NEWS

Chopping Blocks: Former Sun reporter Antero Pietila explores a century of Baltimore's racist real-estate deals and developments | Feature by Edward Ericson Jr.

The End of Impunity: Jose Morales sentenced to more than 20 years in prison | Mobtown Beat by Edward Ericson Jr.

Case Almost Closed: Settlement of 26-year-old lawsuit against city school district expected to relieve some administrative burdens | Mobtown Beat by Edward Ericson Jr.

Councilmania | Murder Ink | The Mail

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COLUMNS

Phat and Precious: I think like most people, and certainly my fellow Baltimoreans, I was ecstatic that Mo'Nique won the Academy Award for her performance in Precious. | Social Studies by Vincent Williams

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COMICS

Dirt Farm: by Ben Claassen III

Important Comics: by Dina Kelberman

Lulu Eightball: by Emily Flake

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ARTS

Defining Women: Group show one element in a broader cultural discussion about gender | Art by Alex Ebstein

Dress Rehearsal: Patterns and decoration return to Towson in this group exhibition | Art by Martin L. Johnson

Math Problem: A play about mathematicians fails to connect emotionally | Stage by Phyllis Zhu

Woman's Work: Fanny Kemble's life story makes for compelling theater | Stage by Anna Ditkoff

The Hunger: Mark Winne wants to help cities close the food gap | Books by Andrea Appleton

The Drawer Boy: Strong performances make a play about memory hard to forget | Stage by Katherine M. Hill

Curtain Time

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MUSIC

I, Corigliano: The BSO performs one composer's commentary/celebration of the decline and fall of the American Empire | Music by Michael Byrne

Kid 606: Songs About Fucking Steve Albini | Review by Bret McCabe

Lower Dens: "Blue and Silver" | Review by Michael Byrne

Future Islands: "In the Fall"

The Short List

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FILM

I-Love-You Man: Jameel Saleem's debut feature follows the romantic misadventures of a guy who just can't say those three little words | Film by Bret McCabe

Un Prophète | Review by Bret McCabe

King Lear | Review by Lee Gardner

New This Week

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EAT

Ullswater | Review by Mary K. Zajac

Read Street Books and Coffee | Review by Edward Ericson Jr.

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