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BY COLIN MCGUIRE Special to The News-Post
t’s a hot mid-August evening on East Patrick Street in Frederick, and John Healey is staring at the sky. Or, well, at least from afar, that’s how it looks. The brilliant hues create a sunset reserved most for those who are moved by it, and Healey, so it would appear, is moved by it.
The thing is, he’s not. Instead, as he stands in front of New Spire Arts, he gazes across the street at the Weinberg Center for the Arts, for which he has been executive theater manager since June 5, 2006. A light breeze moves the gray, shaggy hair that sits on top of his head and the wind occasionally throws invisible waves through his light blue and white buttoned shirt. He appears focused, abnormally curious about the exterior of a structure he’s been frequenting on nearly a daily basis for the past 17 years (save for a global pandemic, of course). He peers through glasses protecting his honest eyes as he explains why he stands alone.
“I thought the board would be done by now,” he admits. “But they’re still in there. I don’t know what they could be discussing. Maybe it’s the party.”
Ah, yes. The Party. Set for a few weeks from that moment, The Party, perhaps being discussed by the theater’s board of directors, is designed to acknowledge all John Healey has accomplished at the Weinberg. His final day leading that hallowed Frederick staple will be Sept. 7. The Party was only supposed to amount to a few dozen guests — something modest for someone who feels his contributions to the Frederick arts world have been the same. He’s wrong, of course; those contributions have been anything but. Still, because of as much, the guest list for The Party has ballooned into something much more than a few dozen. Maybe it’s because of how he turned a city-owned property into a money-making venture. Maybe it’s because he developed a free concert series aimed at showcasing unknown artists. Maybe it’s because of the time the Washington Post snidely relayed the information that Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding was going to perform in Frederick, of all places (“I had to laugh and go, ‘Tough, because you didn’t have anybody bright enough down there to grab her,’” he recalls when reminiscing on how he brought the jazz heavyweight to town).
Whatever it is, The Party has turned into A Thing, and he still has reservations about that. No matter, because at this moment, he peers across the street at that theater only to realize its marquee is gone. After more than a decade of wanting to replace the building’s shiny top façade, one of his final accomplishments before leaving is getting a new marquee out front. With nothing there as he waits for the board to adjourn, what’s left is what’s always stood behind it.
And it just so happens, what’s left is also a sight he’d never seen until this very moment. “I always thought the bricks were the same behind that,” he says inquisitively, almost providing an accompanying thought bubble that illustrates precisely how far his mind has wandered. “But I guess I was wrong,” he adds. “I guess they’re not.”
To know John Healey is to know a small town. He grew up in one — Vernon, Vermont. As a child, he was goal oriented, someone who took initiative without thinking twice, the product of growing up on a small dairy farm. Healey’s father worked at a hydroelectric plant while Healey and his mother spent their free time tending to the land, animals and everything in between. All these years later, he recently recalled a seminal moment in his childhood.
“When I was 10 or 11, I can remember my father came into my room and said, ‘Pull my arm down,’” Healey explained. “Of course, it was a challenge, but I pulled his arm down and he said, ‘Good, you have enough strength to start carrying the milk pails.’ We could milk three cows at a time. I’d prepare the first three so as he drove into the driveway after work, the preparation was done and the first three were being milked by the time he took over. That developed into basically my mother and I running the farm quite a bit, and he would work around his daytime schedule.”
The family almost never took vacations because of the attention the farm demanded, but one summer, Healey remembered going fishing with his aunt and uncle. When the trip was over and they dropped off the kids back at the farm, nobody was home. As a result, he and his brother instinctively decided to do all the property’s chores, including milking all the cows. It was the first time they accomplished all of it on their own, and it came with a bit of serendipity.
The next day, as the brothers were work-
ing on the farm, their sister appeared in tears. At first, the boys thought something was wrong with the family’s dog. Turns out, their father suffered an accident. While working with a crowbar, an unexpected force of water pressure shot the beam up into his neck and nearly killed him. With the leader of the house incapacitated for nearly two months, it was mandatory that Healey and his brother pick up the slack. Completing the chores for the first time on their own the day prior was good practice for the responsibility that immediately kicked in.
“It was really ironic,” Healey recalls now with a sense of levity.
These are the kinds of stories that shaped him — that endearing irony coupled with a teaspoon of fate and a dash of fortune. Consider how he got into the arts: After being what he described as a “stupid high school kid,” he was called to a teacher’s office in eighth grade. The teacher remembered that at one point, Healey had remembered all the words of a play overnight. Caught in a bind with her current production’s lead player being kicked out of
school for smoking, she asked if the “stupid high school kid” could step in and fill those shoes. Healey memorized the new play over the weekend, and the rest was history. The farm boy was bitten by the acting bug.
“My parents weren’t crazy about me being a theater major,” Healey noted while reflecting on his college years.
“They wanted me to become a history major, but the first play in college they brought my grandmother to, she made the comment, ‘He looks like he’s having so much fun up there.’ And that was it.
They were in for a dollar.”
Out of school, he moved to New York to pursue acting work. He was in an off-broadway play and lived on the Upper West Side with four other hopeful actors who were older. Before long, he received an offer to work in Philadelphia and he took it — but it didn’t last long, considering the $30-a-week paycheck and few prospects beyond that. The year was 1976 when he heard that Washington, D.C., was developing a name as a
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theater hotbed, so he took a chance by moving to the DMV.
Settling in as the managing director for the Potomac Theatre Company, Healey finally found a steady salary, plus the ability to pursue other things he was interested in. He eventually grew tired of that, however — “It was just community theater, and I have only so much patience for that” — and took a job at the Lime Kiln Theater in Lexington, Virginia, in 2001. He became the artistic director there, but it came at a cost: The gig required him to live more than two hours away from his growing family.
Being separated was hard at first, his wife, Patricia Kelly, said in a recent interview. But even as they struggled to stay connected and keep things afloat, she knew that supporting her husband’s career was paramount to their longevity.
“He’s absolutely passionate about working in theater,” she said. “She was actually the only person he’d ever have an affair with. It wouldn’t be a woman; I knew it’d always be his job.”
It doesn’t take long for Kelly to tell the origin story of how she and Healey met, and she does so with such a level of enthusiasm, it’s hard to question any detail.
While they went to the same high school, the two didn’t know each other while they attended it — Healey is two years younger than she is. They both bounced around in their early 20s until they found their respective ways back home. It was there that she was dating the captain of a softball team, and one day, that team didn’t have enough people to fill a squad. Healey lived close by and stepped in to play. The team was supported by a bar, so after the games, the team would meet there. It was at that bar that the beginnings of a lifetime partnership flowered.
“When he joined the team, I went, ‘Who the heck is that?!’” she recalled about her first time seeing Healey. “Then one time, after a game, we were sitting by each other at the bar and I said, ‘This scene looks like a Lina Wertmüller film,’ and with us in such a small town, I thought nobody would get it
because nobody would go to any of those types of artsy movies with me. But he got it and laughed. So I went, ‘Hmm. Good looking and smart.’ We ended up chatting.”
Before long, Kelly’s boyfriend became her former boyfriend, and the bulk of her free time was spent with Healey. Time was ticking, though, because this was around the time Healey had decided to move to D.C., and he was in town for only a brief amount of time. Still, they spent every minute they could spend together before he left, which happened to be in less than a month. After he moved, they’d find ways to see each other, but it didn’t take long before Kelly moved to D.C. to join Healey and settle in.
These days, when she notes that they’ve been together for 46 years (married for 43), she’s honest about what’s made their partnership work. There was the pact that they’d never cheat on each other. There was the mutual love of film. And then, perhaps most important to her, there was the equality. He never expected her to adhere to such social gender norms as the wife was expected to clean and cook while the husband made the family’s money. She never wanted that out of a relationship, and it turned out, he was the right man for the job.
“He’s a wonderful cook,” Kelly, who worked as a critical care nurse at the American College of Cardiology, asserts about her husband. “He would do the housework, he’d do the wash. He never worked 9 to 5, but at the same time, it wasn’t expected that I’d do all the housework, either. It wasn’t who earned more money; it was the communication about how we were going to approach life together. I think it was that equal approach to life that kept us going.”
Even so, that didn’t mean things have always been easy.
“There were times when it was feast or famine,” she says. “He would do a job that would pay him bookoo bucks, and then he wouldn’t get a job for weeks, months. When we got married, I wasn’t even sure he’d be at the wedding because he was up for a job. So, we found out we could get married by proxy,” she half-chuckles.
“Is it bliss?” she then rhetorically asks before laughing. “We challenge each other. It’s not always hunky-dory and sometimes there are outright nasty fights, but we always come back together. Actually, I wouldn’t even call them fights. I’d call them discussions. We said when it no longer works, we have to stop. Staying together just to stay together would never occur. During COVID, we would take an hour walk every morning together along dirt roads next to a river. It was beautiful. ... With him retiring, we plan to take a walk every morning again. I’m looking forward to spending more time together.”
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When Healey stepped into the Weinberg role in 2006, he knew he was coming into trouble. After working Lime Kiln out of the red and into the black, Healey attempted to replace a production of “Stonewall Country” after closing it at the Virgin-
ia theater, but he ran into one tiny issue. He thought he had a show to step in for it, “Sing Down The Moon,” but it never caught on, and the board of directors were back to being in the red (about $25,000 in the red, to be exact), and the theater closed, which meant Healey was out of a job.
He heard about the Weinberg, but also heard about its hurdles. Case in point: At his interview, a city official fell asleep. Case in point No. 2: There were hardly any records or bookkeeping of the theater’s past when Healey arrived. And case in point No. 3: It was, as he put it, “a sinkhole the city was throwing money down.”
So, much like his roots on the farm, he rolled up his sleeves and got to work. There were times when audience members would shout at him because of the bad sound system. There was also the time guitarist Delbert McClinton threatened not to go on because the person producing the show (not Healey) attempted to pay him with a personal check, which is a no-no when dealing with national touring acts. He also remembered getting torn apart by an alderman at a city meeting merely a month into his tenure.
“John Angel, the city’s financial director at the time, had to step in and say, ‘Hey, he’s only been working here for a month,’” Healey reflected while considering that tongue-lashing. “He said, ‘This time next year, if we’re having the same problems, then you can talk to him about all these things, but at least give him a year.’”
Kara Norman, executive director of the Downtown Frederick Partnership, started her job around the same time Healey started his. In a recent interview, she noted how much trouble the Weinberg was in when both she and him took their positions.
“In those early years, I got to a lot of city meetings, and back then, if they [the Weinberg Center] had a year that was net negative, the city had to make that up,” she explained. “In my early years, I remember that happening, and then when John was responding to some of the questions from the city, it was very clear he was working very hard to address what had happened. I think we both walked into things that were both in need of assistance.”
“The taxpayers do a good amount of funding for the building, and when I started, the theater was in the red and the taxpayers were not loving the building,” said Greg Davis, technical manager of the Weinberg and someone who’s worked with Healey for as long as he’s been there. “John really got the community support back to the building. He helped bring the community back to the building, and it wasn’t just financial sponsors — he also got physical bodies back in the building. People used to have really bad feelings about that building.”
Among the goals Healey set for the theater upon his arrival was to establish a younger audience. He knew from his experience working in dinner theater that crowds filled with white, upper-class, 50-and-above
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John Healey, the executive theater manager for the Weinberg Center for the Arts, stands for a portrait on the stage at the facility on Sept. 4. Following his last day at the Weinberg Center on Thursday, Healey will officially retire from the position.
Staff photo by Katina Zentz
HEALEY
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individuals weren’t going to be around much longer to consistently support the venue. Catering to younger people could give the place longevity, he believed.
He also wanted to improve the facilities. In addition to the dated sound system, the air conditioning wasn’t functional and, as he learned during the McClinton concert, the main room of the theater can get very hot very quickly in the warmer months, so upgrading that felt imperative. There were also the chairs. He knew he eventually needed to replace those. Plus, when it came to immediate attention, booking a season was almost instantly on his docket when he first took charge. He started the job in June, which meant there wasn’t much time to book a season that was set to go live in the fall.
It took time, help and patience — a lot of patience — but it worked. In the ensuing years, advancing the theater has never ceased, up until his last day. When the 2023-24 season kicks off, it will come complete with a new bar inside the facility, as well as a new marquee, both things Healey has long advocated for since he took the post. As to whether his experience working on the farm as a child helped him get those things done, Healey isn’t shy about giving credit to his roots.
“It is a survival mentality,” he explained. “It’s not being afraid to do anything. That’s the biggest lesson I learned growing up on a farm. There were times you had to make a decision, and there wasn’t anyone around to make it for you. I saved a cow’s life because I knew we had to make a decision right away. ... After we sold our farm, I went to work for a larger farm, and it got to the point where I just told the guy to give me a list in the morning. He’d say, this is what needs to be done today, and I’d just do it.
“I don’t suffer fools well,” he added. “I think that’s how my parents approached life. I think it’s carried over to my life. They did well by it, and I think it’s allowed me to maintain a certain level of expectation for myself, as well as a certain calmness, so that if I don’t know how to do something, it’s ‘OK, let’s figure out how to do it.’” • • •
A few weeks after Healey’s revelation about the bricks behind the Weinberg’s marquee, The Party has commenced at New Spire Arts. There’s food, beer, wine. A cluster of people crowd the lobby, where Healey stands. It’s almost like watching children ready themselves for Santa Claus as they wait in line at the mall. Except here, there isn’t really a line. Healey’s happy to chat up anyone who offers congratulations in whatever order they come, and there are a lot of people here, ready to offer congratulations in whatever order they come, and nobody
is approaching the main character with a list of what they want; rather, they vocalize appreciation for the things they’ve already received.
The night has its own tint of irony. One of Healey’s most recognizable additions to the Weinberg slate has been the Tivoli Discovery Series, where people can pay what they want (and that includes nothing) to see up and coming artists perform. Its home has been the Weinberg stage for years, but only recently, as the Weinberg took control of New Spire Arts, has that series migrated to where Healey stands tonight.
More fun is the fact that the series came as a result of a mistake: He booked an act that failed to sell nearly enough tickets to make the night worth it, so ahead of the show, he decided to open the doors to the public, write a letter to the editor in this paper, and hope for the best. Having about 165 tickets sold before that decision, nearly 670 people showed up that night to take in the show. From there, he knew he was on to something, and if he could just find room in the budget to hold a free concert once a month, he was going to do it. Thus, the Tivoli series was born.
It’s one of many ideas Healey brought to Frederick, and therefore one of the many reasons the people at The Party are sad to see him go. But departure doesn’t always mean it has to be accompanied by complete melancholy. In fact, it can also lead to celebration for what’s ahead. As an example, take Davis, the theater’s technical manager, who reflected on how happy he was to see Healey receive the send-off he’s receiving, and how excited he is for his former boss’ coming days,
of honor a pair of gifts from a slew of people.
It’s announced that a portrait of Healey will be put on the wall in the outer lobby of the theater. And then, in perhaps the most moving moment of the evening, a representative of the Weinberg board reveals that in partnership with the Community Foundation of Frederick, a scholarship fund will be established in Healey’s name. It will be known as the John G. Healey Opportunity Fund, and it will be available to any aspiring artist. This is the one and only time throughout the night that it feels like Healey might break down, and it’s touching. It isn’t until this moment that the act of his departure and the emotions surrounding it feel real.
weeks, months and years.
“I am incredibly sad to see him go, but I’m incredibly excited to see him in the future,” Davis said. “He gets to spend time with his grandkids. This job is incredibly challenging and he’s done a fantastic job. It takes a toll on people. I’m happy he’s choosing to leave before he gets bitter and uncomfortable. So, really, I’m happy he’s made the choice, but I’m sad to see him go.”
Healey leaving the Weinberg means he’s entering full-time domestic life, which is something Kelly admits might take a bit of time to get used to. Still, they have a vacation planned for October in Vermont. They also hope to see friends in Tennessee and Missouri, but those details are still being worked out. As for the immediate future, she notes with a laugh that while Sept. 7 is his last day on the job, they pick up their granddaughter the very next day and don’t return her to her parents until Sept. 10. “If he didn’t have an activity right away,” she says wryly, “he’d start fussing and I’d want him out of the house.”
And yet, while she might know that one person’s gain may be another arts community’s loss, that reality is infinitely more underscored at The Party. There’s a chair and a microphone on a small stage set up for speakers. When asked if he’s going to be roasted on his way to the chair, Healey deadpans, “I hope.” Kris Fair speaks first and becomes emotional as he reflects on receiving a free ticket to a show Healey once offered him. Mayor Michael O’Connor goes for about four minutes and jokes that he refuses to accept Healey’s resignation. Rebecca O’Leary, manager of development at the Weinberg, briefly speaks and gives the guest
Then, Healey takes the mic for himself. He tells the story about memorizing the play in eighth grade. He talks about coming from a dairy farm. He references those first tough months on the job at the Weinberg. He thanks everyone, including his family, all of whom are in attendance. He’s gracious, self-deprecating and charming, all while giving the aura that, much like his parents, he suffers no fools.
It isn’t long until the talking portion of the night is over, and Healey encourages people to grab a drink and have fun. Even though everyone’s publicly said all they had to say, he’s still constantly surrounded by well-wishers between the time he leaves the stage and when the party slowly comes to an end. As he mingles with guests, words that he’d stated weeks prior silently echo through the air.
“It’s a long way from the farm,” he’d said while sitting in his office. “But in some ways, it’s not. In some ways, it’s the same ethic. You get things done. That’s what I’m proudest of. You can name accomplishments — the marquee that’s going in, the bar that’s going in, all that stuff. Yeah, I’ve done some good things. I’ve done some things that were not so good. But at the same time, at the end of the day, yeah, I’ve probably made some changes, and I hope whoever comes in will continue that trend and that the place will succeed.
“It’s a beautiful place,” he continued. “Frederick should be very proud that they have this opportunity in a town where it costs you three bucks to park and you can walk to 35 different restaurants. It’s a very livable city with enormous arts opportunities, so if I lent some help in moving that needle along, then great. I’m good.”
As revelers begin to say goodnight and step out onto East Patrick Street, across from a theater with exposed bricks that aren’t the same, a brilliant shade of orange combining with a crude shade of pink creates a sunset reserved most for those who are moved by it.
And on this night, everyone in sight is moved by it.
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Staff photo by Katina Zentz John Healey, executive theater manager for the Weinberg Center, poses for a portrait in the seats at the facility on Sept. 4.
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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-with-a-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.
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. 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.
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
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. www.gaverfarm.com.
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. 410252-0200. marylandstatefair.com.
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/.
Goat Yoga at the Farm — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Goat for the Soul, 10209 Fountain School Road, Union Bridge. All ages welcome. For Friday night classes, feel free to bring your favorite adult beverage. $27. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com.
ETCETERA
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 — 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. 301-6391150. 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. Support musicians who play every Friday night. The stage behind the café is the perfect place to spend warm summer nights with a glass of wine, bottle of beer, or one of our specialty lattes. 443-952-0552. gabby.aic.co@gmail.com.
F.A.M.E. Open Mic at Sky Stage — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. FAME (Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise) hosts Open Mic night every 2nd Friday 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 singer-songwriter. 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.
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ever-changing setlist of the best in country music. His originals have earned him a list of accolades, including Independent Music Network’s Country Impact Artist of 2022.
FOURTH STREET STAGE
Intersection of E. Fourth and Market streets
• Rock Creek Revival, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Maryland-based band that draws inspiration from the broad history of bluegrass, from first generation pioneers like Bill Monroe and Jimmy Martin to more contemporary acts such as Hot Rize and Yonder Mountain String Band.
• Slipback, 1:15 to 2:45 p.m.
Playing crowd-favorite rock and blues.
• Flat Foot Sam & The Educated Fools, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Singer-songwriter and harmonica player Flat Foot Sam (Sam Peightal) performs a unique blend of swing, jump and “gut bucket” blues.
SIXTH STREET STAGE
Intersection of E. Sixth and Market streets
Schedule TBD.
SEVENTH STREET KIDS’ CIRCUS ZONE FEATURING THEATRICKS
Seventh Street Fountain Park
• Johnny-O! Your Favorite Neighborhood Trick Person, Noon
The perfect combo of magic and balloons.
• High Fidelity Show Choir, 1 p.m.
Performance courtesy of the musical ambassadors from Frederick High School.
• Theatricks Camper Showcase, 2 p.m.
A highly entertaining performance featuring veteran circus students.
• Theatricks Coaches Showcase, 3 p.m.
A presentation of circus skills perfected for decades, followed by a massive shaving cream pie fight.
• Mr. Kenny’s Magic & Fun, 4 p.m.
• Plus strolling entertainment featuring the juggling skills of Chuck Flayhart! (11 a.m. to noon), stilt walking from the Lohr brothers (noon to 2 p.m.) and circus tricks from Kevin Brown (noon to 3 p.m.).
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
“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. A distant heir to the D’Ysquith family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm ... and a dash of murder. “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is a romp of music and laughs as low-born Monty Navarro designs a plan to knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst. $45-$64. 301-662-6600. wob@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.
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
CLASSES
to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch LIbrary, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. A pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.
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. 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.
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. Co-create 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. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm. org. foxhavenfarm.org.
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.
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All-Levels Yoga — 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., , Frederick. 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/.
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 well-being, then take a walk in the demonstration garden for mindfulness activities.
301-600-1596. strice@umd.edu. bit.ly/FCMG23Mindfulness.
Freedom BANG Fitness Class — 10 a.m.
301-663-3885. info@fredericklandmarks.org. fredericklandmarks.org/plaques.
Blue Mass and Bone Saws- The Story of Civil War Medicine — 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Greenbrier State Park, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro. Members of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine will discuss the innovations and dispel the myths of medical care during the war. 301-791-4656. laura.nalven@maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/greenbrier.aspx.
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 non-denominational 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.
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.
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.
Espresso Martini Release — noon to 10 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Warm up with this cold weather seasonal you know you’ve been waiting for. Made with Espresso infused rum, vanilla, black cardamom, chicory, and demerara sugar. 21 and older.
301-233-4817. francie@tenthwarddistilling. com.
Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Explore the home of Frederick’s pioneer family, the Brunners. Built in 1758, it is the oldest surviving building in the city and a National Historic Landmark. Inside is the only known example of a German heating system that provided safe, clean, energy-efficient radiant heat. Learn the story of the desperate German immigrants who fled dire conditions in Europe and came to prominence in Frederick County. Walk in for a guided tour.
$8 for adults, free for under age 12. 301456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.
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
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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.
FAMILY
Artillery Program — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington Monument State Park, 6620 Zittlestown Road , Middletown. Discover the significance of artillery during the Battle of South Mountain and the important role cannons played in the attack and defense of the mountain. Cannon firing demonstrations are presented at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. both days. jamesn.johnston@maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/southmountainbattlefield.aspx.
Almost Fall Shopping with Alpacas — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Shepherd’s Purse Alpaca, 7971 Bennett Branch Road, Mount Airy. The boutique and farm will be open, and guests will have the opportunity to visit and interact with the resident alpacas, as well as to see and purchase luxurious alpaca gifts. 301-452-1874. info@shepherdspursealpacas.com. shepherdspursealpacas.com/whatsnew.htm.
Frederick County 275th: Happy Birthday FCPL Party — 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Frederick County Public Libraries is turning 60 and we are celebrating with a birthday party for the ages! Special storytime, followed by activities for all ages, including crafts, a selfie station, and an opportunity to record your birthday memories. Wrap up the celebration with a cookie decorating workshop led by Bekah Ontiveros, owner of The Hive Cake Shop. 301-600-7250.
frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/ frederick-county-275th-happy-60thbirthday-fcpl-party.
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.
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. 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.
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.
Lord’s Acre Festival — 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Wolfsville Ruritan Community Park, 12708 Brandenburg Hollow Road, Myersville. Rain or shine. Home-style food, baked goods and ice cream, crafts and fancy needlework, produce, flea market tables, silent auction (2-5 p.m.), and a live auction (6-7 p.m.) featuring a quilt, unique items, and numerous unsold items. Music His Word Ministries (2:30-5:30 p.m.). The members of the group include Joyce and Larry Bellela from Waynesboro Pa., Steve and Karen Purcell from Thurmont, and Andy and Bev Hood from Keymar. Pictures and more info at http://www.salemchurchwolfsville.org/ lords-acre-festival/ Sponsored by Salem Community Church in Wolfsville (formerly Salem United Methodist). The Lord’s Acre program was begun as an interdenominational movement among country churches in
western North Carolina in 1930, as a means of raising funds in small congregations with limited financial resources. A portion or “acre” of a church member’s land was set aside to raise crops to be sold to benefit the church. Livestock was also dedicated for this purpose. Those without land could set aside a portion of their needlework, craft items, or any other saleable talent they possessed. The Lord’s Acre Festival is a sale of those donations. salemchurchwolfsville@gmail.com. salemchurchwolfsville.org/ lords-acre-festival.
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.
Natalie Brooke, Flowerbomb and Baby Photos — 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Funkadelic keyboardist Natalie Brooke with her band, plus Flowerbomb, and Baby Photos. Natalie Brooke is a known musical force as both a keyboard player and band leader. Flowerbomb bends elements of alternative ‘90s rock, bubblegrunge, shoegaze and post-punk to create their signature sound. Baby Photos is a Frederick-based indie rock band comprised of some members of the
former band pompoms. $10. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org.
THEATER
“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. A distant heir to the D’Ysquith family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm ... and a dash of murder. “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is a romp of music and laughs as low-born Monty Navarro designs a plan to knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst. $45-$64. 301-662-6600. wob@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.
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.
72 HOURS | Thursday, sepT. 7, 2023 | 23 The PEABODY PREPARATORY is Frederick’s new premier community music school. Private lessons in violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar, and voice are offered for students of all ages and skill levels. Fall semester begins September 6. In partnership with the YMCA of Frederick County peabody.jhu.edu/frederick 667-208-6640 REGISTER NOW
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 — 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.
ETCETERA
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.
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, energy-efficient radiant heat. Learn the story of the desperate German immigrants who fled dire conditions in Europe and came to prominence in Frederick County. Walk in for a guided tour.
$8 for adults, free for under age 12. 301456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.
FAMILY
Artillery Program — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington Monument State Park, 6620 Zittlestown Road , Middletown. Discover the significance of artillery during the Battle of South Mountain and the important role cannons played in the attack and defense of the mountain. Cannon firing demonstrations are presented at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. both days. jamesn.johnston@maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/southmountainbattlefield.aspx.
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.
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,
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ages 2 and under free. 301-401-3031. summersfarm.com.
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.
FILM
Dinner and a Movie — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 13025 Greensburg Road, Smithsburg. Discover American History with a rap musical about the founding of our country. Admission is free. 240-513-5878. mycatmarti@gmail.com. facebook.com/StPaulsGreenburgMD.
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 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.
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-jamesand-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
Teen Tech Help — 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Need some help with your electronic device? At this informal, drop-in event, teen volunteers will be on hand to help guide you through basic settings, accessing apps and more. 301-600-7250. fcpl.org.
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. For 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 student-athletes. 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
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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. Join us!
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
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
Tai Chi — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Tai Chi is a self-paced 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 — promoting a sense of calm and peace. $32. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/sound-bath-teaceremony-with-fruits-to-the-roots-2.
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
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. Join us!
301-788-9749.
Stayfocusedone@mac.com.
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.
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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. 301-2586425. 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 301845-4256 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.
Sensory Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities with Music and Arts
— 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Listen as Music and Arts demonstrates instruments and then try them yourself!
This program designed for adults with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. Ages 18 and older.
301-600-8200. fcpl.org.
Your Mark in Art — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown. Enjoy a journey to discover your personal mark(s). Walk through meditation and mindfulness exercises to learn more about who you are beyond your title, beliefs and obligations while exploring colors, shapes and more. This program is presented by Jennifer Shoemaker. 18 and older.
301-600-7560. lgrackin@frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org/calendar.
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. Join us!
301-788-9749. Stayfocusedone@mac.com.
Second Wednesday Social Dance — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Featuring a variety of hosts/dance styles.
Pay-what-you-can ($5-$10 suggested). 301662-4190. 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.
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.
Thursday Sept. 14
CLASSES
Homeschool 101 — 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Thinking about homeschooling? Just starting your homeschooling journey? Come find support and information from experienced homeschoolers in an informal Q&A session.
301-600-7250.
frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/ homeschooling-101.
The Hidden History of Claire McCardell: Modern Design and the Birth of American Fashion — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Author Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson discusses fashion icon, designer and Frederick native McCardell who made revolutionary designs that helped women live independent lives. From the 1930s through the 1950s, McCardell pioneered ingenious new designs that remain staples of our wardrobes today. Dickinson is currently writing a book about McCardell. Register in advance. $8 museum members $10 general public. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/concerts-lectures-2.
Volunteer Information Sessions — Literacy Council of Frederick County — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Via Zoom. Recruiting volunteer tutors to work with adults one-to-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
D.H. Hill and the Defense of Turner’s and Fox’s Gaps — noon to 2:30 p.m. at The South Mountain Inn, 6132 Old National Pike , Boonsboro. Early in the morning of Sept. 14, 1862, Confederate General D. H. Hill arrived at the Mountain House in Turner’s Gap. He quickly learned that the Union army was in proximity in larger numbers than expected. Hill then proceeded to reconnoiter both Turner’s and Fox’s Gaps to determine how to best defend the mountain. This battlefield hike will start at Turner’s Gap and follow the trace of the Woods Road as Hill did the morning of the battle and will continue as we examine the morning phase of the battle at Fox’s Gap. The hike will begin at the South Mountain Inn and will cover rough and uneven ground; wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and insect repellent. Program will last about 2.5 hours.
jamesn.johnston@maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/ western/southmountainbattlefield.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.
The Pennsylvania Reserves and the Fight for Turner’s Gap — 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Gaver Farm, 9209 Frostown Road, Middletown. Late in the afternoon of Sept. 14, 1862, Union General George Meade’s Pennsylvania Reserve Division moved into position to attack South Mountain just to the north of the National Road. Opposing them were Confederates from Robert Rode’s’ Alabama Brigade and eventually, Nathan Evans’ South Carolina Brigade. Learn about this fight as you hike the ground where it happened. The hike will begin at the Gaver Farm (ABT property). The hike will cover rough and uneven ground; wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and insect repellent. Program will last about 2 hours. jamesn.johnston@maryland.gov. dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/southmountainbattlefield.aspx.
Paws 2 Read with Go Team Therapy Dogs — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Walkersville Branch LIbrary, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a Go Team Therapy Dog. All ages. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.
Author Event with Clay McLeod Chapman — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at C Burr Artz Public Library, 10 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Celebrate the release of Clay McLeod Chapman’s Southern gothic horror book, “What Kind of Mother.” He will discuss the book, answer questions and sign books. Books will be available for purchase at the event. 301-695-2500.
cimarketingassistant@gmail.com. fb.me/e/1ukJqy1bL.
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
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.
MUSIC
Alive@Five: Stitch Early & the Populatn — 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. 15
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.
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. crystalschelle@gmail.com. wcmfa.org/claire-mccardell-on-display.
Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur — 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beth Sholom Congregation, 1011 N. Market St., Frederick. Celebrate the Jewish New Year with Rosh Hashanah and
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Yom Kippur services at Beth Sholom Congregation in Frederick. Join our welcoming community, beginning with Rosh Hashanah under the stars at Baker Park. 205-572-2907. solomonjt2003@yahoo.com. bethsholomfrederick.org/worship/holidays.
High Holiday Services — 7 p.m. at Chabad Jewish Center, 1 W. Ninth St., Frederick. Join us for the High Holidays. Shanah Tovah!
Celebrate the High Holidays among friends and connect with your inner self. Services will be interspersed with explanations and page guidance. In short, you will feel at home. Wishing you and yours a very happy and sweet new year!
301-996-3659. info@jewishfrederick.org. jewishfrederick.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.
MUSIC
Friday Nights Live — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at American Ice Co Cafe, 62 W. Main St., Westminster. Support musicians who 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.
Elvis & Orbison: The Classics Tour — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, Pa. Featuring nationally acclaimed Roy Orbison Tribute Artist Jesse Aron and International Grand Champion Elvis Tribute Artist David King! Both bands are backed by The Spin-Outs Tribute Band. Reminisce with a medley of the iconic hits of Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley! Concessions will be available for purchase.
Adults: $39, seniors 60+: $34, Military, Frontline Workers: $30, 18 & under: $29. 717-2630202. vperry@thecapitoltheatre.org. thecapitoltheatre.org/shows-movies-events/ live-shows-2023.
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
“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. A distant heir to the D’Ysquith family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm ... and a dash of murder. “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is a romp
of music and laughs as low-born Monty Navarro designs a plan to knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst.
$45-$64. 301-662-6600. wob@ wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.
The Art of Comedy: Improv Night with Oh, Crit! — 7:30 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. An interactive, audience-participation evening with hilarious regional improv groups on third Fridays in through October.
$10. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/sky-stage.
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. 16
CLASSES
All-Levels Yoga — 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., , Frederick. 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.
Intro to Cyanotypes: Historical Photographic Process — 10 a.m. to noon at The Common Market CO-OP, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to cyanotype, a historical alternative photography process popularized by 19th-century botanist Anna Atkins. Gain an understanding of the historical photographic process, make an artistic composition and walk away with three unique works of art! Produce and flowers from Common Market, that would otherwise be discarded, will be used as subject matter. Participants are also encouraged to bring in their own repurposed or collected items. $40-$60. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. commonmarket.coop/classes-events/ intro-to-cyanotypes-historicalphotographic-process.
Advanced Garden Techniques — 10 a.m. to noon at University of Maryland Extension Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Comfortable growing standard vegetables? Ready to grow the more difficult and demanding options? Learn tips and techniques to expand your options and growing seasons.
301-600-1596. strice@umd.edu.
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Freedom BANG Fitness Class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch LIbrary, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. A pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout. 18 and older.
301-600-8200.
fcpl.org.
Drawing with Nature Workshop — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. During this hands-on workshop for all-ages, participants will visually explore the Library Nature Trail, sketching windfall specimens from the forest trail, experimenting with locally foraged inks and charcoal, and learning more about the relationship of natural color and the forest ecosystem.
301-600-7200.
fcpl.org.
Goat Yoga at Springfield Manor Winery, Brewery and Distillery — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Springfield Manor Winery Distillery Brewery, 11836 Auburn Road, Thurmont. Enjoy a tasting and Goat Yoga at Springfield Manor. $42. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com.
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 non-denominational 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.
Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur — 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Beth Sholom Congregation, 1011 N. Market St., Frederick. Celebrate the Jewish New Year with Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services at Beth Sholom Congregation in Frederick. Join our welcoming community, beginning with Rosh Hashanah under the stars at Baker Park. 205-572-2907. solomonjt2003@yahoo.com. bethsholomfrederick.org/worship/holidays. Preparing for Marriage — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Marriage & Relationship Education Center, 255 Clifton Blvd., Suite 213, Westminster. For engaged, seriously dating or recently married couples. Topics include communication and conflict management, intimacy and affection, financial goals, maximizing differences, date nights and more. Includes materials and snacks. Pre-register. $99 per couple. 410-386-9003. mrecenter.org.
High Holiday Services — 9:30 a.m. at Chabad Jewish Center, 1 W. Ninth St., Frederick. Join us for the High Holidays. Shanah Tovah! Celebrate the High Holidays among friends and connect with your inner self. Services will be interspersed with explanations and page guidance. In short, you will
feel at home. Wishing you and yours a very happy and sweet new year! 301-996-3659. info@jewishfrederick.org. jewishfrederick.org.
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 4 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/.
Frederick Art & Architecture Walking
Tour — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Length: 90 minutes. Look at Frederick with new eyes. Experience the history and beauty of downtown as we explore some of the popular architectural styles, local art, and history. 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.
Autumn Liqueur Release — noon to 10 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Tastings, full pours, spirit tasting flights and cocktails made from a favorite fall elixir, Autumn Liqueur. Autumn Liqueur is Tenth Ward’s original apple brandy made from McCutcheon’s apple cider, melded with ginger, plum, black tea, turmeric, allspice, cinchona bark, sage, fennel, saffron and slightly sweetened with local honey. 301-233-4817. francie@tenthwarddistilling.com. fb.me/e/1oaianIo8.
Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Explore the home of Frederick’s pioneer family, the Brunners. Built in 1758, it is the oldest surviving building in the city and a National Historic Landmark. Inside is the only known example of a German heating system that provided safe, clean, energy-efficient radiant heat. Learn the story of the desperate German immigrants who fled dire conditions in Europe and came to prominence in Frederick County. Walk in for a guided tour.
$8 for adults, free for under age 12. 301456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.
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
Bluemont Fair — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bluemont Community Center-and throughout the historic village, 33846 Snickersville Turnpike, Bluemont, Va. An old fashioned “Green” Country Fair, features traditional crafts (juried), local art and authors, craft and farming demonstrations, music: traditional/blues/country, free Children’s Fair, petting zoo, llamas and alpacas, quilt display, gardener’s shed, blacksmithing and stone wall building demonstrations, homemade food and baked goods, pie-baking/pickle-making contest, antiques and collectables, wine and beer garden with gourmet treats, beekeepers and hives, antique caboose, pre-Civil War country store, farmers market, model trains, and lots of hands-on activities. $10 adults, ages 9 and under free. 540-5542367. chair@bluemontfair.org. bluemontfair.org.
Maryland Wine Festival — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St., Westminster. An annual celebration of Maryland wine. Enthusiasts of local wine and fans of great local festivals are invited to enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Farm Museum while exploring local wine, shopping from juried artisans, and dancing to live music! This year’s event will take place on Saturday ONLY. Free. info@marylandwine.com. marylandwinefestival.org.
MUSIC
Great Frederick Fair: Zach Williams — 7:30 p.m. at Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Christian rock artist/ musician. Brennley Brown opens. $48 grandstand, $55 track, $35 grandstand annex, plus $5 handling fee. 301-695-3928. thegreatfrederickfair.com/grandstand.
PERFORMER
A Night of Hip-Hop, Comedy and Love — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Sneakydog Inc .& Crank Em Up Entertainment presents a night of music and comedy featuring rapper/comedian Positive K. $35. 301-600-2868. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ a-night-of-hip-hop-comedy-and-love.
Feast Your Ears – The Story of WHFS 102.3FM — 8 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Take a trip back to the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s when “free form” progressive FM radio was in its heyday in America. Broadcasting from “high atop the Triangle Towers” near Washington, D.C., the legendary & beloved WHFS was more than just a local radio
station — it was the voice of a generation. Hear from local, national and international musicians, the ‘HFS deejays, record label veterans, journalists, historians, fans and more as they reflect on a time when the music united a tribe who spoke out via the radio waves about war, equality and a time of great social, cultural and political upheaval. $10. 301-600-2868. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ feast-your-ears-the-story-of-whfs-102-3fm.
THEATER
“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. A distant heir to the D’Ysquith family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm ... and a dash of murder. “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is a romp of music and laughs as low-born Monty Navarro designs a plan to knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst. $45-$64. 301-662-6600. wob@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.
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. 17
CLASSES
Fall Natural Dye Workshop with Natalie Love — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Learn about making your own natural dye using seasonally abundant herbs! This class will inspire you to upcycle and recapture waste for a fun natural project you can show off! Natalie will show you how to prepare a dye bath, dye cloth, and make your own design using all-natural ingredients. After the dye demo, you will be painting your own bandana with whatever inspires you, and take it home!
$35. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org.
Ground Work Faith Based Money Class — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Road, Frederick. A six-week faith-based class for mastering money.
$50. 301-662-1727. brookhill@bhumc.org. brookhill.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/143/ responses/new.
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