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Film still from “LEDA.”

‘LEDA’ makes its Maryland premiere at the Senator Theatre

After an international festival run with screenings at the Sydney Film Festival and winning awards at Austin Arthouse (Cinematography), Another Hole in the Head (Art Feature) and Festival of Cinema NYC (Audience Choice), “LEDA” returns home to Maryland.

The black-and-white, 3D, silent film will make its Maryland premiere at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Senator Theatre in Baltimore. Arrivals will begin at 6 p.m. The film will be followed by a Q&A with the director, star and select crew, hosted by Christopher Llewellyn Reed, Lead Critic of “Hammer to Nail” and chair of the Film & Moving Image Department at Stevenson University.

The ancient Greek myth of Leda and the Swan is reimagined as a timeless tale set among the forests and lakes of a 19th-century mansion. Haunted by childhood memories and divine visions, Leda (Adeline Thery) struggles with madness brought on by a sudden unexpected pregnancy that doesn’t seem … human. The film is told completely without words and in stereoscopic black and white.

Shot entirely in Maryland, the film showcases the beauty of historic landmarks, such as Liriodendron Mansion, Stone Manor and Strong Mansion.

The film highlights Maryland’s film scene with its crew of local talent, including cinematographer Nick Midwig and director Samuel Tressler IV, both alumni of Stevenson University.

The journey to the finished film was a long one. Pre-production began all the way back in 2013, and principal photography was shot in 2017. With many of the cast and crew in attendance at the Baltimore screening, this will be a celebration of the years of work and love that was poured into the project.

Learn more about the film at ledathemovie.com.

(PLAYGROUNDS from 13)

HONORABLE MENTIONS

Baughman’s Babee Park, Madison and Burck streets — Small urban park with smallish play structures, but very shady and inviting.

Kidwiler Park, 551 Schley Ave. — Sprawling neighborhood park has lots of amenities but the lack of variety on the play structure holds it back a bit. Still worth a visit.

Maryvale Park, 529 Mary St. — Large, varied neighborhood park behind China Garden on West Patrick and next to the Keilholtz Horseshoe Complex. Real climbing boulders and a nearby culvert to explore!

Mullinix Park, 16 S. Bentz St., next to Diggs Pool — Urban oasis park greets you with large, real boulders to climb on but a structure that is difficult for kids to navigate and dedicated to climbing which is already well covered. Could use more variety.

Willowdale Park, 158 Willowdale Drive — This woodsy, seemingly country park is small, varied and well shaded, but the real attraction is the ability to wade in nearby Rock Creek, which many kids were doing when I visited.

Grove Park, 36 Hamilton Ave., across from Fairgrounds — Very attractive playground is shady but not too varied. Seems like an afterthought to the ball field, which is home to East Frederick Little League.

Riverwalk Park, 1901 Schifferstadt Boulevard — Attractive park, but play structure is small, not too varied, and a long walk from parking.

Stonegate Park, 1565 Andover Lane — Large, well-maintained park with shelter, lively basketball court, and two play structures. Varied play items but absolutely no shade brings it down a bit and limits when you can play.

Special note on Sophie &

Madigan’s Playground: This park is not specifically a city park, but the city does help maintain it and provide restrooms and water. Located within city limits in the West Side Regional Park just off of Butterfly Lane, it is a privately designed park in honor of Sophie and Madigan Lillard, two young children who were tragically killed in a fire a few years ago. If this were a city park it would rival the top city parks for best playground. It is whimsically designed and inclusive of specialneeds children with a castle-themed play structure, multiple swings, merrygo-round, a people-powered carousel and other structures. Their website (sophieandmadigansplayground.com) promises many more features to come, too.

(EXHIBITS from 14)

”Stratum: Life in Layers” — through Aug. 28, DISTRICT Arts, 15 N. Market. St., Frederick. A body of two- and three-dimensional work created in phases by modeling organic shapes and then creating contrast with line and color. Frederick County artist Rhea Reeves Stein says, “I layer and combine fragile materials to create durable surfaces representing strength not only from one’s self but from community.” Free. Artist reception 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 6. Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday-Tuesday. districtarts.com/ rhea-reeves-stein.

”On the Way, Walking the

Camino de Santiago” — through Aug. 28, Blanche Ames Gallery, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. View show Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings by appointment. BAGalleryappointment@gmail.com, include name, phone, date/time to view show. frederickuu.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 — 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.

FACArtistTalk

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12TH 6PM

(social hour from 5-6) FAC Art Center • 5 E 2nd St AlyssaImes, Artistof “UnstructuredRise”

The art installation, Unstructured Rise, by Frederick artist Alyssa Imes features a variety of materials including textiles and cast iron that highlight Alyssa’s approach to creating a multi-media experience for her viewers.

FAC Art Center • 5 E 2nd St • Frederick MD 21701

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