Holiday Season Rings in Third Thursday

Tonight is Kensington's fourth celebration, and many Old Town businesses are hosting entertainment and offering special discounts to patrons from 5-8 p.m.

The holiday season will lend a magical quality to this evening's festivities. Enjoy the Kensington Arts Theatre Christmas Carolers and delicious hot cider in front of and .

Meet Irene Zevgolis, author of the children's book The Dreamer & The Moon and companion coloring book, at from 5-8 p.m.

Learn about art collecting from gallery owner Adah Rose Bitterbaum at from 6-8 p.m.

And don't forget about the fabulous food and restaurant specials at , (site of Open Mike Night) and the to name a few. Save on unusual, one-of-a-kind gifts and goods from Old Town merchants such as Atticus Books, and the , which will host the Chess Challenge with chess master Allan Savage.

For a full list of deals and participants, check out the or find Third Thursdays on Facebook.

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