72 HOURS Aug. 10, 2023

WEINBERG CENTER ANNOUNCES ’23/’24 SEASON

We look forward to this time of year, as venues across the area release the details of their upcoming season. The Weinberg Center and New Spire Arts announced their seasons late last week, with full details online. Tickets for previously announced shows are already on sale. Tickets for the shows just announced (at both venues) will be available at 10 a.m. Aug. 10 for Weinberg Center members and 10 a.m. Aug. 17 to the public at weinbergcenter.org.

FAIR TICKETS ON SALE

The Great Frederick Fair will return on Sept. 15 to 23, bringing its explosion of rides, games, animals, food vendors, contests and live entertainment. The event typically brings more than 230,000 visitors to the fairgrounds. Tickets are on sale now for live acts in the Grandstand, including the Gin Blossoms and Sugar Ray, Zach Williams with Brennley Brown, Elle King with Red Clay Strays, Tracy Byrd and Jo Dee Messina, and Walker Hayes with Chase McDaniel. We will continue coverage leading up to and during the fair, but in the meantime, you can find more details and grab your tickets at thegreatfrederickfair.com.

THE WORLD’S LARGEST RUBBER DUCKY

Perhaps in recent years you’ve seen photos of the world’s largest rubber ducky, floating in the waters of cities across the country. Well, it’s Maryland’s turn. The massive duck will be at Crisfield this weekend for the town’s Little BIG Townfest. Get over to the Eastern Shore Aug. 11 to 13 to see it in person and grab a selfie.

CRAFT BEVERAGE FESTIVAL IN LIBERTYTOWN

Support the Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department, and have a good time in the process at the family-friendly Frederick County Craft Beverage Festival, which returns to the fire department’s carnival grounds this year on Aug. 12. The festival includes offers beer, wine and distilled spirits made by local producers but also lots of activities and entertainment for all ages — so you don’t have to leave the kids at home.

THE MET ANNOUNCES NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR KIDS

Students ages 13 to 18 are invited to audition for the Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s newest program, The Teen Ensemble, a pre-professional theatrical experience designed for aspiring young performers. This program will give kids a deep dive into acting and will also help to develop a local crop of quality performers.

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Warehouse Cinemas changes the movie game

In this episode of the UnCapped podcast, host Chris Sands talks with Warehouse Cinemas president and CEO Rich Daughtridge and brand strategist Shanna Mueller to learn how the local theater has excelled while many others have struggled or closed. They operate cinemas in Frederick, Hagerstown and Baltimore. Here is an excerpt of their talk.

UnCapped: Today, we’re talking about Warehouse Cinemas, one of my favorite places to go in Frederick. Rich, tell us a little bit about yourself and what you did before founding High Rock, because I’m sure that path of running High Rock leads directly into why you launched Warehouse Cinemas.

Rich Daughtridge: I think a little bit. I grew up in Smithsburg, went to college to play soccer in Virginia, didn’t go into the military but decided to play professional soccer for a little bit. My wife said I just had to get it out of my system. So I did that off and on for about five years … then started having kids. I was an average professional soccer player, and we needed to make more money.

I started a company called Premiere Web Solutions back in 2000, which was building websites — learned it myself with a “Websites for Dummies” book. From there, I sold it, bounced around to a couple firms, and then I started High Rock in 2005, a marketing agency for website design, branding and video production.

In 2010, it was going well — we had 35 employees, offices in Frederick, Baltimore and Hagerstown — and we decided to take over our local cinema, which was in disrepair, a little bit outside of town. They had 35-millimeter reels. We jumped into the deep end. I just felt the cinema could be turned around with amenities and food and beverages and things like that.

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1301 W. Patrick St., Frederick warehousecinemas.com

ferent reasons we’ve been fortunate to be successful. I don’t take it for granted at all. We were ready to open in April of 2020, so a month after everything shut down. Maryland was actually one of the last states to allow to open cinemas in November of 2020. You have to go back to the core of why you opened the movie theater, which is an experience-based concept, so we didn’t have a lot of content from Hollywood, so we hustled around retro films and events. I remember before we even opened, we gave away free popcorn in the parking lot of Frederick, and I had an orange cape on. I’m an introvert, so that was a lot for me. The line was wrapped around Home Depot, and we had an hour and a half wait for free popcorn. I think that was the genesis of the event side of the business. We always did it, but we really had to lean into it during the pandemic and figure out how to get people out who either weren’t comfortable or, frankly, had seen that movie before.

We ended up selling it and parlaying those funds into Warehouse Cinemas Frederick, which is our flagship location. Bad timing. It was at the beginning

of the pandemic. But we fought through, opened that location, and since then, we’ve opened two more locations.

UnCapped: Which is, for multiple reasons, remarkable. One, getting your start when there were no first-run movies coming out and people half the time weren’t allowed or were too nervous to even go see a movie — and you were able to open two more locations. How have you bene successful in a business that most people are failing at?

Daughtridge: I think for a lot of dif-

Another one was “Unhinged,” a movie with Russell Crowe. What are we gonna do for this one? Let’s get a junk car in the parking lot and let people take swings at it and take out their COVID rage.

We had to hustle. I like it, because I don’t think you really appreciate where we are until you understand what we’ve gone through from scratch.

This excerpt has been edited for space and clarity. Listen to the full podcast at fnppodcasts.com/uncapped. Got UnCapped news? Email csands@newspost.com.

Frederick County Craft Beverage Festival returns to Libertytown

BY CHIP JEWELL Special to The News-Post

Years ago, nearly every community in Frederick County held an annual carnival. With the changes in the economy and difficulties in contracting amusement rides, carnivals have dwindled to a few, mostly in the larger communities.

In an effort to offset the financial loss of not holding a carnival, in 2019, the Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department began to hold the Frederick County Craft Beverage Festival.

The first year was successful, then COVID hit. In 2022, the festival returned to the Libertytown carnival grounds.

The Frederick County Craft Beverage Festival will be held this year on Aug. 12 at the Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department Carnival Grounds at 12027 South St., Libertytown.

The festival is a partner event with the 275th anniversary of the founding of Frederick County in 1748.

The festival will feature beer, wine and distilled spirits produced exclusively by Frederick County craft beverage producers.

A variety of craft vendors and kids entertainment, including a bouncy house, make this a family-friendly event.

Tickets are $25 in advanced and $30 day of the event. Ticket includes a 6-ounce beverage glass and three drink tokens. Tickets are

available at mdtix.com.

The Frederick County Craft Beverage Festival will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. with food and entertainment from Groovalicious, featuring music from the ’70s and ’80s.

On Aug. 11, the Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department will also host the free performance “Sticktime” from 7 to 10 p.m. with food and a beer garden.

All proceeds from the events benefit the Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department.

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From left, brand strategist Shanna Mueller and CEO Rich Daughtridge of Warehouse Cinemas.

Best ice cream in Frederick

BY GARY BENNETT Special to The News-Post

With all due respect to the “Best of Frederick” rankings put out by The Frederick News-Post and Frederick Magazine, they only list the top three ice cream shops in and around Frederick. With temperatures the way they are and ice cream as delicious as it is, that’s just not enough!

Therefore, I list for you below the top 10 ice cream spots in and around Frederick.

This is not just what I say, but also what hundreds of readers say. No, not my readers, but the readers of all media outlets I could find, both print and online, that rank Frederick’s ice cream offerings. My ranking below averages the rankings from all these sources: Frederick News-Post, Frederick Magazine, Trip Advisor, Yelp, Housewives of Frederick and Frederick’s Child — and adds in mine, too.

You may have your own favorite shop that is much closer to your own neighborhood. Nothing wrong with that. I have my neighborhood Bruster’s, which is great in a pinch. But if I’m out on the town or have a few hours to kill, you better believe I’m doing the mental calculations needed to ascertain the closeness and wonderfulness of my favorite ice cream shops.

Please note that I hold nothing against franchises, and I’m willing to also consider frozen custard and frozen yogurt. As for soft serve versus regular ice cream, I’m a bit partial to regular but hold nothing against soft serve. You may feel differently on all counts.

I have visited all the shops in this list. Not all at one time, of course, but if I wanted to, Google Maps says I can do it in one hour and 35 minutes, not counting waiting time.

10. North Market Pop Shop — Ice cream plays second fiddle to the amazing pop selection here, but it is still very good.

9. Little Red Barn — Wonderful

selection of ice cream served in a pretty, quaint, cozy shop in Jefferson.

8. Frederick Fudge and Ice Cream — A Frederick institution, but it sometimes can be an afterthought. Ice cream shares equal billing with fudge somehow.

7. Bruster’s — My neighborhood shop where everyone knows my name (not really). Very nice butter pecan with large pecans.

6. Jimmie Cone — The sprinkles on their delicious soft serve cones are colorful and different but work perfectly.

5. Beef N Buns N Paradise — An old standby that screams “Frederick” and eating ice cream at the beach.

4. Hoffman Brothers — Owned by two young brothers and new in town but very good and worth a try. Terrific chocolate chip cookie dough.

3. South Mountain Creamery — Very fresh with a nice sampler platter and perhaps the best ambiance of them all.

2. Rita’s — Their frozen custard is so rich and creamy, you don’t lick, you bite it!

1. Rocky Point Creamery — Astonishingly fresh, delicious and with so many flavors. Wonderful cherryvanilla ice cream. Worth the drive to Point of Rocks.

Honorable Mentions: BaskinRobbins, Cold Stone Creamery, Dairy Queen, Gateway Candyland, Pizza and Pretzel Creations, and Sweeties. Places Yet to Try (if you are willing to provide samples so I can properly rank you, I am amenable): Glamourview Creamery in Walkersville, Happy Cow Creamery in Union Bridge, More Ice Cream in Middletown, Ripleigh’s Creamery in Emmitsburg, Sweet Babe’s Creamery in Urbana and Woodbourne Creamery at Rock Hill Orchard in Mount Airy.

Gary Bennett is a longtime Frederick resident who spends his time hiking, biking, volunteering and providing childcare for grandchildren. He is married and retired from his career as a nonprofit marketing executive.

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A scoop from Rocky Point Creamery.

Timberwolves ahead of their album release show at Cafe Nola

BY COLIN MCGUIRE Special to The News-Post

Brett Putz and Matt Marcus are twothirds of local rock band Timberwolves, and boy have they seen a lot. Having formed the band some 20 or so years ago when they were barely teenagers, the trio took a few years off recently, only to come back together in the past couple years to record new music.

That music will be on display at Café Nola on Aug. 11, when they (unofficially) celebrate the release their new EP, “Tales From the Shred.”

We recently caught up with Putz and Marcus to talk about the new music, why they took a break, what’s changed within the Frederick music scene throughout all these years, some of their favorite local bands and what musicians can learn from covering other musicians’ music.

I wanted to start out with the new material. I didn’t even know anything was out until recently. What was up with that? Did you go to Treetop Studio?

Matt Marcus: Yeah, we went to Colin’s [Colin Shultzaberger, founder of Treetop Studio]. We’re definitely going to go back there because they were awesome.

How many songs did you do there?

Marcus: Four.

Brett Putz: Three originals, one cover.

Was that the first batch of new songs since you guys got back together?

Marcus: No, we went to Kenny Eaton’s studio. We did one album with them. One of the songs on that album was brand new and three of them were old ones we had that we made better. Then, the next year, we came out with an album that was basically our older stuff that was on other random platforms and put the best of those songs together to put online. So, this is our second new album with an old album in the middle of it.

Are you going to print any?

Putz: No [laughs].

Marcus: Music is such a money pit. I know people will buy T-shirts, and people like buying T-shirts, but it’s such a niche thing. It feels so financial with that kind of stuff. You have to buy 1,000 of them, so you have to sell them or you’ll have 1,000 of them. Streaming

platforms are awesome. Do you want to tour? You used to tour a bit.

Marcus: It was definitely back when it was simpler times. Now, we’re adults with jobs, and I have a one and a half on the way. I’m not opposed to doing a long weekend, because you can do a lot of stuff in a long weekend. You could play four shows, and that feels like a tour. So I’m open to that, but we don’t know how likely a full two weeks are. I’d love it again, but things would be totally different this time around.

Putz: Yeah, nothing is going to stop us if some band with a label is like, “Hey, we randomly want you guys to come out.” Going on a tour where we’re guaranteed shows that aren’t bingo halls where we’re the only band from another state.

Marcus: Yeah, that’s a lot. Putting together your own tour without having any real help, those are the shows you end up playing. If it was something that was guaranteed, awesome, worth-thewhile thing …

Putz: You have to remember gas, too. You spend a lot of money trying to get somewhere. At this point, we have bills to pay, but when we were fresh out

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of high school, that didn’t really matter. Speaking of Frederick alone, what’s the biggest difference between the first time around for you guys and how it is now?

Putz: The generational gap. The young kids don’t come out to shows?

Putz: It’s not that they don’t; it’s just that they don’t know you because you’re of the older age, and we don’t know them because we’re not young anymore, so we have to find a middle ground, and that’s kind of what our show at Nola is going to be. It’s a bunch of kids and then a middle ground band and then us. We have 18-year-olds playing in one band, 20-somethingyear-olds in the other band, and then us in our 30s.

Marcus: Also, almost exclusively now, we play bars and breweries. Before, we played at Guido’s a lot and we played Olde Towne and stuff like that, but there were no breweries. That wasn’t happening back then. We actually never

played Nola before we came back together for some reason. There was a lot more bluegrass stuff. We did play Bushwaller’s once, and it was one of the worst shows of all time. Some of the wires were crossed with whoever set up the show, and they were like, “You aren’t going to play that loud, right?” [laughs].

You guys started and stopped and now you’re doing it again. Do you think you’re indestructible now? Like, you’ll be doing this forever, right?

Marcus: I hope so.

Putz: With age, it comes easier. We do it now because we love playing music. That’s the reason we keep going — it’s fun and it sounds good to us and we don’t suck anymore.

Why’d you stop in the first place?

Putz: After five, 10 years, you slow down. People want to try new things in their lives. New bands spring up. Some opportunities here and there. Then Marcus [Collins] left, and that factored into it. Matt was getting married.

Marcus: Also, we weren’t really writing music anymore. It felt like we were practicing the same eight songs over and over again for shows, and that eventually gets stale. That’s part of being in a band, but it’s only half of it. When the other half starts not being there, it’s just like, eh.

Putz: It was also a mutual ending, too. We never had a breakup talk. We just kind of parted ways for a bit.

Marcus: Marcus moved to Colorado and COVID happened and then he moved home. When he got home, I was living in a new house, so I had a pretty sweet spot for band practice, and we were like, “Let’s just set up in that shed in the backyard and start playing again.”

Putz: That’s why the new album is called “Tales From The Shred.”

You were talking about writing. What’s the songwriting process for you guys now?

Marcus: It’s kind of like it always was. Either me or Brett will have an idea on our own and we’ll bring it in and sometimes, the whole band immediately clicks with it, and we write it out. Other times, it’ll be like, “I like that part, but not really that part.”

Putz: Weirdly enough, we’re playing more covers now than we ever did. When you play other people’s music, you get inspired to write something similar.

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Staff photo by Katina Zentz

Brett Putz, left, Matthew Marcus, center, and Marcus Collins, of the band Timberwolves, pose for a portrait during a band rehearsal on Aug. 6.

Follow the band on Instagram @timberwolves_magic.

Weinberg Center and New Spire Arts announce 2023/2024

seasons

The Weinberg Center for the Arts and New Spire Arts announce the lineup for their upcoming seasons full of live music, comedy, dance, film and other performances in downtown Frederick. The Weinberg season kicks off Sept. 10 with Tommy James and The Shondells and New Spire Arts launches its season with jazz pianist Lafayette Gilchrist on Sept. 22.

Tickets will go on sale to Weinberg Center members at 10 a.m. Aug. 10 and to the public at 10 a.m. Aug. 17 at weinbergcenter. org. Tickets are also available by phone at 301-600-2828 and in person at 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Some performances that have been previously announced are already on sale.

WEINBERG CENTER LIVE SERIES

Versa-Style Dance Company

Frederick Reads presents Michelle Zauner

Travis Tritt 2023

John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band

U.S. Air Force Band

“Menopause the Musical”

Alan Cumming and Ari Shapiro: “Och & Oy! A Considered Cabaret”

Peter Noone & Herman’s Hermits with Special Guest The Marcels

Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience

When You Wish Upon a Star — A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney

A Chanticleer Christmas

Sara Evans Christmas Show

A Motown Christmas

World Ballet Series Nutcracker

Eric Byrd Trio performs “A Charlie Brown Christmas”

1964 The Tribute

Jesse Cook

World Ballet Series: “Swan Lake”

Scythian

Mnozil Brass: Jubilee

U.S. Army Concert Band

Teelin Irish Dance: Celtic Journey

Sons of the Pioneers

The Young Dubliners

The Everly Brothers Experience featuring The Zmed Brothers Step Afrika!

The Frederick Symphony Orchestra presents “The Great American Songbook”

The Weinberg Center will once

again host the Frederick Speaker Series, celebrating 11 years bringing world-class speakers to the community. As previously announced, the 2024 lineup features Monica Lewinsky, Shannon Bream, James Comey, Chuck D and Cheryl Strayed.

The 2023/2024 Family Series will

feature familiar and new characters in performances appropriate for all ages. In addition to “BLIPPI

The Wonderful World Tour,” shows will include “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live King For A Day,”

“Cat Kid Comic Club The Musical,” “Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Sing Along Party,” “Buckets N Boards Comedy

Percussion Show,” “Giraffes Can’t Dance The Musical,” “Animaniacs in Concert” 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, featuring live accompaniment on its Wurlitzer organ. The series begins Oct. 29 with the 1925 classic “The Unholy Three.” The Wonder Book Classic Film Series starts its season off Sept. 14 with the 1971 classic “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.”

Now In its second year as part of the Weinberg Center family, the intimate black box theater at New Spire Arts offers a wide variety of programming.

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Lafayette Gilchrist

Kyshona Trio

Tablao Flamenco

Martha Redbone Roots Project

Joshua Davis

Trevor Watts & Jamie Harris

Ensemble Sangineto

Michael Palascak

The Jeremiahs

PUSH Physical Theatre — Generic Male

“50 Years Gone” A Tribute to Jim Croce

Irish Christmas in America

Heather Aubrey Lloyd

Jill Barber

Common Chords

The “It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere” Show

Lisa Hilton Quartet

National String Symphonia

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

The Weinberg Center will continue to showcase emerging artists in its pay-what-you-want Tivoli Discovery Series which will be held at New Spire Arts again this season. The lineup includes Damn Tall Buildings, The Barefoot Movement, The Trills and The Crane Wives.

Staff file photo by Bill Green

The exterior of the Weinberg Center for the Arts on West Patrick Street in Frederick.

The world’s largest rubber ducky comes

BY ERIK ANDERSON Special to The News-Post

The world’s largest rubber ducky seemed like the perfect fit for the little town of Crisfield on the Eastern Shore, about a 3.5-hour drive from Frederick.

“Crisfield in general is a big duck town,” said Heather Ross, the town’s Arts and Entertainment District coordinator who arranged for the duck to be the center of the town’s Little BIG Townfest this weekend. “We’re the home of the Ward Brothers, who were very famous duck decoy carvers.”

When Ross saw that the famous 61-foot-tall inflatable “Mama Duck” was slated to make its Maryland debut in Leonardtown on Aug. 4, just across the Chesapeake Bay from Crisfield, she knew her town needed a piece of the action.

“We are directly across from them, so I kind of naively thought that the duck could just float right over,” she said laughing.

Little did she know that while the duck is capable of floating, Craig Samborski, the event organizer from Duluth, Minnesota, who created the duck in 2014, prefers to keep it dry these days. Weighing in at a little over 16,000 pounds with all its rigging, a little bad weather can spell major disaster for the yellow behemoth when it sits on a floating barge or pontoon. Besides, setting it up on land lets fans get a closer look.

“Yes, it looks very cool on the water, but when you’ve got 15,000 or 20,000 people at an event, they want to be close to it to get a selfie with it,” Samborski said. “It’s just something we can’t do in the water.”

The idea for the duck dates back to 2008, when Samborski was in Los Angelos for a tall ships festival.

“I was out having beers with a colleague who worked with the city of LA, and he said to me, ‘Craig, you are a nice event producer from Minnesota, but you’re in Los Angeles, where you need to go big or go home,’ and I said, ‘Well, I’m bringing a dozen tall ships here — that’s a pretty big deal,’ and he’s like, ‘No, man, you’ve got to build the world’s larg-

est rubber duck.’ I thought, that’s a great idea. After many beers, most things are great ideas. I woke up the next morning, scratching my head, going, oh my gosh, what did I commit to? And there started the process.”

He said people are constantly asking him to explain the attraction of the duck and its 10-foot tall “baby duck” called Timmy, which will also be in Crisfield this weekend, but he said he finds it hard to describe and only knows “it is something people just desperately want a selfie with.”

The duck has a dedicated nationwide fanbase, what Samborski calls “a religion of rubber duck lovers,” some of whom travel to see the duck wherever it goes. He recalls once meeting a woman in Detroit who flew in from Houston for the day, just to see the faux fowl. He said he knows of several families who plan their entire vacations around visiting the Brobdingnagian bath toy.

“There’s dozens of stories like that,” Samborski said.

It’s that very star power that towns are looking for when they pay Samborski’s company to set up the duck. He said it generates millions of dollars in tourism revenue for local businesses wherever it goes.

Little BIG Townfest will be three days of special events for those who visit the duck at the Somers Cove Marina. Ten restaurants throughout the town’s walkable City Dock area will offer specials for the event, and visitors who find the hidden ducks at these establishments will be rewarded with special treats.

Many of the area restaurants focus on seafood. Ross said Crisfield has in the past been “known as the crab capital of the world” and that “it’s still a waterman’s working town, so a lot of the crabs you’re eating up in Frederick probably came form Crisfield.”

The American Legion Auxiliary will operate a cash bar in a covered pavilion near the giant duck.

Local boat tours will take visitors on 15- and 20-minute trips around the Crisfield waterfront. There will also be boats

to take visitors to the nearby Tangiers and Smith islands for four- and five-hour excursions.

Different bands will perform free concerts on each day of the festival. The Folk Villains will play on Friday, the Vintage Blue Band will play on Saturday, and Sunday will feature Wisdom Flows by the Fantastic Pastor Paul Lewis.

Artists and vendors will be set up over the weekend. Art exhibits will be open at the town’s three galleries. The Heritage Museum is offering free tours and will provide art workshops for kids at their pavilions by the waterfront.

Samborski said visiting the giant duck is a particularly fun experience for children.

“It’s so much fun to see kids come to the duck, get their picture taken with the duck and play with the baby duck,” he said. “It’s just an all-around fun vibe.”

If you’re not able to visit the duck while it’s in Maryland, it’s going to be making a lot more appearances around the country in 2024. While this year it only appeared at eight summer week-

Courtesy of Craig Samborski

to Maryland

Maryland Ensemble Theatre launches new pre-professional program for aspiring actors

Maryland Ensemble Theatre is ready to unveil its newest program, The Teen Ensemble, a pre-professional theatrical experience specially designed for aspiring young performers. This innovative initiative aims to nurture and cultivate the talents of young artists through a series of rehearsals, show stopping performances, Ensemble School courses and master classes.

Frederick’s Arts & Entertainment district has grown substantially with audiences coming from across the Mid-Atlantic region. The demand for professional theater is on the rise, and so is the need for experienced performers and theater technicians willing to work outside of Baltimore and D.C.

Ensemble will also benefit from a well-rounded education in the theatrical arts. Course work will include a life stage appropriate deep dive into acting techniques and other essential elements of the performing arts based on the repertoire of MET’s Ensemble School class framework. This course will provide a foundation to enhance students’ skills and broaden their horizons as performers.

A crowd in LA swarms the famous duck. end events, next year it will be set up at an event every weekend from late May through the mid-September.

“Last fall, I just made the decision that the duck is where I’m going to focus my energies,” Samborski said. “The people who come and see the duck, 99.99% of them are just really nice people. It’s just a really pleasant experience being around it. It’s really relaxed, a very chill atmosphere.”

And while he has no definite plans to create other giant inflatables, he said, “My wheels are still turning.” He imagines that whatever comes next will appear along with the duck.

“In the world we live in right now, isn’t it pleasant to talk about a rubber duck in-

LITTLE BIG TOWNFEST WITH THE WORLD’S LARGEST RUBBER DUCK

When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 11 and 12 and noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 13

Where: Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield Info: crisfieldarts.org/world-s-largest-duck

stead of other things?”

Erik Anderson is a freelance writer in Frederick who cares about few things more than the history of his community. Email him at erikanderson07@gmail.com.

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The MET has created a pipeline to do just that. Raising the expectations for young performers in the area with a pre-professional program sets the stage for a local market of quality performers.

The centerpiece of The Teen Ensemble will be the production of the critically acclaimed “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.” Based on the novel by Rick Riordan, the musical follows the epic journey of Percy Jackson, a young demigod, as they embark on an extraordinary adventure filled with monsters, gods and destiny. Under the expert guidance of seasoned directors and mentors, the students will showcase their acting, singing and dancing prowess in a theatrical event for audiences of all ages.

Participants of The Teen

Backyard

Teen Ensemble members will have the opportunity to participate in two exclusive master classes led by distinguished industry professionals. These master classes cover a wide range of relevant skills — vocal training, choreography, improvisation and audition techniques — providing insights and knowledge to young actors seeking to hone their craft.

The Teen Ensemble program is open to students ages 13 to 18. No prior theatrical experience is necessary to audition. Auditions will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 6 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 9. Students should prepare 16 bars of a musical theater style song and be prepared to sing a cappella or bring a backing track. Students should also prepare a 1-minute comedic or dramatic monologue, be prepared to read a side from the script, and be ready to move.

For more information and to register for auditions, visit tinyurl. com/teenensembleauditions or email contact@marylandensemble. org.

Courtesy of Craig Samborski

ART

Landscape artist finds inspiration in

BY ERIN LYNDAL MARTIN Special to The News-Post

This summer, Boyds artist Jeanean Songco Martin attended Art Center Padula in the small town of Padula, Italy. Built into steep hilltops, the region boasts centuries of religious history and abundant nature. Martin’s time there was a continuation of the rich, realistic landscapes she’s painted for decades.

Martin has worked in landscape and figurative art for more than 30 years. Since receiving her BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art, Martin’s work has appeared in a number of shows in Frederick and the surrounding area. She worked out of a studio at the Griffin Center and also helped to start NOMA Gallery in Frederick with other artists. Some know her locally as an impressive musician of traditional old-time music, who frequented venues and festivals. Martin has also taught extensively at colleges and arts centers and has led artist retreats and excursions.

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Though she does work in the studio, she prefers to work outside.

“I started painting in the ’80s, before it was called plein air,” she said. “It was called working on location or working outside. Since then, it’s become popular and open to a greater variety of people.”

Martin has taught and practiced plein air painting across the country, as well as in Ireland, England, France and Germany. Her work showcases the beauty in each environment she visits, whether that means mountainous scenes or coastlines.

When Martin heard about the Padula residency, she jumped at the chance to apply. Art Center Padula is an initiative to revitalize the community and create job opportunities. By 2024, they plan to open an art school.

“It’s just in its second year, so I thought I had a good chance of getting in,” she said.

Her artist friend Christina Willey, with whom she’s taught workshops, also attended.

Martin spent two weeks traveling around Italy with her family before

going to Padula. Located within a national park, Padula is a small hilltop village and home to a Carthusian monastery dating from 1306. Ruins of the ancient Roman settlement Cosilinum still lie on hilltops there.

“It was like stepping back in time, because of the architecture,” Martin recalled after returning home to Maryland after the trip. “The people there speak their own dialect, not even typical Italian. Many don’t speak English, but the shop owners do.”

While there, she made use of the striking architecture and used it as inspiration for paintings.

“Being around those homes carved into the mountains is so different. I don’t normally include a lot of architecture in my work, but I was inspired by these beautiful old buildings.”

Her plein-air work created there depicts the architecture, as well as the abundant plant life and natural features that surrounded her.

Like the architecture, the deeprooted Catholicism of the area served as an inspiration. The monastery and church bells reminded Martin of Padula’s spiritual identity.

“While we were there, there was the feast day for St. Michael, their patron

Photo courtesy Jeanean Songco Martin

Artists Jeanean Songco Martin, left, and Christina Willey in Italy.

Photo courtesy Jeanean Songco Martin

Learn more about Jeanean Songco Martin at jeaneanpainter.com.

Italy’s Padula residency

saint. The whole town came out and did a procession from the bottom of the mountain all the way up, carrying a huge statue,” she said, touched by their devotion.

Martin says the biggest challenge in

plein-air painting is the ever-changing light. “When you’re outside, the light changes and after two or three hours, you have a whole different painting. You have to stop and set it aside.”

Light is a key component for

landscape painters, especially those who paint in an impressionist style. The light is so important to Martin’s art that she remembers places by their quality of light.

“There really is a difference in light, no matter where you go. In Ireland, it’s usually overcast and gray, and you have these storms. I thought of Ireland when I was in Italy because it rained every single day. When we were down south on the Amalfi coast, it was warm and bright, but Padula is in the mountains and got very cold at night.”

Just as light sets one place apart from another, the skies, too, take Martin back to other places.

“The clouds in Padula were a lot like the ones in Ireland. They made me think of the big skies in New Mexico, too,” she said.

Martin plans to return to Padula next year. She’s excited about the money and opportunities that the art center contributes to the local economy, as well as the jobs it could create.

Back at home, Martin is returning to her paintings of the C&O Canal, a waterway she frequently walks for inspiration.

Her painting “Misty Afternoon at White’s Ferry” was selected for a juried

& Acrylic Painters’ Society, which will be held at the Principle Gallery in Alexandria, Virginia, with an opening reception on Aug. 11

Erin Lyndal Martin is a creative writer, arts journalist and visual artist. Learn more at erinlyndalmartin.com.

show organized by the National Oil

Photos courtesy Jeanean Songco Martin

BY JOSEPH PETERSON Special to The News-Post

The Frederick Keys will face the State College Spikes at Nymeo Field on Aug. 11, with a fireworks display ending the evening.

But that’s not all that’s going on at Harry Grove Stadium that night.

You may shake your keys during the game, but you’ll be wanting to check your batteries afterward as it’s also Emergency Preparedness Night at the stadium, presented by Frederick County’s Division of Emergency Management and Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue.

Dennis K. Dudley, director of the Department of Emergency Preparedness, recently gave an in depth and informative preview for attendees and would-be attendees. Here is his conversation with 72 Hours.

Let’s start at the beginning. What is the Division of Emergency Management, and what is your department of Emergency Preparedness within that division charged with doing?

The Division of Emergency Management administers and coordinates Frederick County’s emergency management programs, including interagency coordination, development of plans, hazard mitigation and preparedness, through training and education. The Division and its two departments collaborate with stakeholders, local/state/federal partners and the community to prepare

for, respond to, recover from and mitigate the impact of all emergencies.

The Department of Emergency Preparedness develops and maintains plans, conducts training, and exercises and offers outreach to the community on preparedness and coordinates the emergency mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts of Frederick County Government with public and private partners: county agencies, community and business organizations, the county’s municipalities, adjacent counties, the State of Maryland, and federal government installations and agencies with interests in Frederick County.

For those who’ve never been or who may be there for the game and unaware that this event will be going on, what can they expect to see and experience?

The purpose of this event is to provide information to prepare the public for emergencies. It is important that everyone knows their risks, make a plan, prepare a kit to support their plan, and be informed. One way to stay informed is by signing up for ALERT Frederick County.

We will have equipment displays and information from the Division of Fire and Rescue Services, Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services, Law Enforcement, Health Department, Emergency Management, State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Maryland Department of Transportation. This is an opportunity to see and learn about what our first responders do and what you need to plan for in emergency situations.

You mentioned this isn’t the first year you’ve held this event. How many years have you hosted an Emergency Preparedness Night, and what are you looking forward to with this one?

The first time Emergency Preparedness Night was conducted was Aug. 26, 2006. During planning meetings in 2018, it was asked by some of our partners if we could do this again. Using grant funds, we scheduled

Emergency Preparedness Night for Aug. 26, 2018. The partner agencies, Division of Fire and Rescue Services, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, Frederick Police Department, Maryland State Police, Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services, Health Department and the Local Emergency Planning Committee felt this was a successful event and we decided to continue it as an annual event. We held an event in 2019, but we were not able to in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID restrictions.

We sponsored a game in 2022, and this year, we partnered with Gear Up Volunteer Fire Rescue Service to sponsor a fireworks night so we would

have a game with more attendance and reach more of the public. Gear Up will be recruiting volunteers to join Volunteer Fire Rescue Services. You also mentioned something about dogs at this year’s event. How do they fit in with the theme?

The Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Michael Redding will be there with his Hero dog Deputy Chief Sander B. Cohen, Sandy for short. Sandy is a facility dog with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, and provides comfort, alerts to stress cues in first responders, sits with victims at court during testimony, peer support and attends fire prevention events. Senior Deputy State

A booth during a past Emergency Preparedness Night in Frederick.

Fire Marshal Matt Renn will also be there with K9 Rosie, a Bomb detection dog.

So, what kind of emergency events in this area and in our county specifically have happened in the past, where the preparedness resources promoted by your department were called upon?

In 2018, we had flooding in Frederick County that affected approximately 476 homes and 23 businesses. Beginning in 2020, COVID-19 identified the need for the public to have emergency plans and kits with supplies.

What other types of future

emergency events, hazards or risks are there unique to or common in Frederick, and what are the appropriate actions for proactive preparations for this area? In other words, what are the key motivators for households and families to look to when considering and creating their own preparedness plans?

Frederick County hazards include flooding, winter storms, sinkholes, fires, communicable diseases, heat waves, power outages and hazardous materials incidents. Frederick County updated its Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Plan in 2022. This plan identifies the Hazards that affect Frederick County and plans to mitigate those risks.

Families should have a plan and have a stay-at-home kit with supplies for three days and a go kit in case of an evacuation. Plans should include a communication plan with meeting places, one near your home and one outside the area if it’s not possible to return home. For example, if there is a house fire, identify a location all family members will go to, so you know everyone is safe. Having an out of area emergency contact person that all family members can call and check in with helps account for family members in emergencies.

Kits should include water, a gallon per day per person. Flashlights, a first aid kit and a radio. Non-perishable food and a can opener. Families should also consider any special items, medications, copies of important documents, identification, and items for children and pets.

How does your office connect with the National Emergency Training Center here in Frederick County, if at all, and would you say the presence

of that facility influences the general preparedness of the communities in Frederick County and the residents?

The Emergency Management Institute is a great resource for our staff. They provide excellent training, and it allows us to collaborate with professionals in Emergency Management from around the country. I encourage our staff to attend professional development courses at the Emergency Management Institute. Are there other events throughout the year or anything specific to September, which is the nationally designated Emergency Preparedness month hosted by your department or where your department is involved?

We conduct preparedness presentations for community groups throughout the year. This event is our introduction into preparedness month.

On Sept. 13 at 7 p.m., we will have our Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting at Winchester Hall, and it will be broadcast live on Frederick County Government TV Channel 1085 and Channel 19 on Comcast. Back to the event at the Keys game, what other kinds of organizations or attractions will there be at the stadium event that you hope the public will notice and learn from?

The Department of Emergency Communications, 911 center will be providing information on 911 and will be recruiting during the event. The Health Department will be providing information and displaying their new vehicle for mobile clinics. Frederick Health Hospital will be providing information on services offered and general preparedness. The Maryland

Department of Transportation will be providing driver safety information. Gear Up Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services and Frederick County Law Enforcement agencies will be displaying equipment and recruiting during the event.

What do you hope the main takeaway will be for the general public about preparedness, ways to prepare, emergencies to plan for, or community resources to know should they attend the game.

Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety and losses that accompany disasters. We will have a table providing preparedness brochures and information for the public in the stadium. Now is the perfect time for businesses and residents alike to review their preparedness plans and update their disaster supply kits. The time to ask the question of what to do in an emergency is before it happens, so you are prepared and have a plan. National Preparedness Month is September and marks the beginning of peak hurricane season for Maryland. Frederick County can be affected by heavy rains and flooding even if a hurricane remains offshore.

Heavy rains can cause flooding in rivers but also can cause stormwater flooding if water runoff exceeds drainage systems capabilities. This can cause flooding and sewage backup outside of FEMA flood zones. Homeowners should check their insurance coverage for ground water, sewage backup, and flooding. Our Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Story Map has a feature for homeowners to check their home risk for flood zone flooding as well as stormwater flooding.

What is your office’s main objective in emergency preparedness for Frederick County?

Our goal is that businesses and residents are aware of their risks, have adequate insurance for those risks, stay informed, make a plan, and assemble a disaster supply kit that supports their plans. You should be ready to be selfsufficient for at least three days during a major emergency.

Joseph Peterson can usually be found reading the weathered plaques of obscure monuments he sees while wandering the city. He counts public libraries, public lands and places where local community is fostered among his favorite kinds of places.

Staff photo by Bill Green Dennis Dudley, Frederick County Director of Emergency Preparedness

Photo courtesy of Dennis K. Dudley

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“The Power of Color” — Aug. 5-27. Artist Lynn Hotes exhibits her colorful abstract paintings. She works in acrylics, oils, pastels and pencil sketching and loves portraiture and architectural themes. Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. eastsidearts313@gmail.com.

“10x10” — through Aug. 12, Gribs Gallery and Studio, 208 Main St., New Windsor. Each piece is 10 inches square and for sale. Gallery hours are 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays or by appointment. Hours are 4 to 6 p.m. on Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. 443-5369198.

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

”Over 70 Show” — through Aug. 27, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Works in a variety of media. A signature of the Delaplaine’s Creative Aging Month, this annual exhibition celebrates local artists over age 70 and showcases a wide range of styles, techniques, and interests. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

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

“Bedwetter” — through Aug. 27, NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick. Work by Phyllis Mayes and Lily Sellers, daughter of gallery member Annie Quinlan. Noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Artist talk from 5 to 6 p.m. Aug. 12. 240-367-9770, nomagalleryfrederick.com.

Pat Scull: “Outside-In, InsideOut” — through Aug. 27, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. With influences from fossils, crystals and bones and an

examination of the forced life of insolation and interruption in the pandemic, Pat Scull’s paintings and sculptures use both the microscopic and telescopic resources of human perception to think about where humanity fits within the cosmos. Hours: hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301-698-0656, delaplaine.org.

“Truth” by Robin Davisson — through Aug. 27, DISTRICT Arts, 15 N. Market St., Frederick.. Featured artist Robin Davisson’s lyrical, process-driven work is rooted in eclectic curiosity and the material surprises she discovers working

with her finely-developed visual vocabulary. districtarts.com/robindavisson.

”On Beauty and Revolution” — through Aug. 27, Blanche Ames Gallery, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. Featuring the work of Sasa Aakil. For gallery hours, call 301-4737680.

“The Hot Button” — through Aug. 27, Hot Button Gallery, 129 E. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. Carol Williams exhibits textiles and poster art that reflect her passion for social responsibility through artistic communication. 11 a.m. to

5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. The artist will be available for conversation at these times. anothercarolwilliams.com.

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

”Mandy Chesney is gaudy” — through Sept. 10, Black Rock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown. Baltimore resident’s first solo show, born in Mississippi. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Reception and artist talk 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 18. 301528-2260 or blackrockcenter.org.

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

”Treasures of State: Maryland’s Art Collection” — through Oct. 22, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. This collaborative exhibition, co-organized with the Maryland State Archives, features over 90 American and European paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and decorative arts from 1750 to present. Notable artists represented include the Peales, Jasper Cropsey, Thomas Wilmer Dewing, George Inness, Hugh Bolton Jones, Eastman Johnson, Giuseppe Ceracchi, and Giovanni Battista Piranesi. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org.

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“Heavy Metal” is on view at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick through Aug. 27, featuring oil paintings by Raymond Burns. Shown here, “Monongahela Caboose,” by Burns.

‘Le Salon’ at TAG/The Artists Gallery

If you like variety, stop by TAG/The Artists Gallery in Frederick this month. The gallery offers its walls to the public once a year for its “Le Salon” exhibition. More than 120 works by guest artists are on view through Aug. 28.

Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.

TAG is at 501 N. Market St., Frederick. Learn more at theartistsgalleryfrederick.com, or call 301-2289860.

TIMBERWOLVES

(Continued from 6)

Marcus: Yeah, I think there’s a difference between learning a riff you like and then learning the entire song. Because even the parts that didn’t stick out in your head originally — they’ll teach you something if you learn it. Playing other people’s music will always influence you. At the same time, we never want to be considered a cover band. Once you become a cover band, it’s hard to shake that label.

How much of the band is a function of how close you guys are as people?

Putz: It’s family more than anything else. Being a three-piece helps, but

what we do now is just hang out as best friends and mess around. It’s just a different monster when it’s your best friends instead of trying to schedule five people to get together to play. It’s a job compared to a hobby.

Marcus: And we started playing together when we were 15. It’s hard to imagine other people in bands with us right now. As soon as we connected with Marcus, for instance, it felt copacetic and unshakable after that. Who are some local bands you guys love?

Marcus: Doublemotorcycle [laughs].

Putz: Honestly, whatever you and Joe were doing was always going to be fun. Silent Old Mtns. are always really cool guys. Then some of the young kids

— Gatwick, who we play with all the time. The Vens have always been one our favorites.

Marcus: It’s more the people because sometimes people jump from bands, and if you really like someone from one band, you’re sure the new band is going to be cool, too.

Putz: Weed Coughin. Although. They’re the best. Same thing with Violet Evergreen.

Is the Nola show going to serve as the record release?

Putz: Yeah, we didn’t have an official one, and we didn’t advertise this show as one, but that’s how non-serious and on the fun side this band is. We don’t have to do anything too official; we just want you to show up and groove to

some tunes.

If you only had five words to describe the Timberwolves sound, what would they be?

Marcus: That’s hard because I can never describe our music to anybody. Putz: Manic. Sexy. Heavy. Dream. Rock.

Colin McGuire has been in and out of bands for more than 20 years and also helps produce concerts in and around Frederick. His work has appeared in Alternative Press magazine, PopMatters and 72 Hours, among other outlets. He is convinced that the difference between being in a band and being in a romantic relationship is less than minimal. Contact him at mcguire.colin@gmail.com.

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ABOVE: “Lotus Glowing,” by Richard Weiblinger. RIGHT: “Water,” by Shannon Beatty.

BY SHERYL MASSARO Special to The News-Post

July was the most beastly ever on Earth, weather-wise, but as I write on Aug. 1, it’s become glorious — more like plain old summer. We even can sit outside in the evenings and listen to little creatures. I hope this bodes well for the rest of the month.

What are we going to do with this world of ours that keeps heating up? People like to toss around the term “climate change,” but I tend to agree with someone I admire without hesitation — Arnold

Schwarzenegger — who feels we should stop using the term and go back to calling it by the cause: pollution. He feels it is a word that brings the issue to home ground and better resonates with the public.

Lots of us have been doing our part to help the situation, though. I would not have believed you if you’d told me when I was 12 that someday I painstakingly would remove labels and tape from packing material,

Everyday poetry

or cut non-paper coverings off of plastic bottles so that they wouldn’t gum up my county’s recycling machine, or stuff my yard clippings into very large paper bags so that they could be turned into really great mulch. Watch my water usage? And buy it in bottles? What a racket! The countries that hastened through pollution what might have been a natural swing toward planetary warmth have developed goals and policies to ameliorate and slow the situation, but probably too little too late. Some say it’s always been hot, and I do remember the first time I felt 1000 F, about 65 years ago. Air conditioning? Nah. We could deal with it. Not.

Sheryl Massaro is a Frederick poet and oil painter. She holds an MFA in creative writing from The American University. She is a recipient of one of the many stipends granted in 2022 from the National Endowment for the Arts through the Frederick Arts Council.

Auditions

for the 2023-2024 Season

Come sing with us! The Frederick Chorale is holding auditions for new members on August 27th, September 10th, and September 17th

Led by Heidi Ackerman, the Chorale is a 50-voice auditioned chorus committed to excellence in performing choral music for the benefit of the community.

Candidates should have a pleasing voice, basic sight-reading skills, and employ good vocal production techniques.

Not ready for a full audition? Come sit in an open rehearsal and see what it’s like to sing with us! We’ll be opening rehearsals on November 19th

To schedule an audition or attend the open rehearsal, please email auditions@frederickchorale.org.

www.frederickchorale.org

The Frederick chorale

SHERYL MASSARO

Three historic venues in West Virginia to show Ukrainian film ‘The Guide’

The Stand With Ukraine Through Film campaign is coming to the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia for a regional film event this month.

The 2014 Ukrainian film “The Guide” will be shown in three historic venues and will be the state’s premiere of this effort. The screenings will raise funds, as well as educate Americans on the war’s impact and history. All event proceeds will go toward supporting Ukraine.

“The Guide” is a two-hour dramatic film produced by acclaimed Ukrainian director Oles Sanin in 2014, which is set against Soviet efforts to exterminate the Ukrainian people in the 1930s through starvation and other policies. It was selected as the Ukrainian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards, and despite the film’s historical setting, it feels quite current.

This is an amazing story of how a small community cinema in Salem, Massachusetts, kickstarted the global release of the film to support Ukraine. The first showing at Cinema Salem in March 2022 raised $12,000 and was attended by speakers Gov. Charlie Baker, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll and Congressman Seth Moulton.

Immediately after its premiere, “The Guide” was released nationwide.

The project has raised more than $150,000 to support Ukraine and continues to grow, as more venues across the country screen the film.

“When the Stand With Ukraine Through Film project contacted us, we said yes immediately to hosting this fundraiser,” said Steve Pearson, coowner of The Shepherdstown Opera House. “When we see the events in Ukraine on television and the internet, they can seem distant and clinical. Watching ‘The Guide’ helps us feel the struggle of the Ukrainian people — that it’s not just a conflict over borders or economic power but an ongoing war of ideals and freedom.”

Tickets are available for purchase at individual box offices, as well as the venues’ websites, and additional opportunities to donate will be available at each event. Learn more at standwithukrainethroughfilm.org.

SCREENINGS

n 8 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Star Theatre, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.

Tickets are $10 and available at historicstartheatre.square.site. This screening kicks off their annual American Heritage Celebration weekend.

n 3:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Opera House in Shepherdstown, W.Va. Tickets are a pay-as-you-wish and available at shepherdstownoperahouse. thundertix.com/events. Anton

Greene, who was the co-star of the film at the age of 9, will be doing a virtual audience Q&A directly following the film. He is now a student at the University of Michigan, majoring in political science and jazz.

n 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Apollo Civic Theatre in Martinsburg, W.Va. Tickets are $15 and available at apollocivictheatre.org/seasondetails.

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BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

August 25 and 26, 2023

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 added this year

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

Entertainment on Friday evening will be Rewind

Mini Tractor pull will start at 7 on Friday evening

Entertainment on Saturday evening with the Cake Auction starting at 7 PM 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

CAR SHOW AUG. 19

Francis Scott Key Antique Car Club

38th Annual Benefit Show at Rose Hill Manor Museum and Historic Park

1611 North Market Street Frederick, MD

Sat August 19th, Rain: 8/20

Registration 8 a m -12 p m

Voting 10:30 a m -12:30 p m

Awards approx 2 p m

Spectators admitted free!

Special attraction: Frederick County Fire and Rescue Museum (mini-muster)

Antique and current fire apparatus on display Rose Hill WW II Encampment, music, food, tours, money raffle, 50/50 drawing Fun for the whole family!

FREDERICK COUNTY CRAFT

BEVERAGE FESTIVAL

Saturday, August 12, 2022

2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Libertytown Carnival Grounds

Featuring beer, wine and distilled spirits craft beverage producers exclusively from Frederick County Music by Groovalicious

Tickets $25 advanced $30 at Gate GET TICKETS at MDTix.com

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CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN ORCHARD

Available in our Market: Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Nectarines, White Lady & Sunhigh Peaches, Yellow and Purple Sweet Plums, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Lodi & Rambo Apples, Kale, Lettuce, Cucumbers Spring Onions, Tomatoes, Green & Yellow Summer Squash, Green Peppers, Sweet Corn, Cabbage, Fresh Baked Fruit Pies, Apple Cider Donuts, Fresh Fruit Smoothies, Slushies and Sundaes Jams & Jellies

Cut Your Own Flowers 301-271-2737

Open Daily 9am-5pm 15036 North Franklinville Rd Thurmont MD www.catoctinmountainorchard.com

HOLIDAY CRAFT AND VENDOR EVENT

Hosted by Vigilant Hose Co

Activities Bldg , 17701 Creamery Rd Emmitsburg, MD

Sat Dec 2nd, 9 to 3

Sun Dec 3rd, 9 to 2

Many Crafters and Vendors including Fresh wreaths, plants as well as silk floral arrangements And much more!

Food available for purchase

Visit with Santa Saturday and Sunday

Photos Available for sale

Bring families, children and pets!

For more info contact: Sharon Keeney 410746-8776,

MaryLou Little 240-285-3184 or Kenny Cevinger 240-393-0758

Libertytown Vol Fire Dept FREE FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC BY STICKTIME

7 p m to 10 p m

Food & Fun! Beer Garden

MAYNE’S SWEET CORN

Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat-Sun 9-4

3420 Buckeystown Pike 301-662-4320

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Middletown Vol Fire Co

Auxiliary Sponsors the 13th Annual Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Tractor, and Specialty Vehicle Show

Sat Aug 19 • 10AM-3PM

Rain Date: Sun. Aug. 20

Deadline for Reg.: Noon. Awards: 3PM Reg fee: $15 00

Goody bags to the first 100 Food available to purchase on site, breakfast & lunch

No alcohol permitted

Flea Market & Yard Sale tables avail. 1 Fireman's Lane, Middletown, MD Contact: Janie 301-471-9604

PIT BEEF/PULLED PORK PLATTER SALE

SATURDAY, AUG. 19, 2023

Carry-out or Eat-in

Pit Beef or Pulled Pork Sandwich

Au Gratin Potatoes, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, and Drink $18 00 per platter

Pre-order by August 16th

Pick up August 19 from 4 to 7pm

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Jefferson Ruritan Club

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PRYOR'S ORCHARD FREESTONE PEACHES

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Peaches running 2wks early Earligold Apples

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Tomatoes, Melons, Lopes

Sweet Corn, Green Beans Cucumbers, Pickles Red Beets, Zucchini

Patty Pans, Yellow Squash

Honey, Jellies, Sparkling Cider Call FIRST - 301-271-2693

2 mi West of Thurmont off Rt 15 Take 77W

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SCENIC VIEW ORCHARDS

Sweet Corn

Red Clapp's Favorite & Sugar Pears

White & Yellow Nectarines

Peaches: Sunhigh & Contender, White Lady

Blackberries, Plums

Lodi Apples, Blueberries

Cantaloupes, Green Beans

Squash, Eggplant, Kale, Tomatoes, Pickling Cucumbers

Onions, Cabbage, Beets

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Frederick Farmers Market

1215 West Patrick St

Saturdays 10:00-1:00

YMCA Farmers Market

1000 North Market St

Tuesdays 3:30-6:30

SOUP & SANDWICH SALE

Pre-order by 08/08/23

Pick-up Fri 08/11/23

9:00am-12:00pm

301-874-2368

All freshly made onsite 8" subs: $8 00 Cold

Cut, Ham & Cheese Turkey & Cheese, Chicken Salad and Country Ham

Sandwiches: $6 00 Chicken Salad & Country Ham

Crab Cake Sandwich: $9 00 (fried or uncooked)

By the lb: chicken salad $12; sliced country ham $12

Two (2) Chocolate Chip Cookies - $3 00

Soup: Bean & Cntry Ham, Chicken Corn, Vegetable, bowl $3 00 / qt $8 00, Maryland Crab bowl $4/qrt $9

Bake table and goodies available!

Carroll Manor Fire Co.

Pick-up at: 2793 Adams St, Adamstown, MD

Local Mentions

Miscellaneous Services

Thursday Aug. 10

CLASSES

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

ETCETERA

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

“The Fashion of Claire McCardell” — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Features 12 of the designer’s fashions. McCardell, a Frederick native, was a designer who redefined American women’s fashion during the 1930s to the 1950s. She designed casual sportswear for women that was comfortable yet stylish. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/claire-mccardell-on-display. Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration , 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a com-

petitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills and make new, like-minded friends. All are welcome, no membership requirements. We’ll even guarantee you a partner on the first Monday and Thursday of every month. $7. 301-254-4727. sharonwcox@gmail.com. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

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. Improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a Go Team Therapy Dog. All ages. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

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

frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

FAMILY

Summerfest Family Theatre: Rainbow Rock Band — 10 a.m. at Baker Park Band Shell, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. A mix of musical genres from folk and pop rock to rockabilly all while being educational and fun! Your child will learn about shapes, colors, movement, nature, and more! Bring a canned food item in lieu of admission to support the Foodbank Program operated by the Frederick Community Action Agency (FCAA). Non-perishable items such as canned meats and vegetables, soups, peanut butter, cereal, rice, and pastas are preferred. celebratefrederick.com.

Wildwood Storytime with CCPL’s Mount Airy Branch — 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Wildwood Park Gazebo, 400 Park Ave., Mount Airy. For ages up to 8. Join us for storytime at the Wildwood Park Gazebo. We’ll share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. We’ll talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format appropriate for young children. In the event of inclement weather,

we will meet indoors at CCPL’s Mount Airy Branch.

410-386-4470. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com.

Frederick County 275th: Knucklers Marble Mania — 2 p.m. at The C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Learn about how to play marbles at this interactive program with the Frederick County Knucklers, a hobby group that has members who have been National Marble Champions. 301-600-7212. fcpl.org.

Starlight Film Festival: “The Bad Guys” (PG) — 7 p.m. at on the grounds of the Natelli Community Center, 9023 Harris St., Villages of Urbana, Urbana. To avoid prison, a gang of notorious animal criminals pretends to seek being rehabilitated, only for their leader to realize that he genuinely wants to change his ways. Pre-movie activities at 7 p.m.; movie starts at 8:30 p.m.  fcpl.org.

GALLERY

The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. From 1896 until 1954, a network of interurban trolley lines were built linking communities across Frederick and Washington counties. This exhibit presents the history of these electric railways and how they changed the landscape and communities of Frederick County.

$12, $10, $8. director@frederickhistory.org. cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/ stitchesthroughtimeexhibittickets.

MUSIC

Alive@Five: Old Eastern — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carroll Creek Amphitheater, Frederick. Live music. Outdoor happy hour. Ages 21 and older only, with ID. $6 entry plus $6 drinks. Food available for purchase. 301-698-8118. downtownfrederick.org.

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

Thursday night for live jazz and your favorite craft cocktails. 21 and older. 301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com/events.

OUTDOORS

How to Leave No Trace and Clean-Up Walk — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro. Learn seven simple principles to keep nature natural and to keep your parks a clean and enjoyable place for everyone, human and otherwise. Then join a group walk around the lake to pick up litter. 2 p.m. at the Nature Nook (next to concessions). Grabbers, gloves and buckets provided. 301-791-4656. laura.nalven@maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/greenbrier.aspx.

THEATER

“Twelfth Night” — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Hood College Hodson Outdoor Theater, 581 Coffman Chapel Drive, Frederick. Endangered Species (theatre) Project presents “Twelfth Night or What You Will” as the mainstage event of its Frederick Shakespeare Festival. A d/hearing integrated production which features a cast of both deaf and hearing actors, in a show that will be accessible to each audience for all performances. Free. 301-305-1405. contact@esptheatre.org. esptheatre.org/fsf-23.

Friday Aug. 11

ETCETERA

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

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

FESTIVALS

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair

— 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. at Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg. Continues daily through Aug. 19. Family Day is Aug. 14 and 16 with free admission for ages 11 and under (every day); Senior Citizens Day is Aug. 15, free admission to ages 62+ before 5 p.m.; Military Day is Aug. 17, with free admission for active military in uniform or with valid ID before 5 p.m. Additional ticketed events: Monster Truck Madness 7:30 p.m. Aug 16 and 17; Demolition Derby 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 and 19. Food, rides, demonstrations and many other activities. Visit website for schedule, ticket and parking information.

On-site parking fee $15 plus fair admission fees, varies, and for special events are not included with fair admission. 301-926-3100. mcagfair.com.

Frederick County Craft Beverage Festival — 7 p.m. at Libertytown Volunteer Fire Co. Carnival Grounds, Libertytown. Music by Sticktime, and beer garden, 7 to 10 p.m., free entry to the grounds Aug. 11. On Aug. 12, 2 to 8 p.m. help celebrate the 275th anniversary of the founding of Frederick County as a featured partner event. Music by Groovilliciouis; about 20 local beer, wine and distilled spirits craft beverage vendors exclusively from Frederick County, $25 advance, $30 at the gate. mdtix.com lvfd17.org.

FILM

Bethesda Outdoor Movies: Stars on the Avenue — 9 p.m. at Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle, corner of Norfolk and Auburn avenues, Bethesda . Film is “Top Gun: Maverick.” Admission is free, and show times will begin at 9 p.m. BYO chairs. 301-215-6660. edavis@bethesda.org. bethesda.org/bethesda/ bethesda-outdoor-movies.

GALLERY

The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. From 1896 until 1954, a network of interurban trolley lines were built linking communities across Frederick and Washington counties. This exhibit presents the history of these electric railways and how they changed the landscape and communities of Frederick County.

$12, $10, $8. director@frederickhistory.org. cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/ stitchesthroughtimeexhibittickets.

MUSIC

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

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

F.A.M.E. Open Mic at Sky Stage — 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

OUTDOORS

Exploring Water Ecosystems — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro. Join us on a wet (and likely muddy) exploration of some of the lake’s shoreline habitats. Learn about the fragile ecosystems that exist here and maybe catch a minnow. Meet at gazebo 1 in the day use area. Water shoes and clothes that can get wet are recommended. 301-791-4656. laura.nalven@maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/greenbrier.aspx.

THEATER

“How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. Power, sex, ambition, greed ... it’s just another day at the office in this classic satire of big business. A clever lampoon of life in the corporate world, “How to Succeed” follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses a little handbook to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive, tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant “company man,” backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction and, of course, true love. Free. 301-662-6600. WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

“Twelfth Night” — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Hood College Hodson Outdoor Theater, 581 Coffman Chapel Drive, Frederick. Endangered Species (theatre) Project presents “Twelfth Night or What You Will” as the mainstage event of its Frederick Shakespeare Festival. A d/hearing integrated production which features a cast of both deaf and hearing actors, in a show that will be accessible to each audience for all performances. Free. 301-305-1405. contact@esptheatre.org. esptheatre.org/fsf-23.

Saturday Aug. 12

CLASSES

All-Levels Yoga — 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., , Frederick. An all-levels yoga class with experienced in-

structors from Yogamour, a Frederick-based studio and non-profit. Saturdays through October.

$15. 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

Indoor Plants and Wellness — 10 a.m. to noon at University of Maryland Extension Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Having indoor plants just makes us feel better. Learn about the therapeutic benefits of houseplants. Identify plants that can make for a healthier indoor environment. 301-600-1596. strice@umd.edu. bit.ly/FCMG23IndoorPlantsWellness.

Freedom BANG Fitness Class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch LIbrary, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. A pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Freedom BANG Fitness Class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch LIbrary, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. A pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Scanning, Archiving and Preserving Family Photos, Documents and other Ephemera — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Dorothea Mordan, owner of Chandler Designs in Woodsboro, will be presenting on preserving your family photographs and letters. This event is in conjunction with the FCPL Memory Lab. Dorothea will discuss the best practices for scanning, digital archiving photographs or slides, and archival storage options for originals. 21 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Mindfulness Amongst the Vines — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyard, 7550 Green Valley Road, Frederick. Guided mindful practices that calm the nervous system to help you respond better to life’s daily stressors rather than being explosive or reactive. For this round of Mindfulness Amongst the Vines we will focus on the heart practices from the Buddhist tradition which include Goodwill (metta), Compassion (karuna), Empathetic joy (mudita) and Equanimity (upekkha). We will also bring in neuroscience, positive psychology and more. $55. 301-660-8735. cassidywellnesscoaching@gmail.com. cassidywellnesscoaching.com.

A Taste of Asia: Chef’s Choice Family Style Dishes — 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 delicious flavors from all over Asia including Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese Korean, and Malaysia. The focus will be on family-style cooking that saves money, introduces healthy, nutritious dishes and are simple and easy to make. Each session will

feature a different dish. $42. 301-624-2727. mkrzywicki@frederick.edu.

All About Bees: Honey Tasting & Hive Tour with Laith Nichols — 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. A presentation led by Fox Haven beekeeper Laith Nichols. Learn about the amazing biology and behavior of honey bees, how honey is made, and the importance of all bees and other pollinators in the production of food. $12. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org.

Nighttime Forest Bathing with Monica Wenzel — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. In this 2-hour session, the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy trained guide Monica Wenzel will walk you through sensory invitations to help you slow down, awaken your senses and reconnect with nature. $25. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org.

ETCETERA

Artillery Living History Demonstration — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Monocacy National Battlefield Visitor Center, 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick. Step into the life of a soldier at Monocacy National Battlefield and experience the thunderous roar of artillery. Living history volunteers and rangers will demonstrate the firing of Civil War era artillery. This unique soundscape will showcase different kinds of artillery and will help you envision life as an artillerist during the Civil War. 301-662-3515. nps.gov/mono.

Harpers Ferry Civil War Round Table — 10 a.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market St., Frederick. Outdoor tour of Confederate Row, guided by historian and author Gary Dyson. Confederate Row tells the stories of the Confederate dead buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick from 1862-1907 and how the Row began. These veterans and conscripts fought at South Mountain, Sharpsburg, Gettysburg, Cedar Creek, Monocacy, and other nearby battlefields and later died in Frederick from their wounds. Free, but reservations required. ccraig@lauarellodge.com.

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

Twilight’s Last Gleaming — 10:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. at Gathland State Park, 900 Arnoldstown Road, Jefferson. Discover the significance of Crampton’s Gap and Brownsville Pass during the Battle of South Mountain and the important role artillery played during the battle. Cannon firing demonstrations are presented both days at 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m.

jamesn.johnston@maryland.gov.

Green Talk: Mobilize Frederick — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Middletown Public Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown. Learn how this workgroup has identified steps for government, business, community organizations and residents to create a safer, healthier and more resilient community in response to climate change. Speakers: Karen Cannon, executive director, and Barb Trader, board president.

301-600-7560.

middletown.md.us.

Ball Racing Event (Street Racing) — 2 p.m. at Airport Lane, between Hancock and Berkely Springs, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.

A 50/50 in which the Leechel L. Reynolds Memorial Fund receives half of the 50/50. Gates open at 2 p.m., drivers meeting at 4 p.m., races start at 5 p.m. Vehicle classes are All Motor, JV-6.30 Index, Pre-K-7.00 Index, Small Tire, Stick Shift, and Test & Tune. NBBR apparel available for purchase. Food vendors. For details, visit the NBBR Facebook page.

Spectators $20 per person, ages 12 and under free.

Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Explore the home of Frederick’s pioneer family, the Brunners. Built in 1758, it is the oldest surviving building in the city and a National Historic Landmark. Inside is the only known example of a German heating system that provided safe, clean, energy-efficient radiant heat. Learn the story of the desperate German immigrants who fled dire

conditions in Europe and came to prominence in Frederick County. Walk in for a guided tour.

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

FAMILY

Mount Airy Mile — 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Main Street, 1312 S. Main St., Mount Airy . A mile run or walk down Main Street in Mount Airy, led by wheelchair marathon winner Daniel Romanchuck. All proceeds benefit residents in the 21771 zip code with extraordinary medical needs. Sponsored by the Mount Airy Rotary Club. $27. 410-800-6345. coachjayde@gmail.com. mtairymile.com.

GLOW back to school movie night — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Road, Frederick. Glow in the dark games, a family friendly movie and free popcorn. 301-662-1727. childrens_ministry@bhumc.org. brookhill.ccbchurch.com.

FESTIVALS

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair — at Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg. Continues daily through Aug. 19. Family Day is Aug. 14 and 16 with free admission for ages 11 and under (every day); Senior Citizens Day is Aug. 15, free admission to ages 62+ before 5 p.m.; Military Day is Aug. 17, with free ad-

Frederick County Craft Beverage Festival

Beer!! Wine!! Distilled Spirits!!

The FREDERICKCOUNTY CRAFT BEVERAGE FESTIVAL will be held on AUGUST12, 2023 at the LIBERTYTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIESGROUNDS from 2PM TO 8PM Thiswillbea oneofa kind event that willfeature beer, wine and distilled spirits produced in Frederick County.The festivalwill be afun familyeventwithgames andactivitiesfor kids and adults.TIP jars, “Big6”wheel, and other unique gaming features toprovide atrue“carnival” atmosphere notfound at otherfestivals. A“Kids Corner” withaninflatable “bounce house”, corncrib,and children’s games will insureafun time for the entire family TICKETSONSALE NOW AT: www.mdtix.com//fccbf-1 OR www.FrederickCountyCraftBeverageFestival.org

ORG

mission for active military in uniform or with valid ID before 5 p.m. Additional ticketed events: Monster Truck Madness 7:30 p.m. Aug 16 and 17; Demolition Derby 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 and 19. Food, rides, demonstrations and many other activities. Visit website for schedule, ticket and parking information. On-site parking fee $15 plus fair admission fees, varies, and for special events are not included with fair admission. 301-926-3100. mcagfair.com.

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

Faith, Family, Fun Festival — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Locust Grove Church of the Brethern, 13356 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy. Carnival games, inflatables, prizes, face painting, refreshments and the Gospel story. All are welcome. 301-703-5525. diane.lowe6@gmail.com.

Frederick County Craft Beverage Festival — 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Libertytown Volunteer Fire Co. Carnival Grounds, Libertytown. Music by Sticktime, and beer garden, 7 to 10 p.m., free entry to the grounds Aug. 11. On

Aug. 12, 2 to 8 p.m. help celebrate the 275th anniversary of the founding of Frederick County as a featured partner event. Music by Groovilliciouis; about 20 local beer, wine and distilled spirits craft beverage vendors exclusively from Frederick County, $25 advance, $30 at the gate. mdtix.com. lvfd17.org.

“Big Picnic” — 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mount Tabor Park, 13544 Motters Station Road, Rocky Ridge. Baby show registration from 2 to 3 p.m., open to all babies 24 months old and younger. Music by Tall in the Saddle from 4 to 8 p.m. Tractor ride 11 a.m., line up at 10 a.m., tractor show noon to 6 p.m. (George at 410-259-6240), food including soup, sandwiches, fries and ice cream available for purchase. Home of “the big slide.”

GALLERY

The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. From 1896 until 1954, a network of interurban trolley lines were built linking communities across Frederick and Washington counties. This exhibit presents the history of these electric railways and how they changed the landscape and communities of Frederick County.

$12, $10, $8. director@frederickhistory.org.

MUSIC

Bluegrass Under the Stars — 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue, 600 Beetz Road, Mount Airy. An evening of

ATLIVEENTERTAINMENT BY omthe decade of boogie and the dance floor at Studio54.

GREATFOOD PROVIDED BY THE LIBERTY TOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT!

Pit Beef, Fried Ham, Hush Puppies ,a nd much more!

Special

All proceeds benefit the ber tytown Vo lunteer Fire Depar tment.

live bluegrass music right here on the farm surrounded by over 160 rescued draft horses! Grab your blanket or chair and get cozy as the sun sets behind the stage and enjoy unobstructed views of the endless starry night sky over our 300 acre rescue facility. Strokers BBQ and Brookeville Beer Farm will be on site serving up some of the best local beer & BBQ!

$20, children under 12 are free. 443-2853835. development@gentlegiants.org.

Kamyar Arsani & Friends — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. An evening of eclectic and original world music with both contemporary and traditional influences. Kamyar Arsani is an Iranian born singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and scholar of the Daf (the Iranian frame drum) who creates music across an array of styles, ranging from classical Persian music to Punk Rock and genre-defying electronic experimentation described as ‘indie-pop with Sufi spice’. He will perform both solo and with a band. $10, under 12 free. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/ programs/sky-stage.

THEATER

“How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. Power, sex, ambition, greed ... it’s just another day at the office in this classic satire of big business. A clever lampoon of life in the corporate world, “How to Succeed” follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses a little handbook to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive, tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant “company man,” backstabbing coworkers, caffeine addiction and, of course, true love. Free. 301-662-6600. WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

Sunday Aug. 13

ETCETERA

Twilight’s Last Gleaming — 10:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. at Gathland State Park, 900 Arnoldstown Road, Jefferson. Discover the significance of Crampton’s Gap and Brownsville Pass during the Battle of South Mountain and the important role artillery played during the battle. Cannon firing demonstrations are presented both days at 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. jamesn.johnston@maryland.gov.

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.

Female Spies of World War II — 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Spymaster

Vera Atkins will deliver up secrets of women you knew were spies. Rendezvous with Vera at the library cafe and bring your coffee or tea. Sweet treats donated by Wegmans. Alisa Dupuy, of The Ladies of History, loves to recount the lives of important women in history. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Author Talk and Book Signing: Erika Montgomery — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Join Curious Iguana and Erika Montgomery as she discusses her new novel, “Our Place on the Island,” a richly-woven and escapist summer read. A Q&A and book signing will follow the talk. 301-606-0934. cimarketingassistant@gmail.com.

Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Explore the home of Frederick’s pioneer family, the Brunners. Built in 1758, it is the oldest surviving building in the city and a National Historic Landmark. Inside is the only known example of a German heating system that provided safe, clean, energy-efficient radiant heat. Learn the story of the desperate German immigrants who fled dire conditions in Europe and came to prominence in Frederick County. Walk in for a guided tour.

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

Cemetery History & Mystery Tour — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market St., Frederick. Discover Frederick’s past as you navigate through the labyrinth of graves, crypts and monuments of historic Mount Olivet Cemetery, established 1852 and one of Maryland’s largest and most beautiful cemeteries and the final resting place of Francis Scott Key, Thomas Johnson and Civil War heroine Barbara Fritchie. $15 for adults. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Grocery Store Buyout Event — 8 a.m. to noon at Weis, 448Prospect Boulevard, Frederick. All you have to do is show up, grab a grocery list, and go shopping! Then after you are done you can hang out, play some games, enjoy custard from Glamourview Creamery Food Truck, and a ton more. Benefits Frederick Rescue Mission, Blessings in a Backpack, Frederick Housing and Human Services, CareNet Pregnancy Center and The Freedom Center. danielle@mycollective.church. mycollective.church.

FESTIVALS

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair — 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. at Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg. Continues daily through Aug. 19. Family Day is Aug. 14 and 16 with free admission for ages 11 and under (every day); Senior Citizens Day is Aug. 15, free admission to ages 62+ before 5 p.m.; Military Day is Aug. 17, with free admission for active military in uniform or with valid ID before 5 p.m. Additional ticketed events: Monster

Truck Madness 7:30 p.m. Aug 16 and 17; Demolition Derby 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 and 19. Food, rides, demonstrations and many other activities. Visit website for schedule, ticket and parking information.

On-site parking fee $15 plus fair admission fees, varies, and for special events are not included with fair admission. 301-926-3100. mcagfair.com.

MUSIC

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

Summer Concert Series: Troy Engle & Southern Skies — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Baker Park Band Shell, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Five-piece contemporary original bluegrass band. celebratefrederick.com.

Monday Aug. 14

CLASSES

Meditative Dance Movement — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. The dance experience starts with a brief guided meditation involving breathing, stretching, shaking and gentle yoga-like movements to help become more heart-centered and embodied. Then, dance music starts slow and then ramps up over time. $10. laurabsherwood@gmail.com.

ETCETERA

Frederick County 275th: Memory Lab by Appointment — 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Use our equipment to convert your photos and analog home videos to digital formats you can share and enjoy today! Formats accepted: mini DV tapes, VHS tapes, VHS-C tapes, photos, slides, and negatives. Bring a flash drive or other storage device to save your files. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Maryland State Department of Education. Call to schedule appointment. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

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 and make new, like-minded friends. All are welcome, no membership requirements. We’ll even guarantee you a partner on the first Monday and Thursday of every month. $7. 301-254-4727. sharonwcox@gmail.com. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

Senior Services Advisory Board Meeting — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Bourne Building, 355 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Each month will have special guest speakers on topics of interest to the seniors in Frederick County. Check the SSAB’s Facebook page for the speakers each month. 301-639-8518. Swast90024@aol.com.

frederickcountymd.gov.

FAMILY

Pickle Day — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Join your friends at the Bear for a DILL-lightful experience as we make pickles from scratch. Each child will decorate their jars, prep ingredients, and take home fresh pickles. This is a drop-in event, no registration required. Materials are first come, first served. This event is intended for ages 5-10. Dress for messy fun!

301-606-0934. cimarketingassistant@gmail.com.

FESTIVALS

Rocky Ridge VFC Carnival — 6 p.m. at Mount Tabor Park, Motters Station Road, Rocky Ridge. Continues nightly through Aug. 19. Music, food, games, nightly entertainment and home of “the big wooden slide.” Aug. 14 — One More Round; Aug. 15 — Country Ramblers 2; Aug. 16 — Parade at 7 p.m., 5.5 Men on the stage; Aug. 17 — Taylor Brown’s Elvis Show; Aug. 18 — Tall in the Saddle; Aug. 19 — Stone Country Band. rockyridgevfc.com.

Tuesday Aug. 15

CLASSES

Senior Fitness: Zumba Gold — 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 South Glade Road, Walkersville. Interested in Zumba but want something that’s lower intensity? This Zumba Gold class is a lower intensity, fun dance workout. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

ETCETERA

Farmstead Taste & Tour — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Renfrew Museum and Park, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa. Five-course tasting seasonal and locally sourced menu with guided tour of the Pa. German farmstead. Pre-registration is required. Sold by the table: $100 per table up to 2 guests; $200 per table up to 4 guests. 717-762-4723. renfrewmuseum.org.

Pride On The Patio — 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Showroom, 882 N. East St., Fredrick. Weekly LGBTQIA social mixer. Relaxed an casual. Happy hour pricing, full menu available; drink special Gender Fluid. 21 and older. 240-409-8858. prideonthepatio@gmail.com. facebook.com/PrideOnThePatio.

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

frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

FAMILY

Clothes Closet Open — 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Thurmont United Methodist Church, 13880 Long Road, Thurmont. Free clothing for men, women and children. Also 6 to 7:30 p.m. first and fourth Monday of the month. Volunteer based mission run and operated by church members/volunteers. 301-2714511. thurmontchurch.com.

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