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The Maker Movement THE MAKER MOVEMENT HAS TAKEN HOLD, AND SUDDENLY IT SEEMS LIKE WE ARE ALL MAKERS IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER. If you knit sweaters, brew your own beer or build birdhouses out of old shingles and paperclips, you qualify. Join the club, friend. You’re one of us!

FEBRUARY 2018 PUBLISHER

Glen Cox | Glen.Cox@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

While some makers are content to create for an audience of one, with little concern for marketability and public appeal, others, like those featured in this issue, have raised their crafts to art forms.

Nicolette Martin | Nicolette.Martin@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Alex Bird, Alexis Barone, Ellen Costello, Glenda Frederick

When I first met Nancy Scheinman at a meeting of the local Rotary Club, I had no idea she was one of the most innovative and accomplished collage artists in the United States, with pieces in museums and private collections worldwide. Then I was introduced to Tim McFadden, a talented local glass blower, whose colorful

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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creations are brightening homes and public spaces from Towson to Tokyo. And finally, Nem Popov, the mastermind behind Roggenart, whose sublime baked goods are at the heart of a fast-growing empire that includes a popular location on Falls Road, and 20 others in Europe. These are just a few of the fascinating and extraordinarily talented makers who call the area home, and we are glad to share their stories with you.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2018

FEATURES 14 The Art of Rye A Small Bakeryâ€™s Bread Brings Community to the Center of the Table

18 Tim McFadden Glass Art at the Intersection of Entrepreneurship and Creativity

24 In the Home With ... Renowned Collage Artist Nancy Scheinman

24 18

28 Summer Starts Now! When it Comes to Signing Up for Area Camps, it Pays to Think Ahead

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Hot Spot

24 Open House 28 Water & Woods 31

Realty Report

32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

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AROUND TOWN

JOHN HOPKINS’ ASTROPHYSICS TEAM WINS SIGNIFICANT SCIENTIFIC AWARD

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A group of astrophysicists at Johns Hopkins

of the new franchise. According to Kettle, the bar

University was recently named the recipient of a $3

will serve traditional pub fare including burgers and

million Breakthrough Prize award. Since 2012, the

tacos as well as a few local favorites like crab cakes.

Breakthrough Prize awards have recognized indi-

On the spirits side, the bar will offer 60 different arti-

viduals or teams in the field of physics, life sciences

san beers, many of which will be popular local brews

and mathematics who have made significant con-

such as Heavy Seas and Union Craft Brewing.

tributions that deserve wide public acclaim. The team from Hopkins, led by astrophysicist Charles Bennett, directed the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe. Working privately and with NASA from 2001 to 2010, the team made significant

“We’re looking forward to getting going,” Kettell said. “It’s been a long road for us, and this is a huge process.”

VOLUNTEERS ADD GREENERY TO WEST TOWSON PARK

contributions to determining the exact age of and

Thanks to the efforts of about a dozen volunteers,

materials that comprise the universe. Their findings

West Towson Park is now home to 14 new, healthy

revealed with significant certainty that the universe

trees. The new trees, which line the perimeter of the

is about 13.8 billion years old and composed chiefly

park, are a result of a collaboration between Green

of dark matter and energy.

Towson Alliance, Southland Hills Improvement

DEVELOPERS SELECTED TO OVERHAUL BALTIMORE’S PENN STATION Towson regional commuters may well have an

Association and Goucher College. The Green Towson Alliance spearheaded the planting as part of their effort to foster a greener, healthier community in the greater Towson area.

immense range of food and shop options on their way

According to Janet Eveleth, spokeswoman for the

through Penn Station in the future. Amtrak, which

Green Towson Alliance, the trees planted in West

manages Penn Station, has announced a wide spread

Towson Park are part of a group of 145 trees the

of local developers who will have a hand in reshaping

organization has planted in West Towson since

the region’s historic rail transportation hub. Among

2015. Among the trees planted were scarlet maples,

the selected developers are Beatty Development

black tupelos and willow oaks, all of which are

Group, Cross Street Partners, Gensler, RK&K and

native to the area. The trees were donated by Blue

Cho Benn Holback, all of which will be on the devel-

Water Baltimore, a local nonprofit whose aim is to

opment team known as Penn Station Partners.

preserve the area’s natural waterways. According to

Central to the development is the creation of a new

Fred Chalfan, an employee at Blue Water Baltimore,

retail space that will complement the historical por-

these new trees will help reduce runoff from West

tions of the building and include shops, restaurants

Towson Park into local waterways all while enhanc-

and a hotel. According to Mayor Catherine Pugh, this

ing the beauty of the landscape.

development represents a welcome turning point for

Amtrak and Penn Station Partners to bring to life a

BALTIMORE COUNTY ANNOUNCES PLANS TO MOVE FORWARD WITH NEW PARK IN AIGBURTH MANOR NEIGHBORHOOD

bold future for Penn Station, generating jobs and sus-

Baltimore County officials have announced they

tained economic opportunities for our Baltimore com-

intend to pursue the development of Radebaugh

munities and beyond,” the mayor said in a statement.

Park in Towson’s Aigburth Manor Neighborhood.

Baltimore as a transportation hub. “This development is a historic opportunity for

TOWSON SOON TO BE HOME TO NEW CRAFT BEER PUB

Mike Kettle, a recently retired Air Force veteran

The park, which is slated to begin development in the spring, takes its name from the Radebaugh family who has operated a flower and florist shop

In yet another addition to Towson’s growing list

for more than four generations on the property. The

of gastropubs, the county seat will soon be home

plot, between Aigburth Road and Burke Avenue, has

to a new craft beer bar. The Brass Tap, a popular

three abandoned greenhouses and was sold to the

craft beer bar chain based in Florida will be setting

country by the Radebaughs with the provision that

up shop in the Towson Town Center between the

the land be developed into a park. Baltimore County

Nordstrom and TGI Fridays.

Executive Kevin Kamenetz’s office confirmed the

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of the members of the board of education. Starting in 2018, it will become a “hybrid” board where seven members will be elected and four members will be appointed by the governor based following recommendations by a nominating commission. Candidates will be running as nonpartisan candidates, which means that each candidate will be listed on both the Democratic and on the Republican ballots in the primary election on June 26, The winner of each primary (regardless of his/ her party affiliation) will then be listed on the general election ballot on November 6. A 19-person nominating committee will accept applications from people who want to serve on the school board but do not want to go through the county will uphold the agreement and fund the entire

election process. The committee will recommend

demolition of the greenhouses as well as the area’s

potential board members to the governor, who must

transition to green space. Radebaugh’s Flower Shop

then select four members from the list.

will continue to operate at its original location on an adjacent property throughout the development.

PLANS FOR OLD TOWSON POLICE STATION TO BECOME APARTMENTS MOVE FORWARD In an effort to revitalize one of Towson’s historic properties, plans have been announced to convert

In a December email to residents, Delegate Steve Lafferty of the Maryland House of Delegates wrote that the county’s education system is one of the best in the state. “With a ‘hybrid’ school board,” he stressed, “we can increase accountability and further ensure that Baltimore County Public Schools provide the best education possible for children throughout Baltimore County.”

Towson’s old police station into an apartment com-

People who are interested in seeking to be

plex by the end of 2018. The property, located at

elected need to file with the Baltimore County

308 Washington Ave., was previously to become the

Board of Elections by February 27. Those interested

home of a Full Tilt Brewing pub. However, those plans

in being nominated by the commission will have

were abandoned after Full Tilt announced plans to

until March 1 to apply.

move to the Waverly neighborhood downtown. Ernie Rafailides, an employee of Bayview Management, a principle of the limited liability company that owns the old station, has said that the apartments will follow the elegant trend of the high-end Towson market. While the LLC has not yet obtained permits and is continuing to discuss financing, Rafailides is confident the project will see completion by late spring.

VOTERS TO ELECT BOARD OF ED MEMBERS IN 2018 The Baltimore County Public School system is one of the largest in the state, with more than 110,000 students, 17,000 employees and a budget in excess of $1.7 billion. For the first time, in 2018, voters will have the opportunity to elect members of

We are always accepting submissions for an-

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nouncements you’d like to see included in our

Baltimore County is currently one of the few counties in the state where the governor appoints all

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HOT SPOT

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THE ART OF RYE A SMALL BAKERY'S BREAD BRINGS

COMMUNITY TO THE CENTER OF THE TABLE

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY ALEXIS BARONE CONTINUED >

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HOT SPOT

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WHEN YOU WALK INTO ROGGENART, YOU ARE INSTANTLY TRANSPORTED TO A DIFFERENT WORLD: ONE FILLED WITH SMILES, WARMTH AND REALLY GOOD FOOD. Barely a year old, this Euro-fusion bakery is making a name for itself for all the right reasons. It has the touch of a small-town bakery, the passion of practiced professionals, and the “traditional bakery” feeling that you would find in Europe, which is exactly what Nemanja Popov is going for. Nem, one of the proud owners of Roggenart, already has 20 bakeries in Europe: two in Austria, where he was born, and the others in Serbia. “I used to come to Baltimore a lot because my family was living nearby,” Nem says. “I think Baltimore is such a gem under the radar.” Every day Roggenart produces handmade German, Austrian and Italian style bread, as well as German and French style pastries. Not into sweets? They have quiche and sandwiches as well. “My favorite thing to bake is like asking which one of your children is your favorite,” Nem explains. “You can’t pick!” In addition to lovely loaves, they also brew European coffee, and both their traditional espresso drinks and creative takes are delicious. The most important thing at Roggenart is the quality of the bread: each loaf is made with the imported fresh and authentic Austrian flour from a mill that is centuries old. “We try to make our bread like it was before: simple,” Nem says. Every night, the baker comes in and starts making loaves fresh from a “mother piece," a sourdough that has been prepared over the course of 24 hours. By using a sourdough, they utilize an old-fashioned way of preserving bread, and the loaves stay fresh for about a week. However, at Roggenart, you sidestep the “stale” problem in two ways: by using a natural sourdough with natural wild yeast and by cooking the bread, not just baking it. The bread is steamed until it has a hard outer crust, after which they proceed to bake the bread. As a result of this dual steaming-baking method, their breads have a nice, soft center and stay fresh longer than store-bought breads. Don’t be fooled by the artistry of the Roggenart bakers. Not only is breadmaking a passionate thing, but it is also a science. “The dough behaves on its own,” Nem says. “Sometimes we joke with the baker that when you don’t get it perfect, he’ll say ‘The dough was alive; it was fighting me back!’ Dough reacts to everything.” While bread is the main theme at the bakery, the pastries are great as well, made light and fluffy with a delicate sweetness. And, don’t forget the Instagram-worthy food—made passionately, well-priced and so thoughtfully pieced together that you’ll want to come back for more pictures and more nibbles. Located in a homey, renovated house on Falls Road, Roggenart has a friendly ambiance that is European but distinctly Baltimorean. It is open seven days a week and is the perfect place to meet with friends, hole up and get some work done or just say hello to the people who work there and pick up a loaf for a party. It is a great place to explore breads and find out which one fits you. Roggenart has created a community, and the hope is that more and more people will come to find it as a little getaway whose goal is to make every customer’s day a little bit better. Every time you enter the little bakery, you’ll find that bread isn’t just a food—it is a reason to gather.

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TIM MCFADDEN GLASS ART AT THE INTERSECTION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND CREATIVITY

ARTICLE ALEX BIRD | PHOTOGRAPHY GEOFF GRAHAM

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SINCE ITS FOUNDING, BALTIMORE’S

enroll in an upper-level glassblowing class

STREETS

that would waive any necessary prerequisites.

AND

BOULEVARDS

HAVE

SERVED AS A VIBRANT HOME TO THE

“I had seen all the cool stuff my brother

WORKSHOPS AND STUDIOS OF ARTISTS

was bringing home from these classes and

AND CRAFTSMEN. From the nation’s

decided to give it a shot,” he says.

oldest ironworks on Saratoga Street to the

Following that first class, he was hooked.

century-old sculptor's studio on Lafayette, the

Tim spent the next five years studying

Monument City maintains a centuries-long

glassblowing and business management,

tradition of housing creative innovation.

developing a marketing plan that would

Today, on Baltimore’s Eastern Avenue, glass artist Tim McFadden continues this

allow him to turn his newfound passion for glassblowing into a full-time career.

tradition with his glassblowing studio and

After graduating from Salisbury, Tim

gallery, McFadden Art Glass. Tim, a Towson

returned to Baltimore with the intention

native and graduate of Loyola Blakefield,

of opening his own glassblowing studio.

found his love of glassblowing in 2001 while

Locating a property in Baltimore’s Eastwood

a student at Salisbury University, though he

neighborhood, he designed, built and

had never planned to study the arts.

opened his own studio in the fall of 2006.

“Initially, I went to Salisbury to play

The studio, which serves as a gallery,

lacrosse, go to the beach. To do all the fun

workspace and classroom, has grown into

stuff available to students,” he says.

one of the greater Baltimore area’s primary

However, Tim's brother, who was a senior at Salisbury at the time, encouraged him to

sources of glass art education. CONTINUED >

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TIM MCFADDEN

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“Despite the city’s large arts scene and historical relationship with glass, Baltimore is not a town all that familiar with glassblowing,” he says. “I really had to introduce and build from the ground up Baltimore’s awareness of glassblowing as an art form and pastime.”

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TIM MCFADDEN

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Since opening his studio, Tim has kept up

and restaurants. Many of Baltimore’s most

a steady stream of personal artistic produc-

popular bars and eateries have adopted

tion and community engagement. In addition

Tim's dynamic designs in their own spaces

to selling his works at a gallery attached to

including Banditos and Blue Agave, staples

his studio, he is represented by Baltimore’s

of the Federal Hill culinary scene.

Smyth Jewelers as well as the Renaissance

While he continues to explore new

Fine Arts Gallery in the Village of Cross Keys.

and dynamic ways to apply his craft, Tim

In 2011, he partnered with Aric Wanveer,

maintains an open class schedule for the

a renowned metal worker, to found Zero

curious and enthusiastic at his studio in

Gravity Creations, a Baltimore-based com-

the Eastwood neighborhood as well as

pany that works to provide cutting-edge

various community outreach programs for

innovation in glass and metal working.

glassblowing education. Due to Baltimore’s

Through his work with Aric, Tim and Gravity

relative unfamiliarity with glassblowing, Tim

Creations have received patents for a process

focuses on offering small-scale beginner

that fuses metal and glass together, making

classes that provide individual attention and

it airtight and waterproof. This process has

encouragement with a focus on mastering

allowed Tim and Aric to develop various

the fundamentals of glass blowing.

other artistic enterprises such as their bou-

“All the work in and outside the studio is

tique construction company, Magma Build

meant to give people a better appreciation

Studios, and Tapologie, which designs both

for glassblowing," he says. "Because it’s not

lights and tap handles for bars, breweries

just art, it’s also a lot of fun.”

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OPEN HOUSE

in the home with... RENOWNED COLLAGE ARTIST NANCY SCHEINMAN ARTICLE GLENDA FREDERICK | PHOTOGRAPHY HARRISON HART

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TOWSON RESIDENT NANCY SCHEINMAN

and complex. Her process is complex as well,

IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF

as she hand-embosses copper sheets, and

THE PRE-EMINENT COLLAGE ARTISTS

then uses acid washes to create a patina on

IN THE UNITED STATES. Her enigmatic

the surface. Next, she paints and prints on

multilayered works are featured in corpo-

the copper to form material for her collage

rate, private and public collections around

elements which are nailed into her composi-

the world, including those of the McDonalds

tion and painted. In her work, mystery is com-

Corporation,

bined with the mundane to infuse her visual

The

National

Museum

Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. and

stories with an obsessive and vibrant power.

the Baltimore Museum of Art. Over the years,

As Nancy and her husband, Jim Wheeler,

she has had more than 100 exhibitions in the

began contemplating retirement several

U.S., Latin America, Europe and Asia, includ-

years ago, they knew the transition would

ing at the Tucson Museum in Arizona; Museo

eventually involve downsizing from their spa-

de Arte Contemporaneo in San Juan, Puerto

cious Stoneleigh Tudor into something more

Rico; and The Nepalese Academy of Fine

manageable. They did not, however, consider

Arts in Kathmandu, Nepal.

moving to be an urgent priority—until, that is,

Nancy layers sheets of copper, paint, can-

they visited a friend who had recently moved

vas and clay tiles on a wood panel to create

to Legacy at Stoneleigh Summit, the newly

narrative paintings that are both beautiful

built development less than a mile from their home that caters to empty-nesters 55 and up. As all but one of the development’s 36 units had already sold, they had to act fast. “We immediately realized these new homes had exactly what we were looking for,” she says. “A master bedroom on the first floor, a spacious open floor plan for entertaining and a large, light-filled studio for my painting.” CONTINUED >

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When not creating world-class art, Nancy

While Nancy and Jim (who remains chair-

channels much of her time and energy back

man of architecture firm Ayers Saint Gross

into the community. For the past six years,

after his retirement from full-time work in

she has been a member of the Rotary Club

December), settle into their new home and

of Towsontowne. Last year, as president, she

adjust to the rhythm of a less-structured

initiated the club’s local signature project,

existence, neither has any intention of slow-

See2Learn, in partnership with the YMCA

ing down. They love to travel and are plan-

Headstart Program and Maryland Society

ning many upcoming trips.

for Sight, that provides annual vision screen-

Having traveled many times to Santa

ing and literacy advocacy for more than

Fe, New Mexico, where Nancy frequently

1,200, 3- to 5-year-olds in Baltimore County

exhibits her work, the couple purchased a

and city. Under her leadership, the club also

second home there a few years ago. There,

launched its largest international initiative,

they can enjoy the unique art and culture

The Project to Alleviate Corneal Blindness in

of Santa Fe, the hiking in the high moun-

Bangladesh, which provides training to med-

tain desert and the unique beauty of big

ical students for corneal transplants. She is

sky country. While they plan to split time

currently president of the Towsontowne

between the two homes, Baltimore will

Rotary Foundation Inc.

continue to be home base.

Nancy is also the founder of NS Studios, a

“We love our life in Towson,” says Nancy,

mentoring business she established to pro-

“and we feel so fortunate to have found a won-

vide experiential learning environments in

derful new home so close to the Stoneleigh

schools that are created by young local art-

community that we have grown to treasure.”

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SUMMER

ARTICLE ELLEN COSTELLO

STARTS NOW

Towson Lifestyle | February 2018

WHEN IT COMES TO SUMMER CAMPS, IT PAYS TO PLAN AHEAD

AS THIS ISSUE OF TOWSON LIFEST YLE GOES TO

ATTEND OPEN HOUSES

PRESS, THERE IS SNOW ON THE GROUND, AND THE

Many camps open their doors in the spring to give you a sneak

DAYTIME TEMPERATURES ARE HOVERING AROUND

peek at their offerings. Take this opportunity to meet with staff, tour the

THE FREEZING MARK. But that doesn’t mean it’s too early

facilities and get answers to all your questions. What is the camper-to-

to be doing your research and signing your kids up for sum-

teacher ratio? Is there a nurse on-site? What do you do about allergies?

mer programs. The most popular, which are often the most specialized, tend to fill up fast!

“Since camp offers children an opportunity to explore new activities and ideas, and to delve more deeply into subjects

Case in point: A friend whose daughter is a Girl Scout says

about which they are already passionate, parents should con-

the camp she attends each sum-

sider how a camp’s programming will

mer is in such high demand that

contribute to the development of their

it is completely booked within 10 minutes of their opening up the online registrations. Most of the camps contacted say their programs are already at least 50 percent full by mid-February, and that many of the most popular are sold out by the time spring break wraps up in April. While it may not be the norm for camps to sell out as fast as, say, your average Springsteen concert, the takeaway is clear: The best camps are in high demand, and if you procrastinate, your child is likely to lose out. Towson Lifestyle reached out to the senior staff at several of the area’s most popular summer programs and asked them to share their tips on how to mount an effec-

While it may not be the norm for camps to sell out

child’s interests and character,” says Shrijana Puri, director of Park Camps. RANGE OF PROGRAMS While you can still find the traditional day

as fast as, say, your average

camp offerings of swimming, sports, musical

Springsteen concert, the

enable campers to immerse themselves in

takeaway is clear: The best

theater, and arts and crafts, today’s camps have much more specialized offerings that the subjects that really excite them. Think advanced robotics, printmaking and ceramics, and digital film production, to name a few. Many of the most established camps offer

camps are in high demand,

dozens of different programs, if not more.

and if you procrastinate, your

WHO’S IN CHARGE?

child is likely to lose out.

Garrison Forest boasts a whopping 110!

Find out who is going to be leading your child. While some camps rely on high school and college students to look after campers, many of the most established camps hire

tive camp search. With their help,

only certified teachers and veteran camp

we’ve compiled a quick checklist to

experts. What’s important to you?

get you started. SAVE MONEY ASK FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

Most camps offer early-bird discounts; the earlier you reg-

While you can get a pretty good idea of what each camp

ister, the more you can save, typically 5 to 10 percent. You can

offers by going to their website, there’s no substitute for rec-

often save even more by paying in full in advance rather than

ommendations from those who have gone before you. Ask

simply making a deposit. Other discounts apply for those who

other parents for recommendations. Find out which programs

sign a child up for multiple sessions, as well as those with more

their kids love and why.

than one camper in the family.

CONTINUED >

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(CON TI N U ED)

RINSE AND REPEAT Find out what the camp’s renewal rate is. Do campers come back year after year or do they try a program and move on? According to Ashly Fishell-Shaffer, the executive director of Camp Bmore Kids, when area campers find a program they like, it’s not unusual for them to keep coming back for seven to 10 years. How do others compare? CANCELLATION POLICY Will a camp give you a refund should your plans change? Or, will they let you apply the funds to another program? If you’re concerned your little one won’t be as excited about learning Mandarin once summer rolls around, you’ll do well to find out up front. HOW ARE THE FACILITIES? All camps are not created equal. Are the fields in good shape? Is the pool clean? And, what are the indoor facilities like, for those rainy days? Steve Cusick, assistant director of camps for Summer at Friends, explains that the scale of the furniture, bathrooms, and other amenities at a university can be too large, especially for younger campers, making a school-based camp a better fit. FIELD TRIPS ... OR NOT For many, the obligatory day trip to Hershey Park has long been a staple of the camp experience. But for those who are concernedabout their children traveling off of camp property, Cusick suggests considering a camp where the activities come to the campers, and not vice versa. THE BOTTOM LINE In an increasingly competitive age, many families treat summer camp as just another opportunity for continuing education and enrichment. While camps typically offer a less structured and more relaxed learning environment than schools do, Tara Rosenbaum, director of external programs and campus use for Garrison Forest School, wants families to keep things in perspective. Above all, she says “Don’t forget about fun!”

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REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

TOWSON

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

102 Woodbrook Ln, SPOTSWOOD

$2,750,000

$2,575,000

94%

4 Beechdale Rd, ROLAND PARK

$1,450,000

$1,400,000

97%

7 Ruxton Green Ct, BRIDLESHIRE

$1,399,999

$1,270,000

91%

103

7317 Bellona Ave, MARTINS CHOICE

$999,500

$972,850

97%

237

703 Hawkshead Rd, HAMBLETON SYMINGTON

$864,900

$857,000

99%

3 Saint Martins Rd, GUILFORD

$839,900

$793,915

95%

1940 Ruxton Rd, RUXTON

$799,000

$780,000

98%

185

8303 Tally Ho Rd, SEMINARY RIDGE

$799,000

$773,000

97%

6406 Pinehurst Rd, PINEHURST

$780,000

$760,000

97%

1099A Lake Ave, DEVON HILL

$775,000

$755,000

97%

805 University Pkwy, ROLAND PARK

$774,000

$735,000

95%

138

11706 Fallswood Ter, FALLSWOOD

$759,000

$740,000

97%

116 Woodlawn Rd, ROLAND PARK

$750,000

$746,325

99%

601 Kingston Rd, STONELEIGH

$719,000

$736,000

102%

3704 N Charles St 15C, GUILFORD

$675,000

100%

8512 Southfield Cir, SEMINARY OVERLOOK

$649,900

$625,000

96%

222 Woodlawn Rd, ROLAND PARK

$649,900

$626,000

96%

405 Chapelwood Ln, FOX CHAPEL

$649,000

$595,000

92%

120

517 Valley View Rd, HAMPTON GREEN

$649,000

$638,100

98%

1215 Brookview Rd, BROOKVIEW FARMS

$639,900

$615,000

96%

Sampling of sold properties from Bright MLS, Inc. for November 2017 Properties may have been listed & sold by other companies *DOM=Days On Market

February 2018 | Towson Lifestyle

SUMMER IS LOOKING BRIGHT AT SPSG!

THROUGH FEB 3 BALTIMORE COUNTY 2018 WINTER RESTAURANT WEEK Various Locations

Enjoy two weeks of delicious and affordable dining at dozens of participating restaurants throughout the county. Each restaurant will be offering prix fixe menus ranging from $15 to $35.

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1 HAMILTON AND THE REVOLUTION: PATRIOTIC SONGS OLD, NEW AND REBELLIOUS Homewood Museum

Learn about the relationship between modern music and the Founding Fathers with historian Jim Ashton. 5:30 p.m.

2 WOODCHUCK THE WEATHER MAN NIGHT HIKE Cromwell Valley Park

Explore the myths and legends surround groundhog day with an evening hike through Cromwell Valley Park. 5:30 p.m.

9 "THE REAL LIFE OF THE AMERICAN READER" WITH LISA LUCAS Kelley Lecture Hall at Goucher College

Lisa Lucas, executive director of the National Book Foundation, will share her perspectives on “The Real Life of the American Reader: There is no one American dream, no singular American narrative.” At a time when Americans are examining not only their country but their place within it, how can the most reluctant and remote of us learn more about ourselves and our neighbors though books? 7 p.m.

10 JOHN DARNIELLE: UNIVERSAL HARVESTER Ivy Book Shop

Join John Darnielle, author of the New York Times best-seller and National Book Award Nominee Wolf in White Van, to discuss his new novel, Universal Harvester. 7 p.m. 32

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F E B R U A RY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

F E B R U A RY

11 BALTIMORE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: 3 SERENADES

Kraushaar Auditorium at Goucher College

Madeline Adkins, solo violinist, performs works by Elgar, Bernstein and Tchaikovsky. 3 p.m.

lt i m

ore Co u

"CIVIL DISCOURSE IN AN UNCIVIL AGE: THE QUEST FOR A POST-PARTISAN CITIZENSHIP" Hyman Forum of the

Athenaeum at Goucher College

Alexander Heffner will be speaking on “Civil Discourse in an Uncivil Age: The Quest for a Post-Partisan Citizenship.” His lecture will explore truth, civility and the future of democracy. Heffner is host of PBS’ “The Open Mind” a 30-minute public-affairs PBS television show aspiring weekly to be a formidable forum for ideas and democracy, with a focus on human values and the public interest. 7 p.m.

18 LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION The Walters Art Museum

Celebrate the Year of the Dog with art activities and traditional Lunar New Year performances by the Baltimore Chinese

BALTIMORE COUNTY WINTER RESTAURANT WEEK JANUARY 19TH - FEBRUARY 3RD

School, the Johns Hopkins Lion Dance Troupe and Korean dance groups Stepping Stones and Sang Hee Ju Traditional Dance Company. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For a list of restaurants and menus:

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25 OUR FAMILY TELLS STORIES Hampton Mansion Estate

Join members of the Griots’ Circle of Maryland as they share delightful tales from the African oral tradition. 2 p.m. February 2018 | Towson Lifestyle

PARTING THOUGHTS

Scrub

l i l n a a O V r ange Su Y I D gar

reate your own DIY sugar scrub for a perfect gift for the women in your life.

To make one 8-ounce Mason jar of vanilla orange

sugar scrub, you need:

Soften the coconut oil in the microwave for a few seconds. Next, add the vanilla extract and the orange essential oil. Then, stir in the sugar, a little at a time. Print off a fun label or attach a ribbon to the jar, and your gift is ready.

1/4 cup of coconut oil 3/4 cup of sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 10 drops of orange essential oil.

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