72 HOURS Aug. 31, 2023

FREE, ALL-AGES MASTERCLASS

For the people who had a childhood dream of becoming a ballerina, here’s your chance to immerse yourself in a short masterclass with professional dancers and learn a few moves and things like how to say “let’s party” using ballet arms. Gorskaya-Hartwick Productions will present the class as a part of its tour of “Cinderella,” which hits the Weinberg Stage on Sept. 30. The free, all-ages class will be held that afternoon, ahead of the show. No experience is required, but registration is — and slots go fast. Sign up at worldballetseries.com/masterclass.

LEGENDARY PIANO PASSES THROUGH FREDERICK

New Midway company Kramer’s Piano moved a grand piano purchased by John Lennon in 1978. The 1929 Baldwin Concert Grand Model D has a storied history. Lennon had gifted it to Sam Green, an art dealer, who later lent it to Andy Warhol for a while and then the New York Academy of Art, who, unbeknownst to Green, sold it to someone for a few thousand dollars. Fast forward, and the piano was found at Mercersburg Academy, of all places, and will be auctioned at Alex Cooper Auctioneers in Towson in September. Dean Kramer, owner of Kramer’s Piano, didn’t know he was moving Lennon’s piano until he arrived to the gig but likes that he has a good story to tell. Bids start at $1 million for the piano, set to be auctioned on Sept. 30.

FIRST SATURDAY, SUNDAY ARTWALK

It’s a First Saturday and Sunday Artwalk week! That means lots of activities and festivities in downtown Frederick throughout the weekend. Exhibitions are opening with receptions at most downtown galleries, and we are particularly excited about Upcycle Sundays, which will kick off at Frederick Book Arts Center’s Grasshopper Print Shop, located in the garage studio behind Joy Convenience Store at the corner of Forth and Market streets. Stop in with a garment or piece of fabric and for $10 and with a little help, make your own screen print from one of the available images related to the labor movement of the early 1900s, in honor of the Labor Day weekend.

ONE MARYLAND ONE BOOK KICKS OFF

One Maryland One Book kicks off this week with a virtual event. The 2023 book is “There There,” by Tommy Orange, and copies are available at libraries and dropped off in public spaces as part of the Wandering Books” campaign. “There There” tells the interconnected stories of a cast of 12 native characters from across generational lines, as they converge toward the Big Oakland Powwow. Together, the stories give a riveting portrait of the what Orange calls the urban Indian experience. Catch the virtual event with the author at 6 p.m. Sept. 7.

NEW TRAIL AT MONOCACY BATTLEFIELD

A new trail and an extension of the existing Thomas Farm Trail were unveiled last week during National Park Service’s Founders Day at Monocacy National Battlefield. Upper Gambrill Trail is 1.4 miles of wide, mowed path that meanders through a grassy field. New signage contains detailed information about each trail at the park (distance, width, grade, cross slope).

UNCAPPED

Crackem app creator Aubrey Perry

In this episode of the UnCapped podcast, host Chris Sands talked with Aubrey Perry, creator of the Crackem craft beer app, which connects craft beer drinkers with local breweries. Here is an excerpt of their talk.

UnCapped : Let’s start with just a little about your background. What were you doing before you started your app?

Aubrey Perry : My background is in technology. I’ve done all types of things in the tech field, from development to database management to sales to support, marketing, a little bit of everything, for well over 20 years.

UnCapped : So founding an app wasn’t a stretch for your experience.

Perry : It was a bit of a stretch, because my degree was from 1984 [laughs]. But that’s the thing — technology is always changing, and I like to stay abreast of what’s out there.

I’m in Orlando, and we have a local ale trail here. When I was introduced to craft beer, I thought, why don’t I take advantage by starting to visit some of these breweries. We had a local ale trail map with about 17 breweries on it at the time. You get a stamp at each one and get a prize at the end. I literally got to the last stamp I needed to get, and I lost the map. I wasn’t too happy about that, but that’s what got me started with Crackem. I said, “There’s gotta be a better way to do this,” and it just started out as a side project for me. I started showing it to some of the brewery owners I know, and they were like, “Damn, Aubrey. This is kinda cool.” And it just took off from there.

UnCapped : What was your gateway beer into the world of craft beer?

Perry : Hey, Chris, I’ma tell you. I’m gonna be completely honest with you. I thought it was a fad. I had some friends at work say, “Hey, Aubrey, let’s go to World of Beer and grab some beer.” I’m a big beer drinker, so I didn’t know what to expect, but I’d heard people talking about these IPAs and stuff like that. So I went to World of Beer and looked up at the huge menu and the huge selection they had, and I had no earthly idea what any

of that stuff meant. I saw something about a heifer. I saw something about a goose, gooses … and I had no idea. Somebody recommended something — some double dry hop IPA — and I’m like, OK. I took one sip and was like, “This is terrible.” I said, “I don’t see how people like drinking this stuff.” I had friends that were going and visiting breweries and stuff — “Hey, Aubrey, want to go?” No. That’s not gonna work for me.

Then I was sitting at my local bar one day [around 2018], and my bartender said, “All you drink is Miller Lite.” I told her, “I tried this craft stuff. It doesn’t work for me.” And she said, “Well, if I bring you something will you try it?” I said, “Yeah.” Ain’t gonna turn down no free beer. She bought me a few beers and actually taught me — when you look at the menu and see these numbers, this IBU is International Bitterness Unit, so this will determine how bitter your beer is. We started trying a few, and I found something that was low on that scale that had some flavor that I really liked. It was Abita Purple Haze.

UnCapped : That’s a good beer. That was one of my early tries in the craft beer world.

Perry : Yep, that was my gateway. I tried that and was like, “Damn. This is pretty good.” I had a couple of those, thanked her for the education, went home, cracked open a Miller Lite, took a sip and was like, “Oh my God. Is this what I’ve been drinking all these years?”

UnCapped : You just needed someone to steer you in the right direction at first and not throw you straight into the fire.

Perry : Exactly. After that, though, I was more comfortable visiting breweries, because I knew what things were. I knew they weren’t trying to serve me a goose; it was a gose. It wasn’t heifer; it was hefeweizen. I started to experiment with some things, fell for those sours

right away, and my palate developed a taste for IPAs and stouts. My beer budget just exploded since then UnCapped : Have you followed the normal trajectory to become a complete hophead?

Perry : Oh, yeah, of course. I got two beer fridges — one out by the

pool and one in the garage. I really, really enjoy craft beer. I enjoy the experience of visiting breweries. This excerpt has been edited for space and clarity. Listen to the full podcast at fnppodcasts.com/ uncapped. Got UnCapped news?

Email csands@newspost.com.

CRACKEM Find links to the Android and iOS app, as well as their social media, at crackem.us.

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Aubrey Perry, creator of the Crackem craft beer app.

Sanctuary: Modern Kitchen

At Sanctuary: Modern Kitchen, co-owner

Kelly Boyer said she’s working to show people that “being allergen-free doesn’t mean being taste-free.” The restaurant prides itself on being the only completely gluten-free eatery in Frederick. It’s also nut-free, and offers menu items safe for those with soy, nut or dairy allergies. But the goal is to serve food that people without allergies or food sensitivities would enjoy just as much, Boyer said. She runs the restaurant on Shab Row with her mother and grandmother, offering frozen entrees for customers to prepare at home in addition to a host of baked goods and eat-in dishes. The establishment fills a gap in the community, Boyer said, especially for those who can’t enjoy most restaurants due to the risk of cross contamination. “These customers need it,” Boyer said. “We really get to learn most of our customers’ stories and create relationships within our community.”

— Jillian Atelsek

Sanctuary: Modern Kitchen’s signature dish, the crispy chicken sandwich, is displayed on Aug. 4. The dish is entirely gluten-free and is made with chicken, mayo, provolone, lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickles with a side

SANCTUARY: MODERN KITCHEN

16 A N. East Street, Frederick 240-415-0592 info@sanctuarymodernkitchen.com

Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday

Price: Most menu items are between $15 and $30 Facebook: facebook.com/ sanctuarymodernkitchen

Instagram: @sanctuarymodernkitchen

Owner Kelly Boyer recommends: The traditional crispy chicken sandwich, which is a speciality reserved for the first Saturday of each month and is served on a housemade bun with lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles. The chicken is coated in a gluten-free batter and fried in canola oil, and customers can add provolone cheese or mayonnaise.

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From left, co-owners Penny Perdue, Kelly Boyer and Christy Boyer pose for a portrait outside of Sanctuary: Modern Kitchen in Frederick on Aug. 4.

New Midway company moves a piano owned by John Lennon

BY GINA GALLUCCI-WHITE Special to The News-Post

As the owner of Kramer’s Piano Shop, Dean Kramer works with instruments every day. But he was taken aback when he received a request to move a piano once owned by the legendary John Lennon.

The New Midway-based business’ involvement with the piano began five years ago. Kramer got a call from a Hagerstown family requesting a piano be moved to the Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania to later be auctioned off to raise money for the school.

“At that time, I really had no clue what we were walking into,” he recalls.

Coming in with four men, Kramer was told another company had refused to move the piano two weeks prior. When he asked why, they causally mentioned the piano once belonged to Lennon.

“I had no warning other than when I walked in and heard it,” he said.

Kramer and his crew successfully moved the piano, but the story does not end there.

About a month ago, Kramer was at Mercersburg Academy moving another piano for a faculty member when he inquired about the fate of the Lennon piano. Ironically, the piano was set for auction soon, and a week later, Kramer was called and asked to move the piano again from Mercersburg to an auction house in Towson.

The piano’s history is quite the page turner. Lennon reportedly purchased the 1929 Baldwin Concert Grand Model D piano from the company’s factory store in New York City in 1978. He and Yoko Ono gifted the instrument to friend and renowned art curator Sam Green. The piano still bears the engraved plaque

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“For Sam Love From Yoko and John 1979.”

Four years later, Green reportedly lent the piano to friend and legendary artist Andy Warhol, who placed the instrument in his New York City studio. After Warhol’s death in 1987, Green loaned the piano to the New York Academy of Art.

More than a decade later in 1999, Green asked for his piano back but was told the instrument was lost. The piano had apparently been sold and found in Alabama. Green pursued legal action but never recovered the piano.

In 2003, the piano was bought by the family who contacted Kramer to move the instrument to the private boarding school in 2018. The Pennsylvania school is now auctioning off the piano as a way to raise funds for its student scholarship program. The storied instrument is expected to go for $2 to $3 million when it is auctioned by Alex Cooper Auctioneers on Sept. 30. Opening

bids begin at $1 million.

Kramer estimates the piano weighs about 1,500 pounds. He said pianos made back then are a lot heavier than they are now. The piano at the time of the move was out of tune but was later tuned by another company. The piano still had its original parts, having never been restored.

But if the winning bidder wants to play songs like “Imagine” on it, the instrument will need to be rebuilt, Kramer said. “Any piano that age needs rebuilt.”

When thinking back on the experience, Kramer expressed how much of a privilege it was to be trusted to move the historic instrument. He knows he’ll be recounting the story to customers for years to come.

“There are so many Beatles fans and John Lennon fans,” he said. “They find it very exciting. Sometimes I pull up the video to show them. They love the stories.”

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The legendary 1929 Baldwin Concert Grand Model D piano.

Moving day.

The legendary 1929 Baldwin Concert Grand Model D piano.

Singer-songwriter Josh Gray releases new album, ‘Walk Alone’

BY COLIN MCGUIRE Special to The News-Post

Spending most of his life in Maryland, Josh Gray ultimately decided to pick his life up and move to Nashville, pursuing his passion of music. That move led to an evolution in sound, and that sound can be heard on his new record, the country-inspired “Walk Alone,” though he got his start and recorded his first album in Frederick. We recently caught up with him to talk about what it’s like to live in Nashville, being a perfectionist, writing an album with a toddler at home and if he’d ever consider moving back to Maryland for good.

You were born in San Fransisco, and then you moved to Maryland and grew up in Maryland, but now you’re in Nashville. How long did you spend in Maryland?

I guess I spent 31 years in Maryland, maybe a little less than that.

How did writing music in Maryland shape you as an artist? Did it have a role in you picking up a guitar and learning how to write songs?

Maryland had a role in that, but it was maybe not in musical inspiration. The music I play now is not the music I started out with, but I think you can’t help but be inspired by your surroundings and what you grew up with. The music I was first into when I started writing lyrics was punk music. I grew up in Montgomery County. There are a lot of reasons why I didn’t start playing music right away. Top of the list is I’m a perfectionist. But also, there was no music scene in Montgomery County. I don’t know if that’s changed at all, but it probably hasn’t. I was going to punk shows in high school in Wheaton, and I just got inspired by people speaking their mind about stuff. I think everyone needs not to necessarily see people who are not great musicians but people who are at a level where it’s like, “I can do that.”

Being a perfectionist, was the line

of thinking something like, “I could perfect this?”

The line of thinking was that I could at least express myself. I could get to that level without having to go to a fancy music school or something like that. I really just always appreciated the freedom of speech aspect of music and expressing yourself. Especially in high school — you’re really angsty and pissed off, and you noticed everything wrong in the world. Not that I’ve changed much, but you see other people express themselves and think, “Why can’t I do that?”

That’s interesting because that element is in your music. I reviewed your first record years ago, and it was just you and an acoustic guitar. I pulled up the new stuff before this interview,

and it’s not just you and a guitar anymore. Can you talk about how that evolution started?

Yeah, like I said, I started out listening to punk music and got really inspired by that. Then, in that same vein of speaking my mind, I really got into folk revival era music and ‘20s blues and stuff like that. I put out that first album when I was inspired by that stuff. I wanted something that was really stripped down. When you’re recording your first album, you don’t know what the hell you’re doing. I didn’t want to get in a studio with a bunch of musicians where I’d be the least experienced person in the room. I wanted to capture a moment in time with me and the guitar. Every song on that is played 100% live. When I screwed

something up, I just had to do it over. But then I moved down to Nashville, and I’m inspired by a bunch of different types of music, and I wanted to see what my music would sound like with a full band. I recruited people, a bunch of different people over the years, but I have my main guys who have stuck with me. They appeared on “Songs of the Highway” and my most recent album, “Walk Alone.” I think a lot of the original stuff is there. You can kind of see where I’m heading on that first album. It was just me and a guitar, so the musical variety was not there, but the lyrical variety was there. There were story songs, a protest song. In the following albums, I did the same thing, but I was able to explore different sounds on each and maybe even different genres, too.

Is it hard to connect with those older songs these days?

Yeah, but I think they’re cool [laughs]. I mentioned loving old ‘20s blues albums, and a lot of those albums are just a guy and a guitar. There’s just so much emotion in a lot of those songs, where it’s just a guy playing a single string a lot of times. If you ever watched a great guitar player, it’s all in the fingers. Tons of people can pick up the same guitar, but they’re all going to make it sound different. I listened to that old album and for a while, I was like, this doesn’t sound professional or that great to me. But now listening back to it, it sounds like one of those really old albums.

Yeah, I can totally see that. You set such a mood with those songs on that album. Was that intentional?

I think it’s just a product of a lot of what I was listening to at the time. I don’t know if I tried to go back and capture that if I could do it again. First of all, my voice has definitely changed.

It’s so low. You have such a low voice!

I don’t smoke or anything, but I’d eventually like to get to that Leonard Cohen, Mark Lanegan kind of thing. But yeah, it was a time and place, and listening back to those songs definitely feels like that time and place.

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98 Rock’s Justin Schlegel returns to the Carroll Arts Center

98 Rock’s Justin Schlegel will kick off the BrewHaHa Comedy Series at the Carroll Arts Center in Westminster. The popular morning radio host, along with motivational comic Mike Aronin, takes the stage at 8 p.m. Sept/ 1. Pipe the Side Brewing Co. of Hampstead will host a pre-show happy hour in the Arts Center lobby starting at 7 p.m.

The Baltimore community knows Schlegel’s voice very well, given he has co-hosted the popular 98 Rock morning radio program “Justin, Scott & Spiegel” since the show’s inception in 2013.

As a natural entertainer, Schlegel first explored the radio industry when he got into the Broadcasting Institute of Maryland. After five years performing board operation duties for stations WYCR and WHVR, he quit his job and went to a bar, where

he found himself performing standup comedy. Soon, he performed 15 shows a month, hired an agent, was touring nationally, and even made it into the prestigious

Montreal comedy festival, Just For Laughs. His comedy sets led him back to his broadcasting roots at 98 Rock, spending years recurring all over the station as a featured guest before getting his own late night program: “The Justin Schlegel Fiasco.” Eventually, he received the coveted spot as a morning host. While juggling radio and standup, Schlegel still found time in 2015 to join the murder mystery company, Die Laughing Productions. Most recently, he became a member of the celebrity video sharing app Cameo, where fans have ranked him five stars.

Featured comic Mike Aronin knows two things: he has a killer sense of humor and he has cerebral palsy. Today, he spends much of his time lending that considerable wit,

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He speaks about what it was like growing up disabled in an able bodied world, of the importance of believing in ourselves, of building and maintaining a support system, and of the crucial role humor and attitude can play in our lives. As Michael will tell you, his only disability is losing his hair at an early age. The show’s opening act is Tom Nutty, a regional comedian that regularly performs at the Church of Satire in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

and a surprising dose of wisdom, to motivational speaking. Aronin feels that his presentations benefit those who are disabled as well as those who are not.

The BrewHaHa Comedy Series is for ages 21 and up only. IDs will be checked at the door. Tickets are $22 for adults and $18 for ages 21 through 25 and ages 60 and up. Tickets can be purchased at carrollartscenter.org or by calling the box office at 410848-7272. The Carroll Arts Center is located at 91 W. Main St. in Westminster.

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Justin Schlegel

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Mike Aronin

Maryland Dairy Princess Contest

State dairy promotion leaders recently announced the move of the Maryland Dairy Princess Contest to the Maryland State Fair. The 61st annual event will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 1 in the Cow Palace on the Timonium Fairgrounds.

“Giving the spotlight to our outstanding dairy spokespersons at a venue with thousands of fairgoers will showcase Maryland’s dairy industry and allow consumers to learn more about milk, dairy products and our hardworking farmers,” said Susan Summers, president of the Maryland Dairy Princess Association.

Taking place during the second of

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Frederick County

Dairy Princess

Shea Cencula pets her goat at her home in Mount Airy in 2021.

Cencula keeps her goats in a fencedin area, measuring one acre, beside her home.

the fair’s three-weekend format, the contest will be part of “dairy weekend,” scheduled between open class dairy cattle shows, judging contests and the 4-H dairy cattle competitions.

“We look forward to the support of dairy enthusiasts who will already be at the fair, but also those who may never have attended the event traditionally held at a hotel in July,” Summers said.

Local Dairy Princesses from seven regions of the state will compete for the state title with interviews and presentations over a two-day period. They will also participate in numerous dairy events, including the Undeniably Dairy Shake-off with local media

personalities and the prestigious Maryland Holstein Futurity.

“Agriculture education and helping to develop the future leaders in our agriculture industry are part of the mission for the Maryland State Fair,” said Maryland State Fair assistant general manager David Gordon. “The Dairy Princess Contest has a tradition of sharing these goals and does a wonderful job developing future leaders in the dairy industry.”

Regional committees recruited young ladies to participate in their local competitions from counties across the state.

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Come Explore Our Backyard

State Princess and team of regional princesses will work together to promote Maryland’s Official Beverage: Milk! They will visit fairs, schools, grocery stores, special events and more, sharing their dairy stories about milk, dairy products and the dairy industry.

The Maryland Dairy Princess Association also sponsors a Dairy Maid program that prepares future princesses and provides promotional opportunities for younger dairy enthusiasts between the ages of 9 and 16 years old.

For more information on the Maryland Dairy Princess Program, contact Hope Cencula and Deb Spurrier at mddairyprincess@gmail.com.

Staff file photo by Katina Zentz

One Maryland One Book kicks off with virtual event for this year’s ‘There There’

Maryland Humanities kicks off programming for One Maryland One Book 2023 with a virtual event with “There There” author Tommy Orange (Cheyenne and Arapaho) in conversation with Maryland-based writer Brendan Shay Basham (Diné) at 6 p.m. Sept. 7.

The author of the 2023 One Maryland One Book Selection will visit Maryland in-person at Salisbury University at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 for a public conversation with Isabel Quintana Wulf of the English Department, followed by an audience Q&A and book signing.

Released in 2018, “There There” tells the interconnected stories of a cast of 12 native characters from across generational lines, as they converge toward the Big Oakland Powwow. Together, the stories give a riveting portrait of the what Orange calls the urban Indian experience.

“There There” was one of The New York Times Book Review’s 10 Best Books of the Year and won the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize, as well as the PEN/Hemingway Award.

Orange graduated from the MFA program at the Institute of American Indian Arts and was a 2014 MacDowell Fellow and a 2016 Writing by Writers Fellow. He is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma. He was born and raised in Oakland, California.

Maryland Humanities partners with local organizations, such as The Handsell House, a nonprofit now owned by the Nanticoke Historic Preservation Alliance. The house sits on the Nanticoke River (also called the Chicone Village) in what many now know as Dorchester County. In conjunction with One Maryland One Book, the Handsell House will hold a community panel discussion on the topics of “There There,” in partnership with the Pocomoke Indian Nation and Dorchester County Public Library on

Nov. 12.

Highlighting the book’s focal point on indigenous people who live in cities, Ashley Minner (Lumbee) will lead a walking tour of the American Indian community of East Baltimore, recently digitized at baltimorereservation.com. Attendees will travel to Hokahey Indian Trading Post, Vera Shank Daycare/Native American Senior Citizens, Inter-Tribal Restaurant and more. The tours will be conducted in partnership with the Enoch Pratt Library.

Each year, Maryland Humanities funds libraries, schools and other

organizations who plan to produce their own programming related to One Maryland One Book. The organization will announce logistical details on the Minner’s walking tour and the partner programming in the fall.

“There There” was chosen as this year’s One Maryland One Book by a selection committee of 20 Marylanders, including teachers, scholars, librarians, writers, booksellers and community workers representing 10 counties and Baltimore City. A public call for books under the theme of “Connection” garnered nearly 300 titles, from which

the committee then made their selection.

“‘There There’ provides us an opportunity to connect with several Native American lives that feel immediate and relevant to the world today,” says Lindsey Baker, executive director of Maryland Humanities. “These characters are deeply rooted in their rich, often traumatic histories, yet are instantly recognizable to any reader. Tommy Orange shares with us their triumphs and their struggles, creating fully-rounded characters and journeys to follow.”

Both author events are free. Maryland Humanities will also collaborate with other partners across the state, including libraries, schools, universities, book clubs, and local Native/Indian organizations to conduct programs where readers can connect with each other and discuss the book’s themes. Maryland Humanities will distribute free copies of the book to partners.

Copies of the 2023 One Maryland One Book selection will also be dropped off in public spaces in counties across the state as part of “Wandering Books,” a campaign that introduces readers to “There There” and the One Maryland One Book program. Anyone can receive clues about where to find books via Maryland Humanities’ Maryland Center for the Book Facebook page or by following @mdhumanities on Instagram.

This year, libraries in Maryland will distribute books throughout their communities. After finding a copy, readers can log on to bookcrossing. com and register their book’s ID number. Then, they can post a comment or review when they’ve finished reading. Following that, readers can then leave the book somewhere public for another reader to find and enjoy. Instructions are located inside the book cover. Participation is free. Those who register books will be automatically entered to win a $25 gift certificate to bookshop.org and must include their name and email to be eligible.

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“There There” author Tommy Orange.

The Maryland Dove will sail to Crisfield and Cambridge for free tours

Maryland Dove will be sailing to Crisfield and Cambridge in September, thanks to a grant from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority. Maryland Dove is Historic St. Mary’s City’s floating ambassador and one of its most popular exhibits. The wooden ship design is based on the original Dove, a cargo vessel that arrived along with the passenger ship Ark in 1634.

Maryland Dove will be open to the public for free deck tours at both locations.

“We look forward to partnering with fellow heritage areas, to help connect the traveling exhibit with communities further away than our typical audience,” said HSMC director of education Peter Friesen.

Maryland Dove is set to arrive in Crisfield at approximately 2 p.m. (weather dependent) on Sept. 1 and will be open to the public for three days during the city’s annual National Hard Crab Derby. Hours of operation for free deck tours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 1, noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 2 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 3.

Docking will be Somers Cove Marina, 715 Broadway in Crisfield. The charming waterside town is known as “The Crab Capital of the World” and is located at the southernmost point of Maryland.

The next stop on Maryland’s Eastern Shore will be Cambridge, known for its rich maritime history. Maryland Dove will arrive in Cambridge at approximately 5 p.m. on Sept. 6 (weather dependent) and be open to the public September 7, 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Docking will be at Long Wharf, 2 Yacht Club Drive, Cambridge.

Maryland Dove and its dockside exhibits emphasize the waterways of the region, precolonial heritage, and interactions between different cultures. The ship and its exhibits are designed to elicit conversation, highlighting the depth of history represented in the area and the interactions between native peoples and European colonists. Maryland Dove is a unique representative of the complicated history, representing colonization and the effects on those that called the land home.

Maryland Dove will return to its home port of Historic St. Mary’s City on Sept. 12 and will be open for exhibit at 11 a.m. When docked at HSMC, tours of the ship are included in the museum’s general admission.

A full schedule of port visits is available at hsmcdigshistory.org.

The Maryland Dove will be sailing to Crisfield and Cambridge in September.

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

”Mandy Chesney is gaudy” — through Sept. 10, Black Rock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown. Baltimore resident’s first solo show, born in Mississippi. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. 301-5282260 or blackrockcenter.org.

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

”al fresco” — through Sept. 30, Gallery 322, 322 N. Market St., Frederick. A celebration of the natural world and its power to inspire. This summer group show features regional artists Lissa Abrams, Michael Douglas Jones, Jan Kaufman, Linda Kirvan, Ann Schaefer, Anne Gibson Snyder, Russell Schofield, Tom Ritchie and Homer Yost, along with associate artists Jane Knighton, Roberta Staat, Leo Ramos, Paul Wilson and Karen Winston-Levin. Hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, or by appointment. 240-815-7777 or

“In the Details,” a collection of works by Chris Lauer, explores the expanding nature of detail found when we discover the world around us through a natural lens. The exhibition, which includes ceramics, printmaking and painting, will be on display throughout September in the Adams County Arts Council’s Arts Education Center at 125 S. Washington St., Gettysburg. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Arts Education Center. Go to adamsarts. org or call 717-334-5006 for more information.

gallery322.com.

”Daily Life” — through Oct. 1, DISTRICT Arts, 15 N. Market St., Frederick. Patricia Weise paints in gouache and watercolor on paper and on cradled clayboard, creating intimate still lifes and interior spaces dealing with daily routine and memory. The paintings in this exhibition are a part of a continuing body of work she is calling the “Dishdrainer” series. Artist’s reception 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 2. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday and

Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-695-4050 or districtarts.com.

”Treasures of State: Maryland’s Art Collection” — through Oct. 22, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. This collaborative exhibition, co-organized with the Maryland State Archives, features over 90 American and European paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and decorative arts from

50 W. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa., Eight artists participating. Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and by appointment. artsalliancegw.org.

”Equinox” — Sept. 1 through Oct. 1, NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick. An allpartner show that explores the themes of fall, fall equinox and the changing seasons. NOMA Gallery’s artists work in a wide range of media including fiber, photography, printmaking, painting, sculpture, collage, drawing, ceramics and jewelry. Join us for the opening reception Sept. 2 from 5-8 p.m. and Artists’ Talk Sept. 23 from 4-5:30 p.m. The Artists’ Talk will be immediately followed by a Fall Equinox Party. Gallery hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, until 4 p.m. Sunday. 240-367-9770 or nomagalleryfrederick.com.

”Multifarious” — Sept. 2 through Oct. 1, Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Featuring photography and artwork by Mary Paul Barnaby, who uses her photos as inspiration for most of her acrylic paintings. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. eastsideartistsgallery.com.

”And Still We Paint” — Sept. 3 through Oct. 29, Blanche Ames Gallery, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. Shepherdstown Friday Painters show. Reception and artists’ talk Sept. 3. For gallery hours, call 301473-7689 or visit frederickuu. org.

1750 to present. Notable artists represented include the Peales, Jasper Cropsey, Thomas Wilmer Dewing, George Inness, Hugh Bolton Jones, Eastman Johnson, Giuseppe Ceracchi, and Giovanni Battista Piranesi. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-7395727 or wcmfa.org.

”This Majestical Roof: Impressions of Sky” — through Oct. 28, Gallery 50,

”Art Along the Trail” — Sept. 24 through Oct. 31, Historic Inn BoonsBoro, 1 N. Main St., Boonsboro. A project by artists and creators to share their stories, connections with the living Appalachian Mountain landscape of protected forests, clean streams, regenerative farmland and vibrant communities in Frederick and Washington counties. Hosted by Catoctin Land Trust, Inn BoonsBoro and Appalachian Trail Community. Artist reception 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 24, to benefit the CLT. 301-4320090.

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‘Equinox’ group show at NOMA

NOMA Gallery will present “Equinox,” an all-partner show that explores the themes of fall, the fall equinox and the changing seasons.

NOMA Gallery’s artists work in a wide range of media, including fiber, photography, printmaking, painting, sculpture, collage, drawing, ceramics and jewelry.

An opening reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 2, and an artists’ talk will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 23. The talk will be immediately followed by a Fall Equinox Party.

NOMA Gallery is at 437 N. Market St., Frederick. Learn more at nomagalleryfrederick.com.

Upcycle Sundays kick off at Frederick

Book Arts Center

The Frederick Book Arts Center will host new monthly UpCycle Sunday events, where thrift store treasures and “back of the closet” clothing are transformed into works of art.

Bring a garment or fabric to print. Six screens will be set up in the print shop with images related to the labor movement of the early 1900s in honor of the Labor Day weekend.

This will be located in the garage studio behind Joy Convenience Store in downtown Frederick (look for signage on the sidewalks).

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All ink is heat-set and machine washable; natural fibers will work best and handle the heat setting at 330 degrees.

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“Autumn on Megunticook Lake, Maine,” by Kesra Hoffman.

The Hidden History of Claire McCardell

Modern Design and the Birth of American Fashion

Thursday, Sept. 14, 5:30 p.m. with McCardell biographer Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson

$8 museum members, $10 general public

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts

401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown

For reservations, call 301-739-5727 or go to Eventbrite

THEATER Way Off Broadway unveils blockbuster 30th

anniversary season in Frederick

EXHIBITIONS IN SEPTEMBER

Contemporary Innovations: Darla Jackson

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NOW REGISTERING

Adult, Teen & Youth Classes & Workshops

Get information about upcoming programs at DELAPLAINE.ORG

COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES

Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. doors open at 2:30

Calvary United Methodist Church

131 West Second Street • Frederick, MD 21701

The Knotwork Band

The Knotwork Band will perform their unique mix of Celtic folk music from Ireland, Scotland, England, and Brittany, as well as American, Scandinavian and other world music with ties to Celtic folk music. Join us to hear beautiful airs and waltzes, and exciting jigs and reels that feature mandolins, cittern, whistles, bodhráns, bones, vocals, and more.

Visit www.calvaryumc.org/concerts

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January 14, 2024

Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre will kick off its Blockbuster 30th Anniversary Season on Jan. 19 with Agatha Christie’s “A Murder is Announced.” To celebrate the milestone, WOB’s producers have announced a lineup that includes regional premiere productions of some of the newest and biggest name shows to appear on Broadway in recent seasons.

Each season, WOB’s Mainstage produces five Broadway-style productions. Over the years, shows such as “Oliver!,” “Guys & Dolls,” “Oklahoma!,” “Grease,” “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Hello, Dolly!” have all found homes at the Frederick Theatre.

WOB has also become known for producing regional and area premiere productions. These include the first-time Frederick productions of Neil Simon’s “The Goodbye Girl The Musical,” Jerry Herman’s “La Cage aux Folles,” Mel Brooks’ “The Producer,” “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” “The Drowsy Chaperone,” Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5: The Musical” and many others. In 2009, WOB was also one of the first theaters in the country to receive the rights to produce a regional production of the musical comedy “The Wedding Singer.”

In addition to “A Murder is Announced,” coming to WOB in 2024 will be a regional premiere of “Diana The Musical,” the comedy musical “Tootsie,” a regional premiere of “Anastasia” and a new holiday musical, “Christmas Chronicles.”

“We wanted to put together an amazing lineup of shows,” said WOB executive producer and chief executive officer Bill Kiska. “We’ve had such an unbelievable reaction from our audiences since we announced next year’s productions.”

Learn more about WOB, under the direction of the Kiska family since 2002, at wayoffbroadway.com.

2024 SEASON

A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED

Jan. 19 to March 2

Show Rating: PG

An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock’s Victorian house. What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death, and a determined inspector grimly following the case’s twists and turns. Fortunately, Miss Marple is on hand to provide the solution — at some risk to herself — in a dramatic final confrontation.

DIANA THE MUSICAL

March 22 to May 18

Show Rating: PG-13

It’s 1981 and the world is hungry for a royal wedding — but is the 20-year-old bride prepared for what comes after? Following her fairytale union, Princess Diana faces a distant husband, an unmovable monarchy, and overwhelming media scrutiny. But her modern perspective and remarkable compassion galvanizes a nation, even as it threatens the royal family’s hold on England.

TOOTSIE

June 14 to Aug. 24

Show Rating: R

“Tootsie” is the hilarious awardwinning 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

presented by the Music and Arts Ministry of Calvary United Methodist Church

Maureen Walsh classical saxophonist

Borowsky Trio violin, cello, piano

Beau Soir Ensemble harp, flute, viola

40 S Carroll St | Frederick MD 21701

FREE Admission | Open Daily

Artists Gallery • Heidi Bruekner

Scull • Amy Browning-Dill • John Petro

keeping a job. Desperate and outof-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.

ANASTASIA

Sept. 13 to Nov. 2

Show Rating: PG

This dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a

ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable exaristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.

CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES

Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Show Rating: G

Every year, WOB brings a new Christmas production to the stage, giving friends and family the opportunity to gather together and celebrate the season.

These shows blend songs and music from Christmases past and present and are perfect for the entire family.

Submissions open for ballet masterclass in Frederick

Gorskaya-Hartwick Productions will present the Ballet for All masterclass, as a part of the U.S. National Tour of World Ballet Series “Cinderella.” The production will be presented for one night only at the Weinberg Center for the Arts for the Arts on Sept. 30.

The free masterclass will be held at 3 p.m. that same day. The class is an entertaining way to learn more about classical ballet. It is offered to all community members as a part of educational community outreach. Participants will meet World Ballet Series’ cast members in a studio, learn ballet language (like how to say “let’s party” using ballet arms), see first-class ballet dancing, find out the challenge of the first position and more.

“This is our way to share our love for ballet with everyone, give back to the community, prove the accessibility of this art form, the fun, the beauty and the challenge of it,” say Los Angeles based producers Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick.

World Ballet Series brings the world’s beloved ballets to theatrical stages across the U.S. The 130-city tour of “Cinderella” presents the magic of the familyfriendly fairytale in a classically styled production with original

GATES OPEN: 6PM

GAME TIME: 7PM

choreography by Estonia’s Marina Kesler, designed for a modern viewer. Professional dancers hail from 10 countries, including Italy, France, Poland, Japan, Belarus and the United Kingdom. It also features more than 150 radiant costumes that were hand-sewn in Ukraine, along with hand-crafted, richly detailed stage sets.

The masterclass is for all ages, and no previous ballet experience is required, however space is limited. The class will run about 45 minutes. The location will be confirmed via email to participants. To join, submit a form at at worldballetseries.com/ masterclass.

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BY MARWA BARAKAT mbarakat@newspost.com

hen Sara Ludwig first put her property on Sniffspot, she couldn’t wrap her head around people paying her to book the private space for their dogs.

But as the months went on and the reviews of her property started rolling in, she better understood the application’s purpose.

Sniffspot, founded in 2018, is a nationwide platform in which people, called hosts, open their backyards or property for dog owners to rent by the hour as a private dog park. No other people or dogs are allowed in the space during your booking time.

The spots are designed for safety and private play, and many of them also cater to reactive or sensitive dogs. According to their website, Sniffspot parks are safer environments for dogs to express their natural behaviors, compared to public parks, which have possible safety issues like aggressive dogs and disease transmission.

At her property, Sweetbay Farm, Ludwig offers booking of a 2-acre, fully fenced grass pasture, which includes dog agility equipment, toys, treats and drinking water. She also offers a doggie pool for an extra fee by request.

Ludwig has a dog with severe anxiety that doesn’t like traffic. Having a private place for him has been ideal, she said, and she’s happy to be able to share that with others.

“They were so appreciative of being able to bring their dogs here and let them off leash in a very safe environment,” Ludwig said.

There are a variety of types of private dog parks offered, including dog water parks, hiking trails and fully fenced parks. Prices are set by hosts, but most spots cost between $5 and $15 per dog per hour. The requirements of bringing a dog to a spot is that the dog must be vaccinated, they can’t have a bite history or display ag -

Staff photos by Bill Green

Sara Ludwig put her property on Sniffspot, a website that offers people paying to book the private space for their dog. Ludwig, at her property, “Sweetbay Farm,” offers booking of a 2-acre fully fenced grass pasture, which includes dog agility equipment, toys, treats and drinking water. She also offers a doggie pool for an extra fee by request. Her dogs, Dexter and Dasher, both Australian Shepherds, are shown demonstrating the area.

“ I just find it really fun, I love being able to stand in my kitchen and look out my window and see dogs just running and playing.

SARA LUDWIG

Sara

gressive behavior, owners must clean up after their pets, and adult supervision is required at all times.

“I just find it really fun,” Ludwig said. “I love being able to stand in my kitchen and look out my window and see dogs just running and playing.”

Ludwig added that the app has had a few glitches, but she said that

they have listened to the community on ways to improve it. She has been using it for about 18 months.

Cecelia Nowack, a self-proclaimed “queen of side hustles,” found Sniffspot on the search for ways to make money off of something her and her partner already own. Nowack used to have reactive dogs and couldn’t

take them anywhere. Their property, which is named Hillside Enchanted Forest on Sniffspot, has 10 unfenced wooded acres in Braddock Heights, so they thought it would be a good fit for people and their dogs.

Sniffspot’s website says hosts can earn up to $3,000 per month. While hosts set their own prices, the com -

pany charges a commission on each booking, usually totaling about 25% plus 30 cents per charge.

“It’s not like we’re making a whole bunch of money out of it or anything,” Nowack said, “but we know that we’re helping people in the community to have like a place to bring their dogs.”

Ludwig put her property on Sniffspot, a website that offers people paying to book the private space for their dog. Ludwig, at her property, “Sweetbay Farm,” offers booking of a 2-acre fully fenced grass pasture, which includes dog agility equipment, toys, treats and drinking water. She also offers a doggie pool for an extra fee by request. Her dogs, Dexter and Dasher, both Australian Shepherds, are shown demonstrating the area.

Columbia Orchestra announces 2023-2024 season lineup

Columbia Orchestra recently unveiled its 2023-2024 season lineup, with a diverse array of performances that showcase the orchestra’s talents. CO returns to the Jim Rouse Theatre with many new faces as the search for a new music director continues. Longtime music director Jason Love stepped down at the end of the 2022-23 season. The search committee has selected four candidates for this season, whose programming will appeal to a broad range of musical tastes.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UPCOMING SEASON

The Conductors

The orchestra welcomes Christopher Cicconi, Jordan Randall Smith, Richard Scerbo and John Murton to the stage as the Classical Series candidate conductors. At

the end of the season, one of them will be selected as the new music director. Additionally, Joseph Young, Vicktoria Gau and Nancia DAlimonte join as guest conductors for our Symphonic Pops and Family Series concerts.

Guest artists

This season welcomes Gordon Hicken, Yoshiaki Horiguchi, Melissa Lander, Mateen Milan, Doug O’Connor, Markus Osterlund and Natalia Vilchis as guest artists.

Music for the young and young at heart

CO remains dedicated to fostering a love for music among all generations, which include performances of classical favorites from “The Nutcracker” and “The Carnival of the Animals.” Greg Jukes will return as narrator, and performers from Dance Connections will join the orchestra

onstage. These family-friendly matinee performances provide an opportunity to introduce their children to, and remind themselves of, the magic of orchestral music.

Community engagement

As part of its ongoing commitment to community engagement, CO offers free chamber concerts, alongside performances at Howard County Public Library, local senior living facilities and other venues. A partnership with Neighbor Ride ensures accessibility.

Educational programs

Free children’s tickets to family concerts, interactive in-school concert programs created to reinforce Music Curriculum, small group concerts designed for 3–6-year-olds, virtual coaching, and in-school artist coaches help engage children with orchestral music and

musical instruments.

Columbia Jazz Band

A partnership with the Columbia Jazz Band allows for an expanded range of musical offerings. CJB is well known in the community, and this season, will participate in the Community Music Festival at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods in September and will return to the Annual True Blue Jazz Festival stage in Rehoboth, Delaware, in October. The CJB concert season kicks off in November with the annual Veteran’s Day Concert featuring the music of Les Brown & the Band of Renown; in January, the concert spotlights the great drummers of big bands; and in April, tunes made famous by Frank Sinatra. Ticket information, concert dates and additional details about the season are at columbiaorchestra.org.

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I’m not sure what you went down to Nashville to accomplish and if you’ve accomplished it, but I know it’s a crowded place with a lot of musicians. How hard or easy is it being a musician for you there?

It’s easy, I would say. It’s like you said — it depends on what you’re going for. You can stay in any small town and if you’re good enough, you can be one of the top musicians in that town. That’s not an impossible goal to shoot for. That’s not what I was going for. Having that kind of success in Nashville is pretty hard to do, but it’s not ever something I was going to go for anyway. The key is touring. The key is playing small towns. I’ve talked a lot with friends about this because Nashville is a fun place to play in order to hang out with your other friends in Nashville, but it’s going to be a room full of people who are better at guitar than you. They just want to go out for a drink and they don’t care that you put out a new album. The people who see music as a talent are not located in Nashville, so in this album, I talk crap about Nashville, but there’s upsides and downsides. One of the upsides is the insane amount of talent here. This is a major city — a small major city — so all these people with musical dreams who were look-

ing for more moved here. A lot of them are musicians who tour with national acts and they live here and in their off-time, they do smaller projects, so you can get them into the studio for a similar rate for a musician you’d get in a small town.

Do you get tired of it at all?

Man, don’t get me started [laughs]. Tired of what, exactly?

It seems like it could be frustrating to be there. A lot of people who live in Nashville, from what I understand, don’t necessarily make their living by playing in Nashville. They might live in Nashville, and they might do studio work, but when they go play, it’ll be two hours down the road. When you first went to Nashville, what did you want to do, and are you doing it?

Yeah, when I came down here, my only goal was to get better, to challenge myself. I think I’ve achieved that. I don’t think that musicians who live here in Nashville are unhappy about not making much money in Nashville. They play music because they love to tour and play shows and meet new people and hang out. I think you realize pretty quickly you aren’t going to make money in Nashville and you aren’t going to get noticed in Nashville unless you gain some popularity outside of Nashville. I feel like Nashville is for connections. You never know who’s going to be in the audience.

Starz/Lucasfilm/Amazon Prime via AP

This combination of photos shows promotional art for the series “Power Book IV: Force,” premiering Sept. 1 on Starz, left, ”Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” a film available on video-on-demand on Aug. 29, center, and “The Wheel of Time,” a fantasy series returning for a second season on Sept. 1.

What to stream this week

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW MOVIES TO STREAM

— “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” Harrison Ford’s last outing as the adventure-seeking archaeologist, is finally available to watch at home starting on Tuesday via video-on-demand. This fourth installment might not be quite as great as “Raiders” or “The Last Crusade,” but it’s also more fun than many gave it credit for on its bumpy release this summer. Veteran director James Mangold took the helm from Steven Spielberg and does his best to capture all the things we love about Indy, including a possibly tooextended flashback featuring our hero de-aged to 45. It’s really not necessary because Ford, at 80, is firing on all levels — as funny, vibrant and game as he ever was. Plus there’s the added bonus of a great new character played by “Fleabag’s” Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

— It being the beginning of the month, Hulu has a lot of great new offerings coming on Friday, Sept. 1, including the Coen brothers “Hail Caesar!” and “Raising Arizona,” Lars von Trier’s “Melancholia” and the always re-watchable “The Devil Wears Prada.” And on Sunday,

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Sept. 3, Mark Mylod’s fine-dining satire “The Menu” arrives, too, with its terrific ensemble, including Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult, and sharp critiques of wealth and privilege. In his review, AP Film Writer Jake Coyle wrote that while it may be aimed at “somewhat low-hanging fruit,” that Mylod brings an icy, stylish flare in another kind of cleverly staged eat-the-rich comedy that — particularly thanks to the elite eye-rolling of Taylor-Joy and Fiennes’ anguished artist — is still a very tasty snack.”

— And if “Gran Turismo” has you feeling the need for more speed in your life, The Criterion Channel has the answer with a ‘70s Car Movies anthology pulling into your living room starting Friday, Sept. 1. Among the offerings are Steven Spielberg’s 1971 nail-biter “Duel,” Lee H. Katzin’s Steve McQueen racing classic “Le Mans,” Michael Cimino’s Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges crime caper “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot” and the original “Gone in 60 Seconds.”

— AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr

NEW SERIES TO STREAM

— “One Piece,” a new live-action fantasy series coming to Netflix

has been adapted from a beloved Japanese manga and anime series. The graphic novels by Eiichiro Oda have sold more than 516 million copies across 103 volumes in 61 countries, making its success similar to the “Harry Potter” book series. The story follows a protagonist named Monkey D. Luffy who sails the ocean in search of treasure with his band of pirates. “One Piece” debuts Thursday on Netflix.

— The fantasy series “The Wheel of Time” returns to Prime Video for its second season on Friday, Sept. 1. Rosamund Pike stars as Moiraine Damodred, a member of the Aes Sedai, a group of women with magical gifts. We meet Moiraine on a quest to find the Dragon, a long dead leader with the ability to save or destroy the world. “The Wheel of Time” is based on a 14-book series of the same name created by Robert Jordan. A third season has already been ordered.

— The third “Power” spin-off, “Power Book IV: Force,” debuts its second season on Starz on Friday, Sept. 1. It centers around Joseph Sikora’s Tommy Egan character, a convicted drug dealer who leaves New York for Chicago to continue his criminal enterprise.

— Alicia

Rancilio

Join the first Monday of each month for a live trivia game hosted by BPtrivia.

UPCOMING FILMS

THIS WEEKEND: “Equalizer 3”, and “Elemental Re-Release”

Warehouse Cinemas is an independently owned cinema that offers a unique, premium movie going experience by providing first-run movies + retro films, leather recliner seating w/ seat warmers, high-quality picture and sound, including Dolby Atmos, a modernindustrial décor, and premium food and drink options, including movie themed cocktails, wine and a 28-tap self-serve beer wall. Visit us at warehouscinemas.com or scan the QR Code for this week’s feature films.

THURMONT & EMMITSBURG COMMUNITY SHOW

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Sept 8, 9 & 10, 2023 Catoctin High School

14745 Sabillasville Road, Thurmont, MD 21788

Bring your Family to an Educational and Agricultural Event with FREE Admission, Parking & Entertainment and over 3,000 Farm, Garden, Household & Animal Exhibits Visit: www ThurmontEmmitsburg CommunityShow Webs com

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All Are Welcome! Come As You Are!

The Frederick County Health Department presents: National Recovery Month Festival

9/2/23 from 9am-4pm at Pinecliff Park, Frederick, MD

Kickball Tournament –

– Kid’s Corner – Yoga –

Recovery Vendors –

Food Trucks Include:

Firestone’s - Kona Ice - Pita King

Live Musical Performances:

Lucy Kiefert - Buck Fisher -Jason TeachDenny Grizzle

Casey Savin w/Scott Livingston & Tony Brockey - Cubez

CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN ORCHARD

Available in our Market:

Kiwi Berries, Blackberries, Nectarines, Sugar Giant White Peaches & Cresthaven Yellow Peaches, Sweet Plums, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Rambo, Gala & Honeycrisp

Apples, Harvest Queen Pears, Kale, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Green & Yellow

Summer Squash, Sweet Corn, Cabbage, Fresh Baked Fruit Pies, Apple Cider Donuts, Fresh Fruit Smoothies, Slushies and Sundaes

Jams & Jellies

Cut Your Own Flowers

301-271-2737

Open Daily 9am-5pm 15036 North Franklinville Rd

Thurmont MD

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HOLIDAY CRAFT AND VENDOR

EVENT

Hosted by Vigilant Hose Co

Activities Bldg , 17701 Creamery Rd

Emmitsburg, MD

Sat. Dec. 2nd, 9 to 3

Sun Dec 3rd, 9 to 2

Many Crafters and Vendors including Fresh wreaths, plants as well as silk floral arrangements

And much more!

Food available for purchase

Visit with Santa Saturday and Sunday

Photos Available for sale

Bring families, children and pets!

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

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New Midway Vol Fire Co BINGO BONANZA

October 7, 2023

More than $5000 pay out 25 Games – 2 Fill the Card [$1,150 each] $50 00 per person includes Buffet Meal

For Information text: 301-639-8963

PRYOR'S ORCHARD

FREESTONE PEACHES

Yellow & White Honey Crisp, Ginger Gold & Gala Apples

Bartlett Pears red & white

Tomatoes, Melons, Lopes

Sweet Corn, Green Beans

Cucumbers, Pickles

Red Beets, Zucchini

Patty Pans, Yellow Squash

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

2 mi West of Thurmont off Rt 15 Take 77W

1 mile to Pryor Rd

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SCENIC VIEW ORCHARDS

Sweet Corn

Red Clapp's Favorite & Sugar Pears

White & Yellow Nectarines

Sweet Dreams/yellow peach

Sugar Giant

Apples: Honey Crisp, Ginger Gold, Lodi, Sansa Blackberries, Prune Plums

Cantaloupes, Green Beans

Squash, Eggplant, Kale, Tomatoes, Pickling Cucumbers Onions, Cabbage, Beets Red & Yukon Potatoes

Honey, Canned Fruits & Vegetables, Jams and Jellies 16239 Sabillasville Rd Sabillasville MD

Open daily 10:00-6:00 301-271-2149

www scenicvieworchards com

Frederick Farmers Market 1215 West Patrick St

Saturdays 10:00-1:00

YMCA Farmers Market 1000 North Market St

Tuesdays 3:30-6:30

Wolfsville Ruritan Club

12” COLD CUT SUBS

w/LTOM & Hot Peppers on the side - $7/each

Pick up Sept 13th

3 to 6 p m at Ruritan Park

Order by 9/3 at RuritanClubMD@aol com (preferred) or 301293-2426

at Wolfsville Ruritan Park 12708 Brandenburg Hollow Rd, Myersville

SOUP & SANDWICH SALE

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Pick-up Fri 9/08/23 9:00am-12:00pm 301-874-2368

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

Sandwiches: $6 00 Chicken Salad & Country Ham

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

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

Two (2) Chocolate Chip Cookies - $3 00

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

Crab bowl $4/qrt $9

Bake table and

goodies available!

Carroll Manor Fire Co.

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

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Friday, Sept. 8 Show opens at 5:30 pm; 6:30 pm - Flag Ceremony & 2023-24 Catoctin FFA Ambassador Announcement

7:30 pm – Baked Goods Auction; and at 8 pm Champion and Reserve Champions are Sold! Buyers are Welcome!

Saturday, Sept. 9

9 am – Beef, Sheep, Swine & Market Goat Show

10 am – Pet Show

3-6:30 pm – Roast Turkey & Baked Ham Buffet catered by Mountain Gate Family Restaurant

6:30 pm – Gospel Ridge Bluegrass Band Performance

7 pm – Beef, Sheep, Swine & Market Goat Sale –Buyers are Welcome!

Sunday, Sept 10 9 am – Dairy Goat & Dairy Cattle Show

11 am – Decorated Animal Contest

11 am-2 pm – Fried Chicken & Pulled Pork BBQ Buffet catered by Mountain Gate Family Restaurant

12:30 pm & 1:45 pm – Elvis Tribute Artist –Taylor Brown

1 pm – Log Sawing Contest & Horseshoe Pitching Contest

Yard Sales

A LAST YARD SALE OF THE YEAR

THE LITTLE RED WAGON

Order Red Haven Peaches for canning or freezing! Also taking orders for canner tomatoes

Local melons, sweet corn, lopes, tomatoes, candy onions, eggplant, sweet & hot peppers

11434 Keymar Rd

Woodsboro, MD 21798

Live Info: 240-439-9401

THURMONT & EMMITSBURG COMMUNITY SHOW

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Sept 8, 9 & 10, 2023

Catoctin High School 14745 Sabillasville Road, Thurmont, MD 21788

Bring your Family to an Educational and Agricultural Event with FREE Admission, Parking & Entertainment and over 3,000

Farm, Garden, Household & Animal Exhibits

Visit: www ThurmontEmmitsburg CommunityShow Webs com

Friday, Sept. 8

Show opens at 5:30 pm; 6:30 pm - Flag Ceremony & 2023-24

Catoctin FFA Ambassador Announcement

7:30 pm – Baked Goods Auction; and at 8 pm Champion and Reserve Champions are Sold! Buyers are Welcome!

Saturday Sept 9

Sat Sept 2nd • 8 a m -until Multiple Families! mowers, electronics, furn , clothing, tons of HH, Christmas, and lots more stuff! Come Over to Pin Oak Lane in Frederick! Follow signs off of Jefferson St BRING A COUPLE FRIENDS!

LARGE YARD SALE

Fri/Sat Sept 1 & 2 • 8 am-3 pm 12502 New Windsor Rd Union Bridge, MD 21791 Libertytown on Rt 31 pictures on Craigslist, quality items, antiques, pottery, crocks & hunting fishing & unusual finds! (No Early Sales!)

Pets & Supplies

AKC LAB PUPPIES

Yellow and black, fully vaccinated, vetchecked, family-raised, asking $595, Call 717-597-8910

Thursday Aug. 31

CLASSES

Flower Farm Tour and U-Cut Bouquet

Making — 10 a.m. to noon at Glenn Leigh Farms, 5318 Stone Road, Frederick. Attendees will learn the basics of flower farm growing including varieties, seed starting, dahlia overwintering, irrigation, farm layouts, organic pest management and fertilizations. Participants will also explore how to cut stems for flower arranging, mason jar arranging and spiral market bouquet making. $45-$65. 301-663-3416. aharmon@ commonmarket.coop. commonmarket.coop/classes-events/ flower-farm-tour-and-bouquet-makingwith-glenn-leigh-farms-offsite.

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

dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/washington.aspx.

ETCETERA

The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. From 1896 until 1954, a network of interurban trolley lines were built linking communities across Frederick and Washington counties. This exhibit presents the history of these electric railways and how they changed the landscape and communities of Frederick County. $12, $10, $8. Tonya@FrederickHistory.org. cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/ stitchesthroughtimeexhibittickets.

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

$12, $10, $8. Tonya@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

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

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration , 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills and make new, like-minded friends. All are welcome, no membership requirements. Need a partner? Contact our Player Representative, Karol McIntosh, at karolmcin@yahoo.com.

$7. 301-254-4727. sharonwcox@gmail.com. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

Estate Planning with Woodsboro Financial Services — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Walkersville Branch LIbrary, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Want to start getting your estate in order? Have questions about planning your estate? Join us for an informative session on estate planning led by a financial advisor from Woodsboro Financial Services. Remember, you are

never too young to start this important process! 21 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Girls Nite Out at the Museum — 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Back by popular demand! A private, curator-led tour of the “Stitches Through Time exhibit,” includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the house and a toast to “Women’s Work” in the Reed Room. We will also bring out a few treasures from the vault for your viewing pleasure! 21 and older, RSVP required. $30. 301-663-1188. tonya@frederickhistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

Genealogy at the FamilySearch Center — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown. Learn about the genealogy resources of the FamilySearch Center in Frederick, the world’s largest collection of free family trees, genealogy records and resources. Join Karen and Russ Sparks and learn what you might find at the FamilySearch Center and how they will assist you throughout your research no matter where you are from or who you are searching. Bring your questions. 301-600-7560. wgagne@ frederickcountymd.gov.

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

frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

FAMILY

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

for young children. In the event of inclement weather, we will meet indoors at CCPL’s Mount Airy Branch.

410-386-4470. ask@carr.org.

ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/wildwoodstorytime-ccpls-mount-airy-branch-14. Who Polluted the Lake? — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro. Through an interactive story, learn how chemicals and other items that we use in our daily lives can pollute the rivers and lakes. Meet at the Nature Nook (next to concessions).

301-791-4656. laura.nalven@maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/greenbrier.aspx.

FESTIVALS

Maryland State Fair — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Also Sept. 7-10. 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. Maryland Dairy Princess Contest at 7 p.m. Sept. 1 in the Cow Palace.

$12 ages 12-61, $10 ages 62 and older, $7 ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under. 410-252-0200. marylandstatefair.com.

MUSIC

Alive@Five: Chasing Autumn — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carroll Creek Amphitheater, Frederick. Live music. Outdoor happy hour. Ages 21 and older only, with ID. $6 entry plus $6 drinks. Food available for purchase. 301-698-8118. downtownfrederick.org. Live Jazz at the Cocktail Lab — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Get swanky with us every Thursday night for live jazz and your favorite craft cocktails. 21 and older. 301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling. com. tenthwarddistilling.com/events.

Friday Sept. 1

ETCETERA

Community Drum Circle — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. A community drum circle hosted and led by the professional music therapists from Noteable Progressions Music Therapy Services every first Friday through October. All ages and abilities welcome! Bring your own drum or choose a percussion instrument from the array. Free to enter, $5 suggested donation at the door benefits Noteable Progressions’ community nonprofit partners.  301-662-4190. skystage@ frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended.

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

FESTIVALS

Gaver Farm Fall Fun Festival — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Gaver Farm, 5501 Detrick Road, Mount Airy. 7-acre corn maze, giant slides, ropes courses and new bee line zip line. Farm animal petting area, free hay rides, lively chicken show, photo centers, pickyour-own pumpkins with 45 varieties, newly expanded apple orchard. Food includes apple cider donuts, cider slushies and more, farm market. See website for ticket prices.

Free. 301-865-3515. office@gaverfarm.com. gaverfarm.com.

Maryland State Fair — 10 a.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Also Sept. 7-10. 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. Maryland Dairy Princess Contest at 7 p.m. Sept. 1 in the Cow Palace.

$12 ages 12-61, $10 ages 62 and older, $7 ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under. 410-252-0200. marylandstatefair.com.

FILM

Movie Knight — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Local filmmaker nights presented and curated by Falling Squares on the first Friday of each month. 301-662-4190. artcenter@ frederickartscouncil.org.

at Washington County Historical Society, 135 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. Also 2 p.m. Sept. 2. Maltz’s mastery of the Viennese fortepiano will bring these timeless compositions to life, just as Mozart and Haydn intended. Light refreshments. Seating is limited, RSVP is recommended. $50. 301-797-8782. info@washcohistory.org. washcohistory.org.

Friday Nights Live — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at American Ice Co Cafe, 62 W. Main St., Westminster. Come out to listen and support musicians play every Friday night. The stage behind the café is the perfect place to spend warm summer nights with a glass of wine, bottle of beer, or one of our specialty lattes. 443-952-0552. gabby.aic.co@gmail.com.

FAME Singer-Songwriter Showcase —

7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Membermusicians of the Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise are featured in this 4-show series on First Fridays, through October. Features acoustic soloists, duos or bands. Doors open 7 p.m., small concessions available for purchase. All ages. Carry-in food and dog-friendly dogs OK. Free. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage/.

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

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

Saturday Sept. 2

CLASSES

Glassblowing Workshop at Loew Vineyards — Loew Vineyards, 14001 Liberty Road, Mount Airy. Blow your own glassware. Each reservation starts with one session (30 minutes) to create your own stemless wine glass to take home, a guided tasting and tour (one hour) led by the tasting staff.

$130. 301-831-5464. rachel@ loewvineyards.net. exploretock.com/loewvineyards.

All-Levels Yoga — 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., , Frederick. An all-levels yoga class with experienced instructors from Yogamour, a Frederick-based studio and non-profit. Saturdays through October.

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

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

Fungus Among Us: Tree ID for Mushroom Hunters with BaltiSpore — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. If there’s one skill that can improve your foraging yield, it’s tree ID. In this class, we’ll take a field trip to the Frederick Municipal Forest to identify common trees that every mushroom hunter should learn. We’ll also talk about decomposing matter and how that presents an opportunity for mushrooms to flourish. 40. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org.

Wildflower Cake Decorating with Allie Smith of Bramble Baking Co. — 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Learn the fine art of modern cake design. Using fresh herbs from Fox Haven and Bramble Baking Co.’s buttercream frosting, a beautiful, one-of-a-kind cake will not be difficult to achieve. Each participant will take home a cake decorating toolkit and a delicious 6-inch fully-decorated wildflower cake.

55. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org.

ETCETERA

Community Shred Event — 8 a.m. to noon at Lewistown Fire Hall, 11101 Hessong Bridge Road, Lewistown. Sponsored by Lewistown Ruritan and the fire department. Three to five box limit. Consider bringing items for the Food Bank. Ice cream will be available for purchase. Coupon to three lucky winners for 1/2 famous Lewistown BBQ chicken.

Foundations of Frederick Walking Tour — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Length: 90 minutes Experience the history and beauty of downtown as knowledgeable guides share the fascinating stories that make up historic Frederick, Maryland. Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History. RSVP required.

$12, $10, $8. 301-663-1188. Tonya@ FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org/programs/adults/ walking-tours.

The DC Wheels Skate-A-Thon — 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Bethesda Boards , 7900 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda . Skateboard 47 miles traversing Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., in support of those in need.

TheDCWheels@gmail.com. runsignup.com/Race/MD/Bethesda/ TheDCWheelsSkateAThon.

Blacksmith Demonstration — noon to 3 a.m. at Round Meadow, 14840 Manahan Road, Sabillasville. What does a shovel, a cooking pot and a door hinge have in common? Before mass production of tools and specialty stores, a blacksmith or “smithy” would have forged these items for you. Discover the historical blacksmith shop through in-person blacksmith demos. 301-663-9388. rachel_henson@partner. nps.gov. nps.gov/cato/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.

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

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

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended.

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

FESTIVALS

Back to School First Saturday — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Frederick Book Arts Center, 217 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Make bookmarks with a favorite quote, special saying, or message to a loved one, hand set by you. After your individual bookmark has been made your set lines will be saved to be used in the next issue of FBAC’s Ephemeral Newspaper (with your permission, of course) coming out this fall. Also, demos from local artists, tours, and the shop will be open for any back-to-school gifts. Free. 301-228-9816. corrine.wilson@ fredbookartscenter.org. fb.me/e/10jyzmmX8.

Sunflower Festival — 10 a.m. at Summers Farm, 7503 Hollow Road, Middletown. 8-acre sunflower field with thousands of sunflowers in bloom, 35 varieties. Lots of activities including games, corn maze, farmer golf, music and food. $23.50 at the gate, $19.50 online, ages 2 and under free. Weekends through Sept. 10. $19.50 advance tickets, $23.50 at the gate, ages 2 and under free. 301-401-3031. summersfarm.com.

Maryland State Fair — 10 a.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Also Sept. 7-10. 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. Maryland Dairy Princess Contest at 7 p.m. Sept. 1 in the Cow Palace.

$12 ages 12-61, $10 ages 62 and older, $7 ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under. 410252-0200.

marylandstatefair.com.

Cowork Frederick Member Maker Mart

MUSIC

Fortepianist Daniel Adam Maltz — 6 p.m.

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— 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cowork Frederick, 122 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Art exhibit and reception with live music! From honey harvesters to abstract painters, writers to carpenters, this community is filled with creative minds who can’t wait to share their work with you. All proceeds go to the artist.  art@coworkfrederickfoundation.org. coworkfrederickfoundation.org/ the-creators-of-cowork-frederick.

GALLERY

Charitable Art Studio Opening — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Michael Gresalfi, 7 N. Market St., 2nd Floor, Studio 11, Frederick.  The Charitable Art Studio, located on the second floor, Studio #11, has committed that 100% of all art, photo and jewelry sales within the studio, will go directly to one of seven charities, with the purchaser selecting the charity from a list. 202-302-5179. mjgresalfi@gmail.com. michaelgresalfiart.com.

MUSIC

ily IMY 20th Anniversary Concert — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Award-winning rockfolk favorites ily IMY celebrate their 20th anniversary as a touring band. Doors 30 mins before showtime, all-ages, under 12 free, $10 at door, cash or cards. Beer/wine purchase available for 21+ with ID. Carry-in food OK, no byob alcohol. $10 (under age 12 free). skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

RECREATION

Guns & Hoses Charity Softball Game

— 3 p.m. at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick. Gates open at 2:30 p.m. Local police officers vs. firefighters. Ticket price includes the game and admission to the Frederick Keys vs. West Virginia Black Bears game, which begins at 6 p.m. Fireworks show to follow. Proceeds benefit the Frederick Optimist Club. Call or email for tickets. $10. 240-388-0750. mmcgrew@ frederickmdpolice.org.

Sunday Sept. 3

CLASSES

Glassblowing Workshop — Loew Vineyards, 14001 Liberty Road, Mount Airy. Blow your own glassware. Each reservation starts with one session (30 minutes) to create your own stemless wine glass to take home, a guided tasting and tour (one hour) led by the tasting staff.

$130. 301-831-5464. rachel@ loewvineyards.net. exploretock.com/loewvineyards.

You-Pick Herbs at Fox Haven — 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. This monthly offering is designed to introduce you to 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 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.Possible harvests for May include:

$42. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/ you-pick-herbs-may-session.

UpCycle Sunday: First Sunday Art Walk at the Grasshopper Printshop — noon to 4 p.m. at Frederick Book Arts Center, 410 N. Market St., Ste. E, Frederick. New monthly UpCycle Sunday events, where your thrift store treasures and “back of the closet” clothing are transformed into works of art. Bring a garment/fabric to print. Six screens will be set up in the print shop with images related to the labor movement of the early 1900s in honor of the Labor Day weekend. Located in the garage studio behind Joy Convenience Store in downtown Frederick (look for signage on the sidewalks).  $10 per article of fabric. 301-228-9816. corrine.wilson@fredbookartscenter.org. fb.me/e/W1tJaeYH.

ETCETERA

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

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

FESTIVALS

Maryland State Fair — 10 a.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Also Sept. 7-10. 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. Maryland Dairy Princess Contest at 7 p.m. Sept. 1 in the Cow Palace.

$12 ages 12-61, $10 ages 62 and older, $7 ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under. 410252-0200. marylandstatefair.com.

Sunflower Festival — 10 a.m. at Summers Farm, 7503 Hollow Road, Middletown. 8-acre sunflower field with thousands of sunflowers in bloom, 35 varieties. Lots of activities including games, corn maze, farmer golf, music and food. $23.50 at the gate, $19.50 online, ages 2 and under free. Weekends through Sept. 10. $19.50 advance tickets, $23.50 at the gate, ages 2 and under free. 301-401-3031. summersfarm.com.

LoCo Fest at 868 Estate Vineyards — noon to 9 p.m. at 868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, Va. Over 25 Loudoun County musicians play and jam

together all day long in this fundraiser to support up-and-coming artists in Loudoun. Bands include The Reflex, Bad Press Band, Liberty Street Band, Todd Brooks and Pour Decisions, The Talton Brothers, Shotgun Highway, Something’s Brewing, and many more! With wine, beer, food and music. Bring lawn chairs, popup tents and blankets for your comfort. Food trucks include The Dog House, Big Kyle’s BBQ and 3Fires Oven Pizza. Beer from Lost Rhino. $30 in advance. 540-668-7008. info@868estatevineyards.com.

MUSIC

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

OUTDOORS

You-Pick Herbs at Fox Haven Farm — 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. A hands-on experience picking your own herbs, this monthly offering is designed to introduce you to the growing cycle of plants. During your visit, harvest up to five bundles of herbs. 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-july-session.

Garden Tour & Tea Tasting with Ashley Hoffman — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Learn about the plants that are ripe for harvest, from the ferny plant that made Absinthe to the root that made the first marshmallow to the flower that stops bleeding. Participants are welcome to pack a picnic to enjoy on the land before or after class. $12. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org.

Monday Sept. 4 CLASSES

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

$10. laurabsherwood@gmail.com.

ETCETERA

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration , 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge

Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills and make new, like-minded friends. All are welcome, no membership requirements. Need a partner? Contact our Player Representative, Karol McIntosh, at karolmcin@yahoo.com.

$7. 301-254-4727. sharonwcox@gmail.com. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

Karaoke Nights and Paint Your Own Pottery — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hot Fired Arts, 1003 W. Seventh St., Suite D, Frederick. 301-788-9749. Stayfocusedone@mac.com.

FAMILY

Bear Cubs Group — 11 a.m. to noon at Dancing Bear Toys, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Bear Cubs (formerly Babies at the Bear) will take place each Monday in September. Activities include storytime, interactive songs, baby sign language and more. No registration is required. Intended for children under the age of 2. 301-631-9300. cimarketingassistant@gmail. com. fb.me/e/1nFkQtcXW.

FESTIVALS

Maryland State Fair — 10 a.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Also Sept. 7-10. 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. Maryland Dairy Princess Contest at 7 p.m. Sept. 1 in the Cow Palace.

$12 ages 12-61, $10 ages 62 and older, $7 ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under. 410252-0200. marylandstatefair.com.

Tuesday Sept. 5

CLASSES

Welcome Home! Immigration and Refugees in America — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. In honor of Frederick County’s 275th anniversary, Urbana Regional Library invites residents out to experience our changing community through the eyes of Afghan refugee Nassir Ahmad. 301-600-7018. bbrannen@ frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

ETCETERA

Pride On The Patio — 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Showroom, 882 N. East St., Fredrick. Weekly LGBTQIA social mixer. Relaxed an casual. Happy hour pricing, full menu available; drink special Gender Fluid. 21 and older.

240-409-8858. prideonthepatio@gmail. com.

facebook.com/PrideOnThePatio.

Karaoke Nights and Paint Your Own Pottery — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hot Fired Arts, 1003 W. Seventh St., Suite D, Frederick. 301-788-9749. Stayfocusedone@mac.com.

Author Event with Andie Burke — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at C Burr Artz Public Library, 10 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Celebrate the release of local author Andie Burke’s

debut romance novel “Fly with Me,” a sparkling and steamy opposites-attract romance. Burke will discuss the book, answer questions, and sign copies.

301-695-2500.

cimarketingassistant@gmail.com. fb.me/e/1ajEqMAew.

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

frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

FAMILY

Take Off with Tailwinds Over Frederick — 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. at Walkersville Branch LIbrary, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Starts with a read aloud, followed by the opportunity to take pictures with and ask questions about one of Tailwinds amazing hot air balloons! At 5:30 p.m. watch the team from Tailwinds launch their hot air balloon from our very own backyard! Rain date: Sept. 12.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

OUTDOORS

Flower Farm Tour — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Glenn Leigh Farms, 5318 Stone Road, Frederick. Tour the beautiful flower gardens at Glenn Leigh Farms. Learn about the history of the farm, the specific plants grown there and how they are nurtured.

There will be an opportunity at the end to cut your own bouquet for purchase. Hosted in partnership with the Middletown Branch Library.

301-600-7560. lgrackin@ frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org/calendar.

Wednesday Sept. 6

CLASSES

Volunteer Information Sessions — Literacy Council of Frederick County — 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom, . Recruiting volunteer tutors to work with adults oneto-one or in small groups of 2-3 adults. No previous experience required. Attendance of a volunteer session is required prior to registering for a tutor training workshop. frederickliteracy.org.

ETCETERA

Valley Quilters, TLC, Meeting — 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Jefferson. Meets the first Wednesday of each month. Open to all ages and levels. The guild offers teaching, learning and companionship to those interested in the art of quilting. Program: Spinning seams, one way to fix bulky seams. Visitors welcome. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. RSVP. valleyquiltersTLC@gmail.com.

Sky Stage Swing Dance — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St. ,

Frederick. Every first Wednesday through Oct. 4. Amanda Comi and friends of Revolution Modern Dance will offer a beginner lesson covering swing and blues basics. Social dancing follows. Beverages and small packaged snacks will be available for purchase, proceeds support Sky Stage and the Frederick Arts Council. Beer/wine for 21+ with ID. pay-what-you-can donation ($5-10 suggested). 301-662-4190. skystage@ frederickartscouncil.org. revolutionmoderndance.com.

Frederick County Promenaders Square Dance Club Open House — 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ballenger Community Center, 5460 Jefferson Pike, Frederick. Learn to square dance to a variety of music. For ages 10 and older.  240-356-1255. frederickcountypromenaders.com.

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

frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

Thursday Sept. 7 ETCETERA

Curious Iguana’s 10th Birthday Celebration — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Curious Iguana, 12 N. Market St., Frederick. Swing

by for exclusive merch, a display of some bestsellers over the years, blind-date-witha-book staff picks (with an extra special surprise inside while supplies last), a free Curious Iguana sticker with every purchase of $10 or more and other fun surprises. 301-695-2500. cimarketingassistant@gmail. com.

fb.me/e/16yY1i510.

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration , 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills and make new, like-minded friends. All are welcome, no membership requirements. Need a partner? Contact our Player Representative, Karol McIntosh, at karolmcin@yahoo.com.  $7. 301-254-4727. sharonwcox@gmail.com. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

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

frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

FESTIVALS

Maryland State Fair — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Final weekend! 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. $12 ages 12-61, $10 ages 62 and older, $7 ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under. 410-252-0200. marylandstatefair.com.

HEALTH

Family & Friends Support Groups - the National Alliance on Mental Illness

‘NAMI’ — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1415 W. Seventh St., Frederick. NAMI Family & Friends Support Groups are for individuals 18 years or older who are family members, significant others, or friends of people who have experienced symptoms of mental illness. 240-651-1865. g.blessing@ieee.org. namifrederick.org.

MUSIC

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

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

Friday Sept. 8

CLASSES

Paint and Sip — 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Learn how to create traditional Norwegian Rosemaling with Lise Lorentzen. Lise will lead guests in painting a wooden heart-shaped project in the Hallingdal style of Rosemaling. Inspired by “Landscapes & Legends.” All supplies will be provided. Register in advance. $70 museum members; $80 for general public. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/paint-and-sip.

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FESTIVALS

Maryland State Fair — 10 a.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Final weekend! 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. $12 ages 12-61, $10 ages 62 and older, $7 ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under. 410-252-0200. marylandstatefair.com.

Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community

Show — 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Catoctin High School, 14745 Sabillasville Road, Thurmont. Largest community show in the state of Maryland. The Show offers residents to exhibit agriculture products, provides educational exhibits, and includes a livestock show and sale, in addition to entertainment. Admission is free, and a silver offering is taken at the hospitality booth to benefit the Sabillasville Environmental School. The Friends of the Thurmont Library will have a used book sale, there will be a martial arts demonstration, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, etc. See website for times and further details. Free. 301-639-1150. cheryl1959lenhart@gmail.com. ThurmontEmmitsburgCommunityShow. Webs.Com.

MUSIC

Friday Nights Live — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at American Ice Co Cafe, 62 W. Main St., Westminster. Come out to listen and support musicians play every Friday night. The stage behind the café is the perfect place to spend warm summer nights with a glass of wine, bottle of beer, or one of our specialty lattes. 443-952-0552. gabby.aic.co@gmail.com.

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

know local artists! 301-662-4190. skystage@ frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/ programs/sky-stage.

Time For Three — 8 p.m. at Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. Defying convention and boundaries, Time For Three stands at the busy intersection of classical music, Americana, and singersongwriter. Bonded by an uncommon blend of instruments and vocals, Charles Yang (violin), Nick Kendall (violin), and Ranaan Meyer (double bass), have found a unique voice of expression. Free, but reservations required.  717-337-8200. gettysburgmajestic.org.

Live Music at the Cocktail Lab — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Every Friday in the Cocktail Lab we’ll be servin’ up our deliciously wild concoctions and some sweet tunes to get your weekend started off right! 21 and older. 301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com/events.

THEATER

Potomac Playmakers - Neil Simon’s “God’s Favorite” — 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center, 17303 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. In the play, successful Long Island businessman Joe Benjamin is a modern-day Job with a demanding wife, ungrateful children and wise-cracking household employees. Just when it seems things couldn’t get any worse, he is visited by Sidney Lipton, a.k.a. a Messenger from God (and compulsive film buff) with a mission: test Joe’s faith and report back to “the Boss.” The jokes and Tests of Faith fly fast and furious as Neil Simon spins a contemporary morality tale like no other! $18. 240-513-6260. potomacplaymakers@ gmail.com.

Saturday Sept. 9

CLASSES

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

experienced instructors from Yogamour, a Frederick-based studio and non-profit. Saturdays through October. $15. 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

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

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

Mindfulness in the Garden — 10 a.m. to noon at University of Maryland Extension Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Experience the healing power of the garden and plants. Start with a discussion of the benefits of plants to your wellbeing, then take a walk in the demonstration garden for mindfulness activities. 301-600-1596. strice@umd.edu. bit.ly/FCMG23Mindfulness.

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

Mindfulness Amongst the Vines — 10:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. at Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard, 7550 Green Valley Road, Frederick. A rejuvenating and serene

experience amid the picturesque Hidden Hills Farm & Vineyards. The event promises to transport you to a state of tranquility and self-discovery. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you embark on a journey of mindfulness and self-reflection. An expert instructor will guide you through various meditation techniques, helping you find inner peace and balance. $55. 703-625-1239. cassidywellnesscoaching@gmail.com. cassidywellnesscoaching.com.

Plaque Your House — 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Learn how to apply for a historic plaque for your 100-year-old + home or building. Along the way you’ll learn more about your home and its history as well as how to document dates and details. The Frederick County Landmarks Foundation has awarded more than 400 plaques honoring historic buildings around the county. 301-663-3885. info@fredericklandmarks. org. fredericklandmarks.org/plaques.

Farm to Table: Cooking with Mushrooms with Dov Judd — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Cocreate a multi-course meal from scratch using seasonal vegetables and mushrooms. We will harvest or forage, then cook over a wood fire. All the while, we will be teaching you everything you have ever wanted to know about vegetables and mushrooms. $65. 2404905484. alecks@foxhavenfarm. org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/healthy-cookingwith-mushrooms-with-dov-judd.

ETCETERA

OG~OV Open Auditions — 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 107 W. Main St. (rear entrance), Middletown. One God ~ One Voice Community Choir is looking for new members. Interested singers are invited to open auditions. This is nondenominational and is made up of singers from Frederick and Washington counties. The choir performs locally at nursing homes and senior communities, has sung at the White House, the LDS Temple and yearly is part of the Frederick Candlelight Tour. OG~OV also gives free Spring and Christmas concerts at local churches. 301-606-4444. d.l.cutler@comcast.net. ogovchoir.org.

Plant Swap: Bulbs and Perennials — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Walkersville Branch LIbrary, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Bring in your extra plants. Swap your plants, or both! Ask Master Gardener Tiger Waddell your plant questions. 21 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Tri-State Base of Submarine Veterans Meeting — 11 a.m. at Ski Liberty, 78 Country Club Trail, Fairfield, Pa. Doors open at 11 a.m. and with lunch, business meeting will follow. If you are a Navy veteran and qualified on a submarine, join us. The Tri-State Base of W.Va., Md. and Pa. meets every month, rotating between states. Spouses, friends welcome.  bradleyrd@gmail.com. ussvi-tri-statebase.org.

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

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

For the Love of PawPaws! — 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Judd Homestead, 8955 Indian Springs Road, Frederick. America’s largest native fruit grows abundantly throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and is easily cultivated in the home landscape for prime fruit harvests. Join edible landscape author and designer Michael Judd on a colorful and fruitful journey from seed to table. Sample select cultivars, try homemade pawpaw ice cream, and tour the Judd’s pawpaw orchard and food forest. $75. 301-663-3416. aharmon@ commonmarket.coop.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended.

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

FESTIVALS

Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community

Show — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Catoctin High School, 14745 Sabillasville Road, Thurmont. Largest community show in the state of Maryland. The Show offers residents to exhibit agriculture products, provides educational exhibits, and includes a livestock show and sale, in addition to entertainment. Admission is free, and a silver offering is taken at the hospitality booth to benefit the Sabillasville Environmental School. The Friends of the Thurmont Library will have a used book sale, there will be a martial arts demonstration, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, etc. See website for times and further details.

Free. 301-639-1150. cheryl1959lenhart@ gmail.com.

ThurmontEmmitsburgCommunityShow. Webs.Com.

Boonesborough Days Festival — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Shafer Park, Park Drive, Boonsboro. Browse through Shafer Park and shop for handmade crafts, paintings and unique gifts. Experience various historical demonstrations. Over 130 exhibitors, Civil War display and artifacts, Tri State Astronomers, food and more. festival@boonsborohistoricalsociety.org.

boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/ boonesborough-days.

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

Maryland State Fair — 10 a.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Final weekend! 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. $12 ages 12-61, $10 ages 62 and older, $7 ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under. 410-252-0200. marylandstatefair.com.

Sunflower Festival — 10 a.m. at Summers Farm, 7503 Hollow Road, Middletown. 8-acre sunflower field with thousands of sunflowers in bloom, 35 varieties. Lots of activities including games, corn maze, farmer golf, music and food. $23.50 at the gate, $19.50 online, ages 2 and under free. Weekends through Sept. 10. $19.50 advance tickets, $23.50 at the gate, ages 2 and under free. 301-401-3031. summersfarm.com.

Gaver Farm Fall Fun Festival — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Gaver Farm, 5501 Detrick Road, Mount Airy. 7-acre corn maze, giant slides, ropes courses and new bee line zip line. Farm animal petting area, free hay rides, lively chicken show, photo centers, pickyour-own pumpkins with 45 varieties, newly expanded apple orchard. Food includes apple cider donuts, cider slushies and more, farm market. See website for ticket prices.

Free. 301-865-3515. office@gaverfarm.com. gaverfarm.com.

Bluegrass on the Farm — noon to 6 p.m. at Agricultural History Farm Park, 18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Gates open at 11:30 a.m. Big Howdy, Red Line Ramblers, Karen Collins & The Backroads Band to perform. Lawn seating, BYO chairs, blankets. Food and drink available, or bring your own. Free parking. leashed pets welcome, rain or shine. $20.

Milkhouse Brewery MiniFest @ the Farm — 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm, 8253 Dollyhyde Road, Mount Airy. Live music, breweries, food trucks, vendors, free admission. carolann@milkhousebrewery.com.

MUSIC

Sounds of Landscape: Concert with Hiroya Tsukamoto — 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Composer and innovative acoustic guitarist

Tsukamoto will take the crowd on a musical journey inspired by landscapes, forests and cultures. Register in advance. $15 museum members, $20 general public. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/concerts-lectures-2.

THEATER

Potomac Playmakers - Neil Simon’s “God’s Favorite” — 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center, 17303 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. In the play, successful Long Island businessman Joe Benjamin is a modern-day Job with a demanding wife, ungrateful children and wise-cracking household employees. Just when it seems things couldn’t get any worse, he is visited by Sidney Lipton, a.k.a. a Messenger from God (and compulsive film buff) with a mission: test Joe’s faith and report back to “the Boss.” The jokes and Tests of Faith fly fast and furious as Neil Simon spins a contemporary morality tale like no other! $18. 240-513-6260. potomacplaymakers@ gmail.com.

Sunday Sept. 10

Black & White & Color- An Art Show/ Sale — 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 106 W. Church St., Frederick. Featuring All Saints’ member and local artist Cathy Rogers. 100% of all proceeds will go to the Bright Beginnings Learning Center in Ponnur, India. 301-663-5625. churchoffice@allsaintsmd.org. allsaintsmd.org.

CLASSES

Goat Yoga at Hidden Hills Vineyard — 10 a.m. to noon at Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard, 7550 Green Valley Road (Md. 75), Frederick. Enjoy wine and Goat Yoga. All ages.

$42. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com.

Frederick County 275th: Canning, Preserving, & Fermentation — 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Walkersville Branch LIbrary, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Joi Vogin, from University of Maryland, will give a basic introduction to food preservation techniques including home canning, freezing, drying and fermenting. Fermentation will include a discussion on yogurt, sauerkraut, kombucha, kefir and kimchee. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Goat for the Soul Goat Cuddles — 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Goat for the Soul, 10209 Fountain School Road, Union Bridge. Laugh, relax, de-stress while cuddling and interacting with the goats. $15. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com.

Ground Work Faith Based Money Class — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Road, Frederick. Groundwork is a six-week faith-based class for mastering money.  $50. 301-662-1727. brookhill@bhumc.org. brookhill.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/143/ responses/new.

BBQ Chickens Dinners — noon at Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Co., 702 N. Main St., Mount Airy. Drive through the Fire Station parking lot and purchase a BBQ Chicken Dinner. Dinner includes 1/2 BBQ chicken, roll and choice of two sides. Sides available are macaroni salad, potato salad, coleslaw or applesauce. Just drive through the parking lot and place your order. You won’t even need to get out of your car. Dinners available beginning at noon until we are sold out. $15. 301-829-0100. info@mavfc.org. mavfc.org.

The Fashion of Claire McCardell — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Features 12 of the designer’s fashions. McCardell, a Frederick native, was a designer who redefined American women’s fashion during the 1930s to the 1950s. She designed casual sportswear for women that was comfortable yet stylish. Exhibit continues through Nov. 12. 301-739-5727. crystalschelle@gmail.com.

Second Sunday Tree Walk with the Frederick County Forestry Board — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at City of Frederick, Rec Center or Pergola, City of Frederick. Guided tour with the Frederick County Forestry Board. Learn how to identify common local trees and hear fun facts about each on a tour with the board’s expert guides. Registration required. Free. 301-473-8417.

sonia@demirayink.com.

frederick.forestryboard.org/tree-walk.

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

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

FESTIVALS

Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community

Show — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Catoctin High School, 14745 Sabillasville Road, Thurmont. Largest community show in the state of Maryland. The Show offers residents to exhibit agriculture products, provides educational exhibits, and includes a livestock show and sale, in addition to entertainment. Admission is free, and a silver offering is taken at the hospitality booth to benefit the Sabillasville Environmental School. The Friends of the Thurmont Library will have a used book sale, there will be a martial arts demonstration, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, etc. See website for times and

further details. Free. 301-639-1150. cheryl1959lenhart@gmail.com. ThurmontEmmitsburgCommunityShow. Webs.Com.

Boonesborough Days Festival — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Shafer Park, Park Drive, Boonsboro. Browse through Shafer Park and shop for handmade crafts, paintings and unique gifts. Experience various historical demonstrations. Over 130 exhibitors, Civil War display and artifacts, Tri State Astronomers, food and more. festival@boonsborohistoricalsociety.org. boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/ boonesborough-days/.

Maryland State Fair — 10 a.m. at Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Final weekend! 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.

$12 ages 12-61, $10 ages 62 and older, $7 ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under. 410252-0200. marylandstatefair.com.

Gaver Farm Fall Fun Festival — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Gaver Farm, 5501 Detrick Road, Mount Airy. 7-acre corn maze, giant slides, ropes courses and new bee line zip line. Farm animal petting area, free hay rides, lively chicken show, photo centers, pick-

your-own pumpkins with 45 varieties, newly expanded apple orchard. Food includes apple cider donuts, cider slushies and more, farm market. See website for ticket prices.

Free. 301-865-3515. office@gaverfarm.com. gaverfarm.com.

Sunflower Festival — 10 a.m. at Summers Farm, 7503 Hollow Road, Middletown. 8-acre sunflower field with thousands of sunflowers in bloom, 35 varieties. Lots of activities including games, corn maze, farmer golf, music and food. $23.50 at the gate, $19.50 online, ages 2 and under free. Weekends through Sept. 10.

$19.50 advance tickets, $23.50 at the gate, ages 2 and under free. 301-401-3031. summersfarm.com.

MUSIC

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

Calvary UMC Community 23-24 Concert Series — The Knotwork Band — 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church, 131 W. Second St., Frederick. A unique and entertaining mix of Celtic folk music from Ireland, Scotland, England and other countries. The program will include

traditional songs, covers and original songs using a wide spectrum of styles (airs, jigs, waltzes, reels) and a variety of instruments (whistles, flutes, mandolins, cittern, vocals and more) for a highly energetic performance. This performance is sponsored in part by the Delaplaine Foundation, Frederick Arts Council, and the William E. Cross Foundation.    301-662-1464. jsummers@calvaryumc.org. calvaryumc.org/concerts.

Tommy James and The Shondells — 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Tommy James and the Shondells are ready to turn back the clock, with their record-breaking music from the height of the 1960s. It’s been over 50 years since the release of the 1966 debut “Hanky Panky,” but the band continues to impress audiences across the nation with its expansive catalog of upbeat classics like “Crystal Blue Persuasion,” “Crimson and Clover,” “Hanky Panky,” “Draggin’ the Line,” “Mony Mony” and “I Think We’re Alone Now.” $60.75 up to $140.75. 301-600-2868. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ tommy-james-and-the-shondells. Hot Pepper Jam — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cactus Flats, 10026 Hansonville Road, Frederick. Bluegrass music.

THEATER

Potomac Playmakers - Neil Simon’s “God’s Favorite” — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center, 17303 W. Washington St., Hagerstown. In the play, successful Long Island businessman Joe Benjamin is a modern-day Job with a demanding wife, ungrateful children and wise-cracking household employees. Just when it seems things couldn’t get any worse, he is visited by Sidney Lipton, a.k.a. a Messenger from God (and compulsive film buff) with a mission: test Joe’s faith and report back to “the Boss.” The jokes and Tests of Faith fly fast and furious as Neil Simon spins a contemporary morality tale like no other! $18. 240-513-6260. potomacplaymakers@ gmail.com.

Monday Sept. 11

CLASSES

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

$10. laurabsherwood@gmail.com.

ESL High Beginners Conversation Class

— 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at Walkersville LIbrary, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. We welcome adults (18 and older) who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the LCFC. Registration is required by

the LCFC at https://forms.office.com/ r/24eh22Ryw7. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

ETCETERA

FCC Scholarship Golf Tournament — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Maryland National Golf Club, 8836 Hollow Road, Middletown. Join us on the greens for a relaxing day of golf, refreshments, and casual networking. Proceeds benefit scholarships for Frederick Community College students and studentathletes. RSVP required. Free. 301-846-2438. foundation@frederick.edu. frederick.edu/foundation/ golf-tournament-registration.aspx.

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration , 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills and make new, like-minded friends. All are welcome, no membership requirements. Need a partner? Contact our Player Representative, Karol McIntosh, at karolmcin@yahoo.com.

$7. 301-254-4727. sharonwcox@gmail.com. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

FAMILY

Bear Cubs Group — 11 a.m. to noon at Dancing Bear Toys, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Bear Cubs (formerly Babies at the Bear) will take place each Monday in September. Activities include storytime, interactive songs, baby sign language and more. No registration is required. Intended for children under the age of 2. 301-631-9300. cimarketingassistant@gmail. com. fb.me/e/1nFkQtcXW.

FESTIVALS

Gaver Farm Fall Fun Festival — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Gaver Farm, 5501 Detrick Road, Mount Airy. 7-acre corn maze, giant slides, ropes courses and new bee line zip line. Farm animal petting area, free hay rides, lively chicken show, photo centers, pick-your-own pumpkins with 45 varieties, newly expanded apple orchard. Food includes apple cider donuts, cider slushies and more, farm market. See website for ticket prices. Free. 301-865-3515. office@ gaverfarm.com. gaverfarm.com.

Tuesday Sept. 12

CLASSES

Senior Fitness: Tai Chi — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Tai Chi is a selfpaced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching. It is practiced for defense training, health benefits and meditation! Presented by Inner Court Tai-Ji. 21 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Sound Bath & Tea Ceremony with Fruits to the Roots — 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Using singing bowls and other vibrational instruments, this 75-minute sound bath utilizes frequency, vibration and stillness

to create a meditative and relaxing environment. $32. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org.

Introductory Class to Scottish Country Dancing — 7:30 p.m. at Clover Hill Civic Association, 8122 Glendale Drive, Frederick. Meets on Tuesdays for six weeks. Hosted by Frederick Scottish Country Dancers. No partner need. Proof of vaccination required. Call for more information. $30. 240-513-6084.

ETCETERA

The Fashions of Claire McCardell — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Features 12 of the designer’s fashions. McCardell, a Frederick native, was a designer who redefined American women’s fashion during the 1930s to the 1950s. She designed casual sportswear for women that was comfortable yet stylish. Exhibit continues through Nov. 12. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/claire-mccardell-on-display/. Pride On The Patio — 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Showroom, 882 N. East St., Fredrick. Weekly LGBTQIA social mixer. Relaxed an casual. Happy hour pricing, full menu available; drink special Gender Fluid. 21 and older. 240-409-8858. prideonthepatio@gmail.com. facebook.com/PrideOnThePatio.

Literature Night + Open Mic at FAC’s Sky Stage — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Members read from their work, followed by open mic readings. No sign-up necessary. 2nd Tuesdays through October featuring varied hosts, followed or preceded by open mic readings. All-ages, possible mature content. BYOB for 21+ with ID.  301-662-4190. skystage@ frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

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

frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

FAMILY

Fall Alpha Session — 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at Bernard W. Brown Community Center, 629 N. Market St., Frederick. Got questions? Ever wondered if this is all there is? Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the basics of faith in an open, informal environment. Join us for a free meal, video and conversation. All are welcome! info@FriendsRoundtable.org. friendsroundtable.org.

FESTIVALS

Gaver Farm Fall Fun Festival — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Gaver Farm, 5501 Detrick Road, Mount Airy. 7-acre corn maze, giant slides, ropes courses and new bee line zip line.

Farm animal petting area, free hay rides, lively chicken show, photo centers, pickyour-own pumpkins with 45 varieties, newly expanded apple orchard. Food includes apple cider donuts, cider slushies and more, farm market. See website for ticket prices.

Free. 301-865-3515. office@gaverfarm.com. gaverfarm.com.

RECREATION

Senior Basketball — 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Walkersville Recreation Center at the Walkersville Elementary School , 83 W. Frederick St. (turn west on to Antietam Street), Walkersville. Basketball for all seniors. No set teams, all skill levels welcome. Just for fun and exercise. $2.00 per session. 240-651-1865. g.blessing@ieee.org.

Wednesday Sept. 13

CLASSES

Zodiac Mood Board — 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Kentlands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. Join Hammer and Stain Rockville for a special workshop to learn how to create your own custom Zodiac wooden board. Customize your round 10” board with a stencil and designer paint colors. All materials are included in the workshop. Ages 13 and up. Registration required per person. $55 Resident/$60 Non-Resident. 301258-6425. kentlands@gaithersburgmd. gov.

ETCETERA

Veteran Bus Trip to Flight 93 Memorial — Shanksville — 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at departs from Walkersville Fire Co., Walkersville. This trip is for any veteran, and their guest, at no charge. Brown bag lunch will be provided. Seating limited to first 54 persons to register. To make a reservation contact Kathy Sixx at 301-606-2150, Bill Butler at 301-845-4256 or the Walkersville Town Office at 301-845-4500.

The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. From 1896 until 1954, a network of interurban trolley lines were built linking communities across Frederick and Washington counties. This exhibit presents the history of these electric railways and how they changed the landscape and communities of Frederick County. $12, $10, $8. Tonya@FrederickHistory.org. cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/ stitchesthroughtimeexhibittickets.

The Fashion of Claire McCardell — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Features 12 of the designer’s fashions. McCardell, a Frederick native, was a designer who redefined American women’s fashion during the 1930s to the 1950s. She designed casual sportswear for women that was comfortable yet stylish. Exhibit continues through Nov. 12. Free. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org.

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