Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Baltimore Met Gala celebrates five years of fashion, culture and community impact — and the connections made through the event go far beyond gala night. Composer, conductor and pianist Darin Atwater and pastor and community activist Dr. Alvin Hathaway have both been honored by the gala over the years. They explain what the event means to the city as it creates connections that continue long after the event. The Baltimore Met Gala's "Mahogany: A Tribute to Diana Ross" takes place Saturday at Live Casino.

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