Barnstormers docents learn to ‘read’ historic barns in Utica and Creagerstown

The Utica Pines barn has been successfully readapted for new uses. The upper level of the barn has been converted to a family event barn with counter space and chairs for relaxing. The old milk house has been made into bathrooms and a changing area for the adjoining in-ground swimming pool.

The bank barn named Piney Arches was converted to a lovely home in the late 1970s. It has recently been renovated and has new owners who have added a chicken house and raised beds for vegetable gardening. The owners have graciously offered to open their barn home as part of the tour.

The exterior of the Pennterra Farm is shown on June 5. The farm will be part of the 16th Annual Barnstormers Tour and Plein Air Paint Out, “The Barns of Utica” on June 17.

is for,” he said. “There’s some pretty odd-looking things you’ll see, tools from the past.”

The oldest barn on this year’s tour, which covers nine barns in the Utica and Creagerstown area, was built around 1780 on the Pennterra Manor. The estate was founded in the 1750s by Nicholas Carroll. Fitzgerald said it’s notable for having been in continual use since that time, and that evidence from all the different periods of use is still visible in the barn and around the property. The historic manor home is periodically open for special tours, but docent-led tours of the barn are rare.

The exterior of the Pennterra Farm is shown on June 5. The farm will be part of the 16th Annual Barnstormers Tour and Plein Air Paint Out, “The Barns of Utica” on June 17.

Children who go on the tour will see an abundance of common and exotic farm animals at the barns. While docents lead visitors through the tour’s barns, artists will be busily making use of them as inspiration for plein-air paintings that will go up for auction at the end of the day.

To end the day, Brookfield Farm will host the art show and auction, with live music and food available.

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.

”Treasures of State: Maryland’s Art Collection” — June 24 through Oct. 22, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Co-organized with the Maryland State Archives, features over 90 American and European paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and decorative arts from 1750 to present. Notable artists represented include the Peales, Jasper Cropsey, Thomas Wilmer Dewing, George Inness, Hugh Bolton Jones, Eastman Johnson, Giuseppe Ceracchi, and Giovanni Battista Piranesi. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org.

”Infinite Surface” — June 30 through July 30, NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick. Mixed media exhibit by JG Orudjev and Todd Frankenheimer. Opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. July 1. Artists talk 7 p.m. July 20. Gallery hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 240-367-9770 or nomagalleryfrederick.com.

”The Art of Industry” — through June 16, Whitaker Gallery, Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Hood Ceramic Arts MFA candidate Emily Hampson has been studying the crossover between art and industry within the field of ceramics. In “The Art of Industry,” Hampson pieces together the results of her studies to show not only the products that she has created using different ceramic manufacturing processes, but the very processes themselves. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. hood.edu.

”Natura” — through June 24, Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. From breathtaking horizons and colorful flowers, to woodland animals and strong trees, this exhibit featuring four local artists highlights the natural world in exciting, fresh ways. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. 410-848-7272 or carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

”Locus” — through June 24, Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. A collection of works created by members of the Carroll County Artists Guild. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. 410-848-7272 or carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

”Loving Nature” — through June 25, NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick. Oil paintings by Caroline Mayer. Opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. June 3. Artist talk 7 p.m. June 15. Gallery hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday and

Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 240367-9770 or nomagalleryfrederick. com.

“Other Realities” — through June 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. 301-698-0656 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. 301-662-4190.

”Secret Mythos” — through July 2, DISTRICT Arts, 15 N. Market St., Frederick. Works by Sumner Crenshaw, an American surrealist and figurative painter. Her paintings pay particular attention to themes of overcoming anxiety and finding strength. Gallery hours are noon to 6 pm. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-695-4050 or districtarts.com.

”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.

”I Am Sarah Matthews” — through July 2, Black Rock Center for the Arts, Kay Gallery, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown. Artist talk 3 p.m. June 24. Matthews’ work reflects her commitment to exploring the complex issues of race, equality and gender. As an African-American, Matthews has experienced firsthand the impact of negative media images that portray her community as inferior. She challenges these stereotypes and empowers her audience to see all individuals’ beauty, intelligence, and importance, regardless of their race. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. 301528-2260 or blackrockcenter.org

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.

”Spectrum: Realism to Abstraction” — through July 29, Gallery 50, 50 W. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa. 12 featured artists. Gallery hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and by appointment. artsalliancegw.org or contact@artsalliancegw.org.

”10x10” — through Aug. 12. Each piece is 10 inches square and for sale. Opening includes music, gaming tournament and food truck. Gallery hours are 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays or by appointment. 443-536-9198.

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

Crestwood Gallery Spring Exhibit — through Sept. 8, Crestwood Center, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick. Original artwork including photography, watercolors, oil, acrylic, mixed media and wood carvings by Frederick artists. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 240-215-1460, frederickhealth.org/crestwoodart.

”Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer & His Contemporaries” — through Sept. 17, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. This exhibition uses Singer’s work and that of his contemporaries in the museum collection to look at the impact of Norway on the imaginations of various artists. A series of watercolors depicting Norse legends (yes, Loki and Thor) by American artist Frank Morse Rummel are also a highlight of the exhibition. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org.

Thursday June 15

Classes

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

Create a Mini Junk Journal Notebook mkrzywicki@frederick.edu. tinyurl.com/mrxcfx3c.

— 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown. Join professional craft person Denise Wagenaar and learn how to take scraps of fabric and trim, a few stitches and a little glue to transform a simple personal notebook into an embellished junk journal in just one hour. All supplies provided, while supplies last.

301-600-7560. wgagne@frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org.

Art is All Around Us — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro. Isolate a small piece of the world around you and see it in an entirely new way. Create a “mini-gallery” to celebrate and notice the beauty all around us. Bring your own camera to memorialize your discoveries. Meet at the visitor’s center.

301-739-3104. laura.nalven@maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/greenbrier.aspx.

Gin 101 — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at McClintock Distilling , 35 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Students will learn about the history and production process of making gin at the historic McClintock Distilling production facility. Afterwards students will get a chance to sample six different styles of gins from throughout history and the world. Students will also learn about the different botanicals and herbs that are used to make gin and finally, will be able to make their own custom gin blend of botanicals to take home and make their own compound gin. 21 and older. $34. 301-624-2727.

NPR’s ‘Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me’ standup comedy tour hits Frederick

NPR’s “Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me” is on its Wait Wait standup comedy tour and will make a stop in Frederick on June 15.

The Wait Wait tour features some of the funniest panelists from “Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me.”

You’ve heard them answering questions on Wait, Wait; here’s a chance to enjoy a full evening of their unfiltered standup comedy.

Frederick’s date will be hosted by Wait, Wait regular Alonzo Bodden and features Mo Rocca and Emmy Blotnick.

The show will start at 8 p.m. June 15 at the Weinberg Center for the Arts.

Tickets start at $35 and are available at weinbergcenter.org, by calling the box office at 301-600-2828, or in person at 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick.

Etcetera

Stitches Through Time: Women’s Work from Farm to Fashion — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Explores one story of women’s work, interpreting the history of textile production up to the 1950s. It features a beautiful selection of hand-sewn quilts and clothes from the 1800s; equipment, advertising, photographs and ephemera from the factory era; and selections of mid-20th century clothing by Claire McCardell that reflect the department store culture that emerged after World War II. Ten wedding dresses spanning 100 years showcase the themes in our story. $12, $10, $8. Tonya@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

Historical Aircraft Tour Stop — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Frederick Municipal Airport, 111 Airport Drive East, Frederick. Continues 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 16-18. The Frederick, Md., Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter hosts a visit by the Liberty Aviation Museum’s 1928 Ford Tri-Motor 5-AT-B, serial No. 8, “the first luxury airliner,” to the airport. People can buy tickets to fly in Roaring ‘20s-style. Flights are $95 adults, $65 ages 17 and under. Advance tickets recommended, or may be available at the airport day of event.

703-608-0883. terrywsmith@verizon.net. eaa.org/shop/flights/flytheford.aspx.

Queer Art Social! — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Common Market CO-OP, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Paint, draw, create, make and mingle every third Thursday of the month. Bring something you are working on and or start a new project. Co-creative canvas going throughout the evening for those that wish to participate. Free drop-in social gathering! Music, sparkly drinks, tea and limited art supplies will be provided. Space is limited, RSVP. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. commonmarket.coop/classes-events/ queer-art-social.

Summer Reads: Viola Shipman/Wade Rouse — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Exploration Commons, 50 E. Main St., Westminster. For adults. Wade Rouse is the internationally bestselling author of nine books which have been translated into nearly 20 languages. Wade chose his grandmother’s name, Viola Shipman, as a pen name to honor the woman whose heirlooms and family stories inspire his fiction. The latest Viola Shipman novel, “Famous in a Small Town,” is small town lore about the family you’re born with and the one you choose. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration is required. Visit site for details. 443-293-3000. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/ viola-shipman.

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.

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: Kev Bev — 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.

Summer Concert Series: Lucky Punk — 6:30 p.m. at Renfrew Museum & Park, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa. Their signature style of fun-loving, old school rock ‘n’ roll will have you up and dancing to a vibrant mix of the classics. Donations gratefully accepted. 717-762-4723. renfrewmuseum.org.

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

Outdoors

Invasive Species in Your Backyard — 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro. Learn the origins and characteristics of invasive species and find out which are most common in Maryland. Find three of those invasive species using a guide. Meet in front of the lifeguard office. 301-739-3104. emilym. bard@maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/greenbrier.aspx.

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