United Way of Central Maryland celebrated its 100th anniversary with a star-studded concert at Baltimore’s Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, headlined by Common and featuring performances from CeCe Peniston and the Baltimore City College Choir. The evening honored a century of community service while inspiring hope for the organization’s next hundred years of impact across Central Maryland.
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Creative Nomads honors the past and celebrates 10 years at annual “Jubilee Noir”
Creative Nomads, a Baltimore-based arts advocacy organization, celebrated its 10th anniversary with its annual fundraiser, Jubilee Noir, at Clifton Mansion, which was once a slave plantation, to honor the sacrifices of those who toiled there and to celebrate the joy of the arts in the community.
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United Way of Central Maryland to celebrate centennial anniversary with benefit concert
United Way of Central Maryland, led by Franklyn Baker, is marking its 100th anniversary with a star-studded benefit concert on Oct. 11 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, featuring Common, CeCe Peniston, and Elyscia Jefferson. The celebration not only honors a century of impact but also calls on the community to continue supporting the organization’s mission to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods across Greater Baltimore.
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8th annual All Boobs Matter event returns to Pikesville
The eighth annual All Boobs Matter event in Pikesville, Md., will honor breast cancer survivors, fighters and their families with wellness activities, performances and community support on Oct. 19. This year, the Black Breast Cancer Alliance will receive the first-ever Pink Impact Award for its work supporting the breast cancer community.
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Generational wealth summit highlights franchising as a way forward
The Generational Wealth Business Summit filled the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore with Black entrepreneurs eager to learn practical steps toward ownership and financial independence. Over its 11 years, the event has become a stage where lessons about business strategy meet the lived experiences of those who took the leap.
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Jazzy Summer Nights bids Baltimore farewell with a legendary Dru Hill finale
After 25 years of music, community and culture, Baltimore’s beloved Jazzy Summer Nights ended its run Oct. 2 with a blockbuster finale headlined by hometown legends Dru Hill. Thousands filled City Hall Plaza to celebrate the legacy of founder LaRian Finney’s iconic series, which united generations and left a lasting mark on the city.
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Final curtain call: Dru Hill takes the stage for Jazzy Summer Nights farewell
Baltimore’s beloved Jazzy Summer Nights series will conclude on Oct. 2 with a performance by R&B group Dru Hill, after 25 years of uniting the community with music, culture, and joy.
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Love Groove Festival celebrates 9 years of music, art and empowerment
The Love Groove Festival, founded by Baltimore native John Tyler, celebrated its ninth year in Baltimore City with music, art, and empowerment, showcasing Baltimore culture and bringing the Black community together.
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Lewis Museum opens new satellite gallery at The Village at Mondawmin with ‘Blacks In White’ exhibit
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum will open its first satellite gallery at The Village at Mondawmin with a ribbon cutting. Museum leadership, community partners and elected officials will gather at 10 a.m. on Sept. 19 to mark the launch of The Lewis at Mondawmin.
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Joy as resistance: Associated Black Charities hosts annual community cookout
Associated Black Charities hosted its second annual community cookout at The Village of Cross Keys, offering free resources, family fun, and fellowship to close out the summer. The event, launched in 2024, celebrates Black joy as resistance while connecting residents with food, school supplies, and local businesses.
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Baltimore Rhythm Festival unites community through African culture, music and dance
The Baltimore Rhythm Festival returned to Guilford Avenue to celebrate African culture with a day of performances, workshops and food. The event is hosted by Jamaal “Black Root” Collier and features artists such as Park Vibe Drummers and Bele Bele Rhythm Collective. Founded in 1995 and relaunched in 2014, the festival continues the tradition of healing through music.
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Kick off the start of the school year with Baltimore Center Stage’s family-friendly programming
Baltimore Center Stage launches its fall season of family-friendly programming on Sept. 13 with productions designed to spark wonder, laughter, and creativity. Highlights include “Magic & Hypnosis featuring David Anthony” (Sept. 13), “Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical” (Sept. 26-28), and “Santa Claus Is Comin’: A Motown Christmas Revue” (Nov. 6–Jan. 4). Tickets and details are available at centerstage.org.