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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 ...
Hot Plate: Smoke @ The Point opening, Old Westminster wine dinner at Foraged, new menu at Silver Queen Cafe, and more
From BBQ news to summertime menu debuts, this week promises to be a tasty one in Baltimore. Here’s a look at what’s coming up in the restaurant world:. Towsonites and fans of BBQ have something new to cheer for this week, as the crew from Smoke, the beloved and much-missed Cockeysville barbecue spot, are becoming a permanent fixture at The Point in Towson. The newly combined concept, which will be called Smoke @ The Point, will kick off with an opening party on July 13.
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...
Overbilled for my closet repair! Should I sign this nondisclosure agreement?
After Laurence Bauman’s closet collapses, he hires Beltway Builders to fix it. But soon afterward, the closet collapses again. Now the company wants him to sign a nondisclosure agreement. What’s going on?. Question. I recently found a contractor on Angi to fix my bedroom closet. I reached out...
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.
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