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Victor Urbancic conducts a makeshift orchestra in Reykjavik sometime after World War II. (Courtesy Árni Heimir Ingólfsson via JTA)
The story is now coming out about three Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany who built Iceland’s classical music scene from scratch.
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Daniel Weiser: “I like the stories behind the music. A lot of these musicians were drinking and doing drugs; they were the rockers of their times.” (Provided photo)
With his chamber music organization, AmiciMusic, Daniel Weiser aims to break down barriers between audiences and performers.
Read MoreThe food and travel series, hosted by Baltimore resident CW Silverberg, will debut this Monday night with a look at Chicago’s kosher bistros.
Read MoreThe pair of July 19 screenings are part of a national campaign to honor the legacy of the late civil rights icon while increasing voter registration.
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Terry Irons (left) is shown here with her wife of nearly two decades, Baltimore-based musician Sonia Rutstein of the band disappear fear. (Provided photo)
On Saturday night, July 18, The Recher in Towson will host “Concert 4 Terry,” a benefit celebrating the life and legacy of Terry Irons.
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Defenders’ Day, commemorating
the defense of Fort McHenry
during the War of 1812, will be
celebrated on Sept. 11.
Throughout 2026, people across the United States will share in celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary. Here are some of the cultural, historical and festive events taking place in Maryland this summer and fall.
Read MoreThe nonprofit Our Joyful Noise aspires to make music available to everyone.
Read MoreMichael Olesker pays tribute to the legendary sitcom creator, who died last week at age 85.
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Just Get On Board: Duke Zimmerman and Lori Gale are the authors of "People Get Ready: Pride, Prejudice, Protest, Promise." (Provided photo)
Duke Zimmerman and Lori Gale will talk at Towson University about their new book “People Get Ready” and the role played by Globe Posters in the civil rights movement.
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Visitors view the "Identity" section of the new exhibition, “RE: Intimacy. Image. Identity.” at the Jewish Museum of Maryland. (Provided photo)
The new exhibition revisits and updates a previous show about ritual hair covering in the observant community.
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Stephen Sondheim sits in a control room during the original cast recording of the Broadway musical "Into The Woods" in 1987. (File photo)
A new biography captures the intensity and magic of the musical theater giant, writes Michael Olesker.
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