Hello Towson,

Happy Halloween Weekend! 🎃

Candy corn, a Halloween staple, was first called “chicken feed” as it resembled dried corn kernels.

Americans consume more than 35 million pounds of candy corn every Halloween season, which equates to about 9 billion individual pieces.

This means if the total consumption were distributed equally everyone in the use would get about 26 pieces!

In this week's Towson Torch:

On the night of October 26, 1958, at around 10:30 p.m., two young men, Philip Small (27) and Alvin Cohen (24), were driving near the quiet road crossing the Loch Raven Reservoir north of Baltimore, Maryland when what they later described as an egg-shaped craft appeared suddenly above the bridge ahead. The reservoir itself is an important municipal water supply for the city and a serene recreational setting, making the sudden intrusion of the strange object all the more striking. - 🔥 Read the Article

Last Friday FLWR Dispensary, located in Towson’s Uptown, held its grand opening event. Attendees included friends and family of the owners, community members and inspectors from the Maryland Cannabis Administration. 

FLWR is located at 101 E. Chesapeake Ave. and offers a wide range of products like flower, vaporizers, gummies, drinks and more. They also have a knowledgeable staff that is prepared to educate customers on how to partake safely and responsibly. Customers must be 21+. Read More

Alex Cooper Auctioneers has a rare 1987 oil painting by the beloved PBS art instructor is going up for auction on Friday. The painting, titled "Lake with Cabin and Trees," showcases Ross's signature peaceful style featuring a cozy cabin nestled by a lake and surrounded by towering trees. What makes this piece particularly special is a handwritten note on the back where Ross gifted it to a couple, wishing them "a very happy and joyful life." The painting is signed on both sides. -Read More

Planet Fitness is coming to Timonium in November with a brand new location that will feature state-of-the-art equiptment, the PF Black Card Spa, clean locker rooms, and
a super friendly staff. Learn More

In case you missed it Lynn and Victor Brick the Co-Founders of Brick Bodies are owners of Ohana Growth Partners, LLP which owns and operates the new club in Timonium, along with other Planet Fitness health clubs throughout MD, DC, TN, WA, CA, FL and across Australia. The Bricks tragically lost their daughter Vicki-Brick-Zupanic in April of 2025, when she passed away from ovarian cancer. Vicki was a standout on the women’s hoops team at University of Maryland and her parents were recently in college park for the naming of the Women’s Basketball Locker Room after their Daughter.
- Read About Victor and Lynn Brick’s Gift.

🎃 FRIDAY (Oct 31)

🎼 TU High School Choral Festival — student ensembles on stage ⏰ 5:00 PM • 📍 Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall, Towson University. Towson University

💄🎤 Halloween Night! Miss Mary Rose Show & Party — drag show + dance party ⏰ 8:00 PM • 📍 Charles Village Pub & Patio (CVP) Towson Details

🕺🕷️ Fright Night @ The Point in Towson — DJ, costume contest, drink specials ⏰ 9:00 PM–late • 📍 The Point in Towson. Eventbrite

🎉 SATURDAY (Nov 1)

🧸👾 Maryland Toy Expo – “Spooky Season” Edition — toys, collectibles, vendors
⏰ Morning–afternoon
📍 Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium (~4 mi). AllEvents

🎶🎭 Late-night: “Friday” Halloween Party @ Banditos Towson
⏰ AFTER HOURS Carryover 1:00–4:00 AM
📍 Banditos Bar & Kitchen, Towson. Hunt Halloween

🏈🎨 SUNDAY (Nov 2)

🥍 GatorFest LAX — lacrosse tourney day at the Fairgrounds (Timonium)
⏰ Daytime
📍 Maryland State Fairgrounds. Maryland State Fair

🃏 Maryland Trading Card Expo — TCGs, sports cards, collectibles (Timonium) ⏰ ⏰ 9:00 AM–2:00 PM •
📍 Maryland State Fairgrounds. Maryland State Fairgrounds

Lib’s Grill confirmed on social media that it has begun construction on its new Towson location, bringing the beloved Maryland restaurant closer to opening its doors for local diners. While the exact address and opening date haven’t been announced, the brand has confirmed the project and is sharing updates with eager customers in Towson. Residents can look forward to a fresh social and dining destination, along with new jobs for the community. Lib’s Grill

Charm Thai Corner is the new Thai restaurant set to open in the former Nana restaurant space in Towson. This eatery is making headlines locally as it replaces the well-known Nana restaurant, bringing a fresh taste of Thai cuisine to the area.
Read Full Story in the Sun

You might think its foolish, but according the Towson Creative Alliance, they are working with the Towson Chamber of Commerce, pursuing permission for a Ric Ocesek Tribute mural somewhere in the downtown district. Ric Ocasek, an 80’s rock icon, best known as the leader and primary frontman for the American new wave band The Cars,
actually spent his early years living right here in one of Towson’s adjoining communities.

Acclaimed local Brazilian artist (and punk rocker) Camila Leao has been commissioned by an anonymous donor to complete a design (below). The location is still being developed they work with Primary Wave Music for final rights. Towson’s public art initiative has delivers multiple creative landscapes throughout the district and this proposed project could prove to be just what Towson needed.

Thursday
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🎃 Friday
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Saturday (November 1!)
58 🌡️ 44 | 🌤️

Sunday
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