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WEEK 2:

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FCC LIT AND ART MAGAZINE WINS AGAIN

For the ninth consecutive year, Frederick Community College’s literary and visual arts magazine, The Tuscarora Review, has won a first-place award from the American Scholastic Press Association. The 2023 edition, with a theme of sharing marginalized stories, ideas and topics, can be viewed online in flipbook style. The editorial team was led by faculty advisor Magin LaSov Gregg, and Alexandra Alward served as editor-in-chief. We extend a big congrats for another great year for this local publication and its showcasing of Frederick creativity.

FREDERICK RESTAURANT “WEEK” EXPANDS TO TWO WEEKS

Rebranded and expanded, Frederick Restaurant Week is now Bites & Bevs and will take place over the course of two weeks, from March 3 to 16. During week one, you can make reservations at participating restaurants and choose from prix-fixe menus created for this event. During week two, or Collab Week, restaurants, breweries, distilleries and other downtown Frederick businesses will join forces to present limited-time offerings and events.

GET HEALTHY IN MIDDLETOWN

Main Street Middletown partnered with local businesses to host the inaugural Health and Wellness Expo, slated for March 2. This interactive event will include a talk from local motivational speaker Pam Herath, activities for all ages, yoga, vision screenings for kids, pickleball and other activities, held at the Middletown Volunteer Fire Co. Activities Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

YOU KNOW HIM FROM “CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS”

Eric Byrd has performed “Charlie Brown Christmas” annually in the region for many years with his trio, playing all the favorites from Vince Guaraldi’s classic jazz score. After nearly 25 years with the trio, Byrd wanted to give back to the community, and one way he is doing that is by teaching at Frederick’s Let There Be Rock School each weekend, which he began in the fall. He hosts his Jazz Combo Workshop every Sunday, and registration is on a rolling basis. He invites all ages and skill levels to these gatherings, and he guides the groups to also perform in public, spreading jazz across generations.

FIRST SATURDAY IS THIS WEEKEND

It’s another First Saturday in Frederick this weekend, which means plenty of art openings and festivities throughout town. Catch an opening reception for Lisa Aerianna Tayerle’s “Sacred Mundane” from 5 to 8 p.m. March 2 at NOMA Gallery, and hop across the street to see the group show “The Art Connection” at TAG from 5 to 8 p.m. March 2, both in downtown Frederick. Also make a note on your calendar for Daniel Fulco, curator at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown, who will speak at TAG at 4 p.m. March 16 about his experience with museum collections, with a Q&A session to follow.

Bites & Bevs Frederick Restaurant ‘Week’ expands to two weeks

Frederick Restaurant Week returns as Bites & Bevs, an expanded, two-week experience showcasing downtown Frederick’s robust culinary and craft beverage scene.

Downtown Frederick Partnership will host the event, which runs from March 3 to 16 at participating locations.

During week one (March 3 to 9), participating locations will offer prix-fixe menus with new concepts and crowd-pleasing favorites. Attendees are encouraged to make reservations.

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS:

• Brewer’s Alley

• Bushwaller’s

• Cellar Door

• Delizia Café

• Firestone’s Culinary Tavern

• Isabella’s Taverna & Tapas Bar

• Magoo’s Pub & Eatery

• Pistarro’s

• River Bar & Grill

• Showroom

• Tasting Room

• Tempo di Pasta

• Thatcher & Rye

• The Wine Kitchen on the Creek

• Truth & Beauty

Week two (March 10 to 16), aka Collab Week, restaurants, beverage establishments and other downtown Frederick businesses will join forces to present limited-time offerings and unique events.

COLLAB WEEK PARTICIPANTS:

• Brewer’s Alley

• Bushwaller’s

• Firestone’s Culinary Tavern

• Gravel & Grind

• Maxwell’s

• McClintock Distilling

• North Market Pop Shop

• Pretzel & Pizza Creations

• Steinhardt Brewing

• Tasting Room

• Tenth Ward Distilling Co.

• The Wine Kitchen on the Creek

• And, more to come!

Bites & Bevs is sponsored by Visit Frederick and The Frederick News-Post.

For more information, including participating restaurant menus and event registrations, visit bitesandbevsfrederick.com.

FCC’s student-run restaurant 200 Monroe opens with ‘A Taste of New Orleans’ menu

200 Monroe, Frederick Community College’s gourmet restaurant, opens Feb. 29. The Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism Institute students will once again showcase their skills in the threecourse dinner service. Reservations are now available and open to the public for dine-in or takeout, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday evenings (except April 4, 18 and 25) through May 9.

As part of a unique course called Restaurant Production and Service, FCC HCTI students participate in the running of the restaurant as a capstone learning experience. Under the guidance of the executive chef and instructors, students prepare food and serve guests in the dining room to create a quality dining experience for the community.

The menu theme for spring 2024 is “A Taste of New Orleans.” Customers choose from selections including a starter, entrée, dessert and beverage, for an all-inclusive price between $40 and $46.

Menu items include smoked pork loin chop with stone-ground cheddar grits, satsuma glazed chicken

confit with whipped sweet potatoes, Chesapeake blue catfish with shrimp étouffée and rice, vegetarian jambalaya with grilled eggplant and creole tomato sauce, bananas foster, doberge cake and more.

All proceeds from the restaurant support student learning in the HCTI program and HCTI student scholarships.

“Each semester, I am both honored and delighted to oversee our students as they complete their capstone learning experience,” said Elizabeth DeRose, HCTI manager. “Our students are excited to share the skills and passion they have worked so hard to develop, and our community is excited to support and enjoy the results of their culinary training through our program.”

Advance reservations are required, and only major credit cards are accepted for payment. The restaurant is located in the Monroe Center at 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick.

To view the full menu, make a reservation, or learn more about the HCTI, go to frederick.edu/HCTI.

Staff file photo by Katina Zentz

Owner and chef Doug Vaira poses for a portrait at Truth and Beauty in downtown Frederick in March 2023.

Staff file photo by Graham Cullen

A dish prepared by Frederick Community College students at 200 Monroe in 2021. The student-run restaurant opens once a year with a new menu. This year’s New Orleans theme menu opens to the public on Feb. 29.

White Rabbit Gastropub

White Rabbit Gastropub opened in 2017 as an American fusion joint, but management knew it was time for a pivot when the COVID-19 pandemic revealed “the writing on the wall” for the restaurant industry.

So they switched to pizza. Specifically, Detroit-style pizza — a trend that had turned into an “obsession” around that time, according to Ricky Peitz, one of the managers at White Rabbit.

Detroit-style pizzas are pan pizzas usually shaped in squares or, in White Rabbit’s case, rectangles. They’re made with a dough that’s “thick, but not dense,” Peitz said, describing it as “light and fluffy, almost like focaccia.”

Another distinguishing factor: Cheese is applied before sauce on Detroit-style pies.

“That way, the cheese serves as a barrier between the sauce and the dough, so the dough doesn’t get soggy,” Peitz said. “It stays light and fluffy.”

White Rabbit also serves burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads, but Peitz said the pizza is the restaurant’s standout menu offering.

“We have amazing pizzas,” he said.

There are more than 40 craft beers on tap, he added, plus a wide selection of whiskeys.

— Jillian Atelsek

White Rabbit Gastropub

18 Market Space, Frederick 240-651-1952

whiterabbitgastropub.com

Facebook: facebook.com/whiterabbitgastropub

Instagram: @whiterabbitgastropub

Price: Entrees range from $15 to $31

Manager Ricky Peitz recommends: The In Crust We Trust pizza, a Detroit-style pizza topped with the restaurant’s house cheese blend, freshly grated parmesan, signature red sauce, cupping pepperonis, oregano and basil. More cupping pepperonis are added to the sides of the pizza, allowing them to caramelize into the crust when baked, Peitz said. The dish won White Rabbit a “Best Pan Pizza” award at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas in 2022.

Staff photo by Ric Dugan

The award winning In Crust We Trust pepperoni pizza at White Rabbit.

Staff photo by Ric Dugan

Kaleigh Falin, a manager at White Rabbit, in the upstairs dining room and whiskey bar.

Eric Byrd leads Sunday jazz workshops at Frederick Rock School

BY COLIN MCGUIRE

Special to The News-Post

Eric Byrd is one of the most synonymous names in jazz when it comes to the Frederick County area. His trio is nearly a quarter of a century old, and they just sold out the Weinberg Center at the end of 2023 with their annual “Charlie Brown Christmas” concert.

Recently, Byrd began paying his success forward by organizing jazz workshops at Frederick’s Let There Be Rock School each Sunday afternoon. Open to all levels of players young and old, the groups gather at about 1 p.m. each Sunday, and the sessions last for about 75 minutes.

We recently caught up with Byrd to talk about how the workshops came about, his relationship with Rock School owner Scott Marceron, the difference between performing and teaching and, of course, if the future of jazz is as dire as some claim it is.

In a press release for the workshop, you say, “Think Frederick Rock School, but only with jazz.” Can you expand on that a little?

Yeah, what the Rock School does really well — probably better than anybody — is they take young musicians and adults and put them together in groups with other musicians, and they learn a repertoire in the pop-rock genre. When I started in September 2023, it was an extension of the summer camp we did last summer. It’s the same concept. We take students and adults and bring them together on Sunday afternoons at the Rock School, and we learn jazz standards and the blues and the Great American Songbook. It’s kind of similar in concept. It’s the same kind of deal that the Rock School does, only it’s with jazz music.

Do you know the Rock School owner, Scott Marceron, at all?

Very well, yes. My son was a participant of the Rock School for many years. He only stopped because he got very basketball busy. I knew Scott well before the pandemic. My wife went to school with him. What he does is really, really great.

I have a jazz trio, and we’ve been together for over 20 years now. As we get older, we have always kicked around the idea of what we can do that is educational to give back. That was the idea behind trying to start a summer camp. Then Scott came in and said, “Why not do it here at the Rock School?” We

said, “OK.” Last June, we thought we would aim for 20 students, and we ended up with 41. From there, we thought we might be onto something, and that’s how we came up with doing something every Sunday afternoon.

Are the workshops ongoing?

Yeah, we started in September last year, and we meet pretty much every

Sunday. We’ve had two gigs — one at Olde Mother Brewing and one was when they opened up for my band when we sold out the Weinberg in December. We did our Christmas show.

Does that follow the model of the Rock School showcases, too? Are these where everyone just kind of gets up and plays?

JAZZ COMBO WORKSHOP

Registration is rolling and always open at ericbyrdtrio.com/jazzcamp/jazz-combos. Email booking@ericbyrdtrio.com, or call 240513-8824 with any questions.

We’re small in number right now, so there’s just one group, but yes, that’s the idea. The idea is to be able to play this music well, there has to be a performance aspect of it. There’s no real way to do it in a practice room or a rehearsal hall solely. This music was built and expanded upon in a live setting. The goal is similar to Scott’s goal in that every couple months or so, we’ll find some place to play and get the kids out there so they can get that experience.

The difference between performing and teaching, I’ve always thought, is interesting, because you get so much out of each but in different ways. Is teaching something that scratches a different itch for you?

That’s a really good observation. Most definitely. When you’re young, you’re kind of beautifully selfish, and you’re just trying to play the music as best you can. You’re not really thinking about loftier goals like legacy, what you’re leaving behind or education. You’re just trying to get through a blues song and sound good. Now, we’re at the point where … the band just celebrated our 20th anniversary a couple years ago and, God willing, we’re going to celebrate 25 in two years, and we’re thinking about what that looks like. In that regard, now is a good time for us to look around and not be necessarily so insular. We have a chance to go, “Who’s going to turn these kids on to this type of music in the same way my band directors turned me on to that type of music?” We’re increasingly going down the TikTok and pop generation, where this music is not an easy fit for people with shrinking attention spans. So we’re trying to give kids an opportunity to say, “We know this isn’t what you normally listen to, and it’s not popular, and nobody is doing a TikTok dance to it, but this music is American, it is democratic, and it is some of the best music in the world played by some of the best men and women on the planet, so we want to turn you on to it the same way it grabbed us.”

I also want to mention that all three of us in the band are educators. We all teach, and specifically Alfonso and I — we teach at two different colleges. So we’re

Staff photos by Katina Zentz

Eric Byrd gives instructions to students during a jazz workshop at the Frederick Rock School on Jan. 28.

Eric Byrd, right-center, listens as students play instruments.

also inspired by the idea that we’d like to see kids come into college with a little bit of a deeper understanding of the music. Because that’s how the music is going to survive. There are still kids going to school to learn classical violin and music production and things like that. We want kids to come in with as best an understanding of that as they can, so Alfonso and I especially, we’re like, “Let’s see if we can get the kids available to this music, so they might want to go deeper into it. But if they just want to play for fun, that’s cool, too.”

Are you worried that the music will end up becoming extinct in its own way? Some of the best American music ever — and especially jazz music — isn’t mainstream or popular in the ways other types of music are. Do you think its future might be in jeopardy?

You know, that’s another good question, but no. Jazz has been trying to die for about 50 years. They’ve been trying to kill jazz ever since The Beatles. My dad was into Duke Ellington and Count Basie, and when rock ‘n’ roll came along, he said that was the death of music. My dad never knew what a Beatle was. Then when the ‘70s rolled around, and everything was electronic, there was the death of acoustic, straight-ahead jazz, but then here comes a 21-year-old Wynton Marsalis. Then, the ‘80s came back with the Young Lions and Roy Hargrove and Kenny Garrett and those cats.

Then in the 2000s, everything was going to die again. All you have to do is Google a piano player named Emmet Cohen, and he’s a young kid. He might be 30, but I don’t think he’s 30 years old. In the pandemic a couple years ago, he invited people over to his house to just play tunes. He lives in New York, so he had no shortage of jazz musicians. He’d call people up to the house and videotape it and record it. He had something like 40 million views — 40 million people watching people improvise and play straight-ahead jazz. It was old timers and young people. Is it ever going to be popular again? No. Is it ever going to be mainstream again? No. But just like the blues and bluegrass and mandolin music and roots/Americana stuff, there will always be an audience for jazz, because there always has been. Jazz will always find a place to live. They’ve been trying to kill it for 50 years, and it hasn’t died yet.

This interview has been edited for clarity and space.

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.

Dwight Yoakam in Hagerstown

Country music star Dwight Yoakam will perform at 8 p.m. March 7 at the Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown.

Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, and he is a 21-time nominated, multiple Grammy Award-winner. He has 12 gold albums and nine platinum or multi-platinum albums, with five of those albums topping Billboard’s Country Albums chart and another 14 landing in the Top 10. Nearly 40 of Yoakam’s singles have charted on Billboard, with 14 peaking in the Top 10. Yoakam is a recipient of the Artist of the Year award from the Americana Music Association, and BMI Country Music’s President’s Award, the most prestigious award offered by the organizations.

Yoakam’s self-curated SiriusXM channel, titled “Dwight Yoakam and The Bakersfield Beat,” launched in April 2018. The channel celebrates the Bakersfield sound and those whom it has inspired. Guests have boasted the likes of Post Malone, Lukas Nelson, Beck, Chris Hillman, Jakob Dylan, Mike Nesmith and Mickey Dolenz, Dave Alvin and Jackie DeShannon, among others.

Yoakam’s hits include “Guitars, Cadillacs” “Streets of Bakersfield” “A Thousand Miles From Nowhere” “Fast As You” “Honky Tonk Man” “Turn It On, Turn It Up, Turn Me Loose” and “Little Ways,” to name a few.

Tickets are $73, $83, $93, $103 and $113 and can be purchased at mdtheatre.org or by calling the Maryland Theatre box office at 301790-2000. The Maryland Theatre is at 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown.

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Courtesy photo Dwight Yoakam

COMEDY

Trey Kennedy brings his ‘Grow Up Comedy Tour’ to Frederick

Comedian Trey Kennedy will take the Weinberg Center stage for an evening of side-splitting laughter at 7 p.m. March 2.

The highly anticipated tour promises an unforgettable night filled with humor, wit and relatable anecdotes.

Kennedy, a born-and-raised Oklahoman, unexpectedly entered the entertainment industry during his college years at Oklahoma State University. His journey to stardom began on the mobile app Vine, where he quickly amassed more than 2.5 million followers. Kennedy became a top creator on the app for more than three years, igniting his passion for entertainment.

Continuing his social media success, Kennedy transitioned to platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, where he now boasts a combined following of over 12 million fans.

He is also the host of the popular podcast “Correct Opinions.”

His self-produced comedy special, “Are You For Real?,” is available for streaming on YouTube, providing fans with a frontrow seat to his hilarious and relatable content.

Tickets start at $29 and are available at weinbergcenter.org, by calling the box office at 301-600-2828, or in person at 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. This performance is presented by Upfront Inc.

Filipino-American standup comic Hayden Arrington will perform in Westminster

Filipino-American standup comedian Hayden Arrington will be at the Carroll Arts Center on March 1 as part of the BrewHaha Comedy Series.

Pipe Brew Side Brewing Co., of Hampstead, will host a pre-show happy hour in the Arts Center lobby starting at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m.

Arrington, based out of Brooklyn, N.Y., has performed at venues including Union Hall and The Comedy Stand and is the co-founder of Kinda Live Comedy, based in D.C. He can be found performing all over New York and occasionally on the road.

years. His stories of being a daycare teacher and a family man, societal issues and fun takes on whatever pops into his head have audiences laughing and enjoying the journey.

Noah Miller, a NYCbased comic, will open the show.

This show is for adult audiences due to language and mature content. The BrewHaHa Comedy Series is for ages 21 and up only. IDs will be checked at the door.

Tickets are $22 for adults and $18 for ages 21 to 25 and ages 60 and up.

Host Rev TMac has entertained audiences with his energetic and engaging styles for

The Carroll Arts Center is at 91 W. Main St., Westminster. Learn more at carrollcountyartscouncil.org, or call 410-8487272.

Courtesy photo Hayden Arrington

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FCC literary and visual arts magazine earns ninth-consecutive first-place award

For the ninth consecutive year, the American Scholastic Press Association has recognized Frederick Community College’s literary and visual arts magazine, The Tuscarora Review, with a firstplace award.

The intention of the 2023 edition of The Tuscarora Review was to “elevate the voices of marginalized stories, ideas and topics to destigmatize these experiences that are simply everyday life events for many.” The student-led editorial board noted that this edition was created for “those who were ever too afraid to speak their truth, for those who ever felt silenced, unheard, or dismissed, and for those who have felt alone.”

Working on The Tuscarora Review benefits students by providing them with a unique experiential learning opportunity.

“In one semester, students create a literary magazine that has a 44-year legacy at Frederick Community College,” said Magin LaSov Gregg, faculty advisor to the magazine. “They learn editing and publishing skills, and they also learn skills that transfer across disciplines, such as how to evaluate the work of their peers, how to reach consensus across differences, and how to consider multiple perspectives when making decisions.”

The American Scholastic Press Association places an emphasis on student journalism and writing while promoting ethical journalism and academic excellence. The Tuscarora Review focuses on quality writing and visual art and features poetry, fiction, essays, photography, paintings, drawings and mixed-media artwork submitted by students.

The 2023 edition was created by editor-in-chief Alexandra Alward; art directors Jess Flores and Catherine Vizas; copy editor Hannah Goss-Harris; assistant copy editors Emily McNally and Katy Pennington; social media director Sophie Fellows; design, layout, and production by Lori Schulman; faculty advisor Magin LaSov Gregg, associate professor of English; production staff Valerie Fox, academic office manager, English department; and art collections by Wendell M. Poindexter, professor and art program manager.

The Tuscarora Review is available to view online.

If interested in getting involved with the Tuscarora Review, contact LaSov Gregg at mlasovgregg@frederick.edu.

Read FCC’s award-winning Tuscarora Review online.

Family-friendly shows at the theater

Mo Willems’ dynamic duo Elephant & Piggie

Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s Fun Company, under the artistic direction of Julie Herber, will present “Elephant & Piggie’s, We Are In A Play!” Appropriate for all ages, the production is particularly geared toward children ages 5 to 12.

The show runs through March 17 at the MET, located at 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick.

The cast features MET ensemble members and Fun Company favorites Jeremy Myers as Elephant Gerald and Molly Parchment as Piggie. They are joined by Squirelles Karli Cole, Mallorie Stern and Jennifer Pagano and understudies Taylor Rieland and Alex Ramos.

This vaudevillian romp that shows us the power of true friendship is brought to life through the vision of director and choreographer Julie Herber and music director Laura van Duzer.

Tickets are $17 to $20 and can be purchased at marylandensemble.org. A Family Theatre Passport is a book of four tickets that provides the flexibility to use the tickets all at once or spread them out through the Fun Company season. To learn more about the MET or purchase tickets, visit marylandensemble.org.

‘The Rainbow Fish Musical’

Rebecca Malachowski

The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater will present its first Theatre for Young Audiences performance of the year, “The Rainbow Fish Musical.” This classic tale opens March 2 at The Playhouse.

With shiny, multi-colored scales, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the ocean, and the only one of his (or her) kind. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy that no one adores him anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus, who helps him learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful.

“The Rainbow Fish Musical” plays March 2, 16, 23 and 30. Doors open at 10:15 a.m., and the show begins at 11 a.m. Concessions are available for purchase from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. A meal is not included or offered for this production. This show is for ages 3 and up.

The Washington County Playhouse is at 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown.

Tickets are $19.50 and can be purchased at washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or by calling 301-739-7469.

Frederick Community College

The return of ghostly Lake Manly

After heavy storms, Death Valley is now open to kayakers

BY LILA SEIDMAN Los Angeles Times

Storms pummeling Southern California have dramatically transformed Death Valley National Park, doubling the size of a vast temporary lake that is even visible to orbiting spacecraft.

Although water sports are a definite rarity for the hottest place on Earth, Park Ranger Abby Wines recently launched a small, inflatable kayak on the waters that now cover the salt flats of Badwater Basin.

It was “calm, really, really peaceful” and “very still,” she said of her voyage late Friday afternoon. She returned the next day with her boyfriend for another go.

As of mid-February, the lake — referred to as Lake Manly— was 6 miles long, 3 miles wide and up to 2 feet deep in some places, according to Wines.

Spreading ethereally over the lowest region in North America, the floodwaters reflect mountains that rise around it, including snowcapped Telescope Peak to the west. The lake is shallow, but deep enough to buoy a small water craft for the time being.

“It will probably be deep enough to kayak for maybe another couple weeks, possibly longer than that,” said Wines, who has worked as a ranger in the park for nearly 19 years. “But if anyone’s procrastinating, they [should] get out here now.”

The lake made an appearance last year following the unseasonable arrival of Tropical Storm Hilary. Before that, waters last covered the typically dry, crusty basin in 2005, officials say.

In August 2023, Hilary dumped 2.2 inches of rain on the park — more

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Reflections off a water filled Badwater Basin in

Valley National Park on Feb. 12.

some places.

than the barren landscape typically sees in a year. The water collected in Badwater Basin, which is 282 feet below sea level. However, most people couldn’t see it right away because “every road into the park was destroyed,” Wines said. When the first roads opened about two months later, the lake had already shrunk.

Water levels continued to recede in the fall and winter, but the lake didn’t totally evaporate as park officials had predicted. Then, early this month, an atmospheric river filled it back up, dumping 1.5 inches between Feb. 4 and 7. In the last six months, the park has received 4.9 inches of rain, or about 2.5 times its average annual rainfall, according to

July 2023 to February 2024. As of mid-February,

the National Park Service.

Wines estimates that the lake doubled in size after the deluge earlier this month.

Unlike last year, park visitors can essentially drive right up to the timelimited attraction. Most of the paved roads in the park are open, including Badwater Road, which can be taken to the lake area. (There’s no place to rent a kayak in Death Valley, so those interested in going out on the water need to bring their own.)

Satellite images released by NASA illustrate the ephemeral lake’s dramatic transformation between early July and mid-February. The three-image series compares the arid landscape before the arrival of Hilary to a “more-waterlogged state

following each major storm,” the space agency said in a news release. Death Valley wasn’t always so bone dry. During the Ice Age, a behemoth lake — also called Manly — stretched across Badwater Basin and reached to a depth of 600 feet, according to Wines. It vanished about 10,000 years ago, but a smaller version of the lake manifested itself about 3,000 years ago during a period known as the Little Ice Age. The heavy rain so far hasn’t led to a surge in wildflowers, a phenomenon referred to as a superbloom. Wines said the region needs to receive consistent rain throughout the fall and early winter to set the stage for such an event.

However, it was relatively dry between Hilary and the storms of early February.

Typically, signs of an intense bloom are evident by late January before peaking in March.

“I see some flowers in a few spots when I go out hiking or driving around, but it’s not a carpet of color,” she said.

Throngs of visitors visit the park during the relatively cool period between February and early April, and this year appears to be no different. On Sunday, Wines said 3,500 people passed through the Furnace Creek Visitor Center in the park, marking the busiest day measured in that spot.

NASA Earth Observatory images by Wanmei Liang, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey

A view of Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park from

the lake — dubbed Lake Manly — was 6 miles long, 3 miles wide and up to 2 feet deep in

BY JACK WALKER Special to The News-Post

ith Feb. 29 only occurring every four years, there is less than a 0.07% chance that an individual will be born on Leap Day. Nevertheless, several members of the Frederick community have defied the odds and claim Feb. 29 as their big day.

To hear how Frederick’s Leap Day babies are celebrating another “true” birthday, 72 Hours sat down with five members of the local community to ask about their birthday plans — and what having a Leap Day birthday means to them.

ELIZABETH MULCAHY, 36 (9), OF FREDERICK

One of the best parts of Elizabeth Mulcahy’s Leap Year traditions is her mom, she said. “She goes above and beyond to make the day special. This is a picture of the surprise luncheon she planned for the staff at the school where we worked for my ‘eight’ birthday in 2020.”

Every four years, Elizabeth Mulcahy’s family and friends come together to throw a big party celebrating her Leap Day birthday. This year, Mulcahy, who originally hails from Buckeystown, will celebrate with her new fiancee, who she said is “taking the reins” and taking an active role in planning this year’s event.

Among all of her birthday celebrations, Mulcahy said those that actually fall on Leap Day are the most meaningful, because her mother has always gone above and beyond to ensure the day is special. Often, they come with themes, too, like the Chinese New Year party she had for her sweet 16.

Mulcahy said sometimes people are unsure what to make of people with Leap Day birthdays, like when she tried to celebrate her 21st birthday at a bar on Feb. 28 and had to explain her situation to get inside.

But the unusual nature of a Leap Day birthday makes for fun, she said. This year, the Oakdale High School teacher will join her students on a field trip on Leap Day, marking another new adventure to come.

“It will be one of the only times that I’m not around my people,” Mulcahy said. “But one of my students who’s going on the trip with us — her birthday is March 1, so we’re going to celebrate together.”

Plus, one of Mulcahy’s close friends is expecting her first child, with a due date of Feb. 28. Mulcahy said she is crossing her fingers that the baby will share her Leap Day birthday. “It’s just a fun thing to have in common with people,” she said.

PAT SALAVERRI, 72 (18), OF FREDERICK

Before she retired at her current home in Frederick, Pat Salaverri spent years running a restaurant in nearby New Market with her husband, José. The Michigan transplant developed an interest in nutrition and cooking from an early age, which made restaurant management a logical career path to follow.

When it is not a Leap Year, Salaverri likes to give herself multiple days to celebrate. “People would say, ‘Well, you should celebrate on the 28th and the first,’” she said. “At first, I thought they were crazy. Then I thought, ‘Oh, that’s a good idea.’”

Salaverri has extended her friends’ proposal to weeks of celebration, often spending time with family or going out for special meals with family members who also appreciate and work in the food industry. This year, she plans to indulge herself by buying a jean skirt and other clothing to make her birthday an all-around success.

PATRICIA HODDINOTT, 88 (22), OF FREDERICK

After she was born in Baltimore in 1936, Patricia Hoddinott spent stints living in Carroll County, then Kentucky, then Missouri. But in her adulthood, she returned to Maryland, finding a home in Frederick — where she will celebrate her 22nd “real” birthday this week.

Hoddinott said these days, she sees less of a distinction between her Leap Day birthdays and those that she celebrates on off-years. The best part of each birthday is getting to spend another year with her children, who take her out to an annual birthday dinner.

Hoddinott said that a birthday can be a valuable time for anyone to feel appreciative and “enjoy every single year that they get.”

But, for Leap Day babies in particular, Hoddinott had another piece of advice: “Feel a little special when it rolls around every four years.”

Jack Walker

Pat Salaverri, a nutrition aficionado, blows out candles placed into an orange to celebrate her 18th Leap Day birthday.

Elizabeth Mulcahy

MELISSA KEITH, 52 (13), OF DAMASCUS

When Melissa Keith was born in a then-new hospital in Montgomery County, her birth marked the facility’s first time delivering a child on Leap Day. For Keith, this event marked her birthday as something special, a sentiment that has followed her into adulthood.

Keith’s favorite Leap Day memory was a childhood event she attended at The Frederick News-Post’s former East Patrick Street location in downtown Frederick. Editors of the publication hosted a birthday celebration for the region’s Leap Day birthdays, and Keith got to meet others who shared her big day. She also got to see a performance from a clown, the memory of which she still holds.

This year, Keith said her birthday might be a bit gloomier, given that her mother recently passed away. But she maintained that getting to celebrate herself each Leap Day has always been a meaningful experience.

“It’s unusual,” she said. “How often can you say, ‘I only have a birthday every four years?’”

ELAINE BRIDGE, 72 (18), AND GRANDDAUGHTER HARPER, 4 (1), OF FREDERICK

When Elaine Bridge’s daughter-in-law went into labor in February 2020, she stared at the clock in disbelief. What were the odds that her granddaughter, Harper, would be born on Leap Day, just like she was back in 1952?

“I thought for sure that she wouldn’t deliver on that day, but luckily she did,” Bridge said. “It’s just so special that she’s born on the same day.”

What’s more, Bridge’s daughter-in-law was born on March 1, turning Leap Day into an intergenerational celebration for the women in her family.

Bridge said she has come to love her Leap Day birthday and believes her granddaughter will, too. Even friends she falls out of touch with make sure to reach out and say happy birthday on Leap Day, thinking of her each time it comes around.

Bridge is excited to celebrate her granddaughter’s upcoming Leap Day birthday. “It’s her first one,” she said.

Alongside her son and daughter-in-law, Bridge will help plan a get-together to celebrate Harper’s big day and commemorate the birthday bond that she shares with her granddaughter.

Jack Walker is an alum of Brown University and Frederick Community College who grew up in Thurmont.

Courtesy of Elaine Bridge Elaine Bridge and her granddaughter, Harper, pose for a birthday photo, with Harper holding a number 4 candle.

Melissa Keith/The Frederick News-Post

Melissa Keith attended a Leap day birthday party hosted by The Frederick News-Post when she was a kid.

”Dreamscapes Unveiled” — through Feb. 29, FAC Hurwitz Gallery, 1 N. Market St., Frederick. Artworks by FAC studio artists explore the multifaceted aspects of the dreamworld, inviting viewers to contemplate the mysterious and enigmatic landscapes of the mind. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. First Saturdays of each month. 301-662-4190 or frederickartscouncil.org.

“Symbiosis” — through March 1 at Hodson Gallery inside Tatem Arts Center at Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick.

“Symbiosis” features clay works by Samantha Nachlas that comment on parallels between detailed growth patterns in small organisms and the philosophical and emotional growth of human beings, both of which often occur without notice or reflection. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. 301696-3285, kern@hood.edu, hood. edu.

”Picasso on Paper: The Artist as Printmaker 1923-72” — through March 3, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. This is the first exhibition at the museum in over 50 years of the work of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), one of the most influential masters of the 20th century. Often considered the most innovative printmaker since Rembrandt, Picasso ultimately created more than 2,400 prints over his long career. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301739-5727, wcmfa.org.

“Winter Wonder” — through March 9 at Gribs Gallery, 208 Main St., New Windsor. The show includes work by more than 10 local artists and features a variety of mediums: oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic and photography. Hours are 4 to 6 p.m. Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, or make an appointment by calling 443-5369198.

”Synthesis” — through March 9, FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St.,

Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with extended hours on First Saturdays to 7 p.m. and during First Sunday Art Walks from 1 to 4 p.m. 301-662-4190, frederickartscouncil.org.

“Celebrate the Feminine” — March 8 to 30 at Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Work by Deborah CC LaCroix featuring drawings, paintings and sculptural pieces. LaCroix lives and works in Washington, D.C. While an avid viewer of all things art since her late teens, she only picked up a pencil in her early 40s, progressing on to the brush and the tool. She works almost exclusively from direct observation, favoring vivid hues and strong compositional elements. She seeks the emotive and confrontational, the up-close and intimate, in her images. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. March 8. An artist talk will be held at 2 p.m. March 23. 240543-6942, bethesda.org/bethesda/ gallery-b-exhibitions.

“Artistry Unleashed” — March 2 to 31 at Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. All 13 members of Eastside Gallery will show artwork. Mediums include colored pencil drawings, photography, fused glass, forged steel, acrylic paintings and watercolor paintings. Open on weekends from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. eastsidearts313@gmail. com, eastsideartistsgallery.com.

Frederick. Pop-up art installation artists include Shane Acuff, Dylan Zingg, Julia Schrechongost, Judith Kornett, GabyNobody, Andy Salfi, Blue, Sean Patten, and Nonestica. Artist installations are on both the first and second floors, performances occur on the second floor. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. frederickartscouncil.org.

”Town and Country, Maryland” — through March 10, Wine & Art Series at Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old

Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. Plein air oil paintings by Ann Schaefer, of Bethesda, works primarily in Maryland. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, or by appointment. 301-602-5733 or linksbridgevineyards.com.

“Reflections on the Human Condition” — through March 23 at FAC’s Al and Helen Hurwitz Gallery, 1 N. Market St., Frederick. Mixedmedia sculpture “Lamentation” and other works by Esperanza Alzona.

”Scratched” — through April 7, Artist in the House Gallery at Locals Farm Market, 19929 Fisher Ave., Poolesville. Opening reception 4 to 6 p.m. March 3. The trees in Sarah Hood Salomon’s black-and-white photography impress the viewer with their stark beauty, but underlying each image is an unnerving tone of foreboding: When she photographed them, all of these trees were on the verge of being cleared for development. Now most of them are. Gallery hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

THE IRISH COMEDY TOUR

Friday, March 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM

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“Sacred Mundane” features mixed-media shrines, altars and reliquaries by Lisa Aerianna Tayerle. The work is on view from March 2 to 31 at NOMA Gallery in Frederick, with an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. March 2, an artist talk from 3 to 4 p.m. March 16 and a closing event from 2 to 4 p.m. March 31. Shown here, “Seed Shrine,” by Tayerle.

“Winter to Spring” — through May 3 at Crestwood Gallery, Frederick Health Crestwood Building, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick. Original artwork including oil, acrylic, photography, mixed media and wood carvings by Frederick artists. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday. 240215-1460, frederickhealth. org/crestwoodart, frederickhealth.org/ crestwoodart.

FCPS Youth Art Month

Exhibition — March 2 to 24, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Works in a variety of media. This annual exhibition features hundreds of 2–D and 3–D artworks created by students from each public school within Frederick County.

Meet the artists 2 to 5 p.m. March 2. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

FCPS Faculty Exhibition —

March 2 to 24, 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. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine. org.

“Sacred Mundane” — March 2 to 31, NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick. Mixed media objects, which artist Lisa Aerianna Tayerle calls shrines, altars and reliquaries. The pieces use recycled materials and objects from nature. They explore our relationship with nature, animal extinction, and the effects of global warming. Opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. March 2, artist talk

3 to 4 p.m. March 16, closing event 2 to 4 p.m. March 31.

“Small But Mighty” workshop to create a pocket shrine

2 to 5 p.m. March 23, $50 per person, pre-registration required at 240-274-7985.

Hours noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 240-367-9770, nomagalleryfrederick.com.

Bettie Awards Exhibition

— March 2 through April 28, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Works in a variety of media. View artworks created by local youth selected as 2024’s Bettie Award winners. Join us at the Delaplaine on March 2 at 2 p.m. when the winners are presented and the Grand Prize announced. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-6980656 or delaplaine.org.

”Light of Day” — March 2 to 31, Gallery 322, 322 N. Market St., Frederick. With the anticipation of spring, four women artists are brought together in this exhibition: painters Carol Cowie, Jane Knighton, Karen Winston-Levin and Deborah Lovelace Richardson showing their latest works. All of the landscapes, still life and figure paintings embrace the style of contemporary realism by capturing the play of light on the natural world. Fridays 4 to 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 240-815-7777 or gallery322@gmail.com.

Countryside Artisans Spring Studio Tour — April 19-21, studios in Frederick, Montgomery and Howard counties. Meet the artists and enjoy their work at 17 galleries and studios representing 50+ fine, visual, sculptural, textile and libation artists. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Brochure, map and other info at countrysideartisans.com.

‘Synthesis’ pop-up art installation and companion performance

“Synthesis” is a limited time, pop-up art installation at the FAC Art Center, curated by the Frederick Arts Council.

The installation will be on view through March 9.

Artworks are featured in a multimodal show and interactive installation accompanying a live musical performance. The pop-up installation and companion performances explore community, cohesion and the promotion of unity through the arts. Synthesis is bold, vibrant and colorful. A large-scale installation centerpiece by artist Shane Acuff invites a call to action to explore the natural world.

Along with Acuff, “Synthesis” artists include

Dylan Zingg, Julia Schrechongost, Judith Kornett, GabyNobody, Andy Salfi, Blue, Sean Patten and Nonestica. Artist installations are on the first and second floors of the building, and the performance will be held on the second floor.

A live show on March 9 will feature a lineup from Ponythomstevedrone (PTSD), Zootu and the Swamp Whompers to conclude the exhibition.

The FAC Art Center, at 5 E. Second St. in downtown Frederick, is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, in addition to after-hours events. For more information, visit frederickartscouncil.org.

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“Synthesis” is on view at the FAC Art Center through March 9.

‘The Art Connection’ at TAG

Creating art is just the beginning. When an artist completes a work, the task of finding viewers — and perhaps a buyer — begins. TAG/ The Artists Gallery’s new exhibit, “The Art Connection,” explores the relationship between artists and the public.

This wide-ranging group exhibition features selections from TAG member artists’ most successful series, alongside their new work, in a variety of subjects, styles and materials.

MSAC Office Hours at FAC Studios

1-3p and 5-7p

Celebrated oil painter Marie Riccio will show several of her signature still lifes.”Often when I am composing and painting, scenarios come to mind,” she says.

Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments from 5 to 8 p.m. March 2 during the opening reception.

Daniel Fulco, curator at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown, will speak at TAG at 4 p.m. March 16. Learn about his experience with museum collections, as well as topics including the proper displaying, han-

dling and protecting of art. A Q&A session will follow his talk. Fulco has served as the Agnita M. Stine Schreiber curator at the WCMFA since 2017. He received his PhD and MA degrees from the University of Illinois at Urban Champaign. Fulco has previously held positions at the New Britain Museum of American Art, the Phillips Collection and the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. He has taught art history at the University of Maryland Global Campus and in the Lifelong Learning Program at Shepherd University. Fulco is a scholar of European and American art and has authored a book, numerous exhibition catalogues, book chapters and articles.

“The Art Connection” opens March 1. Gallery hours are noon to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

TAG is at 501 N. Market St., Frederick. See theartistsgalleryfrederick.com or call 301-228-9860 for more information.

Courtesy photo Daniel Fulco

I’d like to thank the Academy for agreeing with me

It’s officially Oscar Season, when the entertainment world makes an outsized, congratulatory deal of itself, and when fans of movies don their snobbiest of metaphorical hats to wax poetic about the Merits of Film (capital M; capital F!) with as high a brow as possible. What a load of … absolute fun.

I admit I used to get really into the Oscars. One year, back when I was the arts editor at my college newspaper, I watched nearly all of the nominated films, including the hard to find animated and documentary shorts. At the paper, I shared a desk with the sports writers, who always had some kind of ballgame playing on the tiny 12-inch television (newsrooms are always museums to old technology). When games were on that they were on deadline to write about, they often brought an unofficial party to the newsroom; cue the pizza.

It was surprisingly easy to get swept up in watching a college football game in a bustling student newsroom with astute, sports-fanatic colleagues workshopping their pithy quips in real time, and I wanted to join in the fun with my beat. That year, cheap cheese and crackers made for a makeshift Oscar watch party as I commandeered the newsroom TV and passed around prediction ballots — all in the name of “journalism,” of course.

What I learned in being more participatory about watching nominated films in the run-up to the pomp and circumstance of red carpet and gold statuettes was that in watching those films in that context, I came away with the illusion of having a stake in the outcome. It mattered that my opinion on the quality of cinematography or adaptation from the source material was validated as somehow The Correct One.

And, of course, the genius of this conceit is that the holder of the opinion is always correct, no matter the outcome. Should a different, lessdeserving film or actor win from among the nominees, it was the Academy that was wrong, not I! Not us! This is where the finesse of being aggrieved over the inevitable “snub” enters into the fray.

As long as the Academy Awards have been a thing, getting upset at what (or who) the nominations or awards missed has been part of the grand tradition. What is an Oscar Season without a mighty hullabaloo around an infamous snub? Some snubs are more

“Silver Linings Playbook” was real and winsome, with emotional complexity and conviction. But if we are to compare performances from one wildly different movie to the next, as the Oscars insist we must, then anyone with powers of observation can clearly see that the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role that year was a grave injustice, robbing French actress Emmanuelle Riva of what was a devastating, heartbreakingly worthy performance in “Amour.” Surely the Academy got it wrong, not I. Not I!

collectively agreed upon than others, as they seem so egregious a departure from the popular consensus that they elicit outrage.

This year saw big reactions early on for the perceived snubs after the nominees were announced that left off Greta Gerwig as best director for “Barbie,” the biggest blockbuster in a decade, and its eponymous star, Margot Robbie for a presumed Best Actress nod. To battle, ye highbrows! Prepare the think pieces! These too have become part and parcel to the culture that swirls around Hollywood’s biggest award.

There are a few moments in Oscar history that remain with me in the random mind bucket of things we inexplicably think about all the time. Some validate the sneaking suspicion that publicist politicking comes into play a little too much in who wins versus who gets to say “it’s an honor just to be nominated.” But others rather confirm the idea that there is something observable and somewhat objective in what is considered quality in filmmaking, worthy of elevating above its peers.

In the run-up to the 82nd Oscars (2010), I had read the book “Push,” by Sapphire before I saw the film “Precious,” on which it was based. So it was with eager interest that I went to see Mo’Nique’s portrayal that had already been getting a lot of buzz. And when she sat in front of Mariah Carey’s social worker character and let the poison of self pity spill out in a monologue for the ages, I instantly thought, well there goes the Oscar, tut

tut. And indeed, she wrapped it up the moment she gobbled up that scene. It was barely a competition. The Oscar was undoubtedly and most deservedly hers, but more importantly, I was dialed in to what a deserving performance looked like. I was a holder of the Correct Opinion.

Some Correct Opinions come long after the film’s initial moment in the godlight of the Oscar gaze. I remember my first time watching Steven Spielberg’s 1982 sci-fi homage to suburban childhood as an adult and thinking that I was somehow witnessing his masterstroke. That “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” had so much heart, poignancy and wonderfully crafted storytelling meant that it surely had to have been nominated for an Oscar. It’s clearly one of the best films by one of the best filmmakers we have, I declared to no one, certain of my analysis.

Imagine my delight when I discovered that not only was it considered “Oscar-worthy” by those qualified to deem it as such, but that somehow I was able to discern the very same thing that the Academy of Arts and Sciences deigned to recognize decades prior. “E.T.” was nominated for nine Oscars, ultimately winning four, and dare I say, it should have won every single one of them. It’s one of the great films of American cinema, the one we ought to keep in our vault for when future extraterrestrials invade and want to know about our civilization.

Then there’s actress Jennifer Lawrence, the magnetic leading lady whose performance in 2012’s

But it’s the supporting-role Oscars I find most interesting, since those who are nominated for it often win on what appears to be a singular moment perfectly captured on the film. This is how I remember another Oscar-winning performance I predicted with a certainly I would have bet the farm on, watching Christian Bale in 2010’s “The Fighter.” Bale masterfully lets escape one of the most organic micro-moments of genuine tenderness tinged with regret ever caught on screen. It happens in a literal instant, and yet, when I witnessed it, I knew the Oscar was his. And it was.

If you’re so inclined to watch nominated films and develop your own Correct Opinions and reactions to the Oscars — accepting that in the consensus of the Academy, there is maybe not everything but something of merit to them — there’s an opportunity for you to claim a certain stake in the melee. As we invest our attention and time in the nominated films, we can insert ourselves into the narrative, congratulating ourselves when our predictions take home the Oscar and blaming the Academy for when they don’t (for example, if “Society of the Snow” doesn’t take best International Film, I riot).

In the end, it’s the spectacle we want, from the comfort of our living rooms. It was Oscar-winner Kate Winslet who even said as much during an interview discussion about the Oscars, body image and the glamour of Hollywood, when she took a swipe at the illusion of the red carpet. She summed it up by saying it was just for one night and admitted that as soon as she got home, she was in her pajamas, “eating chips and farting.” No doubt watching Oscarnominated performances and reveling in her own Correct Opinions.

You know, perhaps it’s not too different from sports after all.

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.

JOSEPH PETERSON

Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File

Oscar statuettes appear backstage at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Feb. 28, 2016. The 2024 Oscars will air on March 10.

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CASH BINGO

Woodsboro American Legion Auxiliary

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Doors open 12 pm; games @ 1:30 pm

$40 for 25 games, includes 2 specials @ $150 2 jackpots @ $500 each

Reserve early, receive free special-call 301-514-7164

Bring canned item for Food Bank, receive free special King tuts, bingo balls, holder jars and door prizes; Food, drinks, baked goods available

Proceeds benefit veterans, and scholarship program

INDOOR/OUTDOOR

YARD SALE

Lewistown Fire Dept

April 6, 2024

8:00 a m to 1:00 p m

For reservations call Beth at 240-674-4688

FIRE PREVENTION

New Midway VFC Co #9 12019 Woodsboro Pike

*March 3 (SUN) 12-1:30

EASTER DRIVE THROUGH GOLDEN EGGS SURPRISES!!

SEE THE EASTER BUNNY FIRE/EMS & POLICE FRIENDS!! JR FireFighters

*Easter Egg Hunt/ Drive Through Style

*Easter Craft Bags and MORE!!

Do You Know Your 2

Ways Out in case of a Fire ?

**These materials are neither sponsored by nor endorsed by the Board of Education of Frederick County, thsuperintendent,FCPS, or any FCPS school.

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FRESH PORK SALE

Burkittsville Ruritan Club 500 E Main St, Burkittsville MD

Link and Loose Sausage, Pork Chops, Sliced Bacon, Scrapple, and Soup of the Day Preorder by March 2nd

Pick up March 9 (8am-12pm) Call 301-371-7795

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COUNTRY BREAKFAST

Sat March 9 (6am-10am)

Adults - $10 Children - $5

Jefferson Ruritan Club FRIDAY

FISH FRY

Friday March 8, 2024

2 Pieces Fish, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Applesauce Roll/$15 per platter

Extra Fish $5 Dine in or Carry-out 5 – 7:30 pm 4603 Lander Rd, Jefferson, MD

NOWRUZ FESTIVAL

Sunday, March 3rd

11 AM to 7 PM UNESCO Ctr (newly renovated)

129 W Patrick St Suite 15 Frederick MD 21701

Activities: Live music performances

Artistic handicraft display

Homemade sweets available Hot tea and soft drinks

Nowruz Display Table

Exhibition of Characters in Persian Epic Shahnameh by Artist Parisa Faghih

6 Live Performances

Each occurring every hour, starting at 1PM

We invite you to come and enjoy the celebrations at our UNESCO BMW Center!

Free Admission & Free Parking!

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SLIPPERY POT PIE

Chicken or Ham: $7/Quart

Country Ham Sand : $6/ea

Order by: Mon. March 4th

Pickup: Wed March 6th 8:30 a m -11:30 a m

To order call 301-271-2305 or 301-271-2655

Trinity United Church of Christ, 101 E Main St , Thurmont

SPRING BIG $ BINGO

Sat. 4/13, Dinner 4:30

Games 6:30

14 Reg Games & Specials/

JP pay $500/$1000/$1200

$60 PP Advance;$65 Door Call 301-829-2510

LVFD reserves the right to reduce payouts if less than150 pp No Refunds

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

MT. PLEASANT RURITAN CLUB TO HOST QUARTERMANIA

The Mt Pleasant Ruritan Club is hosting a Quartermania fundraiser on Sunday, March 17, 2024 Tickets are $5 00 in advance, $8 00 at the door

Extra paddles available for $3 00 Doors open at 12:00 p m and bidding begins at 1:30 p m Food will be sold

The hall is located at 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville, MD 21793 For more information or to purchase tickets please contact Alden at 301-845-4387

Thursday Feb. 29

CLASSES

Supporting Older Adults through Resources Networking — 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Join a panel of experts on topics such as Medicare, Financial Resources, Rehab, Ask a Pharmacist, FCC- ILR, Brain Health and more. Presented by S.O.A.R. (Supporting Older Adults through Resources) in partnership with Aging Network Alliance. For seniors. 301-600-7000. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

ETCETERA

Leap Day Party for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities — noon to 2 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. For all adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Celebrate Leap Day with us. Leap Day-themed crafts, games, and activities to explore on this very special day. 18 and older. 301-600-7250.

frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/ leap-day-party-adults-intellectual-disabilities-114531.

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills and make new, like-minded friends. All are welcome, no membership requirements. If you need a partner, call Leslie at 240-3444041 (or email lffutrell@yahoo.com). For general information, call Sophia at 301-6765656 (or email sdobran@comcast.net) or visit bridgewebs.com/frederick.

$7. 301-676-5656. sdobran@comcast.net. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

Leap Day Closet Cleanout! Textile Recycling Drop-Off — 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike and 927 W. Seventh St. locations in Frederick. Textile waste is a growing problem, and by recycling your old clothes and linens you can help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. Plus, it’s a great way to give your old items a second life. Helpsey and Frederick County Recycling will be accepting all sorts of textile items, from clothes and shoes to bedding and towels. 301-663-3416.

aharmon@commonmarket.coop. commonmarket.coop/classes-events/ leap-day-closet-cleanout.

200 Monroe Restaurant — 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick. Frederick Community College

invites you to enjoy a gourmet dinner created by the students at 200 Monroe Restaurant. Reservations required.

$40-$46. HCTI@frederick.edu. opentable.com/200-monroe.

Joshua Johnson: One of America’s First African American Artists — 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Joshua Johnson (or Johnston) and his Baltimore Patrons. One of the most important portrait painters in the early Republic. One of America’s first African American artists, he broke barriers by painting portraits of the rising merchant class in Baltimore. In this talk Mark Letzer, former president and CEO of the Maryland Center for History and Culture, will explore Johnson’s Baltimore and his patrons. Pre-registration required.

301-663-1188. Tonya@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

“These Roots Run Deep” — 7 p.m. at Hodson Auditorium, Rosenstock Hall, Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. In “These Roots Run Deep,” the Rev. Barbara Kershner Daniel seeks to discover the motivations for the founding and support of the Women’s College in Frederick by five men of the Reformed Church. marketingoffice@hood.edu.

FAMILY

Cabin Fever Book Sale — at Carroll County Public Library, Eldersburg Branch, 6400 W. Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg. For all ages. Shop a large selection of items at special prices.

410-386-4460. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com.

Totally Teen Time: Leap Day Time Capsule — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. It’s Leap Day! Come and make a time capsule to open on the next Leap Day in 2028! 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com/event.

HEALTH

Leap Day Yoga — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville. Join Dr. Stacy Benner, physical therapist and yoga instructor of Tulip Tree Yoga, for a gentle practice in honor of Leap Day! Bring a yoga mat or towel, and wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Open to all levels and abilities. 301-600-8350. rkurtz@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

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/events.

THEATER

“Intimate Apparel” — 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. In 1905, Esther, a proud but shy Black seamstress, sews intimates for her clientele. She’s saved quite a bit making beautiful undergarments for both posh Fifth Avenue boudoirs and  upscale bordellos, all while daydreaming of romance and new beginnings. Continues through March 10. Ages 18 and older. 6.50-37.50. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/intimate-apparel.

Friday March 1 CLASSES

Brushes with History: Inspiring the Personality of Frederick — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Features the works of a few of the most notable artists who have worked in Frederick County. $12, $10, $8. 301-663-1188. Tonya@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

FAMILY

Mount Airy Fire Co. Auxiliary Dinner — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Mount Airy Vol. Fire Co. Reception Hall, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy. Dinner includes fried chicken, fried fish flounder, scalloped potatoes, mac & cheese, green beans, stewed tomatoes, baked apples, coleslaw, and a roll with butter. Adults $18; $8 for ages 6 to 12; 5 and under free; carryouts $20. Dessert will be an extra cost.  301-829-0100. mavfc.org.

Knights of Columbus, Friday Lenten Fish Dinners — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, Parish Center Hall, 114 E. Second St., Frederick. Fridays through March 22. The St. John’s Knights of Columbus Council 1622 sponsors with eat-in and “quick curbside to-go. Menu includes a baked or fried fish entrée with complementary drink, roll and your choice of 2 sides: fries, homemade mac & cheese, baked potato, steamed vegetables or coleslaw. Fried fish is freshly breaded by us on-site. Eat-in menu includes homemade vegetable soup or salad. Dessert

is sold separately. Stations of the Cross will follow in the church at 7 p.m.

$14, child’s plate $6. 301-305-2127. satterf@comcast.net. kofc1622.org/fishfry.html.

Fish Fry Fridays at St. Peter’s Church — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Libertytown, Sullivan Hall, 9190 Church St., Union Bridge. Fridays through March 22. Fried haddock (gluten-free); choice of two sides: french fries, salad, mac & cheese, coleslaw, stewed tomatoes; cake and beverage. Kid’s menu: Fried haddock or slice of pizza, choice of one side, cake and beverage. $14 ages 12 and older, $6 ages 5 to 11, ages 4 and under free. Max family rate $45. Carryout available. Sullivan Hall is the large building on the left across from church.  $14 per person. 301-898-5111. tdisipio@stpeter-libertytown.org. stpeter-libertytown.org.

Teen Lock-In: Mario Day Party — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carroll County Public Library, Eldersburg Branch, 6400 W. Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg. For ages 11 to 17. Join us after hours for a Super Mario Day celebration! Play Mario Kart on our big screen, make Super Mario-themed crafts, and more. Registration required. Visit site for details. 410-386-4460. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com.

FILM

Movie Knight: Local Filmmaker Screening — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Local filmmaker nights presented and curated by Falling Squares every first Friday of the month. 301-662-4190.

artcenter@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org.

MUSIC

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/events.

THEATER

“A Murder Is Announced” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick . An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock’s Victorian house. What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed

identities, a second death and a determined inspector grimly following the case’s twists and turns. Fortunately, Miss Marple is on hand to provide the solution in a dramatic final confrontation. Shows are on Friday and Saturday evenings from Jan. 19 to March 2, with Sunday matinees on Jan. 21 and Feb. 4 and 18.

$56 Friday evening, $60 Saturday evening, $59 Sunday matinee. 301-662-6600. wayoffbroadway.com.

“The Odd Couple” — 8 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre, 224 S. Jefferson St., Frederick. Neil’s Simon’s classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assemble for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds, Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results as “The Odd Couple” is born. $21.25 to $25. 301-662-3722. showtix4u.com.

“Intimate Apparel” — 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. In 1905, Esther, a proud but shy Black seamstress, sews intimates for her clientele. She’s saved quite a bit making beautiful undergarments for both posh Fifth Avenue boudoirs and  upscale bordellos, all while daydreaming of romance and new beginnings. Continues through March 10. Ages 18 and older.

$6.50-37.50. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/intimate-apparel.

Saturday March 2 CLASSES

Fungus Among Us: Mushroom Foraging Series with Jared Urchek — 10 a.m. to noon at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Are you fascinated by the mysterious world of fungi? Join us for a series that will have you thinking like a mycologist in order to confidently identify mushrooms in the wild. Continues on first Saturdays through Nov. 2. You’ll 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. $50. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events.

Brushes with History: Inspiring the Personality of Frederick — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Features the works of a few of the most notable artists who have worked in Frederick County. With beautiful paintings of the county’s landmarks and natural splendor, our story explores the ways in which the visual arts provided economic opportunity to individuals and communities. As we admire their talents captured on canvas, porcelain, metalware, and other media, we celebrate the role these artists have played in shaping our communities both past and present. $12, $10, $8. 301-663-1188. Tonya@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

Freedom BANG class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at

Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. A pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

A Taste of Asia — Cantonese Tilapia and General Tso’s Sauce — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frederick Community College Conference Center, Room E125, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Various Asian cuisines from China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. Focus will be on traditional dishes with new flavors but using standard sauce ingredients. Chef Woo Can will demonstrate how easy and simple these Asian dishes are to make. Hearty meals that taste good using ingredients from your local markets, specifically H Mart in Frederick. This course is mostly a demonstration course with some interactive cooking. Pre-registration required. $42. 301-624-2727.

lifelonglearning@frederick.edu.

ETCETERA

Myersville Indoor Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Fire Company Banquet Hall, 301 Main St., Myersville. First and third Saturdays. 301-524-1035.

myersvillefarmersmarket.com.

Sierra Club Catocton Group Presents

Renee Bourassa: “Flowing Through Time: Our Nation’s River” — 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. A short “State of the Group” meeting followed by a presentation by Bourassa, director of communications at the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin. 301-730-3339. kerri.hesley@mdsierra.org.

FAMILY

Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play! —

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. In this vaudevillian romp, Elephant and Piggie sing and dance their way through plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense. An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are best, best, “bestus” friends, but Gerald worries that something could go wrong that would end their friendship.

$6.50 to $25. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org.

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. Create a geometric work of art in the style of Piet Mondrian. $2 per artist. 301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

FESTIVALS

Strawberry Hill’s Maple Fest — 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. at Camp Eder, 914 Mount Hope Road, Fairfield, Pa. Pancake breakfast, living history-style Colonial sugar bush, campfire tales, hands-on activities.

$15-$20. 717-642-5840. amarkle@strawberryhill.org. strawberryhill.org/maplefest.

Maryland Spring Home & Garden + Craft Show — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Inspiration for spring cleaning, long-awaited renovations, relaxing outdoor living and easy entertaining begin at the annual show! Over 400 exhibitors and home professionals. Ten professionally designed gardens, 125+ crafters, Md. Orchid Society, petting zoo.  $12. mdfallhomeandgarden.com.

GALLERY

First Saturday Open Studios and Gallery — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at FAC Gallery and Studios, 1-7 N. Market St., Frederick. Tour the studios to see artists at work and engage with 3 floors of art. The gallery is located at 1 N. Market St. and Studios are located at 7 N. Market St. 301-662-4190.

emma@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org.

Charitable Art Sale — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Frederick Arts Council Gallery & Studio Building , Studio #11, Second Floor, 1 N. Market St., Frederick . Paintings, jewelry, photographs and ceramics donated by local artists available for purchase, with 100% of funds going to one of seven charities. 2023025179. mjgresalfi@gmail.com. michaelgresalfiart.com.

Special Event: Bettie Award Winners — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Join us for the announcement of the 2024 Bettie Awards Grand Prize Winner and celebrate the exhibiting artists.  Bettie Delaplaine was a lifelong

supporter of the arts in Frederick County, Maryland. Her strong belief in the importance of the arts in our community, and the importance of supporting young emerging artists, inspired The Delaplaine Arts Center to create the Elizabeth Barker Delaplaine Award for Young Artists–affectionately known as the Bettie Awards–in her honor.

301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org.

Youth Art Month Exhibition Opening — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. View exhibitions and meet the artists. This annual Youth Art Month exhibition features hundreds of 2D and 3D artworks created by students from each public school within Frederick County. Join us at the Delaplaine on March 2 at 2 pm when the winners are presented and the Grand Prize announced.

301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/exhibitions.

Frederick Artists Night featuring Michelle Ramos — 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cowork Frederick, 122 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Art exhibit and reception. Proceeds go to the artist. Michelle Ramos is a self-taught artist who got in touch with her artistic nature as a way to deal with her bipolar disorder. Her artistic journey is relatively young, but she has come a long way. This exhibit features abstract acrylic paintings on canvas. Described as “beautiful chaos,” Michelle’s art is a visual expression of the internal turmoil she experiences. art@coworkfrederickfoundation.org. coworkfrederickfoundation.org/ michelle-ramos.

HEALTH

Middletown Health and Wellness Expo — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Middletown Volunteer Firehall Activities Center, 1 Fireman’s Lane, Middletown. Activities include learning how to improve your posture, stretching and releasing tension at a mini yoga class, learning a new dance move, vision screenings for children, getting the right gear from Sportsland, and more! Beyond showcasing the wide array of health and wellness professionals, nonprofits, and organizations in Middletown, be inspired by local motivational speaker, Pam Herath!  Fun for the entire family! 301-371-6171. baxilbund@ci.middletown. md.us. mainstreetmiddletown.org.

MUSIC

Scott Ambush Live! at Rockwell Brewery Riverside — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Rockwell Brewery, 8411 Broadband Drive, Frederick. International and Frederick local acclaimed jazz bassist Scott Ambush is back by popular demand!! If you haven’t seen Scott and his band live, you are missing out! He is the real deal!! Join us for an awesome night of music. Scott has been touring with the Grammy-winning jazz band Spyro Gyra since the ‘90s. $5. 301-372-4880. matt@rockwellbrewery. com.

Faculty Recital: Jason Diggs, Viola — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Frederick Community College Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Faculty violist Jason Diggs, accompanied by the virtuoso pianist Dr. John Wickelgren, invites you to “An Evening of Relaxing Music” with compositions by

Debussy, Forsyth, Bruch and Brahms. Tickets are free but must be reserved. A suggested $5 donation can be made with cash or check at the performance or at frederick.edu/foundation/givingform.aspx. All donations go directly to FCC Music Program scholarships and program support.  301-846-2566. mgersten@frederick.edu. FCCMarch2024Recital.eventbrite.com.

THEATER

“A Murder Is Announced” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick . An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock’s Victorian house. What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death and a determined inspector grimly following the case’s twists and turns. Fortunately, Miss Marple is on hand to provide the solution in a dramatic final confrontation. Shows are on Friday and Saturday evenings from Jan. 19 to March 2, with Sunday matinees on Jan. 21 and Feb. 4 and 18.

$56 Friday evening, $60 Saturday evening, $59 Sunday matinee. 301-662-6600. wayoffbroadway.com.

Play In A Day — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. Six professional Washington, D.C.-area, theater companies will write, direct, rehearse and perform original plays based on similar themes in only 24 hours. The plays will be presented at the 17th annual Play In A Day, a one-of-a-kind event produced by the Bethes-

da Urban Partnership and Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District.

$18. 301-215-6660. jliu@bethesda.org. bethesda.org/arts/Play-In-A-Day/play-in-aday.htm.

“The Odd Couple” — 8 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre, 224 S. Jefferson St., Frederick. Neil’s Simon’s classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assemble for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds, Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results as “The Odd Couple” is born. $21.25 to $25. 301-662-3722. showtix4u.com.

“Intimate Apparel” — 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. In 1905, Esther, a proud but shy Black seamstress, sews intimates for her clientele. She’s saved quite a bit making beautiful undergarments for both posh Fifth Avenue boudoirs and  upscale bordellos, all while daydreaming of romance and new beginnings. Continues through March 10. Ages 18 and older.

6.50-37.50. +1(301)694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/intimate-apparel.

Sunday March 3

ETCETERA

Bites & Bevs: Frederick Restaurant Week + so much more — Expanded two-week

experience, showcasing downtown’s robust culinary and craft beverage scene with the classic Frederick Restaurant Week and a new Collab Week. Features special prix fixe menus the first week; March 10-16, Collab Week, featuring local food and beverage establishments. 301-698-8118.

downtownfrederick.org/bitesandbevs.

“Heritage at Work” — 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 106 W. Church St., Frederick. The third in the Lenten Rice Bowl Speaker Series, Ranger Mark Spurrier, manager of Cunningham Falls State Park (which includes the Catoctin Furnace Historic Site), will talk about the “Heritage at Work” program that provides internships at the Catoctin Furnace Historical Museum in the restoration building trades to at-risk students from the Department of Juvenile Services. Mark helps to coordinate work projects for work crews who are preparing to enter the workforce to provide them with a positive work experience.

609-781-4792. cabrogers624@gmail.com.

Quinceañera Expo & Fashion Show — 1 p.m. to 4 a.m. at Clarion Inn Frederick Event Center/Champion Event Ctr., 5400 Holiday Drive, Frederick. Join a team of Quinceañera professionals in planning your Luxury Chic, Modern, Minimalist Extravaganza. Our models will be strutting the latest collection of Gowns/Vestido’s from several Quinceañera Boutiques. $5. 240-440-9134. info@onceuponatime. events. quinceaneraexpomaryland.com.

Return to Little Round Top: A Discussion of the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Fifty years after the Battle of Gettysburg, another army invaded Gettysburg. In 1913, more than 56,000 veterans returned to Gettysburg to remember the deadliest battle of the Civil War. So many veterans attended that a temporary military had to be constructed to house them all. Eight monuments were dedicated, the cyclorama opened for the first time, a silent movie about the battle premiered, and veterans who had tried to kill each other made peace. This was the largest reunion of Civil War veterans held in history. Author James Rada will tell the story of the reunion via discussion and numerous photographs. Books will be available for purchase.  301-600-7000. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

FAMILY

Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play! — 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. In this vaudevillian romp, Elephant and Piggie sing and dance their way through plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense. An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are best, best, “bestus” friends, but Gerald worries that something could go wrong that would end their friendship. $6.50 to $25. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/ elephant-piggies-were-in-a-play.

FESTIVALS

Maryland Spring Home & Garden + Craft Show — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Inspiration for spring cleaning, long-awaited renovations, relaxing outdoor living and easy entertaining begin at the annual show! Over 400 exhibitors and home professionals. Ten professionally designed gardens, 125+ crafters, petting zoo. $12.

mdfallhomeandgarden.com.

GALLERY

Downtown Frederick Art Walk — noon to 4 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Visit the Delaplaine during March’s Sunday Art Walk and enjoy a pop-up market by artist Ratha Soumphontphakdy, showcasing paintings and jewelry.Take a self-guided jaunt downtown and visit more than a dozen local galleries. 301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

HEALTH

The Healing Circle of Frederick — 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Yogamour Yoga and Healing Arts Center, 1 Wormans Mill Ct., Ste. 11, Frederick. Embark on a transformative journey of healing as our expert practitioners provide session healing practices such as meditation, reiki, reflexology and chair massage.

Free. 301-938-0848. lhwaggy@gmail.com. yogamour.org/workshops.

March 2

IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICK

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