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LIFESTYLE LETTER

DECEMBER 2018 PUBLISHER

Kristen Cooper | kristen.cooper@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Sue DePasquale | sue.depasquale@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Kelly Sage | TowsonLifestyleContent@gmail.com

Happy Holidays THE HOLIDAYS ARE ALMOST UPON US, AND HERE AT TOWSON LIFESTYLE, WE COULDN'T BE MORE READY FOR AN INSPIRED SEASON OF SHOPPING AND GET-TOGETHERS WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. Whether you're figuring out your holiday gift list ("Shop Small") or looking for inspiration for your holiday decorating ("Homewood by Candlelight"), we are here to help make the planning fun and stress-free. I hope you enjoy our own gift giving suggestions ("Editor's Gift Picks")—locally inspired and for all budgets. And here's a thought: When thinking about gifts for those closest to you, why not focus on sharing an experience together?

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Sue DePasquale, Kelly Sage CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Will Kirk, Maria Linz, Jenna Mace, Keith Schneider, Alexander Wright

Try an adventure like indoor skydiving at IFLY or pottery at Baltimore Clayworks.

As you plan for the season, don't forget about New Year's Day! We've shared a simple yet elegant way to ring in 2019 with a New Year's Day brunch. Whether you'll be hosting family, friends or neighbors (or a combination of all three) be sure to check out "First Things First" for ideas about delicious fare and a signature drink.

My family and I will be kicking off the holiday season at the tree lighting in downtown Towson on Nov. 30. Hope you can join us!

Warm wishes,

Kristen Cooper, Publisher Kristen.Cooper@LifestylePubs.com

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INSIDE THE ISSUE DECEMBER 2018

FEATURES 14 Homewood

by Candelight Need a Break from Inflatable Santas and Flashing Displays? Try an Evening at Homewood House.

18 Shop Small You Needn’t Go Far to Find Gifts for Everyone on Your List This Holiday Season

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28 Hot Spot Ring in the New Year with a Casual Brunch for Family and Friends

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Open House

24 Our Town 28 Hot Spot 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

20 celebrating

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GOOD TIMES 1.

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The Red Affair Ella Pritsker and Michele Speaks collaborated with The Red Devils to host The Red Affair, an intimate patron dinner raising funds to provide treatment support for families affected by breast cancer in the Baltimore area. The exquisite menu prepared by Innovative Gourmet was paired with Burgundy Pinot Noirs chosen by The French Paradox Wines in Stevenson Village.

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1. Dr. Dean Kane, Lauri Kane, Gale and Alex Pais | 2. Guests enjoying The Red Affair | 3. Lynda Perry, Teresa Briscoe, Billy Murphy, Michele Speaks, Jade Merritt | 4. Ella Pritsker, Frank Riley, Gloria Larkin, Kristi Stevens, Pascale Lemaire, Andrea Kaplan, Nick Chirigos | 5. Marty and Mary Brunk | 6. Ella Pritsker and Michele Speaks

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Second Chance’s Wreckers Ball Second Chance’s signature event, the Wreckers Ball, was held on Oct. 13. Guests enjoyed live music, dancing, games, a silent auction, a raffle and more. Delicious food was provided, and an open bar served beer, wine and signature cocktails (like the classic screwdriver or the lesser known rusty nail). Guests wore “construction-themed" attire, and a “construction chic” contest was held.

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1. Wreckers Ball guests | 2. Cari Clemens, Lisa Chamness, Angela Womack, Z Covington | 3. Tilghman Rogers and friend | 4. Mary Bubala-Smith, Morgan Somerville, Lisa Chamness, Valerie Vaile | 5. Wreckers Ball guests | 6. Wreckers Ball guests 8

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Towson Chamber of Commerce’s Taste of Towson The Eighth Annual Taste of Towson was held on Thursday, Sept. 20 at Towson University’s SECU Arena, featuring culinary delights from 30 of Towson’s favorite restaurants. More than 500 guests were treated to everything from the Charmery’s ice cream concoctions to Charles Village Pub’s famous bacon-wrapped shrimp. The Towson Chamber thanks everyone who made for another great year of the Taste!

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1. Liam Walsh from the Charmery serving ice cream to guests | 2. Jahkeem Whitley, Courtney David and Elizabeth Boyle from Brightview Towson | 3.

Ciro Scotto, Steve Warrick, Tony Scotto and staff from THB Bagels & Deli | 4. Buddy Sueck from Panache Catering at his famous beef carving station | 5. Chris Schmuff and Lisa Bisenius from Towson Town Center and guests | 6. The Green Turtle’s tasting station

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AROUND TOWN

CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL BUYS BROWN MEMORIAL

investment in the endowment and bolster annual

Cambridge School, an independent, classical

giving. The total fundraising goal for Ignite is $27

and Christ-centered school serving students in

million. Through its efforts during the silent phase

Baltimore City and Baltimore County in grades

of the campaign, Loyola has secured more than $23

K–8, has purchased Brown Memorial Presbyterian

million in commitments. The public portion seeks to

Church, at 6200 N. Charles St., according to

surpass the $27 million mark.

MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC.

“We have been here for nearly 170 years and are

Brown Memorial Church has recently merged

proud to offer an unrivaled Jesuit educational expe-

with Govans Presbyterian Church, making the

rience in the Catholic tradition,” President Anthony

property available. The 7-acre site contains a

Day said. “This campaign paves the way for the next

42,000-square-foot building used as a school,

170 years, and we are not only offering the highest

church and related office space.

quality education but doing so in a way that creates

Cambridge School is currently located at 110 Sudbrook Lane in Pikesville.

access and affordability.”

The centerpiece of the campaign is a 50,000-square-

“Everything that Cambridge does and stands for

foot academic building, which will serve as the new

can happen more effectively at the new campus,” said

home for students in grades 6–8. The building will also

John Blumenstein, the Head of Cambridge School.

include a learning commons, art studio, and laborato-

“We have already received a warm welcome from

ries for cyber science and robotics.

neighbors who are excited to see the property owned by an institution that inspires hearts and minds to embrace the good, the beautiful and the true.”

LYFE CAFÉ TO OPEN AT KENILWORTH Lyfe Café—a health-oriented restaurant offering

“Our church is very happy that the building

fresh made-to-order food for breakfast, lunch and din-

will continue to be used for the education of

ner—is joining the Shops at Kenilworth, according to

children and worship," said Tom Harris, pastor of

developer Greenberg Gibbons. The new 1,788-square-

Govans Presbyterian Church. "We are grateful that

foot restaurant will be located on the ground level next

Cambridge School will be able to use the property

to Wilkes & Riley and is expected to open in early 2019.

for continued ministry.”

LOYOLA BLAKEFIELD EMBARKS ON FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

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construction of a new Innovative Learning Center,

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to be a part of the Shops at Kenilworth; my husband and I grew up right down the street and have many fond family memories there,” said Penny Seabolt, owner of

Loyola Blakefield is embarking upon the most

Lyfe Café. “We are excited to offer this fresh and

ambitious fundraising effort in its history. Ignite:

healthy concept and greet the new customers as

The Campaign for Loyola Blakefield will result in the

well as the old.”

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Registration for new families starts December 15.

HEAVER PLAZA TO UNDERGO REDEVELOPMENT MacKenzie Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC has announced the recent sale of Heaver Plaza, 1301 York Road. MacKenzie Vice President Sean Langford represented the buyer in the transaction, a local partnership. Sean will also spearhead redevelopment efforts and retail leasing on the new ownership’s behalf.

Redevelopment plans for the 111,000-square-foot

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common areas and building systems, landscaping improvements, and enhancement of the property’s offerings, developing more than 4,000 square feet of a patio area. Longtime tenant the Peppermill will remain in operation at the building. Updates are expected to be completed by the end of 2019.

A NEW BAKE SHOP FOR MOM'S In October, MOM’s Organic Market opened MOM’s Bake Shop in a space adjacent to the MOM’s store at Yorkridge Shopping Center in Lutherville. The bake shop offers organic vegetarian and vegan sandwiches, raw juices and muffins.

The shop's organic bread (baked in-house) is made from heirloom grains and live starters.

“We have been anticipating the opening of the Bake Shop for months, so we are thrilled that it is now open to customers,” said Mark Renbaum, CEO of Schwaber Holdings. “The addition of the Bake Shop will give shoppers another great option for a healthy lunch as well as organic, fresh baked bread.

Yorkridge Shopping Center continues to grow and remain relevant as a true community asset.”

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OPEN HOUSE

HOMEWOOD BY CANDELIGHT NEED A BREAK FROM INFLATABLE SANTAS AND FLASHING DISPLAYS? AN EVENING SOJOURN AT HOMEWOOD HOUSE MAY BE THE ANSWER.

ARTICLE SUE DE PASQUALE PHOTOGRAPHY WILL KIRK

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ONE MAGICAL NIGHT EACH YEAR, VISITORS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO STEP BACK IN TIME AT HOMEWOOD MUSEUM ON THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, EXPERIENCING THE FESTIVE HOLIDAY SPIRIT OF LIFE AS IT WAS LIVED BY THE AFFLUENT CHARLES CARROLL FAMILY IN THE EARLY 1800S. The Palladian-style, Federal-era mansion was built for Charles Carroll of Homewood (son of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence), his wife, Harriet Chew Carrollton, and their five children, and the family used it as their country home during the first quarter of the 19th century.

At the Homewood by Candlelight open house on Dec. 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., visitors may tour the furnished period rooms festooned with boxwood and garlands, enjoy seasonal refreshments in the wine cellar and do some holiday shopping in the gift shop.

Homewood House remained in the Carroll family until 1838, when it was sold to wealthy Baltimore merchant William Wyman. In the early 1900s, the rapidly growing Johns Hopkins University moved from downtown to the former site of the estate, taking the house's moniker as the name of its new campus. Today a National Historic Landmark, Homewood House served as the architectural inspiration for the many university buildings that sprang up around it.

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Through the years, the mansion has been used as a private residence, a boys’ school (predecessor to the Gilman School), a university faculty club, an administration building and now, a museum.

Homewood by Candlelight takes place Dec. 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information, visit Museums.JHU.edu/calendar.php.

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SHOP SMALL

THINK LOCAL TO FIND TREASURES FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING LIST THIS SEASON ARTICLE SUE DEPASQUALE PHOTOGRAPHY KEITH SCHNEIDER

Towson graphic designer Laura LeBrun Hatcher discovered Bead Wear at 29 Allegheny Ave. in Towson about a year ago and was immediately smitten.

“It’s a tiny little jewel box of a place with beautiful handmade jewelry created by shop owner Patti Hall and other really unique pieces by local artisans, including vintage handbags and tiny paintings,” says Laura, an adjunct professor who is also active with Little Lobbyists, a grassroots group that advocates for children with complex medical needs like her son, Simon.

Patti has operated Bead Wear for more than 15 years. She uses part of the shop for her jewelry-making.

“I’ve tried to create a store with an art gallery feel to it—but not the heavy price tag,” she says.

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At Bead Wear with...

Laura LeBrun Hatcher

ALL I WANT FOR

CHRISTMAS IS...

Antique Whiting & Davis mesh black handbag, with gold satin interior, $75 Freshwater Potato Pearls necklace, $78; cluster drop earrings, $50; with 14K gold-filled and antiqued sterling silver Bowl from Turkey, $10; Plaque by Vintage Girl Designs, $14; I AM jewelry by Whitney Howard Designs Company, $8; Leather bracelet, $24; and fused glass stud earrings by Dunitz & Company, $10 CONTINUED >

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SHOP SMALL

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At Baltimore Coffee and Tea Company with ...

Pastor Ed Kay

It’s the tantalizing aroma that keeps Pastor Ed Kay returning to Baltimore Coffee and Tea at 9 W. Aylesbury Road, just a mile from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in historic Lutherville.

“I love the wide variety of coffees they roast, plus it’s a great place to find gifts for all the coffee and tea drinkers in my life,” he says.

When not pastoring his St. Paul’s congregation, you’ll find him cheering his daughters at rec sports games or attending PTA and community association meetings.

“It’s important to me to be a part of our community, to experience the joys and challenges of our neighbors, and supporting local businesses is an extension of that.”

Stainless steel 20-ounce Tervis travel mug comes with clear and black hammer lid to keep your drink hot or cold, without spilling, $23.95 Decadent dark chocolate drizzled over classic caramel popcorn, $9.99 Fine ceramic 15-ounce teapot with 8-ounce ceramic mug, $33.92

ALL I WANT FOR

CHRISTMAS IS...

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ALL I WANT FOR

CHRISTMAS At Charm City Run with...

IS...

Christine Michel Carter After the birth of her second child three years ago, Christine Michel Carter visited Charm City Run at 2045 York Road in Timonium intent on getting back into shape.

“They were so helpful. They wanted to see how I walked in various shoes and find the manufacturer exactly right for me,” says Christine, a global marketing strategist who recently moved to Cockeysville and maintains a robust social media following as a voice for Black millennial moms.

She’s been featured in media segments in The New York Times, Ebony and Women’s Health.

“The customized care at Charm City, where they also sell leisure and athletic wear, has been so helpful to me on my journey to be a more healthy and well-rounded individual,” she says. “I love shopping there!”

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WE KNOW HOW STRESSFUL IT CAN BE TO FIND THE PERFECT GIFT FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING LIST. So we've done the hard work for you by gathering these inspired finds from Towson's top merchants. Whether you need a quick stocking stuffer for the little ones or a luxury item for your sweetheart, you can find it here. Our editor's picks are sure to delight!

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01 The Burlap Bag soy candles, $15.99/each, Ma Petite Shoe; 02 Needlepoint key chains, $28/each, Quiet Storm; 03 Kendra Scott Elisa necklace, $65, Smyth Jewelers; 04 Kendra Scott Lee earrings, $65, Smyth Jewelers; 05 Hershel Supply Company card wallet, $19.99, Quiet Storm; 06 Maryland hat, $30, Becket Hitch; 07 Sock trio, $9.99/each, Ma Petite Shoe; 08 Squirrel ornament with Italian chocolates, $17.99, Ma Petite Shoe; 09 Jelly Lefty Elf, $25, Smyth Jewelers 24

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01 Choc Stars dark chocolate bars, $5.99/each, Ma Petite Shoe; 02 Black clutch purse with chain, $94, Liza Byrd; 03 Fox stuffed animal and slippers, $24/each, The Pied Piper; 04 RBG mug and Modern Women 52 Pioneers book, $16/$29.99, Becket Hitch; 05 Digger jigsaw puzzle, $16, Wee Chic; 06 Nutcase Spirits bike helmet, $69.99, Race Pace Bicycles; 07 Hill Killer Old Bay Cycle Jersey, $69.99, Race Pace Bicycles; 08 Color-changing sequin backpack, pom-pom ear headband and fluffy heart slippers, $42/$6/$39, The Pied Piper; 09 Scented dinosaur pillow, $32, Wee Chic; 10 Skee-ball game, $32, Wee Chic

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01 Gray baby button sweater, striped sweater blanket and lamb rattle, $39/$44/$16, The Pied Piper; 02 Miller ruffle faux leather vest, $89, Liza Byrd; 03 Toddler red and green plaid dress, $66, The Pied Piper; 04 Montieri siena leather tote bag, $1,330, Maledetti Toscani; 05 Simon Pearce Vermont Silver Leaf Evergreen 12-inch glass tree, $235, Smyth Jewelers; 06 Baume & Mercier Clifton Club watch, $1,950, Radcliffe Jewelers; 07 Gray wool and rabbit fur jacket, $550, Trillium; 08 Diamond stud earrings, 3/4 carat, $1,550, Smyth Jewelers; 09 Custom large maple cutting/serving board, $150, Words with Boards; 10 Wahoo Element GPS, $329, Race Pace Bicycles; 11 Alexis Bittar bracelets in gold and gray lucite with crystals and gold and navy lucite, $275/$275/$85/$70, Radcliffe Jewelers 26

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HOT SPOT

First Things First WELCOME IN 2019 WITH A STRESS-FREE BRUNCH FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARTICLE SUE DE PASQUALE | PHOTOGRAPHY MARIA LINZ

MANY OF US BEGIN THE NEW YEAR WITH A TO-DO LIST OF WELL-INTENTIONED RESOLUTIONS, BUT THERE’S NO NEED TO JUMP IN FEET FIRST. Instead, ease into 2019 (and the “new you”) with a relaxing day at home gathered with friends and family.

Whether you were out partying until the early hours of the morning or you hit the sack Flowers by Radebaugh; on loca-

hours before the ball dropped, you’ll find that hosting a casual New Year’s Day brunch—

tion at the home of Yara Chiekh

with simple fare provided by a local caterer like Eddie’s of Roland Park—is the perfect way

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to enjoy a stress-free start to the new year.

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Fresh Fruit Tray

Holiday Brunch

Rugelach

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Royal Street Fizz

Fresh-squeezed Orange Juice Smoked Salmon Platter

Tomato Asparagus Quiche

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"EASE INTO 2019 WITH A RELAXING DAY AT HOME GATHERED WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY."

“A holiday brunch is a tasty way to extend your celebration, and Eddie’s of Roland Park can help you maximize the time you spend with your

Royal Street Fizz

guests,” says Troy Clash, catering manager at the

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North Charles Street store. “From breakfast in bed

+ 3 ounces chilled Delamotte Champagne

for two to a chef-prepared buffet for 20, or simply

+ 2 ounces Peychaud’s Aperitivo

a dozen of our buttery, store-baked finest, Eddie’s

+ Splash of club soda

can deliver a ‘Happy New Year’ right to your doorDIRECTIONS

step with as little as 72 hours’ notice.”

Troy also recommends keeping drink options simple—fresh,

squeezed-in-house

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and sparkling water for the teetotalers—and a celebratory signature drink for the rest. The Royal Street Fizz, a recipe supplied by North Charles Fine Wines, which

02 Top with splash of club soda and a lime twist for garnish.

also provides delivery (and is located next door to Eddie’s of Roland Park), is one standout option.

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DECEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

2, 9, 16, 27-30 HOLIDAY TRAIN GARDEN

decorated mansion by candlelight, enjoy period crafts, storytelling, live music and more. 535 Hampton Lane, Towson. NPS.gov/hamp/index.htm

Fire Museum of Maryland

14-16 CIRQUE NUTCRACKER Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

See the festive model train display at the Fire Museum of Maryland on December 2, 9, 16 and 27-30 from 10 a.m.-4

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The talents of Troupe Vertigo come to the concert hall as acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, strongmen

p.m. at 1301 York Road, Lutherville.

LOCAL MAKERS EVENT

FireMuseumMD.org/train-garden

Towson Town Center

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for

Attend Towson Town Center's Third

this

Annual Local Makers Event, featuring

show. BSOMusic.org

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spectacular

holiday-themed

local artisans and handmade goods

LADEW TOPIARY GARDENS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Ladew Topiary Gardens

Ladew

and high-flying aerialists join the

Gardens

will

celebrate

found only in Maryland. On level 3 at the Center Rotunda in the Towson Town Center, 825 Dulaney Valley Road from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

TowsonTownCenter.com

Christmas in seasonal resplendence as local floral designers and garden clubs decorate the rooms of the circa 1747 Manor House, adorning the walls, tabletops and fireplace mantels in festive holiday

15 CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS WITH BALTIMORE CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY Goucher Kraushaar Auditorium,

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Goucher College

Baltimore Choral Arts brings hol-

GREEN SPRING STATION HOLIDAY MAKERS MARKET

iday cheer to the entire family, as the ever-popular Pepito the Clown tells a brand-new holiday story.

Green Spring Station

Santa promises to join this festive

to shop at Ladew’s Greens Sale.

This holiday marketplace extrava-

adventure! The show begins at 11

LadewGardens.com

ganza features more than 20 holiday

a.m. at 1021 Dulaney Valley Road.

craft vendors and artisans, along with

BaltimoreChoralArts.org/music

splendor. Visitors are also invited

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special pop-up shops. Shoppers can mingle with local artists, purchase one-of-a-kind holiday gifts and experience DIY events such as a Holiday

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Wreath Workshop by Flowers and

LGBTQ+ ADULT MEETUP

Downtown Towson

Fancies, Custom Aromatherapy by

Towson Library

View the ice sculptures and deco-

Deep Leaf Organics and more. 10

College-aged and adult members

rated trees located around down-

a.m.-4 p.m. GreenSpringStation.com

of the LGBTQ+ community are

town Towson! There will be street performers and free s’mores. From 6-9 p.m. Locations and more information about Towson Winterfest at TowsonChamber.com

welcome to join for discussion

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and socializing. Snacks provided.

From 7-8 p.m. at 320 York Road. epalmisano@bcpl.net

QUORUS CONCERT St. Joseph Parish

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The

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vocal

ensemble

QUORUS presents music of Advent and Christmas. QUORUS is currently in residence at St. Joseph Parish

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for events you'd like to see included

Experience more than 150 years

Joseph music ministers. Concert

in our Calendar section. Submissions

of holiday traditions at Hampton

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PARTING THOUGHTS

Gifts to Remember

PHOTOGRAPHY JENNA MACE

AMID THE STRESS AND EXCITEMENT OF PREPPING

we are to be serving you, the members of our community,

FOR THE HOLIDAYS—WHEN WILL I FIND TIME TO

through Towson Lifestyle magazine. We hope you get to

BAKE THOSE COOKIES FOR THE PARTY AT WORK?

know us all better in the months and years ahead. As a

Will anyone notice the reindeer on the mantle is miss-

fun icebreaker, each of us thought back to our own child-

ing a leg?—it can be easy to lose sight of what's really

hoods to remember the best gift we ever received. We

important: quality time together with friends and family.

hope our answers below will bring a smile.

As a staff, we took a timeout from the hubbub of holiday planning to celebrate together and reflect on how grateful

Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday and a happy 2019!

Holiday Gift Favorites

NICOLE: My Little Pony Lullaby Nursery SUE: A pet parakeet KRISTEN: Blythe Heidi Cabbage Patch doll KERRY: Our family puppy, Ginger KARA: A Cheerbear Carebear NUALA: A tea set KELLY: A photo album compiled by my grandparents MORGAN: A purple Razor scooter

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Top (left to right): Nicole, Sue, Kristen, Kerry; bottom (left to right): Kara, Nuala, Kelly, Morgan

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