Hello Towson!

Apparently every 12 years a 28 year old quarterback leads the Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl victory. It’s happened twice, can it happen again?

• Trent Dilfer 2000-’01 Super Bowl XXXV Champion (age 28)

• Joe Flacco 2012-’13 Super Bowl XLVII Champion (age 28)

• Lamar Jackson 2024-’25 Super Bowl LVIII Champion??? (age 28)

  
  In today’s TowsonTown Torch

• Purple Friday Caravan Comes to Towson

• Things to Do

• Five Questions with Amber McCormack, Fogo de Chao

• + our weekly updates on local sports, live music, entertainment, and more!
  
  Are you ready? Let’s goooooo!

Ravens Purple Friday Caravan to Stop In Towson

🥶 Bundle up for temperatures in high 30’s that feel like 20’s with wind chill

Playoff fever is gripping Baltimore, and as the Ravens head to Buffalo to face the Bills on Sunday in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs, the Purple Friday Caravan is set to pass through Towson, arriving at 1:15 p.m. at Patriot Plaza (400 Washington Ave, Towson, Md. 21204) for a pep rally featuring cheerleaders, mascot Poe, and Baltimore’s Marching Ravens.

The Local Roundup

Notice: Christmas Tree Collection 🚛 🎄🎄

Wait it’s not even Easter yet!

The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Thursday, January 9. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance; residents must place trees out by Wednesday,  January 15 to ensure collections. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on your scheduled trash or recycling day–please leave trees out until collection occurs.

Residents should place trees out for pick-up at the same location where they would normally place trash and recycling for collection. Be sure to set out live trees only, with no lights, decorations, tinsel, bags or tree stands. Residents in apartments or condominiums should consult their property manager to learn how to properly set out Christmas trees for recycling. Collection Set Out Guide

Baltimore County Public Library

❤️ Hands-Only CPR Training
Help save a life. Drop in and learn the simple steps of Hands-Only CPR from the members of Baltimore County Fire Department 👨🏻‍🚒👩🏾‍🚒
📍 Cockeysville Branch
🗓️ Saturday, January 18th
🕗 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (14-17 YEARS) & Adults

📍 Towson Branch - Public Service Area
🗓️ Saturday, January 25th
🕗 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (14-17 YEARS) & Adults

🖋️ Learn Cursive and Calligraphy
Receive personalized instruction in the timeless art of beautifully connected letters and sentences. Participants are given a small notebook for practicing.
📍 Towson Branch - Towson Room
🗓️ Thursday, January 16th :
🕗 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (14-17 YEARS)

🇯🇵 Shibori - The Art of Japanese Tie-Dye
Learn the art of shibori, the technique of folding cloth and dyeing it with natural indigo. We also explore indigo production and textile patterns originating in West Africa. Materials provided.
📍 Towson Branch - Wilson Room
🗓️ Saturday, January 18th
🕗 1:00pm - 3:00pm
TWEENS (12-13 YEARS) TEEN (14-17 YEARS) LATE ELEMENTARY (9-11 YEARS) ADULT

The Shops at Kenilworth: Winter Sidewalk Sale 🛒
Friday, January 17th - Sunday, January 19th

New year, new sales! 🎊 Grab your shopping besties and visit The Shops at Kenilworth Friday, January 17 – Sunday, January 19 to enjoy savings up to 70% off at participating stores during our Winter Sidewalk Sale! 🛍️ - Get all the details

Jurassic Quest at Timonium Fairgrounds 🦕 🦖 🦕

🦖 Jurassic Quest!
🗓️ Friday, Jan 17 - Monday, Jan 20
📍Maryland State Fair Cow Palace
(Friday 1p-6p, Saturday & Sunday 9a-6p, Monday 9a-4p)

Jurassic Quest is roaring into the Timonium Fairgrounds on January 17-20! Don’t miss out on the world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family when Jurassic Quest visits the Maryland State Fairgrounds. Save 25% with CODE NEWYEAR25 - Get Tickets

FOOD & DINING

Learn about Brazilian hospitality, endless meat, and options for the “less hungry”

Amber McCormack is a dynamic professional in the hospitality industry with extensive experience in event sales, food and beverage management, and customer service. Currently serving as the Event Sales Manager at Fogo de Chão since May 2024. We had the extreme pleasure of sitting down with Amber for 5 questions over “endless meat” at Towson’s Fogo de Chao restaurant. - Read the Article

Photo Gallery

Towson Nostalgia

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Weather

Wednesday
26 🌡️ 31 | 💨 Winds NW 10-15 mph (gusts up to 30mph)

Thursday
30 🌡️ 35 | 💨 Winds SW 5-15 mph (gusts up to 15mph)

Friday
38 🌡️ 42 | ⛅️ Some rain/snow possible overnight=

Sports

Towson University Tight End and NFL Prospect to Play in 100th East West Shrine Game

Towson University tight end Carter Runyon will continue his quest for the professional ranks as he has accepted an invite to the 2025 East West Shrine Bowl on January 30. The East-West Shrine Bowl is a post season college football all-star game that brings together the best college football players in the country. Runyon is the second player in Towson history who will play in the Shrine Bowl. Tye Smith, who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 2015-21, played in the Shrine Bowl in 2015. - Read More

Upcoming Games & Matches

🏀 Towson University Men’s Basketball
THU 1/16 vs Hofstra - 7 PM - TU Arena
Dollar Beers - Tickets

SAT 1/18 vs Stony Brook - 2PM - TU Arena
🐯 Bobble Head Giveaway - Tickets

🏀 Towson University Women’s Basketball
FRI 1/17 vs Northeastern - 6 PM - TU Arean
Pink Game - Headband Giveaway - Tickets

🏈 Baltimore Ravens
SUN 1/19 Ravens (13-5) @ Buffalo Bills (14-4) 6:30PM EST
Highmark Stadium - Temps: 10 🌡️ 21 🥶 

⚽️ Baltimore Blast
SUN 1/19 Texas Outlaws @ Baltimore Blast - 12PM @ TU Arena - Tickets

🚜 💥 Monster Jam 
SUN 1/17 7PM @ CFG Arena - Tickets

Comedy

Friday/Saturday/Sunday
1/17, 1/18, 1/29 | Magooby’s Joke House | Maddy Smith | Tickets & Times

Live Music

FRI 1/17 | The Warped Tour Band | The Recher | 7PM - Tickets
SAT 1/18 | The Eight Lock Band (PRS Band) | The Recher | 7PM - Tickets
SUN 1/19 | School of Rock | Towson Winter Concert | The Recher | Doors 11AM - Tickets

Movies/In Theaters Now:

Now Playing @ Cinemark Towson
111 E Joppa Rd, 21286

• Wolf Man - R

• One of Them Days - R

• Den of Thieves 2: Pantera - R

• Better Man - R

• Nickel Boys - PG-13

• Mufasa: The Lion King - PG

• Nosferatu - R

• A Complete Unknown - R

• Wicked - PG

• Moana 2 - PG

• Homestead - PG-13

• Gladiator II - R

• The Fire Inside - PG-13

• Babygirl - R

• The Wild Robot -PG

• Sing Sing - R

  Tickets & Showtimes

Now Playing @ The Senator
5904 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212

• Wolf Man - R

• Nosferatu - R

• Babygirl - R

• Sonic 3 - PG

• A Complete Unknown - R

• Mufasa: The Lion King - PG

• Wicked - PG

• Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory - G

• NT Live: NYE

• Ghost in the Shell 2 - Innocence PG- 13

  Tickets & Showtimes
  

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