Baltimore County Public Schools recognized again for excellence in music education

TOWSON, MD—For the 19th consecutive year, Baltimore County Public Schools has received the Best Communities for Music Education designation. This national honor is an acknowledgement of the extraordinary commitment of the school district to providing all students with access to quality music education. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is conferred by The NAMM Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated […]

Baltimore County Parks & Rec to hold Irish Music Festival this weekend

HUNT VALLEY, MD—The Baltimore County Department of Recreation & Parks will hold an Irish Music Festival this weekend. The event will be held 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Oregon Ridge Lodge. The festival will feature food, drinks, dance, and live music by The ShamRogues. Between music sets, visit the Potomac Valley Irish Wolfhound Club, explore […]

Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend in the Nottingham area

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Top o’ the mornin’ to ya’.  Looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend (safely and responsibly, of course)? Here’s a look at what various local pubs and restaurants are offering in and around the Nottingham area. Looney’s Pub Perry Hall will have live music from Crushing Day from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, March 15th.  Looney’s will […]

Baltimore County announces grants to support visual and performing arts, humanities, science, cultural organizations

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski this week announced that applications are open for the Baltimore County Commission on Arts and Sciences’ Fiscal Year 2024 Project Grants to support not-for-profit organizations that offer visual and performing arts, science, and humanities programs. Grants up to $9,500 are available for organizations in and near Baltimore County that serve Baltimore County’s residents. The […]

BCPS students organizing 3rd annual Tributary Festival to benefit Chesapeake Bay Foundation

TOWSON, MD—A group of Towson High School students are organizing The 2023 Tributary Festival, a third annual music festival to benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, September 9, from 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Patriot Plaza in downtown Towson, as part of the Towson Chamber of Commerce’s Towson Fall Festival. Scheduled performers […]

Councilman Marks appoints Jack Heitner to Baltimore County Arts and Sciences Commission

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Councilman David Marks on Friday announced that he will appoint Jack Heitner to the Arts and Sciences Commission, which supports cultural activities and institutions in Baltimore County and the region. Jack is an accomplished 18-year-old performer and emerging talent from Perry Hall. He recently graduated from Perry Hall High School and will attend Towson University. Jack showcased his acting […]