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A Time to be Thankful NOVEMBER 2017
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hankful: it’s a word that gets tossed around a lot this time of year, as November arrives and 2017 draws to a close.
And although it typically marks the winding down of the year, November is also a season of beginnings. This month begins the season of giving and the season of receiving. It begins the season of family gatherings and time spent with friends. It’s the month of Thanksgiving Day parades, Black Friday shopping, Mom’s traditional holiday dinners and naps on the couch when you’ve had too much turkey ... or casserole ... or pie … When we fill this magazine each month with local restaurants, locally-owned businesses and inspiring members of the community, it’s because we’re thankful for everything the place we call home has to offer.
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Around Town
AROUND TOWN
TOWSON UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR A CONTENDER FOR 2017 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN POETRY Early this fall, Leslie Harrison, Towson University assistant professor, was named a semifinalist for the 2017 National Book Award in Poetry. Harrison, a resident of Rodgers Forge, is the author of “The
elements, the project is slated to take three years to complete. The
Book of Endings,” one of only 10 titles to be listed on the National
$125 million project will see the former Hutzler Bros. and Barnes &
Book Awards’ long list of this year’s poetry contenders. According
Noble converted into a retail and storage development that will
to the National Book Awards website, Harrison’s work is an attempt
open sometime next summer. Across Joppa Road, a residential
“to make sense of, or at least come to some kind of reckoning with
development will break ground next year. Nick Over, a vice presi-
absence—the death of the author's mother, the absence of the
dent with RAPI, says he hopes to make the area conducive to both
beloved, the absence of an accountable god, cicadas, the dead stars
pedestrian and storefront traffic. If all goes to plan, ground is slated
arriving, the dead moon aglow in the night sky.” Harrison and the nine
to be broken sometime this month.
other finalists were selected out of nearly 250 submissions to this year's competition. This year’s winner will be announced by the fivejudge panel in a live ceremony on November 15.
EAST TOWSON HOME TO NEW MARKER HONORING FOUNDING AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY
FURNITURE STORE TO REDEVELOP JOPPA ROAD PROPERTY A long-vacant lot in Towson finally has a new occupant. After a two-year delay, plans for the construction of a Gavigan's Home Furnishings store on East Joppa Roa near Towson, have been approved and construction is underway. The site, which was once
The neighborhood of East Towson recently became home to a new
home to a Salvation Army Thrift Store and Harold’s Fruit Market,
historic marker shedding light on neighborhood's origins and com-
has been vacant for several years. According to Gavigan’s spokes-
memorating its past. The sign, which was installed as part of the agree-
woman Natalie Dunn, the store originally announced plans to
ment to allow construction of luxury townhouses nearby, pays tribute
develop the site in 2015, however, hold-ups in the building process
to the community of freed slaves who established East Towson in the
delayed construction until recently.
middle of the 19th century. The slaves, who were formerly owned by
The new development will be Gavigan’s sixth Baltimore area loca-
Baltimore County’s historically prominent Ridgely family, established
tion. The company, which is based in Linthicum Heights, also has
the current site of East Towson on land once part of Ridgely family
stores in Westminster, the Forest Hill/Bel Air area in Harford County,
estate following their emancipation. The marker, which stands at the
Dundalk, Glen Burnie and Catonsville.
northeast corner of Towsontown Boulevard and Virginia Avenue, was unveiled in a public ceremony attended by Adelaide Bentley, the president of the North East Towson Improvement Association as well as members of the East Towson community.
REDEVELOPMENT OF TOWSON CIRCLE TAKES SHAPE
TOWSON’S STANLEY BLACK & DECKER OPENS MAKERSPACE FOR TOWSON EMPLOYEES The Stanley Black & Decker campus has been a fixture of Towson’s history for nearly a century. However, their most recent project is a certain look towards the future. The company recently opened
The immense redevelopment of Towson Circle, considered by
a makerspace near its main campus, stocked with a wide array of
many the heart of Towson, is gaining momentum as developers
power tools, hand tools and modern equipment used for everything
unveil their proposals for the area and begin to break ground. Retail
from welding to 3-D printing. Located on Joppa Road, the new com-
Properties of America Inc. (RAPI) and Avalon Bay Communities
plex is open to all its employees.
recently unveiled a revised and expanded plan for the development,
The complex, the first of its kind opened by Stanley Black and
now called Circle East. Containing both residential and commercial
Decker, grew out of a desire to harness the creativity of its employees
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in order to foster product innovation and further their skill development. According to Audrey Van De Castle, the makerspace shop manager, the space offers a unique opportunity to Stanley’s Towson employees to innovate, learn and contribute to the company’s development process. “It takes some exclusive equipment that you maybe otherwise would never have access to and gives it to anyone," Van De Castle says. "The possibilities that can come from it are so endless. That’s what’s great about the maker movement is that anyone can learn and anyone can make."
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HOLIDAY
WINE pairings PERFECT PALATES FROM JENNIFER INGELLIS, DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT AT TASTING ROOM + PAIRINGS FOR YOUR CLASSIC FAMILY HOLIDAY DISHES ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN
WHITES
ROSÉS
REDS
“Rich, full-bodied whites like
“Pinot Noir, Beaujolais and lighter
“In years past, most people wouldn’t
Chardonnay, Viognier, Gewürztraminer
bodied Cabernet Franc from the Loire
think to pull out their favorite rosé to
and Rhône White Blends pair delightfully
Valley make excellent companions to
pair with Thanksgiving dinner, but
with many of the dishes found on the
the savory, herb-inflected dishes at a
it’s actually a fantastic wine to have
Thanksgiving table. For example, pump-
typical Thanksgiving feast. The ele-
handy this time of year. Fuller-bodied
kin soup or butternut squash with brown
vated acidity, as well as the nuances
rosé made with Grenache, Syrah and
butter and sage is a delicious match for a
of mushroom and dried herbs, make
Cabernet Franc are excellent matches
richly textured Chardonnay. The warmer
these wines stellar accompaniments,
for the richer foods that make their way
spices of autumn, like nutmeg, cinnamon
keeping your palate refreshed while
to the holiday table, the juicy acidity
and clove, are complementary to this
elevating the complementary notes
keeping your palate from becoming
style of wine, as many have similar notes
found in the food.”
tired and overwhelmed from all the
interwoven with toasted oak nuances.”
sumptuous dishes.”
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Pinot Noir
Lambrusco
uncle bill’s cheesy potatoes
mom’s sweet potato casserole
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aunt mary’s green bean casserole
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Grandma’s pumpkin pie
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Kitchen out of the
THREE LOCAL CHEFS TURN THEIR CHILDHOOD PASSIONS INTO CAREERS IN THE KITCHEN ARTICLE ASHLEY STIMPSON
SEEING THE COLORS, SMELLING THE AROMAS AND TASTING THE FL AVORS THAT HAVE BEEN BROUGHT TO AMERICA BY SO MANY DIFFERENT NATIONALITIES IS THE REASON WHY I LOVE TO COOK . –JOSH VECCHIOLL A
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luca pesci EXECUTIVE CHEF
VITO ’S RISTORANTE , COCK E YSVI LLE Chef Luca Pesci has come a long way—both
figuratively and literally. Italian by birth, Pesci ded-
icated his life to cooking at 14, when it was time to choose between high school and work. Despite his parents’ wishes for him to continue his studies, Pesci began to train at local restaurants, later enrolling at the lnstituto Bernardo Buon Talanti, a Florentine culinary school. At 22, knowing very little English, Pesci arrived in the United States. After long stints in other area kitchens, Pesci made his way to Vito’s Ristorante in Cockeysville, known then as Vito’s Café. The Italian mainstay has been beloved by foodies and families alike since 1994. At Vito’s, Pesci focuses on incorporating Maryland produce and seafood into the restaurant’s offerings in stellar dishes like branzino al forno (baked sea bass) and capellini al granchio (pasta with crab). In fact, produce and seafood are the two things the chef misses most about his homeland, stressing that Italy’s geography and climate make for a flavor that’s almost impossible to recreate. Not that he won’t keep trying.
WHEN YOU’RE NOT COOKING, WHAT ’S FOR DINNER? “I love sushi. My go-to spot is Umi Saki (in Cockeysville). I’ve never made my own sushi; I’d much rather have someone else make it for me!”
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OUT OF THE KITCHEN (CON TI N U ED)
thomas casey CHEF`
FOR TH E LOVE OF FOOD, PIK ESVILLE
For Thomas Casey, the transition from kitchen to
classroom was a natural one. He’d always thought a chef was a lot like a teacher. Maybe that’s because the first chef he knew was his mother, who also showed him his way around the kitchen. Casey’s mom is one of 11 children and Casey is one of three, so preparing large meals for a crowd is in his DNA. At For the Love of Food, the Pikesville cooking school that offers classes on everything from knife skills to from-scratch pasta, Casey gets to lead the crowd in learning new skills, cultures and cuisines. A graduate of Johnson and Wales, Casey worked in just about every kind of kitchen imaginable—restaurants, hotels, country clubs and caterers—before finding his home at For the Love of Food. Casey, a Baltimore native, has also found ways to give back, hosting a series of classes called Feed the Community in which participants make meals for local hunger-relief organizations. The cooking school is also a favorite for date nights and corporate team-building events. Casey says watching novice chefs stand back and admire their work is the best part of his job.
WHAT ’S YOUR FAVORITE DISH THAT YOUR MOM MAKE S? “It has to be her sweet potato pie. It’s a secret recipe. So secret, in fact, I had to come up with my own version of it. It’s close, but not the same.”
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josh vecchiolla EXECUTIVE CHEF
TOWSON TAVERN, TOWSON
Josh Vecchiolla caught the cooking bug young, standing beside his grandfather in the kitchen. When most kids were watching cartoons, Vecchiolla was mesmerized by his idols on the Food Network. He became the head chef in his childhood home and snagged a job washing dishes in a restaurant as soon as he was old enough. After some time working for tips in the front of the house, Vecchiolla realized his heart belonged in the kitchen. Vecchiolla honed his skills at some of Baltimore’s best restaurants, including Parts & Labor and Woodberry Kitchen, before he signed on as the executive chef at Towson Tavern. With Vecchiolla at the helm, this scratch kitchen serves up global cuisine made with ingredients from local farms, dairies, apiaries and small-batch producers from across the Chesapeake Bay region. This global perspective is very much a part of Vecchiolla’s cooking philosophy. He says he feels lucky to have worked alongside professionals from all over the world and that the diversity in the kitchen is what keeps his menu so unique.
WHAT ’S THE BE ST DISH YOU’ VE E VER MADE? “If I had to choose I would have to go with my pork Bolognese. It’s a classic and an homage to my grandfather’s cooking. I did a variation at the Tavern with hen of the woods mushrooms, baby lacinato kale, St. Malachi reserves and herb breadcrumbs that was incredible.”
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A TOWSON HOMECOMING BALTIMORE BLAST DEFENDER PAT HEALEY RETURNS HOME AS TEAM RELOCATES ARTICLE MATT HOBSON
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n November, when the Baltimore Blast relocates to SECU
A FAMILY AFFAIR
Arena at Towson University, their veteran defender, Pat
As impressive as this individual and collective success is, it
Healey, will have come full circle. Healey—who turns 32 in
was not totally unexpected. Healey comes from a family that
December—grew up in Bel Air, Maryland, and attended Calvert
has deep roots in soccer. His grandfather and father were tal-
Hall High School where he racked up an impressive collection
ented, regionally- and nationally-recognized players, who are
of accolades and accomplishments including leading the team
both in the Maryland Soccer Hall of Fame. His father, Kevin,
to consecutive MIAA Championships in 2002 and 2003, and
is currently the president and general manager of the Blast.
being named Baltimore City/County Player of the Year and
“Soccer is definitely a big part of our family,” Healey says.
Maryland State High School Player of the Year.
He recalls that when he first became interested in the sport,
After high school, Healey moved across town to Towson
his coach said he was too small to play—the other kids on the
University, where he led the Tigers to the NCAA Sweet 16 in
team were bigger, stronger and faster. But, his father believed
2006 and was named Colonial Athletic Association Player
in him, telling the coach not to worry, that Pat would be fine.
of the Year as a senior.
That turned out to be something of an understatement.
The long list of achievements has only grown since Healey graduated and moved on to play professionally. During his time
Healey is proud of his father’s and grandfather’s accomplishments. “I do my best to carry on their legacy," he says.
with the Baltimore Blast of the Major Indoor Soccer League,
Healey is married to his college sweetheart, Julie, who was
he was named League Rookie of the Year in 2009, two-time
an All-American lacrosse player for Towson. Together, the cou-
League Defender of the Year and a four-time All-League Player.
ple has two young children, Taylor and Cameron, who enjoy
In nine seasons with the Blast, the team has reached the finals
coming to the games and watching their dad do his job. It
eight times and won four championships, most recently in 2017.
might be safe to assume that the Healey children may also be
According to Healey, the bond between himself and his teammates is strong and is a major part of the great success they’ve experienced. “We work as a team, help one another and lay it all out on the
destined for athletic greatness. “I am not the fastest player," Healey admits. "Their mom is very fast, so hopefully they get her genes.” CONTINUED >
field every game,” he explains. “We trust one another and put the team in front of individual achievements.”
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COMING HOME Although SECU Arena, with just 4,000 seats when configured for soccer, is much smaller than the Blast’s old home at Royal Farms Arena—capacity 12,000— Healey sees a significant upside to the change of venue. Because the field is smaller, the fans will be closer to the action, creating a more intimate, exciting experience. Plus, he says, “with the field being smaller, there is also the possibility for more shots, which means more goals!” Having spent so much of his life playing soccer in and around Towson, Healey also sees the move to SECU as a homecoming of sorts. “I know when I drive to the building for the first game, it's going to be very nostalgic,” he says. Two constants in Healy’s life have been soccer and family, and the two are clearly connected. In fact, he says that one of the reasons he loves playing for the Blast is the sense of family the team creates in the community.
“PEOPLE GET BEHIND THE TEAM,” HE SAYS. “THAT’S WHAT THE BLAST BRINGS TO THE TABLE— A GREAT FAMILY ATMOSPHERE AND A WINNING TRADITION.” The Blast will open the 2017/18 home season on November 11, when they take on the Milwaukee Wave at SECU Arena. With his family and friends among the 4,000 fans cheering him on, chances are Pat Healey will feel right at home.
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LOCAL SPA OPENS ITS DOORS TO MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS DEALING WITH THE DISEASE ARTICLE ASHLEY STIMPSON | PHOTOGRAPHY NATALIE LANDRUM
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arita Murray beat breast cancer 15 years ago, but
a day of pampering and play, to get their minds off cancer
that was only the beginning of her battle. These days,
and chemotherapy.
she is waging war for others through her nonprofit
“I wanted to do something for those kids,” she says.
Blink Pink, which provides support and resources to
The space at SparTea—which for the rest of the year oper-
women with the disease. In October, the organization
ates as a day spa for young girls—was transformed into a
hosted its sixth annual Mommy & Me spa day, held at Sarita's
calming, comfortable oasis, perfect for mothers and daughters
downtown Towson spa, SparTea.
who need some quality time—and cupcakes—amidst their
“When I was diagnosed, it was especially horrible for my children,” Sarita explains. “They were so afraid.” Those memories prompted her to create the event, which invites moms and daughters to come to SparTea for
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fight against cancer. Food was provided by local sponsors, so guests could nibble on healthy or sweet treats while they were spoiled by spa attendants. Sarita says Mommy & Me spa days tend to feel bigger than just a snack and a pedicure.
It becomes so much more—it feels organic, holistic," she says. "The kids get the sense that ‘it’s okay, mommy’s going to live.’” The spa day was part of a slew of events planned locally to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Susan G. Koman 5K Race for the Cure was held this year on Sunday, October 15, at McHenry Row in Baltimore City. The race included a family walk and a celebration village with food and music. Additionally, the American Cancer Society of Maryland hosted their annual Making Strides walk on Sunday, October 22, beginning at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Center YMCA.
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A CLEA N START
LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER BRINGS THOUGHTFUL, THOROUGH CLEANING SERVICE TO TOWSON
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ristin Lewis Noon never dreamed of owning a cleaning service. In fact, just a couple years ago, she was a busy practicing attorney working in county government.
“Limelight was born out of tragedy and opportunity,” she explains. The tragedy occurred when her father suffered a massive stroke,
Kristin and her mother, who has early-onset dementia, was unable to care for him during a lengthy rehabilitation. So Kristin took a leave of absence from her job and moved her parents from New York to Maryland. “His care consumed our every waking hour for more than eight months,” she says. “It was stressful, emotionally draining and really tough on him and our family.” Kristin remembers that, during this time, relief often came in a small, unexpected way that she may have overlooked before. “I found that one of the most stress-free times, while my parents were here recovering, was once a week when a whole team of cleaners came in and tackled our house from top to bottom," she says. "On any other day, at any other time in our lives, this would have seemed meaningless or at least routine.” These small mercies left an impact so indelible that when she was considering her next professional move, Kristin decided opening her own cleaning business—while establishing a practice in juvenile law—would allow her the opportunity to provide similar restorative and meaningful moments for someone else. She recruited the same team that had brightened her days and established Limelight Cleaners. “I convinced these (now) members of my team to take this risk and expand their talents with an organization like mine, which would care about them on every level and never take them for granted," she says.
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It may sound like a prepared speech, but Kristin adores her employees. She lovingly refers to them as “my team,” and makes every effort to ensure they are supported and well-trained. “If you think about it, we are in the business of selling happiness more than cleaning homes really. And you can’t sell a product or a concept like happiness if you don’t employ happy people,” Kristin explains. “They really are the most honest, personable, caring and diligent people you will ever have in your home.” Always keeping in mind the days as her father’s caretaker, Kristin has partnered with Cleaning For A Reason, a nonprofit organization that works with cleaning services to coordinate free cleanings for women struggling with cancer. The goal is to allow these women the time to focus on getting healthy, not doing housework. “I feel like it’s important every employee of Limelight be mindful of this particular need in our community," she says. “It’s the right thing to do for the members of the community who need us. They support us and provide us with great business. We need to give back.” Limelight Cleaners only uses plant-based products that are safe for humans and pets. Kristin says her own family—including children
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with allergies—uses these products at home and are thrilled with the results. Limelight’s clients feel the same way. “Hearing from our clients that they love our work, that they were so happy to come home to see everything looking beautiful and smelling so good, it makes our day every time," she says. "It never gets old for us to hear that.”
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8301 Tally Ho Rd, HEATHERFIELD
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$1,230,000
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201 Paddington Rd, HOMELAND
$1,295,000
$1,180,000
91%
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3205 Bridle Ridge Ln, BRIDLE RIDGE
$1,295,000
$1,175,000
91%
405
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11615 Woodland Dr, GREENWOOD
$1,125,000
$1,125,000
100%
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117 Beechdale Rd, ROLAND PARK
$999,999
$1,000,000
101%
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102 Saint Albans Way, HOMELAND
$875,000
$885,000
101%
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5003 Greenleaf Rd, ROLAND PARK
$870,000
$870,000
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413 Hawthorne Rd, ROLAND PARK
$915,000
$860,000
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8207 White Manor Dr, HEATHERFIELD
$895,000
$850,000
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508 Whithorn Ct, JENIFER RIDGE
$824,900
$830,000
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1009 Wagner Rd, RUXTON
$850,000
$815,000
96%
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8528 Hill Spring Dr, HILLSIDE AT SIMINARY
$829,000
$815,000
98%
10
5
4
706 E Seminary Ave, HAMPTON
$825,000
$805,000
97%
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5302 Purlington Way, HOMELAND
$829,000
$795,000
96%
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1406 Maywood Ave, RUXTON
$819,500
$790,000
96%
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110 Melancthon Ave, HISTORIC LUTHERVILLE
$699,990
$783,846
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Lifestyle Calendar
November
NOVEMBER 1-26
heritage with Celtic music, Irish step dancing
NOVEMBER 18
"SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE"
and a pint of Guinness. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. No-
LET’S TALK TURKEY
CENTER STAGE THEATER
vember 10, noon to 11 p.m. November 11 and
CROMWELL VALLEY PARK
The Oscar-winning film about the Bard of
noon to 6 p.m. November 12.
Bring your child to meet Cromwell Valley
Avon comes to the stage. Learn more at CenterStage.org
NOVEMBER 2-11
NOVEMBER 11 BALTIMORE BLAST VS. MILWAUKEE WAVE SECU ARENA AT TOWSON UNIVERSITY
Park’s live turkey and learn what makes these seasonal mascots so special. This event starts at 2:30 p.m.
CHARM CITY FRINGE FESTIVAL
Baltimore's professional indoor soccer team
NOVEMBER 19
BROMO ARTS DISTRICT
opens the new season at its new home
PIONEER DAYS 2017
The Charm City Fringe Festival features 11
in Towson! The game starts at 7:35 p.m.
LAKE ROLAND PARK
days of theater, art and dance in the down-
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Learn about the lives of America’s colonial
town Bromo Arts District from more than 26
settlers. Build miniature log cabins, create
companies and 90 performers. For more in-
NOVEMBER 11-26
formation, visit CharmCityFringe.com.
"ANNIE THE MUSICAL"
even make your own candles to take home!
TOWSON
The event starts at 4 p.m.
NOVEMBER 3-5
"Annie," presented by Charm City Players,
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is the perfect family-friendly musical about
THE EVERGREEN MUSEUM &
an orphan with equal measures of pluck
LIBRARY CARRIAGE HOUSE
and positivity who charms everyone's
A sale of new and gently-used clothing,
heart. Charm City Players was awarded
jewelry and accessories at the Evergreen
Best Family Theatre for Maryland, Wash-
Estate for the benefit of patients at Johns
ington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. Each
Hopkins Hospital. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. November
performance features free face painting,
3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 4 and 11 a.m. to
preshow crafts, parking, live orchestra and
3 p.m. November 5.
a chance to meet the cast. For more infor-
NOVEMBER 3
corn husk dolls, play colonial games and
mation, visit CharmCityPlayers.com.
PEABODY ON THE COURT
NOVEMBER 11
MUSIC SERIES
36TH ANNUAL RIDGELY
NOVEMBER 23
WALTERS ART MUSEUM
ARTS & CRAFT FAIR
TOWSON Y TURKEY TROT CHARITY 5K
Enjoy a free concert from students of the Pea-
RIDGELY MIDDLE SCHOOL
OROKAWA Y, WEST TOWSON
body Conservatory. This event starts at noon.
Enjoy a wide variety of vendors selling
Work up an appetite while supporting the
homemade crafts and art. Bid on Silent Auc-
Towson Y by running in one of the many Y
tion items including gift cards and services
Turkey Trots across the state this Thanksgiv-
ANTIQUES APPRAISAL FAIR
provided by local businesses. Take part in a
ing. More information at YMDTurkeyTrot.org
ALEX COOPER AUCTIONEERS
community tradition, with proceeds used to
Have your antiques appraised by profes-
fund Ridgely Middle School programs.
NOVEMBER 7
sional auctioneers, and see if your trash may
NOVEMBER 28 FLICKERING TREASURES:
actually be a treasure. The event benefits
NOVEMBER 17
the Historical Society of Baltimore County.
AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH LYLE
FORGOTTEN MOVIE THEATERS
$10 minimum donation for first item, $5 per
LOVETT AND JOHN HIATT
THE IVY BOOKSHOP
item thereafter. HSOBC.org
THE MODELL LYRIC
Amy Davis, an award-winning photojournal-
Longtime friends and frequent collaborators
ist for the Baltimore Sun, discusses her work
Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt join forces for an
capturing the grandeur of Baltimore’s old
2017 MARYLAND IRISH FESTIVAL
intimate acoustic evening that will show-
movie theaters and the book that resulted.
MARYLAND STATE FAIRGROUNDS
case songs from both artists. The event
The event starts at 7 p.m.
Celebrate Baltimore’s Irish Culture and
starts at 8 p.m.
NOVEMBER 10-12
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Parting Thoughts
BUILT TO LAST GOUCHER COLLEGE RELOCATES THREE HISTORIC RESIDENCE HALLS
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s an alternative to demolition and new construction, Goucher College recently relocated three historic residence
halls on its campus to preserve and reuse for future generations. The innovative initiative highlights the college’s commitment to environmental sustainability, while also historically preserving the Froelicher Hall buildings, which were built in the 1950s as part of the college’s move to the Towson campus. The buildings were relocated over the summer, and renovations were completed in time for students to occupy them for the fall semester. The project marks one of the largest and fastest building relocations to ever take place on a college campus. The Froelicher Hall buildings were moved 500 feet across campus to new foundations. Each of the residence halls weighed more than 1,100 tons. The
To view a 30-second time-lapse video of the
Froelicher Hall move will make way for the expansion of the new first-
move, visit Goucher.edu/CommunityMatters
year village that Goucher says will strengthen community space and
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