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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.

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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.

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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

Singer

(Continued from 15) 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.

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.

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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.