Archive for the ‘Interviews’ Category
Dealing with anxiety and stress at the holidays
This time of year, many people experience cultural pressure to be “merry” all the time even if life isn’t going so well for them or they have difficult memories of holidays past. Recently, I spoke with Alexandra Wykowski, Associate Director of Clinical Services at Behavioral Health System Baltimore, about the reasons people may struggle with […]
British pianist, Paul Lewis, CBE, makes his highly anticipated Baltimore recital debut
Shriver Hall Concert Series presents pianist, Paul Lewis, CBE, in a program of Mendelssohn, Mozart, Scriabin, and Mussorgsky for his much anticipated Baltimore recital debut on December 12th.
Holidays at Hampton: Yuletide Across the Centuries
Located in Towson, Hampton Mansion was the home of the Ridgely Family for over two centuries. These days, it’s maintained by the National Park Service, and Holidays at Hampton, their celebration of Yuletide traditions from the Georgian era through the early 20th century, will take place from December 9-January 6. This Saturday, December 11, the […]
Catching up with WBJC’s still “new” GM, Richard Miles
December 2nd is the four-month anniversary of Richard Miles‘s tenure as WBJC’s General Manager, and I caught up with him about his thoughts for and about the station.
Easing the Pain of Medical Debt
Medical bills can put a strain on anyone’s finances, but they’re particularly hard on low-to-moderate income households. Recently, I spoke with Marceline White, Executive Director of the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition, about our state’s new medical debt protections for eligible patients, which are the strongest in the US.
Shriver returns to live concerts with the Miró Quartet
“A marvel of single-minded phrasing and airtight ensemble.” – The Washington Post Shriver Hall Concert Series opens the 2021-2022 season on Sunday, November 14th with a live concert presenting the Miró Quartet. Here is the quartet’s cellist and founding member, Joshua Gindele.
“Hope for a Healthy Tomorrow”
“Hope for a Healthy Tomorrow” is the theme of this year’s Fibroid Foundation Un-Gala. Sateria Venable, founder of the Fibroid Foundation, spoke with me about their mission and gala which takes place on Saturday, November 13th at 7:00 PM. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/11/02/2325602/0/en/The-Fibroid-Foundation-Announces-Their-2nd-Annual-UnGala.html
The American Red Cross is in Need of Blood and Platelet Donations
“The Only Interesting Thing About Me Is My Blood Type.” I can relate to this quote as I am a universal giver with the somewhat rare blood type of O negative. The American Red Cross is in serious need of ALL blood types and platelets. Ashley Henyan, Communications Director of The […]
Henri Matisse & Juan Gris at the BMA
Two gorgeous exhibitions—A Modern Influence: Henri Matisse, Etta Cone, and Baltimore and Color and Illusion: The Still Lifes of Juan Gris—are on view at the Baltimore Museum of Art through early January, both of them co-curated by Katy Rothkopf.
Music at St. David’s opens its 2021-2022 season
The first two concerts of the Music at St. David’s season (live with Covid protocols in place + streaming) will feature their ensemble in residence, Pique Collective (October 1), and honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day (October 10). Douglas Buchanan is the Director of Music Ministries.
