(Left to right) A shade station at the Inner Harbor; Stevie Wonder performs at Johns Hopkins University's commencement ceremony; T.C. Cannon's "Self Portrait in the Studio."
(Left to right) A shade station at the Inner Harbor; Stevie Wonder performs at Johns Hopkins University's commencement ceremony; T.C. Cannon's "Self Portrait in the Studio."

Last week, we shared a selection of concerts coming to the Baltimore area this summer; news about former AVAM director Jenenne Whitfield joining the Harborplace team; and the dates of the Maryland State Fair.

Read the recaps and revisit the stories here:

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“Hot House: A Georgian in Guilford. Classic residence at the top of Warrington apartment building.”: The Warrington is Baltimore’s most beautiful and classic apartment building, and this apartment is at the very tip-top of that in terms of location, elegance, and uniqueness.

(Clockwise from top left) T-Pain, Janet Jackson, Donny Osmond, Alanis Morissette, O.A.R. vocalist Marc Roberge, and Maggie Rogers. (Courtesy photos)

“The summer music season is heating up! Here are the concerts coming to the Baltimore area in June and July.”: With summer approaching quickly, here are some of the concerts coming to the Baltimore area in June and July.

Jenenne Whitfield

“Former American Visionary Art Museum director Jenenne Whitfield joins MCB Real Estate as Harborplace Director of Experience”: Former American Visionary Art Museum director Jenenne Whitfield has joined MCB Real Estate, the owner of Harborplace, in the newly created position of Harborplace Director of Experience.

Baltimore residents enjoy the new shade stations located in Baltimore's Inner Harbor in May 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.
Baltimore residents enjoy the new shade stations located in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor in May 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.

“Shade stations go up along Inner Harbor waterfront”: As planning continues for the redevelopment of Harborplace, a walk along the Inner Harbor Promenade highlights efforts to attract more visitors to Baltimore’s waterfront in the meantime.

Attendees ride the Typhoon amusement. 2023 MD State Fair in Timonium, Maryland. Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC.

“Maryland State Fair to return for three weekends starting Aug. 22; Chaperone policy continues”: The Maryland State Fair will run for three weekends, starting Aug. 22. The fair will continue its chaperone policy for minors.

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T.C. Cannon's (Kiowa/Caddo) 1978 "Self Portrait in the Studio".
T.C. Cannon’s (Kiowa/Caddo) 1978 “Self Portrait in the Studio”. Photo Credit: Mitro Hood, BMA

“The BMA’s ‘Preoccupied’ prioritizes Indigenous voices in much-needed ways”: In “Preoccupied,” a new exhibition on Native and Indigenous artwork at the Baltimore Museum of Art, Indigenous community members leave their mark on the museum.

Unmatched Athlete volunteers and members gather at Movement Rockville in April for a day of climbing. Photo courtesy of Unmatched Athlete/Instagram.
Unmatched Athlete volunteers and members gather at Movement Rockville in April for a day of climbing. Photo courtesy of Unmatched Athlete/Instagram.

“Unmatched Athlete unites LGBTQ+ youth and allies for sports games”: Maryland nonprofit Unmatched Athlete is bringing together LGBTQ+ youth and allies through sports. They will kick off Pride Month with an event Saturday, June 1, at Union Collective.

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(L-R) Saidah Ervin, Coach Patrick Daniels, Navael Rita Sencion after winning the NCFL Championship policy debate tournament. Photo from Baltimore City Public Schools Facebook page.

“Baltimore City College seniors make history with national debate championship title”: Two members of the Baltimore City College Speech and Debate Society won the National Catholic Forensics League Championship. They are the first team of African American women to win the competition’s policy debate tournament.

During a Baltimore City school board meeting Tuesday, students hold signs in support of a plan to temporarily relocate City College students to the University of Baltimore campus while the high school undergoes renovations. Photo by Ed Gunts.
During a Baltimore City school board meeting Tuesday, students hold signs in support of a plan to temporarily relocate City College students to the University of Baltimore campus while the high school undergoes renovations. Photo by Ed Gunts.

“School board approves plan to relocate City College students to University of Baltimore during high school’s renovations”: Baltimore City’s school board voted 8 to 1 on Tuesday to approve a three-year lease that will enable City College to occupy space at the University of Baltimore while the high school undergoes renovations.

Business owners and Downtown Partnership officials gather at a ceremonial ribbon-cutting Wednesday for temporary tenants of the Harborplace pavilions. Photo courtesy of Downtown Partnership of Baltimore.
Toluwaloju Runsewe, who runs MoreLife Organic Juice with his partner Nicole Scott, cuts a ceremonial ribbon for the temporary tenants of the Harborplace pavilions. Photo courtesy of Downtown Partnership of Baltimore.

“Harborplace getting a “BOOST” with the opening of seven new businesses next month”: Seven temporary businesses will open at Harborplace as part of the Black Owned and Operated Storefront Tenancy (BOOST) incubator program.

Pumphrey in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. (Photo courtesy Katie Pumphrey.)

“Marylander aims to make history with ‘Bay to Baltimore’ 24-mile swim”: Native Marylander and ultra marathon open water swimmer Katie Pumphrey plans to swim 24 miles from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Harborplace.

Stevie Wonder performs at Johns Hopkins University's commencement ceremony May 24. Screenshot via video by Johns Hopkins University.
Stevie Wonder performs at Johns Hopkins University’s commencement ceremony May 24. Screenshot via video by Johns Hopkins University.

“Stevie Wonder serenades graduates during Johns Hopkins University’s commencement ceremony (VIDEO)”: Singer and songwriter Stevie Wonder received an honorary doctorate degree and performed during Johns Hopkins University’s graduation ceremonies.