Elaine Stritch delivers on Stephen Sondheim’s anthem to living through tough times.
Sure—it’s a creepy and uncertain time, but we’re still here. And with some thoughtfulness for others, some introspection and common …
Music
COVID-19 concerns close entertainment venues. Here’s a great one you can enjoy online.
In my ongoing effort to share uplifting experiences during this time—when the prospect of prolonged isolation over COVID-19 increases day …
Streaming tonight: Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress, speaks with Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden will host a conversation with Grammy Award-winning country music singer and songwriter Garth Brooks tonight, …
Coming to Broadway next month: A new-age musical celebrating first love and the power of music.
I have high hopes for this show. Ben Brantley writes in The New York Times, “A boy presses ‘play’ and the …
Music subscriptions get expensive. Streams from Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center are free.
For me, the start of each New Year is a time to evaluate all of the various subscriptions that I’ve …
A film treasure came to me today by way of a message from a new Twitter friend, Laurence Fuller.
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “The greatest gift is a portion of thyself.” In less than 19 minutes, Echoes of You, an …
Asked the forbidden question, Janis stared at me with dagger eyes, rose, and projectile vomited on me.
Less than a year after I met Janis Joplin, she was dead. Fifty years ago, I was an ambitious, plucky …
On revisiting a 52-year-old newspaper clipping, my first job in radio, and an argyle sweater.
Time flies; memories are rich.
For Broadway fans: An Easter Bonnet Competition with song, dance, stars, silliness—and it’s all for good.
Imagine a Broadway musical that opens with a production number. Happens all the time, you say? How about a production …
Film: Amazing Grace. Aretha Franklin & choir at Watts’ New Bethel Baptist Church, 1972.
Last week I posted the trailer for the documentary, Amazing Grace, without comment because the power of the content speaks volumes …
Never before released. A must see. Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace. Prepare to be moved.
This post needs no comment from me. Variety reports: “Aretha Franklin is going on tour—or, rather, the concert movie she …
Unexpected pleasantness. In the car, waiting for Jacob. Snowy. Icy. Mount Washington, Baltimore.
The weather folks said a winter storm was on the way, so this afternoon, I left work a little early. …
Not all Christmas gifts are wrapped in shiny holiday paper and tied up with fancy bows.
This video is wonderful. I so admire @rosiestheatrekids—an organization that gets results that matter—results that change lives. RTKids was launched …
Update: Yoko Ono’s groundbreaking new album, “Warzone” drops 10/19. Here’s the preview for 9/3.
People of America, when will we see? It’s now or never, we’ve no time to lose. People of America, when …
Some of the earliest recorded sounds of patriotism are up for adoption—just in time for 4th of July.
The Univesity of California, Santa Barbara (USCB) Library, with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Grammy Foundation, …
Fireworks memories & 5 things to know about this year’s Macy’s 4th of July Spectacular.
Our experience with family fireworks ended abruptly on the evening that Dad held and lit …
Artists: Learn to better protect your work. Join a no-fee clinic from the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance.
If you’re involved in creating artistic works of any kind, here’s an invitation from GBCA to make note of. To attend, …
Think you know music? Check out Seth Rudetsky. He KNOWS music & his song deconstructions are a riot.
In the autumn of 1970, I showered, brushed my teeth and hair, and put on just a smidge of bronzer …
Peabody’s Aeris Brass Quintet creates some of the most joyous sounds of the Holiday Season.
From WBAL TV in Baltimore, Season to Celebrate—a program capturing the sights and sounds of the holidays and featuring local …