Michael Karasik's Art Gallery 'Art to Brighten Life'

Callegary & Steedman, PA

My wife, Ellen Callegary, is a Maryland lawyer who represents individuals with disabilities.
To read more about Ellen and her law firm -
Click here The Law Offices of Ellen A. Callegary, P.A. is a Baltimore Law firm which represents individuals with disabilities, provides family law services and much more.

Paul Karasik, editor - 'Fletcher Hanks' a graphic novel

My brother Paul Karasik is a ‘New Yorker’ cartoonist and graphic novelist.  In 2008 Paul was awarded an Eisner award for his graphic novel Fletcher Hanks: I Shall Destroy All the Civilized Planets.

To read about Paul's recently released sequal
click here - Fletcher Hanks - "You Shall Die by Your Own Evil Creation"

Battery Dance Company

The best modern dance company in the US / Europe and India. This troupe gets around -  I have been watching them since they began - and I am never disappointed.  They started out with dances in New York City's Battery Park (below Wall Street) the company now performs both indoors and out,side - teaches dance  in High School and mentors.

Click here The Battery Dance Company

Shelley Amsel

Over my lifetime I have found that creating something where nothing was before, has been a great source of satisfaction to me whether it is a painting, germinating seeds or having children.  I feel that I have done something pleasurable and significant.  That is why I paint. 


Shelley says of his painting: "Over my lifetime I have found that creating something where nothing was before, has been a great source of satisfaction to me whether it is a painting, germinating seeds or having children.  I feel that I have done something pleasurable and significant.  That is why I paint."

Click here for Shelley's paintings Shelley Amsel's Website

Green Field Nursery, Baltimore, Maryland

My wife Ellen with the expert guidance of Green Field Nursery owner Jim McElroy and general manager Peter Bieneman are responsible for the initial placement, planting and design of our Gardens.  Ellen and I have evolved the gardens to what they are today.

Click here Green Field Nursery

Wild Birds Unlimited, Timonium, Maryland

We are feeding many generations of birds - cardinals, finches, woodpeckers and many more.  Years ago we discovered this locally owned and operated store.  All of our feeders, seed and great bird feeding advice now comes from Wendy and Grant.


Baltimore Coffee & Tea Company, Timonium, Maryland

Now available directly from the Baltimore Coffee & Tea Company - 'Karasik Blend' coffee. 


Several years ago the Baltimore Coffee company worked with me to develop, what our family considers to be a perfect blend for our morning cup of coffee.  Strong aromatics, deep rick complex flavor, and satisfying to the last drop.


To order your own Karasik Blend - click here Baltimore Coffee & Tea Company