WYPR Events

Ready to ditch the overwhelming wedding planning and dive into a day of genuine inspiration and expert advice?

Join us on April 27th, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the Best Western Plus (5625 O'Donnell St, Baltimore, MD 21224) for The Best Wedding Ever! Showcase – a wedding event unlike any other!

The First 150 attendees at the pre-party receive a SWAG BAG full of goodies!

Imagine:

- No more endless sales pitches! We’ve crafted an event focused on practical, actionable planning.
- An in-depth, no-pressure wedding planning presentation by top-tier professionals, giving you the tools to - - confidently plan your dream day.
- A live panel discussion where you can ask your burning questions directly to industry experts.
- A stress-free environment where your privacy is respected – no spam, just real advice.
- A fun-filled experience! Meet the best vendors, enjoy delicious tastings, snap unforgettable alpaca selfies, witness live demos, and strut your stuff on the red carpet!

Why The Best Wedding Ever! Showcase is different:

As seasoned wedding professionals, Phillip & Amy, your hosts, have seen firsthand the frustration couples experience at typical wedding shows. That's why they created this reimagined event.

- Curated Excellence: We've hand-picked the best vendors, limiting each category to one trusted professional, saving you time and stress. Except for tastings, because let's be real, who can resist delicious food, drinks, and desserts?
- Actionable Advice: Walk away with real, practical steps to plan your wedding, not just a stack of brochures.
- Confidence & Excitement: We're here to revolutionize the wedding show experience, making planning your big day enjoyable and stress-free.

This isn't just another wedding show; it's your pathway to a seamless and unforgettable wedding planning journey.
Don’t miss out! Secure your tickets today and let's make your dream wedding a reality!

Walter Beasley is considered to be the Highest selling full-time Professor/Recording Artist in modern history. He is an award winning soprano saxophonist and singer, composer and producer, founder and CEO of Affable Publishing and Affable Records and was a professor at Berklee for several years.

Walter has been in the top 10 best-selling African American saxophonists in the world since 1998. Also, he released 12 educational DVD's, a book and 8 APPs. Later this year, Walter will be releasing a new album. After many years of his career, he continues to be an inspiration and role model for many people, including people from the new generations.

"Walter Beasley is an anomaly: a successful performing musician who possesses the rare skill of understanding the musical process beyond the intuitive. This special ability enables Walter to communicate with aspiring musicians in a way that removes the sense of mystery that sometimes enshrouds our profession." - Branford Marsalis

Keystone Kards are not applicable for this show.

Renowned for his deep swing feel, masterful phrasing, and blues-infused touch, Dutch jazz pianist Peter Beets will make his Keystone Korner debut, alongside bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Willie Jones III. With a career that includes collaborations with jazz greats like Chick Corea and Wynton Marsalis, and accolades such as the Prix Martial Solal and multiple Edison Jazz Award nominations and one win (Netherland's Grammys), Beets is celebrated for his electrifying performances and inventive reinterpretations.

Imbued with both groove and spirit from birth, Reuben Rogers combined the calypso and reggae
rhythms of his native Virgin Islands with the gospel sounds of the church and the freedom and
improvisation of jazz to create the unique chemistry that would make him one of the most distinctive and in-demand bassists in modern jazz. Rogers’ versatile mastery of both the acoustic and electric bass has led to opportunities on stages around the world alongside some of the music’s most renowned artists, including Charles Lloyd, Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Tomasz Stanko, Roy Hargrove, Marcus Roberts, Nicholas Payton, Mulgrew Miller, Jackie McLean and Dianne Reeves, among many others.

The Craig Alston Ensemble celebrates Jazz Appreciation month Baltimore Style at An die Musik Live! The band will play a nice mixture of timeless standards and fresh new original music by the musicians in the ensemble.

Craig Alston, saxophones
Tim Green, saxophones
Brandon Woody, trumpet
Marc Car, piano
Kris Funn, bass
Eric Kennedy, drums

In-person seats: $25 / $10 students
Attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.

Streaming passes: $15
The link will remain active through April 9

Donations welcome!

Join us on April 26 from 6–9 PM at Baltimore Unity Hall as we celebrate 10 incredible years of CHARM: Voices of Baltimore Youth—developing young writers, amplifying youth voices, and building community through the power of publishing! This milestone event is more than just a party—it’s a tribute to the students, educators, artists, and supporters who have helped shape CHARM into what it is today.

This is a youth-friendly, community-centered celebration, and we want YOU to be part of it! Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are just discovering CHARM, this is your chance to connect, create, and celebrate.

GRAMMY® Nominated NEA Jazz Master Hubert Laws is the premier musician on the flute in jazz. With a career spanning over 50 years, he has also mastered pop, rhythm-and-blues, and classical genres; moving effortlessly from one repertory to another. Session work also remains a staple of Hubert Laws’ schedule, and includes collaborations and recordings with such artists as Quincy Jones, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Freddie Hubbard, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, Sergio Mendes, Bob James, Carly Simon, James Moody, Clark Terry, Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic. He was selected as THE #1 FLUTIST FOR 24 YEARS: Down Beat readers’ polls ten years in a row and was the critic’s choice seven consecutive years.

Keystone Kards are not applicable for this show.

Step right into a hilarious, and interactive murder mystery where you might just be the killer! It’s the thrilling event everyone’s dying to attend. Don’t let this unforgettable night pass you by!
Get ready for a night of twists, turns, and tantalizing mystery! The Murder Mystery Co. by Scott Cramton welcomes you to a thrilling mystery experience where every clue brings you closer to the truth (or deeper into suspicion). Mingle with intriguing suspects, uncover shocking secrets, and savor a mouthwatering three-course meal. But watch out! You could end up as the cold-blooded killer! Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of suspense and laughter. Grab your tickets now!
Participate in a new mystery every month! From the glitz of 1930s Hollywood in “Best Laid Plans” to the roaring 1920s with “Death of a Gangster”, each event offers unforgettable thrills. Boogie at a 1950s sock hop, solve a 90s crime in “Good Riddance”, or celebrate the season with “The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year”. Whether it's a billionaire’s masquerade, a 1980s bash, or a chilling wedding-themed whodunit, there’s a unique mystery waiting for you. Mark your calendar and join the fun. Each month brings a fresh adventure!

The Baltimore Station, a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans facing homelessness and substance use disorder, will host its first-ever Off to the Races fundraiser on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Knights of Columbus in Locust Point.

Guests will enjoy an evening of horse racing, betting, delicious food, drinks, and exciting prizes. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best Derby-inspired attire for a chance to win the Best Dressed Award.

For $20, guests can purchase a horse and name both the horse and its jockey—horses will be available for purchase until Friday, April 25. Throughout the evening, guests will savor hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and signature Black Eyed Susans while placing bets on previously recorded races.

This is a cash-only event for betting, but all tickets purchases can be made with a credit card or check. All proceeds will directly support The Baltimore Station’s mission to provide life-changing services for homeless veterans.

Leadership Howard County, which seeks to empower leaders to strengthen and transform the community, will hold its annual Big Event: Endeavor to the Next Level. Former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao will share stories from his four space missions, including tales of emergency situations. He will show attendees how leadership can foster a culture of operational excellence, collaboration, curiosity and creativity and how lessons from spaceflight can impact their organizations.

Leadership Howard County’s Big Event brings together more than 400 leaders from business, government and nonprofit organizations in Howard County. Proceeds from the event support Leadership Howard County programs and scholarships.

Early bird tickets cost $100 until May 5 and $85 for retired, veterans, students and nonprofits with fewer than 25 employees. Beginning May 6, tickets cost $125. To register or learn more, visit bit.ly/LHC2025BigEvent or call 410-730-4474.

Southern Delaware Orchestra (SODELO) Presents "Sounds of Spring" Concerts

The Southern Delaware Orchestra (SODELO) is pleased to announce its upcoming concerts, titled "Sounds of Spring: A Musical River Journey Through Europe," are now on sale.

The concerts will be held Saturday, April 26 at 3pm at Indian River High School Auditorium in Dagsboro, DE; and on Sunday, April 27 at 3pm at Cape Henlopen High School Auditorium in Lewes, DE.

Tickets for the concerts are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Children under 10 are admitted free. For the Indian River HS concert, we offer FREE tickets for students and teachers. Tickets (including the free tickets) are now available at www.sodelomusic.org. Tickets may be available the day of the concert at the door, but we urge people to purchase tickets early, as we often sell out.

For more information, please write to us at southerndelawareorchestra@gmail.com or visit www.sodelomusic.org.