72 HOURS July 6, 2023

CHARM CLASSIC ROCK & COUNTRY

RESTORING BLACK HISTORY: The Weaver-Gillison house is the most endangered historic site in Harpers Ferry PAGE 8

PICTURING PRIMATES: Artist Claudia Konkus on her debut exhibition ‘Disappearing Giants’ PAGE 13

INSIDE THIS WEEK

BUILT FORD TOUGH: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ is a fitting if far-fetched finale PAGE 16

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IN THEATER NEWS

The Maryland Ensemble Theatre recently revealed its 2023-2024 season, and columnist Erik Anderson makes the case that it’s well worth catching theater companies’ live preview events, such as the one the MET held at Steinhardt Brewing in Frederick, to give you a better glimpse into the repertoire. It’s looking like another fun season from the MET; check their season online and reserve some seats! Meanwhile, over the river and through the woods, the annual Contemporary American Theater Festival starts this week, which draws audiences from around the D.C. metro area, New York City, and beyond. We are lucky to be in such close proximity to what has been hailed as one of the best theater festivals presenting new work, and we can vouch for that; CATF does not disappoint. Like in years past, five productions can be seen onstage at the Shepherd University campus through the month, beginning this week.

A BAND TO KNOW

An Awful Panic, a duo that is one-half Frederick-based, has the honor to play the revered Fort Reno Concert Series in D.C. on July 6. You might have seen the new group at Sketchy Shed or heard their debut EP on Bandcamp. If not, we suggest you take a listen or, better yet, hear them live. The classically trained musicians meld and montage genres from pop to punk to electronica, resulting in performances that are full of delightful surprises. Read our interview with them in this week’s issue.

ONE-NIGHT-ONLY ART EXHIBIT

Artist Claudia Konkus will present her debut exhibition, “Disappearing Giants” for one night only at 6 p.m. July 13 at the American Ice Co. in downtown Westminster. Come by, eat some ice cream, and meet the artist. A debut show is no small feat.

THE MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC SITE IN HARPERS FERRY

Efforts are underway to save a historical structure in Harpers Ferry that has fallen into disrepair in recent years. Known as the Weaver-Gillison House, it was the home of civil rights leader George “Buck” Weaver, who provided security and carriage rides to students of Storer College, one of the first HBCUs in the country, though it has since closed. Read our story about the historic property in this issue, consider donating to protect this site via GoFundMe, and stay tuned for the inaugural Buck Weaver Chili Cook-Off, planned for November.

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A scene from the MET’s live season preview.

In conversation with Nate Kraft, founder of Pathfinder Farm Distillery in Keedysville

In this episode of the UnCapped podcast, host Chris Sands talked with Nate Kraft, founder of Pathfinder Farm Distillery in Keedysville. Kraft grew up around farms, which led to his desire to own his own and open a distillery after leaving the Navy. They talk about his farm-to-flask philosophy of distilling and the products they produce, which you can find at various farmers markets throughout Maryland. Here is an excerpt of their talk.

UnCapped: Thanks for coming out to Frederick to talk about your distillery.

Nate Kraft: I always love coming to Frederick. We do farmers markets over here.

UnCapped: That’s a big thing for distilleries, isn’t it? The farmers market scene.

Kraft: Oh yeah, especially in Washington County and Frederick County.

UnCapped: Do you see most of your sales through there or through the distillery?

Kraft: Most of our sales are from farmers markets.

UnCapped: Are you distributed at all?

Kraft: We do some self-distribution to local liquor stores in the Frederick and Hagerstown area.

UnCapped: When did Pathfinder open?

Kraft: We opened during the pandemic. … We had to get the zoning changed in our county to be allowed to do farm distillation without special exceptions. It was a lot of working with the government to get open.

UnCapped: Tell me a little about the farm.

Kraft: Our farm is in Keedysville, halfway between Hagerstown and Frederick. The farm is 42 acres and looks up on South Mountain. It’s split between crop land, pasture, a half-acre fishing pond ... it’s a beautiful place.

We decided to call it Pathfinder Farm because the Appalachian Trail runs on the ridge in front of the house. My family’s history is Pennsylvania Dutch and the language is German, and when I was a kid I was big into Scouts. The literal translation of scout from German to English is “pathfinder.” I found that connection and was like, yeah, we’re gonna be Pathfinder Farm.

UnCapped: Did you purchase this farm specifically for the distillery?

Kraft: We purchased the farm four years ago specifically to grow corn to make whiskey and have an agricultural, rural life for me and my family.

UnCapped: What did you do previously?

Kraft: I was in the Navy for 10 years and my wife was in the Pennsylvania National Guard. We lived all over the world. I was stationed on ships in Japan, Washington, San Diego. After I got out of the Navy, we traveled around Mexico in a sailboat, because that was our previous passion.

UnCapped: That sounds awesome.

Kraft: It was a really good time. Totally different: 42-foot sailboat, 42-acre farm.

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here in Frederick. That really helped me up my home distillation game.

UnCapped: The bourbon one?

Kraft: Yeah.

UnCapped: I went through that one. It was fun.

Kraft: Mark [Lambert] would be asking, “Anyone want to connect the hoses or dump the grain in?” I was always like, “Yeah! I wanna do that.” That’s cool stuff.

UnCapped: McClintock has a really good one, too, for rye whiskey. When did the seed to open your own distillery get planted?

UnCapped: What’d you do in the Navy?

Kraft: I worked on weapon systems … and then I did that as a contractor and then as a government civilian for a few years, while I was getting the distillery up and running.

UnCapped: How did you get into distilling?

Kraft: Well, that was back

when I was in the Navy. I had to go to a school in San Diego. My mother-in-law had bought one of those Mr. Brew home brew kits. I made some home brew in Japan. Bought other beer brew kits in San Diego and brought them back to Japan to brew.

UnCapped: The percentage of breweries that started with a Mr. Brew kit is astronomical. It’s cool that there are distilleries that have roots in Mr. Beer also.

Kraft: The other root: My dad and I did the distilling class at Dragon Distillery

Kraft: About seven years ago, I was at a friend’s farm, fishing with my dad and my son, saying, “You know what would be really cool? If you could grow corn and make whiskey, have it all the way from the field to the flask, sunshine into moonshine. Have that whole process and own it.” That’s where the idea came from. Then it snowballed from there.

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.

Chris Sands

Nate Kraft, founder of Pathfinder Farm Distillery in Keedysville.

Juice Up Cafe is worth the squeeze

Rafiq Lalander missed the taste of fresh fruit juices from back home in Afghanistan when he moved to the United States.

He said he saw many stores using frozen fruit and other supplements, which couldn’t compare to the original fruit taste. With help on recipes from a family friend who owned a juice shop back home, Lalander and a friend opened Juice Up Cafe in downtown Frederick. The cafe offers a variety of fresh menu items made from fruit delivered to the store regularly, from solo fruit juices to blends to hot saffron tea and Turkish coffee, or try their fresh lemonade.

If you want to power up with some greens, the store’s Detoxer drink is made from spinach, kale, mango, pineapple, ginger and banana. Their most popular items, according to Lalander, are the Mango Blast and Strawberry Sunrise beverages. Along with drinks, the store also sells a few food items, including muffins, cheesecake and mixed nuts. Lalander said a lot of people from the large Afghan community in Virginia drive down to the store looking for that taste of home in their fresh juices.

If you’re looking for fresh juice, with sweeteners optional, then look no further than Juice Up Cafe!

— Marwa Barakat

Rafiq

Staff photo by Ric Dugan

Strawberry Sunrise fruit drink, left, Saffron Tea from Afghanistan and Green Dextoxer at Juice Up Cafe in downtown Frederick.

Staff photo by Ric Dugan

Frederick/D.C. duo An Awful Panic prepare to kick off Fort Reno Concert Series

BY ROY GHIM Special to The News-Post

On the quintessential punk summer to-do list is catching a free show at Fort Reno Park in D.C.’s Tenleytown neighborhood.

The legendary concert series has gone through several iterations since its psychedelic and bluesheavy beginnings as the city’s salve in response to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination in 1968. Now run by an all-volunteer force that doubles as a who’s who of the Discord/D.C. hardcore scene, the curated outdoor series had showcased bands representing the District’s independent scene. Fugazi, Dismemberment Plan, The Slickee Boys, The Nighthawks, Rites of Spring — they’ve all been there, along with plenty of lesser-known acts.

Opening the series on July 6 is An Awful Panic, a relatively new band with a Frederick connection.

Suffice to say, An Awful Panic is relatively unknown both in D.C. and Frederick, but this intrepid writer hopes to expose the band, before they attempt to blow up, for what they really are: fraudsters pretending to be disaffected punks but secretly classically trained pretentious virtuosos.

Hang on … my sources tell me I’m wrong. They aren’t pretentious, nor out to fool anyone, but they really are classical and jazz musicians who also traffic in an amalgam of other genres like punk, death and doom metal, pop, jazz, electronic and more. My apologies (Note to self: Explosive investigative reporting not in my wheelhouse. Focus on Frederickcentric cultural anecdotes.)

A project that took nearly 10 years to see the light of musical strands, with ideas recorded and frozen on computer files by Frederick-based Aaron Watson, An Awful Panic was put on hold while Watson navigated the timeconsuming logistics of raising kids. Enter the pandemic lockdown, when Watson began to make progress sketching those ideas further with his Library of Congress

colleague, drummer Mike Baxter, who contributed from his home in D.C.

The result is the five song EP “All Hail North Stockton,” released on

Bandcamp in late 2022.

In May, alongside Frederick bands Distant Humming and Alien Subculture, they debuted their live sound at the Frederick

DIY venue Sketchy Shed — which, for quick reference, is slightly smaller than the back room of the now-shuttered Guido’s but with more graffiti. Tensions pulling in different directions, Watson and Baxter threw in a curated kitchen sink of influences: a little Sonic Youth here, a sprinkling of modern electronic synth washes there, a dash of Nirvana, then suddenly a 180-degree hard turn to death metal, all while threading the needle between punk rock abandon and nuanced virtuosic contrapuntal texturing. It was quite astonishing for those who bore witness to it, who were excited by the musical adventurousness of the moment.

I recently talked to the duo in Watson’s home studio, where he and Baxter were rehearsing for the Fort Reno show, to find out more about the band and their weirdly enjoyable music.

What’s crazy is before you started this band, you were part of a different Frederick music scene — with the Frederick Symphony Orchestra!

Aaron Watson : Yeah, I played with the Frederick symphony, I think from 2015 to 2017. I have two degrees in double bass and classical music from the University of the Pacific, a small conservatory in Stockton, and a master’s degree from New England Conservatory of Boston. So there was a full push to be a classical, professional classical musician. And I did that. I played in orchestras and taught bass lessons and didn’t like that, as far as what money it would bring. So I went back to school and then got a job in D.C. Then once the kids got to a certain age, I could actually start playing music again.

It’s hard to be a rock dad.

Watson : Yeah. But we’re in good company with Mr. Husband [Kenny Tompkins’ post-New God band and actual husband and father] and others.

Alyssa Boxhill, a fantastic Frederick violinist, someone you played with at the Frederick Symphony and who also moonlights for rock bands on

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An Awful Panic

occasion, I got to see her solo concerto last year, and I swear there was this older gentleman in his seat who was head-banging to her lighting-fast violin, like he was at a heavy metal show. There’s a weird but tangential connection between an Eddie Van Halen solo to fast and loud classical virtuosic music.

Watson : Maybe not original rock that came from folk and blues, but bands like Iron Maiden, Van Halen … it’s in fact classical musicians who are just playing rock. It’s just taking that level of learning the instrument in the musical language and then turning it up loud. But then you smash it against the blues part of rock and roll so that you have a new synthesis. Pure rock and roll from the blues and the folk begat punk, right? Which then branched its own prog thing off with Dead Kennedys and Minutemen. Yeah, doing virtuosic, weird stuff with that gritty [sound], some of which keeps wanting to branch off into the classical stream.

You also are into totally other strands of different music, whether it’s jazz or underground rock music, like punk, ’90s grunge, metal and so forth.

Watson : I think that’s the way you listen to music — like, whatever is good. Usually the underground has some good stuff that isn’t exploited or over exploited or diluted. Like Melt-Banana [experimental Japanese noise rock], the first album, you had to be in the underground to hear that. They don’t even sound like that anymore. But that was cool. But I’ll listen to Taylor Swift, too. I think she’s a good songwriter. So you listen to all kinds of stuff. All the people that I get along with best listened to everything. And I think there’s a lot more people who are omnivorous musically, know what I mean?

Musical omnivores. I dig that. Because otherwise you can get into a tunnel vision. Your first show at Sketchy Shed, part of the fun seeing you play was this trigger pad on your drum

IF YOU GO

Fort Reno Concert Series begins at 6 p.m. July 6 with An Awful Panic, Halpines and The Sniffs. Located 4000 Chesapeake St. NW, Washington, D.C., across the street from Jackson-Reed High School.

set. Different electronic sounds, synth washes, all that had people looking at it. What was that?

Mike Baxter : Yeah, it’s a sample pad [MiniNova]. Got it right in there.

Such lovely sounds, added a lot of color.

Watson : We were trying to make as much sound as two people can make. He can play like electro drum sounds, it’s got drum machines, like an 808 style kit.

Baxter : I’ve always I’ve always been into this drummer named Akira Jimbo. And he is like a hybrid drummer [playing both acoustic and electronic drums].

Was there a xylophone sound coming from that?

Baxter : Oh yeah, it’s a marimba loop. I used that as a transition loop while he [Watson] was doing his tuning.

Fort Reno as a concert series is a pretty legendary. How did you get that gig?

Baxter : It’s always been something in my adulthood I’ve enjoyed, going out and seeing bands there. I played there before with my band The Trajectories. Last March, on a whim, I told Aaron about it [explaining the submission process to be selected for the series] and we had one more week left to get it in. I’m just super excited that that she [Amanda MacKaye] picked us. It’s super awesome, man. It’s, like, everybody, parents can bring their kids, and it’s just such a fun, big community event. My 5-year-old will be there. With headphones on. I think it’s gonna be fun. It’s gonna be awesome.

The most endangered historic site in Harpers Ferry: The Weaver-Gillison house

BY ERIK ANDERSON Special to The News-Post

One wouldn’t normally expect the phrase “carriage services” to be a loaded euphemism. But in a 1944 letter written by Henry McDonald, the second president of the long-closed historically Black Storer College in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, those humble words bear a lot more meaning than meets the eye.

Thanks to recent historical research conducted by interested volunteers, we know McDonald’s acknowledgement of two local Black business owners for their contributions to the college was not made because they simply served as carriage drivers for students, teachers and guests. These men provided vital security for the fledgling black college against the direct opposition of the Ku Klux Klan.

The two drivers named in the letter, George “Buck” Weaver and his son, James Weaver, are receiving renewed public attention due to the joint efforts of their descendants and two local community leaders to restore the Weavers’ 19th-century home to livable condition.

Known today as the Weaver-Gillison house, the property on Union Street just inside Harpers Ferry city limits, has been unoccupied since a Weaver descendant last lived there in the 1970s. The small home and its shed are in near-dilapidated condition, but the town granted the property official historic status in 2009 in the hope of preserving what remains.

“The town doesn’t want to just let these structures be demolished, and that was even before we pulled together all the additional research about what a key role [George Weaver], the initial builder, played in the town and the founding of Storer College,” said Guy Hammer, chair of the Harpers Ferry Historic Landmarks

Commission and one of the volunteers leading the restoration effort.

April Hamilton, George Weaver’s great-great-granddaughter and a co-owner of the property, said her family has made various plans over the decades to repair the house, but the cost to restore it as a habitable dwelling, now estimated at around $500,000, always thwarted their efforts.

Hamilton said the family tried to sell it a few times, but some detail always got in the way of closing a sale. And despite not knowing about their ancestors’ civil rights activism until a few years ago, they never felt fully comfortable letting go of the property.

“Every time we had an offer on the house, I just had the weirdest feeling, like I don’t want this to go from the family,” Hamilton said. “I have a feeling had we sold that house years ago and somebody had permission to tear it down, the history would have never come to light like it has recently.”

Where Charm And History Meet Midd

associated the Weaver name with its storied history,” she wrote.

As such, Hammer said the original plan for the home’s restoration was to once again see it as a residence for one of the Weaver descendants, with it being made open to the public for tours several times a year to satisfy the requirements for public grants. But the timetable for the restoration combined with the advanced age of the family member who intended to live there makes that plan seem less likely now, Hammer said, and more public uses are being considered for the property.

Now Hammer and Jamila Fleet, the chair of the local NAACP chapter’s economic development committee, are working with the eight Weaver descendants who co-own the property to apply for newly available federal historic preservation grant money and to raise public support through a GoFundMe campaign, which has secured more than $6,500 of their $7,500 goal so far.

In a June 22 letter from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History supporting grant applications for the home, Susan Price, the Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, wrote that much of the property’s historic value lay in the fact that it still belongs to the descendants of one of the town’s early African-American civil rights activists.

“Instead of being detached from the Weaver family during times of economic hardship through a sale to new owners, it retains the memories of family and community members who have

Though no plans are firm, Fleet envisions the restored Weaver-Gillison House will serve as an African-American cultural center. The Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and the town have many ways for visitors to experience the local Civil War history, she said, but very few options for those interested in the town’s post-Civil War role in the advancement of African Americans.

She said a recent PBS special brought a lot of visitors to town who were interested in Storer College, but its remaining buildings belong to the National Park Service and are not normally open to the public.

“Clearly there’s demand for that type of information, and when people come here, I thought this could be a place that could be open, where people could experience that knowledge,” she said. “It’s far way from being open, but ultimately what funders want to know is if there is a bigger vision and how could you sustain that.”

In addition to the newly uncovered documents regarding George Weaver’s involvement with the persecuted missionary founders of Storer College in the 1870s, his living family preserves a well-remembered history of a thriving African-American community that used to live on the border of Harpers Ferry and Bolivar.

Katya Hammer

More than a Summer Camp Learn the six Cs of Positive Youth Development

As soon as that last bell rings on the last day of school, summer begins! For teachers, this might mean the start of a well-deserved break, or at least a few days of peace and quiet in the classroom. For parents, this usually means a more jam-packed schedule from sun up to sun down trying desperately to plan out enough fun activities to keep our kids engaged all summer.

For a lot of parents, the first thing that might come to mind is summer camp. Camps are great because they are a place to give kids new experiences and make new friends, while also serving as a practical solution for childcare over the summer.

In Frederick County, we are lucky to have a wide variety of camps for parents and kids to choose from. When picking out a camp, the first few things that parents or caregivers most often consider are the cost, location and activities. You want to pick something that your kids will be interested in and is accredited and safe, but you also want to pick a camp that fits into your schedule and your budget.

Another important thing to look at when choosing a camp is the culture or environment that is being set for the youth, particularly as it relates to the foundation they create for fostering “Positive Youth Development” outcomes.

Positive Youth Development is a researchbased approach that youth

practitioners use to engage kids in a manner that is productive and constructive. It also utilizes their unique strengths to promote positive relationships and outcomes that allow them to develop as leaders and make an impact. In short, PYD approaches are designed intentionally to help kids to develop and grow in a positive way.

Educators or youth development practitioners who base their programs on PYD principles do this by looking at six key areas and designing their programs accordingly:

confidence, character, caring, contribution, competence and connection. Whether our kids know it or not, camps are a place where they are likely learning more than simply how to tie a knot or climb a tree. Their experiences at camp are shaping their confidence, developing their character, giving them opportunities to develop caring relationships, allowing them to contribute in their ideas, helping them develop competence, and building connections with people and subject matter around them.

Almost all accredited camps or youth development programs, whether they are focused on sports or art or science, incorporate these principles to some degree, with some being more intentional in certain domains over others.

While many camp directors and counselors likely have spent hours attending training, developing objectives and planning activities that are carefully aligned within each of these six domains, the impact of these experiences on your child is not up to them alone. At the end of the day, it is parents who play a major role in determining the impact that camp experiences have on their child long-term. Kids may have any number of experiences at camp that are designed to help them grow, but it is through guided reflection of those experiences in the presence of a caring adult that the lessons learned start to sink in.

When you go to pick them up at the end of the day at camp, rather than asking them “How was your day?” and getting a monosyllabic response, try asking kids one of these questions, each aligned with one of the six domains, to help them focus their reflection:

• Confidence — What are you proud of today?

• Character — How did you practice responsibility today?

• Caring – How did you care for someone else today?

• Contribution — How did

you contribute to the group activities or ideas?

• Competence — What skills did you learn or strengthen today?

• Connection — Who did you talk to today or connect with?

It’s not magic, but it could be just what you or your kids need to take a step in the right direction this summer. Because of your involvement in helping them to reflect a little at the end of each day with these PYD principles, you can rest assured that no matter what camp they attend or what experience they have, you are creating a foundation for positive self growth.

If you are a camp director and would like to offer basic PYD training for your staff this summer, call or email the Frederick County 4-H Extension office at amglenn@ umd.edu or 301-600-3583.

If you are a parent looking for a fun and affordable camp for 2024, check out our Frederick County 4-H camp at extension.umd.edu/locations/ frederick-county/local-4-hyouth-education/camp.

Anna Glenn is a youth development professional who is currently serving as a 4-H educator in Frederick County. Through Frederick County 4-H, she designs and offers programs for youth to find their spark and thrive wherever they are. Learn more about the Frederick County 4-H programs and how and your child can get involved at extension.umd.edu/locations/ frederick-county/local-4-hyouth-education

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Anna Glenn

Contemporary American Theater Festival begins this week

The Contemporary American Theater Festival begins this week with a run of play previews in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The Opening Weekend Party is at 9:45 p.m. July 8, and the festival continues through July 30, featuring five new plays.

Learn more at catf.org.

2023 SEASON

THE OVERVIEW EFFECT

A world premiere by Lynn Rosen

A showdown between competing space companies, each on a quest for Mars, ends in disaster with the explosion of RedSky’s unmanned rocket. As air disaster expert Dylan Marks searches for signs of sabotage, her investigation becomes deeply personal and ultimately life

changing. This epic tale explores the costs of risk-taking — scientific, emotional, and spiritual — and asks, “Do we know all the ways there are to be alive?”

YOUR NAME MEANS DREAM

A world premiere by José Rivera Aislin is getting older. She suffers the inevitable indignities of being human — and hates technology. Stacey, her caregiver is perfectly toned, doesn’t age, and is utterly in control — because she’s an AI entity. And there’s a new algorithm out there called AOS or Approximation of Soul. Does Stacy have it? Oscar nominee and Obiewinning José Rivera examines how we live, die, and form our sense of self in a world that’s increasingly saturated with technology.

PLAN YOUR VISIT TO FLIGHT 93 NATIONAL MEMORIAL

SPIRITUS/VIRGIL’S DANCE

A world premiere by Dael Orlandersmith Spiritus means “breathing.” This solo play about how we live and pass, about time and direction — both celebrates and appreciates life and death, and just how much we take for granted.

Obie award winning and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Dael Orlandersmith both writes and performs in “Spiritus/ Virgil’s Dance.”

REDEEMED

A world premiere by Chisa Huthinson

Redeemed tells the fictional story of convicted murderer Trevor Barlow, who killed Claire Yaing’s brother nine years prior. He has written to Claire begging her to visit him in prison. When Claire arrives, Trevor claims he’s a

changed man thanks to the help of her brother’s ghost. Claire must decide if Trevor is capable of redemption, or just attempting to impress the parole board.

FEVER DREAMS (OF ANIMALS ON THE VERGE OF EXTINCTION)

A world premiere by Jeffrey Lieber

For decades, Adele and Zachary have rendezvoused in a remote cabin in the woods to celebrate their passion and be together. This year though, something is … different. The place is falling apart, a sense of loss pervades the air, they’re both keeping secrets, and Adele has brought a gun … one that belongs to her longtime husband. “Fever Dreams (of Animals on the Verge of Extinction)” is an unfolding mystery about the cost of lies, the price of truth, and the consequences of longoverdue revelations.

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Heavy, hilarious, joyful and weird MET previews its upcoming season

Attending a theater company’s live season preview is better than simply reading the online summaries of upcoming shows — for several reasons.

For one thing, it’s often wildly entertaining. The Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s recent preview of its 2023-2024 season at Steinhardt Brewing opened with a hilarious call to attention for the 200 guests, who looked up from their pints to witness MET actors Lauren Johnson and Sean Byrne engaged in an original musical number called “The Piggie Song.”

It was an immediate signal that the evening wasn’t to be taken too seriously, despite upcoming previews of some heavy material. This was going to be a fun time for fans to mingle with the MET’s longtime cast members while enjoying local craft brews.

But the more compelling reason for theater buffs to see live previews is the potential to get a completely different impression of some shows than the written summaries provide.

For example, the MET’s website description of “The Squirrels,” by Robert Askins, set to run March 29 to April 28, reads like a classic anthropomorphic animal story with a straightforward plot about squirrel families fighting over a nut stash. If not for the words “fiercely funny,” one might think the two-sentence summary is describing something like “Watership Down” with squirrels subbed in for rabbits.

The preview for this show at Steinhardt was something else completely. Rather than furclad actors scurrying onstage

to deliver chittering rodent dialogue, we got Matt Harris in a white lab coat giving a posterboard presentation about scientific squirrel facts.

In addition to teaching us everything we never wanted to know about squirrel intelligence, he heaped presumptuous praise on the audience for our interest in the subject. It’s easy, he said, to watch a “thinky play about thinky things all the way from New York,” but to watch a play about squirrels shows true dedication to theater.

And weirdly, all of that worked for me.

Not having seen the play or read the script, I probably would have passed on the squirrel version of Hatfields and McCoys, but Harris’ presentation made me wonder what in the world this show actually is. Are we going to get actors dressed as squirrels? If not, how can this plot play out? Is there going to be some meta frame story involving a mad scientist zapping squirrel brains? I think I need to find out and report back.

The other standout preview was for the musical “Head Over Heels,” set to songs by The Go-Gos. It will run from May 31 through June 23. Tori Weaver belted out a high-energy number from this show with an emotion I can only describe as joy, with Jeremy Myers and Taylor Reiland as great backup singers. The plot, which features a young princess who goes on a quest to save her kingdom, is taken from Sir Philip Sidney’s 16th-century pastoral romance “Arcadia.” That’s a fitting story for Frederick County, which hosts a historic mansion of the same name.

The other previews were quite good but in line with expectations. After putting off Part One of “Angels in America” by Tony Kushner for three years due to the pandemic, this season will finally see the

arrival of “Angels in American Part 2: Perestroika,” which will run from Sept. 29 through Oct. 29. Myers and Ray Hatch previewed a short scene that opened with some funny banter but quickly got into the show’s major themes about the meaning of life and death, a continuation of Part One’s exploration of the 1980s AIDS epidemic.

“Intimate Apparel,” by Lynn Nottage, will run from Feb. 9 through March 10. Set in the early 1900s Manhattan, the protagonist is an African-American seamstress who makes undergarments for Fifth Av-

enue boudoirs and upscale bordellos alike. Rachel Manu and Rona Mensah previewed a scene in which two Black women have a contentious but frank conversation about relationship possibilities for women in their circumstances.

Though we were in a brewery, the company elected not to drink enough to give an inebriated preview of the MET’s original production “Inebriated Holiday,” set to run Dec. 1 to 23. After several years of offering their popular “Inebriated History,” which features videos of drunken local celebrities telling their favorite his-

tory tales as live actors pantomime their narration, the MET decided to use the same approach on beloved holiday stories. The show’s director, Laura Stark, said they are tackling the classics, including Santa Claus, Charles Dickens, Krampus and Rudolph. Though the subjects are family-friendly, she warned the approach is not, and dropped a few F-bombs to head off any thought of bringing kids to the show.

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.

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A scene from the MET’s live season preview.

ERIK ANDERSON

Art Review, Reflect and Revise Group (ARRRG) Exhibit — July 6 to 9. Evolve, 106 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. Featuring artists Doug Kinnett, Kirsten Lee, Susan Loonsk and Annette Verna. Reception 5 to 7 p.m. July 7. Hours are 5-7 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. avpots62@yahoo.com.

DISTRICT Arts celebrates the High Wheel Bicycle Race — July 7 to 23. Frederick hosts the annual National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race on July 15. Artist April Rimpo will be in the DISTRICT Arts gallery on July 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. painting a scene based on photographs from last year’s race. In addition, Rimpo’s previously completed High Wheel paintings will be on view in the gallery. DISTRICT Arts, 15 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-695-4050, districtarts.com/special-exhibitions.

”Contrast & Contours” — July 15 to 28, Just Lookin’ Gallery, 40 Summit Ave., Hagerstown. Known for his masterful pencil work, Michale Gibson’s drawings reflect on universal humanity. Hampton Olfus’ adroitness with ink takes us on a journey, both inward and outward. Gibson is visiting from Canada and D.C. native Olfus resides in southern Maryland. Meet both artists July 15 and July 16 from 1 to 7 p.m. There will be an artist talk at 3 p.m. both days. 301-714-2278 or justlookin. com.

”Over 70 Show” — July 15 through Aug. 27, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Works in a variety of media. A signature of the Delaplaine’s Creative Aging Month, this annual exhibition celebrates local artists over age 70 and showcases a wide range of styles, techniques, and interests. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.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. 301-258-6394 or gaithersburgmd.gov.

“Nature and Structure” — through July 12. Oil and acrylic paintings by Russ Marion, part of the “Wine and

Art” series. Paintings focus on the interplay between built structures and the natural environment. The lines and angles of roads, bridges and buildings use a different visual language than the curves, waves and fractals found in nature. Mardon lives and works in Falls Church, Virginia. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each weekend. Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. 301-602-5733, linksbridgevineyards@gmail.com, linksbridgevineyards.com.

Paintings by Galina Kolosovskaya

— through July 23. Silver Spring artist Galina Kolosovskaya is best known for her paintings of flowers and birds. After graduating in fine arts, she was an active member of the remarkable arts community in Khabarovsk in the Russian Far East. She served as artistic director for the Wildlife Foundation, premier environmental organization working for the survival of the Siberian tiger and conservation of Russian flora and fauna. Part of the “Wine and Art” series. Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. 301-602-5733, linksbridgevineyards@ gmail.com, linksbridgevineyards.com.

”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.

”Frederick In Spires” — through July 30, Gallery 322, 322 N. Market St., Frederick. Gallery 322 celebrates the 275th anniversary of Frederick County. This group show features artists Michael Douglas Jones, Jan Kaufman, Linda Kirvan, Ann Schaefer, Anne Gibson Snyder, Russell Schofield, Tom Ritchie, and Homer Yost, along with associate artists Roberta Staat, Leo Ramos, Lissa Abrams, Paul Wilson and Karen Winston-Levin. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 240815-7777 or gallery322.com.

”Infinite Surface” — through July 30, NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick. Mixed media exhibit by JG Orudjev and Todd Frankenheimer. Artists talk 7 p.m. July 20. Gallery hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 240-3679770 or nomagalleryfrederick.com.

“The Herbalist: Cyanotypes from Fox Haven Farm” — through July 30, with a reception and artist talk from 5 to 8 p.m. July 22. Jillian Abir MacMaster recently spent a week living at Fox Haven Farm in Jefferson, created cyanotype prints about and using the farm’s herb garden, and led three

“Contrast & Contours” features the work of Michael Gibson and Hampton Olfus. Known for his masterful pencil work, Gibson’s drawings reflect on universal humanity. Olfus’ adroitness with ink takes us on a journey, both inward and outward. Gibson is visiting from Canada, and D.C. native Olfus resides in Southern Maryland. Meet both artists July 15 and July 16 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Just Lookin’ Gallery, 40 Summit Ave., Hagerstown. The show runs through July 28. An artist talk will be held both days at 3 p.m. See justlookin.com for more info. Shown here, “Black Queen I,” by Michael Gibson.

workshops with demonstrations there. This exhibition will showcase the work created during the artist residency. This exhibition is part of the Black Cat Studios artist collective and was funded by the Frederick Arts Council. 4 W. Fifth St., Frederick. jillian.macmaster@ gmail.com.

“All Fired Up” — through July 30, Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Steven Gibson (fused glass artist) and Stephen Dill (blacksmith) exhibit their individual art, as well as collaborative pieces that combine glass and steel. View the work from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through July. eastsidearts313@gmail. com, eastsideartistsgallery.com. Frederick County 275th Anniversary Exhibition — through July 30, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Works in a variety of media created by local and regional artists and inspired by storied from the county’s past. Presented in partnership with the Frederick County Historic Sites Consortium. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

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

”HUE: An Ode to Color” — through Aug. 25, Gallery 44, 44 S. Bentz St., Frederick. Multimedia art exhibit that explores color in art in a myriad of ways by seven DMV area artists. Open by appointment only. gallery44south@ gmail.com or gallery-44.com..

”Heavy Metal” — through Aug. 27, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Oil paintings by Raymond Burns. Easily mistaken as merely utilitarian and unattractive, Burns hopes to elevate the character and the beauty that exists in the form, color and texture of railroad equipment, engines, cabooses, boxcars, and railroad structures in various states of use and decay. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”On Beauty and Revolution” — through Aug. 27, Blanche Ames Gallery, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. Featuring the work of Sasa Aakil. For gallery hours, call 301-473-7680.

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

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

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

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Q&A: Artist Claudia Konkus on her debut exhibition ‘Disappearing Giants’

BY ERIN LYNDAL MARTIN Special to The News-Post

German-born artist Claudia Konkus, who teaches the German language at Westminster High School, will present her debut art show, “Disappearing Giants,” for one night only on July 15 in Westminster. The exhibition, which will feature her hyper-realistic colored pencil drawings of apes, will be held at the American Ice Company in Westminster from 6 to 8 p.m.

Prior to teaching, Konkus’ work as a dog trainer deepened her bond with animals.

In her artist’s statement, Konkus states, “The animals that I drew for this collection are not found in Maryland or anywhere in the United States, save for wildlife shelters and zoos. Drawing them, bringing them to life, gives me an emotional connection to a creature

that lives and breathes halfway across the world.”

She adds that she also feels this bond when grieving owners of deceased pets hire her to draw their portraits.

“In the same way I bring exotic animals to life, I feel that I breathe life back into these pets that felt more like family.”

Konkus’ connection to animals is a big inspiration.

“The innocence of these great creatures strikes a deep chord within me and inspires me to tell their story through my art,” she says of the apes in her exhibit. “I want my audience to look into their eyes and feel a similarity to them. There is a certain aspect of humanity in every living being.”

What started your interest in art and motivated you to study it in graduate school?

I’ve always had an interest in art, even as a child. It took me a long time to be brave enough to allow others to know of my passion.

In this show, you display stunningly lifelike pictures of apes, done in colored pencil. What do you like about colored pencil? Are you working with any other mediums right now?

In the past, I have dabbled in watercolor and pastels. I fell in love with colored pencils because they make it possible to draw the smallest details. How did you choose to feature drawings of apes in your collection?

I feel a personal connection to these gentle giants and a need to raise awareness about their habitat loss. Were there any drawings that were extra special to you?

Yes. The orangutans are special to me because they have always been

my favorite animal. The babies remind me of human children, which I find appealing.

What would you like people to take away from your show?

I would like to have people feel a connection to these special animals. I want my audience to become an advocate for their preservation.

Where can people see more of your work or buy a piece?

They can contact me via email at claudiakonkus1@gmail.com, or they can reach me through my Instagram @claudiatonnefineart.

What’s next for you?

I am still working through “Disappearing Giants.” Next, potentially I’ll draw animals native to Maryland.

Erin Lyndal Martin is a creative writer, arts journalist and visual artist. Her web presence is at erinlyndalmartin. com.

ARRRG! group art exhibit in Shepherdstown

Area artists Doug Kinnett, Kirsten Lee, Susan Loonsk and Annette Verna, known as the Art Review, Reflect and Revise Group (ARRRG!) will display and sell their work at Evolve in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, from July 6 to 9.

The exhibit will include paintings, photography, prints, mixed media, assemblage and ceramics.

ARRRG! was established to bring artists together on a regular basis to

discuss their work in progress. The group shares their latest work, asks questions, offers suggestions and gives constructive criticism. Positive discussion provides forward progress in their work, illuminating new possibilities and ideas for future development.

Evolve is located at 106 W. German St. in Shepherdstown. Come and meet ARRRG! at a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. July 7.

Claudia Konkus

Works by Claudia Konkus.

Catch a group exhibit and meet the ARRRG! artists.

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RULES OF THE ROAD

Great American Road Trip, Fredericktonian-style

BY GARY BENNETT Special to The News-Post

Once the bastion of the middle class, Americans of all stripes are now loading up the family car for getaways far and wide. According to U.S. Travel Association, Americans logged 1.8 billion person trips of 50 miles or more with an overnight stay for leisure purposes in 2020. That means that, on average, every man, woman and child in the U.S. took five such leisure trips in 2020. And that was during COVID. Things have opened even more now.

There used to be a bit of a stigma attached to traveling long distances by car, especially if you fancied yourself upwardly mobile with a little bit of money in the bank and were traveling more than a few hundred miles. After all, why wouldn’t you fly? Saves a lot of time, right? Well, sort of. Kind of glamorous, right? Uh, no.

I’m sorry to confirm what you already know in your heart about air travel: There is nothing glamorous about it, and it comes with monumental downsides. First, there’s the expense. Second, the inconvenience. Third, the angst of finding the best deal. Then throw in all the idle time waiting in lines, constant delays, surly agents, glum and germy strangers, crowded conditions, random cancellations, weather problems, terrorist threats, seats designed by Marquis de Sade worshipers, bad food and nothing being in your control, and I’m not sure why anyone flies who doesn’t have to. As for saving time, once you factor in getting to the airport, all the waiting and delays, transfers and getting a rental car and driving to

Christmas Eve.

I’m here to witness that if God intended us to fly everywhere, he wouldn’t have created the magnificent U.S. Interstate Highway System, or more precisely, provided the wherewithal for humans to create it. Our interstate system efficiently gets us into every nook and cranny of our great country with very little planning needed. It puts a map of the human body’s circulation system to shame.

If you have the notion and time, you can start off early tomorrow morning from Frederick and be in sunny Tampa, Florida, by nightfall. I’ve done that myself many times. Our country is just the right size for such escapades — neither too large nor too small. I envy all those adventurous souls who claim to have driven coast to coast. That’s not such a big deal in, say, Croatia.

My wife Ellen and I wanted to do something special for New Year’s Eve last year, so we made plans to drive 2,200 miles round-trip from Frederick to New Orleans. What better place to solemnly celebrate the beginning of the new year than New Orleans?

We could have flown, sure, but didn’t even consider it. OK, I’m sure Ellen did. After all, I’m not the world’s best driver, as she will attest. But in my defense, I am cheerful and quite enthusiastic. The call of the open road and chance for adventure is just too great for me to pass up. And to my wife’s lasting credit, she is usually willing to overlook the small stuff with me, much as you would a

without a plan. I have several “rules of the road” that I’ve found are necessary in order to make the most of one’s road trip and to bring order to what can be a chaotic endeavor. I am happy to share them here.

My first driving rule is fairly minor but unassailable: The driver controls the music. This may seem unfair (and maybe it is, because I drive most of the way), but consider the fact that I, like many drivers, depend on pounding rock music to help propel me down the road. If this were not so, there would be no such things as road trip songs. Further, I believe it has been scientifically proven that the nerves in our ears are directly connected to our gas pedal foot.

Why, Sirius XM even has a channel devoted to road trip music. All-time favorites like Steppenwolf’s “Born to be Wild” and “Magic Carpet Ride” and Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run” are guaranteed to keep you moving along at a clip just under speeding-ticket level. It helps that my wife enjoys the same music I do. I think. Anyway, I’m not a total despot. All Ellen has to do is start bobbing away to a song she likes and I will immediately vacate my rule on a temporary basis and stick with that song for the duration. Bruce Hornsby songs, inexplicably, are a particular favorite of hers.

My second driving rule allows the passenger to control the in-car temperature and to decide when and where to stop. Unless a really good song comes on.

You may think that driving long work in the towns and cities you pass

‘You do want sweet tea, right sugah?” the slightly overweight, middle-aged waitress drawled as I sunk into my comfy booth at Stuckey’s just off I-59 in Southern Alabama.

“Oh yes, sweet tea would be great,” I said, as she quickly scribbled in her ticket book.

“That’s a good thing, sugah,” Doris said, “because you’re in the South now, and that’s all we got.”

I overlooked the logic of that statement, much as you would overlook your mom asking you to wear clean shorts in the car because you never know when you’ll be in an accident. It might not make sense, but she means well.

Fortunately, the need for gas, food and, shall we say, “rest” provide ample opportunity to converse with locals. That’s how I’ve made so many temporary friends over the years — mostly waitresses, convenience store clerks and the occasional police officer — who are happy to share how they live and work and what’s going on in town that week.

Take Crystal, our waitress at a New York-style deli in Roanoke, Virginia.

Imagine my surprise when I walked up to the cash register to pay our lunch bill with my credit card, as I always do, but was matterof-factly informed by Crystal, “We don’t take credit cards — work of the devil. Cash or check only, sweetie.” She displayed no hint of sorrow or embarrassment and was more than happy to point me to the bar next door to access an ATM. “Happens every day,” she sighed while directing me outside. I think the irony was lost on her that she was sending me to a bar to avoid the hellfire of credit, but it wasn’t my job to point that out. I could have just left without paying, but flustered, I left her my credit card anyway to ensure my return.

Crystal was such a trusting soul, she seemed surprised I would do such a thing. But I wasn’t surprised. I’ve always found people in the South to be more trusting than their Northern counterparts. Maybe it’s the slower pace of life, or maybe it’s because they are so nice. You’d feel really bad if you cross them, so you don’t.

My fourth driving rule is to always allow enough time to see a few local landmarks along the way. I’m a sucker for these. My two favorite landmarks on this particular trip were the Chattanooga Choo Choo in, well, Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Main Street in the sister cities of Bristol, Tennessee, and Bristol, Virginia.

In the case of the sisters, not only are they two next-door cities with coincidentally the same name, but you can stand on Main Street and

straddle two states at once. I took advantage of this opportunity, of course. Since I’m 6’2” with long legs, I was able to stand with one foot in Tennessee and one in Virginia. People must do this all the time, so I didn’t feel bad briefly stopping traffic.

Still, as nice as Southerners typically are, some grew impatient and blew their horns. This attracted the attention of a stern-looking deputy sheriff. When I saw him coming, I ran to the car. The deputy stopped to give me some good advice. “Son, you can’t block traffic like this. Pick one town or the other and get the hell on the sidewalk.”

Bemused, he told me about another place I could go. Literally, not figuratively. He must have researched this to help people like me. “You know, out West, there’s a place where four states come together — Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. They call it Four Corners, and you can put your arms and legs in all four at once. And better yet, it’s out in the middle of nowhere and far away from here.”

I got the feeling he had imparted this wisdom before.

My fifth driving rule is to always make a bad joke to a total stranger when you can. In Chattanooga I stopped at a 7-11 to ask the nice attendant where I could find the famous Chattanooga Choo Choo. On the way in, we saw signs promising it was close by. The attendant, Sidney, seemed ready and willing to help because he’d obviously been asked this question before. But as luck would have it, I had already spotted a cat lounging in the sun on the front sidewalk, and I was ready.

I strolled up to Sidney, pointed, and musically asked, “Pardon me, sir, is that the cat that chewed my shoe shoe?”

I laughed loudly. My wife rolled her eyes and moved slowly away. I was pleased with myself, nonetheless. Even though my singing of the old song was spot on, Sidney gave me that classical cocked head, furrowed eyebrow. I suppose you have to be of a certain age to get that one, and he wasn’t and didn’t.

My final driving rule is to pay attention to the signs. You never know when you’ll be rewarded with a nugget of golden wisdom. Aliens landing on one of our interstate highways would surely think “Crazy Eddy” is a very important person and that a “Gentleman’s Lounge” is the seat of power.

I’ll be the first to admit, however, that the signs on the way to New Orleans pale in comparison to the signs on the way to Florida via I-95. Sure, there was “Stay Off Tracks — Trains” and “Get Lunch, Gas, and Worms Here” in rural Mississippi. But I-95 in South Carolina has the venerable tourist trap South of the Border. It is a tour de force of politically incorrect creative signage like “Roads’ Scholar,” “No Monkey Business, Joost Yankee Panky” and “Give Pedro the Business.” But the very best one features their intrepid mascot Pedro who assures us that “You’ve Never Seen Sausage Place; You’re Always a Weiner at Pedro’s,” complete with an image of a very large pork product representing their iffy lunch offerings.

There was a sign on the way to New Orleans, though, that particularly caught my eye and rivaled any South of the Border sign. It nearly caused me to swerve onto the shoulder and back up a couple hundred feet to snap a picture. Sadly, I didn’t. Somewhere in rural Tennessee, an official looking statesanctioned sign warns: “Rest Stop Ahead, No Oversize Loads.”

Now maybe it is just the way my mind works, but that hardly seems fair when every other exit features a Cracker Barrel, Stuckey’s, or Hardee’s. Even though I did qualify to stop, I indignantly decided to pass this one by.

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.

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BY MICHAEL O’SULLIVAN The Washington Post

Father Time casts his long shadow over “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” and not just because the 42-yearold action-adventure franchise, now in its fifth installment, was already old-fashioned — a throwback to “Buck Rogers” and other serials of the 1930s — when “Raiders of the Lost Ark” debuted in 1981. Nor is that ticking of the clock that you hear merely echoed in the sound of news reports that this film will be the last outing for Harrison Ford (81 years old next month) in the title role, or that “Dial” marks the last film for composer John Williams, 91, whose instantly recognizable theme music can be heard through the new film. Franchise director Steven Spielberg, 76, has also finally ceded the reins to James Mangold (“Ford v Ferrari”), who makes a capable contribution to the canon here.

But in other ways large and small, the hands of the chronograph are spinning out of control.

First off is the film’s prologue set in World War II: a derring-do-heavy flashback on a speeding train in which we watch a digitally de-aged Indy — pleasantly plausible — once again facing Nazis as he did in both the first and third films, as he and a colleague, Basil Shaw (Toby Jones), attempt to make off with the titular artifact. Also known as the Antikythera mechanism, this clocklike device is said to have been designed by the ancient Greek mathematician Archimedes and to be capable of predicting “fissures in time.” (Don’t ask.) This putative ability will prove significant in the climax of the story by Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, David Koepp and Mangold, a supernatural tale that stretches credulity, even by the standards of an Indiana Jones movie.

Flash-forward to 1969, with a now-white-haired Indy — excuse me, Professor Jones — seen waking up from a nap (and perhaps that bad dream) to the sounds of the Beatles’ “Magical Mystery Tour,” appropriately enough, from a neighboring apartment. Indy collects himself and heads in to his office at Hunter College, from which he is retiring. But any quiet plans Indy might have for his golden years fly out the window with the appearance of two characters: Jürgen Voller (Mads

Mikkelsen), a German rocket scientist now working on the U.S. space program, and Helena Shaw (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), the daughter of Basil and Indy’s goddaughter. Both of them seek to possess the highly prized Antikythera (which has been broken in half, with one half missing), albeit for different reasons: Voller, a fugitive Nazi, naturally, wants to “correct” Hitler’s mistakes; Helena, a cynic who traffics in collectible antiquities, just wants to sell the thing for whatever the market will bear.

And so begins another Indiana Jones movie, very much in the mold of every other Indiana Jones movie in that it quickly jumps from New York to the narrow streets of Tangier for a chase scene with Indy, Helena and her young ward Teddy (Ethann Isidore) in a tuk-tuk in hot pursuit of Voller and his thugs. Other exotic locales follow, including the tomb of Archimedes in Sicily — an underground cave filled

with “Da Vinci Code”-like puzzles to be solved with minimal effort, an infestation of icky beetles and a funhouse-style secret stone door that slides open mysteriously, defying physics but obeying all the laws of entertainment.

Along the way, some loose ends are tied up, particularly as they apply to Shia LaBeouf’s character in the franchise, introduced in 2008’s “The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” who disappeared thereafter without explanation. A supporting character from the early franchise will reappear — more than one, actually — satisfying fans but adding little to the narrative, except in the case of the second cameo, which wraps up some unfinished emotional business in a serviceable but syrupy way.

Time does have a way of catching up with you, especially in a movie that appears to be bending over backward — literally at times — to put a bow on a beloved series of films, not all of which have been recognized as paragons of

logic or storytelling.

With her tartly delivered dialogue, though, Waller-Bridge does bring a certain zest to the overly familiar proceedings, and — after initially being presented as sort of, well, unlikably mercenary and at times even heartless — Helena and Indy eventually develop a nice partnership, one forged via hardship, the necessities of narrative and a third-act plot development that pushes the limits of suspension of disbelief.

But critical thinking was never a prerequisite for appreciating an Indiana Jones movie. (It is, in fact, a detriment.) And this one is no exception. If “The Dial of Destiny” takes its cast somewhere far-fetched — and boy, does it ever — it makes sure to bring us all back to where we belong, just in time for the closing credits.

Rated PG-13. At theaters. Contains sequences of violence and action, coarse language, and smoking. 142 minutes.

‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ is a fitting if far-fetched finale

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From left, Ethann Isidore, Harrison Ford and Phoebe Waller-Bridge in “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”

This combination of images shows “Wham!,” a documentary premiering July 5 on Netflix, left, the Bravo series “Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake,” premiering July 9, and the animated series “My Adventures with Superman,” premiering at midnight on July 6 on Adult Swim, and the next day on Max. Netflix/Adult Swim

What to stream this week

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW MOVIES TO STREAM

n Sterling K. Brown and Mark Duplass are the last two men on Earth in the not-too-distant-future sci-fi comedy “Biosphere,” available in theaters and on demand on Friday, July 7 from IFC.

John DeFore in The Hollywood Reporter wrote that it’s “a mysterious and hilarious pic that really can’t be discussed much without saying things a prospective viewer would be better off not hearing.” “Biosphere” is the directorial debut of Mel Elsyn, who co-wrote the script with Duplass.

n If Paramount+ isn’t in your streaming bundle, “80 for Brady” will be available on Prime Video starting Tuesday. The movie, inspired by a true story, stars Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Sally Field as a quartet of best friends, and lifelong Patriots fans, who go to the super bowl to see Tom Brady play. Reviews weren’t great, but most singled out the legendary actors as reason enough to take a chance.

Stephanie Zacherek, in Time, wrote it was “brassy, ridiculous and shameless” and also “irresistible,” while critic Katie Walsh singled out the “loose, absurdist” humor of the screenplay. Plus, it’s only 98 minutes.

• Freddie (Park Ji-min) is a 25-yearold who was adopted as a child, raised in France and decides to return to South Korea, where she was born, for the first time in “Return to Seoul,” coming to Mubi on Friday, July 7. The critically acclaimed film, written and directed

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by Davy Chou, got a little lost in its theatrical run but made a handful of year-end best of lists. Richard Lawson, in Vanity Fair, wrote, “She’s a fascinating creation, prickly and mercurial and, for a spell, immoral. But Chou eventually rounds his film into something compassionate, a bittersweet collage of a young life in flux.”

— AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr

NEW SERIES TO STREAM

n Part one of “The Lincoln Lawyer” season two drops Thursday on Netflix. If you haven’t watched the series based on the novels by Michael Connelly, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo plays Mickey Haller. Haller is a well-known defense attorney in Los Angeles who has a keen ability to think outside the box in ways to help his clients. He’s also often chauffeured around town in a Lincoln while he does work from the back seat. Season one saw Haller return to law after several setbacks including addiction and a divorce. In season two, Haller is the It Lawyer in town. Season two is based on Connelly book’ “The Fifth Witness.”

n David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan aren’t the only new Superman and Lois Lane in town. A new animated series, “My Adventures with Superman,” has Jack Quaid as the superhero’s voice along with Alice Lee as Lois Lane. Debuting Thursday on Adult Swim, the story follows Clark Kent as a reporter for the local paper in Metropolis who also happens to be a secret superhero.

n Adventurist Bear Grylls has found more celebrities to take out of their comfort zone and be tested by the great outdoors. Watch Bradley Cooper venture out into the Wyoming Basin on a new season of “Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge,” premiering Sunday, July 9. Other stars featured include Troy Kotsur, Grylls’ first deaf guest whom he takes to the Scottish Highlands, “Doctor Strange” and “Sherlock” star Benedict Cumberbatch, Tatiana Maslany of “SheHulk,” recording artist Rita Ora, and Tony Award-winners Daveed Diggs and Cynthia Erivo.

n Bravo is sending two of its most iconic Bravo-lebrities, Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan of “The Real Housewives of New York City,” and giving them the “Simple Life”-meets”Schitt’s Creek” treatment in “Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake.” Normally accustomed to trips to the Hamptons or St. Tropez, the pair jet off to Benton, Illinois, where the population is less than 7,000. The socialites check into a motel and are requested by the mayor to boost Benton’s morale. De Lesseps and Morgan revitalize a local theater with a variety show and build a new program. They also take part in activities like searching a nearby lake for crappie fish with their bare hands or going mudding with monster trucks. The show premieres Sunday, July 9, on Bravo and episodes will stream the following day on Peacock.

— Alicia Rancilio

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UPCOMING FILMS THIS WEEKEND:

“Joy Ride”, and “Insidious: The Red Door”

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August 6, 2023, About 12 noon at Utica Park on Old Frederick Road

Bring a dish to share and a cake for Cakewalk Auction Chicken will be provided Bring change of clothes for children Call 301-524-4725

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Doors open 12 pm; games @ 1:30 pm $40 for 25 games, includes 2 specials @ $150, 2 jackpots @ $500 each; Reserve early, receive free special-call 301514-7164; Bring canned items for Food bank & receive free special; King tuts, bingo balls, holder jars & door prizes; Food, drinks, baked goods available

CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN ORCHARD

Available in our Market: Strawberries, Blueberries, Apricots, Black Raspberries, Dark Sweet & White Cherries, Early Peaches, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Pink Lady & Fuji Apples Kale, Spinach, Lettuce, Spring Onions, Tomatoes & Corn Hanging Flower Baskets

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Thursday July 6

CLASSES

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions

Weeks — 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at On campus at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. Classes in the traditional arts, evening concerts, lectures and art talks taught by nationally and internationally recognized musicians, dancers, visual artists, thinkers and creators. Register at www. commongroundonthehill.org.  www.mcdaniel.edu/about-us/ event-calendars.

Sunset Yoga at Washington Monument — 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Washington Monument State Park, 6620 Zittlestown Road, Middletown. Watch the sun dip in the sky as you stretch and strengthen your body and mind in the great outdoors. All experience levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat or towel and water. Meet at upper parking lot at Washington Monument. For questions about weather events, call 301-791-4767. 301-791-4656. cecilia.melton@maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/ pages/western/washington.aspx.

ETCETERA

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

Pour House Trivia — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Champion Billiards Sports Bar, 5205 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. Come on out with the team and play some Pour House Trivia. 7 p.m. start. Extended Happy Hour from 4 to 8 p.m.  301-846-0089.

frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

FAMILY

Summerfest Family Theatre: King Bullfrong — 10 a.m. at Baker Park Band Shell, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Featuring Mr.

Jeremiah, Mr. Steve, and the Captain — Washington, D.C.-based dads and music teachers — King Bullfrog‘s roots-rock tunes are carefully tailored to get kiddos dancing while delighting grownups. Bring a canned food item in lieu of admission to support the Foodbank Program operated by the Frederick Community Action Agency (FCAA). Non-perishable items such as canned meats and vegetables, soups, peanut butter, cereal, rice, and pastas are preferred. celebratefrederick.com.

Pony Power — 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Carroll County Public Library, Taneytown Branch, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown. For ages 7-17. Head to the Library Farm to learn all about ponies and horses, then have a visit with a live pony. Visit site to register. 410-386-4510. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/pony-power.

Turtle Time — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro. Learn about the various species of turtle that live in Maryland and what makes each one unique. Enjoy a gorgeous book about a very special Eastern Box Turtle, and complete a craft. Greenbrier State Park at the Nature Nook (next to concessions). 301-791-4656. 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.

MUSIC

Alive@Five: Southern Charm — 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: Note Riders — 6:30 p.m. at Renfrew Museum & Park, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa. Duo Brad Munn and Brian Shermeyer will share their signature sound with a combination

of classic rock, jazz rock, and jazz fusion. 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.

Get the Led Out: A Celebration of “The Mighty Zep” — 7:30 p.m. at Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. Captures the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin.  $45 to $75. 717-337-8200. gettysburgmajestic.org.

Friday July 7

CLASSES

Common Ground on the Hill Traditions Weeks — 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at On campus at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. Classes in the traditional arts, evening concerts, lectures and art talks taught by nationally and internationally recognized musicians, dancers, visual artists, thinkers and creators. Register at www. commongroundonthehill.org.  www.mcdaniel.edu/about-us/ event-calendars.

ETCETERA

Sensory Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Visit from Go Team Therapy Dogs — 11 a.m. to noon at Walkersville Branch LIbrary, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Go Team Therapy dogs will visit. This program designed for adults with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

159th Anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy Tour (Caravan Style) — 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center, 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick. Join rangers for a guided driving tour. Travel back to 1864 and the Battle of Monocacy as you hear about the personal experiences of both soldiers and civilians on that hot and violent day and walk in the footsteps of those who fought valiantly to safeguard their homes and country. This 5-stop driving tour will cover the battle chronologically.

301-662-3515. nps.gov/mono.

Community Drum Circle — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. A community drum circle

hosted and led by the professional music therapists from Noteable Progressions Music Therapy Services every first Friday through October. All ages and abilities welcome! Bring your own drum or choose a percussion instrument from the array. Free to enter, $5 suggested donation at the door benefits Noteable Progressions’ community nonprofit partners.  301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org.

frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

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 with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended.

$15. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FILM

Movie Knight — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Local filmmaker nights presented and curated by Falling Squares on the first Friday of each month. 301-662-4190.

artcenter@frederickartscouncil.org.

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.

Bottles and Brushes Painting Event — 7 p.m. at Gribs Gallery and Studio, 208 Main St., New Windsor. Each participant gets a canvas, paints and brushes to work with and instruction for creating a painting that to take home. Music, water and snacks provided; plus, participants can feel free to bring their own favorite beverage with them. Call for details and cost. 443-536-9198. lingrib1@gmail.com.

MUSIC

Barnyard Band & Booze — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville. On the first Friday of the month through October, the farm will be open for a special evening event sure to please our adult farm fans! Live band, various breweries, distilleries, wineries, food and more. Enjoy an adult beverage purchased from one of our vendors or BYOB.  he Animal Barn will also be open. Bring your blankets, chairs and friends. Each date will feature a different band so be sure to check our website for the latest informations. Children are welcome.

$12 (credit only) for ages 2 to 82. 301-8659203. info@greenmeadowsevents.com. greenmeadowsevents.com/events/ 2023-event-barnyard-band-booze.

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

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/events.

OUTDOORS

Mushroom March — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro. Learn about the types of fungi that grow in Maryland, how to identify them, and search for them throughout the park. Bring hiking shoes, water, and prepare for a moderately intense 2 mile hike. Greenbrier State Park, meet at gazebo 1 in day use area. 301-791-4656. laura.nalven@maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/greenbrier.aspx.

Saturday July 8

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.

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 wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout. 18 and older.  301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Harvesting & Storing the Garden’s Bounty — 10 a.m. to noon at University of Maryland Extension Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Now that you have grown it, what will you do with it? Explore different techniques for storing your garden’s bounty of vegetables, fruits and herbs. We will discuss drying, freezing, dry storage and other tried-and-true methods.

301-600-1596. strice@umd.edu. bit.ly/FCMG23HarvestingStoring.

Watercolor Illustration Workshop — 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Explore the eclectic architecture of Maryland with artist Seth Holmes. Is there a building, farmhouse, or home important to you? Bring a reference photo along for a more personal experience. All materials are included. Pre-registration required. 18 and older.

$70 for museum members, $80 for general public. 301-739-5727. drastelli@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/watercolor-illustrator-workshop.

ETCETERA

159th Anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy Commemoration Weekend

— 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center, 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick. Continues July 9. Known as “The battle that saved Washington.” Events will include special ranger programs, along with military living history demonstrations and exhibits. You can also attend firing demonstrations by both infantry and artillery throughout the day. 301-662-3515. nps.gov/mono.

Frederick Art & Architecture Walking

Tour — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Length: 90 minutes. Look at Frederick with new eyes. Experience the history and beauty of downtown and explore some of the popular architectural styles, local art, and history.  $12, $10, $8. director@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

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. Inside is the only known example of a German heating system that provided safe, clean, energy-efficient radiant heat. Learn the story of the desperate German immigrants who fled dire conditions in Europe and came to prominence in Frederick County. Walk in for a guided tour.

$8 for adults, free for under age 12. 301456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Motown The Golden Years Dance — 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Cortland Manor, 19411 Cortland Manor Drive, Hagerstown. Are you ready to have a good time? Ages 45 and older. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cash bar, light refreshments. Ticket can be purchased on Eventbrite, Zelle: 301-710-2159.

$30 $25 for ages 65 and older, advance ticket sales only, not available at the door. 301-710-2159. jehovahonhigh@aol.com.

SummerFest 2023

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 with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended.

$15. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FESTIVALS

Celebrate Demascus — at Damascus United Methodist Church area, 9700 New Church St., Damascus. Flea market 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Damascus UM Church; Drug Take Back by Montgomery County Police 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Critical Power Inc. on-site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. collecting used batteries with the exception of commercial batteries. All proceeds benefit the Damascus Lions Club, which will also hold a pancake sausage and scrambled egg breakfast 7 to 11 a.m.

Common Ground on the Hill Roots Music & Arts Festival & Deer Creek Fiddlers’ Convention — 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. To mark the culmination of Common Ground on the Hill’s Traditions Weeks, this all-day festival features music, traditional arts, crafts, food vendors, and a wine and beer garden. 3-time Grammy winner Tom Chapin headlines. Other acts include Blues Hall of Fame band Professor Louie & the Crowmatix, Grammy nominee Guy Davis, Nicolas Carter, Steafan Hannigan, Shannon Quinn, Michael G. Ronstadt, Barry Mitterhoff, John Haywood, Bryan McDowell, Susan Boyer Haley, Tom Mindte, Andy Cohen, Ken Kolodner, and many more. Host band: Walt Michael & Co. $20-40, ages 12 and under free. 443-622-2369. maria@commongroundonthehill.org. commongroundonthehill.org.

Summer Cruise-In — 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Roy Roger’s Restaurant, 28 Souder Road, Brunswick. The Leechel L. Reynolds Memorial Fund and Jay’s People nonprofits will receive 25 percent of your meal receipt. Donations accepted, too. Trophies will be give to participants choice, participants choice, Roy Rogers choice and LLRMF choice. Special trophy awarded “In memory of Chief Milt French Jr.” All ages can vote for their favorite vehicle. Music, door prizes for cruisers, 50/50, raffles, new and vintage vehicles on display. 240-397-0154.

FILM

“The Chosen”: Outdoor Watch Parties — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Damascus Road Community Church, 12826 Old National Pike, Mount Airy. Come on out to “The Chosen” Watch Parties featuring episodes of the first season of the acclaimed historical drama TV series by the same name. Watch on the lawn on our 14’ LED screen (or indoors during inclement weather). Food and dessert trucks will be on-campus for food purchases. Bring sunscreen, lawn chairs or blankets. 301-829-3722. damascus@ damascus.com. damascus.com/the-chosen.

Get the Led Out will rock the Majestic Theater with its live Zeppelin tribute

Get the Led Out, a celebration of “The Mighty Zep,” will make their Gettysburg debut at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater at 7:30 p.m. July 6. The group is popular in Central Pennsylvania for capturing the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin live onstage.

From the bombastic and epic to the folky and mystical, Philadelphiabased GTLO consists of six veteran musicians and Zeppelin fans, intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-creates songs, in all their depth and glory, with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album, GTLO delivers three guitarists onstage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings a high-energy concert with heartthumping intensity.

GTLO’s approach to the performance of this hallowed

MUSIC

The Meer, Gaspers, Death by Indie, Cosmic Halitosis — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. The night will have a wide range of original music ranging from indie rock, folk, grunge and punk. The bands range all ages and they all focus on unique artistic directions. $10 (under 12 free). 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

catalog is not unlike a classical performance.

“Led Zeppelin are sort of the classical composers of the rock era,” says lead vocalist Paul Sinclair. “I believe 100 years from now, they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliché as it sounds, their music is timeless.”

Tickets for Get the Led Out start at $45 and are available now at the Majestic Theater Box Office, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, by calling 717-337-8200 or at gettysburgmajestic.org. Free parking and roundtrip shuttle service for the performance is available from Gettysburg College’s Constitution Parking Lot. Shuttle starts one hour before the performance and is ADA accessible. Metered parking is available at the Gettysburg Borough Parking Garage in Race Horse Alley as well as along Carlisle Street. Masks are optional but encouraged at Majestic Theater performances.

Sunday July 9

ETCETERA

Second Sunday Tree Walk with the Frederick County Forestry Board — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at City of Frederick, Rec Center or Pergola, City of Frederick. Guided tour with the Frederick County Forestry Board. Learn how to identify common local trees and hear facts about each with the board’s expert guides. Registration required. Free. 301-473-8417. sonia@demirayink.com. frederick.forestryboard.org/tree-walk.

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. Inside is the only known example of a German heating system that provided safe, clean, energy-efficient radiant heat. Learn the story of the desperate German immigrants who fled dire conditions in Europe and came to prominence in Frederick County. Walk in for a guided tour.

$8 for adults, free for under age 12. 301456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

MUSIC

Sunday Brunch Concert Series — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Shab Row Stage - Everedy Square, 100 N. East St., Frederick. Enjoy live acoustic music performed by local/regional musicians at the cutest outdoor live music venue in Mid-Maryland - the Shab Row Stage. Held every Sunday behind the Frederick Coffee Co. through September.   301-639-1050. todd@toddcwalker.ccom.

Music, Gettysburg! Presents the Kolodner Trio — 6 p.m. at Schmucker Grove, United Lutheran Seminary, 147 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, Pa. Old-time music. Performing on hammered dulcimer, twin & triple fiddles, banjo, gourd banjo, hammered mbira, harmonica, guitar, bass and vocals, the Kolodner’s have recorded four CDs, with the last two featuring the full quartet. BYO lawn chairs and a picnic dinner. 717-339-1334. musicgettysburg.org.

Summer Concert Series: Elikeh — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Baker Park Band Shell, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Elikeh uses elements of Togolese rhythms as a foundation for exploration into American-influenced blues, funk, and rock to produce captivating and danceable Afropop tunes. Although based in indigenous traditions, Elikeh’s music has no borders, exploring global themes and personal odysseys. celebratefrederick.com.

Monday July 10 CLASSES

Volunteer Information Sessions — Literacy Council of Frederick County — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Via Zoom, . Recruiting volunteer tutors to work with adults one-to-one or in small groups of 2-3 adults. No previous experience required. Attendance of a volunteer session is required prior to registering for a tutor training workshop. frederickliteracy.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

Vacation Bible School — 9 a.m. to noon

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Get the Led Out, a tribute to “The Mighty Zep” rocks the Majestic Theater this July 6 with a high energy live performance of Led Zeppelin’s greatest hits.

at Calvary Lutheran Church, 16151 Old Frederick Road, Mount Airy. Daily through July 14. A week of Bible stories, crafts, games, snacks, music and learning about God’s love. Ages 4 years and older, 3 years if accompanied by an adult. Every child needs to be potty trained. Launch kids on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light to the world. Register online at www.calvarylutheranMd.net or call the church at 410-489-5280. Calvary is located at the Woodbine exit off I-70. 410-489-5280. ddclayp@aol.com. calvarylutheranmd.net.

Senior Services Advisory Board Meeting

— 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Bourne Building, 355 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Each month will have special guest speakers on topics of interest to the seniors in Frederick County. Check the SSAB’s Facebook page for the speakers each month.

301-639-8518. Swast90024@aol.com.

FAMILY

VBS: “Stellar, Shine Jesus’ Light” — 5:30 p.m. at Bush Creek Church of the Brethren, 4821A Green Valley Road, Monrovia. Continues daily through July 14. Free dinner at 5:30 p.m., program 6 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for this cosmic, out of this world adventure. Ages 4 through fifth grade (completed). Pre-register by emailing office@bushcreekchurch.org or online at vbspro.events/p/ bccob.

301-865-3013. facebook.com/bcco.

FESTIVALS

Winfield Volunteer Fire Co. Carnival — 6 p.m. at Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department, 1320 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville (Winfield). Continues nightly through July 15. winfieldvfd.org.

Tuesday July 11

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.

Literature Night + Open Mic — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Members read from their work, followed by open mic readings. No sign-up necessary. 2nd Tuesdays through October featuring varied hosts, followed or preceded by open mic readings. All-ages, possible mature content. BYOB for 21+ with ID. 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/ programs/sky-stage.

Late Night Happy Hour — 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Champion Billiards Sports Bar, 5205 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. All the drink prices from regular happy hour from 9 p.m. to close with select half-price appetizers.  301-846-0089.

frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

FAMILY

Outdoor Summer Family Movies: “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (PG-13, 2003) — 8 p.m. at Carroll Community College, Rotary Amphitheater, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster. 1 hour, 45 minutes. Capt. 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. BYO seating and snacks. Rain location: Scott Center Theater. 410-848-7272. carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

FILM

Art Center Bijou — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Meet on the second, third and fourth Tuesdays for Bijou, a curation of films presented by Falling Squares. Brief discussion of the film(s) after the viewing. 301-662-4190. artcenter@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/news-events/ calendar-grid.

MUSIC

GreenSpring Concert Series: Principally Harps! — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10621 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont. Principally Harps!, Mindy Cutcher and Janet Witman, blends the talents and experiences of two of America’s finest harpists. Their programs include adaptations of great “hits” from opera, ballet and orchestral repertoire. In lieu of tickets, a free-will offering will be collected to support GreenSpring’s community outreach music education programs. 804-837-9355. academy@greenspringmusic.org.

Wednesday July 12

ETCETERA

Journey of Mapping — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike, Point of Rocks. Travel the world of traditional map-making with former National Geographic Cartographer Steve Wells, who will showcase some of his iconic maps, atlases, methods and tools. Learn about projections, orientation, relief and legends. Test your geographical knowledge. 301-874-4560. scwells@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com/ event/journey-mapping.

Plaque Your House — 7 p.m. to 7:45 a.m. at The C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Learn how to apply for a historic plaque for your 100-year-old + home or building. Along the way you’ll learn more about your home and its history as well as how to document dates and details. The Frederick County Landmarks Foundation has awarded more than 400 plaques honoring historic buildings around the county. 301-663-3885. info@fredericklandmarks.org. fredericklandmarks.org/plaques.

Second Wednesday Social Dance — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. 2nd Wednesday social dances will feature a variety of hosts/ dance styles. Pay-what-you-can ($5-10suggested). 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

Late Night Happy Hour — 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Champion Billiards Sports Bar, 5205 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. All the drink prices from regular happy hour from 9 p.m. to close with select half-price appetizers.  301-846-0089. frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

HEALTH

Gentle Yoga Class for All — 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Common Market Co-op, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. This class is the perfect intro for a new student or an experienced yogi. Plenty of modifications offered to meet various levels. Includes low-impact movement, seated postures and plenty of stretching. Students will become comfortable using props like blocks, straps and even the occasional chair. 301-663-3416.

aharmon@commonmarket.coop.

MUSIC

GreenSpring Concert Series: The Art of the Harp — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10621 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont. Featuring harpists from the Maryland Summer Harp Institute. An audience favorite, this is a delightful evening of music featuring the future professionals of the harp world! In lieu of tickets, a free-will offering will be collected to support GreenSpring’s community outreach music education programs. 804-837-9355. academy@greenspringmusic.org. greenspringmusic.org.

OUTDOORS

Watercolors on the Water — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro. A unique paddling and art experience. Bring clothes you are comfortable canoeing in, sunscreen, and water. Paddle around the lake to gather inspiration, then create a miniature watercolor painting. Lower boat ramp. Boats, paddles and PFDs provided. 301-791-4656. laura.nalven@maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov.

Thursday July 13

CLASSES

Sunset Yoga at Washington Monument — 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Washington Monument State Park, 6620 Zittlestown Road, Middletown. Stretch and strengthen your body and mind in the great outdoors. All experience levels welcome. Bring a yoga mat or towel, and water. Meet at upper parking lot at Washington Monument. For questions about weather events, call 301791-4767. 301-791-4656. cecilia.melton@ maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/washington.aspx.

ETCETERA

GVAA Meet and Greet: Fall Sports Season — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Walkersville Branch LIbrary, 2 South Glade Road, Walkersville. Join some of our coaches and sports commissioners from Glade Valley Athletic Association (GVAA) to learn about their programs and ask questions about the youth fall sports season. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Pour House Trivia — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Champion Billiards Sports Bar, 5205 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. Come on out with the team and play some Pour House Trivia. 7 p.m. start. Extended Happy Hour from 4 to 8 p.m. 301-846-0089. frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

FAMILY

Summerfest Family Theatre: The Uncle Devin Show — 10 a.m. at Baker Park Band Shell, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. An interactive musical experience for children by renowned drummer Devin Walker. Known as “The Children’s Drumcussionist,” he is a national leader in the family music industry. Bring a canned food item in lieu of admission to support the Foodbank Program operated by the Frederick Community Action Agency (FCAA). Non-perishable items such as canned meats and vegetables, soups, peanut butter, cereal, rice, and pastas are preferred. celebratefrederick.com.

Who Polluted the Lake? — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro. Through an interactive story, learn how chemicals and other items that we use in our daily lives can pollute the rivers and lakes. Nature Nook (next to concessions).

301-791-4656. laura.nalven@maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov.

Starlight Film Festival: “Puss In Boots: The Last Wish” (PG) — 7 p.m. at on the grounds of the Natelli Community Center, 9023 Harris St., Villages of Urbana, Urbana. When Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll and he has burned through eight of his nine lives, he launches an epic journey to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish. Pre-movie activities at 7 p.m.; movie starts at 8:30 p.m. fcpl.org.

MUSIC

Alive@Five: Zootu — 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: Drew Adams — 6:30 p.m. at Renfrew Museum & Park, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa. Drew will perform acoustic pop and rock spanning the last 50 years. Donations gratefully accepted. 717-762-4723. renfrewmuseum.org.

Live Jazz at the Cocktail Lab — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Get swanky with us every Thursday night for live jazz and your

favorite craft cocktails. 21 and older. 301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling. com. tenthwarddistilling.com/events.

OUTDOORS

Master Naturalist Hike — 10 a.m. to noon at Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro. Join Maryland Master Naturalist Ray Eckhart on an educational and enlightening hike. Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent and wear appropriate shoes. Meet at visitor’s center. Hiking green trail, 0.8 miles, moderate difficulty. 301-791-4656. laura.nalven@maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov.

Friday July 14

CLASSES

Brain Boost - Where Game Dev & Working at NASA Intersect — noon to 1 p.m. at Cowork Frederick, 122 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Speaker: Adam Silcott. In this session we will discuss what happens at a game jam, the role they play in the indie game dev community, the Unity game design engine, and more! Doors open at 11:30 a.m. 240-772-1295. ainsley@coworkfrederickfoundation.org. coworkfrederickfoundation.org/ brain-boost-game-jams-the-indie-gamedev-community.

ETCETERA

Sass Magazine Girls Nite Out — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Celebration Cellars Winery, 9831 Fox Road, Frederick. Celebrating our newest issue while mixing and mingling with other smart and savvy women! You’ll get a chance to meet the ladies who bring you Sass Magazine, win door prizes, shop some awesome popup vendors, check out our merch table, and more! Light fare included. Cash bar. 21 and older, RSVP required. $20. 240-500-9136. katy@sassmagazine. com. sassmagazine.com/event/ sass-july-girls-nite-out.

Retro Party for Charity — 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. 2023 beneficiary is Frederick Health Cancer Care Integrative Services. DJ, dancing, party food, cash bar, silent auction, photo booth, fun props and more. Come dressed to the decade of your choice. Prizes for best costume.  $35 and up. retropartycharity.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 with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $15. 301-668-8922. info@ marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

MUSIC

GreenSpring Concert Series: Grand Fina-

le Harp Concert featuring the Maryland Summer Harp Institute Ensemble — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10621 Old Frederick Road, Thurmont. From classical to contemporary, Celtic to jazz, and featuring music you never imagined could be played by harp ensemble, join us for the culmination of an immersive summer music institute. In lieu of tickets, a free-will offering will be collected to support GreenSpring’s community outreach music education programs. 804-837-9355. academy@greenspringmusic.org. greenspringmusic.org.

Friday Nights Live — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at American Ice Co Cafe, 62 W. Main St., Westminster. Come out to listen and support musicians play every Friday night. The stage behind the café is the perfect place to spend warm summer nights with a glass of wine, bottle of beer, or one of our specialty lattes.

443-952-0552. gabby.aic.co@gmail.com.

F.A.M.E. Open Mic — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. FAME (Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise) hosts Open Mic night every 2nd Friday from May-October, 7-9 p.m. Come to listen, play, or both! Whether you are a pro or a novice, this is a welcoming environment for you to collaborate, build your skills, and get to know local artists!

301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/ programs/sky-stage.

Mike Kuster Acoustic Show — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Beans In the Belfry, 122 W. Potomac St., Brunswick. Mike Kuster will perform an acoustic show. $10. mike@mikekuster.net. mikekuster.net.

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/events.

THEATER

FTP Theater Presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” — 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Frederick’s Longest Running Community Theater, FtP, brings to the stage for six performances this hysterical musical. For mature audiences. $25. 240-315-3855. hello@ftptheater.com. ftptheater.com.

Saturday July 15

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 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.

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 wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout. 18 and older.  301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Goat Yoga at the Farm — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Goat for the Soul, 10209 Fountain School Road, Union Bridge. All ages welcome. For Friday night classes, feel free to bring your favorite adult beverage. $27. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com.

Intro to Crochet — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown. Crochet is an easy and relaxing craft to learn. Join local artisan Amy Porter for this introductory class. Learn how to create a foundation chain and basic stitches. Using these skills, create a unique mug rug to take home. 18 and older. 301-600-7560. lgrackin@frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org.

Teen Illustration Class: Bringing Beasts to Life — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Students ages 13-19 will illustrate mythological creatures comic book-style. Inspired by “Landscapes & Legends” exhibit. Pre-register.  $65, $60 members. 301-739-5727. drastelli@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org.

ETCETERA

Household Hazardous Waster DropOff Event — 8 a.m. to noon at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick. In the upper parking lot. Frederick County residents only. Includes rechargeable batteries, pesticides and general household items marked “hazardous” or “toxic,” aerosol paints, compact and fluorescent light bulbs, mothballs, more. No ammunition, biomedical waste, explosives, LED light bulbs, medicines, paints, etc. See full list of what is and is not accepted at website. Enter via New Design Road, not South Market Street.  301-600-2960.

frederickcountymd.gov/hazwaste.

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. Inside is the only known example of a German heating

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system that provided safe, clean, energy-efficient radiant heat. Learn the story of the desperate German immigrants who fled dire conditions in Europe and came to prominence in Frederick County. Walk in for a guided tour.

$8 for adults, free for under age 12. 301456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.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 with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $15. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FESTIVALS

Ice Cream Social & Book Sale — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blue Ridge Summit Free Library, 13676 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. More than 6,000 books (adults, teens, kids), ice cream, food, drinks, bake sale, children’s activities, magic show, music, fire truck rides, face painting, artists and exhibitors, silent auction. 5K fun run begins at 8 a.m. No fee or awards. Register at 7:45 a.m. Proceeds from sales benefit the library. Parking at adjacent lots. 717-794-2240. brsmtnboard@gmail.com.

Annual Community Block Party — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 101 W. All Saints St., Frederick. 100 block of West All Saints Street. Free food and school supplies, vendors, entertainment, kids’ activities, health screenings. community organizations and resources,  301-663-9380. asburyumcfmd.org.

MUSIC

Jukebox Heroes Live! — 8 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. The Mahoney Brothers present “Jukebox Heroes Live.” featuring show-stopping impersonations of many of the legendary musical acts of the last 50 years, including tributes to The Beatles, Willie Nelson, Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and more! $25-$30. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ jukebox-heroes-live.

THEATER

FTP Theater Presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” — 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Frederick’s Longest Running Community Theater, FtP, brings to the stage for six performances this hysterical musical. For mature audiences. $25. 240-315-3855. hello@ftptheater.com. ftptheater.com.