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In this episode of The Truth in This Art, I'm joined by returning guest Tonya Miller-Hall, Senior Advisor, Office of Arts & Culture for the Mayor's Office in Baltimore City, and acclaimed multidisciplinary artist and first time guest Derrick Adams to discuss "Inviting Light," a groundbreaking public art project transforming Station North. Curated by Derrick Adams and supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, "Inviting Light" will feature five site-specific installations by renowned artists, bringing light and vibrancy to the neighborhood. We explore how this initiative will enhance the community, increase foot traffic, and revitalize Station North through the power of public art.Don't miss this episode to learn more about "Inviting Light" and the inspiring individuals behind it!Be sure to check out Tonya Miller-Hall's previous appearance on The Truth in This Art here Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis. Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcast The Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 437 ~ July 4, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics How one man’s negative experience started a successful kayak business Do you have the skills to join a team looking to paddle the northern route of the Northwest Passage? Do you know the 3 basic principles of the Paddlers Code in the UK?

Episode 437 ~ July 4, 2024 Podcast Info / Topics How one man’s negative experience started a successful kayak business Do you have the skills to join a team looking to paddle the northern route of the Northwest Passage? Do you know the 3 basic principles of the Paddlers Code in the UK?

In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee welcomes back Meagan B. a.k.a "Ducky Dynamo", a DJ and curator renowned for her work with Baltimore club music, to celebrate Black Music Month. Ducky Dynamo discusses her role in promoting black artistry and the cultural significance of Baltimore club music. She reflects on the vibrant nightlife of her early years and the collective experiences within the club scene. This conversation addresses the challenges of cultural preservation, gentrification, and the exploitation of club music by mainstream artists. Ducky emphasizes the need for community involvement and creative solutions to sustain Baltimore's unique cultural heritage.Episode Highlight:Ducky Dynamo's introduction (00:01:01) Ducky Dynamo introduces herself, sharing her role as a DJ and curator, and her deep involvement in Baltimore club music and black artistry.Role of Baltimore club music (00:07:19) Ducky Dynamo dives into the role of Baltimore club music in the broader context of black music and culture, and its impact on the local community.Concerns about the future (00:10:27) Ducky Dynamo voices her concerns about the future of Baltimore club music and its potential impact following the current wave of popularity.Impact of venue closures (00:12:57) This part of the discussion turns to the impact of venue closures on the preservation and recognition of Baltimore club music, highlighting the intentional blighting of certain areas.Gentrification and Cultural Preservation (00:18:15) This segment of the conversation explores the impact of gentrification on black culture and the importance of preserving black-owned establishments.The Auction of a Historic Venue (00:21:58) Ducky Dynamo describes the efforts to preserve a historic nightclub venue in Station North through a community-driven GoFundMe campaign.Baltimore's Cultural Impact (00:43:38) Rob and Ducky discuss Baltimore's cultural impact on American entertainment, the city's chief exports, and the need for recognition and support.Baltimore Club Music Day (00:55:12) Ducky Dynamo highlights the existence of Baltimore Club Music Day and promotes upcoming events and initiatives related to preserving club culture.Key Takeaways:1. Embrace the power of community to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage.2. Recognize and honor the roots of music genres to prevent cultural exploitation.3. Stay connected to your local scene to support and uplift authentic artistry.4. Creative solutions and active involvement are key to sustaining vibrant cultural traditions.Website and Socials:soundcloud.com/duckydynamoX: @duckydynamoInstagram: duckydynamoFacebook: Ducky Dynamo LinkedIn: Meagan (Ducky Dynamo) BusterLink to the first episode with DJ Ducky.Don't miss out on supporting Ducky Dynamo by visiting her website and following her on social media. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review it, and consider supporting our work on Patreon to keep these important conversations going. Your support makes all the difference! This program is supported (in part) by a grant from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation. If you have a story about art, culture, or community, share it with us at rob@thetruthinthisart.com for a chance to be featured on 'The Truth In This Art' podcast.Follow The Truth In This Art on Twitter, Threads, IG, and Facebook @truthinthisart Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.About "The Truth In This Art""The Truth In This Art," hosted by Rob Lee, is a podcast that explores the essence of creativity and its community impact, amplifying artists' voices and their profound stories.Connect with me:Website | Twitter | Instagram Support the show:Merch from Redbubble | Make a Donation  ★ Support this podcast ★

Todd Yuhanick is the interim CEO of Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts (BOPA). With a background in finance, PR, and film production, Todd brings a unique perspective to his role as a connector between the artist community and the resources they need to succeed. He is passionate about empowering artists and celebrating the diverse creative class in Baltimore.Todd Yuhanick and host Rob Lee discuss the resurgence of Artscape, the largest free arts festival on the US East Coast. They explore the challenges of bringing back Artscape after a hiatus due to the pandemic, the changes in logistics and scheduling, and the importance of celebrating and supporting local artists. Todd highlights the impact of Artscape on the Baltimore art scene and shares his excitement for the upcoming festival. He also discusses the transformational projects happening in Station North and the focus on showcasing Baltimore's vibrant arts community.In this episode, we delve into: How Artscape, the East Coast's largest free arts festival, celebrates a wide spectrum of art forms and fosters a sense of togetherness among attendees. Why Artscape's scheduling shifted to September and how this change addresses previous attendance challenges linked to scorching July heat. The logistical intricacies of organizing Artscape, including the coordination efforts with other cultural organizations and the management of traffic and festival operations. How BOPA is dedicated to empowering local artists and ensuring that Artscape continues to serve as a vital platform for Baltimore's creative community. The exciting lineup for Artscape, featuring a diverse array of artists and engaging activities, such as a youth film festival and a captivating mural project in Station North. Join me in celebrating the resurgence of Artscape, the largest free arts festival on the US East Coast! I had the pleasure of speaking with Todd Yuhanick, the interim CEO of Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, about the exciting changes and challenges of bringing Artscape back after a long hiatus. Check out the full interview on the podcast!

Irena Stein joins Midday to introduce her beautiful new book devoted to the Venezuelan arepa, and talks about how she uses food to bridge cultural divides and build community. Stein is a restauranteur, activist, artist and author. She is the founder and curator of Alma Cocina Latina, a terrific Venezuelan restaurant in Station North here in Baltimore. Her new book, Arepa, celebrates one of the great staples of Venezuelan cuisine.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Rev. Al and I so excited about this episode, the Mayor and Rev. go back a long ways, both graduates of City Collge High School, and both leaders in this community since their High Schools Days.  An amazing athlete Kurt Schmoke lead the City Knights to Championships two years while he was in High School, Junior and Senior year.  One of his mentors was George Young, a man who went on to run the New York Giants, he helped Kurt set his sights high and was pivitol in his journey to Yale. Kurt remembers wanting to be Mayor back to his early days in High School inspired by then Mayor Tommy Dellasandro during a speech at school.  A graduate of Yale undergrad and Harvard Law School and as a Rhodes Scholar he landed himself in Oxford for two years.  In High School he was a member of the famed Boys Club the Lancers.  As a Lancer he traveled the world and it opened his eyes to cultures all over the world.  He didn't get smaller he got bigger, and before you know it he was Baltimore's States Attorney and eventually its Mayor, where he served three terms  While Mayor he focused on making Baltimore "The City that Reads" and he tore down and rebuilt every multi-story public housing project in Baltimore.  As the President of UB he lends his experience and his vision for a new Station North which is underway with UB playing a real role in the redevelopement and repositioning land in the immediate area as construction begins on Baltimore's New state of the art Train Station along with UB's redevelopment of the US Post Office site adjacent to the campus.  A man raised in the public schools here in Baltimore he shows us what's possible with good parents and good mentors in life. Thanks Mayor Schmoke, for all you have done over the years, thanks for what you are doing now, this was a great conversation, we thank you for your time!      

The Left Bank Jazz Society brought some of the biggest names in jazz to Baltimore, including Duke Ellington, Freddie Hubbard and Carmen McRae. Hundreds of performances in the 1960s and 70s were hosted by the Left Bank Jazz Society in The Famous Ballroom—now the site of the expanded Charles Theatre in the Station North arts and entertainment district. Recordings from its hallowed stage are set to be released Saturday, providing a new glimpse into this stunning chapter of jazz history. Zev Feldmen, founder of Jazz Detective Records and co-producer of the releases joins us to discuss the music and history of the Left Bank Jazz Society. We are also joined by Katea Stitt, Program Director for jazz station WPFW in Washington, D.C, and daughter of jazz saxophonist Sonny Stitt. The three LPs are a joint project of local label Jazz Detective Records and Vancouver-based Reel to Real Records. They feature legendary jazz saxophonist Sonny Stitt on Boppin' in Baltimore: Live at the Left Bank, Shirley Scott on Queen Talk: Live at the Left Bank and Walter Bishop Jr. on Bish at the Bank: Live in Baltimore.  These LPs are available only at independent music retailers participating in Record Store Day, tomorrow, April 22. To mark Record Store Day on Saturday, Stitt and Feldmen are set to join a panel discussion on the Left Bank Jazz Society at Joe's Record Paradise in Silver Spring at 2pm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Knill is a South Florida based artist. He is a self-taught, freestyle photographer. He began his exploration of photography almost three decades ago with 35mm film and slides. As a photographer, James' work explores many subjects such as landscape, portraits, surfing and street photography. His works reveal his affinity for surrealism and captures an essence of peace, natural beauty, magnificence and divinity. His photos illustrate a profound personal relation between man and nature, different environments he encounters and the raw candidness of his subjects. His passions for travel, surf and exploration echo throughout his volumes of work.Currently, James and his wife own and operate the Amanda James Gallery in Delray Beach, Florida.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. Mentioned in this episode:James KnillTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episodeStation North Art Walks continue all summer, celebrating 20 years of Station North. Join us on final fridays:  September 30th for a district-wide celebration. More info at stationnorth.org.  Station North Arts District is a program of the Central Baltimore Partnership.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Jocelyn Broadwick is Highlandtown's reigning "Mistress of Smut". As host and curator of Baltimore's randiest reading series, An Evening of Vintage Smut (https://linktr.ee/eveningofvintagesmut), she reads porn novels from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, aloud in public- and occasionally around the world on the Internet- as a part of the Highlandtown Arts District's First Friday Art Walks. The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. Mentioned in this episode:Jocelyn Broadwick To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episodeStation North Art Walks continue all summer, celebrating 20 years of Station North. Join us on final fridays:  September 30th for a district-wide celebration. More info at stationnorth.org.  Station North Arts District is a program of the Central Baltimore Partnership.  ★ Support this podcast ★

James Piper Bond is President and CEO of Living Classrooms Foundation, a non-profit educational organization that provides hands-on education and job training programs in challenging settings.From one of the oldest families in Baltimore, Maryland, James Piper Bond has seen the city face its share of challenges, but he has also seen the opportunities to provide its community members new experiences that may not have been previously available. After sailing across the South Pacific, he returned to Baltimore in 1986 and began working with the Lady Maryland Foundation as a volunteer, later becoming the Foundation's first full-time employee as education director. The Lady Maryland Foundation was later renamed to Living Classrooms in 1992. Since joining the nonprofit over 30 years ago, James Piper Bond has devoted his time and energy to building connections with people of all ages and to developing experiences to work toward disrupting the cycle of poverty.About Living Classrooms FoundationEstablished in 1985 using unique learning environments, Living Classrooms provides access to more equitable education, workforce development, community safety, and health and wellness opportunities that enable individuals to achieve their aspirations and build safer, stronger, and healthier communities for all.For over three decades, we have collaborated with community members in Baltimore and Washington, DC to create diverse programs that are community-driven, research-based, and ultimately designed to disrupt the ecosystem of poverty that can be directly traced to historic and contemporary racial, social, and economic disparities. Our programs and best practices value the priorities and aspirations of community members and deliver both opportunity and results.From serving a few hundred people in our initial year with the building of the educational vessel Lady Maryland, Living Classrooms has grown to serve over 30,000 children, youth, and adults annually at 30 different sites across the Baltimore and Washington, DC region.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. Mentioned in this episode:Upcoming event Maritime Magic for Living Classrooms Foundation To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episodeStation North Art Walks continue all summer, celebrating 20 years of Station North. Join us on final fridays:  September 30th for a district-wide celebration. More info at stationnorth.org.  Station North Arts District is a program of the Central Baltimore Partnership.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Ben Otterbein, vice president of Otterbein's Cookies. Otterbein's Bakery, the family-owned business established in 1881. Otterbein's Cookies is celebrating its 140th year in business this year and remains a Baltimore staple.About Otterbein's CookiesA family of German immigrants would come to Baltimore, Maryland and start a little bakery near Fort McHenry (Oh say, can you see!), where Adam Otterbein would create a crispy, buttery sugar cookie that an entire city would fall in love with. For Otterbein's Cookies, it's simple baking. simple pleasures. And they wouldn't want it any other way. PHOTO BY ERIC STOCKLIN; ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH PRICEThe Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. Mentioned in this episode:Otterbein Cookies To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episodeStation North Art Walks continue all summer, celebrating 20 years of Station North. Join us on final fridays:  September 30th for a district-wide celebration. More info at stationnorth.org.  Station North Arts District is a program of the Central Baltimore Partnership.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Evan Serpick is a communications professional with backgrounds in journalism and social justice activism. He is currently the program manager for communications and narrative change at Open Society Institute-Baltimore, and previously served as the editor-in-chief of Baltimore's weekly City Paper, senior editor at Baltimore magazine, and associate editor at Rolling Stone. Evan has also been a lifelong community activist, serving in a wide range of roles, including as an Ambassador for Baltimore Ceasefire and Social Action Committee Chair for Beth Am Synagogue. He lives in Baltimore City with his wife Brenda, an English teacher at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, and his sons Jack and Benny.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.Mentioned in this episode:Open Society Institute-BaltimoreTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episodeStation North Art Walks continue all summer, celebrating 20 years of Station North. Join us on final fridays:  September 30th for a district-wide celebration. More info at stationnorth.org.  Station North Arts District is a program of the Central Baltimore Partnership.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Located in the heart of Baltimore, Station North was the first area in Baltimore to receive the State designation as an Arts & Entertainment District in 2002. Spanning the neighborhoods of Charles North, Greenmount West, and Barclay, Station North is a diverse collection of artist live-work spaces, galleries, rowhomes, and businesses, all just steps away from Penn Station, Mount Vernon, Charles Village, the Maryland Institute College of Art, the University of Baltimore, and Johns Hopkins University. There are now 22 Arts & Entertainment Districts in Maryland, and similar programs in dozens of states. Station North continues to serve as a national model for Arts & Entertainment Districts. Upcoming Art Walks★ Support this podcast ★

About the guestIrena Stein is a photographer, restaurateur, immigrant, sustainability advocate, and humanitarian whose spirit is deeply rooted in humanitizing society. Irena is the Co-Proprietor along with her husband Mark Demshak and Executive Chef David Zamudio of Alma Cocina Latina.After life in Caracas, Paris, Brussels and San Francisco; Irena moved to Baltimore in 1998, excited to experience life in a smaller but very strongly historic American city.She started her career in the culinary world in 2002 and soon after opened Café Azafrán at the Space Telescope Science Institute at Johns Hopkins. Alkimia, her second café, opened in the Humanities building on the same Homewood campus. Both have been pioneers in introducing sustainability and zero waste in the food environments at Hopkins, but above all, they have provided day after day delicious food for the very brilliant community that surrounds them.Since 2012, Irena has been dreaming of sharing her childhood cultural background with the city of Baltimore, and to present it beyond the borders of Hopkins. Alma Cocina Latina is her project with this in mind.About Alma Cocina LatinaAlma is a Venezuelan restaurant that focuses on sharing the gastronomic culture of the Caribbean region. The menu — crafted by executive chef David Zumadio— combines Venezuelan culinary roots with contemporary techniques, spanning from antojos to arepas, crudos and ceviches, and platos principales.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.This episode is brought to you by a partnership with Station North Art's DistrictMentioned in this episodeAlma Cocina LatinaPhoto by Martin DemshakTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

About the guestIrena Stein is a photographer, restaurateur, immigrant, sustainability advocate, and humanitarian whose spirit is deeply rooted in humanitizing society. Irena is the Co-Proprietor along with her husband Mark Demshak and Executive Chef David Zamudio of Alma Cocina Latina. After life in Caracas, Paris, Brussels and San Francisco; Irena moved to Baltimore in 1998, excited to experience life in a smaller but very strongly historic American city.She started her career in the culinary world in 2002 and soon after opened Café Azafrán at the Space Telescope Science Institute at Johns Hopkins. Alkimia, her second café, opened in the Humanities building on the same Homewood campus. Both have been pioneers in introducing sustainability and zero waste in the food environments at Hopkins, but above all, they have provided day after day delicious food for the very brilliant community that surrounds them.Since 2012, Irena has been dreaming of sharing her childhood cultural background with the city of Baltimore, and to present it beyond the borders of Hopkins. Alma Cocina Latina is her project with this in mind.About Alma Cocina LatinaAlma is a Venezuelan restaurant that focuses on sharing the gastronomic culture of the Caribbean region. The menu — crafted by executive chef David Zumadio— combines Venezuelan culinary roots with contemporary techniques, spanning from antojos to arepas, crudos and ceviches, and platos principales.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.This episode is brought to you by a partnership with Station North Art's DistrictMentioned in this episodeAlma Cocina Latina Photo by Martin DemshakTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

About the guestWilliam Herman is a musician, engineer & producer of Station North Sound.  William believes in the record and in capturing the musical movement of the soul. Whether he's playing the role of engineer or producer, bringing an artists intentions into reality is the focus of his craft. He works in a variety of styles and genres. The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.The Station North Arts & Entertainment Interview Series is supported by the Station North Art's District & Central Baltimore Partnership.Mentioned in this episodeStation North SoundTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

About the guestOriginally from Jacksonville, Florida he brings characters to the stage that present an outlook on the hardships of life from a gentleman's perspective. Ivan's comedy is realistically clever and honest, but also focuses on his experiences throughout his child and young adulthood. Although, he grew up in a house full of sisters, his upbringing is the reason for his “Gentleman Comedy”. Ivan started his comedy career in VA Beach while in the NAVY, after residing in Virginia he relocated to the City of Baltimore where he was quickly embraced by the comedy community.  He begun to perform at Comedy Clubs and Colleges around the country. In 2017 Ivan became the founder of the Baltimore Comedy Festival hosting 100+ comedians, domestic and international. In 2019 Ivan was selected for Kevin Hart's "Hart of The City" produced by Comedy Central. Following that accomplishment, he hit the World as a Feature with Norwegian Cruise Lines and performed in over 12 countries. He is also a frequent performer in the DMV area, where he is known as a favorite. In Baltimore he is known for being one of the most diverse comedians on the scene, performing and writing various Sketches while entertaining crowds weekly at his Art of Comedy Showcase/Open Mic Series. (Motor House/SHOWROOM Baltimore). Ivan is also the founder of the Baltimore Comedy Festival which is in its fourth year and host 100 comedians from all over the world performing at over 20 venues in the city each Labor Day week since 2017. Ivan is also a co-founder of the Washington DC Comedy FestivalThe Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.This episode is brought to you by a partnership with Station North Art's DistrictMentioned in this episodeIvan Martin's WebsiteTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

About the guestMichelle Faulkner-Forson is the Managing Director of The Baltimore Improv Group (BIG). The Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) advances the art and appreciation of comedy improv in the Baltimore region through enthusiastic participation and education.  BIG enhances the quality of, expands participation in, and fosters the appreciation for improv throughout Baltimore.BIG envisions awareness of, participation in and passion for improv comedy spread throughout the Baltimore region. We similarly envision improv's infectious culture of support spread throughout the greater Baltimore area, inspiring community and creativity among all.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.This episode is brought to you by a partnership with Station North Art's DistrictVote for Station North! USA Today nominated the Station North Arts District as one of the nation's 10 best creative and cultural hubs. Join us in voting once a day through July 4th. Find the link to vote in the episode description. This week, are excited to announce the return of Station North Summer Art Walks the final Fridays in July ‘spotlight on Charles North', and August ‘spotlight on Greenmount West' and September. Step into the artist studios, galleries, pop-ups, and performance spaces that make Station North  one of the 10 best Arts Districts in the country. July 29, August 26, and September 30. For more information, visit stationnorth.org. Station North Arts District is a proud program of the Central Baltimore Partnership.Mentioned in this episodeBIG ImprovVote for Station NorthTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

About the guestChris Amendola is the Executive chef and owner at foraged. a hyper-seasonal eatery.  Foraged is a new take on farm-to-table. each item on the menu is comprised of local and seasonal ingredients. the concept is true to chef chris amendola's ethos in the kitchen, one that is deeply rooted in the woods.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.This episode is brought to you by a partnership with Station North Art's DistrictVote for Station North! USA Today nominated the Station North Arts District as one of the nation's 10 best creative and cultural hubs. Join us in voting once a day through July 4th. Find the link to vote in the episode description. This week, are excited to announce the return of Station North Summer Art Walks the final Fridays in July ‘spotlight on Charles North', and August ‘spotlight on Greenmount West' and September. Step into the artist studios, galleries, pop-ups, and performance spaces that make Station North  one of the 10 best Arts Districts in the country. July 29, August 26, and September 30. For more information, visit stationnorth.org. Station North Arts District is a proud program of the Central Baltimore Partnership.Mentioned in this episodeForaged EateryVote for Station NorthTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

Every Wednesday in June & July The Truth In This Art & Station North Arts District are partnering to spotlight a sample of district-based artists to share more about their work, future projects, and how they make Station North a creative hub.With this podcast, Station North is celebrating its 20th year anniversary and its the recent re-designation as an arts district. Located in the heart of Baltimore, Station North was the first area in Baltimore to receive the State designation as an Arts & Entertainment District in 2002. Spanning the neighborhoods of Charles North, Greenmount West, and Barclay, Station North is a diverse collection of artist live-work spaces, galleries, rowhomes, and businesses, all just steps away from Penn Station, Mount Vernon, Charles Village, the Maryland Institute College of Art, the University of Baltimore, and Johns Hopkins University. There are now 22 Arts & Entertainment Districts in Maryland, and similar programs in dozens of states. Station North continues to serve as a national model for Arts & Entertainment Districts. ★ Support this podcast ★

Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood has been the epicenter of the city's gay community for decades, but clubs and bars there have been closing while a new scene has emerged in the neighborhoods of Old Goucher and Station North. This episode, we talk with Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials about the past and present of gay life in Baltimore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elisa Milan is the owner and head chef of The Empanada Lady in Station North in Baltimore city. ABOUT The Empanada LadyElisa Milan of The Empanada Lady makes authentic Puerto Rican cuisine including hand-rolled Empanadas and Coquito which has an important connection to her roots. The Empanada Lady is currently catering at non-profit arts hub, gallery, and performance space Motor House.  To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Mentioned in this episode:Check out The Empanada LadySubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or listen on my website, follow on Instagram (where I am most active), like on Facebook, or email mtrthenetwork@gmail.com!★ Support this podcast ★

Johnny Rad's and Snake Hill owners Rich Pugh and Randy Coffren chat about their 20-year friendship, how skateboarding and punk rock influenced their lives, the origins of their Southeast Baltimore bars, pivots and adjustments they made during COVID-19, and their favorite things to do in the city. Plus we drink core draft beers and cocktails and tease their upcoming bar in Station North.

It's another edition of our series of Conversations with the Candidates, and Tom's guest today is the Mayor of Baltimore, Bernard C. "Jack" Young, a veteran city lawmaker and former City Council President who stepped into the mayor’s job about a year ago when Catherine Pugh resigned. Mayor Young has spent years in City Government, and the year he has spent as the Mayor has been eventful, to say the least. It began with a crippling ransomware attack on the city’s computer system and now, of course, the city is dealing with an unprecedented global pandemic. More than 2,800 city residents have been infected with the Coronavirus. Nearly 150 Baltimoreans have died from COVID 19. And, the longstanding problem of violence on city streets remains. More than 92 people have been victims of homicide so far this year. Now, even as he leads the City's battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Young is campaigning to keep his job, as one of nearly two dozen mayoral candidates competing in the upcoming Democratic primary election. The primary will be held mostly by mail. Only four in-person voting centers will be open on June 2nd, for people who are not able to vote by mail. June 2nd is also your deadline to mail in your ballot. For more information on voting, click here. Mayor Young joins us from his campaign office in Station North.

The Maryland Film Fest continues through Sunday, May 12th at the Parkway Theatre in the Station North Arts and Entertainment District. The 4 day and 5 night event will feature over 40 full-length films and 80 shorts. You could also get the chance to meet the filmmakers, attend special events and hear from guest speakers. To get more information about the festival, visit https://mdfilmfest.com. To get to the Parkway Threatre you can take CityLink Gold, Green, Silver and LocalLink 51 and 95 to Station North as well as the Light RailLink on North Ave and walk two blocks. #ExploreBaltimore

Artscape is underway in the Mt. Royal, Bolton Hill, Charles Street and Station North neighborhoods of Baltimore. It’s billed as the largest free arts festival in the United States. It’s produced by the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, lovingly known as BOPA. BOPA has a new boss. Joining us in the studio today is Donna Drew Sawyer, who took the reins of BOPA a couple of weeks ago, after serving as its chief of external affairs for about a year. She succeeds Bill Gilmore, who served in various leadership positions at BOPA for more than 37 years. As the CEO of BOPA, Donna Drew Sawyer will oversee some of Baltimore’s biggest events, including Artscape, the Baltimore Book Festival and Light City. Donna Drew Sawyer joins Tom in Studio A. The conversation was live-streamed on WYPRs Facebook page, and you can see that video here.

Erica Bello studied metals/jewelry design at the Rochester Institute of Technology's School for American Crafts where she received her BFA. In 2014 Bello won the Halstead Grant for emerging artists and in 2017 she was chosen to speak at the 46th annual Society of North American Goldsmiths conference as an Early Career Artist. In addition to working as a studio jeweler Erica Bello holds a position as studio manager at the Baltimore Jewelry Center and teaches classes on metalsmithing and jewelry design. Erica currently resides in Baltimore, MD and works out of her studio located in the Station North arts district.ericabellojewelry.comInstagram: @ericabellojewelrybaltimorejewelrycenter.orghttp://penland.org/workshops/metals/ " Hollow Forms and Fabricated Vessels"http://www.arrowmont.org/workshops-classes/workshops/ "From 2D to 3D - Hollow Forms and Fabricated Vessels"Perceived Value is an Official Partner of NYC Jewelry Week!à Nov. 12th – 18th 2018www.nycjewelryweek.com@nycjewelryweekDon't forget to Rate AND Review us on iTunes!SUPPORT PERCEIVED VALUE!www.patreon.com/perceivedvaluewww.perceivedvaluepodcast.com/how-to-support-donate/Instagram + Facebook: @perceivedvalueFind your Host:sarahrachelbrown.comInstagram: @sarahrachelbrownThe music you hear on Perceived Value is by the Seattle group Song Sparrow Research.All You Need to Know off of their album Sympathetic Buzz.Find them on Spotify!

A spectrum of stories exploring the creative impulse: from an emcee, a sculptor, a muralist, a florist, and others in Baltimore’s Station North neighborhood. This special episode was originally commissioned as a sound installation for the 2014 MICA exhibition, Locally Sourced. 

With the 2017 Maryland Film Festival now underway during a busy weekend in Baltimore, our critics Linda DeLibero and Christopher Llewellyn Reed list the films they're looking forward to seeing at the festival's new home in the renovated Parkway Theater in Station North.Linda's list: "Werewolf" "Golden Exits" "Rat Film" "Motherland" "Love After Love"Chris's choices: "Beach Rats" "The Blood Is At The Doorstep" "Lemon" "Maineland" "Princess Cyd" "Person To Person" "Sylvio" "Tell Them We Are Rising"Plus, Linda and Chris review two movies in feature release: "Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume II," and "Their Finest," a movie about movie-making in wartime England.Links:http://mdfilmfest.com/schedule/http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bs-ae-weeksbest-0430-20170429-story.htmlhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/movies/bs-ae-maryland-film-festival-parkway-2017-20170429-story.htmlhttp://mdfilmfest.com/film-guide/

We have a lot of ground to cover today. If you live in northwest Baltimore City, if you live in central and east Baltimore, we’re bringing you the candidates for City Council from your part of town. In this podcast:District 5 is northwest Baltimore -- that is, Pimlico, Howard Park, North Roland Park, Fallstaff, Cross County. Rochelle "Rikki" Spector has been the City Council member for that district since the 1970s. She’s retiring. A woman named Elizabeth Ryan Martinez and two men, Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer and Christopher Ervin, are hoping to replace her. There are other Democratic candidates in the District 5 primary, but they didn’t RSVP Roughly Speaking.2:08: Elizabeth Ryan Martinez is an attorney who works in the Baltimore City law department.17:18: Isaac "Yitzy" Schleifer is a young entrepreneur and community association leader.36:37: Christopher Ervin is a 47-year-old former Marine who served time in prison on drug charges. Since his incarceration ended, he has worked in offender rights and restorative justice.We had a much better response from candidates for the 12th District. That’s in central/east Baltimore, including neighborhoods such as Station North, Collington Square, Old Goucher, Greenmount West, Middle East and Oliver. Veteran City Councilman Carl Stokes decided to run for mayor this year, leaving his council seat up for grabs. Today, we’ll have Gary Crum, Kelly Cross, Gordon Stick -- whose slogan is "Stick with Stick Because Stick Will Stick With You" -- as well as Ertha Harris, Rashad Staton and Jason Pyeron.51:30: Kelly Cross is a legal consultant who moved to Baltimore from Washington six years ago and became active in the Old Goucher neighborhood.1:15:09: Gary Crum is from East Baltimore’s Oliver neighborhood and works as a property manager.1:28:30: Ertha Harris is a businesswoman and entrepreneur who has been politically active in the 12th District for years.1:40:44: Gordon Stick is a Bolton Hill native and gemologist whose campaign is based on the concept of incentives -- providing rewards for student achievement and good citizenship.1:51:41: Jason Pyeron is a software contractor who lives on 24th Street, between Old Goucher and Charles Village; he’s a civic activist who decided to run for City Council because he found all other candidates too accepting of the status quo.2:10:00: Rashad Staton is a young educator and entrepreneur who lives in Perkins Homes.Next episode: Our series of interviews with candidates ends on Friday with five of the 7th District candidates.

Not-so handy around tools? No worries: the Station North Tool Library has tools and classes for every level of workshop experience. Co-founder Piper Watson tells about the 3,000 tools the library has on offer and the wide variety of its members

Rob and Dann record live at The Windup Space in Station North.Watch the video feed here.Share with a friend and visit our facebook page.Check out the Baltimore Podcast Festival for information on other great podcasts.

Rob and Dann record live at The Windup Space in Station North. Watch the video feed here. Share with a friend and visit our facebook page. Check out the Baltimore Podcast Festival for information on other great podcasts.

This episode takes us first to Baltimore Penn Station, where we talk to some Amtrak and station employees about the unique features of one of the city’s most vital transportation hubs. Then, we wander out to the streets around the train station to explore the rapidly redeveloping community of Station North. Appearances by Impact Hub Baltimore co-founders Michelle Geiss and Pres Adams, Nancy by SNAC co-founder Kevin Brown, renowned artist and Baltimore native Larry “Poncho” Brown and many others. Listen as we explore the question: When it comes to gentrification, who’s propelled forward and who’s left behind?

What is gentrification? And how can we prevent it from happening during the revitalization of a neighborhood?These are the questions social worker/professor-turned-filmmaker Judith Lombardi asks in  her documentary "The Gentrification (k)NOT Movie," which explores the term "gentrification" as an element of a system that displaces people from their communities. Though gentrification is a global issue, this 47-minute documentary focuses on one particular neighborhood, Station North in Baltimore, Maryland."One of the most important ways to generate social transformation today is through media and the arts," says Lombardi, whose film presents multiple views about this changing neighborhood from artists, academics, ministers, politicians and everyday people.Judith Lombardi leads this film discussion about neighborhoods in flux and the possibilities of change.More about the film:gentrificationknotproject.net"Gentrification (k)NOT" Trailerjlombardi.net  

What is gentrification? And how can we prevent it from happening during the revitalization of a neighborhood?These are the questions social worker/professor-turned-filmmaker Judith Lombardi asks in  her documentary "The Gentrification (k)NOT Movie," which explores the term "gentrification" as an element of a system that displaces people from their communities. Though gentrification is a global issue, this 47-minute documentary focuses on one particular neighborhood, Station North in Baltimore, Maryland."One of the most important ways to generate social transformation today is through media and the arts," says Lombardi, whose film presents multiple views about this changing neighborhood from artists, academics, ministers, politicians and everyday people.Judith Lombardi leads this film discussion about neighborhoods in flux and the possibilities of change.More about the film:gentrificationknotproject.net"Gentrification (k)NOT" Trailerjlombardi.net  Recorded On: Sunday, May 17, 2015