The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) announces updates to programming and events previously scheduled for Fall 2020. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis, BOPA has postponed the Baltimore Book Festival until 2021 and Light City until 2022. BOPA continues supporting the greater creative community, working with artists, cultural institutions, state and civic organizations, and educational entities to find innovative ways to ensure that greater Baltimore continues to benefit from Baltimore City’s thriving arts and literary scene.
Featured Authors
FEATURED
Carla Hall
AUTHOR | CHEF
Born in Nashville, TN, Carla grew up surrounded by soul food.
When the time came for her to select her career path, she first opted for a business route – she graduated from Howard University's Business School and worked as an accountant for two years – before deciding to switch gears to work as a runway model.
FEATURED
Karyn Parsons
AUTHOR | PRODUCER
Karyn Parsons is perhaps best known for her role as Will Smith's
cousin Hilary Banks on NBC's The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. However, after leaving acting behind, Karyn has gone on to found and produce Sweet Blackberry, an award-winning series of children's animated films, to share stories about unsung black heroes in history.
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Schedule Highlights
SALON
Literary
BOOKS
Lonnie Bunch
7PM | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Founding Director tells his deeply personal tale of the triumphs and challenges of bringing the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture to life.
