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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Dog Days AHHHH, SUMMER. Time for backyard pool parties and family vacations. Time for kids to run after the ice cream truck when the telltale sound of its music turns onto your street to secure the perfect sweet treat to beat the heat. For the loud explosion of fireworks on the Fourth of July, the shriveled fingertips that signify too much time in the pool, and the soothing feeling of aloe vera on that patch of skin that always seems to turn red, no matter how much sunscreen you slather on.

JULY 2018 PUBLISHER

Glen Cox | Glen.Cox@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

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

If you’re looking for ways to fill your long summer days, we at Towson Lifestyle have some suggestions! We’ve got activities to keep you, your kids and even your pets occupied. Check out our list of the best patios, rooftops, beer gardens and other outdoor spaces to hit up when the kids head off to camp.

Alex Bird, Stephanie Hower, Ashley Stimpson CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Jenna Mace, Keith Schneider

If you’re looking to stick closer to home, we show you some great outdoor spaces in which to entertain. Maybe you’ll pick up a few ideas to spruce up your own outdoor living area. We also show you some easy treats, yard games and summer cocktails you can enjoy in your revamped space. Invite your friends and family and throw a backyard soiree! The mercury is rising, and the days are stretching longer and longer. No matter how you spend them, enjoy these dog days of summer, Towson — and try to stay cool.

Glen Cox, Publisher

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2018

FEATURES 22 Summer Hot Spots Escape into Nature

26 Ruxton Rhapsody This Pastoral Paradise Offers True Tranquility

30 A Refreshing Nod to Literary Spirits The Bluebird Cocktail Room

Presents a Modern Paloma

34 Bookmarked Add These Titles to Your Summer

26 22

Reading List, Courtesy of Baltimore County Public Library

DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

16 DIY 18

Locally Owned

26 Renovate & Refine 30 Culinary Creations 34 Page Turners 36 Lifestyle Calendar 38 Localâ€™s Choice

Glow-geous; (adj) When your summer glow is showing and itâ€™s oh-so gorgeous!

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GOOD TIMES

Baltimore County Arts Guild’s Beaux Arts Ball Friends, members and supporters of the Baltimore County Arts Guild joined honorary chairs First Lady Yumi Hogan and Debbie Phelps at the Guild’s inaugural Beaux Arts Ball on May 12 at the Palisades of Towson. Guests enjoyed dancing, fabulous food and a whiskey tasting, and celebrated the organization’s many programs and initiatives.

Taste of the Town More than 300 guests attended the Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library’s Taste of the Town at the Towson Library. Guests sampled food, bid on silent auction items and listened to jazz while raising money for a great cause.

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GOOD TIMES

Santé: A Culinary Odyssey

One of Baltimore’s premier food and beverage events returned to the American Visionary Art Museum. Guests enjoyed tastings from Baltimore’s best restaurants paired with enticing beverages and live and silent auctions – all to support the National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware.

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AROUND TOWN

'U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT' NAMES 8 BCPS SCHOOLS AMONG THE NATION’S BEST

Beginning this fall, Friends School families will be able to sign up for 100 percent renewable electricity for their homes through CleanChoice

Eight Baltimore County schools made the "U.S.

Energy. Additionally, the school plans to host edu-

News & World Report" Best High Schools list, and

cational events for the public to learn how they

two schools earned gold-medal status under the

can become active in accessing solar and wind

magazine’s ranking system.

energy for their homes.

Eastern Technical High School (No. 8 in Maryland, No. 418 nationally) and Towson High School (No. 9/ No. 484) earned gold-medal status, which signifies a spot in the top 500 schools on the national list. Western School of Technology (No. 11/No. 517),

Towsontowne and Towson Recreation Council

Dulaney High School (No. 12/No. 534), George

are hosting a variety of half-day summer enrich-

Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology

ment programs open to any K-5 student, as well as

(No. 15/No. 560), Catonsville High School (No. 35/ No.

additional summer programs including art work-

1,743) and Loch Raven High School (No. 38/No. 1,959)

shops and teen adventure trips (Club 360). K-5 pro-

earned silver-medal status; and Sparrows Point High

grams will be held at West Towson, Rodgers Forge

School (No. 54) earned bronze medal status.

and Riderwood schools. Activities include sports;

Eastern, Towson, Western, Carver Center and

games; supervised free play; creative writing; inno-

Sparrows Point also appeared on the magazine’s list of

vative programs for thinkers, inventors, researchers,

best magnet schools in the nation, and Eastern Tech

engineers and creators; and art programs focused

and Towson appeared on the list of best STEM schools.

on drawing, painting, pastels, collage, sculpture

Maryland came in third overall in the nation,

and printmaking. Classes are led by teachers and

with 24.1 percent of its high schools earning gold

parents and are open to any student attending

or silver medals.

Baltimore County public or private schools. Club 360 adventures, open to rising 7th-10th

FRIENDS SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE SWITCHES TO 100 PERCENT SOLAR, WIND ELECTRICITY

graders, include activities like ropes courses, zip lines, horseback riding and white-water tubing. For rising 6th-graders only, Club 360 Jr. offers

Effective July 1, Friends School of Baltimore will source its electricity with 100 percent solar

half-day adventures like monster golf, laser tag, bowling, climb zone and roller skating.

and wind energy. The school has signed an

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buys electricity wholesale from regional wind and solar farms and sells it to homes and businesses through their existing utilities.

TOWSON SEEKING FIREWORKS SPONSORS

was

For almost 50 years, Towson-area residents

inspired in part by the school’s student-faculty

have enjoyed 4th of July fireworks – originally at

Green Club, which earlier this year met with

Luskins Hill and at Loch Raven Academy for the

school administrators and trustees to discuss

past 20 years now. The fireworks have always

moving away from fossil fuels. The group also

been paid for by private donations, but unfortu-

spearheaded a two-year certification process with

nately, the typical 25-minute firework show can

the Maryland Association for Environmental and

no longer survive solely on donations provided

Outdoor Education that culminated with Friends

by one neighborhood. To ensure this tradition

being named an official Maryland Green School.

continues, the Towson Fireworks Committee

The

TOWSON RECREATION COUNCIL'S SUMMER CAMPS AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

move

renewable

electricity

As part of its transition to renewable electricity,

needs the help of Towson-area businesses and

the school will also become an “anchor tenant” in

neighborhoods. A sponsorship of the fireworks

the Maryland Community Solar program to help

is a wonderful chance to advertise to the com-

make solar energy available to low- and moderate-

munity that your neighborhood supports this

income residents at below-market rates.

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Neighborhood sponsorship options are as follows: $500

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Fireworks Facebook page thank-you, name in spectator booklet. $300+ John Adams Sponsor: Your neighborhood name on fence banners, link in sponsors section of TowsonFireworks.com,

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DIY

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WINNING

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Whether you’re at the park or in your own backyard, these family-friendly lawn games are perfect if you’re looking to put a twist on the average summer cookout and get everyone in the competitive spirit. Whether you play for money or bragging rights, these activities are sure to get the party started — and keep it going! Friendly disclaimer: We can’t be held responsible for any sore losers or bruised egos. 16

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MÖLKKY THROWING GAME

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Fold-N-Go® Bean Bag Tic Tac Toe Combo set.

(mölkky) to knock over

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wooden pins (skittles). Be the first to reach exactly 50 points to win!

LADDER GOLF Throw a hole-in-one (or something) with this Hey! Play! Double Wooden Ladder Golf set. Houzz, $43.99

LAWN BOWLING Spare no one when you hit the lane with this Hey! Play! Lawn Bowling game. Dick’s Sporting Goods, $44.99

LAWN DICE

Roll the dice with this Triumph Sports Big Roller Lawn Dice game. Target, $34.99

FLAMINGO RING TOSS

You’ll only be the real MVP if you can win this Wemco™ flamingo head target toss while standing on one leg. Target, $14.99

YARD DOMINOES Uncommon Goods, $60

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LOCALLY OWNED

Local Currency TOWSON TAVERN OWNERS STAY TRUE TO THEIR ROOTS ARTICLE ASHLEY STIMPSON PHOTOGRAPHY KEITH SCHNEIDER

FOR TIMONIUM-BORN BROTHERS BRIAN AND SCOTT RECHER, OWNING A LOCAL BUSINESS IS IN THEIR DNA. Their grandparents owned and operated the single-screen Towson Theatre for many decades before their mother took it over in the 1970s. When the megaplex arrived in Towson, the family transformed their space into an upscale billiards room, arcade and eatery in an attempt to stay competitive. “The acoustics in the place were just perfect for live music,” Brian remembers. Soon, the theaterturned-pool-hall was turned into one of the most popular music venues in the region. During its 14 years of operations, Recher Theatre hosted a diverse lineup of international acts like Cheap Trick, Little Feat and George Clinton. Meanwhile, the Recher brothers invested in adjacent storefronts, opening the Rec Room and eventually the nightclub Torrent, when the theater closed in 2013. On New Year’s Eve 2012, Scott and Brian opened Towson Tavern. They named it after the town’s first restaurant, established by Ezekiel Towson nearly 245 years before the Rechers opened theirs. “The restaurant just fits Towson,” Brian says. “It’s traditional in a way that’s hard to explain.” Hard to put into words, maybe, but Towson Tavern’s popularity indicates that the appeal of the restaurant is easy to understand. A few years ago, when chef Josh Vecchiolla arrived fresh from the kitchens of Baltimore City’s finest restaurants, he brought with him a menu that focused on global cuisine sourced locally.

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“We were a little nervous about a farm-to-table approach, but the community loved it,” Brian says. So did the regional publications and restaurant-week diners who lauded the new menu. Despite their big-time success, the Rechers are still mainly focused on local appeal. “I remember walking down this block with my grandfather on the way to check on the theater,” Brian says. “I had my first job cooking across the street at the Crease. We’ve just always been into the town.” Judging by the crowds at Towson Tavern, the town is into the Rechers, too.

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THE BLISS OF SUMMER IS BEST ENJOYED IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS. These family-friendly activities cater to patrons of all ages and will fit any budget. Maximize your summer break and minimize your travel time by exploring these four local summer hot spots, all celebrating wildlife, nature, and warmer weather.

ARTICLE STEPHANIE HOWER PHOTOGRAPHY JENNA MACE

SUMMER

HOT SPOTS

one.

CYLBURN ARBORETUM

Take a nature walk, observe wildlife and experience the beauty of Bal-

timore City's largest public garden. The Cylburn Arboretum is an urban park that stretches over 200 acres, with 150 acres of woodlands. Bring along a picnic lunch and enjoy your meal under the shade of an American Beech. The whole family (even the dog) will relish the chance to bird-watch or stroll along the 3 1/2 miles of woodland trails. Biking is allowed on paved pathways. Trails range from mild to moderate based on terrain and grade. Native wildflowers, maintained and cultivated by volunteers, can be seen along most pathways and trails. The grounds and gardens are open Tuesday to Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Â through October. 4915 Greenspring Ave., Baltimore, Maryland, 410.396.0180, Cylburn.org Palden Hamilton is a local artist who paints various landscapes around Baltimore and in his home/studio in Mt. Washington.

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NCR TRAIL The Northern Central Railroad Trail, or the Torrey C. Brown Trail, winds more than 20 miles from Ashland Road in Hunt Valley to the Mason-Dixon Line. Its crushed stone, dust surface (which stretches about 10 feet wide) provides one of the bestÂ flat trails for hiking and biking in the Mid-Atlantic. Numerous access points and plenty of shade trees make for convenience and comfort during the summer months. Hikers and bikers may be joined by joggers, walkersÂ or horseback riders of all ages along this bustling route. The trail passes through several quaint Maryland towns: Monkton, Parkton, Falls Overlook and Bentley Springs.

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three.

SU M M E R S O U N D S AT B E LV E D E R E S Q U A R E The 14th annual Summer Sounds concert series takes place on Friday nights at Belvedere Square. Regional bands provide entertainment while patrons savor a delicious meal or tasty beverage in this outdoor venue. Any and all are welcome to take part in the fun. Admission to the concerts is free, and there are more than 430 free parking spaces surrounding the square. Upcoming musical acts include Nelly's Echo, Sons of Pirates, and The Long Run (America's No. 1 Eagles tribute band). Dance away the evening at this festive community event from 6-9 p.m. through Sept. 7. 529 E. Belvedere Ave., Baltimore, Maryland, BelvedereSquare.com

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LAKE ROLAND Explore this more than 500-acre park, an area leased to Baltimore County, which offers a variety of outdoor activities and programs. Take advantage of waterfront pastimes, such as canoeing or kayaking. Visit the Lake Roland Nature Center, which offers year-round educational courses and events. The public is invited to participate in programs such as Art on the Trail, Friday Strolls, Nature ScoutsÂ and Yoga in the Park. Hands-on environmental learning programs are available for school groups or scout troops. Trails are available for hiking, biking, runningÂ or walking. Guests will also find the charming Acorn Hill, a children's natural play area overlooking the lake; Paw Point Dog Park; and the Serpentine Barrens, an ecosystem teeming with rare plant life. 1000 Lakeside Drive, Baltimore, Maryland, LakeRoland.org

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RENOVATE & REFINE

Ruxton Rhapsody THIS PASTORAL PARADISE OFFERS TRUE TRANQUILITY ARTICLE JEANETTE SIMMONS

'TIS THE SEASON FOR JAUNTS “DOWN THE OCEAN,” CRAB FEASTS ON THE CHESAPEAKE AND TREKS ON THE NCR TRAIL. But when your own home boasts an outdoor sanctuary as delightful as this Ruxton retreat, why go anywhere else? Built with the modern conveniences of the 21st century, this stone-and-stucco beauty sprawling nearly two acres has the charm and character of an authentic French country home. “The house has an old soul,” says Heidi Krauss of Krauss Real Property Brokerage. “It has a timeless, enduring appeal.”

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Surrounded by lush foliage, and flowering shrubs, the pool, lounging area and garden offer the perfect ambiance for elegant entertaining or some quiet R&R. “The original owners were visionaries with a phenomenal aesthetic. When you’re outside on this property, you lose all sense of time and place. It’s a very peaceful feeling. This is truly relaxed living,” says Krauss.

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(CON TI N U ED)

Get some shade but enjoy the great outdoors in this bright, open great room. With rustic architectural flourishes like wood beams and planked ceilings and decorative features like floor-to-ceiling drapes, wicker sofas and neutral upholstery, this serene spot is ideal whether curling up with a good book or entertaining friends and family.

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realty report

R E C E N T

A R E A

ADVERTISED SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

H O M E

S A L E S

LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

BDRMS

FULL GARAGE LOT BATHS SPACES ACREAGE

11902 RIDGEMONT RD

Ridgemont Woods

$1,615,000

1.41

1314 DULANEY VALLEY RD

Hampton

$1,495,000

$1,400,000

3.82

110 TROUTBECK CT

Hambleton Symingtn

$1,074,900

$1,050,000

0.618

201 WOODLAWN RD

Roland Park

$975,000

0.284

2205 DULANEY VIEW CT

Dulaney View

$949,900

0.31

501 SEMINARY AVE

Hampton

$999,000

$920,000

3.23

7815 OVERBROOK RD

Overbrook

$895,000

$860,000

0.55

100 OVERHILL RD

Guilford

$850,000

0.416

1 EASTPORT CT

The Flds At Seminary Ii

$845,000

0.33

16 SPYGLASS CT

Pebblecreek

$850,000

$800,000

0.125

6903 AVONDALE RD

Stoneleigh

$795,000

0.143

1104 HARRITON RD

Poplar Hill

$775,000

$755,000

0.353

8520 WESTFORD RD

Meadowvale

$735,000

$725,000

0.167

9 BRIARFIELD CT

Seminary Ridge

$699,000

0.62

5206 SPRINGLAKE WAY

Homeland

$687,000

0.246

1508 LONG QUARTER CT

Long Quarter

$724,316

$680,000

0.85

3 FOXLEIGH GREEN

The Meadows Of Grn Sprg

$675,000

0.116

212 CEDARCROFT RD

Cedarcroft

$665,000

$675,000

0.32

5415 SAINT ALBANS WAY

Homeland

$675,000

$667,500

0.231

603 DEBAUGH AVE

West Towson

$549,900

$520,000

0.217

Sampling of sold properties from Bright MLS, Inc. for April 2018. Properties may have been listed & sold by other companies

ashleys featured listings Monkton - $455,000

Stoneleigh - $598,500

Lutherville - $547,800

Listings Courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

ASHLEY RICHARDSON CRS, GRI, ABR Cell 410-868-1474 » Office 410-377-2270 » Ashley.Richardson@LongandFoster.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Lake Roland Office, 6080 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21209 www.AshleyRichardson.net » www.StoneleighHomes.net July 2018 | Towson Lifestyle

CULINARY CREATIONS

ARTICLE ALEXANDER BIRD | PHOTOGRAPHY KEITH SCHNEIDER

A REFRESHING NOD TO LITERARY SPIRITS LEGENDARY WRITER AND BON VIVANT ERNEST HEMINGWAY ONCE SAID, “IF YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT A CULTURE, SPEND A NIGHT IN ITS BARS.” In a fitting reversal of Papa’s words, the Hampden neighborhood’s Bluebird Cocktail Room invites patrons to get to know its bar by spending an evening immersed in the libations of the literary world’s cultural giants. Channeling

THE BLUEBIRD COCKTAIL ROOM PRESENTS A MODERN PALOMA

the smoky atmosphere of a Havana speakeasy, Bluebird’s seasonal drink list specializes in the timeless cocktails of the Lost Generation. Much like the vintage books scattered around the bar, if an obscure concoction has a good story, you’ll find it at the Bluebird.

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The Paloma While the Paloma’s origins are shrouded in mystery, its enduring popularity is evident from the first sip. A classic of the Latin American cocktail canon, the Paloma’s deceptively simple recipe provides the kind of refreshing kick reserved for humid happy hours and hot July evenings. Made with Bluebird’s house-pressed grapefruit juice, this Paloma is a welcome celebration of what F. Scott Fitzgerald termed Baltimore’s “warm and pleasant” atmosphere.

INGREDIENTS + 1 1/2 ounces tequila + Crushed ice + Bluebird house-pressed grapefruit juice + One Old Fashioned glass rimmed with charcoal salt + Grapefruit peel for flavor

DIRECTIONS Place glass on plate with charcoal salt to coat rim. Put preferred amount of ice in glass. Add tequila. Top with grapefruit juice. Add grapefruit peel.

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ADD THESE TITLES TO YOUR SUMMER READING LIST, COURTESY OF BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

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THE KISS QUOTIENT

THE SEASONAIRES

BY HELEN HOANG

BY JANNA KING

Stella is a successful econometrician with autism spectrum

If you miss the heyday of MTV soaps like "Laguna

disorder who isn’t a big fan of dating, but her parents want

Beach," here is your summer escape. Several 20-some-

grandchildren. She hires a male escort to teach her about

thing brand ambassadors gather in a Nantucket beach

physical and emotional intimacy. Michael, a handsome and

house for the summer as part of a brand-strategy brain-

attractive man who recently joined the ranks of male escorts

storm for clothing line Lyndon Wyld. But someone is

to pay for his mother’s medical bills, quickly becomes attracted

going to end up dead.

to Stella. Stella and Michael are refreshing, complex characters whose love story is compelling, rewarding and oh-so-spicy!

HOW TO LOVE A JAMAICAN BY ALEXIA ARTHURS Readers of short stories will relish these 11 tales from

THE PROMISE OF THE GRAND CANYON: JOHN WESLEY POWELL’S PERILOUS JOURNEY AND HIS VISION FOR THE AMERICAN WEST BY JOHN F. ROSS

2017 Plimpton Prize winner Alexia Arthurs. These com-

In 1869, Civil War veteran John Wesley Powell became

pelling and beautifully written stories serve as a dialogue

the first person to navigate the Colorado River led a

about race, immigration and colonialization.

perilous expedition through what he called the “Grand

LYING IN WAIT BY LIZ NUGENT Lydia Fitzsimons is determined to control everyone and everything in her life — even if it means she has to

Canyon.” Author John F. Ross tells the story of this pioneering figure; the incredible trek he and his team undertook; and Powell’s life as a naturalist, geologist and one of the West’s first conservationists.

kill to do it. This psychological thriller is full of betrayals

WARLIGHT

and lies, making it impossible to put down. For fans of

BY MICHAEL ONDAATJE

Gillian Flynn and Ruth Ware.

AMERICA FOR BEGINNERS BY LEAH FRANQUI

Twenty-five years after the release of " The English Patient," Michael Ondaatje returns to familiar territory. The novel is set in London after the Blitz as two teenage children, Nathaniel and Rachel, are abandoned

Recently widowed, Pival Sengupta leaves India for a

by their parents and left in the care of a mysterious

two-week tour of the United States. Her final destination is

man known as The Moth. Twelve years later, Nathaniel

California, where she hopes to find what really happened

recounts the details of this time period in this haunting

to her son, Rahi.

and beautiful novel.

THE SUN DOES SHINE

AMATEUR HOUR: MOTHERHOOD IN ESSAYS AND SWEAR WORDS

BY ANTHONY RAY HINTON Anthony Ray Hinton spent three decades trapped in sol-

BY KIMBERLY HARRINGTON

itary confinement after he was convicted of two murders

Dive into an honest and mostly funny take on the joys

he did not commit. He recounts his 30-year journey and

and frustrations of being a parent and a partner, from ad-

shows how you can take away a man’s freedom, but you

exec and McSweeney’s humor writer Harrington. Readers

can’t take away his imagination, humor or joy.

will alternate been tears and laughter…sometimes both

THE LAST TIME I LIED BY RILEY SAGER After playing Two Truths and a Lie, Emma’s roommates slipped out of their cabin at summer camp and were never

at the same time.

THE WATERGATE: INSIDE AMERICA’S MOST INFAMOUS ADDRESS BY JOSEPH RODOTA

seen again. Fifteen years later, Emma has been invited back to

The word Watergate might conjure up memories of

the grand reopening of the camp and is hoping to find some

political scandal or visions of a building on the Potomac.

closure and finally be rid of the memories that torture her night

Writer and political consultant Joseph Rodota paints a

and day. Instead, she finds herself in danger as she searches

vivid portrait of this landmark and the list of colorful

for clues to solve the mystery of her friends’ disappearance.

characters who have lived there.

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J U LY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

CHARM CITY PLAYERS: THE WIZARD OF OZ

TOWSON FARMERS MARKET

CASEY CARES AND BALTIMORE ORIOLES 9TH ANNUAL 5K RUN/WALK

Allegheny Avenue

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg

The Towson Farmers Market is the

Auditorium at Mercy High School

perfect place to shop for fresh pro-

Baltimore, MD

Enjoy

Broad-

duce and one-of-a-kind handmade

Want a chance to be on the field at

way-style musical, free face paint-

items! The 2018 market season runs

Oriole Park at Camden Yards? Reg-

ing, free pre-show activities and

through November 15. Every Thurs-

ister for the Casey Cares/Orioles 9th

more. All seats only $15. The clas-

day 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Annual 5K Run/Walk and not only

full

2.5-hour

sic MGM film comes alive on-stage

will you get to finish on the field, but

in this musical spectacular. " The

you also will support a great cause in

Wizard of Oz" has been entertaining audiences for generations and is one of the most beloved movie

Casey Cares! Proceeds from the race

will support programs for families

classics of all time. Performance

FEET ON THE STREET IN TOWSON

schedule: July 1 at 2 p.m., July 7 at

Allegheny Avenue

2 p.m., July 8 at 2 p.m., July 11 at 11

Experience great weather, great mu-

a.m., July 14 at 2 p.m., July 15 at 2

sic and a great community. Summer

p.m. Visit CharmCityPlayers.com

concerts from 6:30-9:30 p.m. ev-

for more information and tickets.

ery Friday during the summer feature local cover bands and have

with critically ill children. 8-10 a.m.

19 FLICKS FROM THE HILL: 'CASABLANCA' (1942) Federal Hill Park

crowds dancing all night. Feet on

Grab a blanket, picnic under the stars

the Street, which runs through Sept.

and watch a free film inspired by the

28, also features a bar with a vari-

American Visionary Art Museum's

ety of beers, wine and cocktails, as

current exhibition. Flicks from the

Join us for this year ’s 4th of July

well as a moon bounce and face

Hill, the museum's free film series,

Parade right here in Towson! We

painting. For more information, visit

runs Thursdays, July 12-Aug. 30. Enjoy

have been marching for over 120

TowsonChamber.com.

free museum admission 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

4 TOWSON 4TH OF JULY PARADE

years to thank the brave men and women who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom every day. Wednesday, July 4th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

on Flicks nights! In case of inclement weather, check Facebook to see if the

event has moved indoors. For more information, visit AVAM.org.

SPEED NETWORKING The Charles

4 TOWSON-AREA JULY 4TH FIREWORKS

Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Speed networking works a lot like speed dating — a structured opportunity

meet

accomplished

professionals just like you — face to face, one business professional at

23 SPEED NETWORKING @ THE CHARLES The Charles

Loch Raven Technical Academy

a time. Whether you're an entrepre-

Speed networking works a lot like

Fireworks will be shot off from the

neur, small-business owner, legal or

speed dating — a structured opportu-

lower soccer field across from the

medical professional, in the finance

nity to meet accomplished profession-

Ravenwood shopping center/park-

or real estate industry, expand your

als just like you — face to face, one busi-

ing lot at Pleasant Plains Road and

social and professional network —

ness professional at a time. Whether

Taylor/Goucher. Rain date will be

all in a setting and speed just your

you're an entrepreneur, small-business

July 5. For more information, visit

style. For more information, visit

owner, legal or medical professional, in

TowsonFireworks.com.

SpeedBaltimoreNetworking.com.

the finance or real estate industry, ex-

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pand your social and professional net-

online!

work — all in a setting and speed just

VISIT US

your style. For more information, visit SpeedBaltimoreNetworking.com.

27 BALTIMORE'S BIRTHDAY BASH The Assembly Room

Join hundreds of your neighbors to celebrate Baltimore City's 289th birthday! Enjoy open bars, light fare, birthday cake tastings and so many surprises. You won't want to miss this. Proceeds benefit Live Baltimore's promotion of Baltimore City's residential neighborhoods. For more information, visit LiveBaltimore.com.

28 TRIFECTA FOOD TRUCK & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Maryland State Fairgrounds

Experience Baltimore County's largest food truck and music festival, featuring more than 35 food trucks; live music all day; more than 40 local art vendors, fashion trucks and more. For more information, visit MarylandStateFair.com.

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