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Baltimore street named after Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor André De Shields

Baltimore street to be named after Tony and Grammy Award-winner André De Shields
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BALTIMORE -- A talented Baltimore actor was honored ahead of this weekend's Artscape festival. 

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Now, Tony and Grammy Award-winner André De Shields will be etched into Baltimore's history.

On Thursday, the 1800 block of Division Street was renamed to André De Shields Way.

Moving forward, Sept. 21 will be declared "André De Shields Day" in Baltimore.

And after a long three years, Artscape is just days away. WJZ is the proud media sponsor of Artscape.

Related: Artscape to kick off Friday, WJZ to serve as media sponsor

 DJ Pee .Wee will be one of the festival's leading acts.

Nile Rogers & Chic and Angelo Moore will also perform at this year's Artscape kicking off Friday, September 22-Sunday, September 24.

For everything you need to know, visit the official Artscape website.

You can check here for a list of road closures and parking restrictions.

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