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CELEBRATE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Looking for ways to celebrate Memorial Day? Visit Monocacy National Battlefield and take a guided tour, explore the visitor center, learn about the Civil War history of the area, and pay tribute to the fallen soldiers. Or head to Catoctin Breeze Vineyard in Thurmont for its Memorial Day Celebration with food trucks and live music from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 29. Take a dip in one of the public swimming pools when they open for the season this weekend. Plan a picnic at Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery in Middletown and check out Middletown’s Memorial Day Commemoration at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park, with music by the Rohrersville Band and a tribute to Middletown’s fallen heroes. Of course, a barbecue in your own backyard or a nearby park is always an option — and nice marker of the “real” beginning of summer, too.

VANISH AND IL FORNO ARE THROWING A SUMMER PARTY

Vanish Brewery, based in Leesburg, Virginia, is throwing a Summer Party with Frederick’s Il Forno Pizzeria this weekend as a way to announce and celebrate their recent partnership as the pizzeria expands its restaurant space on the Golden Mile. Come out for pizza and tacos, Vanish beer, and cocktails, while Rock N Roll Graveyard provides beach vibes on vinyl. There is no cover charge for this all-day, beach-themed event from noon to 10 p.m. May 27 at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. See vanishbeer.com/calendar for details, and prepare to get groovy.

WE ALL COULD USE A GOOD LAUGH

You know him from “Saturday Night Live” and the hit movies “Grown Ups” and “Deuce Bigalow,” but this weekend, Rob Schneider will take the stage at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races for his standup comedy — which is what started his entire career. For anyone who needs a good laugh, tickets are still available for his May 27 show, part of his “I Have Issues” tour. We caught up with him recently for a story in this issue, and he’s every bit as hilarious in a phone interview as he is in his movies.

SORT OUT THE MYTHOLOGICAL FROM THE HISTORICAL HARRIET TUBMAN

The National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick worked with the Button Farm Living History Center to present a three-day Memorial Day Weekend living history event, where you can view a Harriet Tubman statue temporarily onsite at the farm in Germantown, hear live music and participate in several all-ages activities. In the process, learn what historians are uncovering about the legend of Harriet Tubman and how her efforts might have been exaggerated a bit while her other contributions — including nursing, spying and combat leadership — have been glossed over.

ARTIST ANGLE GETS A NEW HOME

Owner Jennifer Elveton ran Artist Angle Gallery along South Carroll Street for many years before relocating to 565 E. Church St. in Frederick this month. The shop specializes in framing artwork and hosts occasional art exhibitions. Check out their new space when you’re in town.

SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER

As motivation for keeping high schoolers active during the summer months, Planet Fitness offers free passes to students age 14 to 19 through Aug. 31. Get involved, and you could win your school $10,000 — or an academic scholarship for yourself — in the process (that’s what we call a win-win). Register online and head out to the local Planet Fitness on West Patrick Street in Frederick.

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WHAT MAKES FREDERICK A GREAT PLACE TO DO BUSINESS?

Frederick County is a great place to do business with it’s close proximity to large cities like Washington, D.C and Baltimore. You are also not far from the

Leesburg, Virginia area. There is also multiple military bases, government contractors and government employees giving Frederick a more vibrant customer base.

WHAT SETS YOUR BUSINESS APART?

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UNCAPPED

Prospect Point Brewing in Frederick

In this episode of the UnCapped podcast, host Chris Sands talked with Prospect Point Brewing cofounder Dan Carroll about how he went from being a hop farmer to opening a farm brewery in Frederick, and what it has been like for the past year, as the brewery celebrated its one-year anniversary on May 20. Here is an excerpt of their talk.

UnCapped: You have your oneyear anniversary [this month]. … You’ve had this farm for a long time though, correct?

Dan Carroll: The farm itself was purchased back in 2014.

UnCapped: That sounds so long ago. I guess it’s really not.

Carroll: Sometimes it feels long ago. Just thinking about what was going on back then versus now, it’s crazy. We’ve always had [the brewery] as a plan, but it took a few years to finally get it off the ground and get it to where we want it to be.

[It started when] I was biking up 180 and came across the For Sale sign, went back and got my truck, popped up over the hill, and overlooked what was just an open field, and you could kind of visualize how the brewery would sit, overlooking the hop yard.

UnCapped: You started out growing hops here right away, right?

Carroll: Yep, we put in the hop yard in 2015, mainly to supplement our original field that’s in Rohrersville, right up the street from Big Cork. We were selling to local breweries around here and home brewing and all that type of good stuff, but the brewery was always on the back burner to the commercial hop growing.

UnCapped: You’re still [growing hops], right?

Carroll: That’s pretty much been put to the side. When we got the green light to [open the brewery], we had to pull back a little bit. We actually took out the other yard in Rohrersville. We had to put this field on the back burner all of last season. We’re slowly gonna try to recapture it this year and build it back

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growing hops?

Carroll: I actually blame Tom for it. We were home brewers first. ... I went to Tom’s probably first festival and talked with Tom and one of his friends about growing hops. I’d planted probably five or six plants at my house, strictly for home brewing, and got tricked into thinking it was a good idea. I then talked my mom and stepdad into putting the field in over in Rohrersville, like, “We could probably do this as supplemental income.” It was ... no actual income.

UnCapped: [Laughs.] So more of a non-revenue-producing hobby.

Carroll: Yeah, it was like a really bad nonprofit. Luckily I have a very supportive, understanding wife that allowed me to do all that.

up to where it was.

UnCapped: Are you excited about the Monocacy hop?

Carroll: Yeah. We’re very interested in seeing [its] potential over the next couple of years. It looks awesome.

Bryan [Butler, of the University of Maryland Extension] is doing a fantastic job with it. I did not get to taste any of the beer that Tom [Barse, of Milkhouse

Brewery] brewed with it this year, but we’re definitely excited. I’m hoping to get my hands on it in the next year or so, if we can.

UnCapped: I think the next batches will be done by Tom, and Heavy Seas is brewing some beer with it. They wanted to add a large production brewery to further investigate its viability of it being a usable hop.

Carroll: That’s awesome. And the fact that it’s Maryland will make it that much more special.

UnCapped: Because we love Maryland.

Carroll: I know. We do. We definitely do.

UnCapped: How did you end up

UnCapped: During the episode we did about the Monocacy hop, that was one of the things Bryan really stressed: You can grow hops in Maryland, but it’s gonna be very hard to make it profitable because of all the care and maintenance it takes to do it here. The Monocacy hop has the possibility of not needing all that hand-holding that the other variants do.

Carroll: Yeah, that’s an issue. Between all the different mildews you fight around here, little bit shorter growing season, we don’t get as much sun, heavy humidity all put a lot more stress on plants. So yeah, you can grow them, but to grow them well enough make money off of them is about next to impossible.

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

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A better gas station bite at Dash In

The difference is all in cracking an egg. That’s according to franchise owner of the newly renovated Dash In location in Frederick County, Melissa Parsley. “All of our food is made fresh. Nothing comes pre-packaged,” she said. Dash In is a regional chain owned by The Wills Group. Parsley took over this location in Frederick County in September 2020.

She also owns Frederick Shell Carwash and Frederick Shell Self Serve Carwash, the former of which she purchased from her dad, Joe Parsley, in December. “I’ve been involved with gas stations since I was born,” Parsley said. Per Melissa, her Dash In location was mostly closed, barring gas fueling and a small kiosk, from Nov. 1 to March 6 for renovations. Now, the place has re-opened, complete with a full kitchen with fryers and a flattop griddle — ultimately offering more than your usual gas station fare, Parsley says. The renovations cost corporate over $1 million, Gaurang Maniar, executive director of marketing of Dash In and Splash In, said via text. The grand re-opening of the location took place on April 13 and 14. And they have been putting the kitchen to use, Parsley said. “We actually pull the chicken and make the chicken salad. We make the tuna salad. We make the egg salad. We chop the celery,” she said. And yes, they actually crack the eggs for breakfast dishes — like their steak, egg and cheese croissant — on the grill.

They also serve egg salad sandwiches and hot dogs. But no dish plays like the Stackadilla, a Dash In dish of stacked and folded quesadillas that is highly popular across locations, Maniar said. Parsley showed off the chain’s strawberry milkshake (real fruit, she said) and the buffalo chicken Stackadilla, which features crispy chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, ranch, red onions, blue cheese crumbles, and cheddar and mozzarella cheese. The Stackadilla is made by taking the four slices you would normally get in a quesadilla and, well, stacking them.

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DASH IN

3359 Urbana Pike, Frederick 240-436-1960

Social: facebook.com/ DashInUrbana

Hours: Food is available 24/7, 365 days a year. Beer and wine are even available until 2 a.m.

Type of food: A “quick casual offering of premium quality food,” says father and co-conspirator to the owner, Joe Parsley.

Price: Food ranges from $4 to $7 for most meals but can get up to around $12.99 for something larger, like a 10-piece wing.

Melissa Parsley recommends: The honey Old Bay wings. “People have already come back since we reopened” to get them, she said.

The Buffalo Chicken Stackadilla with a side of tater tots and a strawberry banana milkshake at Dash In. The Stackadilla includes a tortilla stuffed with crispy chicken, buffalo sauce, red onion, ranch dressing and blue cheese crumbles.

Staff photos by Katina Zentz

The kitchen area of Dash In in Urbana on April 18.

Rob Schneider wants you to forget your problems and laugh

BY CRYSTAL SCHELLE Special to The News-Post

Rob Schneider was barely old enough to drive when he started doing standup comedy in his hometown of San Francisco.

“I didn’t realize that you could hang out with adults and be a teenager, and there was fun going on,” he said with a chuckle over the phone while at a movie shoot in Mexico. It was “adult fun that I didn’t know existed,” he continued, “and the next thing I know, I’m at this club, everybody’s laughing and drinking and having fun, and I was like, I want to do this … high school’s not as fun as this.”

At the age of 59, Schneider has only grown funnier as he’s honed his comedy chops. He will perform May 27 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia, as part of his “I Have Issues” Tour.

As a father of three, Schneider said he wonders if he was too young to even be in that environment at age 16. He jokingly said because he was the youngest of three, his parents weren’t always on top of things.

“God bless them, because it turned into a career,” Schneider said. “I would sneak out, and I would just go to these comedy clubs. I had a day job, so I could pay for gas for the car. I would go to these clubs, and then I would not go to school the next day; I’d go to work or something. The next thing I know, I’m, like, failing in high school.”

Although it was a shock to his real estate broker dad and his former kindergarten teacher mom, who at one time also served on the Board of Education, they learned to accept it. He said his father, Marvin, who died in 2000, was especially supportive of Schneider pursuing his art.

His parents’ leeway must have helped. Today, he is a three-time Emmy winner, with

a long list of credits as an actor, comedian, director, producer and writer. He’s best known for his movies “Deuce Bigalow,” “Grown Ups” and “The Hot Chick.”

Schneider said his early comedy was simply “not good.” He blames it mostly on his age and not having enough life experience to create strong material.

“You have nothing to relate to when you’re 16. You’re in a smoky room with drunks. The last thing they need to be reminded of is their children and responsibilities they’re ignoring, because they’re out drinking and smoking during the week,” he said. “And here I am, reminding them that they have children they’re not paying attention to. So it did not go well.”

was onstage, he started acting out the stories while he was telling them, all while giving his own funny spin on them.

“It’s not an intellectual process,” he said. “It’s an emotional process coming from an emotional high, where you kind of go ‘ohhh’ instead of ‘oh this could be funny.’ It makes you laugh from a real place, then it has the chance to make other people laugh.”

His big break came in the late 1980s when he was seen on HBO’s “13th Annual Young Comedians,” which was hosted by another “Saturday Night Live” alum, Dennis Miller. That show landed him a job as a writer for “SNL.”

He said after the “Young Comedians,” he and Miller would meet for coffee just to chat. Then one day, Schneider said he had Miller laughing so hard, “he couldn’t breathe for awhile.”

By 1990, Schneider was a regular cast member at “SNL” playing a slew of characters, including Tiny Elvis and the Richmeister. He continued with the cast until 1994.

ROB SCHNEIDER

When: 8 p.m. May 27

Where: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, 750 Hollywood Drive, Charles Town, W.Va. Tickets: $30 to $55 (21+) Info: hollywoodcasinocharlestown. com

those movies. When my dad died [in 2000], I went right from my dad dying to the movie set, and I was not OK,” he said. “When I did ‘The Animal,’ I look at that, and that’s not me. I mean, I did the best job I could, but I was not there. I don’t remember anything about that movie.”

To possibly rectify that situation, Schneider is back filming “The Animal 2,” which he’ll star in and direct. His Mexico trip was for the Paramount+ film “Amor es Amor,” which was written by his wife, Patricia Azarcoya Arce. He’ll also star in and direct that.

But Schneider had faith in himself and knew that the more experience he gained, the better his material would be. At 19, he started dressing up as a rockabilly artist and built his act around a character.

“Then I had an epiphany,” he said. “I was always looking for the comedy, like it was out there to find, like it was some archaeological dig or some excavation of some strange, uninhabited planet. … They say write about what you know, but ` even more [true] in comedy. Write what’s in your face. Write about your mom, your dad, your car, your apartment, your shoes, or the coffee shop that you go to.”

He started reading the newspaper and observing people, and his comedy writing took a turn. When he

Moving from the writing room to the stage wasn’t a difficult transition for Schneider, whose standup helped to pave the way because his material was already in sketch format.

One of his fellow cast members who he continues to keep in touch with was Adam Sandler, who he knew before performing on “SNL.” Schneider has appeared in 15 movies and counting with Sandler, often as a character that audiences come to love. Last month, he was able to present Sandler with Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which included an emotional song about their 30plus years of friendship.

Schneider said his biggest regret after leaving “SNL” was not giving himself a break before jumping into acting in films.

“I should not have made

In addition, his Netflix TV show “Real Rob,” an exaggerated version of his life, is gearing up for another season. He writes, directs, produces and stars in the show. He just made a deal with Fox Nation to do a comedy special with the material he’s created over the past three years. Oh yeah, and in his spare time, Schneider is writing a book.

No matter what he’s working on, Schneider’s main objective is to make people laugh. And when they come to his standup shows, he wants it to be a total escape.

“When people come to see me, I try to get them to forget about their problems for an hour, or 40 minutes of that hour, and make them laugh.”

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

Courtesy photo Rob Schneider

MUSIC

Live music at Sky Stage this weekend

This week at Sky Stage, Wild Whispers will perform with Griefcat on May 27, and a Benefit Concert for Frederick Community Fridge will bring a lineup of local bands to the stage on May 28.

Wild Whispers is the Western Maryland-based duo of Eli Lev and Megan Leigh, both longtime musicians individually. They released their debut folk-pop self-titled album in 2022.

Griefcat is an all-women musical comedy duo from Washington, D.C., who recently recorded their second studio album, “Late Stage Capitalism.”

Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the show runs until 10 p.m. May 27. Tickets are available through Eventbrite and at

door. Admission is free for kids 12 and under.

The Benefit Concert for Frederick Community Fridge will run from 5 to 10 p.m. May 28 and will feature five live bands: Greenhead, Sir Lando, Gatwick, The Constituents and Motel Portrait. A $10 donation is suggested for this all-ages show.

Sky Stage is an all-ages venue, but parents should note the potential for mature content. It is located at 59 S. Carroll St. in downtown Frederick. Carry-in food is permitted. Drinks are available for purchase onsite. For more information about the venue and a full schedule of events, go to skystagefrederick.com.

Alive@Five: Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band

Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band will perform traditional bluegrass at the May 25 Alive@Five, hosted by Downtown Frederick Partnership.

Dale and the Zdubs will take the stage June 1 with reggae.

Each concert in the happy hour series is a 21-and-older event that runs from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays through Sept. 28. The stage is located outdoors at Carroll Creek Amphitheater in downtown Frederick.

Entry is $6 per person, and craft beverages are also $6 each. Beer, wine, cocktails and food will be available for purchase. Beer is provided by Brew-

er’s Alley every week, with special tap takeovers by other downtown breweries throughout the season. Wine will be provided by District East, and cocktails will be provided by McClintock Distilling Co. and Tenth Ward Distilling Company. Local food trucks will provide a rotating schedule of food offerings with different fare featured each week.

All proceeds from the event benefit DFP.

In the case of inclement weather, Alive@Five may be cancelled.

Find the weekly lineup of bands at downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive.

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Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band

Shepherd University students transcribe 17th-century diary detailing the Salem witch trials

Shepherd University students were able to step back in time to the 1600s through the diary of prominent New England minister and writer Cotton Mather.

Benjamin Bankhurst, associate professor of history, tasked students in the spring 2023 Colonial America class with transcribing pages from a diary written by Mather, who influenced the Salem witch trials that took place from February 1692 to May 1693.

“Cotton Mather was a principle, if not the most important New Englander at the time, and the diary the students transcribed was for the year 1692,” Bankhurst said. “At points, he talks directly about what’s happening in Salem, and you can see his thinking change about it over time. He starts by really wrestling with what’s happening, kind of believing the early accusations, and then slowly, as the trials go on, he comes to the realization that it is perhaps not what he thought it was. The students went on that journey with him through transcription.”

Each student was required to read

and transcribe a page from the diary and write a reflection essay describing the experience and what it made them think about the Salem witch trials.

“It is challenging because they wrestled with 17th-century English,” Bankhurst said. “The handwriting is from 350 years ago, and there was not standardization for English, and Mather wrote some in shorthand — something modern-day students aren’t used to.”

Each student transcribed a different page, giving them a different perception of Cotton Mather in both his public and private life.

“What I transcribed was the beginning of a sermon,” Asper said. “He wrote a hymn, and it was basically saying, ‘You need to be faithful and grateful and reject the devil because it’s all around us.’ He was very fire and brimstone.”

The transcriptions, along with archival-quality photographs of the pages and the students’ byline, will be posted on the Congregational Library & Archives webpage, congregationallibrary.org, sometime

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this summer.

“Our students are unlocking these documents for the computer age,” Bankhurst said. “Documents that would have languished on the shelf of a private library can now be read

across the country, indeed across the world, because they [the students] have gone through the effort of transcribing that material, which makes it searchable, which makes it available.”

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Detail of the painting “Object Number 1939.251” in the Luce Center of the New-York Historical Society Museum and Library.

Button Farm Living History Center seeks to present the real Harriet Tubman

BY ERIK ANDERSON Special to The News-Post

Harriet Tubman is a native Marylander best known for freeing dozens of people from slavery via the Underground Railroad in the years leading up to the Civil War. This Memorial Day Weekend, the staff of Button Farm Living History Center in Germantown wants to highlight another daring facet of her life: military service.

In a weekend full of living-history events that aim to honor the military contributions of African Americans from the Revolutionary War through World War II, visitors to the farm will learn all aspects of Tubman’s service record, which includes nursing, spying and combat leadership. The events are free of charge.

“We’re really hoping to familiarize the public with the real Harriet Tubman, not the mythological Tubman,” said Anthony Cohen, president of the Menare Foundation, the nonprofit group behind Button Farm. “Half of her story hasn’t been told.”

Cohen said Tubman was mythologized in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War due in part to an overzealous contemporary biographer and in part because of the secret nature of her wartime accomplishments. In an 1869 book, Sarah Bradford alleged Tubman made 19 trips to the South that freed over 300 people from slavery but had little to say about her time in the Union Army during the war. That view of Tubman persisted until her military pension records were discovered 25 to 30 years ago, Cohen said.

“Meticulous scholarship” since that time has revealed Tubman made only 13 rescue missions into the South and freed only 70 people, Cohen said, and all of them were her own friends and family.

“Instead of being this story of an Underground Railroad warrior, it’s really a story about family, faith and community,” Cohen said. “I think things like that really cast her in a different light.”

While her real contributions to the Underground Railroad were less ambitious and more personally focused than her legend would have it, her military exploits were more heroic and consequential than the public knew until recently, Cohen said.

“Tubman is now considered to be the first female non-commissioned solider to lead troops into battle during an American war,” Cohen said, because a

HARRIET TUBMAN: JOURNEY TO FREEDOM

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily May 27 to 29

Where: Button Farm Living History Center, 16820 Black Rock Road, Germantown Tickets: Free

Info: buttonfarm.org

The event will include food and live music.

itors set aside the mythological Tubman in favor of the historical Tubman.

On Saturday, Wesley Wofford, the statue’s sculptor, will give a talk at Button Farm about the statue’s creation and significance. This will be the last weekend the statue is viewable in Maryland for at least the remainder of 2023.

Sunday will feature a talk by Angela Crenshaw, the director of the Maryland Park Service, that will inform visitors about Tubman’s early life in in Dorchester County, her time on the Underground Railroad and her time as a suffragette. Crenshaw will also screen a new documentary on Tubman by Maryland Public Television.

On Monday, historical re-enactor Timothy Hodges will portray Robert Smalls, who at the age of 19 escaped from slavery in South Carolina by commandeering a Confederate boat and delivering it to the Union Navy. Smalls then recruited thousands of African Americans to fight in the war, piloted Union boats during key naval operations and served as a U.S. congressman after the war.

Union officer correctly suspected her knowledge of secret routes would be invaluable in raids against Confederate strongholds.

Brad Stone, a volunteer docent with the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, which is co-sponsoring the weekend events, said Tubman’s military service also highlights the Civil War as the entry point of African Americans into the formal medical profession.

“The Civil War was a time when Black people were making tremendous contributions to medicine and were being recognized for it for the first time in American history,” he said. “[Tubman] was not only a nurse, she was a matron or administrator of a hospital.”

During his demonstration of Civil War surgery throughout the Memorial Day weekend event, Stone will explain to vis-

itors that the most important and lasting medical innovations of the war were organizational and administrative.

“The system for taking care of battlefield wounded, for quickly treating and triaging them, getting them to frontline medical care and then to long-term comprehensive care — that system was baked in and served the United States very well through the Second World War,” he said.

Cohen said one of the best educational tools about Tubman’s life that will be on hand this weekend is the large bronze statue of her called “The Journey to Freedom” that has been on a continuing tour of the country for the past four years. Except for the fact that it is 9 feet tall, the statue depicting Tubman leading a child to safety is extremely life-like. Cohen believes that realism will help vis-

Throughout the weekend, Gayle George, a descendant of the Weems family, who escaped slavery in Rockville via the Underground Railroad, will discuss her family’s legacy and her efforts to tell that story in a new documentary.

Deborah Scott, a descendant of a Buffalo Soldier, will talk about her efforts to open a national museum on the Eastern Shore where her ancestor once lived.

Stone said the weekend’s events will include a lot for kids to do and see. He said the historical presentations will be interactive and engaging for them, and that Button Farm is a real working farm with a barn and animals for children to visit.

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

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“The Journey to Freedom” statue.

Planet Fitness offers free passes to high schoolers

Planet Fitness is bringing back its High School Summer Pass program, which invites Maryland high schoolers ages 14 to 19 to work out for free at any Planet Fitness location through Aug. 31.

High schoolers can visit planetfitness.com/ summerpass to register for the program. Teens under 18 must register with a parent or guardian online or in-club.

In its third year, High School Summer Pass offers high schoolers a way to stay active during the summer.

According to the World Health Organization, youth up to 17 years of age should get a recommended average of at least 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity to boost their physical and mental health.

In Maryland, 13.2 percent of teens are obese and 10.2 percent are overweight, which is another reason this initiative is so vital.

Launching during Mental Health Awareness Month, High School Summer Pass allows teens the opportunity to prioritize their mental and physical wellness goals during a critical time when school is out and academic and extracurricular programs such as sports, gym class and after-school activities are in recess.

High schoolers can take advantage of the High School Summer Pass program at Planet Fitness and gain free access to the gym during the summer.

Research also shows that students who complete the recommended amount of moderate to vigorous physical activity experienced greater academic achievement compared to those who did not.

To further motivate high schoolers to prioritize fitness, all participants who sign up are encouraged to enter the Planet Fitness High School Summer Pass Contest. Planet Fitness will award five teens in the U.S. with $10,000 individual academic scholarships via a TikTok video submission contest. To enter, teens are asked to post a TikTok video tagging @planetfitness using the hashtags #contest and #HSSP23US that describes their High School Summer Pass experience. The contest submission period runs through Aug. 31.

Additionally, the top five schools on the U.S. Leaderboard in each tier (as described in the rules) will each receive $10,000. These scholarships can be used to fund athletic equipment, field renovations, physical fitness classes and health and wellness initiatives.

All High School Summer Pass participants will have access to free fitness training from in-club certified trainers, free workouts designed specifically for high schoolers in the free Planet Fitness App, as well as workout plans available at planetfitness.com/ summerpass.

The local Planet Fitness is located at 1080 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Call 301-698-8110 for more information.

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Travel tips for planning your dream vacation on a budget

BY EMMANUEL STANLEY Wealth of Geeks

According to recent MMGY Travel intelligence research, there is a 16% drop in the number of U.S. adults who plan to take a vacation this year. A researcher with the agency, Chris Davidson, pins this “softness” on “concerns over personal finances and the affordability of travel,” especially for low-income people.

Amid the encouraging numbers of those still willing to embark on their vacation, as shown by the research, the issue of affordability is set to deprive many fun-seekers of the pastime they so desire. As one who may be affected by this conundrum, here are ways to make your trip without breaking the bank.

PLAN AHEAD

Give yourself plenty of time to plan. Twelve months is more than enough. Most airlines and hotels have their schedule open for that period and offer affordable pricing options for early birds.

Ziaul Haque, assistant professor of English Language and Literature at the University of Creative Technology, Chattogram, suggests flexibility with travel dates, like traveling during off-seasons and “seeking deals and discounts like travel rewards programs” to earn points and miles for future trips as part of planning ahead.

CHEAP ACCOMMODATION

Thinking outside the “hotel” box when deciding your accommodation also reduces the overall cost of your trip. Consider hostels, homestays and camping. These generally offer cheaper rates and access to a kitchen for cooking your meals, allowing you to spend less on dining out.

With these alternatives, Christian, a lead representative for TheRoutePlanner, says, “travelers can save anywhere from 20 to 50% on lodging costs compared to

standard hotels.”

INSIDER KNOWLEDGE

Getting familiar with locals or native residents of a travel destination can prove to be invaluable. Their referral of local stores where local dishes are sold without the price tag or unwanted portions minimizes cost and offers the pleasure of acquainting visitors with the “locations’ identity.”

Louisa Loring, founder of Eating Around Italy, says: “Produce, local products, and even pre-prepared foods, for those not able to cook while traveling are usually much more affordable as you are likely buying directly from the source.”

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

Minimizing overall transport costs includes the daily cost of transportation during vacation. Public transportation systems or other indigenous means of transport could drastically reduce transport overhead. Consider walking or cycling if the distance is relatively short, which has the dual benefit of environmental friendliness and routine exercise.

Where possible, taxis or ride-sharing apps are a no-no, noted Lachlan Brown, founder of Hack Spirit.

FREE LOCAL EVENTS

It is also essential to seek out free activities in the vacation destination. Free walking tours give insight into the city’s history and culture.

Certain museums have free admission days or particular hours of the day when there is a waiver on their entrance fee.

Other options include public squares and game reserves that offer access for free or at a reduced rate to outdoor activities such as picnicking, hiking, and biking. There are also local festivals with musical concerts and other entertainment at little or no cost. Md. Ziaul says these “can stretch your budget further without sacrificing memora-

ble experiences that make travel so rewarding.”

NO EXTRA BAGGAGE

Sticking to just the essentials can be complex but critical to increasing the margins on the travel budget. More items mean heavier luggage which means additional luggage fees at the airport. Make a list of the items you may require for the trip. Then knock off the not-so-important items.

Choose clothing combinations that can be used for several purposes and mixed to create varying outfits. Invest in feather-weight and close-packed accessories such as compression bags, toiletry bags, and packing cubes. Beyond the reduced cost of maximizing space, packing light and smart also saves time navigating airports.

”UNPAVED TRAVELS”

Another consideration to reduce costs will be to visit smaller towns instead of large cities. These could provide a historical background of your destination and allow you to interact

with friendly locals, adding to the memorable experience of the vacation at a minimal cost. Tiffany MacGee, Founder of Nomadrs, suggests cheap destinations, “known to be affordable such as Southeast Asia or Central America.”

A trip to Thailand could stretch your budget even further than a trip to Canada would.

After taking trips to over 50 destinations, Louis of Loudigital suggests, “saving money in foreign transaction fees and earning rewards for spending” by using cash-back credit cards or prepaid travel cards. Use refillable water bottles, take advantage of last-minute deals, and be flexible to changing plans are a few ways that ultimately reduce the net cost stretching your money further on a vacation trip.

Just because your vacation is affordable, that doesn’t mean it will be unpleasant. Vacation trips can still be made on lean budgets without worrying about savings. If the desire for fun-seeking still burns, get out the checkbook and checklist. Begin the plans. Summer is coming. Bon Voyage!

Rockwell Brewery makes live music

BY COLIN MCGUIRE Special to The News-Post

Of all the breweries in and around the Frederick area, you’d be hard-pressed to find one more married to music than Rockwell Brewery. Just take a look at some of their beer names. There’s “Kolsch As Ice” (hello, Foreigner!) and Dropkick Red (who else loves Dropkick Murphys?!) and even B.I.G. Juicy (RIP Notorious B.I.G.).

Now, after the business opened a second location, Rockwell Brewery Riverside, a couple weeks ago, the brewery is looking to take the next step when it comes to hosting music.

As a result, we caught up with coowners Paul Tinney and Matt Thrasher to talk about their love for music, the way they hope to expand their musical slate as the new location grows and how they wish that one day their facility can play host to a concert from Maryland favorites Clutch.

Why did you guys decide to expand? What led to all this, and how did you get here?

Tinney: How much time do you have [laughs]? The short answer is there wasn’t any single one event that happened. We’ve been in business now for seven years at our current location [on North East Street in Frederick]. We’ve always had more demand than what we had the ability to either produce or entertain at our taproom. So, we’ve been shopping around for the right location and the right format and the right equipment to do an expansion. The whole process took two years. So, we finally just decided to pull the trigger with the idea that we wanted to have a larger place to serve as a bigger venue for events and music and get into distribution and have our products reach a broader customer base.

You guys have focused so much on music with the names of your beers and hosting live music — how did that come to be?

Tinney: I always give Matt credit for going along with this because I sort of started with this idea that it would be a mashup with my guitar building that I do on the side, which is all hand-crafted stuff, to craft beer. The similarities and artist work that goes into them go together, and it’s all for the enjoyment of people who make music or good beer. That worked into a mashup of music and beer, so we adapt some kind of lyric, artist or music tie to all of our beers.

With this new space, is there an incentive to have more live music? Do you have a plan for that?

Thrasher: That’s been the goal. We set aside an area for private events that allows us to do bigger music acts. Right now, we’re really in a tight space and we were contained in our taproom when it came to where we’d put our entertainment. It’s pretty much restricted — how many people we can get in there. So this is going to allow us to showcase more regional acts and not just a guy sitting up there with an acoustic guitar. That’s the plan.

So you’ll be able to have more electric bands and full bands?

Thrasher: Yep, that’s the goal. We’ll be able to have a portable stage we can take in and out. We’ll do noise abatement sooner than later. We know we have an issue right now with the concrete doors and metal roof, but we are getting things figured out, and that’s definitely on top of the list.

Tinney: We have some fine-tuning to do with the acoustic experience because it’s a little overpowering right now. But we’ll get that fixed.

Do you have a timeline of when you hope to get that ready to go?

Thrasher: Last weekend, we had bands Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It’s just a matter of their volume level right now. But it’s all in the works. We just need to do our research and make sure we do it right. As for a timeline, all I can say is it’s on top of the list.

Are either of you guys in bands?

Thrasher: No, I’m tone deaf.

Tinney: I abandoned it. No one wants to see me perform. That’ll drive people to other breweries [laughs]. Back to the music, we know that having music will be part of the experience of being there, and that’s a big plus for people who want to come out and be entertained and enjoy the brewery. But we have the option, top, to do ticketed events and bring in people who are not just there for background music but are there to perform for an audience who may want to see them. We want to explore that, too, but it’ll be down the road. There’s no place in Frederick that has this Ram’s Head feel. We still have some work to fine-tune the venue, but we want to look at that as well.

What’s the capacity for the space?

Thrasher: The entire space is roughly 350 capacity.

Frederick has needed a bigger music space like this. Not a small size, but not a big size. Was that something in mind when you thought to create this?

Thrasher: It wasn’t the sole goal. We have to turn down probably 80% of the

private event requests we get because in those cases, we have to shut down the entire brewery to accommodate them. So we knew we wanted that to capitalize on the demand for events. On top of that, we were restricted to having to put the music acts in the taproom, which limits what we can offer. We knew we needed a bigger space, a bigger footprint, not just for production side, to keep up with demand for beer, but also the experience. We’re trying to raise the bar for ourselves and create an experience that you don’t normally get at a brewery.

Speaking of that, a lot of the other breweries host some form of music. Are there any places that you think are doing a good job so far?

Thrasher: I think Olde Mother is doing really great. They put a stage in there, and they have that back area that can hold a good bit of people. They have their pocket they like to showcase. They’re really paying attention to bringing in good music and good acts.

It’s interesting you say that because it seems like the best places

Rockwell Brewery opened a second location on Broadband Drive in Frederick.

Mike Westcott Band performed recently in the new Rockwell Brewery Riverside location on Broadband Drive

a priority at new Riverside location

what we want to cater to.

Tinney: We’ve already done a reggae festival. We had a Caribbean night. We’ve done bluegrass events. We had jazz. We do an Americana thing. We had The Dead stuff. Head-banging kind of stuff. School of Rock kind of things. We’ve done some Latin dancing. We think there’s an audience for pretty much every genre here in Frederick.

One thing I know that’s been a topic among those who play in town is the ability to get paid, because sometimes, they’re asked to make little to nothing to play. Is this something you set aside a budget for? Especially when you talk about bringing in regional acts, that can be a heavy investment. Is that something you’re concerned about, or do you have that built in?

Thrasher: We’ll try it. A regional act that would be a bigger type of investment would be a ticketed show. As long as that door covers the band, we’re happy. We’re here to have that experience and have a fun time, but ultimately, we’re here to sell beer — not to be a venue and make money off the door. That said, we’ll give them a try, and if they don’t cover the door, that’s something we’re going to have to look at. We’re really looking for local acts and regional acts that draw a crowd and get people to want to be there.

Tinney: On the spectrum of what the experience is, we’re leading with beer and a taproom feel with music, but that doesn’t mean we can’t progress to a music space that includes beer, food and an artist of higher caliber. We just need to see how that progression goes.

be a lot of fun.

Thrasher: Right. And that changed from week to week [laughs].

Pistols, Bob Marley. I’d buy a ticket for all of that, obviously.

Matt had mentioned earlier you had music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in there. Are there designated days you want to have music? Maybe get it up to four or five nights a week?

Thrasher: It just depends on the demand and who shows up. Right now, we’re focusing on Saturdays. The Friday, Saturday, Sunday was because of our grand opening. I’d love to do it every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

to see music in Frederick at this point is almost all breweries. And a lot of breweries have found success in that. Is that something that drew you toward doing this? It sounds like you had the music tie-in from the beginning, though, right?

Tinney: Yeah, that’s what we’ve been shooting for. It’s one of those things where you have to do first things first, so we’ll hopefully get there over the course of the next six to eight months.

Thrasher: Everybody can relate to music. So even with us doing the beer names, it can be a song from the 1920s or a song from today, and everyone can kind of relate to that. It’s a fun thing. Is there any type of music you would not welcome in?

Thrasher: Well, we definitely have to finish that noise abatement [laughs]. I think all of us have different tastes in music, so no. We welcome everything. We’ve had a little bit of everything in here so far. We don’t want to pigeonhole ourselves into one genre, whatever that might be. We have different tastes, and we know the public does, too, and that’s

For any artists reading this, do you have a booker or a contact they can get ahold of if they have a band and they want to play at Rockwell?

Thrasher: We used to do it all ourselves, but we’ve got a new marketing and events director, Laura, who’s been working with a booking agent she’s worked with before. You can also go through us, info@rockwellbrewery.com.

You guys had an open mic for a while, didn’t you?

Thrasher: Yeah, that was really kind of hit or miss. You get some strange acts that can be polarizing. Our whole idea with entertainment is to get people in here to drink beers while they enjoy the entertainment. I can’t say they were highly consumable crowds [laughs]. I mean, we tried, because we liked watching it and doing it, but it just kind of ran its course. We might bring it back, but it needs a good lead — someone who knows how to draw from good entertainers who want to perform.

Yeah, open mics can be really tough, too, because people can be really finicky about it. It can be chaos, or it can

If you had an unlimited budget and three slots to fill, what would be the one dream concert you’d like to put together for Rockwell?

Thrasher: I’m going to speak for our brewer, Scott, and that would definitely be Clutch.

You could probably do it. They’re local.

Thrasher: They actually come in. John Paul, or JP, comes in quite a bit. Yeah, so if you’re reading, Clutch, reach out to Rockwell!

Tinney: Yeah, we’d love to have that happen. It’d be quite an event. We’d have to open up all the parking lots and shut most of Monocacy Boulevard down, probably.

Is there a band, dead or alive, you’d want?

Tinney: We do, but I hesitate to say it because then we’re laying out an expectation there, and I don’t know if we can afford it yet [laughs]. We’re fond of the 19th Street Band. They’re from here in town, they draw a good crowd, and they’re a pretty good band. I like them a lot. After that, we’ll keep it under our hat so everyone is surprised.

Thrasher: Dead or alive, I mean, you could do so much. Johnny Cash, Sex

Would you hope someday to go even beyond the space you just opened? Would you ever want to have a standalone music venue?

Tinney: Your timing couldn’t be worse. We’re still choking on this opening, so we gotta catch up with ourselves [laughs].

Thrasher: It takes community support. We’ve been fortunate to have great response and great community support since the day we opened. Now, with the jump to this new location, it’s been nothing but a positive response. It’s just, “Keep coming out and keep supporting us,” because without that, we’re going to fall by the wayside — all of us. It really takes a community to lift us up.

This conversation has been edited for clarity and space.

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

Rockwell Brewing brewmaster Scott McKernon, left, and co-owner Matt Thrasher.

Staff photos by Bill Green Drive in Frederick.

“Nostalgia” — through May 28, DISTRICT Arts, 15 N. Market St., Frederick. Nostalgia can mean a sentimental longing for the past, accompanied with happy remembrances of times gone by. It can also mean a longing accompanied with a sense of loss or missed opportunity. This group exhibition reflects 27 independently juried artists’ interpretations of the word nostalgia. 301-695-4050, staci@districtarts.com, districtarts.com/nostalgia.

”May Flowers” — through May 28, The Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Ave., Hagerstown City Park. Valley Art Association members’ exhibit. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. valleyartassoc.org.

Colored Pencil Extravaganza — through May 31, Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Colored pencil art by award-winning artist Lis Zadravec and 10 of her students. Colored pencil demos every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. eastsideartistsgallery.com.

“Other Realities” — June 3 to 25. A photographer at heart, Mark Rothkopf explores “other realities” through his oil paintings, colored pencil drawings and photographs of local festival scenes.

Included in this solo show are blackand-white photographs of his travels through Canada and Iceland, as well as local Frederick sights. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. eastsidearts313@gmail.com, eastsideartistsgallery.com.

”Art as Refuge and Inspiration” — through June 25, Blanche Ames Gallery, UUCF, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. Work by Mary Fletcher and Samantha Purvis. View Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings or by appointment. bagalleryappointment@gmail.com or frederickuu.org.

”Family Album” — through June 25, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Oil paintings by Robert Cantor celebrate the peculiarities of nostalgia and memory while alluding to the way that time, technology and consumer culture have shared those memories and irrevocably altered the dreams and aspiration associated wit them. Starting with black–and–white snapshots from his childhood, Cantor uses figures from his extensive pencil sharpener collection to replace himself and his brothers wherever they appear. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”Mike do this, Mike do that, Mike don’t do that” — through June 25,

Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Pencil and graphite drawings by Michael Bruner. Inspired by surrealism and memory, Bruner’s highly detailed drawings use beauty, humor, and repulsion to reflect on the complexities of identity and subliminal thoughts and emotions. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”Romancing (Im)Perfection” — through June 25, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Ceramics by Danielle Hawk are domestic objects stripped of their purpose. Using their function as a metaphor for productivity and social performance, their uselessness becomes a symbol of the impossibility of achieving societal calls for constant perceived perfection.

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

“Making Memories as We Wait” — through July 1, FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Solo exhibition by Khánh H. Lê, who probes his personal and familial histories to carve out a cultural identity for himself. Through the collaging of materials

such as acrylic paintings, glitter, prints and sparkling plastic craft jewels, Lê merges narratives — both horrific realities and idyllic fantasies — that are filled with tension as he explores notions of home, country and safety. 301-6624190.

”As I See It” — through July 2, Artist in the House Gallery at Locals Farm Market Restaurant, 19929 Fisher Ave., Poolesville. Featuring the work of Marcie Wolf-Hubbard. Her current work integrates her drawings in encaustic painting and mixed media to create unique surfaces, full of texture, and luminosity. Hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. National Juried Exhibition — through July 9, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Features works in a variety of media by artists from around the region and the nation. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

Harmonious Art Group’s Annual Exhibit — through July 9, Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. In celebration of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Works by 36 artists. Opening reception 1 p.m. June 10. 301-258-6394 or gaithersburgmd. gov.

New art gallery opens in New Windsor

Sharon Gribbin-Lindemon recently opened Gribs Gallery and Studio, a new art gallery, in New Windsor.

The gallery opens with the exhibition “10x10,” wherein each piece is 10 inches square. The show will remain up through Aug. 12.

Emma Thompson will be a guest artist demonstrating the art of Ikebana flower arranging from 7 to 9 p.m. June 23. Thompson lived in Japan for four years and during that time she learned about and became a master at Ikebana. Most recently, her work was featured at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., during a show in April.

Additionally, Bottles and Brushes events will take place at Gribs Gallery throughout the spring and summer. These events supply each participant with a canvas, paints and brushes, and instruction for creating a painting that will go home with them. Water and snacks will be provided. Bottles and Brushes events will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. May 26, June 16 and July 7 and 29 and from 3 to 5 p.m. June 10 and July 1 and 22.

The gallery, located at 208 Main St. in New Windsor, is open from 4 to 6 p.m. on Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Call 443-536-9198 for more information.

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A visitor eyes a piece at Gribs Gallery and Studio in New Windsor.

Christine Stovall and Chris Eliff show work at TAG

TAG/The Artists Gallery’s Christine Stovall and Chris Eliff are the featured artists in May at the gallery.

Stovall’s “Second Nature” exhibition explores humans’ uneasy coexistence with the natural world. Today, threats to wildlife and the natural environment have never been greater.

The show includes paintings, combined clay and driftwood sculpture, and clay sculptures influenced by our natural surroundings.

“I love the natural world and want to protect it,” says Stovall. “Wildlife needs their habitat for basic survival, for food, water, shelter and space. Without this, wildlife cannot exist. My hope is this work will help viewers reflect on our place and responsibilities in a world where nature is considered second.”

The photographs in Eliff’s exhibition, “Art Is the Gap,” are inspired by

the way she looks at life. She sees her art as a way of communicating without words.

The show’s title originated from a quote by Marcel Duchamp: “What art is, in reality, is this missing link, not the links which exist. It’s not what you see that is art; art is the gap.”

Eliff says, “I love exposing the hidden beauty in the world around me. We get one shot to live this life, so don’t waste it. Find your passion and share it with others. That’s what I hope to do through my photography.”

The exhibitions run through May 28.

TAG is open from noon to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is free. TAG/The Artists Gallery is at 501 N. Market St., Frederick. Visit theartistsgalleryfrederick.com, or call 301-228-9860 for more information.

‘Landscapes and Legends of Norway’ at WCMFA

There was something about the mountains and breathtaking beauty of Norway that spoke to the soul of Pittsburgh-born artist William H. Singer Jr. Washington County Museum of Fine Arts’ latest exhibition, “Landscapes and Legends of Norway: William H. Singer & His Contemporaries,” celebrates Singer’s longtime love affair with the Nordic country. The exhibition runs May 27 to Sept. 17.

Before Singer and his wife, Hagerstown native Anna Brugh-Singer, founded the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in 1931, they had already made Norway their home.

Selected from the museum’s permanent collection, “Landscapes and Legends” captures the spirit and magnificence of Norway’s natural beauty. The exhibition includes paintings, drawings and prints of Norwegian landscapes, myths and people by Singer as well as his contemporaries, including Jacob Dooijewaard, Frank Morse-Rummel

and Martin Borgord. “Landscapes and Legends” explores how these artists responded to nature and Norwegian culture in myriad ways.

“We’re having fun with this show,” said WCMFA director Sarah Hall. “Singer’s Norwegian landscapes are delightful, and the Norse legends explored in the work of Frank Morse-Rummel are inspiring our upcoming Viking Day, as well as our Little Vikings-themed summer camp.”

This exhibition places the artists in their broad cultural and historical context by displaying archival materials, including catalogues, letters, newspaper articles and photographs. Visitors will have the opportunity to view some of William Singer’s delicately rendered and seldom-seen pastels.

WHO WAS WILLIAM SINGER?

Born in 1868 to a prominent Pittsburgh steel family, Singer had an early

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From left, Chris Eliff and Christine Stovall at TAG in downtown Frederick.

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Work by Chris Eliff.

Courtesy photo Work by Christine Stovall.

WCMFA

William Henry Singer Jr. (American, 1868–1943), “Our River in Summer, 1924.”

THEATER

The MET’s ‘South & Saints’ world premiere

Maryland Ensemble Theatre announces its 20th mainstage world premiere, “South & Saints.” As a trailblazer in showcasing new works since its establishment in 1997, MET continues its tradition of community storytelling and civic engagement with this production. “South & Saints” honors the rich African-American and Black community of Frederick, shedding light on their significant contributions that have shaped the city we know today.

Inspired by the desire to serve and amplify the voices of the underserved and under-resourced members of the community, MET embarked on a collaborative journey with Frederick’s African American Resources and Cultural Heritage (AARCH) Society. Through a series of engaging conversations and story circles involving over 20 community members, MET producing artistic director Tad Janes said, “We are immensely grateful for the vibrant community engagement we received. The text of ‘South & Saints’ is either derived directly from these story circles or written intentionally for this production, using the Story Circle technique developed by John O’Neill of the Free Southern Theater and Junebug Pro-

ductions.”

Director and MET ensemble member Ray Hatch brings his innovative touch to “South & Saints” as his first foray into the devising process.

“People have stories that want to be told,” Hatch said. “The theme for our production is ‘segregation, integration and gentrification’. We chose to concentrate on some of the more positive stories of surviving in a small town, as seen through the eyes of those who experienced it. Our actors aren’t portraying anyone in particular, and this isn’t a documentary. But the stories they share are directly inspired by the experiences of our story circle participants. I hope this production leaves you with a profound sense of community spirit, faith, patience, and the love it took to not only survive but thrive in a community that was only a few blocks long and wide.”

The cast features Gifty Amponsem, Evan Carrington, Victoria Causey, Alonzo Cook, Marcus Kersey Jr. and Roma Mensah.

“South & Saints” opened May 12 and runs through June 4 with showtimes at 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sundays. Audio description services

Marcia L. Bogash Playwright Festival at the Carroll Arts Center

The Carroll County Arts Council will present the inaugural Marcia L. Bogash Playwright Festival at 7 p.m. May 27 at the Carroll Arts Center in Westminster. The evening features staged readings of plays written by five Carroll County high school students followed by a Q&A with the young playwrights.

This year’s playwrights are Lorien Bradford (FSK High School), Aidan Bulgar (FSK High School), Lana Ly (FSK High School), Kade Orlin (Westminster High School) and Keagan Willis (homeschool). Featuring zany comedies, a reimagining of a classic play, a sobering relationship drama and a fourth-wall breaking love story, these young playwrights’ works encompass a range of genres and styles. After a short rehearsal process with actors and playwriting mentors, each playwright’s work is refined and presented as a staged reading at this inaugural festival. The event concludes with a Q&A with all five playwrights to help the audience further engage with these new plays.

The mission of The Marcia L. Bogash

Playwright Festival is to provide local artists with an engaging environment for the development and promotion of new theatrical works in memory of one of Carroll County’s most celebrated arts advocates. On alternating years, the festival will feature plays written by either high school students or members of the community at large.

A founding member of the Carroll Players theater group, Marcia L. Bogash was an avid supporter of the arts in Carroll County. She was also an active Carroll County Master Gardeners member and worked with the Charlotte Quest Nature Center in Manchester. This festival is dedicated in her memory to honor her impact on the Carroll County arts community.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for ages 25 and under and ages 60 and up. Tickets can be purchased at carrollcountyartscouncil.org or by calling the box office at 410-848-7272. The Carroll Arts Center is at 91 W. Main St. in Westminster.

‘Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ shows actor in a vulnerable light

BY MICHAEL O’SULLIVAN The Washington Post

“Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” opens with a reenactment of the moment when the film’s subject, the star of the “Back to the Future” film trilogy and the sitcoms “Family Ties” and “Spin City,” experienced the first symptom, while filming “Doc Hollywood” in 1990, of what would come to be diagnosed as Parkinson’s disease.

“I woke up with a ferocious hangover. I placed my left hand across the bridge of my nose to block the sunlight. A moth’s wing fluttered across my right cheek. I put my hand in front of my face so I could fingerflick the little beastie across the room. That’s when I noticed my pinkie: autoanimated. ... The trembling was a message from the future.”

The scene in the new, formally inventive and emotionally powerful documentary by Davis Guggenheim (“He Named Me Malala”) — based on several memoirs written by Fox, and liberally borrowing snippets of their text as narration — is shot using a combination of a body double for the then-29-year actor and clips from his films. It segues to a more recent

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shot of Fox, who turns 62 next month, getting out of bed and putting his slippers on.

The rest of the film incorporates new sit-down interviews (with Fox and his wife, Tracy Pollan), scenes at home with their kids and archival footage, along with more film and TV clips and reenactments, giving “Still” the air of a time-travel drama, as its subtitle suggests. The effect doesn’t come off as gimmicky, but rather makes for a deeply poignant story, told largely in Fox’s own words. Those that are spoken by the actor in response to Guggenheim’s questions can be halting and sometimes slurred, in stark contrast to the film’s more precise narration, some of which we see Fox recording for an audiobook with a speech therapist. Fox’s most recent memoir, “No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality,” came out in November 2020.

The consideration of mortality looms large here. Guggenheim asks Fox at one point about the source of an obvious injury to his face: a fall that resulted in a cheekbone fracture and pins in his skull. Other broken bones — common to those with Parkinson’s — are mentioned, and we see the actor take an alarming tumble on the

sidewalk while working out with his physical therapist. When Guggenheim asks Fox to reflect on something 20 years from now, the actor replies that, if he’s even around at that point, he will be either cured or a “pickle.”

The joke is one of many that Fox drops in a conversation that conveys how excruciating it must be to have largely been robbed of the ability — or at least the circumstances — to make audiences laugh on a regular basis. Seeing Fox today (in pain, as he finally notes toward the end of the film) and then seeing him in the old clips that are ingeniously woven into the story that Guggenheim and his subject want to tell — voluble, hyperactive, a ball of nervous energy — makes for a bold and bravely vulnerable form of nonfiction narrative.

The title of “Still” is of course ironic. Fox says he wouldn’t know what it was like to be motionless, even before his diagnosis. But it also has another meaning: Michael J. Fox hasn’t given up yet. He still has an immensely likable and funny oncamera persona, and now he is using that gift — along with a different one, this nakedly honest film memoir — to share hope, joy and perhaps a sense of acceptance with others.

Sunday, May 28th at 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm

UPCOMING FILMS

THIS WEEKEND:

“Little Mermaid”, “Kandahar”, and “About My Father”

Warehouse Cinemas is an independently owned cinema that offers a unique, premium movie going experience by providing firstrun movies + retro films, leather recliner seating w/ seat warmers, high-quality picture and sound, including Dolby Atmos, a modern-industrial décor, and premium food and drink options, including movie themed cocktails, wine and a 28-tap self-serve beer wall. Scan the QR Code or visit us at warehouscinemas.com for this week’s feature films.

Apple TV Plus

Michael J. Fox in “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie.”

Local Mentions Local Mentions

CASH BINGO

May 26, 2023

New Midway Vol Fire Co

Doors Open 5:00pm

Game Starts 7:00pm

Admission: $25 00 includes 20 reg games

3 Specials and $500 Minimum Jackpot

Extra Cards Avail Food and ATM Avail

For info call 301-898-7985 or 301-271-4650

CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN ORCHARD

Available in our Market:

Strawberries, GoldRush, Evercrisp, Pink Lady & Fuji Apples

Kale, Spinach & Lettuce

Hanging Flower Baskets

Fresh Baked Fruit Pies, Apple Cider Donuts, Fresh Apple Cider, Jams & Jellies

301-271-2737

Open Daily 9am-5pm

15036 North Franklinville Rd Thurmont MD

www catoctinmountain orchard com

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Cash Raffle

New Midway Vol Fire Co

Daily Drawing Tickets $20 00

$100 Minimum Drawing

$1000 Top Prize

For Tickets

Text 301-639-8963 or 301-835-9808

Frederick Heights

Community Association

Annual Meeting Rescheduled to Tuesday, June 13, 7:30 p m

at Butterfly Ridge Elementary School Recreation Center

SCENIC VIEW ORCHARDS

Opening Saturday, May 6th

Our Own Strawberries

Asparagus, Kale, Spinach

Lettuce, Apples, Rhubarb

Potatoes, Potted Flowers

Honey, Canned Fruits & Vegetables, Jams and Jellies

16239 Sabillasville Rd

Sabillasville MD

Open daily 10:00-6:00 301-217-2149

www scenicvieworchards com

Frederick Farmers Market

1215 West Patrick St

Saturdays 10:00-1:00

YMCA Farmers Market 1000 North Market St

Tuesdays 3:30-6:30

SPARK STUDIOS VBS

"Created in Christ - Designed for God's Purpose"

Monday, June 19th, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Buckeystown United Methodist Church Free https://buckeystownumc org/ Registration for participants and volunteers is open at https://vbspro events/p/ events/24dcc1

Each day the children will participate in music, crafts, missions support, snacks, games, story/lesson, and prayer Come join us for a fun-filled and meaningful event!

St John’s Lutheran Church 8619 Blacks Mill Road Creagerstown will be featuring a DRIVE-THRU FRIED CHICKEN DINNER

June 3rd, 11 a m - 3 p m

Dinner Includes: Green Beans, Pepper Slaw, Biscuit, and a Piece of Cake - $13 Buckets of Chicken will be available as follows: 8-pc - $10; 12-pc$15; 16-pc - $20 Preorders due by 5/28 Please call Carmi Sayler at 301-401-0633 or call 301-898-5290 and LM w/full name, number, and order

STRAWBERRIES

U-PIC-EM

301-898-7131 for picking info

Dir: Rt 194 N in New Midway on right just past school

GLADE-LINK FARMS

www GladeLink com Follow us on Facebook!

STRAWBERRY FEST

Sat , June 3, 2023

11 a m to 2 p m

Buckeystown United Methodist Church

3440 Buckeystown Pike

Buckeystown, MD Free event

Strawberry creations, craft sales, games and live music

https://buckeystownumc org

WEDNESDAY NITE BINGO

FSK Post 11

Doors open at 4:30pm

Early Bird starts at 7:00pm Games: Early Bird, Winner Take All, Quickie, 50/50, Specials, Regular Bingo, Sr Jackpot, Grand Slam (Jackpot $2,000) 30 games in total

1450 Taney Ave Frederick, MD 21702

Thurmont Co Ambulance CARNIVAL

May 30 - June 3, 2023

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

All Rides Requires You Must Be 32” in Height

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

Nightly Entertainment:

Tue, May 30: Country Ramblers

Wed, May 31: Taylor Brown w/Elvis Show

Thu, June 1: Bobby D & The Truckstop

Burrito’s

Local Mentions Local Mentions

Fri, June 2: Full Effect

FIREWORKS

Sat, June 3: Borderline

Nightly Platters:

Tue, May 30: Cod Fish, $8

Wed, May 31: Pulled Pork, $8

Thu, June 1: Fried Chicken, $8

Fri, June 2: Butterfly Shrimp, $8

Sat, June 3: Roast Turkey Sandwich, $8

Games, Raffles

Tickets avail at:

Weis in Thurmont

Thurmont Kountry Kitchen

Woodsboro Bank in Thurmont

Direct 2 U Gas Station or Any of the functions at the Complex

Thurmont Event Complex 13716 Strafford Dr, Thurmont

THE LITTLE RED WAGON

Lots of garden veggie plants: Broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, Kohlrabi, peppers, celery Potted flowers and Baskets! Picking our own strawberries! Tomatoes, asparagus, & more! 11434 Keymar Rd Woodsboro, MD 21798

Live Info: 240-439-9401

THE LITTLE RED WAGON

Stop in for your flowers and veggie and herb plants!

Climbing Black Eyed Susan!

Coleus, Verbena, 10+ Supertunias, Big Duck Marigolds! Spring Onions, Fresh Lettuce 11434 Keymar Rd Woodsboro, MD 21798

Live Info: 240-439-9401

Thurmont Co Ambulance CARNIVAL

May 30 - June 3, 2023

Pre-Sale Ride Tickets

$16 00 Nightly, 6 p m – 10 p m

Rides by Snyder ’s Attractions

All Rides Requires You Must Be 32” in Height

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

Nightly Entertainment:

Tue, May 30: Country Ramblers

Wed, May 31: Taylor Brown w/Elvis Show

Thu, June 1: Bobby D & The Truckstop

Burrito’s

Fri, June 2: Full Effect

FIREWORKS

Sat, June 3: Borderline

Nightly Platters:

Tue, May 30: Cod Fish, $8

Wed, May 31: Pulled Pork, $8

Thu, June 1: Fried Chicken, $8

Fri, June 2: Butterfly Shrimp, $8

Sat June 3: Roast Turkey Sandwich $8

Business Opportunity

COMPLETE LAWN CARE BUSINESS FOR SALE

Comes w/EVERYTHING you need to get started right away including hand tools, 2006 Ford Explorer, 2-pull Tandem trailers, wheel barrels, fertilization Will not separate Great opportunity! Call 301-694-4721

Yard Sales

EXTRA LARGE YARD SALE

2915 Fry Rd, Jefferson Thurs, Fri, & Sat (May 25, 26, 27)

Starting at 8 a m sports cards, sports jerseys, women’s clothes, shoes, pictures, books, tools, jewelry, some antiques

Too much to add! Come on out and spend the day! Not responsible for accidents.

WATERSIDE COMMUNITY HOA

would like to invite you to a Yard Sale

Fri, June 2 from 1 to 5 p m

Sat & Sun, June 3 & 4 from 8 a m to 5 p m

We hope to see you there!

Miscellaneous

2 CEMETERY PLOTS at Rest Haven on Rt 15 N Frederick, MD Garden Christus 11, Lot #6A, spaces 1 & 2Retail $6200 Will take $3000 OBO Call Larry at 301-432-6826

Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Services Services

2 MAUSOLEUM CRYPTS

Building 15, tier side C, #36 & 37, side by side, in Garden Mausoleum in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Frederick, MD Asking $13,000 or BEST OFFER. Call 240-217-3606

LOOKING FOR WORLD-CLASS

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Questions? Get in touch with us at info@krescendomusic academy com

DUTCHWEST WOOD STOVE BY VERMONT CASTINGS

Model #2460

Purchased in 2010

Like New – Rarely used $800 or best offer

Pickup Adamstown

Delivery not an option

Contact 301-639-6243

BOB'S HAULING

Removal of Bulk Junk/Trash from Attic, Garage, Bsmt, Yard Work, Mulching, Sm Paint Jobs, TVs, Storages, Sheds, Yard Trimmings, Odd Jobs. Reasonable Rates. Short Notice Fred & Mont Co 301-606-6316

CRUSHED STONE DELIVERY

Delivering various crushed stone CR6, 57s, stone dust, 1 ton up to 22 ton loads

Skid-loader service available

Quarry Direct Hauling

HENRY'S BLACKTOP PAVING, LLC

301-663-1888 • 301-416-7229

henrysblacktoppaving @gmail.com

Call for FREE est. MHIC 3608

LANDSCAPING

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

Call J & R Cornerstone at 301-473-0449

Expecting calls any time! FREE ESTIMATE

Thursday May 25

CLASSES

Virtual Genealogy Lecture Series: “Who Was In Your Ancestor’s FAN Club?” — 7 p.m. Presenter is Rebecca Dobbs. All lectures on the fourth Thursday via Zoom.  240-818-1937. tinyurl.com/msfsajvy.

ETCETERA

Girls Nite Out at the Museum — 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Includes a private, curator led tour of the “Stitches Through Time” exhibit, behind the scenes tour of the house museum and a toast to “Women’s Work” in the Reed Room. Also see a few treasures from the vault. Space is limited.  $30. 301-663-1188. Tonya@ FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

Teen Stress Relief with WAGS — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Are end of semester exams and finals stressing you out?! Join a calming evening with the wonderful WAGS therapy dogs. Relaxing music and activities provided. For teens. 301-600-7000. lconforti@ frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/ teen-stress-relief-wags-0.

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

frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

Civil War Meeting and talk: “Our Aim

Was Man: Andrew’s Sharpshooters in the American Civil War.” — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Homewood Suites, 1650 Pullman Lane, Hagerstown. The Hagerstown Civil War Round Table will feature this talk by Roberta Senechal de la Roche. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., $30 (RSVP by May 18). Talk is 7:30 p.m., $5 for non-members, payable at the meeting. 240-625-4216.

hagerstowncwrt1956@gmail.com. sites.google.com/view/hagerstowncwrt/ home.

FILM

Sprout Film Festival — 6 p.m. at Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. Join the CACC and The Arc for an evening of films that celebrate the diverse lives

and creativity of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, breaking down stereotypes and inspiring change. Proceeds benefit The Arc. Opening reception at 5 p.m. $5 general admission, additional donations accepted. 410-848-7272. carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

GALLERY

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

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

MUSIC

Alive@Five: Stone Creek Bluegrass Band — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carroll Creek Amphitheater, Frederick. Live music. Outdoor happy hour. Ages 21 and older only, with ID. $6 entry plus $6 drinks. Food available for purchase. 301-698-8118. downtownfrederick.org.

The Get Right Band — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Psychedelic indie rock power trio committed to relentlessly following their muses to honest self-expression, to whatever excites them and pushes them into unexplored territory, to capturing some version of truth.

$10-$15. 301-600-2828. bhiller@ cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ the-get-right-band.

THEATER

“South & Saints” — 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. A MET original premiere. Directed by Ray Hatch. In collaboration with AARCH and The Maryland Room at C. Burr Artz Library, exploring the rich and colorful history of the African American community in Frederick. 18 and older.

$5 to $32. 301-694-4744. zcallis@ marylandensemble.org.

Friday May 26

CLASSES

Create a Visual Memory — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

at Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy. For adults. Join us as we use art to capture and re-create a treasured childhood memory! Supplies will be provided. Registration required. Visit site for details. 410-386-4470. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/ create-visual-memory.

ETCETERA

ARIA Memorial Program — 10:30 a.m. at ARIA Memorial at Heritage Farm Park, Devilbiss Bridge Road, Walkersville. 42 years ago, on May 6, 1981, 21 people lost their lives aboard the U.S. Air Force Advanced Range Instrumentation Aircraft (ARIA). A ceremony at the ARIA memorial at Heritage, to honor the victims. Weather permitting, there will be a flyover at 10:49 a.m. by the 167th Airlift Wing, out of Martinsburg, W.Va., to mark the time of the crash. Light refreshments will be offered at the Manor House following the ceremony. All are welcome.

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. $15. 301-668-8922. info@ marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Baker Park Nature Explorers — 11 a.m. to noon at Baker Park Gazebo, North Bentz Street, Frederick. Interactive nature class for kids every Friday through June 9. Become an explorer through active play and discovery time. In partnership with the City of Frederick, Fox Haven will lead a program that encourages children to be curious and find inspiration amid the ecosystems around us. Different topic each week. For ages 4-6. $3-6. 240-490-5484. alecks@ foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/baker-parknature-explorers/2023-05-05.

Mahjong — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Learn and play the game with the Frederick County Public Libraries and Asian American Center of Frederick. 301-600-1630. mtong@

frederickcountymd.gov.

FESTIVALS

Thunder in the Square — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Hagerstown. Hosted by the Alsatia Club, this event invites car, truck, bike and tractors to showcase in downtown Hagerstown. Streets will close at 5 p.m. as cars will be lined up on W. Washington, N. Potomac and S. Potomac streets. Contests, foods, music. mainstreethagerstown.org.

Boonsboro Rescue Co. Carnival — 5 p.m. at Shafer Park, Boonsboro. Continues nightly through June 3. Food, rides, games, nightly entertainment at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. May 26 — The Fabulous Hubcaps; May 27 — JJ Billings Band; May 28 — Brickyard Road; May 29 — Haymaker; May 30 — The Cruisers; May 31 — Spencer Hatcher; June 1 — The Reagan Years, ‘80s tribute band; June 2 — Staff Infection, fireworks show around 10:30 p.m.; June 3 — Jill Fulton Band. 301-432-6979. town.boonsboro.md.us/carnival.

IMAGINE Hagerstown — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at University Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. Enjoy live music and food trucks at University Plaza, 50 W. Washington Street. Bring your own chair and beverages! Opener: Wild Whispers. Headliner: The Reagan Years. Gamber & Community Fire Co. Carnival — 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Carnival grounds, 3838 Niner Road, Finksburg. Continues nightly EXCEPT May 31. Carnival opens at 6 p.m., rides, ride night specials, games, raffles, food and nightly music. May 26 — Rich and the Road Runners, variety; May 27 — Different Sisters, variety; May 28 — Tune Shifter, classic rock, southern rock, variety, and fireworks night; May 29 — Cruisers, variety; June 2 — Midnight Run, classic rock; June 3 — Bootleg, classic rock and blues. gambervfd.org.

FILM

Coffee with the Classics: “Mister Roberts” — 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Carroll County Public Library, Eldersburg Branch, 6400 W. Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg. For adults. In our new monthly program, we will enjoy coffee and donuts as we screen a classic Hollywood film. May’s selection is “Mister Roberts” starring Henry Fonda, Jack Lemmon, James Cagney, and William Powell. Registration is required. Visit site for details. 410-386-4460. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/coffeeclassics-mister-roberts.

GALLERY

Bottles and Brushes Painting Event — 7 p.m. at Gribs Gallery and Studio, 208 Main St., New Windsor. Each participant gets a canvas, paints and brushes to work with and instruction for creating a painting that to take home. Music, water and snacks provided; plus, participants can feel free to bring their own favorite beverage with them. Call for details and cost. 443-536-9198. lingrib1@gmail.com.

MUSIC

Emily Duckworth Memorial Benefit — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at JBK Theater At Frederick Community College , 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. An evening of performances and memories of Emily. Help us and the FCC Honors Student Association to honor her memory this Memorial Day. The lobby will open at 6 p.m. with concessions and silent auction bidding, all proceeds from the night go to National Brain Tumor Society, Stupid Cancer, and the Emily Duckworth Memorial Scholarship at FCC. Theater doors open at 6:30 p.m. for seating, the show begins at 7 p.m. Katherine.e.duck@gmail.com. emilyduckworthmemorialbenefit.fund.

Friday Nights Live — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at American Ice Co Cafe, 62 W. Main St., Westminster. Come out to listen and support musicians play every Friday night. The stage behind the café is the perfect place to spend warm summer nights with a glass of wine, bottle of beer, or one of our specialty lattes.

443-952-0552. gabby.aic.co@gmail.com.

See What Sticks Performance Art Workshop — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Performance artists, musicians, poets, actors — meet Frederick’s newest performance workshop and open stage. 301-662-4190. artcenter@ frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/news-events/ calendar-grid.

PERFORMER

Comedy Night Series — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. A night of standup comedy under the stars, every fourth Friday of the month from May through October. May lineup includes Stacey Axler, Sandy Bernstein, Davine Ker, Joey Friedman, Walter Gottlieb, Pat Paulson, Erin Patrick, Lauren Smith, Yannick and headliner Jack Coleman. All ages.

$10. 301-662-4190. skystage@ frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

MET Comedy Night: Yes And: Double Feature New Improv Teams — 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. A new improv team double-feature. 18 and older. $15. 301-694-4744. zcallis@ marylandensemble.org.

RECREATION

Intro to Pickleball Workshop — 5:30 p.m. at Prospect Street Park, hockey/pickleball court, 107 Prospect Road, Mount Airy. Second session at 6:30 p.m. Led by PPRcertified instructor and competitive player Bill Gill. Registration is required. For adults and high school students. Bring a paddle if you have one. 301-829-1424, ext. 135.

THEATER

“Clue!” — 6 p.m. at Washington County Playhouse, 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, “Clue” is a hilarious farcemeets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Show preceded by dinner. Select Sunday matinees. Friday and Saturday through May 27. $63 adults, includes dinner; $57 for active military and first responders; $53 ages 5-12. 301-739-7469. washingtoncountyplayhouse.com.

“South & Saints” — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. A MET original premiere. Directed by Ray Hatch. In collaboration with AARCH and The Maryland Room at C. Burr Artz Library, exploring the rich and colorful history of the African American community in Frederick. 18 and older.

$5 to $32. 301-694-4744. zcallis@ marylandensemble.org.

Saturday May 27 CLASSES

BANG Class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville 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. Wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout. 301-600-8200. awadding@ frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org.

All-Levels Yoga — 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., , Frederick. An all-levels yoga class with experienced instructors from Yogamour, a Frederick-based studio and non-profit. Saturdays through October.

$15 donation. 301-662-4190. skystage@ frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/skystage.

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

FrederickCountyMD.gov. fcpl.org.

Zumba Saturdays at the Library — 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Come in for Zumba at the Library on Saturday mornings through May 27. Ages 18 and older. 301-600-7004. marchange-desir@ frederickcountymd.gov.

ETCETERA

Frederick Art & Architecture Walking Tour — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Length: 90 minutes Look at Frederick with new eyes. Experience the history and beauty of downtown and explore some of the popular architectural styles, local art, and history. $12, $10, $8. director@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org/programs/adults/ walking-tours.

African American History Walking Tour — 11 a.m. at Heritage Center site, 125 E. All Saints St., Frederick. Join AARCH tour guides for an informative explanation of local history on All Saints Street and the surrounding area. $10 adults, $5 ages 6 to 12. aarchsociety.org.

Frederick County 275th: Color on the Creek — 11 a.m. to noon at Walkersville Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Peter Kremers, MD, is the founder of Color on the Creek. The rationale and strategies for water quality improvement and sustainability, both ecologically and economically, will be addressed. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Foundations of Frederick Walking Tour — 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Walk in the footsteps of Frederick’s past residents and discover their story. Experience the history and beauty of downtown as knowledgeable guides share the fascinating stories that make up historic Frederick. Tours are 90 minutes. $12, $10, $8. director@frederickhistory.org. frederickhistory.org/programs/adults/ walking-tours.

Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Explore the home of Frederick’s pioneer family, the Brunners. Built in 1758, it is the oldest surviving building in the city and a National Historic Landmark. Inside is the only known example of a German heating system that provided safe, clean, energy-efficient radiant heat. Learn the story of the desperate German immigrants who fled dire conditions in Europe and came to prominence in Frederick County. Walk in for a guided tour. $8 for adults, free for under age 12. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

FESTIVALS

Car Show — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Old Town Winchester, Winchester, Va. Vehicle

CALENDAR

registration 10 a.m. to noon, entry fee $15. Show hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., music by Retro Sounds DJ Service. 540-303-0110. thebloom.com.

The Summer Party — noon to 10 p.m. at New Spire Arts Stages, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Vanish Brewery is throwing a Summer Party to kick off everyone’s favorite time of the year. There will be cocktails plus Vanish Beers. Il Forno Pizzeria will be on hand for pizza by the slice and tacos. Rock N Roll Graveyard will be spinning some vinyl tunes to get you in the beach spirit. Bring your beach chairs and surfboards and get groovy with us.  240-315-6177. olivia@vanishbeer.com. vanishbeer.com/calendar.

MUSIC

Uncle Kracker in Concert — 8 p.m. at Tally Ho Theatre, 19 W. Market St., Leesburg, Va. $35 to $95. 703-777-1665. tallyhotheater.com.

Wild Whispers with Griefcat — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Wild Whispers is the Western Maryland-based duo of Eli Lev and Megan Leigh, both longtime musicians individually. They released their debut folk-pop self-titled album in 2022. Griefcat is an all-women musical comedy duo from Washington, D.C. Tickets on Eventbrite or at door. Free for kids 12 and under. $10. 301-662-4190. skystage@ frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

RECREATION

Intro to Tennis Workshop — 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Watkins Park, 615 Center St., Mount Airy. Come to one, two or all three workshops taught by former Linganore High School varsity team captain, Danny Hester, on the fourth Saturday, May - July. Pre-registration requested, limited to 20 per session. Intended for middle-schoolaged students through adults. 301-829-1424. parksmanager@ mountairymd.gov.

THEATER

“Clue!” — 6 p.m. at Washington County Playhouse, 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, “Clue” is a hilarious farcemeets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Show preceded by dinner. Select Sunday matinees. Friday and Saturday through May 27. $63 adults, includes dinner; $57 for active military and first responders; $53 ages 5-12. 301-739-7469. washingtoncountyplayhouse.com.

Marcia L. Bogash Playwright Festival — 7 p.m. at Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. Staged readings of plays by

CALENDAR

local high school students followed by a Q&A session with the young playwrights. $12. 410-848-7272. carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

“South & Saints” — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. A MET original premiere. Directed by Ray Hatch. In collaboration with AARCH and The Maryland Room at C. Burr Artz Library, exploring the rich and colorful history of the African American community in Frederick. 18 and older.

$5 to $32. 301-694-4744. zcallis@ marylandensemble.org.

Sunday May 28

Benefit Concert for The Frederick Community Fridge — 5:30 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Community fundraiser event to support the Frederick Community Fridge. Live bands: Greenhead, Sir Lando, Gatwick and Motel Portrait. All ages. Doors open at 5 p.m. Carry-in food OK.

$10 recommended donation. skystage@ frederickartscouncil.org. instagram.com/frederick_communityfridge.

ETCETERA

LGBTQ+ Wine Tasting: It’s All About the Bubbles! — 3 p.m. at Spin the Bottle, 9 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, Asti Spumonti: So many bubbles, so little time! How are they similar and different? And while we’re at it, Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, Sec, and Demi-sec are used to describe these sparkling wines — what do those terms mean? Spin the Bottle owner and expert Marc Monahan shares his knowledge plus tastings of a range of sparkling wines at this Frederick Pride 2023 Wine Tasting. Pre-register. $15. 301-3838787. tfc@thefrederickcenter.org.

Cemetery History & Mystery Tour

— 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market St., Frederick. Discover Frederick’s past as you navigate through the labyrinth of graves, crypts and monuments of historic Mount Olivet Cemetery, established 1852 and one of Maryland’s largest and most beautiful cemeteries and the final resting place of Francis Scott Key, Thomas Johnson and Civil War heroine Barbara Fritchie. $15 for adults. 301-668-8922. Info@ marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FESTIVALS

Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

— noon at War Memorial, Woodsboro. Sponsored by the Glenn W. Eyler Post 282, Woodsboro American Legion. Wreath laying ceremony at the War Memorial at north end of town at noon. Parade begins at 1:30 p.m., starting at Mount Hope Cemetery and continue down Main Street to Coppermine Road then down Second Street. Around 2:45 p.m., following parade, the Legion Family will hold a joint memorial service at the Legion Home, 101

W. Elizabeth St., on the hill behind Trout’s Market. 240-876-1560. mstrausbough@ comcast.net.

MUSIC

Song Circle — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Common Market Co-op, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Unit B1, Frederick. Hosted by David Koronet. Bring sheet music if you would like to lead everyone in a song.  301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket. coop. commonmarket.coop.

Stone Country — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cactus Flats, 10026 Hansonville Road, Frederick. Country music. 21 and older.

Monday May 29

CLASSES

Meditative Dance Movement — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. The dance experience starts with a brief guided meditation involving breathing, stretching, shaking and gentle yoga-like movements to help become more heart-centered and embodied. Then, dance music starts slow and then ramps up over time. $10. laurabsherwood@gmail.com.

ETCETERA

Wreath Laying Ceremony - Mount Olivet Cemetery Mausoleum — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Mount Olivet Cemetery Mausoleum, 515 S. Market St., Frederick. Carrollton Manor Chapter DAR, Frederick Chapter DAR, Sgt. Lawrence Everhart Chapter SAR, Antietam Camp #3 SUVCW, Antietam Auxiliary #3, ASUVCW will present the Annual Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony. 301-676-0823. ysabel.f.suarez@gmail.com.

Memorial Day Commemoration — 11 a.m. at Flag Court in Memorial Park, Middletown. Patriotic music by the Rohrersville Band, ceremonial laying of wreaths at the War Memorial, rededication of the WWI monument and tribute to Middletown’s fallen heroes. middletownmd.us.

Memorial Day Wreath Lay Ceremony — 11 a.m. to noon at Pine Grove Chapel, 737 S. Main St., Mount Airy. American Legion Gold Star Post 191, American Legion Auxiliary Gold Star Unit 191, Sons of the American Legion Gold Star Squadron, and Gold Star 191 Legion Riders host a Memorial Day Program and Wreath Laying Ceremony. Refreshments at Post 191 following the ceremony, at 801 Prospect Road, Mount Airy. Honor those who have fallen in the service of our nation. 301-829-9161. goldstarpost191@gmail. com. post191.com.

FAMILY

Middletown’s Memorial Day Ceremony

— 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Middletown War Memorial Park, Franklin and South Church streets, Middletown. On Memorial

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interest in art and dreamt of becoming a painter. His father was a “Sunday painter,” and his grandfather George Singer was a painter and gilder of chairs in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Although William Singer Sr. wanted his son to follow him into the steel industry, his mother, Hester Harton Singer, encouraged his artistic pursuits.

William Jr. eventually worked in the family business for 11 years. When he met Norwegian artist Martin Borgord, who was living in Pittsburgh, it reawakened his love of painting. Singer split his time between work and studying with Borgord. It was under Borgord’s tutelage that Singer began painting landscapes. In 1895, Singer married Anna Brough, and five years later, he left the family business to focus on his art.

SINGER AND NORWAY

After spending a year painting in Maine, he and his new bride sailed to Europe, where he studied for several months at the Academie Julian in Paris. They moved to Laren, Holland, not far from Amsterdam, where a regional school of artists flourished. It was Borgord who suggested they move to Norway.

During World War I, the couple began spending summers on the west coast of Norway and settled near the village of Olden on the Nordfjord, north of Bergen. While living in Olden, Singer captured the spirit and magnificence of this land’s natural beauty in various seasons and moods in his Impressionist canvases, beautifully rendered in his Pointillist technique (characterized by dotted brushstrokes and stippled coloration).

Norway spoke to Singer like no other place. He captured the soaring mountains, the tall and stately Norwegian pines, the babbling brooks and the peaceful Norwegian winters.

William and Anna enjoyed the Nordic lifestyle and built a stately mansion in Olden. The Singers shared their wealth with the people of the fishing village. They remained there through World War II, and when the Nazis invaded Olden, its townspeople protected the Singers. Unfortunately, William Singer did not live to see a Nazi-free Norway. He died of a heart attack in 1943, two years before Norway was liberated by the Allied forces.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

To register for any event, contact Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org. For more information on any event, go to wcmfa.org.

Frank Morse Rummel (British, b. Germany, 1884–1960), “The Battle Between the Ases and the Wanes” (Æsir and Vanir), 1930–36.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 10 — Viking Day. Community celebration featuring drop-in art activities for kids, live music and axe throwing. Free.

10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 17 — Draw Your Pet workshop. Artist Nicole Troup shows students how to draw their pets using charcoal and pan pastels. $190, register in advance.

6 to 8 p.m. June 22 — Get a first look at “Treasures of State: Maryland’s Art Collection” and take a stroll through “Landscapes and Legends of Norway.” $25, RSVP required.

6 p.m. June 29 (online) — Let’s Talk Art: Sarah Hall and curator Daniel Fulco are joined by special guest Heather Semple, owner of ECI Art & Travel, to discuss “Landscapes and Legends.” Semple is related to William Henry Singer and will discuss the Singer family history and his artistic legacy. Free, register in advance for web link.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 15 — Bringing Beasts to Life. Students ages 1319 will illustrate mythological creatures comic book-style inspired by “Landscapes and Legends.” $65, register in advance.

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 17 to 21 — Little Vikings: Explore Legends and Magic summer camp. Campers will be inspired by Norse gods, legends and folk tales. Open to ages 8 to 12. Register in advance.

4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 9 — Hiroya Tsukamoto Concert. Acoustic guitarist and composer will perform a selection of works inspired by “Landscapes and Landscapes.” $30, register in advance.

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is located at 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown.

WCMFA

Day, Middletown will be conducting its ceremony at the Flag Court in Memorial Park. Concert of patriotic music by the Rohrersville Band, placing of wreaths at the various monuments, dedication of a new monument to WW1 veterans, reading of names of 38 Fallen Heroes. 301-471-9867. ronmoss11@verizon.net.

Tuesday May 30

ETCETERA

Teen Kitchen Studio: Marshmallow Sculptures — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Design your own marshmallow sculpture. Eat and hang out with friends. 301-600-7000. lconforti@ frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

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

FESTIVALS

Thurmont Ambulance Co. Carnival — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Thurmont Event Complex, 13716 Strafford Drive, Thurmont. Continues nightly through June 3. Rides, games, raffles, food, nightly platters and music. May 30 — Country Ramblers.  facebook.com/thurmontevents.

MUSIC

Acoustic Java Jam — 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Join local musician Cristina Rivero and bring your acoustic guitar, mandolin, fiddle or violin. Sip some coffee or tea and jam with us. 301-600-7004. marchange-desir@frederickcountymd.gov.

Wednesday May 31 CLASSES

Mount Airy Knitters — 10 a.m. to noon at Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy. For adults. Weekly roundtable of knitting, conversation, and fun. All experience levels

With this ad, $1.00 off General Admission

are welcome. 410-386-4470. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/mount-airyknitters-58.

ETCETERA

Rachel Carson Conservation Park Walking Tour — 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Rachel Carson Conservation Park, Brookeville. Carson was a pioneering environmentalist who called Montgomery County home. Explore her namesake park in this guided walk. 18 and older, preregister. $30. 301-962-1404. montgomeryparks.org.

FESTIVALS

Mother Seton School Carnival — 6 p.m. at Mother Seton School, 100 Creamery Road, Emmitsburg. Continues nightly through June 3. Rides, food, bingo, games, live music. May 31 — Tune Shifter; June 1 — Dixie Highway; June 2 — CB Pickers; June 3 — Color of Rain.

HEALTH

Gentle Yoga Class for All — 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Common Market Co-op, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. This class is the perfect intro for a new student or an experienced yogi. Plenty of modifications offered to meet various levels. 301-6633416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop.

Thursday June 1

CLASSES

Wishing Wells And Blue Bin Dreams: The Big Issue of “Wishcycling” — 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Common Market CO-OP, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Learn how Frederick County operates within the economics of recycling and how to make smart recycling choices. Pre-register. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. commonmarket.coop.

ETCETERA

Pour House Trivia — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Champion Billiards Sports Bar, 5205 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. 301-8460089. frederickchampions.com/ weekly-specials.

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