Baltimore County Public Library announces free streaming partnership via Hoopla

NOTTINGHAM, MD—The Baltimore County Public Library has announced a new streaming partnership. Library card holders can now stream free movies, TV shows, comic books, and music via Hoopla. Register for an account at hoopladigital.com or download the free app from the App Store or Google Play. Be sure to have all pertinent library account information ready. Hoopla is the new […]

Governor Hogan announces $30 million in emergency relief for music, entertainment venues

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Friday announced $30 million in awards for more than 90 live music and performance venues, live entertainment promoters, and independently-owned local movie theaters whose operations have been impacted by COVID-19. “These awards will save hundreds of jobs and help many of Maryland’s entertainment venues sustain their operations until they can safely and fully reopen,” said […]

White Marsh bakery to appear in new movie

WHITE MARSH, MD—A local bakery will soon be appearing on the big screen. Christi Weker, proprietor at The Yummery in White Marsh, says her shop will be used for a scene in the upcoming film “The Detour.” “So something cool happened the other day,” The Yummery said in a post on Facebook. “A movie producer for a local husband and […]

AMC Theatres White Marsh to reopen this week

WHITE MARSH, MD—Governor Larry Hogan last week announced that movie theaters could begin to open as part of entering Stage Three of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery. This week, AMC Theaters White Marsh will do just that. The cinema located on THE AVENUE at White Marsh will reopen to the public on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Under Stage Three, […]

Baltimore County to align with Maryland’s initial Stage Three reopening steps

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Wednesday announced that, effective Friday, September 4, at 5 p.m., Baltimore County would align with state actions to begin moving into a modified Stage Three plan, which will allow enclosed and outdoor theaters to reopen and retail and religious facilities to expand indoor capacity. Governor Larry Hogan’s full announcement is available here. County […]

Bengies Drive-In Theatre to reopen on Wednesday

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—After much anticipation, Bengies Drive-In Theatre will reopen for business on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Many elected officials advocated on behalf of the drive-in as Baltimore County continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, citing that the drive-in experience could be the ideal “social distancing” escape that many families need. On Wednesday, Bengies will reopen to the public, […]

Bengies Drive-In Theatre not allowed to reopen as other U.S. drive-ins make comeback

UPDATE 2: Bengies will reopen on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. UPDATE: Bengies has been allowed to reopen but no date has yet been announced. Original story below… —— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Maryland’s only drive-in movie theater remains closed, even as others across the U.S. are experiencing a renaissance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Local elected officials have made a […]

‘Harriet’ to open in birthplace of Maryland icon, select cities on November 1

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Harriet, the first full-length movie about Maryland’s most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad, will be released on November 1, 2019 by Focus Features. Movie-goers can see Harriet in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, as well as many locations across Maryland, including Cambridge – the birthplace of Harriet Tubman – at Cambridge Premier Cinemas. The movie […]