The Preakness is Saturday. All of the horses running in the race have something in common. They all wear shoes. Horseshoes that is. Victory Racing Plate has been making horseshoes of all shapes and sizes for the last 85 years. One of only two companies left in the country making sport foot-wear for the equine…
Bryan Bornfriend fell into making pens, on purpose. He wanted to learn a craft that he and his son could share together. Now after two years of making high quality hand crafted pens, Bornfriend is outgrowing his garage. Take an audio tour below and check out some photos of the process above. Also check out…
The American Visionary Art Museum has been holding an annual event for the last 15 years. The Kinetic Sculpture Race has become one of Baltimore’s most beloved spectacles. Part art show, part obstacle course. Kinetinauts ride their sculptures across the city and compete for outrageous prizes and bragging rights. Listen to the story below about…
We here at WTMD do not condone or encourage the consumption of alcohol for anyone. However, if you choose to imbibe, this week’s Made in Maryland might just be good for you. A new Apple Cider and Mead manufacturer has converted an old mill in Monkton into a up and coming business, focusing on locally…
Vinyl is making a strong comeback, with the dozen or so presses in this country working at capacity. There aren’t any record pressing facilities in Maryland, but there is a company that will hand cut individual records for your project. Nice Package Recording Company will mix and master your music and cut it into a…
Record Store Day has grown every year since its inception seven years ago. The idea and plans for Record Store Day were conceived right here in Baltimore. Listen to the story below to find out more. Record Store Day Story Find out details about local Record Store Day events here. Also, check out this great…
Domino Sugar is more than just a huge red neon sign in the harbor of Baltimore. It is one of the largest sugar refineries in the world. Listen to the story below about the factory. Also, explore the photos above by Melissa Gerr. The sign itself is celebrating it’s 62nd birthday this month. MiM DOMINO…
Going on the road and touring with your band six months out of a year is hard enough. Keeping a day job back home is sometimes even harder. Listen to the story below to find out about a few local employers and employees that seem to get along just fine with working day jobs and…
Kevin Brubaker has made it. In more ways than one. Brubaker Instruments makes high end solid body guitars and basses here in Maryland. They also have an entry level line of basses being manufactured in China. For this week’s Made in Maryland episode we visit the Owings Mills workshop of Brubaker Instruments. The shop moved…
April 15th is nearly here. Do you know where your accountant is? Jonathan Mayo is a Baltimore CPA working hard for local artists and musicians, educating them on their special tax implications. Victoria Vox is a full time performing songwriter based in Baltimore dealing with all of these issues. Listen to the story below and…
Mary Sue and it’s big pink bunny along 83, is synonymous with Easter here in Baltimore. But the 65 year old Maryland company makes more than just Easter Eggs. Chocolates, marshmallows and millions of pounds of Salt Water Taffy comes out of their West Baltimore production plant. Take a tour of the factory by listening…
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts helps hundreds of Maryland artists and musicians each year. They work on contracts, copyrights and other legal issues – pro bono. Muralist, artist and creator of the Baltimore Love Project, Michael Owen, has used their services. He has had to work with MDVLA numerous times to protect his image….
An antiquated anti-scalping law in Baltimore from 1948 is the basis for a federal lawsuit against Ticketmaster. The lawsuit, brought by Baltimore resident Andre Bourgious, is still being considered in federal court in Baltimore while the Baltimore City Council considers updating the laws monetary cap on tickets to reflect inflation. The City Council has temporarily…
Tattoos are very popular these days. More people have tattoos now, than ever before. There are dozens of shops in the area, and quite a number of them use a tattoo ink made locally. Waverly Color Company has been producing tattoo pigment in Baltimore for the last 11 years. Listen to the story below, and…
The Baltimore Orioles are whittling down their Spring Training Roster in Sarasota FL. Meanwhile, here in Baltimore, the competition to make the team is just as fierce. 86 people showed up at Camden Yards last weekend to try out for 6 spots to work as Ball Boys and Girls. It’s an intense job, grabbing foul…
The Harpejji is a special instrument. It was conceived and invented here in Maryland by Marcodi Instruments. For this week’s Made in Maryland, we take a tour of the converted Sykesville chicken coop, where the Harpejji is built. The young instrument has already made a big impact on the music world. Many composers, musicians, and…
