Pearl Marie Cosgrove, 89 of Hagerstown MD passed away Wednesday April 16, 2025 at Suburban Hospital, Bethesda MD. Born on February 29, 1936 in Cearfoss MD, She was the daughter of the late Harry M.

"Everything goes into it now, I'm a bit of a musical nerd. Everything from Bessie Smith and old blues stuff right up to brand new artists today. "But I think that stuff that you love when you ...

Receiving little schooling as a child, Holiday scrubbed floors and ran errands for a nearby brothel so she could listen to idols Louis Armstrong and Bessie Smith on the Victrola in its parlor.

Take a first look at WhatsOnStage Award-winner Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter in rehearsals for a new production of George Bernard Shaw’s Mrs Warren’s Profession. The new revival marks the first ...

The outreach program hosted their 11th annual Easter dinner at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. Union Gospel Mission Executive Director Jon Rector said it's a chance for everyone to enjoy ...

Mr. Smith was the son of the late Curtis and Bessie Smith. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie Delores Smith and daughter, Vicki Lynn Howington. Mr. and Mrs. Smith owned and operated ...

She was the first person to sing the Blues in minstrel shows. Rainey also coached, then young Blues singer Bessie Smith who would become more famous and celebrated than Rainer. Rainey died Dec. 22 ...

(Photo by Chuck Deckert) Closing out the 2025 season will be Rebecca Jimerson presenting on Nov. 20 as Bessie Smith, a popular female blues singer of the 1920s. (Photo courtesy of the Museum on Main) ...

Geelong coach Chris Scott won't accept suggestions he needs to tone down high-profile midfielder Bailey Smith's on-field antics.