Hello Towson,

We’d love to help you with Valentine’s Day this year…

FUN or DISTURBING FACT? ❤️ The heart shape we know today doesn't closely resemble an actual human heart. It's more similar to the heart of a bird or reptile, likely originating from early anatomical studies being based on animal dissections.

So when someone hands you a heart this year be sure to ask “Bird or reptile”?

In today’s TowsonTown Torch

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🔥 Spice things up and make your Valentine’s Day gift one that they’ll remember. Towson’s Shayna Hardy, owner of Boudoir by Shayna has a boutique boudoir experience fit for any woman. Give your special someone a day to indulge and be in touch with their inner beauty. Get $200 off a Boudoir photo session.
_{(🌶️ warning this content may be a little spicy for some readers)}

☕️ 💐 Atwaters Belvedere Square - Coffee & Flowers bouquet featuring flowers from
Gordon Florist. The perfect way to say you care (and that you remember their coffee order!) Stop by Belvedere Square Market for an order form and pickup anytime on the 14th. All orders must be placed by Sunday, February 9th.

🌹 Love is in Bloom @ The Shops at Kenilworth
📍 800 Kenilworth Drive, Towson
📆 February 8th 11:30 - 1:30 pmThe first 50 shoppers to make a $25+ retail purchase will receive a free bouquet from Dandelions Flower Stand.
💎 Permanent Jewelry sessions from Endlessly Linked
Valentines Day themed cards and artwork with Alexa Karina Designs
🎶 Live acoustic music from @gracedarbymusic

🍿 Popstations Gourmet Popcorn
📍7 West Aylesbury Road, Suite Q, Timonium, Maryland
The perfect gift for Valentine's Day. Three 4oz ribbon bags of Popsations handcrafted gourmet caramel popcorn flavors are nestled inside this gift box with a cute heart label. Our Dark Chocolate Caramel Drizzle, Classic Caramel, and Salted Caramel popcorn are sure to deliver smiles! You can order them here.

Support Local Small Business
@ Hudson and Ash Boutique
📍6907 York Road, Towson, MD 21212
💝 Prep for Valentine’s with gold-toned heart earrings featuring a faux pink mother-of-pearl center outlined by a delicate pearl border. At slightly under 1" in length, these versatile earrings appeal to a variety of aesthetics, perfect for Valentine’s and beyond!

💕 Celebrate love with a special Valentine’s Day pop-up event at The Point in Towson. Spend a romantic evening featuring a 4-Course Prix Fixe Menu curated by Chef George Allen. Indulge in delicious dishes, cozy ambiance, and specialty cocktails for a night to remember.

📅 Date: Wednesday, February 14th
⏰ Reservations: 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
💵 $135 per guest (includes food, taxes, and gratuity)

Enjoy a decadent 4-course menu, a full-service bar with craft cocktails, and an experience designed for lovebirds. Seats are limited, and ticket sales close on February 11th at 8 PM. Don’t miss out—reserve your table now for a Valentine’s Day you won’t forget! ✨Reserve a Table

🇸🇪 Just want to spend a romantic Valentine’s Day at home? Ikea, yes those whacky furniture-making Swedes with the meatballs have some recommendations for you. On their website they recommend making Valentine’s a special day at home with ideas such as breakfast in bed, hiding gifts around the house, or maybe a relaxing bath.
Read all about it here!

👩‍❤️‍👨 Bring the Whole Family
🐔 Chick-fil-A Towson Place is hosting Family Date Night
📍Tuesday FEB 11
⏰ Two sessions - click on time to book one: 5:30 - 6:30 pm & 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Order dinner ahead using the Chik-fil-A App and join up at the restaurant for
Valentine’s Day-themed crafts and family fun.

A Date With John Waters (Comedy)
Spend Valentine’s with the Pope of Trash during his annual one-man show that delves into his most devious thoughts on all things love, life, and more.
📍Baltimore Soundstage, 124 Market Pl
📆 FEB 14 | 8 pm
🎟️ $55-80
Get Tickets

Whether you're still nursing a hangover from the Ravens' heartbreaking playoff exit or feeling fatigued by potential Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce celebrations, the Super Bowl commercials might be the only entertaining reason to watch this year's big game.
Maybe you’ll find it exciting that the DunKings are back? A new ad dropped during the Grammys ceremony with Ben Affleck who has traded Matt Damon, Tom Brady, and J. Lo for his brother, Casey, and fellow Boston native Jeremy Strong (you may know from “Succession”). The commercial seems to be teasing a bigger Super Bowl ad.
Check it out below - thumbs up or down?

📍The Green Turtle Towson 🐢
📆 SUN FEB 9th - Doors open at 9pm
🥃 $2 Bombs Til 11 and other Drink Specials
*must wear a jersey
🎶 DJ Blake all night bringing the bangers
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📍Underground Pizza Towson 🍕
🦅 Bird Gang Super Bowl Watch Party
📆 SUN FEB 9th - Seating starts at 6 pm
🍗 All you can eat buffet
💵 $50 per person (includes BYOB for 21+)
Reservation Required: text 240-222-5474 to purchase
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⛷️ Princeton Sports, a beloved family-owned outdoor sports and recreation store in Baltimore, will close after 89 years of business, its owners announced Monday. The third-generation owners of Princeton Sports, brothers Alan and Paul Davis, will retire after almost 50 years of working at the family-owned and family-operated stores.
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Towson’s Dr Daraius Irani breaks down the potential impact of President Trump’s tariffs which could include: 10% on Chinese Imports, Computer Chips, Fiber-Based Materials.
25% on Mexican imports, produce, clothing, autoparts
25% on Canadian imports, lumber, agriculture products
10% on Canadian Oil, Natural Gas, Electricity
Read the article to learn what Dariaius thinks the impact could be.

Welcome to EmpowHER SIGNATURE – Galentine's Edition; an evening designed to Elevate Your Style, Boost Your Confidence and Define Your Brand!!!

Designed for all women in business, Nachman Executive Consulting invites you to join them as they continue to empower women through mentorship. You’ll learn to amplify your unique strengths, project confidence, and develop a brand that reflects your authentic self. This event is a community space where women come together to support, learn, and inspire one another on their journey to success. EmpowHER is an opportunity to connect with leading women and is designed to bring together women from various industry sectors for an enriching experience of mentorship, storytelling, and high-level networking. Get Tickets

Wednesday
29🌡️ 35 | ☁️

Thursday
30 🌡️ 46 | 🌧️ (85%)

Friday
29 🌡️ 43 | ☀️

Saturday
26 🌡️ 35 | ❄️ (50%)

Sunday
32 🌡️ 45 | 🌧️ (65%)

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