Have some summer cleaning to dump? Midtown Community Benefits District has arranged with the City Department of Public Works to drop off a dumpster between the medians on Park Avenue at Wilson Street starting in the morning and lasting four hours for Bolton Hill residents to drop off bulk trash items. Bulk trash items should be items that cannot be recycled or properly disposed at the Northwest Citizen Drop-off Center on Sisson Street a mile away. Additionally, please DO NOT dispose…

BHCA’s Gray Panthers Salon features a talk by baseball writer Rich Dubroff on this year’s World Series-bound (let’s hope) Baltimore Orioles. Also, Bolton Hill resident Tom Delise will talk about Foxy Ned Hanlon, an early baseball great who lived on Mt. Royal Avenue. He and his co-author will sell and sign their book Monday, July 22 at 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Linden Park Apartments Community Room, 301 McMechen St.

Todd Marcus is one of the few artists worldwide to focus on the bass clarinet as a main instrument in modern jazz with his small and large ensembles. His straight-ahead playing and compositions swing with fiery intensity balanced with delicate introspection. His music offers a strong melodic sensibility, draws from elements of his community work, and often incorporates the Middle Eastern influences of his Egyptian-American heritage. The New York Times writes, “Mr. Marcus is probably the most inventive bass clarinetist…

Artscape kicks off with an evening gala celebration that will lead into a weekend of interactive, educational, inspiring, and multigenerational arts experiences. Artscape is also expanding to include the Station North Arts & Entertainment District, though still including the footprint of Bolton Hill and Mount Vernon. For more information, visit the official Artscape website or for general questions about Artscape, call 410-752-8632 or email BOPACommunications@promotionandarts.org.