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Betsy Rosen: "We really are making these animals real." (Photo provided)

Roaring Success

March 23, 2023 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Baltimore native Betsy Rosen will make her Broadway debut in “Life of Pi” as one of three actor/puppeteers who will work in concert to portray the show’s 450-pound Bengal tiger.

The Bolyn Company of The North American Tour of "SIX" guarantees a rocking good time. (Photo by Joan Marcus)

Spring Arts 2023: Theater

March 22, 2023 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Check out some of the exciting performances on the calendar this spring at the Hippodrome, Everyman Theatre and Baltimore Center Stage.

Dr. Melissa R. Klapper with "Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings

Dr. Melissa R. Klapper is shown here with "Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings.

Baltimore Native Dr. Melissa R. Klapper Wins on ‘Jeopardy!’

March 20, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

Jmore spoke with Baltimore native and Bais Yaakov and Goucher grad Dr. Melissa R. Klapper about her appearance on “Jeopardy!”

Lizzo graces the stage of CFG Bank Arena on May 9.

Spring Arts 2023: Music

March 17, 2023 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Enjoy some live music this spring, with a range of performances from Motown hits to classical violin, Lizzo and more.

"Hits! The Musical" will stop by The Lyric on Mar. 19 (Provided photo)

Star Track

March 16, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

Jmore spoke with “Hits! The Musical” executive producer Bob Gries about the show, which comes to The Lyric on March 19.

Cutting the ceremonial ribbon at the Gordon Center are (left to right) Baltimore County Councilman Israel C. “Izzy” Patoka, Associated President Marc B. Terrill, Baltimore County Executive John “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr., JCC CEO Barak Hermann, past JCC board president Myrna Edelman Cardin, Baltimore County Council President Julian E. Jones, Jr. Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, JCC board member Joe Meyerhoff and JCC board president Laura Rubenstein. (Photo by David Stuck, JCC of Greater Baltimore)

Gordon Center Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Grand Lobby

March 10, 2023 JMORE Staff

Nearly 100 community leaders attended the Mar. 9 unveiling program for the Gordon Center’s new grand lobby, including Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller.

Located at 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave. on the campus of the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC, the 550-seat Gordon Center opened in 1995. (File photo)

Gordon Center to Rededicate its Grand Lobby

March 8, 2023 Staff Report

The Gordon Center for Performing Arts will unveil its updated grand lobby on March 30 at the fifth annual J Live event — an evening of art, entertainment and community.

"Chana Raizel" by Shterna Goldbloom (Courtesy of Jewish Museum of Maryland)

Jewish Museum Exhibition to Showcase Contemporary Jewish Artists

March 7, 2023 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

“Material/Inheritance,” which opens Mar. 26, features showcases the works of 30 recipients of the New Jewish Culture Fellowship.

Photographer Lisa Shifren delights in making her subjects feel beautiful. (Provided photos)

Undercover Photographer

February 22, 2023 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

For photographer Lisa Shifren, boudoir portraits are all about empowering women, and she delights in making her subjects feel beautiful.

Loring Cornish's Shalom Art Gallery is located at 821 W. 36th Street., sandwiched in between Sage Cosmetic Tattoo and the former home of Common Ground coffee shop. (File photo)

Shalom Gallery Opens in Hampden as Artist’s Tribute to the Jewish Community

February 10, 2023 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

Loring Cornish says he named his newest gallery Shalom as a tribute to Jewish supporters and to combat antisemitism.

SONiA: "This concert isn’t just a show. It’s a full-circle moment for me." (File photo)

Musician SONiA to Host Benefit Concert for Ukrainian Refugees at An Die Musik

February 8, 2023 JMORE Staff

On Saturday, Feb. 18, Baltimore-based singer/songwriter SONiA will host a benefit concert for Ukrainian refugee children at An Die Musik.