Archive for the ‘Interviews’ Category
Easing Tax Burdens for Maryland Homeowners and Renters
Many Maryland residents may be unaware that they could be eligible for a tax credit if they own a home – perhaps even if they’re renters! I recently spoke with Francine Hyman, SOAR Program Director at the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition, about the agency’s “Take the Credit” program.
Making this season less taxing for eligible Marylanders
It’s that time of year again – time to start thinking about doing our taxes. Recently, I spoke with Sara Johnson, Co-Founder and COO of CASH Campaign of Maryland, about her organization’s efforts to ease tax burdens for eligible Marylanders.
An American-born conductor makes his BSO debut
Jonathon Heyward grew up in South Carolina, started his musical life as a cellist and chamber musician, and is presently Chief Conductor of the North West German Philharmonic. He makes his BSO debut on March 11, 12, and 13, and I spoke to him by phone from London.
World renowned Sō Percussion Ensemble at Towson University
The TU Department of Music is hosting a guest artist residency with the world-renowned Sō Percussion Ensemble, which will conclude with a concert performed by members of Sō Percussion and the TU Percussion Ensemble directed by Michelle Humphreys, who came in to talk to me about it.
“How Do I Find You?” Sasha Cooke reflects on the pandemic through song
Shriver Hall Concert Series is presenting mezzo-soprano, Sasha Cooke, with pianist, Kirill Kuzmin, in a recital that coincides with the release of their new CD, how do i find you?, an album of words and music written in 2020, portraying the range of human experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. I spoke by phone with […]
Choose Healthy Life
Debra Fraser-Howze is widely recognized for her global leadership to communities of color regarding teenage pregnancy, social welfare, and HIV and AIDS. She is also the Founder and President of Choose Healthy Life. This is the extended interview I did with Ms. Fraser-Howze about why and how she founded Choose Healthy Life.
An African American classic at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
When A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry had its debut in 1959, it was the first play written by a Black woman to be produced on Broadway. In 1983, Frank Rich, writing in The New York Times, said A Raisin in the Sun “changed American theater forever.” I spoke with actor and Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s Associate […]
Poetry for Valentine’s Day
Maryland poet, Sylvia Dianne Beverly, had been dubbed “the love poet,” and it seemed fitting to invite her to share some of her words on Valentine’s Day.
Providing Educational Opportunities to Incarcerated People in Maryland
People who have been in prison often face difficulty finding employment once they’re released. GPEP, or Goucher Prison Education partnership, is a division of Goucher College that seeks to provide incarcerated Marylanders with access to college courses and degree programs, which can help them find jobs after they’ve served their time. I recently spoke with […]
Junction Trio—comprising three visionary next-generation artists—at Shriver Concerts
Junction Trio is made up of Stefan Jackiw, violin; Conrad Tao, piano, and Jay Campbell, cello—each of them internationally recognized soloists in their own right. I spoke with Conrad Tao about the trio’s performance for Shriver Hall Concert Series.
