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Friday, February 17, 2012

Behind the Counter: Rams Head Tavern

Brent "Turbo" Shellem runs the kitchen for Rams Head Tavern in Savage Mill.

Rams Head Tavern is a local hotspot for fresh food and microbrew beers in the middle of Historic Savage Mill. Head chef Brent "Turbo" Shellem recently sat down with Patch to talk about the craft of managing a high quality kitchen. Name: Brent "Turbo" Shellem, Head Chef Rams Head Tavern in Savage How do you get a nickname like "Turbo"? From shucking oysters, back in the nineties, at a restaurant called Middleton Tavern. I was a bar back and bartender at the raw bar. How long have you been with Rams Head? I started in 1996, then I left in 2000 for about three years and moved to Texas. I came back around 2004. How long have you worked in the restaurant business? At least 20 years. Did you go to culinary school? Nope, just trial and error. …

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Friday, December 30, 2011

Where To Go on New Year’s Eve 2011

Whether it’s swing dancing or fireworks you’re into, there is a little something for everyone to enjoy this New Year’s Eve.

Here is a list of some of the hottest events taking place around Maryland for New Year's Eve 2011. For more New Year’s Eve event listings including those in Baltimore city and Baltimore county, check out additional Patch.com coverage here.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Things to Know: Iraq Vets Wanted

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Do you have a friend or family member returning to the U.S. after serving in Iraq? E-mail local editor Brian Hooks with a name and contact information for a local veteran profile. Weather: Weather.com is calling for late showers with a high of 57 and a low of 46. Events: The Xmas Xtravaganza at the Rams Head Tavern in Savage Mill is Thursday, December 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. The ugliest sweater contest winner gets four tickets to any show at Rams Head Live in 2012, the best ornament wins a $50 Rams Head gift card. Celebrate the upcoming holidays with Yolanda Voss at the Yolanda Voss Fashion Gallery Holiday Open House on Friday, Dec. 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Do you know of events around the Savage area? You can post them to the community …

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Things to Know: Student Council, Xmas Party

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Weather: Weather.com is calling for a mostly cloudy day with a high of 50 and a low of 37. Events: The Howard County Association of Student Councils (HCASC) meets on the second Wednesday of every month. All Howard County middle and high school students are welcome to attend, at the Applications and Research Lab (ARL), 10920 Route 108, Ellicott City. The Xmas Xtravaganza at the Rams Head Tavern in Savage Mill is Thursday, December 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. The ugliest sweater contest winner gets four tickets to any show at Rams Head Live in 2012, the best ornament wins a $50 Rams Head gift card. Do you know of events around the Savage area? You can post them to the community calendar all on your own! Reader Shout Out:  Patch reader Carol Searles …

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Get Out – Rams Head Music and Shop For a Cause

Make the most of this rainy weekend!

Savage-Guilford: Where/When: Rams Head Tavern on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 10 p.m. Why Go: They might be a little bit country and a little bit rock 'n' roll, but they are definitely a great time! (You must be 21 years old or older to attend this show.) Pricing: No cover   Columbia: Where/When: Macy's on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Why Go: If you're already out shopping for your fall wardrobe, stop by Macy's and donate $5. In return, you'll get a coupon for 25% off that's good for most of the items in the store. The Howard County chapter of the American Association of University Women will get a portion of the day's proceeds. Pricing: $5 Where/When: Owen Brown Interfaith Center on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Why Go…

Friday, August 19, 2011

The Things to Know: Rams Head Music Tonight

Patch offers tidbits about people and events around your neighborhood.

Here's the short list of what you should know about the people, places and events going on around Savage and southeast Howard County:

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

The Things to Know: July 19

Patch offers tidbits about people and events around your neighborhood.

Here's the short list of what you should know about the people, places and events going on around Savage and southeast Howard County:

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Get Out – A Huge Moving Sale and More

Cut loose this weekend.

Columbia: Where/When: Merriweather Post Pavilion on Friday, July 15, at 8 p.m. Why Go: Come out and see this “Nashville Star” finalist who's gained worldwide fame and popularity! Pricing: $40 or $55 Where/When: 6714 Sewells Orchard Dr. on Saturday, July 16, and Sunday, July 17, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Why Go: Everything must go at this moving sale! All items, from coffee tables to golf clubs, are priced to sell. Pricing: Free to browse   Savage-Guilford: Where/When: Rams Head Tavern on Saturday, July 16, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Why Go: Drink specials, food specials and tons of live music and other activities round out the morning's fun. The first 50 people through the door get a ticket to a Rams Head Live show in Baltimore! Pricing: Depends on…

Monday, July 11, 2011

The Things to Know: July 11

Patch offers tidbits about people and events around your neighborhood.

Here's the short list of what you should know about the people, places and events going on around Savage and southeast Howard County:        

Monday, June 27, 2011

The Things to Know: June 27

Patch offers tidbits about people and events around your neighborhood.

Here's the short list of what you should know about the people, places and events going on around Savage and southeast Howard County:

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