(Clockwise from top left) Bailey, 4, sleds down an ice slide at the Harbor Point Ice Festival; Performers dance on stage at Baltimore’s AFRAM festival; Harbor Splash participants jump into the Inner Harbor; Orion Thapa, 7, reacts to the explosion created by dropping a stack of mentos into soda at Mess Fest; Katie Pumphrey completes her 24-mile Bay to Baltimore swim; Lauren Kelly, owner of TrillestDollhouse Mobile Loc Shop, sits in the driver’s seat of her bright pink mobile salon bus. At Baltimore Fishbowl, we primarily use words, but some things cannot be captured in a font, prompted by a blinking cursor, or presented with something so limited as written language to do it justice. We’re fortunate to have some amazing photographers in our orbit who help our audience go beyond mere words to conjure and present what happens here in Baltimore, and the magic sampled below is truly just a tiny fraction of it.Each event depicted below contains a few pictures, but you can click on the link in the written description to view the entire photo gallery from that event.Happy New Year!“The whole point of taking pictures is so that you don’t have to explain things with words.” – Elliott Erwitt“While there is perhaps a province in which the photograph can tell us nothing more than what we see with our own eyes, there is another in which it proves to us how little our eyes permit us to see.” – Dorothea LangeHarbor Point Ice Festival 2024The Harbor Point Ice Festival dazzled onlookers with ice sculptures that included a functioning slide and a Baltimore Ravens homage. There was even an ice version of the famed “The Greatest City America” bench and so much more!Check out scenes from this year’s festival in this gallery of photos by Carl Schmidt of Federal Hill Photography LLC:Bailey, 4, takes a ride down the Mr Trash Wheel themed ice slide. 2024 Harbor Point Ice Fest, Baltimore, Maryland. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Asa Harris, 3, of Baltimore, Maryland watches the ice carving demonstration. 2024 Harbor Point Ice Fest, Baltimore, Maryland. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Phil Nannay photographs Tawni Stetson, seated, and Donna Trainum, all of Baltimore, Maryland. 2024 Harbor Point Ice Fest, Baltimore, Maryland. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Iantha McCallum photographs Charlotte McGoines, both of Baltimore, Maryland next to a Ravens logo embedded in ice. 2024 Harbor Point Ice Fest, Baltimore, Maryland. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Rayne Bonner, 8, of Baltimore, Maryland, takes a ride down the Mr Trash Wheel themed ice slide. 2024 Harbor Point Ice Fest, Baltimore, Maryland. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Connor Shaw, of Ice Lab, carves an anchor during an ice carving demonstration. 2024 Harbor Point Ice Fest, Baltimore, Maryland. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Brittany Tyner, seated on a carved ice bench, is photographed by Jewan Tyner, both of Baltimore, Maryland. 2024 Harbor Point Ice Fest, Baltimore, Maryland. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)2024 Wheelchair Basketball East Coast ChampionshipIn February, Baltimore hosted the 2024 Wheelchair Basketball East Coast Championship, thanks to the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Young athletes from up and down the East Coast competed in the championship. Players from Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Bennett Blazers Adaptive Sports Program represented Maryland. In the final game of the weekend, the Blazers won against the New York Rolling Fury 59-35.The action of the wheelchair basketball championship was captured in this gallery by photographer Carl Schmidt of Federal Hill Photography LLC.Delmace Mayo, #1 Ryan Martin Foundation Trojans, chases a loose ball during the Ryan Martin Foundation Trojans vs Fairfax Falcons game. Kennedy Krieger Institute hosts Wheelchair Basketball East Coast Varsity Conference Championship in Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC) Credit: Federal Hill PhotographyPlayers react as Greyson Beauregard, #41 Ryan Martin Foundation Trojans, shoots a free throw during the Fairfax Falcons vs Ryan Martin Foundation Trojans game. Kennedy Krieger Institute hosts Wheelchair Basketball East Coast Varsity Conference Championship in Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC) Credit: Federal Hill PhotographyThe Bennett Blazers concession area. Proceeds fund the Bennett Blazers program. Kennedy Krieger Institute hosts Wheelchair Basketball East Coast Varsity Conference Championship in Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC) Credit: Federal Hill PhotographyPaul Weiland, coach for the Ryan Martin Foundation Trojans, addresses the team during a timeout during the Ryan Martin Foundation Trojans vs Fairfax Falcons game. Kennedy Krieger Institute hosts Wheelchair Basketball East Coast Varsity Conference Championship in Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC) Credit: Federal Hill PhotographyMatthew Reid, #10 Ryan Martin Foundation Trojans and Nuri Abdus-Salaam, #00 Fairfax Falcons collide as they chase a loose ball. Kennedy Krieger Institute hosts Wheelchair Basketball East Coast Varsity Conference Championship in Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC) Credit: Federal Hill PhotographyCarolyn Keith, grandmother of Nuri Abdus-Salaam, #00 Fairfax Falcons, reacts as the Falcons score on the Ryan Martin Foundation Trojans. Kennedy Krieger Institute hosts Wheelchair Basketball East Coast Varsity Conference Championship in Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC) Credit: Federal Hill PhotographyMatthew Reid and Zacherius Delgado, #10 and #5 for Ryan Martin Foundation Trojans block a shot by Millie Lach, #13 Fairfax Falcons. Kennedy Krieger Institute hosts Wheelchair Basketball East Coast Varsity Conference Championship in Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC) Credit: Federal Hill PhotographySee Beyond FestivalHosted by the Maryland School for the Blind, the third annual See Beyond Festival brought sighted people and blind and low vision individuals together to showcase different aspects of what life is like for blind and low vision people. Attendees were able to use a braille writer, play blind sports, navigate obstacles with a cane, and participate in other activities.Check out scenes from the festival in this gallery of photos by Carl Schmidt of Federal Hill Photography LLC.Ben Bass, orientation and mobility specialist at MD School for the Blind, teaches Rayna Smith, 7, of Rosedale how to navigate an obstacle course various skills such as a cane, learning boundries of a space, and audio cues. The activity was part of the Maryland School for the Blind’s See Beyond Festival on April 27, 2024. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Virginia Jacobs, student at MD School for the Blind, performs at the Maryland School for the Blind’s See Beyond Festival on April 27, 2024. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)(L to R) Charlie Krumholtz, 10; Brenden Culver, 10; and Hana Williams and daughter Natalie, 2, of Los Angeles, participate in a drum circle at the Maryland School for the Blind’s See Beyond Festival on April 27, 2024. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Crow Blanchard, of Bel Air, adds fur to a wooden polar bear silhouette at the Make Studio booth at the Maryland School for the Blind’s See Beyond Festival on April 27, 2024. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Lyric Campbell, 7, uses various materials at the MD Art Education Association table to create a favorite destination; the beach. The purpose of the exercise was to communicate an idea through texture. It was part of the Maryland School for the Blind’s See Beyond Festival on April 27, 2024. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Emma Green, 7, reacts to seeing her face painted at the Maryland School for the Blind’s See Beyond Festival on April 27, 2024. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Angela Way, of Baltimore County, runs blindfolded down a sprint track at the Maryland School for the Blind’s See Beyond Festival on April 27, 2024. Way is tethered to a guide wire, which guides the sprinter down the track. (Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Preakness Stakes 2024True to the overcast skies that blanketed Baltimore on Saturday, the colt Seize the Grey emerged as the winner of the 149th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. Though the main event lasts only a couple minutes, the annual Preakness race brings a day full of festive celebration and careful coordination behind the scenes.Baltimore School for the Arts students Audrey Weiss and Asad Ali captured photos of the action, both on and off the race track, in this gallery. Here are a few of them below:Horses and jockeys wait behind the starting gate at the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Photo by Asad Ali.A worker holds a horse at the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Photo by Asad Ali.A worker tends to a horse at the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Photo by Asad Ali.A worker looks on at the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Photo by Asad Ali.Attendees wear matching boater hats with red and navy ribbons at the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Photo by Asad Ali.Coordinating in sunny yellow outfits, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and fiancée Hana Pugh smile at the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Photo by Asad Ali.A spectator in a purple tulle hat looks on at the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Photo by Asad Ali.Hooves and sneakers stand together on a mat at the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Photo by Audrey Weiss.Workers on horseback stand at the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Photo by Asad Ali.A jockey rides a horse at the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Photo by Audrey Weiss.A woman in a colorful print jacket lights a cigar at the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Photo by Audrey Weiss.A security worker holds a “Horse Crossing” sign at the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Photo by Audrey Weiss.Water flies as a horse gets sponged down at the 149th Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Photo by Audrey Weiss.Baltimore Pride 2024In June, Baltimore showed up and showed out for Pride 2024. In mid-June, members of Baltimore’s LGBTQ+ community and their allies marched down Charles Street, including community organizations, faith groups, sports teams, elected officials, businesses, and other supporters. After the parade, a block party featured vendors and performers, including headliner Saucy Santana. The evening festivities were cut short, unfortunately, as a gas that was released, causing a stampede.Baltimore Fishbowl photojournalism intern Maggie Jones captured many of the best moments of Baltimore Pride 2024 in this photo gallery. Check out a few of them below.Morgan Stanley employees march in Baltimore’s Pride Parade on June 15, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.An attendee waves a hand fan with the word “Sapphic” printed on it at Baltimore’s Pride Parade on June 15, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.The Oriole Bird at Baltimore’s Pride Parade on June 15, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Members of “Glamazon,” a group for LGBTQ+ Amazon employees and allies, march in Baltimore’s Pride Parade on June 15, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Members of Patuxent Roller Derby skate in Baltimore’s Pride Parade on June 15, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Stacy and Indigo Mullnis attend Baltimore’s Pride Parade on June 15, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Rainbow flags festoon Charles Street ahead of the 2024 Baltimore Pride parade on June 15, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.AFRAMBaltimore music fans celebrated AFRAM, one of the largest African American cultural festivals on the East Coast. The event included performances by Busta Rhymes, October London, MYA, Morris Day & The Time, and several other artists.Check out the musical festivities in this photo gallery by Faith Spicer.A child dances on stage at the 2024 Baltimore AFRAM festival at Druid Hill Park. Photo by Faith Spicer.Morris Day performs at the 2024 Baltimore AFRAM festival at Druid Hill Park. Photo by Faith Spicer.An audience member raises a rose in the air during a performance at the 2024 Baltimore AFRAM festival at Druid Hill Park. Photo by Faith Spicer.Harbor SplashFor the first time in over four decades, Baltimore held a public swim event in the Inner Harbor. During the Harbor Splash, about 150 people jumped into the water, which has been deemed safe for swimming under the right circumstances.Click here to check out the full gallery of photos captured by Maggie Jones.Baltimore residents jump into Baltimore’s Inner Harbor at the 2024 Harbor Splash on June 23, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Baltimore residents jump into Baltimore’s Inner Harbor at the 2024 Harbor Splash on June 23, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Twins Paige and Shane Spencer float on their backs in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor at the 2024 Harbor Splash on June 23, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Baltimore residents jump into Baltimore’s Inner Harbor at the 2024 Harbor Splash on June 23, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Katie Pumphrey’s Bay to Baltimore SwimUltra marathon open water swimmer Katie Pumphrey completed an incredible 24-mile swim from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on June 25, 2024. She became the first person to complete the feat, starting her swim at 3:19 a.m. and completing it in 13 hours 54 minutes. at 5:14 p.m.Pumphrey was celebrating and honoring the decades-long efforts to clean up the waters of the Chesapeake and the Harbor and to make the Inner Harbor waters swimmable. A native Baltimorean, she was cheered on by hometown residents and fans around the world. Check out the full gallery of photos captured by Maggie Jones, a sampling of which are below.Katie Pumphrey swims in the Inner Harbor, Baltimore.Jack Pumphrey, alongside his wife Nellie Power, points towards his daughter, Katie Pumphrey, who became the first person to complete the 24-mile swim from the Bay Bridge to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on June 25, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Family members of Katie Pumphrey, including her sister Laura, sister-in-law Kristen, and niece Ella, cheer her on aboard a pirate ship as she becomes the first person to complete the 24-mile swim from the Bay Bridge to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on June 25, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Katie Pumphrey and her brother, Chris, who kayaked beside her as she became the first person to complete the 24-mile swim from the Bay Bridge to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on June 25, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Mr. Trash Wheel escorts Katie Pumphrey as she becomes the first person to complete the 24-mile swim from the Bay Bridge to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on June 25, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Katie Pumphrey becomes the first person to complete the 24-mile swim from the Bay Bridge to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on June 25, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Katie Pumphrey drinks a Peabody Heights Brewery “Mr. Trash Wheel” beer after completing her 24-mile swim from the Bay Bridge to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on June 25, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Katie Pumphrey hugs her dad, Jack, who sailed beside her on a pirate ship as she became the first person to complete the 24-mile swim from the Bay Bridge to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on June 25, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Katie Pumphrey hugs her mom, Karen, after becoming the first person to complete the 24-mile swim from the Bay Bridge to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on June 25, 2024. Katie was surrounded by her parents, siblings, nieces, and nephews, who all sailed beside her while she swam. Photo by Maggie Jones.July 4th Fireworks and Drone ShowThis year for the first time, Baltimore City paired its annual fireworks show with a drones display that lit up the night skies over the Inner Harbor. The fireworks were created by Image Engineering, and the LED-fitted drones formed an eagle, a bell, and other shapes representing the holiday. Check it out in this photo gallery by Carl Schmidt of Federal Hill Photography, some of which are below.July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)Left, illuminated drones draw an eagle, next to fireworks. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)A vendoer sells illuminated balloons. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)Shelly Jones, right, of Westminster MD, with son Keegan. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)Genesis Adewole, 2, watches bubbles emitted from a bubble maker. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)Illuminated drones draw a liberty bell. July 4 2024 at the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography)Mobile Salon in a Bright Pink Bus“It’s a big pink van that definitely draws attention,” said Lauren Kelly, owner of The TrillestDollhouse Mobile Loc Shop, her mobile hair salon. “I’ve had people stop in traffic to take pictures. I’ve had people pull over and stop driving to come knock on my door to ask about my business.”A fur-draped driver’s seat; a steering wheel decked in rhinestones; a glitzy seating area; pink curtains; a hair wash unit; and a hooded dryer and pink styling chair await clients on their last step up the 1997 Ford wrapped in pink vinyl. Don’t just come for the pictures in this gallery, though, read the fabulous profile written by Baltimore Fishbowl reporting intern Tolu Talabi on Kelly and her thriving, creative, empowering business. A glimpse of the photos by photojournalism intern Maggie Jones are below.Lauren Kelly smiles in her mobile bus hair salon, The TrillestDollhouse Mobile Loc Shop, in June 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Lauren Kelly in her mobile bus hair salon, The TrillestDollhouse Mobile Loc Shop, in June 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Lauren Kelly does Xavia Williams hair in her mobile bus salon in June 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Lauren Kelly takes a photo of her client’s finished locs in June 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Lauren Kelly applies hair foam to her client’s hair in her mobile bus hair salon, The TrillestDollhouse Mobile Loc Shop, in June 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Lauren Kelly does Xavia Williams hair in her mobile bus salon in June 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Clients of Lauren Kelly’s salon sign their name in June 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Artscape 2024The weather deities seem to have some issues with Artscape, no matter what time of year its held, and this year was no different. Despite the fact that stormy weather cancelled two of the headliners’ concerts, including Chaka Khan and Sheila E, Baltimoreans still got out and enjoyed all the art they could. There was still the arts festival to enjoy, live music, dancing, and vendors galore.Check out some of the the pictures below from the photo gallery by Carl Schmidt of Federal Hill Photography LLC.George Gilbert the Pineapple Man. Artscape in Baltimore, Maryland on August 2, 2024. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Lindy Bobbitt, left, and AJ Jensen, both of Baltimore, are photographed in the Blinkatorium. Artscape in Baltimore, Maryland on August 2, 2024. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Mary Beth, of Baltimore, browses Gogo’s Fashion Bus. Artscape in Baltimore, Maryland on August 2, 2024. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Angelica Qin, left, of Baltimore, Sami Flava, center, owner of Sami Flava Music Jewelry and Magic, and Annie Toborg, of Baltimore. Artscape in Baltimore, Maryland on August 2, 2024. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Art Palmer, owner of Wooden Meditation, crafts a chameleon from discarded wooden pallets. He makes arts from discarded materials and teaches art classes. Artscape in Baltimore, Maryland on August 2, 2024. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Kate, of Baltimore, browses the Matt Muirhead booth. Artscape in Baltimore, Maryland on August 2, 2024. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Neev Kothari, 7, left, works with Legos at the MD STEM booth. Artscape in Baltimore, Maryland on August 2, 2024. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Dave Hoskins, left, dances with Lida Lawrence at the Mobtown Ballroom tent. Artscape in Baltimore, Maryland on August 2, 2024. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Mess Fest at the Maryland Science CenterIt’s a neat-freak’s nightmare, but for people who love getting down and dirty, Maryland Science Center was the place to be on August 10-11 for their annual Mess Fest. The celebration embraces mucky, slimy, and sticky science, and actually encouraged participants to get gross with activities like paint-splattering catapult challenges, shoving their hands into pools of goopy oobleck, creating spin art on specially designed bikes, and leaving their artistic impressions on the Science Center’s windows.Where else are you allowed to draw on windows and not get yelled at? Check out a few of the pictures from the photo gallery by Carl Schmidt of Federal Hill Photography LLC.Orion Thapa, 7, reacts to the explosion created by dropping a stack of mentos into soda. Mess Fest at the MD Science Center in Baltimore, Maryland on Aug 8, 2024. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Jacques Bertrand, 8, attempts to push a spatula through oobleck, a goo made from cornstarch and water. Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLCChildren paint on the MD Science Center windows. Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLCJoseph Grant, of Towson, MD, helps daughter Isabel, 1, pour paint onto paper mounted on a spinning platform. The platform is driven by wife Rebekah pedaling a stationary bike, and the spinning motion flings the paint across the paper. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Cienna Patel, 7, explores oobleck, a goo made from corn starch and water. Credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLCEmily Thompson, 4, of Hollywood, MD, pours paint onto paper while mother Nicole, right, looks on. The paper is mounted to a platform which, when driven by a stationary bike, spins and flings the paint across the paper. Mess Fest at the MD Science Center in Baltimore, Maryland on Aug 8, 2024. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Aiden, 4, uses a miniature catapult to fling a paint soaked cotton ball at a target. Cotton ball is visible in the air to the right. Mess Fest at the MD Science Center in Baltimore, Maryland on Aug 8, 2024. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Baltimore by Baltimore FestivalBaltimore by Baltimore is a monthly series, hosted by the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, inviting people to the city’s Inner Harbor waterfront for a day full of live music and arts vendors. It’s produced by a different Baltimore creative each month, and takes place from June through October on the first Saturday of the month. It is free and open to the public.Check out this photo gallery by Carl Schmidt of Federal Hill Photography LLC. It is from the September Baltimore by Baltimore, which focused on dance and was produced by CJay Philip, artistic director of Dance & Bmore.The HKL Korean Dance Company performs. Baltimore by Baltimore event, Sept 7 2024. Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Full Circle Dance Company performs. Baltimore by Baltimore event, Sept 7 2024. Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Event attendees watch the Keur Khaleyi African Dance group perform. Baltimore by Baltimore event, Sept 7 2024. Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)The HKL Korean Dance Company performs. Baltimore by Baltimore event, Sept 7 2024. Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)A Charmers Club market event in Baltimore. Photo courtesy of Charmers Club.Keur Khaleyi African Dance group performs. Baltimore by Baltimore event, Sept 7 2024. Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Members of the Keur Khaleyi African Dance group lead event attendees in dance. Baltimore by Baltimore event, Sept 7 2024. Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Charm City CrossThis September marked the 20th annual Charm City Cross, in which cyclocross athletes competed against one another. Adding to the fun was the fact that the course was muddy from rainy weather.Check out this photo gallery by Carl Schmidt of Federal Hill Photography LLC. Competitors in the women’s multi-category race climb a Flyover. A Flyover is a tall metal scaffold and wood plank structure. Competitors ascend stairs or a ramp, then descend a ramp. 20th annual Charm City Cross, Sept 28 2024, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)#684 Amanda Deleo of team 717 Cycling ascends Mansion House Wall during the women’s multi-category race. Mansion House Wall is a very steep hill requiring competitors to carry their bikes. 20th annual Charm City Cross, Sept 28 2024, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)The start of the men’s multi-category race. The start is staggered, with each category released a few minutes apart. 20th annual Charm City Cross, Sept 28 2024, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Alice Krueger, 3, participates in the Small World Championship girls 2-4 age group. Small World Championship is a cycle cross for ages 2-8, run on a much smaller course. 20th annual Charm City Cross, Sept 28 2024, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)#97 Maya Tasse for team NJCX Project cleans her bike after completing the women’s multi-category race. 20th annual Charm City Cross, Sept 28 2024, Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Maryland State FairThe annual end-of-summer tradition for Marylanders included all the rides, games, food, and activities a child could dream and a parent could dread (though, come on, most of us grown ups wouldn’t say no to a deep fried oreo, would we?)Maggie Jones captured the final weekend of State Fair fun in this photo gallery. Some of the pictures are below.Fairgoers buy ride tickets for the Maryland State Fair on September 8, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Fairgoer Chloe glides down the Midway Super Slide at the Maryland State Fair on September 8, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Danyelle Cherry holds the goldfish she won at the Maryland State Fair on September 8, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Ryan, Riley, and Natalie Moore attend the Maryland State Fair on September 8, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.The Super Shot at the Maryland State Fair on September 8, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Fairgoers ride the Typhoon at the Maryland State Fair on September 8, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Sarah Gaither shoots darts at the Maryland State Fair on September 8, 2024. Photo by Maggie Jones.Chesapeake Collectibles, Season 12Chesapeake Collectibles, Maryland’s own version of PBS’ Antiques Roadshow, films in Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) studios in Owings Mills. Baltimore Fishbowl was invited to the filming to see behind the curtain of what goes into the tapings of the beloved show. There we saw the MPT staff and volunteers who help it run smoothly, the appraisers who deliver the knowledge, and of course, the Marylanders who bring their treasures to learn about their history and monetary value. In most cases, the personal value of these items cannot be measured.Read about the experience, and check out some of the photos below, which are from the gallery put together by this reporter, who attended the filming.Vintage Orioles Bird bobblehead. Photo by Aliza Worthington.Handwritten telegram from Pres. Theodore Roosevelt, dated November 1906. Photo by Aliza Worthington.Patrick Keegan talking with team during Chesapeake Collectibles’ first day of guests and filming. Photo by Aliza Worthington.Lex Reeves (r) appraises a guest’s painting. Photo by Aliza Worthington.Patrick Redding (r) appraises a piece of armor thought to be used in the English Civil Wars. Photo by Aliza Worthington.Genice Lee appraising a guest’s hat. Photo by Aliza Worthington.Patrick Keegan (r) and Allan Stypeck (middle) discuss Tom Clancy manuscripts and memorabilia brought in by a guest (l). Photo by Aliza Worthington.Guests form lines to wait their turn to have items appraised. Photo by Aliza Worthington.Michael Stanton and guest are filmed discussing the guest’s vintage Orioles Bird bobblehead. Photo by Aliza Worthington.Baltimore Fishbowl Oyster ShellebrationBaltimore Fishbowl held its inaugural Shellebration fundraiser at True Chesapeake, with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit the Trash Wheel family and the Waterfront Partnership. Tons of fun was had by all, and not only were there Mr. Trash Wheel educational materials available, but Mr. Adam Lindquist himself – Mr. Trash Wheel’s creator and legal guardian (we may have to fact check that last part) – led the happy crowd in a Mr. Trash Wheel sing-along!Enjoy these photos taken by various folks on the Fishbowl team. You can see the full gallery on our Instagram account.Photo credit: Marcus DieterlePhoto credit: Marcus DieterlePhoto credit: Marcus DieterlePhoto credit: Marcus DieterlePhoto credit: Marcus DieterlePhoto credit: Marcus DieterleDía de los MuertosFor lots of us, October 31 is the day we dress in costumes, lots of them scary and focused on death, plenty of them fun and focused on fantasy. For many, November 1 is the day for truly honoring death, because in Mexico, families and friends celebrate their loved ones’ memories on Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. CIELO, a bilingual department at Creative Alliance, marked the holiday in Baltimore with a Day of the Dead Parade & Festival on Saturday at Patterson Park.Check out some of the pictures below or view the full photo gallery taken by Carl Schmidt of Federal Hill Photography LLC.Parade participants dressed as representations of death. The costumes are intended to represent a celebratory, rather than somber, remembrance of the dead. Day of the Dead Parade and Festival on Nov 2 2024 in Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Day of the Dead Parade and Festival on Nov 2 2024 in Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Day of the Dead Parade and Festival on Nov 2 2024 in Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Day of the Dead Parade and Festival on Nov 2 2024 in Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Zoila Gomez demonstrates how to make guaguas de pan, an Ecuadorian sweet bread typically consumed during the Day of the Dead. The bread is made of ingredients such as fruit, corn, and is topped with sweet decoration. Day of the Dead Parade and Festival on Nov 2 2024 in Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Javier Salromn with dogs Luis and Cloe. Day of the Dead Parade and Festival on Nov 2 2024 in Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)June Himberger, 3, left, and Tessa Meyer, 3, with June’s father Kevin, at the Walk on by Artists booth. Day of the Dead Parade and Festival on Nov 2 2024 in Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)Rachel Rush, Education Director for Creative Alliance, guides Lucy Sans dressed as Lele, a traditional Mexican doll. Day of the Dead Parade and Festival on Nov 2 2024 in Baltimore, MD. (credit: Carl Schmidt/Federal Hill Photography, LLC)German Christmas VillageRounding out the year was the German Christmas Village. Vendors set up along Baltimore’s Inner Harbor promenade, where visitors could peruse and purchase Christmas ornaments, jewelry, artwork, and other items.Attendees also enjoyed traditional German food and drink items, like bratwurst, schnitzel, Gluhwein (mulled wine), and more.Below are a couple photos from this year’s festivities.Inner Harbor visitors walk through the German Christmas Village in Baltimore. Photo credit: Marcus Dieterle. A display is lit up at night during the German-style Christmas Village at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Photo by Marcus Dieterle.