TRIBUTE

(Continued from 8) 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.

Sky Stage Summer

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.