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1. THROUGH FEBRUARY 6
Bodine’s Industry: The Dignity of
Work. The Baltimore Museum of
Industry presents an exhibit of photographs taken by Baltimore Sun pictorialist A. Aubrey Bodine. The exhibit’s
collection of 70 prints highlights a
bygone period of Maryland industry.
From oystermen to fire eating clowns,
the exhibit features classic and lesserknown Bodine photographs that capture the essence of 20th century work.
thebmi.org.
2. NOVEMBER 7
Historic Towson Jail – Adaptive
Reuse with Commercial Tax Credits
Discussion. Tour the Jail (now called
Bosley Hall) and learn how tax credits made this commercial endeavor
financially viable. Talk with Marty and/
or Tony Azola, Manager of the project, and Karin Brown, Department of
Planning to find out how it is done!
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Light refreshments will be served.
Bosley Hall, Bosley Avenue and
Towsontown Boulevard, Towson,
6-7:30pm. RSVP [email protected]
or 410-832-1812 by Nov. 5.
3. NOVEMBER 9-10 & 16-17
Wine Just Off the Vine. Sample
nouveau wines before they’ve been
bottled along The Mason-Dixon
Wine Trail, a multi-state wine region
featuring 22 wineries and one distillery, during the fifth annual event.
Visitors have the opportunity to sample freshly-pressed wines from the
2013 harvest. Tickets are $15 and
include admission to all wineries and
one distillery during both weekends,
wine tastings, food, souvenir tasting
glass and wine discounts. Special
“VinoCation” packages also offered.
masondixonwinetrail.com. Photo by
York County Convention & Visitors
Bureau.
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4. NOVEMBER 19
150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg
Address. The event begins with a
wreath laying at The Soldier’s National
Monument followed by the service at
the speakers’ rostrum. Soldiers National
Cemetery, Gettysburg, Pa. For complete
schedule of events visit gettysburgfoundation.org or call 717-334-1124, ext.
3121. Photo courtesy of Gettysburg
Foundation.
5. NOVEMBER 28
Turkey Trot. Join your family and
friends on Thanksgiving morning and
walk, jog or run in the Y’s Annual
Turkey Trot Charity 5K! Chose from
five different race locations: Bel Air,
Baltimore City, Towson, Westminster
and Ellicott City. All races start at
8:30am. Register online at ymaryland.
org or in person at any Family Center
Y. Proceeds help provide enriching Y
programs to children living in poverty.
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OVEMBER
28JANUARY 12
A Longwood Christmas – Fresh and
in Season. Extravagant, fruit-adorned
trees towering as high as 18 feet stand
in the Conservatory and red and green
apples float in an artistic pattern in
our Exhibition Hall. Stroll the Outdoor
Gardens and see more colorful lights on
display than ever before in the expanded
outdoor experience – featuring a floating
tree display, hundreds of sparkling snowflakes, twinkling tree forms, a 12-foot
fountain of lights in our Main Fountain
Garden, and so much more. Outdoor
Christmas lights come on at 3:30pm
every day! longwoodgardens.org.
7. DECEMBER 10, 20, 21
Baltimore Choral Arts Sings in
the Holidays. On December 10,
7:30pm, Tom Hall leads the Chorus
and Orchestra in “Christmas with
Choral Arts” in the historic Cathedral
of Mary Our Queen. Then the audience can join in the fun or just
enjoy the surround-sound for the
popular “Sing Along Messiah” on
December 20, 7:30pm in Goucher
College’s Kraushaar Auditorium.
Pepito the Clown headlines the annual
“Christmas for Kids” concert, featuring holiday fun for the whole family on
December 21, 11 am. For details and
tickets go to www.BCAsings.org or call
410-523-7070.
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ONGOING
Woman of Two Worlds: Elizabeth
Patterson Bonaparte and the Quest
for an Imperial Legacy. Elizabeth
Patterson Bonaparte was one of the
femme fatales of the War of 1812
generation. Her marriage to Napoleon
Bonaparte’s younger brother became
an international drama. Exhibit features
over 800 objects and documents.
Maryland Historical Society, Baltimore,
Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, Noon-5pm,
mdhs.org. $
Genealogy Classes for Beginners.
Taught by a professional genealogist and offered to the public, free of
charge. Historical Society of Baltimore
County, Cockeysville. First Thursday
of each month, 10am-2pm, 443-8482646, hsobc.org.
Constellation Thursday Nights.
Discover how the Walters comes alive
at night! Wander the galleries, see
special exhibitions for free, eat in the
new café, and shop the museum store.
Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, every
Thurs 5-9pm, thewalters.org.
First Fridays in Bel Air. Free outdoor
celebration of live music downtown,
beer & wine garden, refreshments,
merchants participating with specials.
Downtown Bel Air, first Friday of each
month, 5-8pm, downtownbelair.com.
First Fridays in Havre de Grace. Live
music throughout town, businesses
stay open late with specials, restaurants
offer special food items and entertainment, vendors along Pennington
Ave., and fun for the whole family.
Guided historic walking tour available.
Downtown Havre de Grace, 5-9pm,
mainstreethdg.com.
THROUGH
DECEMBER 29
Soups in the Cellar. Spend a crisp
autumn afternoon in a vintage wine
cellar. Enjoy seasonal soups and toasted marshmallows. Six wine samples
and Boordy wineglass are included.
Boordy Vineyards, Hydes, Sundays,
1-5pm, 410-592-5015, boordy.com $
THROUGH JANUARY 19
Matisse’s Marguerite: Model
Daughter. More than 50 prints, draw-
ings, sculptures, and paintings of
Matisse’s daughter offer a rare look
at the artist’s personal life. Baltimore
Museum of Art, Baltimore, Wed-Fri,
10am-5pm, Sat-Sun, 11am-6pm, closed
Mon-Tues. 443-573-1701 or artbma.org.
THROUGH JANUARY 20
Mummies of the World: The
Exhibition. Never-before-seen collection of 150 objects and specimens,
including real human and animal mummies and related artifacts. Maryland
Science Center, Baltimore. For tickets
visit mdsci.org. $
NOVEMBER 1
Quarter Auction. Support the fire
company: bring quarters and bid on
items by vendors such as Pampered
Chef, Cookie Lee, Avon, Tastefully
Simple and more. Food available for
purchase. Cockeysville Volunteer Fire
Company, Cockeysville, doors open
6pm, auction at 7pm, 443-824-4608. $
NOVEMBER 1-3
Howard County Crafts Spectacular.
Several hundred crafters, all handcrafted items, great opportunity to
start your Christmas shopping. Santa:
Sat & Sun, 1-4pm. Howard County
Fairgrounds, West Friendship, 9am5pm. 301-271-4432. $
World Championship Punkin’
Chunkin.’ 70-plus teams in competition
with 20,000 attendees. Bridgeville, Del.
punkinchunkin.com. $
Pottery at the Barn. Twelve local potters have new work available for sale.
Benefits Rockfield Manor. Held at the
Barn behind Rockfield Manor, Bel Air, Fri,
5-8pm, Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, 11am-5pm.
NOVEMBER 1 & 3
Tosca. Puccini’s great operatic masterpiece of love, lust and revenge. Lyric
Opera House, Baltimore, 410-9001150, llyricoperahouse.com. $
NOVEMBER 2
“It Happened in the Library”
Evening in the Stacks Benefit Gala,
9th annual. For one night the library
will be transformed into an elegant
1920s mansion and in the midst of a
crime scene. Watch the mystery unfold
while enjoying small plates, an imagi-
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native drink menu, live and silent auction and live music. Abingdon Library,
7-11pm, eveninginthestacks.org. $
OysterFest. Celebrate the bi-valve
with live music, local food, boat rides,
cooking demonstrations and kids’
activities. Chesapeake Bay Maritime
Museum, St. Michael’s, 10am-4pm,
410-745-2916, cbmm.org. $
Fine Arts Festival, 12th annual. Juried
exhibit and sale of fine arts and hand
crafts by 50-plus artists. Harford Day
School, Bel Air, 9am-5pm. 410-8384848, harfordday.org.
Baltimore “Light the Night” Walk.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s
annual evening walk to celebrate and
commemorate lives touched by cancer.
Camden Yards, Baltimore City, 5:30-9pm,
443-471-1613, lightthenight.org/md.
NOVEMBER 3
Fabulous Fashions of 1812. Models
will don dresses of the 1800s, including daywear, eveningwear and military
regalia. Baltimore’s own “fashionista”
Betsy Bonaparte will model the “latest”
French fashions. Heavy hors d’oeuvres
and tea will be served. Maryland
Historical Society, Baltimore, 2pm, 410685-3750, ext. 377, mdhs.org. $
Tri-state Bottle Collectors & Diggers
Club’s Antique Bottle Show and Sale.
Antique bottles, collectibles, tabletop
antiques, pottery and advertising.
Singerly Fire Hall, Elkton, 9am-3pm.
302-738-9960. $
NOVEMBER 6DECEMBER 1
Red. Winner of six 2010 Tony Awards,
including Best Play. Various show times.
Everyman Theatre, Baltimore, 410-7522208, everymantheatre.org. $
NOVEMBER 7, 9 & 10
The Planets. Marin Alsop conducts
the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in
Holst’s celestial showpiece, complete
with high-definition imagery. Meyerhoff
Symphony Hall, Baltimore, Thurs, 8pm,
Sat, 7pm, Sun, 3pm, 410-783-8000,
bsomusic.org. $
NOVEMBER 8-10
Delaware Antiques Show, 50th annual.
More than 60 distinguished dealers – one
of America’s top shows. Chase Center on
the Riverfront, Wilmington, Del, winterthur.org/das or 800-448-3883. $
Maryland Irish Festival, 39th annual.
Traditional Irish food and drink, internationally recognized musical groups, family activities and cultural demonstrations.
Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium,
Fri 6-11pm, Sat, Noon-11pm, Sun,
Noon-6pm, irishfestival.com. $
NOVEMBER 8-17
Quilters Quest. This annual fall shop
hop features 10 independent quilt
shops in Maryland and Northern
Virginia. Prizes, scavenger hunt, more.
Wed-Sat, 9:30am-6pm; Sun, Noon5pm. quiltersquest.org.
Orphans. Story of three very different
men whose childhood deprivation of
love and nurturing has astonishing consequences. Fells Point Corner Theatre,
Baltimore, fpct.org. $
Maryland Reptile Show. Features large
selection of reptiles. Havre de Grace
Community Center, 717-432-5807. $
NOVEMBER 9
Heather L. Hurd 5K Walk/Run. In memory of Heather L. Hurd, who was killed
in a traffic collision in 2008. Proceeds
benefit the HCC Remembrance
Book Scholarship Fund for students. Susquehanna Center, Harford
Community College, Bel Air, registration
8-8:45am, race at 9am. 443-412-2449.
NOVEMBER 9-10 &
16-17
Wine Just Off The Vine, 5th annual.
Sip exclusive tastings of freshly pressed
wines from over 20 wineries in PA and
MD. Tickets include event access,
collectible wine glass, wine tastings,
light food items, presentations by
winemakers, and discounts on wine
purchases. Noon-5pm. 888-858-YORK
or MasonDixonWineTrail.com. $
NOVEMBER 10
19th Century Magic Show at
Hampton. Witness “curious and innocent diversions for parlor and refined
gatherings.” All ages. The Orangery,
Hampton Historic Site, Towson, 410823-1309 x 251.
NOVEMBER 11
Veteran’s Day Observances. Join
members of the American Legion
Post 39 in recognition of our veterans.
Havre de Grace, 11am. 410-939-0234.
NOVEMBER 12-24
Jersey Boys. Popular show about
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
returns to Baltimore. Hippodrome
Theatre, Baltimore, 410-837-7400,
france-merrickpac.com. $
NOVEMBER 12 &
DECEMBER 10
Horticultural Society of MD Lecture
Series. Nov. 12, “America’s Treasure:
Out Native Azaleas,” with Donald
Hyatt; Dec. 10, “The Many Hats of
Rooftop Farming,” with Ben Flanner.
All lectures are at The Vollmer Center,
Cylburn Arboretum, Baltimore, 7:30pm,
410-821-5561, mdhorticulture.org. Free
admission for members and guests,
$10 admission for all others. $
NOVEMBER 16
Almost Elton John & The Rocket
Band. A salute to Elton John, by
Craig Meyer’s, considered to be the
best Elton John tribute artist in the
market today. Amoss Center, Harford
Community College, Bel Air, 7:30pm,
harford.edu or 443-412-2000. $
Baltimore Waterworks History.
Second annual joint program of
Baltimore City Historical Society and
the Historical Society of Baltimore
Country. Light refreshments. Maryland
Historical Society, Baltimore, 2-4pm,
410-685-3750.
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NOVEMBER 16-17
Maryland Alpacas and Fleece Festival.
Alpaca garments, fine household accessories, yarns, batting, raw fleeces,
seminars on raising alpacas and uses
for alpaca fiber, 4H Alpaca handling
demos, children’s crafts. Howard County
Fairgrounds, 10am-4pm, 410-329-3773,
marylandalpacas.org.
NOVEMBER 17
The Color Run 5K. A unique paint
race, also known as “the Happiest 5K
on the Planet,” that celebrates healthiness, happiness, individuality, and giving back to the community. Camden
Yards, Baltimore City, first start time,
10am. 855-MOCOLOR or thecolorrun.
com/Baltimore. $
NOVEMBER 19
150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg
Address. The event begin with a
wreath laying at The Soldier’s National
Monument followed by the service
at the speakers’ rostrum. Soldiers
National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Pa. For
complete schedule of events visit gettysburgfoundation.org or call 717-3341124, ext. 3121.
NOVEMBER 21 & 22
Peabody Renaissance Ensemble &
Baltimore Baroque Band. Renaissance
and Baroque Music of England. Leith
Symington Griswold Hall, Peabody
Conservatory, Baltimore, 7:30pm, 410235-4800, Peabody.jhu.edu/events. $
NOVEMBER 22-23
York International Postcard Expo.
Over 70 world-class dealers. York
County Fair Grounds, Horticultural
Hall, York, Pa., Fri, 9am-7pm, Sat,
9am-5pm, 410-939-0999. $
NOVEMBER 22-24
Turkey Cluster All Breed Dog
Shows. Approximately 140 different breeds of dogs entered each
day. Many dog-related vendors.
Entry fee per dog and $5 parking.
Howard County Fairgrounds, West
Friendship, nemkc.org.
NOVEMBER 23
11th Annual Remembrance
Illumination, Soldiers’ National
Cemetery. Luminary candles will be
placed on each Civil War grave as
a testament to the sacrifices made
here in 1863. Sponsored by the
Gettysburg Foundation. Soldiers’
National Cemetery, Gettysburg,
5:30-8:30pm, 717-334-2109 or gettysburgfoundation.org.
NOVEMBER 24
Guitar Soulo. Guitarist Ana Vidovic
in recital, playing works by Bach, Sor,
Turina, Barrios and Mangore. Baltimore
Chamber Orchestra, Kraushaar
Auditorium, Goucher College, Towson,
3pm, thebco.org. $
NOVEMBER 28
Y of Central Maryland’s Turkey Trots.
On Thanksgiving Day the Y of Central
Maryland will host its annual Turkey Trots
at four locations throughout the Central
Maryland region: Catonsville, Towson,
Bel Air and Westminster. All proceeds
will benefit the Y’s Safe Place for Kids
campaign, which provides Y programs
and services to those who could otherwise not afford them. (Catonsville
proceeds will also benefit Catonsville
High School Cross Country Teams.) For
locations, start times and registration
information, visit ymaryland.org.
Chestertown Antiques Show and
Sale, 50th annual. 40-plus quality
exhibitors offering furniture, decorative accessories, art, jewelry, folk art,
lighting, porcelain and ceramics.
Washington College Lifetime Fitness
Center, Chestertown, Fri, 4-7pm, Sat,
10am-5pm, Sun, 10am-3pm, 410-8104898, chestertown.com.
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Memorial Illumination. 23,000 luminaries are placed on the battlefield to
represent each soldier who was killed,
wounded, missing, or captured during the historic battle. 5 mile driving
tour. Antietam National Battlefield,
Sharpsburg, 310-432-5124, nps.gov/.ant.
Hopkins Symphony Orchestra:
Verdi’s Requiem. Baltimore’s only
community orchestra is joined by the
voices of the JHU Choral Society,
Goucher College Chorus, Baltimore
School for the Arts Chorus and numerous soloists in a performance of
Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem. Free preconcert talk at 7pm. Shriver Hall, Johns
Hopkins University, Baltimore, 8pm,
410-516-6542. $
DECEMBER 8
Deer Creek Chorale: The Musical
Gifts We Give. Features selections
by Handel, Mozart, Faure, Britten
Mendelssohn, Mechem, Rutter and
more. Church of the Redeemer,
Baltimore, 4pm, deercreekchorale.org. $
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The Salvation Army’s
Angel Tree
November 25-December 14
At Plow & Hearth
Select an angel off our tree and give
a great gift to a child in need.
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Tree Lighting Ceremony
Hunt Valley
Wine, Liquor & Beer
Friday, November 29, 5:45-7:00 p.m.
On Main Street
Kick off the holiday season with
live music from Sparks Elementary
Choir, a performance from Jemicy
School, and a visit from Santa.
Just six miles north of I-695 on Shawan Road between I-83 and York Road • ShopHuntValley.com
shopping, featuring crafted goods
and some made by museum artisans.
Steppingstone Museum, Havre de
Grace, 1-4pm, 410-939-2299, steppingstonemusueum.org. $
A Civil War Christmas. A musical
tale of hope and forgiveness, sure to
become a holiday classic for the entire
family. Center Stage Theatre, Baltimore,
410-332-0033, centerstage.org. $
Holiday
Hoopla
NOVEMBER 1-2
Annapolis by Candlelight, 22nd
annual. Self-guided walking tour of
private homes. This year’s tour is along
Acton Place, Duke of Blucester, Market,
Conduit and Charles Streets. Historic
Annapolis Museum, 410-267-7619.
Historic Annapolis, 5-9pm. $
NOVEMBER 8-9
St. James Academy Annual Christmas
Shoppe & Cafe. Over 45 vendors
offering gifts, jewelry, original artwork,
antiques and more! Lunch and dinner
available. St. James Academy, Monkton,
Fri, 10am-8pm, Sat, 10am-5pm, 410771-4816, saintjamesacademy.org. $
Christmas in the Woods. Handcrafts,
collectibles, antiques, florals,
Victorian, country, jewelry, furniture,
accessories, gifts, specialty foods and
more. Rockfield Manor, Bel Air, MonThurs & Sat, 10am-5pm; Fri, 10am8pm; Sun, Noon-5pm, rockfieldmanor.
com, 410-256-8152. $
NOVEMBER 9
Carroll County Christmas Market
“Art Guild Show.” Art guild show and
sale plus more than 75 market vendors
selling holiday items: seasonal decorations, handmade crafts, baked goods,
gourmet foods. Agriculture Center,
Westminster, 8am-2pm. 410-848-7748.
NOVEMBER 2
Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival.
Jewelry, crafts, and holiday decorations
by local juried artisans. Breakfast and
lunch all day. St. James’s Episcopal
Church, Parkton, 9am-3pm, admission
$1 plus can of food for Food Bank.
The Christmas Show. An all-new
Christmas extravaganza featuring singers and dancers, the acclaimed AMT
Orchestra and, of course, Santa himself.
American Music Theatre, Lancaster, 717397-7700, amtshows.com. $
NOVEMBER 7-9
Mistletoe Mart, 40th annual. Juried
artisans and craftspeople, food, hourly
door prizes, country store, tea service
throughout the day. Church of the
Ascension, Westminster, Thurs-Fri,
10am-8:30pm; Sat, 10am-5pm. 410848-3251, mistletoemart.com. $
NOVEMBER 14
Annual Stocking Stuffer. Holiday shopping boutique. Over 30 unique local
vendors, wine bar, food and vendor raffle baskets. Our Lady of Grace School,
Parkton, 7-10pm, 410-375-8917.
NOVEMBER 15JANUARY 2
Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas
4-D Experience. Our favorite Ice Age
friends are back in a holiday adventure
for the whole family! 4-D Immersion
Theater brings Ice Age: A Mammoth
Christmas 4-D Experience to life
with multi-sensory effects. National
Aquarium, Baltimore, shows daily, $5
with purchase of admission ticket to the
Aquarium, online or at the admissions
window. 410-576-3800 or aqua.org. $
NOVEMBER 16
Thanksgiving Open Hearth Cooking.
Holiday Open House and Open Hearth
Cooking Demonstration in historic farm
house featuring Colonial period recipes. Country Store open for Christmas
Candlelight Christmas Tour, Shriver
House. Walk through the Shrivers’
home decorated for an 1860s Christmas
and learn about holiday traditions and
decorations of the period. Enjoy hot
cider and holiday treats in the Museum
Shop. 309 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, Pa,
Thanksgiving evening and Saturday evenings; call for times, 717-337-2800. $
NOVEMBER 22-24
Elf the Musical. The hilarious tale of
Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly
crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is
transported to the North Pole. Modell
Performing Arts Center, Baltimore, various show times. 410-900-1150, lyricoperahouse.com. $
A Carroll’s Christmas–Seasonal
Exhibit. Experience a colonial American
Christmas with the Carroll family at
Mt. Clare mansion. Mt. Clare Museum
House, Baltimore, Thurs-Sun, 11am4pm, 410-837-3262, mountclare.org. $
NOVEMBER 23
Christmastime in Loganville, 29th
annual. Excursion through area
businesses and churches. A special
Christmas flag identifies each of the
17 locations. Enjoy food, local crafts,
demonstrations, hospitality and early
shopping. Gifts and door prizes. Start
or end at Brown’s Orchards and Farm
Market, 8892 Susquehanna Trail S.,
Loganville, 717-428-2036.
Pet Parade and Santa Claus. Bring
your pets dressed in their finest to win
prizes: best costume, most spirit. Santa
arrives by fire truck. South Chesapeake
City, Noon, chesapeakcity.com.
Symphony of Lights in Columbia.
Drive-through display of more than 75
animated and stationary holiday lights.
Symphony Woods, Merriweather Post
Pavilion, Columbia, every night including holidays, 6-10pm, 410-740-7840. $
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Town
&
Country
10th AnniversAry invitAtionAl Fine Art show
Afternoon Magic by Lisa Mitchell
Hosted by St. James Episcopal
Church & Elkridge-Harford
Hunt Club
Sponsored by Manor Tavern
Sunday,
December 1, 2013
Collector’s Preview & Private Reception 3:00-4:00 pm
$50 donation applied to purchase
Open to the Public 4:00-6:00 pm
Free Admission (Cash Bar)
Gourmet Reception
Participating Artists: Mike Bare, Lee Boynton, Hiu Lai Chong, Palden Hamilton,
Barb Kiwak, Caroll Klingelhoffer, Lisa Kyle, Lisa Mitchell, Sam Robinson,
John Brandon Sills, Julie Schmidt, Nancy Tankersley, Stewart White
Saint James Episcopal Church
3100 Monkton Road • Monkton Maryland 2111
For online gallery previews or more information,
visit www.saintjames.org
or call (410) 771-4466
Proceeds benefit the Saint James Mustard Seed Fund dedicated to Social Ministries
S T. J A M E S A C A D E M Y
Annual
Friday, November 8 | 10am - 8pm
Saturday, November 9 | 10am - 5pm
FEATURING a collection
of over 40 VENDORS
offering unique gifts
beautiful jewelry
original art work
antiques & much more!
Please join us for Lunch & Dinner in our cafe
which will include many fabulous specialty items
in addition to your favorites. Reservations are
now being accepted for dinner.
We are requesting a $3.00
entrance donation
www.saintjamesacademy.org
facebook.com/SaintJamesAcademyChristmasShoppe
3100 monkton road
monkton, md 21111
410-771-4816
Christmas Village in Baltimore. Like
its sister market in Philadelphia, the
Christmas Village will combine the style
of authentic German Christmas market
with an unforgettable shopping experience. Inner Harbor, West Shore Park,
Baltimore, baltimore-christmas.com.
NOVEMBER 29
Tree Lighting, North East. Annual
tree lighting with Santa and music
at the North East Community Park,
Gilbert Lighthouse Pavilion, North East,
5:30pm, 410-287-5801.
NOVEMBER 29December 1
Kennedy Krieger Festival of Trees.
Three-day event featuring more than
600 unique holiday trees, wreaths,
and gingerbread houses created by
local designers, artists, organizations
and community groups. Live entertainment, merchants, children’s games,
“reindeer” pony rides, and Santa. Cow
Palace, Maryland State Fairgrounds,
Timonium, Fri & Sat, 10am-9pm;
Sun, 10am-6pm. 410-878-9900, festivaloftrees.kennedykrieger.org. $
Santa House, presented by the
North East Chamber of Commerce.
Visit with Santa; pictures permitted.
122 S. Main St., North East. Fri, 6-8pm;
Sat, 10am-Noon and 1-3pm; Sun,
1-3pm. 410-287-5801.
Holiday Festival of Trains and Toys
at the B&O. A holiday celebration
for all ages of amazing toy trains
and spectacular railroad layouts.
Weekend train rides with Santa and
Frosty the Snowman. Civil War Santa
and Mrs. Claus arrive by rail into the
Roundhouse at 10:30am on Nov. 29.
B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore City,
Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm, Sun, 11am-4pm,
410-752-2490, borail.org. $
The Garden of Lights. Visualize
940,000 twinkling colorful lights
shaped in imaginative displays
throughout the gardens. Enjoy the
four seasons illuminated as giant
summer sunflowers, autumn leaves,
winter snowflakes, spring flowers,
rain showers and more. Brookside
Gardens Conservatories, Wheaton,
Sun-Thurs, 5:30-9pm, Fri-Sat, 5:3010pm, open New Years Eve until
9pm, 301-962-1400 $
TH ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
Join us Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013,
10:00am to 9:00pm and kick off
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and refreshments.
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Friday, Nov. 29, 2013
“WINE DOWN”
PREVIEW PARTY
5-8 pm, Bel Air Armory
Tickets: $20 presale,
$25 at door
Tickets: 410-836-5664
Saturday
NOVEMBER 30, 2013
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Sunday
DECEMBER 1, 2013
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013
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1225 Churchville Rd.
Adult: $8 Child: $5
Reservations:
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December 10-24, 2013
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• Fresh wreaths and greens sale
• Children’s crafts and entertainment
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Chesapeake Cancer Alliance’s
Festival of Trees, 8th annual. A silent
auction of Christmas trees donated,
designed and decorated by local
interior designers and businesses.
Gingerbread houses, gift boutique,
fresh greens, baked goods, Breakfast
with Santa, story time with Mrs. Claus,
entertainment. Bel Air Armory, Sat,
10am-6pm, (Breakfast with Santa
8-10am at Applebees, Bel Air); Sun,
10am-4pm. 443-643-3460, chesapeakecanceralliance.org. $
Festival of Wreaths, 16th annual.
Weeklong silent auction of hundreds of
uniquely decorated themed wreaths.
High bidders need not be present at
close of auction. Carroll Arts Center,
Westminster, 10am-7pm daily, 410-8487272, carrollcountyartscouncil.org.
Applewood Farm Christmas Season.
Christmas trees, petting zoo, hayrides,
lawn games. Santa’s Work Shop, more.
Applewood Farm, Whiteford, Sat and
Sun,10am-4pm, 443-417-6329.
The Holiday Train Garden. 1950s
holiday train garden, 42 antique
fire engines, photos with Santa
on Opening Day. Fire Museum of
Maryland, Lutherville. Open Saturdays
through December & December 26-28,
10am-4pm. 410-321-7500 or firemuseummd.org. $
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Holiday Festival of Trains at Ellicott
City B&O Station. Toy trains and
model railroading, miniature Thomas
the Tank engine layout and the
Museum’s permanent HO model train
layout. Santa will be greeting visitors
on opening weekend. Ellicott City B&O
Railroad Station Museum, Wed-Sun,
11am-4pm, 410-752-2490.
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DECEMBER 1
Downtown Bel Air Christmas Parade
& Tree Lighting, 21st annual. Parade,
music, carols, hot chocolate, costumed
characters, more. Immediately following
parade is seasonal music, bonfire, caroling and tree lighting in Shamrock Park.
Main St., Bel Air, 3:30pm, belairmd.org.
Hays House Holiday Open House.
Holiday decorations and musical entertainment. Free admission, donations
appreciated. Hays House Museum, Bel
Air, 1-4pm, 410-838-7691.
Christmas Concert. Hunt Valley
Symphony Orchestra, Towson United
Methodist Church, Towson, 7pm, huntvalleysymphonyorchestra.org.
Town & Country: 10th Anniversary
Invitational Fine Art Show. Hosted
by St. James Episcopal Church and
Elkridge-Harford Hunt Club. St. James
Episcopal Church, Monkton, Collector’s
Preview and Private Reception 3-4pm.
Open to public 4-6pm. Cash bar and
gourmet reception. For online gallery
previews or more information visit
saintjames.org or call 410-771-4466.
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DECEMBER 1 & 15
Walters Walk-In Tour: The Christmas
Story in Art. Free, docent-led tour
examining religious art that celebrates
the story of Christmas. No reservations required. Walters Art Museum,
Baltimore, 1-2pm, thewalters.org.
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DECEMBER 3-8
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.
Classic holiday movie comes to the
stage with dancing, laughter and great
songs like “Blue Skies,” “How Deep is
the Ocean?” and the famous title song.
Hippodrome Theatre, Baltimore, various show times, 419-837-7400, francemerrickpac.com. $
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DECEMBER 5
A Monumental Occasion. Annual lighting of the Washington Monument by the
Mayor, live entertainment by area choirs,
refreshments, vendors, and a visit from
Santa. Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore
City, 5:30-8pm. 1-877-BALTIMORE.
DECEMBER 6
Havre de Grace Christmas Parade.
Annual Christmas parade and tree
lighting with Santa. Main St., Havre de
Grace, 6pm, mainstreethdg.org.
DECEMBER 6-8
Harford Dance Theatre Presents the
Nutcracker. Ring in the season with
this holiday classic. Amoss Center,
Harford Community College, Bel Air,
Fri, 8pm, Sat and Sun, 1pm and 4pm,
443-412-2000, harford.edu. $
DECEMBER 11
Cecil County Christmas Parade.
Bands, floats, Santa, antique vehicles
and more. Main Street, North East,
Noon, 410-287-5801.
White Marsh Holiday Parade. Local
government officials, media personalities, local high local marching bands,
mascots, street performers, dance
troops. The Avenue at White Marsh,
theavenueatwhitemarsh.com.
Running with the Reindeer 5K Run
and 1K Christmas Walk, 3rd annual.
To benefit local kids with cancer. Free
t-shirt for all registered participants and
prizes for best holiday costumes – you
are encouraged to come dressed as
your favorite holiday character! This year,
bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate
to Toys for Tots. Tydings Memorial Park,
Havre de Grace, registration 8am, race at
10am, runningwiththereindeer.com. $
Holiday Concert: “Some Assembly
Required.” Susquehanna Symphony
Orchestra, Bel Air High School, Bel Air,
pre-concert lecture 6:50-7:10pm, concert at 7:30pm, ssorchestra.org. $
Sherwood House Open House.
Seasonal crafts, hot mulled cider, cookie decorating, holiday music, visit with
Santa. Trees, wreaths, roping and poinsettias for sale. The Sherwood House,
Parkville, 10am-1pm, 410-887-2503. $2
donation per person.
DECEMBER 7-8
A Christmas Carol Tea. Dickens comes
to life with “A Christmas Carol” as told by
Ebenezar Scrooge’s sister, Fan. Victorian
Tea in historic farmhouse with professional storyteller and historic re-enactor.
Steppingstone Museum, Havre de Grace,
4pm. Seating is limited. 410-939-2299 or
steppingstonemuseum.org. $
Christmas Open House at
Steppingstone. Historic farmhouse
decorated for the holidays, music in
the parlor, cider and cookies in the
farmhouse kitchen. Museum store will
be open for holiday gift shopping.
Steppingstone Farm Museum, Havre
de Grace, 11am-4pm. 410-939-2299.
Christmas Boutique in the Lock
House. Enjoy shopping for handcrafted
holiday gifts in a historic setting. Lock
House Museum, Havre de Grace, Sat,
9am-3pm, Sun, Noon to 8pm, 410939-5780.
DECEMBER 7-8, 14-15
Santa’s Streetcar. Ride an authentic streetcar with Santa Claus.
The Baltimore Streetcar Museum,
Baltimore, 410-547-0264. $
DECEMBER 7-21
Wine Country Christmas. Traditional
music, winery tour and steaming
Wassail. The Barn at Boordy Vineyards,
Hydes, Sat 1-5pm, free admission, $5
for wine tasting and wine glass. 410592-5015 or boordy.com.
DECEMBER 8
The 41st Annual Mayor’s Christmas
Parade. 2.5-mile route features Santa
Claus, floats, local TV and radio personalities, over 100 Harley Davidson
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motorcycles, great bands, Mummers of
Philadelphia, Miss Yuletide and Jr. Miss
Yuletide. Medfield-Hampden, 1pm.
Begins at Poly/Western High Schools
and ends on 37th St. in Hampden. For
complete route visit mayorschristmasparade.org.
AMC Holiday House Tour. Self-guided
tour of decorated homes across
Harford County, including Author Fern
Brown’s 28-room granite home with
chandeliers in every room and Broom’s
Bloom Dairy Farm for lunch. Several
artists will display their art and collections of Christmas items. 11am-5pm.
410-734-4808. $
Christmas in the Barn: An Open
House. Linganore’s Abisso Hall is
transformed into a Holiday Bazaar,
with vendors, holiday music, wine tasting, shopping, and food available for
purchase. Linganore Wine Cellars, Mt.
Airy, Noon-4pm, 410-795-6432, linganorewines.com.
41st Annual Candlelight Tour of
Historic Havre de Grace. Tour of
select historic homes and buildings,
and Christmas carolers. Susquehanna
Museum, Havre de Grace, 4-8pm. 410939-5780. $
Colonial Candlelight Christmas
Concert and Tea. An annual holiday
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concert of period music performed by
Musica Antiqua. A tea in the British tradition follows the concert, and advance
reservations are required. Emmanuel
Episcopal Church, Bel Air, 4pm, 410592-8693 or 410-838-7691. $
Christmas in St. Michaels. Ticketed
and free events include a festive
parade, tour of homes, gingerbread
house display, holiday meals, and
events with Santa. Historic District of St.
Michaels, christmasinstmichaels.org. $
DECEMBER 10
Christmas with Choral Arts. Tom Hall
and full Chorus and Orchestra perform
classical holiday favorites. The Cathedral
of Mary Our Queen, Baltimore, 7:30pm,
baltimorechoralarts.org. $
DECEMBER 14-15
Harford Ballet Co. Presents The
Nutcracker. Northern Maryland’s only
pre-professional ballet company and
special guests from the New York City
Ballet present this holiday classic.
Nutcracker Gala Tea Party follows the
Sunday performance. Aberdeen High
School, Aberdeen, 410-877-0777, harfordballetcompany.org. $
DECEMBER 11,13-15
Holiday Cirque. Bring the family to
hear holiday favorites while experiencing aerial feats, strongmen and contortionists by the majestic Cirque Musica.
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore,
Wed, 2pm, Fri-Sun, 2pm and 7:30pm.
410-783-8000 or bsomusic.org. $
DECEMBER 15
Carolers on the Court. Joyous Voices,
an a capella caroling ensemble dressed
in Dickens-era costumes, sing their repertoire of traditional Christmas melodies
ranging from Medieval and Victorian to
popular favorites. Walters Art Museum,
Baltimore, 1-4pm, thewalters.org.
DECEMBER 13-15
Ladew Christmas Open House
Weekend & Greens Sale. Circa
1947 Manor House is decorated in
the theme of “Christmas through the
Ages.” Holiday arrangements, greens,
and gifts for sale. Lunch and refreshments available. Members preview
night, Dec. 12, 6-9pm. Ladew Topiary
Gardens, Monkton, 11am-4pm, 410557-9570, ladewgardens.com. $
DECEMBER 20
Sing-Along Messiah. Back by popular
demand, Tom Hall leads the Chorus,
Orchestra and you in the choruses
of Handel’s Messiah. Kraushaar
Auditorium, Goucher College, Towson,
7:30pm, baltimorechoralarts.org. $
DECEMBER 20-22
The Nutcracker. The BSO and the
Baltimore School for the Arts dancers
come together again in the holiday
classic. Fri, 7:30pm, Sat, 2pm and
7:30pm, Sun, 3pm, bsomusic.org or
lyricoperahouse.com. $
DECEMBER 21
Harford Choral Society: Handel’s
Messiah and Seasonal Choral
Selections. Full chorus with orchestra
and soloists. St. Matthew Lutheran
Church, Bel Air, 7:30pm, harfordchoralsociety.org. $
Baltimore Choral Arts Christmas
for Kids. New holiday program for
the young and young at heart, featuring Pepito the Clown and the everpopular Ronnie the Reindeer, a festive
sing-a-long, and a special visit from
Santa. Kraushaar Auditorium, Goucher
College, Towson, 11am, 410-523-7070,
baltimorechoralarts.org. $
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian
Nutcracker. The holiday favorite returns. Hippodrome Theatre,
Baltimore, Noon, 4pm, and 8pm, 410837-7400, france-merrickpac.com. $
DECEMBER 24
Water-skiing Santa. This unusual annual event features a water-skiing Santa,
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Frosty the Snowman performing on the
Potomac River. National Harbor, 1pm,
rain, snow, or shine. 822-NATLHBR,
nationalharbor.com.
DECEMBER 29
Havre de Grace Church Tour. Enjoy a
free, self-guided tour of local 19th and
20th century churches. Havre de Grace,
2-4pm, 410-939-2464.
DECEMBER 31
Baltimore’s New Year’s Eve
Spectacular. Ring in 2013 alongside family and friends with music and
fireworks at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor!
Live music beginning at 9pm, fireworks at midnight. Inner Harbor,
1-877-BALTIMORE, bop.org.
New Year’s Eve Duck Drop &
Fireworks. Begin the countdown to
2014 by enjoying the annual Duck
Drop and Fireworks celebration at
451 Lewis Lane (on the grounds of
the Activity Center and HdG Middle
School). Duck Drop and Fireworks at
Midnight. 410-939-2100.
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LIBATION
Artisanal Cider –
Half Science, Half Artistry
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By Gregory J. Alexander
When I was a student at the
University of Georgia (many, many
years ago), one of my favorite drinks
was a “Snakebite” at The Roadhouse,
the bar across the street from my
apartment. The bartender combined
Harp’s Lager with an apple cider
(usually Woodchuck). I must admit
there were a few times when the
Snakebite caused me to miss an early
lecture the next morning.
And to be honest, the Snakebite
is my only exposure to cider, so to
get the true cider experience, MD
ARRIVE publisher Vicki Franz and I
toured Millstone Ciders in Monkton,
located in an 1840s gristmill. The
father-son owned distillery, which
opened two years ago, has quickly
become a well-known entity in the
artisanal cider business, with over
120 stores shops carrying its ciders,
as well as some high-end restau-
rants such as Woodberry Kitchen
in Baltimore serving Millstone
Cider on their menus. Curt Sherrer
earned a degree in viticulture from
UC-Davis, while son Kyle earned a
finance degree from the University of
Baltimore. The combination of these
two backgrounds results in wonderful
small-batch cider and a thriving new
business.
On our visit, Kyle noted that his
father originally bought the historic
gristmill 10 years ago not to make
cider, but rather to save a historic
building that was in dire need of
extensive renovation. Once renovated,
the two began making artisanal cider,
mead (honey wine) and cyser, a combination of cider and mead. “There is
a great deal of experimentation; it’s
half science and half artistry,” says
Kyle. “Lots of Old World practices
are utilized, and we only use products that can be obtained from farms
within 150 miles … no sugar is used
as we cannot get sugar locally.” He
notes that once word got out about
Millstone, farmers began calling
them to buy excess fruit – apples,
peaches, plums, etc. “Last year we
bought 45 tons of apples and two
tons of honey,” he says. He explains
that sometimes they are not necessarily in need of a particular fruit,
but if the farmer is looking to get
rid of excess peaches, for example, at
a rock bottom price, they may alter
their plans to take advantage of the
savings. “Wine is hard to grow in
the Mid-Atlantic, so the great thing
about cider is that all ingredients
grow well here in Maryland,” Kyle
says. Kyle says that in the beginning
he was driving the products all across
Maryland, but once business took off,
they hired a distributor.
For its artisanal cider, which
has roots in this country to the first
English settlers, Millstone uses heirloom cider apples, which are ferment-
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Opposite: Kyle Sherrer (seen here at the tasting table) and his father have combined their experiences in finance and viticulture, respectively, at Millstone Cellars.
An 1840s gristmill is the home of the growing business (left).
ed and aged for approximately eight
months. Kyle explains that – unlike
a single-grape chardonnay – cider is
a blending process of different fruits,
herbs and spices, along with raw
honey. And with over 1,200 cultivars
of apples out there, the combinations
are endless. We leaned that some
apples that are great for cider may
not be great for slicing up and eating
for a snack (Granny Smith apples are
surprisingly great for cider making),
and that the best cider comes from
American heirloom varietals as they
were cultivated with hard cider in
mind. Millstone separates its apples
into four categories – sweet, sharp,
bitter and aromatic. We were allowed
to open the top plug on a few barrels
to smell the different types of cider
and the aroma was intoxicating.
“It’s a whole new frontier and it’s
fun to try different combinations. You
cannot add ginger to a wine but you
can try with cider. One interesting
thing we learned was when you add
lavender to cider it tastes like cinnamon when combined with the acidity
of apples,” says Kyle. “We started with
simple varieties of cider and mead but
are looking forward to expanding …
we’re looking at making some French
and Spanish ciders in the future.” To
help come up with ideas for different
flavor combinations, Kyle visits area
farmers’ markets.
Kyle had Vicki and I sample
four different ciders. First up was
‘Bramble,’ a dry cider with a cranberry honey taste (the cleverly
designed labels on the bottles indicate
with illustrations the ingredients of
each cider). Next up was ‘Blossom,’
a Champagne style cider with a
smooth, floral taste that Kyle suggested to be paired with Thai or
Indian food. We then tried ‘Harvest,’
a autumnal cider, and my personal
favorite, the semisweet Rhuberry,
which contains 60 percent strawberries and 40 percent rhubarb.
As evidence by the growing popularity of artisanal cider, Kyle notes
that at the annual CiderCon conference in Chicago, there were 220 participants, up from just 80 the previous
year.
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Holiday Brunch –
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A holiday celebration at home should
be as much fun for the hosts as for
friends and family. With a little
advance planning, the goal of effortless
entertaining is suddenly within reach.
First, make it brunch, typically
lighter and simpler to prepare than
dinner. Buffet style is another smart
choice – just arrange the dishes on
pretty holiday linens and invite guests
to serve themselves.
Half of the work is done when you
go with full-flavored imported Italian
cheeses like Parmigiano Reggiano,
Grana Padano and Montasio, and
air-cured hams like Prosciutto di
Parma and Prosciutto di San Daniele.
As PDO (Protected Designation
of Origin) products, they belong
to a special group of high-quality
European foods that can be made
only in specific geographical regions.
Four dishes that add up to a nostress brunch buffet:
• A frittata with the deeply savory
flavors of Prosciutto di Parma and
Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. It’s
equally delicious warm or at room
temperature, whichever is more convenient.
• Thumbprint biscuits featuring
melted Montasio cheese in the
indentations on top – a clever touch
for biscuits made with ready-made
dough.
• Another brilliant two-ingredient recipe consists of eggs baked in Prosciutto
di San Daniele “cups.” They are crisp,
creamy and irresistible.
• Festive garnishes for a salad of deep
green kale leaves, tossed with orange
vinaigrette, include Grana Padano
shards, pears and pine nuts.
For more information on the PDO
system and holiday recipes using these
legendary cheeses and hams, visit
www.legendsfromeurope.com.
Eggs Baked in Prosciutto di San Daniele Cups and Kale Salad with Grana Padano
and Citrus Dressing
Think About Drinks
One way to keep it simple is to
settle on a house drink for your brunch
buffet, such as a Poinsettia Cocktail
made with one part cranberry juice
and one part Grand Marnier to four
parts prosecco. For the nonalcoholic
version, combine the juice with sparkling water or lemon-lime soda.
Eggs Baked in Prosciutto di San
Daniele Cups
Yield: 12 portions
12
slices Prosciutto di San
Daniele
12
large eggs
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Fold one slice of Prosciutto di San
Daniele in half crosswise to make a
rectangle. Fit into a muffin cup.
Crack egg into lined cup. Repeat
with remaining ham and eggs.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes to desired
doneness.
Prosciutto di Parma and
Parmigiano Reggiano Frittata
Yield: 4 to 6 portions
8
large eggs
½
cup whole milk
¼
teaspoon black pepper
3
ounces thinly sliced
Prosciutto di Parma, torn
into 1-inch pieces
½
pound kale
½
cup Grana Padano shards
¼cup pine nuts or sliced
almonds, toasted
2
tablespoons orange juice
2tablespoons white wine or
balsamic vinegar
2
tablespoons olive oil
¼
teaspoon salt
¼teaspoon ground black
pepper
Remove ribs from kale and cut into
1-inch ribbons; place in a large
salad bowl. Add pear, cheese and
nuts.
Whisk together orange juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour
over salad and toss.
Montasio Cheese Thumbprint Biscuits and Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano
Reggiano Frittata
6
scallions, thinly sliced
½cup (2 ounces) coarsely
grated Parmigiano Reggiano
1tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
In a large bowl, beat eggs and milk
with an electric beater until frothy;
add pepper. Stir in the Prosciutto di
Parma, scallions and cheese. Heat oil
in an 8-inch ovenproof skillet; add
egg mixture and cook over medium
heat until edges are set, about 8 to 10
minutes. Place in oven and bake until
firm, 15 to 20 minutes.
Kale Salad with Grana Padano
and Citrus Dressing
Yield: 5 cups
1large Anjou or Bartlett pear,
sliced
Beaumont Pottery
Montasio Cheese Thumbprint
Biscuits
Yield: 8 biscuits
1package store bought readymade biscuit dough
1cup coarsely grated Montasio
cheese
Separate biscuits onto a parchment
lined or lightly greased baking sheet.
With your thumb, press into center of
each biscuit to form a small well. Fill
each well with 2 tablespoons of the
grated Montasio. Bake until tops are
golden, about 8 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Fabulous Dinner Party …
WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK
Recipes by foodchannel.com
Preparing a holiday meal for family and friends can be, well, stressful.
Trying to ensure that you have all the ingredients you need, allotting ample
time to make all the dishes and keeping in mind certain guests’ food allergies, likes and dislikes can be taxing, especially during this time of year. In
addition, making a fabulous holiday dinner can be expensive, something no
one wants during the already pricey holidays. So, we enlisted the experts at
The Food Channel to provide an entire holiday dinner menu, with all the
trimmings, that is designed to help you trim costs without sacrificing taste
or presentation.
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Previous page: A delicious holiday spread makes guests feel welcome. Left to right: Christmas Wassail, Yorkshire Pudding.
Christmas Wassail
Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time:
1 hour; Serves: 25
For centuries, Wassail punch was
served in England from Christmas
Eve till the Twelfth Night. Of course,
you can enjoy it throughout the holidays.
Why Try? Christmas Wassail will
fill you with the holiday spirit – and
it’s not hard to make.
Foodie Byte: Wassail should be
flavored to taste. Start with a little
of each spice and add more gradually
until it suits your taste.
1
gallon apple cider
3
oranges
25-30 whole cloves (or more
depending on your design)
6-10 cinnamon sticks
½
cup vodka
½
cup brandy
Push cloves into each orange making
a design and bake for 1 hour.
Mix all the ingredients (including
the oranges) in a large pot and simmer.
Serve hot.
Note: cloves, oranges and cinnamon sticks are for flavoring and are
not designed to be consumed.
Ruta’s Holiday
Spread
Prep Time: 20 minutes; Serves: 6
This party dip is very colorful
for the holidays, crispy and fresh
and just delicious. Perfect for those
holiday parties, and so simple to
prepare.
Why Try? This dip is incredibly
popular at Rutabegorz Restaurant.
It will likely become a major favorite
around your house.
Foodie Byte: Spread generously
on a warm croissant or wheat bread
layered with sliced turkey for a holiday sandwich.
8
ounces cream cheese
1
cup Granny Smith apples,
chopped fine
1/3
cup milk
½
cup heavy whipping cream
1
cup walnuts, chopped fine
½
cup cranberries, chopped
fine
¾
teaspoon lemon juice
Soften cream cheese, whip with milk
and cream.
Stir in apples, walnuts, cranberries, and lemon juice. Chill for several
hours. Serve with sturdy crackers.
Yorkshire Pudding
Prep Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes; Cook
Time: 1 hour; Serves: 8
This indulgent staple on the
British holiday table is served fresh
from the oven, crispy on the outside
and soft on the inside.
Why Try? Yorkshire pudding is perfect for ‘sopping up’ a roast beef’s natural
juices and reduced wine pan sauce.
Foodie Byte: Modest variations
can be made to the traditional recipe;
try adding ½ cup of finely shredded
Cheddar cheese or Stilton Cheese and
¼ cup of minced fresh chives. Once
the pudding goes into the oven, there
is ample time to finish cooking fresh
vegetables, dish up potatoes, make the
reduced wine pan sauce and slice the
beef. It’s a nice touch to seat and serve
the family or guests and then pass the
Yorkshire pudding hot and fresh out
of the oven.
¾
cup beef fat rendered from
roast (see following recipe)
1¾
cups flour
¾
teaspoon salt
1½
cups milk
3
eggs, room temperature
In a mixing bowl combine flour,
Left to right: Green Peas Duet, Fontina Scalloped Potatoes.
salt, and milk. Blend with a wire whisk.
Add eggs and blend well. Scrape
sides and bottom of bowl with a rubber spatula and continue to whip until
batter is smooth.
Let batter sit at room temperature
for an hour.
Preheat large muffin tins or ¾ cup
glass baking cups in oven with 1 ½
tablespoon of beef fat in each tin or cup.
Pour approximately 1/3 cup of batter into each cup.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until
pudding rises well above level of tins
or cups and begins to brown on tops
and edges. Reduce heat to 350°F and
bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
Serve immediately.
Green Peas Duet
Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 10
minutes, Serves: 10
The simple combination of sugar
snap peas and sweet green peas is a
feast for the eyes, and a delightful
blend of flavors.
Why Try? Simply by blending the
two types of peas, you have created a
side dish with center stage appeal.
Foodie Byte: You can bring some
extra zip to these veggies by adding a
touch of crushed red pepper.
2
pounds frozen green peas
1 ½
pounds sugar snap peas
1
tablespoon good olive oil
1tablespoon butter
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Warm olive oil and butter in a large
pan over medium-high heat and add
the peas.
Add kosher salt and pepper to taste.
Cook for 10 minutes or until crisp,
tossing occasionally.
Serve hot.
Fontina Scalloped
Potatoes
minutes; Serves: 6
Creamy scalloped potatoes make a
delightful accompaniment to a steak
or roast beef dinner, but are also delicious with grilled fish, roast chicken
or almost any meat protein.
Why Try? Scalloped potatoes are a
nice change of pace from the usual plain
baked potatoes, French fries, or mashed.
They make a meal more special.
Foodie Byte: If the potato slices
discolor as they sit, put them in a
bowl and cover with the cream and
chicken broth.
2 ½pounds (about 5 medium)
russet potatoes, peeled and
sliced-thick
4ounces Fontina cheese,
shredded (about 1 cup)
2
tablespoons unsalted butter
1
medium onion, minced
2medium garlic cloves,
minced or pressed through
a garlic press
1tablespoon fresh thyme
leaves, chopped
1 ¼
teaspoon salt
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Roast Beef Dinner With Port Merlot Pan Sauce.
¼teaspoon ground black
pepper
1cup low-sodium chicken
broth
1
cup heavy cream
Melt the butter in a Dutch oven
over medium-high heat. When the
foaming subsides, add the onion and
cook, stirring occasionally, until soft
and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
Add garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds.
Add potatoes, broth and cream
and heat to simmer. Cover, reduce
heat to medium-low, and simmer
until the potatoes are almost tender (a
paring knife can be slipped into and
out of a potato slice with some resistance), about 10 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to an 8-inch
square baking dish. Sprinkle evenly
with cheese. Bake until the cream is
bubbling around the edges and the top
is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Cool before serving.
Roast Beef Dinner
with Port Merlot
Pan Sauce
hours; Serves: 12
This recipe featuring the top sirloin roast provides all the spirit of an
elegant English Standing Prime Rib
Roast dinner at a fraction of the cost.
Why Try? The top sirloin is
a wonderful cut for roasting; the
drippings will provide the essentials for a decadent reduced wine
sauce and traditional Yorkshire
pudding.
Foodie Byte: When selecting a
top sirloin, select Choice or a higher
grade designation like Certified
Angus, Top Choice or even Prime.
Aged or dry aged meat will positively
affect the quality of the meal.
1boneless beef top sirloin
roast (6 -7 pounds)
2
cups Merlot, dry
1
ounce olive oil
6 to 8 garlic cloves
2cups beef broth, low sodium
2 /3
cup Port wine
2
tablespoons butter
As needed kosher salt and freshly
ground black pepper
Trim meat of any heavy fat cover
in excess of 3/8 inch and any visible
cartilage on bottom of roast. Some fat
is essential for self basting the roast as
it cooks.
Season all sides of roast with salt
and pepper.
On the stove top, heat heavy iron
Dutch oven or deep skillet, add olive
oil and garlic.
Brown all sides of beef roast approximately 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
Place roast in pot in oven. When
internal temperature reaches 110°F
(approximately 60 to 80 minutes),
turn oven up to 500°F and continue
until internal temperature reaches
130°F. This will provide a medium
rare product with a nicely browned
exterior and take up to 15 additional
minutes.
Remove roast from oven, transfer to a tray and allow it to rest for
approximately 20 minutes.
Pour off and spoon all excess
fat from the pan. Reserve hot for
Yorkshire pudding.
Heat pan with remaining juices on
medium-high heat, add merlot and
reduce by half. Add stock and port.
Reduce to about one cup. Strain and
remove garlic. Add butter and serve.
Flourless Chocolate Cake.
Fabulous Flourless
Chocolate Cake
minutes; Serves: 12
Here’s the famous rich and
decadent chocolate cake named for its
missing ingredient. Dense, moist and
super-chocolaty.
Why Try? This recipe calls for
only a few ingredients – chocolate,
eggs, butter, sugar and the optional
black coffee – and the results are a
chocoholic’s dream come true.
Foodie Byte: Although the cake
may not appear to be done, remove it
from the oven when an instant-read
thermometer registers 140°F. It will
continue to firm up as it cools.
1pound high quality bitter
sweet chocolate, chopped
coarse
1pound high quality semisweet chocolate, chopped
coarse
8
large eggs, cold
16tablespoons (2 sticks) butter, unsalted, cut into 16
pieces
¼cup strong black coffee or
liqueur (optional)
Confectioner’s sugar or unsweetened cocoa for dusting the cake
(optional)
Position oven rack to the lowermiddle part of the oven and heat oven
to 325°F.
Line the bottom of an 8-inch
springform pan with parchment paper
or waxed paper and grease the sides
of the pan.
Beat eggs in a bowl of a standing
mixer at high speed until the volume
doubles, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt the chocolate
and butter (adding the coffee, if
using) in a large heatproof bowl
set over a pan of almost-simmering
water until smooth and very warm
(about 115 degrees on an instant-read
thermometer), stirring once or twice.
Fold a third of the egg foam into the
chocolate mixture using a large rubber spatula until only a few streaks
of egg are visible; fold in half of the
remaining foam, then the last of the
foam, until the mixture is totally
incorporated.
Scrape the batter into the prepared springform pan and smooth
the surface with a rubber spatula. Set
the roasting pan on the oven rack
and pour in enough boiling water to
come about halfway up the sides of
the springform pan. Bake until the
cake has risen slightly, the edges are
just beginning to set, a thin glazed
crust has formed on the surface, and
an instant-read thermometer inserted
halfway into the center reads 140°F,
22 to 25 minutes.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Dust with confectioners› sugar or
unsweetened cocoa before serving, if
desired.
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Liven Up the Holiday Party!
6 Festive Holiday Cocktails
By Gregory J. Alexander
Holiday parties can go two ways. One route is the fun party with your neighbors and friends where everyone unwinds,
de-stresses and ignores calorie counting for one night. The other route is the stuffy party where everyone looks bored
to tears (these are typically the ones you did not want to go to in the first place but felt obligated). Either way, a fun,
festive cocktail can liven things up, so instead of serving just the usual – beer and wine – how about getting creative
and adding some holiday flair to your drink list. Here are some favorite ones of mine that I’ve experienced at friends’
houses.
Christmas Cocktail
This simple cocktail graces our cover this month and for
good reason!
1 oz. Chambord
1oz. vodka (plain or flavored, i.e. vanilla or
citrus)
2 oz. cranberry juice
Sugar
Green food coloring
Lemon or lime wedge
Lime for garnish
On a plate, mix sugar and green food coloring to
desired tint. Rub a lemon or lime wedge around the
martini glass to moisten. Then edge the rim of the
glass with the sugar mixture. Shake off any excess
sugar.
Using a martini shaker filled with ice, add
Chambord, vodka and cranberry juice. Shake. Strain
and pour into martini glass. Serve straight up or with
ice (as shown above). For a decorative flourish, take a
lime and slice the rind all the way around the lime in
one strip. Tightly roll the rind to make it curl. Take
one of the curled ends and drape it over the edge of
the glass.
Spiced Mulled Wine
Rumored to be brought over from
England during colonization (thanks
Brits!), this is an easy recipe and perfect
for parties. Also, the aroma of the mulled
wine while cooking will get your guests’
attention.
1 orange, sliced
4 cups apple juice
2 tablespoons honey
6cloves
10 cinnamon sticks
2 bottles of red wine
Fresh ginger (about a 2-inch piece)
Place all ingredients in a large saucepan. Gentle simmer for 30 minutes.
Do not boil. Stain and ladle the
mulled wine into glasses of your
choice. Garnish with fruit slices or
cinnamon sticks. Note: if you want
a slightly sweeter version, put a few
tablespoons of sugar into the mixture
before heating.
Pink Mojito
How much fun is this drink?! The festive color and garnish will give your
party a fun Caribbean feel, even when
it’s snowing outside.
½ oz. Chambord
1 ½ oz. white rum
2 teaspoons simple syrup
Mint leaves
Lime wedges
Cranberry juice
To make the simple syrup, mix equal
parts sugar and water and simmer
on medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Unused syrup can be stored in
the refrigerator for other drinks.
Then, muddle mint leaves, lime
wedges and simple syrup in a tall
glass. Add rum and Chambord, mix,
and then cranberry. Stir, add ice and
garnish with mint leaves and lime
slices, if desired.
Rocking Rosemary
Even non-gin lovers will love this festive cocktail.
3 oz. gin
1 oz. lemon juice
1 tablespoon grenadine
1teaspoon simple syrup (recipe
listed in previous recipe)
Rosemary twigs
Club soda
In a cocktail shaker with lots of ice,
add gin, lemon juice, grenadine and
simple syrup. Shake vigorously. Strain
into a highball glass with ice and top
with club soda. Garnish with rosemary twig for holiday flavor.
Clockwise from left: Christmas Cocktail,
Spiced Mulled Wine, Pink Mojito and
Rocking Rosemary. Opposite page:
Eggnog (top) and Christmas Tea.
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Eggnog
OK, we know. There a hundred different ways to make eggnog. Some like
it better with rum, brandy or cognac.
Some like to not cook the eggs, but to be
safe, we opted for one where the eggs are
cooked (nothing is more of a party buzz
kill than horribly sick guests).
6 large eggs, separated
¾ cup sugar
1 quart whole milk
2cups bourbon (can add less
or more depending on how
strong you want it)
1 tablespoon vanilla
½ cup heavy cream
Nutmeg to garnish
Separate the eggs and reserve egg
whites in the refrigerator. In a large
bowl, add the egg yolks and sugar
and whisk. Slowly add milk and stir.
Pour into a saucepan and heat to
medium. Continuously whisk and
heat until you see some steam or use
a food thermometer and heat until
150 degrees. You want the mixture
to thicken but don’t cook too long or
… well, you’ll have breakfast.
Remove from heat and cool. Add
bourbon, vanilla and cream. Chill.
When ready to serve, whip the egg
whites until foamy peaks appear.
Fold into mixture. Serve in holiday
glasses and sprinkle nutmeg on top.
Christmas Tea
No, we are not simply instructing you
on how to buy a Christmas-themed
bagged tea from the market. This is an
easy recipe and perfect for parties.
6tea bags (try a fun, spiced
version)
2 cups simple syrup
1 ½ cups white rum
6cloves
8 cinnamon sticks
Orange slices
Boil 2 quarts of water and add tea
bags, cloves, cinnamon sticks and
orange slices. Remove from heat and
allow to cool. Add simple syrup and
rum. Stir and serve in tall glasses
filled with ice. Garnish with mint,
orange and/or cinnamon sticks, if
desired.
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Christmas Open House Weekend
& Greens Sale
See the circa 1747 Manor House festively
decorated in the theme of Christmas Through the
Ages by volunteers and garden clubs in honor of
the holiday season. Greens, arrangements and
gifts are for sale. The Ladew Café serves a special
holiday menu. Enjoy complimentary cookies and
cider in the Ladew Studio.
Admission: Adults $10, Seniors (62+) and Students $8,
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For nearly 10 years, we have been a part of
our local community delighting readers with
our content. My children, and many of yours,
were in elementary school when we launched
our first issue. Now these young adults are in
college. Change is inevitable. Change is good.
We started as a small niche publication
with just 15,000 copies distributed free in
local shops. Now, we publish two separate
local magazines, printing 60,000 of each
issue. We direct mail 48,000 to homeowners
and move another 12,000 from strategic locations – all free for readers. Advertisers and
readers have supported our evolution, staying with us through format and distribution
changes. The larger community benefits from
this relationship as we promote local events,
highlight interesting people and places, support non-profits and our great quality of life.
But as you know, the business economy has
never recovered from the banking collapse in
fall 2008. Five years later (and absorbing three
postage increases in three years), there are
now about 70 percent fewer small businesses
than when we launched in March 2005.
Recently, the economy began to show signs of
growth only to be impacted by sequestration.
The current fiscal crisis has (and will continue
to) negatively impact “Main Street” businesses
that also compete with internet sales and
national chains.
We believe that our commitment to quality and highly valued content is what sets us
apart. We put a high value on everything
from attractive design to well-written content
to beautiful printing. The result is that you,
our readers, love what we deliver. What we
create and how we deliver is expensive, paid
for through the support of local business.
Without a strong economy, the model falls
apart. Pressure to become more “affordable”
(lower ad rates) would mean sacrificing our
commitment to the very things that make us
effective for our advertisers.
So, beginning in 2014, we will be taking
a break from publishing MD ARRIVE as
we hope for economic recovery. We will stay
tuned in to readers through periodic emails
(we send to nearly 10,000 – and you can sign
up on mdarrive.com) and Facebook (Followers
love our cocktails and recipes). We may even
start a blog. We would love to hear from you,
hear what you love about ARRIVE and what
you will miss. Tell us your story. Your participation will help us analyze how and when we
will publish again. You can still reach me at
[email protected].
What will we do now? We will focus our
energy on growing our sister publication, I95
BUSINESS. Now in its third year, it is a
highly valued business-to-business magazine
connecting a very influential audience in print
and online. We provide readers with critical
information on successful business leaders,
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business, large or small, stay connected. View
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Thanks for staying with us on this journey.
Support local shop owners and businesses.
And, we hope that you have a wonderful
Thanksgiving, Christmas and a Happy New
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Harford Artists’ Gallery
The gallery showcases unique gifts and
connects the community with local artists. Stop by for original artwork, pottery, jewelry, fiber art, prints and note
cards for someone special or yourself.
503 Churchville Rd, Bel Air, in the cottage at Rockfield Manor. Hours through
Feb: Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Noon-5pm, Sun.
Noon-4pm, 410-420-9499.
Trash-Ease
Laissez Faire &
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Lenny & Eva...Purveyors of
Salvaged Sentiments and
handcrafted in the USA. This
jewelry is made from the finest
leather and is a bit vintage &
a bit urban–much like Laissez
Faire–where Old meets New
and Repurposed. Like us on
Facebook. 10710 York Road
Cockeysville, 410-299-2538,
laissezfaireandcompany.com.
Perfect for tailgating and kids’ athletic games,
the Trash-Ease is a conveniently portable trash
bag holder that attaches to any table-like flat
surface, allowing users to have a stable, large
trash receptacle anywhere. Simply attach it to a
surface and attach any standard trash bag to it.
Made in the USA. trash-ease.com.
Bell House Alpacas
Baby soft alpaca! Visit our farm store for warm, wonderful holiday gifts made from alpaca. A large selection
of yarn, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, shawls, sweaters,
blankets and more! Give the gift of soft, warm alpaca
this year. 18119 York Rd., Parkton, 410-371-7451,
bellhousealpacas.com.
“Lost Baltimore”
“Lost Baltimore” by Gregory J. Alexander and Paul
K. Williams is a new hardcover, coffee table style
book chronicling the cherished places in Baltimore
that time, progress and fashion have swept aside.
144 pages with stunning photography throughout.
Available at local book retailers.
The Mad Potter
Make a one-of-a-kind gift from the heart this
holiday season. This light up Christmas tree will
brighten everyone’s holiday. The Mad Potter is
a paint your own pottery business located in
Jacksonville. Like us on Facebook. 443-281-8347
or TheMadPotterMD.com.
5 Wacky Women
The Vino2Go XL double wall
tumbler offers simplicity of style,
an active wine lovers dream
come true. BPA-free durable
drink ware has a familiar wine
glass shape. The original Wine
Sippy Cup! 12oz. wine capacity. Made of SAN acrylic plastic.
Designed in the USA. 10255 York
Rd., Cockeysville, 410-683-8333,
5wackywomen.com.
Pet Depot
A quality diet for our pets is essential; shouldn’t the quality of treats
be as well? Annamaet Canine
Companion Treats are healthy, grain
free treats in four flavors using low
ash meat and fish that meets the criteria as fit for human consumption.
Pet Depot, Timonium,410-561-0931,
petdepotmd.com.
Accents
Newest styles at the lowest prices. The colors of
the year are blue and green. All necklace sets pictured are just $12.00. We have over 3,000 items
beautifully displayed by color for ease of shopping.
Accents Fashion Jewelry Outlet 3491 Merchant Blvd
Abingdon Md. (next to Wegmans) 410-515-3300. Wine World
Holiday Open House
December 7-8
Let our knowledgeable staff help you find
the perfect gift to impress everyone on
your list. We have a variety of wines from
all over the world and a large selection
of single malt scotches and small batch
bourbons.I-95 exit 77-B, Tollgate Rd. (near
BJ’s), 410-569-8646, 877-569-7400, or
mywineworld.com.
Belle Patri Home Furnishings
& Accessories
Ladies, cheer on your Ravens and stay warm with
these fun black scarves with purple & silver dazzled footballs! We also carry an assortment
of endless and regular scarves, a great gift for
you or a friend. 3725 Federal Hill Rd, Jarrettsville,
410-692-5341, bellepatri.com.
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Rooms with a View
We can help you put together
all the pieces of your project;
from flooring and tile to vanities and counters along with
window treatments, paint and
accessories. Stop by to see how
we can improve your view!
2500B Conowingo Rd, Bel Air,
410-420-9735,
roomswithaviewllc.com.
Greenspring Gift House
Holiday Open House
November 16 & 17
Byers’ Choice Carolers are a holiday tradition
and Greenspring is Harford County’s premier
dealer for Byers Choice! These beautifully
crafted figurines and accessories will warm
your home and heart this holiday season. Come
see what’s new for 2013. 1608 Jarrettsville
Rd., Jarrettsville/Forest Hill, 410-893-1267,
greenspringstone.com.
Harford Sports Performance Center
Does your athlete love sports? Do they want take it to
the next level? A Harford Sports Gift Card is the perfect gift. Lessons, camps, clinics, workouts, strength
and conditioning, and MUCH MORE–everything for
the serious athlete–all under one roof.
410-420-8442 or harfordsportsonline.com.
Beaumont Pottery
Lots of great gifts under $20, including the legendary coffee mugs, vases,
bowls, soap dishes, ornaments, colorful cat figurines, woodenware, Forest
Hill Soaps, Michele’s Granola, Zeke’s
Coffee. Pottery is made on premises,
all other goods made in the USA. Open
House every day! 13726 Jarrettsville
Pike, Phoenix, 410-628-2032.
Massage Heights
Buy a $75 gift card and receive FREE hot stone therapy.
Here’s a gift that works for everybody. Gift cards for custom
massage or therapeutic products are great gifts for the
people on your list. Keep your loved ones merry this season
with a massage that will reduce holiday stress and muscle
tension. 223 Brierhill Drive, Suite L, Bel Air, 410-420-8200,
massageheights.com/greenbrier.
Greetings & Readings
Our favorite new collection, Alex and
Ani, offers stackable charm bracelets that
are adjustable to fit any size. Create a
memorable look that’s unique to you or
perfect for that special someone. Made
in America, available now at Greetings &
Readings. Hunt Valley Towne Centre,
410-771-3022, greetingsandreadings.com.
Best Friends Fur Ever
Best Friends Fur Ever has trained and caring staff
that provide peace-of-mind 24-hours per day, 365
days per year. Properties are custom designed to
exceed industry standards for boarding, grooming,
training, daycare, geriatric dogs and dogs with special needs. Cockeysville, 410-773-7529; Joppa,
410-671-7529, bestfriendsfurever.com.
PeaboDy
P R e Pa R at o R y
S P R i n g 2014
The Peabody Preparatory’s spring semester
of music and dance instruction for all ages
begins January 21.
Early childhood and dance classes,
and individual instruction in all orchestral
instruments, guitar, harp, voice, and
traditional and Suzuki-based piano are
offered at the Preparatory’s main campus
in historic Mount Vernon and the Towson
campus on Dulaney Valley Road, where
Children’s Chorus is also available.
Registration opens on December 1.
For details, visit peabody.jhu.edu/prep or
call 410-234-4630.
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Utopia
Each Harshita creation inclues thoughtful designs and
masterful colors, and are printed or embroidered for
a wearable piece of art. Designs range from elements
of nature to man made structures, symbols of Indian
culture and geometrical figures. Materials can include
chiffon, crepe or chartreuse silk. Complimentary gift
wrapping available. 2120 Blue Spruce Dr, Bel Air.
410-638-8997, utopiabelair.com.
Keith Nusinov Jewelers
LeStage Convertible bracelets are the perfect balance
of fashion and fun. Crafted in America of sterling silver, there are over a hundred clasps to choose from.
Match an outfit, a season, a special interest, there
are even engravable clasps! Start a collection for
someone special! 10701 York Rd., Cockeysville.
410-628-2888. keithnusinovjewelers.com
Hart Heritage Estates
Hart Heritage Estates is a privately owned, beautiful facility that has
been a part of the community for 24 years. We offer fully furnished,
spacious rooms and provide daily activities for fun and enjoyment.
Two full time nurses are on site, doctors, podiatrist, phlebotomist, and
therapies are also available to give the utmost care to our residents.
Hart Heritage is committed to providing exceptional care for your loved
ones. Street & Forest Hill, MD, www.hartheritage.com
Hunt Valley Towne Centre
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 23
Join us on Main Street from 5:45-7pm. Kick off
the holiday season with live music from Sparks
Elementary Choir, a performance from Jemicy School,
and a visit from Santa. Hunt Valley Towne Centre,
Shawan Rd., Hunt Valley, ShopHuntValley.com.
In House Jewelers
Annual Open House
November 21
Kick off your Holiday with In House
Jewelers’ Annual Open House. Enjoy hors
d’oeuvres and giveaways from 10am to
9pm. With selections from designers like
Gabriel N.Y and Parade Designs, you’re
sure to find that unique piece. Visit
them on facebook. 3417 Sweet Air Rd.,
Jacksonville, 410-628-0045.
Teeth-Whitening Pen
No more red wine mouth! GLO Science Everyday GLO Teeth Whitening
Maintenance Pen keeps your smile white and healthy on the move. Erase
stains from cof fee, tea and red wine – after meals, before meetings – and
add a high gloss shine to your smile! Fits into a makeup bag or back
pocket. ($25, Sephora).
Manor Center
Jarrettsville Pike & Sweet Air Rd.
Jacksonville
Wishes you a
Happy
Holiday!
Come see SaNTa arrive by
Fire Truck at 12 sharp!
Saturday, December 14th
Courtesy of the Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Company
Visit with Santa from 12 noon to 4pm
annual Tree lighting
Friday, december 6
7pm
Theatrical
FaCE paiNTiNG
Available to children
of all ages
All activities are free
and open to the public
La Trattoria by
3427 SWEET AIR RD.
PHOENIX, MD 21131
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410-628-1562
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Salon
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410-628-7006
410-628-6004
Dandy
Cleaners
& Tailors
410-628-1205
Family Hair Care
410-667-4247
Golden House
Restaurant
410-628-0808
Goodwill SuperStore
410-628-1562
Quest Martial Arts
443-318-4468
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PHARMACY
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HOME
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By Patricia V. Rivera, CTW Features
Door Décor
Richard Bedsole, the chief instructor at The American Institute
of Floral Arts in Atlanta, finds few wreaths as traditional as the
Williamsburg-style holiday wreath. The colorful fruit placed in
eye-pleasing symmetry also provides a wonderful fragrance of
evergreen and citrus.
He starts with a 16-inch wire frame with a 22-inch diameter.
He uses fruit in sets of three except for lemons; the six lemons distribute the color and serve as a strategic weight in spots. Other fruit
selected: fresh red and green apples, green pears, bright orange tangerines and cranberries. Small pineapples may also be used.
Place the fruit in a pattern directly on the top or front side of the
wreath. His pattern features a red apple between a green apple and a
green pear to break up the color. He alternates the orange tangerine
placement with the red apple. He “clocks” the lemons by placing
them in a circular pattern.
The only way to attach heavy fruit to this wreath frame is with
wire. Use an 18-inch, 21-gauge wire, cut a sharp point on one
end of the wire with a pair of wire cutters. Push the sharp end
through the piece of fruit directly in the center and through the
middle.
Lay the fruit on the face of the wreath and pull the wire
around the wire frame of the wreath and cinch down (but not too
tight, otherwise the wire will rip through the fruit). Twist the
wire in the back around the wired wreath frame until it is secure.
Push the ends of the wire back into the evergreen so that it won’t
scratch the surface on which it is resting. Follow this process for
each piece of fruit carefully and strategically.
Use one bag of fresh cranberries to string them together with
a monofilament (fishing line) and a needle. Once you have one
long string of berries or several shorter strings, wrap the strung
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cranberries around each piece of fruit, or simply
establish an attractive pattern of your own creation.
Using the same monofilament-type line, cut several
pieces to wrap it around the string of the strung
cranberries and feed it through the front of the
wreath around the cranberry string and through
the evergreen. Tie it in the back of the wreath
around the frame. This will secure the cranberry
string and prevent them from falling loose around
the fruit.
Use a very strong metal hanger to secure the
wreath to the door. Enjoy for several weeks.
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For the Birds: Winter Berries
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By Vicki Franz
Our feathery friends need lots of fuel
to stay warm in winter months. You
can attract birds to your yard by adding shrubs that produce nutritious
berries in winter. Most offer four
seasons of beauty and in addition,
provide shelter and nesting places.
Consider adding vertical layers to
attract a wide variety of birds. Some
prefer the canopy of tall trees, others
perch on understory trees and shrubs.
Use native species as they are more
likely to provide the right nutritional
values for birds in our area. Native
habitats create natural corridors for
birds to rest, feed and nest, especially
in areas impacted by development.
All of these are appropriate to our
zone.
beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma)
Showy clusters of purple fruit
make beautyberry attractive to both
birds and flower arrangers. The arching wands of berries last a long time
and provide nutrition and moisture
for birds in winter. Beautyberry
thrives in light shade but produces
more berries in a sunny spot. It can
grow 4 feet tall.
Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia)
Brown Thrashers, Cedar
Waxwings (pictured above) and other
songbirds are fond of chokeberries.
It grows 6-10 feet tall in sun or part
shade and tolerates moist and dry
sites. It spreads by suckering and is a
good choice for a hedge. This shrub is
indigenous to areas of North America.
American elder (Sambucus canadensis)
This spreading, 12-foot-tall shrub
best suits moist spots in sun or light
shade. Elder thickets give excellent
shelter and are favored nesting sites.
Enormous, creamy flower clusters the
size of dinner plates in summer precede purple berries in fall that attract
dozens of different birds.
American Cranberry Viburnum
(Viburnum trilobum)
American cranberry bush is a
handsome shrub that has white springtime flowers, maple-shape leaves that
turn bright colors in autumn, and red
fall berries. Brown Thrashers, Cedar
Waxwings, and other birds feast on
the long-lasting fruits, which serve
birds well in tough winters. It grows
8-12 feet tall and wide but can be kept
smaller with pruning.
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum
dentatum)
Arrowwood is a particularly good
shelter plant for birds. Hardy and
adaptable, it grows 8-12 feet tall
and features pretty, creamy white
f lower clusters in early summer. In
late summer and autumn, bunches of
blue-black berries appear. Plant near
other viburnums to ensure good pollination. It is native to areas of North
America.
Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus)
A North American native counterpart to burning bush, wahoo likes
a moist, sunny spot. It produces bright
scarlet berries in autumn. It bears red fall
color and makes for an attractive informal hedge. Wahoo grows 20 feet tall.
Winterberry (Ilex verticillata)
Winterberry often go unnoticed in a summer garden, but they
stop traffic when the leaves drop
in autumn and the berries ripen.
Branches laden with bright red fruit
attract mockingbirds, robins, and
other birds. This North American
native holly needs a pollinator to
produce berries, so buy both a male
and female plant.
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RETIREMENT LIVING
Retire
at
the
Beach!
CADBURY AT LEWES
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Retirees who want to maintain independence while
planning for their future find the lifestyle they seek
at Cadbury at Lewes. Adjacent to the historic seaport
town of Lewes, we’re the only continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located near the Delaware
beaches.
The town of Lewes, Del., is situated where the
Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. Lewes is
considered the ideal spot for boating and fishing.
Enjoy some of the most beautiful beaches on the East
Coast as you meander along the sand or watch the
sun set over the bay. You can also walk, jog or cycle
the 7,000-acre Cape Henlopen State Park, a mere
two miles away.
At Cadbury at Lewes we believe that your home
should be a ref lection of you – a place that enables
you to express your personality. To that end, we
offer home choices with f loor plans from spacious
apartments to beach-style cottages complete with
garage!
We encourage our residents to pursue an enriching and active retirement as they enjoy all the ameni-
ties and services that support maintenance free living.
Our community center is the social hub of
Cadbury at Lewes. Indulge your creative side in our
arts studio or woodworking shop. Choose country
club-style dining in the Chart Room Restaurant or
more casual dining in the Boathouse Bistro. Our
flexible meal plan offers a varied menu featuring
regional specialties.
It’s easy to stay fit when you live at Cadbury at
Lewes. Our friendly and secure neighborhood is
situated on 35 serene acres filled with walking trails,
gardens and ponds. Join our bicycling group and
ride the many bike paths you’ll find throughout the
area. Our fitness center furnished with low-impact
equipment – and our indoor heated swimming pool –
make it easy to stay active year-round.
At Cadbury at Lewes, you’ll find peace of mind
that comes from knowing that you have a plan for the
future should your health needs change.
Cadbury at Lewes, 17028 Cadbury Circle, Lewes,
DE 19958, www.cadburylewes.org, 302-645-6400 or
1-800-390-8298.
Health Events
Medication Check ups
november 8, 9am-noon
The Department of Aging in will
provide Medication Check Ups where
student pharmacists and their professors
from Notre Dame of Maryland University
– School of Pharmacy, will conduct a complete medication history, answer questions
regarding medications, review your medical
history and provide blood pressure screenings. To register for an appointment, contact the individual facility: Ateaze Senior
Center, 410-887- 7233; Cockeysville
Senior Center, 410-887-7694; and Liberty
Senior Center, 410-887-0780.
Advance Directives, Family Decisionmaking, and end-of-life Care
throughout november &
December
Join Sydney Dunning as she discusses
the methods of choosing a health care
agent, durable power of attorney for health
care and executing, changing or revoking an advance directive and much more.
Admission is free. To register, contact
the individual facility. Nov. 6, 10:30am,
Bykota Senior Center, 410-887-3094;
Nov. 13, 12:45pm, Arbutus Senior Center,
410-887-1410; Nov. 20, 1pm, Jacksonville
Senior Center, 410-887-8208; Dec. 3,
11am, Liberty Senior Center, 410-8870780; Dec. 4, 12:30pm, Woodlawn
Senior Center, 410-887-6887; and Dec.
11, 12:45pm, Victory Villa Senior Center,
410-887-0235.
national Memory screening Day
november 19
The Department of Aging and Senior
Helpers will provide memory screenings in recognition of National Memory
Screening Day. A memory screening is a
simple and safe evaluation tool that checks
memory and other thinking skills. It can
indicate whether an additional check up
by a qualified healthcare professional is
needed. Screenings are also appropriate for
anyone who does not have a concern right
now, but wants to see how their memory is
now and for future comparisons. Locations:
Parkville Senior Center, 9-11:30am, 410887-5338; Essex Senior Center, 1-3:30pm,
410-887-0267; Catonsville Senior Center,
9-11:30am, 410-887-0900; and Pikesville
Senior Center, 1-3:30pm, 410-887-1245.
www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/
aging/healtheducation.
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Tips for Reducing Holiday stress
Homewatch Caregivers
T
The holidays can be both exciting
and stressful, especially as aging family members hit new milestones and
life changes, altering the dynamics
of cherished traditions. As family
dynamics shift with time, keeping
the holidays light and festive requires
even more forethought and planning.
Homewatch CareGivers offers these
tips for bringing joy and love to you
and yours this holiday season.
skip the crowds
Stress and safety concerns can
cause the hectic nature of holiday
shopping to become an inconvenience.
Instead of hitting the mall this year,
light a fire, brew up a hot beverage
and help your elderly loved one purchase holiday gifts from a catalog or
online. As you browse, take the time
to reminisce about favorite gifts past.
take a personal inventory
It’s easy for family caregivers (you)
to experience burnout in the process
of tending to the needs of others.
Don’t let the holiday season stress get
the best of you. Find respite care for
your loved one during the season’s
hustle and bustle so that you can destress. Remember that the greatest
gift you can give your loved one is
your calm and centered presence and
that everything else can wait!
Get creative
If family traditions have lost their
luster, choose something that is inclusive and low-stress. Instead of seeing
“The Nutcracker” at a local playhouse, buy the musical on DVD, bake
some holiday treats, and invite the
family over for movie night! If you’re
Preparing a family meal together instead of going out is a great way to spend
quality time together during the holidays.
looking for an activity that your aging
parents can participate in without the
entire family, the senior center in your
area may coordinate caroling, cooking
or gift-wrapping events that will get
your loved one out of the house and
engaged in the community.
support your local charity
When the snow is flying, stay
inside and keep warm! Help your
loved one go through their pantry,
linens and clothing in search of items
that may no longer be useful (or necessary) and donate to local shelters
and charities.
be adventurous with your cooking
Family meals are the heart of most
holiday traditions. Preparing a holiday
feast for the entire family can become
more of a challenge if your aging
relatives have dietary restrictions.
With a little pre-planning and online
research you can modify unwanted
ingredients in your favorite dishes or
family recipes. Your loved one will
feel honored to be included and the
entire family will be amazed at your
cooking genius!
Make it a new Year’s resolution
As a new year approaches, create
resolutions that are far more meaningful than losing weight or getting
organized. Resolve to spend quality
time with your aging loved one, to
give them the senior home care they
need, to bring the grandchildren for
more frequent visits, or to look into
home care – relieving some of the
care giving responsibilities from yourself and ensuring the well-being of
your aging family member.
Homewatch CareGivers is a premier
caregiver agency, providing home care
for all ages. From health care coordination and hospital discharge planning to
home care transportation and daily living assistance, let our family of caregivers
care for yours. For more information,
call 410-821-1944 or 877-357-0795 or
visit www.HomewatchCareGivers.com/
Baltimore.
Cheers to an
unparalleled
lifestyle.
A rousing game of bocce ball in a lush courtyard.
A heart-pumping swim in the heated indoor pool.
Or a relaxing happy hour in the pub filled with the
sounds of fun and laughter. All moments to be
enjoyed and cherished...all moments possible at
Mercy Ridge.
2525 Pot Spring Road | Timonium, MD 21093
www.mercyridge.com
A Joint Venture of Mercy Health Services and
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore
You deserve a lifestyle of comfort, convenience
and, most importantly, peace of mind about your
future. Mercy Ridge delivers all that and more, in a
community framed by casual elegance in a friendly
neighborhood atmosphere. Plus, you can feel
secure in knowing that on-site continuing care is
there if ever needed.
Discover the unparalleled retirement lifestyle
waiting for you at Mercy Ridge. Give us a call at
(410) 561-0200 to schedule a visit today!
Mercy Ridge is committed to providing equal housing for all races, religions and ethnic groups, and disabilities.
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Call us today to schedule a free evaluation
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LOCAL BUSINESS
Wacky and Wonderful
5 Wacky Women
5
By Marianne Williams
5 Wacky Women, a unique boutique gift shop in Cockeysville, lives
up to their tag line, “A Store With
Personality.” The colorful window
display draws you in and the store’s
bubbly staff makes you feel welcome
and excited to explore the store and
enjoy the discovery of both wacky
and wonderful items. “I like to offer
fun and different items, but also
those with function,” says storeowner
Aimee Smith. With a variety of
departments, shoppers move through
the store displays of trendy women’s
clothing and accessories, jewelry,
handbags, home décor, baby and
more.
Smith saves shoppers from the
hassle of searching for special oneof-a-kind gifts on the Internet by
offering carefully chosen products
in her store. “I search for new and
unique concepts and items at a variety
of gift shows,” says Smith, “including green and eco-friendly items and
items made in the United States.”
The boutique features gifts for people
of all ages, such as children’s books,
beautifully bedazzled iPhone chargers, Alegria shoes and hand-painted
wine glasses. In fact, her large selection of wine-related gifts will satisfy
any oenophiles on your list. Natty
Boh belts and key fobs are great gifts
for guys. Pure knitwear and Lottie
Dotties magnetic jewelry are popular
items for women. While new items
arrive weekly, they also move quickly
– so if you see something you’d like,
Storeowner Aimee Smith and her staff at 5 Wacky Women have a diverse set of gift
offerings.
you’d better buy it!
Smith is particularly excited about
offering the new jewelry concept
called “X by Trollbeads.” This new
system allows you to create a custom
anchor chain-inspired bracelet out
of charms and links that are made
of rubber, silver and bronze links.
The bracelet is very easy to assemble
and reassemble by simply sliding the
openings of the charms and links
through one another to create the
chain. The rubber and bronze links
add diversity to traditional silver links
and locks are available, but not necessary, to secure the bracelet. “With the
wide selection, you can create your
own personal journey,” says Smith.
The newly launched jewelry concept
is urban and edgy, which is appealing
to young shoppers, while still maintaining a traditional feel.
As a local independent boutique,
Smith believes in interacting closely
with customers and the community
and supports many through shopping events. “Strong relationships
with customers and the community
are important to me,” says Smith.
“Getting to know customers personally allows me to better fulfill their
wants and needs.” 5 Wacky Women
offers a customer rewards program,
where you earn one point for every
dollar spent and once you reach 250
points, you receive $25 off your purchase at the boutique. The boutique
even keeps track of your points for
you to take the worry out of remembering to bring a rewards card. Items
bought at the boutique are wrapped
and ready to give as presents right
from the moment of purchase. Local
organizations host shopping events
at the boutique, where 20 percent of
sales during the event are donated to
the sponsored organization. These
events are announced on the boutique’s Facebook page, and through
email. To receive notifications, “Like”
them on Facebook.
5 Wacky Women, 10255 York
Road, Cockeysville, 410-683-8333,
www.5wackywomen.com.
LOCAL BUSINESS
Truly Custom Jewelry
In House Jewelers
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In House Jewelers has made a name for itself by crafting unique, one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry.
By Kate Tafelski
With the latest technologies and
unique methods in jewelry design,
owners Scott McQuaid and Matt
Durante at In House Jewelers in
Jacksonville bring their customers the
best of custom jewelry.
After the market crash in 2008,
Durante said he noticed people were
more inclined to “restyle what [they]
have instead of buying new” when it
came to updating their jewelry collection. Investing in new technology
around this time allowed In House
Jewelers to handle the influx of custom design and repairs business they
receive year-round, keeping their
business “in house” rather than outsourcing. The Laserstar laser welder
offers the designers precision accuracy
on a piece without using a torch,
which is especially helpful when it
comes to antiques as it keeps the original integrity of the piece intact.
Durante and McQuaid take their
customers’ designs seriously, never
trying to impose a certain “mold” on
their creation. The Cad Cam computer design software allows them to
build pieces from scratch and show
the customer pictures of the projected
final product. This keeps the customer involved from start to finish, adding a special level of personal touch
to the process. They go above and
beyond to find the “best way to make
[the customer’s] idea work,” with the
end result being a quality product
made to stand the test of time.
In House Jewelers has become
recognized as one of the few jewelers who take the time to perform
the ancient Mokume Gane Japanese
metal layering technique. Mokume
Gane began in the 1600s as a
technique to create the handles of
Samurai swords and was applied to
jewelry in the 1800s. It is a very long
and delicate process of alternating
layers of different metals to create
an intricate and beautiful “wood
grained” finish look on rings, earrings
and pendants.
In addition to their custom work,
In House Jewelers carries quality
brands such as A. Jaffee, who specializes in bridal jewelry, and Gabriel
& Co. NY, their biggest seller who
makes fashionable pieces affordable.
While sterling silver and diamonds are
always a great choice when shopping
for a loved one, In House predicts gold
to be making a comeback as the market price lowers and the precious metal
becomes more affordable.
When shopping for jewelry this
holiday season, McQuaid stresses the
need to “get in early” as any custom
design takes at least three to four
weeks to create and even longer when
the holiday rush begins. Durante
recommends making an in-store wish
list so that you can be pleasantly surprised by a gift from your loved one
this season.
Come by their open house on Nov.
21 to make a wish list or preview this
holiday season’s hottest looks in jewelry.
In House Jewelers, 3417 Sweet Air
Road, Jacksonville, 410-682-0045. Visit
us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/
inhousejewelers.
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LOCAL BUSINESS
More Than Just Books
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Greetings & Readings
By Marianne Williams
Greetings & Readings has expanded
and evolved since its opening as
a small, family-owned book and
card shop nearly 45 years ago. The
independent gift store specializes in
creating boutiques within the store
for high demand fashion lines like
Vera Bradley, Trollbeads, Brighton,
Life is Good, Alex and Ani, Scout,
Hobo Lodis and expanded jewelry
lines. Some selections in these miniboutiques are as extensive as a brand’s
independent store.
Greetings & Readings (G&R) is
now co-owned by the founders’ son
and son-in-law, Steven Baum and
Stephen Spund. The culture of the
store is to provide excellent customer
service and a low pressure shopping
experience with high quality merchandise. “We treat customers how we
want to be treated,” says Baum, “and
we strive to instill this in our staff.”
Due to the evolution of technology
and the popularity of e-books, independent bookstores like G& R have
had to update their business model to
remain a viable retail establishment.
“Our approach has been to condense
our selection of books, and add more
products, services and selection,” says
Spund. “We’ve added many gift and
fashion lines over the years, and have
grown into one of the region’s largest
independent department stores.”
“If you don’t change with the
times, you won’t be here,” says Baum.
As the store’s primary buyer, Baum is
always searching for hot new products
he knows his customers will like,
while maintaining a large selection of
popular novels and children’s books.
Baum believes that “shopping is a fun
social experience that the Internet
Stephen Spund (left) and Steven Baum, co-owners of Greetings & Readings, have
all your Ravens needs.
cannot replace.”
While G&R offers an online
shopping platform, going to their
30,000-square-foot store in the Hunt
Valley Towne Centre is an experience.
Meandering through the store during
a recent lunch hour, shoppers were
spread throughout every department,
including Hallmark greeting cards,
children’s toys, Swarovski crystals,
Godiva, and a huge selection of items
for dining and entertaining.
Over recent years, the clothing
department has grown to include more
lines and merchandise. Expanding on
the success of women’s fashion, they’ve
added men’s dress shirts, ties and belts.
Cutter & Buck offers a Ravens-themed
men’s dress shirt popular for Purple
Friday. The Ravens Fan shop includes
one of the finest collections of unique
NFL Ravens apparel from dress up to
dress down.
Being involved and supporting the
local community is just as important
to the G&R staff as offering quality products. The store hosts many
events, such as children’s story time,
book signings with local authors,
and health and wellness events such
as free walk-in flu vaccination clinics and Good Samaritan Hospital
book club events. Shopping days are
sponsored by local schools and organizations, where either a discount
is applied or a certain percent of
the day’s sales are given back to the
school or organization. The store also
supports local Habitat for Humanity
projects by donating books to create a
starter library to recently built homes.
The David Simpson Gallery is an
important addition that supports local
artists. The gallery has been around
for about one year and features the
artwork of local and regional artists
and artisans in the first-floor entrance
to the store. The gallery exhibits
change about every two months and
all of the artwork featured is for sale.
Opening receptions, artist information and events can be found on the
store’s website.
Greetings & Readings, 118 Shawan
Road, Hunt Valley, 410-771-3022,
www.greetingsandreadings.com.
Fun Holiday Shopping
LOCAL BUSINESS
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Greenspring Gift House
By Kate Tafelski
This holiday season, instead of spending your
weekends circling the mall looking for parking,
visit the Greenspring Gift House (GGH) in
Jarrettsville for a pleasant and personable shopping experience. And, you’ll walk away with
unique and affordable gifts to meet your holiday
needs.
Located at the edge of the Greenspring
Landscaping and Nursery property, the Gift
House has operated out of the old sawmill for
the last eight years. Janice Kaiser, owner of the
Greenspring enterprise, works closely with Lauri
Baker, manager of the Gift House, to ensure
that there is “something for everyone” among
the variety of products they carry. From jewelry
and fashion accessories, to home decor and gourmet food products, to bath and body fragrances,
you’ll find something new and beautiful every
time you visit.
GGH carries a wide variety of brands that
customers love. It is a destination shopping
experience with personal service and customer
favorites like Vera Bradley, Trollbeads, Spartina,
John Medeiros and Thymes. Baker says that
customers often come in for something specific
and end up falling in love with something new.
Their displays change every two to three weeks
as they are “constantly adding new merchandise
to keep the shopping experience fresh and interesting.”
With two new mid-winter Vera Bradley patterns being released, and their huge variety of
patterns and styles, GGH is definitely the place
to fill all of your Vera needs. But, Baker stresses
that they are also expanding their Spartina line
of handbags and adding more accessories. The
Thymes collection of bath and body fragrances
has always been a customer favorite, but especially during the holidays. Baker points out the
Thymes Frasier Fir candle, a delicately powerful
candle, is perfect to prepare any home for holiday entertaining in minutes.
The Gift House also offers elegant
Egyptian glass pieces and the G. DeBrekht
intricate hand-painted holiday gifts. The collectable Byers’ Choice Carolers are prominently
displayed around the store during the holiday
season. Many delicious gourmet food products,
such as jams jellies, crab mixes and nuts are
perfect to have on hand for entertaining or to
give as hostess gifts.
Plan to attend one of their holiday open house events, which
include special giveaways and extended hours. On Black Friday they
offer amazing specials! The best place to stay up to date on all the
GGH deals and coupons is by “Liking” their Facebook page. When
you sign up for emails, you’ll receive notifications on the latest merchandise. Ask Baker about their “secret word” offers. And she will
help you stock up on all the gifts and home decor you need to make
this holiday the best one yet.
Greenspring Gift House, 1608 Jarrettsville Road, Jarrettsville, 410893-1267, www.greenspringstone.com.
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VIEW THE 2013 GUIDE TO INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
Link directly with all participating schools.
www.mdarrive.com
Fall Open House Directory
Boys’ Latin School
Gerstell Academy
www.boyslatinmd.com
Boys, grades K-12,
600 students
www.gerstell.org
Co-Ed, grades Pre-K-12, 315 students
Open Houses
Open Houses
Parents & Pre-School Sons (ages 3-5)
November 7
4-5pm
January 9
4-5pm
Parents (all grades)
November 14
8-9:30am
January 21
8-9:30am
March 5
8-9:30am
April 23
8-9:30am
November 13
November 17
9am
2pm
www.harfordday.org
Cambridge School
Open Houses
www.cambridgeschool.org
Co-Ed, grades K-8,
105 students
February 12
April 9
KidFest
January 25
Open Houses
General Open Houses
November 6
January 8
February 19
www.notredameprep.com
Girls, Pre-K-12, 760 students
Open House
Contact the Admissions Office for a tour.
The Odyssey School
Harford Day School
CAPTURING THE HEA
RTS & MINDS OF CHILDRE
N
Notre Dame Preparatory School
www.theodysseyschool.org
Co-Ed, grades K-8, 145 students
Open House
January 22
7-9pm
8:30-11am
8:30-11am
9am-noon
9-11am
9-11am
9-11am
Oldfields School
www.oldfieldsschool.org
Co-Ed, grades 8-12, 165 students
The Jemicy School
www.jemicyschool.org
Co-Ed, grades Pre-K-12, Upper School
Prep, 330 students
Open House
Open House
Garrison Forest School
www.gfs.org
Co-Ed Preschool, Girls, grades K-12,
625 students
Open Houses
Upper School
November 5
9am
Middle School (6-8)
November 15
7:45am
December 16
7:45am
Lower School (K-5)
November 6
8:15am
December 4
8:15am
Preschool (Coed)
November 14
9am
Boarding Overnight “Garrison Getaway”
November 7-8
Call 410-653-2700 for information and
our tour schedule.
The Park School of Baltimore
The John Carroll School
www.johncarroll.org
Co-Ed, grades 9-12, 700 students
Open House
Mercy High School
www.mercyhighschool.com
Girls, grades 9-12, 340 students
Open House
November 2
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ARRIVE
| NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
10am-1pm
www.parkschool.net
Open House
Principal-led tours
November 8 &
December 12
8:45-10:30am
Peabody Preparatory of JHU
www.peabody.jhu.edu/prep,
www.peabody.jhu.edu/dance
Co-Ed, Infant-Adult, 2200+ students
Open House
New student placement interviews may be
scheduled by calling 410-234-4630 (music)
or 410-234-4626 (dance).
Roland Park Country School
www.rpcs.org
Co-Ed Pre-K, Girls grades K-12,
675 students
St. Paul’s School for Girls
Open House
Open House
www.spsfg.org
Girls grades 5-12
Middle School
November 13
6:30-8:30pm
Parent Information Sessions
November 1, December 3 and January 9
8:30-10am
St. Paul’s School
Redeemer Classical Christian School
ww.stpaulschool.org
Co-Ed grades K-4, Boys grades 5-12,
www.rccs.org
Open House
Open Houses
Information Sessions
November 8
November 9
February 27
Pre-K-Kindergarten Only
February 25
9:30-11am
10-11:30am
9:30-11am &
7-8:30pm
9:30-11am
Lower School
November 6, December 4,
January 16
Middle School
November 12, December 3,
January 15
Upper School
November 7, December 5
January 14
8:45am
8:45am
St. Timothy School
www.stt.org
Girls grades 9-12, post-graduate,
165 students
Open House
January 18
1-6pm
8:45am
inspiring the best
in every boy.
Now accepting applications to the
Otis Read Scholarship Program
Awards for new middle school students
of academic promise, personal integrity
and community engagement.
Applications due December 31st. For more information,
go to www.boyslatinmd.com/scholarships
The BOyS’ LATiN SchOOL Of MARyLANd
822 West Lake Avenue Baltimore, MD 21210
www.boyslatinmd.com
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A Harford County Holiday
7Reasons to LOVE
Harford County
Holidays
Nov 30-Dec 22
Applewood Farm Christmas Season
December 1
24th Annual Bel Air
Christmas Parade
December 6
Havre de Grace Christmas Parade
& Light Up Night with Santa
December 7
Aberdeen’s Christmas
Street Celebration
December 8
41st Candlelight Tour of
Havre de Grace
December 12-15
Ladew Gardens Christmas
Open House
December 29
Havre de Grace Historic Church Tour
GO WINERY HOPPING!
HASSLE-FREE SHOPPING
TRADITIONAL TREE FINDING!
FAMILY FUN & UNWINDING!
For more reasons to love Harford County holidays visit
www.harfordmd.com
David R. Craig, Harford County Executive
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