Posted: 07/29/2010

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Discover more new Baltimore Ravens apparel this weekend plus the exclusive, commemorative edition of Football in Baltimore by the Baltimore Sun. Then, scroll down to see which designer line of handbags and totes debuted this week and find your VIP savings!   The Baltimore Sun honors more than 60 years of Baltimore football greatness Greetings & Readings is proud to be one of just two locations able to present the Baltimore Sun's 48-page commemorative edition, Football in Baltimore. $14.99 From the archives of the Baltimore Sun, this special-edition newspaper features the greatest moments in the storied football history of Baltimore, the only city with four different championship pro football teams: the Colts, Stars, Stallions and Ravens. Read of the Colts championship win in 1958 and see the snapshot of the run that won the game. Relive the Ravens' glorious Super Bowl victory celebration from 2001. For more feature articles, check out Football in Baltimore online or in person at Greetings & Readings of Hunt Valley.     Ravens sleepwear and more debuts As the Baltimore Ravens improve their offensive game and reinvigorate their defense in the weeks leading up to regular season play in September, the pressure continues to build. Yesterday, Richard Boadu and Claude Clayborne created some local buzz when they picked the Baltimore Ravens to go all the way in a story for The Washington Post. Show your support and root for this year's team in comfy, new, officially-licensed athletic pants, pajama bottoms, boxers or thong panties. $10 - $40 Check out the latest styles and Ravens gear online or see even more in person. It's almost game time!   Joe Flacco and Ray Rice tackle the rubber band bracelet fad This summer's youth fashion has been dominated by the surprising rubber band bracelet craze. Looking ahead to fall, Baltimore focuses on football, and with the new Joe Flacco and Ray Rice fun bands, you can enjoy both at the same time! $5 per pack. Like the Ravens stars themselves, these bracelets will move fast, but there are plenty of other Sillybandz and rubber band bracelets from which to choose. Has this fad been going on without you? See what you've been missing with this look at Sillybandz and rubber band bracelets online. Due to their continued popularity, in-store selection is subject to change.   Print this week's coupons and save 10% on all rubber band bracelets when you buy any two or more. Includes the new Sillybandz necklace, great for displaying your collection without bending it all out of shape!     Save 20% on custom wedding invites and more Now through September 27, you'll save 20% on every order from the Rita Renning wedding album in the Custom Printing department at Greetings & Readings. The Rita Renning Wedding and Stationery Collection by William Arthur offers the perfect choice of wedding invitations and stationery for today's modern bride. Splashes of contemporary color and design abound, featuring the value pricing and detail of multicolor digital printing. Explore your options: set up an appointment with a Custom Printing specialist and see the rest of the ongoing Custom Printing sales and special offers.     Bungalow debuts with Scout bags at Greetings & Readings Get yourself where you're going with style and smarts - whether your trip is taking you to yoga class, to the store, to the beach, or on your daily commute. The Bungalow Scout tote bag line includes an extensive array of totes and travel accessories. Whether you're making a quick run around town to deal with errands or you're off to spend a weekend hanging out with friends, Scout tote bags give you every tool you'll need, in versatile designs that let you express your own cool, colorful and collected self. See more from the new Scout line online and smile at the creative names Bungalow has given its bags. Then, see all the bold, colorful designs in person, right now at Greetings & Readings.   Print this week's coupons and save 20% in-store on all the new Scout totes, handbags and travel accessories by Bungalow.     Metropolitan stores your laptop and more Vera Bradley's stylish, new Metropolitan bag is organization on the go. Store your laptop (up to 15") in the padded sleeve inside, where there is also plenty of room for folders and notebooks. A front compartment holds pens, your ID and small items while a zippered pocket on the back is great for a wallet or planner. $98 Size: 14-3/4" x 12" x 6" Removable Strap: 53" To see more from Vera Bradley, look online or shop the Vera Bradley Boutique at Greetings & Readings.   Upcoming Events at Greetings & Readings   Three of a Kind returns for the Summer Concert Series Video from last week's feel-good performance by the Steve Ports Quartet has been added to the Summer Concert Series webpage. This Friday at 7:30 p.m., Three of a Kind returns to the Hunt Valley Towne Centre for another annual performance as part of the Main Street Live! Summer Concert Series. Jonny, Leslie, and Mike weave great harmonies to bring you back to the music you love: from the Eagles and James Taylor to the Indigo Girls and The Grateful Dead. Enjoy the free concert, grab a snack from the concession stand and pull up a chair courtesy of Greetings & Readings. The Summer Concert Series lineup is online with links to many of the bands' websites and music.     Novel tells a tale of murder in Laurel Park Local author Sasscer Hill will visit Greetings & Readings on Saturday, August 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. Sasscer Hill is the author of Full Mortality, a Nikki Latrelle racing mystery. Jockey Nikki Latrelle gets the chance of a lifetime - to ride the favorite in a stakes race - only to have her dream destroyed when a mysterious intruder kills her mount the night before the race. Evil people are working at Maryland's Laurel Park race track, and when Nikki stumbles over the body of a gunshot victim, she quickly becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. Framed and facing a possible murder rap, Nikki is ruled off the track. Find out more and order online to request a personalized, autographed copy from the event at no extra charge.     The Baltimore Ravens selection is expanding, the Vera Bradley Boutique is fully stocked and Bungalow is featured front and center with its colorful Scout bags. See it all in person this weekend, or start browsing from home with a visit to our website! We'll see you soon!   Greetings & Readings