72 HOURS May 9, 2024

DOWNTOWN FREDERICK IS FINALLY GETTING A MIDSIZE MUSIC VENUE

Randall CAP, manager of the former Fraternal Order of Eagles building at 216 E. Patrick St. in downtown Frederick, has found a partner in Dan and Staci Caiola, who will lease the building and bring it back to life as a speakeasy-style restaurant and bar and an entertainment venue. The Caiolas, owners of The Derby Restaurant & Bar in New Market, plan to host musical artists in the space, as well as other acts and community as well as private events. They are in the process of final renovations and aim to open the new venue in the spring of 2024.

NEW (AND MUCH LARGER) MIDDLETOWN BRANCH LIBRARY OPENS

More than 2,000 people showed up for the opening of the new Middletown Branch library on May 4. The new branch, part of the Frederick County Public Libraries system, replaces the one-room library on Prospect Street. The new library at 31 E. Green St. is a 15,000 square-foot building that boasts a large community room, reading nooks, study rooms, a drive-through book drop, outdoor patios, and FCPL’s first set of outdoor book lockers. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Learn about upcoming programs and events there at fcpl. org/middletownlibrary.

‘THE OUTSIDERS’ HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR MULTIPLE TONYS

“The Outsiders” musical was nominated for a whopping 12 Tony Awards this year, including Best Musical. We bring this up because, ICYMI, the new musical features Gov. Thomas Johnson High School grad Brent Comer in a leading role as Daryl Curtis. Comer, who was working at McClintock Distilling before landing the role, is making his Broadway debut in a big way. The awards ceremony will be held on June 16 and will air live on CBS from Lincoln Center in New York. Tune in to cheer on our hometown star!

FIRST NIGHT OF ALIVE@FIVE IS THIS WEEK

May 9 marks the first Alive@Five happy hour of the season along Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick. The 24K Band will perform top hits live onstage beginning at — you guessed it — 5 p.m. The summer-long fundraiser is hosted by the Downtown Frederick Partnership and is a 21+ event for $6 at the door. Concerts take place each Thursday through Oct. 3, with the exception of July 4. Craft beverages and food will be available for purchase onsite from local vendors to keep you satiated as you get your groove on.

FCC STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS CLASS PROJECTS ON THE BIG SCREEN

This event looks overall fun and cute, as Frederick Community College students of film and animation take their film shorts from the classroom to the big screen and share their work with the community. The Film and Video Production program at FCC will host its second Student Film Festival starting at 6 p.m. May 11 in the Jack B. Kussmaul Theater on campus. The program will run until 10 p.m. and is free to the public, though tickets are required and can be reserved online. Check out the festival website and browse the films that will be screened. Be advised: Some of these films are not suitable for children.

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Tropix Pots Cuisine

Tropix Pots Cuisine Bar & Grill wants to fill a nee d for Jamaican food in Frederick County.

Tropix Pots started as a catering business in Anne Arundel County, which set up shop at the local Frederick Food and Wine Festival.

Kamike Myers-Pinnock and Kevin Pinnock bought their building on Prospect Boulevard in 2023 and opened in December.

The secret to their flavorful, Jamaican dishes is in the pots they use, since the right pots need to be used for certain dishes, Myers-Pinnock said.

Since its opening, the restaurant has also added events like R&B Bingo Thursdays, karaoke nights on Tuesdays, and Saturday Night Lyme on the last Saturday of each month, when a DJ or band performs for the night.

Their menu doesn’t just provide traditional Jamaican staples but also

modernized twists on Jamaican food. Some dishes are even a blend of Jamaican food with another type of cuisine, like jerk chicken nachos or tacos.

That’s what they did with what they consider their signature dish, Rasta Pasta. Rasta pasta is a more recent dish from Jamaica, its name a nod to Rastafarian.

“The colors are symbolic — the red, green and gold. Hence, we use a tri-color blend of different bell peppers — the red, the green and the yellow bell peppers — to give it that Rasta color,” Myers-Pinnock said.

At Tropix Pots, the pasta is topped with a customer’s choice of protein, like jerk chicken, oxtail, jerk salmon or shrimp. Some customers also order a side of coco bread with the pasta.

— Clara Niel

TROPIX POTS CUISINE

490 Prospect Blvd., Frederick

tropixpotscuisines.com

240-877-4858

Instagram: @tropixpotscuisines

Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday .

Price: Menu items range in price from $10 for a soup appetizer to $30 for an entree.

Co-owners Kamike Myers-Pinnock and Kevin Pinnock recommend: The Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta, which

has a cream sauce seasoned with in-house jerk spices over penne with yellow, green and red bell peppers.

The Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta at Tropix Pots Cuisine.

Staff photos by Ric Dugan

Tropix Pots Cuisine Bar & Grill in Frederick.

The team behind The Derby takes on downtown Frederick with new concert venue and restaurant vision

BY LAUREN LAROCCA llarocca@newspost.com

When people talk about downtown Frederick’s blighted properties, they might raise an eyebrow at the former News-Post building, where a hotel will one-day sit.

The forthcoming hotel project will no doubt bring new life — and visitors and business — to this stretch along Carroll Creek, but the block’s first signs of life will likely come by way of the totally renovated building at 216 E. Patrick St. just next-door, which formerly housed the Eagles Club and has sat vacant for three years.

Next spring, the soon-to-be three-story building owned by Ace LLC and managed by Randall CAP will transform into a multi-venue space for fine dining, community events and rentals, and concerts and comedy nights, with an additional rooftop bar — a space of about 17,000 square feet total.

Ace LLC acquired it August 2021 as the Eagles moved out, said president of Randall CAP Will Randall, whose family formerly owned The Frederick NewsPost.

“When I first walked into it, the basement was their [the Eagles’] bar, and the second floor was their bingo hall or assembly space,” Randall said. “There’s a stage already, there was a disco ball in the middle of it, and I was like, wow, I had no idea this was here in Frederick. What a perfect spot for an entertainment venue.

“I’d been interested in starting something ever since the newspaper held events at 200 E. Patrick St.,” he went on. “I knew there was a huge performing arts scene and a definite demand for that type of thing. I didn’t want it to be an office building or some other boring thing that Frederick already has. I wanted to find somebody who shared a similar vision for the space.”

ALIGNED VISIONS

“Will started talking about his vision, and I just thought, this almost sounds like a match made in heaven. His vision’s my vision,” said Dan Caiola, adding that he and his wife, Staci, both of whom are trained chefs, were at a crossroads with their business, The Derby, in New Market. “We asked ourselves, where are we going? Are we gonna take The Derby and ride it off into the sunset, or, at 40 years old, do we want to continue to grow? And our answer was we wanted to grow.”

The team of three, which includes The Derby’s general manager Lindsey

Hamilton, envision a basement restaurant, a second-floor event space and a rooftop patio yet-to-be-built that will overlook Carroll Creek.

Each floor will have its own theme, each a totally different concept, from the aesthetic to the type of live music offerings.

The lower-level restaurant, which will be called The Banyan, will serve American coastal cuisine with a menu of small, shareable plates and entrees that will rotate roughly every month. Staci has already begun acquiring furnishings — a 1940s sofa, cool vintage mismatched furniture, a dining room set — and storing them at home until the building is ready.

“We don’t want you to come here just to eat,” Dan said, standing in the empty basement recently. “We want you to have an experience. We want to stimulate all the senses, from the smells to the feels, from how the furniture is laid out to the sound. The plan is to have a baby grand piano down here for jazz music, maybe with a cocktail lounge, piano bar feel to it. We want to create intimate, private nooks; we’ll have hidden doors and old, antique stuff all around the place.”

The “Ballroom at the Banyan” (per-

haps; the name is still in consideration) on the second floor, the ground level, will be an estimated 300-plus capacity venue. Think chandeliers — a space for banquets, weddings and proms but also community events and meetings, as well as ticketed concerts, open mic nights, maybe a Halloween Ball. They’d like to host art shows and comedy acts.

“I would love to see national acts here,” Dan said, “and also regional and local acts and all types of music, bands, DJs.”

“Frederick has been needing a live music venue like this,” Hamilton added. Behind the stage, they plan to build a private room with a bathroom and deck off the back that can be used as a green room, a bridal party room and a space for musicians and entertainers to prep.

The third floor, a rooftop deck, will be built just above the building’s roof, to keep the historical integrity of the building. They would like to host music in this space, as well, but likely quieter acoustic acts. They believe it will be the biggest rooftop venue in the city.

They also plan to add some games — maybe corn hole, ping pong or foosball — on the roof.

THE BANYAN AND BEYOND

The order in which each floor will open remains to be determined. As each space is completed, they will open in stages. Each floor will be managed by a different group of people and will ultimately operate separately, with the Caiolas and Hamilton overseeing all of it. They also plan to hire a booking manager for events. All said, the Caiolas estimate they’ll hire 100plus people to run all three floors.

“Part of the vision of this space was not just the space but the vision of the whole block in five years from now,” Dan said. “That’s really the beautiful part of this whole project. We hope that this part of town will become a hub for the middle-age, older-professional crowd.”

They also said there will be plenty of parking when everything is finished.

“This is going to be a great connector,” Randall said. “We’ve got Union Mills and all the cool stuff they’re doing, and right now it’s like there’s this dead space between there and …”

“Jojo’s,” Dan finished for him.

“Exactly,” Randall said. “This is an exciting first step in the revitalization of this part of Frederick.”

Staff photo by Ric Dugan

From left, The Banyan owners Dan Caiola and Staci Caiola with general manager Lindsey Hamilton talk about the future of the proposed event center and music venue in the former FOE building on East Patrick Street in downtown Frederick.

MUSIC

Spreading the word about spreading the word

Aweek or two ago, Lauren, the editor of 72 Hours, asked me if I’d be interested in talking to some artists who are set to perform on Saturday at Cafe 611 as a means to raise funds for the Frederick Community Fridge and Outreach Group, a “mutual aid collective distributing food and supplies” in Frederick (or so says the bio of the cause’s Instagram page).

It felt like a noble idea. A whole bunch of bands were on the flyer for the event. It was set to be a punk show. A loud show. A rock show. A metal show. The most important thing, in our minds at least, was that these bands, most of whom weren’t names you’d typically see on flyers for shows in Frederick, were banning together for the greater good of the community.

Why not help lift it up?

local journalism. Keep in mind that I’m a freelancer with a full-time job and a zillion other attention-grabbing elements of life that love to pop up on an hourly basis.

Why not spread the word? Newspaper, media — whatever you want to call it — doesn’t have to be the enemy of everyone, everywhere, all the time. The idea for coverage was a feel-good notion in more ways than one.

Naturally, then, I reached out to someone in one of the bands scheduled to perform at the show to see if that person might be able to pass along some contact information for any of the many bands on the bill. We’d already written about this person’s band, so we wanted to help spread the shine and give some ink to a group we had yet to cover.

After getting the runaround, the person I reached out to said they would ask the near-dozen bands if anyone would be interested in talking to me. Not surprising, that was the last I heard from that person, and I was unable to secure an interview for the paper to preview the event.

And so, this column was born. First, this: We can talk until we’re blue in the face about all the due diligence one can conduct when trying to track down interview subjects in

Plus, this isn’t Watergate. My body can only bend over backwards so far before it becomes paralyzed, and if there aren’t people performing who want to be interviewed by the local newspaper, this is not a situation where anyone, including me, should go knock on doors to track down a bass player in a moderately OK rock ’n’ roll band just to get a quote that reads something like, “We are excited to play Cafe 611.” Secondly, the ordeal, because it’s not all that unusual, got me thinking: What’s up with the relationship between the Frederick music community and Frederick’s legacy media?

A word like “gatekeeper” is thrown around far too often these days in contexts that range from absurd to unnecessary, but I couldn’t help but feel a twitch of that when I considered how I knew, almost from my first email exchange with said band person, that they weren’t going to help connect me with anyone on the bill. That’s fine. To each his or her own.

But why? What good does it do for bands — young, old, new, established, original, not-original — to shun the possibility of getting more eyes on their product/cause/performance? Take that a step further and add the wrinkle of a community fundraiser to that equation. What good does it do to actively thwart attempts to spread the word about a gathering that’s aimed to help those in need within a local community?

If the goal of Saturday’s concert is to bring people together, engage in a fun evening of music and help some people out along the way, can someone please explain to me how or why the newspaper might impede those

proceedings?

The situation reminded me of the days when something called Frederick Playlist was a thing. About a decade ago, I ran a website that was under the FNP umbrella. The point of the website was to spotlight local music, and it featured interviews, videos and podcasts. In addition to those offerings, the brand was behind putting on a handful of concerts in and around Frederick.

You know how many times I had to ask a friend to ask a friend to ask a friend if I could even consider booking a band on a show? At first, Frederick Playlist wasn’t cool enough for some. Then, after a little while, it was perceived as too corporate. Then, among other things, we were accused of playing favorites. Very few people took the time to stop and think, “Maybe if we all come together, there is no infighting among artists, there is no arbitrary definition of what’s accepted or hip, everyone can be lifted up, Frederick as a whole can be a music destination, and from top to bottom, everyone wins.”

Instead, the spirit of the project died a slow death as egos and agendas persevered as hurdles impossible to scale.

I say none of this vindictively. If anything, it’s a plea. The same goes for people who reach out to me (or Lauren, for that matter) mere days before a concert for which they hope The NewsPost will provide coverage. As much as media has changed in recent years, one thing that will never be compromised is a deadline. They’ll exist forever. And in the newspaper space, attention must be paid to them. Shooting over a text, email or direct message on a whim might not provide the outcome you desire.

It’s all to say this: A rising tide lifts all ships. If you’re a local band or musician and you’re wondering why there aren’t people clamoring to come see you play someplace downtown, or why your Spotify streams sit squarely at 31, or why nobody outside your immediate family and core group of friends know

IF YOU GO

The Frederick Community Fridge Fundraiser is at 4 p.m. May 11 at Cafe 611, 611 N. Market St., Frederick. $10 donation at the door.

who you are ... maybe be mindful of the vehicles you have at your disposal to help spread your art.

The wild part is that it’s not even that hard. Unless you thumb your nose at traditional media — and really, what’s the point in doing that; it’s not like The Frederick News-Post or 72 Hours are major metropolitan daily publications with evil agendas — there’s no reason to not take advantage of the local press. Even if it’s one more eyeball on your latest single’s title or your upcoming show’s flyer, it’s an eyeball that wouldn’t have been drawn to your work otherwise. Thinking you’re above that — as a musician, promoter or anything in between — is small-minded.

And so, sincerely, I hope anyone reading this thinks to go check out a show this Saturday. The fun starts at 4 p.m. The venue is Cafe 611. There are some pretty good bands on the bill, and all the money will go to a noble cause that’s pumped right back into the Frederick community. It would have been great if someone else could have said that in this space, but this time around, you’ll just have to take it from me when I say that local music matters. And getting the word out about local music is just as important as the local music itself.

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

Youth Music Scholarship applications are open

The Community Foundation of Frederick County is accepting online applications for music instruction scholarships now through May 31. The scholarships are funded by The Sperry L. Storm Memorial Scholarship Fund and The Guss Family Scholarship Fund for the Arts, two of more than 790 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. These scholarships were created to promote music performance within the Frederick County community and aim to support students who are passionate about music and are interested in further developing their skills. Applicants must be residents of Frederick County and in kindergarten through grade 11. Scholarships will be based on financial need and, depending on the scholarship fund, can be used to pay for tuition, lessons, classes and materials to study music.

The application and details are available at scholarshipsfrederickcounty.com.

COLIN MCGUIRE

Pianoscapes concert series brings pianist Angelica Sanchez to Frederick

Pianoscapes is a solo piano concert series, with performances held at the Y Arts Center in downtown Frederick. The next show will feature Angelica Sanchez on May 10.

Sanchez, a pianist, composer and educator, has collaborated with such notable artists as Wadada Leo Smith, Paul Motian and Richard Davis, among others.

Sanchez leads numerous groups, the most recent being her trio with Michael Formanek and Billy Hart.

She was the 2008 recipient of a French/ American Chamber Music America grant, the 2011 Rockefeller Brothers Pocantico artist residency and the 2021 Civitella Ranieri Fellowship in Italy.

Sanchez’s recordings

have won critical praise since Sanchez’s debut solo album “A Little House” was featured on NPR’s Weekend Edition. More recently, her piano duo with Marilyn Crispell released the album “How to Turn the Moon,” which was voted as one of the top 50 best recordings in the 2020 NPR critics poll. “Sparkle Beings,” featuring her trio with Michael Formanek and Billy Hart, was chosen by The New York Times as one of the top 10 jazz recordings of 2022. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. at the Y Arts Center, 115 E. Church St., Frederick. Tickets are $20 at the door. For more information, email admin@pointofdeparture. org.

Angelica Sanchez will be in concert on May 10 at the Y Arts Center in Frederick.

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Choral Arts Society of Frederick

Singing in an ensemble creates connection. Not just the moment the hairs on the back of a vocalist’s neck perk up when experiencing a perfect harmony but a deep family kind of bond, built over years of experiencing life’s emotional rollercoasters together, one rehearsal at a time.

In its 80th season, the Choral Arts Society of Frederick will present

“The Sum of Our Hearts,” a spring concert at the JBK Theater at Frederick Community College.

“The Sum of Our Hearts” is a collection of choral pieces where each selection connects the experiences of the people who make up the CASF community and make CASF what it is. Across 80 seasons, many hearts have been touched, but perhaps none more

than those who have made being a part of the choir a part of the way they offer beauty and love to the world.

“This set was chosen to reflect our own members, past and present, and the perspectives and life experiences they bring to the choir,” said Lynn Staininger, CASF conductor, who is in her 20th season leading the choir. “Life, love, companionship,

compassion, faith, joy, sassiness, overcoming and longevity — 80 years is just the start. We will be here for 80 more.”

“The Sum of Our Hearts” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. May 10 and 3 p.m. May 11 at JBK Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. General admission tickets are $15 and can be purchased at casof.org/tickets.

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Choral Arts Society of Frederick

‘Beauty and the Beast’ onstage in Columbia

Toby’s Dinner Theatre in Columbia is presenting a tale as old as time, “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.” This enchanting production is onstage now through June 16. Featuring the animated film’s Academy Awardwinning score, this magical musical is the story of Belle and the Beast, who happens to be a handsome prince cursed by a beautiful enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will be lifted. If not, he and his servants will be doomed for all eternity. Will their love bloom before time runs out?

Tickets are available by calling the Toby’s box office at 410-730-8311 or by visiting ticketmaster. com. Toby’s Dinner Theatre will present a sensoryfriendly performance on the evening of May 26. Visit tobysdinnertheatre. com for more information.

“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” is being presented live onstage at Toby’s Dinner Theatre in Columbia.

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May you bloom and grow at the Frederick Plant Swap

BY DAWN MORGAN NEARY Special to The News-Post

Fran Roth; her daughter, Rachel Peterson; and fellow “plant person” Laura Mann are administrators of the Facebook group Frederick Plant Swap — a group that started in January and has already amassed 1,300 online members.

They have held in-person plant swaps on the second Sunday of each month to “exchange ideas and advice, and to swap plants, seeds, plant cuttings, and plant-related accessories such as potting containers, supplies to mix soil and planting tools,” Roth said.

72 Hours recently chatted with Roth via email to get the dirt on the swap. Why is the plant swap a good thing for a city to have?

Plants bring people of all ages and walks of life together. We are an eclectic group ranging from those that are new to the world of plants but interested in learning more to those that are longtime collectors with worlds of experience. We share stories, build friendships, give advice, share our love of plants and nurture those that are just getting started on their journey.

The plant swap doesn’t just bring diverse communities together. It also supports local businesses. Each month, different local businesses are invited to join the swap. We host plant-related workshops, artisans and plant vendors. We have so many fun collaborations in the works.

Are there really people out there who don’t kill their plants?

We plant people like to say that we didn’t “kill” the plant but rather, the plant “un-alived” itself. Seriously though, I hope it’s some comfort to know that even those of us who are deep into plant collecting still lose some. It’s important not to let the fear of a plant dying scare you into not trying. Collecting and caring for plants is a journey. You learn a lot as you go, and you make a lot of mistakes. But when you get it right and see a plant thriving in your care, it’s really one of the best feelings in the world.

What kind of people are “plant people”?

I always say that the “planty” community is the best community, filled with kind, generous people. At plant swaps, there is always an excited, happy buzz in the air.

Even though one of our main goals at a swap is to trade plants, it’s very common to see people just giving away their plants to others with whom they’ve made a connection. We love to share

JOIN IN

The Frederick Plant Swap meets on the second Sunday of each month from noon to 5 p.m. at Steinhardt Brewing, 340 E. Patrick St., Suite 100-102, Frederick. You do not need to be a member of the Facebook group to come to the swap. The swaps are free and open to the public.

An additional plant swap continues at Rockwell Brewery Riverside, 8411 Broadband Drive K, Frederick, organized by Will Kasten and Sarah Wallace. The next one will be held from noon to 5 p.m. May 12.

our love of plants with others, which is really the primary goal. We even have a “free plant” table, where you can give and take plants. And while we’re impatiently waiting for the monthly swap, there is a daily exchange of ideas on our Facebook group. Some people are seeking advice, some are offering free plants, some are proudly sharing

(See PLANT SWAP 17)

Staff photos by Katina Zentz

From left, Laura Mann, Francesca Roth, Rachel Peterson and Will Kasten stand for a portrait during the Frederick Plant Swap at Rockwell Brewery Riverside on March 10. The plant swap occurs the second Sunday of the month but now at two locations: Rockwell and Steinhardt Brewing.

Plants from The Dutch Plant Farm, one of the vendors at the Frederick Plant Swap, are shown during the event at Rockwell Brewery Riverside in March. Plant swaps occur the second Sunday of each month.

African Americans of Excellence Exhibition travels throughout Frederick

BY CRYSTAL SCHELLE

Special to The News-Post

Yemi Fagbohun b,elieves art can bring a community together. Last year the Frederick County resident founded the African Americans of Excellence Exhibition in Frederick.

“I wanted to give a voice to those that didn’t have a voice. I wanted to shine a light on those that hadn’t had a light shine on them before, and I wanted to do it in an artistic way,” he said. “I also wanted to have something to bring our community together as a celebration.”

The African Americans of Excellence Exhibition is a multifaceted event. First, in February, there was a reception and award ceremony at the Weinberg Center for the Arts. The event attracted 200 people, and the artwork was displayed at the theater throughout February. Next, the exhibition traveled to Heritage Frederick.

The exhibition will celebrate its opening at Frederick Art Council’s Al and Helen Hurwitz Gallery, 1 N. Market St., Frederick, on May 10 and will remain on view there through June 30.

Fagbohun credits Kristen Wojdan with Frederick Lifestyle magazine for helping the idea become the event it is now. The exhibition has brought

together several organizations, such as the African American Resources Cultural Heritage Society, Frederick Lifestyle, the Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County, 88Visual, T. Kowalsky Photography, and the Weinberg Center for the Arts.

The event aims to honor Black residents who have given their time to help the community. Members of the AARCH Society selected people to be the honorees.

According to AARCH, “The process started by identifying various categories that are pivotal to community development, including education, business, the arts and community service. We reached out to members of the African American community in Frederick, asking for individuals they thought have made a significant impact in these areas. This year, we selected honorees from the list of nominees who have consistently contributed to the betterment of Frederick over many

years.”

Fagbohn explained that the honorees are also the subject matter for the artwork he created, as well as photography by Tiffany Kowalsky and videography by 88Visual (Brandon Champman and De’Von Wellesley).

For this year’s exhibition, 32 middle school students from around Frederick County were selected to create portraits of each honoree through a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County.

The honorees this year were asked to select a charity or nonprofit to receive $500 from the proceeds of the sale of the students’ artwork.

After being on display at FAC, the exhibition will end at Rak Brewing Co. in Frederick. After showing there, the people who purchased artwork in February will receive their pieces.

“We are making right an injustice to this

American community,”

AFRICAN AMERICANS OF EXCELLENCE EXHIBITION

When: Opening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 11. The show runs through June 30.

Where: FAC’s Al and Helen Hurwitz Gallery, 1 N. Market St., Frederick. Tickets: Free Info: frederickartscouncil.org

Fagbohun said. Too often, he added, people are honored after they have died. “I wanted them to know while they’re still alive, still walking the Earth, that they can be acknowledged … and they can be grateful and say, ‘Thank you for acknowledging me.’”

Crystal Schelle is a journalist whose work has been published locally, regionally and nationally. She enjoys trivia, cats and streaming movies.

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The traveling African Americans of Excellence Exhibition will open at FAC’s Al and Helen Hurwitz Gallery, 1 N. Market St., Frederick on May 11.

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The African Americans of Excellence Exhibition honors local shining stars while they are still alive — a point organizer Yemi Fagbohun was intent on, because, as he put it, too often people are honored after they have died.

”Through the Artist Eye” — through May 12, Links Bridge Vineyard, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. Paintings by 11 local plein air artists, each expressing through their individual artistic styles and sensitivities, views of the landscape. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends or by appointment. 301466-2413 or linksbridgevineyards. com.

“May Be” — through May 26 at NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick. NOMA Gallery group show celebrating spring. 240-3679770, nomagalleryfrederick.com.

”Urban Vistas” — through May 26, Gallery 322, 322 N. Market St., Frederick. Gallery 322 artists capture the essence of city life, from bustling streets to quiet moments in parks and gardens. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment. 240-815-7777 or gallery322.com.

”It’s Elemental My Dear” — through May 26, Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. The elements of earth, water, wind and fire are the cornerstones of our featured artwork. The motherdaughter duo of Arden McElroy and Jill Hossler draw inspiration for their paintings from the rich local landscapes of central Maryland and the seascapes of their travels. Gallery hours 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. eastsidearts313@gmail.com.

Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibit — through June 2, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Various types of photography by artists in the Md., Va., Pa. and W.Va. region. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org.

”Momentary Meditations” — through June 9, Riverworks Gallery at Locals Farm Market, 19929 Fisher Ave., Poolesville. Featuring photographs of the natural world that celebrate the extraordinary beauty all around us, “Momentary Mediations” hints at truths not easily put into words. Wib Middleton uses treescapes and ocean views to draw the viewer deep into thoughtful abstraction. Hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. 301-690-9337 or riverworksart.org/ gallery-1.

”Painting From Life” — through June 30, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Watercolors,

The Shenandoah Potters Guild Sale will be held at the Annual Garden Fair on May 11 and 12 at the State Arboretum of Virginia at Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, Virginia. Functional artwork includes handmade flower pots, birdhouses, birdbaths, vases and other objects. Learn more at blandy.virginia.edu.

by Stacy Lund Levy, painted from people and places encountered in the artist’s everyday life. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”Explorations of Shadow and Light” — through June 30, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Joe Gerlak creates wall-hanging mixed-media pieces that function both as paintings and sculptures, and are informed by light and shadow as well as the subtle and fleeting occurrence of color, shape and form over time. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-6980656 or delaplaine.org.

”Lincoln’s Triad: A Visual Chronicle of History” — through June 30, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. This series of 3D work blends a cubist-inspired geometric sensibility with elements of pop art in depicting the life of Abraham Lincoln. Works by Eunice Turner. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine. org.

National Juried Exhibition — through July 7, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Features works by artists from around the region and the nation in

worked in Frederick County, past and present. With beautiful paintings of the county’s landmarks and natural splendor, our story explores the ways in which the visual arts provided economic opportunity to individuals and communities. Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 301-663-1188 or frederickhistory. org.

a variety of media. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-6980656 or delaplaine.org. ”Ephemeral//Enduring” — through July 31, FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Explores the concept of time through diverse artistic expressions. Artworks range from the abstract and philosophical to the personal histories of the artists and everywhere in between. Juried and curated by Professor of Art at Frederick Community College, Wendell Poindexter. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 301-662-4190 or frederickartscouncil.org.

Summer Time Exhibit — through Sept. 6 at Crestwood Gallery Frederick Health Crestwood Building, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick. Original artwork including oil, acrylic, photography, mixed media and wood carvings by Frederick artists. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 240-2151460, acrestwood@frederick.health, frederickhealth.org/crestwoodart.

”Brushes With History: Inspiring the Personality of Frederick” — through Dec. 14, Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Features the works of a few of the most notable artists who have

African American of Excellence Exhibition — May 11 through June 30, FAC’s Hurwitz Gallery, 1 N. Market St., Frederick. A multimedia exhibit featuring original work from local artists and students, showcasing the contributions of African Americans in Frederick County. The exhibit honorees include Bernard Brown, Seaven Gordon, Mary Harris, Ted Luck, Joy Onley, Wendell Poindexter, and Gary Rollins. Exhibiting artists include Yemi Fagbohun, Tiffany Kowalsky, 88Visual (Brandon Chapman and De’von Wellesley), and 32 local grade school artists. Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on First Saturdays. Opening reception 1 to 3 p.m. May 18. 301662-4190 or frederickartscouncil.org. Dual Exhibit by Colleen Clapp and Rhonda J. Smith — May 31 through June 30, TAG/The Artists Gallery, 501 N. Market St., Frederick. Clapp’s “Nearing Equilibrium” demonstrates the balance created by neutral and colorful hues, using a cold wax medium. Smith’s “Antietam Encounter” interprets sights seen during walks on the hallowed, preserved battlefield. Opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. June 1. Hours noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 301-2289860 or theartistsgalleryfrederick. com.

”Art, Fashion, Symbol, Statement: Tattooing in America, 1960s to Today” — June 22 through Oct. 13, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. The exhibition explores the evolution of tattoos, particularly in the northeastern United States, from a mark of counter-cultural rebellion to one of the most popular forms of personal creative expression. Opening reception 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 20, meet the artists, $25 general public, $15 museum members, RSVP to 301739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301739-5727 or wcmfa.org.

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Acouple of years ago, the Frederick Arts Council funneled money to several local artists and arts organizations from the National Endowment for the Arts to aid financial recovery from the impact of COVID. The funds had to be dedicated to a project, and mine was a new translation of Rainer Maria Rilke’s “Duino Elegies,” first printed in German in 1923. From the 10 elegies, here is the sixth.

Sheryl Massaro is a Frederick poet, oil painter and gardener. She has authored three books of poetry, all available from amazon. com, barnesandnoble.com, the Delaplaine Arts Center Gift Shop and, with her art, at sherylmassaro. com.

Everyday Poetry

Speak Story Series presents Elizabeth Rose

Speak Story Series continues its 12th season with story artist Elizabeth Rose on May 14, live at the Shepherdstown Community Club, 102 E. German St., Shepherdstown, West Virginia, as well as streaming online.

Rose’s stories include a blend of traditional Southern folklore, Appalachian tales, mountain ballads, ghost stories, songs and her own personal stories of growing up in a small town in East Tennessee. She has the ability to mesmerize listeners, transporting them through her image-laden tales of other times and cultures.

Speak Story Series is appropriate for age 13 and up.

Tickets are $20 and free for season ticket holders. Tickets can be purchased in-person tickets at the door or online tickets at speakstoryseries.com. See the full season schedule at speakstoryseries.com

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SHERYL MASSARO

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Elizabeth Rose will be the guest storyteller at Speak Story Series on May 14.

Fun-filled, exhausting, invaluable bonding experiences:

BY KARI A. MARTINDALE Special to The News-Post

My daughter, Sequoia, and I have taken mother-daughter road trips since she was very young, and we continue to do so to this date. She is currently 16 years old, and together we’ve road tripped through 23 states and 11 foreign countries. As a mother, I have found these road trips, particularly throughout the middle school and high school years, to be an invaluable bonding experience, on top of being fun and memorable. Even through the negative experiences, our family mantra has always been, “At least it’ll be memorable.”

As I was writing this article, I reached out to Sequoia, as well as to my own mother, Teresa, for their input on mother-daughter trips. My mother and I have taken a few mother-daughter trips and three-generational trips with Sequoia, including a 2023 cross-country trip: Sequoia and I drove west to California, my mother flew into California, Sequoia flew home, and my mother and I drove back. I am not known for straight routes, so the full 40-day trip traversed more than 9,000 miles for me.

I talked to each of them about the good, the bad and the hilarious.

What’s the best part of our mother-daughter trips?

Sequoia: I like when we’re trying to go to sleep at night and we’re giggling and talking. It’s like a little sleepover.

Teresa: The best aspect is the banter and the camaraderie, just being together, away from the day-to-day.

What’s the hardest part?

Sequoia: Being with you constantly, unable to escape a moving car.

Teresa: Hmm … how should I put this? When we’ve had too much time together.

On one hand, these conversations gave me a complex. I learned that Sequoia sometimes stays in the car while I hop out at a viewpoint or returns to the car while I visit a gift shop, so she can be alone for a little bit. That’s probably why she didn’t join me in holding a giant bat in front of the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory in Louisville, Kentucky (her loss).

On the other hand, I share some of those feelings. The worst part of a trip with my daughter is when she starts to get cranky and I realize we’ll be stuck with each other in a car for another 200 miles that day. Our 2023 cross-country trip was exhausting because she was driving on a learner’s permit, so I could never relax, even when I wasn’t driving. (When she was a passenger princess kicking back with pillows and a blanket, it took a lot of restraint not to blare music to keep her awake.)

But overwhelmingly, my favorite part about road trips with Sequoia is spending time with her during the fleeting childhood and teen years. I enjoy observing how her interests and preferences develop, hearing more about her daily life (and these days, all

When I spoke to her about our stay in Yellowstone National Park, she recalled my reaction to her proximity to some buffalo. “I got out of the car to see the buffalo and you were yelling at me,” she said with a laugh. (I had, in fact, told her if she didn’t get back in the car right that minute, if a buffalo charged her, I was going to speed away.)

We all have different threat levels. When I decided to enter a dimly-lit, dilapidated shop in the middle of nowhere, my mother was nervous. “I sat in the parking lot wondering if you were ever coming back,” she said. “That was scarier than being near a buffalo.” •••

What was your favorite part of last year’s cross-country trip?

Sequoia: Uranus [she giggled, referring to the fudge factory in Uranus, Missouri]. I don’t know if I can come up with a serious answer now.

Teresa: When we went to the casino [in Deadwood, South Dakota].

Neither my mother nor I had used a slot machine in years. These days, everything is on a card that you load and unload at the machine. Deadwood was one of her favorite memories because we belly-laughed for half an hour as we went machine to machine, trying to figure out how the card worked.

Lack of seriousness is a big part of what I cherish about mother-daughter trips. We’re just riding around being goofy, visiting towns like Uranus.

I was surprised Sequoia didn’t have anything negative to say about being dragged around to Roadside America, tourist traps and other cheesy stops. On the 2023 road trip, we visited the Santa Claus Museum in Santa Claus, Indiana, and played coal minethemed miniature golf in Fairmount, West Virginia.

the juicy gossip), and as she mentioned, being awake in our beds reminiscing, giggling and trying to lull ourselves to sleep playing the Category Game.

With my mother, I enjoy the togetherness and I love showing her new things, but I also get impatient. As she ages, I grow less comfortable with her driving; therefore, much like when Sequoia drove during the westbound cross-country trip, I could not rest on the eastbound leg when my mother was at the wheel.

Things get the most tense when my mother does something I think is reckless. I respect wildlife and keep a safe distance as recommended by the National Park Service, whereas my mother is clearly trying to headline in a viral news story about a woman mauled by a grizzly bear while taking a selfie. This led to a lot of lectures, the daughter becoming the mother.

There are compromises. I didn’t complain when she had us driving all over Albuquerque, New Mexico, looking for “Breaking Bad” filming locations, and she didn’t roll her eyes when, during a hot air balloon ride, I whipped out my 1982 Choose Your Own Adventure Book “Balloon to the Sahara” for a photo.

Sequoia finally did, however, balk at me getting out of the car for about the 100th time along Route 66 to photograph neon signs and faded billboards, gas pumps and gas stations, and everything giant, from the second-largest rocking chair in the world in Fanning, Missouri, to the Blue Whale of Catoosa in Catoosa, Oklahoma.

The more autonomy Sequoia has gained over the years, the more enjoyable the experience has become for both of us. She takes on more of the planning, and we share control of the Spotify playlists. “I liked cruising and listening to Eminem with you,” she said with a laugh.

The first trip Sequoia remembers well, she said, was a 2017 RV adventure around the Canadian side of the Great Lakes.

Photos courtesy of Kari Martindale

Kari Martindale on a roadtrip in Uranus, Missouri.

Sequoia on a road trip.

experiences: The mother-daughter road trip

What do you remember from the Great Lakes road trip?

Sequoia: How you’d act when we’d park the RV. I’d get out to signal for you to back up and I’d be like, ‘You can come back farther’ and you’d be like — [Sequoia makes a sound as if Charlie Brown’s teacher were shrieking] — because you were afraid of hitting me, so you didn’t listen to me. Then there was the truck driver stranger you let park the RV for you.

One event from that trip that Sequoia and I continue to laugh about is the day we crossed from our Buffalo, New York, campground to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. The plan had been to visit the falls for a full day, return to our campground overnight, and then drive back into Canada to continue rounding the Great Lakes. A few one-way streets and wrong turns landed us on the highway, heading west, farther and farther from Buffalo. I looked at Sequoia and asked, “What did we leave at the campground?” She said we’d packed up everything but the welcome mat and I replied, “Well, Sequoia, we’re not going back to America today.”

We instead drove to a Walmart parking lot, where we slept until I woke in the

middle of the night. Rather than waste time lying awake in the back of an RV, I woke up Sequoia and had her get into the front seat and fasten her seatbelt so that we could get back on the road. As we reminisced about this, Sequoia nodded.

“That’s when I started sleeping in the front seat at night.”

I always reflect on what goes awry on a trip so we can avoid it next time. I also look for common themes in what Sequoia likes about a trip. For example, she often recalls lodging and food more than activity. I don’t hear “hot air ballooning was cool” as often as I hear “is that where we ate the only tortellini in pesto sauce I’ve ever liked?” or “that hotel was the first time I ever tried eggs Benedict.”

Unsurprisingly, I hear “I love sleeping in castles” a lot. Knowing this, I try to book interesting hotels and restaurants along our routes. This is easiest to do along routes in Europe, where many beautiful and unique hotels are no more expensive than a Motel 6 along an American highway. I just do internet searches with keywords like “unique hotel in [city]” or “restaurants with a view in [city]” to find them. Many also pop up on booking.com.

In 2015, Sequoia and my mother and I took a road trip through Germany and bordering countries. I brought it up to them. What do you remember most from that trip?

Sequoia: “I don’t remember much, but I remember going to the Czech Republic and buying a puppet.”

Teresa: “I remember in France when I bought Sequoia a giant stuffed stork. She was in the hotel lobby, holding and admiring this stork that she was so excited to have. That was my favorite moment.

For them, souvenir toys were salient memories. For me, the most memorable part of the trip was a breakfast debacle. While planning the route, I needed an overnight pitstop, so I googled a number of cities between point A and B. If the image result was a factory or field, I moved on; if it looked pretty, it would go on the list of possibilities. When I saw images of Česky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, I immediately rented a small apartment for the night. Unfortunately, this meant there was no breakfast in the morning.

lovely breakfast.

What do you remember from that breakfast?

Teresa: I remember all the bears in the lobby and the dining room.

Me: I don’t remember them at all. I just remember not having money.

Teresa: I didn’t know we didn’t have money at the time! I just remember all these bears everywhere!

Sequoia: I remember nothing.

I asked Sequoia what her favorite mother-daughter road trip was. “Iceland,” she replied. “That was a great trip.”

We planned to get something on the road, but as areas became less and less populated, there were no restaurants in sight, and our hunger grew more and more unbearable.

I eventually drove past a bed and breakfast with a tour bus parked outside. I did a U-turn and walked inside. I was able to successfully convey our dilemma and ask if they would let us have breakfast even though we were not overnight guests. The hosts were amenable, but they didn’t accept credit cards (a common hurdle in Europe), and I was not carrying Czech Koruna because we hadn’t been planning on staying in the country for more than a day. I held out a few Euro coins and they took pity on me, so I ran to the car to get Sequoia and my mother, and we ate a

Our most recent, it was one of my favorite destinations as well. We coasted through cloudlike snowdrifts, hiked a glacier, relaxed in the Blue Lagoon, visited waterfalls, and pet beautiful roadside Icelandic horses. During the glacier hike, we shared misery, awe and a sense of accomplishment. We bonded. I felt a similar sense of shared accomplishment when my mother pushed through knee pain — and me asthma — to hike to a waterfall in the Grand Tetons.

Sequoia recently told me, “I am never going on another trip that you don’t plan or help me plan.”

It’s heartwarming to know that she appreciates the effort I’ve put into trip planning and that I was successful in creating positive, memorable experiences with my daughter. I hope one day she’ll enjoy planning trips for her mother.

Kari Martindale is a road tripper at heart. She has visited all 50 states, road tripping through most, and more than 40 countries, road tripping through nearly half of them. Martindale is a poet and writer, has an MA in linguistics, sits on the board of the Maryland Writers’ Association and is a teaching artist for Armed Services Arts Partnership.

Kari Martindale, at left, with her daughter, Sequoia, and mother, Teresa.

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Barnstone Studio Gallery opens in Thurmont

Barnstone Studios in Thurmont recently opened its new Studio Gallery, a space dedicated to being a hub for creativity. The gallery will showcase the talent and creativity of local artists as well as Barnstone alumni and students. The new venue will also be used to host events, presentations, classes and celebrations.

Located at 202 A E. Main St., Thurmont, the gallery will feature a range of mediums and styles, among them paintings, sculptures and installations.

“We are excited to unveil our newly redesigned space here at the Barnstone Studio Gallery,” said

Cat Barnstone, daughter of master artist Myron Barnstone and owner of Barnstone Studios. “Our goal is to provide a platform for artists to showcase their talent, connect with art enthusiasts, fostering a vibrant community of creativity and inspiration through our ongoing art education.”

The grand opening was held in April. The gallery will feature rotating exhibitions and is open by appointment until regular gallery hours are established.

For more information about the Barnstone Studio Gallery and upcoming events, visit barnstonestudios.com.

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Barnstone Studios in Thurmont recently opened a new gallery space.

of the month.

PLANT SWAP

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pictures of a new bloom.

There’s a new location next month?

Beginning in May, the Frederick Plant Swap will be held at Steinhardt [Brewing] on Carroll Creek in downtown Frederick at our normal date and time, the second Sunday of the month from noon to 5. We are grateful for the generosity and warm welcome showed to us by Steinhardt, and we are over-the-moon excited about this beautiful space, which is open, highceilinged, cozy and full of sunshine.

In our first few months, we had some growing pains, one of which included downsizing our team from four to three. Since then, the remaining three of us are looking forward with a shared, clear vision of the future of the swap. With that, we decided that we needed a fresh start in a new place. [Note: The fourth founder, Will Kasten, will continue hosting plant swaps at Rockwell Brewery on the second Sunday of each month.]

Who are the plant swap organizers?

There are three of us: Laura Mann; Rachel Peterson, my daughter; and myself. And let me say, it’s such a gift to be able to share my love of plants with

my daughter. Rachel and I initially met Laura through another plant-related Facebook group, Planting & Upcycling of Frederick County. The three of us are now an unstoppable team — we work well together, support each other’s ideas, and share the same vision: to organize a free event that will bring the community together, to trade plants and to have fun.

How did you get involved?

Wow, it’s hard to believe that I went from just one plant to what my family refers to as a “jungle” in just two years. I started with a single orchid that rebloomed for me and gave me the courage to buy a second plant. Then I discovered Take Root, an amazing plant boutique in downtown Frederick that has been with me throughout my journey. For each new plant that I adopted, they would patiently answer all of my millions of questions about how to care for it. I used to think that you needed a green thumb to be a plant parent, but I found out that it really just takes research, asking lots of questions and plenty of trial-and-error. I joined a few local online groups and quickly became an active part of the community, which led to an invitation to be an admin for the Planting & Upcycling of Frederick County Facebook group. It seemed like there was a community need for

FCC Film Festival highlights shorts created by students

The Film and Video Production program at Frederick Community College will host its second Student Film Festival at 6 p.m. May 11. Students participating in the program will present the original short films and animations created during their film and video courses.

This free event will be held in the Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, located in the Visual & Performing Arts Building on campus at 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Members of the community are invited to enjoy more than 20 short films and animations. Not all films may be suitable for young audiences.

an in-person space to come together, and I wanted to be a part of creating it. And now here we are, three months in with an online presence of about 1,300 members and 200 participants at our most recent swap. And P.S. — you can now find me at Take Root as a part-time employee, passing it forward by sharing what I’ve learned.

What do you like about plants?

Plants have a healing quality, for sure. They clean the air and give us an oxygen boost, but also, being surrounded by their beauty and all of that green, you can’t help but take a deep breath and feel the tension of a long day leave your body. The act of caring for them is therapeutic, too. When you finally get it right and see plants thriving under your care, it’s quite empowering.

And the plant community cannot be understated. I have made so many lifelong friends and connections, thanks to plants.

This interview has been edited for space and clarity.

Dawn Morgan Neary is a freelance journalist from Tampa, Florida, and currently resides in Mount Airy with her large blended family. She holds an MFA in film and electronic media from American University and teaches in the GED/ESL programs at Frederick Community College.

The festival provides students a rare opportunity to showcase their creative endeavors outside of the classroom with family, friends and the community.

“Our film and video production students are eager for this year’s festival,” said Jason Santelli, program manager of FCC’s Film and Video Production program.

“After last year’s success, they have raised the bar to bring even more entertainment to the community through their short films and animations. I’m extremely excited to be supporting their success on the big screen.”

As FCC student Lorenzo Richards put it, “The festival is a dream come true for students who create movies with the intention of showing their hard work to an audience outside of class.”

Another student, Reagan Brown, said the festival “provides an opportunity for students to see how a live audience will receive their work.”

The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. While the event is free, tickets are required for admission and can be reserved online at frederick.edu/ film-festival.aspx. Email jsantelli@ frederick.edu or call 301-846-2566 for further details.

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Will Kasten speaks with William Conway during the Frederick Plant Swap at Rockwell Brewery Riverside in March. The plant swap occurs the second Sunday

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

$12, $10, $8. 301-663-1188. tonya@frederickhistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

Frederick Collage Collective — 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Drop-in group for all levels. Materials provided. Facilitated by Black Cat Studios. $5 donation. 301-662-4190. artcenter@ frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org.

ETCETERA

Senior Cafe: The Place to Come for Coffee, Conversation, Friendship and Fun Events — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Learn about the basics of strokes, including signs, symptoms, risk factors, calling 911 and more. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills. No membership requirements. If you need a partner, call 240-344-4041 or email lffutrell@ yahoo.com. For general information, call 301676-5656 or email sdobran@comcast.net. $8. 301-676-5656. sdobran@comcast.net. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

Dinner Dance Hosted by Brunswick Senior Center — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Fraternal Order Of Eagles, 401 Central Ave., Brunswick. A fun afternoon of dancing followed by dinner! Pre-register with Brunswick Senior Center, 301-834-8115 at the Brunswick Eagles Club. $12. 301-834-8115. virtualseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov. frederickcountymd.gov/8075/ 50-Community-Centers.

Free Expungement Clinic with Maryland

Legal Aid — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Need help expunging your record from a past conviction? Meet with an attorney from Maryland Legal Aid to discuss your options and begin the process. This is a free service! 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Annual Jody Long Memorial Lecture — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Each year the museum’s Singer Society hosts a dinner and lecture. This year’s speaker is Heather Smith, from the Maryland Art Conservation Services. Have you ever wondered how paintings are cleaned, assessed, and treated for damage? Smith will discuss her work and provide case studies from the museum’s collection. Open to the public. Lecture starts promptly at 7 p.m. Register in advance by contacting Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa. org. Deadline is May 1.  $36 members, $40 non-members; lecture only $10. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/concerts-lectures-2.

Totally Teen Time: Bandanas — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Use fabric markers, paint and more to create your own one-of-a-kind bandana! This program is recommended for teens in grades 6 through 12. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Clustered Spires Quilt Guild Monthly Meeting — 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Founded in 2001, members include beginners through experts, with interests from art quilts to traditional quilts in an array of materials. All are welcome. meets the second Thursday of the month. csqg@clusteredspiresquiltguild.org. clusteredspiresquiltguild.org/.

Paws to Read with Go Team Therapy Dogs — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a Go Team Therapy Dog. All ages. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

FAMILY

Car Seat Safety Checks with Family Partnership — 11 a.m. to noon at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Learn how to safely install a car seat and have your car seat inspected. 301-600-7250.

frederick.librarycalendar.com. GALLERY

Art at NIGHT: Artist Jeff Hall — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Join sculptor Jeff Hall for a look into his artistic process and history. In addition to stunning commissioned monumental sculptures in Washington D.C., Colorado and Arkansas, Hall’s work is represented by galleries across the United States. McClintock’s Distilling also will be joining us with special mini–cocktails available for purchase! 301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

MUSIC

Alive@Five Happy Hour Concert Series: 24K Band — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carroll Creek Amphitheater, Frederick. All the top hits. Craft beverages and food available by local breweries, distilleries and food trucks. 21 and older, with ID. Concert series continues through Oct. 3. $6 per person. 301-698-8118. downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive.

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

FCC Jazz Ensemble I — 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Under the direction of Anita Thomas, this ensemble features classic jazz tunes played by students of all ages. Jazz aficionados and novices alike will enjoy this entertaining performance. Save your seat today and get ready to experience fun and engaging music with family and friends! Join the ensembles afterwards for cupcakes and camaraderie.  301-846-2566. mgersten@frederick.edu. FCCMay2024Jazz.eventbrite.com.

Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel — 8 p.m. at Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. His fans are in love with his unbound talent as a guitarist of multitudes, his ability to play three parts at once, always with purse heart and real soul. He is a true virtuoso. With special guest Cris Jacobs, gritty soul-blues singer and guitarist with outlaw country ethos.  $35, $45, $60. 717-337-8200. gettysburgmajestic.org.

RECREATION

JJ Academy at Musket Ridge and “Get in

the Game” Tournament! — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Musket Ridge Golf Club, 3555 Brethern Church Road, Myersville. New non-profit partnership with World Long Drive Tour Professional Josh Jackson: the JJ Academy at Musket Ridge. The mission of the academy is to grow the game in Maryland through nurturing local disadvantaged juniors ages 6-16 who have an interest in golf, and provide the access, instruction, and equipment to introduce them to the game. Funds raised through the tournament will go to Academy scholarships. Pre-registration required. $300 per person. 301-293-9930. info@musketridge.com. musketridge.com/academy.

Friday May 10

CLASSES

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

Brain Boost: Values Matter (you should define yours) — noon to 1 p.m. at Cowork Frederick, 122 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Did you know that having a values statement is just as important for freelancers and micro-biz owners as it is for large companies? A values statement names the core principles that guide all that you do. It’s your moral compass. RSVP. ainsley@coworkfrederickfoundation.org. coworkfrederickfoundation.org/ brain-boost-values.

ETCETERA

HHS Mobile Health Unit, Outreach Team and Program Staff Visit — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at International Community Church, 123 Byte Drive, Frederick. Program staff will be bringing health services, food distribution, and access to learn more about other HHS programs (like energy assistance) to various neighborhoods throughout the Frederick community. Food distribution begins at noon, while supplies last.

240-409-9005. mgrogan@cityoffrederickmd.gov. cityoffrederickmd.gov.

FCPS Recruitment Event — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Stop in to learn about FCPS employment opportunities during this job fair style program and information session. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com/event.

Stoney Gardens Spring Outdoor Show — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stoney Gardens, 4220 Delauter Road, Myersville. Crafts from local vendors and plants. Available items include flower/herb plants, wreaths/swags, candles, soaps, applique/quilted/sewed items & towels, birdhouses, flags, painted wooden crafts, glasswork, pottery, jewelry, wooden/metal signs, crochet items, antiques, pet accessories, tasty dips, snacks and more. 301-639-3862. stoneygdn@aol.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. 301-7885570.

“The Sum of Our Hearts” Concert — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Jack B Kussmaul Theater at Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. A collection of choral pieces where each selection connects the experiences of the people who make up the CASF community, and make CASF what it is.  $15. tickets@casof.org.

Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel — 8 p.m. at Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. His fans are in love with his unbound talent as a guitarist of multitudes, his ability to play three parts at once, always with purse heart and real soul. He is a true virtuoso. With special guest Cris Jacobs, gritty soul-blues singer and guitarist with outlaw country ethos.  $35, $45, $60. 717-337-8200. gettysburgmajestic.org.

Pianoscapes: Angelica Sanchez — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Frederick YMCA Arts Center, 115 E. Church St., Frederick. Pianist/composer/ educator Sanchez has been recognized in national and international publications including Jazz Times. She was the 2008 recipient of a French/American Chamber Music America grant, the 2011 Rockefeller Brothers Pocantico artist residency, and the 2021 Civitella Ranieri Fellowship, Italy.  $20. 301-466-8176. admin@pointofdeparture.org. pointofdeparture.org/FEMA.html.

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

PERFORMER

Comedy Night — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at

FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. A night of stand-up and/or improv comedy. All-ages welcome, may be PG-13 content. $10. 304-707-2240. vaira.evangeline@gmail. com. frederickartscouncil.org.

THEATER

“Diana The Musical” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. It’s 1981 and the world is hungry for a royal wedding — but is the 20-year-old bride prepared for what comes after? Following her storybook union, Princess Diana faces a distant husband, an unmovable monarchy, and overwhelming media scrutiny. But her modern perspective and remarkable compassion galvanizes a nation, even as it threatens the royal family’s hold on England. Prices vary. 301-662-6600. wob@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

“The Prom” — 8 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre, 244 S Jefferson St., Frederick. “The Prom” follows four Broadway actors lamenting their days of fame, as they travel to the conservative town of Edgewater, Indiana, to help a lesbian student banned from bringing her girlfriend to high school prom. $18.50 to $25. 301-662-3722. administration@othervoicestheatre.org.

Yes And Improv Crews at MET Comedy Night — 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Yes And is the best way to catch the MET’s newest improv teams perform. Each show features two up and coming groups. From hilarious late-night talk show comedy to mockumentary style improv to Bananas doing improv for the first time. $15. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/comedynight.

Saturday May 11

CLASSES

Freedom BANG class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. A pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

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

Introduction to Chess — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville. Learn about the classic game of chess with a representative of the Frederick Chess Club. This program will explore its pieces, their moves, and the chess culture of our area, before allowing participants a chance to play the game with other attendees. All ages.

301-600-8350. rkurtz@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Adult Crafternoon: Knitting for Beginners — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Learn how to knit with help from local crafters! You can also bring your own project to work on and enjoy spending time with like minded people in the community. 18 and older. eschenkelberg@frederickcountymd.org. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Make-and-Take a Bouquet — noon to 2 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Join Master Gardener Tiger Waddell as she teaches the art of flower arranging! Bring your mom, grandmother or anyone in your life that deserves a little flowery fun and make a bouquet to take home. All supplies and light refreshments will be provided.

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

Fox Haven Foragers: Level 1 — 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Natural dyeing with fresh florals, hunting for edible mushrooms, cooking up cattails, propagating and stewarding wild species and so much more will be explored this year. Includes plant ID, foraging and processing the season’s bounty with local guides from diverse backgrounds and skill sets.Class runs from 1:30-4:30 PM on the second Saturday of each month from February through November. The first 2 hours of class will be held in the field, gathering plants and learning botany skills. The last hour is spent processing and preparing the harvest into a tasty meal or a product to take home. $50. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org.

Edible Landscaping and Strawbale House Tour — 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at off-site location in Frederick. Join a fruitful tour of edible and ecological landscapes while learning how to successfully create abundant landscapes

with little to no maintenance. Food forests, mushrooms, swale gardens, living willow structures, hügelkultur beds, herb spirals, kiwi arbors, pawpaw groves … and a circular straw bale home. Tastings included. Led by author and edible landscape designer Michael Judd at Long Creek Homestead. $65. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/edible-landscaping-and-strawbale-house-tour-offsite/.

Mother’s Day Charcuterie & Sip Workshop — 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Give Rise Studio, 125 South Carroll Street, 101, Frederick. Decorate spring-themed sugar cookies and craft a custom charcuterie board while bonding over fun and interactive activities. $125 for two people. giverisestudio@gmail.com. francisfoodcompany.com.

ETCETERA

Spring Yard Sale — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 703 W. Patrick St., Frederick. To rent a space, go to trinityfrederick.org/yard-sale. Spaces are $30 (15’ X 15’). There are a limited number of tables for rent at $5 per table (8’). (Note: No selling of food, drinks or guns in spaces). If you would like to donate instead of purchasing a space, donations for the sale may be dropped off  May 10 between 5:30 and 7 p.m. 301-602-0950. yardsale@trinityfrederick.org. trinityfrederick.org.

Spring Community Yard Sale — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wesley Grove United Methodist Church, 23640 Woodfield Road, Gaithersburg. All types of items will be sold from housewares and gardening tools to toys and games to luggage and small kitchen appliances to books and puzzles. Grilled breakfast and lunch sandwiches, cold drinks and freshly baked goods will be available to purchase throughout this event. 301-253-0044. wesleygrove208@verizon.net. wesleygroveumc.org.

Myersville Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Municipal parking lot, 301 Main St., Myersville. Saturdays through Oct. 26. myersvillefarmersmarket.com.

Get to Know Advocates for Homeless Families — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Join volunteers and staff at the library to get to know the longtime Frederick nonprofit, Advocates

for Homeless Families. You’ll learn about their mission, goals and success stories. If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity, this is it. Light refreshments will be available. 301-606-3012. gabennett01@comcast.net. afhf88.org.

Tour the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Tour Frederick’s oldest surviving building with a knowledgeable guide. Now 266 years old, it was the home of Elias and Albertina Brunner, German immigrants who were part of the great migration centuries ago of refugees from oppressed and war ravaged Europe. The home contains the only surviving example of the German five-plate stove that provided clean, safe, energy-efficient home heating. $8. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 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. $16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

National Train Day Open House — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Western Maryland Railway Historical Society, 41 N. Main St., Union Bridge. See the history of the Western Maryland Railway both in Carroll County and Maryland. The Museum collection is housed in a 122-yearold railroad station and office building. See trains from full-size to small model trains of all sizes scales. Hot dog stand, children’s ID program table. 410-259-7649. wmrhs1@verizon.net. westernmarylandrhs.com.

“The Borrowers” — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. A new imaginative retelling of the delightful classic tale about three tiny people who are big heroes. When the Human Beans move in above the Clock family’s tiny home under the floor boards, their life is about to get a whole lot bigger. An original Fun Company creation. Continues weekends through May 12. $6.50 to $25. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/the-borrowers.

FESTIVALS

Shenandoah Potters Guild Sale at the Annual Garden Fair — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The State Arboretum of Virginia at Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, Va. Pottery show and sale, rain or shine. On display and available for purchase will be unique works created by members of the Guild, many of which are geared to the sensibilities to all types of gardeners, including handmade flower pots, birdhouses, birdbaths, vases, and much more!   Per car: $10, advance; $15 at the gate. 703-

888-8246. maplecottagepottery@gmail.com. blandy.virginia.edu.

Bethesda Fine Arts Festival — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Woodmont Triangle, 7950 Norfolk Ave., Bethesda. Features 114 booths of fine arts from the nation’s best artists. View and purchase ceramics, clothing & fiber arts, hand-crafted furniture, jewelry, paintings, photography, sculptures, and more. The twoday festival will feature live entertainment and food from Bethesda restaurants. 301-215-6660. sparker@bethesda.org. bethesda.org/arts/artsfestival.htm.

FILM

Frederick Community College Student Film Festival — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick . Hosted by the Film and Video Program at FCC, features a wide variety of films produced by current and prior FCC Film and Video program students.A full line-up of short films and animations. Note: All pieces may not be suitable for all audiences. 301-846-2566. jsantelli@frederick.edu. frederick.edu/film-festival.aspx.

MUSIC

“The Sum of Our Hearts” Concert — 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Jack B Kussmaul Theater at Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. A collection of choral pieces where each selection connects the experiences of the people who make up the CASF community, and make CASF what it is.  $15. tickets@casof.org.

Riverworks Monthly Concert Series: Fields & Forests Band — 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Riverworks Outdoor Stage, 17615 W. Willard Road, Poolesville. Opener James Silver, performing on the outdoor stage, with its newly installed stage covering, and future site of Riverworks performing arts center. Fields & Forests, of Northern Va.  $10. (301) 690 - 9337. contact@riverworksart.org. riverworksart.org.

Down East Boys Concert on the Hill — 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church, 10918 Taneytown Pike, Emmitsburg. Free dinner — 4:30-5:45 p.m. and concert at 6 p.m. Bring lawn chairs for seating. Open to all. Visit website for more information. 443-280-3279. jcoleman0501@gmail.com. tomscreekumc.com.

Mike Kuster at The Comus Inn — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Comus Inn, 23900 Old Hundred Road, Dickerson. Kuster’s solo acoustic country show filled with traditional country music covers and originals from IMN’s Favorite Male Country Artist of 2023! 301-662-3355. mike@mikekuster.net. thecomusinn.com.

The Grand Tour with Charles Washington Symphony Orchestra — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Jefferson High School, 4141 Flowing Springs Road, Shenandoah Junction, W.Va. Led by conductor Camilo Pérez-Mejía, the CWSO Grand Tour will include stops in Finland, France, Spain, Poland and landing at last in the Big Apple. 614-906-3988. info@cwsymph.org. cwsymph.org.

THEATER

“Diana The Musical” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. It’s 1981 and the world is hungry for a royal wedding — but is the 20-year-old bride prepared for what comes after? Following her storybook union, Princess Diana faces a distant husband, an unmovable monarchy, and overwhelming media scrutiny. But her modern perspective and remarkable compassion galvanizes a nation, even as it threatens the royal family’s hold on England. Prices vary. 301-662-6600. wob@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

“The Prom” — 8 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre, 244 S Jefferson St., Frederick. “The Prom” follows four Broadway actors lamenting their days of fame, as they travel to the conservative town of Edgewater, Indiana, to help a lesbian student banned from bringing her girlfriend to high school prom.

$18.50 to $25. 301-662-3722. administration@othervoicestheatre.org.

Sunday May 12

ETCETERA

All-You-Can-Eat Mother’s Day Breakfast — 8 a.m. to noon at Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., 21400 Laytonsville Road, Laytonsville. Benefits the LDVFD Apparatus Fund.

$15 adults, $7 ages 6-10, ages 5 and under free, cash or check only. 240-876-8937. ldvfd.org.

Bubbles & Brunch, A Sparkling Wine Debut — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Loew Vineyards, 14001 Liberty Road, Mount Airy. Experience our launch of our firsst-ever sparkling wines while celebrating Mother’s Day! Enjoy a flight of our sparkling red, white and rosé accompanied by a brunch flight of an omelette, waffles and dessert. This experience is limited and exclusive to reservations only. $45. 301-831-5464. rachel@loewvineyards.net.

Mother’s Day Yoga — 11 a.m. to noon at Loew Vineyards, 14001 Liberty Road, Mount Airy. Wwine and yoga includes yoga session with instructor Kristen Coffey, glass of wine of your choosing, souvenir logo wine glass. Wine available for purchase by the bottle or by the glass. BYO yoga mat. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Pre-register. $20. 301-831-5464. rachel@loewvineyards.net.

Second Sunday Tree Walk with the Frederick County Forestry Board — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at City of Frederick, Rec Center or Pergola, City of Frederick. Guided tour with the Frederick County Forestry Board. Learn how to identify common local trees and hear fun facts about each on a tour with the board’s expert guides. Registration required. Free. 301-473-8417. sonia@demirayink.com. frederick.forestryboard.org/tree-walk. Tour the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Tour Frederick’s oldest surviving building with a knowledgeable guide. Now 266 years old, it was the home of Elias and Albertina Brunner, German immigrants who

were part of the great migration centuries ago of refugees from oppressed and war ravaged Europe. The home contains the only surviving example of the German five-plate stove that provided clean, safe, energy-efficient home heating.

$8. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

FAMILY

Mother’s Day Special — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville. Moms get in free to the petting farm with a paid admission. The farm opens at 10 a.m. and allow admissions up until 3 p.m. (close at 4:30 p.m.). Feed the friendly farm animals, go on a hay ride and watch pigs race along with all the hands-on you want with the many farm animals. Large play area for kids.

$16 (credit) for ages 2 to 82. 301-865-9203. info@greenmeadowsevents.com. greenmeadowsevents.com/rates/ mothers-day.

Mothers Day Food Truck Sunday — noon to 3 p.m. at Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Road, Frederick. Bring mom to church at 9 or 11, and then enjoy a meal without the cooking and clean up! Food trucks at noon, including Smitty’s Smoked Meats and Eats, Grilled Cheese Please, and Christ Cream Ice Cream! Free. 301-758-0356. childrens_ministry@bhumc.org. facebook.com/bhumc.

“The Borrowers” — 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. A new imaginative retelling of the delightful classic tale about three tiny people who are big heroes. When the Human Beans move in above the Clock family’s tiny home under the floor boards, their life is about to get a whole lot bigger. An original Fun Company creation. Continues weekends through May 12.

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

FESTIVALS

Shenandoah Potters Guild Sale at the Annual Garden Fair — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The State Arboretum of Virginia at Blandy Experimental Farm, 400 Blandy Farm Lane, Boyce, Va. Pottery show and sale, rain or shine. On display and available for purchase will be unique works created by members of the Guild, many of which are geared to the sensibilities to all types of gardeners, including handmade flower pots, birdhouses, birdbaths, vases, and much more!   Per car: $10, advance; $15 at the gate. 703888-8246. maplecottagepottery@gmail.com. blandy.virginia.edu.

Bethesda Fine Arts Festival — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Woodmont Triangle, 7950 Norfolk Ave., Bethesda. Features 114 booths of fine arts from the nation’s best artists. View and purchase ceramics, clothing & fiber arts, hand-crafted furniture, jewelry, paintings, photography, sculptures, and more. The twoday festival will feature live entertainment and food from Bethesda restaurants. 301-215-6660. sparker@bethesda.org. bethesda.org/arts/artsfestival.htm.

MUSIC

Tall In The Saddle — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cactus Flats, 10026 Hansonville Road, Frederick. Country music.

THEATER

“Diana The Musical” — 12:30 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. It’s 1981 and the world is hungry for a royal wedding — but is the 20-year-old bride prepared for what comes after? Following her storybook union, Princess Diana faces a distant husband, an unmovable monarchy, and overwhelming media scrutiny. But her modern perspective and remarkable compassion galvanizes a nation, even as it threatens the royal family’s hold on England. Prices vary. 301-662-6600. wob@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

“The Prom” — 2 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre, 244 S Jefferson St., Frederick. “The Prom” follows four Broadway actors lamenting their days of fame, as they travel to the conservative town of Edgewater, Indiana, to help a lesbian student banned from bringing her girlfriend to high school prom. $18.50 to $25. 301-662-3722. administration@othervoicestheatre.org.

Monday May 13 CLASSES

Meditative Dance Movement — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Transformative Arts Project. $10 donation. 301-662-4190. artcenter@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org.

ESL High Beginners Conversation Class — 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. For adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the LCFC. Registration is required by the LCFC. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

ETCETERA

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills. No membership requirements. If you need a partner, call 240-344-4041 or email lffutrell@ yahoo.com. For general information, call 301676-5656 or email sdobran@comcast.net. $8. 301-676-5656. sdobran@comcast.net. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

Mondays in Mount Airy — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at in the Railyard, 3 N. Main St., Mount Airy. A weekly food truck event designed to support locally owned and operated food trucks as well as the businesses along Downtown Main Street. Mondays through Sept. 30. A variety of menu options with different food trucks participating every week.There will be no event on Memorial Day (May 27), July 29 (MAVFC carnival week) and Labor Day (Sept. 2). The event is organized by Sheri Cates State Farm Agent, Blossom and Basket

Boutique, Jessica’s Snowballs and the Town of Mount Airy.

THEATER

Vis-a-Vis — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Live staged readings of original stories. A pay-what-you-can event. 301-305-1405. christinem@esptheatre.org. esptheatre.org/shows.

Tuesday May 14

ETCETERA

Headshot Day — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cowork Frederick, 122 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Put your best foot forward with an updated headshot taken by photographer Mallory Coombs. Your headshot may create your client’s or business partner’s first impression of you. It should be high quality. And, it should look like you — now, not five years ago. Each $100 session will last 20 minutes, and you will receive two edited images. $100.

ainsley@coworkfrederickfoundation.org.

Luncheon Meeting of NARFE Chapter 409

— 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 5621 Spectrum Drive, Frederick. Local chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE). Buffet starting at 11 a.m. and a program beginning at 12:30 p.m., which this month includes new officer’s installation, memorial service and presentation of the charitable donation recipient.   240-422-9115. jf@saliantinc.com. narfechapter409.org.

Teen Creator’s Club — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Do you have something you’re working on, like a story, comic, game or work of art? Meet, collaborate and connect with other teen creators! The Teen Creator’s Club is a teen-driven club for artists, writers, photographers, designers and creators of all sorts. Work on your latest project while you chat with other creators. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Literacy Council Seeking Volunteer Tutors and Class Instructors for Adult Learners — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Tutor adults one-to-one or in small groups of 2-3. No experience is necessary — we provide training, teaching materials and support needed to work with both adult English Language Learners and Basic Literacy (native English speaking) students. Also seeking volunteers with ESL teaching experience to teach 60- to 90-minute weekly classes in 10 week sessions. See website for more information. 18 and older. 301-600-2066. msilva@frederickliteracy.org. frederickliteracy.org.

FAMILY

Elementary Explorers: Gardening Series

— 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Join a three-week gardening program with the University of Maryland 4-H Extension. Learn about gardening and help to beautify our library’s garden box. Designed for children in grades K-5. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

CELEBRATIN G 45 YEARS

FILM

Bijou Film Screening — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Second, third and fourth Tuesdays of the month. A streamlined curation of films presented by Falling Squares. 301-662-4190. artcenter@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org.

THEATER

Vis-a-Vis — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Live staged readings of original stories. A pay-what-you-can event. 301-305-1405. christinem@esptheatre.org. esptheatre.org/shows.

Wednesday May 15 CLASSES

Liquid Gold: The Olive Oil Class — 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium, 214 N. Market St., Frederick. An in-depth look at the importance of fresh olive oil. Participants will enjoy a comparative olive oil tasting, while also learning new ways to snack, dip, and dress. Pre-registration required. $46. 301-624-2727. lifelonglearning@frederick.edu.

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

ETCETERA

Sensory Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Critter Fun — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Fountain Rock Nature Center is returning with more critters to learn about and touch. 18 and over. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

FAMILY

Homeschooling 101: Curriculum Preview and Material Swap — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Considering changing or adding to your homeschool curriculum? Preview different curricula in-person and discuss their pros and cons with veteran homeschoolers. If you have a curriculum you especially like, please bring it so others can preview it as well. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

MUSIC

Improv Jam with Joe Keyes — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St.,

Frederick. Equal parts frontman, poet and conductor, Joe Keyes leads his nine-piece Late Bloomer Band through a fresh concoction of funk, R&B, soul, rock and jazz. 301-662-4190. artcenter@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org.

Thursday May 16 CLASSES

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

Totally Teen Time: Marker Illustration Artist Talk — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Learn marker illustration techniques from local and professional artist Aster Thomas who will share tips and techniques for making incredible art with art markers! This program is recommended for teens in grades 6 through 12. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Frederick Collage Collective — 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Drop-in group for all levels. Materials provided. Facilitated by Black Cat Studios. $5 donation. 301-662-4190. artcenter@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org.

Maryland Whiskey 101 — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at McClintock Distilling, 35 S. Carroll St., Frederick. A beginner’s guide to everyone’s favorite nutty, oaky, and smoky spirit — whiskey! Learn how whiskey is made, the different types, and the history of the barrel aging process. This class will have a special focus on Maryland Rye Whiskey and what makes it so special. $34. 301-624-2727. lifelonglearning@frederick.edu. frederick.augusoft.net.

Frederick County Civil War Roundtable and Presentation — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Sarah Key Bierle presents “The New Market Campaign.” How did the armies get to New Market for the battle on May 15, 1864? What were the objectives of the campaign? This presentation delves deeper in the New Market Campaign and reexamines its challenges and outcomes beyond the famous battle. free for members, $5 suggested fee for non-members. gldyson@comcast.net. frederickcountycivilwarrt.org.

ETCETERA

Duplicate Bridge Games —

Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills. No membership requirements. If you need a partner, call 240-344-4041 or email lffutrell@ yahoo.com. For general information, call 301676-5656 or email sdobran@comcast.net. $8. 301-676-5656. sdobran@comcast.net. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

The Biggest Ideas in the Universe with Sean Carroll — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Exploration Commons, 50 E. Main St., Westminster. For adults. Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that goes beyond analogies to show how physicists really think. In his latest book, “Quanta and Fields,” Carroll explains measurement and entanglement before explaining how the world is really made of fields. You will finally understand why matter is solid, why there is antimatter, where the sizes of atoms come from, and why the predictions of quantum field theory are so spectacularly successful. Presented by A Likely Story Bookstore and Carroll County Public Library. Books will be available for purchase and a book signing will follow the talk. Registration required. Visit site for details. 443-293-3000. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com.

MUSIC

Alive@Five Happy Hour Concert Series: Feehan Brothers — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carroll Creek Amphitheater, Frederick. Modern country. Craft beverages and food available by local breweries, distilleries and food trucks. 21 and older, with ID. Concert series continues through Oct. 3. $6 per person. 301-698-8118. downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive.

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

Friday May 17

CLASSES

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

ETCETERA

HHS Mobile Health Unit, Outreach Team

and Program Staff Visit — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tasker’s Chance Park, 1175 Key Parkway, Frederick. Program staff will be bringing health services, food distribution, and access to learn more about other HHS programs (like energy assistance) to various neighborhoods throughout the Frederick community. Food distribution begins at noon, while supplies last. 240-409-9005. mgrogan@cityoffrederickmd.gov. cityoffrederickmd.gov.

Groceries for Seniors — noon to 1:30 p.m. at Frederick Senior Center , 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. A free monthly distribution of seasonal produce, canned goods, and shelf stable products. This is a “farmer’s market” style distribution located inside of the Frederick Senior Center. All Frederick County residents age 60+ with an income below $1,450 per month are eligible to participate. Please bring a photo ID to register the first time. Groceries for Seniors is offered on the third Friday of each month.  301-600-1234. DAI@frederickcountymd.gov. frederickcountymd.gov.

Monthly Creative Cafe — 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Join us for an evening of artistic expression and celebration as we shine a spotlight on local artists in honor of Black History Month. This event will feature a powerful spoken word performance by Lanai Monroe. All are welcome to attend this free event.  304-707-2240. vaira.evangeline@gmail.com. transformativeartsproject.org.

Spirit Reunion Channeling Event — 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Canapes Catering, 550 Highland St., Suite100, Frederick. Join Sharon for this event that will give you a new perspective, a peaceful heart and a place for healing. If you have lost someone you love then come share this evening. Sharon’s unique gift and presentation reveals that connections do exist beyond the physical world. RSVP required.

$75, includes dinner, $55 event only, no dinner. 240-772-1273. authorsharonprice@gmail.com. authorsharonprice.com/events-classes.

FAMILY

World Migratory Bird Day Activities — 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Drop by the library for a variety of bird-themed activities to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

FESTIVALS

Jefferson’s 250th Celebration Friday Night History Mixer — 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Jefferson Ruritan Club, 4603B Lander Road, Jefferson. History exhibits, photos, displays and presentations — Jefferson in the Civil War at 5:30 p.m., Bill Moran’s Damascus knives at 6:30 p.m., farming in Jefferson at 7:30 p.m.. Park Avenue Band playing from 6 to 8:30 p.m.; food trucks 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 301-662-3643. rdhigdon@comcast.net. jeffersonruritan.org.

MUSIC

Morgan’s Coffeehouse: Shannon Leigh and The Good Bygones — 5:30 p.m. to 9

p.m. at Morgan Chapel United Methodist Church, 6750 Woodbine Road, Woodbine. Featuring Shannon Leigh and The Good Bygones. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and music begins at 7 p.m. Food, snacks, desserts, coffee, tea and sodas available for purchase. Donations encouraged. Family friendly. 410-970-2485. coffeehouse@morganchapel.church. morganchapel.church/coffeehouse.html.

Mike Kuster at Bassett’s Restaurant — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Bassett’s Restaurant, 19950 Fisher Ave., Poolesville. IMN’s Male Country Artist of the Year, Mike Kuster returns to Bassett’s for an evening of solo, acoustic traditional country music! 301-662-3355. mike@mikekuster.net. bassettsrestaurant.net.

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

THEATER

“Diana The Musical” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. It’s 1981 and the world is hungry for a royal wedding — but is the 20-year-old bride prepared for what comes after? Following her storybook union, Princess Diana faces a distant husband, an unmovable monarchy, and overwhelming media scrutiny. But her modern perspective and remarkable compassion galvanizes a nation, even as it threatens the royal family’s hold on England. Prices vary. 301-662-6600. wob@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

“The Prom” — 8 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre, 244 S Jefferson St., Frederick. “The Prom” follows four Broadway actors lamenting their days of fame, as they travel to the conservative town of Edgewater, Indiana, to help a lesbian student banned from bringing her girlfriend to high school prom. $18.50 to $25. 301-662-3722. administration@othervoicestheatre.org.

Oh, Crit! A D&D Improv Crew at MET Comedy Night — 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Improv comedy fused with Dungeons & Dragons! Join us as we embark on an adventure of twists and turns, bizarre characters, and occasional epic failure … All with the help from YOU and the whim of an unforgiving 20-sided die! $15. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/comedynight.

Saturday May 18

CLASSES

Introduction to Fold-Forming Jewelry — 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at FCC Monroe Center, Room MC147, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick. Fold-forming was invented by Charles Lewton-Brain in the late 1980s as a completely new way of forming, folding and unfolding sheet metal quickly into wonderful 3D shapes

and textures. In this five-hour fold-forming basics workshop, you’ll work hands-on with the torch, hammer and anvil to learn to fold, shape and texture metal to create a unique cuff bracelet, earrings or pendant from copper sheet metal. Heat patinas will also be discussed and applied to some of your pieces. All supplies included in the course cost. No experience needed. Pre-register. $99. 301-624-2727. lifelonglearning@frederick.edu.

Freedom BANG class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. A pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

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

$12, $10, $8. 301-663-1188. tonya@frederickhistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

A Taste of Asia: Korean Short Ribs, Red Curry Mussels, and Clams with Lemongrass Sauce — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frederick Community College. Conference Center, Room E125, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Join us as we travel the Far East and are introduced to various Asian cuisines from China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Focus will be on traditional dishes with new flavors but using standard sauce ingredients. Chef Woo Can will demonstrate how easy and simple these Asian dishes are to make. Hearty meals that taste good using ingredients from your local markets specifically “H Mart” in Frederick. Pre-registration rerquired.

$42. 301-624-2727. lifelonglearning@frederick.edu. frederick.augusoft.net.

ETCETERA

Myersville Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Municipal parking lot, 301 Main St., Myersville. Saturdays through Oct. 26. myersvillefarmersmarket.com.

Free Shred Day — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 23 E. Frederick St., 23 E. Frederick St., Walkersville. Sponsored by the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. Shredding will be done free of charge. The Women’s Auxiliary will accept donations to benefit Summer Camp and Vacation Bible School for local children.

Seedling Swap and Potting Demonstration — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville. Check out our new seed library and bring along your own seeds, seedlings, and/or

plant cuttings to exchange with fellow gardeners. This event will also include a potting demonstration with Victoria Thompson, of the Myersville Parks and Recreation Committee. 301-600-8350. rkurtz@frederickcountymd. gov.

Tour the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Tour Frederick’s oldest surviving building with a knowledgeable guide. Now 266 years old, it was the home of Elias and Albertina Brunner, German immigrants who were part of the great migration centuries ago of refugees from oppressed and war ravaged Europe. The home contains the only surviving example of the German five-plate stove that provided clean, safe, energy-efficient home heating.

$8. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 8 p.m. to 9:30 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. $16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Jefferson Ruritan 5K and 1M Fun Run

— 8 a.m. at Jefferson Ruritan for 5K; Valley Elementary School for Fun Run, 4603 Lander Road, Jefferson. Celebrate 250 years as a community! This is a chip-timed 5K road race that follows a loop through the town of Jefferson. Also, a one-mile fun run that starts at the same time and begins at Valley Elementary School. After the race, enjoy refreshments and the spring weather! This family friendly event benefits the mission of the Jefferson Ruritan Club.

$45 5K/$6 Fun run. 301-471-2901. lhickman26@comcast.net. runsignup.com/Race/MD/Jefferson/JeffersonRuritan5KFunRun.

FESTIVALS

Jefferson’s 250th Celebration — 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Jefferson Ruritan Grounds and Town of Jefferson, 4603 Lander Road, Jefferson. This small, friendly, unincorporated town hosts a full day of activities concluding with a large fireworks display around 8:30 p.m. There will be a 5K Run and Children’s Fun Run starting at 8 a.m.; food served all day; town parade at 11 a.m.; history hall presentations and displays all day; pony rides, petting zoo, moon bounces, clowns, magic show, face painting, and more; different bands all afternoon and evening; demonstrations (sheep shearing, cow milking, wheat winnowing, butter churn) and crafters all day; walking history tours of the town; souvenirs; time capsule; and so much more.  bballforus@comcast.net. jeffersonruritan.org.

Gaithersburg Book Festival — 10 a.m. to 6

p.m. at Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. A celebration of great books and great writing, one of the nation’s top literary events. Features more than 100 best-selling and award-winning authors who will participate in talks and panel discussions. See website for participating authors. Interactive writing workshops, a Children’s Village, book sales, author signings and more. Admission and shuttles from Shady Grove Metro and Montgomery County Fairgrounds are FREE. 301-258-6350. gbf@gaithersburgmd.gov. gaithersburgbookfestival.org.

Johnsville Spring Show — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 11106 Green Valley Road, 11106 Green Valley Road, Union Bridge. Garden Tractor Pull on May 18, music by Mike Kuster on May 19, plus a cake and pie auction. Kettle fried chicken both days.

HEALTH

Health and Wellness Seminar — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, 9411 Baltimore Road, Frederick. The church’s Care Ministry Team hosts a community-based event to inspire others to invest in a joyfilled, healthy lifestyle. Presentations will be made by professional speakers about stroke awareness and heart health, Frederick Health Hospice among others. Blood pressure screenings will be available. Light refreshments will be served. 301 662-1303. office@hopemtcarmel.org. hopemtcarmel.org.

MUSIC

The Frederick Chorale Salutes the Armed Forces — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Baker Park Bandshell, 21 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Join The Frederick Chorale and The Army Field Band’s HooahCappella on Armed Forces Day to honor service members and veterans. Groups will perform as a combined choir and separately with songs ranging from “Shenandoah” by James Erb and “The Tree of Peace” by Gwyneth Walker. Heidi Ackerman is the conductor of the Frederick Chorale and an Army veteran. Free. Donations welcome. frederickchorale.orginfo@frederickchorale. org. 301-514-4524. kiley.mead@frederickchorale.org.

THEATER

“Diana The Musical” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. It’s 1981 and the world is hungry for a royal wedding — but is the 20-year-old bride prepared for what comes after? Following her storybook union, Princess Diana faces a distant husband, an unmovable monarchy, and overwhelming media scrutiny. But her modern perspective and remarkable compassion galvanizes a nation, even as it threatens the royal family’s hold on England. Prices vary. 301-662-6600. wob@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

“The Prom” — 8 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre, 244 S Jefferson St., Frederick. “The Prom” follows four Broadway actors lamenting their days of fame, as they travel to the conservative town of Edgewater, Indiana, to help a lesbian student banned from bringing her

girlfriend to high school prom. $18.50 to $25. 301-662-3722. administration@othervoicestheatre.org.

ETCETERA

Thurmont Main Street Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Thurmont Community Park, 21 Frederick Road, Thurmont. Every Saturday through Sept. 28. Home-made, home-grown. One of the largest farmers markets in Frederick County.  240-626-9980. vgrinder@thurmontstaff.com. thurmontmainstreet.com.

Sunday May 19 CLASSES

Transitioning into Retirement — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Join local insurance expert Jean-Marie Leonard, with New York Life Insurance, to learn more about all the details of retirement you may not have considered. She will be sharing her expertise on how to prepare through insurance and financial planning for transitioning into retirement without major changes to your lifestyle. Bring your questions and notebook, you’ll want to get every bit of great advice down! Light refreshments will be provided. 301-600-7250.

ETCETERA

Flower Moon Metaphysical Faire — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dublin Roasters Coffee, 1780 N. Market St., Suite A, Frederick. Come out and embrace the flower moon energy. Psychic mediums, oracle, tarot, jewelry, pottery, crafting, crystals and more. 301-606-3915. kristamva@yahoo.com.

Blessing of the Bikes — 10:30 a.m. at Bush Creek Church of the Brethren, 4821A Green Valley Road, Monrovia. Bush Creek Church of the Brethren will sponsor a special worship service with Pastor Rod Fry bringing the morning message beginning at 10:30 am.  Pastor Fry is the current pastor at the Ijamsville United Methodist Church. He is a biker chaplain with the Bible Biker Institute. The Gospel Ridge Bluegrass Band will bring special music during the service. Following worship everyone is invited to the parking lot for a Blessing of the Bikes to be provided by the Not Ashamed Biker Ministry and the Black Sheep Motorcycle Ministry.

301-865-3013.

Aynex Quilting Presentation — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join Aynex Mercado, modern art quilter, as she shares her art of quilts of famous places in Frederick County (including libraries!). Her story is inspiring, her quilting state and nationally recognized. You will not be disappointed by this presentation. 18 and older.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Tour the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Tour Frederick’s oldest surviving building with a knowledgeable guide. Now 266 years old, it was the home of Elias and Albertina Brunner, German immigrants who were part of the great migration centuries

ago of refugees from oppressed and war ravaged Europe. The home contains the only surviving example of the German five-plate stove that provided clean, safe, energy-efficient home heating. $8. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

FESTIVALS

National Road Museum Open House — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at National Road Museum, 214 N. Main St., Boonsboro. Sneak peeks of new exhibits, photography exhibit, lectures about the National Road by historian Bob Savitt, visit the trolley museum at 220 N. Main St., raffles. The museum officially opens fall 2024. Donations accepted. info@nationalroadfoundation.org.

Johnsville Spring Show — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 11106 Green Valley Road, 11106 Green Valley Road, Union Bridge. Garden Tractor Pull on May 18, music by Mike Kuster on May 19, plus a cake and pie auction. Kettle fried chicken both days.

MUSIC

Mike Kuster In Concert at the Johnsville Ruritan Club Spring Show — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Johnsville Ruritan Club, 11136 Green Valley Road, Union Bridge. Mike Kuster will play an acoustic solo set at the show. 301-662-3355. mike@mikekuster.net.

Rohrersville Cornet Band Spring Concert — 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Rohrersville Band Hall, 4315 Main St., Rohrersville. Opening its 187th season. Under the joint direction of Bill Hollin and Holly Feather. Selections will include works by Grainger, Safranek, Sousa and an original composition by band member Max Beadle. Included in the mix will be marches, light classical, movie music arranged by band member Mike Horan and familiar tunes from the Big Band Era. Light refreshments at intermission. Admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted. 301-471-9867. ronmoss11@hotmail.com.

Zachary Smith & The Mardi Gras Kings — 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 25100 Ridge Road, Damascus. Zachary Smith & The Mardi Gras Kings (FKA the “Dixie Power Trio”) has developed a reputation as the East Coast’s premier “Louisiana variety band.” The four-piece group plays authentic sounding New Orleans jazz, zydeco, Cajun, street parade and Louisiana-style funk. Their music is played on the trumpet, accordion, guitar, bass guitar and rubboard, with vocals. All ages. A reception with refreshments follows the concert.

301-253-2130. office@stannesdamascus.org. stannesdamascus.org.

THEATER

“The Prom” — 2 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre, 244 S Jefferson St., Frederick. “The Prom” follows four Broadway actors lamenting their days of fame, as they travel to the conservative town of Edgewater, Indiana, to help a lesbian student banned from bringing her girlfriend to high school prom. $18.50 to $25. 301-662-3722. administration@othervoicestheatre.org.

Monday May 20

CLASSES

Meditative Dance Movement — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Transformative Arts Project. $10 donation. 301-662-4190. artcenter@ frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/news-events/calendar-grid/#!calendar/r.

ESL High Beginners Conversation Class — 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. For adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the LCFC. Registration is required. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

ETCETERA

Let’s Build Something: A Sensory Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities — 11 a.m. to noon at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Build structures with a variety of blocks, Legos, gears and Lincoln Logs! We invite all adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities to join us for this fun, sensory event! 301-600-7250.

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate

games allow you to hone your skills. No membership requirements. If you need a partner, call 240-344-4041 or email lffutrell@ yahoo.com. For general information, call 301676-5656 or email sdobran@comcast.net. $8. 301-676-5656. sdobran@comcast.net. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

Hagerstown Startup Week 2024 — 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hagerstown Community College, 20140 Scholar Drive, Hagerstown. A business conference for dreamers, doers, inventors, makers, entrepreneurs and small business owners. Connect and network with fellow founders, collect resourceful information for your business and learn best practices from industry experts. 240-500-2479. partner@hagerstownstartupweek.com. hagerstownstartupweek.com.

Mondays in Mount Airy — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at in the Railyard, 3 N. Main St. , Mount Airy. A weekly food truck event designed to support locally owned and operated food trucks as well as the businesses along Downtown Main Street. Mondays through Sept. 30. A variety of menu options with different food trucks participating every week.There will be no event on Memorial Day (May 27), July 29 (MAVFC carnival week) and Labor Day (Sept. 2). The event is organized by Sheri Cates State Farm Agent, Blossom and Basket Boutique, Jessica’s Snowballs and the Town of Mount Airy.

To Be Read: Jeff Shaara — 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Exploration Commons, 50 E. Main St., Westminster. For adults. From the bestselling author Jeff Shaara, comes the story of

rising conflict between the super-powers that gripped the world, a global war that almost happened: The Cuban Missile Crisis. Extensively researched and vividly imagined, “The Shadow of War” brings to life the many threads that lead to the building crisis between the Soviet Union and the United States in 1962. Pre-registration required. 443-293-3000. ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/shaara.

HEALTH

Sol Yoga — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. 21 and older.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Tuesday May 21

ETCETERA

Hagerstown Startup Week 2024 — 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hagerstown Community College, 20140 Scholar Drive, Hagerstown. A business conference for dreamers, doers, inventors, makers, entrepreneurs and small business owners. Connect and network with fellow founders, collect resourceful information for your business and learn best practices from industry experts. 240-500-2479. partner@hagerstownstartupweek.com. hagerstownstartupweek.com.

FESTIVALS

New Windsor Fire Department Carnival — 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at New Windsor Fire Department Carnival Grounds, 101 High St., New Windsor. Rides, food, games and entertainment. Parade May 22. 410-635-6373. nwfd10.org/content/carnival.

FILM

Bijou Film Screening — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Second, third and fourth Tuesdays of the month. A streamlined curation of films presented by Falling Squares. 301-662-4190. artcenter@frederickartscouncil.org.

HEALTH

Senior Fitness: Zumba Gold class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Interested in Zumba but want something that is lower intensity? Join us for a Zumba Gold class, a lower intensity fun dance workout! 301-600-8200.

Harmony in Healing: A Monthly Homeopathy Exploration — 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at The Common Market, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Dive into the world of natural wellness as we explore the principles of homeopathy, share insights and empower each other on our journey to health. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. commonmarket.coop.

Memorial Day Window & Door Sales Event