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.

”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.

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