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Upcoming Show! PURIM AT IDEAL GLASS: ESTHER'S MIX

In the throes of the Roaring 20’s, it was neither the bootleggers, Broadway producers, nor Wall Street bankers who held the secrets of the decade. It was Polly Adler, a Madam of notoriety who ran a house that entertained the likes of New York’s most powerful players of the 1920’s. From her beginnings as a young Belarusian-Jewish immigrant, Polly Adler ushered in the modern-era of sex work, becoming a successful and influential figure in her own right. Written by creative duo Felix Jarrar and Bea...

Spring 2026 Dance Concert

Presented by the CCBC Dance Company
The CCBC Dance Company presents the Spring 2026 Dance Concert sharing new and restaged works. The company welcomes guest artist Amy Kleinendortst, a former Paul Taylor dancer and Carole Cascio Fund Teaching Artist. She is creating a new piece for the company. The concert will also include new works by CCBC Faculty.
Artistic Director: Melinda Blomquist
Box Office: 443-840-ARTS (2787) or www.ccbctickets.com
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All Aboard! West Baltimore Families Get in the Holiday Spirit at Annual Polar Express Event - News

A historic train rattled down the tracks, windows frosty and the ground blanketed with a dusting of snow from the night before. Christmas music accompanied the hum of the engine.  

Inside, chefs in white hats bopped and danced up and down the aisle as they passed out sugar cookies and cups of hot chocolate. The train, packed with Baltimore families, was aglow with the warm wash of Christmas lights.  
It would be easy to be fooled, but the train wasn’t on its way to the North Pol...

2024 CCBC Dance Company Spring Concert - CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Theatre Stage Mag

50 years ago, the journey of the CCBC Dance Company began. The original name of the company was Dimensional Dance Media, and it was created under the direction of Carole Drake Cascio, the founder of the Dance Program at what was then Essex Community College. Over time the landscape of the company and the college has shifted and evolved. We are honored to continue to bring dance into the lives of all who participate, either onstage or in the audience as we celebrate 50 years of making and sharing...

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Lately, there’s been a noticeable uptick in social media outrage, especially on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter); targeting female celebrities who identify as queer but are “caught” in relationships with men. The question is: are these women weaponizing queer labels for popularity, or are critics just projecting biphobia?


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Lately, there’s been a noticeable uptick in social media outrage, especially on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly T...

CCBC Dance Company Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Gina Owenby
Images: Amy Jones
Fifty years. Five decades. Half a century. Originally known as Dimensional Dance Media, the CCBC Dance Company has had a remarkable journey. In 2024 they will celebrate their “golden anniversary” highlighting fifty years of art, expression, teamwork, accomplishments, and Dance!
One woman, Carole Drake Cascio, started it all back in 1974. To honor her inspiration and dedication, the Carole Drake Cascio Dance Scholarship was established to award an active member of th...

American Dance Festival Collaboration - Carole Cascio Fund for Mind Movement Dance Connections

Are you ready to enhance your dance skills and immerse yourself in an international community of artists? In partnership with the Carole Cascio Fund, the American Dance Festival is offering scholarships to help local dancers and CCBC Dance Company members attend an ADF Summer Session, a unique opportunity for intensive training, collaboration, and performance. At ADF, dancers of all levels can engage with top professionals in the dance world and participate in a comprehensive program designed to...

Student Saves: My favorite student discounts! | 47Magazine & Media

Being in college can be expensive, but buying the things you want and need doesn’t have to be! Here are some of my favorite student discounts that help me save money every semester:Student Beans is an app and website that offers exclusive discount codes for students. Just sign up with your student email to unlock deals from popular brands across fashion, tech, food, and more.Similar to Student Beans, UNiDAYS provides student discounts for brands like Nike, Adidas, Samsung, and more. It’s free to...
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