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If You Can Read This, Thank A Teacher

ith the celebration of local men in June and all of our adventures and fun in July, this summer has already been quite an eventful one. We had so much fun, it’s hard to believe it’s almost time to end. But, as the song goes, school’s out for summer (we’ll just go ahead and skip that next line declaring school out forever). And, as summer begins to come to a close (at least in the summer break sense—if you prefer to go by the astronomical seasons you still have almost two more months, yay!), it’s time to start thinking about getting back to those backpacks, lunches and busy days. The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time. Whether it be the first day of kindergarten or senior year of college, it marks a new time in the never-ending quest for knowledge.

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A new time of finding out who your teacher is, going school supply shopping, choosing the perfect back-to-school wardrobe, decorating your new dorm room, learning about your new roommate or trying to remember where you have to go when, and how much time you have to get there. While a new school year is an exciting time of beginnings, it’s also a stressful time. That’s why our August issue of Towson Lifestyle aims to provide a little help with our back-to-school guide. You’ll also find inside a testament to some of the most important people we meet in life: teachers. Join us as we pay homage to the people who shape us all through our formative years and who encourage us to see the world through curious eyes. To all the teachers joining us this month: thank you. None of us would be where we are without you!

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Around Town

Back Stage

Local Limelight

Realty Report

Our Town

Trend Setter

Road Trip

Lifestyle Calendar

Localâ€™s Choice

14 Casey Cares Foundation

Helping Children Who Are Battling Illnesses

16 Influential Teachers

A Chat with Some of the Area's Best in Education

22 Legends on the Rise

Indie Rock Band Juggles Live Gigs and Working on their Second Album with Schoolwork

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

CITY COUNCIL APPROVES OVERLOOK DEVELOPMENT IN NORTH ROLAND PARK In a 6-0 vote, Baltimore City’s Land Use and Transportation Committee approved plans to construct a $40 million, 148-unit apartment complex at 1190 W. Northern Parkway. The development, named The Overlook at Roland Park, has been subject to controversy in recent months, as both residents and commuters expressed their concerns over the development’s potential impact on the already congested traffic patterns, especially at the Falls Road and Northern Parkway

Medic: A Father in the ‘Hood.” The memoir reflects over nine years of interviews and research Rachel did to get a better picture of what, for the longest time, were just riveting “bedtime stories” from her father. Tracing her father’s 30-year career as a city firefighter and paramedic, the book relates many harrowing close encounters both with dangerous blazes and with the crime and poverty he saw in certain areas of the city. According to bookstore manager and buyer Nancy Russell, the book satisfies a growing demand for local stories. "There's an interest for books, especially local interest books, in firefighting and policing," she says. "Anything with a local connection does really well."

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intersection. Many residents have argued that approval of the Overlook

The numerous parks and green spaces that border the shores of

development reverses city efforts to ease congestion on Roland Park’s

Towson’s Herring Run may soon be home to an interconnected trail

aging infrastructure and threatens local property values.

system under the consideration of Baltimore County and several

Valorie LaCour, chief of transportation planning for the Baltimore

neighborhood associations. A task force, appointed by Baltimore

City Department of Transportation, defended the city’s support for

County Councilman David Marks, is exploring ways to link up the

the development, arguing the development will provide the depart-

creekside parks in a way that preserves the creek’s environmental

ment an opportunity to initiate a thorough renovation of the affected

integrity and the privacy of bordering neighborhoods. Heering Run,

intersection to address traffic issues. If granted final approval, the

whose headwaters begin near Towson High School and flow through

development is slated to break ground sometime next year.

southeast Baltimore County, has long been dotted by various natural

TOWSON AUTHOR CAPTURES FATHER’S EXPERIENCE AS BALTIMORE FIREFIGHTER IN NEW BOOK

pebble trails that supporters believe could form the basis of a scenic county trail route that would benefit local communities. According to Marks, “It's a substantial amount of undeveloped property that really provides peace of mind for many communities."

As a child, Towson native Rachel Hennick was riveted by her father’s

If plans are approved, they will complement additional Herring

stories of working as a Baltimore city firefighter and paramedic. Decades

Run efforts that began in 2016 to preserve what Marks believes is a

later, Rachel has turned those childhood tales into a memoir, “Ghetto

“jewel of Eastern Towson.”

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MCDONOGH TRACK STAR GAINS INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION For a while now, McDonogh junior Dalton Hengst has been nationally known as a talented runner. He regularly receives invitations from Boston to North Carolina to compete in various track meets. However, he recently had the opportunity to take his talents abroad, traveling to Havana, Cuba to take part in the Caribbean Scholastic Invitational as a member of the Team National Scholastic Athletics Foundation. The invitation followed an impressive spring season for McDonogh as Hengst brought home first place in the 800 meters, 1,600 meters and 3,200 meters at the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association championship. Before the race, he expressed his excitement, saying, “I just want to get over there and get ready to compete and also to enjoy the experience.” In Havana, he placed first in the 1,500 meters, beating his nearest American opponent by nearly 15 seconds. According to Hengst, he hopes to be in more international competitions in the future, saying, “Hopefully this is the first of many.” Considering his performance in Havana, he’s certainly off to an excellent start.

TOWSON’S BOSLEY MANSION SOLD TO LOCAL DEVELOPERS The historic Bosley Mansion was recently sold to two local developers with a long track record of preservation work. After nearly 90 years operating the mansion as a nursing home, the Presbyterian Home of Maryland announced it was selling the 70,000-square-foot landmark located on Georgia Court near the heart of Towson. Bosley Estates LLC, a partnership between Martin Azola and Delbert Adams, is on track to finalize the purchase of the property later this summer. Azola, whose company Azola Inc., has renovated several locations in the Towson area, including the Old Towson Jail property from 1854, says the use of the property following the purchase is still being debated. His partner, Adams, whose firm is responsible for the renovation of the

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BALTIMORE NATIVE RECEIVES T. RODNEY CROWLEY JR. SCHOLARSHIP Baltimore native Chase Campbell, a member of Gilman School’s Class of 2014, has received University of Virginia’s prestigious T. Rodney Crowley Jr. Scholarship. The award, given to an accomplished student who demonstrates leadership, sportsmanship, character and integrity, provides tuition, room and board for the recipient’s senior year. Campbell, a rising fourth year, is an economics major, English minor and a varsity defenseman for the university's lacrosse team. In addition, he is the current president of Student-Athletes Committed to Honor, a student group that seeks to foster a relationship between the school’s athletic commu-

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Back Stage ARTICLE MATT HOBSON

The Rhythms of Summer LOCAL VENUES FOR LIVE MUSIC If you want to see live music in the Baltimore area, there’s no shortage of popular venues. In addition to the most well-known locales—like Rams Head Live!

2. Feet on the Street is fun for the whole family!

and the Otto Bar—Baltimore is also home to much lesser-known, but equally great, places to snap your fingers and tap your feet to some live tunes, and a few of these gems are located in and around Towson.

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FEET ON THE STREET TOWSON BLOCK PARTY

In 2013, Towson University’s WTMD

If you prefer the outdoor, music festival vibe, grab a couple camp chairs and head down

started Live Lunch, a free concert series

to Feet on the Street, a lively, block party-style summer music series held from 6:30 p.m. to

held at noon most Fridays. Show up at the

9:30 p.m. every Friday in the summer. Some of the area’s best cover bands, like Crushing

WTMD studio by 11:30 a.m. to get a place

Day, Tumble Home and Hit Factor, put their spin on your favorite contemporary and classic

in line and you’ll have no problem getting

songs. If you have kids, bring them—they can get their faces painted, for around $6, and then

a seat. The studio seats about 125 com-

tire themselves out dancing. Grown folks are encouraged to boogie down too, but you can

fortably, and it’s generally filled to capacity.

also grab food, wine, beer and cocktails from one of the many vendors and just kick back and

The place is cozy with warm acoustics,

unwind to the music. Feet on the Street is a fun way to spend a warm Friday night in Towson

and even at the back of the room, you’re

with your friends and neighbors. Check the summer lineup at TowsonChamber.com.

still only about 50 feet from the stage. The experience is intimate and you’ll likely feel a connection to the performers in a way you might not get at a larger venue. Bring a lunch—something easy to eat—and plan

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Maybe you’re not content just listening and dancing to live music—maybe you want to take

is taped, and broadcast live on 89.7 WTMD,

the stage yourself. If that’s the case, Zen West is where you want to be from 8 p.m. to around 11

so even if you can’t sneak away for a two-

p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month. Recently, the long-running Open Mic Night at Swallow

hour lunch—that’s about the time commit-

at the Hollow ended, but not to worry, Zen West is taking up the OMN mantle. They have a com-

ment—you can still catch the show on the

fortable performance space set off from the main dining area and have even invested in new,

air. Among the dozens of bands that have

top-notch equipment so performers can just come in, sign up, plug in and play.

played in the last four years, a few stand-

David Reiter, a Rodgers Forge resident, talented amateur musician and avid open mic par-

outs are Hozier, Kaleo, Puss N Boots featur-

ticipant, says “An open mic night can create a fun opportunity for musicians over a range of

ing Norah Jones, Nada Surf, Rubblebucket,

abilities to interact. It can be eye-opening to realize how many great musicians live so close by.”

Songhoy Blues and Legends of Et cetera.

So, if you crave the stage or just prefer to sing along from the comfort of a barstool, Zen West

A schedule of upcoming performances is

is the place to be on the last Wednesday of every month. You may discover your neighbors have

available at WTMD.org.

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CASEY CARES Local Limelight

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY AMY ROSEWATER

FOUNDATION HELPING CHILDREN WHO ARE BATTLING ILLNESSES

hen Casey Baynes was in middle school, she saw a

children from the moment a child is diagnosed, throughout the child’s treat-

story on the news about horrendous floods displac-

ment and even beyond. On average, Casey Cares families will participate in

ing families throughout the Midwest. She couldn’t stop thinking about a little girl going to bed at night without her lost teddy bear.

about six to eight activities. “Imagine being in a hospital for days or weeks or even months at a time, or spending all of your time driving to doctors' appointments,” Casey says.

“It really bothered me,” Casey recalls. “I started making

“Every child should be able to experience the joys of childhood and get to

flyers and put them around my school and my church and

take their mind off the rigorous grind of medical treatments. That’s what we

collected bars of soap, blankets, stuffed animals, you name it.”

do at Casey Cares. We help families escape, even if it’s just for a few hours,

Casey has always jumped into projects at breakneck

and create lasting memories.”

speed, and soon she stuffed her family’s garage with so

Even though Casey's reach has grown, she has never forgotten her time

many items they had to get two trucks to get them to people

as a Towson Tiger and has frequently returned to campus to inspire current

in need. Her family, which owns Wollenweber’s Trucking &

students and faculty to become involved in community outreach. This past

Warehousing, fortunately, could carry the load.

April, Casey was the keynote speaker at the school’s Women In Leadership

Philanthropy became both her passion and her life’s calling.

Conference, and she was featured in a series of TV commercials celebrating

She graduated from Salisbury University and went on

the school’s 150th anniversary.

to become the youngest recipient of a master’s degree at

Casey Cares’ most public fundraiser is one of Casey's favorites, a 5K run/

Towson University (at the age of 20), and, although she

walk set for August 5 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. A lifelong Baltimore

continued to volunteer, she decided to work for her family’s

Orioles fan, she knows how much experiences like being on the field at Oriole

trucking and warehousing business.

Park at Camden Yards can mean for families. Baltimore Orioles first baseman

But the pull of philanthropy continued to take hold, and

Chris Davis and his wife, Jill Davis, are the race ambassadors.

she decided to create her own nonprofit organization, the

“The Casey Cares 5K at Oriole Park at Camden Yards is a great way for our

Casey Cares Foundation, in 2000. What began as an attempt

families, volunteers and sponsors to come together and support each other

to lift the spirits of a handful of families with critically ill chil-

in an amazing environment,” Casey says. “The Orioles provide so many little

dren has now become a full-time pursuit, complete with 10

moments and lasting memories for families who need them most.”

staffers and countless volunteers. Today, 17 years later, Casey

Casey, who turned 40 in June, continues to think of ways to grow her orga-

Cares has helped more than 800 families in seven states and

nization and help as many families as she can. Although she is proud of many

Washington, D.C. Casey Cares works with children battling

numbers at Casey Cares, most notably that the nonprofit has provided more

illnesses from cancer to cystic fibrosis to sickle cell disease.

than 40,000 programs to more than 90,000 participants, there is one number

Whether it is helping a family with something simple

that makes her beam: zero.

like tickets to a movie or a sporting event, or something

“I am so proud that I have never had to say no to a single family for financial

bigger like a vacation to Hershey Park or spring training,

reasons,” she says. “That’s definitely a sign of true success for Casey Cares.”

Casey Cares provides activities for families with critically ill

For more information on the Casey Cares Foundation, visit CaseyCares.org.

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A CHAT WITH SOME OF THE AREA'S BEST IN EDUCATION

ARTICLE SARAH ACHENBACH

PHOTOGRAPHY LAMONTE G PHOTOGRAPHY

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+ jillien lakatta

alongside a master teacher by day and going to school at night. Once I got into the classroom, it was a perfect fit. TL: What is your greatest joy as a teacher? JL: Absolutely, it’s connecting with the kids. I give them a lot

of ownership, so they feel in charge of what they are learning.

FOURTH-GRADE TEACHER

Fourth-graders are excitable and really, really capable. My stu-

FRIENDS SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE

dents impress me every time.

YEARS TEACHING: 11

Jillien Lakatta doesn’t mind a little strategic chaos in her class-

TL: What have you done recently that encapsulates what

teaching means to you?

room. That’s when her students are most comfortable working

JL: In summer 2015, I took a master class with John Hunter, who

through a challenge, especially when tackling the real-world

founded the World Peace Game and met Tayamisha Thomas, a

complexities of the World Peace Game, a hands-on, political

teacher at Robert W. Coleman School in Baltimore City. That fall,

simulation game with issues from refugee crises to oil spills. This

she and I brought our classes together after school to play the game.

March, her class strategized and collaborated as four countries,

The game is very complex, but the kids completely understand it. It

the U.N., World Bank and more on a multilevel game board the

is so beyond what someone might think a 9- or 10-year-old can do,

size of a kitchen table. It’s the kind of learning she loves and the

but the students rise to the occasion. This year, John Hunter taught

kind of classroom she inspires.

a master class at Friends for the week my class played the game.

TOWSON LIFESTYLE (TL): What inspired you to become a teacher?

TL: Why is the Friends community so special to you?

JL: Growing up, I always played teacher and [as a teenager] loved

JL: It’s a community in every sense of the word. We are rooted

babysitting or volunteering for children’s organizations. I abandoned

in the Quaker values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community,

it in college for international relations but realized that I really wanted

equality and stewardship, and keep these values at the forefront of

to help people. I enrolled in Hunter College’s M.Ed. program working

everything we do. Truly everything.

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INFLUENTIAL TEACHERS (CON TI N U ED)

in front of a group and solving questions together. That’s when I

matt hnatiuk UPPER SCHOOL PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING TEACHER LOYOLA BLAKEFIELD YEARS TEACHING: 2

started thinking about teaching as a career. TL: What is your greatest joy as a teacher? MH: I teach juniors and seniors, and it’s exciting to help them with

the experiences they have going on in their lives. In engineering class, I love to see them take something we talked about and engineer some contraption. It’s amazing to see the surprise, intrigue and confidence. TL: What have you done recently that encapsulates what teaching

means to you?

Matt Hnatiuk loved his days as a student in Loyola Blakefield’s sci-

MH: I started teaching the engineering class last year. It’s a lot

ence labs and on the football field. After graduating in 2010, he played

of building prototypes and fixing them. The final project is to get

football at Albright College and planned for a career in a lab. Once he

a commission by another faculty member to build a 3-D model of

started tutoring Albright teammates in physics, there was no looking

something the teacher needs for class. The students brainstorm and

back. He was thrilled to return to Loyola Blakefield two years ago to

collaborate with their teachers. One student built a 3-D model of a

teach and serve as the Dons’ defensive coordinator. Just don’t ask him

tralfamadorian from Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five, and a lot of

to call all his former teachers—now colleagues—by their first names.

guys create 3-D mathematical models, such as a model of the vol-

TL: What inspired you to become a teacher?

ume of revolution for calculus. At the end of each quarter, we also do

MH: When I was a Loyola Blakefield student, I saw how passionate

physics Olympics with all the classes competing against each other

my teachers were about teaching and how excited they were to see students succeed. At Albright, I discovered that I really liked standing

with student-created projects. TL: Why is the Loyola Blakefield community so special to you? MH: Being a student here then coming back to teach, I now realize

how much the faculty cares. It’s more than just a school.

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Boulder’s Gardner Carney Leadership Institute, bringing every lesson back to Gilman’s middle school. TL: What inspired you to become a teacher? GM: I was not a strong student in elementary and at

the start of middle school, particularly in math. Although I had given up on math, my pre-algebra teacher never gave up on me. That class was where I started to be confident about myself. I became a teacher to try and make moments like that for my students. TL: What is your greatest joy as a teacher? GM: It comes when a student achieves something

that he didn't think he could do. Many middle school students don't see themselves as capable of being leaders. By starting with simple tasks, like reading the morning announcements, the boys realize that they have leadership abilities and then are willing to take on bigger challenges. TL: What have you done recently that encapsu-

lates what teaching means to you? GM: This spring I worked with Erin Cohn, Ph.D.,

from

gretchen martin

Leadership+Design

and

teachers

from

Garrison Forest, McDonogh and Gilman to learn the principles of design thinking and to explore how to use these ideas to benefit the educational system throughout Baltimore. I use this learning in our leadership course where the boys use empathy and

MIDDLE SCHOOL MODERN LANGUAGES AND LEADERSHIP TEACHER

creative thinking to design an original community

GILMAN SCHOOL

service program to benefit Baltimore City.

YEARS TEACHING: 11

TL: Why is the Gilman community so special to you?

Gretchen Martin is fluent in Spanish, English and middle school boy.

GM: Our administration and my colleagues are

In her Spanish classes and in the leadership course she created, she

interested in the whole person; I am encouraged to

turns smaller moments for tween boys—getting an A on a vocabulary

pursue what makes me happy and professionally

quiz, running a mile, organizing a book drive—into confidence builders

satisfied. As a Gilman parent, watching my son thrive

and opportunities for self-discovery and community service. For the

in this loving, supportive environment has made me

past two summers, she’s educated other leaders as a lab scholar at

enjoy my job even more.

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INFLUENTIAL TEACHERS (CON TI N U ED)

+ getting people excited about art. My dad would tell me that I wanted to inspire that one or two students. I told him that

terry shovlin

I want to inspire all of them. TL: What is your greatest joy as a teacher? TS: At Carver, going from drawing into painting sopho-

more year is huge. I need to get them to access the confidence and joy they have in drawing for paint and color and to offer what they have with truth and beauty, to own the

VISUAL ARTS TEACHER

relationship of seeing what’s in front of them. Talent is 3

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY

percent. The rest is opportunity and hard work.

YEARS TEACHING: 40

Terry Shovlin has taught more than 4,000 students to paint, including the

TL: What have you done recently that encapsulates

what teaching means to you?

winner of Bravo’s first “Work of Art: The Next Great Artist” competition. Each

TS: I have always encouraged students to apply to

year of her 23—so far—at Carver, she oversees the hundreds of submissions to

competitions. For the first five years, I had an annual

regional and national competitions. This year’s 407 Scholastic Arts and Writing

Maryland Distinguished Scholar winner and, at Towson,

award winners are a school record. Her secret? A talent for pushing students

five Presidential Scholars. In 2017, Carver had 407 regional

to achieve what they don’t think they can. No wonder they nicknamed her “Art

Scholastic Arts and Writing Award winners. It’s validation,

Mom” 14 years ago, a name proudly displayed on her Facebook profile.

yes, for the program, but it means that we have been able

TL: What inspired you to become a teacher? TS: I had an amazing art teacher in high school. I got my teaching certifi-

to push students to reach a little deeper. TL: Why is the Carver community so special to you?

cation as an art major at Indiana University. I became a graphic designer but

TS: As a magnet school, we are all in this together. It’s

found it too lonely. My first job was teaching clay in a Charles County high

artists teaching artists to use their gifts to make a unique

school. I taught art at Towson High School before joining Carver in 1994. I love

contribution to our culture.

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11804A Berans Rd, Lutherville

$985,000

100%

277

104 Thicket Rd, Pinehurst

$949,999

$949,000

99%

111 Castlewood Rd, The Orchards

$929,900

$905,000

97%

13 Sedgehill Ct, Jenifer Ridge

$875,000

$870,000

99%

511 W Joppa Rd, West Towson

$825,000

$827,500

100%

301 South Wind Rd, Ruxton

$815,000

100%

619 Wood Glen Ct, The Oaks at Five Farms

$799,500

$820,000

103%

1304 Musgrove Rd, The Clearings

$799,000

$735,000

92%

434

5514 Roland Ave, Roland Park

$798,500

$805,000

101%

829 Kingston Rd, Stoneleigh

$749,000

100%

11 W Cold Spring Ln, Guilford

$699,900

$700,000

100%

112 Lake Ave, Pinehurst

$685,000

$600,000

88%

439

4 Brookfield Garth, The Fields at Seminary

$669,500

$652,000

97%

6209 Mossway, Pinehurst

$659,000

$655,000

99%

1411 Autumn Leaf Rd, Hampton

$649,900

$639,900

80%

6206 Pinehurst Rd, Cedarcroft

$639,900

$630,000

98%

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Our Town

Graham von Briesen bringing the bass.

Mack Watson hitting the keys.

Towson Lifestyle | August 2017

Jacob Coburn behind the drum kit.

Serena Miller on guitar.

Legends on the Rise INDIE ROCK BAND JUGGLES LIVE GIGS AND WORKING ON THEIR SECOND ALBUM WITH SCHOOLWORK ARTICLE MATT HOBSON

egends of Et cetera: Serena Miller, vocals, guitar; Mack Watson,

Grohl a la Nirvana. Lyrically, too, the band distinguishes itself. For

keys; Graham von Briesen, bass; and Jacob Coburn, drums, are

"Coyote," the band tapped into personal experience for inspiration,

a Towson-area indie rock band who released their first full-length

and the result is a 14-song album that wrestles with the universal,

album, "Coyote," in 2015. What makes this all the more impressive is

abstract themes of love, heartache, fear and revenge, to name a few,

that when the album debuted, they were all still in high school.

in a way that is intimate, concrete and accessible.

Serena, Mack and Graham have known each other since preschool, and music has always been part of their friendship.

Even before the release of "Coyote," Legends had a devoted following and the reputation as a band bound for greatness. This

“When we were 11, we started a band called The Oxi-Morons,”

status was crystallized when they took the runner-up spot in

Serena remembers. “We got the name from those crazy television

WTMD’s Baltimore Band Block Party, a competition featuring the

commercials for OxiClean.”

region’s most talented musicians. Since then, they’ve been busy

About a year later, Serena and Jacob met at the Baltimore

rehearsing and playing lots of live gigs—including one at Baltimore/

School of Rock and together formed the band Riot! When

Washington International Airport baggage carousel five as part of a

Towson’s legendary Recher Theater closed down in 2013, Riot!

showcase for great music from DC and Baltimore—and working on

was invited to play the closing party.

material for their much-anticipated second album.

“Jacob and I invited Mack and Graham to join us, and we’ve been playing together ever since," Serena says.

They do all this while juggling schoolwork. Serena, who attended Baltimore School for the Arts, just finished her first year

If you have yet to listen to Legends of Et cetera, you’re in for a

at the Peabody Conservatory, and Mack, a Calvert Hall grad, is

treat. From soft and melodic to full-on headbanging rock, the band

a first-year student at Marymount Manhattan College. Graham

creates a sound with tremendous range and depth. Songs like “Give

will be a senior at Towson High School in the fall, and Jacob

Up the Ghost” and “Coyote,” both of which get frequent radio play

graduated from Towson High last year.

on WTMD, make use of guitar riffs that will stay in your head for

Keep an eye open for upcoming show dates and news of their sec-

weeks. “Volcano,” an eruptive instrumental, highlights each band

ond album. In the meantime, you can preview and purchase "Coyote"

member’s chops, including drum work that brings to mind Dave

on their website, LegendsOfEtCetera.com.

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ARTICLE SARAH ACHENBACH

THREE ROAD TRIPS UNDER THREE HOURS

erfect road trips abound around Baltimore. Here are three to tempt the traveler in you. Each is under three hours away—perfect for a romantic getaway, family vacay or just because. What are you waiting for?

ONE HOUR AWAY: CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK AND CUNNINGHAM FALLS STATE PARK, THURMONT, MARYLAND

Need a break from the Beltway? Hike the trails, fish, birdwatch and soak in nature’s splendor in Maryland’s breath-

taking Catoctin Mountains. Part of the National Park Service—read: free—Catoctin Mountain Park offers both challenging hikes and meandering trails (NPS.gov). Cunningham Falls State Park ($3/car entry fee with Maryland plates) has the waterfall, lake and more. It’s crowded on weekends, and parking can be frustrating, but the views are spectacular. Both parks offer many activities including camping. Reservations are a must at Recreation.gov for Catoctin Mountain Park and ParkReservations.Maryland.gov for Cunningham Falls State Park. Beyond the parks, check out the Amazon parrots, alligators, jaguars, etc. at the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo, CWPZoo.com. If nature makes you thirsty, visit Springfield Manor Winery & Distillery, SpringfieldManor.com, and the Catoctin Breeze Vineyard, CatoctinBreeze.com. Don’t expect any VIP sightings, though. President Donald Trump isn’t frequenting Camp David near Thurmont as much as his predecessors.

Towson Lifestyle | August 2017

TWO HOURS AWAY: LITITZ, PENNSYLVANIA

Being named “America’s Coolest Small Town” by BudgetTravel.com in 2013 is heady stuff. Lititz, Pennsylvania, embraces the title and then some. It’s hard not to be charmed by the historic ham-

let’s 18th-century architecture and quaint park—with a naturally occurring spring, of course. History abounds in this bed-andbreakfast-packed town just 8 miles north of Lancaster but so does cool. There are more than 70 local shops, eateries and lots of places to grab a craft beer, including the Appalachian Brewing Company, ABCBrew.com. And Lititz’s factory tours give yummy samples. Twist pretzels and eat a few on the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery tour, the nation’s first pretzel factory, JuliusSturgis.com, and eat some sweets on the Wilbur Chocolate Museum tour, WilburBuds.com. The second Friday evening of each month is “Lovin’ Lititz Every Second,” and there’s a full calendar of events from the July Fourth parade and fireworks to the Lititz Craft Beer Fest on September 29 and Chocolate Walk with samples at 32 locations on October 7. Check out LititzPA.com for more.

THREE HOURS AWAY: JIM THORPE, PENNSYLVANIA

If the town is not familiar, the name should be. At the 1912 Olympics,

Native American athlete Jim Thorpe won the pentathlon and decathlon, only to have his medals revoked for violating amateur eligibility rules (the records were restored in 1982). He later played professional baseball and football, was named in 1950 by The Associated Press as the greatest athlete of the first half of the 20th century and was portrayed by Burt Lancaster in "Jim Thorpe – All-American." Interestingly, the town of Jim Thorpe, formerly Mauch Chunk, received his remains in exchange for renaming the town and erecting a memorial in his honor. Mauch Chunk was a thriving coal transportation town in the 19th century,

with the nation’s second oldest railway, the Switchback Railroad, carrying coal from the mines to the Lehigh River along an 18-mile track. By the early 20th century, tourists replaced coal cars on the roller-coaster train ride up and down the surrounding hills at top speed. In fact, Mauch Chunk was sec-

ond only to Niagara Falls as a tourist destination. Today, the charming town of Jim Thorpe garners constant media nods as one of the most beautiful and romantic small towns in America. The breathtaking beauty of the Lehigh River Gorge and Glen Onoko Falls still thrills visitors. An outdoor enthusiast’s paradise with Lehigh Gorge State Park, the Delaware & Lehigh Trail, Mauch Chunk Lake Park and more, Jim Thorpe offers year-round activities. The restored Mauch Chunk Opera House hosts nationally known jazz, rock and contemporary entertainment, and in June, hosted the first-ever Jim Thorpe International Film Festival. The town boasts quaint historic houses, funky and fun shops and lots of options for history buffs. Fancy a ride on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway or a visit to one of the oldest jails in America? Try a ghost walk or sightseeing in what just may be the most unusual way to tour a town: in the sidecar of a vintage BMW motorcycle with Jim Thorpe Sidecar Tours. Family or couple, there are many lodging options from historic inns and bed-and-breakfasts to hotels and vacation rentals. Whatever you do, just make sure you come thirsty and hungry. Jim Thorpe has three wineries and numerous pubs and restaurants. For more information, visit JimThorpe.org. August 2017 | Towson Lifestyle

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August AUGUST 2

AUGUST 19 HOT AUGUST MUSIC FESTIVAL OREGON RIDGE PARK Now in its 25th year, this year’s Hot August Music Festival is one you won’t want to miss! The charming scenic views of Oregon Ridge Park will be overtaken by this 3 stage spectacular making it the place to be on Saturday, August 19th. “The best end of summer party around.” HotAugustMusicFestival.com

CHARLES STREET 12 TRAINING KENILWORTH MALL Run begins at 7:30 a.m. This summer, train with Baltimore’s Charm City Run for the Charles Street 12, a race that takes you down the scenic Charles Street byway and finishes at the Under Armor world headquarters in Locust Point. This year's race will take place September 2.

AUGUST 4 FULL MOON HISTORY HIKE CROMWELL VALLEY PARK Join the Cromwell ranger on a stroll to the boulder field to see the park's 19th-century sycamore tree by moonlight and hear stories of previous park residents.

EVERY FRIDAY FEET ON THE STREET

AUGUST 24-SEPTEMBER 4

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Towson’s summertime concert se-

MARYLAND STATE FAIRGROUNDS

ries, Feet on the Street, continues

A statewide tradition since 1879, the Maryland State Fairgrounds

into August with great music, great

will open once again for games, rides and funnel cake on August 24.

weather and great community.

More information at MarylandStateFair.com.

These shows feature local bands, a variety of libations as well as a

AUGUST 26

moon bounce and face painting.

SINGING INSECTS AT NIGHT

Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m.

LAKE ROLAND

AUGUST 17

The soundscape of summer evenings includes the trills, chirps and beeps of insects calling for mates. Learn how they make their music

“WRITER, SAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY: ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S

and take a walk through the park to see how many you can identify by

SECRET ADVENTURES, 1935-1961,” A CONVERSATION WITH

listening for them, followed by making camp fire s'mores!

AUTHOR NICHOLAS REYNOLDS THE IVY BOOKSHOP

AUGUST 26-OCTOBER 22

Journalist Dan Fesperman will sit down with CIA historian Nicholas

MARYLAND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

Reynolds to discuss his new work exploring Ernest Hemingway’s life

REVEL GROVE IN CROWNSVILLE

as a state agent. More information at TheIvyBookshop.com. The

The Maryland Renaissance Festival begins its 41st season August 26

event starts at 7 p.m.

and runs Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day through October 22 for

AUGUST 17 & 19 MAKE NIGHT: SETTING TYPE BY HAND

nine weekends of thrills, feasting, handmade crafts, entertainment and merriment in Crownsville, near Annapolis.

WALTER’S ART MUSEUM

AUGUST 27

Join the Walters for a two-part series exploring the techniques of letter-

MUD DAY

press printing from raised metal type. Inspired by the 500th anniversary

LAKE ROLAND

of the publication of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses, this event features lectures

Get down and dirty exploring the world of mud! We’ll have mud paint-

from Walter curators and a workshop by Baltimore Print Studios. More

ing, mud sculptures, mud games, a muddy obstacle course and the

information at TheWalters.org. 6:30 p.m. August 17 and 10 a.m. August 19.

very popular mud pit. Make sure to bring a change of clothes!

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12 SONGS TO LISTEN TO NOW ARTICLE CARL A HOBSON

Towson’s own WTMD is home to many great DJs and on-air personalities with lots of diverse musical interests and tastes. D show Matt Galler—known simply as Galler on air—hosts the popular WTM tyle, a "After Drive." He put together a playlist especially for Towson Lifes s on the recommendation of 12 songs to check out this summer. Some of the name list you probably recognize, but others will surely be a new discovery. Here are his picks:

Alt-J 1. “In Cold Blood” — tie 2. “Soul Meets Body” — Death Cab for Cu 3. “Tell Me a Tale” — Michael Kiwanuka 4. “Artificial Sin” — Super City Down Stay Down et G e th nd a o ha T 5. “Nobody Dies” — wards 6. “Chameleon/Comedian” — Kathleen Ed 7. “Losing My Religion” — R.E.M. 8. “Young Lady, You're Scaring Me” — Ron Gallo vis Staples 9. “Action” — Ma Jim James — t” ri pi S in e er “H . 10 11. “On + Off” — Maggie Rogers

12. “I Wanna Be Your Lover” — Prince

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