Posts Tagged ‘Baltimore’

Sep. 14 2018

War – what is it good for?

By Dyana Neal | Posted in Host Blogs, Interviews, WBJC Programs | 1 Comment

Well, it won’t do your love life any favors, at least not in Aristophanes’ Lysistrata.  Spotlighters Theatre is presenting Sarah Ruden’s translation of this 411 BCE satire from September 21-October 14; I recently chatted about the production with co-directors Michael Blum and Darlene Harris.      

Jul. 10 2018

Topsy-Turvy Summer Fun at Young Vic

By Dyana Neal | Posted in Host Blogs, Interviews, WBJC Programs | Comments Off on Topsy-Turvy Summer Fun at Young Vic

It’s probably no surprise to our listeners that all of WBJC’s announcers have off-air performing experience as singers, actors, or instrumentalists.With that in mind, I’m delighted to announce that our evening host, John T.K. Scherch, will be singing the title role in The Mikado at Young Victorian Theatre Company this summer. Earlier this week, I […]

Apr. 24 2018

On the Big Screen, Baltimore and Beyond: the 2018 Maryland Film Festival

By Dyana Neal | Posted in Host Blogs, Interviews, WBJC Programs | Comments Off on On the Big Screen, Baltimore and Beyond: the 2018 Maryland Film Festival

The 2018 Maryland Film Festival runs from May 2-6 at various locations in Baltimore’s Station North neighborhood. Recently, I spoke with Jed Dietz, Founding Director of the Maryland Film Festival and President of the Producer’s Club of Maryland, about this year’s offerings. They include a Japanese silent film long thought lost, but newly restored and […]

Mar. 12 2018

A film – and a book – to remember

By Dyana Neal | Posted in Host Blogs | 2 Comments

Recently, my husband and I watched, or in my case re-watched, A Night to Remember, the 1958 British film about the sinking of the Titanic. I am decidedly not a fan of the 1997 film on the same subject, but when it sparked a popular obsession with the ship, I was pulled in and wanted […]

Nov. 13 2017

Holidays a la Choral Arts

By Dyana Neal | Posted in Host Blogs, Interviews, WBJC Programs | Comments Off on Holidays a la Choral Arts

The Baltimore Choral Arts Society will present their annual holiday concert, “Christmas With Choral Arts”, on Tuesday, December 5th at the Basilica of the Assumption in Baltimore. As always, the program features a wide variety of seasonal music, but this year, there are some new twists. I recently spoke with Baltimore Choral Arts’ new Music […]

Nov. 03 2017

All at Sea

By Dyana Neal | Posted in Host Blogs, Interviews, WBJC Programs | Comments Off on All at Sea

From now through November 19, Baltimore Shakespeare Factory is stepping away from the Bard for a bit to present The Sea Voyage, a comedy by John Fletcher and Philip Massinger. Recently, I spoke with director Ann Turiano about the show, which features warriors, pirates, castaways, and all manner of shenanigans.     https://www.baltimoreshakespearefactory.org/

Aug. 10 2017

75 Years of Liberty Aboard the S.S. John W. Brown

By Dyana Neal | Posted in Host Blogs, Interviews, WBJC Programs | 1 Comment

During World War II, 2,710 Liberty Ships were built in the United States. Today, just two of them remain afloat and fully operational. On September 9, the 75th anniversary of the Baltimore-built S.S. John W. Brown‘s launch will be celebrated with a Living History Cruise. I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Seaman Paul […]

Jun. 24 2016

Get on your bikes and ride!

By Dyana Neal | Posted in Host Blogs, Interviews | Comments Off on Get on your bikes and ride!

From July 22-24, scooter enthusiasts will meet at various locations in Baltimore to check out one another’s bikes, listen to music, meet like-minded folks, and oh, yes, ride! There hasn’t been a scooter rally in Charm City for a few years, so fans of two-wheeled transit (myself included) have good reason to be excited about […]

Jun. 12 2016

Baltimore Floatilla 2016

By Diana Ross | Posted in Staff Blogs | Comments Off on Baltimore Floatilla 2016

Saturday morning, the 1st Annual Baltimore Floatilla took place. Kayakers from all over the state converged on the Baltimore Inner Harbor and paddled from Canton to Federal Hill to draw attention to cleaning up the waterways of Charm City. Full story at the Blatimore Sun page: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-baltimore-flotilla-20160611-story.html Even Mr. Trash Wheel was in attendance! If you’re unfamiliar with […]

Jul. 03 2015

Ordinary Stories, Extraordinary Beauty

By Dyana Neal | Posted in Host Blogs | Comments Off on Ordinary Stories, Extraordinary Beauty

Cohesion Theatre Company and The Strand Theatre Company have joined forces to present the Baltimore premiere of The Pillow Book by Anna Moench. The play runs through July 12 at The Church on the Square in Canton. Recently, I chatted with director Jonas David Grey about his production of this challenging, non-linear, haunting piece.   […]

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