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SHOW YOUR PRIDE

Break out your rainbows and head to Carroll Creek Linear Park in downtown Frederick this weekend, where thousands are expected to gather for the allday Frederick Pride, complete with a slew of music, performers, food, vendors and activities for all ages. In its 10th year, festival organizers reflect back on how the event has grown over the past decade in this week’s cover story.

WE ARE OFFICIALLY IN SUMMER!

How summer seems to come faster and faster every year, we don’t know, but we are officially here and, if regional events are any indication, ready to get outside and enjoy outdoor movies, street festivals and live music under the stars. Check out Sky Stage’s full slate of weekend shows and weekday classes, take in Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s whimsical outdoor show “Midsummer: A Most Rare Vision” at ThorpeWood, or consider visiting Shepherdstown this weekend to attend its beloved StreetFest. Should you need a playlist, Gary Bennett gives us his picks for classic summer songs in this week’s issue, to provide the soundtrack for your pool parties, picnics and other warm weather gatherings.

JAZZ FEST HITS MULTIPLE VENUES

The Frederick Jazz Festival has become a mainstay in town, but it has seen many iterations over its seven years in existence. This year, the event will spread across multiple locations over two days. John Maestri, cofounder and organizer of the festival, talks with 72 Hours this week to talk about this year’s event, which will be held at Sky Stage, New Spire Stages, Tenth Ward Distilling and the Baker Park Bandshell.

GET A SNEAK PEEK AT THE MET’S UPCOMING SEASON

One of our favorite theater events is the MET’s annual Season Preview, which will be at Steinhardt Brewing this year. They’ll give the audience an overview of their 2023-2024 season by presenting snippets of each show live, including some teasers from resident troupes The Comedy Pigs and Oh, Crit! and MET’s FUN Company, which produces shows for young audiences. The event is free but open only to ages 21 and up.

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

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Maybe you are not in your forever home yet. Still, you should not let a potential local move affect your decision either. For any real property you own in Maryland or Virginia, we prepare a Deed placing the property into your Trust. This does not affect your ability to sell, mortgage, refinance, or open a line of credit. If you were to purchase a new property after establishing the Trust, you would simply have it titled into your name,

actually saving yourself the cost and hassle of preparing/filing a new deed.

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From our Probate clients: “This is all so overwhelming, I want to get everything taken care of first.”

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The annual Frederick Pride takes place along Carroll Creek Linear Park.

Catching up with Zane Lamprey ahead of his show at Idiom Brewing

In this episode of the UnCapped podcast, host Chris Sands talked with comedian Zane Lamprey about his Thirsty tour, comedy specials and multiple businesses, plus we get the exclusive story about what happened to Monkey Rum. Here is an excerpt of their talk.

UnCapped: How’s the tour going so far? You’ve hit a few spots, and you recorded your second Amazon special, right?

Zane Lamprey: Yeah, I recorded my Amazon special about two and a half weeks ago, which basically retires that set. The first tour, in 2021, I did an hour that, over the course of 130 shows, I refined [until] I was like, “OK, now it’s ready.” It became the Amazon Prime special called “Tender Looks.” This most recent one, we recorded at Golden Road Brewing. That was another hour that I had refined over the course of about 130 shows.

Now, we’re on the Thirsty tour, and it’s a completely new thing. You’ll see what I mean if you come to Baltimore or Frederick. … The show is different, and it’s so much more fun. The last time was great, it was fun, it was funny, it got great reviews, but we’re doing something different that’s a little bit more interactive. The stage isn’t all the way pushed back; we’re in the middle of the room. It’s a party. That’s really the atmosphere that I wanted to create.

UnCapped: Are you less apt, then, to shut down people who try to insert themselves into the show?

Lamprey: They can’t really do that. They’re part of it. There are questions, and people will answer, and sometimes we get into a little bit of a dialogue. People might chirp in and say something … and if what they said was dumb, it’ll quickly become apparent, because all eyes are on them. We just did show No. 247 last night, 248 tonight, so we know what we’re doing,

and our job is to ensure people have a fun time.

UnCapped: Is it basically doing more crowd work with this [setup]?

Lamprey: It’s a little more crowd work ... and the whole thing’s a drinking game. It was kind of a drinking game last time, but it wasn’t necessarily embraced. Now it is a bonafide drinking game.

UnCapped: Where will you be staying when you’re in the Maryland leg?

Lamprey: Probably between Frederick and [Baltimore]. Whenever we can stay in a hotel for multiple days, we call it a vacation.

UnCapped: You’re in Baltimore and then Fredericksburg, Virginia, and then Frederick, so you should just stay in Frederick.

Lamprey: Yeah, that’s probably what we’ll do.

UnCapped: Because it’s beautiful here, and the last time you were here, I made you a cocktail, and you at least claimed to have really enjoyed it.

Lamprey: But it was the strength of the cocktail ... I think you got me to the point where I’d had enough of your cocktail to start divulging information that I would not have otherwise divulged.

UnCapped: That did work great.

Lamprey: Of course it worked. That’s the key to all my TV shows.

UnCapped: I am currently working on an actual cocktail recipe using McClintock’s Distilling products, which you should go to when you’re in Frederick because it’s a beautiful

IF YOU GO

place. They have their distillery, and in the same building complex, they have what they call the Back Bar, a cocktail lounge. I should have the cocktail done by then, so you can stop in, and I’ll make you a cocktail.

Lamprey: Done. Now we know why you want my hotel to be nearby. A short Uber.

UnCapped: Yeah, and then I can get you to drink more and see what other kinds of stories I can get you to divulge.

Lamprey: You’ll get them. But at this point, the most embarrassing stuff I tell onstage anyway. My wife is like, “You can’t tell that! It’s embarrassing!” And I’m like, “That’s why it’s funny.”

UnCapped: “Unfortunately, you married a comedian, and this is how it has to be.”

Lamprey: And sometimes the most embarrassing things are the most relatable. You’re not laughing because you’re laughing at my mistakes. You’re laughing because you can identify with similarities to ways you would’ve handled the situation.

UnCapped: Because I’ve done does that same stupid thing.

Lamprey: Yeah, exactly right. Or a version of it, or if I were in that situation, I would’ve done the same thing.

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.

Zane Lamprey will be live at Heavy Seas Beer in Baltimore on July 14 and Idiom Brewing in Frederick on July 16.

Check out all of his tour dates at zanelamprey. com.

Chris Sands

UnCapped host Chris Sands, left, with comedian Zane Lamprey.

Gladchuk Bros. offers comforting food for everyone

A yellow building that conjures a mix of German and colonial architecture announces itself on West Patrick Street in Frederick as the home of Gladchuk Bros. Restaurant, a staple in the community since 1988. The restaurant started as more of a fine dining experience, with white tablecloths, an elegant dress code and a separate lunch and dinner menu, said Steve Gladchuk, one of the brothers of its namesake. Now, the restaurant has combined its

menus to offer good food at a fair price. The ambiance is more casual now, so everyone can be comfortable dining in the restaurant. The menu offers different types of food, but they all share a common goal: to be simple, comforting and delicious. The food they offer is just as comforting as the inside of the restaurant, which is composed of wooden furniture and accents and colorful paintings.

— Clara Niel

GLADCHUK BROS. RESTAURANT

489 W. Patrick St., Frederick

301-662-7750

Website: gladchuks. com/index.html

Facebook: facebook.com/ GladchukBrosRestaurant

Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m and 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday

Price: From $8 for small plates to $39 for steak dishes

Co-owner

Steve Gladchuk recommends: Gladchuk’s Polish pierogis, which has a potato and cheese filling. The pierogis are sautéed on a skillet with onions. A cream sauce

with white wine, butter, country mustard and cheese. If you go on a Thursday, Gladchuk also recommends getting the

eclairs, which are only featured on Thursday. Filled with pastry cream, the dough is topped with chocolate.

Staff photos by Bill Green Gladchuk Bros. Restaurant co-owner Steve Gladchuk poses with their pierogis.

Gladchuk’s Polish pierogis and eclairs, the latter of which is offered only on Thursdays.

Frederick Jazz Festival returns for two-day event

BY COLIN MCGUIRE Special to The News-Post

John Maestri is one half of the team who originated the Frederick Jazz Festival all the way back in 2017. This year, it will take place June 24 and 25 and will be spread out across Sky Stage, New Spire Stages, Tenth Ward Distilling and the Baker Park Bandshell.

We caught up with Maestri to talk about the festival’s staying power, the challenges of running the event in Frederick, how they navigated the COVID-19 pandemic, if he has an exit strategy some day, and, of course, the mere notion of survival.

I wanted to start off by thinking back to years ago when you guys started this. I remember talking to you back then, and it’s been great to see that you’ve kept it going. It’s so impressive that it keeps going and keeps growing. How did you stick with it this long?

It’s very hard. The first event was in 2017, and ‘17 through ‘19 were really the growing years for us. When we hit 2019, we really felt like we knew what we were doing. We felt we had a handle on how this thing works, what the people want to hear, all the costs, that kind of stuff. Then 2020 hit and we were just like, “Now what are we going to do?” because of COVID. We were building this momentum as much as we could, and then everything came to a halt. We had to rethink what we

were doing because we couldn’t get people together.

We were pretty independent up until that point. In 2020, we reached out to the Frederick Arts Council to see what they were doing during COVID. We were kind of in a wait-and-see mode. Then, we started doing this outdoor event at Sky Stage, and we tried to spread it out over three nights over the summer, thinking maybe we could get people to be socially distant and wear face masks. We were just rolling with the punches, and 2021 was when we had a festival in the fall at the Weinberg Center because by then, things were somewhat back to normal, even though people were still uncomfortable being in big group settings. After that, we continued with the Sky Stage summer series, trying to space it out instead of doing just one big event. This year is the first one we’re back to doing a single day — or at least just a weekend, instead of spreading it out over three months. And you’re at multiple venues, too, right?

Yeah, this year, we’re at Sky Stage because we have a good relationship with the Frederick Arts Council through the COVID years. Then, we’ll be at New Spire, because we developed a little relationship with the Weinberg and then found out that the Weinberg was taking over New Spire. Then at Tenth Ward [Distilling], I knew some people from playing jazz gigs there myself. Then, the Baker Park Bandshell, we have a partnership with Celebrate Frederick

and their concert series. So, we’ve grown in terms of working with other organizations who took notice of what we’re trying to do and maybe thought, “OK, they haven’t died yet, so I guess maybe they know a little bit” [laughs].

Have you seen attendance steadily grow? You can eliminate the COVID years if you like, but have you seen a better turnout through the years?

It seems that way. Our mailing list has definitely increased over the years. At the Weinberg, we had fewer people than expected, and that was surprising. But all of our summer nights series — the three nights we did at Sky Stage — were all considered sell-out crowds, about 75, 80 people. So, it seems like our audience is growing, but it’s kind of hard to tell with all the COVID stuff. Now that we’re partnering with all these other organizations, we want to track and maintain who is attending. It seems like it’s growing, but I don’t know for certain.

I remember you guys doing it on the Creek. You did that for a few years, right?

Yeah, 2017, ‘18 and ‘19 were on the Creek.

Did you want to get away from the creek? How did that go down? It’s a big place, and I know it can be tricky, but did you consciously decide you didn’t want to be on the Creek anymore?

Yeah, the Creek has its pros and cons. The pros are that it’s open, it’s very accessible, and the music can be heard up and down the Creek to so many

people. But some of the cons were coordinating with the City of Frederick Parks and Recreation Department and the Downtown Frederick Partnership. It was also expensive to use that area, so we felt it was more cost-efficient to do something at Sky Stage and with the Frederick Arts Council and Celebrate Frederick. But, yeah, the Creek is a great location, but logistics-wise, it’s difficult. Some of the artists we bring in, their management companies were like, “We want a green room, we want catering,” and they wanted all these things we couldn’t really do at the Creek.

We had all these people help at the library — that ended up being our green room. Then, we brought in trailers and RVs for artists to hang out in, and all of that stuff got really expensive really fast. In order to have really good artists — they’re just expensive. It’s like 25 grand for one night to get a national touring act, and we couldn’t do that, so we had to come up with some other creative solutions.

Comparatively, how do you think this lineup stacks up to lineups in the past?

I think it’s pretty good. We have some Grammy-nominated artists and Billboard artists headlining at New Spire. We have some monster musicians coming out of Montgomery County and D.C., who are performing at Sky Stage and the Baker Park Bandshell. Then we have ... Tenth Ward. So, I think it’s going to be a really good lineup. We’re trying to have high musicianship.

Courtesy photo Alex Parchment, trumpet, performs with headliner Kenny Wesley at the 2019 installment of the Frederick Jazz Festival.

Was there anyone you reached out to and really wanted but couldn’t get?

There were a couple who actually reached out to us, but we were just like, “We’re sorry, but we can’t afford you.” Grace Kelly reached out and really wanted to play. Moonchild was another one. People were really interested in playing. There is no shortage of talented artists who want to play, and they’re easy to get in touch with. It’s just a matter of can we afford it and does it make sense financially.

Speaking of that, is there a way you can quantify this year being a success? Are there certain goals you want to meet?

Yeah, we always want to draw a crowd and sell as many tickets as we can. We want to get people downtown — that’s also one of our main goals, to promote the city in general. We want to make it a weekend trip for people who can come from out of town and hang out. We want to hear that kind of feedback — are people doing that? I think that would be a big measure of success, because that would be good for all of Frederick and not just our little festival.

How long do you see yourself doing this? It’s probably an impossible

question to answer, but like I said at the beginning, you’ve been doing it for this long and one of the hardest things to do must be to just keep going. I know that from experience. Is this something that you hope to do for the next five, 10 years? Have you thought of that at all?

Yeah, I’d like to see the festival continue, but I’m not sure how my personal involvement will look. It is tiring. It is challenging. There’s a possibility I may not be involved five years from now, but the festival itself should continue.

we aren’t structured like a nonprofit. We don’t have a board; it’s just me and Kenny. So, it’s just me and Kenny going, “What do we do now? What would be fun and challenging? Here’s what we think our budget is going to be. What can we do with this?”

What are some of the biggest challenges you face each year? Are there bigger challenges as this festival grows?

FREDERICK JAZZ FESTIVAL

Learn more at frederickjazzfest.com.

Has your team expanded? When we first met, it seemed to be just the two of you running the whole thing. Have you gotten more people on board?

We were growing, people-wise. We had more interns. Some people from the community reached out to us and said, “We like to see what you guys are doing. How can we get involved?” So, it has grown in that sense, but the main decision-makers and the vision of the festival is still with me and Kenny [Darby]. ... The thing about this festival is that

I think the biggest challenge is managing the cost of artists, to be honest. I kind of think that our biggest challenge will be to grow slowly and not super fast. It’s going to take time, so we have to go with smaller, lesser-known artists who aren’t going to cost an arm and a leg and who aren’t super-duper demanding. I think that’s one of the coolest things about our festival — the artists are really happy to play, they’re really happy to be there. They’re just so awesome. I think that excitement and joy comes out in their playing during their performance and it’s received by the people listening.

I’ll tell you a story. In 2019, after we were all done, Kenny and I were sitting

on the stage. Everyone had left, everyone had packed up. It was just me and Kenny sitting on the stage on the Creek and it started to rain. We were just like, “We’ll sit here and reflect on the day,” and we felt like people genuinely had a good time. Overcoming all the challenges with coordinating with different groups and different organizations, different policies and fees. All the stuff the vendors bring and all their baggage, all those challenges, at the end of the day, are worthwhile because you can see people came out and enjoyed it. We all survived, you know?

Yeah, and that has to be a great feeling, to know you survived.

It is. It is a great feeling.

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.

To the city far away

A choir member’s experience singing tribute to the fallen on the 79th anniversary of D-Day

This month marks 79 years since the Allied forces of World War II stormed the beaches of Normandy in an operation that would liberate Europe from the clutches of Nazi Germany and bring an end to the Second World War.

But for the local Normans today, the first week of June is a party. They dress up in their Army surplus duds and throw a costumed festival that is equal parts camp and historic reenactment. Travelers from across Europe — most from countries also liberated by the surge that began on Normandy’s shores with Operation Overlord — join with the citizens of this northwesterly region of France to kick off summer, enjoying Normandy staples like Camembert and boozy cider as they crowd historic town squares and cheer the day of their liberation.

This was a new and surprising juxtaposition for me. My own context of D-Day and other World War II battles is decidedly a more somber affair, likely born out of limited exposure and geographic distance that by perceived necessity focused only on the American heroism, which is to say, the untimely death of thousands of young men. The image I had of Normandy was courtesy the opening sequence of Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan”: harrowing and humorless.

But in Normandy, the invasion of Hitler’s Atlantic wall on D-Day in 1944 isn’t so much an event that is solemnly remembered as it is exuberantly

celebrated. With the heaviness of the toll exacted safely preserved in monuments, cemeteries and museums throughout the area to visit at one’s own discretion and dosage, there is thus ample room for the spirit of joyful liberation to find its place in a regionwide festival that could almost be described as a 1940s-themed ComicCon.

Teeming hordes of authentically costumed celebrants in bomber jackets and jumpsuits, fedoras and bright red lips, drive a procession of historically attenuated yet still impressive M3 Scout Cars, Harley-Davidson WLAs and Dodge “Beeps,” among other military vehicles, and descend on the storied towns of Normandy where significant fighting took place that 1944 summer.

The air in the towns is jubilant, and the aromas of fresh sausages and frites cooked for hungry masses waft above nearly every village.

The somber remembrance does find its expression, too, particularly at the American cemeteries and at the D-Day beaches themselves, where the commemorative events hosted by the nonprofit organization Historic Programs take place.

And every year, Historic Programs invites a choir, a high school band or two, and a few other groups, like a bagpipe brigade, to add a little pomp to the circumstance of these ceremonies. This year it was the Choral Arts Society of Frederick, the choir to which I belong. We were invited to travel to this region, called upon

to provide a live soundtrack for both celebration and solemn assembly.

For myself, it was an unexpected emotional undertaking. I’m not sure any one of us in the choir fully understood or anticipated not only how much work we’d put into preparing our music but in the sustained effort of governing our own hearts’ reactions just to be able to perform it. To sing under the full weight and awareness of Time and Place meant a crash course in stifling the frogs in our throats and willing the tears in our eyes to stay welled and unfallen.

SAINTE-MÈRE-ÉGLISE

Our first performance stop was Sainte-Mère-Église, the first town liberated by American paratroopers as part of the D-Day operation. It was a Nazi-occupied town, and the Americans were landing in trees and on buildings, getting shot at on the way down.

This is where paratrooper

John Steele of the 82nd Airborne became the stuff of legend when he accidentally landed on the small town’s 1,000-year-old church, for which it is named, pretending to be dead to avoid getting killed — and reportedly going deaf from the church bells ringing. The incident is immortalized by a mannequin of John Steele hanging from a parachute tangled around the church’s belfry. I didn’t ask if they took it down after the festival.

“I’ll be seeing you in all the old familiar places that this heart of mine embraces,” we sang on a temporary stage in the town square next to the Eglise, surrounded by small shops and

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Courtesy photo

JOSEPH PETERSON

Top 10 Classic Summer Songs

With apologies to Nat King Cole, those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are here!

So, kick back in the lounger, put on that sunscreen, pour a cold one (lemonade, of course), and warm up your smart speaker. There’s nothing like a good summer song to enhance that lazy, sunny, laid-back feeling you’ve got anyway.

Here are my top 10 classic rock summer songs spanning the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.

Listen to a few of these, and I guarantee you’ll feel great.

Did I miss any of your favorites?

10. “WALKING ON SUNSHINE”

Katrina and the Waves, 1983

Tease me if you want but this song represents pure joy for me. Makes me want to skip down the sidewalk with a big ol’ grin on my face!

“I’m walking on sunshine, whoa, oh, and don’t it feel good!”

9. “A SUMMER SONG”

Chad and Jeremy, 1964

A sweet, wistful and melodic song saying goodbye to a summer love.

“And when the rain beats against my window pane, I’ll think of summer days again, and dream of you.”

8. “HERE COMES THE SUN”

The Beatles, 1969

You’ll know this classic after the first few melodic notes from George’s six-string. George Harrison wrote it after a particularly harsh English winter.

“The smiles returning to the faces ... here comes the sun, and I say, it’s alright.”

7. “SUNSHINE ON MY SHOULDERS”

John Denver, 1974

A classic, slow, simple song sung from the heart that contemplates the magic of sunshine and wishes you peace and happiness.

“If I had a day I could give you, I’d give to you a day just like today. Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.”

6. “BOYS OF SUMMER”

Don Henley, 1984

This Grammy award winner explores aging and losing a past love with a wink toward the national pastime.

“I can tell you, my love for you will still be strong, after the boys of summer have gone.”

5. “UNDER THE BOARDWALK”

The Drifters, 1964

Such a smooth, iconic and carefree song. It could easily be number one but was a little before my time. I don’t have memories of it popping up on the radio. I know many of you do, though!

“Under the boardwalk, down by the see, yeah, on a blanket with my baby, that’s where I’ll be.”

4. “SUMMER BREEZE”

Seals and Crofts, 1972

The dynamic duo of ’70s weenie-rock scored a big hit with this ode to pure day-to-day happiness in the summer of ’72.

“Summer breeze makes me feel fine, blowin’ like the jasmine in my mind.”

3. “IN THE SUMMERTIME”

Mungo Jerry, 1970

Has there ever been a goofier, happier, wildly carefree song than this classic from the one-hit wonderful Mungo Jerry? Extra points for the long sideburns and strange sounds emanating from their musical jug.

“In the summertime, when the weather is hot, you can stretch up and nourish the sun.”

2. “SUMMER IN THE CITY”

Lovin’ Spoonful, 1966

John Sebastian nailed the edgy vibe of a hot and

gritty urban landscape complete with spouting fire hydrants and blaring car horns. This one burst out of the radio the summer of ‘66.

“Hot town, summer in the city, back of my neck getting’ dirt and gritty. But at night, it’s a different world.”

1. “HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME”

Sly and the Family Stone, 1969

The essence of cool from a great 7-piece band. The lyrics are strange but the vocals and tune are just amazing. The song meanders along, not in rush, just like the lazy summer days they sing about.

“That’s when I had most of my fun, back, hi, hi, hi, hi there, them summer days, those summer days.”

Honorable Mentions:

Bryan Adams’ “Summer of ’69,” Bananrama’s “Cruel Summer,” Beach Boys’ “Kokomo,” Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville,” Chicago’s “Saturday in the Park,” Cheryl Crow’s “Soak up the Sun,” Ella Fitzgerald’s “Summertime,” Go Gos’ “Vacation,” Kid Rock’s “All Summer Long,” The Kinks’ “Sunny Afternoon,” Otis Redding’s “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay,” Spanky and Our Gang’s “Lazy Day” and Bill Withers’ “Lovely Day.”

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

GARY BENNETT

MUSIC Johnny Strum will perform at Paint the Village Purple

Johnny Strum, aka John DuRant Jr., will perform a solo show live on the gazebo stage at the Village at Worman’s Mill during Paint the Village Purple, an Alzheimers Awareness fundraising event from 4 to 7 p.m. June 24.

The Braddock Heights resident is releasing his latest album, “Home for a Rest,” in memory of his mother, who recently passed away after a battle with dementia. He is using funds received through an artist grant from the Frederick Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts to release the album. The album cover photograph was shot in Rotterdam, Netherlands, in February.

In addition to his concerts in Frederick and the surrounding area, in 2019, he performed in Ireland, Russia and France. Learn more about the artist at johndurantjr.com.

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Catch a live set by Johnny Strum this weekend at Worman’s Mill.

El Salvador is carving its path as a new hotspot for digital nomads, retirees and tourists

The sun is barely peeking over the horizon as I navigate the already-bustling streets of San Vicente in El Salvador. Many of the vendors are still setting up their stalls near the entrance of the market, creating a vibrant tapestry of multicolored mangos, jocotes and papayas that line both sides of the street. The intoxicating aroma of sizzling pupusas on hot griddles fills the air, a beloved staple of El Salvador’s culinary landscape.

But today, my senses are attuned to a different quest — one that leads me to an elusive elixir of coffee. Rumor has it that a peculiar man, shrouded in early morning mystery, possesses a herd of goats. I was told that he will squeeze fresh milk directly from one of his nannies into a cup, mixing it with instant coffee. After a night that would have raised eyebrows during my last visit in 2021, I’m yearning for a jolt of energy and adventure. As I wander these exciting streets, a tantalizing thought consumes my mind: Could El Salvador, with its hidden wonders and untamed spirit, become the next sizzling tourist hotspot, leaving the tired contenders in its wake?

I’m an unabashed coffee enthusiast. I’m not talking about the mochafrappa-soy-milkshake-syrup-powdered sugar concoctions peddled by corporate chains like Starbucks. No, I crave the genuine taste of coffee. Latin America has spoiled me with exquisite coffee beans roasted to perfection, but among the top contenders is El Salvador.

My friend Daniel, the proud and passionate owner of Entre Nubes Café, welcomes guests to savor espresso against a backdrop of breathtaking vistas. Live music fills the air as you relish each sip and indulge in a hearty lunch.

After an immersive, private, fourhour tour of Daniel’s farm, I feel as though I’ve acquired a master’s degree in coffee production. It’s a world away from the ubiquitous instant coffee, which is still the norm in the country, yet the allure of milk straight from a goat’s udder compelled me to embark on this quest.

I’ve written about El Salvador before, yet throughout its history, it has never undergone the profound transformation that is currently shaping it into the country we see today. Back in 2021, I was told to never leave my hotel room past sundown. I witnessed a wedding end at 4:30 p.m. Staff at my

accommodations worked or stayed overnight in order to avoid leaving at dark. This atmosphere of pervasive unease permeated every corner of the country, from the capital of San Salvador to the tranquil beach towns and the idyllic coffee-growing region nestled in the mountains. But today, I see a miraculous transformation that is almost unbelievable.

The rhythm of life has shifted. Live music reverberates into the late hours, and new restaurants are open late. Laughing children can be seen playing on swing sets underneath starlit skies or street lights. Craft breweries have sprouted up across the country, and lively wedding receptions now pulsate into the early morning hours. Festivals and events are almost a weekly occurrence. A population once in hiding is now emerging to satiate their appetite for connection and revelry. And tourists no longer limit themselves

to the coastal enclaves renowned for their surfing shores, where current Olympic qualifiers are being held.

Amid the migration of digital nomads and retirees seeking refuge in Mexico and, more recently, Colombia, El Salvador emerges as a rebellious contender — an unexplored frontier beckoning those yearning for an alternative sanctuary, free from the shackles of safety concerns plaguing the other two countries.

Nevertheless, the enchanting “land of volcanoes,” vibrant cumbia rhythms, and home of some of the best culinary dishes in Central America still has some progress to make. This political and social landscape is new and evolving, and environmental issues are a new focus that will be instrumental in driving tourism if they can draw inspiration from the success of Costa Rica’s conservation efforts.

As I meander through the lively market, sipping my goat-milk coffee, I can’t help but notice curious glances and infectious smiles greeting me. A resilient culture with boundless possibilities is awakening and forging a new identity. Food prices and other goods, at the moment, rival that of Vietnam. Transportation is inexpensive. The warmth and optimism I feel from Salvadorans makes me realize the journey has only begun. I can’t think of a better time to visit, experience and maybe even invest in a country with this level of potential.

Trevor Davis, former cidermaker and working musician from Frederick, is a writer, content creator and cultural traveler. Follow his adventures at roguevagabond.com, and support his latest venture, the Rogue & Vagabond Travel Series, at igg.me/at/rogue-andvagabond.

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Goat-milk coffee, right from the source.

BY CRYSTAL SCHELLE Special to The News-Post

artin Scarborough attended the first Frederick Pride when he was still in high school. It was known as Picnic in the Park then and held at Utica Park in Frederick. Scarborough accompanied his mom, who was a priest at Grace Episcopal Church in Brunswick, to help man a booth.

“It was just to show that there are communities of faith that are welcoming to the queer community at a time when there were very few people saying that,” he said. Scarborough wasn’t even out himself when he went with his mom.

“I did not know I was queer at the time,” he said. “I just thought I was a really good ally. I realized, probably about eight years later, that, OK, maybe I do, in fact, belong in the LGBTQ community myself.”

“For the first couple of years that we held the festival, there were some things we had anxiety over — fear of retaliation or people attacking the festival or potentially harming LGBTQ people,” he said. “So we made the festival a little bit quieter.”

That’s why the early festival was just called Picnic in the Park.

“But after some significant debate and discussion amongst the committee and amongst the Frederick Center, it was determined that it was best to highlight the community culture,” he continued.

FREDERICK PRIDE

When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 24

Frederick Pride moved to downtown Frederick, making the festival more visible and giving it room to expand. Fair said The Frederick Center also used “language that celebrates our community, and so ever since that, we saw the event really taking off and becoming as large as it has become.”

Where: Carroll Creek Linear Park, Frederick Tickets: Free Info: thefrederickcenter.org/frederick-pride

Today, Scarborough is a staff member of The Frederick Center, which hosts the annual Frederick Pride event. He was hired in April as the organization’s development director, so this year will mark his first time participating as an organizer of the festival, which takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 24 at Carroll Creek Linear Park in downtown Frederick.

About 200 vendors are expected at the festival, selling everything from handmade jewelry to Pride-friendly products, as well as local representatives from rugby and roller derby groups seeking members. Onsite food and a youth area will also be available.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Frederick Pride.

Kris Fair, executive director of The Frederick Center, said it’s an inclusive event, with something for everyone.

Fair joined The Frederick Center in 2012 and was part of the committee that planned the second event at Utica Park. Since then, Fair has seen Frederick Pride grow each year while continuing to celebrate the LGBTQ community and its allies.

“It started with 300 people in a satellite park out in Ballenger Creek as a BYOB festival,” Fair recalled. “Last year estimates were anywhere from 20,000 to 30,000 attendees.”

Most importantly, Fair said, the atmosphere surrounding the treatment of the gay community has changed.

Frederick Pride has now become one of the biggest festivals in Frederick. It has been held each year with the exception of 2020 and 2021, due to the pandemic.

Fair said to see how Frederick has embraced Pride touches him professionally and personally.

“It’s an incredibly humbling and emotional experience to see something that as a person [who] grew up in this community never imagined we would have,” he said. “To see it grow to this size is an amazing feat to be celebrated for all the people that have participated in making that happen.”

Fair also said good timing has helped the festival become successful, as “2012 was a real turning point here for Frederick County,” he explained. That was the year “when we had the marriage equality vote, by popular referendum … and not only did the State of Maryland approve marriage equality, but Frederick County actually also voted for Question Six, which was the initiative to approve same-sex marriage.”

He said because of that, 2012 “was the beginning of a complete cultural shift.”

Fair has seen how the community as a whole has embraced the LGBTQ community but knows firsthand it wasn’t always this way.

“I graduated 20 years ago from high school, very much not out of the closet, nor was any other student in my high school, because the only out student that we had was bullied to the point of suicide attempts,” Fair recalled. “We were all basically told to stay deep in the closet, through the actions of others. So for years and years

and years, community members were very quiet about their existence and about their relationships and friendships.”

That same year of the equality marriage fight, The Frederick Center was founded. That, Fair said, was “serendipitous in creating a community and a culture around Frederick that is supportive. … What I found was as the more we came forward, the more and more allies appeared, and that has been a testament to the work that people have done and the conversations that they’ve had and their ability to live [life as] their authentic selves with their family and friends.”

Even before Scarborough came out, The Frederick Center was a beacon of

hope for him, he said. “It’s funny because The Frederick Center always sort of felt like a place I belonged, even when I didn’t know where on the LGBTQ alphabet soup I myself stood. And Frederick Pride always felt like a place where I belonged. I felt like the community around it felt like a second home to me.”

It especially felt like a safe harbor when Scarborough was transitioning.

“For context, I was a trans man born as female, so my physical sex characteristics were female, but for most of my life I had a sense of ‘I’m not a girl,’” he explained.

He said he didn’t want to be treated like a girl or seen as a girl; he wanted to be seen and treated like a boy. “But I

A scene from a past Frederick Pride along Carroll Creek Linear Park

didn’t really have the language to express that until I got to college and learned about transpeople and met other people that were transgender.”

Scarborough said he initially got hung up on the statistical probability that he would be trans, after reading that only 1% of the population is trans.

“What are the odds that I would also feel that way?” he said but learned that “statistics are not guaranteed probability. I had to do a lot of kind of unpacking of that.”

Although Scarborough finally had an identity, it has not been an easy road to travel, as the transgender community is very in the crossfire of a lot of the so-

cial discourse and conflict in America right now, he said. Emotionally, it was a roller coaster trying to identify and also feel safe.

‘“When I first came out, I found myself emotionally swinging from being like, ‘Oh, I’m so glad I know who I am’ to ‘now I feel to the world hates me,’” he said.

That is why Frederick Pride is especially important for people who are struggling with finding their identity or finding a safe space to talk to people who have or are going through similar journeys.

“For me, what turned my feelings of despair around was getting involved in the LGBTQ community and meeting people who were older than me and were transgender and had families that loved them,

that had partners that cared about them, that had fulfilling jobs that they were passionate about, and seeing that life was more than just what to me and pop culture and politics said it could be,” Scarborough said. “That I could be in a community that loves me and lets me flourish and sees me for my qualities and my gifts and welcomes me as and sees the humanity in me. I think that’s the importance of Frederick Pride.”

Fair said that is precisely why the LGBTQ community continues to fight discrimination. This community has a chance to build a safe environment for the younger LGBTQ community.

“There’s no way of ignoring the over 470 anti-LGBTQ bills that have been introduced in state legislators this year and the impact that it’s having on young people,” Fair said. “We run a youth center, so we see kids every week, and the emotional impact that this legislation has had on them cannot be understated. Even though we’ve defeated all of that legislation in Maryland, they are very attuned to the fact that other people their age across the country are suffering right now, because of the actions of people who do not understand our community.”

Fair said what it really comes down to is “providing opportunities for people to see what cultural influences look like,” such as Veteran pride. “For us, it [Pride] actually fuels the work that we do to break down stigmas, break down barriers, help to bring cultural understanding and community understanding for people that LGBTQ folks are exactly like everybody else,” he said.

“This isn’t unique, this isn’t abnormal, and a large portion of the population identify as LGBTQ, and they should be respected.”

After all these years, Fair said his favorite part of Frederick Pride is the end of the festival.

“There’s a moment at about 6 p.m. on Saturday when the crowds will start to disperse and head home,” he said. “Thousands of people are walking off the creek, and you’ll see young people with flags that they’re wearing as capes that match their identity, smiling, holding hands with their parents, talking about stuff that is important to the queer community. And you’ll see them run up to volunteers and they’ll be hugging each other and saying, ‘Thank God, there’s something like this and Frederick,’ and I’m not joking. Every single year this happens at 6 o’clock. You see the impact of a year’s worth of planning in a matter of 30 minutes. And it is emotional, it is overwhelming, and it is impactful in a way that drives the work that we continue to do, because for at least some people for at least one day, they might be struggling at home or in school or somewhere else, but they are allowed to just be themselves in a space that encourages them and affirms them, and they show that in their face. They show that in their appreciation. They show that in the way they emotionally cling to one another. It’s quite a moment.”

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

Dan Brace

The Frederick Center

Participants at a past annual Frederick Pride festival.

FAMILY

Summerfest

Family Theatre is back with a lineup of free shows for kids

Celebrate Frederick presents another season of Summerfest Family Theatre, featuring free children’s performances at Frederick’s Baker Park Bandshell. Catch these live shows each Thursday morning from 10 to 10:45 a.m. June 22 to Aug. 10.

While each performance is free to the public, the Summerfest Family Theatre committee encourages guests to bring a canned food item in lieu of admission to support the Foodbank Program operated by the Frederick Community Action Agency. Nonperishable items such as canned meats and vegetables, soups, peanut butter, cereal, rice and pastas are preferred and appreciated.

For more information, contact Celebrate Frederick at 301-600-2841, or visit celebratefrederick.com.

June 22 Guava Jelly

Guava Jelly delivers a sound unlike most other performers. Caribbeaninfluenced and family-friendly, Guava Jelly’s reggae vibes are woven throughout the fabric of the band’s culturally diverse music. Bridgette Michaels, lead singer-songwriter born in Trinidad and Tobago, smoothly incorporates the island feel into her originals, as well as popular cover songs.

June 29 Mr. Jon & Friends

Frederick’s own Mr. Jon & Friends is multiple Parents’ Choice Award winning music for kids and their families. Mr. Jon plays over 250 shows a year for kids, sharing the stage with bands like The Pop Ups and The Imagination Movers. Mr. Jon & Friends makes music for kids and their families that inspire fun, laughter, and dancing. Sometimes with a band, sometimes as a duo and sometimes solo, the music of Mr. Jon & Friends is sure to bring a smile to kids faces.

July 6 King Bullfrog

King Bullfrog is a high-energy acoustic duo playing folk, blues and original music for children and their grownups. Featuring Mr. Jeremiah and Mr. Steve, the duo’s roots-andblues tunes are carefully tailored to get children dancing while delighting grownups — an approach that successfully hooks audiences young and old! With their musical stories, amusing wordplay and close attention to all their audiences, King Bullfrog

Shepherdstown StreetFest daylong music, art, food

Shepherdstown StreetFest invites the community to take to the streets on June 24 for a day-long celebration featuring live music, arts and craft vendors, and kids camp activities. This beloved event is designed for audiences of all ages.

Enjoy Shepherdstown shops and restaurants and explore more than 70 artisan booths, a kid’s camp and nine diverse musical performances on two stages. The event is held on German and King streets in the heart of West Virginia’s oldest town.

Ample parking is available in Shepherd University lots and a free continuous EPTA shuttle will run all day from campus lots from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Visit shepherdstownstreetfest.org to find an interactive map of the event and information on parking.

is the one of the hottest sensations in family music in the D.C. area. Or at least the most amphibian.

July 13 The Uncle Devin Show

The Uncle Devin show is an interactive musical experience for children by renowned drummer Devin Walker, best known as the “The Children’s Drumcussionist.” The entire family can experience the rhythm of Uncle Devin’s infectious blend of jazz, funk and go-go. His shows cultivate the minds of children through percussion instruments and is a dynamic cross between D.C.’s Trouble Funk and Schoolhouse Rock.

July 20 Rocknoceros

Rocknoceros has entertained tens of thousands of fans around the country, performing at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits and the Kennedy Center. Since its inception in 2005, Rocknoceros has won 10 Washington Area Music Awards and has found its way into the hearts and homes of music lovers of all ages.

July 27 123 Andrés

123 Andrés is a Latin Grammywinning duo with catchy songs and

a high-energy show that gets kids and families singing and dancing in Spanish and English. The husbandwife team performs for tens of thousands of children and families at student matinee and family concerts. Their songs are used in early childhood and elementary classrooms across the U.S. and abroad.

Aug. 3 Danny Schwartz

Lifelong musician Danny Schwartz was born and raised in the D.C. area. He has played in bands of nearly every genre, yet the one he takes the most enjoyment from is playing music for kids. From 2010 to 2012, Schwartz played children’s music character Ryan Buckle, whose songs educate and familiarize young children with basic science concepts using a combination of song and simple experiments.

Aug. 10 Rainbow Rock

Rainbow Rock are winners of a Parents’ Choice Fun Stuff Award. Their music is playful, educational and family-friendly and is fun and easy to follow. Their colorful and cheerful music consists of a mix of genres, from folk, pop rock and rockabilly.

This year live musical performances will rotate between two stages from noon until 8:30 p.m. The Mainstage on King Street in front of Town Hall will feature a range of artists including free range mountain sirens The Fly Birds, romping country-grass heroes Low Water Bridge Band, New Orleans-style soul with a District flavor from Crush Funk Brass, Shepherd alum indie-rock darlings Rozwell Kid and the Jo-Go Project, a D.C.-based award-winning jazz and go-go fusion band led by Chuck Brown alum Elijah Jamal Balbed.

The Library Stage, located behind the Market House in the food court and beer garden area, will showcase the talents of Piedmont blues artist Paul the Resonator, Jefferson High School jazz darlings Chunky Lops, piano virtuoso and TikTok superstar Jordan Siwek and perennial Shepherdstown favorites The Gypsy Ramblers.

Shepherdstown StreetFest is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to showcasing our region and the talented people who live in it while raising funds for two local charities each year. This year’s beneficiaries will be Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department and Stars that Shine, a regional organization that offers empowerment programs and support for Girls ages 12-20 in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.

Jonathan Coslick

Guava Jelly

”Treasures of State: Maryland’s Art Collection” — June 24 through Oct. 22, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. This collaborative exhibition, 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.

”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. 410-8487272 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. 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 black-andwhite 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. 301698-0656 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 no-

tions of home, country and safety. 301662-4190.

”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. 301-528-2260 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. 301-2586394 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.

Staff photo by Katina Zentz

Last chance to see Nora Maccoby’s “The Architecture of Transition” exhibition at Gaslight Gallery, 118 E. Church St., Frederick. Her paintings are on view through June 25.

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Free outdoor movies at Carroll Community College

The Carroll County Arts Council’s annual free summer family movie series is once again outdoors this year at the Rotary Amphitheater at Carroll Community College. Catch a free film under the stars on Tuesday nights at 8:30 p.m. from June 27 to Aug. 8, though no film will be screened on July 4.

All films are free with no tickets required. Movie-goers should bring their own chairs, blankets and snacks. The Rotary Amphitheater is at Carroll Community College, located at 1601 Washington Road in Westminster. In the event of inclement weather, the first five screenings will be moved indoors to the Scott Center Theater on CCC’s campus. The Aug. 8 screening will be rescheduled for the next Tuesday. For more information, go to carrollcountyartscouncil.org or call 410-848-7272.

June 27 “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile”

PG; 2022

When the Primm moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt. When he discovers Lyle — a singing crocodile (Shawn Mendes) who loves baths, caviar, and great music — living in the attic, the two become fast friends. When Lyle’s existence is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps, the Primms must band together with Lyle’s charismatic owner, Hector P. Valenti (Javier Bardem), to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places and there’s nothing wrong with a big singing crocodile with an even bigger personality.

July 11 “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”

PG-13; 2003

It’s the 20th anniversary of this swashbuckling tale! Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) arrives at Port Royal in the Caribbean without a ship or crew. When an undead pirate crew kidnaps the governor’s daughter, Elizabeth (Keira Knightley), a gallant blacksmith (Orlando Bloom) in love with her allies with Sparrow to rescue her.

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July 18 “Coco”

PG; 2017

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together,

they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.

July 25 “Mary Poppins”

G; 1964

When Jane and Michael, the children of the wealthy and uptight Banks family, are faced with the prospect of a new nanny, they are pleasantly surprised by the arrival of the magical Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews). Embarking on a series of fantastical adventures with Mary and her Cockney performer friend, Bert (Dick Van Dyke), the siblings try to pass on some of their nanny’s sunny attitude to their preoccupied parents.

Aug. 1 “The Bad Guys”

PG; 2022

After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark, and Ms. Tarantula are finally caught. To avoid a prison sentence, the animal outlaws must pull

off their most challenging con yet: becoming model citizens. Under the tutelage of their mentor, Professor Marmalade, the dubious gang sets out to fool the world that they’re turning good. But could any of them be considering turning good for real?

Aug. 8 “Encanto”

PG; 2021

The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal — every child except one, Mirabel (Stephanie Beatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.

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THEATER Preview the MET’s 2023-2024 season at Steinhardt Brewing

Catch a sneak peak of Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s upcoming 20232024 season at MET’s Annual Season Preview on June 27 at Steinhardt Brewing along Carroll Creek. MET’s 26th Mainstage Season, dubbed Saviors & Survivors, will include five productions and kicks off in September.

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During Season Preview, show titles and directors will be announced followed by a scene or song snippet presented by some of the MET’s ensemble members. With additional performances by MET’s resident comedy troupes (The Comedy Pigs and Oh, Crit!) and MET’s FUN

Company (theater for young audiences), there will be something for everyone.

This free event will be a celebration for MET patrons new and old, providing a glimpse into the full range of MET’s robust programming.

The Steinhardt team will donate 50% of their sales of Hefeweizen, the treasured summer brew, during the Season Preview to the MET.

Free general admission tickets to MET’s Season Preview may be reserved by visiting marylandensemble.org, by phone at 301-694-4744, or in person at the MET box office at 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Seating is limited and not guaranteed. This event for guests 21 years and older will be held indoors from 7 to 9 p.m. June 27 at Steinhardt Brewing Co., 340 E. Patrick St., Suites 100-102, Frederick, along beautiful Carroll Creek.

Way Off Broadway presents ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre continues its season with the Broadway classic “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” The toe-tapping musical comedy will open June 23 and run through Aug. 12.

“How to Succeed” began as a book by Shepherd Meade, first published in 1952. It was a satiric instruction manual on how to navigate office life and get ahead. The book became a best-seller.

In 1955, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert adapted the book into a play. However, it was never produced. Five years later, a creative team reworked the play into a musical, and “How to Succeed” opened at the 46th Street Theatre on Broadway in October 1961, starring Robert Morse as J. Pierrepont Finch.

A favorite among theatre-goers, this production marks the first time

the show has ever been presented at Way Off Broadway.

Making his WOB debut is Tyler Crean, leading the cast as J. Pierrepont Finch.

“How to Succeed” has a book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert, with a score by Frank Loesser. Way Off Broadway’s production is directed by Jessica Billones, with choreography by Dee Buchanan and music direction by Jordan B. Stocksdale.

Performances will be held every Friday and Saturday evening with Sunday matinees on the first, third and fifth Sunday of each month. Tickets for dinner and the show on a Friday or Sunday are $55 per person and $59 on a Saturday. To purchase tickets, call 301-662-6600. Learn more at wayoffbroadway. com.

The MET’s outdoor performance ‘Midsummer:

A Most Rare Vision’ lives up to its name

The Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s production of its original “Midsummer: A Most Rare Vision” truly lives up to its name by being the most innovative and refreshing performance art I’ve ever encountered in Frederick County.

Inspired by Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the show unfolds in short, immersive vignettes throughout the grounds of ThorpeWood, a 125acre wooded Catoctin Mountain retreat that is primarily used for nature-based programs.

The show opens with everyone gathered in a central pavilion, where very young and very talented performers dressed in fairy costumes dance in a big circle around the audience. The fine fairy folk then divide the assembled visitors into groups and lead them off to performers who are found ensconced in tree groves, swinging from barn rafters, floating on a pond and perched atop an ancient stone wall.

The gorgeous sylvan setting truly elicits a sense of magical wonder, a feeling that anything could happen just around the next corner. Anyone who walks those paths in the hazy summer twilight will likely encounter a similar sensation, especially since the visitors tend to feed each other’s curiosity by sharing their speculations between scenes.

But in order to get the very most out of the experience, familiarity with Shakespeare’s original work is required. Heading into the trees, my mind conjured images of fairy shenanigans from the play even before I came upon the first vignette. The grounds of ThorpeWood are like one of the Bard’s enchanted forests come to life.

I kept thinking I saw Puck or Oberon out of the corner of my eye, and then I’d turn to find naught but lush greenery. As Duke Theseus says in the play, when “shaping fantasies” fill the mind, “how easy is a bush supposed a bear!”

In addition to supplementing the ambience, knowledge of the play is also

important because the MET provides very little in the way of introduction to their little set pieces, about half of which are new, original monologues or songs that use Shakespearean language to expand on the characters’ stories.

The piece simply called “Hermia,” elegantly written by Jessica McHugh, is haunting, tragic and beautiful as delivered by Delaney White under a giant tree. But without already knowing Hermia’s backstory as the prized bride of Athens, smart original lines, like “My blood would not pump in the idolatry of men,” likely won’t land on the observer with as much force as they deserve. For those who know the character, however, encountering her in this up-close, intimate setting feels more like catching up with an old friend than watching a performance.

One of the character encounters actually is a conversation, rather than a performance. In the piece called “Advice from an Ass,” the audience meets the Midsummer character Bottom (James McGarvey) after Puck has given him the head of a donkey. Anyone could delight in the ass’ stunningly bad life advice, such as his suggestion that I im-

THE MET’S “MIDSUMMER: A MOST RARE VISION”

When: 7 p.m. June 23 and 23 Where: ThorpeWood, 12805A Mink Farm Road, Thurmont Tickets: $32 Info: 301-694-4744, marylandensemble.org

pose word limits on my mother to keep her from commenting on my career path, but again, previous knowledge of the character enhances the experience.

Shakespeare wrote him in such exaggerated terms that there is remarkable unity in the performance of the character across centuries. Seeing McGarvey retain those classic mannerisms extemporaneously without the aid of the script was the true delight of this encounter.

There was one exception to the lack of introductory material on this fantastical journey. I thought at first that the characters standing in for the show’s “Rude Mechanicals” gave a bit too much exposition, stating too clearly the goal of providing a modern take on Shakespeare. But as they got into their hi-

larious bumbling improv routine, they turned into a real homage to the source material. It became a good reminder that the Bard himself was providing his own modern take on classic stories for his time, essentially giving all future performers liberal license to borrow from his material.

But just in case anyone was offended by the major departures, the show comes to an end with the same apology as the original, only this time with added explication. After the separate audience groups come back together for a musical sendoff led by the MET’s producing artistic director Tad Janes on guitar, a character styled as “The Wise Man” pronounces Puck’s final reassurance that all we have seen was “no more yielding but a dream.” In case anyone in the audience needs a translation, he reminds everyone in modern English that art doesn’t need to be taken too seriously.

The wise man needn’t worry, though. In the bucolic setting of ThorpeWood, it seems unlikely that anyone could be too worried about anything.

Erik Anderson’s MA in medieval literature only qualifies him to write about Chaucer, but he’s going to tell you about local theater anyway.

James Meech, Meech Creative LLC

A scene from the MET’s “Midsummer: A Most Rare Vision” at ThorpeWood.

ERIK ANDERSON

Thursday June 22

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

Virtual Genealogy Lecture Series: “How To Use Canva For Creating and Sharing Family History” — 7 p.m. at Virtual, . Presenter is Roslyn Torella. All lectures on the fourth Thursday via Zoom. 240-818-1937. tinyurl.com/msfsajvy.

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. $12, $10, $8. Tonya@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

Frederick County 275th: “The Vast Void of a Famous Photo: Three Confederate Prisoners at Gettysburg” — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. In this “history mystery” presentation, investigative researcher Paul Bolcik attempts to find the answers. Bolcik explores possible medical connotations related to Brady’s timely image. fcpl.org. Pour House Trivia — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Champion Billiards Sports Bar, 5205 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. Extended Happy Hour from 4 to 8 p.m. 301-846-0089. frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

FAMILY

Maryland Junior Rangers Program — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro. During this three-

day program kids ages 7-10 will connect with the natural world by participating in outdoor recreational activities and hands-on environmental education programs. $25 per child, $15 for each additional family member. 301-791-4767. cecilia.melton@maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/greenbrier.aspx.

Summerfest Family Theatre: Guava Jelly — 10 a.m. at Baker Park Band Shell, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Caribbean-influenced and family fun with reggae vibes. Bring a canned food item in lieu of admission to support the Foodbank Program operated by the Frederick Community Action Agency. celebratefrederick.com.

Biodiversity and Pollinators — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro. Learn about the importance of biodiversity  for successful butterfly conservation through a fun group game. Meet at Nature Nook (next to concessions). 301-739-3104. laura.nalven@maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/greenbrier.aspx.

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.

Celebrate Two Exhibitions! — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres in the Kaylor Rose Garden while getting a first look at “Treasures of State: Maryland’s Art Collection “and take a stroll through “Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer and His Contemporaries.” RSVP required.

$25, $15 museum members. 301-739-5727.

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MUSIC

Alive@Five: Enslow — 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: Rebekah Foster — 6:30 p.m. at Renfrew Museum & Park, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa. Rebekah’s style is an intriguing mix of finger picking, slap-guitar, and rhythmic strum patterns with powerful melodic vocals and a broad scope of lyrics. 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.

Christian McBride — 7:30 p.m. at Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. Eight-time Grammy Award-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. 717-337-8200. gettysburgmajestic.org.

THEATER

‘Midsummer: A Most Rare Vision’ — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Thopewood, 12805-A Mink Farm Road, Thurmont. An immersive/environmental piece that is inspired by Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” $15-32. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/ midsummer-2023.

Friday June 23

CLASSES

Summer Solstice Yoga and Sound Bath — 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Local yoga instructor Christa Angelo will guide you through a gentle

yoga flow suitable for all experience levels, calming breathing practice, and full moon meditation. Stephanie Flores of Alchemy Yoga and Soul Empowerment will lead the sound bath. Register in advance. $45, $40 museum members. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org.

ETCETERA

Mike Marks Memorial Golf Outing for Sophie and Madigan’s Playground — 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Woodlands Golf Course, 2309 Ridge Road, Windsor Mill. All proceeds benefit Sophie and Madigan’s Playground, an inclusive playground being built in Frederick to honor the lives of these beautiful sisters. $140. 443-745-4298. mjm24foundation@ gmail.com. mjm24.org.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal. Reservations recommended. $15. 301-668-8922. info@maryland ghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Gardening for Monarchs — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro. Visit our new pollinator garden in front of the lifeguard station and learn how to plant a pollinator garden. Discover the characteristics of a successful pollinator garden. Meet in front of the lifeguard station. 301-739-3104. cecilia.melton@maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/greenbrier.aspx.

FESTIVALS

Red Wing Roots Music Festival — at Natural Chimneys Park, Mount Solon, Va. 50+ bands across five stages. The Steel Wheels, Old Crow Medicine Show, Robert Randolph Band, Watchhouse, Sierra Ferrell. Food, craft beer, cider and wine in the beer garden, bike rides and group runs, morning yoga sessions, kids’ zone, on-site camping. redwingroots. com.

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restaurants now rather aggressively themed for WWII tourism, but with exteriors that seemed to look very much like they did eight decades ago when paratroopers descended upon them.

“In that small cafe, the park across the way … in every lovely summer’s day … I’ll be seeing you.”

We sang in the town square. We sang in that church. And after that, we marched and sang in a parade. When that was over, some of us went to that small cafe across the way from the park that suspiciously aligned with our song and ate lunch. Reality rarely has an appreciation for when irony is overbasted.

BRITTANY

Our next stop found us at the Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial to sing at a small ceremony in honor of the 4,410 American soldiers buried there. Carried by the ebullience of the festivities of the day before when we marched and sang “The Longest Day” while waving to the cheering throngs, I suddenly took in the visual evidence around me of the lyric “many men came here as soldiers … many men are here to stay,” and with a lump in my throat, felt the weight again of why we were here and what we came to do.

“We shall rest,” we sang at the steps of the memorial chapel. These, the words of a resurrection prayer by St Augustine of Hippo, sent into the air above thousands of white crosses on the wings of soaring Alleluias. “We shall see. We shall know. We shall love.” We sing, no longer to them but for them, raising the voices of

their memory in song, their sacrifice enshrined in an immortally beautiful garden. “Behold our end, which is no end,” they sang through us, resurrected.

OMAHA

On the beaches of Normandy, the Americans stormed the two westernmost beaches the Allies planned to invade, code-named Utah and Omaha. By far the heaviest fighting and highest casualties happened on Omaha Beach. Just above the beach is where the Normandy American Cemetery is, the final resting place for more than 9,000 soldiers — boys, mostly, between the ages of 18 and 20.

The morning we arrived at Omaha beach, on the 79th anniversary of the longest day, the tide was high and the weather was cold and windy. We were told these were almost identical conditions to how it was in 1944. Not ideal for an outdoor performance. Certainly not ideal for a war.

One of the first waves of soldiers storming the beach was a division known as The Big Red One. In that division, Charles Shay, a Penobscot Native American soldier from Maine, was a medic and stormed the beach unarmed. One of the guests of honor at the ceremony, Shay told us stories he remembered of being on that beach and administering to his brothers in arms. Sometimes, he recounted, this just meant giving them morphine and holding them in his arms as they died.

“Hark, I hear the harps eternal,” our voices chimed in, “ringing on the farther shore.” Here, I gazed down toward the hallowed coast, imagining those moments of eternity just before landfall. “As I near those swollen waters,” we sang, remembering the

treacherous waters the surging mass of soldiers faced before they even breached the shore, “with their deep and solemn roar.”

All along, the thing that kept coming up for me was realizing how barely “historical” any of this was. Here was Mr. Shaw himself, alive and in the flesh by some stroke of luck or providence. My own father was born before Hitler took power. The world-altering events that happened on these beaches we were singing at were still fresh in the collective conscious of those who live there.

“Souls have crossed before me to that land of perfect rest,” goes the song. “And I hear them singing faintly in the mansions of the blest.” For those young Americans laid here to rest, I hope they heard, however faintly, our singing, too.

Joseph Peterson can usually be found reading the weathered plaques of obscure monuments he sees while wandering the city. He counts public libraries, public lands and places where local community is fostered among his favorite kinds of places.

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GALLERY

Guest Artist Emma Thompson — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Gribs Gallery and Studio, 208 Main St., New Windsor. Thompson will demonstrate the art of Ikebana flower arranging. 443-536-9198. lingrib1@gmail.com.

MUSIC

Friday Nights Live — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at American Ice Co Cafe, 62 W. Main St., Westminster. The stage behind the café is the perfect place to spend warm summer nights with a glass of wine, bottle of beer, or specialty lattes. 443-952-0552. gabby.aic.co@ gmail.com.

Folk Trio The Wildwoods — 7:30 p.m. at Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. Enchanting Nebraska-based folk/Americana trio that charms with delicate melodies, descriptive lyrics, and sweet harmonies. $22.. 410-848-7272. carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

John Pizzarelli Trio “Stage and Screen” — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Grammy winning guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli brings his new album and tour along with his remarkable new trio, bassist Mike Karn and pianist Isaiah J. Thompson, to explore other sources for the most immortal songs of the past century: the Broadway stage and the silver screen. $35-$40. 301-600-2828. bhiller@ cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org.

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

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. Beer/wine w/ID, other concessions available. $10. 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/sky-stage.

RECREATION

Frederick’s Atlantic League Baseball Team vs York Revolution — 7 p.m. at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick. FSK Lions Night. Team name will be revealed. Post-game fireworks. Discounted tickets $9 (regularly $12) at fsklions.org/ baseball or contact John Aulls at 301-6622360, aulls2@comcast.net.

Saturday June 24

CLASSES

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/ sky-stage.

Container Gardening — 10 a.m. to noon at University of Maryland Extension Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Even in the limited space of a deck, porch, patio, or balcony, you can create your own garden oasis. See how to grow vegetables, herbs, small fruits, and decorative plants in a variety of containers. 301-600-1596. strice@umd.edu. bit.ly/FCMG23ContainerGardening.

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

All About Bees: Honey Tasting & Hive

Tour with Laith Nichols — 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. A presentation led by Fox Haven beekeeper Laith Nichols. Learn about the biology and behavior of honey bees, how honey is made, and the importance of all bees and other pollinators in the production of food. $12. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/all-about-beeshoney-tasting-hive-tour-with-laith-nichols-2.

Forest Bathing with Monica Wenzel — 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. In this 2 1/2 hour session, Association of Nature and Forest Therapy trained guide Monica Wenzel will guide you through sensory invitations to help you slow down, awaken your senses, and reconnect with nature. Bring your own yoga mat or lawn chair. 35. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/forest-bathing-with-monica-wenzel-2.

The Perfect Tomato — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown. Tomatoes can be challenging. Tiger Waddell, a local Master Gardener, will provide tips on how to grow the tastiest tomatoes. 18 and older. 301-600-7560. lgrackin@frederickcountymd.gov.

ETCETERA

Frederick PRIDE Interfaith Worship Service

— 1 a.m. to noon at Grace United Church of Christ, 25 E. Second St., Frederick. Show your support for all members and allies of the LGBTQAI+ community. The Rev. Freeman Palmer, Conference Minister, Central Atlantic Conference of the United Church of Christ, will be the speaker.  Members of the LGBTQ+ community will participate in this worship event. For more information, contact the pastor at Pastorgerrygrace@gmail.com. 301-662-3312. pastorgerrygrace@gmail.com. grucc.com.

Foundations of Frederick Walking Tour

— 10:30 a.m. to noon at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Walk in the footsteps of Frederick’s past residents and discover their stories. 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. Walk in for a guided tour. $8 for adults, free for under age 12. 301-4564912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Sweet & Salty Pride After Party — 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Give Rise Studio, 125 S. Carroll St., Suite 101, Frederick. Join your favorite local queer creatives and wellness biz owners. Bonnie Abbott, Brandon Barnhard, Carrie Dennison and Amanda Lucia will help you extend the pride energy with some good music, photo sessions, yoga, and a restful meditation. Sweet and salty snacks, sassy dancing, sexy (or not-so-sexy!) photos, and an accessible yoga and rest practice. RSVP, 21 and older. amandaluciaart@gmail.com. selfcarewithcarrie.com/prideparty.

FESTIVALS

Frederick Pride Festival 2023 — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Carroll Creek Linear Park, Frederick . Celebrate Frederick Pride this June with the LGBTQ+ community of Frederick and its allies. Enjoy hundreds of local business and nonprofit vendors, food and drinks, drag entertainment, local musical guests, a youth pride area with activities, a pride shop with LGBTQ+ merchandise, and more at this year’s Frederick Pride festival. 301-383-8787. pride@thefrederickcenter.org. frederickpride.org.

Summer Beach Party — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Walkersville Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Fun, summer-themed activities outside on the lawn, including music by DJ Jeremy. Head inside to check out a demo and program by Frederick Martial Arts and Revolution Modern Dance. Food trucks Happy Cow Creamery 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunset Slush of Frederick from 2 to 4 p.m. 301-6008200. fcpl.org.

MUSIC

Frederick Jazz Festival — throughout the day at various locations, Frederick. Featuring professional and GRAMMY artists from the DMV. Saturday: Dominique Bianco 1 p.m. at Sky Stage, Graham Breedlove Group 2 p.m. at Sky Stage, Shawn Dennison Trio 4 p.m. at 10th Ward Distilling Co., Wes Watkins Got My Own Sound 6:30 p.m. and Marcus Johnson at 7:45 p.m. at New Spire Stages. Sunday, June 25: U.S. Navy Commodores 7 p.m. at Baker Park Band Shell. frederickjazzfest.com.

OUTDOORS

Shinrin-yoku: The Art of Forest Bathing — 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. Connect with nature through a forest bathing walk among the vivid colors and rich fragrances of summer blooms. Stroll the grounds and neighboring forest at a measured pace. Close the walk by enjoying hot tea and healthy snacks. Ages 18 and older. Pre-register. $30. 301962-1400. mcp-gardens@montgomeryparks. org. montgomeryparks.org.

PERFORMER

Standup Comedy — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Milkhouse Brewery @ Stillpoint Farm, 8253 Dollyhyde Road, Mount Airy. Comedians Sam Cobb, Steve Tracy and Ray Jubela bring their

comedy stylings. Free. 21 and older. 301-9281574. carolann@milkhousebrewery.com.

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 through July. Pre-registration requested, limited to 20 per session. Intended for middle-school-aged students through adults. 301-829-1424. parksmanager@mountairymd.gov.

Sunday June 25

CLASSES

Yoga in the Vines — 11 a.m. to noon at Loew Vineyards, 14001 Liberty Road, Mount Airy. Yoga session with instructor Kristen Coffey, glass of wine of your choosing, wine available for purchase by the bottle and by the glass, outdoor space to enjoy wines. BYO yoga mat. Live music. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Ages 21 and older to consume wine. $20. 301-8315464. rachel@loewvineyards.net.

Women Empowered Self-Defense Seminar — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Han Mi Martial Arts, 190 Thomas Johnson Drive #2, Frederick. Han Mi Martial Arts/Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Frederick is offering a free seminar to help women in the Frederick area to learn to defend themselves. Designed for first-time self-defense students. 240-651-0985. frederick@ hanmimartialarts.com.

ETCETERA

Drag Bingo: Fabulous ‘80s — noon at Idiom Brewing Co. , 340 E. Patrick St., #104, Frederick. 11 a.m. check in. Bingo starts at noon and ends at 3:30 p.m., with Capital DJ Chase and featuring Chasity Vain, Maranda Rights and Ivanna Rights and food from Rad Pies. Tickets on Eventbrite. $45. 301-383-8787. 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.

FAMILY

Corn Hole Tournament — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Ruritan, 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville. First of three corn hole tournaments. Registration is at 1 p.m. and costs $40 per team. Payout to top three winners. Food available. Preregistration recommended by calling 301-898-3719. trevella@comcast.net.

FESTIVALS

Fort Ritchie Bill Coyle Cruise-In — noon to 4 p.m. at Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Drive, Cascade. Registration is $5 per vehicle. Dash plaques will be given to the first 100 people to register. Bring your

favorite car, truck, tractor or motorcycle to show. A few trophies will be awarded in each category. Admission is free to the public to look at the cars. Registration online and on the day of the event. Food will be available as well as raffles. 301-241-5085. bcoyle@thefrcc. org. theFRCC.org.

MUSIC

GreenSpring Concert Series: Musical Masters Chuck Seipp and Randall Sheets — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10621 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont. Features Chuck Seipp and Randall Sheets, trumpet and organ/piano duo. Sgt. Maj. Seipp and Dr. Sheets’ performances are an innovative blend of standard repertoire, patriotic programs and contemporary arrangements with multimedia video. 804-8379355. academy@greenspringmusic.org. greenspringmusic.org.

Summer Concert Series: U.S. Navy Band Commodores — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Baker Park Band Shell, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. The Navy’s premiere jazz band. celebratefrederick.com.

Monday June 26

CLASSES

Sol Yoga — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

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

Forest Walk at Morning View Food Forest — 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Morningside Food Forest at The REED Center, 1932b Mountain Church Road, Middletown. Ben Friton, director of the REED Center, will provide a guided tour of Morning View Food Forest, located on the 150-acre property of the REED Center. 18 and older. 301-600-7560. lgrackin@frederick countymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Author Talk — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Maryland Horse Library & Education Center, 321 Main St., Reisterstown. A new biography about the Baltimore-born senator has recently been released. “Self Destruction: The Rise, Fall and Redemption of U.S. Senator Daniel B. Brewster” will be the topic of discussion for the center’s Fourth Monday series. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signed by the author. 410-252-2100. bremsberg@marylandthoroughbred.com.

Clothes Closet — 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Thurmont United Methodist Church, 13880 Long Road, Thurmont. Free clothing to men, women and children. 301-271-4511.

FAMILY

Summer Seaquest Vacation Bible School

— 9 a.m. to noon at Faith Church, 8158 Yellow Springs Road, Frederick. June 26-30, rain or

shine. 301-662-0662. arice@faithreformed. org. faithreformed.org/event-directory/vbs.

FESTIVALS

Smithsburg Community Vol. Fire Co. Carnival — 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. at Smithsburg Community Volunteer Fire Co., 22 N. Main St., Smithsburg. Continues daily through July 1 with nightly entertainment: June 26 — Guys in Thin Ties; June 27 — The Spin-Outs; June 28 — Dean Crawford & The Dunn’s River Band; June 29 — Bobby D. and The Truckstop Burritos; June 30 — The Fabulous Hubcaps; July 1 — Cross N Styles. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Midway by Snyder’s Attractions.  smithsburgvfc.org.

OUTDOORS

Junior Rangers: Park Pals — 9 a.m. to noon at Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro. During this two-day program kids ages 3-6 will connect with the natural world by participating in outdoor recreational activities and hands-on environmental education programs. Pre-registration required. $25 per child, $15 for each additional family member. 301-791-4767. cecilia. melton@maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov.

THEATER

Potomac Playmakers Auditions: “God’s Favorite” — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center, 17303 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. The script calls for five male performers and three female performers, ranging in ages from 20-65. Individuals of all races, ethnicities and gender identifications will be considered. Show dates will be Sept. 8-10 and 15-17. 240-382-7269. potomacplaymakers@gmail. com. potomacplaymakers.org.

Tuesday June 27

CLASSES

Teen Music Studio: Ukulele 101 with Sloan Music Studio — 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Ukulele 101 welcomes tweens, teens, and young adults of all skill levels to come and jam. Get started on the ukulele and quickly learn to play familiar tunes. Play your own or borrow one of the Sloan School of Music. 301-600-7000. lconforti@frederickcountymd. gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

ETCETERA

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.

FAMILY

Outdoor Family Movies: “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” (PG, 2022) — 8 p.m. at Carroll Community College, Rotary Amphitheater, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster. BYO seating and snacks. Rain location: Scott Center Theater. 410-848-7272. carrollcountyartscouncil.org.