Decision follows the scrubbing of Artscape this July. Baltimore’s promotion director blames concerns about the spread of Covid at large public gatherings for the cancellations.

Purchasing works by just 49 women artists, only three of whom are based in Maryland, is “abysmal,” argues BmoreArt editor Cara Ober.

Deprived of the gigs that give them life – and pay the bills – jazz players and venues are battling despair and finding creative ways to keep the music coming.