TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Monday evening passed the New Opportunities for Tourism and Entertainment (NOTE) Act. Introduced by Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, the NOTE Act will enable more restaurants and bars to offer live music and entertainment across Baltimore County. The legislation will also support the recovery of musicians and performers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’d […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—One of the area’s most popular fall events will return this September. The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company has announced that, after missing a year, the annual Fields of Fire Country Concert will be returning on September 18th at 6 p.m. This year, the concert has been moved to the field at the station. There will also be […]
UPDATE: The County Council has passed the NOTE Act. Original story below… ——— NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced plans to introduce the New Opportunities for Tourism and Entertainment (NOTE) Act, which will enable more restaurants and bars to offer live music and entertainment across Baltimore County and support the recovery of musicians and performers impacted by […]
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD—Korean percussionist Kim So Ra will join with Baltimore County Public Schools students on Wednesday, February 17, from 8:15 – 9:00 a.m. The online event is free and open to all. Officials say that students using Chromebooks can access this Zoom event. After clicking the link to enter the event, they should not choose to “Add Zoom to […]
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 […]
TOWSON, MD—Blues musician Jontavious Willis will join with Baltimore County Public Schools students on Wednesday, January 20th. Details about how to access the virtual performance will be available soon. The musician will be featured as part of the new Homefront: World Culture in Context initiative. This unique program connects students to renowned artists from across the globe performing in the […]
PARKVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Music & Dance Education on Monday announced the Superior, Exceptional Honors, and Honorable Mention musical compositions for the 2020 BCPS Composition Project, which had the theme “BE BOLD.” One student from Pine Grove Middle School was recognized, as was a student from Parkville High School. Through the project, students in Kindergarten through […]
PARKVILLE, MD—The Parkville Carney Business Association announced on Thursday that their 2020 Spring Concert Series would be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The PCBA Spring Concert Series usually takes place every Friday evening in May and in June. “We felt that cancelling the spring concerts was the safest course of action due to the current health crisis,” said PCBA […]