Cellist Amit Peled is the founder and artistic director of the Mount Vernon Virtuosi, a string orchestra of young musicians who perform free concerts in churches, synagogues, prisons, hospitals and schools throughout the Baltimore-Washington area.

The Mount Vernon Virtuosi will be presenting their annual Mozart in Jeans concerts tomorrow and Sunday in Baltimore and Rockville.

The Mount Vernon Virtuosi is a WYPR underwriter.

Cellist Amit Peled is the founder and artistic director of the Mount Vernon Virtuosi, a string orchestra of young musicians who perform free concerts in churches, synagogues, prisons, hospitals and schools throughout the Baltimore-Washington area.
The Mount Vernon Virtuosi will be presenting their annual&nbsp;Mozart in Jeans&nbsp;concerts tomorrow and Sunday in Baltimore and Rockville.
The Mount Vernon Virtuosi is a WYPR underwriter.

Amit Peled's magnificent melodies with the Mount Vernon Virtuosi

Music from Handel’s Messiah is a holiday staple around the world, including here in Baltimore. Nobody has done it annually for as many years in our area as the Handel Choir of Baltimore.

This year the chorus is celebrating their 90th season and will offer Handel’s beloved masterpiece this weekend with shows in Baltimore and Timonium.

Brian Bartoldus, the Choir’s Music Director and Jason Rudy, chair of the Handel Choir’s board and singer in the chorus, join Midday to share more on their holiday shows.

Music from Handel&rsquo;s&nbsp;Messiah is&nbsp;a holiday staple around the world, including here in Baltimore. Nobody has done it annually for as many years in our area as the Handel Choir of Baltimore.
This year the chorus is celebrating their 90th&nbsp;season and will offer Handel&rsquo;s beloved masterpiece this weekend with shows in Baltimore and Timonium.
Brian Bartoldus, the Choir&rsquo;s Music Director and Jason Rudy, chair of the Handel Choir&rsquo;s board and singer in the chorus, join Midday to share more on their holiday shows.

The Handel Choir of Baltimore Celebrates 90th Anniversary Season

In this year-end edition of Midday with Mayor, Brandon Scott talks with Tom about his goals and priorities for the city in his historic second term.

In 2025, how will he move forward on violence reduction, vacant housing and water bills?

In this year-end edition of Midday with Mayor, Brandon Scott talks with Tom about his goals and priorities for the city in his historic second term.
In 2025, how will he move forward on violence reduction, vacant housing and water bills?

Midday with the Mayor: What are the priorities for his second term?

Dr. Myriam Rogers, the Superintendent of the Baltimore County Schools, received great news when the annual Maryland School Report Card was released earlier this month. Twenty Baltimore County schools received a 5-star rating, the most of any jurisdiction in the state.

Additionally, Dr. Rogers is moving forward to address school safety and budget challenges as the district continues to grow.

Dr. Myriam Rogers, the Superintendent of the Baltimore County Schools, received great news when the annual Maryland School Report Card was released earlier this month. Twenty Baltimore County schools received a 5-star rating, the most of any jurisdiction in the state.
Additionally, Dr. Rogers is moving forward to address school safety and budget challenges as the district continues to grow.

Baltimore County schools battle growth and budget shortages

As Christians celebrate the Christmas holiday this month, churches and parishes in Maryland and across the country are wrestling with a dilemma that has affected every Christian denomination: a marked decrease in the number of people who attend services and say they are affiliated with a church.

Dr. Firmin DeBrabander is a philosophy professor at the Maryland Institute College of Art and he wrote an article appearing in the Fall Issue of The Hedgehog Review called “The Vast Dechurching and the Paradox of Christianity’s Decline.” He joins Midday to explain the changes in American Christianity.

As Christians celebrate the Christmas holiday this month, churches and parishes in Maryland and across the country are wrestling with a dilemma that has affected every Christian denomination: a marked decrease in the number of people who attend services and say they are affiliated with a church.
Dr. Firmin DeBrabander is a philosophy professor at the Maryland Institute College of Art and he wrote an article appearing in the Fall Issue of&nbsp;The Hedgehog Review&nbsp;called &ldquo;<a href="https://hedgehogreview.com/issues/in-need-of-repair/articles/the-vast-dechurching-and-the-paradox-of-christianitys-decline" data-cms-ai="0">The Vast Dechurching and the Paradox of Christianity&rsquo;s Decline.</a>&rdquo; He joins Midday to explain the changes in American Christianity.

Churches in Baltimore and beyond are shedding worshippers

Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Tom to share another weekly review of a local theatrical production. This week's review includes some of her favorite theater actors which are puppets.

'Life of Pi' tells the story of a young man's journey with zoo animals in the ocean after a shipwreck. The production runs through December 14 at the Hippodrome Theatre .

Photo Credit: Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade

Theater critic&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/jrousuck?lang=en" data-cms-ai="0">J. Wynn Rousuck</a>&nbsp;joins Tom to share another weekly review of a local theatrical production. This week's review includes some of her favorite theater actors which are puppets.
'Life of Pi' tells the story of a young man's journey with zoo animals in the ocean after a shipwreck. The production runs through December 14 at the&nbsp;<a href="https://baltimore.broadway.com/shows/life-of-pi/" data-cms-ai="0">Hippodrome Theatre .</a>
Photo Credit: Matthew Murphy &amp; Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade

Rousuck's Review: 'Life of Pi' at The Hippodrome

Dr. Leana Wen joins Tom for Midday Healthwatch, where they discuss issues affecting the health and well-being of Charm City residents.

Today, Dr. Wen will address your concerns with healthcare coverage, risks of the bird flu and the future of vaccine access.

Dr. Wen is a former health commissioner of Baltimore and columnist for the Washington Post.

Dr. Leana Wen joins Tom for Midday Healthwatch, where they discuss issues affecting the health and well-being of Charm City residents.
Today, Dr. Wen will address your concerns with healthcare coverage, risks of the bird flu and the future of vaccine access.
Dr. Wen is a former health commissioner of Baltimore and columnist for the Washington Post.

Healthwatch: Healthcare coverage woes and bird flu risks

Should President Biden issue pre-emptive pardons for any people the Trump administration may prosecute when he returns to the White House?
 
Kim Wehle is a law professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law and her latest book is Pardon Power: How the Pardon System Works-And Why. She joins Midday to tell us more about the pardon process.

Should President Biden issue pre-emptive pardons for any people the Trump administration may prosecute when he returns to the White House? &nbsp; Kim Wehle is a law professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law and her latest book is&nbsp;Pardon Power: How the Pardon System Works-And Why.&nbsp;She joins Midday to tell us more about the pardon process.

Who else will President Biden pardon before leaving office?

Rousuck's Review: 'A Very Jewish Christmas'

In MD, 15% of childcare providers have closed up shop between the pandemic in 2020 and this year.  For parents juggling the demands of work and raising children, finding a safe and reliable situation for their kids is a crucial component of every family’s life.

Midday guest Christina Eaglin is the author of "Who’s Watching My Baby: A Complete Guide to Competent Childcare," and she talks with Tom about this all too familiar issue for many families. 

In MD, 15% of childcare providers have closed up shop between the pandemic in 2020 and this year.  For parents juggling the demands of work and raising children, finding a safe and reliable situation for their kids is a crucial component of every family’s life.
Midday guest Christina Eaglin is the author of "Who’s Watching My Baby: A Complete Guide to Competent Childcare," and she talks with Tom about this all too familiar issue for many families.

Maryland parents continue to face challenges with childcare

Monday-Friday from noon-1:00, Tom Hall and his guests are talking about what's on your mind, and what matters most to Marylander's, the latest news, local and national politics, education and the environment, popular culture and the arts, sports and science, race and religion, movies and medicine. We welcome your questions and comments. E-mail us at midday@wypr.org

Monday-Friday from noon-1:00, Tom Hall and his guests are talking about what's on your mind, and what matters most to Marylander's, the latest news, local and national politics, education and the environment, popular culture and the arts, sports and science, race and religion, movies and medicine. We welcome your questions and comments. E-mail us at <a href="mailto:midday@wypr.org">midday@wypr.org</a>

Midday

Monday-Friday from noon-1:00, Tom Hall and his guests are talking about what's on your mind, and what matters most to Marylander's, the latest news, local and national politics, education and the environment, popular culture and the arts, sports and science, race and religion, movies and medicine.  We welcome your questions and comments. E-mail us at midday@wypr.org.

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