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10th Annual POLOxJAZZ Brings Elegance, Excellence, and Purpose to Baltimore’s Waterfront
BALTIMORE — On a summer Saturday at West Covington Park along the Baltimore Peninsula waterfront, the city’s cultural scene was on full display. The 10th Annual Celebrity POLOxJAZZ — Grandiosity Events’ marquee charity experience — descended on South Baltimore with the kind of style, substance, and community spirit that has made it one of the region’s most anticipated events of the year. What began a decade ago as a bold vision to merge luxury entertainment with meaningful gi
Jun 223 min read


Two Nightlife Legends Walk Into a Podcast. What They Said About Clubs, Money, and the Culture Is Worth Listening To.
On The GAUDS Show, club king Marc Barnes and marketing pioneer Chris Latimer pull back the velvet rope on how Black nightlife really works — and why it's still fighting for its place. By Staff Reporter Marc Barnes has been running some of the most consequential Black-owned nightclubs in America for nearly three decades. Chris Latimer has been telling corporate America how to sell to Black consumers for just as long. Put them together on a podcast and the result is less a conv
Jun 55 min read


When the Drinks Stop Flowing: How a Quiet Shift Is Reshaping Nightlife in Baltimore and Beyond
By the time the bartenders notice it, the damage is already done. The room is full. The music is right. The crowd looks the way it always has. But the bar—once the economic engine of nightlife—no longer hums the way it used to. This is not just a Baltimore story. It is unfolding in major cities across the country, from Atlanta to Los Angeles, Chicago to New York. And it was a familiar Baltimore voice— Frank Ski , the legendary radio host and DJ—who recently put the shift into
Jan 233 min read


A Last Dance Under Baltimore Skies: Jazzy Summer Nights Bids Farewell with Dru Hill and a DJ Mayor Cameo
BALTIMORE — On the first Thursday of October 2025, as the sun dipped and cool evening air settled over Hopkins Plaza and City Hall, Baltimore came out to say goodbye. Twenty-five years of Jazzy Summer Nights — the city’s monthly Thursday-night concert series — culminated in a final, unforgettable evening featuring R&B legends Dru Hill , live DJs, and even a surprise turn behind the turntables from Baltimore’s mayor. A Season of Closure and Celebration The 2025 season of Jazzy
Oct 7, 20254 min read


SUMMER COLORS 2025: A VIBRANT CELEBRATION OF SOUND, STYLE, AND SUMMER VIBES
Summer Colors 2025 On Sunday, August 3rd, Terry Tee Productions set the tone for the second half of summer with its highly anticipated...
Aug 4, 20252 min read


Sean Combs’ Legal Team Pushes Back: Inside the Fight to Vacate the Jury’s Verdict
In a dramatic turn in one of the most high-profile legal sagas to hit the entertainment industry in recent years, lawyers for music mogul...
Jul 31, 20255 min read
Sun‑Soaked Style & Vibes at The Flywire’s “White Tie Affair”
Baltimore’s Lexington Market transformed into a sea of white at The Flywire’s annual “White Tie Affair” , celebrating two decades since...
Jul 25, 20251 min read


DIDDY DODGES RICO—BUT STILL FACES TIME
New York, NY — After a rollercoaster federal trial that gripped hip-hop, headlines, and Hollywood alike, Sean “Diddy” Combs walked away...
Jul 10, 20253 min read


Events to celebrate and support African American culture and community
🎤 Ledisi’s “Love You Too” Tour Kickoff Date: May 28, 2025 Location: The Lyric, Baltimore, MD Details: Grammy-winning artist Ledisi...
May 27, 20252 min read


AfroPreak 2025: A Vibrant Celebration of Black Culture at Preakness 150
BALTIMORE, MD — As the 150th Preakness Stakes captivated horse racing enthusiasts, AfroPreak 2025 emerged as a dynamic celebration of...
May 18, 20252 min read


SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS TRIAL: CASSIE TESTIFIES IN SHOCKING DETAIL AS FEDERAL CASE INTENSIFIES
Baltimore, MD — The sex trafficking and racketeering trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs continued this week with explosive...
May 18, 20253 min read


Party Hosts Aren’t the Problem…..Bad Ones Are
Frank Ski recently stirred up the nightlife world with his fiery “Frankly Speaking” post, titled “Party Host, You Are KILLING the Party.”...
May 10, 20252 min read
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