72 HOURS Feb. 27, 2025

FEBRUARY 27

Examining phases of life in photography exhibition at Hood College

Harriet Wise

COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES

Brass of Peace

Directed by Sylvia Alimena, former second hornist of the National Symphony, this group features ten gifted high-school musicians who participate in a 36-week intensive training program preparing them for the competitive field of music. The program will feature music by Frescobaldi, Benjamin Britten, Rimsky-Korsakov, and more. Come out and support these budding musicians!

May 4, 2025

Mendelssohn Piano Trio piano, violin, cello

5, 2025 Ars Gratia Populi Acapella vocal ensemble

Laura Kobayashi and Susan Grey violin and piano

weathermayhappenduetocircumstancesbeyondourcontrol.Changeswillbepostedatwww.calvaryumc.org/concerts.

ICON: Civil rights figure Ruby Bridges to headline 2025 Frederick Speaker Series. PAGE 5

A VISUAL JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE

Hood College welcomes back one of its own as photographer Harriet Wise (class of ‘64) presents her exhibition “From Dawn to Dusk.” The collection features 27 black-and-white photographs exploring the phases of human existence with Wise’s distinct style. This visual narrative invites viewers to consider life’s transitions through the work of this beloved local artist. The exhibition will remain on display at the Whitaker Campus Center through April 4 — plenty of time to stop in and reflect.

CELEBRATING JOHN HOLLY

Honor the life of John Holly, Frederick’s unofficial poet laureate, who passed away on Dec. 2, 2024. The celebration will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 29 at All Saints Episcopal Church, where the community will gather to remember a man who embodied Frederick’s artistic spirit. Environmental services worker by day, visionary artist and poet by calling, Holly ran his Spirit Gallery in Frederick and was known for his regular performances of “The Raven,” as well as his belief that creativity belongs to everyone. RSVP to rememberjohnholly@gmail. com.

THE VOX HOUSE OPENS ITS DOORS

Creatives and especially filmmakers, take note: This week marks the unveiling of Frederick’s newest cultural incubator as 72 Film Fest hosts an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 27 at The Vox House, situated above The Ordinary Hen at 228 N. Market St. The open house will offer a preview of two collaborative spaces, The Vox Den and The Vox House, designed for screenings and performances. We hope it helps to transforms downtown’s creative landscape the way Area 31 once did. Beyond celebrating 72 Fest’s 20th anniversary during the open house, hosts Doug Powell and SilverVox (a film and performing arts nonprofit) will reveal a slate of year-round programming, and the Ordinary Hen will provide refreshments. You bring the curiosity.

A KOREAN LOVE STORY ON 7TH STREET

The unassuming white awning at 325 W. Seventh St. conceals a narrative of romance, immigration and culinary passion. K-Town Takeout, which opened in November, represents the culmination of Sun and Joy Back’s journey that began with a honeymoon visit to the U.S. from South Korea in 1990. Their daughter Ellen reveals the tender foundation of the family business: her father “perfected his craft by cooking breakfast for my mom every day.” The family offers bento boxes (an ancient Japanese warrior tradition) with Korean flourishes like kimchi.

LOCAL ARTWORK AT CITY HALL

Frederick’s municipal headquarters has undergone a subtle transformation recently, as art exhibitions hang in Frederick’s City Hall. “Reflections of Resilience: Celebrating Black Voices in Art,” on display through March 5, brings the cultural and historical narratives of Black experience into the space. Curator Wendell Poindexter, FCC visual art department program manager, has assembled works from local artists including Lusmerlin, Pierre Bowins, Taurean Washington, Ted Luck and Yemi Fabgohun for the show. This inaugural Black History Month exhibition continues Mayor Michael O’Connor’s commitment to embedding creative expression within local government.

CORRECTION: A Signature Dish story about Beans and Bagels in downtown Frederick on page 4 in the Jan. 23 issue of 72 Hours incorrectly said Richard Jackson opened the restaurant in 2005. It opened in 1995, and Jackson purchased it in 2005.

K-Town Takeout offers sushi rolls, rice bowls and bento boxes to on-the-go customers

Ellen Back characterized her parents as romantics.

Sun and Joy Back, originally from South Korea, first visited the United States in 1990. Ellen said they came for a honeymoon, had kids “and never looked back.”

K-Town Takeout on Seventh Street in Frederick, which opened in November 2024, had been a dream of Sun and Joy for a while, according to their daughter.

Both Sun and Joy, now U.S. citizens, had restaurant experience at various spots in the area. Despite this professional experience in food service, Ellen said her father “perfected his craft by cooking breakfast for my mom every day.”

The couple opened a Korean-inspired restaurant across the street from Frederick Health Hospital and near Hood College, aiming to serve “nutritious and satisfying meals to go,” according to Ellen. Joy said the business is frequented by medical professionals and other professionals on the go in the area.

The family-owned restaurant lives within a converted, former home with a white awning.

The sushi rolls, rice bowls and bento boxes are aimed at on-the-go customers.

Ellen said that the bento box dates back to Japan’s Kamakura period between 1185 and 1333 “as a simple, portable meal for warriors.” The bento box has evolved into a quick way to get a diverse array of rice, proteins and vegetables.

K-Town Takeout introduces a Korean twist through dishes like kimchi and japchae (stirfried glass noodles).

Ellen said that her parents hope to serve the community from their familyowned restaurant. She said her mom’s “specialty is connection.”

— Cameron Adams

K-TOWN TAKEOUT

325 W. Seventh St., Frederick

301-835-7414

k-towntakeout.com

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday.

Price: Appetizers and sushi rolls between $4.50 and $13; bento boxes between $16.50 and $17.50; K-Bop bowls between $13.50 and $15.50.

Joy Back recommends: The signature bento box. The dish, which dates back hundreds of years to Japanese warriors, gets a Korean twist with dishes like kimchi (fermented vegetables) and japchae (stir-fried glass noodles). Each bento box includes a salad, fruit, sushi rolls and dumplings.

Staff photos by Katina Zentz

Co-owner Joy Back poses for a portrait at K-Town Takeout in Frederick on Jan. 23.

The salmon roll bento box, left, and the spicy crab roll bento box are shown at K-Town Takeout..

Civil rights figure Ruby Bridges will headline Frederick Speaker Series

BY CEOLI JACOBY cjacoby@newspost.com

Over the course of 12 seasons, the Frederick Speaker Series has featured a number of trailblazing Black Americans.

During the 2016 season, there was Bryan Stevenson, who began his education at a “colored school” in rural Delaware and went on to found the Equal Justice Initiative, a nonprofit legal advocacy organization based in Alabama. In 2023, there was Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour, the first Black female aviator in the U.S. Marine Corps and the first Black woman to serve as a combat pilot in any branch of the U.S. military.

And on March 6, civil rights icon Ruby Bridges is set to join the ranks with her appearance at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in downtown Frederick.

Born in Mississippi in 1954, Bridges and her family moved to New Orleans when she was 4 years old. By 1960, she would become the first and only Black student at the city’s William Frantz Elementary School.

The backlash to Bridges’ enrollment at the school was severe. Many white families withdrew their children from classes, and crowds of protesters greeted the 6-year-old by hurling objects and racial epithets at her.

For her safety, Bridges was escorted into the building each day by U.S. Marshals. This scene served as the inspiration for Norman Rockwell’s painting “The Problem We All Live With,” published in 1964.

As an adult, Bridges established a foundation dedicated to educating young people about racism and other forms of bullying.

She is also the author of several books, including “Ruby Bridges: A Talk with My Teacher,” a children’s book published just this year. In 2024, Bridges was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame.

Talent agents, audience members and representatives of various community organizations continuously suggest people to be considered for the annual Speaker Series, according to Weinberg Center executive theater manager Stephanie Chaiken.

In an interview with 72 Hours, Chaiken said Bridges had been on the list of possible speakers since

For her safety, Bridges was escorted into the building each day by U.S. Marshals. This scene served as the inspiration for Norman Rockwell’s painting “The Problem We All Live With,” published in 1964.

2019, but she stopped making public appearances for several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Weinberg Center was finally able to reach an agreement with Bridges for the 2025 Frederick Speaker Series.

The reaction to Bridges’ inclusion in the Speaker Series has been overwhelmingly positive, Chaiken said. Local groups, as well as groups from Montgomery County and Baltimore, have expressed interest in

attending the event, which was sold out at the time of publication.

Chaiken says she and others at the Weinberg hope Bridges’ speech will inspire audience members to become active in their own communities as society continues to contend with some of the same issues Bridges faced as a child.

The speech could also shed light on Frederick’s own history of racial segregation, Chaiken added.

Patricia Gaither, 82, is part of that history. In 1958, she was part of a group of students who transferred from Lincoln High School, an allBlack institution, to Frederick High School, which until then had been entirely white.

In 1960, Gaither became the first Black woman to graduate from Frederick High School. But it took until 2023 for Frederick County Public Schools to officially award her a Maryland High School Diploma.

Gaither told 72 Hours that, until seeing this year’s Frederick Speaker

Series lineup, she had never heard Bridges’ story.

After reading about it, Gaither was impressed by how well Bridges kept her composure despite her young age — and the fact that she integrated William Frantz Elementary School all alone.

Gaither saw some parallels between Bridges’ and her own experience with racism in school.

On one occasion, Gaither said some white classmates asked to have a piece of her hair so they could study it for a biology class. Another time, a teacher pulled Gaither aside to warn her that the class would be discussing Black history.

Gaither could not recall if she and her fellow Black students, like Bridges, were jeered at on their way into Frederick High School that first day.

“All I know is that I was scared,” Gaither said. “As old as I am, I’ve been through it, and it should be gone. But it’s still there. It still bothers me.”

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Ruby Bridges

Melodies of Worship will perform for the Black History Art Pop-Up Show at Hood College

BY COLIN MCGUIRE

Special to The News-Post

Isaac Barnes is the drummer for local gospel group Melodies of Worship and, in celebration of Black History Month, he and his band will perform at Hood College as part of a pop-up art show on Feb. 28.

72 Hours recently caught up with Barnes to talk about the show, his experience playing the drums, what music and God mean to him, who his influences are, and what’s next for him and his band in 2025.

You had a big hand in organizing this event. How did it come together? Whose idea was it?

It was my idea. Two years ago, I wanted to get a gospel band started and God gave me a vision.

Can you talk a little more about the vision God gave you?

The vision was that I prayed about getting the gospel band going. I wanted to be a blessing to the community. God blessed me at a young age to be a drummer — I have been playing the drums since the age of 2. My late grandma always encouraged me and my aunt was part of that, too. I kept praying and God showed me what he wanted me to do — get a group together and go places.

You’ve been playing drums since the age of 2. How old are you now, and how has your life been when it comes to playing drums? Is it a fulltime thing?

I’m 35. I wouldn’t say it’s full-time. I’ve played for different churches and different gospel groups through the years. I played in high school. I wouldn’t say it’s just a hobby; I enjoy what I do.

Have you played other shows, or is this the first one for the band?

We’ve played other events. There were some at Hood College. Our first show was in 2023.

Do you explore other genres than gospel?

We do R&B and jazz. We do some songs by Luther Vandross and some other artists.

Who is your favorite drummer? Maybe one that serves as an inspiration?

I would say Buddy Rich. I looked him up a lot on YouTube. Growing up, Patrick Henry was a big inspiration. He plays for my home church. He was a huge inspiration in my life.

BLACK HISTORY ART POP-UP SHOW

When: 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 28

Where: Hood College, Whitaker Room 220, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick Tickets: Free

The event, held on the last day of Black History Month, includes an art pop-up show by Taurean Washington, who graduated from Hood College in 2012 with a degree in studio art and is currently a graduate student at Hood studying humanities.

In an email, Washington wrote:

“The core traditions of art and the canon of what we consider great art has a dominance of white American or European artists. Scholars, critics, and journalists continue to add to the history of several famous and impactful dead artists such as Andy Warhol, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, or Klimt, or Da Vinci.

“Yes, these artists deserve the recognition and helped build what art ... is today. However, as we are more and more into contemporary times, women and artists of color are more and more prevalent, yet there is a convenient absence of not only coverage, but importance.

“There is a habit [of] humans to want to cling to ‘classics.’ Yet, even in the past, we have had skilled, inventive, and talented visual artists of color who [have] equal skill as their white and European counterparts.”

Washington wrote that he approaches art “not only with the skill of my hand but my selection of subject matter and tropes that are preconditioned in our society, which will allow me and my art to enter spaces that can create impactful conversations.”

What’s your connection like to music?

Growing up, my aunt and grandma would give me tapes from my home church and I would play along with the gospel tapes for hours. Then, my mother would have different CDs, from R&B to gospel, and I would listen to those and I would play along with them for hours.

Where do you think your life would be without music?

Music is part of me because my cousin, Joe Thomas, plays guitar and is another inspiration in my life. Music has always been part of me.

This event coincides with Black History Month; can you talk about the importance of playing a show like this at a time like this?

It’s a blessing because it’s still keeping a lot of music alive. Throwing an event like this is really important to me because I always liked doing events like this, ever since I was a little kid.

Do you have any favorite memories or stories when it comes to playing music?

I used to do events with my spiritual dad, who passed away. They were church events and it was a blessing. One time, I remember, it was me and my cousin, my spiritual father and some other musician friends — we did a show in 2011 at my old home church. It was a Christmas show and that was one of my biggest memories. We were all jamming and giving God the glory.

Do you have any other musical plans for 2025?

Yes, we have a couple things in March, a few things in April and a couple things in June. Some of them will be community events and some will be church events.

This interview has been edited for space and clarity.

Colin McGuire has been in and out of bands for more than 20 years and also helps produce concerts in and around Frederick. His work has appeared in Alternative Press magazine, PopMatters and 72 Hours, among other outlets. He is convinced that the difference between being in a band and being in a romantic relationship is less than minimal. Contact him at mcguire.colin@gmail. com.

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Isaac Barnes is the drummer for local gospel group Melodies of Worship.

Mama Fuma will bring its high-energy Latin funk to New Spire Arts

Mama Fuma will bring an electrifying night of music to the stage at New Spire Arts stage at 7:30 p.m. March 6. This dynamic duo, featuring bassist Ariel de la Portilla and powerhouse vocalist Nikki Guerra, perform a fusion of Latin spice and funky Southern rock.

The performance is part of the Tivoli Discovery Series, which showcases emerging artists making waves in the music industry.

Hailing from Miami, Mama Fuma is known for their high-energy performances that blend original compositions with fresh, reimagined renditions of iconic songs. Their repertoire celebrates legends such as Janis Joplin, Lauryn Hill, Amy Winehouse, Buena Vista Social Club, The Rolling Stones and James Brown, delivering each track with twice the funk and all the soul. Their feel-good tribute jams create an atmosphere that moves and inspires audiences of all ages.

Tickets are $10 in advance or pay what you want at the door and are available at weinbergcenter.org, by calling the box office at 301-600-2828, or in person at 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick.

Mama Fuma will perform in Frederick.

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‘Reflections of Resilience’ City Hall exhibition celebrates Black voices

BY ERIN JONES

Special to The News-Post

Climbing the ponderous steps leading up to Frederick’s City Hall, a visitor might assume the walls within are reserved for government, budgets and policy. Less expected is that the lobby greeting visitors would hold beauty and expression.

Thanks to a new initiative, Frederick’s art community has a place in the halls, or rather walls of government. The City of Frederick’s Office of the Mayor Art in City Hall program presents rotating exhibitions throughout the year. The current exhibition, “Reflections of Resilience: Celebrating Black Voices in Art,” will be on view through March 5.

“Reflections of Resilience” is curated by local artist and longtime art professor Wendell Poindexter. Poindexter is both faculty member and program manager of the Visual Art Department at Frederick Community College, and he is also the director of the Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery at the school.

According to the gallery guide, the exhibition “features artists who explore themes of identity, perseverance, and cultural heritage, capturing the essence of the Black experience through a diverse range of mediums. Their work delves into personal and collective narratives that highlight resilience and the ongoing struggle for equality.”

Featured artists include Poindexter, Lusmerlin, Pierre Bowins, Taurean Washington, Ted Luck and Yemi Fabgohun, all of whom have connections to Frederick. Collectively their pieces share a point of view related to Black history, Poindexter said, “the struggle, the successes, the achievements of the Black culture and how we are depicting it.”

Two works by Ted Luck, “My Dear Fellow clergymen” and “I Have a Dream,” feature intricate images of Martin Luther King Jr. made from a collage of text. Taurean Washington also celebrates King with his “I Have a Dream” acrylic on canvas. Pierre Bowins presents a powerful triptych of woodcut prints: “Wearing a hoodie while black,” “Sleeping while black” and “Jogging while black.”

Other works include oil and acrylic paintings on canvas that range from abstract to representational. Poindexter’s own work in the show includes two oil portraits “Earth Mother” and “Alana,”

“Reflections of Resilience” is on view through March 5 at City Hall in Frederick.

and Yemi Fagbohun contributes a vibrant “Portrait of the Artist’s Dad.”

Even during the installation process, Poindexter said City Hall employees stopped to remark on and enjoy the artwork. He hopes the show’s other viewers will take note of the quality and execution of the work, as well as the heart and significance behind the work.

“I love when people are attracted to a piece, and I tell my students, I call it the ‘lean in’ — lean into the work to see whatever it is they’re looking at, whatever detail, whatever color, whatever texture that they’re looking at, and just enjoy it,” Poindexter said. “Enjoy it, and hopefully take away some meaning from the work in the month of February and what that means, where we are as a nation, and what we’re going through right now.”

In the fall of 2024, City Hall hosted the inaugural exhibition in the series, which was a collaboration with Centro Hispano de Frederick. The show featured artwork from students in their Éxi-

to STEAM program.

A statement provided by Office of the Mayor manager of arts and culture Laila Abdul-Hadi Jadallah describes the collaboration and community inherent in the initiative: “The program presents rotating exhibitions throughout the year, providing opportunities for the public to view artwork from the city’s collection as well from local artists through partnerships with local arts and culture organizations, nonprofits, schools, libraries, and other community groups in the public areas of City Hall.”

Poindexter believes the initiative reflects the value of art in Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor.

“I think this current mayor is really sensitive to the arts,” Poindexter said. “He knows the importance of art in the community and how it brings people together. Putting the spotlight on local artists is really wonderful. I’m pleased that it’s happening.”

Ultimately Poindexter hopes the artwork will serve in a unique way to unite

and speak to its audience in the mysterious way that only a shared experience of beauty can accomplish.

“Artists bring people together,” Poindexter said. “We get people to think, hopefully transport them to another part of their thinking, their location, whatever the case may be … art does that.”

While “Reflections of Resilience” closes March 5, Art in City Hall will continue in a rotation of new shows. Proposals for future exhibits in 2025 are available on the City of Frederick’s website.

Erin Jones is a freelance writer, former humanities teacher and owner of Galvanize & Grow Copywriting. She holds a BA in English from Hood College and an MA in English from the Bread Loaf School of English, through which she studied literature at Middlebury College and Oxford University. Learn more at erinjoneswriter.com, or follow her on Instagram @ErinJonesWriter.

Emily Kerns, City of Frederick Youth Photography Apprentice

THE FREDERICK MOM

The Frederick Mom’s recommendations for the weekend of Feb. 28

Activities to do with the kids this weekend, courtesy of The Frederick Mom. Kids Night Out

6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 28

Pediatric Movement Center, 4640 Wedgewood Blvd., Frederick $35/child; multi-child discount Friday night is for the parents!

Drop the kids off at Pediatric Movement Center, where they can have three hours of fun, with both structured activities and free play, plus dinner at this Kids Night Out event!

Kids ages 3 to 10 years old will have a blast socializing, exploring and engaging in open gym time while parents use their time to their discretion. Pre-registration is required at pediatricmovementcenter.com. •••

Storytime by Frederick Author 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 28

Dancing Bear Toys & Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick Free

Join Melinda Beatty, a local children’s book author, at downtown Frederick’s toy store, Dancing Bear, this Friday evening to celebrate her new book, “A Witch’s Table.” This exciting event includes a storytime led by Mel and a book signing. Books will also be available for purchase at the event.

FCPS Youth Art Month Student Exhibition

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 1

Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick Free

A lot is happening at the Delaplaine this month! First, from March 1 to 30, the public is invited to check out the Youth Art Month Exhibition for free, which features hundreds of artworks in various media by students from each public school in Frederick County. The FCPS Faculty Exhibition will also be on display for free every day in March showcasing the creative talents of our beloved FCPS educators. Secondly, from 3 to 5 p.m. March 1, the Delaplaine is hosting a Creative Outlet session for families to drop-in and get crafty together for just $2 per participant. Thirdly, starting March 1 until April 27, all ages can view more incredible artworks

created by local youth selected for the Bettie Awards Exhibition. Lastly, don’t forget families can also check out the two art cart stations for all ages to stop by and get crafty for free! The Delaplaine Arts Center is located along Carroll Creek Park in downtown Frederick and is open daily Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PJs and Prizes

9 to 11:30 a.m. March 1

Basal Therapies, 8411 Broadband Drive, Ste D, Frederick Free

Consider attending the PJs and Prizes event at Basal Therapies, a pediatric therapy center in Frederick, on Saturday morning for a fun, free good time for families! There will be sensory-based activities, a visit from Rourey the pony from the Hearts of The Herd, open playtime in their new Play Lab and gym plus other fun themed activities and crafts. This event is great for children ages 2 to 10 years old. Local partners will have tables set up to share parent resources, services and support. This event is open to the public and to its current clients.

Teens Writer’s Club

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. March 1

Middletown Branch Library, 31 E Green St., Middletown Free

For those who love writing and want to gain more insight in the literature field, the Maryland Writer’s Association is hosting this awesome Teens Writer’s Club! This Saturday, teens ages 12 to 17 can practice the craft of writing, share their work and exchange ideas with new friends. This club is held in the Family Play Area at the Middletown Library.

Stuffed Animal Sleeping Bag Workshop

1 to 2:30 p.m. March 1

Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville Free

This Saturday, the Delaplaine Arts Center is presenting a unique, free workshop geared towards kids ages 6 to 8! As part of the Delaplaine’s Helen Smith Workshops for Kids, boys and girls will have the opportunity to sew their very

own sleeping bag for their beloved stuffy or doll. Members of the Clustered Spires Quilt Guild will guide kids to sew a 15 to 18 inch sleeping bag on an antique handcrank sewing machine. To register, visit delaplaine.org/instruction/free-workshops-for-kids.

PMC’s 8th Birthday Party

1 to 2:30 p.m. March 1

Pediatric Movement Center, 4640 Wedgewood Blvd., Frederick Free

Kids can get their wiggles out at this sensory-rich playtime at Pediatric Movement Center where kiddos can enjoy the rock wall, bounce floors, swings and clubhouse — all to celebrate the center’s eighth birthday! This festival of fun is free to attend and open for all ages. Parents are required to stay at the event with their children. Reserve your spot at pediatricmovementcenter.com. •••

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 2

Teeter Tots Music ‘n Motion, 5500 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick $25/child

Oh, the Places You’ll Go on Sunday! Starting at 10 a.m., Teeter Tots is celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss! Expect two hours of fun for kids, including games, activities, storytime and cupcakes! Dressing up like a Dr. Seuss book character is encouraged because little ones will have the chance to walk the runway for a costume contest! Head to teeter-tots.com to reserve your spot! Teeter Tots is located inside the Francis Scott Key Mall.

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Dr. Seuss Storytime

Noon to 1 p.m. March 2

Urban Air Adventure Park, 5850 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick Cost varies

Bring Thing One and Thing Two to Urban Air this Sunday, where kids are invited to a Dr. Seuss Storytime at noon. Enjoy all the fun that families come to expect at Urban Air, like bouncing around, zip lining, laser tag and dodgeball, plus add an exciting Storytime to the mix! Regular park admission; no special ticket required for Storytime. Visit urbanairfrederick.com to buy park tickets.

Tiffany Mahaney is at least a fifth-generation native to Frederick County, and she now proudly raises her own family here. She is the owner of The Frederick Mom on Instagram. Follow her @thefrederickmom.

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Pediatric Movement Center in Frederick will host PMC’s 8th Birthday Party on March 1.

New York is closer than you think ...

BY JOSEPH PETERSON

Special to The News-Post

From Frederick, the Big Apple is closer than you might think. It’s a strange thought, considering that D.C. and Baltimore often feel like a bridge too far for a weekend adventure, but it’s always surprising to me how quick and easy it feels to get to Manhattan.

The likely reason, I’ve reckoned, is because we take the train. On a train, there’s no traffic. You can tuck into a book, play card games, as we did, or take a nap. And the views along the way, particularly near Havre de Grace, where the mighty Susquehanna empties into the Chesapeake Bay, can take your breath away.

Clocking in at just under three hours from the BWI Amtrak station, it’s a tidy journey that leads passengers directly into the main artery of Manhattan at Penn Station’s Moynihan Train Hall, just beneath Madison Square Garden. And as we step out from that train station onto the bustling streets of New York, there in the midst of an entirely different world than the one we left, it hits me how much of a breeze it was to get there.

It’s the kind of proximity that makes the city seem close enough to enjoy the same way you would a casual weekend closer to home. Go out for breakfast. See a movie. Take a stroll in a park. Do some shopping. Go to a Farmers Market. The ruse is that dayto-day activities in a place most of us are more acquainted with cinematically carries the feeling of being spirited away onto the silver screen of another dimension. Maybe it’s just that New York state of mind, but a trip to New York doesn’t have to be a special occasion to feel like a great escape.

The last time we went, my wife and I took our 9-year-old son for his first time to see the city. From Penn Station, we strolled to Times Square to take in the bright lights before hailing a cab to our hotel near another architectural icon, the Flatiron building, and Madison Square Park. It’s a more subdued but still vibrant part of the city that gently hums with inviting public spaces, cafes and architectural charm.

Nearby is the Gramercy Theatre, an iconic music venue in an otherwise quiet neighborhood. For this trip, it was the reason we were there: to see our favorite band on their first national tour. Few things endear me more to a place than hanging out with a few hundred locals rocking

New York is close enough for a weekend getaway. How lucky are we to be able to say that?

out to good music.

Sometimes the big attractions must be seen, however. But even then, they don’t disappoint. The 9-year-old has been obsessed with the Empire State Building for years. With its ubiqui-

tous presence in films and TV shows, it tends to work its way early into the fascination of every child’s mind. In person, it delivers more than a view, too. Updated in 2019, the visitor’s experience now includes exhibits that interpret the story of how the Art Deco icon was built, as well as its ascendency and everlasting domination in pop culture as a bonafide Hollywood star. You can even pose for a kitschy photo in King Kong’s grip!

But it is the view you really pay for (and pay dearly you will — yowza!) but it is grand. With 360-degree views of the city as far as the eye can see, it’s a place to unbridle your curiosity and release your childlike wonder as you take in what an accomplishment it is to build and maintain a city like this — an ever-evolving testament to what the human spirit can dare to imagine and work to achieve.

There should come a time in every trip here when you must get serious about finding that most venerated of breakfasts: a New York bagel. After combing through several “best of”

lists online, we finally chose the one we thought held the most promise. As luck would have it (and to our surprise), it was only a 5-minute walk from our hotel. For all its impressive enormity, New York still finds a way to feel very small indeed.

That shop was Bagels and Schmear, a small eatery that somehow reads as both trendy and old school at the same time, and there was a line. Outside of Times Square, a line can be a good sign that eating there is worth the wait. But lines can also be an instructive opportunity to observe just how to jockey about in the crush of hungry folks who are less inclined toward patience. Essentially this: Long before you get anywhere near the front counter, be ready to swallow your shyness in order to confidently shout your order across 20-some heads in front of you to the man in the white apron and hairnet who looks nice but doesn’t have much time for you to fuss about.

The options were endless, but for me, there’s only ever one choice:

Photos by Joseph Peterson

and the perfect weekend getaway

smoked salmon lox, scallion cream cheese, capers, tomato and purple onion on a fresh pumpernickel bagel. A better breakfast doesn’t exist in the city — or anywhere else in the world, for that matter.

Sticking to rigid opinions on food, another non-negotiable errand for a weekend in New York is pickles from Fairway Market. Yes, it’s just a grocery store, but like many things in New York, it’s also so much more. Fairway is really a foodie’s temple but without the pretension you might feel when visiting more high-end specialty shops.

But if it’s a temple, it’s only because the pickle station in the heart of the store is its holy shrine. There, among

the many olive and antipasto varieties swimming in giant tubs of oil and brine, is a veritable Xanadu of dills and sour pickles, some of the best I’ve ever tasted. The selection is overwhelmingly diverse in the best possible way, which, it turns out, is a fitting phrase for just about anything in New York.

A subway ride south takes you to the famed Canal Street and a walk past its sidewalk merchants with their fake Gucci bags, Rolexes and RayBan’s. That will lead you into the heart of Manhattan’s Chinatown, one of the oldest Chinese ethnic enclaves in the world.

Along the way, we bought fresh lychee from a street stall. For $5, we bagged more lychee than we could

eat in a week, but they would prove a tasty snack later while trekking through Central Park on the hunt for scene locations from “Home Alone 2.”

Did I mention we have a 9-year-old?

In Chinatown, an absolute must is Joe’s Shanghai for lunch. The restaurant is famous for its soup dumplings and, consequently, for making the storied dumpling famous across the U.S. The ones at Joe’s, however, are second to none. Served in bamboo steamers and delivered ripping hot, the dumplings, served two ways, come with a pork meatball suspended in a savory broth trapped by the thin skin of a steamed dough. The second dumpling only differs by the addition of crab, where a little of that yellow crab “mustard,” bubbling out of the pinhole at the pleated top of the dumpling, is the visual indicator of which is which.

The restaurant is a destination in itself, where celebrities and foodies flock in a kind of pilgrimage. Yet it’s hardly a high-brow establishment. The food is the real star, the service is prompt, cash is king (actually, it’s the only payment accepted), and

the dumplings are, in a word, divine. It’s hard to consider any future visit to New York without a rendezvous at Joe’s.

Finally, no trip to NYC is complete without a visit to the Great White Way. Once there, surrounded by the flashing lights and enticing billboards of the legendary Broadway stages, we decided to go see … a movie. If you’ve ever wondered, upon seeing an AMC movie theater on 42nd Street in Times Square, who goes to Broadway to see a film, it’s us. We did. Just like we would have at home.

Not every trip to “New York, New York” needs to be an indulgent vacation. As for the city so nice they named it twice, it really is close enough to visit for an almost-casual outing instead of a bucket-list occasion. From Baltimore, it’s merely a short train ride away.

Joseph Peterson can usually be found reading the weathered plaques of obscure monuments he sees while wandering the city. He counts public libraries, public lands and places where local community is fostered among his favorite kinds of places.

Black History Pop-Up Art Exhibit — Feb. 28, 7 to 9 p.m. at Hood College, Hodson Science Center, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Co-Sponsored by the Graduate Student Association (GSA).

See the world of art celebrated from an African American perspective as we celebrate the last day of Black History month and acknowledge local contributions of African Americans in the arts in the community.

Wine and Art Series Presents

“Hidden Fruit of the Vine — Digital Artwork by Allen Hirsh” — through Feb. 28, Links Bridge Vineyard, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. A biophysicist by profession, he comes at his artwork via a very novel process. Starting with a photograph, Hirsh creates impressionistic and abstract images using a massive mathematical program he created. Manipulating both the color and position of each pixel in images of the vineyard allows him to uncover a hidden world of fascinating unanticipated scenes. For this exhibit, he started with photographs taken at Links Bridge Vineyards then transformed them using his unique process. Hours 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and by appointment. 301-4662413 or linksbridgevineyards.com.

”Holding Space” — through Feb. 28, Mary Condon Hodgson Gallery at Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Annie Quinlan and J G Orudjev will show work in mixed media in an expanded version of their exhibition which explores the creation of space through process, developing intimate work that elevates vulnerability and tenderness. Both artists involve meditation practice and action as parts of their process, and have found this a point of deep connection in their work. 301-846-2513 or calendar. frederick.edu/event/holding-space.

”Sunflowers & Snow” — through Feb. 28, Garryowen Irish Pub, 126 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg, Pa. Paintings and prints by Dorothea Barrick. Daily 11 a.m. to midnight. 240-674-9488 or 717-337-2719.

”Moving Forward” — through March 2, Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. A juried show featuring selected works from CH/Art Inc. members, an active community of artists and artisans centered in Chevy Chase, D.C. Gallery hours and more info at bethesda.org/bethesda/gallery-bexhibitions.

Washington County Art Educators Exhibit — through March 4, Washington County Arts Council, 34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. Gallery hours 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. 301791-3132 or washingtoncountyarts.com.

“Moving Forward” runs through March 2 at Gallery B in Bethesda and features selected works from members of CH/Art Inc., an active community of artists and artisans centered in Chevy Chase. Learn more at chevychaseart.org. Shown here, “Sisters in Their New Country,” by Naomi Karp.

”Romancing the Novel” — through March 7, Esther Prangley Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. A major exhibition exploring romance novels and their cultural impact featuring original cover art, including paintings by James Griffin, Frank Kalan and Gregg Gulbronson, manuscripts, publicity materials, genre history, and fan artwork. In association with McDaniel’s Nora Roberts American Romance Collection, Bowling Green State University’s Browne Popular Culture Library, renowned romance publisher, Harlequin, and Yale University Art Gallery. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. 410857-2592 or mcdaniel.edu.

“Resting in Winter” — through March 9, Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. This solo exhibition by Gaithersburg photographer Timothy Lynch focuses mainly on close-up imagery of nature. “I named the exhibit ‘Resting in Winter’ because, like us, everything needs time to grow,” says Lynch. 301-258-6394.

Bettie Awards Exhibition — March 1

W.Va. Opening reception March 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Drawings and paintings by Janis Goodman, based upon observations of the sky, sea and land. Goodman is a professor of fine arts at the Corcoran College of Art at GW University, where she teaches drawing and painting. Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, until 6 p.m. Saturday and until 4 p.m. Sunday. creeksideprovisions@gmail.com.

“Wonderment: New Paintings by Kesra Hoffman” — March 1 to 31, NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick. Local landscape painter Kesra Hoffman will exhibit a new body of work, most of which are paintings from images gathered during her recent trips to Colorado and Michigan, as well as scenes from Maryland and Virginia. Hoffman, a native of Middletown, has painted landscapes of her home and travels since 1996. Meet the artist at a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. March 1. Artist talk from 2 to 3 p.m. March 15. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays in March. 240-367-9770, nomagalleryfrederick. com

to April 27, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. View artworks created by local youth selected as the 2025 Bettie Award winners, who were announced Feb. 8. On March 1 at 2 p.m. the winners are presented and the grand prize announced. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

FCPS Faculty Show — March 1-30, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Works in a variety of media. A salute to those who make Youth Art Month possible, this exhibition showcases the creative talents of FCPS educators. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

FCPS Youth Art Month Student Exhibition — March 1 to 30, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Features hundreds of 2D and 3D artworks created by students from each public school in Frederick County. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”Seasons: The Passage of Time” — March 1 to 31, Creekside Art Gallery, 123 Congress St., Berkeley Springs,

“50 Shades of Green” — throughout March, Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Mother-daughter duo Arden McElroy and Jill Hossler are the featured artists, presenting show centered on the beautiful shades of green in the landscapes found on our wondrous planet. From misty sage to the deepest forest green, the spectrum of greens can be found in Arden’s and Jill’s work. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sunday in March. eastsideartistsgallery. com.

”Mix It Up!” — March 2 to April 27, Blanche Ames Gallery, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. Features the countywide artists of the Frederick County Art Association and their diverse talents with a show opening and reception March 2, at 12:45 p.m. Call 301-473-7680 for gallery hours.

”Glimpses of Light in the Everyday”

— March 6 to April 1, Washington County Arts Council, 34 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Artwork by Sara Swacina in the Main Gallery. Also, artwork by Bruce Etchison in the Michael G. Callas Gallery. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. March 6. Virtual exhibit available online on or about March 8. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. 301-7913132, washingtoncountyarts.com.

”Not Past the Expiration Date!” — March 8 through April 9, Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery, Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Older in

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Toby’s Dinner Theatre’s ‘9 to 5: The Musical’ features three actors with Frederick ties

BY SHUAN BUTCHER

Special to The News-Post

Toby’s Dinner Theatre has been a staple of the DMV’s arts scene for the past 45 years. Although based in Columbia, it has drawn audiences from Frederick and beyond during all of its years in existence. But the draw is not just from arts patrons. The theater has also been a favorite for local actors.

Three actors with Frederick ties can be seen in “9 to 5: The Musical,” which is currently in production at Toby’s. The show, which features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, is directed by Mark Minnick. Like the wellknown movie of the same name, the musical focuses on workplace harassment and the treatment of women.

The show centers around three female employees of Consolidated Industries — Violet, Doralee and Judy — and Franklin M. Hart Jr., the president of the company. Hart, as the antagonist, is a sexist and egotistical boss played by Frederick actor Jordan Stocksdale. Stocksdale first played the character with Way Off Broadway, where he still serves as artistic director, back in 2013.

“We had fun with it out here, so I welcomed the shot at taking another crack at it now that I’m at the correct age,” he said.

Stocksdale said he is also enjoying the chance to play a villain.

“They’re just so fun to play. Mr. Hart, just like in the movie, is a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot. He’s the boss that all the gals are out to get even with. He’s the perfect stereotype for the worst things to be.”

Playing one of the leads, along with the three female characters, in this production is a special treat for Stocksdale.

“The girls are phenomenal,” he said. “Such a perfect blend of what made those original actresses so hysterical in the movie while still making them their own, and their chemistry together is just wonderful. The whole cast really is spectacular, and we’re having a great time

with it as well.”

This isn’t the first Toby’s production for Stocksdale. The Shenandoah University Conservatory graduate was able to break into Toby’s with the production of Monty Python’s “Spamalot” back in 2022, shortly after pandemic restrictions started to ease up. One year later, Stocksdale was part of an amazing production of “Something Rotten,” where he played the

role of Nostradamus. He would go on to win a Helen Hayes Award for that performance.

Jeffrey Shankle, a regular at Toby’s productions, was born and raised in Frederick County. He first dipped his toes in theater while a senior at Frederick High School, where he performed in “Hello Dolly.” He is still in contact with Carol Gutwalt, his drama teacher, he said, who has come to see him perform in sev-

IF YOU GO

“9 to 5: The Musical” runs through March 16 at Toby’s Dinner Theatre, 5900 Symphony Woods Road, Columbia. To learn more or to get tickets, visit tobysdinnertheatre. com.

eral shows at Toby’s.

Shankle now lives in Sykesville but has family in Frederick, including his mom, sister and nephew. Throughout his acting career, Shankle has worked all over, including with Disney Cruise Lines, and has been a part of various national tours. His first Toby’s show was in the 1990s for the Civil War themed musical Shenandoah.

“There are a lot of great opportunities in the DMV,” Shankle said. “Toby’s is close to home and you can make a good living here.”

In addition for getting paid for the show, actors can also make additional money by waiting tables and bartending at the theater, which Shankle does. “You don’t have to work during the day and then go to the theater in the evening.”

He, too, won a Helen Hayes Award for the role he played in “Something Rotten,” that of Nick Bottom, one of the head characters.

“I had been nominated before but never won,” he said. “It was a nice surprise.”

In “9 to 5: The Musical,” Shankle plays Dick Bernly, the husband of one of the three women and “not a very likable character,” he said, but fun to play.

This cast is comprised of

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Courtesy of Toby’s Dinner Theatre/Jordan B. Stocksdale and Rachel Cahoon in “9 to 5: The Musical.”/

Jordan B. Stocksdale and Rachel Cahoon in “9 to 5: The Musical.”

Harriet Wise

Examining phases of life

Photography exhibition at Hood College

BY SCOTT HARRIS Special to The News-Post

Awoman stands shoulderdeep in the dark lake water. In her arms she holds a baby aloft, tiny feet dangling just above the surface. The baby is excited but appears to trust the woman and is happy in the game. In the foreground, an older woman lies on a pier, dreamily taking in the proceedings.

It’s a fascinating image, one containing what appear to be at least three different phases of human life. That’s the theme of “From Dawn to Dusk,” a new exhibition at Hood College containing 27 black-and-white photographs by Harriet Wise, one of Frederick’s most venerable photographers.

A decades-long professional photographer and photography professor, Wise graduated from Hood College in 1964. The show is on display at the college’s Whitaker Campus Center through April 4.

“I was quite impressed with what they did with the pieces,” Wise said of the exhibition. “The whole thing just felt very, very good … I think that my biggest pleasure in this show is that somebody who lives here and went to Hood is now showing at Hood. Hopefully that might encourage more students to come to Hood.”

Ella Rosenberg, a Hood student and art history intern, initially noticed themes of youth and aging as she examined Wise’s work. Rosenberg ultimately served as curator for the exhibition.

“We wanted to do a show, and I asked if I could help out,” Rosenberg said. “My advisor said, ‘Why don’t you just do the whole thing?’ I had already cataloged Harriet’s photos the previous day, so I knew what I was looking at. I knew I wanted to do something with aging because I have a strong personal connection with my grandparents and it feels like a prevalent topic throughout my own life. Harriet’s photos beautifully capture people of all ages. That really inspires me.”

“This that Harriet career of Schlecht elements coalesced older and surprised by it.” Even Rosenberg for storytelling photographic “You at the composition Rosenberg

Wise’s photography can evoke aging or mortality on its own, not only within the context of the exhibition. For example, Rosenberg pointed to Wise’s use of light and shadow, a metaphor “From Dawn stooped a beach. known and change closer to Interestingly, her husband, both observed a theme explored, exhibition

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Photographs by Harriet Wise, whose work is featured in the solo exhibition “From Dawn to Dusk” at Hood College through April 4.

IF YOU GO

The solo exhibition “From Dawn to Dusk” features work by Frederick photographer Harriet Wise at the Whitaker Campus

at Hood College through April 4.

shadow, which can serve as metaphor for life. One photo in Dawn to Dusk” features a stooped figure walking alone along beach. The gentle tides — a wellsymbol of impermanence change — may be drawing to her feet.

Interestingly, however, Wise and husband, Richard Schlecht, observed that aging was never theme that Wise intentionally explored, which in a way made the exhibition more compelling to them.

“This wasn’t really a theme Harriet had in mind over her of [photographing] things,”

Schlecht said. “Ella extracted certain elements of Harriet’s work that coalesced into a theme, like getting and everything. We were quite surprised by it and rather pleased Even if it isn’t always intentional, Rosenberg said Wise has a knack storytelling through the photographic lens. can see it when you look composition of the photos,” Rosenberg said. “The way that

Harriet was able to wonderfully position each subject within the photo, that creates a story within itself. Harriet just in general is so experienced in the photography field, so what you’re looking at with these pictures is really just a prime example of Frederick, and photography in Frederick, that you don’t see very often, especially at this time.”

Although the exhibition features nearly 30 photos, it is still a small sliver of Wise’s work over decades of professional photography, both in Frederick and beyond. But it’s Frederick that has served as the backdrop for a major portion of her body of work, ever since attending school here and deciding to return and stay after college from her native New Hampshire.

“I am very pleased with my choice of staying in Frederick and not going somewhere else,” Wise said. “I don’t know where I would’ve gone otherwise; I might’ve gone back to New England. But Frederick has turned out to be a wonderful place to be. Absolutely wonderful.”

Frederick and the rhythms of its everyday life are well represented in “From Dawn to Dusk.” Wise emphasized it was not always her goal to capture Frederick and its people in this way. Rather, her approach used a wider lens: If it looks interesting, photograph it.

“I was just always alert,” Wise said. “I look around me all the time.”

When asked to offer advice to budding photographers, Wise’s insights follow similar lines. Coming from a profession that can nurture perfectionism, she then provided a reminder whose relevance probably goes well beyond photography.

“Be aware of your surroundings,” Wise said. “Think about what appeals to you and document it. And hey, if you don’t like it after you document it, throw it away. But people, I think, come in and say, ‘Oh, I need this to be perfect,’ and it isn’t perfect. But you need to learn how to live in that. Don’t worry about it.”

Scott Harris is a freelance writer based in Frederick. He also writes fiction and tries to grow houseplants.

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people who have worked together previously, as well as some new folks.

“When you have worked with someone before, you get very familiar with them,” Shankle pointed out. “You get comfortable with them onstage.”

In addition to being in this show at Toby’s, Shankle is also already in rehearsal for Toby’s next production, “The Music Man.” He is also contracted to be in the next two musicals after that.

“It is nice to have your shows lined up,” he said. “It means you have peace of mind and you don’t have to worry.” (That said, acting is grinding work; there are eight shows a week and rehearsals on Mondays and Saturday mornings.)

Another Frederick talent in “9 to 5” is Ariel Messeca, who grew up in Bethesda and moved to Frederick after attending Muhlenberg College and completing a national tour. The reason? “Sunset Blvd” at Way Off Broadway in 2013 — he has been with the Frederick theater company ever since.

Messeca’s first Toby’s production was “Spamalot,” and he has been bouncing between the two theaters regularly. Last year, he was in “A Chorus Line” at Toby’s, a bucket list show for him. “You end the night so tired, exhausted and sweaty, but so happy,” he said.

Messeca is a member of the ensemble in “9 to 5,” an often thankless but im-

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years but not in heart, four women have had their art blossom in their second or third acts of their adult lives. Although each comes from a different professional background, the love of abstract art and strong friendship binds them together. Features Linda Slattery Sherman, Marion L. Griffin, Gail Kaplan-Wassell and Joan April. Artist reception 5 to 7 p.m. March 8 in the Visual and Performing Arts Center. MCH Gallery open 9 a.m to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 301-8462513 or wpoindexter@frederick.edu. ”Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy” Honors Art Exhibition — March 13 to 28, Esther Prangley Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. Opening reception 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 13, gallery talk at 6 p.m. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. 410857-2592 or mcdaniel.edu.

Kathryn E. Wentz Juried

Undergraduate Exhibition — April 1 to 11, Esther Prangley Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. Reception

portant role to any show.

“Dolly Parton’s music is so good and very hard to sing,” he said. “The way she wrote the music, there is a lot of background voices that make it sound full,” he said.

Messeca also enjoys watching Stocksdale and the three women perform together. Messeca and Stocksdale met in 2013 and have been married since 2017. As Messeca put it: “If we don’t work together, we barely see each other.”

Prior to opening weekend of the show, Messeca hadn’t watched the movie. “Everyone comes in knowing the movie,” he said. “The text is very honest to the movie, with a couple added scenes.”

The show focuses on how people are treated in the workplace, especially women. It is ultimately about female empowerment. Even though it focuses on serious subject matter, the show is quite funny.

“I think audiences should expect to be transported back to 1979 as Dolly herself proclaims at the start of the show,” Stocksdale said. “It’s just a great blast from the past with humor and heart. It’s just the right amount of nostalgia from the movie and still has such an inspiring message today.”

Shuan Butcher is a writer, nonprofit professional, event planner and avid traveler. He writes from Frederick.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 3, awards presentation at 6 p.m. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. 410857-2592 or mcdaniel.edu.

Kathryn E. Wentz Juried

Undergraduate Exhibition — April 1-11, Esther Prangley Rice Gallery, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. This annual exhibition highlights the best undergraduate work, such as painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. All students are invited to submit up to five works they have completed while studying at McDaniel College. Winners with pieces selected for the exhibition are announced during the opening reception. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. mcdaniel.edu.

Senior Capstone Exhibits — April 15 to 25 and April 29 to May 9, Esther Prangley Rice Gallery, Peterson Hall, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. Reception 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with gallery talk at 6 p.m. April 17 and May 1. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. 410-857-2592 or mcdaniel.edu.

LIGHT IN A DARK BOX

The Oscars may have overlooked these films, but make sure you don’t

The Academy Awards are broke down, busted, tired and trash.

For nearly 100 years, the awards show honoring the best in movies has often done the opposite, bestowing prizes on films and performances of questionable quality due to decades of politicking, favoritism and just plain bad taste. If the Academy Awards, nicknamed the Oscars, were a person, they’d be Elon Musk: desperate for attention, hungry for fame, and flush with enough money to try to buy both.

With the next ceremony set to hand out its golden statues March 2, media attention has been lavished on all the nominated films and performances, with all the nonnominated movies pushed to the wayside, as if they were directto-video Pauly Shore comedies relegated to the buy-two-get-onefree bargain bin at an abandoned Kmart. But why completely ignore these snubbed selections? Are they not worthy of as much recognition as all three and half hours of “The Brutalist”?

Because there are two things in life that I know are true. Firstly, if there is a scene in a film or TV show where a newborn baby is shown, my mom will always say, “That’s not a newborn. That baby’s too big to be a newborn.” And secondly, the Academy Awards are going to overlook a lot of great, deserving films.

So here are three films from 2024 that received a total of zero Oscar nominations between them but are more than deserving of attention and accolades. The Academy may have overlooked them, but make sure you don’t.

“Hard Truths”: Over 50 years, British filmmaker Mike Leigh has accumulated arguably the most impressive catalog of acting performances in film history, bringing out career-best roles from a lengthy list of some of the best actors working today, including Sally

Hawkins, Jim Broadbent and Imelda Staunton. But the Academy Awards often turn a blind eye to the actors in Leigh’s films, snubbing the great work from classics like “Life is Sweet,” “Happy-Go-Lucky” and “Another Year.” Now add “Hard Truths” to that tally, with Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s jaw-dropping performance coming up empty, along with the film. As Patsy, a depressed, volatile woman so angry at the world she lashes out at everyone she comes across, Jean-Baptiste presents a character so richly imagined and well-defined that I’m still dissecting all of her emotional layers several weeks after seeing it. She proves once again that no one does it better than Leigh.

“I Saw the TV Glow”: By now you’ve most likely already heard about “Emilia Pérez,” the most nominated film at the Oscars this year, though what you’ve heard has most likely been related to

the mountain of controversy it’s received. The musical, about a Mexican cartel boss who fakes his death in order to have a sex change, has come under fire from everyone lately: Mexican viewers hate it, trans critics despise it, and we’re all appalled by the old racist tweets unearthed from lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón. But if the Oscars really wanted to honor a film that explored the psychological insight into trans identity, they should have paid attention to “I Saw the TV Glow,” a haunting psychological drama that explores queer teens coming to the realization of their true selves while getting lost in a “Buffy”-like teen TV show. It speaks volumes more about the trans experience than “Emilia’s” misguided narrative could even dream of.

“Love Lies Bleeding”: This one’s a real wild ride, and possibly too divisive for some of the older Oscar

voters, who could only stomach nominating the equally outlandish “The Substance.” And just like that body horror hit starring Demi Moore, the plot for “Love Lies Bleeding” goes places you couldn’t even imagine. A steroid-addled bodybuilder and her girlfriend getting tangled up in a crime family’s dirty dealings? Sure thing. A balding Ed Harris with a stringy mullet as head of said crime family? OK, why not? A balding Ed Harris with a stringy mullet randomly eating a giant beetle? Sign me up! Plus, director Rose Glass accomplished what I thought was truly impossible: getting a decent performance out of Kristen Stewart!

Michael Hunley is a copy editor at POLITICO’s E&E News in D.C. He previously worked as a copy editor for The Frederick News-Post. Contact him at mr85mt@gmail.com.

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Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Michele Austin play sisters in “Hard Truths.”

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Sunday, March 16, 2025

Woodsboro American Legion Auxiliary Doors open 12 pm, games @ 1:30 pm $40 for 25 games, includes 3 specials @ $150 and 2 jackpots @ $500; Reserve early and receive free special game-call Peggy at 301-514-7164; King tuts, bingo balls, holder jars and door prizes; Food, drinks, baked goods available

Donate canned food item for local food bank and receive free special game Proceeds benefit scholarships, veterans, and youth.

COACH BAG & MONEY BINGO

March 2, 2025

Doors open: 11:00 a m Bingo starts: 1:00 p m 28 Games Total 12 Games Paying $150 14 Games of Coach Bags $25 00 / Per Person Tip Jars & 50/50

Door Prizes, Cash Bar, ATM & Kitchen Half Time Game $500 FInal Game $1,000 Thurmont Event Complex 13716 Strafford Drive Thurmont, MD 21788

Tickets: At Door or Call Tammy Wolf 717420-0209 or www eventbrite com This is a Non-Profit Event to Benefit the Thurmont Community Ambulance Company

FRESH PORK SALE

Burkittsville Ruritan Club

500 E Main St , Burkittsville, MD

Sausage, Pork Chops, Sliced Bacon, Bean Soup & Country Ham Sandwiches

Preorder by: March 1st

Pick up: March 8

8 a m to Noon

Call: 301-371-7795

COUNTRY BREAKFAST

Saturday, March 8th

6 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Adults: $10 00

Children: $5 00

HELLO SPRING

CASH BINGO

Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Company

$1000 Jackpot / $100 Prize per game 20 Games / Sixpacks for $40

Sunday March 23rd

Doors open @ 11:30 / Games start @ 1 p.m.

Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Co 2 South Third St , Woodsboro, MD For reservations and info

Call Joann at: 240-446-0451

Maximum 150 players

Food and beverages available for purchase NO Outside food or drinks allowed

HILLSIDE

TURKEY FARMS

Turkey, Chicken, Duck, Pork, Beef, Smoked Meats, Deli Meats & Cheeses, Seafood & More

Hillsideturkey com

301-271-2728

30 Elm St

Thurmont, MD 21788

Thursday 8-7

Friday 8-3

Saturday 8-12

SPORTSMAN’S BINGO

SATURDAY, March 8, 2025

DOORS OPEN 5:00, BUFFET 6:00 GAMES BEGIN 7:30 NEW MIDWAY VOL FIRE CO

20 Games (10 Games paying $200 Cash, 10 Games for Guns), 50/50, Money Jars, Gun Jars $40/Person includes Buffet Dinner

Tickets: Buddy 301-271-4650 or Nick 301898-7985

SPRING BIG $ BINGO

Sat 4/5, Dinner 4:30 Games 6:30. Includes: 14 Reg Games, 2 Specials & JP all totaling over $9000

$60 PP Advance; $65 @ Door Call 301-8292510

LVFD reserves the right to reduce payouts if less than 150 pp No Refunds

Local Mentions Services Services

Pets & Supplies Services

UUCF USED BOOK SALE

Saturday, March 15, 2025 (9am-4pm)

Sunday, March 16, 2025 (9am-1:30pm)

Paperbacks $1 (or 5 for $4) Puzzles $2

Hardbacks $3 (or 4 for $10) Vinyl Records

$2

UU Congregation, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, MD

Proceeds Support Social Justice Projects frederickuu org/booksale

WEEKLY BINGO

Every Friday Night Doors open @ 5 p.m., Bingo starts @ 7 p m

Bonanza, Early Bird, Regular, Specials, Jackpot! Small Jackpot-$500 Big Jackpot-$1500 Great Food!

Thurmont Event Complex 13716 Strafford Drive Thurmont, Maryland Thurmont Community Ambulance Service, Inc

• Dump trailer available for rent GREAT PRICES! 20% Off 1st Job! Please call to enquire Talkinscrap@yahoo.com

BIG or Small, We Haul it All

• Junk Removal

• Professional Moving Services

• Yard Clean-Up & Trash Pick-Up

• Estate Clean-Outs & Light Demo

• Garage & Shed Clean-Outs

• Furniture Rearrangement & Disposal

• Facebook Marketplace Item Delivery

• Hedge Trimming & Small Tree Removal 20% off 1st-time customers 240-732-9442 lukeshaulandproperty @gmail com

Thursday Feb. 27

CLASSES

Senior Cafe: The Place to Come for Coffee, Conversation, Friendship and Fun Events! Downsizing — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join Carolyn West from Organize Me! for some tips on organizing and downsizing. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Flow & Go Yoga — 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Center. Frederick., 28 E. Sixth St., Frederick. This class focuses on balance, including balance poses. An energizing flow practice that includes asana, breath control, and ending with a body scan. All levels welcome. Pre-register, ages 18 and older. $18. 301-305-0693. parkerpsyd@gmail.com. thecenterfrederick.com.

Taste as You Go: The Art of Seasoning — 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Exploration Commons, 50 E. Main St., Westminster. For ages 15+. Explore the basics of balanced seasoning. Learn how salt and acid work together to transform flavors and how tasting as you go ensures perfectly seasoned dishes. Registration required. Visit site for details. 443-293-3000. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com.

GI Bootcamp! — 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Common Market, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Are you struggling with your digestion and want a step-by-step guide on how to support it? Then this 2-part course is for you! For the first time ever, the Common Market Co-op has partnered with Cara Dodson Wellness in leading a 3-week challenge to support optimal gut health. This 3-week Gut Health Challenge was created for individuals who not only want to learn more about their gut health, but also want to ACTUALLY do something about it in a supportive, accountability-based setting! $55-$110. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. www.commonmarket.coop.

Love in Liberty: Black Historical Romances and the Joy of Freedom — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Coey Rice Lounge, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. A lecture by historian and Bowling Green State University professor Nicole Jackson, co-host of the “Black Romance Has A History” podcast.  410-857-2595. mcdaniel.edu.

ReWIND Wellness Series Program for Adults — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Zohreh Rezazadeh, 2494 Bear Den Road, Frederick.

UNESCO Body and Mind Wellness is going to have basic, intermediate and advance wellness sessions for your own upliftment based on a unique meditation method. 18 and older.

240-446-1658. unescobmw@gmail.com.

ETCETERA

Mount Airy Senior Book Discussion Group: “The Maid” — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy. For adults. Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Then our book discussion group is for you! We will feature a different book at each meeting. Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas. This month’s selection is “The Maid,” by Nita Prose. 410-386-4470. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com.

Thirsty Thursday — 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Frederick Eagles, 207 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Domestic beers are just $3.15, non-domestics are $4.35, and wings are a steal at 94 cents each. And if you’re a member, you get an extra 20% off! Can’t beat that! 301-663-6281.

FrederickAerie1067@gmail.com.

Curious Iguana Presents: Charlene Thomas, author of “Streetlight People” — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Calling all budding authors and young writers! Join young adult author Charlene Thomas who will her latest novel “Streetlight People” and sharing about her writing process for those interested in creative writing. Following her presentation, Charlene will answer questions and sign books. Copies will be available for purchase at the event. For teens.

curiousiguanaevents@gmail.com.

Teen Time: Get Ready for a Job with FCWS — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Getting ready to apply for your first job and don’t know what to do? Join a fun and information-packed program with Frederick County Workforce Services to get you feeling confident and prepared for your job hunt! This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18). 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

FAMILY

Musical Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Music, movement, stories and more. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Elementary Explorers: Meet Amelia Earhart — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children ideal for those in homeschool programs or activities in grades K through 5. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Pajama Storytime — 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Meets weekly for songs, stories, games and more. PJ’s optional! 301-600-6333. dspurrier@frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org.

Pajama Storytime — 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Join us every Thursday Night at 6 p.m.! Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages up to 5 with a caregiver. 301-600-6329. fcpl.org.

MUSIC

Live Jazz at the Cocktail Lab — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Get swanky with us every Thursday night for live jazz and your favorite craft cocktails. 21 and older. 301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling. com. tenthwarddistilling.com.

Gospel Plus Festival featuring Matt Watroba & Robert Jones: Common Chords — 7:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. For Matt Watroba and Robert Jones, American Roots Music (folk, blues, spirituals, work songs, chants, etc.) is Music That Matters. The program begins with early spirituals set in the 1840s and progresses through the songs of the Underground Railroad, the Industrial Revolution, early blues and its offshoots, country, jazz, bluegrass, gospel and R&B, and continues into rap and hip-hop. It is the history of music and the music of history. $25. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/gospel-plusfestival-feat-matt-watroba-robert-jones.

An Evening with Kathy Mattea — 7:30 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of Nashville’s finest song interpreters,” Kathy Mattea has enjoyed a celebrated 35-year career in country, bluegrass and folk music. With two Grammy wins, four CMA Awards, four No.

1 country singles, and five gold albums, Kathy’s impact on the music world is undeniable. Her powerful voice and heartfelt performances continue to captivate audiences, solidifying her legacy. $38, $32, $26. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ an-evening-with-kathy-mattea-2025.

THEATER

“The Beauty Queen of Leenane” — 8 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. In this intimate and pitch-black comedy from Martin McDonagh (author of “The Lieutenant of Inishmore”), in the mountains of Connemara, County Galway, Maureen cares for her manipulative, ailing mother Mag in a seemingly endless cycle of spite and mutual loathing. When an old friend arrives from Maureen’s past, will he be enough to break the cycle? $7-$36. 301-694-4744. marylandensemble.org/ the-beauty-queen-of-leenane.

Friday Feb. 28

ETCETERA

Mobilize Frederick’s Third Annual Climate Summit — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hood College, Rosentstock Hall, 400 Ferndale Ave., Frederick. The summit is free and open to the public, though a daily $25 donation is encouraged to support Mobilize Frederick’s ongoing projects. A boxed lunch is also available for purchase. This year’s theme, “It’s All Connected! How Climate Solutions Work Together for a Better Future” underscores the potential of collective action as well as multiple community benefits of addressing the climate crisis. 20+ expert panelists and small group sessions and workshops. Agenda and registration online. 240-575-8310. kylie.baker@mobilizefrederick.org. www.mobilizefrederick.org/ summit-2025-overview.

Caregiver Support Group — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. These groups are for caregivers of people 60 years of age or older or with an early onset of dementia. Can’t make our support groups? We are happy to provide a listing of other area groups. Contact us for more information. Pre-register at CaregiverSupport@FrederickCountyMD. gov or call 301-600-6022. 301-600-6022. caregiversupport@frederickcountymd.gov. www.frederickcountymd.go.

Mahjong — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Recurring mahjong and game event hosted by the Asian American Center of Frederick. Join us to watch, learn, and play! All skill levels are welcome! 301-600-1630. mtong@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

HFS Band Live in Concert — 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Rockwell Brewery Riverside, 8411 Broadband Drive, Frederick. An alt rock and new wave cover band playing favorite hits. Doors open 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $10. 240-575-9755. matt@rockwellbrewery.com.

FAMILY

Author Talk & Signing: Melinda Beatty

— 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Celebrating Curious Iguana’s very own bookseller Melinda Beatty and her latest release, “The Witch’s Table”! This children’s book tells of the wobbly relationship between a young witch and the unique table she inherited and of how they come to understand one another. Mel will lead the audience in storytime, then will answer questions and sign books. Books will be available for purchase at the event. 240-575-4496. curiousiguanaevents@gmail.com.

Kids Night Out — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Pediatric Movement Center, 4640 Wedgewood Blvd., Suites 101-105, Frederick. Drop the kids off for three hours of fun, with both structured activities and free play, plus dinner. Kids ages 3 to 10 years old will have a blast socializing, exploring, and engaging in open gym time while parents use their time to their discretion! Pre-registration is required at www.pediatricmovementcenter.com.

$35 child, multi-child discount available.

MUSIC

Kyshona — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia, Va. Songwriter Kyshona blends roots, rock and R&B in a special show at Slayton House to celebrate a week-long residency in Howard County Public Schools, where she will work with students to explore songwriting and storytelling through music. Students from Wilde Lake and Long Reach high schools will join her onstage for this family-friendly event.

$25-$50.

bit.ly/KyshonaMACC.

Turn to Stone: A Tribute to ELO — 7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown. An evening of Electric Light Orchestra’s biggest hits. Experience the nostalgia of a legendary rock band as Turn to Stone captures the magic of a 1970’s ELO performance with a live string section, light show and ‘70’s clothing.

$29-$49. 301-790-3500. boxoffice@mdtheatre.org.

Gospel Plus Festival featuring Harlem Gospel Travelers — 8 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. The Harlem Gospel Travelers deliver electrifying performances that captivate

audiences with their powerful harmonies and dynamic stage presence. They bring a modern edge to the classic gospel tradition, blending soulful vocals with energetic rhythms and gritty guitar riffs. $35, $30, $25. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org.

Live Music at the Cocktail Lab — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Every Friday in the Cocktail Lab we’ll be servin’ up our deliciously wild concoctions and some sweet tunes to get your weekend started off right. 21 and older. 301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com.

THEATER

Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. In the world’s longest-running play, when a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears only escalate. Brimming with intrigue, sophisticated humor, and surprising twists, “The Mousetrap” is one of Agatha Christie’s most iconic murder mysteries. Friday and Saturday evenings and matinees on the first, third and fifth Sunday, through March 1. Tickets vary. 301-662-6600. WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

“The Beauty Queen of Leenane” — 8 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. In this intimate and pitch-black comedy from Martin McDonagh (author of “The Lieutenant of Inishmore”), in the mountains of Connemara, County Galway, Maureen cares for her manipulative, ailing mother Mag in a seemingly endless cycle of spite and mutual loathing. When an old friend arrives from Maureen’s past, will he be enough to break the cycle?

$7-$36. 301-694-4744. marylandensemble.org/ the-beauty-queen-of-leenane.

Saturday March 1

CLASSES

Introduction to Jewelry Making — 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College, Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Avenue, Frederick. Master the basics of jewelry making in this 1-day workshop. Learn how to use a torch, sawing, hammering plus other texture techniques to apply and finish copper jewelry (to take home). Workshop includes lecture, demonstration, hands on practice and one on one instruction in the creation of your own unique designs. All tools and materials are provided. No experience necessary. $109. 301-624-2727. PersonalEnrichment@frederick.edu. tinyurl.com/IntroJewelry.

Fungus Among Us: Mushroom Foraging Lessons with Jared Urchek — 1 p.m. to 3

p.m. at Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Six-part series to confidently identify mushrooms in the wild. Learn key identification skills and concepts, including must-know ID tools needed to accurately classify edible mushrooms from their toxic look-a-likes, as well as how to use a field guide and practice safe and sound foraging techniques, how to grow your own mushrooms, and make your way to the kitchen to cook and tincture our newfound fungi. $300. 240-490-5484. info@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org.

Washington & Lafayette: Adopted Father/Son War Heroes — 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. “The Story of George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette as Told by the Women Who Knew and Loved Them.” This presentation will explore the close father-son bond that developed between two of America’s greatest heroes, Gen. George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette. As a 17-year-old French teenager, Lafayette first raised his banner and pledged his support for the American fight for independence. 301-600-7560. fcpl.org.

ETCETERA

Myersville Indoor Farmers Market — 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Myersville Fire Co. Banquet Hall, 301 Main St., Myersville. Held on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Shop local, enjoy fresh and high-quality products, and support the sustainability of the region’s agriculture and economy. Shoppers can expect a diverse array of offerings, including seasonal produce, baked goods, meats, eggs, handmade crafts, and other unique items. 301-524-1035. myersvillefarmersmarket.com.

Mobilize Frederick’s Third Annual Climate Summit — 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Hood College, Rosentstock Hall, 400 Ferndale Ave., Frederick. The summit is free and open to the public, though a daily $25 donation is encouraged to support Mobilize Frederick’s ongoing projects. A boxed lunch is also available for purchase. This year’s theme, “It’s All Connected! How Climate Solutions Work Together for a Better Future” underscores the potential of collective action as well as multiple com-

munity benefits of addressing the climate crisis. 20+ expert panelists and small group sessions and workshops. Agenda and registration online. 240-575-8310. kylie.baker@mobilizefrederick.org. mobilizefrederick.org/ summit-2025-overview.

Teen Writer’s Club — 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. For those who love writing and want to gain more insight in the literature field, the Maryland Writer’s Association is hosting this awesome Teens Writer’s Club! Teens ages 12 to 17 can practice the craft of writing, share their work, and exchange ideas with new friends. 301-600-7560.

fcpl.org.

Born I: Music and Mindfulness — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. Be uplifted and inspired through the inward and outward journey of meditation and music. This experience begins with a guided meditation, followed by a sound bath with crystal singing bowls, culminating in a live Hip-Hop performance incorporating elements of dance, theater and more. $30 Adult / $20 Student (under 18). 301258-6394.

gaithersburgmd.gov.

FAMILY

PJs and Prizes — 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Basal Therapies, 8411 Broadband Drive, Suite D, Frederick. A pediatric therapy center. Sensory-based activities, a visit from Rourey the pony from the Hearts of The Herd, open playtime in their new Play Lab and gym plus other fun themed activities and crafts. This event is great for children ages 2 to 10 years old. Local partners will have tables set up to share parent resources, services and support. This event is open to the public and to its current clients. 443-776-0271. basaltherapies.com.

Black Women in the Arts Day (ages 5-10) — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Drop in to learn about the myriad contributions Black women have made to the arts. Try your hand at some of the activities and learn a new skill!

301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

DESIGN COURSE

JOIN OUR 12 PART SERIES TO DIVE DEEP INTO REGENERATIVE PERMACULTURE DESIGN WITH ERIC JOSEPH LOTUS.

THIS PDC GOES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, OFFERING AN IMMERSIVE & PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN SUSTAINABLE LIVING. THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR THOSE EAGER TO NURTURE A DEEPER CONNECTION WITH NATURE, AND GAIN HANDS-ON, REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE TO DESIGN REGENERATIVE SYSTEMS FOR HOME, GARDEN, & COMMUNITY SPACES.

The Commedia Princess and the Pea — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Arlequin is afraid he’ll be stuck playing the role of the pea, but he ends up getting to play the prince. The troupe romps through a series of hilarious princess tests with great slapstick humor! A Fairy Godmother in this story? Rosetta’s playing the role, whether the troupe likes it or not! $7-$20. 301-694-4744. marylandensemble.org/ the-commedia-princess-and-the-pea.

Family Storytime — 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Stories, movement, music and fun for the entire family. Designed for kids, with a caregiver.   301-600-7200.

frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Stuffed Animal Sleeping Bag Workshop — 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville. The Delaplaine Arts Center is presenting a unique, free workshop geared towards kids ages 6 to 8! As part of the Delaplaine’s Helen Smith Workshops for Kids, kids will have the opportunity to sew their very own sleeping bag for their beloved stuffy or doll. Members of the Clustered Spires Quilt Guild will guide kids to sew a 15- to 18-inch sleeping bag on an antique handcrank sewing machine. To register, visit delaplaine.org/instruction/ free-workshops-for-kids.

PMC’s 8th Birthday Party — 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Pediatric Movement Center, 4640 Wedgewood Blvd., Suites 101-105, Frederick. Kids can get their wiggles out at this sensory-rich playtime where kids can enjoy the rock wall, bounce floors, swings, and clubhouse. Parents are required to stay at the event with their children. Reserve your spot at pediatricmovementcenter.com.

First Saturday STEM Lab Drop-In — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Drop in for a hands-on STEM Lab opportunity. This program is designed from children in grades K-5 and their caregiver. 301-600-7200.

bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Creative Outlet — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. For families. Drop-in and get crafty!

$2 per participant. 301-698-0656. delaplaine.org.

FESTIVALS

Maryland Home & Garden + Craft Show

— 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium . Get ready for warm weather living and entertaining! This annual showcase of spring inspiration features seven lush landscaped gardens, 450+ exhibitors and experts with the latest products for home and outdoor living, 125 crafters, the annual Maryland Orchid Society Show and Sale, and presentations by HGTV celebrities landscape expert Chris Lambton, and sisters Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb from “Unsellable Houses.”

$10 online, $12 door. lisag@mpeshows.com. www.mdhomeandgarden.com.

GALLERY

Youth Art Month Opening — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Artwork will be on display from FCPS students and teachers, as well as the Bettie Awards.  301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/exhibitions.

First Saturday Open Studios — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at FAC Studios, 7 N. Market St., Frederick. Spend First Saturday browsing art and touring the artist studios. 301-662-4190. emma@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org.

March Creative Outlet — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Kids and adults are invited to drop-in and get creative together on art activities at family tables! Each session features a themed activity. Construct hanging mobiles inspired by Alexander Calder. Please, no large groups. $2 per participant. 301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

MUSIC

Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. David Clark performs as Billy Joel along with Bill Connors as Elton John in this faithful tribute to the Face To Face/Face 2 Face tours of the 1990s and 2000s. $34-$54. 301-790-2000. boxoffice@mdtheatre.org.

Gospel Plus Festival featuringJoseph Parrish — 8 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. With his rich, warm voice and impeccable technique, bass-baritone Joseph Parrish consistently wows audiences, bringing depth and emotion to every performance. Joining him on stage will be three incredible gospel choirs, the Asbury United Methodist Church Choir, the Tabitha James Singers, and AUMC Adoration Choir. Together, they promise an unforgettable evening filled with diverse and powerful music, celebrating unity, creativity, and the transformative power of music. $35, $30, $25. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ gospel-plus-festival-feat-joseph-parrish.

Devin Gray Trio with Dave Ballou and Anthony Pirog — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Y Arts Center, 115 E. Church St., Frederick. A graduate of Peabody Conservatory, Gray came up in the thriving Baltimore jazz scene, where he first encountered trumpeter Dave Ballou and guitarist Anthony Pirog, both of whom are renowned leaders in their own rights. Together, they create rapid-fire three-way exchanges and virtuosic fireworks, lulling occasionally in vividly colored soundscapes.  $20. 301-466-8176. admin@pointofdeparture.org. pointofdeparture.org/FEMA.html.

THEATER

Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. In the world’s longest-running play, when a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears only escalate. Brimming with intrigue, sophisticated humor, and surprising twists, “The Mousetrap” is one of Agatha Christie’s most iconic murder mysteries. Friday and Saturday evenings and matinees on the first, third and fifth Sunday, through March 1. Tickets vary. 301-662-6600.

WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

“The Beauty Queen of Leenane” — 8 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. In this intimate and pitch-black comedy from Martin McDonagh (author of “The Lieutenant of Inishmore”), in the mountains of Connemara, County Galway, Maureen cares for her manipulative, ailing mother Mag in a seemingly endless cycle of spite and mutual loathing. When an old friend arrives from Maureen’s past, will he be enough to break the cycle?

$7-$36. 301-694-4744. marylandensemble.org/ the-beauty-queen-of-leenane.

The Comedy Pigs — 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Established in 1993, The Comedy Pigs are the region’s longest-running improv troupe, and they’re ready for another great season. Join them on the first Friday and Saturday of every month for hilarious shows filled with a series of fun short-form improv games. No two shows are ever the same, so be sure to join them each and every month! 18 and older.

$15. 301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org.

Sunday March 2 CLASSES

ReWIND Wellness Series Program — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at UNESCO Center, 129 W. Patrick St., Unit 15, Frederick. UNESCO Body and Mind Wellness is going to have basic, intermediate and advance wellness sessions for your own upliftment based on a unique meditation method. Each session is designed for 8 weeks for basic, and at the conclusion, those who attend for at least 6 of them, will receive a certificate of attendance. For teens. 240-446-1658. unescobmw@gmail.com. unescobmw.org.

Self Defense for Women & Teen Girls — 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at The Common Market, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. These classes will cover situational awareness, verbal de-escalation and physical de-escalation. In the physical de-escalation portions, the class will cover primarily “open hand” techniques, not the use of weapons or

other tools of self-defense. Each 45-minute lesson will include review of the previous week, some core strengthening, some aerobic conditioning, proper use of hands, and one-on-one practice of each technique with a partner, with the goal of developing a “muscle memory” response to various aggressor holds such as front bear hug, double wrist grasp, lapel grab. Safety of all participants will be emphasized. $20-$40. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/ self-defense-for-women-teen-girls.

ETCETERA

The A&E Open: Pub Crawl — 11 a.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Come PAR-TEE in downtown Hagerstown! The Maryland Theatre is hosting a golf pub crawl throughout local bars and restaurants. Registered teams of 4 players will check-in at the theatre and head out onto the course of participating establishments (in any order) to finish 9 holes! 21 and older. $150 per team. 301-790-3500. boxoffice@mdtheatre.org. www.mdtheatre.org/pub-crawl.

Frederick Plant and Seed Swap — noon to 5 p.m. at Rockwell Brewery Riverside, 8411 Broadband Drive, Frederick. First Sunday of every month. Swap plants, seeds, stories, advice. 301-372-4880. matt@rockwellbrewery.com.

Brunswick’s First People — 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Learn about the Native Americans who lived in the Brunswick area from 15,000 years ago to the 1720s. Don Peterson, author of “Native American Fish Traps,” will talk about the Native Americans who regularly visited the Brunswick area and describe the fish traps they created and used in the Potomac River. 18 and older.

301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

MUSIC

Stone Country — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cactus Flats, 10026 Hansonville Road, Frederick. Country music.

FAMILY

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party — 10 a.m. to noon at Teeter Tots Music ‘n’ Motion, inside the FSK Mall, 5500 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. Oh, the Places You’ll Go on Sunday! Two hours of fun for kids, including games, activities, storytime and cupcakes! Dressing up like a Dr. Seuss book character is encouraged because little ones will have the chance to walk the runway for a costume contest! Head to https://teeter-tots.com to reserve your spot.

$25 per child. 240-586-0553.

Dr. Seuss Storytime — noon to 1 p.m. at Urban Air Adventure Park, 5850 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick. Enjoy all the fun that families come to expect at Urban Air, like bouncing around, zip lining, laser tag and dodgeball, plus add an exciting storytime to the mix! Regular park admission; no spe-

cial ticket required for Storytime. Visit www. urbanairfrederick.com to buy park tickets.

The Commedia Princess and the Pea

— 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Arlequin is afraid he’ll be stuck playing the role of the pea, but he ends up getting to play the prince. The troupe romps through a series of hilarious princess tests with great slapstick humor! A Fairy Godmother in this story? Rosetta’s playing the role, whether the troupe likes it or not!

$7-$20. 301-694-4744. marylandensemble.org/ the-commedia-princess-and-the-pea.

FESTIVALS

Maryland Home & Garden + Craft Show — 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Get ready for warm weather living and entertaining! This annual showcase of spring inspiration features seven lush landscaped gardens, 450+ exhibitors and experts with the latest products for home and outdoor living, 125 crafters, the annual Maryland Orchid Society Show and Sale, and presentations by HGTV celebrities landscape expert Chris Lambton, and sisters Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb from “Unsellable Houses.” $10 online, $12 door. lisag@mpeshows.com. www.mdhomeandgarden.com.

GALLERY

Downtown Artwalk: Fran Byrne — noon to 4 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S.

Carroll St., Frederick. Take a self-guided stroll downtown and visit more than a dozen galleries! The Delaplaine will feature photography by Fran Byrne.  301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

MUSIC

Song Circle — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. A song circle is a gathering of folks to make music together, to sing, play and share songs. Bring your own acoustic instrument. You can also just sing or listen. Hosted by The Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise (FAME). 18 and older. 301-600-7560. lgrackin@frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org/calendar.

THEATER

“The Beauty Queen of Leenane” — 3 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. In this intimate and pitch-black comedy from Martin McDonagh (author of “The Lieutenant of Inishmore”), in the mountains of Connemara, County Galway, Maureen cares for her manipulative, ailing mother Mag in a seemingly endless cycle of spite and mutual loathing. When an old friend arrives from Maureen’s past, will he be enough to break the cycle? $7-$36. 301-694-4744. marylandensemble.org/ the-beauty-queen-of-leenane.

Monday March 3

CLASSES

Intro to Genealogy with Mary Mannix — noon to 1 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Join Mary Mannix from the Maryland Room at Frederick County Public Libraries for an introductory program to help you begin your genealogical journey. Discover how to start tracking your family history. 18 and older.

www.fcpl.org.

ESL High Beginners Conversation Class — 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. We welcome adults (18 and older) who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Registration is required by the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

301-600-8200. www.fcpl.org.

ETCETERA

2025 Frederick School of Religion — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Beth Sholom Synagogue, 1011 N. Market St., Frederick. The 41st year. The School is an ecumenical teaching organization that provides a “Learning for Life” experience. This year’s school consists of six courses which cover a broad range of

topics appealing to diverse faith groups. 18 and older $35. 240-344-4571. ml.blessing@comcast.net. www.frederickschoolofreligion.org.

Press Paws! Therapy Dogs For Teens (ages 11-18) — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Teens: Relax and relieve stress by spending time petting an adorable dog friend! Therapy dogs are provided by the Wags for Hope volunteers, whose pets bring comfort and joy to the lives of others. For grades 6-12. 301-600-7000. ljean@frederickcountymd.gov.

FAMILY

Family Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages up to 5 with a caregiver. 301-600-6329. CDillman@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org/.

Baby Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 East Moser Road, Thurmont. Songs, stories and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for children up to 24 months with a caregiver. Afterwards, we offer a “stay and play” for all to enjoy. 301-600-7200.

bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

REBECCA

Little Adventurers — 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Children learn and explore through hands-on activities using science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities! 301-600-6329. CDillman@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.

Tuesday March 4

CLASSES

Align and Restore Yoga — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The Center. Frederick, 28 E. Sixth St., Frederick. A slow flow gentle practice to engage the parasympathetic nervous system with breath control, body scans, and ending with an extended savasana that includes the rejuvenating practice of yoga nidra (yogic sleep) on heated floors. All levels welcome. 18 and older, pre-register. $20. 301-305-0693. parkerpsyd@gmail.com. www.thecenterfrederick.com.

ETCETERA

Frederick School of Religion — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Beth Sholom Synagogue, 1011 N. Market St., Frederick. The 41st year. The School is an ecumenical teaching organization that provides a “Learning for Life” experience. This year’s school consists of

six courses which cover a broad range of topics appealing to diverse faith groups. 18 and older. $35. 240-344-4571. ml.blessing@comcast.net. www.frederickschoolofreligion.org.

Open Chess Play — 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Stop in and play chess with your friends. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Heartly House 101 — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Learn about the mission, services and role of Heartly House. Heartly House provides assistance to those in need in our community. 21 and older. www.fcpl.org.

FAMILY

Preschool Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Get Ready for Kindergarten — 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Have fun exploring literacy, STEM and art through play-based activities that integrate essential school skills. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Road, Frederick.  Pancakes, sausage, bacon. Music by Harmony Cornet Band. Benefits BHUMC Youth Group activities. RSVP to attend.  301-758-0356. childrens_ministry@bhumc.org. www.bhumc.org.

Elementary Explorers: Build a Leprechaun Trap — 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Use your creativity to build a Leprechaun Trap! This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10). 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Annual Pancake Supper — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Buckeystown United Methodist Church, 3440 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown. Plain and blueberry pancakes, country sausage, bacon, biscuits & gravy, eggs and drinks. We will accept love offerings that will support our building maintenance and missions.  bumc1896@gmail.com. buckeystownumc.org.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 5740 Green Valley Road, New Market. Grace Episcopal Church in New Market and Living Grace Church in Urbana host. The menu of pancakes, sausage, bacon, and more is free and open to the community.

240-285-9758. pastor@livinggraceurbana.org. www.livinggraceurbana.org.

Night Owls — 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Storytime, pajama style! Enjoy movement, music and stories with the whole family. PJ’s optional! Designed for kids of all ages with a caregiver. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

GALLERY

“A Celebration of Motherhood: Bonding, Becoming, Being” — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at McDaniel College, Coley Rice Lounge, 2 College Hill, Westminster. An art pop-up dedicated to the journey of motherhood led by McDaniel College Assistant Professor of Counseling Lyneia Richardson and hosted by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 410-857-2459. mcdaniel.edu.

Wednesday March 5 CLASSES

Gentle Yoga for All! — 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at The Common Market, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. This class is the perfect intro for a new student or an experienced yogi. By donation. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. commonmarket.coop/classes-events.

ETCETERA

Valley Quilters, TLC meeting — 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3864 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson. Meets the first Wednesday of each month. Open to all ages and levels, the guild offers teaching, learning and companionship to those interested in the art of quilting. Visitors are always welcome. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7 pm. For more information or RSVP, email valleyquiltersTLC@gmail.com.

Line Dancing Night at Bentztown — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Bentztown, 6 S. Bentz St., Frederick. Every Wednesday, led by Sharon Grimet of Sharon’s School of Dance. Easygoing class for dancers of all skill levels. $10, includes your first beer, soda or rail cocktail. 301-301-8430. info@bentztown.com.

FAMILY

Toddler Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Designed with beginning mobility in mind, join us for movement, songs, stories and more that will guide caregivers toward early learning and literacy for toddlers. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo — 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Explore musical instruments from around the world

in our musical instrument petting zoo! This interactive program is designed for children and their caregivers. Ages up to 5. 301-600-6329. MDeHart@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.

Thursday March 6

CLASSES

Flow & Go Yoga — 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at The Center. Frederick., 28 E. Sixth St., Frederick. This class focuses on balance, including balance poses. An energizing flow practice that includes asana, breath control, and ending with a body scan. All levels welcome. Pre-register, ages 18 and older. $18. 301-305-0693. parkerpsyd@gmail.com. www.thecenterfrederick.com.

Frederick During the Civil Rights Movement — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Frederick Community College, Conference Center, E140, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. In Frederick, segregation was the way of life before the Civil War well into the mid-20th century. Although small towns like Frederick were not always recognized nationally in the Black freedom struggle, the stories from their citizens are important for a true understanding of the local and regional impact of the Civil Rights Movement. This class will include stories and a panel discussion from local Civil Rights activists, focusing on their lasting influence on the Frederick community. Pre-registra-

tion required. 301-846-2561. ILR@frederick.edu. tinyurl.com/FrederickCivil28059. ReWIND Wellness Series Program for Adults — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Zohreh Rezazadeh, 2494 Bear Den Road, Frederick. UNESCO Body and Mind Wellness is going to have basic, intermediate and advance wellness sessions for your own upliftment based on a unique meditation method. 18 and older. 240-446-1658. unescobmw@gmail.com.

ETCETERA

200 Monroe Restaurant — 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick. Frederick Community College (FCC) invites you to enjoy a gourmet dinner created by the students at 200 Monroe Restaurant! Guests will enjoy a first course, entree, and dessert freshly made by the baking and pastry class. Reservations are required. $40-$48. hcti@frederick.edu. opentable.com/200-monroe.

Conservation Open House: Your Land, Your Options — 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat and Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Join partners from the Heart of Maryland Collaborative to learn about tree-planting, agricultural and conservation easement programs that fit your property and your goals. Experts in rotational grazing, regenerative agriculture and other practices that benefit working lands, their owners, and the environment.

FAMILY

Musical Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Music, movement, stories and more. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Pajama Storytime — 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages up to 5 with a caregiver. 301-600-6329. CDillman@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.

Teen Time: Needlefelting — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Learn how to sculpt with wool and needles! This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 1118). 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

MUSIC

Mama Fuma — 7:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W .Patrick St., Frederick. Powerhouse vocals merge with deep energetic bass grooves & pulsating rhythms to move and inspire audiences both young and old. Uniquely reinventing & reimagining iconic songs in addition to original material, they celebrate artists like Janis Joplin, Lauryn Hill, Amy Winehouse, Buena Vista Social Club, Rolling Stones, James Brown and many more. $10. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows.

SATURDAY, MARCH 1 9:00AM - 5:00 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 2 10:00AM - 4:00 PM

Admission is free with a donation of a

food/ hygiene item at the door for the Community Action Council American Sign Language interpreter available on Saturday only from 10am - 2pm

March 1

IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICK

Join us for First Saturday, where you’ll find local shopping, dining and gallery receptions throughout downtown.

UNTIL 9PM

Then work up an appetite for Bites & Bevs, our two-week long experience showcasing downtown’s robust culinary and craft scene. Beginning Sunday, March 2, enjoy curated menus from many of downtown’s most popular eateries. See full details at bitesandbevsfrederick.com downtownfrederick.org