MET’s FUNCompany presents ‘The Snowy Day and Other Stories’

Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s FUNCompany invites you to follow Peter and his friends as they set out to celebrate the first snowfall of the year with snowball fights, making snow angels and playing in the snow. Based on the Caldecott Award-winning book by Ezra Jack Keats, this story is packed with humor and fun and is a celebration of childhood joys and the wonder of imagination.

“Whether it’s the wonder of fresh snowfall, the delight of whistling for the first time, the awe in finding a special hidden treasure, or the rush of writing a letter to someone special” said director Sierra Young.

“The Snowy Day and Other Stories” follows young protagonist Peter as he experiences some of life’s simple pleasures — along with its challenges. Within this delightful collection of stories— including “Whistle for Willie,” “Goggles!,” “A Letter to Amy” and Caldecott Winner “The Snowy Day”— the audience joins Peter in navigating the world through his lens through the use of vibrant visuals, shadow puppetry and strong movement for theatrical storytelling, reminding us all that even in difficult times, there is immense power in finding joy as an act of resistance, and to never discount the small moments of life that make us who we are.

“The Snowy Day and Other Stories” cast features Ezra Lavala as Peter. The show opens Feb. 11 and runs through March 5. Performances are Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Arrive early to enjoy interactive crafts, games and photo booth stations.

ASL interpretation and audio description services can be arranged in advance through the box office.

Tickets are $15 per person. A limited number of Pay What You Will tickets are available for each performance starting at $5 each, while supplies last. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 301-694- 4744, online at marylandensemble.org, or in person at the MET box office at 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick.

Lafayette Gilchrist plays Herbie Nichols & Lafayette Gilchrist

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 | 8:00 PM

Skerryvore

THURSDAY, MARCH 2 | 7:30 PM

Teelin Irish Dance Company Celtic Journey

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 | 7:00 PM

Classic Albums Live Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon

SUNDAY, MARCH 12 | 7:30 PM

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Arts Council still wants to give these unique entries their time to shine. Video entries will be screened throughout the day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 1 at the Carroll Arts Center. Visitors can watch the videos and walk through the galleries for the last day of Youth Art Month.

The top 10 entries with the most live and online votes combined will receive Audience Favorite awards, with the first place entry being named the Grand Prize winner. Additionally, a separate award will be given to the video entry with the most votes. Voting for video entries will only be available online. Artistic Excellence awards will be chosen by the Arts Council staff and Sponsor’s Choice awards will be selected by PEEPshow’s sponsor organizations.

Photos of previous years’

Loudon Wainwright III & Tom Rush with Matt Nakoa

FRIDAY, MARCH 17 | 8:00 PM

An Evening with David Sedaris

FRIDAY, MARCH 30 | 7:30 PM entries can be viewed on the Arts Council’s website. In the 2022 PEEPshow, a total of 20,892 Peeps were used in the 110 entries. Last year’s Grand Prize winner was “Something’s Wrong with That Boy’s Medulla Oblongata” by Christian Twamley.

The deadline to register an entry is March 10, though registration will close early if the CCAC reaches capacity. Decorators will be responsible for transporting their entry to the TownMall of Westminster. There is an entry fee of $10 and only one entry per person will be accepted. Registration is online only. Participants can find more information and register online at marshmallowpeepshow. com. Completed Peep creations must be delivered to the TownMall on March 17 or 18. For more information, call 410-8487272.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 | 7:30 PM