The Spire Series

05/21/2026

Brighten your rainy day by coming to First & Franklin at 7:00p TONIGHT for a hefty dose of inspiration and joy! Six seniors from the Class of 2026 @ Baltimore School for the Arts will perform in an honor's recital
This. Is. Baltimore.

Come support some of Baltimore's BEST!
Baltimore School for the Arts Class of 2026
Thursday, May 21 @ 7p
AT First and Franklin Presbyterian Church

05/21/2026

The Spire Series at First & Franklin mourns the passing of celebrated musician Limmie Pulliam. With joy in our hearts, we recall Limmie's electrifying performance with fellow artist Mark Markham (2021). Rest in peace, Limmie. Your legacy endures in the hearts of all who heard you sing and through the countless other artists you've inspired.

05/14/2026

Gather with friends and artists to mark the beginning of Pride month in Baltimore, and support an important organization.

The online ART AUCTION is now live!
Bid here:
https://charityauctions.com/event/auction/1521
And, come next Sunday to see the art and bid in person.

The Spire Series is excited to kick off Baltimore's Pride month on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Concert & Art Auction benefit AIDS Action Baltimore. free admission

05/14/2026

Come support some of Baltimore's BEST!
Baltimore School for the Arts Class of 2026
Thursday, May 21 @ 7p
AT First and Franklin Presbyterian Church

05/13/2026

Support these emerging artists in your community and be inspired!

Join us in celebrating these incredible senior performers featured in this year’s Armstrong Honors Recital! 🥳 🎶 Named in honor of one of BSA’s founders, this concert showcases exceptional solo performances by BSA’s outstanding senior voice and instrumental music students.

Celebrate their artistry on Thursday, May 21, at First and Franklin Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, MD for this FREE evening of music and excellence!

Reception to follow. RSVP is encouraged: https://tinyurl.com/5cbca8dz

05/08/2026

The online ART AUCTION is now live!
Bid here:
https://charityauctions.com/event/auction/1521
And, come next Sunday to see the art and bid in person.

The Spire Series is excited to kick off Baltimore's Pride month on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Concert & Art Auction benefit AIDS Action Baltimore. free admission

05/06/2026

The Spire Series at First & Franklin Church in Mt. Vernon is excited to welcome you to Prelude to Pride on June 7, 2026! Free admission to concert & art auction.
Shout out to bmoreart.com for the coverage.
https://bmoreart.com/events/prelude-to-pride-concert-art-auction-to-benefit-aids-action-baltimore

First & Franklin Presbyterian Church will host its annual “Prelude to Pride” concert on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., launching Baltimore’s Pride Month with music, art, and community impact. For the first time in the event’s history, the concert will also serve as a fundraiser and fea...

03/10/2026

Thanks, WBJC, 91.5 FM, Maryland's Classical Music Station and Kati Harrison for the great interview with Canadian Brass trumpeter, Joe Burgstaller.
Friday, March 20 @ 7:30p

By Kati Harrison | Posted in Host Blogs, Interviews | Comments Off on The Spire Series Presents Canadian Brass-ready to blow you away!

02/11/2026

Remember Chanticleer's breathtaking performance on The Spire Series last season? Here's a chance to hear them again! Our friends at Chamber Music Maryland present CHANTICLEER in concert on February 22.

ticket link:
https://chambermusicmaryland.org/concerts/2025-2026/chanticleer-vocal-ensemble/

Chanticleer presents their American Journey program, which traces musical influence throughout US history, coinciding nicely with the country's 250th birthday.

Chamber Music Maryland is a nonprofit Maryland concert presenter and arts education provider

11/13/2025

Meet HEYNI SOLERA, bandoneonist and composer on Friday’s concert with Palaver Strings.
https://heynisolera.com/biography/ss

Heyni Solera Bandoneonist / Composer / Ethnomusicologist / Producer Praised for her “soulful bandoneón” (Washington Classical Review), Heyni Solera is a sought after bandoneonist in Washington, D.C. Heyni has enjoyed a career in the US and abroad performing in Argentina, Canada and Australia an...