Happy Spring Equinox Towson! ☀️

Today the Sun will shine directly over the equator for the first time this year. As it crosses the celestial equator, day and night will be nearly equal in duration worldwide - marking the March (Spring) Equinox.

In this week’s Towsontown Torch

• Towson Native Wins with New Movie at SXSW

• On The Border Closing Towson Location

• Things to do

• Things to Eat

🎬 Towson Native and Cinematographer Jon Bregel’s New Film, “The Baltimorons”, is a hit at SXSW Film Festival

The Baltimorons, filmed in Baltimore, is winning awards and is being touted as the next classic Christmas movie.

Jon Bregel is a multifaceted creative professional and cinematographer born and raised in Towson. He is known for his work as a director, cinematographer, and coach for filmmakers. Bregel's career spans various roles, including founding the influential production company Variable, where he creatively directed campaigns for major brands like Nike, Audi, and National Geographic.

Bregel has gained recognition for his cinematography in projects such as "Out of the Blue" (2020) and most recently "The Baltimorons", which just last week was recognized as an Audience Award Winner at the SXSW Film and TV Festival in Austin,
Texas.

"The Baltimorons" is a heartwarming comedy film directed by Jay Duplass, set to release in 2025. The story unfolds on Christmas Eve in Baltimore, following Cliff (Michael Strassner), a newly sober former comedian, who chips his tooth and meets Didi (Liz Larsen), a workaholic dentist. Their chance encounter leads to an unexpected adventure through the city, as they navigate closed impound lots, crashed family gatherings, and impromptu comedy performances. The film explores themes of loneliness, second chances, and unexpected connections, all while showcasing Baltimore's winter charm through Jon Bregal's cinematography. Duplass's direction and the chemistry between Strassner and Larsen create a sincere, funny, and poignant narrative that balances humor with genuine emotional depth.
 - Read a Review of The Baltimorons

Towson News

🌮 😢 On The Border files Chapter 11, closes 70 stores nationwide, including Towson location

And no, it had nothing to do with increased crime in Towson.
(By the way, crime did not increase in Towson last year, despite the popular narrative)

On the Border filed chapter 11 last week and announced that it will be closing 70 stores across the United States, including the Towson location. While people comment on the headlines with their own theories and blame rising crime for the closures, the fact remains that restaurants across America have been really struggling since Covid. In fact, the National Restaurant Association estimates that 16% of all restaurants in America, over 100,000 restaurants total, went out of business during Covid or in the years following the pandemic. Restaurant owners in Towson and all across America are working hard to figure out how to make up for the lean years and how to survive despite some obvious changes in people’s dining out habits. Despite some recent closures in the news, Towson continues to boast over 90 restaurants with new and exciting ones opening seemingly every week. You’ll continue to hear about them here on the Torch!
Stay tuned for our new Towson Restaurant Directory coming soon!
- Read The Article

🪴 Second Chance Plants Opening Location in Towson

Second Chance Plants announced its opening a location and they're having a grand opening event at the Towson Place Shopping Center, where the Walmart used to be.
The event will be from March 21-23 and everyone gets a free plant with their purchase.
- Details on Grand Opening

Baltimore County

Things to Do in Towson

🎣 The Maryland Fly Fishing Show
📍West Village Commons, Towson
📅 Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
🚘 Free parking in the garage, follow the signs along the brick walkway to the West Commons building. - Get Details

🐾 Paws to Read
📍Baltimore County Public Library, Towson Branch - Children's Area Age
📅 Saturday, March 22: 10:30am - 11:30am group: Late Elementary (9-11 years) Early Ages: Elementary (6 to 8 years)
Event type: Learning and Reading Reading to a therapy dog can increase a child's self-esteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. Stop in and read to one of our therapy dogs. -More Info

🏹 The Maryland Antique Arms Show
📍Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, Cow Palace
 📅 Saturday, March 22 9am - 5pm
 📅 Sunday, March 23, 9am - 3pm
- Get info on Tickets and Exhbits

⛳️ Get in Golf Shape with Golf Simulators at Axgard Towson

Choose from 1, 2 or 3 hours of indoor golf sim fun with our Flight Scope Mevo+ systems run off of powerful gaming computers.

Axgard has two bays and options for both 18 hole courses or driving range games! You are welcome to bring in your own golf gear, or we have balls, both left and right handed clubs, mens large and women’s small gloves and 2 tee heights.
-Make Reservations

📅 Group Event & Menu Packages

TOWSON MEETING & EVENT SPACES An elegant Brazilian dining experience presented by our helpful and knowledgeable staff will make Fogo de Chão the perfect location for your group or private dining event.

Corporate Meetings - Lunch & Learn - Convention Dinners - Client Appreciations

Board Meetings - Sales Retreats - Anniversaries & Birthdays - Weddings & Events

Graduations - Celebrations - Fundraisers - Company Training

Book Now

Towson Weather

Thursday
44 🌡️ 66 | 65% 🌧️

Friday
35 🌡️ 54 | ☀️

Saturday
38 🌡️ 60 | ☁️

Sunday
30🌡️ 51 | ☁️

Sports

Upcoming Games & Matches

🥍 Towson University Men’s Lacrosse
SAT 3/22 vs Stony Brook - Hometown Heroes Day | TU Camo Hat Giveaway - Tickets

Live Music/Comedy

🎸 SAVE THE DATE
SAT 3/29 | Jimmy’s Chicken Shack | The Recher | 6 PM doors - Tickets

🎭 COMEDY

THU 3/20 | Magooby’s Joke House | Josh Wolf | 7:30 PM
FRI 3/21 | Magooby’s Joke House | Josh Wolf | 7:00 PM + 9:30 PM
SAT 3/22 | Magooby’s Joke House | Josh Wolf | 7:00 PM + 9:30 PM
Tickets

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