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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.

The MET’s FUN Company presents ‘Peter Pan, Jr.’

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 (“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 the Disney 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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