Michael Strassner and Jay Duplass talk on set of "The Baltimorons"; Artist Amy Sherald sits in front of her painting "A God Blessed Land (Empire of Dirt)"; Columnist Marion Winik and her friend Ellen Ducote.
Michael Strassner and Jay Duplass talk on set of "The Baltimorons"; Artist Amy Sherald sits in front of her painting "A God Blessed Land (Empire of Dirt)"; Columnist Marion Winik and her friend Ellen Ducote.

Last week, we shared news about artist Amy Sherald bringing her exhibition to Baltimore; and update about the Sisson Street transfer station property; and the upcoming Baltimore screening of the new film “The Baltimorons.”

Revisit the stories here:

Michael Strassner and Jay Duplass talk on set of "The Baltimorons." (Photo courtesy of Michael Strassner)
Michael Strassner and Jay Duplass talk on set of “The Baltimorons.” (Photo courtesy of Michael Strassner)

“A Charm City Christmas: Local star brings next big holiday movie to Baltimore in ‘The Baltimorons’“: Baltimore native Michael Strassner co-wrote and co-stars in the new movie “The Baltimorons,” which will have a special screening in Baltimore on Sept. 10 at the Senator Theater.

The main house of the Deer Park Hotel in the Appalachian Mountains of Western Maryland. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
The main house of the Deer Park Hotel in the Appalachian Mountains of Western Maryland. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

“Bygone Maryland Vacation Resorts“: Late 19th century Baltimoreans didn’t have to go far to escape the heat and humidity of the city. They took their vacation in local “resorts” like Ellicott City, Catonsville, and Lutherville.

Artist Amy Sherald sits in front of her painting "A God Blessed Land (Empire of Dirt)." Photo by Kelvin Bulluck.
Artist Amy Sherald sits in front of her painting “A God Blessed Land (Empire of Dirt).” Photo by Kelvin Bulluck.

“After cancelling a major exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution, artist Amy Sherald is bringing it to the Baltimore Museum of Art instead“: After cancelling a major exhibition of her work at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington due to concerns about censorship, artist Amy Sherald is bringing it to Baltimore instead.

A crowd packs a meeting of the Hampden Community Council on Thursday. Photo credit: Ed Gunts.
A crowd packs a meeting of the Hampden Community Council on Thursday. Photo credit: Ed Gunts.

“Legislation to sell Sisson Street transfer station property for private development put on hold, pending recommendations of mayoral task force“: A City Council bill that would authorize public officials to sell the Sisson Street bulk trash transfer station property for private development has been put on hold, pending the recommendations of a mayoral task force.

I am second and Ellen is third from left; our other mom friends Dubravka and Merrily are the bookends.

“Ellen, of All People“: Marion Winik pays tribute to her dear friend Ellen, who loved to laugh and had a gift for acceptance and living in the now.