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BE INSPIRED BY ‘FLYGIRL’

Vernice “Flygirl” Armour was America’s first Black female combat pilot, and these days, she’s a public speaker, inspiring audiences around the globe. She certainly has a lot of life stories to pull from — indeed, it’s as if she’s lived several lives in one: a combat pilot, a diversity liaison officer to the Pentagon for Headquarters Marine Corps, a cop, an entrepreneur, a business consultant, an author … and as a gay woman and a single mom, she has many personal stories to tell, too. On April 20, she’ll be in Frederick at the Weinberg Center to share her tales of being a lifelong trailblazer.

REMEMBERING THE HOLOCAUST

As Holocaust survivors approach the end of the their lives, their descendants have realized the great responsibility of sharing their stories, in an effort to prevent the atrocities from ever being repeated. Beth Sholom Congregation will host Holocaust Remembrance Day on April 16 as part of this effort, and the event is open to anyone, regardless of their faith. The keynote speaker this year will be Dr. Harvey Levy, a dentist in Frederick, who will tell about his parents’ experiences in the Nazi concentration camps of Poland and Germany. Mayor Michael O’Connor and County Executive Jessica Fitzwater will also speak, and there will be a candle-lighting ceremony.

CATCH ‘THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH’ THIS FALL

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey announced a brand new show that will be touring North America this year, with a stop in Baltimore in the fall. These shows are spellbinding, and “The Greatest Show On Earth” will promise the same unbelievable aerial arts, music and trapeze acts in a 360-degree experience at the newly renovated CFG Bank Arena. The performers come together from across the world to bring this delightful show. Get tickets now for the shows in Baltimore, which run Nov. 24 to 26.

‘THE AWAKENING’ MAKES ITS EAST COAST PREMIERE IN FREDERICK

This week, Frederick’s Endangered Species (theatre) Project will bring Kate Chopin’s classic novel “The Awakening” to the stage for its East Coast premiere. “The Awakening” tells the story of a 1890s New Orleans woman living what some would assume to be a picture of domestic bliss with a successful husband and two loving children. But while vacationing in Grand Isle, the fabled coastal holiday hot spot for Southern Louisiana socialites, she is awakened to her own discontentment for the role society designed for her and begins a new journey of self discovery, for better or worse. ESP founder and artistic director Christine Mosere has wanted to stage the plays for years, she said, ever since reading it in 2008. Shows start April 14 and run through April 21 at New Spire Stages.

Meet Bob & Freddie. When it comes to local businesses, businesspeople and organizations in Frederick, they know best. Here is a personal interview with a 2022 Best of the Best winner or finalist about why they love what they do, helping those they serve and working in Frederick.

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A lesson from losing a loved one. Part One.

My 68-year-old father unexpectedly passed away last year. Despite my efforts to encourage my parents to create Wills and Revocable Living Trusts, they had not done so because, well, they were not wealthy and were not planning on dying yet. My mother, brother, and I were left with painful grief and a complete mess. My brother lives two hours away from our hometown and for the last twenty-four years, I have been living overseas here in the U.S. For the first time in her life, my mom was learning to live alone. She was twenty when they were married. As a Probate attorney, I have often seen the consequences of not having a comprehensive and updated Estate Plan in place. This time, however, it was personal. Under Estonian law, my parents’ marital home of thirty-eight years was passed on to my mom, my brother, and me equally. My dad always wanted my mom to inherit the property and all his modest possessions to make sure she had the resources to age gracefully without worrying about finances. Although my brother and I had no desire to take ownership of their home, we quickly learned that relinquishing our shares would have significant legal consequences.

My initial plan was to “disclaim” my interest in the property to make sure my mom received everything. However, I learned that my disclaimed share would instead go to my then one-year-old son who would not be able to disclaim the inheritance until he turned 18. This meant that my mother was

left responsible for maintaining and paying taxes on a property that she wanted to sell. Eventually, we found an expensive solution. Luckily for us, at least there was no Gift Tax issue from us “gifting” our shares to my mom, which would have been the case under US law.

It is easy to put off creating a Will, especially when you are young and healthy. However, life is unpredictable, and the unexpected can happen at any time. By having an Estate Plan in place, you can help ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes and that your loved ones don’t have to go through the mess my family had to go through.

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Beerscovery app cofounder Ryan Garchinsky

In this episode of the UnCapped podcast, host Chris Sands headed out to Imprint Beer Co. in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, for Beerscovery’s Too Hot For Gram festival to ask brewers stupid questions. Sands kicked off the episode with Beerscovery cofounder Ryan Garchinsky. Here is an excerpt of their talk.

UnCapped : Today I’m at Imprint for the Too Hot For Gram festival, put on by Beerscovery, one of the best apps you can get for beer releases. I’m doing my normal “stupid questions at festivals” shenanigans, and my first guest is no other than the man who’s putting on the fest. Please introduce yourself.

Ryan Garchinsky : I’m one of the cofounders and kind of the tech guy behind Beerscovery.

UnCapped : Do you want to give a real quick synopsis of the app and what Too Hot For Gram is?

Garchinsky : A few years back, I met up with Will Rivera, who unfortunately can’t be here today — flight got postponed — but we started this platform to create a space for craft beer.

Right now, the only way to know about craft beer is on social media, Instagram, and a lot of people don’t like Instagram, and if you’re not on Instagram, you’re missing out on all of the craft beer world. So we wanted to create a dedicated space where your posts won’t get taken down. That’s where Too Hot For Gram came from — Imprint’s Instagram got

deactivated. They constantly got their posts taken down. That’s how this spun up, an idea with Ryan here at Imprint.

We have an app, and we really want to be accessible. There’s no ratings, you don’t have to log in, it’s just free access to beer events and releases from breweries. We want to expand it to bottle

shops. Our new saying is “anyone, if you’re brewing, pouring or selling craft beer, we want you in Beerscovery.” I just want to make it easy for people to find beer.

UnCapped : Are you up for answering some stupid questions now?

Garchinsky : I guess so.

UnCapped : Who would win in a battle between a ninja and a pirate?

Garchinsky : Ninja.

UnCapped : That’s wrong. Does pineapple belong on a pizza?

Garchinsky : No.

UnCapped : That is absolutely correct. Name a famous person you would love to meet.

Garchinsky : I’m terrible at on-the-spot questions. Pass.

UnCapped : If you could choose one beer style to burn and die, what would it be?

Garchinsky : I’m not a big gose fan. Just never stuck with me.

UnCapped : If you are craving soup, are you hungry, or are you thirsty?

Garchinsky : I like a good, hearty soup, so I’m gonna

say hungry.

UnCapped : What is the first thing you would buy if you won the Powerball?

Garchinsky : Oh, man. Probably a beach house somewhere, a vacation home, somewhere to just go and hang out.

UnCapped : Crunchy or creamy peanut butter?

Garchinsky : Crunchy.

UnCapped : Is a hot dog a sandwich?

Garchinsky : These are tough. I’m just gonna go ahead and say yes. It’s on a roll. Not a bullet hot dog, but if you get a good grilled hot dog with some condiments on there, sure.

UnCapped : How many pairs of underwear do you pack for a three-day trip?

Garchinsky : Three. Maybe an extra.

UnCapped : If you were a wrestler, what would your walk-out music be?

Garchinsky : Led Zeppelin, [“Kashmir”].

UnCapped : What is the best color of Starburst?

Garchinsky : The easy answer’s pink, but I always liked red.

UnCapped : Pink is the correct answer. Red does work.

Garchinsky : Mix them together. That’s good, too.

UnCapped : Pizza or tacos?

Garchinsky : Tacos. You can do fish tacos, meat tacos, all kinds of stuff.

This excerpt has been edited for space and clarity. Listen to the full podcast at fnppodcasts.com/uncapped. Got UnCapped news? Email csands@newspost.com.

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Thai Meric offers authentic ingredients, full bar

At Thai Meric along Frederick’s Golden Mile, Pimpisa Huynh and her husband import many ingredients directly from their home country of Thailand. Huynh says she aims to offer authentic Thai flavors and dishes that mirror what she grew up eating.

“Some places, they cook Thai food, but it’s more Americanized food, which is often a more sweet, mild taste to accommodate the palettes of people living in the area,” she said. “But we wanted to be unique. We wanted to separate ourselves ... and to our surprise, a lot of people are liking it.” The eatery serves classic Thai dishes — many of them inspired by Huynh’s grandmother’s cooking — and also offers a full bar.

Owner Pimpisa Huynh recommends:

Panang curry with Jasmine rice. The dish begins with a paste made from thai red chilis, galangal root, peppers, makrut lime leaves and a variety of spices. It’s finished with coconut milk, fresh vegetables and a choice of protein. Huynh says it’s Thai Meric’s most popular curry dish.

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April is here, and that means plenty of rainy days in the Mid-Atlantic. But more importantly, it means we can turn up those wonderful rainy-day songs.

I love a rainy day and, just like Eddie Rabbitt, a rainy night even more. April showers that gently tap, tap, tap on the window pane is one of the great joys in life, and like most things, music makes it even better.

Here are my top 10 classic rainyday songs that are sure to brighten your day, figuratively speaking, of course. Rain is a handy metaphor for lost love, hard times and, every now and then, surprising happiness.

10 songs for a rainy day

10. “HERE COMES THE RAIN AGAIN”

Eurythmics

Poppy, syncopated and wistful. Extra points for the beginning that brings to mind actual raindrops.

“Falling on my head like a memory, falling on my head like a new emotion.”

First of two Credence Clearwater Revival classics about rain. How did they do that? A true rocker with a cool groove.

“Long as I remember, rain been coming down, clouds of mystery pouring, confusion on the ground.”

7. “IT NEVER RAINS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA”

A slow, moody song about lost love that’s never coming back, coupled with the excruciating knowledge that you were the cause.

“You said you didn’t need me in your life. I guess you were right.”

5. “RAIN”

The Beatles

9. “I

MADE IT THROUGH THE RAIN”

Barry Manilow

The king of syrupy pop writes movingly about tough times and how to overcome them.

“And found myself respected, by the others who, got rained on too, and made it through.”

8. “WHO’LL STOP THE RAIN”

Albert Hammond

An achingly sad song about making a devastatingly poor life choice.

“Got onboard a westbound 747, didn’t think before deciding what to. Don’t tell ’em how you found me, don’t tell ’em how you found me, give me a break, give me a break.”

6. “I WISH IT WOULD RAIN DOWN”

Phil Collins

A cooler-than-you, slow-jam love letter to actual precipitation by the greatest band of all time. Extra points for being an actual Beatles video!

“I can show you, when it starts to rain, everything’s the same.”

4. “RHYTHM OF THE RAIN”

Cascades

A ’60s classic about lost love that starts with a thunderclap and actual rain. The lyrics are right on target, but the melody is a little too happy to be a true rainy-day song.

“Listen to the rhythm of the falling

Legendary band Three Dog Night at the Weinberg Center

BY GARY BENNETT

Special to The News-Post

Frederick welcomes another icon of ’70s classic rock to the Weinberg Center when Three Dog Night visits at 6 p.m. April 16. Along with recent visits from Gordon Lightfoot, The Temptations, Spinners and America, an evening of music from Three Dog Night promises to take us aging baby boomers back to our teens and 20s. Thinking back to the 1970s, it seems that Three Dog Night was always on the radio. Their music didn’t have the hard-diving focus of other rock bands at the time, like The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Black Sabbath or even Kiss. And they didn’t have the thoughtful lyrics and musicality of The Eagles, The Who, Chicago or Queen. They fit somewhere in the pleasant middle with other pop-oriented bands like The Guess Who and The Doobie Brothers.

They were certainly commercially successful. From 1969 to 1974, they racked up 21 Billboard Top 40 hits, including three No. 1 songs. No other group was as successful during that span. If you came of age in the

’70s and listened to the radio at all, chances are very good you will recognize most of Three Dog Night’s hits. Their three No. 1 songs were

“Mama Told Me Not to Come” (1970), “Joy to the World” (1971) and “Black and White” (1972).

“Mama Told Me Not to Come” tells

the funny story of the strangest party “there could ever be.” “Joy to the World” is a simple song espousing the pure joy of being alive. It is known

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Three Dog Night

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rain, telling me just what a fool I’ve been.”

3. “RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS”

Carpenters

This quintessentially sad rainy-day song is a painful cry for help from such a beautiful voice. Especially great to play on a rainy Monday morning.

“What I’ve got they used to call the blues. Nothing is really wrong, feeling like I don’t belong, walking around, some kind of lonely clown.”

2. “HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN”

CCR

A cosmic metaphor for things that aren’t quite what they seem. This song features a classic guitar part with John Fogerty lending his unmistakable whiskey-rock voice.

“Someone told me long ago, there’s a calm before the storm. I know, it’s been coming for some time.”

1. “RAINY NIGHT IN GEORGIA”

Brook Benton

This obscure artist hit it out of the park with this hauntingly beautiful, soulful ballad about nothing going right. The best rainy-day song ever, IMHO.

“Hoverin’ by my suitcase, trying to find a warm place to spend the night, heavy rain falling, seems I hear your voice calling, and I think it’s raining all over the world.”

Gary Bennett is a longtime Frederick resident who spends his time hiking, biking, volunteering and providing childcare for grandchildren. He is married and retired from his career as a nonprofit marketing executive.

for its opening line: “Jeremiah was a bullfrog.” “Black and White” is a socially responsible song celebrating the end of racial segregation in schools.

Other top hits include my personal favorite, “Shambala” (No. 3 in 1973), which uses a solid groove to tell the story of a mystical place where love and kindness abound. Others are “The Show Must Go On” (No. 3 in 1974), “An Old Fashioned Love Song” (No. 4 in 1971), “Easy to be Hard” (No. 4 in 1969), “One” (No. 5 in 1969), “Never Been to Spain” (No. 5 in 1971), “Liar” (No. 7 in 1971) and “Eli’s Coming” (No. 10 in 1969).

THREE DOG NIGHT

When: 6 p.m. April 16

Where: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Tickets: $55+ Info: 301-600-2828, weinbergcenter.org

One of the main appeals of Three Dog Night is that each of their songs sound so different. This is because, like the Beatles before them, they decided to feature all three lead singers pretty much equally among their songs. Lead singers (and also the band cofounders) Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron and Cory Wells had three very distinct voices and singing styles. Today, only Hutton remains. In 1985, Negron suffered a relapse into drug addiction and was fired from the group. Wells died in 2015 at age 74.

Unlike most of the rock bands of the ’70s, Three Dog Night did not write their own songs. They left that work to others — which was not unusual in the music business prior to the arrival of the Beatles in the ’60s. Instead, Three Dog Night became masters at choosing songs that were right for them and commercially appealing. They were responsible for introducing the world to many up-andcoming songwriters that are well-known today: Randy Newman (“Mama Told Me Not to Come”), Paul Williams (“An Old Fashioned Love Song”) and Hoyt Axton (“Joy to the World,” “Never Been to Spain”). There has always been some controversy on what Three Dog Night’s name actually means. Some believe Hutton’s girlfriend suggested the name after reading about aboriginal Australians who, on particularly cold nights, slept with three dogs to keep warm, instead of one or two. An arranger at Warner Bros. disputes this and says he came up with the name. Either way, the phrase has become part of the American lexicon to describe an especially cold night.

Cupcakes, beer, comedy at the BrewHaHa Birthday Celebration

BrewHaHa Birthday Celebration at the Carroll Arts Center

The Carroll County Arts Council is celebrating the 20th birthday of the Carroll Arts Center with a pre-show celebration before this April’s BrewHaHa Comedy night. Local comic The Rev TMac will headline the show with opener Josh Ballard.

Birthday festivities include cupcakes, local brews and with enough help, someone will be getting a pie in their face. The celebration kicks off at 6:45 p.m. April 13, with BrewHaha comedy starting at 8 p.m. Party-goers can try beer and cupcake pairings courtesy of Pipe the Side Brewing Company of Hampstead.

Rev TMac has entertained folks for years. His stories of being a daycare teacher and a family man, societal issues and fun takes at whatever pops in his head will have you enjoying the journey. He was a 2004 finalist in the Sunfest Fashion Rock Competition,

where he won a Harley Davidson motorcycle that he never rode.

Ballard will make his stand up debut at the show. Ballard is 32 years old and works at Wawa as a customer service representative. Besides telling jokes, he enjoys basketball and is accomplished at the art of cross-stitch. He has a wide circle of friends and loves to make them laugh.

The grand opening of the newly renovated Carroll Arts Center was on April 4. This year’s 20th birthday party will be a chance for visitors to celebrate and show their support for the Arts Center.

The pre-show birthday party is a non-ticketed, free event, but tickets are required for the comedy show. BrewHaHa tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for ages 25 and under and ages 60 and up at carrollcountyartscouncil. org or by calling 410-848-7272. The Carroll Arts Center is at 91 W. Main St., Westminster.

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The Rev TMac

FAMILY

For children of all ages: ‘The Greatest Show On Earth’

The North American tour of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s “The Greatest Show On Earth” will debut stunning feats of human achievement, musical performances blended with aerial artistry, modern comedy and neverbefore-seen acts on highwire, trapeze, bicycles and more. The reimagined American icon will captivate families through a multi-platform, 360-degree experience that brings fans into the action. Catch the show in Baltimore, with six performances at the new CFG Bank Arena from Nov. 24 to 26.

“To redefine Ringling for today’s audiences, we started with a blank slate and evolved all aspects from production to performance to meet the needs of modern families, ultimately creating a massive playground that delivers an incredible and unique performance,” said Kenneth Feld, chair and chief executive officer of Feld Entertainment.

Discovered during a global talent search, the show’s cast of 75 performers hail from more than 18 countries, including Ethiopia, Mongolia, Ukraine, Argentina, Cuba, Italy, Spain, Canada and the U.S. Their inspirational stories foster connections through circus arts ranging from aerial, acrobatics,

comedy, world dance and more. Each performer and troupe’s local heritage shines through costumes that celebrate their culture and individuality.

Enhanced technology amplifies each performance by creating awe-inspiring

moments that bring the cast and audience closer together. Sonic spatial technology adds directional sound to put focus on specific areas of the arena, coupled with a spotlight tracking system that will connect and direct the audience’s attention to the

COMMON GROUND DOWNTOWN

Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble

shares roots-based music and dance

The dancers and musicians of Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble will be onstage at the Carroll Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. April 15 as part of Common Ground Downtown, a series of concerts featuring bluegrass, roots and Americana musicians in the region.

Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble is long recognized as a creative and pioneering force in presenting roots-based music and

percussive dance. It integrates live music, song and dance to illuminate connections between cultures.

Tickets are $30 for adults, $64 for ages 60 and up and ages 18 to 25, and $10 for ages 17 and under. Tickets can be purchased at carrollcountyartscouncil.org or by calling the box office at 410-848-7272. The Carroll Arts Center is at 91 W. Main St., Westminster.

performers. Video moments of the audience will be incorporated into each show.

Directors Dan Shipton and Ross Nicholson have developed their craft through a diverse scope of large-scale stadium shows, live tours for today’s most celebrated pop

stars, TV productions and arena shows. Production designer Josh Zangen, a visual storyteller with experience planning tour stages for A-list musical artists, created the playground-inspired set that is full of surprises. Casting is led by internationally recognized talent scout Giulio Scatola, who has worked on prominent stage and circus shows.

Celebrity choreographer Gustavo Vargas will bring his 20 years of dance experience to lead the cast in captivating dance and movement scenes. Senior director of costumes Dawna Oak, whose creations have been seen on “Disney On Ice,” “Marvel Universe LIVE,” “Sesame Street LIVE” and others, is crafting the looks that build personas and distinguish each performer. Original music is arranged by Michael Picton, an awardwinning composer writing for film, TV, advertising, theater and circus.

Baltimore shows are at 1 and 5 p.m. Nov. 24 and noon and 4 p.m Nov. 25 and 26 at CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. Get tickets at ticketmaster. com or in person at the venue box office. For Baltimore show information, visit ringling.com/ show/baltimore-md-2023-cfgbank-arena.

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“The Greatest Show On Earth” will come to Baltimore in the fall.

Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble

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Growing up with Holocaust survivor parents

BY ERIK ANDERSON Special to The News-Post

With the Holocaust nearly 80 years in the past and the few remaining survivors approaching the end of their lives, their descendants are taking on the responsibility of sharing the stories of that brutal cruelty in the hope that it will never be repeated.

In his keynote address at this year’s Holocaust Remembrance Day at Beth Sholom Congregation in Frederick on April 16, Dr. Harvey Levy will tell the story of his parents’ harrowing ordeal in the Nazi concentration camps of Poland and Germany. The event will include a 30-minute pre-recorded video of his parents, Leon Levy, 99, and Lili Levy, 95.

The event will also feature Holocaust proclamations by Mayor Michael O’Connor and County Executive Jessica Fitzwater, a candle-lighting ceremony, a responsive reading offered by Pastor Barbara Kershner-Daniel and the Mourners’ Kaddish led by Rabbi Jordan Hersh of the Beth Sholom Congregation and Rabbi Jennifer Weiner of the Kol Ami Congregation.

Marty Erlichman, 76, one of the event’s coordinators, says the COVID-19 pandemic has narrowed the relatively short historical window of time in which many Holocaust survivors speak openly about their experiences. They had a strong presence at remembrance events in the years prior to the pandemic, but he thinks most of them did not begin to share the fullness of their Holocaust stories until a few decades ago. He grew up in a Jewish community in Brooklyn but never heard survivors tell their stories until he joined a Holocaust remembrance organization in Baltimore as an adult.

“It’s very hard for [Holocaust survivors] to actually talk about this,” he said. “Many survivors did not tell their stories initially, [but] they realized if they didn’t tell the story, there’d be nobody to tell it, and today we’re running out of those people.”

At 74 years old, Dr. Levy has always felt the trauma of his parents’ experience looming in the background of his life. He remembers frequently waking up in the middle of the night to the sounds of his parents screaming as their nightmares replayed memories of the atrocities committed against them.

But Dr. Levy only learned the details of their stories “in bits and pieces” until they provided interviews for the USC Shoah Foundation, which was

founded by Steven Spielberg in the 1990s to collect oral histories of Holocaust survivors.

“One of the ironic things is my parents could talk more freely to strangers, but it’s so hard to talk to your own children and grandchildren,” he said. “Once they started speaking freely to reporters, they already had the dialogue [and] could speak more freely to direct family members.”

The English language lacks an adjective negative enough to describe the suffering Dr. Levy’s parents endured in their four-year internments. Even small sparks of human joy were quickly extinguished by Nazi cruelty.

When Leon shot a flirtatious gaze at Lili through a barbed-wire fence and offered her some potato peels he had

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY

When: 1 p.m. April 16

Where: Beth Sholom Congregation, 1011 N. Market St., Frederick Tickets: Free Info: 301-663-3437, bethsholomfrederick.org Light refreshments will be served following the program.Info: esptheatre.org

been hiding in his shoes, she rejected the valuable nutrition because she didn’t want to be in anyone’s debt. A Nazi guard witnessed the interaction and gave Leon 15 lashes on his bare back.

That was one of the least gruesome events Dr. Levy’s parents shared with him. The worst stories involve witnessing the wanton killings of family members.

Though telling his parents’ stories is emotionally taxing, Dr. Levy realized a responsibility to take up that work when he began to encounter Holocaust deniers several decades ago. He noted that from the early days of the survivors’ liberation from the concentration camps, then-General Dwight Eisenhower ordered the Army to document as many of the atrocities as possible, fearing that one day they wouldn’t be believed. Dr. Levy said many in his generation are continuing that mandate.

“The second generation wants to prove it did happen,” he said. “Knowing that six million Jews were killed, my generation feels we [each] have to live for two.”

Dr. Levy said spreading his parents’ story isn’t the only way his life has been affected by the Holocaust. He said the values he brings to his Frederick dental practice are informed by his parents’ maltreatment. His office makes a point of treating underserved patients, especially those with mental illness. He has received several humanitarian awards for his work.

“My parents were denied access to medical care, dental care, legal care, so it’s my mission to not deny access to dental care,” he said. “People who are denied access to care can always seek refuge in my office.”

Erlichman said a large part of the reason for continuing to share Holocaust stories is to prevent similar atrocities from happening in the future. He said recent incidents of violent antisemitism in the past few years in the U.S. have accompanied other types of hatred, such as racism.

“We think it’s important for everyone to continue to remember the Holocaust and hopefully learn from it. How can we make history not repeat itself?” he said. “Things are certainly different here than they were in Nazi Germany, but still, there are similarities that make us concerned. I think we feel we can’t be complacent.”

In that spirit, he says the Remembrance Day at Beth Sholom is open to people of all faiths or no faith who wish to reflect on the Holocaust.

Erik Anderson is a freelance writer in Frederick who cares about few things more than the history of his community. Email him at erikanderson07@gmail.com.

Courtesy photo Dr. Harvey Levy, center, with his parents, Leon and Lili Levy.

This summer, get on Maryland’s mountain side

Spring has sprung in the Mid-Atlantic, and if the longer days and warmer weather make you want to bask in nature’s beauty, perhaps it’s time to plan an excursion to the “mountain side” of Maryland.

With more than 70,000 acres of public land in Allegany County, getting outside is easy and exciting.

Here are 10 ways to enjoy Mother Nature in Allegany County this summer.

1. Check Out a new State Park

With 865 acres of mountainous land, Sideling Hill Creek State Park is a perfect location for outdoor recreation (and also a haven for 30 species listed as “rare” in Maryland). The park officially opened in November 2022, and inaugural summer events include a Park History Hike on June 24 at 10 a.m. and a Dark Skies Program to witness the Perseid Meteor Shower on August 12 from 8 to 10 p.m. For more information, visit the 2023 Calendar of Events.

2.

... and more beloved public land

In addition to the new state park, the region’s fan-favorite parks are not to be missed. Rocky Gap State Park’s Lake Habeeb is known for having the “bluest water in the state” and is perfect for such summer pastimes as swimming and kayaking. The park is surrounded by rugged mountains, which are ideal for hiking, and The Lakeside Loop Trail is the central trail system within the park. Green Ridge State Forest provides even more opportunities for adventure. This state forest is the largest contiguous forest in the state of Maryland and offers more than 80 miles of developed biking/hiking trails. Access to the Potomac River also provides opportunities for canoeing, kayaking and angling.

3. Pedal on Maryland’s only rail bike excursion

Starting at the Frostburg Depot and running along the Western Maryland Railway line, Tracks and Yaks is Maryland’s only rail bike excursion. The leisurely 2.5-hour tour is pedal-powered on tandem or quad railbikes and of-

fers fantastic mountain views and such iconic points of interest as the Brush Tunnel and Helmstetter’s Curve.

4. Float down a river

Tracks and Yaks has expanded its offerings with the introduction of river tubing floats for 2023. The North Branch of the Potomac River is a beautiful stretch of river that’s also one of the region’s hidden gems … and perfect for river tubing floats! A 2.75-mile float experience winds through the wilderness and offers clear, calm water with a few exciting swells. When booking with Tracks and Yaks, a shuttle is available at the takeout site to return tubers back to the starting point.

5. Work with an outfitter

Mountain Maryland’s experienced outfitters are passionate experts who can help with everything from sporting supplies to excursions. The newly expanded WheelzUp Adventures can now be found at four locations in Alle-

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gany County. Services include logistical support for self-guided tours, historical walking tours, bike and kayak rentals, shuttle services and more.

6. Jam out at a bluegrass festival

Cumberland is home to DelFest, one of the nation’s premier family-friendly bluegrass music festivals. Hosted by the most awarded artist in bluegrass history, Del McCoury, the four-day musical celebration features collaborations from some of the bestknown names in bluegrass. This year’s DelFest is scheduled for May 25 to 28.

7. Go fishing

The creeks, rivers and waterways that flow through the Mountain Side of Maryland are the perfect place to cast a line. Check out the local fishing hotspots, which include Dan’s Mountain State Park, Rocky Gap State Park’s Lake Habeeb and more. Sideling Hill Creek State Park is also home to a stocked trout stream.

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Hike the C&O Canal National Historical Park

The C&O Canal towpath stretches 184.5 miles from Georgetown in Washington, DC, to the heart of Cumberland in Allegany County. When the railroad ultimately put the canal out of business, construction ended in Cumberland, making it the western terminus of a canal that was originally intended to go to Ohio. A true highlight along the Canal is the Paw Paw Tunnel, which is an architectural marvel. It’s located at Mile Marker 155.2, right here on the Mountain Side of Maryland, and it’s very dark ... so it’s a good idea to travel through with a flashlight.

9. Bike the Great Allegheny Passage

The 150-mile-long Great Allegheny Passage (GAP), which connects Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Cumberland, offers cyclists a great ride and spectacular views. Starting in Cumberland, the GAP follows the route of the historic Western Maryland Railway. Highlights include crossing the Mason-Dixon Line and catching incredible views into four states at the overlook near Big Savage Tunnel. The trail, which is mostly packed crushed limestone with some paved sections, is suitable for most types of bikes.

10. Explore Mountain Maryland’s Trails

Find a trail to hike, bike or otherwise explore on the majority of the list we’ve outlined above, but it’s worth ending this roundup with trails because there are just so many in Allegany County. You can find a trail for just about any type of adventure you’re seeking ... and there are even some trails that you can save for a rainy day (yes, this is an outdoorthemed roundup, but we’d be remiss not to briefly mention the Donut & Coffee Trail, the Tap and Pour Craft Beverage Tour or the Ice Cream Trail).

For more information, or to plan a visit to Allegany County, visit mdmountainside.com.

Rail bike excursion with Tracks & Yaks.

”Garden of the Soul” — through April 14, Tatem Arts Center, Hood College, 410 Hood College Drive, Frederick. Works by Erin Daniels that explore legacy, lineage and a sense of place as expressed through botanical watercolors. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Links Bridge Featured Artist: Betsy Schoonover — April 15 to 23. Betsy Schoonover is a Frederick photographer who enjoys capturing local scenes in the city and the surrounding Frederick County. Work is displayed in the Tasting Room. Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. 301602-5733, linksbridgevineyards@ gmail.com, linksbridgevineyards. com.

Cumberland Valley Artists and Photographers Exhibitions — through April 23, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. This juried exhibition features 95 pieces of art and photography from artists who live in the Quad-State area. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org.

“Life Size” and “Under the Same Sky” — through April 30. “Life Size,” by Julie Maynard, is an exhibit of life-size collaged figures. “Under the Same Sky,” by Karen Peacock, features mixed-media work that explores our country’s ever-changing skies. TAG/The Artists Gallery, 501 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-228-9860, theartistsgalleryfrederick.com.

Bettie Awards Exhibition — through April 30. View artworks created by local youth selected as 2023 Bettie Award Winners. Visitors can vote for their favorite artwork throughout the duration of the exhibition. The artwork receiving the most votes will receive the People’s Choice Award. Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. 301-698-0656, delaplaine.org.

”Angry Women Done Swallowing

Our Words” — through April 30, Blanche Ames Gallery, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. Featuring the work of Kristan Ryan. For gallery hours, call 301-473-7689 or visit frederickuu.org.

”Strands of Time” — through April 30, Locals Farm Market’s Artist in the House Gallery, 19929 Fisher Ave., Poolesville. Works by Susan Due Pearcy. A selection of her work over 50 years of art making. Visit localsfarmmarket.com for hours.

An annual tradition since 1933, the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts’ Cumberland Valley Artists and Photographers exhibitions celebrate and support artists of the Cumberland Valley region. This juried exhibition accepts work from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. The exhibitions are on view at the museum in Hagerstown’s City Park through April 23. Work by a number of Frederick County artists is on exhibit in the shows, including the above photograph, “Intense,” by Peter Foiles.

”Native Plants and Pollinators” — through April 30, The Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Ave., Hagerstown City Park. Valley Art Association members exhibit. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. valleyartassoc.org or 301-797-2867. Cowork Frederick Artist of the Month: Julie Jenkins — through April 30 at Cowork Frederick, 122 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Julie Jenkins creates realistic paintings on wood, acrylic, metal and recycled slate. Her art focuses on landscapes, nature and everyday joys. 240-772-1295, coworkfrederickfoundation.org/juliejenkins-apr23.

“Mechanical Components: The Seen But UnSeen” — through April 30. Using inspiration from industrial manufacturing and mechanical components, Gillian Collins develops a style that combines realism and abstraction with the abstract expressionism of geometric shapes to facilitate a contemplation

of our most basic technological advancements. Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. delaplaine.org.

“Re_Source Art” — through April 30. With an unconventional harmony between academic and neofolk sculpting methods, this exhibition from Nadya Steare is a series of sculptures addressing the urgency of the global waste crisis and plastic pollution. Inspired by the Zero-Waste Movement, a trend to maintain a more sustainable lifestyle, this series was created entirely out of discarded, found and donated materials. Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. delaplaine.org.

Emerging Artists Exhibition

— through April 30. Works in a variety of media. This annual juried exhibition highlights adult artists at the outset of their creative endeavors. Juror Rachel Hsu is an interdisciplinary artist who works with visual art, language and poetry. Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll

St., Frederick. delaplaine.org.

”What a Wonderful World” — through April 30, Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Featuring the work of motherdaughter duo Arden McElroy and Jill Hossler. Both artists draw inspiration from nature for their work, particularly landscapes and seascapes, from places they’ve visited or dreamed about. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. eastsideartistsgallery.com.

“C’est l’art” — through April 30. Featuring work by Michael Hyman, Susan Washington, Dana Ellyn and Al Code, this exhibition challenges the perception of what’s art and its effect on the public. Through an eclectic mix of style, mediums and simplicity, each piece reflects a broad critique of art culture and deliberation of purpose. Opening reception from 4 to 8 p.m. April 14. Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Suite E, Bethesda. bethesda.org/bethesda/gallery-b, 301-215-7990.

”Structures 2023” — through May 5, Crestwood Center, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick. Original works of art, including oil, watercolors, mixed media, acrylic, photography, and wood carvings from some of Frederick’s talented artists. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 240215-1460 or frederickhealth.org.

“Comfort” — through July 1. An interactive multimedia show of art related to coffee and tea and an exploration of the rituals and personal connections surrounding those drinks. FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. frederickartscouncil.org.

“The Hot Button” — through August, Hot Button Gallery, 129 E. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. Carol Williams exhibits textiles and poster art that reflect her passion for social responsibility through artistic communication. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. The artist will be available for conversation at these times. anothercarolwilliams.com.

”Miniature Worlds” — April 17 through May 19, Rosemary and Thyme Gallery, Frederick 50+ Community Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Featuring works by local artist Kunie Stabley. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 301-600-3525, dmarkowitz@frederickcountymd.gov or tinyurl.com/50-center.

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ARTtrek is a mobile gallery that will travel to West Virginia

Shepherd University senior Abigail Bowman is hard at work on her capstone final college project — something she hopes will change the way art and artists are viewed in West Virginia. Bowman is creating ARTtrek, a box trailer turned mobile gallery that will travel the state exhibiting the work of West Virginia artists. Bowman, who is from Morgantown, West Virginia, said a comment from one of her professors about how it would be nice to have a mobile art gallery sparked her idea. She will graduate in May, earning a bachelor’s degree in art with a minor in business administration.

“When I was coming around to my capstone, I was trying to think of ways to connect everything,” Bowman said. “I am also very passionate about West Virginia and Appalachia and making our state better and bringing more people into it and bringing a little bit more color to our state. It was just a combination of everything.”

The box trailer is approximately 17

feet long, seven feet wide, and seven feet tall. The outside is decorated with the ARTtrek logo. Her mother’s business, WV Living magazine, is sponsoring the project. Bowman has been busy painting the interior and outfitting it with lighting and the wall hardware needed to hang art.

“It’s pretty basic on the inside but my goal is that the art is the showcase,” she said.

The trailer will move through the mountain state, promoting aspects of West Virginia culture and art, and it will provide the public more access to emerging West Virginia artists. After she graduates, she anticipates ARTtrek will be a part-time passion.

She hopes to take the trailer across the state offering exhibits by various artists. Bowman credits the classes she took in both art and business and the experiences she has had at Shepherd with helping her conceive of the project and bring it to fruition.

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The art trailer

terminal, sharing her philosophy on goal-setting and what she loves about her new career.

How long have you been traveling the U.S. as a motivational speaker?

I don’t consider myself a motivational speaker — more inspirational leadership, if you will. I know it sounds like a small thing — and I’m jumping into it already — but motivation is the outside, and inspiration comes from the inside out. It’s kind of the difference between coffee and a shower. Inspiration is that internal fire. I have been speaking now for about 16 years.

Can you tell me about where the name “FlyGirl” came from? Did you come up with it, or did someone come up with it for you?

I was at an event for young girls in STEM in Chicago. It was an Army Air Guard base, and I went into the flight equipment room, just to say hi. And there were these patches on the equipment table that had “FlyGirl” on them. And I said, “What?! Can I have one?” And they said, “Absolutely.”

People started calling me FlyGirl when they saw it on my patch. It was cool. And at a certain point, when I did the branding for my company, I made FlyGirl a part of it because people were already calling me that. So it worked.

My call sign in the military was not FlyGirl. It was “Junk,” for “junk in the trunk” [laughs]. Different time.

How long did you spend in the military?

I spent five years in the Army Reserves and 14 years on active duty. Fourteen years of total service.

And now, with these speaking engagements, does your message change from place to place depending on what you’re thinking and feeling? Or do you deliver the same message in each city? Give me a sense of what you hope people take away from hearing about you and your experience.

I tailor it for each organization’s unique challenges and opportunities and for what’s happening. So today, for instance, I spoke to a financial institution that’s been around for over 200 years. I talked about the uncertainty of these economic times, the developments in the banking

industry in the last two weeks, and I took what they’re going through, and what other financial institutions across the financial industry are going through, and wrapped it around my leadership principles.

The talk that I give to a financial institution isn’t going to be the

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Vernice “Flygirl” Armour

same talk that I’m going to give to the Truckers of America or the National Accounting Association.

What do you enjoy most about speaking to so many very different audiences?

What I enjoy most is when someone comes up to me

Q&A with Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour, America’s first black woman combat pilot

VERNICE “FLYGIRL” ARMOUR

America’s first Black female combat pilot, author, former Marine

When: 7:30 p.m. April 20

Where: Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick Tickets: $35+ Info: 301-600-2828, weinbergcenter.org

gown three years after one of my talks, because they had been inspired to go back to school.

When you were starting out, did anyone do something similar for you? Change your outlook or inspire you?

I’m not sure if I’d say anyone changed my outlook. Of course, there was the Black woman I saw when I was a young girl — she was in an Army flight suit, and I was like, “Oh, wow, I never thought of that.” I never forgot about seeing her. But when I was a kid, the philosophy of my family had a profound impact. My dad always talked about how thoughts become things and things become outcomes.

On your website, you talk about your identities as a Black woman, a gay woman and a single mom. How do those identities inform what you bring to audiences?

I can easily see how I am the epitome of intersectionality. I can connect with Black audience members, LGBT audience members, mothers, women, veterans. I happen to be a part of quite a few different communities, so I’m able to lend a perspective that will resonate with people in that community, just by virtue of who I am.

afterwards and says, “You don’t know this, but I had been considering suicide, and now I know that I can create a difference in my life.” And they don’t do it. Or someone who was going to quit their job, and they tell me, “You know, I’d given up, but you gave me insight on how I can create a

breakthrough in my life.”

I love really helping people not just to see that there’s another way but actually inspiring them to go for that other way, to not be afraid to go for their goal, their vision, their dream. I’ve had people send me a picture of them graduating with their cap and

The No. 1 thing I want people to do is be unafraid of making gutsy moves. That means they know it’s right in their gut, but it takes guts to do it. You’ve got to take action. That’s the whole thing. It’s not about gutsy thoughts. It’s about gutsy moves.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Follow Jillian Atelsek on Twitter: @jillian_atelsek

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EAST COAST PREMIERE OF ‘THE AWAKENING’

The drama (and comedy) of someone else’s drama

BY JOSEPH PETERSON Special to The News-Post

Edna Pontellier has more selfinflicted drama happening in her life than an episode of “Real Housewives.” But Edna’s story, messy as it is, doesn’t need a TV screen to be seen.

Adapted for the stage by author Rebecca Chace for BookIt Repertory Theatre, it’s Frederick’s own Endangered Species (theatre) Project giving Edna’s story, with all its dramatic flair and folly, its East Coast premiere.

“This is one of the most amazingly interesting adaptations I’ve ever seen that kept so much of the actual language of the book,” artistic director and ESP founder Christine Mosere says, admitting that since reading it in 2008, she’s filed it away on her “must do” list of shows to bring to the stage.

AS RELEVANT AS EVER

Kate Chopin’s classic novel “The Awakening” tells the story of a 1890s New Orleans woman living what some would assume to be a picture of domestic bliss with a successful husband and two loving children. But while vacationing in Grand Isle, the fabled coastal holiday hot spot for Southern Louisiana socialites, she is awakened to her own discontentment for the role society designed for her and begins a new journey of self discovery, for better or worse.

Whether that means taking up painting or diving headlong into passionate infidelity, those are the titillating details of plot, which bring the drama, as well as the laughs.

It’s a story that doesn’t moralize, however. As Mosere tells it, some people simply reject the boxes society puts them in, and embracing the freedom to try on something else, even with disastrous consequences, is a tale as old as time.

“In the 1890s, this is what you had to be,” Mosere said. “Of course, women all over were rebelling. Edna is such a likable character and yet she’s doing unlikable things, so they are complicated.

“I like doing period pieces [that bridge] the past to the present,” Mosere went on. “Because people constantly say to me, I can’t believe that was written then. And I’m like,

“THE AWAKENING”

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entire cast breaking the fourth wall as they musically convey the face-saving power of a home remodel.

“There’s mood music,” she added, describing it almost like a movie score, and “there’s also diegetic music, which is music that is occurring within the context of the story, which the characters hear and react to.”

It’s a mechanism to convey to the audience the inner dialogue of Edna’s mind, or the things she conjures in her imagination, Shegogue explained. “As she’s losing her mind, things are coming into song, so this is happening in her brain; the music distorts as Edna gets tipsy, [and it also] represents her descent into madness.”

THEATER WITH A MISSION

‘You say that about everything that was written then.’ We just forget.”

AN AWAKENING DELAYED

This run of the show comes nearly two years later than originally planned. ESP obtained the rights to produce it before the pandemic, had the whole show cast and were three weeks into rehearsals when public life came to a crashing halt with the onset of COVID-19.

But now with the warming weather, Mosere felt the timing was right to revisit this production and bring it to life, even if it meant sallying forth with a mostly new cast.

That cast, however, boasts an ensemble of nine seasoned actors, many local to the Frederick area, as well as three D.C.-based equity actors of regional notability: Gillian Shelly as Edna, Sasha Carrera as Mademoiselle Reisz and Sasha Olinick as Leonce.

“I have been gifted with the best cast that I’ve ever worked with. They help magic happen, and they have

been so collaborative and excited,” Mosere said. “You know it’s a team sport, theater.”

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

While it’s not a musical, the play does take an innovative approach to using music as an integral part of telling Edna’s story of transformation.

“Even though it’s mostly a play, the music is so vital to it,” Mosere says, offering that it’s also unconventional and, at times, surprising. “All of a sudden the conversation is going on and it turns into a three-minute opera.”

Marci Shegogue has directed music for theater for 40 years in the D.C. area and is tackling this show’s unconventional approach to using music as an integral part of moving the story forward.

“I ended up talking to the composer [about it],” Shegogue said, trying to make sense of a stack of fragmented songs, brief melodies and single lines sung in unison by the

From selecting which works to perform and who to cast, ESP is focused on what it aims to achieve beyond creating great theater, which is creating great inclusive theater.

“Our mission is very much about bringing proactive, beautiful live theater that focuses on diverse representation,” Mosere said. “And we started with getting more work for older actors, especially older women. But the thing that was so interesting is where did I find plays with threedimensional older women? From 1900 to 1940,” she observed. “The Awakening” was first published in 1899.

“I think you can expect a really interesting, delightful, unique theater experience,” Mosere says. “It’s not going to be like a theater experience you’ve seen before. There’s gonna be moments where you laugh out loud and then there’s gonna be moments where you’re like, oh, that’s a little bit tragic.”

One thing is for certain: Audiences will leave the theater discussing the show.

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ESP rehearses “The Awakening.”

It’s the time of year when the eternal question pops into many heads: Can I plant yet?

Because, as you know, the day of last chances for a killing frost is always a moving target.

I don’t know about you, but that fact has not stopped me from walking into one of our many terrific local nurseries and dropping $125 on new plants without batting an eyelash. Not that the garden is ready for newbies — it’s still in a multi-year challenge to remove all the vinca. You see, when I yanked up all the lawn in my front yard when I moved in 13 years ago and replaced grass with flowers and evergreens, I had the brilliant idea of adding lots of groundcover so that I wouldn’t need mulch. The “groundcovers” I chose were vinca and creeping Jenny — two plants I love to use as hanging viney thingies in my window boxes.

They were beautiful in the ground those first years. In the spring, the

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evergreen vinca would be covered with beautiful purple blossoms, and the Jenny would brighten up everything with their stunning yellow-green. And then … yes, their invasive little root systems got to work. We live and we learn. I spent that $125 on a few new, native groundcover varieties, and they will be supplemented with lots of mulch.

As a rule of thumb, you are safe to plant by Mother’s Day. For other questions, try extension.umd.edu/ programs/environmentnatural-resources/programareas/home-and-gardeninformation-center, or call the Frederick County Master Gardeners at 301-600-1596.

Sheryl Massaro is a Frederick poet and oil painter. She holds an MFA in creative writing from The American University. She is a recipient of one of the many stipends granted in 2022 from the National Endowment for the Arts through the Frederick Arts Council.

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In his observant, deeply affecting documentary “Alan Pakula: Going for Truth,” filmmaker Matthew Miele begins at the end: in 1998, when director Alan J. Pakula lost his life at age 70 in a freak car accident on the Long Island Expressway. Using clips from interviews with stars from Pakula’s movies — Harrison Ford, Kevin Kline, Brian Dennehy, Julia Roberts and others — Miele captures the enormous loss of Pakula’s premature death, a tragedy that still reduces his collaborators to wordless grief. With the meaning of Pakula’s life and career eloquently established, Miele proceeds to examine the extraordinary career of a director who may not be a household name to most but is worshiped by filmmakers and any film lover who came of age in the 1970s. Best known for his “paranoia trilogy” — “Klute,” “The Parallax View” and “All the President’s Men” — Pakula wasn’t the type of auteur who bullied material into his own artistic vision; instead, he used his native taste, intelligence and humanistic curiosity to create just the right tone and mood for whatever story he was telling. “Going for Truth” illuminates Pakula’s fascination with psychology (Bob Woodward, the real-life inspiration for Robert Redford’s character in “All the President’s Men,” recalls how the director managed to

coax out some of his most repressed family secrets simply sitting in silence), as well as his marriages to actress Hope Lange and author Hannah Boorstin Pakula, with whom he created a devoted blended family. Perhaps the most revelatory voices in “Going for Truth” belong to women: Roberts (“The Pelican Brief”), Meryl Streep (“Sophie’s Choice”), Jane Fonda (“Klute”) and others note that Pakula was a champion of female characters, a generous collaborator and an instinctive feminist. “Going for Truth” is a valuable primer on one of the most important filmmakers of the 20th century and, most important, the chronicle of a surpassingly decent man. Unrated. Available on Apple TV and Prime Video. Contains brief strong language and suggestive material. 98 minutes.

— A.H.

The two-part docuseries “Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields” takes a surprisingly broad look at the themes of child sexualization in popular culture, the objectification of women and girls in general, and sex abuse in entertainment — all through the lens of Brooke Shields’s life. Structured around a sitdown interview with the actress and model, and moving chronologically through the milestones of Shields’s life — from her role as a child prostitute in “Pretty Baby” to her adult experience of sexual assault by an unnamed showbiz figure and beyond, the film is more a fascinating exploration of hot-button issues than a glossy celebrity profile. Of course, it spends time on Shields’s mother and manager Teri Shields, as well as the actress’s love life, detailing her relationships with actor Dean Cain and singer Michael Jackson, and her marriages to tennis player Andre Agassi and her current husband, writerproducer Chris Henchy. But it’s the presence of film historians, cultural critics and sociologists, in addition to insights from Hollywood friends Drew Barrymore, Laura Linney, Ali Wentworth, Judd Nelson and others, that lend the film heft and relatability. As one of the film’s academic talking heads puts it, “Everyone has a little Brooke Shields narrative stuck in them, because what happened to her and the way people talked about her and the perception of her isn’t really about her as an individual — it’s just about women.” Unrated. Available on Hulu. Contains nudity, discussion of sexuality and sexual assault. Part 1: 66 minutes; Part 2: 70 minutes.

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Dermot Mulroney and Anne Heche are featured in “You’re Killing Me,” a horror comedy about a high school student (McKaley Miller) obsessed with getting into an elite college, amid the search for a missing student. TVMA. Available on multiple streaming platforms. 95 minutes.

A two-part docuseries from Alex Gibney, “Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker” frames the career of the tennis great from two vantage points: first in a 2019 interview, when allegations of financial misdeeds were just starting to surface, and the second in 2022, just before Becker was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for hiding assets and to avoid paying debts. According to the Hollywood Reporter, “Gibney uses some of his documentaries as a way of venting spleen and some as a means of coming to terms with his own uncertainties. ‘Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker’ is in that second mode, but while there’s much to enjoy here, the formal uncertainty nags.” TV-MA. Available on Apple TV Plus. Part 1: 98 minutes; Part 2: 112 minutes.

The documentary “The First Step” looks at lawyer/activist/political commentator Van Jones and the bipartisan coalition that fought to pass the 2018 First Step Act, a piece of landmark criminal justice legislation. The New York Times writes: “At once a story of legislative struggle and an admiring profile of a crusader, ‘The First Step’ sometimes gets bogged down in bromides about community and common ground rather than unpacking the specifics of Jones’s approach and how it differs from his detractors’.” Unrated. Available on multiple streaming platforms. 89 minutes.

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The late director Alan J. Pakula, seen on the set of his 1997 film “The Devil’s Own,” is the subject of the documentary “Alan Pakula: Going for Truth.”

Quiver Distribution McKaley Miller in “You’re Killing Me.”

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Bingo & Dinner

Sat April 22, 2023

Opens 4PM; Dinner 4:30-5:30

Games 6:30

Total Payout $10,000+

14 Games pay

Up to $700 & Special Games pay $600/$1100/$1275

Limited tickets @$60 person Libertytown Vol.Fire Dept. Reserves the Right to Reduce Payouts if less than 150 players

No Refunds CALL 301-829-2510

QUARTERMANIA

Sunday 4/16/2023

Jefferson Ruritan Club

Doors Open Noon/

Bidding 1:00pm

Tickets $5 Advance/$8 at the Door

Extra Paddles $3/ Call 301-371-6404

90+ Great Prizes & Food 4603B Lander Rd Jefferson MD 21755

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SOUP & SUB SALE

Middletown Volunteer

Fire Company Auxiliary

Carry-Out Only

Beef Vegetable Soup - $7/qrt

8" Subs-ham, turkey & cold cut w/cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle: $8/ea Country ham

sandwiches: $5/ea

Cut off date: 4/19

Pick up date: 4/26

11AM-6PM at MVFC Activities Building

1 Fireman's Lane

Beverly 301-293-2088

Karen 443-871-9075

Janie 301-471-9604

lv messages

SOUP & SANDWICH SALE

Pre-order 4/12/23

Pick-up Fri 4/14/23 9:00am-12:00pm 301-874-2368

All freshly made onsite 8" subs: $8 00 Cold Cut, Ham & Cheese Turkey & Cheese, Chicken Salad and Country Ham

Sandwiches: $6 00 Chicken Salad & Country Ham

Crab Cake Sandwich: $9 00 (fried or uncooked)

By the lb: chicken salad $12; sliced country ham $12

Two (2) Chocolate Chip Cookies - $3 00

Soup: Bean & Cntry Ham, Chicken Corn, Vegetable, bowl $3 00 / qt $8 00, Maryland

Crab bowl $4/qrt $9

Bake table and goodies available!

Carroll Manor Fire Co

Pick-up at: 2793 Adams St, Adamstown, MD

SPORTSMANS DRAWING

May 13, 2023

New Midway Vol Fire Co

Doors Open: 5:00 Games Start: 7:00

Tickets: $40 00 includes Buffet Meal

10 Guns plus Lucky Loser

ATM Available

For Info Call 301-898-7985 or 301-271-4650

TURKEY & HAM SLIPPERY POT PIE

CARRYOUT and pre-ordered country ham sandwiches; Sat, April 22, pickup from 11 am – 2 pm; Woodsboro Lutheran Church; 101 S Main Street; Quarts $8; sandwiches $5 Baked goods available; For orders, call 301-271-3309 (leave message) by Apr 19

THE LITTLE RED WAGON

Lots of blooming flowers for Easter! Pansies, gerbera daisies, primroses

Nice selection of garden veggie plants: kohlrabi, kale, lettuce, collards, etc 11434 Keymar Rd Woodsboro, MD 21798

Live Info: 240-439-9401

Thurmont Co Ambulance CARNIVAL

May 30 - June 3, 2023

Pre-Sale Ride Tickets $16 00 Nightly, 6 p m – 10 p m Rides by Snyder ’s Attractions

All Rides Requires

You Must Be 32” in Height

Tickets: 301-749-5359 Or 301-271-3820

Nightly Entertainment:

Tue, May 30: Country Ramblers

Wed, May 31: Taylor Brown w/Elvis Show

Thu, June 1: Bobby D & The Truckstop

Burrito’s

Fri, June 2: Full Effect

FIREWORKS

Sat, June 3: Borderline

Nightly Platters:

Tue, May 30: Cod Fish, $8

Wed, May 31: Pulled Pork, $8

Thu, June 1: Fried Chicken, $8

Fri, June 2: Butterfly Shrimp, $8

Sat, June 3: Roast Turkey Sandwich, $8

Games, Raffles

Tickets avail at:

Weis in Thurmont

Thurmont Kountry Kitchen

Woodsboro Bank in Thurmont

Direct 2 U Gas Station or Any of the functions at the Complex Thurmont Event Complex 13716 Strafford Dr, Thurmont

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Thurmont Community Ambulance

2023 Big Money CASH BASH

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Thurmont Events Complex Building • 13716 Strafford Drive, Thurmont, MD

Bring Your Lawn Chairs & Canopy

Gates open 10AM • Food, Beer, Wine Coolers and Soda included 12-5PM -NO COOLERS ALLOWEDDrawing beings 11:45AM • Winner Every 5 Minutes Must be off premises by 8PM $25.00 Per Person

No Patrons Under 18 - ID Req'd - Must present ticket to enter gate No pets except service animals - NO CARRYOUTS ALLOWED - Ticket Holder Can Win Multiple Prizes

Miscellaneous Services

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LANDSCAPING

WEDNESDAY NITE BINGO

FSK Post 11

Doors open at 4:30pm Early Bird starts at 7:00pm

Games: Early Bird, Winner Take All, Quickie, 50/50, Specials, Regular Bingo, Sr Jackpot, Grand Slam (Jackpot $2,000)

30 games in total 1450 Taney Ave Frederick, MD 21702

Winchester Coin Club Presents COIN SHOW

April 14, 2023 • 9am-4pm Buy - Sell - Trade

Coins, Currency, Collectibles, Gold & Silver Bullion

Friendship Fire Co Bingo Hall

627 N Pleasant Valley Rd , Winchester, VA 22601

Interstate 81, Exit 315 on to Berryville Ave

Toward Winchester, Right on N Pleasant Valley Rd , Free Admission ANACS on site Free Parking

For more information, contact John Cox: 651-353-7972

JohnR@Coindealsforyou com

You are Cordially invited to “MEET AND GREET" and COMMUNITY REVIVAL at First Missionary Baptist Church, on Thursday, April 20, 2023 Join us at 5:30PM to meet the new pastor, Reverend Timothy McLaurin, Jr and welcome him and his family to the Frederick community Light refreshments will be served

First missionary Baptist Church 6430 Jefferson Pike, Frederick MD

Revival starts at 7PM

Yard Sales

ANNUAL YARD SALE

Thurs 4/13, 4 to 8 p m

Fri 4/14, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some kids stuff, HH, outdoor A little bit of everything! 900 Shawnee Dr Frederick 21701

HARRINGTON TERRACE

COMMUNITY YARD SALE

Saturday, April 15th from 8am-4pm Off of Jefferson Tech Blvd/ Garden Walk Dr Come see what you can find for a good deal!

Rain Date- April 22nd 8-4pm

Miscellaneous

Building

Offer Call 240-217-3606

DUTCHWEST WOOD STOVE BY VERMONT CASTINGS

Model #2460

Purchased in 2010

Like New – Rarely used $800 or best offer Pickup Adamstown Delivery not an option Contact 301-639-6243

Pets & Supplies

AKC REGISTERED ENGLISH LAB PUPPIES FOR SALE

Black, Yellow and Chocolate Call 540-690-3014 for more info

MINI AUSSIE DOODLE PUPS

Parents are house-pets non-shed Vet cert/shots Reduced Price - $500! 540-303-2591

Leave the hard work to us! Spring Cleaning, Mulching, Mowing Hardscaping

Call J & R Cornerstone at 301-473-0449

Expecting calls any time! FREE ESTIMATE

Mena Suvari, Casper Van Dien and Mickey Rourke star in “Hunt Club,” a thriller about a group of captive women who turn the tables on the male hunters who have gathered them together as quarry. 16+. Available on multiple streaming platforms. 87 minutes.

LANDSCAPING

Spring Cleaning • Trimming

Mulching • Mowing and more Call Will Landscaping At 301-401-4463

Comercial & Residential Free estimates

MIKE’S TILLING

GARDEN and FLOWERBED

TILLING 240-645-9338

POOL WATER

The documentary “Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed” examines the creative process of the four-time Grammy winner, as well as his relationship with his wife and creative partner, singer, songwriter and musician Amanda Shires. Rolling Stone says that, while the film centers on the making of Isbell’s 2020 album “Reunions,” it’s the interplay between Isbell and Shires that “should prove to be most fascinating.” Unrated. Available on HBO Max. 96 minutes.

We fill any size pool Call Nolan Hubble 240-315-1762

BOB'S JUNK HAULING

Removal of Bulk Junk/Trash from Attic, Garage, Bsmt, Yard, Small Moves, TVs, Storages, Sheds, Yard Trimmings

Reasonable Rates Short Notice Frederick & Mont Co 301-606-6316

!!FATHER AND SONS!!! HANDYMAN HANDYMAN

Charlotte Rampling stars in “Juniper,” a drama about the relationship between Rampling’s Ruth, an alcoholic former war correspondent, and her selfdestructive teenage grandson (George Ferrier). The New York Times writes: “This balancing act between sentimentality and cynicism often feels wobbly. Nevertheless, Ruth’s sendoff is a powerful one, and Rampling proves to be the ideal vessel for its provocative implications.” Unrated. Available on Apple TV and Prime Video. 94 minutes.

INTER. PAINTING

Home Repair & Improvements

301-694-9630 LIC #74117

Serving Frederick for 34 Years!

HENRY'S BLACKTOP PAVING, LLC 301-663-1888 • 301-416-7229

henrysblacktoppaving @gmail com Call for FREE est. MHIC 3608

Directed by Kyra Elise Gardner, the daughter of special effects artist Tony Gardner — known for his work on horror films, including those in the Child’s Play franchise — the personal documentary “Living With Chucky” looks at the making of the popular movies about a murderous devildoll named Chucky. The New York Times says that, despite the franchise’s “influential history,” the film “feels like hagiographic DVD featurettes meanderingly stitched together.” Unrated. Available on multiple streaming platforms. 100 minutes.

Scott Caan, J.K. Simmons, Frank Grillo and Virginia Madsen star in “One Day As a Lion,” a crime comedy about an inept hit man (Caan) and his irritated quarry (Simmons). “What starts out as pulpy violence transitions into a story about connection and broken justice systems,” according to Flickering Myth. R. Available on multiple streaming platforms. Contains pervasive coarse language, some violence and sexual references. 87 minutes.

The romantic drama “Praise This” follows an aspiring musician (Chloe Bailey) who enters a national religious singing competition. Unrated. Available on Peacock. 113 minutes.

2 MAUSOLEUM CRYPTS

15, tier side C, #36 & 37, side by side, in Garden Mausoleum in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Frederick, MD Best

Thursday April 13

CLASSES

“Frederick County’s Enduring Crossroads” Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History/ Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. The history of Frederick County has unfolded around its crossroads, from rural villages and towns to the city’s square corner. This exhibit explores our local crossroads through the themes of community, land, identity and persistence, and will feature artifacts from Heritage Frederick’s museum and archival collections as well as loaned artifacts from South Mountain Heritage Society in Burkittsville.

$12, $10, $8. director@FrederickHistory. org. cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/ stitchesthroughtimeexhibittickets.

Sewing Skills: Sewing Patterns

Demystified — 10 a.m. to noon at Exploration Commons, 50 E. Main St., Westminster. For ages 12 and up. Learn about using commercial and indie sewing patterns, measuring for size, and how to interpret and navigate written instructions. This is a beginner-friendly class; no experience is required. Registration is required.

443-293-3000. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/sewingskills-sewing-patterns-demystified-2.

ETCETERA

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 talented students at 200 Monroe Restaurant! Reservations are required! For dine-in or carryout, visit opentable.com/200-Monroe.  $40-$44. HCTI@frederick.edu. opentable.com/200-monroe.

Pour House Trivia — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Champion Billiards Sports Bar, 5205 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. Come on out with the team and play some Pour House Trivia. 7 p.m. start. Extended Happy Hour from 4 to 8 p.m.  301-846-0089. frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials/.

Big Band Swing Dance Party — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Palmieri Activities Center, 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg. Come dance to some swing music in your ‘30s and ‘40s formal attire at The Mount. 301-447-5150. venzin@msmary.edu. fb.me/e/10hOY55de.

FAMILY

“Crossroads” Companion Exhibits — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at The C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Also exhibits at Thurmont and Brunswick libraries. At C. Burr Artz, visit the front exhibit cases to explore the Maryland Room’s collection related to the “Crossroads” exhibit at Rose Hill Manor Park, Frederick. 301-600-1630. fcpl.org.

“Crossroads — Change in Rural America”

Exhibit — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. The exhibit looks at how local communities have adapted and changed as a result of the literal crossroads of waterways, roads and railroads, and the figurative crossroads of local and national events. Stories from the inhabitants of Rose Hill, other Frederick County Parks, and Main Streets will highlight these themes throughout the exhibit while exhibits through the county will highlight additional county stories.

$5 adults, $4 seniors and kids. 301-600-1650. recreater.com.

Paws to Read with Go Team Therapy

Dogs — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Walkersville Public Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join Go Team Therapy Dogs to improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a therapy dog. All ages.

301-600-8200. awadding@ frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org.

FILM

Wonder Book Classic Film Series: “East of Eden” (1955) — 7:30 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Two brothers in 1910s California struggle to maintain their strict, Bible-toting father’s favor as an old secret about their long-absent mother comes to light. With James Dean, Raymond Massey and Julie Harris. (1 hour 58 min., Rated PG).

$7. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederick. com.

weinbergcenter.org/shows/ east-of-eden-1955/.

GALLERY

The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. From 1896 until 1954, a network of interurban trolley lines were built linking communities across Frederick and Washington Counties. This exhibit presents the history of these electric railways and how they changed the landscape and communities of Frederick

County. View historical photographs and artifacts from the trolleys and a map showing the various routes that comprised the overall system at its height of operation. $12, $10, $8. director@FrederickHistory.org. cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/ stitchesthroughtimeexhibittickets.

MUSIC & ARTS

FCC Jazz Ensemble II — 7:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College, Visual & Performing Arts Center | JBK Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. A great night of jazz with the FCC Jazz Ensemble II and director Jordan Clawson. With solos sure to impress and rhythm certain to groove, come and see us with your friends! www.eventbrite.com/e/fcc-jazz-ensemble-iitickets-534913028267.

STOMP — 7:30 p.m. at H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, Pa. STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique — an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. $45, $49, $55, $59. 717-477-7469. info@ luhrscenter.com. luhrscenter.com/event/stomp/.

Friday April 14

ETCETERA

Hager House German Easter Tours — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jonathan Hager House Museum, 110 Key St., Hagerstown. Tours of the historic town founder’s home begin on the hour with no appointment necessary. The last tour of the day starts at 3 p.m. Standard admission rates apply. 301-739-8577, ext. 170. parksandrec@ hagerstownmd.org. hagerhouse.org.

F.A.M.E. All Acoustic Open Mic at the Y Arts Center — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Y Arts Center, 115 E. Church St., Frederick. Come out and play - unplugged! All ages, all abilities welcome! Rick Hill hosts. 301-471-0889. D.Koronet@att.net. frederickacoustic.org.

Murder Mystery Party — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant, 581 Himes Ave., Frederick. An evening of murder, mystery and mayhem. Come dressed in cocktail attire. This is a comedy mystery game set in the present day at a Hollywood Mansion. Watch out. You might die laughing. Admission includes three-course dinner with entree options, taxes and gratuity. Cash bar available.

$85. 410-549-2722. murdermysterycompany@gmail.com. ddmysteries.eventbrite.com.

FESTIVALS

20th Anniversary Arts Festival Weekend — at The Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. Continues through April 16. Family-friendly with music, dance and theater performances, artisan market, food trucks, art demonstrations and activities and more. Docent-led tours of the Arts Barn and Kentland Mansion.  301-258-6300. gaithersburgmd.gov.

GALLERY

The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. From 1896 until 1954, a network of interurban trolley lines were built linking communities across Frederick and Washington Counties. This exhibit presents the history of these electric railways and how they changed the landscape and communities of Frederick County. View historical photographs and artifacts from the trolleys and a map showing the various routes that comprised the overall system at its height of operation. $12, $10, $8. director@FrederickHistory.org. cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/ stitchesthroughtimeexhibittickets.

Jerrell Gibbs Guest Artist Lecture — 7 p.m. to 4 p.m. at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. Baltimore-based artist presents a guest artist lecture. Gibbs was chosen by the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) selection committee to paint the official portrait of the late Rep. Elijah Cummings, which is now permanently on display in the U.S. Capitol complex. 410-848-7000. jerrellgibbs.com.

MUSIC

Bluegrass Jam — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville. Open to all levels of acoustic musicians and vocalists. Spectators, families welcome. Sandwiches, snacks and sodas available for purchase. No smoking or swearing.

$5 donation at the door requested. 301898-3719.

PERFORMER

Ray Jubela Comedy Show — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm, 8253 Dollyhyde Road, Mount Airy. Comedians Sam Cobb, Steve Tracy and Ray Jubela bring their comedy stylings to

CALENDAR

Mount Airy. Come out for a craft brew and enjoy a riotous evening of hilarity. carolann@milkhousebrewery.com. milkhousebrewery.com/events.

The Magic Duel featuring Mark Phillips & Ryan Phillips — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. Magic isn’t just for kids anymore. First-rate snarkists Mark Phillips and Ryan Phillips battle for title of Best Magician in The Magic Duel. This show is full of funny magic that will fool you. Badly. It involves the audience from start to finish. At the end of the show, the audience votes for the winner. Recommended for ages 15 and up.

$22. 301-258-6394. molly.christian@ gaithersburgmd.gov. gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/ performing-arts/theater/the-magic-duel.

THEATER

“Church Basement Ladies” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick . In 1965 rural Minnesota, the ladies of the local Lutheran church fortify their flock with love, wisdom, and the food they prepare in the church’s basement kitchen. In Church Basement Ladies, we meet the pastor, three cooks, and one daughter who run the kitchen and care for the congregation. This funny musical comedy sees the four women handle a Lutefisk Dinner, a funeral, an Easter Fundraiser, and, of course, a wedding. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. first, third and fifth Sundays; 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through May 20. Show follows lunch/dinner buffet.

$55 Fridays and Sunday matinees, $59 Saturdays. 301-662-8200. wayoffbroadway.com.

“The Awakening” — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Set in New Orleans at the end of the 19th century, “The Awakening” is a compelling story of Edna, a woman ahead of her time, who undergoes a social, sexual and spiritual awakening. This American literary classic was banned when released and rediscovered in the 1950s. Ages 18 and older. Free. 301-305-1405. christinem@ esptheatre.org.

“The Spongebob Musical” — 7:30 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Also 2:30 p.m. April 16 and 23. Family-friendly with a timeless story of identity, crisis and community, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend and many others. Presented by the students of the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts. $10-$25. 301-790-2000. mdtheatre.org/bisfa.

Saturday April 15

CLASSES

Freedom BANG class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Public Library, 2 S. Glade

Road, Walkersville. Freedom Bang is 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. Ages 18 and older.

301-600-8200. AWadding@ FrederickCountyMD.gov. fcpl.org.

Zumba Saturdays at the Library — 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Ready to exercise! Ready to dance! Ready to shake off the pounds? Come on in for Zumba at the Library on Saturday mornings through May 27. Ages 18 and older.

301-600-7004. marchange-desir@ frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/ zumba-saturdays-library-8.

Mindfulness Amongst the Vines: Spring Edition — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard, 7550 Green Valley Road, Frederick. Blend mindfulness practices and healthy lifestyle habits to explore new ideas and habits for the spring and summer months ahead.

$55. 703-625-1239. cassidywellnesscoaching@gmail.com.

Percussion Concussion with Jason Drevenak — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. The drum is the oldest instrument known to humankind and takes different shapes in different cultures around the world. Learn the fundamentals of the Irish bodhran drum. Reels, jigs and hornpipe rhythms will be shown, explained and taught as well as time signature and tempo. Everyone will also make and take home the device known as a “tipper” to play their own drum. Next, we will put our hands on an instrument known as rhythm bones, very common in original Appalachian music. other drums such as Djembes, Doumbeks, and other handmade drums will be available to try out.

$42. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm. org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/percussionconcussion-with-jason-drevenak/.

Building with Pallet Lumber Demo — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Common Market CO-OP, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick. This course will explore various aspects of building with pallet lumber. We will discuss pallet lumber codes, learn to identify pallet lumber that is stamped with HT for heat-treated in addition to how to collect free pallet lumber and easier ways to disassemble pallets. In this guided demonstration we will explore three projects that can be built with pallet lumber: compost bins, mud kitchens (play kitchens for children), and bee hotels — nest boxes for pollinators.

$30-$60. 301-663-3416. aharmon@ commonmarket.coop.

to noon at ACNB Bank , 165A Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick. To help celebrate community banking month. An opportunity for you to protect your identity by safely destroying old documents and items with your personal information on them. The Bank partners with All-Shred, a local shredding company, to make sure everything is destroyed properly. You may bring up to five computer paper boxes (approximately 15 x 12 x 10 inches) of household confidential documents such as those that contain highly personal, financial and medical information.

717-339-5103. lmuzzy@acnb.com. acnb.com/resource-center/education/ blog/2023-shred-day-frederick.

Peace Festival and Yard Sale — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Friends Meeting School, 3232 Green Valley Road, Ijamsville. Games, food, information booths and a yard sale. Guest speaker Letrice Gant, from the Baltimore Peace Movement, will speak from 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. 301-798-0288. jpetersen@ friendsmeetingschool.org. fb.me/e/2NTl7MhmF.

The Great American Chestnut Restoration Project — 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Baltimore Yearly Meeting - Catoctin Quaker camp, 12611 Tower Road, Thurmont. Baltimore Yearly Meeting has received a grant to plant 100 American Chestnuts on our wooded acres. We planted 34 in the fall and we look forward to planting at least 66 more this spring.

717-481-4870. davidhunter@bym-rsf.org. bymcamps.org/community-work-days.

Stream Cleanup: Rock Creek — 10 a.m. to noon at Residences at the Manor, 1205 Baker Place South, Frederick. Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up our community. Bring a water bottle and wear sunscreen, sturdy/waterproof shoes, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and a hat. Waders or waterproof boots are a plus. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Registration requested but not required through Eventbrite.

301-417-4371. rbourassa@icprb.org.

Hager House German Easter Tours — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jonathan Hager House Museum, 110 Key St., Hagerstown. Tours of the historic town founder’s home begin on the hour with no appointment necessary. The last tour of the day starts at 3 p.m. Standard admission rates apply. 301-739-8577, ext. 170. parksandrec@ hagerstownmd.org. hagerhouse.org.

“Day of Destruction” Renegade Monster Truck Tour — 10:30 a.m. at Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg. Monster truck rides, meet the drivers at the track party.  Engines fire at 1 p.m. for afternoon show; 7 p.m. for evening show. Track party and rides at 4:30 p.m. for evening show. Trucks include Virginia Giant, Be Aware, Toxic and other. Freestyle motocross, mini monster trucks.  $12 and up.

tinyurl.com/2rah7tc4.

Frederick During the Civil War Walking Tour — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Explore what it was like to live in Frederick during the Civil War. Stories include the last Confederate invasion of the North, the ransom of Frederick, and the Battle of Monocacy. The museum and garden open at 10 a.m. for walk-up ticket sales and appreciation; tours start promptly at 10:30 a.m. and last 90 minutes.

$12, $10, $8. director@FrederickHistory. org. frederickhistory.org/programs/adults/ walking-tours.

Plant-A-Palooza! — noon to 4 p.m. at The Common Market Co-op, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. A farmer’s market style event to have first pick at local flowers, plants and seedlings. Meet the local farmers behind these beauties; as well as some of the community partners focused on sustainability. Enter to win raffles, enjoy live music and indulge in free South Mountain Creamery Ice Cream! Rain or shine! (This location only.) 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket. coop.

commonmarket.coop.

Murder Mystery — 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm, 8253 Dollyhyde Road, Mount Airy. The Off Center Events team will be leading the mystery party guiding all event attendee characters as they solve this “whodunnit.” Enjoy getting into full character as you will be assigned a specific role after your ticket purchase. This is a fun flowing event, no specific lines or skills needed to play along. Your ticket includes entry into the Murder Mystery with your specific character role and your first beer. Advance ticket required. Live music starts at 5 p.m. $40. carolann@milkhousebrewery.com. milkhousebrewery.com/events.

Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Explore the home of Frederick’s pioneer family, the Brunners. Built in 1758, it is the oldest surviving building in the city and a National Historic Landmark. Inside is the only known example of a German heating system that provided safe, clean, energyefficient radiant heat. Learn the story of the desperate German immigrants who fled dire conditions in Europe and came to prominence in Frederick County. Walk in for a guided tour.

$8 for adults, free for under age 12. 301456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

No Bow Tie Required — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Palmieri Activities Center, 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg. No tickets required! Just come and swing, waltz, shuffle and rock with The Mount St. Mary’s University Big Band. Swing dance instruction provided by the Mount Swing Dance Club. Special performance by The Mount Chorale. Student vocal and instrumental soloists will be joined by

music faculty, Dr. Tim Wolfe and music alum Andrew Turner. Bring your dancing shoes! 301-447-5150. venzin@msmary.edu. fb.me/e/2TFlHVob5.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick —

7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $15. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Kids Nearly New Sale — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Howard County Fairgrounds, Exhibition Building, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship. Huge kids sale. Families selling their kids stuff — newborn to tween sizes of name band summer clothing, shoes, sports items, games, toys, equipment, furniture, books, etc. Free admission. plenty of parking. Breakfast/lunch food available. kidnearlynewsale@aol.com. swap.expert.

FESTIVALS

Thurmont Green Fest — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. A zero waste event! Learn how to live a greener life for a better tomorrow! Many interactive displays, electronic recycling drop off, educational information from experts in their fields, music and food truck.  571-481-0077. 7xdragonflies@gmail.com. thurmontmainstreet.com.

Spring Art Market — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. Artisans selling their original artworks. 301-258-6394. gaithersburgmd.gov.

GALLERY

The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. From 1896 until 1954, a network of interurban trolley lines were built linking communities across Frederick and Washington Counties. This exhibit presents the history of these electric railways and how they changed the landscape and communities of Frederick County. View historical photographs and artifacts from the trolleys and a map showing the various routes that comprised the overall system at its height of operation. $12, $10, $8. director@FrederickHistory. org.

cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/ stitchesthroughtimeexhibittickets.

Celebrate Cumberland Valley Artists Day — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Many of the artists included

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in the Cumberland Valley exhibitions will be on hand to sell their work, demonstrate their practice and chat. Beer samples provided by Thick-N-Thin Brewing Co. (21+). Live music 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. by Jill Fulton and The Flying Matlocks. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org.

HEALTH

BANG Class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville LIbrary, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Freedom Bang is a prechoreographed 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. 301-600-8200. awadding@ frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org.

MUSIC

“Forever Seger: The Silver Bullet Experience” — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, Pa. This is a nostalgic rock concert creating the dynamic journey through the timeless music of Bob Seger. 18 and older.

All tickets will have an additional processing fee applied Adults - $35 Seniors, Military & Frontline Workers - $30 Students (18 and under) - $25. 717-2630202. vperry@thecapitoltheatre.org. www.thecapitoltheatre.org/shows-moviesevents/live-shows-2023.

69 Band — 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Cactus Flats, 10026 Hansonville Road, Frederick. Unique style of blues rock.

“Get the Led Out” — 7:30 p.m. at H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, Pa. Celebration of “The Mighty Zep.” A group of professional musicians who are passionate about their love of the music of Led Zeppelin.

$35, $45, $55. 717-477-7469. info@ luhrscenter.com. luhrscenter.com/event/get-the-led-out/.

“Our Planet Live In Concert” — 7:30 p.m. at The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylania Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The awardwinning documentary series “Our Planet” has been transformed into a live concert, fusing breathtaking cinematography projected on a large HD screen with new orchestrations by Oscar-winning composer Steven Price performed by a live 18-piece orchestra. And the live show is narrated on screen by Sir David Attenborough. $45 and up. broadwayatthenational.com.

PERFORMER

Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble — 7:30 p.m. at Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. This thundering dance ensemble presents a unique and exuberant fusion of live music, comedy, singing and a dazzling array of percussive dance forms rooted in different cultures.

May 10, 2023 5:00 pm –sunset

Event to encourage families to see the resourcestheyhave in Gambrill State Park. Catoctin Forest Alliance will have activities for youth including ahike (6-6:30), Build aTree (7-7:30), and ‘make agift for mom’ for Mother ’s Day

Artwork, from the Artist in Residence program, will be displayed (and available for sale).Plus meet this year ’s Artist in residence.

Apiece of artwork will be raffled offtoraise funds for youth programs. Any donation to the CFAYouth Group programs will be greatly appreciated.

enjoy music(provided by Sarno &Hess)alongwiththe beautifulsunset

Themission of the Catoctin Forest Alliance is to preserve and promote the health of the Catoctin Mountain forest for the benefitand enjoyment of present and future generations.

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$10-$30. 410-848-7272. carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

RECREATION

Pickleball 101 for Beginners — 10 a.m. to noon at Walkersville Community Park, 22 Kenneth Drive, Walkersville. Bring equipment if you have it, otherwise some equipment available. BYO water. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

THEATER

“Der Rosenkavalier” — The Met Live in HD — noon at Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. Kay Hoke nationally recognized opera lecturer will present a free pre-performance opera talk one hour before performance. A stellar trio assembles to take on the lead roles of Strauss’s comedy, with soprano Lise Davidsen in her Met role debut as the Marschallin, opposite mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard in her Met role debut as Octavian, and soprano Erin Morley as Sophie.

$17, $23 and $25. 717-337-8200. gettysburgmajestic.org.

“Church Basement Ladies” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick . In 1965 rural Minnesota, the ladies of the local Lutheran church fortify their flock with love, wisdom, and the food they prepare in the church’s basement kitchen. In Church Basement Ladies, we meet the pastor, three cooks, and one daughter who run the kitchen and care for the congregation. This funny musical comedy sees the four women handle a Lutefisk Dinner, a funeral, an Easter Fundraiser, and, of course, a wedding. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. first, third and fifth Sundays; 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through May 20. Show follows lunch/dinner buffet.

$55 Fridays and Sunday matinees, $59 Saturdays. 301-662-8200. wayoffbroadway.com.

“The Awakening” — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Set in New Orleans at the end of the 19th century, “The Awakening” is a compelling story of Edna, a woman ahead of her time, who undergoes a social, sexual and spiritual awakening. This American literary classic was banned when released and rediscovered in the 1950s. Ages 18 and older.

Free. 301-305-1405. christinem@ esptheatre.org.

“The Spongebob Musical” — 7:30 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Also 2:30 p.m. April 16 and 23. Family-friendly with a timeless story of identity, crisis and community, with original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Lady Antebellum, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend and many others. Presented by the students of the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts. $10-$25. 301-790-2000. mdtheatre.org/bisfa.

Sunday April 16 CLASSES

Spring Charcuterie Board Workshop

— 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm, 8253 Dollyhyde Road, Mount Airy. Learn how to style and arrange a perfectly balanced charcuterie board while enjoying some craft brews with Love Boards. Advance ticket required.

$85. carolann@milkhousebrewery.com. milkhousebrewery.com/classes.

ETCETERA

Holocaust Remembrance Day — 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Beth Sholom Congregation, 1011 N. Market St., Frederick. Growing Up With Holocaust Survivor Parents. Laizer was 16 and Lili was 12 when the Nazis wrested them away from their homes in Poland. Unbelievably, they met in 1945 through the barbed wire fence of a concentration camp, got married and moved to New York City, where they’ve been since 1949. They will join us by live video while their older son, Dr. Harvey Levy, a local dentist, author, lecturer and martial arts master, tells their story and describes the impact of the Holocaust on his family. Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins will describe hate groups and activities in Frederick County. There will also be a candle lighting, proclamations from the county and city, appropriate readings, and music.  205-572-2907. solomonjt2003@yahoo. com.

bethsholomfrederick.org/event/ holocaust-program.html.

Civil War Style Church Service — 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Historic Rocky Springs Chapel, 7817 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick. Nondenominational church service conducted by a preacher wearing Civil War period attire & worshipers sing hymns that were popular during the American Civil War. Most sermons preached were originally delivered between 1861-1865. A short living history program immediately follows each service. The wearing of Civil War period attire is encouraged (but not required). Everyone is welcome to attend! Sundays through Nov. 19. 321-610-7246. debbymoone@gmail.com. historicrockyspringschapelandschoolhouse.org.

Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Explore the home of Frederick’s pioneer family, the Brunners. Built in 1758, it is the oldest surviving building in the city and a National Historic Landmark. Inside is the only known example of a German heating system that provided safe, clean, energyefficient radiant heat. Learn the story of the desperate German immigrants who fled dire conditions in Europe and came to prominence in Frederick County. Walk in for a guided tour.

$8 for adults, free for under age 12. 301456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Frederick Death Cafe — 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Frederick Death Cafe-Legacy Financial Associates, 149 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Enjoy cake and talk about death. Nothing is certain but death and taxes, so why not tackle them both this weekend in April? We can’t help you with your taxes, but we can make the conversation about death easier. This event requires an RSVP via email at frederickdeathcafe@gmail.com. frederickdeathcafe@gmail.com. facebook.com/frederick.deathcafe.

FAMILY

Fling into Spring — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Walkersville LIbrary, 2 South Glade Road, Walkersville. Celebrate spring with a carnival at the library. Play games outside, play mini-golf inside, and see a performance by local lyra hoop artist and dancer Jenn Berardi. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

MUSIC

Bagus Wiswakarma and Family — 2 p.m. at Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. An afternoon of string classics from accomplished violinist, Bagus Wiswakarma and his talented daughters. $22-$25. 410-848-7272. carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

Calvary United Methodist Church Community Concert Series Presents Lorenzo Cominoli and Danny Webber, Guitar Duo — 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church, 131 W. Second St., Frederick. Cominoli, Italian jazz guitarist, teacher and composer, and Webber, jazz, classical, rock guitarist and teacher. They come together to present refined and melodic guitar music that explores many diverse musical traditions. Their program will include original compositions and arrangements that draw from contemporary jazz, folk/pop, and classical influences.      301-662-1464. office@calvaryumc.org. CalvaryUMC.org/concerts.

GreenSpring Concert Series: Danielle Caldwell, Harpist — 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10621 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont. GreenSpring Foundation presents the first installment of the 2023 GreenSpring Concert Series in Frederick. Caldwell is a Virginia-based harpist who has performed internationally as well as at prestigious national venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Kennedy Center. In lieu of tickets, a free-will offering will be collected to support GreenSpring’s community outreach education programs.  804-837-9355. academy@ greenspringmusic.org. greenspringmusic.org.

Stillwater Band — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cactus Flats, 10026 Hansonville Road, Frederick. Variety of music.

Three Dog Night — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick

St., Frederick. Now in its fifth decade, this legendary band claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more concert tickets. $55-$125. 301-600-2828. bhiller@ cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/three-dognight/.

PERFORMER

Dance Festival & Choreographer’s Showcase — 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Black Rock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown. Find a fresh take on physical storytelling with Jane Franklin Dance. A diverse cast of artists work together to explore personal connection while merging with the universality of shared experience. Works by Robert J. Priore, Jane Franklin, Ryan Carlough, Andie deVaulx, Robert Rubama, Kevin White traverse political fault lines, resonate with place, and comfort with intimacy and optimism. Appropriate for all ages. $22. 703-933-1111. janefranklindance@ gmail.com. blackrockcenter.org.

THEATER

“Church Basement Ladies” — 12:30 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick . In 1965 rural Minnesota, the ladies of the local Lutheran church fortify their flock with love, wisdom, and the food they prepare in the church’s basement kitchen. In Church Basement Ladies, we meet the pastor, three cooks, and one daughter who run the kitchen and care for the congregation. This funny musical comedy sees the four women handle a Lutefisk Dinner, a funeral, an Easter Fundraiser, and, of course, a wedding. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. first, third and fifth Sundays; 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through May 20. Show follows lunch/dinner buffet.

$55 Fridays and Sunday matinees, $59 Saturdays. 301-662-8200. wayoffbroadway.com.

Monday April 17

CLASSES

Sol Yoga Class — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Walkersville Public Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga.  Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

FAC After Hours & Yogamour: Restorative Yoga with Soundbath — 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Gentle flow yoga session. All levels. Some yoga mats available.

$15. 301-662-4190. wiegand@ frederickartscouncil.org. yogamour.org/public-yoga-classes.

THEATER

“The Awakening” — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Set in New Orleans at the end of the 19th century, “The Awakening” is a compelling story of Edna, a woman ahead of her time, who undergoes a social, sexual and spiritual awakening. This American literary classic was banned when released and rediscovered in the 1950s. Ages 18 and older. Free. 301-305-1405. christinem@ esptheatre.org.

Tuesday April 18 CLASSES

College Bound Webinar — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Sterling Financial Management, 6919 Baltimore National Pike, Frederick. This webinar presented by Sterling Financial Management will cover how to calculate your expected family contribution, better understand the FAFSA application, how it differs from the CSS Profile and other ways to pay for college. Register online. 301-473-7777. ally.sirbaugh@sterlingfm. com. sterlingfm.com.

ETCETERA

Teen Poetry Studio: Blackout Poetry — 4

p.m. to 5 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Celebrate Poetry Month and express yourself with this fun, artistic, and easy poetry style! All materials provided while supplies last. Snacks provided. Grades six to 12. 301-600-7004. lconforti@ frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/teenpoetry-studio-blackout-poetry.

Pride On The Patio — 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Showroom, 882 N. East St., Fredrick. Weekly LGBTQIA social mixer. Relaxed an casual. Happy hour pricing, full menu available; drink special Gender Fluid. 21 and older. 240-409-8858. prideonthepatio@gmail. com. facebook.com/PrideOnThePatio.

Acoustic Open Mic — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Liquidity Aleworks, 8 N. Main St., Mount Airy. Come out and play! All talent levels welcome! Dave Koronet hosts. 301-471-0889. D.Koronet@att.net.

FILM

FAC After Hours: Art Center Bijou — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. A weekly film screening curated in collaboration with documentary filmmaker Leah Michaels and FAC Associate SJ Wiegand. Each month

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presents films that fall under one general theme in order to cultivate discussion about film as a mode of artistic expression. 301-662-4190. wiegand@ frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/news-events/ calendar-grid.

MUSIC

Telegraph Quartet — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, 109 York St., Gettysburg, Pa. Gettysburg Community Concert Association presents this string quartet.

$20 adult; children to age 18 and College students with college ID-free. 717-3399610. pmagaldi17@gmail.com. gettysburgcca.org.

THEATER

“The Awakening” — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Set in New Orleans at the end of the 19th century, “The Awakening” is a compelling story of Edna, a woman ahead of her time, who undergoes a social, sexual and spiritual awakening. This American literary classic was banned when released and rediscovered in the 1950s. Ages 18 and older. Free. 301-305-1405. christinem@ esptheatre.org.

Wednesday April 19

CLASSES

“Frederick County’s Enduring Crossroads” Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History/ Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. The history of Frederick County has unfolded around its crossroads, from rural villages and towns to the city’s square corner. This exhibit explores our local crossroads through the themes of community, land, identity and persistence, and will feature artifacts from Heritage Frederick’s museum and archival collections as well as loaned artifacts from South Mountain Heritage Society in Burkittsville. $12, $10, $8. director@ FrederickHistory.org. cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/ stitchesthroughtimeexhibittickets.

50+ Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Middletown Public Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown. Learn caregiver tips and strategies to respond to some common behaviors by individuals living with dementia that include agitation and confusion. This program is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association.  301-600-7560. lgrackin@ frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org/calendar.

guitarists

These two accomplished guitaristscomposers, teachers, and jazz, classical, and rock performers - come together to present refined and melodic guitar music that explores many diverse musical traditions. Their program, including original compositions, draws from contemporary jazz, folk/pop, and classical influences.

Lorenzo Cominoli and Danny Webber

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MEN ON BOATS

By Jacklyn Backhaus

April 19-22, 2023, 7:30 p.m.

April 23, 2023, 2p.m.

Tenexplorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. Men On Boats is the true(ish) history of an 1869 expedition, when a one-armed captain and acre wofinsane yet loyal volunteers set out to char tthe course of the Colorado River.

Men in Boats will be performed in the Theatre Ar ts Building at Montgomery College-Rockville Campus.

Tickets are $10 Regular,$5Students w/ID

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Walking Tour of the Murphy-Chambers

Farm — 6 p.m. at Murphy Farm Parking Lot, 123 Murphy Road, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, W.Va. With the Harpers Ferry Civil War Round Table and the Harpers Ferry Park Association. Guide will be historian Bob O’Connor, author of “The Murphy Farm: A Refuge from Racism.” The farm witnessed much of Harpers Ferry’s history. Reservations recommended. 304-433-1260.

GALLERY

The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. From 1896 until 1954, a network of interurban trolley lines were built linking communities across Frederick and Washington Counties. This exhibit presents the history of these electric railways and how they changed the landscape and communities of Frederick County. View historical photographs and artifacts from the trolleys and a map showing the various routes that comprised the overall system at its height of operation. $12, $10, $8. director@FrederickHistory. org. cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/ stitchesthroughtimeexhibittickets.

HEALTH

Free Drop-In Yoga! Gentle Yoga Class for All! — 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Common Market Co-op, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. This class is the perfect intro for a new student or an experienced yogi that is wanting to fill their cup with an accessible and supportive yoga practice. There will be plenty of modifications offered to meet various levels so that ALL can enjoy the benefits of yoga. The practice will include low impact movement, seated postures and plenty of stretching. Students will become comfortable using props like blocks, straps and even the occasional chair. 301-6633416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop.

THEATER

“The Awakening” — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Set in New Orleans at the end of the 19th century, “The Awakening” is a compelling story of Edna, a woman ahead of her time, who undergoes a social, sexual and spiritual awakening. This American literary classic was banned when released and rediscovered in the 1950s. Ages 18 and older. Free. 301-305-1405. christinem@ esptheatre.org.

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Thursday April 20

Five Million Trees for Maryland — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown. Meet Anna Twigg, the tree planting specialist in charge of implementing the Five Million Trees Initiative from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service in Frederick and Washington

counties. Twigg will discuss a variety of tree-planting programs in rural and urban areas, including underserved communities. 301-600-7560. wgagne@ frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org.

CLASSES

Senior Fitness Class — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Walkersville Public Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Low-impact exercise class for seniors. This class will show you exercises to work on your core and help with your strength, balance and posture. 301-600-8200. awadding@ frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org.

Disaster Preparedness for Consumers: What Can you do Today? (Webinar) — noon to 1 p.m. at WebEx, . Join the Howard County Office of Consumer Protection, CCCSMD, Howard County’s Office of Emergency Management and the Maryland Insurance Administration to learn the importance of preparing for a disaster and steps you can take today to protect your identity and your finances in the aftermath. 4103136569. trezvani@howardcountymd. gov. howardcountymd.gov/money-matters.

ETCETERA

Cowork Frederick Grand (re)Opening — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cowork Frederick, 120 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Celebrating Cowork Frederick’s Grand (re)Opening with a ribbon cutting, live music, refreshments, door prizes and tours of the newly renovated space. 240-772-1295. ainsley@ coworkfrederickfoundation.org. coworkfrederick.com/cowork-fredericksgrand-re-opening.

Interfaith Celebration — 5 p.m. at Naganna Forum, Roj Student Center at McDaniel College , 2 College Hill, Westminster. Spring gathering to celebrate diversity and interfaith connections, hosted by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 410-857-2459. odei@mcdaniel.edu. mcdaniel.edu/about-us/event-calendars.

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 talented students at 200 Monroe Restaurant! Reservations are required! For dine-in or carryout, visit opentable.com/200-Monroe.  $40-$44. HCTI@frederick.edu. opentable.com/200-monroe.

Sip + Flow Yoga — 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Kentlands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. Relax and unwind with happy hour yoga led by Anastasia of Wellness and Moi. Begin with guided and intentional yoga to open the heart, lungs, mind, body and soul for a total body activation. Enjoy a glass of wine after class and you’re ready to head into the weekend.

$30 resident, $35 nonresident. 301-2586425. kentlands@gaithersburgmd.gov. Riverworks’ Storytellers: Connection Creatives to the Community — Haunted

Houses of the Ag Reserve — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Riverworks Studio at Alden Farms, 19215 Beallsville Road, Beallsville. Co-authors Lennon Gross and Christine Rai chat about their in-progress book project documenting Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve’s spooky side and share a few of the tales they’ve gleaned. Their book will be a collection of local folklore and legends, and will capture the rich history and unique beauty of Montgomery County & western Ag Reserve.

301-690-9337. contact@riverworksart.org.

A Night for Nature Dinner & Auction — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Lodges at Gettysburg, 685 Camp Gettysburg Road, Gettysburg, Pa. Proceeds benefit environmental education programs at Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve. Food, seasonal drinks, auction items include art, handcrafted and locally-made goods. $60 person. 717-6425840. strawberryhill.org/nightfornature.

McDaniel College Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge — 6:30 p.m. at Decker Auditorium, Lewis Hall of Science at McDaniel College , 2 College Hill, Westminster. McDaniel College students compete for the top prize in this annual competition put on by McDaniel’s Program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Finalists pitch their entrepreneurial ideas and products to a panel of experts. mcdaniel.edu/about-us/event-calendars.

Frederick County Civil War Roundtable Meeting — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Leon Reed will present “No Greater Calamity for the Country: North -South Conflict, Secession, and the Onset of the Civil War.” The 30 days following the surrender of Fort Sumter and Lincoln’s call for 75,000 volunteers is one of the most momentous periods in U.S. history. free for members, $5 suggested fee for non-members. gldyson@comcast.net. frederickcountycivilwarrt.org/.

Pour House Trivia — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Champion Billiards Sports Bar, 5205 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. Come on out with the team and play some Pour House Trivia. 7 p.m. start. Extended Happy Hour from 4 to 8 p.m. 301-846-0089.

Frederick Speaker Series: Vernice “Flygirl” Armour — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Combat tests you. Being a beat cop tests you. Life tests you. Three brothers and being the only girl …tests you. Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour has been tested her whole life. A gutsy trailblazer, her resume is an impressive collection of “firsts” including America’s first Black female combat pilot. She served two tours of duty in Iraq as a Marine. She was also a diversity liaison officer to the Pentagon for Headquarters Marine Corps. After her military service, FlyGirl revved up her career in the private sector as an entrepreneur, consultant to business, and author of “Zero to Breakthrough, The 7-Step, Battle-Tested Method for

Accomplishing Goals that Matter.” $50. 301-600-2868. bhiller@ cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ vernice-flygirl-armour.

GALLERY

The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. From 1896 until 1954, a network of interurban trolley lines were built linking communities across Frederick and Washington Counties. This exhibit presents the history of these electric railways and how they changed the landscape and communities of Frederick County. View historical photographs and artifacts from the trolleys and a map showing the various routes that comprised the overall system at its height of operation. $12, $10, $8. director@FrederickHistory.org. cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/ stitchesthroughtimeexhibittickets.

MUSIC

FCC Jazz Big Band — 7:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College, Visual & Performing Arts Center | JBK Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. A swinging night of jazz favorites featuring the music of Howard Burns and the FCC Big Band. Sure to get your toes tapping, come and see us with your friends.

THEATER

Mean Girls: High School Version — 6:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tuscarora High School, 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick. See “Mean Girls” come to live onstage. April 20 show will have an interpreter for those hearing impaired. Reserve those tickets by emailing thsdramadance@gmail.com. Content is rated PG-13. $10-$15. 240-236-6400. THSdramadance@ gmail.com.

“Wanda’s Visit” — 7:30 p.m. at Dorothy Elderdice Studio Theatre, WMC Alumni Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. Christopher Durang’s comedic 30 min. one-act play, directed by senior theater arts major Shakara Sapp of Upper Marlboro, revolves around Jim and Marsha, who have been married for 13 years and are feeling a little bored and unhappy. 410-857-2448. mcdaniel.edu/about-us/event-calendars.

Friday April 21

CLASSES

Artist Talk: Paul Moxon — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Frederick Book Arts Center, 217 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Moxon is an independent educator, book designer and author who will discuss his work in letterpress and will host two workshops, Friday and Saturday. frederickbookarts. org. 301-228-9816. corrine.wilson@ fredbookartscenter.org. fb.me/e/ UJWQUDYX.

Senior Resource &Education Fair

SOAR in par tnership with the Aging Network Alliance &Frederick Community College, present our 2nd annual Senior Resource & Education Fair!

➤ This event is free and open to Seniors, Family Members, Caregivers and Professionals.

➤ REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED online at www.soar frederick.org SPACE IS LIMITED

➤ There is no cost to attend the event, however there will be a$10 fee for those wanting to stay for lunch.

➤ BINGO will follow lunch with GREAT prizes!

➤ Special guest County Executive Fitzwater,Recognizing OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

➤ US Navy Submarine Veteran, Rick Weldon offering commemorative remarks for Memorial Day.

Athletic Center (Gymnasium)

Thursday,May 25, 2023 9:30am –2:30pm

FrederickCommunity College

7932 OpossumtownPike

Freder ick, MD 21702 Athletic Center