Metropolitan Museum of Art

The BMA's shrinking staff

2013-04-11 09:06:03

It's one of the ironies of the art world that major cultural institutions like the Baltimore Museum of Art are home to priceless collections of paintings, sculpture and other works by the world's greatest masters, yet they often struggle to come up with...

'The Civil War and American Art' is one of the first in a wave of regional creative projects on the conflict

2013-03-22 16:25:00

The lone Union sentry stands atop Federal Hill, outlined against an ominous orange/red sky. In the distance, the tops of the Washington Monument and several spires rise above the city, as straight and determined as the rifle held in the soldier's left...

Channeling the spirits in color and line at Ellicott City gallery

2013-02-17 18:48:00

Ephrem Kouakou prefers to work while the world sleeps. The artist says that in the dead of night, absent the sound of any human voice or music, he can best hear the "spirits" talking. He says he's been hearing the spirits steer his brush since he...

Head out for the holidays

2012-12-03 11:57:00

The holidays are here before you know it and often gone before you've had a chance to sample any of the wonderful seasonal offerings. Taking a day trip to any of these destinations will provide a quick cup of cheer. New Market Shadrack's Christmas Light...

5 questions for

2012-10-21 00:00:00

Bernard T. Ferrari's diverse career took another turn in July when he became the second dean in the history of the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. Ferrari started out as a surgeon before a switch to management, which included a five-year stint as...

Maryland House's historic art to be preserved, but won't return

2012-09-17 13:33:00

The Maryland House on I-95 near Aberdeen may be known more for its fast food and bevy of bathrooms than for fine artwork, but its murals portraying Maryland history, that have adorned the travel plaza for more than 40 years, have a significant history...

Pacifica concert is the Candlelight prescription

2012-04-12 07:01:00

Classical music is said to soothe the soul, but can it calm an upset stomach? Ellicott City resident Dr. Christopher Shih, a gastroenterologist who plays a little piano on the side, is likely to make listeners feel better when he appears as a guest artist...

Day trips: Green means beachin' fun in OC and western Md.

2012-03-16 12:21:00

Ocean City St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival Spend St. Patrick's Day by the seaside. Visit Ocean City for the 31st annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival, sponsored by Delmarva Irish-American Club. The parade features pipe and drum bands,...

Day trips: Gliding into the new year

2011-12-29 18:44:00

Hershey, Pa. The Spa at the Hotel Hershey Enjoy a spa day at the "sweetest place on Earth." Throughout January, the Spa at the Hotel Hershey will be offering its guests the "Champagne Celebration." The two-hour treatment includes citrus oils and a blend...

Quartet settles into Sunday program with new name

2011-11-29 08:18:00

"What's in a name?" Shakespeare once famously asked. Quite a lot, learned the members of the Clipper Mill String Quartet, which plays at the next Sundays at Three chamber music concert, Dec. 4. The group, which is made up of three full-time members of...

BMA guards show their artistic sides with 'Guardists'

2011-08-20 00:00:00

Art museum guards don't, as a rule, call much attention to themselves. The unobtrusive men and women in uniform who ensure the safety of what's on the walls and floors are expected to issue do-not-touch reminders as needed. They'll also direct you to a...

Alexander McQueen's 'Savage Beauty' exhibit opens in NYC

2011-05-03 16:19:00

'Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty' exhibit in New York What: An exhibition celebrating Alexander McQueen's contributions to fashion and culture. The British designer, known for dressing the likes of Lady Gaga and Madonna with an edge, committed suicide...

Mile 325.1 A ship heads past the Metropolitan West Side Elevated Railroad Bridge, with its distinctive lower arch. The Met, which served the West Side, was the only elevated company that owned its own drawbridge.

2013-05-16 00:00:00

Anne Hathaway debuted her platinum blond hair wearing a seriously sheer gown at the annual Met Gala in New York on Monday. She was among a number of stars who took on dramatic 'dos for the occasion.

2013-05-10 17:45:00

She still has the Material Girl style. Madonna at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit on Monday.

2013-05-08 11:22:00