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IT’S THE WEEK OF SEASON ANNOUNCEMENTS

This week, several arts organizations in the area announced their fall (and, in some cases, 2024-2025) seasons. The Weinberg Center for the Arts, as well as New Spire Arts, which is now under its direction, announced their 20242025 seasons, including the guests for the annual Frederick Speaker Series. Since its inception in 2013, the Frederick Speaker Series has featured notable personalities such as Cal Ripken Jr., General Colin Powell, Jane Fonda, Tom Brokaw, George Takei, Bill Nye, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Ted Koppel, Bob Woodward, Doris Kearns Goodwin and John Meacham. In 2025, the lineup includes the ocean explorer who discovered the Titanic, Robert Ballard, civil rights icon Ruby Bridges, “Serial” podcast host Sarah Koenig and bestselling author Celeste Ng. Tickets go on sale to the public on Aug. 15. The Frederick Experimental Music Association, meanwhile, will host a new fall lineup at the Y Arts Center and New Spire Arts, featuring Russ Lossing Trio (Sept. 21), Wadada Leo Smith (Oct. 4), Sam Pluta and John Dierker (Oct. 18), James Rouvelle and Maya Lili (Nov. 2) and Lafayette Gilchrist and Gregory Thompkins (Dec. 6). The Carroll Arts Center and McDaniel College, both in Westminster, also recently announced their fall seasons for film, comedy, music, exhibitions, theater and other events.

LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE

Fortune Feimster will perform standup comedy on Aug. 10 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia. She believes laughter is one of the few things these days that continues to bring people together — and that’s why it is so needed. Get tickets to see her live and laugh out loud to give your soul a breather.

OTHER VOICES THEATRE PRESENTS ‘NEWSIES’ IN FREDERICK

The popular story (and suitable for kids) “Newsies” is onstage in Frederick at Other Voices Theatre and promises to be an enjoyable night out. The musical is based on the real-life newsboys’ strike of 1899, when newsboys took on publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer, who raised newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense. It’s up to the newsboys to help bring down prices and give themselves a livable page. The show runs through Aug. 18.

WHEN IT’S TOO HOT TO GO OUTSIDE

When you just can’t muster the energy to go do fun stuff outside due to heat, humidity or rain, try streaming these new movies and TV shows this weekend: “The Instigators” (Aug. 9 on Apple TV+), where a poorly planned heist goes terribly wrong; “The Bikeriders,” a chronicle of a Chicago motorcycle club in the 1960s (Aug. 9 on Peacock); “Dance Moms,” featuring a new coach and dancers (Aug. 7 on Hulu); the three-part docuseries on five Italian-American families who were selected by Charles “Lucky” Luciano in 1931 to rule the organized crime world, “American Godfathers: The Five Families” (Aug. 11 on The History Channel); and “The Umbrella Academy,” about a family of adopted, misfit superheroes who are trying to stop the apocalypse, which will see the premiere of its final season (Aug. 8 on Netflix).

Above, Patricia Boyst of Hagerstown, Maryland, Time to Circle Around was

Clyde H. Roberts Memorial Award for Best Watercolor Right, first-place winner Rhonda Smith, Roulette Farm.

Wag’s Restaurant provides classic American charm and happy hour food

Nicole Masser’s uncle took her to try a burger from Wag’s Restaurant when she was about 8 years old

“From what I remember, damn it if it doesn’t taste good,” Masser recalled. Years later, the restaurant hasn’t changed one bit, she said.

John Wagner opened Wag’s in 1981 in downtown Frederick and originally ran the place by himself. The restaurant has become a staple in the city, Masser said.

She joined as a server six years ago and is now the kitchen manager. Much of the staff has been employed at the restaurant for decades, she added.

Customers travel down eight steps on South Market Street to get into the subterranean eatery. Inside, 15 tables are lined next to each other, making it look like a long hallway.

“It’s definitely dive bar-y, but we like it that way,” Masser said. “We get them in, we try to get them out. We don’t have dessert because that’s kind of the idea.”

Wag’s is famous for its happy hour, as well as its burgers, subs and fries. Fries are hand-cut, blanched and served with Old Bay and malt vinegar.

If people come to Wag’s for the first time, they will likely try the Wag Burger. The medium-rare, all-beef patties come each day from Shuff’s Meat Market in Thurmont and are topped with cheese, onions and a blend of basil, tomato and oregano sauce — Wag’s special sauce.

— Apurva Mahajan

WAG’S RESTAURANT

24 S. Market St., Frederick 301-694-8451

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Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. Happy hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Price: Burgers, sandwiches and subs range from $8 to $12. Nicole Masser recommends: The Wag Burger, an all-beef burger patty cooked medium rare, served with provolone cheese and onions, as well as Wag’s special sauce, a blend of tomato, basil and oregano.

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Wag’s Restaurant on Aug. 1 in Frederick.

The Wag Burger is shown at Wag’s Restaurant on Aug. 1.

Weinberg Center and New Spire Arts announce 2024-2025 seasons

The Weinberg Center for the Arts and New Spire Arts are excited to unveil their 2024-2025 season, featuring a diverse lineup of live music, comedy, dance, film and more. The Weinberg Center kicks off its season on Sept. 7 with The Oak Ridge Boys, and New Spire Arts launches its season with Tablao Flamenco on Sept. 15.

Tickets go on sale to Weinberg Center members at 10 a.m. Aug. 8 and to the public at 10 a.m. Aug. 15. Tickets and memberships can be purchased online at weinbergcenter. org, by calling 301-600-2828, or in person at 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick.

WEINBERG CENTER LIVE SERIES PERFORMANCES

• The Oak Ridge Boys: American Made Farewell Tour

• The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA

• Frederick Reads: Charan Ranganath, PhD

• The Wizard

• Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band

• Vertical Horizon

• Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd, “Wish You Were Here”

• A Walk In Faith Starring Mezzo Soprano Tracie Luck

• Trae Crowder

• Chicago Rewired: The Premiere Chicago Tribute Band

• Wishbone Ash: The Wish List Tour featuring Argus Live!

• U.S. Air Force Concert Band

• Lorrie Morgan

• A Motown Christmas

• World Ballet Company: Nutcracker

• Eric Byrd Trio performs A Charlie Brown Christmas

• The Price is Right

• Gangstagrass

• 1964 The Tribute

• “There Arises Light (in the Darkness)” by Barron Ryan Trio

• Scythian

• Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin

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• The Hot Sardines

• An Evening with Kathy Mattea

• Gospel Plus Festival featuring Harlem Gospel Travelers and Joseph Parrish

• Solas 30th Anniversary Tour

• Teelin Irish Dance: Celtic Journey

• U.S. Army Concert Band

• The Doo Wop Project

• Ambrosia

• Asleep at the Wheel

• Neil Berg’s The 70’s: Long Live Rock n’ Roll

• The World Famous Glenn Miller

Orchestra

• World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby

• Ty Herndon

• The Frederick Symphony Orchestra: The Bright Lights of Broadway

The Frederick Speaker Series, now in its 12th year features ocean explorer Dr. Robert Ballard, civil rights icon Ruby Bridges, Serial podcast host Sarah Koenig and bestselling author Celeste Ng.

TheFamily Series offers engaging and educational performances for all ages, including Sugar Skull! – A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure!, Ellis Island: Gateway to a Dream, The Vanishing Elephant, Charlotte’s Web

— A Theaterworks USA production, and annual holiday favorites The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol.

Honoring its roots as the former Tivoli movie palace, the Weinberg Center will continue to present its Silent Film Series, sponsored by the G. Frank Thomas Foundation and featuring live accompaniment on its mighty Wurlitzer organ. The series

begins Oct. 30 with the 1922 classic Haxan. The Wonder Book Classic Film Series starts on Sept. 12 with the 1974 classic “The Great Gatsby.” New this season at New Spire Arts is the Brewer’s Alley Film Series, pairing your favorite movies with their local brews, starting with 2003’s Mean Girls on Oct. 23.

NEW SPIRE ARTS SEASON

• Tablao Flamenco

• Wadada Leo Smith: A Tribute to Lester Bowie

• SVETLANA: Night at the Movies

• Choose Your Own Election with KAL!

• Gypsy

• Ladies of Laughter Funny & Fabulous Tour

• Joan & Joni

• Indecent

• Irish Christmas in America

• Bah Humbug

• It’s the 5 O’clock Somewhere Tribute to Jimmy Buffet

• Porter Carroll Jr.: The Evolution of Cabaret

• Matt Watroba & Robert Jones: Common Chords

• Rock-A-Billy the Night Away

• Harry Chapin Band

• Pascuala Ilabaca

• Anthony Nunziata with Jeff Franzel

• Heather Aubrey Lloyd

• The Nighthawks

• The Wonder Bread Years

• Luca Stricagnoli

• Harold López-Nussa feat. Grégoire Maret

The Weinberg Center will continue to showcase emerging artists at New Spire Arts in its paywhat-you-want Tivoli Discovery Series featuring Gyasi, Admiral Radio, Mama Fuma and Twisted Pine. Jazz will thrive at New Spire Arts this season with the DMV Jazz Series hosted by Eric Byrd, featuring performances by the Todd Marcus Quartet, Paul Carr Quartet with special guest Sharon Clark, The Warren Wolf/Allyn Johnson Experience, Dominique Bianco Quartet, and the Eric Byrd Trio.

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The Weinberg Center in downtown Frederick kicks off its season on Sept. 7 with The Oak Ridge Boys.

MUSIC

1964 ‘the Best Beatles Tribute on Earth’ at the Majestic in Gettysburg

Travel back in time to experience the mania that the Beatles created when they famously toured North America for the first time with 1964 the Tribute onstage at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9.

1964 returns to the Majestic stage after a sold-out performance in 2012 that left audiences pleading for more. The concert kicks off the Majestic’s 20242025 season.

“1964 shows the audience what it was like to attend a Beatles concert in the early ‘60s and generates the same feeling of happiness that is still generated by the music of the Beatles,” says group cofounder Mark Benson. “We get so much positive energy back from our audiences, it reassures us that for now, we are where we are supposed to be.”

1964 The Tribute has been thrilling audiences around the globe by taking them on a journey through an unforgettable moment in music history: an early 1960s live Beatles concert with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles and onstage banter.

Mark Benson, Mac Ruffing, Tom Work and Bobby Potter embody John, Paul, George and Ringo, thanks to decades of research, dedication to their craft and a love for the music.

Rolling Stone magazine has called 1964 the Tribute “the best Beatles tribute on Earth,” and music industry leaders have called the show “magical” and “uncanny.”

Tickets for 1964 The Tribute start at $45 and are available at the box office at 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, by calling 717-337-8200 and online at gettysburgmajestic.org.

Carlisle Brass Band will perform for Music, Gettysburg! in August

The Carlisle Brass Band will make its first appearance on Music, Gettysburg! in an outdoor concert. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at the performance platform in Schmucker Grove, just north of Springs Avenue on the United Lutheran Seminary campus in Gettysburg.

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and a picnic dinner. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will

move next door to the ULS chapel. Check musicgettysburg.org for lastminute updates.

The Carlisle Brass Band performs both traditional and modern brass band literature. Organized as a British brass band, the band performs 15 to 20 public concerts annually.

Since its creation in 1998, the band has performed at numerous Carlisle historic events, local music festivals, holiday ceremonies

and multiple Army War College graduations. It is part of a larger group, the Carlisle Band.

The band’s director, David Knott, is a professional percussionist, educational leadership advocate, and conductor. He currently serves as a member of the instrumental music faculty at the Milton Hershey School in Hershey, where he coordinates and directs all Middle Division Band activities. Knott took the podium as conductor of the Carlisle Brass Band

in early 2023. Music, Gettysburg! is a concert series featuring international, national, regional and local musical artists for the greater south central Pennsylvania region. Concerts take place in the United Lutheran Seminary Chapel at 147 Seminary Ridge in Gettysburg. For more information about this and other concerts, call 717-339-1334, visit musicgettysburg.org, or email info@ musicgettysburg.org.

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1964 The Tribute will perform at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater on Aug. 9.

Fortune Feimster says laughter is one of the few things still bringing people together

BY CRYSTAL SCHELLE

Special to The News-Post

While others are spending the summer lounging at the beach, actor and standup comedian Fortune Feimster is in Toronto with Arnold Schwarzenegger filming the next season of “Fubar.”

Saying Feimster, 44, is busy is an understatement. She’s balancing acting in the Netflix series, doing a standup tour, and working on what seems like 1,000 other little projects.

On Aug. 10, she’ll be stopping in Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia for her standup show “Live Laugh Love.”

It’s a far cry from growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she had a coming out party as a debutant before coming out at age 25 as a lesbian — all of which she uses as material for her standup.

With a commanding presence on stage at 5 feet 8 inches tall, it’s her relatable sense of humor that has made her a fan favorite. She’s had two critically acclaimed Netflix specials, 2020’s “Sweet and Salty” and 2022’s “Good Fortune,” as well as appearing in numerous TV shows and movies, most recently 2023’s “Family Switch.”

With all those balls in the air, Femister took time to answer some questions via email about her rise in comedy, her career and her upcoming show at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia.

Do you remember the first time you were funny? Or the first time someone told you that you were funny?

I used to watch “SNL” all the time when I was growing up. I would memorize the sketches and then come to my softball or tennis practice the next day and perform my version of those characters, and I was shocked when it actually made people laugh. I think that feeling always stuck with me. You poke fun in your comedy about being a debutant, your mom, and also being a lesbian. Did you always know your personal life was ripe with comedy?

I tried to use observational humor in the beginning, but so many comics also talk about those things, and the news changes every two seconds. I just found I resonated the most with stories from my own life, but I didn’t necessarily think I had the funniest personal stories. I think I shared a story about my mom and it made people laugh and I was like, “Huh. Maybe

What does standup give you that acting doesn’t?

Standup allows me to connect with people in person. I get to meet so many amazing people on the road — visit towns and cities all over the world. It’s a very special thing to get to do. Plus, there is nothing better than hearing a room full of people laughing. It’s so needed right now, not only for me, but I think for other people as well. Laughter is one of the few things left that is still bringing people together.

You were an entertainment reporter for seven years. Did journalism teach you anything that helped you in your career?

It definitely made me appreciate that journalists care about me or my projects. It means a lot when they help me spread the word about different projects. I just want to make people laugh, and I have gratitude toward anyone who helps spread that message.

I have to ask about your Pomeranian pup Biggie. Is he still touring with you?

there’s something to this.” So I just looked back on past experiences but with a different lens of “where’s the funny in this.”

Would you consider yourself a standup comedian or sketch comedian — or forget the titles, you’re just a comedienne?

I love sketch comedy and it was such a big part of my early career. It definitely is the foundation of my acting as well. I tested twice for “SNL” a long time ago. I thought that’d be my path, but it didn’t work out that way. After that, standup really came to the forefront and is such a big part of my life now. I’d say at this point I’m a standup comedian and actor.

Tell me about putting together your first Netflix special, “Sweet and Salty.” I don’t think people understand the prep time for something like that. How long did it take you to prepare, and how were you feeling beforehand? Terrified? Excited? Somewhere in between?

I worked on that material for years. Maybe four? I just wanted to get it right. And I found that some of the material would feel old after a while, so I would replace it with other things. It was a constant moving puzzle. I think I was changing it days before as well. I was excited but nervous, only because it was my first hour, but I was so proud

FORTUNE FEIMSTER

When: 8 pm. Aug. 10

Where: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, 750 Hollywood Drive, Charles Town, W.Va.

Tickets: $55 to $95. 21+ only.

Info: hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/ entertainment

of it when it came out. How did you feel being nominated for your Critics Choice Award for that special?

I’ve been lucky enough to have my last two specials nominated. It means a lot that it resonated with critics. I worked so hard on that material. I work hard to create a narrative and to have callbacks. I go through everything with a fine-tooth comb. So, yeah, that was a very meaningful thing for me. Was it scary having to follow up on your first special?

“Sweet and Salty” resonated so much with people that, yeah, I definitely felt pressure to live up to that level of storytelling. But I learned so much from that special that I was excited to put all of that into my next hour. I feel like I’m in tune with my voice more than ever, and the hope is that my comedy evolves as I evolve.

He’s not on the road as much as he was early on. He’s getting older and likes to be at home, so when he does come, it’s exciting for me, and the audience goes nuts every time they see him. He’s just so cute.

What are you working on besides going to Toronto after the West Virginia show? Can you share any projects you are working on?

Right now, my summer has been super busy filming season 2 of “Fubar.” That’s been the focus. When I get home, I’ll be preparing to release my latest special on Netflix and then I’ll be busy writing my next hour. I’ve also got some really cool voiceover projects coming, so I’m excited for those.

What should people at Hollywood Casino expect from your show? And other than merch, what do you hope they leave with?

I really love this hour. It’s a reflection of where I am currently in life. It’s also more personal than ever. I talk a lot about my wife (Jacquelyn “Jax” Smith) and my mom (Ginger Feimster) and the roles they play in my life. People seem to really relate to the stories. My hope is that people have a good time and hopefully leave feeling a lot better than when they got there.

Crystal Schelle is a journalist whose work has been published locally, regionally and nationally. She enjoys trivia, cats and streaming movies.

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Fortune Feimster will be at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races on Aug. 10.

Carroll Arts Center’s fall event season: Films, comedy, music, exhibits, theater

Fall head over heels during the Carroll County Arts Council will present a lineup of movies, close-tohome talent and spooky festivities this fall, with all events being held at the historic Carroll Arts Center in Westminster.

From the Headliner Series featuring Scott McMicken & The EverExpanding and Wordsmith to the Sunday Classics Series presenting “On Broadway!,” the CAC will offer countless live performances at the Arts Center.

Justin Schlegel will present a night of belly laughs at BrewHaHa Comedy Night, while the CCAC Children’s Theater troupe gives a heart-warming production of “Once On This Island JR.” Common Ground Downtown will bring local bluegrass and Grammy-

level pieces from Frank Solivan and Dity Kitchen, along with The Seldom Scene.

The Film Lovers in Carroll County (FLICC), will screen films including “Saturday Night Fever,” “Lincoln,” “On the Waterfront” and “The Taste of Things.” There will be two screenings of each movie, at 1 p.m. (captioned) and 7:30 p.m.

The Black American Film Festival, hosted by Associate Professor of Communication and Cinema at McDaniel College, Erin Watley, will celebrate Black storytelling that

exposes patrons to a perspective of Black experiences. Watley will hold a brief introduction and a facilitated post-show discussion for each viewing in October. Films include “American Fiction,” “Kokomo City,” “Black Ice” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

Scary-Tale Evenings Week is a week of events that will lead up to the annual late-night screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” The Memory Lane troupe will present a creepy night of storytelling and improvisational theater with “fear”

as the theme. And what’s Halloween without candy? Come by the Arts Center on Halloween day for free crafts and candy available from noon to 7 p.m.

The visual arts galleries will feature the annual Members Show from Sept. 16 to Nov. 9, showcasing local artists and members of the CCAC that will feature a wide variety of styles and mediums.

The Carroll Arts Center is at 91 W. Main St., Westminster. Learn more at carrollcountyartscouncil.org, or call 410-848-7272.

Speak Story Series: Ilene Evans will present the story of Coralie Franklin Cook

Speak Story Series continues its 12th season with story artist Ilene Evans at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13, live at the Shepherdstown Community Club. 102 E. German St., Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and online.

Evans is a storyteller, performer and scholar who weaves music, poetry, dance and drama to bring history alive. To help celebrate Jefferson County’s 30th annual African-American Cultural & Heritage Festival, Evans’ program will feature Coralie Franklin Cook. Cook graduated from HBC Storer

College in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, the first descendent of a Monticello enslaved person to graduate from college. She was a gifted public speaker, and she taught elocution and English at Storer and at Howard University. A personal friend of Susan

B. Anthony, Cook was active in the women’s suffrage movement.

Tickets are $20, free for season ticketholders. Buy in-person tickets at the door, online tickets at speakstoryseries.com. Speak is for audiences age 13 and up.

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The Seldom Scene will play Westminster this fall.

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Wordsmith

Extra! Extra! Other Voices Theatre stages

BY CRYSTAL SCHELLE

Special

to The News-Post

For Urbana actor Ryan McNee, wearing a newsboy cap on top of his head and a newspaper bag on his shoulder almost feels second-nature.

This marks the 18-year-old’s third production starring as Jack Kelly. This time he’ll perform in Frederick’s Other Voices Theatre’s production of “Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical.” The show opened last weekend but will continue for the next two weekends

The musical is based on the real-life newsboy strike of 1899 and centers around Jack, a newsboy who wants to live life as an artist out of the big city. But he has to take on publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer, who raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense. It’s up to Jack and his fellow newsboys, with help from female reporter Katherine Plumber, to help bring prices down and give the newsboys a livable page.

“The more I play [Jack], the more natural I feel … whether it’s blocking or the voice or anything, really,” McNee said. “[“Newsies”] was actually the first show I ever saw, and I love it.”

McNee first played Jack at Urbana High School, after auditioning because his girlfriend wanted to. Although she didn’t get cast, he did.

Jack is “very passionate about what he believes in, even though it feels like others sway his decisions a lot,” McNee said. “I feel like he always has good intentions.”

Katherine is an intrepid reporter who also happens to be the daughter of Pulitzer. Slipping behind the reporter’s notebook in OVT’s show is 19-year-old Malia Smaha, of Mount Airy.

“I have loved ‘Newsies’ since I was a little girl. It was the show that got me into theater,” said Smaha, who has been attending

Collaborative Arts Project 21, aka CAP21, a professional musical theater training conservatory in New York City, the same town in which the musical is based.

Smaha loves how strong a character Katherine is, because not only is she trying to fight for her friends, she’s trying to step out of the shadow of her father and show people what women

‘Newsies’ in Frederick

“DISNEY’S NEWSIES THE BROADWAY MUSICAL”

When: 8 p.m. Aug. 9, 10, 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. Aug. 11 and 18

Where: Other Voices Theatre, 244B S. Jefferson St., Frederick Tickets: $25 for adults, $21.25 for senior/ student/military Info: 301-662-3722, othervoicestheatre.org

can do.

“I love how fearless she is,” she said. “There are a lot of scenes in the show where she doesn’t put up with anything that the other characters are saying to her, specifically Jack Kelly, the main newsboy. That is her love interest as well. And she immediately knows who she is and wants to make it clear.”

Smaha, too, was cast in “Newsies” while a high school student, her at Linganore High School, but COVID-19 shut down the production. She said that’s why she’s excited to be onstage

with the show now.

“It’s just kind of a full-circle moment for me,” she said. “And when I saw it was happening this summer, I just knew I needed to be a part of it.”

Ashley Gerhardt, of Westminister, directs this production of “Newsies.”

When another director left the show earlier in the season, Gerhardt took over the reins in March. She said it probably wouldn’t have been her first choice then to direct, but the musical had a way of changing her mind.

“This wasn’t, at first, a passion project. It became a passion project because of all the kids that I cast. I mean, the majority of the show is under 25 years old, so I consider them kids,” she said with a laugh. The cast is so “energetic and so positive,” she went on.

“From the auditions, they were motivating one another and supporting one another, and that has continued throughout the entire rehearsal process. I am just watching their joy and how much they love the show because they are familiar with it.”

The cast also has become prepared for every rehearsal.

To accommodate “Newsies” to a

small, blackbox stage, Gerhardt had to cut the cast down from more than 30 to 26. She also credits choreographer Kiersten Gasemy for helping the cast be dance-ready for the small stage.

“I have very minimal set pieces on the stage, because I really wanted the show to be focused on the dancing — because that’s actually what the show is about,” she said. “It’s written that way very specifically. The music is incredibly easy to learn — like vocally, it’s not challenging, and it has to be that way because they’re dancing so much.”

She also said the show is great for a family outing because there is no foul language and nothing frightening.

“It’s just a feel-good show from beginning to end. “It starts out with high energy and ends with high energy — and if you want a highenergy show where you’re going to be tapping your feet, this is the show that you want to come and see. And the entire cast and crew have worked their faces off.”

Crystal Schelle is a journalist whose work has been published locally, regionally and nationally. She enjoys trivia, cats and streaming movies.

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Cast members of “Newsies” rehearse a scene at Other Voices Theatre.

GETAWAYS

Dinosaur Kingdom: A must-see destination of Roadside America

BY KARI A. MARTINDALE Special to The News-Post

As a lover of Muffler Men and other Roadside America “giants” since childhood, I always veer off for photos and visits when possible. And so, when I passed signs for Dinosaur Kingdom II back in 2019, I brought my car to a screeching halt.

To call this park in Natural Bridge, Virginia, bizarre would be an understatement proportional to the size of the colossal dinosaurs battling Civil War soldiers within its walls. Visitors walk half a mile through a forest path amid a littleknown Civil War battle involving dinosaurs that were “left [out] of the history books,” as a sign points out, likely due to the failure of soldiers to train dinosaurs for battle.

I was genuinely gushing, as he let his guard down despite what I soon learned had been a turbulent history for his studios. In 2001, his original studio had burned down, he said, at the hands of extremists. He showed me the foundation of where it burned to the ground.

“I lost all the artwork I made as a child,” he recalled. “I found a note in my mailbox that said I was doing the work of the devil. ‘God uses fire as judgment,’ the note said.”

Cline lost a haunted museum to a second fire in 2012. Still, he’s never lost his drive.

DINOSAUR KINGDOM II

5781 S. Lee Hwy., Natural Bridge, Va. 540-464-2253.

Making your way through the loop, you get the eerie feeling that you’re being stalked by live creatures lurking within the camouflage of trees. Outside the gates of the kingdom are fantastical figures such as a spider, wizard and Frankenstein on a chicken body.

The first time I visited, I googled the theme park and learned it is the brainchild of artist Mark Cline. I also learned that his studio was just up the road, so I decided to drive by for a photo of the exterior.

When I approached Enchanted Castle Studios, the gates were open, and I spied an enormous fiberglass praying mantis. I giddily parked my car on the side of the road and photographed the giant insect from outside the gate. Just then, Cline came outside to investigate this potentially preying woman.

He must have recognized that

In the yard, Cline led me through a maze of fiberglass giants on the ground, sharing his ongoing work with me. Inside, I squealed when I saw that he also worked on miniature golf-hole structures.

After I left, I fan-girled for the entire three-hour drive home. I had, after all, met the man behind the restoration of many of our nation’s remaining Muffler Men.

I returned to Enchanted Castle Studios in 2024, and Cline gave me a fresh tour of his yard, an everchanging surgical hospital. Five years after I’d first visited the studio, he was the same goofy guy, but his yard had become much fuller.

As a young boy, Cline enjoyed harmless pranks and practical jokes, which manifests in Dinosaur Kingdom II. Visitors experience pranks-of-sorts with squirting water and mini-jump scares. A self-taught artist, Cline considers himself first and foremost an illustrator and entertainer. He creates comics, including a comic book that you can refer to during your walk through the park, as well as full-length collections

Photos by Kari A. Martindale

Mark Cline in his studio.

titled “Funnies from the Morgue.”

Cline said that when he was young, his family would visit his grandparents in Baltimore, taking the route through White Post, Virginia, where the old attraction Dinosaur Land still stands. “One day we were coming back, just me and my dad,” Cline said. “I was probably about 11. It was closed and we looked through the fence — you can still see some dinosaurs — and I said, ‘Dad, I’m gonna build these one day.’”

Throughout the yard and indoor studio spaces, Cline would point at pieces, telling me of their origin, how they made their way to him, and where they were headed next. Throughout the interview, if I mentioned a highway giant, no matter where it was located, Cline would recognize it, name it, and more often than not, say, “I worked on that one.” He doesn’t keep track of how many states his work is in, but figures it’s over half the U.S.

When I told Cline I’d driven the majority of Route 66 last summer, he said, “Oh, then you’ve seen a lot of my work … [there’s] a great deal in the Midwest.” He mentioned that business is busier as the 100th anniversary of Route 66 approaches

in 2026.

Cline told me there currently is no one who can mimic his process.

“There’s only one of me,” he said. “It’s a blessing and curse, because there’s not enough of me to go around.”

Cline pointed to a giant in pieces, noting that Joel Baker, the creator of the recently-launched American Giants Museum located on Route 66 in Atlanta, Illinois, had brought it to him. “It was just laying in a forest,” Cline said. Cline has appeared on Baker’s YouTube channel, American Giants, and said he has several heads hanging in the museum.

The number of projects Cline showed me was dizzying. This one’s going to New Mexico, that one’s going to Cleveland. Laying in the yard was a deconstructed giant in blue. “He’s from a famous quartet in Texas,” Cline said. Inside, the brim of a sombrero awaited placement on one of the few remaining Taco Bell mascots.

Cline showed me an Uncle Samhatted head upside down on the floor that was in the midst of being repaired. “He’s the mayor of Uranus,” Cline said, referring to Uranus, Missouri. “A tornado took off his

head.”

Another giant in the yard was recovering from a partial facial reconstruction. “I did a face transplant using an existing mold,” Cline explained. He is proud to have had access to original molds for some of the highway giants.

“It’s all about healing,” Cline says of his work, both literally and figuratively. “If you want a good community, you make it so. … I think the world would be a better place if everybody had a giant outside their bedroom window.”

If you’re looking for a way to see Cline’s craft closer to home, some of his work can be found on Clark’s Elioak Farm in Ellicott City. Cline has repaired pieces and recreated missing ones from the former Enchanted Forest storybook attraction, which was located there. Built in August 1955, Enchanted Forest closed in the 1990s.

Since 2004, many of the park’s

attractions have migrated to Clark’s Elioak Farm, beginning with Cinderella’s Coach. The owner of the farm, Martha Clark, said, “Mark has been essential to my ability to restore the Enchanted Forest pieces I have moved from the original location on Route 40 to my farm, five miles away on Route 108. He repaired many characters, like Humpty Dumpty, the School Marm, Willie the Whale — really, the list goes on and on. I have over 100 buildings, characters [and] attractions from the Enchanted Forest. He has probably helped in one way or another with 75% of them.”

In addition to repair and restoration, Cline recreated missing pieces from scratch. “Mark created pieces where I had one item but needed the other,” said Clark. “I had Jack, but he made Jill, I had the Dish, but he made the Spoon, I had Momma and Papa Bear, but he

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Mark Cline with Stella.

The entrance to Dinosaur Kingdom II in Natural Bridge, Va.

”Farms and Fields — An Artist’s View” — through Aug. 9, Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. Frederick County landscapes painted on location by Deborah Lovelace Richardson. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 301-466-2413 or linksbridgevineyards. com.

“Fantastical Gardens” — through Aug. 25 at Blanche Ames Gallery, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. Fiber art, wall sculptures and collages by Rebecca Hargreaves. 301-473-7680.

Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibit — through Aug. 25, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. This juried exhibition features regional artwork in all media, selected by juror Lise Dubé-Scherr, dean of deputy director for art & education at the the James Art Museum. Hours are 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.

Local Art Showcase and Sale — through Aug. 31 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 106 W. Church St., Frederick. Features the work of local artists on a two-month rotating basis. Come to the church office doors located off of the Memorial Garden area. The work of photographer June Jarkey will be on display. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 240-344-7458, rspadaro@ allsaintsmd.org, allsaintsmd.org.

”The Lost Threads” — through Sept. 1, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Paintings by Mary Scire. Lost writing systems, or scripts, from antiquity provide the jumping-off point for each of these abstract paintings. Unique forms, although simple in nature, come together to create complex paintings reflecting the collective diversity of these lost scripts. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”Eclectic Expressions” — through Sept. 1, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Works in fiber and paint by Joh Ricci. This exhibition brings together Ricci’s passion for fiber art, an exploration in painting, and the combination of both mediums. Colors, shapes, textures and subject matter allow endless possibilities to create her original artwork. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-6980656 or delaplaine.org.

”Over 70 Show” — through Sept. 1, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Works in a variety of media, all created by artists over age 70. Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-6980656 or delaplaine.org.

“Intuition” — Aug. 17 to Sept. 2 at Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge

captivating journey through the human experience. From vibrant portraits to breathtaking landscapes, this exhibit explores the interconnectedness of people, places and things. Hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment. 240-8157777 or gallery322.com.

“A Clear Spring, A Quiet Snow: A rotating photo exhibition of recent work from Jeff Compton” — through Oct. 6 at Ibiza Cafe, 8 W. Fourth St., Frederick. A small but carefully curated selection of naturally themed photographic works by Jeff Compton. These works delight in the light and subtle movements of nature, inspired by far Eastern art and spirituality. Works will vary during the duration of the exhibit, proving a dynamic experience rewarding return. 240-785-0405, jeff@curiousperspectives.com, iamjeffcompton.com.

”Art, Fashion, Symbol, Statement: Tattooing in America, 1960s to Today” — through Oct. 13, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. The exhibition explores the evolution of tattoos, particularly in the northeastern United States, from a mark of counter-cultural rebellion to one of the most popular forms of personal creative expression. 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.

Road, Thurmont. Exhibition of nonrepresentational acrylics by Pauline Rakis, a full-time artist and an associate artist at the Riverworks Art Center in Beallsville. This show includes the debut of 25 paintings from her new series. 301-602-5733, linksbridgevineyards.com.

Summer Time Exhibit — through Sept. 6 at Crestwood Gallery Frederick Health Crestwood Building, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick. Original artwork including oil, acrylic, photography, mixed media and wood carvings by Frederick artists. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 240215-1460, acrestwood@frederick.health, frederickhealth.org/crestwoodart.

Maryland Photography Alliance Bi-Annual Juried Exhibition — through Sept. 8 at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. This exhibit features 47 images from the Alliance’s annual statewide competition. The artists included are Thomas Allen, Lisa Auerbach, Paul Biederman, David Blass, John Breen, James Corbett, Wendy Dinova-Wimmer, Sherman Edwards, Daniel Garrett, Stephanie Gibson, Cheryl Gill-

erman, Jin Gong, Martin Heavner, Don James, Wendy Kates, Roger Katzenberg, Kimberley Kelly, Tom Kredo, Ken Liang. Yanyun Liu, Bill Liu, Suzanne Lugerner, Lisa Mayo, Mark Nelson, Al Neyman, Kim Norris, Ed Palaszynski, Ruiqing Pamboukian, Francine Rattner, Joan Saba, Rena Schild, David Terao, Deming Wan, Rong Wei, Robin Weisz, Debbie Wolf and Kim Young. 301-258-6394, mpa@mdphotoalliance.org, mdphotoalliance.org.

Student Exhibition — through Sept. 13 at Montgomery College’s Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center, 930 King St., Silver Spring. Features artworks made by Montgomery College art and design students over the past year and includes work from courses in 2D design, 3D design, ceramics, craft, drawing, graphic design, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. 240-567-1375, facebook. com/MCVPA.

”People, Places & Things” — through Sept. 29, Gallery 322, 322 N. Market St., Frederick. The gallery artists present a

”Brushes With History: Inspiring the Personality of Frederick” — through Dec. 14, Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Features the works of a few of the most notable artists who have worked in Frederick County, past and present. With beautiful paintings of the county’s landmarks and natural splendor, our story explores the ways in which the visual arts provided economic opportunity to individuals and communities. Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 301-663-1188 or frederickhistory.org.

”Floating Beauty: Women and the Art of Ukiyo-e” — Sept. 21 through Jan. 12, 2025, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. This exhibition examines historical perspectives on women and their depiction in art from Edo Period Japan (1615–1858). Organized and drawn from the collection of the Reading (Pa.) Public Museum, this exhibition features over 50 woodblock prints, including works by ukiyo-e masters. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org.

Courtesy photo

“The Lost Threads,” paintings by Mary Scire, continues through Sept. 1 at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick. Lost writing systems, or scripts, from antiquity provide the jumping-off point for each of these abstract paintings. Shown here, a piece by Scire.

Everyday Poetry

I’m pretty sure I’ve now lived with a PDA or smartphone almost as long as I lived without. I adored my old Blackberry and flip Nokia and have been attached at the hip pocket to several iPhones and their stellar cameras — and their calendars, without which I barely have a clue as to what I should be doing from day to day.

Or whose birthday is coming up — even for those friends or relatives who have died since their last one. Sometimes I like to keep those birthdays on the calendar for years, just so that I can take a few moments and remember those special people. I can hear their voices again, see their expressions, be philosophical about our rough times and grateful for all the times, let them know silently that I still feel close, wherever they might be now, and that

somehow our relationship lives on.

My dear friend Ruth passed on this year, and her birthday just popped up on the phone. We’d met when I lived in Gaithersburg and stayed close after I moved to Frederick County. Ruth had some relatives here, trained dogs in the area, and adored the beans at Serena Roy’s comfortable Dublin Roasters. I don’t usually write poems about close people who have died, but I did for Ruth.

Sheryl Massaro is a Frederick poet and oil painter. Her three books of poetry, one a translation of Rilke’s Duino Elegies and two of her poems, are available from amazon. com, barnesandnoble.com, the Curious Iguana, the Delaplaine Arts Center Gallery Shop and, with her art, from sherylmassaro.com. Her art is on view at FAC/Hurwitz Gallery in the historic center of Frederick. In August, her art also will be at Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, Frederick Community College Gallery, and TAG/The Artists Gallery in Frederick. Her poetry is all lower case simply as a nod to equality.

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made Goldilocks and Baby Bear,” she said, further rattling off a long list of work Cline had done for the attraction.

Many people visit Clark’s farm with the express purpose of walking throughout the Enchanted Forest attractions.

“We have people come from all over the country,” Clark said. “Especially people who grew up in this region, who remember going to the Enchanted Forest as children [or recall] taking their children to the Enchanted Forest, [including] families with the parents and grandparents who went to the Enchanted Forest as a family years ago [and now] want their children and grandchildren to see it. There are also people with storybook lands on their bucket list … so we have adults coming just for the Enchanted Forest.”

I had noticed a broken and faded egg figure in Cline’s studio yard during my visit. “Humpty Dumpty?” I asked.

“Yeah,” he replied. “I’m gonna put him together again — something all the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t do.”

Cline is busier than he’s ever been but said, “I can’t do this forever.” He is in his 60s and his daughters will not take over the business. “I’m like Willie Wonka, searching for my Charlie.”

As I was finishing up my interview at Cline’s studio, I asked to take some photos. He suggested that he pose wearing giant

fiberglass hands. “Go grab me one of those big hands that are in there,” he called out to someone in the yard.

“I’m surrounded by giants!” Cline exclaimed as he climbed through a heap of pieces. As someone brought out some hands, Cline shook his head. “Get me that great big one that’s in there!”

Finally, Cline channeled the Hulk as he posed proudly with his gigantic hands and “Stella, the queen of Route 66.”

Cline told me that when he was 19, a palm reader told him that if he stuck with his dreams and

worked hard, “things will happen for you bigger than you could ever imagine.”

There’s not much bigger than a Muffler Man. Cline’s giant impression will be enjoyed by generations to come.

Kari Martindale is a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet and spoken word artist who has been published in various literary journals and anthologies, and she has been featured in readings across Maryland. She has an MA in linguistics, sits on the board of Maryland Writers’ Association and is a member of EC Poetry & Prose.

Kari A. Martindale

Mark Cline at Enchanted Studios.

SHERYL MASSARO

A little slice of 17 Paradise

BY ERIN JONES

Special to The News-Post

Amysterious, obeliskshaped building stands in the backyard of a historic home in Mount Airy. Over a century ago, that structure, with the aid of a windmill, supplied water to what is now known as 17 Paradise and the surrounding homes. Today, the water tower has been preserved, restored and reimagined as a cozy “she-shed,” with a TV and reading nook.

The water tower is one of many historic treasures at 17 Paradise, now a bed and breakfast.

The transformation is a fitting one, considering its history.

Owner Susan Boller believes it once functioned as a boarding house. The structure of the house suggests it once contained two apartments, with individual rooms on the third floor. When Boller’s family moved into the home in 1950, one tenant was still living there. With Boller’s creative

Susan Boller transformed her childhood home into a bed and breakfast in Mount Airy

vision and eye for historic preservation, the home is a testament not only to her personal family history but to Mount Airy’s history as well.

Boller was 2 years old when her family moved into the home.

Her father, Clyde Boller, worked for the B&O railroad. “He started out as a station agent in Woodbine, and then he came up a corporate man,” Boller said. “He was very analytical, and he helped to design the computer programs.”

His technological prowess enriched the surrounding community, as well, as he repaired radios and TVs for neighbors.

Boller recalls Mount Airy as being a very small town in those days. The

population was barely 1,100 when her family arrived. She walked to school and felt that everyone in town knew one another. After graduating from Mount Airy High School, Boller was ready for a change.

“You have to find out what else is out there in the world,” she said.

A career in fashion and retail took her to Baltimore, Washington and New York City, where she worked for Macy’s. After spending over a decade in New York, her thoughts returned to her hometown.

“I wanted to put my hands in the dirt and my feet in the grass,” Boller recalled.

Boller not only returned to Maryland but purchased her grandparents’ home in Rocky Ridge. Her aging parents still lived in her childhood home in Mount Airy, and as Boller assisted them, a vision to restore the house began to form.

“I was talking to my father about restoring this house, and he put me on the deed,” Boller said. “He died in 2015. It took me a little while to really decide that this was what I was going to do, because it was a commitment, not only time and energy but money.”

Despite the scope of the undertaking, Boller was in a unique position to appreciate the value of such a project. Boller is a member of the Historical Society of Mount Airy, a docent at the Caboose Vistor Center and on the task force working to preserve the historic Flat Iron building in downtown Mount Airy.

Boller began work on preserving her own corner of Mount Airy history in 2018. She approached the town about opening a bed and breakfast in the spring of 2022, and by that October, she officially opened 17 Paradise with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. •••

A walk through 17 Paradise is an encounter with local history, lovingly preserved. Paintings depicting Frederick County by artists like Barry Richardson hang on the wall.

The home is Victorian in the Second Empire style, Boller said, and as such, she has sought to preserve that feeling with antique furnishings. Much of the furniture is original to the family and has been in the home since Boller’s childhood. The dining room table, for example, belonged to Boller’s mother, Julia Boller. It can extend out to 16 feet.

“We had to take out a wall in order to extend it to the full length,” Boller said. It is around this table that Boller, along with partner Dick Heims, serve their famous breakfasts to guests. Spinach quiche, sausage casserole, homemade oatmeal muffins, fruit and juice are just a few of the offerings. When guests stay for multiple nights, Boller varies the menu and also

One of the bedrooms at 17 Paradise.

adapts for dietary restrictions. Praise for the breakfast is a theme that runs throughout the establishment’s reviews on AirBnb.

According to town codes, 17 Paradise can only host four parties of guests per night. However, there are eight bedrooms within the house available for use, which means that a family with children or a party needing more than one room can book several rooms and still be in compliance with the ordinances. Accommodating families is particularly handy around holidays like Thanksgiving, when local families take advantage of 17 Paradise as an overflow guest house, Boller said. “I’m getting more and more local people who have family in the area [to visit], and their families are too big to have their guests in their own home, so they use mine.”

It’s not just locals who find their second home at 17 Paradise. Boller has hosted guests from as far away as

The music room at 17 Paradise in Mount Airy.

Staff photos by Katina Zentz

New Mexico — and even Africa. Boller said she feels people are drawn to 17 Paradise because of the history found in both the house and the town. The location is on a quiet street just a block from Mount Airy’s Mainstreet and the tranquil Wildwood Park. Boller said guests particularly enjoy relaxing on the back porch, which overlooks the gardens and water tower.

In addition to overnight guests, Boller also hosts a number of events open to visitors throughout the year, such as a paint party on the porch with mimosas. She also began hosting an annual Christmas open house in 2022.

IF YOU GO

Booking information for 17 Paradise is at AirBnb.com. Find information on upcoming events on the 17 Paradise Facebook page and around downtown Mount Airy.

“My mother always decorated extensively for Christmas, so I inherited that too,” she said. “I really enjoyed doing that.”

She also regularly hosts crafting workshops, many of which involve taking refurbished materials and turning them into works of art. Many of the delicate bouquets of sculpted metallic flowers around the property had a past life as common items like tin cans, a revelation that might come as a surprise to visitors. But reimagined in the hands of Boller, the possibilities are endless. After all, not every water tower gets a Victorianinspired glow-up.

Erin Jones is a freelance writer, former humanities teacher and owner of Galvanize & Grow Copywriting. She holds a BA in English from Hood College and an MA in English from the Bread Loaf School of English, through which she studied literature at Middlebury College and Oxford University. Learn more at erinjoneswriter.com, or follow her on Instagram @ErinJonesWriter.

A bathroom at 17 Paradise, a bed and breakfast in Mount Airy, on July 15.

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This combination of images shows promotional art for the series “American Godfathers: The Five Families,” left, the film “The Instigators,” center, and the docuseries “Hollywood Black.”

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW MOVIES TO STREAM

— A poorly planned heist goes terribly wrong in “The Instigators” (Friday, Aug. 9, on Apple TV+), a loosely amiable Boston-set caper starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck. The movie, directed by Doug Liman (“Go,” “The Bourne Identity”), returns Damon and Affleck to familiar hometown terrain. They play a despondent pair who try to steal money from a corrupt mayor (Ron Perlman) but end up on the run, with a therapist (Hong Chau) in tow. In my review, I called it “a rudderless but winningly shaggy action comedy.”

— Jeff Nichols (“Mud,” “Take Shelter,” “Loving”) extends his survey of classically American dramas with “The Bikeriders,” a chronicle of a Chicago motorcycle club in the 1960s. In the film (Friday, Aug. 9, on Peacock), Austin Butler and Tom Hardy star as riders with an antiauthoritarian streak who help found the Vandals, but watch as their club grows beyond their control. In a malepopulated film, though, Jodie Comer, as

the heavily accented narrator, is closer to the main character. In my review, I called it “a vivid dramatization of the birth of an American subculture.”

— This month, the Criterion Channel is running two overlapping series: one of movies directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, one of films starring Philip Seymour Hoffman. Hoffman was a mainstay in Anderson’s films from the start (he steals “Hard Eight” with one scene) and a central presence in films like “Magnolia,” “Punch-Drunk Love” and “The Master.” The Hoffman series includes plenty other highlights, too; look especially for the exquisitely tender 2010 drama “Jack Goes Boating.”

The Anderson series also includes an exclusive streaming of the director’s radiant 2021 coming-of-age tale

“Licorice Pizza,” which poignantly starred Hoffman’s son, Cooper.

— AP Film Writer Jake Coyle

NEW SHOWS TO STREAM

— The dramatic world of “Dance Moms” returns with a new coach, dancers and, of course, invested moms.

In “Dance Moms: A New Era,” mothers hover as eight girls are trained by instructor Glo Hampton, a.k.a. Miss Glo, to compete nationally. The original “Dance Moms” ran for eight seasons and featured breakout stars Jojo Siwa and Maddie Ziegler. It also introduced the world to coach Abby Lee Miller, who was often criticized for being too harsh on her students. Miller was sentenced to a year in prison in 2017 for bankruptcy fraud. “Dance Moms: A New Era” debuts Wednesday, Aug. 7. — Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” premieres its final season on Thursday, Aug. 8. The show follows a family of adopted superheroes — who were stripped of their powers in season three — who must work together to stop the apocalypse. Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman and David Cross are new faces in season four alongside regulars that include David Castañeda, Tom Hopper and Elliot Page.

— The musical cartoon for preschoolers called “Yo Gabba Gabba!” is also getting a reboot called “Yo Gabba GabbaLand!” on Apple TV+. The 10-episode series premieres Friday,

Aug. 9. It’s hosted by Kamryn Smith as Kammy Kam and brings back other characters from the original.

— Michael Imperioli, who played Tony Soprano’s protégé Christopher on “The Sopranos,” can’t shake the mob. He’s the executive producer and narrator of a three-part docuseries on five Italian American families who were selected by Charles “Lucky” Luciano in 1931 to rule the organized crime world. “American Godfathers: The Five Families” debuts Sunday, Aug. 11 on The History Channel. It will also stream on The History Channel app, history.com and major TV video on demand platforms.

— A four-part docuseries adapts historian Donald Bogle’s 2019 book called “Hollywood Black” for MGM+. Executive produced by Forest Whitaker, the series examines the history of cinema through the Black perspective. Creatives including Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, Issa Rae, LaKeith Stanfield, Gabrielle Union, Lena Waithe are interviewed. “Hollywood Black” premieres Sunday, Aug. 11.

— Alicia Rancili0

Thursday Aug. 8

CLASSES

Senior Cafe: The Place to Come for Coffee, Conversation, Friendship and Fun Events. — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Topic: Safe and Secure Online for adults of all ages. Learn how to identify and avoid online scams with Gini Khalsa, M.S.,CISSP, Security+ce, www.isc2.org. Ages 21 and older.

301-600-8200.

fcpl.org.

Budgeting Basics with Housing Frederick — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Common Market, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Join Mary Ellen from Housing Frederick to learn the basics of budgeting! This interactive workshop introduces the concept of forming a budget or a spending plan. Receive instruction on how to analyze their income and simply track weekly and monthly bills. A focus on the emotional aspect of spending and value systems related to money.

301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/ budgeting-basics.

ETCETERA

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills. No membership requirements. If you need a partner, call 240-344-4041 or email lffutrell@yahoo.com.

$8. 301-676-5656. sdobran@comcast.net. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

Dinner Dance: Hosted by Brunswick Senior Center — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Fraternal Order Of Eagles, 401 Central Ave., Brunswick. Join us at the Brunswick Eagles Club for a fun afternoon of dancing followed by dinner. Dinner includes hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans, macaroni salad, ice cream, water and tea.

$12. 301-834-8115. virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd. gov.

frederickcountymd-govl.

Bingo, Booze and Art — 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Dive into an evening of signature cocktails, lively bingo-style art games, and exploration of art. After the games, stroll through the museum to discover the exhibitions under the evening lights.

$20 museum members, $25 general public.

301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/concerts-lectures-2.

Clustered Spires Quilt Guild Monthly Meeting — 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Founded in 2001, members include beginners through experts, with interests from art quilts to traditional quilts in an array of materials. All are welcome. meets the second Thursday of the month. csqg@clusteredspiresquiltguild.org. clusteredspiresquiltguild.org.

FAMILY

Summerfest Family Theatre: Guava Jelly — 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Baker Park Band Shell, North Bentz and Second streets, Frederick. Caribbean-influenced and full of family-fun, Guava Jelly‘s reggae vibes are woven throughout the fabric of the band’s 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. Dawn Madak, percussion/ vocals, brings an energetic beat, snap and pop that helps get folks on their feet dancing.

301-600-2841.

celebratefrederick.com.

Totally Teen Time: Design Your Own Cereal — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Design a cereal box and make a custom mix of cereals to go with it. For patrons in sixth through 12th grades. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com/event.

Paws 2 Read with Go Team Therapy Dogs — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join Go Team Therapy Dogs to improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a therapy dog. All ages.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

On-site at the Starlight Family Film Festival: “Migration” (PG, 91 min.) — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Natelli Community Center, 9023 Harris St., Frederick. Movie starts at 8:30 p.m., but the fun really begins with pre-show activities at 6:30 p.m. In the event of bad weather, follow @FredCoLibrary on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates.

MUSIC

Alive@Five Happy Hour Concert Series: Dan McGuire Group — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carroll Creek Amphitheater, Frederick. Pop rock. Craft beverages and food available

by local breweries, distilleries and food trucks. 21 and older, with ID. Concert series continues through Oct. 3. $6 per person. 301-698-8118. downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive. Live Jazz at the Cocktail Lab — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Get swanky with us every Thursday night for live jazz and your favorite craft cocktails. 21 and older. 301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com.

Friday Aug. 9

CLASSES

Learn How to Ride Transit! Pizza Party! — noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Common Market, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Learn how to read the schedule and how to use Google Transit to plan your trip. Join Transit Services of Frederick County and the Common Market for a quick and informal travel training session. Learn about Google Maps to plan trips and hop onboard the 60 Connector right outside The Common Market, ride down to the Transit Center and transfer to the 61 Connector, returning to the Common Market shortly after. Pizza party. RSVP required. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. commonmarket.coop/classes-events/ learn-how-to-ride-transit-pizza-party-free. American Red Cross Virtual Volunteer Information Session — noon to 1 p.m. at Frederick, Frederick. Learn about positions at the Frederick blood donation center, with disaster action teams and much more. Learn first-hand from volunteers and staff what it means to be a Red Cross Volunteer. The open house will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. You can join with or without video through your phone or computer. Pre-register for more information. 410-913-9154. kristi.giles@redcross.org. redcross.org/local/dc-va-md-de/volunteer/ volunteer-services.html.

Goat Yoga at the Farm — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Goat for the Soul, 10209 Fountain School Road, Union Bridge. Join us at the farm for goats, yoga, and fun! All ages welcome!

$27. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com.

ETCETERA

All Aboard Rails & Tales: Featured Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Taneytown History Museum, 340 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown.

The railroad came to Taneytown in 1872. This exhibition shares information about the local railroad, stories and artifacts. Scavenger hunt with prizes included. 301-639-8620. ehoover44@verizon.net. taeytownhh.org.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Old Fashioned Summer Picnic hosted by Division of Aging & Indpendence — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Johnsville Ruritan Club, 11136 Green Valley Road, Union Bridge. It’s an old-fashioned picnic in the park. Bring your lawn chair to stake out a place under the trees to visit with friends. Do you play an instrument? Bring it! There’s room for a jam session. And of course, there’s always lawn games for those who want to be active. Enjoy a traditional fried chicken lunch followed by a few games of bingo for fun prizes. $7 includes a fried chicken lunch served at noon.

$7. 301-600-1234.

virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd. gov.

frederickcountymd-gov.

GALLERY

Art at Noon: Thomas Sterner — noon to 1 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Working in a variety of materials, including steel, wood, paint, and ink, Thomas Sterner aims to make people smile and think. Aside from works created for exhibition in gallery spaces, he has also completed 16 large public sculptures since 2019, including Tree of Life, Water Lily Wave, and Water Lily Swirl, all installed along Carroll Creek in downtown Frederick. This discussion will explore his history and current practice through the lenses of artistic path, process, and purpose.  301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

MUSIC

Ken Demith Collection — Live Indie Rock Band — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Rock-

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BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY

FESTIVAL

August 23 - 24, 2024

5 PM to 9:30 PM

Burkittsville Ruritan 500 E Main St , Burkittsville, MD

Fun for EVERYONE!

Great Food by Burkittsville Ruritan Members both nights Apple Dumplings & Ice Cream

Entries for the Community Show accepted Friday evening 6 to 8 and Saturday morning from 9 to 11

Entertainment on Friday evening is Home Comfort Band

Mini Tractor pull will start at 7PM on Friday evening

Pie Eating Contest on Saturday followed by the Cake Auction starting at 7PM to support the Brunswick FFA Alumni Scholarship fund

Pony Rides and petting zoo, games for the kids

For more information see our facebook page at Brunswick Community Festival or email BrunswickCommunity123 @gmail.com

CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN ORCHARD

Available in our Market: Blackberries, Plums, Freestone Yellow & White Peaches, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Yellow & White Nectarines, Rambo Apples, Kale, Swiss Chard, Squash, Zucchini, Cucumbers, Pickling Cukes, Cabbage, Green Bell Peppers, Potatoes, Tomatoes & Corn Fresh Baked Fruit Pies, Apple Cider Donuts, Fresh Apple Cider, Jams & Jellies Fruit Slushies

Cut Your Own Flowers, 301-271-2737

Open Daily 9am-5pm 15036 North Franklinville Rd Thurmont MD www catoctinmountain orchard com

MAYNE’S SWEET CORN

Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat-Sun 9-4 3420 Buckeystown Pike 301-662-4320

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HILLSIDE

TURKEY FARMS

Turkey, Chicken, Duck, Pork, Beef, Smoked Meats, Deli Meats & Cheeses, Seafood & More Hillsideturkey com

301-271-2728

30 Elm St

Thurmont, MD 21788

Thursday 8-7

Friday 8-3

Saturday 8-12

HOLIDAY CRAFT AND VENDOR EVENT

Hosted by Vigilant Hose Co Activities Bldg , 17701 Creamery Rd Emmitsburg, MD Saturday, December 7 from 9a-4p Many Crafters and Vendors And much more! Food available for purchase Visit with Santa Photos Available for sale Bring families, children and pets!

For more info contact: Sharon Keeney 410746-8776, MaryLou Little 240-285-3184 or Kenny Clevinger 240-393-0758

Middletown Vol Fire Co

Auxiliary Sponsors the 14th Annual Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Tractor, and Specialty Vehicle Show Sat Aug 10 • 10AM-3PM Rain Date: Sun Aug 11 Deadline for Reg : Noon Awards: 3PM Reg fee: $15 00

Goody bags to the first 75 Food available to purchase on site, breakfast & lunch No alcohol permitted 1 Fireman's Lane, Middletown, MD Contact: Janie 301-471-9604

SOUTH MOUNTAIN SHARED MINISTRY

SPAGHETTI DINNER

St Paul’s Lutheran Church Social Hall 5 E Main Street Burkittsville, MD Sat. 8/10 (5-7p)

AYCE Spaghetti, Salad, Bread, & Applesauce FREE will offering to Benefit Mar-Lu Ridge Capital Campaign Reservations Recommended for Head Count Call 301-834-9866

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PEACHES & SWEET CORN

Fruit is ripening 10 days earlier this season

Sunhigh, Harmony & White Lady Peaches

Nectarines & Sweet Plums

Earligold Apples

Also as available assortment of veggies: Green Beans & Tomatoes

Cucumbers - pickles & slicers

Squash & Zucchini

Red Beets & Kale

Watermelons & Lopes

Honey, Jellies & Fruit Butters

Open Daily 8am-6pm

Always Call First 301-271-2693

PRYOR'S ORCHARD

2 miles west of Thurmont off Route 15 take 77 West, 1 mile to Pryor Rd www PryorsOrchard com

SCENIC VIEW ORCHARDS

Sweet Corn, Tomatoes Peaches, Sun High, Contender White Lady, Donut, White & Yellow Nectarines, Plums, Pear , Peppers, Squash, Melons, Blackberries, Kale Cabbage, Cucumbers Flower Bouquets Honey, Jams, Jellies Scenic View Orchards 16239 Sabillasville Rd Sabillasville Md 21780 301-271-2149

Open 10:00-6:00 Daily scenicvieworchards com Frederick Farmers Market 1215 West Patrick St Every Saturday 10:00-1:00 YMCA Farmers Market 1000 North Market Street Tuesday 3:30 -6:30

Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Company Children’s Back to School Bingo Sunday, August 11, 2024 Featuring Filled Under Armour Back Packs Doors Open At 11:30AM Games Start At 1:00 PM $5 00 per person Adults must be accompanied by a child Call Jo Ann for Info 240-446-0451

Reservations Recommended At the Fire Hall 2 South 3rd Street, Woodsboro, MD Food and beverages available for purchase NO Outside food or drinks allowed

Weekly BINGO

Every Friday Night

Doors open @ 5 p m , Bingo starts @ 7 p m

Bonanza, Early Bird, Regular, Specials, Jackpot! Small Jackpot-$500 Big Jackpot-$1500 Great Food!

Thurmont Event Complex 13716 Strafford Drive Thurmont, Maryland Thurmont Community Ambulance Service, Inc

Yard Sales

YARD SALE

GREAT PRICES this Sat Aug 10, 10a3p, 1017 Chinaberry Dr, home decor, boys & women’s clothing/ shoes, books, toys, Pokemon cards & more! Can’t wait to see you this Saturday!

ESTATE SALE, WORMANS MILL, 2568 Bear Den Ct Fri 9th, 10-3, Sat 10th, 9-4, and Sun 11th, 10-3

NO EARLY BIRDS! Wholesale Lot of 200+ O'Gauge Model trains collection,(already boxed, text for list/photos ) Snow thrower, Power Washer,Ladders, Ammo supplies/tools (no firearms on site), Roll top desk, 4 doz and accessories- New Christmas Villages, Kitchen accouterment, Lazyboy chair, matching sofa, Stereo, TV, cabinets, end tables, settee, maple twin set/ desk, book cases, storage, train & golf collectibles, 100's items Cash/credit Park on Bear Den Road Driveway for pick up of large items Text 240-457-7097 FREE SPLIT

KING BED ON SUNDAY (will Hassle-free Downsizing & Estate Sale Programs Since 1999 EstateMAX net

well Brewery Riverside, 8411 Broadband Drive, Frederick. Funky, fresh, familiar indie rock. Energetic original alternative, roots, rock, pop band hailing from all parts of the country based in the Washington, D.C., Baltimore area.  Led by singer/songwriter Ken Demith, fans find the music easy to connect with, be uplifted and inspired by. Ken is a true storyteller with a knack for melody that brings the stories to life. 301-372-4880. matt@rockwellbrewery.com.

F.A.M.E. Open Mic — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. FAME (Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise) hosts Open Mic night every second Friday of the month, May through October. Come to listen, play or both. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

1964 The Tribute — 7:30 p.m. at Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. Since the early 1980s, 1964 The Tribute has been thrilling audiences around the globe by taking them on a journey through a quintessential moment in music history that will live forever. 1964 re-creates an early 1960s live Beatles concert with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles and onstage banter with unmatched accuracy. The group is hailed by critics and fans as the most authentic Beatles tribute out there, earning them the distinction from Rolling Stone as the “Best Beatles Tribute on Earth.” $45-$60. 717-337-8200. jarudy@gettysburg.edu. gettysburgmajestic.org.

Live Music at the Cocktail Lab — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Every Friday in the Cocktail Lab we’ll be servin’ up our deliciously wild concoctions and some sweet tunes to get your weekend started off right. 21 and older.

301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com.

THEATER

“Tootsie” the Comedy Musical — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. “Tootsie” is the hilarious award-winning musical based on one of the funniest comedic films of all time, in which Michael Dorsey is a skilled actor with a talent for not keeping a job. Desperate and out-of-work, he makes a last-ditch effort at making his dreams come true ... by disguising himself as actress Dorothy Michaels. In a meteoric rise to Broadway stardom, Dorothy soon has audiences falling at her feet while Michael (disguised as Dorothy) is falling for his co-star. Ticket prices vary. The show runs through Aug. 24 with performances every Friday and Saturday evening and matinees on the first, third and fifth Sunday of each month. 301-662-6600. WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

“Newsies” — 8 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre at the Performing Arts Factory, 244B S. Jefferson St., Frederick. A musical based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason by their bosses they set out to enact change and are met

by the ruthlessness of big business. $18-$22. 301-662-3722. administration@othervoicestheatre.org.

Musical Cabaret Bingo — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Join MET for a night of music and a night of bingo. Your favorite performers will sing you a song. If it’s on your bingo card mark it. $40+. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/ musical-cabaret-bingo-2024. “Falsettos” — 8 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. at The Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. “Falsettos” is the story of a dysfunctional, but loving, Jewish family in New York at the end of the 1970s and early 1980s. Both hilarious and heartbreaking, as the family deals with relationships, gender norms, sexuality and the beginning of the AIDS epidemic, all while planning a Bar Mitzvah. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday from Aug. 2 to 18. $16 to $25. 301-258-6394. artsbarn@gaithersburgmd.gov. gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/ performing-arts/theater/falsettos.

Saturday Aug. 10 CLASSES

Pop-Up Yoga with Yogamour — 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. An all-levels yoga class with experienced instructors from Yogamour, a Frederick-based studio and non-profit. Saturdays, through October. Bring a mat, Sky Stage is open-air. $17. 240-285-7812. support@yogamour.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

Make & Take Mini-Garden — 10 a.m. to noon at University of Maryland Extension Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. For first to 12th graders. Design and plant a decorated miniature garden to take home! . Plants and decorations will be provided but bring your gardening gloves. Pre-registration is required since class is limited to 15 children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free for children. Adults may plant their own mini garden for $5; note it on the registration and pay (cash or check) at class. 301-600-1596. strice@umd.edu. bit.ly/FCMG2024MiniGarden1-12Grade.

Memory Lab — 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike, Point of Rocks. Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today! Lab volunteers will be available to help. Formats accepted: mini DV tapes, VHS tapes, VHS-C tapes, photos, slides, and negatives. Bring a flash drive or other device to save your files. 18 and older. 301-874-4560. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Shri Yoga: Flex, Fix, Fun! — 10 a.m. to noon at Urbana Regional Library, 9020

Amelung St., Frederick. Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat. 18 and older.

301-600-7018.

bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Seed Library: Seed Saving — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at MIddletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. Learn how to harvest and save your seeds for next year’s garden. Master Gardener Megan Rice will teach us how to save and then share our seeds using the seed library. 18 and older. 301-600-7560. lgrackin@frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org/calendar.

Fall Season Vegetable Gardening — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at University of Maryland Extension Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Begin to plant now for a harvest in the fall. Find out what to plant and when to plant it. Discover the benefits of making and using row covers. 301-600-1596. strice@umd.edu. bit.ly/FCMG2024FallVegGarden.

Puerto Rican Visual Arts — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Every country has unique visual art that embodies its culture and is iconic to its population. Join Cultura Plenera member Sasha Vazquez, the artistic talent behind “Reflections of Puerto Rico,” for an informative session where she presents the most famous Puerto Rican paintings and her own artistic perspective on Puerto Rican culture. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

ETCETERA

Thurmont Main Street Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Thurmont Community Park, 21 Frederick Road, Thurmont. Every Saturday through Sept. 28. Home-made, home-grown. One of the largest farmers markets in Frederick County.  240-626-9980. vgrinder@thurmontstaff.com. thurmontmainstreet.com.

Myersville Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Municipal parking lot, 301 Main St., Myersville. Saturdays through Oct. 26. myersvillefarmersmarket.com.

Yoga and Ice Cream — 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at South Mountain Creamery, 8305 Bolivar Road, Middletown. Join the fun: goats, yoga ... and ice cream included! All ages welcome. Purchase tickets at goatforthesoul.com. $40. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com.

All Aboard Rails & Tales: Featured Exhibit — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Taneytown History Museum, 340 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown. The railroad came to Taneytown in 1872. This exhibition shares information about the local railroad, stories and artifacts. Scavenger hunt with prizes included. 301-639-8620. ehoover44@verizon.net. taeytownhh.org.

Tour the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Ar-

chitectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Tour Frederick’s oldest surviving building with a knowledgeable guide. Now 266 years old, it was the home of Elias and Albertina Brunner, German immigrants who were part of the great migration centuries ago of refugees from oppressed and war ravaged Europe. The home contains the only surviving example of the German five-plate stove that provided clean, safe, energy-efficient home heating. $8. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FESTIVALS

Mount Tabor Church Park BIG PICNIC — 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mount Tabor Church Park, 13616 Motters Station Road, Rocky Ridge. Tractor ride 11 a.m.; baby show at 3 p.m. (registration at 2 p.m.) for ages 24 months and younger; food from 2 to 8 p.m. including chicken corn and bean soups, sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs and more, ice cream; tractor parade at 4 p.m.; music by Tall in the Saddle 4 to 8 p.m.; yard sale continues 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and, of course, home of “the big slide”!  Yard sale begins 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 9. 301-606-2150. kacky6@aol.com.

Reggae Fest ‘24 — 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Rockwell Brewery, 8411 Broadband Drive, Suite K, Frederick. Advance tickets include your favorite pint of beer. Starting off the party is DJ Mally at 3:30 p.m. with favorite Reggae jams, followed with an epic performance by Unity Reggae Band at 7 p.m.Alpha Jerk Center Food Truck and Traditional Authentic Mexican will be serving up the food. Also a Pop Up Market with cool vendors as well. The event will be held at Rockwell Brewery Riverside on 8411 Broadband Drive in Frederick, MD, USA.    Don’t miss out on this reggae party!  Summer Fun that you don’t want to miss!  $8. 301-372-4880. matt@rockwellbrewery.com.

MUSIC

Bach for Breakfast: Our Solo Voices — 11 a.m. to noon at The Station at Shepherdstown, 111 Audrey Agle Drive, Shepherdstown, W.Va. You asked for more Bach- we listened! To start off our first weekend of ACMF 2024, we’re returning to one of our favorite intimate venues, The Station at Shepherdstown for a celebration of our ACMF artists’ solo voices and one of the most inspiring composers through the centuries to all types of musicians from Beethoven to Brubeck, J.S. Bach. Pre-sale tickets recommended.

$23. info@appalachianchamber.org. appalachianchamber.org.

ACMF 2024: Finding a New Voice — 7 p.m. at Barns of Rose Hill, 95 Chalmers Court, Berryville, Va. ACMF artists perform works by Mozart and Brahms using unprecedented instrument pairings of cello, viola and clarinet to create new sound worlds. Hear Mahler’s early Piano Quartet from the beginning of his compositional career before he became the great symphonist of the early 20th century and Jessie Montgomery’s profound pandemic-era work “Peace.” 21 and older.

$25 to $30. info@appalachianchamber.org. appalachianchamber.org.

Jazz Fest with Chuck Underwood Trio, Sara Jones, Darryl Brenzel Group — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. An evening of live jazz under the stars by esteemed DMV-based jazz artists.

$10. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

THEATER

“Tootsie” the Comedy Musical — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. “Tootsie” is the hilarious award-winning musical based on one of the funniest comedic films of all time, in which Michael Dorsey is a skilled actor with a talent for not keeping a job. Desperate and out-of-work, he makes a last-ditch effort at making his dreams come true ... by disguising himself as actress Dorothy Michaels. In a meteoric rise to Broadway stardom, Dorothy soon has audiences falling at her feet while Michael (disguised as Dorothy) is falling for his co-star. Ticket prices vary. The show runs through Aug. 24 with performances every Friday and Saturday evening and matinees on the first, third and fifth Sunday of each month. 301-662-6600.

WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

“Newsies” — 8 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre at the Performing Arts Factory, 244B S. Jefferson St., Frederick. A musical based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason by their bosses they set out to enact change and are met by the ruthlessness of big business. $18-$22. 301-662-3722. administration@othervoicestheatre.org.

Musical Cabaret Bingo — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Join MET for a night of music and a night of bingo. Your favorite performers will sing you a song. If it’s on your bingo card mark it. $40+. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/ musical-cabaret-bingo-2024.

“Falsettos” — 8 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. at The Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. “Falsettos” is the story of a dysfunctional, but loving, Jewish family in New York at the end of the 1970s and early 1980s. Both hilarious and heartbreaking, as the family deals with relationships, gender

norms, sexuality and the beginning of the AIDS epidemic, all while planning a Bar Mitzvah. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday from Aug. 2 to 18. $16 to $25. 301-258-6394. artsbarn@gaithersburgmd.gov. gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/ performing-arts/theater/falsettos.

Sunday Aug. 11

CLASSES

Wine Camp — 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Loew Vineyards, 14001 Liberty Road, Mount Airy. An all intensive workshop led by our fifth generation winemaker, Rachel! A total fermentation experience. Limited seating available. Lunch included. 21 and older. Pre-registration required. $135. 301-831-5464. rachel@loewvineyards.net. loewvineyards.net/upcoming-events/ wine-camp-august-2024.

“Invasion! Lee’s 1862 Maryland Campaign Explained” — 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join battlefield guide and author Matt Borders for a detailed look at the 1862 Maryland Campaign, the first Confederate invasion over the Potomac River. This presentation looks at major players and outcomes of the fighting and will challenge some of the traditional interpretations of the campaign while highlighting this period as a major turning point in the war. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. walkersville@fcpl.org. fcpl.org.

Mindfulness at the Middletown Library — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at MIddletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. Relief, fulfillment and self-understanding become radically more available when we view mindfulness practice through a broader lens of skill development. Learn how to practice mindfulness skills to improve concentration, sensory clarity, & equanimity. This program is presented by Josh White. 18 and older. 301-600-7560. lgrackin@frederickcountymd.gov.

ETCETERA

Goat Yoga and Tasting — 10 a.m. to noon at Prospect Point Brewing, 5500a Jefferson Pike, Frederick. Enjoy goats and yoga; also included, a beer to quench your thirst!! (for guests 21 years and older).  All ages welcome! Food available for purchase.   $34. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com.

August Crabfeast — noon to 5 p.m. at Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm, 8253 Dollyhyde Road, Mount Airy. Spend a great afternoon at the brewery enjoying Milkhouse craft brews and an awesome menu. All you can eat crabs, plus full cookout menu. $51.99. 301-928-1574. carolann@milkhousebrewery.com.

Second Sunday Tree Walk with the Frederick County Forestry Board — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at City of Frederick, Rec Center or Pergola, City of Frederick. Guided tour

with the Frederick County Forestry Board. Learn how to identify common local trees and hear fun facts about each on a tour with the board’s expert guides. Registration required. Free. 301-473-8417. sonia@demirayink.com. frederick.forestryboard.org/tree-walk.

All Aboard Rails & Tales: Featured Exhibit — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Taneytown History Museum, 340 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown. The railroad came to Taneytown in 1872. This exhibition shares information about the local railroad, stories and artifacts. Scavenger hunt with prizes included. 301-639-8620. ehoover44@verizon.net. taeytownhh.org.

Goat Cuddles at the Farm — 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Goat for the Soul, 10209 Fountain School Road, Union Bridge. Laugh, relax, de-stress while cuddling and interacting with the goats. Bring a towel and/or chair and sit with the goats ... cuddle, pet, watch them play. $15 for a 30-minute session. All ages.

240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com.

Braver Angels Second Sunday Discussion Meeting: “Walk a Mile in My News” Program — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Brightview Westminster Ridge, 505 High Ridge Drive, Westminster. “Walk a Mile in My News” is a unique Braver Angels program that pairs people with different viewing habits for honest discussions about current leading news stories. Too often, confusion and disagreements originate from differing news

sources. The goal is to arrive at a personal list of useful best practices when consuming news sources, whether it be broadcast, cable, online or print. 410-624-6033. central-maryland@braverangels.org. centralmaryland.braverangels.org.

Tour the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Tour Frederick’s oldest surviving building with a knowledgeable guide. Now 266 years old, it was the home of Elias and Albertina Brunner, German immigrants who were part of the great migration centuries ago of refugees from oppressed and war ravaged Europe. The home contains the only surviving example of the German five-plate stove that provided clean, safe, energy-efficient home heating. $8. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Jimi Cupino Project — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cactus Flats, 10026 Hansonville Road, Frederick. Variety of music.

FAMILY

Weekly Carillon Recitals in Baker Park — 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Joseph D. Baker Tower and Carillon, Dulaney Ave. and Second St., Frederick. Featuring City Carillonneur John Widmann playing the carillon of 49 bells from a mechanical keyboard with fists and feet.  301-788-2806. jwidmann@yahoo.com.

MUSIC

Sunday Brunch Concert Series — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Shab Row Stage, 100 N. East St., Frederick. Local and regional acoustic musicians perform on Sundays through Sept. 15. Enjoy music surrounded by beautiful flower gardens while enjoying food and drinks from the Frederick Coffee Co. & Cafe. Tips for musicians graciously accepted. 301-639-1050. todd@toddcwalker.com.

ACMF 2024: Voices of the Niagara Movement — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Historic Storer College Lawn, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, 51 Mather Place, Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Imagine a summer afternoon filled with the vibrant sounds of jazz and the powerful echoes of history. The Appalachian Chamber Music Festival and the National Park Service invite you to a free outdoor concert unlike any other, celebrating the legacy of the Niagara Movement. info@appalachianchamber.org. appalachianchamber.org.

Summer Concert Series: The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow — 7 p.m. at the Baker Park Band Shell, North Bentz and Second streets, Frederick. Americana/folk. 301-600-2841. celebratefrederick.com.

POLITICS

Braver Angels Second Sunday Discussion Meeting — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Brightview Westminster Ridge, 505 High Ridge Drive, Westminster. Central Maryland Braver

Angels hosts its Second Sunday Discussion Meeting. This month’s topic is: “Who Do Elected Officials Actually Work For?” Discussions will consider whether voter voices matter in the Halls of Power. If not, what has gone wrong? How would you repair our political system? 410-624-6033.

central-maryland@braverangels.org. centralmaryland.braverangels.org.

THEATER

“Newsies” — 2 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre at the Performing Arts Factory, 244B S. Jefferson St., Frederick. A musical based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason by their bosses they set out to enact change and are met by the ruthlessness of big business. $18-$22. 301-662-3722. administration@othervoicestheatre.org.

“Falsettos” — 2 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. at The Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. “Falsettos” is the story of a dysfunctional, but loving, Jewish family in New York at the end of the 1970s and early 1980s. Both hilarious and heartbreaking, as the family deals with relationships, gender norms, sexuality and the beginning of the AIDS epidemic, all while planning a Bar Mitzvah. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday from Aug. 2 to 18. $16 to $25. 301-258-6394. artsbarn@gaithersburgmd.gov. gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/ performing-arts/theater/falsettos.

Monday Aug. 12

CLASSES

Memory Lab — 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike, Point of Rocks. Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today! Lab volunteers will be available to help. Formats accepted: mini DV tapes, VHS tapes, VHS-C tapes, photos, slides, and negatives. Bring a flash drive or other device to save your files. 18 and older. 301-874-4560. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Sol Yoga — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga.  Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. 21 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Teen Reptile Program: Reptile Smiles

Art Zoo Primary tabs — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Combines live animal models and an awesome art project taught by certified art teacher! Nicole instructs an art project step-by-step while incorporating tips for creating art inspired by her animal models. Great for all ages of teens and all abilities. Participants will have the chance to engage with animals while also exploring their creative ideas. For teens ages 11-18. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

ETCETERA

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills. No membership requirements. If you need a partner, call 240-344-4041 or email lffutrell@yahoo.com. $8. 301-676-5656. sdobran@comcast.net. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

FAMILY

Fiber Fun — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Do you knit, crochet, weave, finger knit, make yarn crafts or enjoy a hobby using yarn? Drop in and enjoy time to work on your fiber projects. Share tips and creativity with others. Use our supplies or bring your own. We will have yarn to share as well as a few simple (beginner friendly) projects if you’re looking to try something new! All skill levels welcome. Grades K-12. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

MUSIC

ACMF 2024: Poetic Voices — 6:30 p.m. at 868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville, Va. An unforgettable evening of music, poetry, and wine with the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival (ACMF). Imagine the soulful melodies of the viola and more, intertwining with the

evocative power of poetry, creating a tapestry of beauty that will resonate with your soul. 21 and older.

$25 to $33. info@appalachianchamber.org. appalachianchamber.org/ 2024-festival-schedule/poetic-voices.

Tuesday Aug. 13

CLASSES

Memory Lab — 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike, Point of Rocks. Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today! Lab volunteers will be available to help. Formats accepted: mini DV tapes, VHS tapes, VHS-C tapes, photos, slides, and negatives. Bring a flash drive or other device to save your files. 18 and older. 301-874-4560.

bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Nature on Tap Speaker Series: “Talk Dirty to Me: Composting 101” — 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at RAK Brewing Co., 400 Sagner Ave. Suite 100, Frederick. With sustainability professional Lauren Paulet. Learn about the science behind composting and its benefits for climate change; different ways to compost; and how the City’s free compost service works for residents. Pre-register to get 15% off your tab. 434-996-0273. kvanwaveren@thorpewood.org.

ETCETERA

Literature Night at Sky Stage — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. 2nd Tuesdays of the month, through October, featuring varied hosts/writers’ groups, followed or preceded by open mic readings. All-ages, possible mature content. Beer/wine for 21+ with ID. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/ programs/sky-stage.

FAMILY

Summer Explorers: Slime Explorations — 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Learn all about slime — what it is and how to make it. Designed for children in grades K-5. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

MUSIC

ACMF 2024: Revolutionary Voices — 7:30 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. This year’s Appalachian Chamber Music Festival embraces the theme of “Our Different Voices” with a groundbreaking concert titled “Revolutionary Voices.” Prepare to be captivated by a mesmerizing tapestry of sound and sight, where the virtuosity of the string quartet intertwines with stunning visuals and great art projected onto a grand canvas.

$25. info@appalachianchamber.org. appalachianchamber.org/ 2024-festival-schedule/ revolutionary-voices.

Wednesday Aug. 14

CLASSES

Gentle Yoga for All! — 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at The Common Market, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. This class is the perfect intro for a new student or an experienced yogi. There will be plenty of modifications offered to meet various levels so that ALL can enjoy the benefits of yoga. By donation. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. commonmarket.coop/classes-events.

FAMILY

Tween Time: Upcycling Clothes — 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Calling all Tweens! Have you ever wanted to upcycle an old shirt? Just in time for back to school, we will take a shirt and learn how to decorate it to make it unique and creative. Bring a shirt that you’d like alter (if you don’t have an extra shirt, we will have a few extras for participants). Shirts with a whole in them are perfect to bring! Basic stitching will be used in this class. Designed for students in 3rd through 7th grades. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

FILM

Summer Classic Movies: “True Grit” (1969) — 7:30 p.m. at Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. Classic movies on the big screen.  $8. 717-337-8200. gettysburgmajestic.org.

GALLERY

Coffee & Crafts — 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Give Rise Studio, 125 S. Carroll St., 101, Frederick. Sip on morning coffee while we explore a creative project.  Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking to unwind, our workshops offer a fun and welcoming space to explore different art and craft techniques. From journal making and pen drawing to painting and embroidery, there’s always something new to discover. $25. giverisestudio@gmail.com. giverisestudio.com.

MUSIC

ACMF 2024 The Human Voice: A Celebration of Song — 7:30 p.m. at Zion Episcopal Church, 300 E. Congress St., Charles Town, W.Va. Experience the captivating power of the human voice at the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival’s first fulllength vocal concert. Featuring baritone Thomas Coltman and pianist Lana Bode, the evening unfolds with a diverse selection of works by renowned composers. $25. info@appalachianchamber.org. appalachianchamber.org.

Thursday Aug. 15

CLASSES

Workshop: Drawing for Tattoos: Illustrative Composition, Concept, and Light. — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Washington County

Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Frederick-based tattoo artists Aaron Harman and Mike Adams focus on building strong tattoo layouts, understanding how to improve compositional awareness, the marriage of inception and physical design, and light and shadow in design.

$100 members, $125 for general public. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org.

Tween/Teen Printmaking with Eric Groff — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St. , Frederick. Learn the ins and outs of the historic art of monotype printing and create your own spontaneous art using an etching press. 301-600-1630. pmccarty@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Sense & Paint with JaVon Townsend — 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Explore the connection between mind and body and how we can use our five senses to access more ease and joy in our daily lives. This session includes a guided nature-based mindful meditation using a variety of visual art materials. Participants will create an original piece of artwork or receive guidance on creating from an existing piece. $35. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/ sense-paint-with-javon-townsend.

ETCETERA

Frederick AARP Chapter 636 August Luncheon Meeting — noon to 2:30 p.m. at Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant , 581 Himes Ave., Frederick. Featured speaker is Mark Spurrier, superintendent of Gambrill State Park. The luncheon meeting starts at noon.  For further information about Frederick AARP Chapter 636, contact Jan Dinterman, AARP Membership Chairman, at 301-8458057. RSVP required. $25. 301-682-6174. ronosterman@comcast.net.

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills. No membership requirements. If you need a partner, call 240-344-4041 or email lffutrell@yahoo.com. $8. 301-676-5656. sdobran@comcast.net. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

Totally Teen Time: Hide-A-Painting — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Make a tiny painting, then hide it around the library for others to find! This program is recommended for teens age 11 to 18. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

FAMILY

Summer Game Nights — 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. A kid-friendly game night intended for ages 8 and up to get out of the house, learn some new games, and

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make new friends! Our toy experts will be ready to teach the ins and outs of one of their favorite card games. info@dbeartoys.com. dbeartoys.com/events.

MUSIC

Alive@Five Happy Hour Concert Series: Daisy Road — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carroll Creek Amphitheater, Frederick. ‘70s disco and more. Craft beverages and food available by local breweries, distilleries and food trucks. 21 and older, with ID. Concert series continues through Oct. 3. $6 per person. 301-698-8118. downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive.

Live Jazz at the Cocktail Lab — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Get swanky with us every Thursday night for live jazz and your favorite craft cocktails. 21 and older. 301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com.

ACMF 2024: “Voices of all Seasons (of life)” — 7:30 p.m. at Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Washington St., Charles Town, W.Va. Embark on a captivating journey through time with the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival’s concert presenting a vibrant tapestry of music that reflects on the seasons of life, from youthful vibrancy to nostalgia of greater age.  up to $28. info@appalachianchamber.org. appalachianchamber.org.

Friday Aug. 16

CLASSES

Powerful Tools for Caregivers — 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Frederick Senior Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. A 6-week evidence-based educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Develop tools to reduce personal stress, change negative self-talk, communicate needs to family and service providers, deal with difficult feelings, and make tough caregiving decisions. Presenters: Jordan Cox & Sayira Ball, Caregiver Program Coordinators, Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence. Pre-register. 301-600-6022. caregiversupport@frederickcountymd.gov. frederickcountymd.gov.

ETCETERA

Gem Miner’s Jubilee Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lebanon Valley Expo, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, Pa. 100+ vendors converge for a festival of crystals, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, arts and crafts.  $6. 301-807-9745. eventcoordinator@gem-show.com. gem-show.com.

All Aboard Rails & Tales: Featured Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Taneytown History Museum, 340 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown. The railroad came to Taneytown in 1872. This exhibition shares information about the local railroad, stories and artifacts. Scavenger hunt with prizes included. 301-639-8620.

ehoover44@verizon.net. taeytownhh.org.

Garden Night at the Museum — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. A relaxing evening of music in the Kaylor Rose Garden. The VBT Trio will perform jazz. Bring a picnic meal, blanket or chair. Wine sold by Stone House Urban Winery. Free. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/concerts-lectures-2. 5 for 5 Band — 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Cactus Flats, 10026 Hansonville Road, Frederick. Classic rock.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

MUSIC

Frederick Music Foundation Singer-Songwriter Showcase — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. The Frederick Music Foundation hosts a musical showcase in this series on third Fridays, May through October. Features acoustic soloists, duos or bands. Performers TBA. Donations for musicians appreciated. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

ACMF 2024: Seasonal Voices — 7:30 p.m. at St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 116 E. Second St., Frederick. Get ready for a fresh take on Vivaldi’s beloved “Four Seasons”! This innovative program features Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece interwoven with the passionate tango-infused compositions of Astor Piazzolla, also known for his own “Four Seasons.”  Hear these familiar pieces reimagined in a captivating chamber music setting. Tickets cost up to $28. info@appalachianchamber.org. appalachianchamber.org/ 2024-festival-schedule/seasonal-voices.

2000s/2010s Dance Party with DJ Mally — 8 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. at Rockwell Brewery Riverside, 8411 Broadband Drive, Frederick. Grab that cute outfit and your cool kicks, because we’re throwing it back. Get ready to bust a move with DJ MALLY spinning tracks all night long. Food truck, drink specials. Ages 21 and older, no cover. Don’t miss out on this epic night.We will have a food truck here in case you get hungry plus drink specials the whole night! 301-372-4880. matt@rockwellbrewery.com.

Live Music at the Cocktail Lab — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Every Friday in the Cocktail Lab we’ll be servin’ up our deli-

ciously wild concoctions and some sweet tunes to get your weekend started off right. 21 and older. 301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com.

THEATER

“Tootsie” the Comedy Musical — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. “Tootsie” is the hilarious award-winning musical based on one of the funniest comedic films of all time, in which Michael Dorsey is a skilled actor with a talent for not keeping a job. Desperate and out-of-work, he makes a last-ditch effort at making his dreams come true ... by disguising himself as actress Dorothy Michaels. In a meteoric rise to Broadway stardom, Dorothy soon has audiences falling at her feet while Michael (disguised as Dorothy) is falling for his co-star. Ticket prices vary. The show runs through Aug. 24 with performances every Friday and Saturday evening and matinees on the first, third and fifth Sunday of each month.

301-662-6600.

WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

“Newsies” — 8 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre at the Performing Arts Factory, 244B S. Jefferson St., Frederick. A musical based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason by their bosses they set out to enact change and are met by the ruthlessness of big business. $18-$22. 301-662-3722. administration@othervoicestheatre.org. “Falsettos” — 8 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. at The Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. “Falsettos” is the story of a dysfunctional, but loving, Jewish family in New York at the end of the 1970s and early 1980s. Both hilarious and heartbreaking, as the family deals with relationships, gender norms, sexuality and the beginning of the AIDS epidemic, all while planning a Bar Mitzvah. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday from Aug. 2 to 18.

$16 - $25. 301-258-6394. artsbarn@gaithersburgmd.gov. gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/ performing-arts/theater/falsettos.

Saturday Aug. 17 CLASSES

Pop-Up Yoga with Yogamour — 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. An all-levels yoga class with experienced instructors from Yogamour, a Frederick-based studio and non-profit. Saturdays, through October. Bring a mat, Sky Stage is open-air.

$17. 240-285-7812. support@yogamour.org. frederickartscouncil.org/ programs/sky-stage.

Hapa Zome Art with Natalie Love — 10 a.m. to noon at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Hapa zome is an easy and fun technique that makes beautiful and colorful designs! You will get to pick plants out of

the garden or wilderness of Fox Haven and make a one of the kind botanical cotton cloth print you get to take home! Class will provide supplies but free to bring a natural fiber cloth or your own rubber mallet or hammer to do your designs with. Open to ages 12 and up. $42. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/ hapa-zome-art-with-natalie-love-2.

The Gilded Portrait Workshop — 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Saturdays, Aug. 17 and 24. Portrait artist Nicole Troup will lead students on an exploration of gilding and acrylics together. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn how to paint portraits in acrylic. $100 for museum members, $120 for the general public. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/ portrait-and-gold-leaf-workshop.

Shri Yoga: Flex, Fix, Fun! — 10 a.m. to noon at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat. 18 and older. 301-600-7018. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

A Taste of Asia - Honey Garlic Crispy Pork Chops and Clams with Black Bean Sauce

— 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frederick Community College. Conference Center, Room E125, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Join us as we travel the Far East and are introduced to various Asian cuisines from China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The focus will be on traditional dishes with new flavors but using standard sauce ingredients. Chef Woo Can will demonstrate how easy and simple these Asian dishes are to make. Pre-register.

$49. 301-624-2727. mkrzywicki@frederick.edu.

Middletown Green Lecture Series — 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. Since 2018, the Middletown Sustainability Committee “Green Team” has partnered with the Middletown Branch Library, hosting a variety of lectures on many important “green” topics. 301-600-7560. ebomgardner@frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org.

ETCETERA

Thurmont Main Street Farmers Market

— 9 a.m. to noon at Thurmont Community Park, 21 Frederick Road, Thurmont. Every Saturday through Sept. 28. Home-made, home-grown. One of the largest farmers markets in Frederick County.  240-626-9980. vgrinder@thurmontstaff.com. thurmontmainstreet.com.

Myersville Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Municipal parking lot, 301 Main St., Myersville. Saturdays through Oct. 26. myersvillefarmersmarket.com.

Gem Miner’s Jubilee Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lebanon Valley Expo, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, Pa. 100+ vendors converge for a festival of crystals, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, arts and crafts.  $6. 301-807-9745. eventcoordinator@gem-show.com. gem-show.com.

All Aboard Rails & Tales: Featured Exhibit — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Taneytown History Museum, 340 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown. The railroad came to Taneytown in 1872. This exhibition shares information about the local railroad, stories and artifacts. Scavenger hunt with prizes included. 301-639-8620. ehoover44@verizon.net. taeytownhh.org.

Tour the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Tour Frederick’s oldest surviving building with a knowledgeable guide. Now 266 years old, it was the home of Elias and Albertina Brunner, German immigrants who were part of the great migration centuries ago of refugees from oppressed and war ravaged Europe. The home contains the only surviving example of the German five-plate stove that provided clean, safe, energy-efficient home heating. $8. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Led For One Night: Led Zeppelin and Grateful Dead Tribute — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Steinhardt Brewing Company, 5710 Jefferson Blvd., Frederick. You’ve enjoyed the Grateful Dead tribute brought to you by Dead For One Night now get ready for an evening of Led Zeppelin tribute with your local favorites. This performance will include Andrew Roulette, Max Vendetti, Daniel Kehoe, Cyrus Jaghoory, Adrienne Smith and Jared Coffin! 240-367-6277. onwardupwardsmith@gmail.com.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Annual Benefit Show — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rose Hill Manor Park, 1611 N. Market St., Frederick. Francis Scott Key Antique Car Club sponsors the annual Benefit Show. Music, food, tours, raffle. Rain date Aug. 18. Registration: 8 a.m. to noon. Voting: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Awards: Approximately 2 p.m. Spectators admitted free. 301-600-1650.

Fredbricks — noon to 2 p.m. at FAC Studios Classroom, 7 N. Market St., Frederick. Third Saturday of the month through September.

with disabilities may request accommodation through the ADA Compliance Office: 301-687-3035 (VRO 1-800-735-2258). Frostburg State University is a smoke-free campus. www.frostburg.edu/events/afestival facebook.com/fsuappalachianfest

Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and innovation as we showcase the latest in Lego brick-building technology. Whether you’re a seasoned builder or just starting out, there’s something for everyone at Fredbricks. Connect with fellow brick enthusiasts and unleash your inner architect! $15 adults, $10 kids. 301-662-4190. emma@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org.

Family Drive-In at Frederick Shopping Center — 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Frederick Shopping Center, 1305 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Enjoy a family-friendly evening out in your car. Frederick Shopping Center is hosting a Drive-In movie “Super Mario Bros.” (2023) on a big screen! The movie will start at approximately 8:30 p.m. (at sunset), but get there early and order delicious food from our restaurants. The parking lot area for movie parking will open at approximately 6 p.m., first come, first served in the lot behind Ashley Furniture, at the direction of the parking attendants. Up to 60 cars maximum. 703-903-8631. lisa@salesupinc.com.

MUSIC

ACMF 2024: Duo Delights Coffee Concert — 11 a.m. to noon at The Station at Shepherdstown, 111 Audrey Egle Drive, Shepherdstown, W.Va. This one-hour concert features a line up of duo pairings for this fun and unique ACMF tradition. $23. info@appalachianchamber.org. appalachianchamber.org.

ACMF 2024: Voices Intimate, Voices Powerful — 7:30 p.m. at Camp Hill-Wesley United Methodist Church, 601 W. Washington St., Harpers Ferry, W.Va. The concert opens with a powerful vocal work. Samuel Barber’s “Dover Beach” sets the scene with its dramatic exploration of faith and doubt, featuring the voice of Thomas Coltman accompanied by string quartet. This performance also features the second performance of Rufus Reid’s commissioned work celebrating the Niagara movement, a pivotal group in the fight for African American civil rights which held its meetings in Harpers Ferry. Tickets cost up to $25. info@appalachianchamber.org. appalachianchamber.org.

Scott Ambush Live! — 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Rockwell Brewery Riverside, 8411 Broadband Drive, Frederick. Internationally acclaimed, five-time Grammy-nominated jazz bassist, composer and luthier, Scott Ambush and his band will be playing LIVE. More seating, more bartenders! $5. 3013724880. matt@rockwellbrewery.com.

POLITICS

“The Staff of Hammond Hospital” — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Susan Youhn, member of the board of directors of the Friends of Point Lookout State Park, shares stories of the staff at Hammond Hospital, established at Point Lookout in November 1862. Casualties resulting from the Peninsula Campaign and the over 12,000 from the Battle of Fredericksburg drove home the desperate need

for more hospital space. The staff assembled at Point Lookout to deal with this wave of crushed humanity was a microcosm of A-type personalities that vied for authority: doctors, nurses, and Daughters of Charity were all thrust together in one mix. Come to hear their stories and how they all got along ... or did they? Free. 301-695-1864. tracey.mcintire@civilwarmed.org. civilwarmed.org/event/ the-staff-of-hammond-hospital.

THEATER

“Tootsie” the Comedy Musical — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. “Tootsie” is the hilarious award-winning musical based on one of the funniest comedic films of all time, in which Michael Dorsey is a skilled actor with a talent for not keeping a job. Desperate and out-of-work, he makes a last-ditch effort at making his dreams come true ... by disguising himself as actress Dorothy Michaels. In a meteoric rise to Broadway stardom, Dorothy soon has audiences falling at her feet while Michael (disguised as Dorothy) is falling for his co-star. Ticket prices vary. The show runs through Aug. 24 with performances every Friday and Saturday evening and matinees on the first, third and fifth Sunday of each month. 301-662-6600. WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

Law & Order SIU: 2024 — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Duh-DUN! America’s longest running procedural as you’ve never seen it before: IMPROVISED! Featuring Michael Harris and his hilarious troupe of improvisers. A full episode of Law & Order will be created, from your suggestions, before your very eyes! From the discovery of the victim (played by an audience member) to cynical quips from an aging detective to lawyers berating every witness on the stand, you will get the complete Law & Order experience right down to a verdict decided by you.

$20 standard, $15 for military, senior (62+) or student. 301-600-2868. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ law-order-siu-2024.

“Newsies” — 8 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre at the Performing Arts Factory, 244B S. Jefferson St., Frederick. A musical based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason by their bosses they set out to enact change and are met by the ruthlessness of big business. $18-$22. 301-662-3722. administration@othervoicestheatre.org. “Falsettos” — 8 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. at The Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. “Falsettos” is the story of a dysfunctional, but loving, Jewish family in New York at the end of the 1970s and early 1980s. Both hilarious and heartbreaking, as the family deals with relationships, gender norms, sexuality and the beginning of the AIDS epidemic, all while planning a Bar Mitzvah. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday from Aug. 2 to 18. $16 to $25. 301-258-6394.

artsbarn@gaithersburgmd.gov. gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/ performing-arts/theater/falsettos.

Sunday Aug. 18

ETCETERA

Gem Miner’s Jubilee Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lebanon Valley Expo, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, Pa. 100+ vendors converge for a festival of crystals, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, arts and crafts.  $6. 301-807-9745. eventcoordinator@gem-show.com. gem-show.com.

Cash Bingo Fundraiser St. Paul’s Utica — 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Lewistown Fire Hall, 11101 Hessong Bridge Road, Frederick. Cash Bingo Fundraiser for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Utica. Please help us fulfill our mission of: Led by the Spirit, growing in faith, serving in Christ, we shall bring God’s glory to all. $25. 301-606-6921. cdevilbiss@splcutica.org. splcutica.org.

Civil War-Style Church Service — 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Historic Rocky Springs Chapel, 7817 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick. Join Historic Rocky Springs Chapel, Inc. (HRSC) for a nondenominational church service conducted by HRSC Trustee and Preacher Kirk Callison wearing Civil War-period attire. A short living history program will follow the service.  321-610-7246. debbymoone@gmail.com. historicrockyspringschapelandschool house.org.

All Aboard Rails & Tales: Featured Exhibit — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Taneytown History Museum, 340 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown. The railroad came to Taneytown in 1872. This exhibition shares information about the local railroad, stories and artifacts. Scavenger hunt with prizes included. 301-639-8620. ehoover44@verizon.net. taeytownhh.org.

Tree by Tree: Stream Link Education — 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Stream Link Education will present about the work they do planting trees along the rivers and tributaries in Frederick County. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Bestselling Author Heather Ash Amara Comes to Frederick — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Join Curious Iguana as they welcome best-selling author HeatherAsh Amara for this dynamic exploration of her latest book: “Wild, Willing, and Wise: An Interactive Guide for When to Paddle, When to Rest, and When to Jump Naked into the River of Life.” Books will be available for purchase. 301-695-2500. info@curiousiguana.com.

Tour the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Tour Frederick’s oldest surviving building with a knowledgeable guide. Now 266 years old, it was the home of Elias and

Albertina Brunner, German immigrants who were part of the great migration centuries ago of refugees from oppressed and war ravaged Europe. The home contains the only surviving example of the German five-plate stove that provided clean, safe, energy-efficient home heating. $8. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Ernie Bradley and Grassy Ridge Band — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cactus Flats, 10026 Hansonville Road, Frederick. Bluegrass music. Mount Olivet Cemetery History and Mystery Tour — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market St., Frederick. Discover Frederick’s Past as we navigate through the labyrinth of graves, crypts and monuments. One of Maryland’s largest and most beautiful cemeteries. Final resting place of Francis Scott Key; Maryland’s first governor, Thomas Johnson; and Civil War heroine Barbara Fritchie. Learn about the cemetery’s origin, tombstone design, grave robbing, mass graves; stops at other distinctive burial plots including the Key Memorial Chapel. Reservations required. $16 for adults. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Back to School Backpack Blessing and Breakfast — 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Natelli Family YMCA, 3481 Campus Drive, Ijamsville. Hosted by Living Grace Church in Urbana. Whether your child is starting preschool or you are working on your second doctorate, or are someplace in between; bring your implements of education to be blessed and enjoy a FREE breakfast. All are welcome. 240-285-9758. pastor@livinggraceurbana.org. livinggraceurbana.org.

Weekly Carillon Recitals in Baker Park — 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Joseph D. Baker Tower and Carillon, Dulaney Ave. and Second St., Frederick. Featuring City Carillonneur John Widmann playing the carillon of 49 bells from a mechanical keyboard with fists and feet.  301-788-2806. jwidmann@yahoo.com.

MUSIC

Sunday Brunch Concert Series — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Shab Row Stage, 100 N. East St., Frederick. Local and regional acoustic musicians perform on Sundays through Sept. 15. Enjoy music surrounded by beautiful flower gardens while enjoying food and drinks from the Frederick Coffee Co. & Cafe. 301-639-1050. todd@toddcwalker.com.

ACMF 2024 Festival Finale: Voices of Celebration — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Happy Retreat, 600 Mordington Ave., Charles Town, W.Va. Spread out your picnic blankets, grab your lawn chairs, and get ready for an afternoon filled with uplifting music! The program is a joyful culmination of the ACMF season, featuring a diverse mix of tunes that will have everyone tapping their toes and swaying along. All ages. up to $12. info@appalachianchamber. org.

Sunday, August 25 12-4pm

Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium 21 Stadium Dr, Frederick

Frederick County Public Libraries Book Mobile Soccer Shots Demonstrations & Scrimmage Meet Keyote Face Painting ($) by Tigers & Unicorns, OH MY K9 Demo Run the Frederick Keys Bases Prizes and much more! Join us to learn