the holiday shopper The facts speak for themselves — online shopping grows more popular with every passing holiday season. And everyone knows that buying presents at mega-store chains may even save you a few sheckels. Still, in our humble...

Holidays 2017: How to Survive the Season

by JMORE Staff | Nov 20, 2017 | Arts & Life, Fashion, Food, Fun, Wellness

Jmore’s Holiday Guide 2017 features recipe suggestions, a look at Chanukah customs and more Festival of Lights fun. So, let us help you get through the rest of the year in one festive piece. Chanukah Chanukah Gift Guide 2017: Holiday shopping, Charm City-style Here...

Actor Channels ‘Inner Warthog’ for 20th Anniversary ‘Lion King’ Tour

by Erica Rimlinger | Nov 9, 2017 | Art, Arts & Life, Fun, Music, Performing Arts, The Arts

Ben Lipitz is one of the few people on the planet who feels honored to be called a flatulent warthog. Lipitz has portrayed Pumbaa, Simba’s comical (and gassy) warthog companion in “The Lion King,” for 15 years, both on tour and Broadway. Next week, as the...