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Shopping? Check out Summer Bucks and Local HoCo
Support small businesses in Howard County. That’s the message behind two new local campaigns announced July 2: Summer Bucks in Historic Ellicott City and Local HoCo, both designed to increase awareness of the benefits of shopping local for residents and visitors alike. Summer Bucks offers $10 vouchers for shoppers...
At Finksburg alpaca ranch, 115 smiling, furry faces ready to greet the community
Every morning, Travis McManus, 50, wakes up around 5:30 and heads to a red barn on his Finksburg farm. Once inside he’s greeted by the stares of about 100 alpacas. He says good morning to each of the fluffy animals, knowing every single one by name. Allie likes to nibble on Travis’s shirt and pants. Dermot follows him as he walks through the pens. McManus co-owns Black Barn Alpacas with his ...
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra dazzles sold-out crowd at annual Star-Spangled Spectacular
BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra wowed the sold-out crowd Wednesday evening at the annual Star-Spangled Spectacular at Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville.Those in attendance were gifted with music and a fireworks show."I really love the music," said Norman Katzen. "It's classic, plus live music is amazing." More than 4,000 people attended the traditional Independence Day show in Baltimore County."It's a concert that really celebrates America's independence," said Allison Burr-Livingstone, with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. "So, it's patriotic, film music, classical favorites."Families arrived early to the show to get the best seats."We've got picnic blankets, we got snacks, we got drinks," Danielle King said."I'm most excited to see my friends and the fireworks," Rosie King added. Star-Spangled Spectacular is a tradition that's been around for generations and brings people together from all over the East Coast."We live in New York, but I'm from Towson, and I wanted to share this amazing tradition with my family," Brad King said. A dazzling fireworks display ended the show as the BSO finished their final song.The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday at Rash Field at the Inner Harbor.
Rick Abbott to Judge Maryland Yearling Show
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association is proud to announce Rick Abbott as the judge of its 90th annual Yearling Show. Open to all yearlings eligible for Maryland-bred registration, the show will be held on Sunday, July 21 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds' Horse Show Ring in Timonium. Longtime bloodstock agent...
Towson restaurant rebrands, brings on new chef
TOWSON, Md. — A Towson restaurant has a new look and menu after the arrival of a chef who's revitalizing his barbecue concept from several years ago. The Point in Towson has rebranded to Smoke at The Point, a new collaboration restaurant with Chef Josh White of the former Smoke BBQ in Cockeysville. The change will combine favorites from the nearly seven-year-old Towson eatery and the former barbecue restaurant, which closed five years ago.
Four Seasons bio-musical ‘Jersey Boys’ is terrific fun at Toby’s Dinner Theatre
It’s just too good to be true, but it is! Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons at Toby’s Dinner Theatre in Columbia is terrific fun. I couldn’t take my eyes off the four leads—Nicky Kaider (as Frankie Valli), Patrick Gover (as Tommy DeVito), Ben Clark (as Bob Gaudio), and Benjamin Campion (as Nick Massi).
The Point in Towson, Smoke announce opening of Smoke at The Point
TOWSON, MD—”The Point in Towson” and Chef Josh White’s “Smoke” launched their new joint venture, “Smoke at The Point,” this weekend. Chef Josh White and restaurateur Erica Russo teamed up to create Smoke @ The Point, which is “all about coming together and creating a dining experience like no other,” according to the official press release.
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