Jun.
24
2016
Modern-day troubadour
Brian Kay, dubbed a modern-day troubadour, is releasing a new CD with Ayreheart. He talks about the tradition of historical plucked instruments and ancient songs of the world.
Judith Krummeck
Jun.
19
2016
Music in the Valley
I love how the music scene in and around Baltimore is always offering new discoveries. I was a guest at Music in the Valley for the first time this evening, only to discover that the concert series has been going since 2008 in partnership with the BSO’s concertmaster, Jonathan Carney. It’s in the bucolic setting of St. John’s Church, […]
Jun.
05
2016
The Chesapeake Shakespeare company is turning 15!
The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company has an exciting season planned for their 15th anniversary – but first, they’re offering their annual summer outdoor shows in-the-ruins. Founding artistic director Ian Gallanar came in to talk about it all.
Jun.
04
2016
Writing letters for Booknotes
Stephen Dixon, past Johns Hopkins faculty member and prolific novelist, will present his latest novel at The Ivy on June 15th. He came to talk about it for WBJC’s Booknotes.
Jun.
01
2016
Making music in historic Chestertown
The National Music Festival at Washington College will present its 6th season from June 5th to 18th on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Artistic Director Richard Rosenberg and Executive Director Cailin Patton came over to talk about it.
May.
30
2016
Everyman presents two theatre giants in repertory
Take it from me: it is a truly extraordinary experience to see two of America’s most iconic plays performed one after the other at an afternoon matinee, followed by an evening performance, and featuring the same cast of actors. I invited an actor from each play to come in and share […]
May.
23
2016
Sea change at Baltimore Choral Arts
The chorus is celebrating its 50th anniversary, 35 of those years under the leadership of Tom Hall. Now, there are changes afoot, and the BCAS Board President, Richard Dellheim, came in to talk about the way forward.
May.
07
2016
Booknotes celebrates Apprentice House Press
Baltimore’s very own Apprentice House Press celebrates 10 years this year. Their Director, Dr. Kevin Atticks, came to share the good news with Booknotes.
Apr.
26
2016
Genre bending writer launches new book
Following a highly acclaimed debut novel, Baltimore writer Ariel S. Winter is launching his second novel. He came in to talk to us about the genres he’s drawn to as a writer.
Apr.
20
2016
Wine World supporting a good cause
Physician-violinist Andrew Nowakowski and friends, including conductor-arranger Donald Raff, are presenting a chamber music concert to benefit a cancer center in Bel Air. They came in to talk about it.
