Baltimore Music Awards – High Rolla Records

December 5, 2017 - Downtown Cultural Arts Center Pictured (LtoR) Jerrika Rapp, TGI Friday's server; and "Yanna Maria" Austin, Baltimore-based recording artist/event presenter Pictured (LtoR) "Nae Alyxe",

Street Snaps: The Avenue

Razzle dazzle, SNAP on the Avenue!!!!! With store windows ablaze with color and glitter, the neon cornucopia of the holiday season prevails. Hampden's famed 36th Street is a catwalk of style (with fingerless gloves makin

Courtney Madeline Boutique

Take it as a #signofthetimes.  Albeit, we don’t need clothing to feel the beauty of life… …but a little leopard print goes a long way! Get yours in the form of

Christmas Appeal – Starboard Society

November 30, 2017 - Pier 5 Hotel Baltimore Pictured (LtoR) Christina Snyder, Starboard Society board treasurer; and Cindy Atkinson, Starboard Society co-founder/president Pictured (LtoR) Rachel Campbell, Starboard

Signature Chefs Auction – March of Dimes

November 16, 2017 - Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel Photos courtesy J&L Photography, Natalie Estelle & March of Dimes Pictured (LtoR) Efrain Ramirez, Daycon; Chef Lori Yanke, Modern Cook Shop; and Chef Corey Laub, Fo

German Accent

Opened last spring on a stretch of Cross Street, Crossbar is the brainchild of local restaurateur Brian McComas (owner of Ryleigh’s in Federal Hill and Cockeysville). The big, open space was

Giving Tuesday Young Professionals Happy Hour – #WhatisyourpasHON

November 28, 2017 - Luckie's Tavern Pictured (LtoR) Brock Yetso, Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults president/CEO; and Patrick McCulloh, Merrill Lynch financial advisor Pictured (LtoR) Allie

4th Annual Generosity Gala – The Associated IMPACT

November 18, 2017 - Columbus Center Photos courtesy David Stuck & The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore Pictured (LtoR) Neal Fruman, National Lumber Company vice president; Michael Roth, Offit &

La La Library: An Evening in the Stacks – Harford County Public Library Foundation

November 4, 2017 - Harford County Public Library Photos courtesy Harford County Public Library Foundation Pictured (LtoR) Paige Boyle, Boyle Buick GMC director of marketing and customer relations; Cecilia Helmstetter, U

What to Wear: Night of 100 Elvises

When I heard about the “Night of 100 Elvises” – the annual fundraiser for Johns Hopkins Children’s Center that draws Elvis tribute artists from all over the country to Baltimore - the first thing that

Opposites Attracting…

On the evening of November 8th, I joined dapperly dressed guests heeding the dress code prompt "cocktail attire with running shoes," at the “9th Annual Bash Benefit Dinner” for Back On My Feet Baltimore at

Street Snaps: Heating Up The Streets

“Hotumn” is what the NYT deemed our unseasonably warm fall. While many yearned for their woolly sweaters, Mother Nature required some lighter fall apparel. So, thighs peeped and shoulders popped until brisk November hail

November at CLOCK Bar – Network Under 40

November 16, 2017 - The QG Pictured (LtoR) Ben Guttman, Heller Kowitz Insurance Advisors insurance broker; Chuck Pius, Rite Aid pharmacist; Jessica Pius, Sinai Hospital ambulatory quality outcomes coordinator; and John

Black Friday Shopping At Its Best – Raina Dawn

Accessorize your holidays with French American feminine elegance, day or night. Create your own sexy boho chic-ness with #mucheetmuchette and @ShopLocal for this fresh and fancy updated lace-trimmed wrap for sleeveless

Mega Networking Holiday Party – Maryland Business Connection

November 16, 2017 - The Engineer's Club Pictured (LtoR) Doug Butschky and Blaney Teal, Maryland Business Connection event coordinators/event hosts Pictured (LtoR) Shawn Ciociola, Facets of Living

Brrrr-Berry!

In Baltimore, we went from a summery October to prepping for the holidays. Not sure how to fix that drab feeling now that we've gone from tanned-and-toned to nonstop holiday events and putting others first?

The Bad Batch Panel – Startup Soiree

November 14, 2017 - The Startup Nest Pictured (LtoR) Nicolas China, Pixilated CEO/co-founder; Tricia China, Commolier HealthCare operations manager; and Patrick Rife, Pixilated chief visionary officer/co-founder Pictur

Soirée for Play – Playworks Maryland

November 2, 2017 - American Visionary Art Museum Photos courtesy Christopher Jason & Playworks Maryland Pictured (LtoR) Robert Sindelar, Playworks Regional executive director; and Anthony Brooks, Gardenville Elementary

To Sir, With Love

The venue at the corner of Bond and Aliceanna streets has housed some legendary music establishments, including Fletcher’s and The Get Down. It now houses Sir Duke Bar & Liquor Store. The place exudes an

40 Under 40 – Baltimore Business Journal

November 14, 2017 - Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel Pictured (LtoR) Lauren Windesheim, Brown Capital Management operations & marketing assistant; and Damien Davis, Brown Capital Management portfolio manager/mana

Farm Feast IV – Farm Alliance of Baltimore

November 13, 2017 - Local Color Flowers Pictured (LtoR) Charlotte Proctor, Civic Works Real Food Farm program manager; and Mariya Strauss, Farm Alliance of Baltimore executive director

Baltimore Whiskey Festival – Drink.Eat.Relax

November 9, 2017 - The Engineer's Club Pictured (LtoR) Donna Wilson, Chesapeake Employers Insurance senior vice president; and Charles Johnson, retired investment banker & trader Pictured (LtoR)

What to Wear: Thanksgiving

I love Thanksgiving. I could care less about the turkey, but I love the idea of everyone coming together over a meal. That said, you need to go into Thanksgiving with the right gear. After

Portside Party – Sail Baltimore

October 9, 2017 - The Boathouse Canton Pictured (LtoR) Laura Stevenson, Sail Baltimore executive director; and Paul Swensen, Sail Baltimore board member Pictured (LtoR) Nan Nawrocki, Sail