Executive Director Eliza Cornejo and program alumna Sara Citroni introduce us to Goucher College’s remarkable partnership that offers education to people currently incarcerated in Maryland State penitentiaries. This noteworthy program dramatically improves the lives of people struggling to reenter society as employable, productive citizens. GPEP students are held to Goucher’s high academic standards and are
Located in Curtis Bay, The Well was founded as a safe haven for women to heal and be loved after experiencing trauma from generational poverty, addiction, sex trafficking and abuse. Hon’s Honey is a social enterprise of The Well that gives survivors dignity and purpose. Bobbie Jenkins, production manager and beekeeper of Hon’s Honey, joins
Whistler is an acknowledged master and innovator on the international, late 19th century art scene. He is often noted for his beautiful nocturnes, which exquisitely capture his vision of urban architecture, streets and life. Dr. Curry will take us into a deep dive on these masterpieces and illuminate the stories they tell about urban life
Stacie Sanders Evans recognizes the power that art has to transform the lives of young people, particularly those not well-served by the traditional education system. Her fun, passionate approach sets the tone at Arts for Learning Maryland (formerly Young Audiences of Maryland), where she is president and CEO. Over the past 18 years, Stacie has
After years of dreaming of a community Hillside Park, the dream is finally becoming a reality. Ideal for strolling, nature walks, jogging, dog walking, playground play, field sports, and sledding in the winter, Hillside Park will offer a sense of discovery in the Olmsted tradition. Mary Page Michel, chair of the Roland Park Foundation, will
Climate disasters displaced more people than human conflicts in 2020. While not all who are displaced by climate disasters require international relocation, many do—and find themselves facing extremely limited options for international mobility. Join Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, president and CEO of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), as she establishes ways the U.S. can transition
A morning with Alexandra Hewett, author of Shimmer. Alexandra’s beautifully-written memoir discusses growing up in the shadow of her mother’s struggle with schizophrenia. Despite pain and emotional trauma, Alexandra finds glimmers of hope through her own creativity and humor. A representative from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will join the conversation and discuss
A morning with Alexandra Hewett, author of Shimmer. Alexandra’s beautifully-written memoir discusses growing up in the shadow of her mother’s struggle with schizophrenia. Despite pain and emotional trauma, Alexandra finds glimmers of hope through her own creativity and humor. A representative from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will join the conversation and discuss
National Aquarium president & CEO, John Racanelli, will describe the aquarium’s exciting Waterfront Park Project. Currently a floating wetland successfully promotes healthy water, attracts native species, increases biodiversity and teaches visitors about wetland ecosystems. The aquarium is scaling up its floating wetlands to fill the area between Piers 3 and 4. It has partnered with