Frederick Magazine - October 2023

FREDERICK :: OCTOBER 2023 :: ISSUE 460

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Contents

OCTOBER ✶ VOL. XXXVIII, NO. 10

FEATURES

50 Behind the Stones

The stories of the famous names buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, like Francis Scott Key and Barbara Fritchie, are well known. But Chris Haugh spends many hours sleuthing for the tales behind the not-so-famous but nonetheless-fascinating people memorialized on headstones.

BY LISA GREGORY PHOTOGRAPHY BY TURNER PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO

58 Southeast Asian Sizzle

Frederick’s vibrant Asian community harmonizes with a wide, delicious variety of dining offerings. Among the most popular choices for foodies is a growing selection of Thai restaurants that serve the tastiest dishes that include original, ethnic recipes and diverse influences.

BY APRIL BARTEL PHOTOGRAPHY BY TURNER PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO

About the Cover

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Thai food sizzles in Frederick.

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78 11 Editor’s Note

40 October Events

15 Timepiece

72 Crave

16 Up Above 18 Insider 38 Then & Now

Dining Guide

76 Talking History Jason Lando

96 93 Tech Talk Supply Chain Woes

95 Backyard Tourist Discover New Market

96 Look Back

78 Diversions Endangered Bats

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BEING SOMETHING OF A POLITICS AND TV JUNKIE, I WATCHED

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WITH great interest last month when Meet the Press—the longest-running show in the history of American television—changed hosts, from Chuck Todd to Kristen Welker.

In departing the job he held since 2019, Todd remarked that one of his goals in leading the acclaimed public affairs program was to avoid being the last host.

I imagine that is a common feeling—or fear?—among anyone who takes over a successful franchise and accepts the role of temporary caretaker until the next person comes along.

I have had a similar outlook since my first day as editor of Frederick Magazine 15 years ago this month. There were many talented editors and other contributors who came before, who built a brand known for its quality editorial content, dazzling photography and attractive design. One of my main goals was to protect that reputation and, truthfully, avoid being the last editor.

To that end, we have been embarking on some exciting changes here at Frederick Magazine, some of which you might have already noticed from our digital offerings in expanded social media and a redesigned website in partnership with local tech company Rithm Media.

The biggest of these changes were made to the “front door” to our business, our website at www.fredmag. com. This long-awaited update represents much more than just a redesign; it expands and reimagines our means of providing content to our evolving community. If you have seen the new website, you have probably noticed the attractive, easy-to-navigate user interface, and more improvements will be coming soon.

We welcome your feedback as we continue to tweak and improve the website and social media. Ultimately,

our goal is to make Frederick Magazine the digital leader in providing information about local events, dining, the arts, nightlife, history and much more.

It’s important to understand that none of these digital changes are altering the print magazine many of you have enjoyed for nearly four decades. We proudly remain a locally owned, staffed and produced publication that is committed to offering you the content that tells the story of Frederick County.

As we already look ahead to 2024, you will likely continue to see even more changes in Frederick Magazine, both in our print product and digital offerings, as we prepare to celebrate our 39th anniversary. Stay tuned. There are exciting times ahead!

Just so you know, I am not ready to retire to the golf course yet. But when the day comes for me to leave this job, my hope is to hand over the keys of a successful, thriving publication to someone who will enthusiastically work to avoid being the last editor.

Have a safe and happy October. FM

GUY FLETCHER V EDITOR-IN-CHIEF gfletcher@fredmag.com

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“I have been receiving a lot of letters recently about a “global cybersecurity” incident that may include my personal data. What should I do?” D.H. – Ijamsville, MD you are correct.

A: Unfortunately, There was a global data breach

recently that impacted government agencies, major financial institutions, and thousands of companies around the world. Most of these companies have offered complimentary (free) credit monitoring services and additional resources as a result of the breach, so I encourage you to sign-up for these benefits or reach out to them directly with questions.

ers when it’s no longer necessary to retain it • Sharing passwords or using universal login credentials • Connecting computers to the internet through an unsecure wireless network

In the meantime, here are some ways to protect your data and make you less vulnerable to a data breach.

Email scams are typically responsible for many data breaches you hear about on the news, but there are also risks associated with simple online activities that most of us engage in daily. We routinely send and receive email and instant messages and browse the internet, all of which could make us vulnerable to information security breaches. In fact, while performing these activities, you may unwittingly engage in some of the riskiest behaviors, including: • Carrying sensitive information on a laptop when traveling or working on a laptop without a privacy screen when traveling • Not deleting information on comput-

The good news is that we can manage these risks by following these few sensible tips.

1. When you no longer need certain information, delete it from your computer.

2. When traveling, keep your computing devices physically secure, password protected, and encrypted (if possible).

3. Only connect to wireless networks you can trust. Connecting to free or random networks makes it easier for cybercriminals to capture and monitor your online activity.

4. Use different login credentials (usernames and passwords) for different accounts. Never use the same passwords for your work or bank accounts as those you use for your personal accounts (e.g., Facebook or Twitter).

• Using the same login credentials for multiple websites • Using generic USB drives not encrypted or safeguarded by other means • Losing a USB drive containing confidential data

5. Enable encryption or remote wiping on your mobile phone. That way, if the phone is ever lost or stolen, you can be sure that the information will be unreadable or unobtainable by anyone who gets their hands on your phone. Be sure to regularly back up your device so that no information is lost!

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One Painting, Three Stories

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BY AMY L. METZGER HUNT CURATOR, HERITAGE FREDERICK

THE COLLECTIONS OF HERITAGE FREDERICK ARE FOCUSED ON ITEMS PRODUCED, USED AND OWNED BY PEOPLE from

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Frederick County. This watercolor painting reveals three great local stories in just one object.

The painting depicts the historic train station at Point of Rocks, featured in the June 2023 edition of Frederick Magazine.

E. Francis Baldwin designed the Gothic Revival building for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at the junction of its old Main Line running to Baltimore and the 1873 Metropolitan Branch running to Washington, D.C. The placement of this beautiful building, snuggled into the wye of the junction, has captivated locals as well as rail fans worldwide for almost 150 years.

The artist who painted the scene was Dorothy Eberstadt, who arrived in Frederick with her mother and sisters in the 1940s. The daughter of Frederick Eberstadt and Helen Leilich, Eberstadt was born in San Francisco, where her father worked as a railroad steward.

Eberstadt painted numerous local scenes in Frederick, and her works were exhibited in the halls of Frederick Memorial Hospital and the C. Burr Artz Public Library.

Robert G. Tuck owned the painting, which came to Heritage Frederick as a bequest from his estate. Tuck was born in Point of Rocks, the son of Robert Tuck Sr., a train dispatcher, and Peggy Grove. Tuck showed an early aptitude for the sciences, including winning the top science fair prize at Frederick High School three years in a row. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1963 and began his career as a field zoologist for the Smithsonian Institute. Tuck’s career included conducting research all over the globe. He was an expert on reptiles of the West Indies and the animals of the Middle East. He served as a curator and advisor for a natural history museum in Iran and headed small regional museums and hands-on science centers in California’s Mojave Desert, El Paso, Texas, and the Florida Space Coast.

He maintained a strong connection to his Frederick family and local history, despite his far-flung adventures. FM

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AUTUMN’S COLORS BURST IN BRILLIANT TONES AS THE MONOCACY RIVER winds through the

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“This is our shared history.”

—Cheryl Gooch, Executive Director of AARCH Society

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Dr. Cheryl Gooch • Protean Gibril

AARCH Welcomes First Executive Director AS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERMANENT CENTER GAINS TRACTION AT THE CORNER OF Carroll

and All Saints streets, the African American Resources Cultural and Heritage (AARCH) Society has hired Dr. Cheryl Gooch as its first executive director. Coming from Wilmington, Del., she is already familiar with Frederick County’s past. “Frederick, like Wilmington, is rich in history and I live in the world of history,” she says, starting in childhood when her family took trips to historic places.

Protean Gibril, president of AARCH’s board of directors, says, “We are thrilled to be taking this important step forward with a committed leader experienced in building collaborative community relationships and dynamic cultural programs.”

Gooch, who has an extensive background in academia, most recently served as vice president for academic affairs at SUNY Schenectady (N.Y.) Her museum work includes serving as lead historian and writer for the “Journey to Freedom”

exhibit at the Delaware History Museum and the development of interpretive themes for the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site in Washington, D.C. Woodson has been called the father of African American history.

Gooch says she sees her new job as being a “cultivator of collaborative relationships,” which fits with the board’s vision of expanding partnerships with other educational, cultural and civic organizations.

“This is our shared history,” she says.

Gooch and Gibril recently walked around the construction site of the new center, excitedly pointing out where a permanent exhibit will be housed, as well as a theater room and space for groups to gather. The center, expected to open late next year, will be 3,200 square feet. “It’s a small space, but we’re going to make it powerful and mighty,” Gibril says, mentioning the generous support being received from the community.

As a way to encourage broader support, the 2023 Unity Ball is being held from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. on Oct. 28 at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., to benefit the AARCH Society and Jack and Jill of America Foundation, which has granted funds supporting children and families since 1938. The Western Maryland Chapter was chartered in 2014. Tickets may be purchased at www.aarchsociety. org/unity-ball-2023.

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Creating Stories and Learning to Moo Dee Dolan’s writing once centered on the weighty issues of the day as an editorial writer for The Frederick News-Post. Now, the conflicts she examines through her words are of a little boy, Boo, who “wanted to moo like his favorite animal, cow, could do,” and a tiny tot of a girl, Cinnamon Hinneman, who learns the hard way that a fancy dress and purse are not the best choices when exploring under rocks or splashing in mud puddles.

Writing stories for children isn’t new for Dolan, a grandmother whose Boo book is dedicated to grandson, Gus, but the circle of readers was small—until she talked to her friend, Helen Dixon, a former Frederick resident and fellow grandmother now living in North Carolina, who was inspired to illustrate the books.

“We were standing in Meta’s kitchen, where all good things start,” Dixon says, referring to their mutual friend, Meta Nash. “I was blown away” by Dee’s

writing. “She’s so talented,” Dixon says, jumping at the chance to collaborate. She describes her artistic style as “color and imagination,” with the book filled with brilliant hues like a fresh box of crayons.

Boo Learns to Moo, available on Amazon, was released earlier this summer and Dolan says, “The response has been so beautiful.” Cinnamon Hinneman will be out shortly and the two women are also planning a book of poetry called Poem Home. Proceeds from sales will be donated to children’s literacy initiatives.

A Boy, His Dog and Lots of Adventure Frederick resident Randy Gray’s first book, The Adventures of Brooks and Rip, is written with today’s kids in mind, but adults will also enjoy the story as a trip down memory lane, back when kids were able to have a newspaper route and entertainment included reading and swapping comic books, a pickup game of baseball, or exploring the town’s creepy abandoned house. In the middle of all this is a group of best buddies and a loyal dog.

The book is a work of fiction, but Gray says he tapped into his own experiences growing up in Baltimore, later moving to Frederick, especially the references made to his beloved Orioles and Colts—the character Brooks (also Gray’s son’s name) is a salute to third baseman Brooks Robinson and Rip’s name pays homage to shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. The author describes his book as “what life was like before the internet, cell phones and Zoom meetings.”

Gray worked as a radio news anchor and reporter, followed by a career in public relations. He is an adjunct professor at Mount St. Mary’s University and he and his wife, Nancy, have two grown children. He says he’s already planning a sequel with more adventures in store for Brooks and Rip. The book is available on Amazon.

Cast Your “Best of Frederick” Vote For the past 32 years, Frederick Magazine readers have been offering opinions on everything from who makes the best burger or burrito to which local band has the greatest groove factor in the annual “Best of Frederick” competition. As in the past, the categories have been tweaked to keep the competition interesting. This is Frederick’s only original “best” contest and the results carry legitimate bragging rights for the winners. Voting started Sept. 9 and lasts until Nov. 15.

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Holly Horror a Tale Made for Halloween

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Frederick author Michelle Jabès Corpora’s new young adult novel Holly Horror is rich with mystery, thrills and supernatural activity, giving a beloved classic character a bold new reimagining with a dark twist—perfect for the Halloween season.

The plot unwinds with the painful divorce of Evie Archer’s parents.

Evie hopes that moving to Ravenglass, Mass., is the fresh start her family needs. But she quickly realizes that her new home—known by locals as the Horror House—carries its own dark past after learning about Holly Hobbie, who mysteriously vanished in her bedroom one night.

Can Evie find out what happened the night of Holly’s disappearance?

Or is history doomed to repeat itself in the Horror House?

Corpora is a writer, editor, community organizer and martial artist. In addition to working in the publishing industry for more than a dozen years as an editor and concept developer, she has ghostwritten five novels in a long-running middle-grade mystery series. She lives in Frederick with her family. Holly Horror, published by Penguin Books, is available where books are sold.

Johnsville 4-H’er Wins Big with Pig Isabella Thompson obviously has a rapport with her 4-H project pig and the judges at the recent Maryland State Fair recognized that by first awarding her the Senior Champion Swine Showman ribbon, followed by Overall Champion Swine Showman and lastly, the granddaddy of competition, Supreme Champion Fitting and Showmanship of All Market Species, beating out the beef cattle, dairy cows, goats and sheep.

Isabella, 16, a Linganore High School student from Union Bridge, has been in 4-H for seven years and wants to become an agriculture teacher. Winning the top showing award came as a surprise, she says, and was indeed exciting. “I had a tough year” and was in the ring with kids “who had beaten me at previous shows,” she says. Having her family and boyfriend in the audience helped with any nervousness.

Judges look at how well the exhibitor answers questions about the care of the animal, plus the interaction between her and the animal and whether she has con-

trol and is able to show off the animal’s best features. They also consider the animal’s grooming.

“I practiced every day,” she says, taking the pig for 15-minute walks and washing him to keep his skin nice—sometimes using her hair conditioner.

“He’s always been a good pig and he’s sweet,” Isabella says, believing that he enjoys showing off in the ring. “He only gets mad at me if the judges take a long time.” She says her fellow club members were happy with her wins. “I have a built-in 4-H family. We all support each other and help when it’s needed.”

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Tastings News for Foodies

Pizza & Beer Combination is Special

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Frederick’s iconic Il Forno Pizzeria, 1035 W. Patrick St., is joining forces with Vanish Brewery, which is opening next door in the Westridge Square shopping center to create a dynamic twist to the combination of pizza and beer. Dave Tucker, who owns the pizzeria along with John Perrin Jr. and Mike Bateman, says he expects the wall between the two businesses to come down soon and the new offering will be ready this month.

“It’s two big things mixed together,” Tucker says, “with two separate feels to the place.”

Vanish Brewery, co-owned by Jonathan Staples, is based in Leesburg, Va. When the new site opens, it will be the first brewery on the Golden Mile. It will also serve wine, cocktails and ciders. www.ilfornopizzeria.net

Eat Dessert First

What can you say about cake? Lots of things, according to Liz Felgate, baker and owner of the newly opened Another Slice of Cake Café & Bakery, 238A N. Market St. Her thoughts on the dessert appear in her shop and website, including that “cake isn’t just for birthdays” and to “always eat dessert first.” Preferably cake.

Felgate, who hails from England and recalls baking with her “mum,” started her bakery as

a cottage industry in her Myersville home before moving Downtown. She also creates cupcakes, muffins, scones and fruit bars. “I’m adding new things as I go,” says the baker.

The cafe is a pleasant place to enjoy Felgate’s handiwork along with a cup of coffee—a blend from

Stage Line Coffee Roasters in New Market—or savor one of the many teas offered. Felgate says she has received lots of attention. “Everyone’s excited,” she says, including a woman who dropped in to say, “Your angel food cake tasted just like my mom’s.” www.anothersliceofcake.com

Black Hog in Midst of Renovation

Work continues on the 118 S. Market St. location of Black Hog BBQ restaurant and when the dust clears early next year, the place will boast a larger dining area and kitchen, as well as a new rooftop terrace, offering a view of the Downtown skyline along with the ribs, brisket and other menu favorites.

Black Hog has been in the building, once used as a radiator store, since 2007, kicking off a local chain with locations in Urbana, Middletown, Market Square and Ashburn, Va. A staff member

reported that loyal customers of the Downtown restaurant are finding their way to one of those eateries during the work Downtown. www.blackhogbbq.com

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BizInk Frederick County Business

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New Day at Tiara Day Last Aug. 24, Maria Peck left her beloved shop, Tiara Day, on the corner of North Market and 2nd streets. “I said goodbye to the store, just like I do every night,” she recalls. Hours later, a phone call from the building’s upstairs tenant gave her the shocking news that the place was on fire.

She stood outside on the street through the night as firefighters did their work, then tearfully surveyed the damage.

It has taken Peck a year to re-establish her 13-year-old business that she describes as “the place where girlfriends shop.”

Wanting to stay Downtown, especially on Market Street, she was overjoyed to move into 141 N. Market, a few doors down from the old store, stocking it with new finds.

Throughout this past year, Peck said the one constant was the support of loyal customers and others in the community. “That’s what carried me through,” she says, and, as if on cue, a customer walked in and immediately gave her a hug. The store has held a soft opening, but a grand opening is planned this month. www.tiaraday.com

When Cows Fly

Frederick’s new pro basketball team recently announced its official team name—The Flying Cows—after weeks of fan voting and other community input. The name is a tribute to Frederick

Village Crossing Opens for Seniors The newly opened SageLife community Village Crossing at Worman’s Mill, 2480 Waterside Drive, is now welcoming residents to assisted-living studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments that are close to dining, retail and special events in Worman’s Mill. Village Crossing also offers memory care and respite and restorative stays.

The SageLife model states that “no matter where you are on life’s path, you should have the freedom to choose how and where you want to live.” As part of its grand opening, Village Crossing made a $1,000 donation to local nonprofit SOAR (Supporting Older Adults through Resources). www.sagelife.com/village-crossing

Transit Drivers of the Year Selected Transit Services of Frederick County employees Janet Carter and Jay Rockenhauser were recently selected by their peers as the 2023 Fixed-Route and Paratransit Drivers of the Year, respectively, for their exceptional customer service and demonstrating commitment to their community.

“Our drivers are the heart of our organization; they are our first line of communication with our customers. They are on the front lines every day, connecting riders with their communities,” says communications manager Mary Dennis.

The drivers will be recognized through a year-long advertisement onboard a Transit bus and were nominated for the Transportation Association of Maryland’s annual Driver of the Year Award. www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/transit

County’s status as the number one dairy county in Maryland.

Official Flying Cow merchandise, from hats to shirts, is already available at www.shopflyingcows.com. The local team is affiliated with The Basketball League, which began operating in North America in 2018.

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Changes at Morgan-Keller

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Leadership changes were recently announced at Morgan-Keller Construction, 70 Thomas Johnson Drive, including the naming of Taylor Davis as president and COO, succeeding Brad Guyton, who will continue as chairman and CEO. Davis has been with Morgan-Keller since 2011, holding various roles in business development, estimating and preconstruction.

Other appointments include: Darrell Guyton, senior vice president; Joy Watt, senior vice president and CFO;

Jeff Kluttz, vice president for construction management; Bryan Adgate, vice president for enterprise risk manage-

ment; Adam Gerhart, vice president for commercial facilities maintenance; and Michael Maher, project executive for specialty construction.

“With a proven track record of exceptional leadership and strategic vision, Taylor and this team will lead our company into its next phase of success,” says Brad Guyton.

Morgan-Keller was established in 1955, with projects ranging from office buildings and fire stations to multi-family and senior living communities throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. www.morgankeller.com

FCPS Fills Fiscal Services Post Heather Clabaugh will be the new associate superintendent of fiscal services for Frederick County Public Schools, effective Jan. 1. She has worked for FCPS since 2013, most recently as the director of budget. In her current role, Clabaugh is responsible for the supervision of the budget department and development of the operating budget.

She will serve as part of Superintendent Dr. Cheryl L. Dyson’s cabinet. FCPS Chief Financial Officer Leslie Pellegrino will retire at the end of the calendar year.

A Catoctin High School alum, Clabaugh earned a bachelor’s degree in international studies and French, with a minor in

business, from Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, where she also earned a master’s degree in business administration. She volunteers as the treasurer of her church and serves on the finance committee for the Frederick County Mental Health Association and on the Financial Oversight Committee for the Maryland Association of School Business Officials.

Roche Bros. Acquires Poole Landscaping Roche Bros, Inc., a Frederick installer of commercial, highway and residential hardscapes, recently expanded into the landscaping industry through an asset purchase of Poole Landscaping, LLC, also in Frederick. The new venture will be known as Roche Landscaping Services.

“We saw this as an incredible opportunity to join talents with a business that shares our vision and level of commitment to innovative growth,” says Jim Roche, president and CEO. Founder Joe Roche says,

“We’re excited to increase our level of service and expertise through the great reputation Poole has built.”

Among its clientele, Roche serves some of the largest general contractors, home builders, developers and

property management firms in the country. It has been involved in many of the region’s most visible and important projects over the past several decades. www.rochebrothers.com

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State of the Arts

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Checking out the theater, gallery, literary and music scene

Cathy Wilkin at TAG/ The Artists Gallery

Raiders of the LOST ART

TAG/The Artists Gallery, 501 N. Market St., has Cathy Wilkin as its October featured artist. Her exhibit, “Look at It This Way,” invites viewers to spend some time examining her intricate and thoughtprovoking collages. It’s easy to get lost in her work.

This year’s Delaplaine Arts Center fundraising gala takes inspiration from ancient civilizations across the world to celebrate another year of bringing visual arts opportunities and experiences to the community.

“Mankind has always grappled with the cosmic questions of meaning and existence,” says Wilkin. “We search and chase these questions without answers, always hoping to aspire to a life of fulfillment and self-realization. Life is our most mysterious journey of all.”

“Look at It This Way” opens Oct. 6 with a reception on Oct. 7 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitors can meet Wilkin and the other TAG artists during Downtown Frederick’s First Saturday Gallery Walk. The show runs through Oct. 29. Gallery hours are noon to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. www.theartistsgallery.com

The event, at the center, 40 S. Carroll St., is on Oct. 14 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will feature cuisine by Canapes, music and dancing, the Delaplaine’s signature silent auction, and much more. Grab your fedora, toga or even your oldest blue jeans, and party like it’s 1999 (B.C.). Tickets are available online at www.delaplaine. org/donate/gala-tickets.

The Delaplaine Arts Center, based in the historic Mountain City Mill building, provides the Frederick region with educational opportunities and experiences in the visual arts through classes, exhibits and programs.

30th Anniversary Season at Way Off Broadway The 2024 season of Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, Willowtree Plaza on the Golden Mile, starts with Agatha Christie’s A Murder is Announced from Jan. 19 to March 2. This is classic Christie with Miss Marple ready to solve the mystery.

The second play in the 30th anniversary season is Diana the Musical on March 22 to May 18. It’s set in 1981 with the royal wedding of Diana and Charles and moves into the princess’s effect on the world. Another musical, Tootsie, runs June 14 to Aug. 24, based on the comedy film starring Dustin Hoffman who passes himself off as a woman. From

Sept. 13 to Nov. 2, audiences will be treated to Anastasia, which tells the story of a young woman seeking to discover her mysterious past. The final show, Christmas Chronicles, runs Nov. 22 to Dec. 21 and blends song and music from Christmases past and present and is a show for all ages. www.wayoffbroadway.com

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Maybe it’s a feeling from when you were in school and looked forward to a new outfit or two when it was time to go back to the classroom, or possibly you’re just tired of that sundress you’ve been wearing everywhere. Whatever the reason, the coming of autumn sparks the desire to add something different to our closets and designers and shopkeepers are happy to oblige.

“There’s a lot of excitement when it comes to fall clothes,” says Cassandra Smith, manager of Lou Lou Boutique on North Market Street. “The colors are so pretty.”

While summer was for sheer fabrics and short or no sleeves, fall calls on you to layer pieces such as a turtleneck under a cardigan or, on a day still holding onto summer, rolling up the sleeves of a plaid shirt

over a tank top. Away go the shorts and out come the jeans again, available in shades of fallen leaves. Sandals are replaced by classic loafers that are making a comeback with a few tweaks such as lug soles, or short boots and clogs.

After a sultry summer, bring on the crisp, cooler days requiring a sweater.

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Anniversary Parade

Black Frederick Festival

A parade down Market Street celebrated the 100th anniversary of Frederick’s Mountain City Elks Lodge #382 and Madame CJ Walker Temple #509. Local high school bands were joined by bands from the region, including Bowie State University, as well as floats, vintage cars and dance troupes.

The inaugural Black Frederick Festival was held at Carroll Creek Linear Park, organized

by BlackFrederick.com, Nigerians in Frederick and Soul Street, a Frederick business collective. Vendors, artists, live music and food trucks catered to the crowd.

David Smith Memorial Golf Tournament The 14th Annual Sgt. David J. Smith Memorial Golf Tournament was held Sept. 1 at Musket Ridge Golf Club. Smith, a Frederick County native, lost his life in Afghanistan in January 2010. Since its inception, the fund has raised over $440,000 for scholarships, and now the Sgt. Smith Veteran Relief Fund with the Community Foundation benefits local veterans with monetary needs. wwwsgtdavidjsmith.org

Crisis Center Opens The Mental Health Association of Frederick County unveiled its new 24/7 walk-in crisis center at 340 Montevue Lane to a packed house of staff, volunteers, government officials and others. The new center provides immediate and no-charge face-to-face support to anyone experiencing an emotional, mental health, family or relationship crisis. www.fcmha.org

Have an event you would like to see featured in Click? Let us know by emailing editor@fredmag.com.

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Q&A Speak Easy

Gerard Pangaud

Instructor, FCC Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism Institute

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What was it about Frederick that brought you here?

I lived in three cities in my life, Paris, New York and Washington, and I wanted to live in a smaller town and guess what? Frederick is the only charming city within an hour from D.C. and is where I have friends and enjoy the culture.

As a chef, you received two Michelin stars, awarded for culinary excellence, and at a young age.

What was that like?

I was in France when I got my Michelin stars. I was surprised because I did not expect them so fast.

What do you enjoy making for your family?

We eat fresh and healthy food, including fish and poultry, and meat no more than once a week. It is very simple like the food French people eat at home.

What are you looking to accomplish as a teacher at Frederick Community College in the baking and pastry program?

When you are trained in France and learn your trade, it is your duty to be sure the following generation does not lose the knowledge. I want

to help the students and also the restaurants that are struggling to find trained staff.

Were the presidents and rock stars you cooked for picky eaters?

I cooked for Mick Jagger in Paris, New York and Washington, D.C., but he is a gourmet and not a picky eater. I cooked for former French presidents Francois Mitterrand and Jacques Chirac and former U.S. presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, among others, and none were picky eaters.

How do you get diners who are full after their meal to consider dessert?

It is an American problem! The dinner portions are too large and also people eat too much bread before their meal.

I cannot change the food habits of a population, but it is why restaurants do not sell much dessert.

What do you consider the most important gadget in the kitchen?

Every equipment has a purpose. If I have to pick a piece of equipment I really love, it would be a KitchenAid mixer or Vitamix blender.

Pie or cake? Which do you prefer and why?

Pie or tart because I like fruits and it gives acidity to a dessert, so it is lighter after a meal. If you do not serve a cake as a dessert, but in the middle of the day, a cake is very enjoyable. So, it depends on the time of the day. For instance, a croissant is very enjoyable for breakfast and not so much for lunch or dinner.

What would you do with a bag of Frederick County apples?

If it is an apple with acidity, I will make an apple tart and if it is a nice and sweet apple, I would simply eat it. Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication.

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Wish You Were Here

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Turks and Caicos Matt and Lori Barrick, Kelly and Scott Montgomery, and Laura Rottmund take the Junkanoo Bus Tour in the capital island of Grand Turk.

Poland Michael King and Terri Rietfort bring Frederick Magazine with them on their trip to Gdańsk.

Galápagos Islands A whale’s skeleton rests in the background of Virginia and Jack Grant’s photograph on volcanic Fernandina Island.

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Hotk Pic Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund Events Oct. 1, 28

The 15th Annual Pink Ribbon 5K will be held on Oct. 1, starting at the Hood College Athletic Center. Runners and walkers can register the morning of the race starting at 7:30 am.

The 24th Annual Pink Ribbon Gala will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Dutch’s Daughter. The black tie-optional event features buffet, open bar, silent auction, dancing to Dueling Pianos and the popular “Diamonds in Champagne” contest. $. 301-663-9252. www.pinkribbonfrederick.org

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John Petro Through Oct. 29 The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St. An exhibition of photography titled, “Snapshots from a Baltimore Community on the Edge.” This exhibition is the culmination of Petro’s project to document some of the community and culture in and around a halfmile area around Wilkins Avenue in southwest Baltimore, Maryland. 301-698-0656. www.delaplaine.org

Dragons Love Tacos Through Oct. 15 Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St. Based on the book by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri, a boy and his dog are watching a show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what foods to serve dragons. See website for show times. $. 301694-4744. www.marylandensemble.org

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder Through Oct. 21 The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive. A murderous romp filled with music and laughs as low-born Monty Navarro designs a plan to knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst. See website for show times. $.

301-662-6600. www.wayoffbroadway.com Angels in America Part 2: Perestroika Through Oct. 29 Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St. Following last spring’s Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium, Angles in America Part 2 captivates audiences with its poignant storytelling, powerful performances and thought-provoking themes.

Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize winning play delves deeper into the lives, struggles and triumphs of its diverse cast of characters against the backdrop of the 1980s AIDS epidemic, confronting social and political issues that remain relevant today. . $.

301-694-4744. www.marylandensemble.org Contemporary Innovations: Darla Jackson Through Oct. 29 The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St. Works of sculpture titled, “This will hurt me more than it hurts you.” Philadelphia-based sculptor Darla Jackson attempts to reverse the perception of women’s self-defense often perpetuated by popular culture or omitted completely.

The exhibition includes the imaginary weapons used by popular female characters as well as some of the animal sidekicks supporting these characters in their new roles. 301-698-0656. www. delaplaine.org

Summers Farm Fall Festival Through Oct. 31 Summers Farm, 7503 Hollow Road, Middletown. For 27 years, Summers Farm has been a destination for fall fun with more than 45 activities, including a pumpkin patch, corn maze, barnyard animals, sound garden, rubber ducky races, corn pits, jumping pillows, tunnel slides, food, drinks and more. See website for hours of operation. Closed Tuesdays. $. 301-304-3031. www.summersfarm.com Fall Fun Fest Through Oct. 31 Gaver Tree Farm, 5501 Detrick Road, Mount Airy. More than 60 attractions including a corn maze, hayrides, jumping pillows, giant slides, farm animals, mini mazes, pumpkin barn, pick-your-own apples, duck races, playgrounds and more. Free hayrides to the pick-your-own pumpkin patch or purchase pre-picked pumpkins, gourds and fall décor at the farm market. 10 a.m.−6 p.m. daily. $.

301-865-3515. www.gaverfarm.com

Heidi Brueckner Through Oct. 29 The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St. An exhibition of oil and mixed media paintings titled, “Persona Grata.” Brueckner’s large-scale, figurative paintings explore themes like human nature, self-understanding, and the relationship people have to storytelling, all by utilizing expressive color and experimenting with textured surfaces.

301-698-0656. www.delaplaine.org

Jumbo’s Pumpkin Patch Through Oct. 31 6521 Holter Road, Middletown. Pick-your-own pumpkins and explore the 20-acre corn maze.

Also enjoy crafts and fall decorations, hayrides, face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, jumping pillow, concessions and more. Open daily 10 a.m.−6 p.m.; limited activities offered on weekdays. 301-371-6874. www.jumbos.org

Amy Browning-Dill Through Oct. 29 The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St. An exhibition of paintings and sculpture titled, “Poiema, Mortality, and Resurrection.” The works in this exhibition explore themes of death, decay and new life through the flora and fauna of the changing seasons. They are accompanied by excerpts of poetry from Rainer Maria Rilke, David the Psalmist and others. 301-698-0656. www.delaplaine.org

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Stitches through Time: Women’s Work from Farm to Fashion Through Dec. 22 Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St. An exhibit that explores one story of women’s work, interpreting the history of textile production up to the 1950s. The exhibit features a selection of handsewn quilts and clothes from the 1800s; equipment, advertisements, photos and ephemera from the factory era; and selections of mid-20th century clothing by Clair McCardell.

301-663-1188. www.frederickhistory.org Figured and Fancy: Coverlets of Frederick County Through Dec. 22 Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St. View four examples of ornate, durable coverlets made by Frederick County weavers between 1830 and 1870. 301-663-1188. www.frederickhistory.org

Brookfield Pumpkins Through Oct. 31 8302 Ramsburg Road, Thurmont. Enjoy local agriculture at its best at this family farm that features pick-your-own pumpkins, fall produce and products, photo opportunities and more. Monday−Thursday, 3 p.m.−6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.−6 p.m.; Sunday, noon−6 p.m. 301-898-3527. www.brookfieldpumpkins.com

The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Through Dec. 22 Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St. From 1896 until 1954, a network of interurban trolley lines was built linking communities across Frederick and Washington Counties. This exhibit presents the history of these electric railways and how they changed the landscape and communities of Frederick County. 301-663-1188. www.frederickhistory.org

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FAC After Hours: Meditative Dance Movement Mondays in Oct. Frederick Arts Council Art Center, 5 E. 2nd St. A weekly inclusive healing space that allows participants to move freely while tapping into divine bliss. 6 p.m.–7 p.m. 301-662-4190. www. frederickartscouncil.org MET Comedy Night Fridays in Oct. and Oct. 7 Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St. Enjoy comedy every Friday and some Saturdays October to June. See The Comedy Pigs on Oct. 6 and 7, Yes And on Oct. 13, Oh Crit! on Oct. 20 and Hallmark Holi-Improv on Oct. 27.

8:30 p.m. 301-694-4744. www.marylandensemble.org Yoga with Yogamour Saturdays in Oct. Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St. An all-levels yoga class with experienced instructors from Yogamour, a Frederick-based studio and nonprofit. $. 8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. 301-662-4190. www. skystagefrederick.com

21st Annual Members Exhibit Through Nov. 4 Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. An annual favorite that showcases the artistic talents of the Carroll County Arts Council’s members, featuring a range of styles and mediums including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and fine crafts. All works are for sale. 410848-7272. www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org

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Guided Tour of the Pry House Field Hospital Museum Saturdays in Oct. Pry House Field Hospital Museum, 18906 Shepherdstown Pike, Keedysville. Learn about the impact of the Battle of Antietam on the Pry family and how emergency medicine evolved during the Civil War. 1 p.m. 301-416-2395. www. civilwarmed.org One Vast Hospital—Civil War Walking Tour Saturdays and Sundays in Oct. National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St. Walk in the footsteps of doctors, nurses, soldiers and civilians who cared for 8,000 wounded soldiers in Downtown Frederick during the Civil War. Saturdays, 10:30 p.m.–11:30 a.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m.–3 p.m. $. 301-695-1864. www. civilwarmed.org Fall Festival at Magnolia Meadow Farms Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 29 and Oct. 9, 20, 27 13001 Creagerstown Road, Thurmont. Featuring a corn maze, hayrides, jumping pillow, slides, mini zip lines, pedal karts, farm animal interactions, concessions, beer and wine, campfires, farm market, pumpkins, Moonlit Maze nights and more. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sundays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $. 301-606-4086. www.magnoliameadowfarms.com

Schifferstadt Architectural Museum Tour Saturdays and Sundays in Oct. Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave. Tour the home of a pioneer family and learn about the town’s German heritage and the German way of building a house. 2 p.m.–5 p.m.

301-663-3885. www.fredericklandmarks.org

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Carillon Recital

Sundays in Oct. Joseph Dill Baker Carillon in Baker Park, Downtown Frederick. The tower is open for guests to hear John Widmann, City Carillonneur play the 49 bell carillon of bronze bells. 12:30 p.m.– 1 p.m. www.visitfrederick.org Used Book Sale Oct. 1 Evangelical Lutheran Church, Trunk Hall, 31 E. Church St. Peruse more than 5,000 used books, games and puzzles to benefit Operation Second Chance. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. www.twinspires.org/calendar Autumn Excursion Oct. 1, 8, 15, 21, 22, 29 Walkersville Southern Railroad, 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville. Enjoy a scenic ride through the woods on this picturesque excursion.

Reservations recommended. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $.

301-898-0899. www.wsrr.org Fall Pumpkin Patch Oct. 1–29 Green Meadows Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville. Enjoy a day on the farm with hands-on animal visits, hay rides, pig races, a pumpkin patch and more. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $. 301-865-9203. www.greenmeadowsevents.com

Community Concert Series: Maureen Walsh Oct. 1 Calvary United Methodist Church, 131 W. 2nd St. Classical saxophonist Maureen Walsh performs works by Debussy, Ravel, Fauré and Maurice. This event is free and open to the public. 3 p.m.–4:30 p.m. 301-662-1464. https://calvaryumc.org/concerts

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Humor—A Themed Exhibition Oct. 4–29 DISTRICT Arts, 15 N. Market St. An independently juried, themed exhibition focusing on humor in art. This exhibition features the work of 25 artists and their humorous look at daily objects and ordinary life scenes. 301695-4050. www.districtarts.com

FAC After Hours: Bijou Film Screening Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 Frederick Arts Council Art Center, 5 E. 2nd St. A streamlined curation of films presented by Falling Squares. 7 p.m. 301-662-4190. www.frederickartscouncil.org Sky Stage Swing Dance Oct. 4 Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St. Enjoy an evening of swing dancing under the stars. Revolution Modern Dance will offer a beginner lesson covering swing and blues basics at 7 p.m. Social dancing follows. 7 p.m.–10 p.m. 301-662-4190. www. skystagefrederick.com FAC After Hours: Jazz Improv with Joe Keyes and the Late Bloomer Band Oct. 4, 18 Frederick Arts Council Art Center, 5 E. 2nd St. Keyes captivates audiences with his deep, commanding vocals, punctuated by tales of love, family and addiction from his six decades on Earth. 7 p.m. 301-662-4190. www.frederickartscouncil.org General Grief Support Group Oct. 5, 19, 26 Frederick Health Hospice, 1 Frederick Health Way. A drop-in group designed to provide support to individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one. Participants can share their stories and express their grief as they work towards healing. Oct. 5 and 19, 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m., Oct. 26, 5 p.m.–6:30 p.m. 240-566-3030. www.frederickhealthhospice.org 46 fredMAG

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FAC After Hours: 72 @ Knight Oct. 6 Frederick Arts Council Art Center, 5 E. 2nd St. The 72 Film Fest has partnered with Falling Squares Movie Knight to showcase trailers for 72 Film Fest creations for an audience choice trailer competition. 7:30 p.m. 301-662-4190. www.frederickartscouncil.org Interactive Drum Circle Oct. 6 Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St. A community drum circle hosted and led by the professional music therapists from Noteable Progressions Music Therapy Services. All ages and developmental levels welcome. 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. www.skystagefrederick.com FAME Singer-Songwriter Showcase Oct. 6 Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St. Member musicians of the Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise, including acoustic soloists, duos and bands, perform. Free to enter. 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. www. skystagefrederick.com

2nd Black American Film Festival Oct. 5, 12, 19 Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. The Carroll County Arts Council presents a free festival in celebration of Black storytelling with a special focus on stories that provide perspective of Black experiences. See Dark City Beneath the Beat on Oct. 5, The Watermelon Woman on Oct. 12 and Nope on Oct. 19.

7:30 p.m. 410-848-7272. www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org

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Martha Redbone Roots Project Oct. 6 New Spire Stages, 15 W. Patrick St. Martha Redbone dishes out a unique gumbo of folk, blues and gospel infused with eclectic grit.

Songs on her album The Garden of LoveSongs of William Blake have become the bedrock for her live shows bringing audiences to their feet with her fiery old-time mountain gospel singing and foot-stomping energy.

7:30 p.m. $. 301-600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org Historic District Ghost Tours Oct. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 26–29 Downtown Frederick. In the Historic District Ghost Tour, participants take a journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past at some of the most haunted sites in the city. Tours meet in front of Brewer’s Ally Restaurant, 124 N. Market St. See website for start times. Private tours also available. Reservations required. $. www.marylandghosttours.com Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Oct. 6–22 Other Voices Theatre, 244B S. Jefferson St. In this infamous tale, an unjustly exiled barber returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. See website for show times. $. 301-662-3722. www.othervoicestheatre.org Kathryn Phebus & Sonja Mishalanie Oct. 7–29 Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St. An exhibition of works by Kathryn Phebus and Sonja Mishalanie. A First Saturday opening is scheduled for Oct. 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays 1 p.m.–5 p.m. www.eastsideartistsgallery.com

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First Saturday: Love Local Oct. 7 Downtown Frederick. Support local businesses by shopping with an independent retailer, eating at a local restaurant, supporting local artists and exploring Downtown Frederick. Every First Saturday features streets filled with live music and entertainment and unique events at Downtown businesses. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. 301-698-8118. www.downtownfrederick.org National Public Lands Day Oct. 7 Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center, 5201 Urbana Pike. Celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping to keep Monocacy National Battlefield beautiful and preserve it for future generations. 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

301-662-3515. www.nps.gov/mono Hispanic Heritage Festival Oct. 7 Carroll Creek Linear Park, Downtown Frederick.

Centro Hispano de Frederick invites the community to celebrate Latin American roots at this festival featuring music, traditional dance groups, authentic food, artisans and crafters and more.

Noon–5 p.m. 301-668-6270. www.frederickhispanicheritagefestival.org CHARLES | FREDERICK

Soul Soil Oct. 6–29 NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St. An exhibition of works by Andrea McCluskey.

An opening reception is scheduled for Oct. 7 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and an artist talk is scheduled for Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. 240-3679770. www.nomagalleryfrederick.com

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Robert Downing isn’t a name most people would know today. But back in the late 1800s, the actor was quite something, sort of a Brad Pitt of his time. “He was well-known and revered,” says Chris Haugh, historian and preservation manager for Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Downing travelled the country during the 19th century, performing Shakespearean parts and his signature role of Spartacus, the gladiator. “People paid their hard-earned money to see him perform,” Haugh says of Downing, who died in 1944 at his Middletown home. He is now one of 40,000 buried at Mount Olivet. “He has this small stone, but he lived this big life. People walk by his grave every day and have no clue who he was.”

Until now.

Through his Stories in Stone blog (www.mountolivethistory.com/stories-in-stone-blog), Haugh tells the stories of those buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery. While there are the famous, such as Francis Scott Key, who penned The Star-Spangled Banner, and fabled Civil War heroine Barbara Fritchie, there are countless others with lives lived and stories to tell. “Each of our lives matter,” says Haugh.

“Who is this Medora?”

Walking through the cemetery, Haugh points out gravestones as if greeting old friends. He pauses momentarily at a large and impressive monument. He explains this is the final resting place of Florence Trail, who along with her sister, Bertha Trail, were active in the local suffragette movement before the 19th Amendment was ratified. “Here are two individuals, two witnesses to history and two people who helped make history,” says Haugh.

Later, as Haugh observes volunteers work on repairing a headstone, he becomes intrigued by the first name on a gravestone nearby. “What an interesting name,” he says more to himself than to those around

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him. “Who was this Medora?” No doubt he will be finding out soon, as will those who read his blog.

The Stories in Stone process requires research and digging deep and looking far and wide for information—old newspaper clippings, documents, and photographs—with the help of the internet. Haugh has told nearly 200 stories on his blog, including those of Downing and the Trail sisters. Stories in Stone is part of the nonprofit Mount Olivet Cemetery Preservation and Enhancement Fund and its effort to clean and repair gravestones and monuments as well as researching and preserving historic cemetery records.

“I get to learn more and more about the place where I live, Frederick, or I learn more about the country or state where I live,” says Haugh. “Some of these people have connections to state and national history as well as local history.”

Personal Touch Haugh is intrigued by each person’s individual experience during historic events. “What did they feel when they heard that Pearl Harbor was bombed? What was going through their minds? What did they do during the war?

And did they have family members who participated? Did they themselves participate in the war?”

Charlotte Berry Winters participated in a war, but an earlier one. At the time of her death in 2007, she was 109 and the oldest-living Navy veteran and final living female veteran of World War I. Winters was responsible for helping to open the door for women to enter the military.

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“I Always Say Their Name” As Bob Leinhauser and Roy Schwarzenberg complete work setting upright and securing a previously toppled-over headstone at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Leinhauser says, “There you go, Laura. All fixed up.”

He is referring to the interred: Laura Weast who was born in 1838 and died in 1869. “I always say their name,” says Leinhauser.

Leinhauser, Schwarzenberg and other volunteers with Friends of Mount Olivet are doing their part to preserve the history of the cemetery, from securing historic records to repairing and cleaning monuments and gravestones.

Friends of Mount Olivet is part of the nonprofit Preservation and Enhancement Fund, created in 2017.

For the volunteers, these efforts make the lives of those buried there all the more real.

On this hot, humid day, Aggie Heller is vigorously scrubbing an old gravestone, which will gradually turn its brownish hue to a pristine white. She reflects on those buried around her. “There are six little stones all in a row,” she says, nodding toward gravestones nearby. “I wonder how that poor mother felt.”

Adds her fellow volunteer Dottie Olson, “It makes you appreciate those before us.”

Volunteers Sylvia Sears and Marilyn Veek, who are involved with recordkeeping and other activities, often feel that emotional tug as well.

Sears works with veteran-themed projects, including MountOlivetVets.com, Memorial Day and Veterans Day flag placing, and the Wreaths Across America program.

She is happy to help. “I don’t think our veterans ever get enough credit for what they do or what they’ve done,” says Sears.

Veek is involved with preserving cemetery records, assisting in the research for the Stories in Stones blog, as well as adding to Findagrave.com and leading the cemetery’s

history committee. Of her efforts, she says, “It is a way to remember those who might not be remembered otherwise.”

It is a labor of love and done for those who are unable to say thanks in return. Not that appreciation is needed, volunteers say. “Maybe one day we will meet everyone we’ve worked to remember,” says Schwarzenberg.

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According to Haugh, Winters’ father was friends with Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was serving as assistant secretary of the Navy at the time. “This relationship likely gave an opportunity for Charlotte to have a meeting with Josephus Daniels, who was secretary of the Navy,” says Haugh.

While meeting with Daniels, Winters inquired why women could not serve their country as well as men. “This conversation, which occurred in 1916, successfully helped persuade the secretary to allow women to join the cause,” says Haugh. Daniels investigated and found there was no prohibition against women serving in the Navy. “Charlotte, along with her younger sister, Sophie, immediately enlisted after the U.S. entered into the war in April 1917,” he says.

“Thousands of other women would follow her lead.”

Other stories are not about war or heroics but just simple, joyful, nonetheless significant remembrances. At the cemetery is a tombstone for Herbert and Nettie Hartley with an inscription on the back that says, “Scratch My Back” in large, bold letters. Haugh was intrigued.

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burials at the cemetery, wasn’t sure about the inscription and the person who had sold the stone no longer worked there.

Serendipity interviewed when the Hartleys’ adult children visited the cemetery while Haugh was conducting a candlelit walking tour. “Her daughter told me that her mother loved to have her back scratched,” says Haugh.

Nettie Hartley also had a keen sense of humor.

When she died in 2005, the family thought it fitting to bury her with her Bible and back brush. When she visits her mother now, “instead of tears, I’m laughing along with my mom,” the daughter told Haugh.

Maryland’s Prettiest Girl Of course, when humans are involved, stories of love affairs, scandals and even murder are bound to be found. Haugh tells those stories as well.

In 1915, Frederick County native Clara McAbee won a contest declaring her “Maryland’s Prettiest Girl,” enabling her to compete for a national title in California. The competition was sponsored by the Universal Film Company, today known as Universal Studios.

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According to Haugh, she placed second and was offered a motion picture contract. However, “There isn’t much documentation on her foray into the film industry,” says Haugh.

He does know that once at home she was treated as a local celebrity. “She was even given a lifetime pass at a movie theater here,” says Haugh. “You wanted ‘Maryland’s Prettiest Girl’ to come to your movie theater because others would come.”

But that isn’t the end of her story. “I find out that she becomes involved in some kind of love quadrangle with this dentist [Albert Leon] who came from Washington, D.C.,” says Haugh. The dentist was married to a socialite and had a child. “He opened an office here in Frederick while his wife and son remained in Washington, D.C.,” says Haugh.

The dentist had a relationship with McAbee and another local woman, as well.

“When this other woman discovers his relationship with Clara, she informs his wife about the affairs,” says Haugh. “There was of course a huge scandal in Washington, D.C., because he is cheating on his wife.” The couple divorced.

McAbee and the dentist married, and both are buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery along with, ironically enough, the other woman who tattled on the dentist to his wife. “She’s only like 150 yards away from Clara,” says Haugh.

Murder in the Family Sometimes Haugh goes looking for the family tree but becomes intrigued by its branches. While researching McClintock Young Jr., a local inventor and a founder of the Palmetto Brush Company in Frederick, Haugh stumbled upon the story of Young’s daughter, Eloise, who murdered her husband.

Eloise was greatly adored by her father, as Haugh explains. “She was the only daughter and her mother died when she was young,” he says. “You could say she was the apple of her father’s eye.”

Eloise would accompany her father to his rustic mountain house in the vicinity of Indian Springs, where he liked to hunt. Upon her father’s death, she inherited the retreat, the place of so many happy memories.

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Eloise married Arthur English, a lawyer, and the couple had four children. English spent much of his professional life in New York and Washington, D.C., according to Haugh. Eloise, however, longed for her Frederick home and took herself and her children to the mountain residence.

Her husband went to the retreat from time to time and made such a visit in March 1916. Upon arriving, English put his two sons to work outside chopping wood, despite both boys being recently ill and the weather being poor. “Eloise begs her husband saying, ‘I don’t really like the boys out there,’” says Haugh. “He replied with something like, ‘You should know your place, woman.’”

She backs down, but not for long. “She’s really struggling because she could see her son Hugh was especially having difficulty and was really in pain,” says Haugh.

Again, she pleaded with her husband to bring the boys inside and wait a day or two until they were healthier.

“He did not like that at all,” says Haugh. “He started breaking dishes and chasing after her.”

He then retrieves a gun from a nearby cabinet and aims it at her, saying. “I should just finish you right now,” says Haugh. But Eloise English had a gun of her own. “She pulls out a small pistol revolver that she had hidden in her dress and empties it into him,” killing her husband, says Haugh.

“They find right away that she’s innocent,” says Haugh, as neighbors, friends and relatives supported her story of her husband’s abuse.

The usually exuberant Haugh becomes briefly pensive. Through the many stories he has told, he finds a connection to people like Eloise English.

“They say people die twice,” says Haugh, “when their physical body fails and then you die again when you are forgotten.”

Haugh isn’t letting that happen and is eager to keep searching and keep writing.

There are many more stories to tell. After all, he still has that nagging question: “Who is this Medora?”

So begins another journey of discovery and remembrance. FM

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The Authentic, Inventive and Occasionally Spicy Style of Thai Fare Diversity brings many benefits: expansive ideas, complementary strengths, broadened knowledge and so much more. It’s also great on a plate.

American burgers and loaded pizzas are awesome, but Frederick’s gifted food scene embraces plenty of world cuisines celebrating our population’s diverse food heritages.

So, what’s for dinner? Today it’s Thai.

Fewer than 400,000 Americans identified themselves as Thai in the 2020 U.S. Census.

Nonetheless, Thai food cracks the top three most popular cuisines, based on Google searches, behind Chinese and Mexican food, according to Quality Assurance & Food Safety Magazine. Why the disparate ratio? Some call out “gastro-diplomacy,” noting the Thai government’s promotion of national dishes and food products. Others insist hype fades, but the real, sustained desirability of Thai food delivers on taste. “It’s yummy, healthy and has great variety,” explains Piyanut “Nina” Rowe owner of My Thai on Thomas Johnson Drive.

Rowe acquired My Thai in 2016, 10 years after its establishment. She earned a finance degree in her native Thailand and then came to the United States for graduate school. While studying in Baltimore, she sold food at farmers markets, offering steaming bowls

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of classic Pad Thai, spring rolls, grilled chicken and savory fried rice. She enjoyed working outside and interacting with customers, watching their delight as they ate. In short order, she decided she loved cooking more than corporate banking.

The veggie-packed Healthy Bowl soup fits the bill.

“Sometimes people order Tom Yum soup when they’re not feeling good because it has so many healthy herbs,” shares Rowe. It’s revitalizing, spiked with a peppy burst of lemongrass, galangal, garlic, chilies and kaffir lime— all classic Thai flavorings.

Good Friends

Thai Table Now, her place is a family affair. “My mom cooks, too. So, we try to make restaurant guests feel like they are welcomed into our home,” she says.

Recipes come from her personal repertoire. Occasionally, the herbs and veggies are grown in her home garden. “If our family likes something, we might put it on the menu.”

Maybe it’s chicken wings or her adaptation of Crispy Chicken Basil.

According to Rowe, flexibility is part of Thai cooking’s beauty. “We understand that everybody has different tastes.” If you can’t eat gluten, opt for vegetarian (Jae). Want to avoid spicy chilies? Just mention it. Every dish is made to order, so it can be customized. “We will try our best for you,” she says.

Even the Peking duck rolls are made on the spot. My Thai layers chewy rice paper wrappers with fresh carrots, cucumber and basil before loading on warm, juicy duck in brown sauce. Choose tofu or shrimp, if you like, and add house-made peanut sauce for dipping. Other favorites are “drunken” noodles, which have no alcohol in them, and pineapple fried rice. The yellow curry is blended with silky coconut milk, potato and carrot, and a choice of protein.

The crispy fried fish is served whole, an uncommon presentation here but typical in Thailand. All can be enjoyed alongside My Thai’s hand-pressed passionfruit lemonade or complemented with a dessert of fried bananas over vanilla ice cream with drizzled honey.

My Thai’s location amid many healthcare offices means that customers usually seek nutritious options.

Sumittra Thai Cuisine entices diners to Downtown Frederick. It’s run by Jittisak “Jib” Phakam, managing director of the Sumittra Group. The name’s Sanskrit origin means “good friend.” highlighting the multicultural influences mingled in Southeast Asia. It is also his wife’s name.

Phakam immigrated with his parents and points to his mother, Paijit, as inspiration. Most recipes here are hers, perfected over 30 years as a chef in Bethesda. When the family moved to Frederick, Phakam started his own place with his wife and mother. A great aunt stepped up as an investor and they took over a former bakery near the corner of Market and Patrick streets.

“It is wonderful to see people enjoy my mom’s food.”

That includes crispy wontons served with a sweet/sour strawberry sauce or grilled chicken Sa-Tay, Moo Yang, a barbecued pork loin, Black Pepper Beef, or Yum Woon Sen, a warm cellophane noodle salad with shrimp, squid, chicken and vegetables.

Since opening in 2011, the business added numerous restaurants and partners. The associates provide direction and support, creating opportunities and bringing new food concepts to the region, like Lazy Fish sushi upstairs and the nearby Tsunami ramen. In West Virginia, there is a second

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Sumittra in Charles Town and KOME Thai & Sushi Bistro in Shepherdstown. In September, the group launched a new place in Alexandria, Va., featuring ramen and tapas.

Next on the agenda is converting Frederick’s former hookah

Thai Meric lounge into a new, upscale pan-Asian eatery. As Phakam insists, “It will definitely have a ‘wow’ factor.”

Sumittra’s success motivated Phakam to bring Thailand’s famous Water Festival, Songkran, to Frederick. “This community is so welcoming and supportive, we want to give something back,” he says. He credits mentor Elizabeth Chung of the Asian American Center of Frederick County and the Downtown Frederick Partnership staff for their collaboration. Intended as a one-time party, the festival is now an annual event.

For Phakam, the event bridges his homeland and adopted hometown. “The most fun for me is seeing people happy.”

Next, he is starting a nonprofit culinary center that will start with teaching the authentic food traditions and techniques of Thailand.

With a shoestring budget, the partners went DIY. They painted walls, installed floors and built the bar. “We went to Home Depot every day,” says Pim Huynh proudly. “This is our home, our baby.” That’s why the name is so fitting. “We grow from our roots and what’s underneath is what matters most.”

She enjoys interacting with customers. It reminds her of a special bond with her grandmother, built through food.

She shares, “She’d ask me at night what I would like for breakfast.” In the morning, her grandmother would be in the kitchen, “doing her magic and the house would smell really good.”

Many of the dishes on their menu are family favorites. Its version of Khao Soi, a hearty soup with egg noodles in rich coconut-curry broth, comes from northern Thailand. “My partner was born in the North,” explains Huynh. “She grew up eating this. It’s her hometown food.” There’s also a beef hot pot with braised beef shank, meatballs, Chinese broccoli and fried garlic served with jasmine rice. The dish originated in China but is enjoyed in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and other cuisines. “In a Thai hot pot, the broth is thicker.”

Thai Meric offers two-course lunch specials. Patrons can get Pad See Eew, Pad Thai or spicy Prik Sod with a choice of protein. Starters are a “taste of happiness,” with sweet and crispy curry puffs, spring rolls or clear veggie soup with roasted garlic. Other entrées range from noodles and curries to stir-fried delights. Honey Ginger Duck is one house specialty, paired with fresh ginger, bell peppers, celery, mushrooms, broccoli and carrots. There’s salmon curry or a premium ribeye in spicy tamarind sauce.

The Thai papaya salad is made to order with optional fermented crab, fish sauce and chilies. There is also a kids’ menu and desserts, like mango sticky rice presented as a

Spice Palette

Thai Meric’s name plays on “turmeric,” another common Thai spice. Partners Pimpisa “Pim” Huynh and her husband, Natapong “Oat” Thongsuk, along with another couple, Kulrus “Oh” and Athip “Aong” Chanthanuraks, opened the Golden Mile eatery in April 2021 at the height of the pandemic. They considered locating in surrounding towns before choosing Frederick for its healthy growth and unique, cozy character.

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sunny mango floret over sweet purple rice. Starters are discounted during happy hour and beer and wine are two-forone. Some favorite indulgences are the Sabai Dee cocktail with basil and Mekhong whiskey or the tropical Icelander with coconut milk and mango.

be we add bacon.” One definite new item for fall is Thai barbecue. Guests can reserve an outside table with their own specialized grill then go to town on thinly sliced meats, cubed tofu and vegetables to dip in plentiful sauces.

He says he loves his location for its free, plentiful parking and local clientele. Diners are catching on, too. “We try to give good portions,” says Siri. “It’s nice to have leftovers for breakfast or lunch tomorrow.”

Authentic Flavor

Fresh Flair

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One of Frederick’s newest eateries is Thai Table at Westview Promenade. Owner Akachai Siri likes fresh food and keeps the kitchen focused. He says one thing is sure: “With my background, I love noodle dishes.”

Siri comes from a family of entrepreneurs, including a brother who is a partner in Tsunami Ramen and Lazy Fish.

Growing up in Thailand, his family owned several specialty noodle shops. His varied experience includes working in fine dining, as a Montgomery County police officer and as an international importer. Traveling throughout Asia over the past decade opened him to a world of flavors.

Aiming for perfection, Siri’s crew turns out plenty of noodle dishes along with flaky curry puffs and sweet dipping sauce, delicate scallion dumplings, Lao-style pho and Singapore noodles. The Panang Curry is smooth and silky, flavored with peanuts and basil. Each curry starts with a fine paste of chilies and spices, giving dishes a distinctive color: red for fire, green for mild herbaceousness and yellow for warming sweetness. Across the board, the number one dish is Pad Thai.

Siri updates the menu bimonthly, incorporating customer requests. He’s only half joking when he considers making “drunken” spaghetti and flashes a sharp grin, “May-

Kevin Kittiwat Chukkrabutr, founder of Kittiwat Thai Kitchen on Presidents Court and Kittiwat Thai Express on Thomas Johnson Drive, started a restaurant in a roundabout way. He laughs, “I didn’t know how to cook but I knew how to taste.”

He opened the first Kittiwat in 2014. He hired a chef and then learned, on the job, each part of the dining service. “I was pretty bold,” he admits. “Now I can work any position.”

He adds, “I wanted to show what Thai people really eat, not Americanized food.” Kittiwat’s profile is balanced flavors—sweet, salty, sour, spicy and creamy. “At the same time, there are 70 million Thai people now. We all like different things. So, this is the way I eat.”

Chukkrabutr keeps the menu approachable and he doesn’t mind getting creative. “We introduced tacos. That is Mexican heritage, but everybody knows what a taco is.” His version pairs Thai dipping sauce and ground pork. “That’s us being fun and exploring.”

He also added “boat noodles,” a recipe developed during the Ayutthaya Empire that began more than 400 years ago. He uses tenderized beef muscle and tendon in broth that bubbles for hours, adding garnishes like chili, soybeans and bean sprouts. Chukkrabutr’s favorite is Ka Prow Kai Sub, a dish of ground chicken in basil sauce served with rice and topped with a fried egg. “That is my go-to. It’s even more authentic with fish sauce and chilies. I could eat it every day.”

The express location has packaged snacks, too, stocking international flavors of Lay’s chips and other treats.

Thai dishes and fusion fare are working their way on more menus, proving its popularity is more than a flash in the pan. Restaurant owners wouldn’t have it any other way.

Chukkrabutr insists that growth and variety here mean healthy industry and open minds. “It shows that people are embracing ethnic foods and cultures, not just Thai.

We have sushi and Caribbean food. We have Korean fried chicken and bubble tea, which is booming. I’m happy about the variety of foods being brought into Frederick.” FM

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falldiningshowcase Eating out in Frederick County appeals to our ever-changing

population. With new restaurants popping up every season, local

menu choices range from country to cosmopolitan to continental.

Whatever the reason and whatever the occasion—a quiet retreat, a quick bite or a night out on the town—you’ll find it right here.

Agaves

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Avery’s

Jojo’s Restaurant & Tap House

Bushwaller’s

Modern Asi

Il Forno Pizza

Sage Cakery

Las Tunas

Thai Meric

Lucky Corner

The Cellar Door

137 N. Market St. • Frederick • 240-439-4367 • www.agave137.com

Dining Hours Sunday-Thursday: 11 AM–12 AM Friday-Saturday: 11 AM–1:30 AM

Highlights Cocktails: Over 80 Tequilas and Mezcal, Exclusive Monthly Cocktails, Signature Margaritas.

Appetizers: Korean Quesadilla, Queso Fundido, Street Corn, Blistered Shishito Peppers, The Green Congrejo Entrées: Culturally Creative Tacos, Pollo Entree, Bistec Con Yuca, Sizzlin’ Brisket Do you love tequila? Located in the heart of Downtown Frederick, Agave 137 is the ideal spot for lunch with friends, sporting events, dinner with the family, happy hour, or an exciting night out on the town.

Our drink menu features an artisanal array of Tequilas and Mezcal to choose from, including our very own Signature Tequila made by Dobel. Weekly specials and events include Tequila of the Month, Monthly Drink Specials, GAME DAY Specials, and LIVE DJ Sets. Check out our CATERING MENU on our website

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AVERY’S GRILLE

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9009 Baltimore Rd. • Frederick • 301-228-2722 • www.averysmarylandgrille.com

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Appetizers: Crab Dip, Clams, La La’s Famous Wings, Scallops, Flying Dog Beer Battered Rockfish Bites, Old Bay Steamed Shrimp, Oysters on the 1/2 Shell.

Entrées: Chicken Chesapeake, Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Wood Grilled Steaks and Ribs, Steamed Snow Crab Legs, Maryland Hardshell Crabs and AYCE Crabs.

Come into Avery’s Maryland Grille for the freshest seafood in town. We source locally when possible for our crabs, oysters, crab meat, clams and soft-shells. We have 2 full service bars featuring craft beers, plenty of tv’s for sports including the NFL Sunday ticket. Enjoy AYCE crabs on the outdoor deck or try one of our signature steaks, ribs, fresh fish and more prepared on a wood-burning grill.

BUSHWALLER’S

209 N. Market St. • Frederick • 301-695-6988 • www.bushwallers.com

Dining Hours Mon–Fri: 11:30am–2am, Sat–Sun: 11am–2am Sunday Irish Brunch Menu: 11am–3pm

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Appetizers: Irish Cheese Board, Crab Dip, Reuben Egg Rolls, Scotch Eggs.

Entrées: Fish & Chips, Shepherd’s Pie, Bangers & Mash, Irish Farm House Burger, Guinness Beef Stew, Crab Mac & Cheese.

Celebrating 40 Years!

Irish & American comfort dishes served in a casual, warm, inviting atmosphere. A fresh new approach on modern comfort cuisine, 18 of the world’s finest drafts including 4 Irish beers, over 100 whiskeys, and live music 4 nights a week. We have something for everyone. Our great customer service sets us apart and we have been dubbed the community living room; proudly serving the heart of Downtown Frederick since 1981.

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IL FORNO PIZZERIA

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1035 W. Patrick St. • Frederick • 301-846-0422 • www.ilfornopizzeria.com

Dining Hours Sun–Thu: 11:30am–10pm Fri & Sat: 11:30am–11pm

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Appetizers: Fresh Salads, Chicken Tenders, Chicken Wings, Buffalo Dip, Crab Dip. Entrées: Pasta il Forno, Italian Sausage Linguine, Amazing Pizzas: Crab, Greek, Carnivores Dream, Traditional Margherita.

Beverages: Full bar with great wine selections and 12 craft beers on tap.

il forno Pizzeria is family-owned and has served Frederick for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on our original recipes and homemade pizza dough. Recently we added a second Ambrogi Italian woodburning oven straight from Naples, Italy.

We feature 11 flat screens and a full bar with daily happy hours. So whether you are looking for a quiet dinner for 2 or a large group, il forno Pizzeria is your spot.

JOJO’S TAP HOUSE 16-18E Patrick Street • Frederick • 301-732-5197 • www.jojosrestauranttaphouse.com

Dining Hours Mon-Tue Closed • Wed-Thurs 11am-12am Fri-Sat 11 AM–2am • Sun 11am-12am

Highlights Appetizers: Truffle Fries, Spicy Bacon Wrapped Duck Bites, Crab Dip Entrées: Salmon Bowl, Chicken Chesapeake, Chipotle Meatloaf, Scallop Risotto, Crab Cake JoJo’s Restaurant & Tap House offers a unique new-American style dining experience. Enjoy casual dining with friends and family in our dining room. On the Tap House side, JoJo’s offers an extensive beer selection, craft cocktails, full menu and late night munchie menu. For private events, reserve our semi-private dining room that is perfect for rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings and cocktail parties.

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LAS TUNAS

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Westridge Square Shopping Center • 1043 W. Patrick St. • Frederick • 240-629-8008

Dining Hours Sun: 11am–9pm, Mon–Thu: 11am–10pm, Fri & Sat: 11am–10:30pm

Menu Highlights

Appetizers: Nachos, Guacamole, Queso, Ceviche, Aztec Soup.

Entrées: Burritos, Enchiladas, Fajita’s, Chimichangas, Quesadillas, Mexican Tacos, Ensaladas, House Specials.

Desserts: Tres Leches Cake, Churros, Flan and Fried Ice Cream.

Serving Authentic Mexican food with a full bar. Join us every Monday for our Lime Margita Special and Every Tuesday for Taco Tuesday! We invite you to enjoy our Housemade Fresh Water, Molcajete, Combos, Lunch Specials AND All-Day Long Specials.

We strive serve our customers quality over quantity; we want you to feel like you are part of our family. Come celebrate Cinco de May, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and EVERYDAY with us!

LUCKY CORNER

5100 Buckeystown Pike • Frederick • 301-360-5913 • www.luckycornerrestaurant.com

Dining Hours Sunday–Thursday: 11am–9pm Friday & Saturday: 11am–10pm Kitchen Closes 15 minutes before closing Dine-in, Carryout, or Catering

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Appetizers: Spring Rolls, Summer Rolls, Grilled Beef Rolls, Firecracker Shrimp and Mini Pancakes.

Entrées: Vermicelli with Coconut Beef, Chilean Sea Bass, Crispy Pork Belly, Cubed Beef Steak, Chicken with Chili and Lemongrass.

Drinks: Lychee Martini and Raspberry Ginger Mojito.

The Lucky Corner you know and love is still in Frederick! Our Family-owned restaurant stood at the corner of South Market & 7th Street since 2005, but recently moved to the Westview Village Shopping Center. Our restaurant offers beautiful and elegant decor with a full bar. We continue to offer a variety of authentic and traditional dishes with a Pan- Asian fusion. We also offer delicious desserts such as tiramisu and mango and sticky rice. Come join us for a mouth watering experience. fredMAG 69

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MODERN ASIA

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1306 W. Patrick Street • Frederick • 301-732-5193 • www.modernasiaonline.com

Dining Hours Sun., Mon., Wed., Thur. 11 AM–9 PM Closed Tuesdays Friday-Saturday 11 AM–9:30 PM

Highlights Appetizers: Crispy Vietnamese Spring Roll, Summer Roll, Edamame,Yum Yum Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp, BBQ Spare Ribs Entrées: Crispy Shredded Beef, Hot & Spicy Shrimp, Sweet and Sour Pork, Kung Pao Chicken, Thai Basil Chicken, Moo Goo Gai Pan, Szechuan String Beans Modern Asia serves a variety authentic Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai cuisine in a relaxed, yet stylish atmosphere with exceptional service that will bring you back time and time again. Join us for lunch, dinner or enjoy one of our signature cocktails and appetizers during happy hour.

SAGE CAKERY

3401 Urbana Pike, Suite E2 • Frederick • 240-341-2710 • www.sagecakery.com

Hours Tue–Fri: 10am–5:30pm, Sat: 10am-4pm Closed: Sun–Mon

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Grab and Go favorites include blackberry sage cupcakes, s’mores bars, our famous vegan chocolate chip cookies, macarons, hand pies and more. GF + Vegan options available. Keep an eye on our website to see what’s available daily, upcoming workshops and events, preorder for holidays & special events, gifting and more.

We love smiles on faces and joyful hearts!

Sage Cakery is a bake shop and cafe located in Urbana, MD. We are honored to be a part of your celebration! We bake from scratch in small batches daily and care deeply about the quality of our product, the ingredients we choose, our community and our planet. While specializing in custom cakes, we also offer a variety of desserts daily as well as locally roasted artisan espresso. Stop in and say hello!

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THAI MERIC

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1170 W. Patrick St., Ste. E • Frederick • 240-651-0998 • www.thaimeric.com

Dining Hours Mon-Thurs 11 am-2:15 pm, 4:30 pm-8:45 pm Fri 11 am-2:15 pm, 4:30 pm-9:15 pm Sat 12 pm-9:15 pm Sun 12 pm-8:45 pm

Highlights

Prik Pao Talay

Duck curry

Try some of our house cocktails like the Sabai Dee. A unique speakeasy vibe.

We offer Thai whiskey and beer. Large selection of wines and a house made pineapple-infused sake.

Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 4:30 pm-6:30 pm BUY 1 GET 1 FREE Beer and House wine Thai Meric Eatery & Bar offers authentic Thai food. We value fresh and flavorful traditional Thai cuisine and believe that delicious food brings people together to enjoy the simple blessing of life.

Yum Talay

CELLAR DOOR

TASTE OF HAPPINESS

5 E. Church St. • Frederick • 301-695-8460 • cellardoorfrederick.com

Dining Hours Mon: Closed,Tue-Wed: 4pm–11pm,Thu:4pm– 1am, Fri-Sat: 4pm–1:30am, Sun: 11:30am–10pm

Menu Highlights

Cocktails: Banana Foster’s Old Fashioned, Curated Selection of Whiskey,Wine, and Gin Small Plates or For the Table: MD Crab Dip,Wings, Bang Bang Salmon, Mushroom Toast, Goat Cheese Milanese, and Butter Poached Shrimp Entrées: Pan Roasted Salmon, Beef & Cheese, House-Battered Tenders, Saint Street Smashburger, and Steak Frites

Cellar Door is known for their Modern & Casual Cuisine, Seasonal Cocktail Menu, a wide selection of Beer and Wine, Special Events and Catering! Our intimate, Whiskey & Wine inspired, restaurant offers a relaxing happy hour, spot for date nights, Sunday brunch, and an entertaining bar atmosphere.

Enjoy nightly entertainment ranging from Open-Mic Comedy, Karaoke, Live DJ Sets, to Sunday Comedy Shows! fredMAG 71

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Agave 137 Tequila Bar & Kitchen

Beef ‘n Buns ‘n Paradise

Bushwaller’s

Airways Inn

Belles’ Sports Bar & Grill

The Buzz Café

137 N. Market St, Frederick. 240-439-4367.

Best margaritas, tacos and entertainment on Market St. $$ 310 Aviation Way, Frederick. 301-228-2100.

Sandwiches, salads and more. Adjacent to airport. $

★ Voted “Best of Frederick” 2022 - $ entrées $8 and under - $$ entrées $8–$15 - $$$ entrées $15 and over

A.K.A. Friscos

4632 Wedgewood Blvd., Frederick.

301-698-0018. Upbeat sandwich shop also offering house-roasted meats, salads and potatoes. $$ ★

Aleko’s Village Café

4304 Old National Pike, Middletown.

301-371-3500. Greek, vegetarian and vegan specialties, subs and salads. $

Analia’s Café

480-A Prospect Blvd., Frederick.

301-378-8663. Greek cuisine, lunch and dinner. $$ ★

Anchor Bar

5605 Spectrum Dr., Frederick.

240-651-5580. Home of the Original Buffalo Wing. $$ ★

Antrim 1844 Smokehouse Restaurant

30 Trevanion Road, Taneytown.

410-756-6812. Open daily for dinner.

French-American cuisine. Reservations required. $$$ ★

Atlantic Grille

3531 John Simmons St., Suite D-05, Urbana. 301-810-5220. American steak and seafood restaurant. $-$$$

B. Anderson’s Backyard Experience

1448 W. Patrick St, Frederick.

301-898-2075. Farm-to-table soul food with a Jamaican fusion experience. Serving lunch and dinner. $$-$$$

Beans & Bagels

49 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-620-2165.

Light breakfasts and lunches. $ ★

1448 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-898-2075.

Big burgers and great ice cream selections. $ ★

1202 E. Patrick St., Frederick.

301-696-9623. Great ribs and other American fare. $

Bellisario’s Pizza

934 N. East St., Frederick.

301-662-9233. Sauce and dough made fresh daily. $$ ★

209 N. Market St., Frederick.

301-695-6988. Irish fare in an attractive pub setting. $$-$$$ 11801 Fingerboard Road, Suite 3, Monrovia. 301-865-4900. Scratch bakery and café that features breakfast and lunch items as well as custom cakes and goodies. $-$$

Cacique

26 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-695-2756.

Fine Spanish and Mexican cuisine. $$-$$$ ★

Big Papi’s

Café Bueno

Black Hog BBQ & Bar

Café Nola

5711 Industry Lane, Frederick. 240-651-5969.

Authentic Mexican dishes. $-$$ 118 S. Market St., Frederick. 301-662-9090.

221 Shorebird St., Frederick. 301-662-9600.

3323 Worthington Blvd., Urbana.

240-699-0070. 100 Middletown Pkwy, Middletown. 240-490-8147. Specializing in various styles of barbecue. $$ ★

Bollinger’s Restaurant and Uncle Dirtys Brew Works

210 N. Church St., Thurmont.

301-668-1522. Home-cooked meals, fresh baked pies, cakes and desserts. $$-$$$

Bonefish Grill

1305 W. 7th St., Frederick. 301-271-3500.

Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails. $$$

Brewer’s Alley

124 N. Market St., Frederick.

301-631-0089. Contemporary American regional cuisine and microbrewery. $$

Buffalo Wild Wings

210 Shorebird St., Frederick.

301-662-1333.

3335 Worthington Blvd., Ijamsville.

240-699-0313.

Chicken wings, sandwiches and other family fare. $ ★

255 E. 4th St. 301-620-8858. Authentic Mexican food. Burritos a favorite. $-$$ ★ 4 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-694-6652.

Bistro café. Coffee, tea and sandwiches. $ ★

Callahan’s Seafood Bar & Grill

1808 Rosemont Ave., Frederick.

301-698-9596. Fresh seafood. $$

Carriage House Inn

200 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg.

301-447-2366. Traditional dishes served in a colonial setting. $$$ ★

Carroll Valley Golf Course

121 Sanders Road, Fairfield, Pa. 888-330-4202. American cuisine. $-$$$

CarterQue Barbeque & Grilling Co.

1310 S. Main St., Mount Airy.

301-829-2222. Award-winning barbecue and seafood dishes. $-$$ ★

Casa Rico

1399 W. Patrick St., Frederick.

301-663-3107. Mexican fare in a comfortable, pleasant setting. $-$$

Cellar Door Restaurant

5 E. Church St., Frederick. 301-695-8460.

American Casual Cuisine & Cocktail Lounge. $-$$$ ★

Chatime Tea

5219 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick.

301-378-2530. Bubble tea. $

Chef Lin Buffet

417 S. Jefferson St., Frederick.

301-620-0664. Asian cuisine. $-$$

Chili’s Grill & Bar

5100 Pegasus Court, Frederick.

301-662-8130. Fresh Tex & Mex. $$

China Garden

506 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-695-5055.

Asian cuisine. $-$$ ★

crave

Clay Oven Restaurant

Avery’s Maryland Grille

1170 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-631-2004.

Indian, Nepalese cuisine. $$-$$$

9009 Baltimore Road, Frederick, 301-228-2722. Fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, burgers and wings. $-$$$ ★

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Coal Fire

7820 Wormans Mill Road, Frederick.

301-631-2625. Coal-fired pizza, sand- wiches, salads and dinner entrées. $-$$

Common Market

927 W. 7th St., Frederick. 301-663-3416.

Organic fare and vegetarian specialties, takeout. $

The Comus Inn at Sugarloaf Mountain

23900 Old Hundred Road, Dickerson.

301-349-5100. Fine dining at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain. $$$

Crabapples Delicatessen

101 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-694-0208.

Traditional New York–style deli. $ ★

Cucina Massi

111 E. Patrick St., Frederick.

301-624-1052. Italian and more. Small plate appetizers to share. $$-$$$ ★

Cugino Forno

1705 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-835-9575.

Neapolitan pizza. $$

Delhi 6 Indian Restaurant

5732 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick.

301-698-9970. Authentic Indian cuisine. $$-$$$

Delizia Café

14 E. Patrick St. 240-439-4265. Great spot for coffee and pastries, along with Italian dishes. $-$$

The Derby Restaurant and Bar

83 W. Main St., New Market. 301-865-2222.

Casual family-friendly spin using locally grown produce and ingredients. Full bar. $$

Distilled

221 Shorebird St., Frederick.

301.228.3629. Craft cocktails and casual eats. $$-$$$

Dublin Roasters Coffee

1780 N. Market St., Frederick.

301-228-9367. Artisan, hand-roasted coffee, featuring organic and fair-trade products. $ ★

Dutch’s Daughter

581 Himes Ave., Frederick. 301-668-9500.

Seafood, steak and poultry specialties. $$$ ★

Fajita Grande

5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. 301-698-8989.

Mexican cuisine. $-$$

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

5201 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick.

315-850-0077. Steakhouse. $$

Firehouse Subs

1700 Kingfisher Drive, Frederick. 301-8982027. 5100 Buckeystown Pike, #194, Frederick.

301-668-6301. A variety of hot gourmet sub sandwiches. Dine in, takeout and catering available. $

Firestone’s Culinary Tavern

105 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-663-0330.

Elegant cuisine in a casual atmosphere. $$-$$$

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Firestone’s Market on Market

113 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-696-8586.

Custom made-to-order sandwiches and salads. Wines, craft beers, specialty and locally-made goods. $-$$

Firestone’s Sidecar

109 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-663-0330.

Serving custom desserts & elegant milk shakes, as well as the full Tavern menu. $-$$$

Flaming Grill & Buffet

1003 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-664-3388.

Chinese, Japanese and American cuisine. $-$$

Fratelli’s Italian & Seafood

200 Middletown Parkway, Middletown.

301-371-4000. Made-from-scratch Italian classics, homemade pasta, award-winning crab cakes. $$-$$$ ★

Frederick Coffee Company & Café

100 N. East St., Frederick. 301-698-0039.

Coffee specialties, light fare and weekend ­ entertainment. $ ★

Frederick Social

50 Citizens Way, Frederick. 240-629-8525.

Brew pub and cafe. $$ ★

The Garage

440 Prospect Blvd., Frederick. 240-344-5340.

Wood-fired pizza, appetizers, sandwiches, salads and locally brewed beers. $-$$

Frederick Soups

124 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Homemade comfort food and soups. $-$$

Gladchuk Bros. Restaurant

489 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-662-7750.

Hearty international fare. $$$

Glory Days Grill

1305 W. 7th St., Frederick. 301-696-1112.

American grill with a sports theme. $-$$$

Gran Azteca Mexican Food Bar & Grill 6956 Crestwood Blvd., Frederick.

301-378-2785. Authentic Mexican Cuisine. $$-$$$

Hippy Chick Hummus

237 N. Market St., Frederick. 3240-815-7175.

Vegan restaurant. $$ ★

Hootch & Banter

49 S. Market St., Frederick. 301-732-4971.

New American, upscale casual cuisine. $$-$$$ ★

Ibiza Café

8 W. 4th St., Frederick. The best selections of coffee, teas, sandwiches and locally made pastries in a European-style café. $-$$

il Forno Pizzeria

1035 W. Patrick St., Frederick.

301-846-0422. Wood-burning oven-cooked pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads. $$ ★

il Porto

200 S. Market St., Frederick. 301-620-7480.

245 Muddy Branch Road, Gaithersburg.

301-590-0735. Fine Italian food. $-$$

Indian Wok

8415 Woodsboro Pike, #J, Walkersvillle.

301-304-0103. Traditional Indian fare, along with Indo-Chinese food. $$

Isabella’s Taverna & Tapas Bar

44 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-698-8922.

Tapas. $$ ★

JB Seafood

308 Main St., Myersville. 301-293-2722.

“From the shore to your door.” Seafood, beef, poultry, pork. $$-$$$

Jasmin Mediterranean Grill

3532-B Urbana Pike, Urbana. 301-363-5877.

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Dine-in, carryout and catering. $-$$

Jerk It Smoke It

2060 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick.

240-831-4157.Authentic Caribbean-American culinary experience. $-$$

Jerk n’ Jive Caribbean Kitchen

490 Prospect Blvd., Frederick. 301-835-7403.

Authentic Caribbean cuisine. $-$$ ★

JoJo’s Restaurant & Tap House

16 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-732-5197.

American fusion. $$-$$$ ★

King’s New York Style Pizza & Italian Restaurant

8415-G Woodsboro Pike, Walkersville.

301-845-4910. Classic pies, subs, pasta dinners. $-$$

Kittiwat Thai Kitchen

5205 Presidents Court, Frederick.

301-631-0999. Authentic Thai cuisine.

Lunch and dinner daily. $-$$$

LAVA Volcanic Grill & Wok

8925 Fingerboard Road, Urbana.

240-483-8475. Asian fusion. $$

La Paz

51 S. Market St., Frederick. 301-694-8980.

Mexican fare. $

Las Tunas

1043 W. Patrick St., Frederick.

240-629-8008. Authentic Mexican food. $$

Lazy Fish

10 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-695-9656.

Asian sushi bistro. $-$$$ ★

Ledo Pizza

490-1 Prospect Blvd., Frederick.

301-663-9800.

1293 Riverbend Way, Frederick.

301-694-0050.

3303 Worthington Blvd., Urbana.

240-699-0303.

Pizza, pasta, salads and sandwiches in a casual setting. $-$$

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Nutrition 4 UR Mind

5828 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick.

240-498-6798. Smoothies, Boosted Teas. $

Old Dominion Grill & Sushi

5732 Buckeystown Pike #18-20, Frederick.

301-682-6888. Family restaurant, American, Japanese, Thai, etc. $-$$$ ★

The Orchard

45 N. Market St., Frederick.

301-663-4912. Flavorful healthy fare and vegetarian selections. $$ ★

Modern Asia

1306 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-732-5193. A wide array of authentic Chinese and Thai food. $$ ★

Liberty Road Seafood & Steak

10524 Liberty Road, Frederick. 301-898-3181.

Home of the largest crab in Frederick County. Open all year round. $$$

Los Amigos

205 Frederick Road, Thurmont.

301-271-8888. Mexican food with specials through the week. $$

Los Toltecos

1305 W. 7th St., Frederick. 301-846-0030.

True Mexican cuisine, seven days a week. $$

Lucky Corner Restaurant

5100 Buckeystown Pike, Suite 174, Frederick.

301-360-5913. Vietnamese grill and noodle restaurant. $$ ★

Lucky Pho Ever

700 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-624-1005.

Asian bistro, Vietnamese cuisine. $$

Madrones

7810 Worman’s Mill Road #J, Frederick.

240-439-4010. Traditional American steak and seafood. $$-$$$ ★

Magoo’s Pub & Eatery

1-A W. 2nd St., Frederick. 301-378-2237.

Traditional Irish-American favorites. $$-$$$

The Main Cup

14 W. Main St., Middletown. 301-371-4433.

Casual café and coffeehouse. $-$$$

Manalù Italian Restaurant

5227 Presidents Court, Frederick.

240-578-4831. Authentic Italian restaurant serving traditional foods in a warm and cozy atmosphere. $$-$$$ ★

Mangia e Bevi

Turning Point Center, 8927-J Fingerboard Road, Urbana. 301-874-0338. Italian comfort food at a good value. $-$$$

Mariachi Restaurant

crave

5854 Urbana Pike, Frederick. 301-418-6367.

Fine Spanish and Mexican cuisine. $$ ★

Matsutake Sushi and Steak

5225 Buckeystown Pike (Westview Promenade), Frederick. 301-631-5060.

Hibachi and Japanese cuisine. $-$$$

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May’s

5640 Urbana Pike, Frederick.

301-662-4233. Home-cooked meals, crabs. $$ ★

Mayta’s Peruvian Cuisine

5010 Buckeytown Pike, Suite 148, Frederick. 301-732-4441. Fresh, authen- tic Peruvian cuisine. Serving lunch and dinner. Catering available. $-$$$

Mirage Cafe & Grill

243 N. Market St., Frederick.

301-631-9247. Mediterranean fare. $-$$

Miyako

1005 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-620-0024.

Sushi, noodles, Japanese steak house, specialty cocktails. $$$

Mod Pizza

5256 Buckeystown Pike (Westview Promenade), Frederick. 240-877-7967.

Custom, artisan-style pizza and salads. $-$$

Monocacy Crossing

4424-A Urbana Pike, Frederick.

301-846-4204. American comfort food and fine wine. $$-$$$

Morgan’s American Grill

11717 Old National Pike, New Market.

301-865-8100. A family-friendly restaurant with big city dining. $$-$$$

Mountain Gate Family Restaurant

133 Frederick Rd., Thurmont. 301-271-4373.

Buffet and menu selections. $ ★

Mountain View Diner

1300 W. Patrick St., Frederick.

301-696-1300. All-American diner food. $

New York J&P Pizza

6103 Spring Ridge Pkwy., Frederick.

301-644-1372. Lunch and dinner daily. $$-$$$

North Market Pop Shop

241 N. Market St., Frederick. 240-575-9070.

Trickling Springs Creamery ice cream.

400-plus soda choices. $-$$$ ★

Oscar’s Alehouse

906 N. East St., Frederick. 301-378-2793.

Buzzing bar and grill featuring updated American fare and craft beers on tap. $$-$$$

Outback Steakhouse

1007 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-662-9584.

Steak and seafood. $$-$$$

Pasquale’s

11670 Old National Pike, New Market.

301-882-7103. Italian restaurant and pizzeria. $$

Patowmack Farm

42461 Lovettsville Road, Lovettsville, Va. 540-822-9017. Seasonal organic cuisine. $$$

Peking Gourmet

5732 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick.

301-846-0001 or 301-846-0002.

Peking-style cuisine. $$

The Pham

1341 Hughes Ford Road, Unit 119D 240-651-0987. Vietnamese cuisine. $$

Pho An Loi

440 Prospect Blvd., Frederick.

301-378-9099. Specializes in Vietnamese dishes, along with Thai food. $$

Pho Basil

701 Motter Ave., Frederick.

301-898-2141. Vietnamese dishes including noodle-based pho. $$

P.I.G.S. BBQ Restaurant

2401 Whittier Drive, Frederick.

240-629-8001. BBQ restaurant. $$ ★

Pistarro’s

221 N. East St., Frederick.

301-378-9536. Traditional Naples-style wood-fired pizza, hand-made pastas, beer and Italian wines. $-$$ ★

Plaza Mexico

2481 Merchant St., Frederick.

301-228-9889.

50 Carroll Creek Way #130, Frederick.

240-439-4041.

Mexican fare that’s beyond ordinary. $$-$$$ ★

Pumpernickel + Rye

3538-Urbana Pike, Urbana. 240-397-9600.

Market and deli. $-$$

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Ragin’ Reef

Simply Asia Pan Asian Bistro

The Red Horse

South Mountain Creamery

506 E. Church St., Frederick. 240-815-5438.

A casual seafood restaurant with top quality fresh food, affordable prices, and unmatched service. $-$$$ ★ 996 W. Patrick St., Frederick.

301-663-3030. A Frederick institution for great steaks and seafood. $$$ ★

Red Lobster

1020 W. Patrick St., Frederick.

301-846-9474. Fresh seafood. $$

Ricci Restaurant

1021 Mill Pond Road, Frederick.

240-578-4273. Restaurant and wine bar offering tasty Italian dishes, wood-fired pizza and steak. $$

Roasthouse Pub

5700 Urbana Pike, Frederick. 301-418-6098.

Craft beer, American fusion bistro. $$

Rosati’s Pizza

911 W. 7th St., Frederick. 301-694-4650.

Chicago-style pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads. $$

Rube’s Crab Shack

17308 N. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg.

301-447-4116. All-you-can-eat seafood, dinner menu, lunch, full-service bar and carryout. $-$$$

120 Frederick Road, Suites B&C, Thurmont.

301-271-2858. Chinese, Thai, Japanese, sushi bar, Asian fusion, dine in, carryout, catering. $-$$ 50 Citizen’s Way, Ste. 101, Frederick.

301-383-8790. We take your favorite sweet and savory treats to a whole new level.

Sweet: sundaes, milkshakes, and more.

Savory: Farm-fresh pizzas, made from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. $-$$

South Market Sandwich Co.

105 S. Market St., Frederick. 240-651-3797.

A quaint, gourmet sandwich shop. $$

Starvin Marvin Pizzeria and Subs

6942 Crestwood Blvd., Frederick.

301-695-7827. New York–style pizza, Philadelphia cheesesteaks and more. $

Sumittra Thai

12 E. Patrick St., Frederick.

301-668-2303. Thai favorites including satay, pad thai and garden rolls. $-$$ ★

Surf House Island Cantina

8925 Fingerboard Road, Urbana.

240-341-7157. Authenic surfer food and drinks. $$

Santa Rosa Restaurant

5120 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick.

301-694-9501. Award-winning burgers, all-day breakfast, vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. $-$$$ ★

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Thai Meric Eatery and Bar

1170 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 240-651-0998.

Authentic Thai cuisine. $-$$ ★

Thai Table

5221 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick.

240-877-7034. Thai + Lao cuisine. $$

The Tasting Room

101 N. Market St., Frederick. 240-379-7772.

European cuisine. $$$ ★

Thurmont Kountry Kitchen

17 Water St., Thurmont. 301-271-4071.

Family owned and operated serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Award winning broasted chicken. $-$$

24 S. Market St., Frederick. 301-694-8451.

Classic hamburgers and fries. $ ★

Schroyer’s Tavern

Silver Diner

228 N. Market St., Frederick. 240-332-3186.

Chef Bryan Voltaggio’s cuisine prepared with seasonal, local ingredients in a relaxed atmosphere. $$$

Wag’s

5 W. Church St.., Frederick. 240-815-7079.

Fine Japanese and Korean dining. $-$$$

41 S. Market St., Frederick.

240-575-9876. Seafood, friendly gathering place. $$

Thacher & Rye

Hollow Creek Golf Club, 50 Glenbrook Drive, Middletown. 301-371-0400.

Contemporary American cuisine. $-$$

Sapporo II

The Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar

5105 Pegasus Court, Frederick.

301-682-7427. Hand-cut steaks, ribs, fresh-baked rolls and cold beer. $$

Valley Grill Sports Bar

107 Baughmans Lane, Frederick.

301-662-9348. Salvadorean and Mexican food. $-$$

882 N. East St., Frederick. 301-835-7628.

Modern American diner with menu de- signed by celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio. $$-$$$

Texas Roadhouse

301 N. Market St., Frederick.

240-831-4847. Charming restaurant/ bistro offering full service breakfast, lunch and dinner. Uniqueness and variety with a touch of elegance. $-$$$

9 E. Patrick St., Frederick 301-663-1036.

Cuban cuisine. $$

Showroom

244 E. Church St., Frederick.

240-780-8517. Gourmet Italian dishes.

Handmade pasta. $$

Up On Market Bistro

Sabor de Cuba

Maryland National Golf Club, 8836 Hollow Road, Middletown. 301-371-0000.

Contemporary American cuisine. $$$

Tempo di Pasta

Tempo di Pasta

244 E. Church St., Frederick.

240-780-8517. Gourmet Italian dishes.

Handmade pasta. $$

Taco Bar

1450 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-732-5716.

Authentic Mexican fast food. $

Taj Mahal Bar & Grill

1301 W. Patrick St., Frederick. 301-682-2213.

Authentic Indian fare featuring home made spices. Serving lunch and dinner.

Wine and beer available. $-$$

Tapia’s On Main

White Rabbit Gastropub

18 Market Space, Frederick. 240-651-1952.

Craft beer house serving high-end beer and food. $-$$

Wilcom’s Inn

11234 Fingerboard Road, Monrovia.

301-798-8686. Iconic local landmark. International steakhouse and sports bar. $-$$

The Wine Kitchen on the Creek

150 Caroll Creek Way, Ste. 160, Frederick.

301-663-6968. Wine bar with American bistro fare. $$ ★

Zi Pani Café Bistro

177A Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick.

301-620-1932. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casual dining with full bar. $-$$ ★

203 E. Main St., Middletown. 240-490-8461.

Signature brick-oven pizzas, pastas, paninis, house-crafted cocktails. $$-$$$

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✶

BY SCOTT GROVE

… with Jason Lando

Talking History

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THIS MONTH MARKS THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TREE OF LIFE SYNAGOGUE SHOOTINGS IN Pittsburgh, in which 11 congregants were killed in the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history. Frederick Police Chief Jason Lando, then a commander with the Pittsburgh Police, shares memories of that traumatic day and its aftermath, and the role we can all have in curtailing gun violence.

Scott: You were the duty officer on the day of the shooting.

Jason: Coincidentally, the weekend of the Tree of Life shooting was also my on-call weekend as the citywide watch commander. I had been paged early that morning for an officer involved in a collision and had just left the trauma center. I was only a few blocks from Tree of Life when the call came in, so I heard the call broadcast in real time over the police radio as I was driving. I believe I was on scene in the first minute or two.

Scott: You attended Tree of Life as did your grandfather, who was typically at daily morning services but wasn’t that day.

Jason: I grew up attending the Tree of Life. I went to Sunday School there and that is also where I had my bar mitzvah.

When my grandmother died several years ago, my grandfather began to attend every day. It was comforting for him. I was 100 percent convinced when I heard the call that he was inside. He hadn’t missed services in years. But that day, he told his friend Joyce, who was his ride, that he wasn’t feeling well.

Joyce went without him and was killed by the gunman.

Scott: Did your close relationships with Tree of Life congregants change the way you feel about such mass shootings, personally or professionally?

Jason: I wouldn’t say it changed the way I felt about mass shootings, but it certainly made it very real for me. Every single day we watch another mass shooting on the news, but we often never imagine it will happen in our own neighborhood, let alone our own house of worship. Tree of Life certainly changed that.

Scott: It’s been five years since the event. Do you have a sense of how your family members and friends are coping with their loss?

Jason: Aside from me, the two people in my family most affected by the Tree of Life shooting would be my mother and my grandfather. My grandfather was 99 when the shooting occurred and spent the last three years of his life talking about it. All he wanted was to live long enough to see the renovated Tree of Life reopen.

Sadly, he died last September. The new synagogue won’t open for several years. My mother is still closely connected with many of the congregants at Tree of Life and is friends with the daughter of one of the victims. During the trial, she spent her days baking and delivering food to the family room at the courthouse. It’s a small gesture, but it is her way of showing the families that she cares. I don’t know if any of us will ever come to terms with what

happened. It will never make any sense how someone can walk into a house of worship and murder harmless parishioners. If it can happen at a synagogue in Pittsburgh’s safest neighborhood, it can happen anywhere. That’s the scariest part. In August 2023, Robert Bowers was convicted of killing 11 people in the 2018 mass shooting. A federal jury sentenced him to death.

Scott: Do you know if the shooter’s guilty verdict brought about any sense of reconciliation or restitution for the relatives of those whose lives were taken?

Jason: I don’t want to speak for the victim’s families, but I think most people knew the guilty verdict was pretty much a guarantee. His attorneys did not even try to proclaim his innocence at trial. They are just trying to spare him from the death penalty. I honestly do not know how most of the families feel about the death penalty versus life in prison.

Scott: In 2021, in your first weeks as Frederick police chief, you and your officers dealt with an active shooter. Since then, there have been several other shootings. How can citizens best protect themselves and their communities from gun violence?

Jason: The most important thing is to stay vigilant. If you see something that doesn’t look right or doesn’t feel right, call the police. Let us investigate. In some of these shootings we see across the country, there are no warning signs. But in many of them we learn in the aftermath from friends, family and neighbors that something didn’t seem right with the person. I can’t help but wonder how many of these shootings could have been prevented if someone picked up the phone and made that call to police when their gut was telling them something was off.

As a community, there are things we can and should do to be prepared. Our team routinely trains in active threat response, to ensure we are always prepared. We also offer Civilian Response to Active Threat Events training for the public.

Together we can reduce the likelihood of a tragedy in our own community.

Jason Lando, 46, was born in Pittsburgh and has been a police officer for 26 years. He has served as police chief for the City of Frederick since 2021. Scott Grove is the owner of Grove Public Relations, LLC, an advertising and marketing firm. A former reporter and lifelong student of history, his work also includes interpretive planning and design for museums and historic sites. Grove is the co-creator of the Frederick Maryland Walking Tour mobile app. For more info, visit itourfrederick.com or grovepr.com. FM fredMAG 77

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Far from Halloween frights, the tiny northern long-eared bats are actually important players in the ecosystem— each one capable of devouring thousands of pests in a single night.

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Endangered Northern Long-Eared Bats Play Important Role in Local Ecosystem ✶

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Photo courtesy Pete Pattavina/USFWS

YOU ARE LIKELY TO HAVE NEVER SEEN THE TINY NORTHERN LONG-EARED BATS, given their size and reticent behavior. But they are here, flying all around us. More importantly, they play an important role in the ecosystem, feasting on flying pests.

But despite their vast range— Maryland is just one of 37 U.S. states that are home to the bats—and a seemingly never-ending food supply, the northern long-eared bat is endangered, threatened by a deadly fungus.

The brown bats are small, very small, nothing like your fanciful Halloween images. From wingtip to wingtip, they spread to about nine or 10 inches. As their name implies, they have almost cartoonishly big ears.

While migratory, they don’t go far. They move into various spots

depending on the season. Caves and mines are often their winter habitat.

They wriggle into cracks and crevices within those spots to wait out the winter. Constant temperature, high humidity and lack of air currents are the most important features of a winter spot, called a hibernaculum.

Frederick, it turns out, is a perfect spot for bats. The nearby mountains have small caves ideal for hibernation. After winter, pregnant bats roost in small colonies and each give birth to a single pup beginning in late May through July.

Baby bats can fly when they are just 18 days old. During the summer, bats roost in buildings, hollow trees, behind shutters, under loose or shaggy bark, and under shingles.

They are not picky about whether the hollows are in live or dead trees.

The long-eared bat is difficult to find, but with special equipment, it’s possible to hear their chirps and squeaks. Imagine being in the woods and trying to listen for a friend who might be at the top of a tree or at the next ridgetop. Their noises are about as loud as human

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The bats were added to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s endangered list earlier this year. The chief cause is a deadly fungus aptly named white-nose syndrome, which attacks the bare skin of bats while they’re hibernating.

voices, but they’re difficult to separate from all the other critters calling out.

In spring, summer and fall, the bats thrive on the plethora of night-flying insects here. One bat can eat up to 3,000 insects each night.

Moths, flies and beetles are at the top of a list that includes mosquitoes, but they will eat almost anything that is available when they are hunting. With Maryland now reporting its first case of locally acquired malaria in 40 years, bats could be one way to reduce the disease. But the bat populations would need to rebound for that.

Northern long-eared bats are considered whispering bats, according to Megan Zagorski, Western Region biologist with the Mayland Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife & Heritage Service. “They hunt under the forest canopy, making them more

difficult to find,” she says. They use echolocation to find their food while they are flying through the forest and collect most of their food by gleaning— grabbing insects that are sitting on twigs or leaves. Just after dusk and just before dawn are their most active feeding times and the best time to spot bats if they’re in your area. Bat species will be difficult to distinguish from one another while they’re on the wing, but any bats are a sign of a healthy ecosystem.

The northern long-eared bat was listed as threatened in 2015 and was reassessed in 2021. The bats were listed as federally endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in January 2023. Their status could mean additional requirements for habitat conservation plans for certain timber harvesting, infrastructure and even wind energy projects.

White-nose syndrome is the main culprit for reducing the bat population. The disease was accidentally brought to the United States in the early 2000s, says Jonathan Reichard, assistant national coordinator for the Fish and Wildlife Service’s White Nose Syndrome Program. It is a fungus that has killed millions of North American bats. Hibernation is when bats are most susceptible to the fungus and it can kill entire colonies in some cases. “White nose syndrome affects 12 species of bats, some more than others. The northern long-eared bat shows high levels of mortality,” says Reichard. Though it’s primarily transmitted from bat to bat, humans may also carry it from cave to cave on their gear and clothes. Anyone venturing into tourist caves here in the eastern U.S. should decontaminate gear or leave it at home before going to any

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Frederick County offers a great habitat for bats. The mountain caves provide constant temperature, high humidity and low air currents during winter hibernation, while the loose bark from trees like the shagbark hickory are perfect for summer roosting.

caves out west or in other countries, says Sabrina Deeley, Fish and Wildlife Service biologist with the Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office.

“It’s difficult to know a lot of the places they hibernate, but the ability to measure bats in summer corroborates their decline,” says Reichard. Deeley notes there is a stark decrease from the number of bats that were documented prior to the fungus arriving to today.

“Maryland is also home to the proposed endangered tricolored bat and the little brown bat,” says Deeley. Both are affected by the fungus. A U.S. Geological Survey study discovered that 90 percent of three species of bats, including the long-eared bat, were killed by the fungus in fewer than 10 years.

Losing even a small percentage of bats can have significant consequences on insect populations. One study showed that insect density was three times greater when bats were taken out of the area, particularly on defoliating insects; this led to a five-fold increase in defoliation of small trees. Bats also help

manage crop pests, like corn earworms, that can reduce yields.

Summer habitats are important to protect. Any development that removes forest can affect the northern long-eared bat. That includes new roads, commercial development and even the installation of wind turbines. Protection of the winter hibernation sites and forested areas in Frederick are also critical to helping the bats rebound.

Homeowners can also play an important role in protecting the bat by leaving hibernating bats alone and not entering caves. Leave dead and dying trees with hollows standing if they are not in danger of falling on people or property. These trees not only house bats, but other critters, as well.

Bat boxes can be a great way to attract bats to your area. They’re especially important from April through August when bats need a place to raise babies.

They also are great daytime roosting spots. Be sure to get a box that meets the requirements for local bats. Bat Conservation International provides guidelines

on how to build bat boxes and where to put them on your property.

Bat Conservation International also provides a basic guide to gardening for bats. The main features of a bat garden are stinky or fragrant plants and whiteor light-colored flowers that attract insects. Oaks are one of the best trees to have around because they host so many insects, more than any other tree. Any plant or tree that hosts moths will be a terrific one for bats. “The northern long-eared bat is an interior forest species so leave dead snags standing when they aren’t a hazard,” says Zagorski.

Water sources are also important for bats. A stream or pond will invite them to your yard. They often grab water on the wing, so the bigger the better.

Turning off outside lights will also help bats since the illumination can confuse them and hurt their hunting.

Other Maryland bat species may be declared endangered in the coming years. It will be up to all of us to create inviting and safe habitats for them to survive. FM

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Art Matters Artist Talks Oct. 7 The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St. Enhance your understanding and appreciation of art at these monthly talks. This month, solo exhibition artists Heidi Brueckner, John Petro and Amy Browning-Dill discuss their works. 2 p.m. 301-698-0656. www.delaplaine.org Creative Outlet Oct. 7 The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St. Kids and adults are invited to drop-in to get creative together at family tables. Each session features an artist-inspired project as well as open studio activities. This month, create a Halloween mask inspired by the Cubist art movement. 3 p.m.−5 p.m. 301-698-0656. www.delaplaine.org

Where the #Wildstrings Are Oct. 7 Downtown Frederick. Let the wild rumpus begin with the return of The National String Symphonia’s #Wildstrings. Experience the excitement of string orchestra music outside the confines of its natural habitat. Just walk up and listen at the following locations: C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St at 4 p.m.; Frederick Social, 50 Citizen’s Way at 5 p.m.; and Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike at 6 p.m. www.nssorchestra.org

Jesse James Day Oct. 7 Walkersville Southern Railroad, 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville. Jesse James and his gang are on the loose. Expect an Old West raid on the train and be aware that there will be the sound of gunfire. Reservations recommended. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $. 301-8980899. www.wsrr.org

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Brunswick Railroad Days Oct. 7, 8 Downtown Brunswick and Square Corner Park. Enjoy live music, children’s entertainment, train rides, train displays, arts and crafts and local fare at this unique and fun festival. 10 a.m.−5 p.m. 301-834-7500. www.brunswickrailroaddays.org Fall Fest Oct. 7, 8 Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St. Visit Rose Hill Manor Park for hayrides, craft vendors, a tractor pull, kids activities, a cake auction and more to celebrate fall. 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. 301-600-1650. www.recreater.com Foundations of Frederick Walking Tour Oct. 7, 28 Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St. Experience the history and beauty of downtown as knowledgeable guides share the fascinating stories that make up historic Frederick. 10:30 a.m. $. 301-663-1188. www.frederickhistory.org

Frank DuVal Oct. 7–29 The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St. An exhibition of works in a variety of media titled, “You’ve Got Mail.” The artwork in this exhibition displays the depth of Frank DuVal’s (19452021) skill as an artist continually interwoven amongst the physical evidence of his charm, his wit and his gift of connecting with people throughout the world through his illustrated postcards.

301-698-0656. www.delaplaine.org

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Mount Olivet Cemetery History & Mystery Tour Oct. 8, 15, 22 Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market St. Guests discover Frederick’s history as they navigate through the labyrinth of graves, crypts and monuments of one of Maryland’s largest cemeteries.

Tours meet inside the main gate. Reservations required. Private tours also available. 6:30 p.m. $. www.marylandghosttours.com

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Literature Night Oct. 10 Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St. Rod Deacey & the DC Beats host this installment of Literature Night with members reading from their work, followed by open mic readings. Free to enter and/or attend.

7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. www.skystagefrederick.com The Maltese Falcon Oct. 12 Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Enjoy this classic film from 1941 on the big screen. Presented by Wonder Book & Video. 7:30 p.m. $. 301-600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour Oct. 10 Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Dance, sing and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special.

Tickets for a limited availability photo experience following the show are also available for purchase. 6 p.m. $. 301-600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org

FAME Open Mic Night Oct. 13 Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St. Frederick Acoustic Free open mic night for patrons to collaborate, build skills and get to know other local artists. Free to enter. 7 p.m.–9 p.m. www.skystagefrederick.com

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Fallfest at Catoctin Furnace Oct. 13, 14 Catoctin Furnace, 12607 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont. Enjoy the autumn colors in the mountains at this annual festival. Help stir apple butter, tour the museum, observe blacksmithing and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.catoctinfurnace.org/events Mysteries and Lore of Western Maryland Oct. 14 National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St. Learn about snallygasters and dogmen from author Susan Fair. 2 p.m.–3 p.m. $.

301-695-1864. www.civilwarmed.org Frederick During the Civil War Walking Tour Oct. 14 Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St. Explore what it was like to live in Frederick during the Civil War. Stories include the last Confederate invasion of the North, the ransom of Frederick and the Battle of Monocacy. 10:30 a.m. $. 301-663-1188. www.frederickhistory.org

72 Film Fest Oct. 13, 14 Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. This annual film competition brings together filmmakers from around the region in a race against time to write, direct, edit and submit a short film based on a particular theme in only 72 hours, with screenings on Friday night and awards on Saturday night. $. 301-600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org

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october events Sky Stage Concert Oct. 14 Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St. Enjoy live music performed by Max & Devlin. All ages welcome.

Spirits available for purchase for guests over 21 with valid ID. 7 p.m. $. www.skystagefrederick.com Catoctin Colorfest

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Oct. 14, 15 Thurmont. Set in the picturesque Catoctin Mountains, this annual event boasts hundreds of arts and crafts vendors, a large selection of fare, demonstrations and more. 9 a.m.−5 p.m.

301-271-7533. www.visitfrederick.org

Oasis in the Sun Tour Oct. 15 Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Two music legends, Pablo Cruise and Jim Messina, perform live in concert. 7 p.m. $. 301-600-2828. www.weinbergcenter. org

Pumpkin Express Oct. 14, 15, 22 Walkersville Southern Railroad, 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville. Visit the railroad station and tool house then ride in vintage 1920s passenger cars, on an open-air flatcar or in a first-class parlor car on this excursion that rides through scenic farm country. Stop along the way to pick a pumpkin. Oct. 14 at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.; Oct. 15 and 22 at 4 p.m. $. 301-898-0899. www.wsrr.org

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Haunted History at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine Oct. 14, 21, 28, 29 National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St. Hear ghostly tales from the past while touring the darkened galleries of the “most haunted building in Frederick.” 5 p.m. $. 301695-1864. www.civilwarmed.org Walk to End Alzheimer’s Oct. 15 Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Dr. Help raise awareness and funds to enhance Alzheimer’s care, support and research at this event that features a two-mile route through Downtown Frederick. 11 a.m. $. 240-549-5085. www.alz.org/maryland/walk Salsa Under the Stars

Oct. 18 Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St. Dance to Latin beats at this popular monthly event that begins with a brief salsa lesson by Frederick Salsa. All ages welcome.

Spirits available for purchase for guests over 21 with a valid ID. 7 p.m.–10 p.m. www.skystagefrederick.com

Michelle Zauner Oct. 17 Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Bestselling author and popular musician Michelle Zauner discusses her New York Times bestselling memoir, Crying in H Mart. Presented by Frederick Reads. 7 p.m. $. 301-600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org

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The Art of Comedy: Improv Night with Highwire Improv Oct. 20 Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St. Enjoy an evening of comedy improvisation featuring interactive, audience participation creating live, on-the-spot sketches and lots of laughs. Spirits available for purchase for guests over 21 with a valid ID. 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. www.skystagefrederick.com Art & Architecture Walking Tour Oct. 21 Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St. Look at Frederick with new eyes as you explore some of the popular architectural styles, local art and history in this 90-minute guided tour. 10:30 a.m. $.

301-663-1188. www.frederickhistory.org

Travis Tritt Oct. 20 Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician and multi-platinum recording artist Travis Tritt performs. 7:30 p.m. $. 301-600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org

Gateway to the CureCovered Bridge 5K Oct. 21 Eyler Road Park, 15 Eyler Road, Thurmont. Run or walk in this fun event that takes participants through a covered bridge and benefits the Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund. 8:30 a.m. $. 301-271-7313. www.thurmontmainstreet.com

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Spirits of the Furnace Oct. 21 Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont. A guided night tour through the historic Catoctin Iron Furnace and village, with stops in historic structures and along the landscape. Bring a flashlight and wear appropriate shoes. 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. $. www.catoctinfurnace.org/events Annual Color Me Autumn Festival Oct. 21 Middletown Community Park, Middletown.

Enjoy arts, crafts and free trick or treating for kids, vintage flea and craft vendors, food, music and more at this annual event that is held rain or shine.

10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.middletown.md.us Oscar Wilde’s The Canterville Ghost Oct. 22–24, 26 Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St. The Endangered Species Theatre Project presents a fully blocked production of The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde, featuring new bells and whistles for a timely ghost story. Sunday at 3 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. $. www.skystagefrederick.com

Oktoberfest at Schifferstadt Oct. 21, 22 Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave. Head to the Schifferstadt Museum for lively German music, authentic German food, historic demonstrations, handmade products from art and craft vendors and more. Rain or shine. Saturday, 11 a.m.−6 p.m.; Sunday, noon−5 p.m.

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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: King for a Day! Oct. 26 Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Have a royally good time with Daniel Tiger and his friends on this tigertastic adventure. 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. $. 301600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org

Trevor Watts and Jamie Harris Oct. 26 New Spire Stages, 15 W. Patrick St. Enjoy an evening with this duo featuring a globally recognized jazz and world music pioneering saxophonist and an acclaimed percussionist. 8 p.m. $. 3 01-600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org Comedy Night at Sky Stage Oct. 27 Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St. Enjoy an evening of standup and improv comedy under the stars. Spirits available for purchase for guests over 21 with a valid ID. 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. $. www.skystagefrederick.com Ensemble Sangineto Oct. 27 New Spire Stages, 15 W. Patrick St. This eclectic band skillfully blends ancient harmonies with modern rhythms, creating fresh arrangements of traditional tunes and original compositions. 7:30 p.m. $. 301-600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org

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History Trick-or-Treat Oct. 27, 28 Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St. Discover the history of trick-or-treating along with other fall traditions on this guided trip through the Rose Hill Manor museum buildings and grounds.

Meet costumed characters from throughout time and receive trick or treats. Oct. 27, 6 p.m.−7:30 p.m.; Oct. 28, 3 p.m.–7:30 p.m. 301-600-2936. www.recreater.com John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band Oct. 28 Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Enjoy a revival of the East Coast rock ‘n’ rollers’ memorable music hits and famous film scores.

Tickets are also available for a meet and greet prior to the show. 8 p.m. $. 301-600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org AARCH Society African American Historic Walking Tour Oct. 28 African American Resources Cultural and Heritage Society Heritage Center, 125 East All Saints St. AARCH tour guides take participants on an informative exploration of local history on All Saints Street and the surrounding area in this 60-90 minute walking tour. Learn about the cultural and historical importance of the neighborhood that was the center of the African American community up until the early 1960s. 11 a.m. www.aarchsociety.org/walking-tours

Halloween in Downtown Frederick Oct. 28 Downtown Frederick. Trick-or-treat at your favorite downtown businesses and enjoy some ghoulish fun with kid-friendly activities! 10 a.m.–noon. www.visitfrederick.org/events

Global Supply Chain and Local Businesses Tech Talk

BY JENI LUBBERT In today’s interconnected world, small businesses have become the heart of our communities, providing essential goods and services. However, in recent years a new challenge has emerged that is affecting businesses like yours: global supply chain shortages.

This issue has created ripples across various industries, impacting the availability of hardware components crucial for technical devices that have become integral to modern life.

The disruptions began with the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, causing a chain reaction that affected manufacturing, distribution and transportation networks worldwide.

Lockdowns, travel restrictions and workforce limitations led to a shortage of vital hardware components, including microprocessors, memory chips, display panels and batteries.

This scarcity disrupted the production of all types of products due to the imbalance of supply and demand.

The technology sector has been hit particularly hard by these shortages. You might have noticed longer delivery times and increased prices for devices such as desktop and laptop computers, network devices, and smartphones. For small local businesses that rely on these tools to operate, the supply chain challenges

have translated into postponed projects, reduced efficiency and higher costs.

These disruptions have also reached industries beyond technology. The automotive sector, for example, has faced production slowdowns and factory closures due to a shortage of microchips, essential for various vehicle functions.

This situation highlights the vulnerability of interconnected economies and industries. In response, governments and businesses are joining forces to find solutions. Initiatives to diversify supply chain sources, invest in local manufacturing capabilities and promote innovation in hardware production are now top priorities.

As we all adjust to this new reality, the supply chain challenges underscore the importance of resilience and adaptability. Local businesses, the backbone of our communities, are feeling the effects. By revisiting strategies and focusing on risk management and sustainable practices, we can better prepare for future disruptions.

Jeni Lubbert is a Project Manager at 270net Technologies, a website design and digital marketing firm in Frederick.

Contact her at 301-663-6000, ext. 615, or visit www.270net.com.

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Canines on the Creek

Oct. 28 Carroll Creek Linear Park, Downtown Frederick. Celebrate your four-legged friends at this FSK Lions Club fourth annual event that features a doggy and owner Halloween costume contest and parade, demonstrations, exhibitors, food, prizes and more. Proceeds benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind. 2 p.m.– 5 p.m. 301-606-3012. www.fsklions.org/canines

Villain Express Oct. 28 Walkersville Southern Railroad, 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville. Ride the train with villains that you love to hate. Watch a magically evil platform show, followed by a scenic excursion and photo opportunities. Reservations required.

11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. $. 301-898-0899. www.wsrr.org Not So Scary Halloween Party Oct. 28 Adventure Park USA, 11113 W. Baldwin, Monrovia. Celebrate Halloween with contests, prizes, music, superheroes, trick or treating, giant inflatables, photo opportunities and more. Noon– 8 p.m. $. www.adventureparkusa.com/events Downtown Brunswick Halloween Party & Trunk-or-Treat Oct. 28 Downtown Brunswick. Enjoy an evening Halloween party in Downtown Brunswick.

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The Bucket List Book Club Oct. 29 Frederick Health Hospice, 1 Frederick Health Way. Explore issues surrounding death and life through a variety of books and other media at this monthly support group. Reading the selected book each month is not required for book club attendance. 2 p.m.–4 p.m. 240-566-3030. www.frederickhealthhospice.org No-So-Spooky Costume Ride Oct. 29 Walkersville Southern Railroad, 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville. Wear your costume for a train ride while the conductor and costumed friends roam the train handing out candy and prizes. Reservations recommended. 4 p.m. $.

301-898-0899. www.wsrr.org Costume Party and Film Screening Oct. 31 Frederick Arts Council Art Center, 5 E. 2nd St. Join Falling Squares and the Frederick Arts Council for a bonus screening of The Woman in Black. Light refreshments available for purchase.

Doors open at 7 p.m. 301-662-4190. www.frederickartscouncil.org

New Market Travels Backyard Tourist

BY JAKE WYNN

Highways have long been a part of the landscape of Frederick County.

Forest tracks through the wilderness at the base of Catoctin Mountain once brought Native Americans through the region to trade and hunt, then brought European settlers to the land between the Monocacy and Potomac rivers.

The Historic National Road brought even more trade and business to Frederick County in the early 19th century, giving rise to “pike towns” that flourished as stopover points for travelers and traders doing business along the paved road between Baltimore and the Allegheny Mountains to the west. Among those pike towns was the village of New Market, founded in 1793 and blossoming in the 19th century as a rest stop on the National Road.

Today, the modern highway has bypassed the town itself, leading millions of people every year to speed on by at 70 miles per hour or more.

But it’s well worth taking the time to get off Interstate 70 and explore this historic Maryland Main Street.

The Unholy Three Oct. 29 Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St. Enjoy this silent film from 1925 on the big screen. Presented by G. Frank Thomas Foundation. 3 p.m. $. 301-600-2828. www.weinbergcenter.org FM

New Market’s Main Street has seen a culinary re-awakening in recent years, channeling the energies that once fed hungry travelers 200 years ago into modern restaurants and cafés.

Get your caffeine fix at the delightful 5 West Cafe on Main Street, serving locally roasted Stage Line Coffee. A perfect spot for breakfast and lunch can be found just down the street at Prospect Pantry. Looking for dinner options? Try The Derby and Vintage.

Make sure to take a stroll among

the historic buildings on Main Street before your meal or while carrying your coffee.

The surrounding countryside around New Market is home to many of Frederick County’s favorite visitor attractions and it’s worth pairing them with a dining experience.

The hills and hollows in eastern Frederick County are home to cherished wineries and farm breweries. Making future weekend plans? You don’t need to go far.

Try some of these unique, local businesses that bring you closer to Frederick’s agricultural past and present. And with fall settling in, don’t miss out on Gaver Farm for picking pumpkins or a Christmas tree as we approach the holidays.

Looking for something thrilling for the whole family in the vicinity of New Market? Try Adventure Park USA for a wide variety of experiences available no matter the weather. But if the weather is good and you want to fly through the fall foliage, try out Tree Trekkers in the forests just west of New Market.

This is just the start of a great daytrip or weekend adventure in New Market.

Visit townofnewmarket.org or visitfrederick.org for more ideas to explore Main Street New Market!

Jake Wynn is the marketing and communications manager at Visit Frederick, the designated destination marketing organization for Frederick County. Contact him at 301-600-4023 or jwynn@fredco-md. net. Learn more about Visit Frederick at visitfrederick.org.

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Ghost Town ✶

BY JODY BRUMAGE

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ON A WINTER DAY IN FEBRUARY 1915, FREDERICK NATIVE MARSHALL ETCHISON and a few friends visited Catoctin Mountain. A photo album loaned to Heritage Frederick from Etchison’s family contains snapshots of the journey from Spout Spring to White Rock and High Knob. Of particular interest are two images showing the group at the ruins of the “Old Tavern” at Hamburg, a rare photographic record of one of Frederick County’s ghost towns.

The earliest mentions of Hamburg are found in local newspapers from the mid-19th century. Maps of the county from 1858 and 1873 show a hamlet of about 10 houses at the summit of Catoctin Mountain.

The Hamburg Turnpike connected the village to Frederick, its tollgate located at the foot of the mountain in Yellow Springs. Historian Edward Ralston Goldsborough recorded that a tavern at Hamburg served travelers crossing the mountain en route to the villages of the upper Middletown Valley. The timber industry supported residents of Hamburg, including the Stine

family, who operated a sawmill near the village.

The decline in the timber industry and successive wildfires contributed to the abandonment of Hamburg in the early 20th century. In the 1920s, a fire lookout tower was built near the site of the village, preserving its name. Today, the area where Hamburg once existed is part of the Frederick City Watershed and is still enjoyed by visitors who come to explore the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, much in the same manner as Marshall Etchison and his friends did over a century ago.

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