• About The Dagger
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

The Dagger - Local News with an Edge

  • Local
  • Politics
  • Schools
  • Sirens
  • Health/Food
  • A&E
  • Sports
You are here: Home / Arts / Local Authors & Artists Holiday Gift Sale Dec. 8 at Bel Air Armory

Local Authors & Artists Holiday Gift Sale Dec. 8 at Bel Air Armory

November 25, 2012 By Dagger News Service 6 Comments

From the Bel Air Cultural Arts Commission:

The public is invited to meet more than 30 local writers and artists and shop for unique gifts on Saturday, December 8 from noon to 5:00 pm at the free “Authors and Artists Holiday Gift Sale” sponsored by the Bel Air Cultural Arts Commission and the Bel Air Arts and Entertainment District.

Shoppers will be able to choose artwork in all types of media including oil paintings, ceramics, pottery, jewelry, gift baskets, photography, Venetian masks, prints, note cards, and art gourds. Books will be available in various genres of fiction and nonfiction including historical novels, suspense, genealogy, nature, fine art, and children’s books as well as local poetry.

According to Bel Air Town Commissioner Susan Burdette, “This is an exquisite opportunity to purchase the ‘gift that keeps on giving’. When you give someone a special book signed by the author or a piece of original artwork, you are acknowledging the recipient’s unique personality. Your friend or family member will think of you each time he or she opens the book or enjoys their piece of art. Additionally, when you buy from local authors and artists, you are giving back to your home community.”

Personalized gifts add another layer of sentimentality, allowing people to tailor their presents to suit individual styles and preferences. That’s where unique options like myfacetshirt come in, offering custom designs that let shoppers create wearable memories that bring joy long after the holidays. Whether it’s a fun, lighthearted gift or a deeply personal keepsake, customized gifts ensure that each present is as unique as the person receiving it, making holiday shopping a truly memorable experience.

Shopping online for gifts has opened up a world where creativity meets convenience, allowing each gift to feel thoughtfully curated rather than hastily chosen. More than just a transaction, these purchases become meaningful exchanges—each item telling a story, marking a memory, or sparking a smile.

Among the standout choices for those looking to blend charm with customization are personalized hawaiian shirts, which add a playful yet personal flair to any occasion. Whether adorned with family photos, inside jokes, or symbolic patterns, these shirts turn casual wear into conversation pieces.

Such offerings allow givers to move beyond the ordinary and into the realm of truly expressive gifting. With platforms that specialize in made-to-order items, it’s now easier than ever to find something that fits both the recipient’s personality and the giver’s intention. These personal touches remind us that the best gifts aren’t always the most extravagant—they’re the ones that linger in memory, that become favorites not just for how they look, but for how they make someone feel.

A variety of new artists and authors along with many longtime local favorites will be available to talk to customers and autograph their work. Shoppers will be able to listen to holiday music while they shop and enjoy free cider and cookies.

Additional sponsors of the event are the Town of Bel Air, Harford County Cultural Arts Board, Center for the Arts, and Bel Air Downtown Alliance BELocal. Sponsors displays will feature renderings of the layout and design of the proposed Center for the Arts, samples of the Heart Sculptures that the Downtown Alliance is developing throughout Bel Air and information about the Arts & Entertainment District, Cultural Arts programs throughout the Town and promotional material/coupons for local businesses.

For more information, call 410-638-5323.

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • Click to print (Opens in new window) Print

Like this:

Like Loading...

About Dagger News Service

Send Us Your News
tellus@daggerpress.com

Comments

  1. j johnson says

    November 25, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    Where is the location of the sale? Expected to see it in the first paragraph.

    Log in to Reply
  2. King Of Common Sense says

    November 25, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    By the time you got to the first paragraph you had already passed it. The location is the Bel Air Armory, as is clearly indicated in the article’s title.

    Log in to Reply
    • jj johnson says

      November 26, 2012 at 4:27 pm

      Point is proper style for any journalism or PR piece is to cover it in the story.

      Log in to Reply
  3. Linda Weeks says

    November 26, 2012 at 10:08 am

    Yeah, it blew by me too. I was reading and reading, and thinking, boy, this sounds like I’d enjoy it, wonder where it is? But you’ll notice that I didn’t decide to be snooty and suggest like how did you miss it.

    Log in to Reply
  4. Linda Weeks says

    November 26, 2012 at 10:08 am

    nice to be important, but more important to be nice.

    Log in to Reply
  5. King of Common Sense says

    November 26, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Ahh, but you did decide to be snooty and point out your distaste for my approach. The “king of common sense” name was not a jab at anyone, it is the name I’ve been posting under since I found this site FYI

    Log in to Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Sounding Off

  • “I can't wait to see what is in these emails that Bob is not wanting to share.”

    Bob Watch | Harford County Sheriff’s Office: Cassilly Administration in Violation of Maryland Public Information Act

  • “I like Gahler as well but don't forget he is backing his Sgt.Pennman who sits on the County Council. Pennman…”

    Lalta Durbal | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “This Cassilly/Penman spat I believe was initiated, at least in part, by the possibility of public housing projects being built…”

    Open Your Eyes | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “A plat revision reducing the number of lots is hardly worth you weeing your shorts over.”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “You do know there is a system in the county called “Fast Track”. Ask your buddy Euler, he’s already used…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Nothing at all suspicious about a property that has sat around for generations and then gets approved in record pace…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “The supposed development that everyone is referring to goes back generations. When 95 was built there were lots created by…”

    Dragonman | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Right you are. Pretty comical that Bob Cassilly has a business registered at his home address that is not his…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Quite a display of clownsmanship from Penman at last nights council meeting. Is he off his meds? You’re not in…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “I don’t have a dog in the fight regarding the Cassilly v. Penman conflict. I hope it is resolved in…”

    Open Your Eyes | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Shenanigans? You’re hilarious.”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Yeah, that's the whole point. He is not any other county resident, he is the county executive and he and…”

    Happy Bob Real Estate | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “The amount of disinformation here is staggering. The land that is owned by Bobs family was actually platted for 14…”

    Dragonman | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “$145,000 for a part-time job and then demand more money? Pretty cushy spot he's in...maybe he needs to spend his…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Cassilly makes way over 145k and in fact took a cola double of what he gave county employees. You are…”

    JJ | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “@money tree OMG! Penman is paid the same sergeant's salary that every one else earns and a rate that is…”

    Where there is Smoke | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Good lord man, go back and read the claim being made. You folks are all over the map. First it's…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “@Money Tree Since you are so much in the know, Did Bob authorize the Administrator to sign as Bob Cassilly,…”

    Where there is Smoke | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “All that money must have you high. No one said executive forged a document. It is Bob claiming someone else…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “I will repeat - you are aware that any approvals for development go through various county agencies to ensure whatever…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “He had plats expedited and also some things allowed to get more lots. His Planning Advisory Board appointee Amy O’Neil…”

    JJ | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Claiming the county executive forged a document could wind you up in civil court if you care to say that…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “You must be Bob with the name money tree since it seems to be raining down money on you and…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Ethics complaint stating Cassilly signed off on a plat for development that involves his family which has already been easily…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “I read the Aegis article and it looks like Penman made his ethics complaint on Feb. 14 and Cassilly made…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

Recent Posts

  • Trio Arrested In Connection With Alleged Assault, Kidnapping In Darlington March 17, 2025
  • 3P: “Developers’ Exploitation Led to Missed Opportunity for Harford County” December 19, 2024
  • 3P Protect Perryman Peninsula: Developers Exploit Horse Training Facility to Push Illegal Freight Terminal Project September 5, 2024
  • Arrest Made in Aberdeen Triple Homicide; Victims Identified April 30, 2024
  • Harford County Sheriff’s Office: Cassilly Administration in Violation of Maryland Public Information Act March 25, 2024
  • Harford County Executive Cassilly: “Once Again I Find Myself in the Position of Having to Fend Off Personal Attacks” March 20, 2024
  • Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly February 28, 2024
  • Harford County to Purchase Land of Abandoned Eva Mar Development for New Public School in Bel Air February 27, 2024
  • Harford County Executive Cassilly Initiates Legislation for Comprehensive Zoning Review February 22, 2024
  • Edgewood Man Pleads Guilty to 1st Degree Murder February 22, 2024
  • Violent Carjacking in Aberdeen Leaves Man Injured; Victim Clings to Hood as Stolen Car Speeds Away February 17, 2024
  • Bel Air Man Found Guilty of Rape, Sex Offense, Assault; Faces Immigration Consequences February 9, 2024
  • Harford County Councilman Penman: “King Cassilly’s Intent is to Bully the County Council and Mislead our Community Members” February 6, 2024
  • Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly Announces Opposition to Legislation Allowing Freestanding Accessory Dwelling Units in Residential Areas January 16, 2024
  • Harford’s Cassilly Delivers State of the County Address: Redirecting Government to Serve People; No Tax Increases, Public Safety Upgrades, New County Parks January 12, 2024
  • Confrontation Leads to Gunshot, Murder in Bel Air December 30, 2023
  • Woman Charged with 1st-Degree Assault for Threatening Rental Company Employees in Aberdeen December 19, 2023
  • Edgewood Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Rape and Intent to Distribute Cocaine December 11, 2023
  • Mother Charged with Homicide in Death of 3-Yr-Old Son in Bel Air December 4, 2023
  • Longtime Employee of Harford County Manufacturer Sentenced to 42 Months in Federal Prison for $20 Million Kickback Scheme December 1, 2023

Archives

Extras

  • About The Dagger
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Sign up for The Daily Dagger Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to The Daily Dagger and receive new articles by email.

Copyright © 2025 ·Dagger Press LLC · Log in

%d