We are excited to bring on a new columnist this week, Tiffany Mahaney. You might know her as The Frederick Mom, as she has gained a loyal following on Instagram (@thefrederickmom) for her recommendations for kid-friendly activities in the area — everything from festivals to workshops to restaurants and parks. While she raises her own family here in Frederick, she will offer suggestions each week in 72 Hours for things to do and see with the kids in your life. We welcome her aboard — and also included in this issue is a special section for the Kids Expo, hosted by The News-Post, which runs from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 25 at Nymeo Field in Frederick.
STARLIGHT CINEMA THURSDAYS
The new restaurant featuring Appalachian cuisine, The Ordinary Hen, has partnered with the 72 Film Fest to bring Starlight Cinema Thursdays in downtown Frederick. Stop by (no reservations needed) on Aug. 22 and take a seat outside in the restaurant’s courtyard for a screening of “Groundhog Day” starting at 8:30 p.m. Get there early to grab food and drinks, or catch live music on the patio from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Then settle into a cozy Adirondack chair around the firepit and watch the movie under the stars. The Ordinary Hen is at 228 N. Market St. in downtown Frederick.
CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF THE COMMON MARKET
What began in the 1970s as a bulk-food club out of a room in the home of Randy and Francey Williams — for people wanting healthier, local food options — has grown into a two-store grocery co-op that’s beloved in Frederick, the Common Market. This weekend, the store will celebrate 50 years here with an anniversary party in the parking lot of its Buckeystown Pike location. Come by from noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 24 for live music, samples, prizes and, of course, birthday cake. Happy birthday, Common Market!
DAZED AT DELIZIA DANCE PARTY
John Johnson, aka DJ Baspy, has hosted weekly music nights at Delizia Cafe in downtown Frederick for the past few months, bringing underground house and dance music to the space for dance parties, the likes of which are not frequently seen in town. “I don’t really typically DJ Top 40 or radio music,” he said in a recent interview with 72 Hours. “I’m trying to broaden people’s horizons around here.” We are here for it. On Aug. 28, he’ll host a Dazed at Delizia show featuring local hip-hop artists Demetrius, Bam Alexander, Bruke Fasil and Breezydre.
NOTE TO READERS: We apologize for our production error in the Aug. 15 issue of 72 Hours, in which our Signature Dish feature contained images and a headline for Anchor Bar but story text for a previous Signature Dish on Jollof on Point. We are running the correct piece on Anchor Bar in this week’s edition.
150-year-old fish and chips recipe featured at Anchor Bar, inventor of Buffalo wings
NOTE TO READERS: In the Aug. 15 issue of 72 Hours, our Signature Dish feature contained images and a headline for Anchor Bar but story text for a previous Signature Dish on Jollof on Point. We are running the complete correct piece on Anchor Bar here.
Though the Anchor Bar is known for its buffalo wings, the general manager has a nostalgic connection to the restaurant’s fish and chips.
“That is my great-great-grandfather’s recipe from Northern England,” Paul Turner said. “I just think it’s delicious, and I’m definitely a little biased.”
Anchor Bar opened a location in Frederick five years ago, bringing its iconic buffalo wing sauce to the community. Invented in 1964 in Buffalo by Teressa Bellissimo, the sauce is a restaurant staple and has become famous across the country. Anchor Bar proclaims they are the “Best Wings in the World” and they’ve won awards. Anchor Bar’s main location has even been featured on multiple television shows, like “The Bachelorette” and “The Simpsons,” Turner said.
“You can’t beat our wings,” added Turner, who’s worked as a general manager at the Frederick location since it opened. “Our sauces are fantastic.”
But the fish and chips are also “one of the best of Frederick,” he continued.
“We probably sell 500 orders of haddock a week,” he said.
Turner said business is doing great since it opened.
More than half of the staff has worked at the restaurant since the beginning with him, which Turner attributed to the restaurant’s inviting environment.
The restaurant has expanded since it opened, by adding two outdoor patios.
“We’re extremely dog-friendly, we love to partner with local charities, and we have an amazing staff and team here,” he said.
— Isabella Carrero-Baptista
5605 Spectrum Drive, Frederick anchorbar.com/locations/frederick-md 240-651-5580
Facebook: facebook.com/anchorbarfrederick Hours: 11 a.m to 11 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, 11 a.m. to midnight Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. Sunday.
Price range: $15 to $25
Manager recommendation: Fish and chips
Staff photos by Katina Zentz
Anchor Bar in Frederick.
Anchor Bar’s signature dish, the Fish & Chips, is shown at the restaurant in Frederick.
Not a Top 40 DJ
John Johnson, aka DJ Baspy, kicks off new music series at Delizia Cafe
BY COLIN MCGUIRE
Special to The News-Post
John Johnson, aka DJ Baspy, had an idea not too long ago: Take Delizia Cafe, a fairly new business on Patrick Street in downtown Frederick, and throw parties there on a weekly basis. The idea came to him because he’s built an impressive resume doing that in places like Washington, D.C., and New York City.
As a result, Johnson has been at Delizia once a week since April. That work is about to expand on Aug. 28 when, for the first time, a live performance series will kick off at the cafe.
Led by local rapper Demetrius and working under the name Dazed In Delizia, the show will feature performances by Demetrius, Stitch Early, Ahzay and Loose Change.
We recently caught up with Johnson to talk about how Delizia got into running shows, the partnership he has with the venue, his vision for bringing something brand new to Frederick, how hard it is to get new ideas off the ground and, of course, how far he hopes to take his latest event venture.
DAZED AT DELIZIA
Featuring Demetrius, Bam Alexander, Bruke Fasil, Breezydre, sounds by DJ Baspy
When: 8 p.m. Aug 28
Where: Delizia Cafe, 14 E. Patrick St., Frederick
Tickets: $7.18 through Eventbrite Info: 240-439-4265
really happy to let me start doing stuff there because he comes from Italy and he’s used to having DJs do stuff of this nature. That’s really how it started.
How has it gone so far? Has it been a success?
It’s been OK. It’s definitely something that Frederick is not used to, which is why certain nights are good, but there’s been more slow nights than anything. It’s been up and down, but it’s been interesting and there have been some trying times. I’ve been doing it weekly since April, but I am thinking about switching it back to how we did it in D.C., which is once a month. Really push it and promote it and just bring people together once a month because I don’t really typically DJ Top 40 or radio music. I like to play what I like and play more eclectic, underground house or dance music — things of that nature, Afro-beats, whereas not many places around here play that kind of stuff at all. So I’d love to bring my culture to downtown Frederick. I know people aren’t used to it, but I’m trying to broaden people’s horizons around here.
Everybody has told me that you’re sort of the brains behind this thing. Can you tell me what the idea was behind everything when you launched it?
I have a background in DJing parties in D.C., and a lot of DJs are the brains behind their own events. I curated nights in D.C. where people loved to dance and just go out. But I live here now in Frederick, so I’ve been wanting to try and create what I do and other DJ friends do in D.C. and bring it here. The problem has always been, “Where would I do it?”
I didn’t know any venues that would
allow it because they might want me to pay money up front, and/or they already have DJs on their nights, so they weren’t going to just throw me in there somewhere.
So one day, I walked around downtown. It was actually a couple weeks — every day, I’d just walk around and try to find venues and meet different people. One day, I stumbled upon Delizia Cafe, and when I walked in, I was like, “This is a beautiful space.” It’s big. I didn’t think they [hosted] DJs already, so I wanted to ask the owner. I met Carmine, the owner, and he was
I was going to ask you about that. You touched on it, but I want to go a little deeper. You said it’s not something Frederick is used to. Is that solely based on the music you spin, or do you think there are other factors involved, too? This is more of an art for you. It isn’t just “press play” and that’s it. Do you think that sort of element makes it unique in Frederick?
Yeah, I think it plays a huge part. There are times when I’m DJ-ing a party and someone will walk by and be really intrigued. They’ll say, “I love what you’re playing because no
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John Johnson, aka DJ Baspy, hosts a music series at Delizia Cafe.
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other DJ plays this music out here.” At the same time, a lot of people are used to what they know. That’s also a big thing in DJ culture. The crowd isn’t used to or intrigued by different music these days. They want to go and hear what they know. They want to sing and dance to songs they grew up on. I think that’s definitely one of the challenges for me — the fact that I’m not typically a Top 40 DJ. There’s nothing wrong with that, but for me, it’s an art, and I like to speak through the music that I’m playing. I’m not a big talker. I don’t use the mic much. It’s really the music that speaks for me.
Have you talked to the owners of Delizia about how long you’re going to keep going? If it’s been tough, do you know if they will want to keep it going for long? Do you guys have a good partnership?
That’s the thing with the partnership with Delizia. We have such a great understanding of respect and wanting to work together to have something to build and grow. They’re really willing to let me do things and try things. With Demetrius, that show on Aug. 28, the owner was like, “Hey John, I know you have friends and they are artists. They are part of the parties you’re throwing already, so if people want to do shows or open mics, go ahead and do it.”
So he’s letting me curate those things and put things together to help the space so people know there is somewhere else to go. One thing I’ve noticed with the area is that everyone goes to where they know, and Delizia is still very new to nightlife in Frederick. People think they close at 7 or 8 at night. That’s true — they do close on the weekdays — but on Friday and Saturday, they are open until 1 a.m. and they have DJs. So I think it’s just me and the owner wanting to just grow together and build something that can stand and last.
Something like that can take a long, long time. On your level, then, are you committed to keeping this going no matter what?
A reason I’m scaling it back to once a month is because I am only one person. Through these weeks, I’ve been selecting and curating the setlist and putting different DJs on the bill. It’s tough to do that if I’m not present. I travel to New York a lot for gigs, and I do a lot of weddings, so it’s tough. If I can really focus and scale it back to once
a month, it will help me be able to maximize the outcome of that day. As long as me and the owner have an understanding that we’re going to keep trying new things to make it work, I’m going to keep going with it. I don’t like to abandon anything, and I have such a vision of what it can be that I can’t just throw it to the wayside like that.
Talk to me about this show with Demetrius. What’s that going to be like?
Demetrius is going to be doing a show called Dazed at Delizia on Aug. 28, and he’ll perform his own originals. He has Stitch Early on there. Ahzay and another homie named Loose Change. Everyone will perform their own originals. He’ll have his own series. This is the first one, and then he’ll continue it and just have a curated set of artists every other month. His nights will be during the weekdays.
When I started doing my events in D.C., I started out at a place called the Velvet Lounge. A lot of great DJs have gone through that venue, and that was the first place I started doing my own parties. How I’d do it, before the pandemic kind of ruined everything, was I would have two artists perform on a night, but it wasn’t a full show. I’d DJ for an hour, and then one of the two artists on the bill, I’d play one of their songs, and then they’d hop up and perform a few of their songs and then we’d get right back to the party. That’s how I started my own events in D.C., and they got a lot of good reception. I wouldn’t be opposed to doing something like that in Frederick; I just want to make sure I do it right.
So the growth of what you’ve been doing since April has led to this series that Demetrius is going to do.
Right. The owner understands that we have this group of friends who are very artistic, so he’s like, “Hey, we have this space that I’m willing to let you use and put to the best of its potential.” It’s been a blessing to be able to have the freedom to do what we can do. The place is in a great location, being right next to Cafe Nola, which is a nice venue that holds shows. There are two places now on that street. We’re just trying to put our artistic integrity out there for everyone to see.
Do you have hope for Frederick?
Man, I have huge hope for Frederick. When I first moved here, I raved about the first party I went to. AJ from Fred & Co. threw it. I think it was called “Bang Bang.” I was like,
“This is cool. There’s a scene here, and it feels like D.C. just a little bit. I could do something here.” That was right before the pandemic hit, so a lot of things got turned upside down to where now I’m trying to start this back from scratch.
I’m just trying to show people that the scene is still here. I know there are people here who would enjoy what we’re trying to do, but they just don’t know what we’re trying to do. This interview has been edited for
space and clarity.
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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Dance parties at Delizia Cafe in Frederick.
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The Frederick Mom’s recommendations for the weekend of Aug. 23
Activities to do with the kids this weekend, courtesy of The Frederick Mom.
Brunswick Community Festival 4:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 23 and 24
Burkittsville Ruritan Complex, 500 E. Main St., Burkittsville Free
The Brunswick Community Festival is a free, two-day fundraising event that brings the community out for a fun-filled weekend of games, music and good food. This year, both days will be held at the Burkittsville Ruritan Club. Activities you can expect both days include a petting zoo, inflatable bounce houses, pony rides, butter-making demonstrations, tractor and truck displays, and honey bees and other agricultural exhibits. Stick around for 7 p.m. on Friday, as kids can partake in the Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull. Some attractions may require onsite costs. Enjoy live music by Home Comfort Band on Friday night, and a DJ will provide the tunes Saturday night. Sandwiches, burgers, apple dumplings, local ice cream and more will be available for sale. On Saturday, participate in the baked goods auction, where proceeds go to the Brunswick High Future Farmers of America Alumni Scholarship. Enter baked goods and household creative projects on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. Auction bidding starts at 7 p.m. Saturday inside the Ruritan building. Pets are not permitted at this event.
Summer Fun Days at the Frederick Airport
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 23 Frederick Municipal Airport, 310 Aviation Way, Frederick Free
The Frederick Municipal Airport will host family-friendly Summer Fun Days every Friday until the end of August. This free event is perfect for kids who love cool transportation and for any child interested in making a connection in aviation. Watch the planes arrive and
depart the runway from a safe viewing behind the fence. Corn hole boards, chalk and other games are available for kids, too. Enjoy an affordable meal at the airport’s diner, Airways Inn Café, and cool off with organic shaved ice from the parent-favorite dessert truck, Kotei Kids Shaved Ice. There’s plenty of seating at picnic tables and benches that face the runway.
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End of Summer Party at The Derby 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 24
The Derby, 83 W. Main St., New Market
Free
The Derby restaurant will host a family-friendly event to celebrate the end of summer. As one of Frederick’s most family-friendly places to eat, this event is great for all ages and free to attend. Kids can enjoy activities in the restaurant’s backyard, like an inflatable bounce house, face painting and a magician. Live music will be provided by Bad with Names on the outdoor patio, while adults 21 and up can enjoy beverages at the Crush Bar. Sit at a shaded table and order delicious food, or get a sweet treat at the cash-only Derby Cone, an ice cream hut located behind the restaurant that sells milkshakes and banana splits too.
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Tiffany Mahaney
Enjoy ice cream at the End of Summer Party.
Tiffany Mahaney
The Kids Expo offers free activities for kids at Nymeo Field in Frederick.
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Adventures on the Double with Maryland Double Deckers
10 a.m. to noon Aug. 25
Downtown Frederick Cost: $20/adult, $15/child (ages 6-13), free for children ages 5 and under Maryland Double Deckers has a new family-friendly bus tour called Adventures on the Double. Board a vintage (1966) double-decker bus for a one-of-a-kind tour of downtown Frederick, where Clippies (guides) share fun and amusing facts about the city. On this ride, the bus makes one stop at Baker Park for kids to play, and families can eat a packed lunch under a shaded pavilion. This family bus tour is offered Sundays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon, the next one departing Aug. 25. The bus departs from the parking lot at the corner of the Delaplaine Arts Center and the East All Saints Street Garage; park at East All Saints Street Garage, 125 E. All Saints St., Frederick. Seats are first come, first served. The bus does not have seat belts or bathrooms. Use restrooms before boarding at Delaplaine Arts Center, and there are porta-potties at Baker Park. The bus does not make stops, besides the planned Baker Park stop. Food and drink are allowed on the bus.
Kids Expo
Noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 25
Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick Free
The Frederick-News Post presents the annual Kids Expo, a free, familyfriendly event full of activities and services at Nymeo Field. Attend to learn about all the family-friendly activities and services that local Frederick businesses have to offer. Kids can enjoy free activities like Touch-A-Truck with Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, a K9 demonstration, the FCPL Book Mobile, Soccer Shots demonstrations and a scrimmage, and face painting (fee required). Kids will have free access to the Kids Zone, meet Frederick Keys baseball mascot Keyote, run the bases, win prizes and more. The first 500 kids get a free card pack from Kevin’s Cards, and all attendees get a free comic book of their choice from Beyond Comics. Rain date is Sept. 8.
Tiffany Mahaney is at least a fifthgeneration native to Frederick County, and she now proudly raises her own family here. She is the owner of The Frederick Mom on Instagram, where she features family-friendly places, events and businesses in and around Frederick. Follow her @thefrederickmom.
Tiffany Mahaney Kids Expo
Brunswick Community Festival Kids play at the Brunswick Community Festival.
Brunswick Community Festival Brunswick Community Festival
Tiffany Mahaney Maryland Double Deckers
kids expo
EDUCATE. ENRICH. ENTERTAIN.
FAMILIES WILL ENJOY: Free Kids Zone
Frederick County Public Libraries Book Mobile
Meet Keyote & Run the Frederick Keys Bases
Touch a Truck by Frederick County Fire Rescue
Face Painting ($) by Tigers & Unicorns, OH MY Free Comic Books by Beyond Comics
Misting Tent sponsored by WLR Automotive
First 500 Kids get a Free Card Pack by Kevin's Cards
ENGAGE WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND SEE WHAT THEY HAVE TO OFFER YOUR FAMILY:
Event Schedule
DON'T MISS FUN DEMONSTRATIONS ON THE FIELD AND IN OUR ACTIVITY ZONE. Sponsored by MMI: The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics
12:30-1:00PM
Leading Edge Academy Dance Teaching Demonstration (3-6 years olds)
1:00-1:30PM Run the Bases Soccer Shots Demonstration (2-4 year olds)
1:30-2:00PM Six Blades Jiu-Jitsu Demonstration
2:00-2:30PM
Leading Edge Academy Dance Teaching Demonstration (6-7 years olds)
2:30-3:00PM K9 Demonstration by Frederick County Sheriffs Office 3:00-3:30PM Run the Bases Soccer Shots Scrimmage (5+ years old)
The first 250 kids get a FREE GOODIE BAG and SHIRT.
The children’s book you can’t keep down:
‘Happy
BY MARTI MOORE
Special to The News-Post
Barfday!’ tosses advice on how not to vomit
Two Maryland authors have a novel idea for a retched movement they hope becomes a viral sensation.
Through their new children’s book “Happy Barfday!,” the authors and illustrator are helping readers maintain their composure in between vomit anniversaries.
According to the wholesome nature of this new concept, a barfday is when a person feels so rotten, they blow chunks. If a year passes without throwing up again, it’s time to celebrate feeling well.
If the individual becomes nauseated again and hurls before the year is up, just reset the barfday, log it in the calendar, and wait another 365 days to throw a party.
Someone should create an app to track this. Or at least make a calendar with stickers. We should wear T-shirts, too.
And send each other greeting cards to say “get well soon” or wish each other “Happy Barfday!”
Voila! It’s been done. And there’s a website where participants learn more at barfday.com.
Longtime friends Jon Engel and Holly Grothe hold down day jobs. Writing a children’s book didn’t come up until two years ago, when Grothe helped her four children battle a stomach virus all night long. During the ordeal, she chatted via text message with Engel, who commiserated with her and cracked jokes about their “barf” day. Grothe mentioned her experience should be a children’s book.
Soon afterward, Engel, who grew up in Monrovia and lived in Frederick for about seven years after college, gave Grothe, who lives in Hampstead, an outline for a story. The self-described night owls collaborated for a year and finished their book in January.
The co-authors submitted one page — the same one — to five artists to see what they came up with. Grothe said the artists produced good work, each its own style, but Harford County illustrator Alana Beall was the best fit.
At the end of the book, Beall mentions a “barfday” she experienced, when her cat vomited after eating hair ties. Her kitty makes cameo appearances throughout the book.
The book also includes a hedgehog. Engel has a pet hedgehog named Cyrus, who became the muse for the main character, a young boy named Cyrus. Cyrus the boy sports a spiked hairdo in a similar fashion to a hedgehog’s quills.
Released June 15, this 32-page book, best suited for kids age 5 to 10 years old, is available at barfday. com with a $25 limited hardcover edition signed in gold marker by Grothe, Engel and Beall. Unsigned copies are $18.99. “Happy Barfday!” is also available for $18.99 on Amazon.
So far only one bookstore — Plaid Elephant Books in Danville, Kentucky — sells “Happy Barfday!”
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From left, co-authors Jon Engel and Holly Grothe sign their new children’s book on June 22 at Plaid Elephant Books in Danville, Ky., the first bookstore in America to sell “Happy Barfday!”
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What did soldiers do to fight off deadly boredom?
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BY ERIK ANDERSON Special to The News-Post
Most Civil War museums and educational events are understandably focused on the various aspects of combat. What did drill formations look like? How did the brilliant generals out-maneuver each other? What were the physical and psychological effects of major battles?
David Price, director of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick, has spent a lot of time asking a more mundane question. What did soldiers do to fight off deadly boredom?
“I’m always intrigued about how soldiers spent their idle time,” Price said, “because one of the stats we have here is that out of almost 1,500 days that soldiers were in the Union Army of the Potomac, only 45 were spent in battle. That’s a lot of idle time.”
He said many of their free-time activities were simple and easy to organize on the spot, such as baseball and various forms of gambling. But on occasion, the entertainment in the Army encampments took a turn toward the spectacular.
In having conversations with Peter Wood, a Mount Airy magician who has worked for Penn & Teller, it occurred to
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The authors said they have submitted their book to county libraries in Maryland and Tennessee, where Engel now resides.
Grothe stated “Happy Barfday!” is simply a book about vomit. It’s not a metaphor for an unpleasant aspect of the human condition that unites everyone on the planet.
Kids sometimes get sick and toss their cookies for various reasons, and Engel admits, “Throwing up sucks.” Most people can agree. The book illustrates how this happens. The co-authors tell the story through poetry in a pleasant and dignified manner that might make the reader forget how gross and messy puke is.
“The rhyming softens it,” Grothe said. As a mom, she loves reading rhyming stories to her kids, especially children’s books by Dr. Seuss. “We want it to be fun,” she said, and make people laugh.
She also noted the book teaches readers how to practice healthy habits that prevent nausea.
She and Engel created their own publishing house called The Barfday Co., which holds the belief that you should celebrate when you don’t throw up and hope you don’t feel so bad when you do.
They released a “Happy Barfday!” app for Android on June 17 to help readers track their vomit anniversaries, share their
Price, “There had to be trained magicians back then,” he said.
Price had been talking to Wood about possible collaborations with the medicine museum, but neither man had any knowledge about magic during the Civil War. They began to research the topic and uncovered a fascinating story about a magician who performed for Abraham Lincoln.
“There was a Civil War soldier who was a magician, a Union guy, who got captured,” Price recounted. “And the Confederates used rope to tie him up, and he was able to escape, and it’s reported he performed in front of Lincoln — and maybe Grant.”
Feeling inspired by the story, Price and Wood decided to bring a Civil War magic show to the museum.
The museum staff is always looking for ways to entice a broader audience, and it occurred to Price that a magic show could “present the Civil War story to audiences who would normally shy away from coming to see a medical museum.”
Magic is also a natural vehicle for sharing stories with an audience because of traditions that have grown up around its multi-layered performance style, he added.
“Any time you see a good mag-
Barfday experiences, celebrate their victories and support each other when they feel sick. Type “Barfday Tracker” in the search bar at the Google Play Store and download the app by “jonthegreat.” The app provides a nice place where “Happy Barfday!” readers can find comfort and camaraderie.
“Selling a children’s book is hard, but doing it as part of a new company when neither of us has ever done it before makes for an incredibly steep learning curve,” Engel said via email recently. Grothe, 41, lives in Baltimore County and works in health care as a medical diagnostic sonographer. Engel, 44, is an industrial piping designer for nuclear power plants. He is a 1997 graduate of Linganore High School in Frederick. In fact, his high school English teacher, Natalie Rebetsky, proofread “Happy Barfday!”
Grothe read the book on Aug. 12 outdoors to nearly 30 parents and their children at Dell Farm north of Westminster. Participants enjoyed fresh country air, a huge sunflower field, cake and the sounds of cows mooing across Sullivan Road.
One of the kids onsite, Miles Slegel, 8, recalled his last Barfday: June 10. Just like Cyrus, the rising third grader was dining out with his family when it happened.
“I ate too much at a restaurant,” he said. Then his parents had to pull over
Peter Wood
Photo by Damon Meledones
PETER WOOD: COLLECTOR OF THE IMPOSSIBLE
When: 8 p.m. Aug. 24, and 2 p.m. Aug. 25
Where: National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick Tickets: $15 for the general public and $12 for museum members
Info: 301-695-1864, civilwarmed.org
ic show, there are stories around why they are doing the tricks they’re doing … [tricks that are] a little larger than simply a card disappearing,” he said. “The good magicians, to me, are great storytellers, and that’s our business — to tell the story of Civil War medicine and the Civil War solider experience.”
Price left it to Wood to research what kinds of magic tricks would have been common during the Civil War, but he’s sure rope tricks played a big role at the time. He also noted that Wood isn’t planning to portray a specific historical figure or persona but will be more explanatory in his approach.
The show will be Civil War-oriented but not limited to that, likely offering a comprehensive historical overview of the evolution of magic shows from the 19th century through today.
The treatment of magic will match the museum’s approach to the history of medicine, i.e., “Our title is Civil War
Medical Museum, but we’re telling a story that transcends that time period, and I think [Wood] really got that philosophy and approach,” Price said.
Before preparing for his upcoming show at the museum, Wood hadn’t studied Civil War history but did study magical history.
“I have scoured the world for magical devices that no one else has,” he says in a video on his website. “The things particular magicians used decades or even centuries ago that have been forgotten by time, I excavate them, blow the dust off, make them new.”
Styling himself as “Peter Wood: Collector of the Impossible,” his website aims to raise funds for him to one day open The Museum of the Impossible, which he describes as “Harry Potter meets Ripley’s Believe It or Not.”
He said that for each exhibition, he will refinish a vintage cabinet and retrofit it to display “something that is amazing and magical and one-of-a-kind.” He envisions the museum will also feature a performance venue, private event space and a curiosities shop.
Learn more about Peter Wood at peterwood.com.
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.
After reading her new book to an audience of nearly 30 kids and parents Aug. 12 at the Dell Farm in Westminster, Holly Grothe watches her daughters — from left, Heidi, 10, and Melaina, 15 — flip through “Happy Barfday!”
the car so he could throw up chicken parmesan and noodles. The lesson Slegel learned from the book is to not eat too much too quickly. His favorite part is a picture of the “Happy Barfday!” party cake covered in green slime.
Marti Moore is a freelance writer who previewed local entertainment in a “weekend’s best events” column on the Friday front page of the former Montgomery Journal daily newspaper. Reach her at marti.writes.moore.news@gmail.com.
Marti Moore
Maryland State Fair in Timonium opens this week with live entertainment, food, horse races
The annual Maryland State Fair in Timonium in Baltimore County, is set for three weekends this year: Aug. 22 to 25, Aug. 29 to Labor Day on Sept. 2, and Sept. 5 to 8.
The fair recognizes the enduring appeal of Maryland’s citizens, students and 4-H and FFA members sharing their talents and competing for ribbons, prizes and bragging rights. The fair buildings, barns and stages provide space for thousands of fairgoers.
Fairgoers can watch and wager on live thoroughbred horse races. The Timonium Shine Again Stakes will be featured during the Aug. 24 races.
The fair will also feature numerous Midway and Kiddie Land rides and games, and the aromas of tasty fair food. The Maryland Foods Pavilion, Dairy Bar, and Chesapeake Beverage Garden showcase fresh-from-the-farm and Bay food and drinks.
Live! ON TRACK! at the Maryland State Fair Concert Series will bring Big Time Rush with special guests Crash Adams on Sept. 7. Gates open at 5 p.m. General admission lawn tickets only: $55 each and include fair admission. Concert goers may bring a blanket or chair.
Let’s Sing Taylor: A Live Band Experience Celebrating Taylor Swift will take the stage on Sept. 6. Gates open at 6 p.m. General admission lawn tickets only: $25 each and include fair admission. Concert goers may bring a blanket or chair.
For additional concert information and tickets, visit marylandstatefair.com
At College Night Thursdays Special, college students with a current college ID receive half-price admission and/or $26 wristbands on Thursday evenings sold from 5 to 9 p.m.
Fast Action Motor Sports R.C. Racing presents “remote-control” motor racing experiences for fairgoers of all ages during the Aug. 29 to Sept. 2 weekend.
Local farmers will be on hand to share insights about the farming industry and answerquestions at U-Learn Farm in the Cow Palace.
The Mullet Hair Contest will take
place from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 8 on the Maryland State Fair Park Free Stage.
Puppy Yoga will take place during the last two weekends of the fair from 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 31 and Sept. 7. Participants must purchase a $50 ticket at www.marylandstatefair.com/puppyyoga, which includes admission to the fair.
Maryland State Fair Live will feature local bands and entertainment at the Maryland State Fair Park Free Stage.
Weekend 1: Matt Phelps Karaoke on Aug. 22; Jarrett Lembach Karaoke, Ebony & Ivory, and The Other II on Aug. 23; Jarrett Lembach Karaoke, Second Wind, and Brian Peacock & The Gang on Aug. 24; Jarrett Lembach Karaoke, Psychedelic Pets, and Paul Soroka Trio on Aug. 25.
Weekend 2: Matt Phelps Karaoke on
Aug. 29; Vaguely Absurd and Trilogy Aug. 30; Jarrett Lembach Karaoke, Days of Vinyl, and InTension on Aug. 31; Latino Day Bands on Sept. 1; Jarrett Lembach Karaoke, Saving Sgt. Pepper, and Flock of Eagles on Sept. 2.
Weekend 3: Matt Phelps Karaoke on Sept. 5; Memphis Sons and Billy Harrison and the Haywire Band on Sept. 6; Jarrett Lembach Karaoke, Project Leo, and Who Knew? on Sept. 7; Jarrett Lembach Karaoke, Deni Starr Band, and Jill Black and the Panic Attack on Sept. 8.
During Wolves of The World on the first and last weekends of the fair, the only traveling wolf pack in the world will visit. This beautiful show demonstrates natural behaviors of wolves, their alertness, pack structure, ability in climbing, jumping and more.
Zoltar, reminiscent of the fortune-telling attraction made popular in the movie “Big,” will delight with fun insights about the future, available at various times throughout the fair on the Midway.
Sensory-Friendly Morning is an event to make the fair more inclusive for individuals with sensory processing disorders: no flashing light or loud music, social stories to help navigate, sensory quiet space, and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 6 on the Midway.
The Maryland Foods Pavilion and Midway will feature new vendors, among them Althea’s Almost Famous Taste of Jamaica; Crispy Chicken; Five Star Sausage; Get BAKED Food Trolley; Mountaineer Meat Smokers; Rita’s Italian Ice; Tiffany’s Gourmet Roasted Corn; and Vocelli Pizza.
Enjoy a selection of fair fan favorites — cotton candy, corndogs, deep-fried delights and more on the Midway; a variety of ice cream flavors in the Dairy Bar; fresh fruit, lamb wraps, fresh peach sundaes, pulled pork sundaes, pit beef, corn-on-the-cob, crab cakes, turkey legs, chicken tenders, pretzels, donuts, flat breads and more in the Maryland Foods Pavilion, and a variety of soft drinks and adult drinks in the Chesapeake Beverage Garden.
Back by popular demand are Animal Bedtime Stories, Big T Backstretch Tours, the Birthing Center, Celebrity Milkshake Contest, the Livestock Show, the annual Maryland Dairy Princess Contest, Maryland Day at the Races, the Mallet New Fair Food Competition, the Strolling Piano, Transforming Robocars, the Master Gardener Learning Garden, Kiddie Land Rides and J Bar W Ranch Battle of the Beasts Professional Bull Riding and Cowgirl Barrel Racing, square dancing, Negro League Baseball Exhibit, as well as glassblowing, blacksmithing and woodcarving demos.
Maryland State Fair admission prices are $15 for adults (age 12 to 61), $12 for seniors (age 62 and up), $10 for children are 6 to 11 and free for children 5 and under. Rides are individually priced.
For more information, hours and prices, visit marylandstatefair.com.
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Watch live thoroughbred racing at the Maryland State Fair.
Celebrating 50 years: The story of Frederick’s
BY DAWN MORGAN NEARY
Special to The News-Post
Do you have a grocery store you like enough to drive past one or two other stores to get to it? What about five or 10 other stores?
Both Anshul Singhal of New Market and Charles MacFarland of Adamstown do this and make it a priority to shop the Common Market location on Buckeystown Pike in Frederick, often called the “Route 85 store” since the coop opened a second location on Seventh Street.
Singhal, 40, said he’s been a customer for the past four years.
“I get the nice, fresh milk here. Unprocessed. It’s hard to find.”
MacFarland, 82, has been a Common Market co-op owner for decades. He’s a vegetarian who prefers one-ingredient foods, known as whole foods, so he only shops the perimeter, buying produce and grains. “I don’t shop the middle,” he said.
MacFarland is a Common Market fan because he wants food “that hasn’t been sprayed with insecticides. What’s the word? Organic.” Since moving up from Montgomery County with his late wife in 1984, he’s shopped most of the locations of the Common Market Co-op, which has moved a few times since it began in the ‘70s.
crops, like organically grown alfalfa sprouts. A cash box was kept in a cigar box in a drawer. Those in the know would stop in, shop, and leave their payment honestly.
One of those early customers was Carol Ahlum, who moved to Frederick in the late ‘70s. “When I first moved here, I could not find anywhere to buy tofu,” she said. She eventually found an Asian market in Baltimore that sold it in a 5-gallon bucket, and she divided it up with her neighbors. But then she heard about the “bulk buying club.”
“We would go to their actual house,” Ahlum said. “It had no heat, but it had electricity. I remember in the winter, the peanut butter would be hard to scoop out of the 5-gallon buckets.”
As time passed, Williams said, the growing need for more space necessitated moves to various other locations in the south end of Frederick.
On Aug. 5, 1981, the “bulk buying club” was incorporated as the Frederick County Consumer Cooperative Inc. In February 1982, it opened its first storefront — then open only to members, on Commerce Street in downtown Frederick — and given the name the Common Market.
The seeds for the co-op were planted in 1974, when Randy and Francey Williams moved into a large, 100-year-old home in the Lime Kiln region of Frederick County with their two small children.
“Not long after we moved in, our well was contaminated with oil run-off from the construction yard directly across the railroad tracks from the house, requiring that we go to the YMCA to take showers,” Francey wrote in a recent email. She said it was there at the Y that they met other families who were also interested in better nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
Before long, the couple was buying bulk natural foods to share, and the Williams’ large, unused front room became a storage and distribution location, “furnished with old refrigerators, an old chest freezer, trash cans for storage of bags of oats and rice, 5-gallon buckets for honey and peanut butter,” Williams wrote.
Local farmers soon brought in their
Randy Williams, who passed away in 2020, was instrumental in the design and set-up. He even built an indoor play area, where kids could be dropped off while parents shopped. Ahlum, now in her 70s, called it a “great big play pen.”
She remembered that in the beginning, it was volunteer-run with plenty of work to do. “For a while, I was a volunteer coordinator,” she said. “I would meet with any new member to introduce them to the co-op. We urged everyone to come to those membership gatherings.” Volunteers would get credit or discounts for the time they worked.
That location was outgrown within the decade. In 1990, they moved to their first location on Buckeystown Pike, which was the first time the store was opened to non-members. In 2006, it moved across the street to its current, much larger location on Buckeystown Pike.
“This store is four times larger than the previous location and offers more room for products and people, as well as a cafe; a juice, smoothie and cof-
fee bar; a meat and sustainable seafood counter; specialty cheeses; and a community room for events,” said Susan Shulman, marketing and communications manager for the Common Market.
In 2020, a second location opened on Seventh Street in downtown Frederick. At last count, according to Shulman, the Common Market has 9,212 “owners.”
Who’s an owner, and what is a co-op anyway? Common Market’s website defines a co-op as “a business owned by the people who use its services.” Anyone can become an owner by buying one share for $200 (lifetime), which can be paid all at once or in eight quarterly payments of $25.
Some of the benefits of becoming an owner, as listed on the website, include a 10% discount on Owner Appreciation Days, a subscription to the bi-monthly newsletter, a rebate in years that the coop is profitable, a 50% discount on Community Room classes, as well as knowing they are keeping farms in the community, keeping profits in the community, and encouraging and supporting sustainable practices.
Shulman, who joined the Common Market just before the Seventh Street
store opened, explained that nine board of directors govern the cooperative, but they do not have a say in the daily operations of the stores. Board members serve three-year staggered terms, so there is an election every year. Member-owners vote for the board members, and this year’s election is coming up in September. Board meetings are held monthly on Zoom, usually the last Thursday evening of the month.
“We’re looking for people interested in engaging in our events and the co-op business model,” Shulman said.
Current board president Julie Richards is two years into her three-year term. She said that one of the reasons she was initially interested in being a part of the board was curiosity; she wanted to know how all the decisions of food-buying were made. “However,” she added, “I have since realized that my commitment to service on the board is driven by Muhammad Ali’s idea that service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.”
Shulman said the Common Market is a member of the National Co+op Grocers (NCG), an association of 150 co-ops across the country. “We benefit from be-
The Common Market
A former Common Market storefront on Buckeystown Pike in Frederick.
The Common Market
An early Common Market co-op sign.
co-op grocery store, The Common Market
Before the Common Market was the Common Market, it was a bulk food buying club inside a front room of the home of Randy and Francey Williams. It had electricity but no heat, so scooping peanut butter out of 5-gallon buckets could prove challenging during the winter.
COMMON MARKET 50TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Live music, samples, prizes and fun for the whole family. Owners will have bonus Owner Appreciation Days from Aug. 22 to 25. When: Noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 24
Where: Parking lot of the Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick Info: www.commonmarket.coop
ing a part of the larger co-op, so we can compete price-wise with some of the big box stores in town.”
To those who say the co-op is still too pricey, Shulman said, “We’re interested in trying to find ways of getting all community members access to the food we sell.” Currently, the Common Market accepts SNAP/EBT and is in the process of accepting WIC.
Part of the higher cost is the work involved, from the smaller organic farms to the distribution. “It’s much easier to buy from one vendor conglomerate” and get products from one place, she said, but the Common Market has more than 200 community vendors, many of which “we’ve helped come to market. We’ve sat down with them, helped them figure out how to get them shelf space.”
One such vendor is Bethesda businesswoman Margarita Womack, who founded Latin Goodness Foods out of her home kitchen in 2017. Her brand of empanadas, called MasPanadas, were quickly profitable.
“You rarely have access to management at a store,” Womack said. She said she was told how her product was doing and “how it can do better. They were very accommodating. We are a part of that community instead of just a brand on the shelf.”
Her production went onto the shared kitchen incubator Union Kitchen in Washington, D.C., and later she was able to buy her own manufacturing facility in Rockville. Currently, more than 30,000 pounds of MasPanadas are made each week and sold wholesale around the country. Womack’s second manufacturing facility is opening soon, and her production output will multiply again.
Frederick County-based Twin Bear Bakery, owned by Andrew and Emily Roy, started as an experiment at home with making sourdough starter during the pandemic. After some trial and error, Andrew said, “We started giving bread out to our immediate circle. A friend reached out to buy a couple of loaves for a dinner party.”
The Common Market
The Common Market opened its first official location on Commerce Street in downtown Frederick in 1982.
The Common Market
Before the Common Market was the Common Market, it was a bulk food buying club inside the home of Randy and Francey Williams.
The Common Market
“Fantastical Gardens” — through Aug. 25 at Blanche Ames Gallery, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. Fiber art, wall sculptures and collages by Rebecca Hargreaves. 301473-7680.
Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibit — through Aug. 25, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. This juried exhibition features regional artwork in all media, selected by juror Lise Dubé-Scherr, dean of deputy director for art & education at the the James Art Museum. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org.
Local Art Showcase and Sale — through Aug. 31 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 106 W. Church St., Frederick. Features the work of local artists on a two-month rotating basis. Come to the church office doors located off of the Memorial Garden area. The work of photographer June Jarkey will be on display. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 240-344-7458, rspadaro@allsaintsmd.org, allsaintsmd.org.
”The Lost Threads” — through Sept. 1, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Paintings by Mary Scire. Lost writing systems, or scripts, from antiquity provide the jumping-off point for each of these abstract paintings. Unique forms, although simple in nature, come together to create complex paintings reflecting the collective diversity of these lost scripts. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine. org.
”Eclectic Expressions” — through Sept. 1, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Works in fiber and paint by Joh Ricci. This exhibition brings together Ricci’s passion for fiber art, an exploration in painting, and the combination of both mediums. Colors, shapes, textures and subject matter allow endless possibilities to create her original artwork. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
”Over 70 Show” — through Sept. 1, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Works in a variety of media, all created by artists over age 70. Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
“August”: All Members Showcase — through Sept. 1 at NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick. August is traditionally a time of abundance and a celebration of the fruits of labor, and this spirit is reflected in the gallery’s latest showcase. “August” features an expanded collection of work from the gallery artists, including ceramics, jewelry, painting, photography and more. 240-563-3893, nomagalleryfrederick.com/ current-exhibition.
“Intuition” — through Sept. 2 at Links
“A Clear Spring, A Quiet Snow” runs through Oct. 6 at Ibiza Cafe in Frederick, featuring photographic works by Jeff Compton, inspired by far Eastern art and spirituality. Shown here, “Cloud over a hill in springtime,” by Compton, one of the photographs on display as part of this exhibition.
Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. Exhibition of nonrepresentational acrylics by Pauline Rakis, a fulltime artist and an associate artist at the Riverworks Art Center in Beallsville. This show includes the debut of 25 paintings from her new series. 301-602-5733, linksbridgevineyards.com.
Summer Time Exhibit — through Sept. 6 at Crestwood Gallery Frederick Health Crestwood Building, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick. Original artwork including oil, acrylic, photography, mixed media and wood carvings by Frederick artists. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 240-215-1460, acrestwood@frederick.health, frederickhealth. org/crestwoodart.
Maryland Photography Alliance Bi-Annual Juried Exhibition — through Sept. 8 at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. This exhibit features 47 images from the Alliance’s annual statewide competition. The artists included are Thomas Allen, Lisa Auerbach, Paul Biederman, David Blass, John Breen, James Corbett, Wendy Dinova-Wimmer, Sherman Edwards, Daniel Garrett, Stephanie Gibson, Cheryl Gillerman, Jin Gong, Martin Heavner, Don James, Wendy Kates, Roger Katzenberg, Kimberley Kelly, Tom Kredo, Ken Liang. Yanyun Liu, Bill Liu, Suzanne Lugerner, Lisa Mayo, Mark Nelson, Al Neyman, Kim Norris, Ed Palaszynski, Ruiqing Pamboukian,
Francine Rattner, Joan Saba, Rena Schild, David Terao, Deming Wan, Rong Wei, Robin Weisz, Debbie Wolf and Kim Young. 301258-6394, mpa@mdphotoalliance.org, mdphotoalliance.org.
Student Exhibition — through Sept. 13 at Montgomery College’s Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center, 930 King St., Silver Spring. Features artworks made by Montgomery College art and design students over the past year and includes work from courses in 2D design, 3D design, ceramics, craft, drawing, graphic design, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. 240-567-1375, facebook.com/MCVPA.
”People, Places & Things” — through Sept. 29, Gallery 322, 322 N. Market St., Frederick. The gallery artists present a captivating journey through the human experience. From vibrant portraits to breathtaking landscapes, this exhibit explores the interconnectedness of people, places and things. Hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment. 240-8157777 or gallery322.com.
“A Clear Spring, A Quiet Snow: A rotating photo exhibition of recent work from Jeff Compton” — through Oct. 6 at Ibiza Cafe, 8 W. Fourth St., Frederick. A small but carefully curated selection of naturally themed photographic works by Jeff Compton. These works delight in the light and subtle movements of nature, inspired by far
Eastern art and spirituality. Works will vary during the duration of the exhibit, proving a dynamic experience rewarding return. 240785-0405, jeff@curiousperspectives.com, iamjeffcompton.com.
”Art, Fashion, Symbol, Statement: Tattooing in America, 1960s to Today” — through Oct. 13, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. The exhibition explores the evolution of tattoos, particularly in the northeastern United States, from a mark of counter-cultural rebellion to one of the most popular forms of personal creative expression. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org. ”Brushes With History: Inspiring the Personality of Frederick” — through Dec. 14, Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Features the works of a few of the most notable artists who have worked in Frederick County, past and present. With beautiful paintings of the county’s landmarks and natural splendor, our story explores the ways in which the visual arts provided economic opportunity to individuals and communities. Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 301-663-1188 or frederickhistory.org.
”Knots” — Sept. 6 to 29, NoMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick. Julia Schrecengost uses printmaking to explore the relationship between the internal processes of her body and organic processes in constant motion. Physical objects such as netting, branches and leaves reference connective tissue and joints. Pain becomes something evocative of universal feelings, inviting the viewer to feel, whether or not that feeling is comfortable. Spontaneous in nature, the finished work represents a particular moment in the artist’s life. Opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 7, artist talk 7 p.m. Sept. 19. Gallery hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 240-367-9770 or nomagalleryfrederick.com.
”The Yellow King” — Sept. 7 through Oct. 27, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Through its multi-media collage symbology, the artwork in this exhibition, by Michel Demanche, invites an examination and contemplation of the consequences of political issues, racism, and bigotry towards the marginalized in contemporary culture. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
”Under the Influence” — Sept. 7 through Oct. 27, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Mixed media sculptures by Jim Roberts. These installations are a commentary on the gun culture in our country and the various systems that fuel it, particularly the NRA. They are a response to Roberts’ 24 years of teaching in a public
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high school and the countless inservices and faculty meetings intended to prepare for active shooter situations. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
”Simple Lines” — Sept. 7 through Oct. 27, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Studio Art Quilters Associates: Del., D.C., Md. and W.Va. Region fiber work exhibit. Living in or near a center of power such as Washington, D.C., can affect a person’s view of the world. Every day seems to be filled with activity on multiple levels, weaving a complex structure of society that can be a challenge to understand and navigate. Using fiber art, the artists express Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area in a simplified form. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
”Contemporary Innovations:
Harmonious Bloom” — Sept. 7 through Oct. 27, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. This exhibition showcases a new collection of prints, paintings and sculptures that explore the interplay between human relationships, femininity and the natural world. Through vibrant colors and overlapping figures and forms, Rose Jaffe invites viewers to contemplate the beauty of transformation. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
”The Voice of Vistas: A Plein Air Artist Speaks” — Sept. 7-22, Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. Paula Rubin-Wexler is known for her big skies, abstracted landscapes, and her deep understanding of the moods, colors and atmosphere of the vistas she loves to paint. A collection of her plein-air painting, focusing primarily on Frederick County, will be on display and available for purchase, in the Links Bridge Tasting Room. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 301-466-2413 or linksbridgevineyards.com.
”Floating Beauty: Women and the Art of Ukiyo-e” — Sept. 21 through Jan. 12, 2025, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. This exhibition examines historical perspectives on women and their depiction in art from Edo Period Japan (1615 – 1858). Organized and drawn from the collection of the Reading (Pa.) Public Museum, this exhibition features over 50 woodblock prints, including works by ukiyo-e masters. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org.
Readers and writers come together for the National Book Festival
BY SHUAN BUTCHER Special to The News-Post
Print is not dead. Hopefully if you are reading this, you understand and believe that as well. For many of us, whether you are reading a newspaper or reading a book, there is something about picking up that tangible product, holding it in your hands and turning to the next page.
The statement from the third POTUS still rings true for many people: “I cannot live without books.”
For book lovers, the National Book Festival is a bucket -ist item. Those that live in the Frederick area can take advantage of this annual event taking place just down the road in our nation’s capital. This year’s festival, with the theme “Books Build Us Up,” is scheduled for Aug. 24 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and is free and open to everyone.
worked the earth in the rural mountainside for over a century. Wilkinson, who is the former Poet Laureate for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, said she is honored to be at the National Book Festival. “It has always been my dream for my work to be part of the Library of Congress in some official way.”
Growing up in Indian Creek, Kentucky, which is considered the foothills of Appalachia, Wilkinson was raised by her grandparents and had an enchanted childhood. She is the first to tell you that the book is not a cookbook.
According to the Library of Congress, which oversees the National Book Festival, the event explores how reading can help connect us and inform our lives. “It’s through books that readers can develop strong bonds with writers and their ideas — relationships that open the entire world, real or imagined, to us all,” according to Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.
More than 90 authors will be onsite, representing just about every genre possible. And there will be lots of vendors and family-friendly activities to enjoy as well.
“There is something for everyone,” Hayden said, “including those young and young at heart.”
Panel discussions and author talks will take place throughout the day, as well as opportunities for readers to get their books signed. New this year, there will be a STEM component, and attendees can also travel around to each state via a roadmap and collect stamps at each booth.
For writer Crystal Wilkinson, one of the authors in attendance at this year’s event, book festivals provide an opportunity for writers to meet with readers.
“Writing is a solitary act, and reading is a solitary act, so book festivals provide an opportunity for us to come together,” she said. “It is great to meet people and get their perspectives.”
Wilkinson is the author of the national bestseller “Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts,” a culinary memoir that weaves together stories of her grandmother and growing up Black in Appalachian Kentucky, family recipes and photos, and a narrative that chronicles a family that has
“I never wanted to write a cookbook. That was never the plan. I wanted to write a food-based memoir with no recipes. Part of my tradition is oral, so my grandmother would tell me these stories and the recipes.”
But the book does serve a dual purpose and will delight those who love cookbooks, as well as those who enjoy the stories.
The concept came to Wilkinson after her grandmother passed away.
“One time in the kitchen, I felt uplifted and guided by her. It is a reminder of how our ancestors serve us from beyond.”
Growing up, Wilkinson had the luxury of doing farm work or not, but she always loved to cook. “That was the one chore that I loved doing and did. One of my earliest memories was standing up on a chair beside my grandmother over the stove, trying to peep into the pots to see what she was seeing.”
She also roamed the rural Kentucky landscape and used her imagination while doing so. “Having that freedom to roam is part of what fostered my love of writing and helped fuel my imagination,” she said.
In addition, her grandmother also wanted to be a schoolteacher but never had that opportunity, so Wilkinson essentially became her student.
“She would read to me when I was really young. That love of reading fostered the love of writing.”
Another author that will be in attendance this year is Amanda Bellows, a professor of history at the Eugene Lange School College of Liberal Arts at The New School, a private research university in New York City that promotes academic freedom and intellectual inquiry.
Bellows will be part of a panel discussion titled “To the Edge of the World: Rethinking Exploration” with Hampton Sides. Bellows, who received her PhD in history from UNC Chapel Hill, recently published “The Explorers: A New History of America in Ten Expeditions.” Bellows wanted to write a book that would bring people together and that also told stories that have
been lost to history. “Discovery is something that is exciting and that can be unifying for people. Yet, we don’t have the full picture of the diverse and talented people involved in exploration in the United States,” she said.
She wanted to extend the idea of what explorers look like.
“We mostly think of explorers as mountain men, white and rugged, like Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone, and Kit Carson. I wanted to expand the idea of what explorers look like.”
Her book takes a look at one explorer from each period of U.S. history, so readers don’t only get a collection of 10 biographies but also a survey of U.S. history through the lens of exploration, discovery and technological advancement.
“A frontier was about moving westward, but in the 20th century, the types of frontiers changed. Think aviation, rocket technology, underwater and space exploration. What if we defined the frontier more broadly?“
Readers will find a mix of familiar and unfamiliar names in the book, but even the familiar names may not have been thought of as explorers before, Bellow said.
Although Bellows has been to D.C. many times, she has never attended the National Book Festival and is excited to meet some readers.
“Books are the best,” she said. “They give us insight into different people’s experiences and provide insight on topics you don’t know about. There is nothing like the written word and holding a nice book in your hand and diving in and losing yourself.”
A selection of other writers anticipated at this year’s festival include best-sellers James Patterson and James McBride, historians Doris Kearns Goodwin and Erik Larson, Grammy Award-winning vocalist Renee Fleming, and TV personalities Tamron Hall and Max Greenfield. The event provides attendees a unique opportunity.
“You get the opportunity to interact directly with the creator of these works, authors, illustrators and poets,” Hayden said. “You can get your own question answered and get your own book signed.”
One of the highlights of attending the National Book Festival for the authors is the chance to meet other authors.
“If I put my reader hat on,” Wilkinson said, “I am excited to meet the other writers there and for getting my own books signed.”
The full list of authors and schedule can be found at loc.gov/bookfest. You can also build out a personal schedule of activities and events that interest you on your phone.
Shuan Butcher is a writer, nonprofit professional, event planner and avid traveler. He writes from Frederick.
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“Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts.”
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“The Explorers.”
LIGHT IN A DARK BOX
When it comes to pop culture, sometimes older is not always wiser
As I wrote about a few months ago, I’m a big proponent of embracing pop culture from the past. Because when looking for a new film or TV show to watch after a long workday, I tend to get overwhelmed by all the new recommendations my friends give me for the dozens of streaming services out there (“You have to watch the new show ‘Mokey,’ it’s on this streamer called Gobo, but it’s only available in a package bundle with another service called Wembley, which has that hit show ‘Boober’”). So instead, I often reach for a DVD of a classic movie or show (yes, I still use DVDs — what of it?).
through a 2024-era filter, you’re holding it up to standards that just weren’t as strict back then. As someone who grew up in the ‘80s (the LATE ‘80s, thank you very much) and watched a lot of these films and TV shows as a kid, I will say that they are very much products of their time. Watching them back then, the nowoffensive material didn’t really stand out that much because that’s what the majority of content was like.
But watching a piece of pop culture made a couple of decades ago can oftentimes fall into two categories: It’s refreshingly ahead of its time (think “The Golden Girls” and the work of Norman Lear), or it’s actually quite offensive.
You’ll often find the latter category in comedies made in the 1960s through ’80s, which seemed to trip over themselves to come up with the most racist, sexist material the writers and actors could come up with. Because all of a sudden you’ll be enjoying a delightful comedy about Michael J. Fox as a teenage werewolf playing basketball, and then BAM — here comes a homophobic joke. Or you’re watching a wonderful romance starring Audrey Hepburn, and in comes Mickey Rooney dressed and talking like a Japanese man, and it is uncomfortable for anyone and everyone involved. By today’s social standards, material like that is alarming. How did they get away with stuff like that? But by viewing older pop culture
So while you’d recognize that maybe Mickey Rooney shouldn’t have played a character called Mr. Yunioshi, or Teen Wolf could have said something else besides the F-word, racial caricatures and slurs like that were common enough that it didn’t make much of a blip at the time. Even a progressive show like “The Golden Girls” often had racial or sexual jokes that pushed the boundaries.
So what to do about older pop culture like this? It seems a bit naive and disingenuous of me just to say, “What can you do? They didn’t know any better back then,” and leave it at that. Because many actors and comedians, when confronted with their questionable past material, often double-down, saying, “I don’t see what’s wrong with it. People loved it at the time!”
Some have called for the censorship of this material, wanting future airings stripped from TV and erasing it from streaming services. To me, that’s a bit of a double-edged sword. Where do we draw the line at what is defined as offensive? After censoring some racially insensitive episodes of an old TV show from the ‘70s, what’s to stop the conservative
group One Million Moms from saying, “OK, now do that episode of ‘Who’s the Boss’ where Tony is only wearing a towel. It might make my son gay.”
It may all seem like a bit of a lose-lose situation at times, but the best solution I’ve been able to use with older pop culture is often just to understand certain elements for what they are — outdated and of a certain mindset during a certain period of time — and recognize that we’ve moved past that. I mean, in the ‘80s, we were drinking something called New Coke and were obsessed with Claymation raisins that sang R&B songs. No one was in their right mind.
So think of it like this: Mad at “Friends” for not having a more diverse cast? Be mad at the TV network executives back in the ‘90s who thought audiences only wanted to watch hot young white people. Upset at “Sex and the City” for not exploring more queer topics? Well, back in the day, networks often
put “Viewer Discretion Advised” warnings before a TV episode that featured an LGBTQ+ plotline, and some network affiliates would sometimes not even air that episode. You considered yourself lucky if you could see anything queer on TV a couple of decades ago. (Also, be careful of what you wish for, because the “Sex and the City” sequel series, “And Just Like That,” took that criticism and introduced the queer character of Che Diaz, who is without a doubt the most dark-sided creation in all of pop culture.)
But I’m not trying to say you still need to watch all these older movies and shows. Life’s too short to spend it watching something that could deeply offend you. If you’d prefer to skip certain films or shows you feel may be too problematic, I say go for it. Even a lovely and sweet film like “Sixteen Candles” includes certain characters and plot points that are nearly impossible to completely write off.
So much has changed in pop culture over the past few decades — and for the better. I have to pinch myself nowadays not to take for granted the fact that you can turn on the TV and see trans men and women living their true selves on shows like “RuPaul’s Drag Race” or “9-1-1: Lone Star.” In my day, you’d really only see trans people on “The Jerry Springer Show” or “The Geraldo Rivera Show,” where they were usually paraded around like circus freaks. With issues like this, it’s sometimes best not to look at the past but to instead concentrate on all the progress we’ve made, as well as how much work we still need to do.
Michael Hunley is a copy editor at POLITICO’s E&E News in D.C. He previously worked as a copy editor for The Frederick News-Post. Contact him at mr85mt@gmail.com.
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Andrew started baking every day, giving loaves to the local emergency shelter, and he got busier and busier.
“We were working with a few CSAs, but we were not well-established within the food community,” he said. Then a buyer from the Common Market approached them about selling in their stores.
“They really had their finger on the pulse,” he said.
Their bread is hand-crafted and artisan, made from grain grown by local farmers and processed by local millers, who, Andrew said, “might get 20 to 30 cents per pound of grain. We pay them 70 to 80 cents per pound.”
He and his production manager started baking at Maryland Bakes, a shared kitchen incubator space in Frederick. For the Common Market, they supplied six loaves three times a week. Business boomed. Currently, they supply breads to many local and regional fine-dining establishments, as well as for the Common Market cafe sandwiches.
In September, Twin Bears Bakery will open their own brick-and-
mortar bakery and cafe downtown on South Carroll Street in an area aptly named Baker’s Row. “Our mission is uniting farmers, millers and communities through bread,” Andrew said.
About five years ago, before Randy Williams passed away, he and Francey were at their college reunion. Francey recalled being asked by an old friend what they had been doing with their lives. She listed other organizations that came out of that early bulk buying club they’d started — the Dandelion Nursery, the ReStore, Frederick Friends Meeting and Way Station Inc., but said they didn’t have a quick answer to that question.
The friend responded, “Oh, grassroots organizers!” Francey said she and Randy had never thought of themselves in that way. “We just enjoyed getting together with people to make things happen.”
Dawn Morgan Neary has been a freelance writer and multimedia producer for more than 20 years. She has reported for the Tampa Bay Times, Current and others.
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The Common Market began as a bulk food buying club, where volunteers wanting nutritious, local food gathered and worked.
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73RD GUYTON REUNION
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Thursday Aug. 22
Candlelit Sound Bath — 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kentlands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. Experience the sounds of crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, chimes & more. Relax, either seated or laying, and transcend into a magical soundscape sprinkled with silence. Leave feeling refreshed and renewed! Please bring a yoga mat to lay on and any item that will make you more comfortable and relaxed. Resident: $40 & non-resident: $43. 301-258-6425. rachel.holmer@gaithersburgmd.gov. gburg.md/4bSotzd.
CLASSES
Senior Cafe: The Place to Come for Coffee, Conversation, Friendship and Fun Events! — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join us for a Chair Yoga Class with Country Meadow. Wear comfortable clothes. We provide the chair and have extra mats! This program is for adults of any age, 21 and older. 301-600-8200.
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Medigap Supplemental vs Advantage Plans — 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Virtual Senior Center, Frederick. Learn more about these different types of Medicare programs to help determine which type of program may be the best for you. These are 90-minute workshops held on Zoom. Pre-register. 301-600-1234. virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd. gov.
Totally Teen Time: Organize Your Life — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Learn how to use journaling to get your life organized, and decorate a journal to take home! Recommended for teens age 11 to 18. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
ETCETERA
Bingo Fun: Hosted by Brunswick Senior
Center — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fraternal Order Of Eagles, 401 Central Ave., Brunswick. Bingo fun with prizes! Lunch includes hot dog, baked beans, coleslaw, applesauce, dessert, water, tea. Pre-register (required) by visiting the estore, or by calling 301-8348115 for more information.
$7. 301-834-8115.
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Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills. No membership requirements. If you need a partner, call 240-344-4041 or email lffutrell@yahoo.com.
Immigration after 1890 — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Family history lecture presented by Roslyn Torella. Learn how to research your immigrant ancestors who arrived in America after 1890 and where to find their immigration and naturalization documents. See contact info to receive Zoom link. 18 and older.
240-818-1938. wrsparks54@hotmail.com.
Literacy Council Seeking Volunteer Tutors and Class Instructors for Adult Learners — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Tutor adults one-to-one or in small groups of 2-3. No experience is necessary — we provide training, teaching materials and support needed to work with both adult English Language Learners and Basic Literacy (native English speaking) students. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and live or work in Frederick County. 301-600-2066. msilva@frederickliteracy.org. frederickliteracy.org.
FESTIVALS
Maryland State Fair — “Dream Big” — 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Daily home arts, farm and garden, livestock and
horse competitions and exhibits, rides, games, live concerts and entertainment, live Thoroughbred horse racing, fair treats and farm fresh foods, U-Learn Agriculture Education Zone, The Birthing Center, a museum, and more. No other event provides so much food, fun, family entertainment, and education for so little. Details, schedules, and ticket prices, coming soon at www.marylandstatefair.com. $15 ages 12 to 61, $12 ages 62+, $10 ages 6-11, ages 5 and under free. 410-252-0200. marylandstatefair.com.
GALLERY
Online: Let’s Talk Art — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Agnita M. Stine Schreiber Curator Daniel Fulco, Manager of Exhibitions and Collections Sarah Wolfe, and Director of Education Kellie Mele will discuss “Art, Fashion, Symbol, Statement: Tattooing in America 1960s to Today.” Register for link by contacting Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@ wcmfa.org. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org.
MUSIC
Alive@Five Happy Hour Concert Series: JChris — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carroll Creek Amphitheater, Frederick. Urban Latin. Craft beverages and food available by local breweries, distilleries and food trucks. 21 and older, with ID. Concert series continues through Oct. 3. $6 per person. 301-698-8118. downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive. Live Jazz at the Cocktail Lab — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Get swanky with us every Thursday night for live jazz and your favorite craft cocktails. 21 and older. 301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com. Mike Kuster and The Catoctin Cowboys —
8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar, 41 S. Market St., Frederick. Join Mike Kuster and his band, The Catoctin Cowboys, at WFRE’s Country Live on the Creek at Shuckin’ Shack for a honky tonkin’ good time show. 240-575-9876. wfre.com/amp-events/ country-on-the-creek-kickoff.
Friday Aug. 23
ETCETERA
All Aboard Rails & Tales: Featured Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Taneytown History Museum, 340 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown. The railroad came to Taneytown in 1872. This exhibition shares information about the local railroad, stories and artifacts. Scavenger hunt with prizes included. 301-639-8620. ehoover44@verizon.net. taeytownhh.org.
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.
FESTIVALS
Maryland State Fair — “Dream Big” — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Daily home arts, farm and garden, livestock and horse competitions and exhibits, rides, games, live concerts and entertainment, live Thoroughbred horse racing, fair treats and farm fresh foods, U-Learn Agriculture Education Zone, The Birthing Center, a
museum, and more. No other event provides so much food, fun, family entertainment, and education for so little. Details, schedules, and ticket prices, coming soon at www.marylandstatefair.com.
$15 ages 12 to 61, $12 ages 62+, $10 ages 6-11, ages 5 and under free. 410-252-0200. marylandstatefair.com.
Brunswick Community Festival — 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Burkittsville Ruritan Club, 500 E. Main St., Burkittsville. Free-to-attend two-day event at the Burkittsville Ruritan Club Aug. 23 and 24. Both nights will feature live music, food, ice cream and apple dumplings for sale, games and family-friendly activities like the kiddie pedal tractor course, a petting zoo, pony rides, moon bounce, agriculture exhibits, trucks and tractors on display, and a pie-eating contest. Baked goods auction at 7 p.m on Saturday, and all proceeds go to the Brunswick High School FFA Alumni Scholarship fund. Learn more at “Brunswick Community Festival” on Facebook! 304-268-5568. richmgoodman@gmail.com.
MUSIC
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.
Comedy Under the Stars — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Join us for a night of standup comedy under the stars! Every 4th Friday of the month, through October. Beer/ wine available for 21+ with ID. May be PG-13+ content. $10. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.
THEATER
“Tootsie” the Comedy Musical — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. “Tootsie” is the hilarious award-winning musical based on one of the funniest comedic films of all time, in which Michael Dorsey is a skilled actor with a talent for not keeping a job. Desperate and out-of-work, he makes a last-ditch effort at making his dreams come true ... by disguising himself as actress Dorothy Michaels. In a meteoric rise to Broadway stardom, Dorothy soon has audiences falling at her feet while Michael (disguised as Dorothy) is falling for his co-star. Ticket prices vary. The show runs through Aug. 24 with performances every Friday and Saturday evening and matinees on the first, third and fifth Sunday of each month. 301-662-6600.
WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.
Saturday Aug. 24 CLASSES
Pop-Up Yoga with Yogamour — 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. An all-levels yoga class with experienced instructors from Yogamour, a Frederick-based studio and non-profit. Saturdays, through October. Bring a mat, Sky Stage is open-air. $17. 240-285-7812. support@yogamour.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.
The Art and Alchemy of Aromatic Distillation with Meaghan Thompson — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Take a deep dive into the art and alchemy of fresh plant distillation using a copper Alembic still. Beginning with the history of steam distillation, we will move into creating our very own Hydrosol together using the Alembic. While we watch our Hydrosol come to life we will discuss the current applications and benefits of working with plants in this way. $42. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org.
The Gilded Portrait Workshop — 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Saturdays, Aug. 17 and 24. Portrait artist Nicole Troup will lead students on an exploration of gilding and acrylics together. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn how to paint portraits in acrylic. $100 for museum members, $120 for the general public. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/ portrait-and-gold-leaf-workshop.
Shri Yoga: Flex, Fix, Fun! — 10 a.m. to noon at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. A calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat. 18 and older. 301-600-7018. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
ETCETERA
Essential Liquidations August Sidewalk Sale — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Essential Liquidations, 4841 International Blvd, Suite 106, Frederick. Rain date for Aug. 25. From kitchenware and camping gear to toys and sporting goods, we provide incredible deals on high-quality items. Free refreshments. 301-732-5015. info@essentialliquidations.com. fb.me/e/3XtzNN2Ub.
Yard Sale and Book Sale — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Road, Frederick. Huge church yard sale and book sale indoors in the Life Activity Center and Fellowship Hall. Benefits the ministries of Brook Hill UMC. Free. 301-662-1727. kaltman@bhumc.org. bhumc.org.
Thurmont Main Street Farmers Market
— 9 a.m. to noon at Thurmont Community Park, 21 Frederick Road, Thurmont. Every Saturday through Sept. 28. Home-made, home-grown. One of the largest farmers markets in Frederick County. 240-626-9980. vgrinder@thurmontstaff.com. thurmontmainstreet.com.
Myersville Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Municipal parking lot, 301 Main St., Myersville. Saturdays through Oct. 26. myersvillefarmersmarket.com.
Emmitsburg-Lutsk, Ukraine Art Promenade — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Emmitsburg Library Community Room, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Come celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day in honor of Emmitsburg’s Sister City. We will tour Lutsk’s art monuments to the music of Ukrainian composers and performers, from classical to folk. Cookies and tea are on offer as well as documentation on Lutsk and Ukraine and a craft for kids, too. 301-447-2690. cathybodin34@gmail.com.
All Aboard Rails & Tales: Featured Exhibit — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Taneytown History Museum, 340 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown. The railroad came to Taneytown in 1872. This exhibition shares information about the local railroad, stories and artifacts. Scavenger hunt with prizes included. 301-639-8620. ehoover44@verizon.net. taeytownhh.org.
Tour the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Tour Frederick’s oldest surviving building with a knowledgeable guide. Now 266 years old, it was the home of Elias and Albertina Brunner, German immigrants who were part of the great migration centuries ago of refugees from oppressed and war ravaged Europe. The home contains the only surviving example of the German five-plate stove that provided clean, safe, energy-efficient home heating. $8. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.
FAMILY
Read with a Dog — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Practice reading to a furry friend! For kids. 301-600-7250.
frederick.librarycalendar.com.
FESTIVALS
Maryland State Fair — “Dream Big” — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Daily home arts, farm and garden, livestock and horse competitions and exhibits, rides, games, live concerts and entertainment, live Thoroughbred horse racing, fair treats and farm fresh foods, U-Learn Agriculture Education Zone, The Birthing Center, a museum, and more. No other event provides so much food, fun, family entertainment, and education for so little. Details, schedules, and ticket prices, coming soon at www.marylandstatefair.com. $15 ages 12 to 61, $12 ages 62+, $10 ages 6-11, ages 5 and under free. 410-252-0200.
marylandstatefair.com.
Spud Fest: Maryland’s Best Potato Festival — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington County Rural Heritage Museum, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike , Boonsboro. Annual fundraiser that celebrates Washington County’s oldest crops and traditions! Draft horses plow the potato field at 11 a.m. Potato picking and pedal pull contests for kids, Registration begins at at 10 a.m. Potato-themed lunch menu. Potato chip making demonstration, antique tractors, live music. Free. 240-420-1714.
Common Market Co-op 50th Anniversary Celebration — noon to 3 p.m. at The Common Market, 5728 Buckeystown Pike Unit B1, Frederick. For five decades, our co-op has been proudly serving the community, providing fresh, local goods and fostering a sense of togetherness. Live music, free samples from local vendors, prizes and giveaways, family activities. 301-663-3416.
Brunswick Community Festival — 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Burkittsville Ruritan Club, 500 E. Main St., Burkittsville. Free-to-attend two-day event at the Burkittsville Ruritan Club Aug. 23 and 24. Both nights will feature live music, food, ice cream and apple dumplings for sale, games and family-friendly activities like the kiddie pedal tractor course, a petting zoo, pony rides, moon bounce, agriculture exhibits, trucks and tractors on display, and a pieeating contest. Baked goods auction at 7 p.m on Saturday, and all proceeds go to the Brunswick High School FFA Alumni Scholarship fund. 304-268-5568. richmgoodman@gmail.com.
MUSIC
Mike Kuster at Bassett’s Restaurant — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Bassett’s Restaurant, 19950 Fisher Ave., Poolesville. IMN’s Male Country Artist of the Year, Mike Kuster returns to Bassett’s for an evening of solo, acoustic traditional country music! 301-662-3355. mike@mikekuster.net. bassettsrestaurant.net.
PERFORMER
Peter Wood: Collector of the Impossible
— 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Wood shares incredible magic and escapes from the Civil War era in this Museum exclusive event. Part magic show, part storytelling, this 45-minute program is designed for age 8 through adult. Wood’s interactive show feels like stepping into a cabinet of curiosities, filled with supernatural paintings, mysterious elixirs, mind-reading devices and more. $15 for general public, $12 for Museum members. 301-695-1864. tracey.mcintire@civilwarmed.org. civilwarmed.donorshops.com.
THEATER
“Tootsie” the Comedy Musical — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. “Tootsie” is the hilarious award-winning musical based on one of the funniest comedic films of all time, in which Michael Dorsey is a skilled actor with a talent for not keeping a job. Desperate and out-of-work, he makes a last-ditch effort at making his dreams come true ... by disguising himself as actress Dorothy Michaels. In a meteoric rise to Broadway stardom, Dorothy soon has audiences falling at her feet while Michael (disguised as Dorothy) is falling for his co-star. Ticket prices vary. The show runs through Aug. 24 with performances every Friday and Saturday evening and matinees
on the first, third and fifth Sunday of each month.
Free Expungement Clinic with Maryland Legal Aid — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Need help expunging your record from a past conviction? Meet with an attorney from Maryland Legal Aid to discuss your options and begin the process. 18 and older.
301-600-8200. fcpl.org.
All Aboard Rails & Tales: Featured Exhibit — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Taneytown History Museum, 340 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown. The railroad came to Taneytown in 1872. This exhibition shares information about the local railroad, stories and artifacts. Scavenger hunt with prizes included. 301-639-8620. ehoover44@verizon.net. taeytownhh.org.
Tour the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Tour Frederick’s oldest surviving building with a knowledgeable guide. Now 266 years old, it was the home of Elias and Albertina Brunner, German immigrants who
were part of the great migration centuries ago of refugees from oppressed and war ravaged Europe. The home contains the only surviving example of the German five-plate stove that provided clean, safe, energy-efficient home heating. $8. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.
Stone Country — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cactus Flats, 10026 Hansonville Road, Frederick. Country music.
FAMILY
Weekly Carillon Recitals in Baker Park — 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Joseph D. Baker Tower and Carillon, Dulaney Ave. and Second St., Frederick. Featuring City Carillonneur John Widmann playing the carillon of 49 bells from a mechanical keyboard with fists and feet.
301-788-2806. jwidmann@yahoo.com.
Bowman House and Museum — 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Bowman House and Museum, 323 N. Main St., Boonsboro. The 19th century log Bowman House Museum and Pottery open to the public for tours every 4th Sunday of the month between through October. Hearth cooking demonstrations of 18th & 19th century foods will be prepared according to the meats, vegetables and fruits that would have been available during that time. Stroll through the raised bed vegetable garden. More info on Facebook page. 301-432-5889. info@boonsborohistoricalsociety.org.
boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/ bowman-house.
FESTIVALS
Maryland State Fair — “Dream Big” — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Daily home arts, farm and garden, livestock and horse competitions and exhibits, rides, games, live concerts and entertainment, live Thoroughbred horse racing, fair treats and farm fresh foods, U-Learn Agriculture Education Zone, The Birthing Center, a museum, and more. No other event provides so much food, fun, family entertainment, and education for so little. Details, schedules, and ticket prices, coming soon at www.marylandstatefair.com. $15 ages 12 to 61, $12 ages 62+, $10 ages 6-11, ages 5 and under free. 410-252-0200. marylandstatefair.com.
Heritage Fest & Car Cruise-In — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Washington County Rural Heritage Museum, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro. All makes, models of cars, trucks, bikes to benefit the Friends of the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum. Registration is $5 per vehicle and starts at 10 a.m. (cash only) and runs until 3 p.m. Antique tractor pull 11 a.m., tractor show all day. Historic village and self-guided tours. Free. 240-420-1714. info.ruralheritagemuseum@gmail.com. ruralheritagemuseum.org.
Kids Expo — noon to 4 p.m. at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive,
Frederick. Family-friendly activities and services. FCPL Book Mobile, Soccer Shots demonstrations and scrimmage, meet Keyote, face painting, K9 demonstration, run the Frederick Keys bases, prizes and more! First 500 kids get a free card pack from Kevin’s Cards and all attendees get a free comic book of their choice from Beyond Comics.
MUSIC
Sunday Brunch Concert Series — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Shab Row Stage, 100 N. East St., Frederick. Local and regional acoustic musicians perform on Sundays through Sept. 15. Enjoy music surrounded by beautiful flower gardens while enjoying food and drinks from the Frederick Coffee Co. & Cafe. Tips for musicians graciously accepted. 301-639-1050. todd@toddcwalker.com.
Summer Concert Series: The Frederick Symphony Orchestra featuring PRIZM
— 7 p.m. at the Baker Park Band Shell, North Bentz and Second streets, Frederick. Orchestra/pops. The FSO is joined by rock band PRIZM. 301-600-2841. celebratefrederick.com.
PERFORMER
Peter Wood: Collector of the Impossible — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Peter Wood shares incredible
magic and escapes from the Civil War era in this Museum exclusive event. Part magic show, part storytelling, this 45-minute program is designed for ages 8 through adult. Wood’s interactive show feels like stepping into a cabinet of curiosities, filled with supernatural paintings, mysterious elixirs, mind-reading devices and more. $15 for general public, $12 for Museum members. 301-695-1864. tracey.mcintire@civilwarmed.org. civilwarmed.donorshops.com.
Sherlock Sundays — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. A 45-minute live reading of the nationally known radio show, “The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” by Jim French, performed every last Sunday of the month, July-September at 7, with a bonus matinee Oct. 27. Presented by the Endangered Species Theatre Project of Frederick. Free. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. esptheatre.org/shows.
Monday Aug. 26
CLASSES
Sol Yoga — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. 21 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.
20 & 21
ETCETERA
Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills. No membership requirements. If you need a partner, call 240-344-4041 or email lffutrell@yahoo.com. $8. 301-676-5656. sdobran@comcast.net. bridgewebs.com/frederick.
Tuesday Aug. 27
FAMILY
Summer Explorers: Paper Bag Scrapbooks — 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Make your own scrapbook out of paper bags and add to it throughout the school year. Designed for children in grades K-5. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Wednesday Aug. 28
CLASSES
Gentle Yoga for All! — 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at The Common Market CO-OP, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. This class is the perfect intro for a new student or an experienced yogi. There will be plenty of modifications offered to meet various levels so that ALL can enjoy the benefits of yoga. By donation. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. commonmarket.coop/classes-events. “Get Your Business Financially Fit!” — 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Frederick County Chamber of Commerce , 118 N. Market St., Suite 100, Frederick. The Business Equity Coalition has assembled a lineup of panelists to help ensure your business is on the path to financial success! An insightful discussion on financial health, leave armed with actionable takeaways to boost your business’s financial fitness. Light fare and beverages will be available. $5 / $10. 352-678-7030. jbowens@cityoffrederickmd.gov.
ETCETERA
Sensory Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Beach Party with DJ Jeremy Macrum — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Make the summer last! Join us for a dance party with Jeremy Macrum of Epic Events! 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.
Senior Resource and Education Seminar — 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville. SOAR (Supporting Older Adults through Resources, Inc.) and the Aging Network Alliance present a panel of experts to discuss home safety, Medicare, transportation, in-home care, learning in retirement, and financial and other resources. 301-600-8350. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Chair One Fitness! — 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Common Market, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. A fun, 30-minute seated dance exercise program for individuals who have complications standing during a fitness regimen. This includes senior citizens, those with balance deficits, injuries, disability and those in larger bodies.
Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills. No membership requirements. If you need a partner, call 240-344-4041 or email lffutrell@yahoo.com.
Totally Teen Time: From Book to Bookmark — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Give old book pages new life by turning them into a bookmark! This program is recommended for teens age 11 to 18. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
FESTIVALS
MUSIC
Patio Music Series: ENSLOW — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come ready to eat, drink, and jam! Pack some snacks and take advantage of Loew Vineyards who will be selling wine onsite (BYOB also allowed). Gates at 5 p.m., music 5:30-7 p.m.
Maryland State Fair — “Dream Big” — 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Daily home arts, farm and garden, livestock and horse competitions and exhibits, rides, games, live concerts and entertainment, live Thoroughbred horse racing, fair treats and farm fresh foods, U-Learn Agriculture Education Zone, The Birthing Center, a museum, and more. No other event provides so much food, fun, family entertainment, and education for so little. Details, schedules, and ticket prices, coming soon at www.marylandstatefair.com. $15 ages 12 to 61, $12 ages 62+, $10 ages 6-11, ages 5 and under free. 410-252-0200. marylandstatefair.com.
GALLERY
BYOS (Bring Your Own Supplies) Open Studio — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Adult artists of all mediums are invited to get creative as we immerse ourselves in the
mind-bending music of teevee, a Frederick-based shoegaze band, playing live in the art studio. Bring your artistic medium of choice and find some new sonic inspiration for your work! Easels are available. Registration is encouraged. Cost is $10 ($8 members). 301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org.
MUSIC
Alive@Five Happy Hour Concert Series: Nick Frey & The Sons of Thunder — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carroll Creek Amphitheater, Frederick. Folk, blues, soul. Craft beverages and food available by local breweries, distilleries and food trucks. 21 and older, with ID. Concert series continues through Oct. 3. $6 per person. 301-698-8118. downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive.
Live Jazz at the Cocktail Lab — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Get swanky with us every Thursday night for live jazz and your favorite craft cocktails. 21 and older. 301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com.
Friday Aug. 30
ETCETERA
All Aboard Rails & Tales: Featured Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Taneytown History Museum, 340 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown. The railroad came to Taneytown in 1872. This exhibition shares information about
the local railroad, stories and artifacts. Scavenger hunt with prizes included. 301-639-8620. ehoover44@verizon.net. taeytownhh.org.
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.
FESTIVALS
Maryland State Fair — “Dream Big” — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Daily home arts, farm and garden, livestock and horse competitions and exhibits, rides, games, live concerts and entertainment, live Thoroughbred horse racing, fair treats and farm fresh foods, U-Learn Agriculture Education Zone, The Birthing Center, a museum, and more. No other event provides so much food, fun, family entertainment, and education for so little. $15 ages 12 to 61, $12 ages 62+, $10 ages 6-11, ages 5 and under free. 410-252-0200. marylandstatefair.com.
MUSIC
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.
Saturday Aug. 31 CLASSES
Pop-Up Yoga with Yogamour — 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. An all-levels yoga class with experienced instructors from Yogamour, a Frederick-based studio and non-profit. Saturdays, through October. Bring a mat, Sky Stage is open-air. $17. 240-285-7812. support@yogamour.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.
Shri Yoga: Flex, Fix, Fun! — 10 a.m. to noon at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. A calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat. 18 and older. 301-600-7018. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
ChairOne Fitness with Deirdre — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. Deirdre, a certified Chair One Fitness instructor, will lead this seated dance fitness class (NOT Yoga) to deliver a fun, musically driven, interactive workout that uplifts people through chair dance and fitness moves. 301-600-7560. ebomgardner@frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org.
ETCETERA
Thurmont Main Street Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Thurmont Community Park, 21 Frederick Road, Thurmont. Every Saturday through Sept. 28. Home-made, home-grown. One of the largest farmers markets in Frederick County. 240-626-9980. vgrinder@thurmontstaff.com. thurmontmainstreet.com.
Myersville Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Municipal parking lot, 301 Main St., Myersville. Saturdays through Oct. 26. myersvillefarmersmarket.com.
All Aboard Rails & Tales: Featured Exhibit — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Taneytown History Museum, 340 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown. The railroad came to Taneytown in 1872. This exhibition shares information about the local railroad, stories and artifacts. Scavenger hunt with prizes included. 301-639-8620. ehoover44@verizon.net. taeytownhh.org.
Tour the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Tour Frederick’s oldest surviving building with a knowledgeable guide. Now 266 years old, it was the home of Elias and Albertina Brunner, German immigrants who were part of the great migration centuries ago of refugees from oppressed and war ravaged Europe. The home contains the only surviving example of the German five-plate stove that provided clean, safe, energy-efficient home heating. $8. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.
FESTIVALS
Maryland State Fair — “Dream Big” — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Daily home arts, farm and garden, livestock and
horse competitions and exhibits, rides, games, live concerts and entertainment, live Thoroughbred horse racing, fair treats and farm fresh foods, U-Learn Agriculture Education Zone, The Birthing Center, a museum, and more. No other event provides so much food, fun, family entertainment, and education for so little. Details, schedules, and ticket prices, coming soon at www.marylandstatefair.com. $15 ages 12 to 61, $12 ages 62+, $10 ages 6-11, ages 5 and under free. 410-252-0200. marylandstatefair.com.
Celebrate Mount Airy — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Downtown, Main Street, Mount Airy. The town’s annual block party with live music, local artists, vendors, kids’ zone, food, car show and more. Admission is free. mountairymd.gov.
Summer Barn Dance — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Good Soil Farm Inc., 9736 Keysville Road, Emmitsburg. Caller Jim Wass, who will teach and call dances. All ages. Bring finger food to share, iced tea provided. $20. 443-536-1830. goodsoilfarmllc@gmail.com. goodsoilfarmllc.com.
Sunday Sept. 1
CLASSES
You-Pick Fresh Herbs — 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. This monthly offering is designed to
introduce you to the growing cycle of plants. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to harvest up to 5 bundles of herbs that are ripe and ready! A farmer will be onsite to guide you through harvesting and answer any questions about how and where plants like to grow, how to best harvest, and how to invite herbs into your own gardens. $42. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/ you-pick-herbs-august-session-2. Yoga in the Outfield @ Harry Grove Stadium — 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Dive, Frederick. Yoga in the Outfield! Brought to you by the Frederick Keys and Jenuine Yogi. Ticket includes 60 minutes of all levels, flow yoga, Key yoga towel, general admission to the game, free drink voucher. All proceeds from Yoga in the Outfield will be donated to the Keys Care Foundation. Must pre-register. $40. 2406266639. jenuineyogi@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/YogaintheOutfield.
ETCETERA
All Aboard Rails & Tales: Featured Exhibit — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Taneytown History Museum, 340 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown. The railroad came to Taneytown in 1872. This exhibition shares information about the local railroad, stories and artifacts. Scavenger hunt with prizes included.
Tour the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Tour Frederick’s oldest surviving building with a knowledgeable guide. Now 266 years old, it was the home of Elias and Albertina Brunner, German immigrants who were part of the great migration centuries ago of refugees from oppressed and war ravaged Europe. The home contains the only surviving example of the German five-plate stove that provided clean, safe, energy-efficient home heating.
Mount Olivet Cemetery History and Mystery Tour — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market St., Frederick. Discover Frederick’s Past as we navigate through the labyrinth of graves, crypts and monuments. One of Maryland’s largest and most beautiful cemeteries. Final resting place of Francis Scott Key; Maryland’s first governor, Thomas Johnson; and Civil War heroine Barbara Fritchie. Learn about the cemetery’s origin, tombstone design, grave robbing, mass graves; stops at other distinctive burial plots including the Key Memorial Chapel. Reservations required.
$16 for adults. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.
