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FEBRUARY 2019 PUBLISHER

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Curating Creativity FEBRUARY — IT’S THE SHORTEST MONTH OF THE YEAR, BUT THERE’S DEFINITELY NO SHORTAGE OF EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN THE TOWSON AREA. When thinking of ideas for our Arts + Makers issue, we were inspired by the talented local creatives who enrich our community with their work. Whether it’s local theater performances and art exhibits, the next generation of creators found at the

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This month we also take a look at the many ways to inspire your kids this summer. Whether your children are looking for enrichment, unusual summer adventures, or basic summer fun, we have a round-up of some unique summer camps to keep their minds growing.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2019

FEATURES 12 The Cure for Cabin Fever Choose from Musicals, Museums and Monsters in the Months Ahead

18 Outside-the-Box Summer Camps From Improv to Droids, These Niche Camps Won’t Disappoint

24 Creativity Unleashed at Carver Towson’s Arts and Technology High School Is a Nationally Recognized Treasure

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34 What Are You Working On? Catching Up with Artist Bess Lumsden at Make Studio

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Good Times

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Around Town

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City Scene

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Fire & Ice Night 2018 Families filled the streets of Towson on Dec. 7 for Fire & Ice Night, an evening that featured ice sculptures, s’mores and hot chocolate, carolers singing in the streets, and surprise visits from favorite holiday characters. The Towson Chamber of Commerce thanks everyone who participated in this fun family event!

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1. Families braving the cold for the holiday festivities | 2. Children posing with Frosty outside of Charles Village Pub | 3. S’mores served by restaurants were a popular treat for the whole family | 4. Sam Doolittle and the Harbor City Chorus entertaining guests at C&R Pub | 5. The Grinch posing for a selfie at C&R Pub | 6. Kids staying warm with hot chocolate by the fire pits 8

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AROUND TOWN

BUS SERVICE TO NEW YORK CITY ADDS TOWSON STOP

County before he arrived at Gilman, where he

As of Dec. 15, OurBus, a tech company special-

has taught middle school art for 16 years. He has

izing in crowd-sourced intercity and commuter bus

presented at state, national and international art

routes, has expanded existing service to include a

education conferences. Most recently, he pre-

stop in Towson, with express service to New York

sented at the International Society for Education

City. OurBus service will operate daily, with one-

through the Arts' annual congress in Finland. His

way fares starting at $10.

topic was the cultural identity dilemma associated

“Since launching our first Maryland route from Columbia in April 2017, we've been continually lis-

with monuments and memorials.

tening to our customers, and OurBus recognizes

DOCKLESS BIKES DEBUT IN BALTIMORE

the need for more convenient transportation options

In December, rentable bicycles returned to

closer to where our Maryland customers live and

Baltimore when Lime, a company “founded on the

work,” says Axel Hellman, OurBus co-founder. “For

idea that all communities deserve access to smart,

example, rather than traveling to downtown Baltimore,

affordable mobility,” introduced a fleet of 250 elec-

we're offering local Towson residents and university

tric-assist bikes to go along with the 1,000 e-scooters

students bus service in their own backyard.”

that appeared in recent months. The Lime-E

The Towson stop is located at Fairmount Avenue

model contains a battery-powered motor that pro-

and Towson Gate Drive, at the southeast corner

vides a little extra pedal power for pedaling up hills.

(in front of Towson Town Center).

The news website Technical.ly reports that

For an updated list of bus schedules and to enroll

the bicycles operate under a dockless bikeshare

in the OurBus Select Membership program, visit

model, which means they can be returned where a

OurBus.com or download the OurBus app.

rider leaves off rather than to a station. Bikes are $1

TOWSON UNIVERSITY NAMES NEW PROVOST Melanie Perreault will join Towson University as

to unlock and $.15/minute to ride.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METROPOLITAN BALTIMORE NAMES PRESIDENT

executive vice president of academic affairs and pro-

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan

vost. Melanie, who led SUNY Buffalo State College

Baltimore has appointed Jeff Breslin as its new

Academic Affairs as provost and vice president since

president and chief executive officer.

2015, will assume her new role at Towson on Feb. 18.

A seasoned professional with close to 15 years

“Dr. Perreault brings more than 21 years of experi-

of youth development, nonprofit and corporate

ence in higher education to the role as both a mem-

philanthropy experience, Jeff comes to BGCMB

ber of the faculty and administration,” said Towson

after serving as senior manager, global philan-

University President Kim Schatzel in announcing

thropy at Under Armour, where he led the strategic

the appointment to the Towson community. “At

direction and execution of all youth-focused philan-

Buffalo State, some of the efforts led by Dr. Perreault

thropic investments made by Under Armour.

included the development of the institution’s stra-

In addition to the organization’s global and national

tegic plan, creation of the Office of Institutional

initiatives, Jeff supported local Baltimore projects

Effectiveness, establishment of a new program that

including UA House at Fayette, a multimillion-dollar

expanded funding opportunities for students to

renovation of an East Baltimore community center,

engage in faculty-led undergraduate research and

the development of a multi-year initiative to invest

creation of the Diversity Faculty Fellows Program to

in Baltimore City Public Schools, and leadership on

assist in diversifying the professoriate through ABD/

the brand’s efforts to support more than 20 youth-

post-doctoral fellowship programs.”

serving nonprofit organizations in Baltimore through

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middle-level art educator. Dave taught in Howard

the Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative.

Prior to joining Under Armour, Jeff spent 10 years

The Maryland Art Education Association has

working with and supporting Boys & Girls Clubs

recognized Dave Anderson, an art teacher at the

throughout the country in his role with the Cal

Gilman School's Middle School, as the state's

Ripken Sr. Foundation.

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CITY SCENE

ARTICLE KELLY SAGE

The Cure for Cabin Fever GET OUT OF THE HOUSE AND GET SOME CULTURE! OUR ARTS ROUNDUP MAKES IT FUN—AND EASY

BY THE TIME FEBRUARY AND MARCH ROLL AROUND, MANY OF US ARE GRIPPED BY CABIN FEVER. We need to get out of the house — go somewhere! — but the weather outside is still wet and blustery, and spring seems impossibly far off. Not to worry: The Towson area is rich with cultural offerings during the next few months. Whether you're in the mood for theater with friends, a Saturday night out with the family, or a Sunday afternoon at the museum with your sweetheart, you'll find something to love in our arts roundup that follows.

Baltimore Center Stage

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Everything is Wonderful – When the repentant driver in a fatal collision

LIVE THEATER/ COMEDY

seeks forgiveness from the Amish family whose sons’ lives he claimed, faith guides them to welcome him into their community—and their home.

Everything is Wonderful plumbs the depths of an outlying culture in this enthralling, critically acclaimed drama about a peaceful community wrestling regret, redemption and contradiction. Written by Chelsea Mercantile and directed by Noah Himmelstein. + Everyman Theatre, Jan. 29 - Feb. 24, EverymanTheatre.org

Fun Home – A coming-out musical based on a true family. Through the searching eyes of daughter Alison—aged 9, 17 and then 42—we meet her ever-shifting and sometimes unreliable memories of brothers, mother and above all her repressed father, along with recollections from the family funeral home to Alison’s coming out. + Center Stage, Jan. 17 - Feb. 24, CenterStage.org

Mamma Mia! – ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. The storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. + Charm City Players, March 9-24, CharmCityPlayers.com

George Lopez – George Lopez’s multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, stand-up comedy and late-night television. In 2006, George received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition, Time magazine named him one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America, and the Harris Poll named him one of the Top Ten Favorite Television Personalities. + The Modell Lyric, March 2, Modell-Lyric.com CONTINUED >

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Mozart 5th Concerto, Copland, Schubert - With strains of jazz and pop songs, Aaron Copland’s Music for the Theatre opens this concert featuring

MUSIC

Karen Johnson, the second of our concertmaster candidates. Along with Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5, the so-called Turkish concerto, we close with one of the most stunningly simple yet beautiful gems in our repertoire. + Baltimore Chamber Orchestra at Goucher College, Feb. 10, Events.Goucher.edu

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert – CineConcerts presents Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix like it’s never been seen before. Let the wizarding world enchant you all over again as the film is projected onto a giant screen and a live symphonic orchestra performs the score. + Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, March 22-24, BSOMusic.org

Exhibition | Form.Print – National and International artists’ digital designs are brought to life by students via 3D printers in this curated exhibition. + Towson University Center for the Arts Gallery, Feb. 1 – April 18, Events.Towson.edu

Monsters & Myths: Surrealism and War in the 1930s and 1940s – Nearly 90 surrealist masterworks of the 1930s and 1940s by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, Max Ernst and André Masson are presented through a timely lens—that of war, violence and exile. + Baltimore Museum of Art, Feb. 24 – May 26, ArtBMA.org

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ART

EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL, From left: Deborah Hazlett*, Bruce Randolph Nelson*, Tony Nam, Copyright Everyman Theatre, *denotes Resident Company Member

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SPACE ROCKETS AND ROBOTS

STAR Academy 2032 Greenspring Drive, Lutherville-Timonium STAR Academy’s technology camps draw children interested in science, technology, engineering and math, offering projects and activities in such cutting-edge technologies as robotics, drones, virtual reality, 3D printing and coding. Their expert coaches lead campers through deeper-level understanding, critical thinking and collaboration, and students leave each week with completed projects to share with friends and family.

For more information on Space Rockets and Robots and more themed camps for ages 6 to 12-plus, email info@STAR-Academy.com.

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SUMMER CAMPS

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IMPROV CAMP

Baltimore Improv Group 1727 N. Charles St. At the improv skills camp for kids and teens hosted by Baltimore Improv Group in Station North, participants learn the basics of improv, from the intriguing to the silly, through scene and character work, as well as games.

Through it all, the students will “gain self-confidence while exploring their own creativity and experiencing how group trust and teamwork make for amazing and

Pony Camp at Garrison Forest

hilarious improvisational theater.” Contact Michael Hartwell at michael.hartwell@bigimprov.org for dates and more information.

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PONY CLINICS Garrison Forest School 300 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills Garrison Forest’s Pony Clinics are perfect for new or experienced riders interested in fun and friendship at the barn while they learn riding skills and aspects of safe horsemanship. In addition to riding, favorite activities include giving the ponies a bath and braiding their manes. Participation promotes self-esteem and confidence and reinforces learning through creative craft projects related to horses.

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Improv Camp

All-American Doll Camp

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ALL-AMERICAN DOLL CAMP Bryn Mawr School 109 W. Melrose Ave. Bryn Mawr Lower School teacher Christine Rogers invites campers to construct and decorate treasures for their American Girl Dolls or other dolls, such as furniture, tents, charcoal grills, purses, picnic baskets, beach towels, birthday hats and more. Campers wrap up the week by making a “cozy” sleeping bag and pillow for their dolls. For girls entering grades 1 through 6. Contact Leslie Feinberg at FeinbergL@brynmawrschool.org for dates and more information. (Bryn Mawr School is not affiliated with American Girl, LLC.) CONTINUED >

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SUMMER CAMPS

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Chopped! Cooking Camp

TRIED AND TRUE For kids who prefer a more traditional summer camp experience, consider these popular favorites: SUMMER AT FRIENDS Kindercamp, junior, intermediate and senior camp programs offer a mix of swimming, arts and crafts, outdoor play and more at the Friends School of Baltimore. + 5114 N. Charles St., FSCamp.org/page PARK CAMPS: THE PARK SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE Kids from 3 1/2 to 12, grouped into “dens,” can enjoy a summer of adventure, including stream walks with critter identification. + 2425 Old Court Road, ParkSchool.net/camps SUMMER AT BLAKEFIELD Choose from a variety of options, including academic, creative, cultural and physical pursuits, for kids of all ages and interests. + 500 Chestnut Ave., LoyolaBlakefield.org/summer IRVINE NATURE CAMPS Kids can climb trees, race through meadows, catch frogs and explore the Caves Valley woodlands, having fun as they learn lessons in nature and ecology. + 11201 Garrison Forest Road, ExploreNature.org/camp CAMP BMORE KIDS Swimming lessons, arts and crafts, and science and STEM programming are all on the agenda for kids ages 3 1/2 through 8th grade. + 1145 Concordia Drive, CampBMoreKids.com ESF AT GILMAN Day camp includes activities such as archery, fencing and innovation lab and more, for ages 4 through 8.

Plus additional options for all ages.

CHOPPED! COOKING CAMP St. Paul’s Schools 11152 Falls Road, Brooklandville

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creativity unleashed at carver

TOWSON'S ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TREASURE ARTICLE SUE DE PASQUALE PHOTOGRAPHY JENNA MACE

IT’S EARLY AFTERNOON IN MID-DECEMBER, AND THINGS ARE BUZZING AT THE GEORGE WASHINGTON

CENTER

FOR

ARTS

AND

TECHNOLOGY. In a sun-strewn dance studio, two Karen Steele has been principal at the Carver Center since 2006.

dozen teens rehearse a series of challenging ballet moves to piano accompaniment, while around the corner, the muffled pound of a hammer emanates from a carpentry studio. In a darkened classroom closer to the entrance, a young author stands in front of a mic, reading an excerpt from her latest work. In the hallway outside, a trio of young artists with paintbrushes in hand walks past and into a shared art studio.

“I can’t image a more fulfilling place to be an educator,” says Principal Karen Steele, as she stands in a hallway flanked by life-sized oil paintings—award-winning student works on permanent display.

The Carver Center, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, is a magnet school that draws talented students from all over Baltimore County.

Each year, some 2,000 applicants audition for one of 254 coveted slots in programs including acting, carpentry, cosmetology, culinary arts, dance, design and production, information technology/ interactive media production, literary arts, visual arts and music (vocal and digital instrumental).

While students at the Carver Center are clearly passionate about their art, spending several hours each school day (and many more at night and on weekends) perfecting their craft, they are also held to a rigorous academic standard: All must meet the full academic course-load required of high school students across the county.

“At our very essence,” Karen says, “we are a liberal arts school for the arts.”

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Senior Tida Crippen has set her sights high: She’s applied to study modern dance at two top dance schools in California and one in New York City.

Dance Students in the dance program at the Carver Center take coursework in both ballet and modern dance.

“And our program is the only one in the state that covers lab notation—which essentially involves translating dance into ‘notes’ in order to compose and choreograph,” Karen says.

Thanks to a collaboration with ClancyWorks Dance Company, student dancers regularly have master classes with artists-in-residence, who offer critiques and valuable insights into what it takes to thrive in the world of professional dance. Performance opportunities abound (both at Carver and with local arts organizations) and senior year culminates in a trip to New York City to observe Broadway shows and take classes at leading studios.

Carver dance grads go on to top programs across the country, and many now fill spots in renowned professional dance troupes, including the Martha Graham Dance Company, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Royal Danish Ballet.

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CREATIVITY UNLEASHED

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Senior Katia Vanlandingham puts the finishing touches on her painting, titled "Pianist."

Visual Arts Students in the Visual Arts program at the Carver Center spend their first two years getting a comprehensive grounding in various genres, with courses in foundations of art, drawing, sculpture, photography, and digital film and digital fine arts (ninth grade), and Painting 2 and Drawing 2 (10th grade). As juniors and seniors, they have the freedom to specialize.

“The teachers here are incredible,” says senior Katia Vanlandingham, who finds herself drawn to both sculpture and painting. “The program is definitely rigorous, but we end up producing such good work that it’s worth it.”

Indeed, the Carver Center has been honored by the College Board with having the Top AP Studio Art course in the world and by the National Foundation for Advancement of the Arts for having one of the top visual arts program in the country.

Importantly, these young artists don’t spend all of their time in the classroom and studio. Field trips to New York studios of professional artists and to prominent art museums are frequent—and inspiring. And these same professional artists— and many more—visit the Carver Center regularly to critique the work of sophomores and juniors, who ultimately go on to preeminent art programs across the country and around the world.

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The Carver library houses published works by every Literary Arts graduating senior.

Writing isn’t a solitary pursuit at the Carver Center.

Literary Arts Few teens can boast of being a published author, but at the George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, every senior in the Literary Arts program can add that accomplishment to their resume. Students write books in a range of genre—fiction, poetry, short stories, nonfiction, memoir—and collaborate with local bookstore owners for signings and reading. Their books are even available for purchase on Amazon.

Throughout their four years at the Carver Center, young writers meet regularly with professional writers of every stripe—playwrights, historians, authors, journalists and poets—and produce both a newspaper and a literary magazine. Senior playwrights even get to see their works performed, thanks to an ongoing collaboration with Vagabond Theatre in Baltimore.

Carver Center student authors are frequent winners in the national Scholastic high school arts competitions, and last year the school’s students took first and second place in the national Jack London Foundation Writing Contest—the first time in the contest’s history that both top winners came from the same school.

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dine CASA DI TE

Just a short stroll from the Sun Rocks Boutique hotel is this restaurant dedicated to creating the perfect combination of flavors and atmosphere to create unique moments in Santorini. Ranked on Trip

Traveling Foodie There are so many flavors to explore in Santorini! Some must-try Greek foods include tomato kefthedes (tomato fritters), saganaki (fried cheese in phyllo topped with honey, Santorini salad, baklava (phyllo filled with honey and chopped nuts), spanakopita (Greek spinach pie) and Greek fava.

Advisor’s top 10 romantic restaurants in Santorini, Casa di Te is inspired by Greek modern cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine and a touch of local flavor. Start with steamed mussels with saffron and Assyrtiko wine, followed by sea bass fillet fricassee with greens and lemon sauce, and finish it off with Semolina halva in a kadaifi nest with

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vanilla ice cream and caramel syrup.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

(CON TI N U ED)

experience SUNSET VIEWS

About 25 minutes up the coast is where you can catch sights of what people often refer to as arguably the best sunsets you’ll ever see. Catch some of the best panoramic views of Santorini from 15th-century Byzantine castle ruins.

Situated on the side of caldera cliffs, Oia village offers tons of breathtaking viewing spots. Be sure to get there well before sunset—because of the area’s sundown popularity, you’ll find crowds of people gathered on streets, rooftops and stairs anticipating the one-of-akind experience.

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Maternity|Newborn|Family|Commercial

WWW.JENNAMACEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM|410-227-0792

"I WANT TO CHANGE THE WORLD BY DOING BIG THINGS" -Leah, Grade 5

Girls on the Run is a youth development program for girls in 3rd-8th grade that uses running to teach girls life skills and build selfconfidence.

Sign up, volunteer, or donate at

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FEBRUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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WEED WARRIORS

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRAS CONCERT

Lake Roland Nature Center

Volunteer with the Habitat and Trails team—the

"Weed

Warriors"—to

George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, Towson

beautify Lake Roland. Volunteers

Launched in 2012, the BSYO com-

under 18 years of age must be

prises three orchestral ensembles of

accompanied by a parent/guardian.

more than 250 of the region's most

Meet at the Ranger Station with

talented musicians, with Nicholas

gloves, boots and water. Registration

Hersh as artistic director. The Cello

required. LakeRoland.org/event

Choir, String and Concert Orchestras present their programs at 2:30 p.m.;

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the Youth Orchestra at 5:30 p.m.

LOVE CLASSICALLY VOCAL RECITAL

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St. Joseph Parish

Hear Tate Tiemann, baritone (Towson University graduate, QUORUS member and St. Joseph music minister) perform a collection of art songs and arias about love. SJPMD.org

BSOMusic.org/calendar

MUSIC AT EVERGREEN CONCERT SERIES: NATHAN LEE, PIANO Evergreen Museum

Nathan Lee, first-prize winner in the 2016 Young Concert Artists

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International Auditions, performs in

FULL MAPLE MOON NIGHT HIKE

museum

Cromwell Valley Park

the intimate setting of the Evergreen Museum. Ticket includes guided tour

and

post-concert

reception. Museums.JHU.edu

Join a naturalist to hike to the sugar bush and then head back to the center for maple-flavored hot chocolate.

From 6 to 7:30 p.m.; ages 5 and up.

CromwellValleyPark.org

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24 MERIDIAN DANCE COMPANY— BELLY DANCE SHOW Towson Nights

Enjoy a fun fusion belly dance show featuring the dancers of Meridian Dance

Company

and

monthly

Oregon Ridge Nature Center

guest performers. The show is

Come on down to the Sugar Shack

free, and the whole family is wel-

any time between 11 a.m. and 4

come. MeridianDance.com

p.m. to learn the magic behind the fascinating process of making maple syrup! Take an invigorating

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one-hour hike to the sugar bush to

We are always accepting submissions

tap a tree for sap. Then taste maple

for events you'd like to see included

syrup and sugar. Sugar on the

in our Calendar section. Submissions

snow demos at 12:30 and 3:45 p.m.

are accepted via the Contact Us tab at

OregonRidgeNatureCenter.org

TowsonLifestyle.com.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

ARTICLE SUE DE PASQUALE PHOTOGRAPHY KEITH SCHNEIDER

what are you working on?

Artist Bess Lumsden at Make Studio

With Bess Lumsden at Make Studio

TWO DAYS EACH WEEK, TOWSON ARTIST BESS LUMSDEN SPENDS A GOOD PORTION OF HER DAY CREATING NEW WORKS AT MAKE STUDIO ON KESWICK AVENUE IN HAMDEN. Established in 2010 and now home to a thriving community of 30 artists, Make Studio was launched with the belief “that providing avenues for communication, connection and empowerment to artists with disabilities equally benefits individuals and their communities.”

Bess, who works primarily with acrylics, watercolors and/or colored pencil, has long been drawn to the style of Japanese anime— though she takes an approach “that is a little bit darker, a bit more mystical and mysterious than you might expect,” she says. She’s proud to have sold a number of her works.

“In high school, they told me, ‘Anime-style stuff isn’t art. You’ll never get anywhere with that,’” she says. “Well, I guess I fooled them all!”

Learn more about Make Studio and its mission at Make-Studio.org.

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