As a 20th-century occupational therapist, Dr. William Rush Dunton Jr. saw potential in a popular tradition of needle crafts dating back to mid-19th-century Maryland women. The “wild and untamed” examples of self-expression through the Baltimore album quilt tradition married the therapeutic benefits of community and occupational therapy’s goal of assisting patients’ successful transition back into society.

Panel Discussion with Trans Professionals

Join Moderator Diego Miguel Sanchez , APR, Director of Advocacy, Policy & Partnerships, PFLAG National in discussion with Dr. Dana Beyer, Essi, Gavriel Legynd, and Winnie Hul l.
We will be discussing ways to motivate members to create space for trans people in their prospect base as employees and suppliers, as well as providing community support while engaging and being involved with trans-led and trans-supportive organizations across industries.

Open Works is creating a platform for the community to support local makers and entrepreneurs! Shop small, local and handmade.

Grammy-nominated lutenist Ronn McFarlane will give a lecture and demonstration on Sunday, November 22, from 2:00 PM until 3:30 PM.

In this class, Ronn will teach Renaissance and Baroque ornamentation and performance practice on the lute, and how it might transition to the classical guitar.

Registration is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation containing information about joining. Please keep that email as it will contain the password you need to log on.

Baltimore Choral Arts presents Off-the-Grid: Music for the Moment, premiering on WMAR-2 Television.

The second Off-the-Grid concert will focus on works written to highlight specific causes and aid protests fighting against social injustices. In juxtaposition with the somber and reflective music of liberation, the concert will conclude with an international virtual chorus heralding victory with Handel’s Anthem for the Foundling Hospital, featuring the Hallelujah Chorus. This concert rounds off the two-part experience of timely repertoire that reflects our current era.

***All tours offered on a pay-only-what-you-can basis and proceeds benefit The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum***

The historic Poe House is currently closed to the public due to the COVID-19 response in Maryland, but that doesn’t mean Poe’s chamber door is closed to you online. Join us for a live virtual tour of the historic Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum, led by a real museum docent.

MIC is back with another in our "Remotely Funny" series of video improv comedy scenes. Laugh while physically distant from us!

A live online venue for artists to perform & support living expenses, and for the community to connect through live music despite COVID cancellations.

Tune in to concerts by professional musicians and music students on Facebook or Instagram and support artists through suggested online “admission fees” directly contributed to artists.

We are excited to announce the Bern Unit’s new radical reading collective!! What better way to dance on the ashes of the old world run by billionaires and sweep them into the dustbin of history than to strengthen community knowledge! Join our new reading group and discuss how to build collective power in the time of coronavirus and beyond (we have so much material to work with!) We’ll be tackling readings and videos from thinkers across the globe and brainstorming practical application in this incredible moment in human history.

Here you will find FREE video tutorials, crafts, fitness, games and activities for all ages. Click any of the sections below to explore all resources. We want to make sure you stay active and have fun while at home. The Virtual Rec is growing daily, so check back often. #stayhomeheroes

Get up and move, learn, and smile with artists and teachers who are excited to spend time with you! The Arts & Learning Kids TV show brings school lessons to life in your living room every weekend with fun and engaging arts-based learning for kids!

Episodes are tailored to lessons for students by grade levels: Explorers (preK-K), Discoverers (1st & 2nd), and Adventurers (3rd-5th)!

Women Heal through Rite and Ritual draws from the imaginative narratives of artists Lavett Ballard, Tawny Chatmon, Oletha DeVane, Shanequa Gay, Delita Martin, Elsa Muñoz and Renée Stout who look to non-Western traditions for inspiration in exploring a woman’s role as nurturer of family and community; and as traditional healer, conjure woman, and clairvoyant who dwells in both the physical and spiritual realms.

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra introduces BSO Sessions – a new digital concert series that follows the BSO’s journey in bringing inspirational works of orchestral repertoire to life as its musicians return to the stage. Programs will include beloved masterpieces; music by living composers and composers of color; and hidden treasures in orchestral repertoire, with episodes premiering October 14 at 8 pm and released weekly thereafter.

FACEBook LIVE 12:30 pm
We will have a different animal everyday to explore about and answer your questions. We will also do some kind of fun activity like reading a book, a science experiment or craft. Fun for all ages!

This will continue throughout this pandemic emergency. I have the dates set until April 10th but will extend this as needed. Watch our videos live or later to keep busy and have fun. Let us know what you like and/or what you & your kiddos are needing during this time.

We’re excited to announce the launch of the “Virtually Creative” after-school program.

The “Virtually Creative” after school program is an extension of our onsite programming that takes place at John Ruhrah Elementary/ Middle and Tench Tilghman Elementary/ Middle. In an effort to continue supporting our schools we are providing afterschool programming online. Each day, students receive homework help and hangout time to connect with friends. They will also have virtual Restorative Practice circles every Friday. Below is a detailed breakdown of the Virtually Creative schedule.