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INSIDE THIS WEEK UnCapped ................................................ 4 Signature Dish ......................................... 5

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Music ........................................................... 6 History ........................................................ 8 Family Friendly ..................................... 9

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Film ........................................................... 16

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EDITOR’S N OTE

It’s back — finally!

We are so beyond thrilled to bring back 72 Hours as its own publication. Cheers to our inaugural return issue, and to everyone who has been a part of it finally happening! Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know it’s been a tough couple of years through the pandemic. Newspapers were already suffering and took a hit just like every other business (except maybe Amazon and DoorDash). As we can see now so clearly in the rearview, the pandemic affected nearly every aspect of our lives. It affected different groups of people, businesses and organizations disproportionately. It certainly affected our creative class, whose value and gifts have always been woven into the fabric of our local economy. For two years, 72 Hours had been folded into the daily News-Post on Thursdays. Going forward, we will continue to publish 72 Hours in this format each Thursday, and it will be available as an insert inside the daily paper, as well as at several locations throughout Frederick County. Pick up a copy and plan your weekend! A little backstory for the curious: 72 Hours was originally called “The Next 72 Hours” and served as a weekend guide. We dropped “The Next” more than 10 years ago, but the mission remains the same: to spark inspiration and give you lots of ideas for things to check out in our area every week. We’re looking forward to sharing with you even more arts and entertainment stories, covering dining and craft beer, music, film, theater, dance, visual art, literature, fashion, history, comics, video games, getaway trips and outdoor recreation. We will always be sure to mention a few family-friendly options, too. We hope to give you plenty of things to add to your “mustsee” lists, without having to travel too far (and these days, so many events are livestreamed, so there’s often that option, too — if you’re not totally burned out on screens by now). We will be including profiles, too, which I believe help us to get to know and understand the people living and working and sometimes visiting here. And would it even be 72 Hours without all the quirky, offbeat stories we find in our community and share with you? Like the three Frederick High School grads we wrote about

who spent 15 years filming a new Star Wars storyline, or our “investigative piece” on what local chefs eat when they get the munchies, or our story about Sam Barsky, the guy who knits sweaters of all the places he’s visited (BTW, we wrote about him in 2017, and he’s still going: see sambarsky.com). There is so much to celebrate here. And just quickly, about me: After studying creative writing in college, I quickly found a place as an editorial assistant at The Frederick News-Post, then located in downtown Frederick at 200 E. Patrick St. I will always remember my first visit there, when I arrived for the job interview. I felt at home among the stacks of newspapers and notebooks, some of which seemed to nearly reach the ceiling. I was in the right place. I became the 72 Hours writer a year later, in 2007, then took over as 72 Hours editor in 2011. For about three years, I was gone — with a brief stint as arts editor at Baltimore magazine and then living on the road. I returned as features editor in the thick of the pandemic, March 2021, with my biggest dream being to bring back 72 Hours as its own publication. I certainly could not have done it without the tremendous support of the entire News-Post team. Through some serious effort across the board — our advertising department, press and carriers, writers and designers, publisher and owner — that dream is being realized now. To me, 72 Hours was never about me or even The Frederick News-Post but about the artists and business owners and craft brewers and artisans who live and work here and make Frederick County the colorful, creative community that it is. 72 Hours is meant to be a reflection of that. And that brings me to YOU. I would love to hear from you. And, truth be told, I am still bouncing around ideas in my head for what this page 3 will become in the future — our top picks for things to do that week, a photo of the week, comics created by a local artist, a column? (It’s not unusual for me to decide on something very last-minute.) So, if there is anything in particular that you’d like to see here, give me a shout. My email is llarocca@ newspost.com, and I check it often. To the arts! Lauren LaRocca

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UNCAPPED

Tiki TNT and Thrasher’s Rum

In this episode of the UnCapped podcast, host Chris Sands heads to Washington, D.C., to talk to Todd Thrasher about his tiki bar and distillery. They discussed the history of Tiki TNT and Thrasher’s Rum, which is housed inside it, as well as what tiki culture is and were it came from. Here is an edited excerpt of their talk. UnCapped: I’m here with Todd Thrasher, founder, owner … are there any other titles you give yourself? Todd Thrasher: Distiller, bartender, chief babysitter. UnCapped: It’s beautiful here. I don’t think I’ve ever been to The Wharf. Thrasher: I grew up across that bridge, the Case Bridge, about 4 ½ miles, so I did spend a lot of time here as a kid, and it was maybe not the nicest place to come at that point. But it definitely has changed — thanks to Washington, D.C., and the mayor — and allowed me to do something like this. … The fish market here is actually the oldest continuously run open-air market in the United States. UnCapped: Oh, wow. Thrasher: It started out as general market … but over the years, it became just a fish market. When I was a kid, we would come down here. UnCapped: How long have you been here? Thrasher: We opened here Dec. 5, 2018. Because of permitting, the bar opened first. The way the whole idea started was I was sitting in a bar in Wellington, New Zealand, in 2010, called the Motel Bar. The only way to gain access to this bar was to bring a bottle of spirits from where you come from. You should see the liquor display he has. It was amazing. Imagine, everybody from all over the world is bringing a bottle of spirits from where they come from. His wall of spirits was insane. My wife and I were sitting there, and I look across the bar, and there was this bottle of Macchu Pisco. It’s made by two ladies who are from Peru, but they grew up in Washington, D.C. They both are unbelievably smart women, and I knew them. Their bottle is sitting right across from me, and I say to my wife, “Wouldn’t it be awesome to be sitting in a bar halfway across the world and seeing something there that you created? How cool would that be?” That’s how the whole idea started, 4

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Todd Thrasher to] make money while I’m sleeping. And it does, to a certain extent. Right now, we’re only in six states, but it does make money when I’m not there, which is great. UnCapped: I’m guessing the name of the distillery has something to do with your last name. sitting in a bar in New Zealand in 2010. Thrasher: Technically, no, because Fast forward eight or 10 years, and the distilling company is called Potomac boom, it opened up. Distilling Co. The brand name Thrasher’s UnCapped: So basically you just Rum definitely has something to do with wanted to have your name on a bottle my last name. I used Potomac Distilling sitting somewhere. Co. because, obviously, we’re on the Thrasher: As a restaurant person river, and I didn’t know if I was gonna do or a bartender, the only way you make things other than rum. I knew I wanted money is if you’re there. I wanted to make rum because that’s what I to figure out a way to make money drink, and because there was a hole in when I slept. I thought developing artisanal rum back then. Now there’s not. UnCapped: I do think there are a worldwide brand would [allow me

fewer people who specialize in rum than whiskeys and gins. Gin is exploding right now. Thrasher: Well, it’s a few things. Whiskey is sexy, right? People love whiskey. People think it’s the first spirit of the Americas. UnCapped: It’s got that sophistication. Thrasher: But the one thing about whiskey is it takes a long time to make. I honestly think gin exploded way before whiskey did. I remember circa 2010, there would be a new gin every week. Brooklyn had, like, four gins — made in Brooklyn! UnCapped: Did that coincide with the explosion of craft distilleries? Thrasher: I honestly think craft distillers started a little bit later, and I think in the next few years, you’re gonna see a massive explosion. UnCapped: I would think a big contributing factor to gin popularity is that it’s one of those spirits with character that a distillery can put out right away, while they’re waiting for their [other products]. Thrasher: I think people also don’t understand what gin is. Gin is just vodka with flavoring. UnCapped: A neutral spirit that has stuff thrown into it. Thrasher: I think most people throw juniper in it to make it ginny. … But then you start looking at things like Green Hat, here in D.C. I’m sure it has some juniper in it, but I don’t taste juniper. UnCapped: Yeah, McClintock in Frederick make phenomenal gin, and their’s is also not a super juniper-y one, especially their Gardener’s Gin and Reserve Gin. Thrasher: Gin is botanical by nature, but most of the time, when people say, “I don’t like gin,” I don’t think they don’t like gin; I think they don’t like juniper. I like all gin, but I particularly like new American gin that doesn’t have as much juniper in it. UnCapped: The star anise is definitely very polarizing, too. Thrasher: Yeah, it is. It’s a big flavor. 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.

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MUSIC

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“Isn’t that something?” Those were the words of Cafe 611 owner Randy Jones as he reflected on 40 years of his establishment in downtown Frederick. Marveling at the milestone, he continued to ponder how far he and his restaurant/music venue have come as the decades of existence kept piling up. “It’s pretty cool,” Jones added. “It’s such a blessing.” That blessing will be celebrated July 10 when Cafe 611 hosts a gathering aimed at recognizing its four decades of existence. Beginning at 2 p.m., the afternoon will feature speakers as well as music that spans the past 40 years. Joining Jones onstage will be Fred Humbert, who got the venue — then called The City Room — off the ground back in 1982. Including Humbert was important to the celebration, Jones noted, as he wants to acknowledge both where the venue came from and where it is today. Humbert, meanwhile, was happy to reflect upon the evolution of a business he began after deciding to close down another bar, Carroll Creek Dam, in the early ‘80s. “We would have a lot of local folks play,” Humbert explained while talking about the early days of his new business. “We would bring in some regional acts, but people like Livingston Taylor and Jonathan Edwards and NRBQ played there, too. 611 was one of the earlier places that had concerts, and then when Randy and his group eventually bought it, they started doing music ever since they got in there.” As part of the anniversary, Jones said he hopes Humbert will talk about how the venue looked and operated when he initially opened it, while Jones will talk about what it’s been like to own it since he took over in 2006. Jones hopes his son will speak, too, and address what the venue might look like 20 years from now. The event will be free to the public, and hors d’oeuvres, light snacks and refreshments will be available. In all, the celebration will go until about 5 p.m., as everyone is welcome to come discuss all that was, all that is and all that Jones and his family hope it will be as Cafe 611 marches toward another 40 years. “It’s pretty cool to track down the hub who owned it 40 years ago and get together to have this celebration,” Jones shared with enthusiasm. “It’s pretty

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Posters then and now. unique. If Fred didn’t do what he did 40 years ago, I couldn’t do what I’m doing 40 years later. “A lot of the honor goes to Fred,” he added. “So many parts of the building that he transformed, we use today. We wanted him to know we appreciate what he did. We want him — and everyone — to come and feel like they’re part of the Jones family by the time they leave.”

MUSIC

‘COMEBACK KID’

Baltimore singer-songwriter returns with slate of shows in Frederick BY COLIN MCGUIRE

Special to The News-Post

To come back is to mean you once went away. And to Baltimore area singer-songwriter Ben Dehan, going away can prove how essential returning to what you love can be. Having toured the country with poppunk band American Diary more than a decade ago, DeHan, a few years ago, made the decision to put music down in favor of a more conventional life. The problem? Setting that passion aside proved to provide a hole in his psyche as he struggled to maintain happiness without a creative outlet at his fingertips. And so, ultimately, after years away, he only recently made a decision to return to the art he loves so much — this time, with his now-finance cellist Lauren White. Included in that return will be a visit to the Frederick area at 3 p.m. July 9 at Smoketown Creekside. That performance follows a recent show that saw the songwriter, along with White, play at Monocacy Brewing. “Frederick is always fun,” DeHan said in a recent interview. “People love music in Frederick, and we love playing there.” DeHan is reintroducing himself to crowds across the country as he releases new material. His latest single, “Comeback Kid,” addresses the story of how determined he is to maintain a life in music. Its video, shot at the Recher Theatre in Towson, sees DeHan not only perform but also relive some of his former life with American Diary as blips of archived footage appears throughout the end product. The video shoot was a special night for DeHan, he said, as his former band was the final full band to play at the popular music venue before it closed (members of the band All Time Low followed his group’s performance with an acoustic set of their own). It wasn’t until after he saw the final edit of the video that he realized he was working with something special, he said. Speaking of something special, DeHan was quick to point out how unique a career in music can be. And while it might have once been something he thought he may never pursue again, he’s now as happy as ever to be on the grind, performing, writing, creating and enjoying his time reconnecting with an art that continues to be instilled deep

release the EP as a whole. It’s just what keeps people’s attention right now. This is our full-time job, so we’re trying to make a living. We need to keep people excited about each song, so a lot more thought goes into it. There’s a strategy now that wasn’t there back then.” Another strategy DeHan is preparing to tackle is one a little more personal: In September, the singer is set to marry White, both his partner and his collaborator. The decision to spend their lives together comes after the pair grew together romantically in recent years. In fact, as DeHan joked, he didn’t even know White played cello before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Still, the partnership has proven to enrich both musicians’ lives, be it on or off stage. “Honestly, it’s made us a stronger couple because we had to learn how to navigate conflict as a couple,” White said while reflecting on the dynamic as both a couple and bandmates. “For me personally, it’s a really cool way for us to spend our time together. We’re both busy people, and I think if one of us wasn’t a part of this, we wouldn’t Courtesy photo see each other. Practicing sometimes — yeah it sucks, and you don’t want to Ben DeHan and Lauren White practice every single day, but we can because we live together. It ends up within him. becoming quality time as a “Being a musicouple.” cian — we choose to As for what’s next — outside do it,” he explained. of the Frederick performance “It’s more work than and the September wedding — any other job I’ve ever DeHan noted that he plans to done in my life. It’s nonrelease another song in about stop. But I love it. I love three weeks. From there, the music, and I don’t even plan is to head back into the feel like I have a choice studio early next year for what in the matter. It’s like he hopes will be a full-length walking out of one side of release. For now, though, he’s the room and coming out content performing songs both the other. Practicing, writold and new across the couning, responding to fans — try all the while raising money nated music releases for decades. it’s my life.” Though it’s a sign of the times in today’s for the projects he has on his plate via a A prominent component to that world, the singer lamented how special GoFundMe campaign. equation is his decision to release Through it all, however, the one LPs used to be — and to some, still are. songs in a methodical manner. Instead “An album is a snapshot of time and thing that remains consistent as he of releasing a group of tracks in a tradigrows is his commitment to the songit captures something,” he noted. “I tional LP or EP format, DeHan is taking writing craft — and that goes far beyond an approach that includes him releasing have a lot of respect for songs grouped merely coming back. in that way. We try to do EPs right now one song about every six weeks. While “This is my livelihood,” he said. the most recent of which is “Comeback and think hard about what the theme “We’re learning how to make smarter is. The part that does tie it in — the sinKid,” the singer noted that more new decisions just to kind of keep going. We gles mentality — is the way that we remusic is coming sooner than later. know we have to roll with the punches. Even so, he misses the way it used to lease music now. For example, when “At this point,” he concluded, “I think we release an EP, we’ll do a single every we’re pretty good at flipping anything be, he said, as he is accustomed to the six weeks. We’ll do every song and then into a positive.” full-length album approach that domi72 HOURS

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HISTORY

Who is Jesse James and why should we care?

BY ERIK ANDERSON

Special to The News-Post

Who is Jesse James, and why should we care? I’ve found myself regularly returning to some version of that question since I was a little kid. I grew up in Frederick, but my dad’s job took our family on many extended road trips out West, and we drove through dozens of small towns that seemed desperate to stake any small claim they could in the infamous outlaw’s biography. Throughout the Midwest, especially in Missouri, we encountered Jesse James historical markers, souvenir shops and museums. Even as a child, I recognized many claims on James’ history as mostly just gimmicks to profit from curious passing tourists, but the big question is why are those gimmicks so effective? Why does a man who, together with his brother, murdered his way through about two dozen bank and train robberies 150 years ago still command our intrigue? The answer likely lies in the triple confluence of the man, the time and the place, with the place being the most important factor. I think we tend to assume the legends of “Wild West” outlaws gained their current popular forms as a result of their Hollywood film treatment starting in the 1930s. We think that the telling and retelling of history turned real men into mythology, that the hazy lens of time generates the romance that makes the old West “wild” in our imaginations. But in truth, the term “Wild West” was coined at least 20 years before James was born on Sept. 5, 1847 in Kearney, Missouri. The mythologies that grew up around him and other outlaws were well underway during their own lifetimes. A modern reader has access to a clearer view of James today than did his contemporary fans following him in the newspapers. The adjective “wild” was less about the American West itself and more about its relationship to the more “civilized” parts of the world, such as New York and London. The educated

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government authorities. His legend took on an almost supernatural quality because he survived several near-fatal wounds and was never captured or killed by law enforcement during his 17 years as a wanted criminal with a high price on his head, though that price did eventually catch up to him. His unlikely death on April 3, 1882, by the hand of one of his own accomplices looking to collect a reward elevated the legend of Jesse James to stratospheric heights. Because he had survived so many gunfights, it was hard for the public to believe he allowed himself to be shot in the back while cleaning a dusty picture on a mantel in his safe house. For many who accepted the story of his demise, the betrayal James suffered made him a sympathetic figure like the medieval Robin Hood. Popular dime novels portrayed him as robbing from the rich to give to the poor. But in real life, many of his targets were not wealthy, and there is no historical evidence of him sharing his plunder with anyone outside of his gangs. But it’s probably an even more Library of Congress outlandish aspect of the James legend that has made it impossible for him to disappear from the public consciousness. It didn’t take long for James, a former Confederate rampant speculation about James’ guerrilla fighter who refused to fall into supposed survival to spread throughout normal civilian life after the war, became the country. Sightings of him were a hero to Confederate sympathizers. reported for decades, culminating They saw his streak of robberies and with a man named J. Frank Dalton who murders from Minnesota to Mississippi claimed to be the infamous James at the as a strike against an imposed Union age of 101 in 1948. government, though most of his gang’s (See HISTORY 18) many victims were unconnected to

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Guava Jelly at this week’s Summerfest Family Theatre

Guava Jelly will perform from 10 to 10:45 a.m. July 7 in Frederick’s Baker Park Band Shell as part of Celebrate Frederick’s Summerfest Family Theatre weekly music series. Guava Jelly delivers a sound unlike most other performers. Caribbean-influenced and familyfun, Guava Jelly’s reggae vibes are woven throughout the fabric of the band’s culturally diverse music. Bridgette Michaels, lead singer-songwriter from Trinidad and Tobago, smoothly incorporates the island feel into

her originals and many popular, well-known cover songs loved by all generations. The Summerfest concert will feature the duo portion of Guava Jelly: Michaels along with Gary Peresta on bass. Rainbow Rock, winners of a Parents’ Choice Fun Stuff Award, will perform on July 14. Their music consists of a mix of musical genres from folk, pop rock and rockabilly. Shows continue through Aug. 4. While each performance is free to the public, the Summerfest

Family Theatre Committee encourages guests to bring a canned food item in lieu of admission to support the Foodbank Program operated by the Frederick Community Action Agency. Non-perishable items such as canned meats and vegetables, soups, peanut butter, cereal, rice and pastas are preferred and appreciated. For more information, contact Celebrate Frederick at 301-6002841 or visit celebratefrederick. com.

Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s FUN Company raises the curtain on local youth in “Peter Pan, Jr.,” a show for the entire family. Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick Tinkerbell visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, fierce Brave Girls, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the infamous Captain Hook. Featuring the iconic songs MET (“I’m Flying,” “I’ve Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up,” “Never Never Land”) and a rousing story full of magic, warmth and adventure, “Peter Pan, Jr.” is the perfect show for the child in all of us who dreams of soaring. “Peter Pan, Jr.” features a cast of beloved ensemble characters; pirates, Lost Boys, and Brave Girls are the mainstay of this timeless production. “Peter Pan, Jr.” is adapted for the youth stage and provides a unique experience for each performer to explore and create memorable characters in an ensemble, developing skills to grow as an actor. The show is adapted from the 1954 Broadway production — not theD isney version — based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale and features a memorable score by Morris “Moose” Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Patrons of all ages can see “Peter Pan, Jr.” at the MET, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Performances will take place July 14 to 23 with 7 p.m. shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and a 2 p.m. matinee each Saturday. For the safety of all guests, patrons are required to wear facemasks inside the theater. Order tickets in advance due to limited seating. Tickets are $20 to $22. To learn more about MET or purchase tickets, visit marylandensemble.org.

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A hiking primer for newbies poles help distribute your weight and Take a hike. It sounds like the easiest thing to do: Head out and put one make descending hills easier by taking pressure off your leg muscles and foot in front of the other. But if you’re not used to being outside in nature, or joints. Instead of looking for the most if walking is difficult for you or if you beautiful or rigorous trail, David require a wheelchair or walker, then suggested simply finding a pleasant the very idea of hiking can be intimitrail and exploring. This is relatively dating. Resist that reaction. When the easy with the proliferation of trailopportunity to go on a hike presents finder apps. itself, take it, advised D.C.-based FlorThere are few things that can ruin ence Williams, author of “The Nature a hike as completely as Fix: Why Nature Makes Us poor-fitting shoes or Happier, Healthier, and boots. Blisters can take More Creative.” weeks and sometimes “When we experience months to heal, and beauty and awe, science tender feet will restrict suggests that it helps us movement or even feel more connected to dissuade you from hiking the world around us and for the rest of the season, to each other,” Williams said Eric Henderson, said. a longtime outdoor Since the pandemeducator and guide ic began, people have based in Denver. flocked to the outdoors, “I would never advise where there’s plenty of buying boots online airflow and they can pracRachel Walker without trying them on tice social distancing and first,” he said. “The right get exercise. As a result, Find a well-fitting pack. footwear is essential for many state and national an enjoyable hike, and it’s worth the parks, as well as local trailheads, have time and expense to go to a specialty implemented reservation systems or supplied shuttles to minimize parking store to get expert advice.” People’s feet are not uniform. Even headaches. if you know your size, you may have Getting started with hiking is relabunions, arch issues or other complitively easy, said Amy David, a hiking cations, Henderson said. That means and backpacking guide for Sawtooth that fit is paramount, and you won’t Mountain Guides in Stanley, Idaho. Novice hikers may think they need ex- know whether shoes or boots are a pensive gear or ambitious destinations good fit without first trying them on. When shopping, don’t just lace when, in fact, the only requirement is a up and shuffle around the shop. Step desire to get outside. “There are certain types of gear you onto benches, hop around, and go up should have to make your experience and down stairs if you can. Hendersafe and enjoyable,” David said, “but it son said he prefers mid-height boots that provide more ankle support than doesn’t have to cost a fortune.” a hiking shoe but are less burly than a Hikers should have shoes or boots heavy hiking boot. that fit well to prevent blisters; thin There’s a popular refrain among wool socks; a water bottle; wool or hikers: Leave no trace. This is an ethos synthetic clothes that wick sweat that comes down to respect, Daand dry quickly; and, if the weather vid said. Literally, it means pack out forecast looks volatile, proper layers what you pack in, including trash, exto keep you warm and dry. Trekking

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Sawtooth Mountain guide Amy David at Idaho’s Thompson Peak. tra food, orange peels or apple cores (or any other biodegradable refuse that should not be thrown into the bushes). If you hike with a dog, bag its poop and carry it out. And if you have to poop, David offered the following instructions: “Dig a hole, so bring a small trowel, which you can get at an outdoor store, and carry out used toilet paper, so bring a sealable plastic bag for that.” Leave no trace also means respecting others on the trail. Give people space when passing, and don’t blare music on portable speakers or through your phone.

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Equally important is to make sure you bring enough food to stay fueled and water to stay hydrated. David suggested bringing more food than you think you will need. The outdoors exist for everyone, and exploring nature by foot can be a wonderful way to spend some of your vacation. “Being outside in the daylight is good for resetting circadian rhythms if you’re traveling across time zones,” she said. “It’s also great for working off the inertia of sitting for long periods in a car or on an airplane.” — Rachel Walker, Washington Post

GETAWAYS

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A hater’s guide to Las Vegas BY AMANDA FINNEGAN

Airbnb town — or not in the way you think. You won’t find lots of little homey apartments to rent like you would in If you think you hate Las Vegas, you D.C. or New York. might be blinded by the lights on the That doesn’t mean you have to Strip. No local will dispute that the city snake through the smoky gaming floor you see in TV shows and movies is of a mega hotel-casino to get to your over-the-top. There are tourism-board room. I often opt for Vdara, a hotel and slogans to thank for that image, too. If condo tower on the Strip. Some owners you have no interest in playing blacklist their units on rental sites for lower jack, popping bottles or wandering a rates than the hotel, and you can also convention floor on your company’s avoid the dreaded $45-per-night resort dime, you could be forgiven for think- fee. Vdara is nonsmoking, nongaming ing there’s nothing for you here. You’d and every room is a suite with a kitchen. be wrong. It’s steps away from luxury casino-hoAs I learned while living in Vegas tels such as the Cosmopolitan, Bellagio for four years, there’s so much beyond the four-mile stretch of fountains, ring- and Aria, where Vdara guests have acing slot machines and faux landmarks. cess to even bigger pools than the one You’ll find hiking that rivals popular at their home tower. I’ve recommended similar options Southwest destinations, a growing art to friends, such as the Signature, a scene and award-winning food from chefs. And there’s an often-overlooked non-casino hotel with suites and condos attached to the MGM Grand. If you community that makes this tourism machine run 24/7. Here are some tips want to go all out, the Waldorf Astoria and Four Seasons are other casino-free for your visit. options. For more of a boutique style, there’s the English, a new hotel downFIND NON-CASINO HOTELS Las Vegas is a hotel town. It’s not an town by chef Todd English. The Washington Post

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If the lights of the Strip are the first thing you notice when landing in Vegas, the mountains are surely the second. About 20 minutes from the Strip is Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area — nearly 196,000 protected acres of red sandstone peaks and limestone that have become a booming destination for rock climbing. But it offers hikes for every skill level. Erin McDermott, executive director of Friends of Red Rock Canyon, recommends the Moenkopi trail, which is about two miles and connects to the Calico area (a favorite of mine because of its concentration of red rocks). For more experienced hikers, McDermott suggests the six-mile Windy Peak hike. Reservations are required October through May for the 13-mile scenic loop drive. Ride-hailing can get you to Red Rock’s visitor center, but getting a ride back can be a challenge, as cell service is spotty or nonexistent. McDermott

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Skating back into Frederick: The c BY KHUSHBOO RATHORE krathore@newspost.com

Screeches of plastic against hardwood fill the room as a sweatdrenched skater flies around the edge of the track. Colorful makeup radiates above and below her eyes. With her left hand behind her back to preserve momentum, she sweeps through a long section of the track and comes up behind eight skaters. A referee skates beside her, right arm pointed toward her, left arm raised up in the air. She skates up to the pack, where four skaters match her in blue and another four look ready for battle in bright orange. She meets the bodies in orange first, pushing through them before rapidly tapping her hands on her hips, signaling that no more points can be won. The referee raises four fingers, the scorekeeper raises four fingers to confirm the point count, and the skaters leave the track. The woman with war paint slumps onto the floor, lying on her back in front of a massive fan. She pulls off her helmet, designed to look like a brain with the name “Zombabe” plastered across it. The skater, whose name is Sarah Hawks outside of derby, joined the Frederick Roller Derby team in February. She has played since 2014, when she was still in high school. Frederick Roller Derby is led by Jen Bennetch, aka Killadelphia, and Renee Yockelson, aka Robochop, who met on Hagerstown’s Mason-Dixon Roller Vixens team. Bennetch joined the Vixens in 2011 and had been on the team for six years before Yockelson joined. During their first practice together, each of them was wearing bottoms with cats on them. “We didn’t know each other, and we were just doing drills, and she was meowing at me,” Bennetch said. Just a couple months after that interaction, the two became “inseparable,” Bennetch said — so much so, that Yockelson was the maid of honor at Bennetch’s wedding. When the Roller Vixens didn’t return to bouts as soon as some players had wanted, Bennetch and Yockelson decided to start their own team, and Frederick Roller Derby was born last fall. 12

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Frederick Roller Derby — in blue — compete in a bout at the Trinity Recreation Center.

THE GAME FRD plays “flat-track roller derby,” a style that is played on a level floor with an oval track marked with tape and rope. Since the game is a contact sport, safety is one of the first things that anyone learns before they start. Players wear thick knee pads, elbow pads, helmets and mouth guards while on the track. New skaters start out in the “Fresh Meat” program and learn the basics of skating, stopping and falling. FRD currently offers rolling enrollment in their program, where doing everything safely is extremely important, according to Wallis Shamieh, who joined the Frederick Roller Derby in April. Falling safely is one of the first skills they learn. The instinct is often to fall on your butt. But when playing derby, skaters have to learn to fall forward, onto their knee pads. Fresh meat start at different skills levels and must pass a safety test before they can play against other teams, Shamieh said. Devon Atkinson, aka Devastation, said she immersed herself into the derby world. The cancer researcher came to volunteer or watch as much as possible but ended up joining in. She finished the “Fresh Meat” program in seven months. She used to skate before joining the team but said she still spent her first practice mostly on the floor. She played in her first bout on May 21.

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Frederick Roller Derby practicing. The new league is one of

THE PEOPLE Hawks said the variety of roles on a team, and the fact that every body type can be useful in the game, is one of the amazing aspects of derby. FRD’s team members come from many walks of life. Erica Coronel, aka Kause of Trauma, served in the U.S. Army and now works as a surgical technician. After having her third child, Coronel was suffering from post-partum depression to the point where she almost committed suicide in 2013. She joined the Los Angeles Renegade Rollergirls to get herself out of the state of “shut down” she was in, as she put it. The game is her form of therapy and helps get her aggression out. Bennetch and Coronel share the

same favorite thing about the game: being able to hit other people. “You just get to hit your friends in a safe way, and that’s really fun,” Bennetch said. Laurene Carlisle started derby in 2010. Known in the derby world as Hell B. Elby, Carlisle’s day job is in education. She was on the previous Frederick team, Key City Roller Derby, which left the city in 2016. Unlike the current team, Carlisle said, they didn’t have support from the city. Team members were working full-time jobs and had what felt like a second job keeping the team together, she said. She kept up her skating skills and endurance, so she was ready to join FRD and compete in bouts again. Even though Carlisle was still skating, she missed the team component and the

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city has a new roller derby league all just people,” Yockelson said. Some skaters have gained a family in derby. Yockelson and Windsor started at the same time and have known each other for 10 years. Their families go on vacations together. Their kids have grown up together. Alex Garipay, a recreation supervisor at the City of Frederick Parks & Recreation, was a huge part of providing space and marketing for the team, which practices at the Trinity Recreation Center on New Design Road. “They just genuinely seem to enjoy hanging out with each other,” Garipay said. Coronel was on a team in Pennsylvania, but FRD “felt like home” from the moment she joined, she said. Her husband is known as the team’s Derby Dad, and being part of the community has helped his mental health. Her husband, who is transgender, wasn’t supported by their family but found acceptance in FRD. The team is helping them find their voice, Hawks said.

THE BALANCING ACT The team’s vibe and supportive environment is often credited to Bennetch and Yockelson. They lead the team’s coaching committee, which is responsible for working with new and veteran team members. The duo is a well-matched pair, according to Garipay. Yockelson comes up with the big-picture ideas and Bennetch works Jaime “WiK” Filson through the details, making sure that it happens. the first in the area to compete in bouts again since the pandemic began. Yockelson and Bennetch balance each other as leaders, but they also challenge of various drills. “[In practice] obvious choice for her. “I love zombies, understand the need for balance in and I’m a babe,” she said. The NASA there are moments you feel defeated their own lives. Derby can take up a lot and moments you feel accomplished,” optical engineer said there is a lot of of time, but most team members have significance and history behind the she said. other commitments. perception of zombies. For her, they Carlisle and Yockelson both skated Lauren Parker, aka Grit N Barite, represent staying true to oneself and for recreation long before they started started playing derby in 2017 in not becoming part of the “hive mind.” derby. Carlisle got on skates as a Girl Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Derby can Scout and never stopped. Yockelson definitely “consume” someone’s life if THE COMMUNITY grew up skating. they allow it, she said. “You just want to Childhood is also where Yockelsonw Melissa Windsor, aka Juke of participate in all the things, but at some found her derby name. When she Windsor, started playing derby as a first- point, you can’t. You have to reestablish was about 7, she and her brother time mom in 2012. She needed a hobby a balance.” were allowed to go to their first movie and found a local derby team. Playing Parker, who works as an without their parents. There was no one has given her an outlet and an “army environmental consultant, isn’t the best there to stop Yockelson from wreaking of women” for anything she needs, at maintaining a balance. COVID-19 havoc at the screening of “Robocop,” Windsor said. shutdowns caused a “drought,” she and the moment remains a fond The local derby community is a said, and now she’s practicing with memory. When she had to pick a derby small one with massive diversity in multiple teams and playing in many name, “mutilating” the movie’s name professions, race, size, age and lifestyle. games. She knows sooner or later, “[Derby] puts you in these situations, she’ll have to slow down. was the obvious choice, she said. and you realize that underneath, we’re Hawks’ derby name was also an But sometimes life and derby

Frederick Roller Derby’s Scrimmage and Grill When: Grilling starts at 4 p.m., first whistle at 6 p.m. Where: Hill Street Park, 100 Hill St., Frederick Follow the Frederick Roller Derby facebook. com/FrederickRollerDerby. intertwine. Hawks and her husband have a life that is full of derby. The first time they met in person was at a bout, they got engaged at a bout, and their wedding was attended by many from the derby community, Hawks said. Plus, her husband is a head non-scoring official for the team. They participated in some practices, and Hawks is ready to get them more involved in skating.

THE FUTURE Hawks is ready for a bigger, badder team of women. She is part of the coaching committee, who is looking to provide more skill training. “We’re a rec league, but it’s not always the best for teaching fundamentals if we goof off,” Hawks said. The team is also working toward gaining 501(c)(3) status, which would allow them to be recognized as a nonprofit charitable organization, according to Hawks. FRD is also working to build up three teams: a recreational team, an All-Star team, which is more competitive, and a men’s team. As FRD grows and gains popularity, they are also growing out of their home at the Trinity Recreation Center. During bouts, the seats are jammed together, and seating is extremely limited, in order to fit in the track and referee lane. The league is actively recruiting through fliers, social media and other avenues. They host scrimmages, one of which will start at 4 p.m. July 9 at Hill Street Park, where anyone who has gear can participate, and anyone is welcome to come and watch. “Having an outlet of going to a place and being physical and working as a team is a nice counter to normal life,” Parker said. 72 HOURS

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2022 National Juried Exhibition — through July 10, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Works in a variety of media by artists from around the region and the nation. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. 301698-0656 or delaplaine.org. ”Alonzo Davis: 20 Years in Maryland Art Exhibit” — through July 23, Black Rock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown. A solo exhibit that encapsulates Davis’ life, travels, practice and artworks. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sundays. 301-528-2260 or blackrockcenter.org. ”Graffiato Art Exhibition: A Community Interactive Art Exhibition — through Aug. 15, Gallery 115, Y Arts Center, 115 E. Church St., Frederick. The exhibition concept comes from Frederick-based artist, curator and writer Rula Jones. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 240-478-3407 or gallery115@frederickymca.org. ”Allure of the Near East: Treasures of the Huntington Museum of Art” — through Aug. 21, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Examples of glassware, ceramics, metalwork, painting, weaponry, weaving and more created from the 7th century BC to the late 19th century CE. Focusing on Islamic art objects, many works are from what is now modern-day Iran, Egypt, Syria and Turkey. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org. ”Ordinary Magic: An Octogenarian’s Garden” — through Aug. 28, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. In this series of paintings that focus on botanical elements in abstract settings, David Wolfe expresses his fascination with the mysteries imbedded in the complex and sensuous forms and surprises presented by nature. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org. ”Inventing History: Cherished Memories of Good Times That Never Happen” — through Aug. 28, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. The pencil drawings in this exhibition depict life in the 1940s

that exists only in the imagination of the artist. David Hoff’s artwork is full of characters, places, and events that make up what he calls “visual folktales.” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org. ”Abstraction and Figuration” — through Aug. 28, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Dave Moreland’s artistic practice of late has utilized both abstraction and figuration, and combinations of the two. Also includes the use of self-portrait and a long-time interest in art history. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org. ”The Carnival” — through Aug. 31, Majestic Theater Art Gallery, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. Portraits, multimedia paintings by Gettysburg College alum Sarah Jacobs. Features a series of portraits and is named for the traveling carnival which visits Jacobs hometown of Littlestown, each August. 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 717-337-8200 or gettysburgmajestic.org. Frederick County Art Association Exhibit — through Sept. 9, Frederick Health Crestwood Center, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick. Original works of art, including oil, watercolor, mixed media, and photography from some of Frederick’s most talented artists. Gallery is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. frederickhealth.org/crestwoodart. ”Unstructured Rise” — through Sept. 23, Frederick Arts Council Arts Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Features a variety of materials including textiles and cast iron that highlight Alyssa Imes’ approach to creating a multi-media experience for viewers of her work. Alyssa grew up in Emmitsburg, now lives in D.C. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 301-662-4190 or frederickartscouncil. org. ”Infinite Growth: An Exhibition of LBGTQ+ Artists” — through Sept. 23, FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Artists from Frederick, Baltimore and D.C. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. frederickartscouncil.org.

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Majestic Theater announces its Celebrity Season Experience the magic of live entertainment with Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater during the 2022-2023 Celebrity Season, which kicks off in August. The season lineup includes performances by worldrenowned musicians, dance shows, a magician, live theater and the firstever film festival dedicated to the films of Ken Burns. The centerpiece of the 2022-2023 season is “Who Are We? A Festival Celebrating the Films of Ken Burns,” set for Feb. 10 to 12. The weekend, representing the first film festival ever dedicated to and sanctioned by the documentary filmmaker, will include 25 hours of film screenings from across Burns’ 40-year catalog, three presentations featuring Burns, and opportunities to hear from Burns’ colleagues about the music, scripts and cinematography that have come to characterize his work. Tickets for the three events featuring Burns are $29 each. A festival pass including admission to all paid events and early seating at festival events will also be available. Many festival events are free to attend, but ticket reservations are required. Advanced ticket reservation is strongly recommended and only available by calling or visiting the box office. Opening the 2022-2023 Celebrity Season in early August are two popular concerts that always get audiences singing along. Rock legend and founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash, Graham Nash returns to the Majestic at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7. Later that week, The Doo Wop Project, featuring stars from the Broadway hit “Jersey Boys,” will bring the classic 1950s sound and close harmonies of five guys singing on a street corner into the 21st century with a performance at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12. Best-selling author and NPR contributor David Sedaris will make his Gettysburg debut at 8 p.m. Oct.

“The Aluminum Show,” at the Majestic at 5 p.m. Jan. 28, is a magical, mystery-filled, multi-sensory experience set on a futuristic planet made entirely of aluminum. The show is suitable for ages 5 and up. Two theatrical performances rescheduled from last season will grace the stage in early 2023. The Reduced Shakespeare Company will present “The Complete History of Comedy (Abridged)” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18, which mocks the subject it was born to reduce — from the highbrow to the low — comedy through the ages. L.A. Theatre Works will present “Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom” at 7:30 p.m. March 3, the hilarious and true story behind one of America’s most beloved TV comedies. The Trinity Irish Dance Company, fusing Ireland’s vibrant and traditional dance form with American innovation, will bring its hard-driving, percussive and agile performance to the stage at 7:30 p.m. March 23. George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain will be Majestic Theater in town at 7:30 p.m. May 9, with its “The Aluminum Show” presents a magical, mystery-filled, multi-sensory experience set on a futur- critically acclaimed, not-too-serious but ever-so-silly interpretations of a istic planet made entirely of aluminum. catalog ranging from rock and pop to jazz and classical music. 15, following the release of his latest The Gettysburg concert by the Tickets are available online at books, “The Best of Me” and “A ensemble, which has performed for gettysburgmajestic.org, by calling Carnival of Snackery.” This intimate world leaders, is part of WellSpan evening will feature a selection of Gettysburg Hospital’s Healing HeARTs 717-337-8200, or by stopping by the box office at 25 Carlisle St., new readings, an audience Q&A Healthy Family Series. Gettysburg, open from 3 to 7:30 p.m. session and a book signing, with Totem Pole Playhouse’s beloved Monday through Friday, noon to books available for purchase. “A Christmas Carol” will take the Master illusionist David Caserta will stage Dec. 9 to 18 with a cast of local 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. conjure spooky ghouls and goblins and professional actors, singers and Free parking and roundtrip shuttle in the family-friendly show “Haunted dancers. service is available for most live Illusions” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21. The Adams County Arts Council shows from Gettysburg College’s The two-time Grammy Awardwill pair local celebrities with Constitution Parking Lot. Shuttle winning Soweto Gospel Choir will professional choreographers in rides start one hour before each raise the roof at the Majestic at “Dancing with the Local Stars” for a performance and are ADA accessible. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 as part of their show on Jan. 13. 2022 North American tour. The choir Metered parking is available at the “Mountainfilm on Tour” will bring is comprised of 20 South African the best in documentary shorts to the Gettysburg Borough Parking Garage artists sharing the inspirational big screen on Jan. 20 for the third in Race Horse Alley, as well as along power of African Gospel music. year. Carlisle Street.

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“Thor: Love and Thunder” (PG-13) Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tessa Thompson, Chris Pratt, Karen Gillan, Bradley Cooper, Christian Bale, Taika Waititi. The retirement plans of a war-weary Thor (Hemsworth) are put on hold by the appearance of the villainous Gorr the God Butcher (Bale), whose stated aim is nothing less than the extinction of the Asgardians. (It’s right there in his name!) In his quest to stop Gorr, Thor is aided by Valkyrie (Thompson), Korg (Waititi) and former flame Jane Foster (Portman). What’s the special sauce? The God of Thunder is a lady. Much has been made of the appearance of Thor’s old girlfriend, who appears in the trailer brandishing Thor’s signature weapon: the celestial hammer Mjolnir. “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank” (PG) Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Michael

Cera, Michelle Yeoh, Mel Brooks, Ricky Gervais, Djimon Hounsou, George Takei, Aasif Mandvi. In this computer-animated family adventure from Nickelodeon, set in a town called Kakamucho, populated almost entirely by cats, an — ahem — underdog pooch named Hank (voice of Cera) enlists the services of Jimbo (Jackson), a once-great-but-now-retired samurai cat, to train him to fight off a villainous feline named Ika Chu (Gervais) who is terrorizing their village. What’s the special sauce? The film once had the working title “Blazing Samurai” — and is in fact an homage to the 1974 film “Blazing Saddles.” That may explain all the flatulence humor in the trailer, along with the presence of “Saddles” director Brooks in the role of the shogun of Kakamucho. “Where the Crawdads Sing” (not yet rated) Starring: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, David Strathairn, Harris Dickinson, Garret Dillahunt. Based on Delia Owens’ 2018 bestselling thriller, “Crawdads” follows Kya (Edgar-Jones), aka the “Marsh Girl,” a coastal North Carolina wild child who, after being abandoned by her family, raises herself to adulthood, falls in love and is eventually put on trial for murder. The secret sauce? There’s a line in

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Warehouse Cinemas the book: “Dear reader, I’ve steered this exquisite tale into a bit of hackneyed territory, but a girl’s gotta score a movie deal.” Well, producer Reese Witherspoon (“Gone Girl,” “Big Little Lies”) certainly thinks it has potential. “Nope” (not yet rated) Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun. Written and directed by Jordan Peele (“Get Out”), the horror film centers on sibling horse trainers James and Jill Haywood (Kaluuya and Palmer), and their experiences with a mysterious force that settles over their California ranch. What’s the special sauce? Whether it’s Peele’s directorial debut “Get Out,” his follow-up “Us” or the “Candyman” sequel he produced, the filmmaker puts his stamp on everything he touches. That’s his knack for scaring us and making us think at the same time. “Bullet Train” (not yet rated) Starring: Sandra Bullock, Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji, Hiroyuki Sanada, Michael Shannon, Benito A. Martínez Ocasio (aka Bad Bunny). Five assassins — played by Pitt, Henry, Taylor-Johnson, King and Koji — board a Japanese high-speed train en route from Tokyo to Morioka, only to find that their missions are intertwined. The highoctane, action-packed thriller is based on Kotaro Isaka’s 2010 novel “Maria Beetle” (retitled “Bullet Train” for the English translation). NPR called the book “fast, deadly and loads of fun.” What’s the special sauce? Stuntman and stunt coordinator turned filmmaker David Leitch (“John Wick,” “Deadpool 2”) knows his way around a fight scene but also knows not to get in the way of a flinging zinger. “DC League of Super-Pets” (not yet rated) Starring: Dwayne Johnson, John Krasinski, Kevin Hart, Vanessa Bayer, Natasha Lyonne, Diego Luna, Keanu Reeves, Kate McKinnon, Marc Maron. In this animated comedy, Johnson provides the voice of Krypto, a superdog belonging to Superman (Krasinski).

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Regal Westview When his master is kidnapped by Lex Luthor (Maron), along with Batman (Reeves) and other members of the Justice League, Krypto must rally his animal friends — who have newly discovered powers of their own — to rescue them. What’s the special sauce? After contributing to a string of very funny screenplays for “The Lego Batman Movie” and other comedies — live action and animated — Jared Stern (“Happy Anniversary”) makes his animated directorial debut. “Beast” (not yet rated) Starring: Idris Elba, Iyana Halley, Leah Jeffries, Sharlto Copley. Baltasar Kormakur (“Everest”) directs Elba in an action-adventure tale about a widower whose visit to a South African game reserve with his daughters (Halley and Jeffries) — meant as an opportunity for emotional healing — turns into a nightmare when they are stalked by a rogue lion. What’s the special sauce? It’s August, and Kormakur — while no auteur — brings a workmanlike approach to thrillers. This writer described his 2012 film “Contraband,” with Mark Wahlberg, as “an ‘Oceans Eleven’ movie, minus the glamour.” “Samaritan” (PG-13) Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Javon “Wanna” Walton, Martin Starr, Moises Arias, Pilou Asbaek. Based on a series of comic books published by the micro-indie label Mythos, “Samaritan” tells the story of a trash collector (Stallone) who turns out to be a retired superhero once known as Samaritan. Walton plays a boy who coaxes his hero to again take up the mantle and save their city from a new villain (Asbaek). Reaction to the dark and violent trailer, which CinemaCon attendees were given a sneak preview of, was glowing. What’s the special sauce? At 75 years old, Stallone has the rare distinction of having had at least one No. 1 film at the box office in each of six successive decades, from 1976’s “Rocky” to last year’s “The Suicide Squad.”

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suggests finding scooter, e-bike or driving tours. If you have a rental car, consider Valley of Fire State Park. A chance to see petroglyphs carved by Native Americans at least 2,000 years ago is well worth the hour-long drive from the city. Mount Charleston, about an hour from Vegas, offers skiing in the winter and a cooler escape during summers. You can also kayak Lake Mead near the Hoover Dam.

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One of the biggest changes in Vegas in recent years has been the explosion of the Arts District. Originally 18 blocks between the Strat Hotel and Casino (the space needle-looking one) and Fremont Street (“old Vegas”), the neighborhood of galleries, thrift stores, restaurants and bars has almost doubled in size, Arts District president Abby Stroot said. Murals cover once abandoned and industrial buildings where new owners have moved in. They still coexist with auto and upholstery shops and long-standing antique shops.

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Red Rock Canyon outside of Las Vegas. an extensive wine list. Its current location on Flamingo Road is a quick Uber from the Strip. Chinatown, marked by an archway on Spring Mountain Road, comprises more than three miles of markets, karaoke bars and Asian restaurants. As Ryan Doherty, who runs several bars and restaurants downtown, reminded me: Vegas is a hospitality town, which sets it apart from other cities. “I think we have some of the best service in the world here,” Doherty said.

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Dalton’s story didn’t match up with many provable aspects of James’ life, though that didn’t prevent his gravestone from bearing the name of Jesse James when he died in Texas in 1951. The strange claim led to persistent demands for more clarity about James’ true fate. In 1995, a DNA test was conducted on the remains in James’ grave in Missouri. It proved that whoever was buried there was either James himself or a close member of his family. Today, the more grounded historical facts about James are generally accepted, and his crimes are more condemned than celebrated. But much of the fascination with his story remains. Maybe there is a part of the modern psyche that hasn’t changed much from the Victorians who looked to the “Wild West” as a source of excitement in a society that can feel too prescribed. The Walkersville Southern Railroad will give guests a taste of that

excitement at its Jesse James Day on July 9 and on three additional Saturdays this year. Passengers will board 1940s-era train cars in Walkersville and go on a scenic ride to Frederick — when, at some point, the train will be held up and boarded by re-enactors portraying Jesse James’ 19th-century gang. Wayne Kirchof, the railroad’s president, says that while many historic railroads work to recreate a specific historical period, his organization recognizes that their small branch line doesn’t carry any specific historical significance, so their mandate is to simply offer guests a fun time on a train. “We look at it as a way to bring the thrill and enjoyment of the railroad as it once was,” Kirchof said. “Riding a vintage passenger car through farms and fields is not something you can do every day.” That vagueness of historical flavor is a good match with the legend of Jesse James, whose fans never quite had a clear idea of why they found him so fascinating.

Thursday July 7 ETCETERA

Cheryl Dyson: FCPS Superintendent to Hold Community Meet-and-Greet — 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Tuscarora High School, practice field, 5312 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick. Open to the general community. Pre-register online to attend. DiVerse@Casey Poetry Night: A Night Celebrating Venus Thrash — 7 p.m. at Casey Community Center, 810 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. Featured poets include Le Hinton and Dana Kinsey. Advance registration recommended. 301-258-6366. gaithersburgmd.gov. Sky Stage Swing Dance — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Starting at 7 p.m. Amanda Comi, of Revolution Modern Dance, will offer a beginner lesson covering swing and blues basics. Social dancing will follow. The music will be moderate tempo swing, jazz and blues. Every first Thursday through October, weather-permitting (check with Revolution Modern Dance or Sky Stage Facebook for rain cancellation or relocation). $5 suggested donation. 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. revolutionmoderndance.com.

FAMILY Summerfest Family Theatre: Guava Jelly — 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Baker Park Band Shell, Second and Bentz streets, Frederick. Caribbean-influenced and family-fun, Guava Jelly‘s reggae vibes are woven throughout the fabric of the band’s culturally diverse music. Bridgette Michaels, lead singer/songwriter born in Trinidad & Tobago, smoothly incorporates the island feel into her originals and many popular, well-known cover songs loved by all generations. 301-600-2841. celebratefrederick.com.

Wildwood Storytime with CCPL’s Mount Airy Branch — 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Wildwood Park Gazebo, 400 Park Ave., Mount Airy. For ages birth to 8. Join us for storytime at the Wildwood Park Gazebo. We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement. Come talk, sing, read, write and play together in a format appropriate for young children. In the event of inclement weather, we will meet indoors at CCPL’s Mount Airy Branch. 410-386-4470. ask@carr.org.

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Pokemon Perler Bead Creations — 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Carroll County Public Library, Eldersburg Branch, 6400 W. Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg. For ages 8-17. Join us for an afternoon of recreating your favorite Pokemon with Perler beads. 410-386-4460. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/pokemonperler-bead-creations.

Down on the Farm: Rabbits and Chickens — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Carroll County Public Library, Taneytown Branch, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown. For ages 6-12. Head down to the Library Farm to learn all about rabbits and chickens, then have a visit with these live animals. Registration required. 410-386-4510. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/down-farmrabbits-and-chickens. Read to a Dog — 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Carroll County Public Library, North Carroll Branch, 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead. For ages 4-12. Read to a puppy from the Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program. Reading to a dog can increase a child’s selfesteem and confidence levels in reading, especially with struggling readers. 410-386-4480. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/read-dog-3.

MUSIC Alive@Five: daMOOD — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carroll Creek Amphitheater, Frederick. Hip hop and alt rock. Live music. Outdoor happy hour. Ages 21 and older. $5 entry plus $5 drinks. Food available for purchase. 301-698-8118. downtownfrederick.org. Evenings in Olde Towne Concert Series — 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at City Hall Concert Pavilion, 31 S. Summit Ave., Gaithersburg. Continues Thursdays through July. Familyfriendly and free. Variety of music in an outdoor venue.

THEATER Endangered Species (theater) Project’s Frederick Shakespeare Festival Presents “The Merry Wives of Windsor” — 6:30 p.m. at Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyard, 7550 Green Valley Road, Frederick. Directed by Irene Silbert, is a delightful comedy (often called Shakespeare’s most farcical romps!) that will have audiences rolling in the (grassy) aisles. The disreputable gourmand Sir John Falstaff (George Michael Harris) pursues two of Windsor’s wives, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page (Christine Mosere

and Gillian Shelly) who conspire to trick him and deal him his just deserts. Meanwhile, three suitors compete for the hand of Mistress Page’s daughter, Anne. Free. contact@esptheatre.org. esptheatre.org.

Friday July 8 ETCETERA

GALLERY Art At NOON with Jennifer Dasal: Getting “ArtCurious” — noon to 1 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Virtual program. Join Dasal, creator and host of the ArtCurious podcast, to hear all about her show and her book, “ArtCurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History.” 301-698-0656. cfrey@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org.

MUSIC Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise hosts Open Mic — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Share your musical talent, or enjoy some live acoustic music in a laid-back atmosphere. Open Mic Night hosted by FAME (Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise) meets on second Fridays May through October. Performers, sign up in advance for an open mic slot by contacting FAME at frederickacoustic.org or via FAME’s Facebook page @FrederickAcousticFAME Free. 301-662-4190. skystage@ frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/skystage.

RECREATION Frederick Keys vs. Trenton Thunder — 7 p.m. at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove

Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick. Fireworks June 3 and 4, July 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and Aug. 19 and 20. On June 4, meet Washington Commanders legend Gary Clark at 6 p.m. Visit website for ticket prices and other promotions. milb.com/frederick.

THEATER “The Beverly Hillbillies: The Musical” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick . Dinner 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m. When 17-year-old Elly May Clampett’s father unexpectedly strikes it rich, he moves his family from the Ozarks to Beverly Hills. Suddenly torn from her pig-farmer fiancé, the beautiful but naïve tomboy is thrown into a world of debutante balls, polo matches and people mainly concerned with their place in society. Nearly taken in by a couple of scheming ne’er-do-wells, Elly proves traditional country virtue triumphs over slick city vice. Also 6 p.m. on Saturdays; and 12:30 p.m. buffet with a 2:15 p.m. show on the first, third and fifth Sundays. $50 on Fridays and Sundays; $53 on Saturdays. 301-662-6600. wayoffbroadway.com. “Beehive, the ‘60s Musical” — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville, Pa. The ultimate celebration of 1960s female empowerment. Featuring such timeless classics as “My Boyfriend’s Back,” “Be My Baby,” “Son of a Preacher Man” and “Me & Bobby McGee.” “Beehive” nostalgically recalls the days of miniskirts, transistor radios and flower power. Told from the perspective of six young women who came of age in this enigmatic decade. Runs through July 24. $50, student & group rates available. 717352-2164. rrankin@totempoleplayhouse. org. totempoleplayhouse.org.

Saturday July 9 CLASSES

Goat Yoga — 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Catoctin Breeze Vineyard, 15010 Roddy Road, Thurmont. Sample some libations and have fun with Goat Yoga at Catoctin Breeze Vineyard! $40. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com.

Glassblowing Workshop with Valencia Glass at Loew Vineyards — 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Loew Vineyards, 14001 Liberty

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The main thing that sets my business apart is I personally escort 10-14 groups each year – Cruises, Land Tours, River Boat Cruises, and Adventure Experiences! I am there every step of the way: From the time we leave Frederick for the airport until we return back to Frederick. If there are any “hic-cups” along the way, I am there to sort thru them.

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A good Travel Agent will provide for every client: good advice, added value, professional planning, advocate, and care about their experience. My agency focuses on 3 things: groups, your personal travel dreams and customer service. We want to maintain a lifetime relationship with our clients offering them the best price possible, and more importantly, the best value for the desired experience. We include the price as part of a consultation process; but most importantly, after the booking as well, we are constantly seeing if we can improve price, value, or experience. And, if after your initial reservation, we discover that a new promotion or prices may be applicable, we make sure that happens. This is something any great travel agency will be doing for their clients. Now, with COVID policies, canceled flights, and countries entrance requirements, Travel

Advisors are there to assist you each step of the way and to provide current, accurate, up-to-date information. That being said, you have to be careful about going down the rabbit hole, as those OTA’s (online travel agencies) are not always what they seem. Most of the OTA’s are “order takers” not “memory makers”! Remember: The Internet is for Looking ... But a Professional Agent is for BOOKING! Join one of our groups in 2022, 2023 or 2024!

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Container Gardening — 10 a.m. to noon at UME Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. See ways to grow vegetables, herbs, small fruits and decorative plants in a variety of containers from pots to recycled watering cans. Learn how to select the proper plants to best grow in the container sizes. Elevated containers will offer you easy access, without stooping and bending, to do your gardening tasks. Even in the limited space of a deck, porch, balcony or patio, you can create your own garden oasis! Register online: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/359496773527 OR https://bit.ly/FCMGContainers22

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Backlot Blast — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, Pa. Outdoor fundraising event to benefit Capitol Theatre Center with The Reagan Years, food trucks, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. General Admission $20. 717-263-0202. vperry@thecapitoltheatre.org. www.thecapitoltheatre.org/shows-moviesevents/live-shows-2022/.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 8:15 p.m. to 9:45 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 ETCETERA documented stories of the paranormal Yoga On Tap — 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Frederick Social, 50 Citizens Way, Frederick. Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant 60 minutes of donation-based, all-levels, citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary Vinyasa flow yoga. As the weather gets War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil warmer, the class will be held creekside War, and so much more. Reservations on the new patio. Stay to try a few of the recommended. numerous beverages on tap or food on the $15. info@MarylandGhostTours.com. locally sourced menu. Register at linktr.ee/ www.MarylandGhostTours.com. jenuineyogi. Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — Free. Jenuiniyogi@gmail.com. 8:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Tri-State Base of Submarine Veterans Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market Meeting — 11:30 a.m. at Amvets Post 2, St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s 702 E. South St., Frederick. Lunch followed gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 by business meeting. If you are a Navy years of war, executions and revenge. True veteran and qualified on a submarine, documented stories of the paranormal join us. The Tri-State Base of WV, MD, and with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost PA meets every month, rotating between Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant states. Spouses, friends welcome. For citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary additional information, you may contact War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil Comma nder Robert Bradley, bradleyrd@ War, and so much more. Reservations gmail.com; Vice Commander Robert recommended. Dickey, robertdickey@comcast.net; or Glen $15. info@MarylandGhostTours.com. Sherrard, gsherrard274@gmail.com. www.MarylandGhostTours.com. bradleyrd@gmail.com. www.ussvi-tri-statebase.org. FAMILY Pour House Trivia — 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at South Mountain Creamery, 8305 Bolivar Road, Middletown. Two sessions per day: 1 to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Test your knowledge with thought-provoking questions, great music, and entertaining hosts. The South Mountain Kitchen Food Truck will be onsite with your favorite pub eats, and there will be beer and wine available for purchase. The best part is that it’s always entirely free to play, and winners will receive South Mountain Creamery prizes! 240-490-8216. events@smcdairy.com. southmountaincreamery.com/visit/events/.

Schifferstadt Architectural Museum Tours — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. The oldest home in Frederick city, a National Historic Landmark, is open for tours every weekend. Docents will tell you how this extraordinary building came to be with its German heating system

that provided clean, safe, energy efficient radiant heat. It’s the story of German immigration and German engineering in Colonial Maryland. Parking in the church lot across the street. $8, children under 12 are free. 301-4564912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Revolutionary London Town — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Historic London Town and Gardens, 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater. Experience the heady days of 1776 and join the people of London Town in exploring what “independence” really means. Meet individuals from London Town’s past and discover what they thought of the Revolution. Join us in listening to a reading of the Declaration of Independence, try your hand at some colonial crafts, and play tavern games in our newly restored William Brown House. $10 for adults, $9 for seniors free members. 410-222-1919. londontown@ historiclondontown.org.

FESTIVALS Summer Cruise-Ins — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Roy Rogers Restaurant, 28 Souder Road, Brunswick. By dining-in or carry out for breakfast and/or lunch, Brunswick

CALENDAR Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Co. Auxiliary and the Leechel L. Reynolds Memorial Fund will receive a percentage of your receipt. Mention the BVAA when you place your order. First 20 cruisers in attendance will receive a goody bag. Choice awards include BVA&R Auxilliary’s, LLRMF’s, People’s, Participant’s and Roy Rogers. 50/50, Chinese auction, door prizes. All vehicles welcome. 240-305-7987.

RECREATION Frederick Keys vs. Trenton Thunder — 6 p.m. at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick. Fireworks June 3 and 4, July 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and Aug. 19 and 20. On June 4, meet Washington Commanders legend Gary Clark at 6 p.m. Visit website for ticket prices and other promotions. milb.com/frederick.

Sunday July 10 CLASSES

Goat Yoga — 10 a.m. to noon at Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard, 7550 Green Valley Road (Md. 75), Frederick. Enjoy wine and Goat Yoga at Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard! $40. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com. Yoga in the Vines — 11 a.m. to noon at Loew Vineyards, 14001 Liberty Road, Mount Airy. Join us for a yoga session with instructor Kristen Coffey. Each ticket also includes a wine tasting flights (5 wines); socially distanced outdoor space to enjoy the wines; a souvenir logo wine glass to take home. Yoga mats are not supplied, it is suggested that participants bring their own. Door time is at 10:30 a.m. 21 and older. $20. 301-831-5464. Rachel@loewvineyards. net.

ETCETERA Maryland Metaphysical Market — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Milkhouse Brewery , 8253 Dollyhyde Road, Mount Airy. Like a Farmers Market but it’s a Metaphysical Market. Free entrance, 18 vendors in 16 tents. Outside event, rain or shine. Besides psychics and mediums there will be vendors selling crystals, jewelry, smudge supplies, gemstones, soaps, herbs, artwork, oils, candles, incense, metaphysical books, tarot cards. eventpsychics4u@gmail.com. maryland-metaphysical-market.eventbrite. com.

engineering in Colonial Maryland. Parking in the church lot across the street. $8, children under 12 are free. 301-4564912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Marlene at Home: Summer Edition at Codorus State Park — 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. online via Carroll County Public Library. For adults. Explore an “Ocean of Possibilities” (the Summer Reading theme) with stops at a beach or a lake a few hours drive or maybe close to your own backyard. We may find some delicious food along the way. If your chaise is your favorite summer destination, join me from my back porch with reading suggestions for the lazy, hazy days of summer. Watch Marlene at Home, the second Sunday of June, July, and August at 3 p.m. I can feel the breezes off the water already! View on our Facebook page or our YouTube channel. 410-386-4488. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/marlenehome-summer-edition-codorus-state-park. Mount Olivet Cemetery History & Mystery Tour — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market St., Frederick. Discover Frederick’s past as you navigate through the labyrinth of graves, crypts and monuments of Historic Mount Olivet Cemetery, one of Maryland’s largest and most beautiful cemeteries. Reservations required. $15. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

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FAMILY Revolutionary London Town — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Historic London Town and Gardens, 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater. Experience the heady days of 1776 and join the people of London Town in exploring what “independence” really means. Meet individuals from London Town’s past and discover what they thought of the Revolution. Join us in listening to a reading of the Declaration of Independence, try your hand at some colonial crafts, and play tavern games in our newly restored William Brown House. $10 for adults, $9 for seniors free members. 410-222-1919. londontown@ historiclondontown.org.

MUSIC Telebillies — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cactus Flats, 10026 Hansonville Road, Frederick. Country music.

Summer Concert Series: Guys in Thin Ties — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Baker Park Band Shell, Second and Bentz streets, Frederick. Alt ‘80s. Bring a canned food Schifferstadt Architectural Museum Tours — item for the Foodbank Program operated by the Frederick Community Action 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Agency. 50/50 raffle celebrates Celebrate Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Frederick’s mission. The oldest home in Frederick city, a National 301-600-2841. Historic Landmark, is open for tours every celebratefrederick.com. weekend. Docents will tell you how this extraordinary building came to be with its Hagerstown Municipal Band Concerts German heating system that provided clean, — 7 p.m. at Hagerstown City Park, safe, energy efficient radiant heat. It’s the Hagerstown. 108th season. 50-member story of German immigration and German concert band. Select soloists every concert.

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CALENDAR Continues Sundays through Aug. 21. 240-217-5070. hagerstownband.org.

Tuesday July 12

21 and older. 240-409-8858. prideonthepatio@gmail. com. facebook.com/PrideOnThePatio.

RECREATION

Summer Camp: Explore Eastern Art — 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Hagerstown. Continues daily through July 15.This camp is inspired by the art, artifacts and designs in the exhibition, “Allure of the Near East: Treasures of the Huntington Museum of Art.” Open to students in grades third through fifth. Camp is lead by Samir Razzak. $165. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/explore-eastern-art.

FAMILY

Frederick Keys vs. Trenton Thunder — 1 p.m. at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick. Fireworks June 3 and 4, July 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and Aug. 19 and 20. On June 4, meet Washington Commanders legend Gary Clark at 6 p.m. Visit website for ticket prices and other promotions. milb.com/frederick.

Monday July 11 FAMILY

Vacation Bible School: “Rocky Railway — Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through” — 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Bush Creek Church of the Brethren, 4821A Green Valley Road, Monrovia. Continues daily through July 15. Free dinner 5:30 p.m., program, also free, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Music, crafts, games, Bible stories and fun. For ages 4 through fifth grade (completed). 301-865-3013. Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department Carnival — 6 p.m. Continues daily through July 16. winfieldvfd.org.

CLASSES

Yoga Under the Sun, Moon and Stars — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. For all levels, with Yogamour. Tuesdays through Sept. 6. Bring a mat and thirst quencher. In the event of inclement weather, check the Facebook event page for class changes or cancellation. $15 donation. 301-662-4190. skystage@ frederickartscouncil.org. yogamour.org.

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 with drink special Gender Fluid.

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THURSDAYS

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Outdoor Family Movie: “Onward” — 8 p.m. at Carroll Community College, Rotary Amphitheater, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster. Rated PG, 2020. 410-848-7272. carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

Wednesday July 13 ETCETERA

Frederick’s Creative Economy Brown Bag Talks — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at 115 E. Church St., 115 E. Church St., Frederick. Roundtable conversations each Wednesday about how to make Frederick even more vital by finding spaces and livelihoods to sustain people in their creative endeavors and enhancing their abilities to make a living. Bring a brown bag lunch. 240-578-3407. abrock@frederickymca.org. frederickymca.org/introducing-the-newymca-arts-center.

Gettysburg, Pa. On the big screen in the restored and historic 1925 theater. A ground-breaking film combining digital animation with live action. $8. gettysburgmajestic.com.

OUTDOORS Walking for Wellness — 9 a.m. at Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro. Join us for a day hike in a leisurely pace. Hike will cover Greenbrier’s yellow trail and a section of the big red trail for a total of 4 miles. Bring snacks/ lunch, plenty of water, sunscreen and insect repellent, and wear comfortable walking shoes. Meet at Greenbrier Camp Office. 301-791-4656. cecilia.melton@maryland. gov.

Thursday July 14 CLASSES

Small Business Toolkit — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at C. Burr Artz Library, 10 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Own or thinking of starting a small business? A representative from the Small Business Administration will provide information on how they can help you start, Kicks and Cocktails — 5 p.m. at 2470 grow, expand, and recover your business. Merchant St., 2470 Merchant St., Frederick. Learn about the programs and services Village Crossing is a drop off location for offered including resource partners, Soles of Love. WISH sisters are invited lending programs, and government to join us for cocktails and light fare, just contracting. another opportunity to celebrate a great 301-600-1630. eschenkelberg@ cause. For more information about Soles frederickcountymd.gov. of Love, visit juliegaver.com. 21 and older. frederick.librarycalendar.com/events/ Maryland Dairy Princess Pageant — 6 month. p.m. at Clarion Inn Frederick Event Center, 5400 Holiday Drive, Frederick. Reception FAMILY at 6 p.m., pageant at 7 p.m. Four regional Summerfest Family Theatre: Rainbow princesses vying for the title: Kaitlyn Rock — 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Baker Park Bradley, Eastern Shore Dairy Princess; Band Shell, Second and Bentz streets, Makayla Burrier, Frederick County Dairy Princess; Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie, Carroll Frederick. Rainbow Rocks music is playful, educational, child and family friendly, and is County Dairy Princess; and Sophia Stull, fun and easy to follow. Their music consists Upper Chesapeake Dairy Princess. of a mix of musical genres from folk, pop 410-937-9129. mddairyprincess@gmail. rock and rockabilly. com. 301-600-2841. Literature Night — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 celebratefrederick.com. p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll Yappy Hour — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Elm Street St., Frederick. Second Wednesdays with Park, 4600 Elm Street Park, Bethesda. Grab varied host groups through October. your pup and your pals for Yappy Hour with Join us for prose and poetry readings by a pop-up dog park, food, beer and wine, regional writers under the stars, followed and live music in Elm Street Park. Enjoy or preceded by open mic readings. Slant Yappy Hours from 6 to 8 p.m. July 14 and Light Poets will host in July. Sky Stage is a Sept. 15 and 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 13. welcoming and friendly environment for 301-215-7990. edavis@bethesda.org. literary artists to share their latest writing efforts with a supportive audience. Free bethesda.org/bethesda/yappy-hour-0. to enter, no sign-up necessary; books/ MUSIC anthologies/journals/chapbooks may be available for purchase. BYOB for 21+ with Alive@Five: ilyAIMY — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. ID. All-ages, possible mature content. 301at Carroll Creek Amphitheater, Frederick. 662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil. Acoustic rock. Live music. Outdoor happy org. hour. Ages 21 and older. $5 entry plus $5 frederickartscouncil.org/project/skystage. drinks. Food available for purchase.

FILM

Summer Classic Movie Series: “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” (1988) — 7:30 p.m. at Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St.,

301-698-8118. downtownfrederick.org.

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