72 HOURS Oct. 6, 2022

AND THE WINNER IS …

The 72 Film Fest ends each year with a screening on the big (Weinberg) screen of all the films that were submitted during the competition, followed by an awards ceremony. Who will take home the Best of the Fest award? Who will win Best Sound and Audience Choice? This year brings with it a new host, Aura Manjarrez, who will emcee the weekend events alongside Film Fest mainstay Mikael Johnson, who always gets the audience laughing. Film premieres are on Oct. 7, and the awards ceremony is Oct. 8. Go and vote on your favorite. Maybe the experience will entice you to participate next year and make your own film.

FASHION FORWARD?

Clothing through history can tell us so much about the time and place when it was worn. Brunswick Heritage Museum knows this well, as it has in its possession a large collection of antique garments from the people of Brunswick that date back hundreds of years. Through a recent grant, the museum staff is working to sort through the approximately 200 costume and textile collection objects (wedding and funeral dresses, uniforms, hats, accessories, quilts), give them the proper care they need, and eventually showcase them to the public at the museum.

IT’S FALL FESTIVAL SEASON

It’s really been feeling like fall, and with this crisp in the air comes a slew of fall festivals. Fallfest at Catoctin Furnace on Oct. 7 and 8 takes you back in time with apple butter boiling in a copper kettle over an open fire and blacksmithing demonstrations in a historical setting. Head over the river and through the woods to Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, for its annual Apple Butter Festival, which has become a family tradition for many folks — and organizers are particularly excited to bring it back to town on Oct. 8 and 9 after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. And we would be remiss if we did not mention Cactoctin Colorfest, which takes place on the first full weekend of October every year in Thurmont and draws some 100,000 visitors to peruse hundreds of arts and craft vendors, get lunch from one of the food trucks, and enjoy local beer in the beer garden.

MIDDLEBURG FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS

In its 10th year, Middleburg Film Festival quickly garnered a name for itself on the festival circuit for its serene setting and impeccable choices of feature and documentary films. This year is no different. The festival runs from Oct. 13 to 16 and brings dozens of films, plus conversations with filmmakers and actors, concerts, wine tastings at local vineyards and breweries, and farm-totable dinners. Launching the festival this year is “White Noise” from Academy Award-nominated writer/director Noah Baumbach, who will be in attendance. “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” will screen on Oct. 14 and will include a discussion with writer/director Rian Johnson. The Friday Spotlight Film is “The Whale,” directed by Darren Aronofsky, starring Brendan Fraser, and based on Samuel D. Hunter’s acclaimed stage play. Fraser and Hunter will be on hand for a post-screening conversation.

FREDERICK SPEAKER SERIES ADDITION

Frederick Speaker Series recently added Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour to its 202223 season. Armour was America’s first Black woman combat pilot who, after military service, became an entrepreneur, consultant to business, and author. She will visit the Weinberg Center on April 20 to deliver her hard-hitting advice and incredible anecdotes from her life to a Frederick audience. If you’re having trouble setting a goal in life and sticking with it, this is the inspiration you need. Tickets went on sale this week at weinbergcenter.org.

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UNCAPPED

Pittsburgh Brewers Guild

In this episode of the UnCapped podcast, host Chris Sands talks with Jen Walzer, social media chair for the Pittsburgh Brewers Guild, about the craft beer community in the Pittsburgh area. Here is an excerpt of their talk.

UnCapped : So many cities have canceled their Beer Weeks, so it’s pretty cool that Pittsburgh is carrying on with that. It’s fairly new, right?

Jen Walzer : It is and it isn’t. Pittsburgh had a Beer Week, and I think it was on the verge of extinction. Towards the end, it pretty much became just a bunch of tap takeovers at local bars, which is fine, but the Pittsburgh Brewers Guild kind of revitalized it and took it over, and it’s really now a Beer Week ran by the breweries, which is really fun. Each brewery has a feature event of the week. In Pittsburgh we now have 47 breweries on the guild, so we can have up to 47 events.

UnCapped : When a Beer Week becomes just a tap takeover or something barely different than a normal day at a bar or restaurant, that is when the Beer Week tends to stop existing.

Walzer : That’s exactly what was happening here. And we wanted to add a few new elements, like finding a sister city to partner with each year brings a new element and just shows how friendly the beer atmosphere is. Last year, we did a collaboration with Asheville. … This year, Cleveland.

UnCapped : How old is the Pittsburgh Brewers Guild? It’s not super old, right?

Walzer : Right. The Pittsburgh Brewers Guild was started in 2017, so almost five years.

UnCapped : I’ve always thought the beer scene in Pittsburgh kind of lagged a lot of other areas by a good five to 10 years. Once it took off, though, it took off very strong.

Walzer : Yeah, that’s exactly how we feel, too. And it’s just not stopping. We’re seeing more and

more breweries opening all the time. Right now, we’re at 47 in the guild; by the end of the year, I’m sure we’ll be close to 50, if not at 50.

UnCapped : What would you say is the No. 1 thing in the Pittsburgh area that breweries would want to see change, from a legal standpoint, or are you able to operate pretty much how you’d like to?

Walzer : Things have really loosened up here, as far as our brewery license and what you can do with it, and I think that’s why you’re seeing a big increase in Pittsburgh. I think we’re all just happy to come out of COVID and be able to operate and have our doors open. For the most part, everything’s working good. I now have a brewery in city limits, so I’m having a lot of fun dealing with that, because there’s a

lot more red tape.

UnCapped : Is the Pittsburgh area having trouble with CO2? From what I understand, while it’s definitely a national issue, it seems to be more localized for whether or not it’s a huge issue.

Walzer : None of us have hit that level yet. We’re all very concerned about it. I know for us, personally, it had us take a step back and see what we could do in our production side to recapture and reuse and that kind of thing. I think it’s making us all very conscious about how we’re doing things.

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.

Pennsylvania’s food history on a culinary trail

Get a literal taste of Pennsylvania’s rich food history and heritage by traveling one or all four of its culinary trails, developed in 2021.

“In Pennsylvania, food is not just a meal; it is an important piece of our history, culture and legacy,” said Department of Community and Economic Development deputy secretary for marketing, tourism and film Carrie Fischer Lepore. “These culinary trails allow travelers to more fully immerse themselves into what it means to be a Pennsylvanian through our food legacy and traditions. The trails will introduce … new restaurants, artisanal shops and other venues.”

The culinary trails feature local farms, artisans and other food businesses from every county and corner of Pennsylvania, providing travelers with an immersive, multi-sensory understanding of the commonwealth’s food culture.

“Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we have to share what life was like during any period of time, and what we eat, how we eat it, and why we eat it is a key piece to the stories we pass through generations,” said First Lady Frances Wolf. “Pennsylvania’s past and present are hugely characterized by the foods that have been blended into the histories of our communities.”

The culinary trails spotlight diverse dishes that form the heart of Pennsylvania cuisine. Since 2018, the DCED had been collaborating with Chatham University’s Center for Regional Agriculture, Food, and Transformation to conduct thoughtful research to develop culinary trails that accurately represent the culture and history of the state, including the distinctive dishes popularized by immigrants who built communities in Pennsylvania.

Mary Miller, culinary historian with CRAFT and lead researcher on the project, said the trails were developed so every traveler feels safe and welcome, regardless of age or interests.

Each trail has four to five “clusters” separated by region to be completed over a two- to four-day road trip, with an offering of local bakeries, restaurants, wineries, cideries and other food shops and restaurants, as well as historically significant locations such as museums to give travelers a sense of the history of different crops, recipes and food preparation techniques.

The four new culinary trails are in addition to two existing trails that were developed by the Pennsylvania Tourism Office, Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail and Tapped: A Maple Trail. For more information and a full itinerary of all Culinary Trails, go to visitpa.com/trip/ culinary-trails.

IF YOU GO

PICKED: AN APPLE TRAIL

Pennsylvania is ranked fourth in the United States for apple growing, producing between 400 to 500 million pounds of apples per year. This trail offers a sampling of traditional farms, cideries, bakeries and other locations like apple pie pottery and ceramic makers.

BAKED: A BREAD TRAIL

From pretzels and shoefly pie to haluski and hops, grains like corn and wheat have played a central role in Pennsylvania’s history, economy and culture. This trail honors the grain-growing regions of Pennsylvania with baked items, crafts, mills, bakeries, breweries and restaurants.

CHOPPED: A CHARCUTERIE TRAIL

Derived from the French phrase meaning “cooker of meat,” curing meats is a practice dating back to the early 19th century in the commonwealth as migrants from Eastern European countries settled in rural areas and built smokehouses in their backyards. This trail takes visitors on an exploration of cured meats and accompaniments, ranging from backyard smoked sausage to select, hand-carved boards with curing methods and recipes that have been passed down for generations.

PICKLED: A FERMENTED TRAIL

From common menu items like pickled vege tables, sauerkraut and beer to delicacies like red beet eggs, root beer, kefir and kombucha, Pennsylvanians love fermented foods. This trail includes stops at farms and creameries, vineyards and markets and even historically significant houses and hotels for fermented goods.

A charcuterie board made by Talking Breads on display in 2021 as part of the culinary trail.

Photos by Commonwealth Media Services

Smoke & Pickles at 30 S. Market St. in Mechanicsburg, Pa., is one of the locations on Pennsylvania’s Culinary Trail.

MUSIC

They Might Be Giants talks show to support

BY PATRICK KERNAN Loudoun Times-Mirror

They Might Be Giants, pioneers of alternative rock, will bring their eclectic mix of quirky lyrics and catchy pop hooks to Leesburg, Virginia, this week to support the Arc of Loudoun.

And while the band has garnered a large, devoted following over the years, founding member John Flansburgh said the charity performance might even be more interesting for those who are hearing the band for the first time.

themed show, Flansburgh suggested the band’s blend of quirky humor and a sense of just-out-of-reach dread makes them a good fit.

“We incorporate our sensibilities and our sense of humor in what we’re doing, and that’s a tricky balancing act right out of the gate,” Flansburgh said. “On paper, it just seems like a terrible idea for anything in rock not to be sort of self-serious. But we took on the challenge of having a little dash of humor in what we’re doing.

IF YOU GO

Shocktober Haunt Party with They Might Be Giants

“It’s just a big, interesting, barnstormer of a rock show,” Flansburgh told the Loudoun Times-Mirror during a phone interview on Friday. “I think there’s certain songs that we do that the first time you hear them is the most intriguing. I think it will be really interesting for somebody to just walk into our universe.”

When: 6 p.m. Oct. 8

Where: Ion International Training Center, 19201 Compass Creek Pkwy. SE, Leesburg, Va.

Tickets: $40 general admission, $50 arena seat, $65 premium arena seat, $125 per person for the Really Important Person (or R.I.P.) package, available at etix.com

Info: 703-777-1939, thearcofloudoun.org

“And I think we found an interesting balance,” he went on, “but I guess the sort of shock value of just reminding the listener that there is some existential dread around the corner … it’s sometimes just too hard to resist.”

The band will be bringing their “universe” — built piece by piece across 23 records since their 1986 debut — to the Shocktober Haunt Party on Oct. 8 at Ion International Training Center in Leesburg.

Proceeds from the show will go toward the Arc of Loudoun, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving people with disabilities. The Haunt Party replaces the Shocktober haunted house the Arc had become known for, which had been held at the Carlheim Manor in Leesburg.

In the nearly 40 years since They Might Be Giants released their selftitled debut, the band has introduced eager listeners to bizarre characters like a sentient night light on the 1990 song “Birdhouse in Your Soul,” a rock band made up of figures from ancient myths on 2007’s “The Mesopotamians” and a dinosaur feeling rather anxious about the thought of being born on 2021’s “Brontosaurus.”

Considering that the band’s tour stop in Leesburg is a Halloween-

Underneath the humor, weird characters and healthy dose of existential dread, though, the core of what makes up a They Might Be Giants song is simply solid pop song-writing, Flansburgh said.

As kids, Flansburgh and the band’s other founding member, John Linnell were “very attracted to pop songs,” Flansburgh said. “Pop songs from the heyday of pop music, from, like, the ’60s … songs that were really in the ‘pop song’ format, like choruses and verse and things really oriented towards melody. Then when punk rock, new wave came around, one of the big, simple side effects of it was it kind of resurrected the idea of ‘the song,’ rather than, like, sonic experimentation. In some ways, I think we think of ourselves as the last new wave band, because the thing about the popular song is that it has a form, but the style is kind of the experiment. You can do any kind of sonic work you’re intrigued by, but it’s still in this verse-chorus-riff format, and it’s somehow quite accessible to the listener.”

They Might Be Giants’ stop in Leesburg this week is one of the very few stops on their tour that hasn’t sold out already. Flansburgh said the

tour has been a great, if emotional, experience.

Like many bands, They Might Be Giants had been sidelined by COVID-19 and were just getting back to touring when Flansburgh got into a serious car accident after leaving the first night of tour in New York City

this summer. After several months of recovery requiring shows be postponed, they’re back on the road.

He said it’s been an eye-opening experience.

“I’m just really grateful to be back upright and be able to do shows, and it just gives you a completely

the Arc of Loudoun

John Linnell, left, and John Flansburgh make up They Might Be Giants. The band will perform in Leesburg, Va., this weekend to Courtesy photo

different perspective,” he said. “I just have such gratitude. … We just did a couple of weeks of shows, and it was a blast.”

While They Might Be Giants have released a handful of educational children’s records across their career, this concert will be a PG-13 show.

Costumes are encouraged. Patrick Kernan is the regional editor with the Loudoun Times-Mirror and The Frederick News-Post. He lives in downtown Frederick after moving from Northeastern Pennsylvania, where he grew up. He splits his time between Frederick and Leesburg, Va.

Antique garments tell tales of Brunswick’s past

BY ERIK ANDERSON Special to The News-Post

Articles of clothing are among the best museum exhibits for helping visitors feel a personal connection to history, according to James Castle, director of the Brunswick Heritage Museum.

“I think a visitor to a museum [mentally] puts themselves in the textile, and that provides an enhanced experience when visiting,” he said. “The one thing we can always relate to in history is, No. 1, food, and No. 2, clothing.”

The museum staff feels an especial obligation to care for their collection of approximately 200 historical garments that date from the late 1700s through the mid-20th century, Castle said. Donated by families with deep connections to Brunswick’s past, especially to its railroad history, the clothing items were among the first of the museum’s artifacts and a large part of the rationale behind the museum’s founding in the 1970s.

In addition to their importance for educating the public, clothes can tell professional historians a lot about a community’s past, Castle said. A given era’s popular fashions can reveal everything from cultural preferences to concrete economic realities.

Unfortunately, these valuable sources of information have short shelf lives compared to other classes of artifacts, like pottery or metalwork. If garments are to survive intact for centuries, they need attention and care.

When Kelly White recently stepped into the role of the museum’s volunteer curator, she recognized the need to protect the collection and applied for a special conservation grant from the Costume Society of America, an organization focused on the “understanding of appearance and dress practices of people across the globe,” according to its website.

The CSA granted the museum $1,500 to fund the first of a three-step

process White plans for the garment collection: preservation, conservation and display.

During the preservation step, White says the grant will cover the costs of assessing the current condition of each textile item and purchasing the most upto-date storage materials. If any items require conservation (i.e., repair), she will apply for another grant to cover the costs of professional care. The final stage of the plan — displaying all the items in the collection — is a goal for several years into the future.

While White believes the collection is in good shape because it has always been well cared-for by past staff

Where Charm And History Meet Midd letown

ABOVE: Volunteer curator Kelly White looks through historical garments at the Brunswick Heritage Museum on Monday. The museum received a grant for the care and inventory of historical garments. LEFT: A historical garment is displayed.

Staff photos by Katina Zentz

Apple Butter Festival

The family tradition returns after 2-year hiatus

One of the largest and longest running fall festivals in West Virginia, the 47th annual Apple Butter Festival in historic Berkeley Springs will return on Oct. 8 and 9.

After being cancelled for two years due to the pandemic, festival organizers are excited to bring the festival back.

A nostalgic hometown parade with the theme All Together Now kicks off the festivities on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. followed by two days of familyfriendly games and contests, music, country food, arcade games, fine arts and local crafts. The undisputed star of the festival remains the spicy apple butter being stirred in giant copper kettles in the Square, and Greenwood Community Center is taking center stage in this crucial effort that creates lifelong memories for so many festivalgoers. Folks can take a stir at the kettles, experience the mouthwatering aroma and carry off fresh-made apple butter.

Grand marshal for the 2022 parade is powerhouse Empire Cheer. In five years, this local group has gone from one team practicing in a church to five teams with over 60 first place banners and 18 national titles in their own practice facility. They will perform in the parade and also at the Berkeley Springs State Park bandstand Saturday afternoon.

The Craft Beer Garden will offer samples from local breweries and distributors, while acoustic bluegrass outfit All Grassed Up performs there both days. Axe Hole axe throwing will be held in the beer garden this year.

The Festival Food Court will offer barbecue, funnel cakes, corn dogs and fried Oreos, as well as trucks serving tacos, crab cakes and Greek foods.

Saturday’s music opens with Devil In The Hills Band, a groovy gumbo of country, swing, blues, rock and swamp boogie with Mary Hott & Billy

Stir some apple butter at the festival this year.

Thompson. Saturday afternoon features the Carpenter Ants with their old-time rhythm and blues, gospel and country funk sound. The Ants are one of West Virginia’s longest lasting bands, fine musicians and frequent performers on the internationally renowned Mountain Stage radio show. Bluegrass group Marv Ashby and High Octane will perform on Sunday.

Family-friendly games draw crowds to watch gentlemen strut their faces as their beards are judged for length,

softness and style; amateurs calling hogs; rubber ducks racing down the town’s natural springs; and pairs of contestants tossing raw eggs.

The event also has an apple bake contest, which will be judged by Netflix “Is it Cake?” and “Halloween Wars” Food Network star Steven Weiss, associate dean of culinary arts and hospitality at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College.

West Virginia wines are featured vendors, along with local produce,

honey, home preserves and apple butter. More than 100 artists and craftspeople will display and sell their work in the streets, local shops and at the Ice House.

There is no admission fee. Free parking at the outskirts of town with a trolley shuttle is available, along with modestly priced parking lots downtown run by civic groups.

For more information, call 304-2583738, or visit berkeleyspringschamber. com/apple-butter-festival.

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mebers, only about 5% of it is currently on display to the public due to a lack of exhibition space.

Castle said that renovating the existing museum space and employing new exhibition technologies will make it possible to display a larger portion of the garment collection in the relative near-term. But in order to realize the goal of displaying all the archived artifacts, including its textiles, the museum will need to consider expanding beyond its current location, a step that Castle says is far in the future.

Meanwhile, during the early stages of White’s historical garment care plan, she and Castle are enjoying exploring the collection and contemplating what the individual pieces reveal about Brunswick’s history.

Castle feels particularly drawn to the collection’s baseball uniforms because of his personal family connection to the town’s athletic history. He said the sport became more than a mere pastime for the town. Brunswick served as the main train yard of the B&O Railroad from 1890 through the 1960s, and the railroad saw baseball as a vital component of their operations.

“It was the most popular sport of the

time, and the railroad wanted to keep their workers out of trouble and also physically fit, so they sponsored adult baseball leagues,” he said. “The railroad actually provided land and a stadium for multiple baseball fields.”

White’s favorites in the collection are the everyday clothes worn by townspeople of the late-Victorian and early Edwardian period. Because most of the town was built during this time and has changed little since then, White feels especially connected to the town’s history when looking at the clothes from that time.

“I have a particular love of mourning dresses, the wedding dresses, things

that sort of tell their own story,” she mused. “There were very specific customs for how you wore them and how you were not supposed to wear them.”

Castle and White both emphasized that the collection encapsulates the story of the slow American shift from wearing custom handmade garments meant to last a lifetime to regularly buying new clothes to keep up with the latest fashions.

White said the earlier pieces of the collection reveal a high level of quality, “because it had to last.” But as Brunswick became firmly connected by rail to big costal cities like Baltimore and New York,

the town became increasingly fashionconscious, Castle added, and soon hosted several retailers who sold off-therack fashions.

“The main place you shopped was a place called Kaplon’s Department store. And Fanny Kaplon, many times a year, would actually travel to New York City to see what the latest fashions were,” Castle said. “A favorite story of a lot of our locals is that during Christmas, the Kaplons would decorate the store windows with everything you needed for the holiday season, and then all of the townspeople would gather in front of the window, and [the store] would do a big reveal welcoming in the holiday season.”

One of the museum’s mandates is to serve as a repository for those types of community stories, and displaying clothing artifacts can often spark those still-living memories in local visitors.

“It is really rewarding to be in the museum when we have things on display and people come in and recognize an artifact that belonged to their relative,” he said. “People come in and say, ‘That was my great-grandfather or that was my uncle or great-uncle,’ and it’s kind of rewarding to be there when they make that connection at that moment.”

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Volunteer curator Kelly White displays details on a historical black wedding dress at the Brunswick Heritage Museum on Monday. The museum received a grant for the care and inventory of historical garments.

Staff photo by Katina Zentz

Planning a solo trip? Try these 10 destinations.

BY NATALIE B. COMPTON

The Washington Post

Traveling alone is one of life’s most rewarding — and sometimes embar rassing — experiences, whether you’re fresh out of high school or married with kids. If you’re new to solo travel, it can feel overwhelming to pick a place to go, let alone plan the whole trip. I’ve had the best time where there’s acces sible public transportation and plen tiful Ubers or taxis. My favorite plac es feel vibrant and safe beyond hotels and resorts. Where should you go? Start with these 10 places.

1. SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS

CASAS, MEXICO

After traveling more than 20,000 miles across Mexico — passing through 32 states and 156 cities — cookbook author Rick Martinez has many recom mendations for solo trips. San Cris tóbal de las Casas, a town in the Chi apas highlands, makes his shortlist for its Spanish colonial architecture, textile artisans and outdoor markets.

The cafe culture reminds Martinez of Paris. “You can people-watch and relax,” he said, “and the food is really amazing.”

Don’t leave without trying the city’s tamales, roasted plantains and other fruits — from guava to apples to pas sion fruit — preserved in syrups and al cohol. Fair warning: you’ll have to fly to the city of Tuxtla Gutiérrez and take a bus.

2. DENVER

According to findings from a Vaca tionRenter analysis on “The Best (And Worst) Travel Destinations for Intro verts,” Denver is the top pick based on factors like population density, walk ability and the range of activities. That makes sense; Denver has a laid-back style and is easy to get around, offer ing something for every kind of solo traveler (extroverts, too).

Once you get off the Denver airport

Kappabashi Street in Tokyo.

rail at Union Station, the world is your oyster. Visit distilleries and breweries, hike close to the city or take a walking tour to see the city like a local, appre ciating the murals along Cherry Creek trail.

3. JAPAN

After five experiences traveling alone in Japan, I fully endorse a solo trip to the country whether you want excitement, peace and quiet or some thing in between. I’m not alone.

“I loved traveling Japan solo be cause it is safe, clean, and people are so respectful, kind, and helpful,” An

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nie Cheng, founder of the group tour company The Table Less Traveled, said in an email.

The obvious place to go — par ticularly for travelers who may feel self-conscious being on their own — is Tokyo, where restaurants, bars and public baths cater to the solo custom er. You could spend your entire trip in Japan’s capital, or venture out by train to see more of the country’s special pockets, from mountainous Sapporo to the beaches of Okinawa to bustling Osaka.

Don’t feel intimidated to plan a trip if you don’t speak Japanese. “Despite

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the language barrier, I’ve had some of my best meals in Japan traveling solo,” Cheng said. Her advice for travelers is to get outside of their comfort zone, try to talk to anyone you can.

“You may feel awkward, stupid, or embarrassed if it doesn’t go as you planned, but in the best-case scenario you make a new friend and local con nection,” Cheng said.

4. TANZANIA

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10th Annual Eastern West Virginia Juried Exhibit{/strong} — through Oct. 8, Berkeley Art Works, 116 N. Queen St., Martinsburg, W.Va. Work of artists living in the Eastern Panhandle including watercolor, oil and acrylic painting, pastel drawing, wood carving, basketry, fiber arts, more. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

”Breathtaker: The Groundbreaking Graphic Novel From Concept to Comics” — through Oct. 29, McDaniel College, Esther Prangley Rice Gallery in Peterson Hall, 2 College Hill, Westminster. Featuring original works of art in conjunction with the remastered edition of Mark Wheatley and Marc Hempel’s acclaimed graphic novel “Breathtaker.” Features more than 90 original works of art and explores the creative and physical processes undertaken during the original production of the “Breathtaker” comic in the 1990s, as well as how the work was re-adapted during the preparation stages for the Titan Comics re-release. 410-857-2595 or estherprangleyricegallery.com.

”Upcycle!” — through Oct. 29, Black Rock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown. Artwork with intriguing details and unusual, repurposed materials. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. 301-528-2260 or blackrockcenter.org.

”Stills on White” — through Oct. 30, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Photography by June Jarkey, looks at aspects of nature that otherwise may go unnoticed. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. 301698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”Together Alone” — through Oct. 30, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Paintings by Lusmerlin Lantiqua that explore the relationships with one’s womanhood, shared humanity, and the people and places around us. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”Toward Winter” — through Oct. 30, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S.

“Food for Thought,” on view Oct. 5 to 30 at DISTRICT Arts, reflects the interpretation of this commonly used metaphorical expression in the art of 25 independently juried artists. This metaphorical expression connotes something that should be pondered or carefully considered. The art of René Magritte immedi ately comes to mind but so, too, does A. Wyeth’s “Christina’s World.”

Carroll St., Frederick. Woodcut prints by Max Winkler, long-time artist and teacher. Now in his 80s, Winkler reflects on the seasons of the year and the seasons of his life, utilizing two major themes of his career: landscapes and the human figure. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. 301-6980656 or delaplaine.org.

”Contemporary Innovations” — through Oct. 30, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Works by McKay Otto, meditations on timelessness and the boundaries between the material and immaterial. Paintings and sculptures that collaborate with light. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301-6980656 or delaplaine.org.

”This Far Down the Road” — through Oct. 30, Blanche Ames Gallery, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. Photography by Chris Fowler. View on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday by appointment only. BAGalleryappointment@gmail.com.

”Unshuttered” — through Oct.

30, Gaslight Gallery, 118 E. Church St., Frederick. Celebrating the contributions of The Frederick News-Post photojournalists to understanding the world around us. Produced and curated by Nancy Luse, a FNP journalist from “back in the day” of black-and-white photography, 1970s to the 1990s. Gallery hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Call or text 703-3093826 to schedule an appointment.

”It’s A Fright” — through Oct. 30. North Gallery of the Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Ave., Hagerstown City Park. By the Valley Art Association members. Free admission. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-797-2867 or facebook.com/valleyartassociation.

”No Limits” — through Oct. 30, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Works in a variety of media by the 23 artists of NOMA, a co-op fine art gallery on North Market Street. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration Art Exhibit — through Nov. 13, Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. Collage artist Roxana Rojas-Luzon is special guest curator. She selected 39 pieces of art in a variety of two-dimensional mediums. Hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 301258-6394 or gaithersburgmd.gov.

”Emanations” — through November, Majestic Theater’s art gallery, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. A collection of abstract figurative portraits of Abraham Lincoln by artist Wendy Allen, who has been painting portraits of Lincoln since 1983. Box office and gallery hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, noon to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. 717337-8235 or gettysburgmajestic.org.

”The Nature of Catoctin Mountain” — through December at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Urbana; satellite location of the Delaplaine Arts Center. This collection of photography is comprised of flora and fauna found in the Catoctin Mountain ecosystem. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through

Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. fcpl.org.

”Travels” — through December at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Satellite location for the Delaplaine Arts Center. Photography by Beamie Young from the photographer’s travels and a desire to discover new images, patterns and narratives. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. fcpl.org.

”The Annotated Vessel” — through December at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick; satellite location of the Delaplaine Arts Center. Acrylic paintings by Maremi Andreozzi portray, embody and celebrated lesser-known historical female artists and illustrate the fine textiles and jewelry of the period. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. fcpl.org.

Crestwood Gallery Fall Exhibit — through Jan. 6, 2023, Crestwood Center, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick. Original works of art, including oil, watercolor, mixed media, wood carvings, and photography from some of Frederick’s most talented artists. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 240-2151460 or frederickhealth.org.

”Joseph Holston: Color in Freedom, Journey Along the Underground Railroad” — through Jan. 14, 2023, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. In this exhibit, Holston leads his audience through four movements that deepen our understanding of America’s Black enslaved people’s experience. Hours 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. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Admission and parking are free.301739-5727 or wcmfa.org.

”Relief From the Heat” — through Jan. 22, 2023, Kentlands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. Works by the Washington Water Color Association. Viewing is by appointment 10 a.m.

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Artists Brenda Silberman and Rebecca Womble Carpenter exhibit at FCC

Artists Brenda Silberman and Rebecca Womble Carpenter will present “The Art of Untold Stories,” a mixed-media show, from Oct. 8 through Nov. 2 in the Frederick Community College Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery.

The exhibit opens to the public with a reception for the artists from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Visual and Performing Arts Center lobby.

Brenda Silberman is a mixedmedia artist and photographer who resides in Frederick. Her photography of abandoned prisons, asylums, mills and towns, as well as her passion for collecting found objects are reflected in her assemblages and collage.

Her artwork celebrates the beauty of the worn and weathered textures and the patina of age to create new stories. Current works combine the remains of old art, frames, needlework, books and found objects to tell “Shadow Stories.”

Her work has been exhibited in juried shows regionally and in magazines.

Rebecca Carpenter has loved taking photos with her Kodak camera and creating art with lots of materials since she was a girl growing up in North Carolina. As an adult, she and her husband have lived all over the country. She taught art while he served in the Army, and she added travel to her love of photography and mixed media.

More recently, she’s been busy working on several mixedmedia series, mostly with the figure in different spaces.

“Even with the same dress, each person creates such a unique story,” Carpenter says. “Even in the same space, the story changes with the passage of time and the uniqueness of person in the space.”

See rebeccacarpenterimagery. com for more on the artist.

The gallery is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, contact gallery manager Wendell Poindexter at 301-846-2513 or wpoindexter@frederick.edu.

pianist Michelle Cann will perform Florence Price’s “Piano Concert in One Movement ” Additional works include Gao Hong’s “Celebration” and Robert Schumann’s “Rhenish” symphony.

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“Golden Age,” by Rebecca Carpenter.

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Middleburg Film Festival Four days of film, special guest Noah Baumbach

The Middleburg Film Festival offers four days of films from Oct. 13 to 16 in a spectacular setting in bucolic Middleburg, Virginia, about an hour south of Frederick. A carefully curated selection of narrative and documentary films screen in intimate theater environments, followed by fascinating conversations with worldrenowned filmmakers, actors and other special guests. The films include festival favorites, world and regional premieres, first-class foreign films and Oscar contenders.

Special events throughout the festival include conversations with filmmakers and actors in intimate settings, concerts featuring the work of renowned composers and songwriters, wine tastings at local vineyards and breweries, farm-to-table dinners and great parties.

Festival attendees can also experience the natural beauty, food, wine, and warm hospitality of Middleburg during morning hikes and horseback rides through the glorious Piedmont countryside, wine tastings at local vineyards and strolling and shopping along historic Main Street.

Launching the festival this year is “White Noise” from Academy Awardnominated writer/director Noah Baumbach.

Based on Don DeLillo’s novel of the same name, the black comedy stars Adam Driver as a renowned professor of Hitler studies who along with his wife (Greta Gerwig) and children face an “airborne toxic event” hanging over their town that threatens everyone’s lives. Don Cheadle, Jodie TurnerSmith, Sam Nivola and Raffey Cassidy also star.

Baumbach will be returning to MFF to accept the 10th Anniversary Spotlight Filmmaker Award. He attended in 2019 with his Oscar nominated film “Marriage Story.”

“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” will screen on Oct. 14 as the Friday Centerpiece Film and will include a discussion with writer/ director Rian Johnson, where he will receive the Distinguished Screenwriter Award. Additionally, Johnson and his film editor Bob Ducsay will be presented with the inaugural Variety Creative Collaborators Award and participate in a separate conversation that will not only focus on their current film but take a look back at their previous collaborations including “Looper,” “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” and “Knives Out.” In “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” Daniel Craig returns as detective Benoit Blanc who time travels to Greece to uncover a fresh mystery involving a new cast of colorful suspects. Joining Craig are Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Dave Bautista, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom

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Screening as the festival’s Saturday Centerpiece film is Ray Romano’s directorial debut “Somewhere in Queens,” which he also wrote and stars in. The family dramedy and love letter to New York’s largest borough is produced by MFF advisory board members Albert Berger and Ron Yerxa (“Nebraska,” “Little Miss Sunshine”) who will join Romano at the festival to discuss their film following the evening screening on Oct. 15. Cowritten by Mark Stegemann, the film features an ensemble cast that also includes Laurie Metcalf, Jacob Ward, Tony Lo Bianco, Sadie Stanley, Sebastian Maniscalco and Jennifer Esposito.

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72 Film Fest co-host talks Weinberg screening

BY COLIN MCGUIRE Special to The News-Post

After competing in the 72 Film Fest so often over the past several years, Aura Manjarrez will now step into the co-host role as the screening portion of the festival kicks off at the Weinberg Center for the Arts this weekend.

In this interview, she talks about what it’s been like to make that transition, what she’s looking forward to most this year, why astrology was at the center of her favorite installment of the event and why she believes this year’s theme gives participants more freedom than they’ve ever received.

So, when did you come on to the 72 Film Fest, and how did you get involved?

I started doing the fest in 2016 and I started doing it because I saw this posting on those boards that universities have in their hallways. I saw one of those at FCC, which is where I started taking classes once I graduated high school. It was a casting notice for actors and actresses and the actress they needed matched my description. I had been acting since I was very young, so I saw that and I was like, “OK, this is something I can do because they’re asking for someone who matches my description.”

So, I texted the number and got in contact with this girl named Courtney. We became really good friends. She started out her university life in the film department, and she’s very talented in all of those aspects. After the project she casted me for, she wanted to move on and do other things, so 2016 was the first year she had enough people to do the fest. She was like, “Hey, would you be interested in helping us out? It is very laborious and it’s an entire weekend.” She explained the mechanics of it to me. I said, “Yeah, for sure,” and I instantly fell in love with the concept of the whole thing. Not really knowing what you’re doing until the night of, that was always very exciting to me. That’s how I got involved with it for the first time, and after that, I kept doing it because I liked it so much.

How did you finish that first year you competed? Did you win anything?

Every single year that I’ve participated, either my team got many nominations or we got one. So, from the instances in which we got many nominations, sometimes we would win and sometimes we wouldn’t. Getting nominated and winning are two very different things. The team mentality is that we would

want to be nominated for many different categories and win none, then to get nominated for one and win that one because that means you get to shine in several different areas. For me, personally, I was lucky enough to be nominated for best actor in several years. I never won, but that’s OK because even though I didn’t win, I’m helping the fest work and be a thing, so it worked out for me.

That brings me to my next question — you are the co-host this year, as well as an assistant producer. What does

that entail? Are you in a busy season right now?

Yeah, basically. Even before, we kind of started to do preparations toward the end of July, the start of August. Whether you are participating or you help to make it happen, it is a very laborious process, it is very busy. What it entails is we come up with the theme, the criteria, the posters, the artwork of the trophies, the sticker designs. All of that, we put our brains together and come up with that. This is the thing with film and filmmaking — regardless of what it says on the credits,

we multitask. That’s just film. Even if it says that you were the writer, you still did a little bit of character, you did a little bit of editing, a little bit of sound, because you never know when someone’s going to be missing and you have to be ready for everything at every moment. That’s the most exciting aspect of it all — it carried on from me being a participant to me being a staff member. It’s not a demand, but it’s a requirement that if I want to do right by all of the teams, I should know and I should be ready

Mikael Johnson, left, and Aura Manjarrez host on the stage during the 72 Film Fest Launch Party at Spinners Pinball Arcade on Sept. 22.

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screening and a youth movement for this year’s event

took inspiration from Pinterest boards and things like that. There were all these bohemian-looking clothes, really bright, glittery makeup and this feeling of mystery and tragedy and sorrow and love at the same time. For me, astrology was probably my favorite thing.

What was the hardest?

We had to do professions. It was so hard because you do have people who are accountants and plumbers and teachers and a lot of these people will be part of your teams. Imagine you get an electrician and an electrician is on your team and he’s so fed up with his work, he’s like, “I don’t want to think about it; this is my zen moment and I don’t want to bring it into my art.” But you have to. So, to try and mix labor and work and office and all these things that you’re looking to escape by doing something like this, you have to bring it in. That’s part of art — it’s all about being uncomfortable.

What can you tell me about this year so far?

to get all these things done in a timely manner in a good way.

Do you have a favorite theme from years past when you competed?

Constellations was by far my favorite — not just because it was a very enjoyable script to put on the screen but because of all the teams, and what they all did, every category, it just blew me away. They were so emotional, so deep. Astrology started to become a big thing back in 2017 for people my age, and I think everyone

The theme this year was Clean Slate and Classroom, and the criteria was basically Lab Partner, which meant the teams could do whatever they wanted artistically and creatively, but they had to collaborate with another team. It’s really cool, and it gives them a lot of room to do whatever they want with their art. If you have a script that you really wanted to get on screen, you can offer that to the other team and say, “Hey, man. I’ve been looking at this script for a while; what do you think of it? Would you like to try it out?” It gives them a lot of options, unlike the other years, where they had a specific set of things they could and could not do. They were very limited and you had a lot of people that would ... let’s say the theme for one year was a theme park, but you have a lot of people whose thing is abstract art or horror, and it’s going to be difficult to navigate around that without using cliches like a ride falling apart with people on it. It’s like, do they really want to do that? No. And here, they can do what they want, which I think is really exciting.

What’s your role at the Weinberg screening? Will you be an emcee?

Yes. People are welcome to come see the films. I and my co-host, Mikael Johnson, will be emceeing the event on both days.

Being the host, I’m assuming that means you can’t compete. Is that correct?

Yeah, I can’t compete this year, and when I was given this opportunity, I did ask about that. Clark Kline [festival

IF YOU GO

72 Film Fest submissions will be screened on the big screen Oct. 7 and 8 at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick. Prizes and awards will be given in a variety of categories, including writing, acting, cinematography, edit ing and more. Tickets to the event are available through the Weinberg Center box office. For more information, visit 72fest.com.

cofounder] was like, “Yeah, yeah, you [can’t]. Pretty much forever or until you decide to stop doing this.” But before I auditioned for the co-host position, I did ask my team, “Do you mind?” And they were like, “No, go for it. If this is what you want to do, we will still love you.” Once I let them know I got it, it took us a little bit, on both sides, to get used to the idea of me not being on the team — so much so that until a few weeks ago, we were all texting back and forth, and I was like, “What am I going to do this year? Writing? Acting?” And then it clicked in our heads and they were like, “We have to kick Aura out of the group chat.” Now, they’re doing their thing and I’m looking at Snapchat and their Instagram stories and I feel sad, but at the same time, it’s going to be so awesome to see what they come up with, without me being part of the equation. It’s so great to see that they’re so excited about what I get to do

at the fest as part of the staff now. So, it’s one thing for another.

What are you looking forward to the most when it comes to this year’s festival?

The submissions. I’m definitely excited to watch them. Behind-the-scenes, like pre-event, I’m really excited about that. But the thing I’m most excited about is seeing what the new teams come up with this year. A lot of them are high school kids, and I am just so happy and so excited to see what these kids can do because they’re seeking this out, and they’re so interested in this and they’re willing to go against other people who are university level and learn from them and compete against them and showcase their art — that’s what I’m most excited about.

Every year, I would always look for the names of new teams on the roster and that would always interest me the most. What do they like to do? What is their style? How do they act? And I think that now being part of the staff, to be able to see them from afar, I think that’s going to be very interesting for me because I won’t be clouded by my own anxiety. I’ll finally be able to sit down and watch everything and appreciate it for what it is, and I think it will be a great learning experience for me both as an artist and a person.

This interview has been edited for space and clarity.

Staff photos by Katina Zentz

Mikael Johnson, left, hands Oscar Rizkaloah a card at the 72 Film Fest Launch Party at Spinners Pinball Arcade on Sept. 22. The 72 Film Fest will happen Oct. 7 and 8 at the Weinberg Center.

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Fly with Queenie, says her solo trip to Tanzania this summer was a per fect mix of relaxation and adventure. With an itinerary full of cities, nation al parks and beaches, it felt “perfect for solo travelers, particularly women who may not feel comfortable alone,” Williams said in an email.

On her trip through Arusha, Moshi, Zanzibar, Serengeti Nation al Park and the Ngorongoro Cra ter, Williams stayed in hostels where she could meet other solo travelers, choosing places that had good re views online before booking. Zan zibar’s population is predominant ly Muslim, so “adhering to the dress code and covering up will keep you from standing out and getting stares,” Williams advises.

5. ISTANBUL

Food writer, photographer and cookbook author Saghar Setareh is has a list of criteria that makes a place great for solo travel. There has to be good public transportation (an essen tial perk whether you’re visiting for a layover or a proper vacation), rich cultural and historic appeal as well as an exciting food scene to explore at different price ranges. Istanbul ticks every box. Hop on a $3 bus at the Is tanbul Airport and you’ll be in the city in 45 minutes where you’ll find every thing on Setareh’s list and more.

6. PONZA, ITALY

While Italy’s big cities are im mensely popular for wandering alone, Katie Parla, author of the forth coming cookbook “Food of the Ital ian Islands,” recommends heading off the coast of Lazio to the volcanic is land of Ponza.

It’s not just the destination that dazzles her, “I actually love the part of getting there,” she said in an email.

To get to Ponza from Rome — about a four-hour trip door-to-door, Parla says — you’ll have to take a ferry after a train or a bus.

Parla’s No. 1 tip for visitors is to rent a boat to explore the island’s breathtaking bays. After you drop anchor, “it is pure freedom to rent a scooter and zip around the volcanic contours of Ponza en route to aperiti vo or dinner in the village of Le Forna as the sun sets over neighboring Pal marola in the distance,” Parla said.

7. MEXICO CITY

Anais Martinez, a food blogger and culinary tour guide from Mexico City, recommends her hometown for any solo traveler. One of the biggest cities in the world, it’s full of museums

and archaeological sites to wander, parks and public squares for peo ple-watching and amazing food at every price point.

For those worried about getting into said famous restaurants, most “would happily take solo travelers even if there is a long waiting list,” Martinez said in an email. “Show up at the door as soon as they open and you just might get lucky.”

8. SAN FRANCISCO

Easy train to the airport? Check. Amazing food from every corner of the globe? Check. An eclectic mix of neighborhoods you can explore by foot? Check. San Francisco is a no-brainer for solo travel.

Walk the city’s 49 square miles to get a feel of it all, from the foggy endof-the-earth vibes of the Outer Sun set all the way to the waterfront Em barcadero, stopping along the way to grab a seat at the bar at one of the city’s many restaurants.

9. BALI

If you want a solo trip in paradise, Bali is the place. After my first trip to Bali, in 2015, I felt a gravitation al pull to return for more time surf ing, eating, making new friends, prac ticing the local language, listening to bewitching music played on the gamelan and exploring the coastline and nearby islands — all while feeling safe and relaxed on my own.

If you’ve never been to the In donesian island, don’t spend your whole time in Seminyak and Ubud. Rent a motorbike and get to know the rest of the island — which is only about 95 miles wide east to west. You can ride through lush rainforest and rice terraces to pristine beaches with immaculate waves to surf and places to hike, or find new spots to feast on Indonesian cuisine.

10. AMSTERDAM

Ranked one of the safest cities in the world, Amsterdam attracts solo travelers with its architecture, parks, restaurants and nightlife. The capital of the Netherlands was travel writer Ali Wunderman’s first stop as a solo traveler and a favorite destination for countless others with similar stories.

Maybe that’s because it’s simple to navigate between biking and taking the tram. Or maybe it’s that “the hos tels in Amsterdam are known to be great places to meet people,” Wun derman said. It was easy for her to make friends to go sightseeing and museum-hopping. But even when she was on her own, “It’s impossible to get bored,” she said.

FILM

Whale,” directed by Darren Aronofsky and based on Samuel D. Hunter’s acclaimed stage play of the same name from which he adapted the screenplay. Brendan Fraser turns out a remarkable performance as a reclusive English teacher living with severe obesity who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. The film also stars Hong Chau, Sadie Sink, Ty Simpkins and Samantha Morton. Fraser and Hunter will be on hand for a post screening conversation to discuss their collaboration.

MFF will recognize Stephanie Hsu with the Rising Star Award for her breakthrough performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” opposite Michelle Yeoh. She will participate in a conversation following a special screening of the film after which she will be presented with the award. The box office hit film broke records by becoming A24’s first film to surpass the $100 million benchmark.

Saturday afternoon will see the return of many of MFF’s previous Distinguished Composer and Songwriter honorees who will each have a selection of their works performed by a 40-piece orchestra. Joining the 10th Anniversary Concert celebration are songwriter Diane Warren, composers Mark Isham, Marco Beltrami, Kris Bowers, Charles Fox and the 2022 Distinguished

Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP Noah Baumbach poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film “White Noise” and the opening ceremony during the 79th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Aug. 31.

Composer Award recipient Michael Abels. Abels is known for his genredefying scores for Jordan Peele’s “Get Out,” “Us” and this year’s “Nope.” He also composed the upcoming LA Opera production “Omar,” which is premiering Oct. 22.

Tickets and a schedule are available at middleburgfilm.org.

to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 301-258-6425 to schedule an appointment. Meet the artists 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 13. gaithersburgmd. gov.

“The Hot Button” — through August 2023, Hot Button Gallery, 129 E. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. Carol Williams exhibits textiles and poster art that reflect her passion for social responsibility through artistic communication. Gallery hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. The artist will be available for conversation at these times. anothercarolwilliams.com.

”From the Pages of PAN: Art Nouveau Prints, 1895-1900” — Oct. 8 through Jan. 29, 2023, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. This exhibition features

lithographs, etchings and woodcuts by renowned artists such as Auguste Rodin, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Paul Signac, Georges Seurat, Käthe Kollwitz, Peter Behrens and Aubrey Beardsley, among others. PAN was an avant-garde periodical that sought to represent an overview of cutting-edge international graphic art. Works encompass the art nouveau movement, expressionism, post-impressionism, and symbolism and give a view of the both artistic and intellectual life of this period. This exhibition is from the collection of the Richard H. Driehaus Museum and is organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions. Free admission. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Nov. 24-25; Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1. Go to www.wcmfa,org.

Catoctin Colorfest returns to Thurmont Oct. 8-9

An estimated 100,000plus people descend on Thurmont each fall for the annual Catoctin Colorfest, making it one of the largest arts and crafts festivals on the East Coast.

Indeed, it’s so large, it’s the only Frederick County festival with its own Wikipedia page.

More than 700 vendors set up shop, selling crafts, art, jewelry, household items and food during Colorfest weekend, which takes place every year on the second full weekend of October. This year, Colorfest will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8 and 9, rain or shine.

Colorfest began in 1963 with what started as a nature walk but quickly evolved into a juried arts and crafts festival featuring respected artisans from across the country, per Vickie Grinder, economic

Chris Miller smiles at Harper during the Catoctin Colorfest in Thurmont in 2021. The event returns on Oct. 8 and 9.

development manager for the Town of Thurmont. It acts as a fundraiser for the community, as fees for vendor spaces go

back into the town via high school scholarships and donations to the Thurmont Food Bank, among other

beneficiaries.

Craft vendors and food trucks — including lots of homemade goodies from Thurmont Ambulance Company and the Thurmont Lions Club — will be at Thurmont Community Park. Additional food trucks and vendors will set up along Frederick Road at Criswell Chevrolet, and The American Legion Post will host a beer garden.

Close to the bus dropoffs and pickup area is the Thurmont Main Street Center, which houses art and handcrafted jewelry by local artists.

Shuttle bus service is available throughout the day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to and from satellite parking lots.

Admission is free. There is a nominal parking fee at all parking locations.

Staff file photo by Katina Zentz

Thursday Oct. 6

CLASSES

Valley Young At Heart Exercise Class — 10 a.m. at Middletown AMVETS, 408 W. Green St., Middletown. For men and women 50+ on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m. Cost is $2. Yoga follows 11 a.m. to noon except the second Thursday. Cost is $5 per session. 301-600-7560. lgrackin@frederickcountymd. gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com/events/ month/2022/09.

Cultural Speaker Series: Hispanic/LatinX Heritage Month With the Film “A Song for Cesar,” and Q&A with Director Abel Sanchez — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Naganna Forum, Roj Student Center, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. All events take place at 7 p.m. in the Naganna Forum, Roj Student Center, and are hosted by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.    410-857-2459. odei@mcdaniel.edu.

ETCETERA

Silent Auction Fundraiser for Downtown Businesses Affected by Fire — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Expanding Heart Center, 208 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Silent auction of photographs on exhibit to benefit downtown businesses affected by fire this year – ends Oct. 29, proceeds to GoFundMe set up by Downtown Frederick Partnership. Photographs by Shannon Beatty. Free. 301-663-6309. 2eyesphoto@earthlink. net. expandingheartcenter.com/gallery/.

Sky Stage Swing Dance — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. The final Swing Dance for the season at Sky Stage will feature live music by Sweet Something! Retro, smooth, and timeless. Sweet Something was created by vocalist and frontwoman, Ariana Harbin, with the intention of bringing her favorite jazz tunes of yesteryear back to life. Expect to hear the great music of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sinatra, Nat King Cole and more during

the band’s performance while you enjoy an evening of swing dancing under the stars. $5 suggested donation. 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. www.revolutionmoderndance.com.

FAMILY

Summers Farm Fall Festival — at Summers Farm, 7503 Hollow Road, Middletown. More than 45 activities, including picking sunflowers from eight acres of blooming varieties, cheering pigs in races and catching a wagon ride to the pick-your-own gigantic pumpkin patch, in addition to slides, farmer golf, gigantic-sized jumping pillows and farm animals. On weekends, the festival includes apple-blasting and confections including homemade cookies, brick-oven pizza and apple cider donuts.

$12.50 weekday admission, $17.50 weekend admission. 301-304-3031. teresa@ summersfarm.com. summersfarm.com.

Gaver Farm Fall Fun Festival — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Gaver Farm, 5501 Detrick Road, Mount Airy. Enjoy fall on the farm by conquering the twists and turns of the corn maze, bouncing on the jumping pillows, petting and feeding the farm animals and cruising down the giant slides. There are over 60 attractions, appropriate for any age including two jumping pillows, farm animals, mini mazes, playgrounds, duck races, ball games, photo centers and more. $12.50 weekday admission, $19.75 weekend admission.  301-865-3515. office@gaverfarm.com. gaverfarm.com/fall/fall-fun-festival/.

Gaver Farm Pumpkin Harvest Festival — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Gaver Farm, 5501 Detrick Road, Mount Airy. Pick your own pumpkins at Gaver Farm, every day from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.! 12+ acres of pumpkins growing for you to visit and pick your own! Did you know we grow over 35 acres of pumpkins every year so we can stock the Farm Market and Pumpkin Yard in addition to the pick your own Pumpkin Patch?! Find an excellent selection of traditional and novelty carving

ulti-Dimensional

pumpkins, heirloom pumpkins, winter squash and gourds (over 40 varieties)!  Free. 301-865-3515. office@gaverfarm.com. gaverfarm.com/fall/calendar/.

Messy Makers: Preschool Process Art Fun — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy. For ages 3 - 6. This preschool process art class is all about stretching our amazing creativity muscles through developmentally appropriate art experiences. Preschoolers will explore different art materials and discover new techniques as we create unique art pieces. Only kids need to register. Visit site for details. 410-386-4470. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/messy-makerspreschool-process-art-fun-2.

GALLERY

Opening Preview: “From the Pages of PAN: Art Nouveau Prints, 1895 1900” — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Guests can get a sneak peek of the exhibition before it officially opens to the public. Register by contacting Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org.  $15 members; $25 general public. 301-7395727. cschelle@wcmfa.org.

MUSIC

Salon Music Series: “Rhythm, Spice and Everything Nice” — 7:30 p.m. at Shepherd University, 301 S. King St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. In Shipley Recital Hall. Featuring faculty members Andrea Diggs on flute, Bob Sykes on piano, Kevin Pace on bass, and Kelton Norris on drums.  shepherd.edu.

THEATER

“The Lifespan of a Fact” — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. By Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell & Gordon Farrell, directed by Gené Fouché. Fingal’s boss has given

him a big assignment: to apply his factchecking skills to a groundbreaking piece by legendary author D’Agata. But now Fingal has a huge problem: D’Agata made up a lot of his article. What starts professionally quickly becomes profane in this witty comedy based on a true story of D’Agata’s easy “What Happens There.” Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances through Oct. 30. $32. 301-694-4744. zcallis@ marylandensemble.org.

Friday Oct. 7

CLASSES

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 our Friday night classes, if you are so inclined, feel free to bring your favorite adult beverage. $25. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com/.

ETCETERA

Buffet Dinner Hosted by Mount Airy VFC Auxiliary — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Mount Airy VFC Reception Hall, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy. Or until sold out. Eat-in or carry-out fried chicken, fried shrimp, mac ‘n’ cheese, green beans, stewed tomatoes, baked apples, corn, coleslaw, rolls and a drink. $17 adults, $9 ages 6 to 12, under age 5 is free, $2 extra for carry-out.

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. info@marylandghosttours.com.

marylandghosttours.com.

CALENDAR

FAMILY

Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum Open House — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 296 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. Open houses are held yearround on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

See historic railroad equipment, Thomas play layouts, historic photo and document display and artifacts.

$1-$6, free for children 3 and under. 301-7394665. info@roundhouse.org. roundhouse.org.

FESTIVALS

Fall Fest in Catoctin Furnace — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Catoctin Furnace, 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont. For 58 years, northern Frederick County has shared the glorious autumn colors of its mountains with visitors. Fallfest in Catoctin Furnace includes apple butter boiling in a copper kettle over an open fire and blacksmithing. Tour the new Museum of the Ironworker and other historic buildings. Hike the African American Cemetery Trail and visit the historic kitchen and pollinator gardens. 443-629-8661. tdonnelly@cactoctinfurnace. org.

catoctinfurnace.org.

Brookfield Pumpkins — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Brookfield Pumpkins LLC, 8302 Ramsburg Road, Thurmont. Also open 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Free hayrides on weekends. 13+ acres of PYO pumpkins and gourds, 5-acre corn maze for charity ($), petting zoo, mums, straw, corn shocks, Indian corn, cider. 301-898-3527. brookfieldpumpkins.com.

FILM

72 Film Fest - Friday — 6:30 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Frederick’s annual film competition returns and for Year 17, there’s something a bit different! While teams will still only have 72 hours to make a film, for the first time since Year 4 the theme will be kept secret until the Launch Party, where filmmakers are given their criteria. Students, Amateurs and Pro teams alike will then have only a weekend to write, direct, edit and turn in their short films. Over 600 films have been made throughout the years for the Fest, showcasing talent from across the region. All of the films will premiere Friday Night over two blocks, with the finalists and award winners showcasing on Saturday Night alongside a new short with the hosts Mikael Johnson and Aura Manjarrez. The 72 Award Ceremony directly follows the Saturday Night screenings.

$15-$22. 301-600-2828. bhiller@ cityoffrederick.com. weinbergcenter.org/shows/72-film-festfriday/.

MUSIC

Interactive Drum Circle — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. An interactive drum circle/music/ movement experience hosted by Noteable

The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society Museum of the Ironworker at 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road is located in a circa 1820 worker’s stone house.

FALLFEST AT CATOCTIN FURNACE

For 58 years, northern Frederick County has shared the glorious autumn colors of its mountains with visitors.

Fallfest in Catoctin Furnace includes apple butter boiling in a copper kettle over an open fire and blacksmithing. Tour the new Museum of the Ironworker and other historic buildings. Hike the African American Ceme tery Trail and visit the historic kitchen and pollinator gardens.

The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 and 8 at Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont.

Admission is free. Call 240-288-7396 for more information.

Progressions Music Therapy Services, weather-permitting. Bring an instrument or pick one from the selections offered. All ages and abilities welcome.

$5 suggested donation. 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/sky-stage/.

PERFORMER

MET Comedy Night: The Comedy Pigs

‘22-’23 — 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. The Comedy Pigs return for their 30th anniversary season! Catch them every first Friday and Saturday from October through June 2023. Ages 18 and older.

$15. 301-694-4744. zcallis@ marylandensemble.org. ci.ovationtix.com/35900/ production/1132559.

THEATER

“Murder on the Orient Express” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick . Dinner 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the

time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. Also, 6 p.m. Saturdays, and 12:30 p.m. buffet, 2:15 p.m. show first, third and fifth Sundays. $50 Fridays and Sundays; $53 Saturdays. 301-662-6600. wayoffbroadway.com.

“Tina — The Tina Turner Musical” — 7:30 p.m. at The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylania Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Also 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Continues through Oct. 23. $60 and up. broadwayatthenational.com.

“The Addams Family: A Musical Comedy” — 8 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre, 244 S. Jefferson St., Frederick. The show is based upon “The Addams Family” characters created by Charles Addams in his single-panel gag cartoons, which depict a

ghoulish American family with an affinity for all things macabre. $18-$22. 301-662-3722. administration@ othervoicestheatre.org. othervoicestheatre.org.

“The Lifespan of a Fact” — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. By Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell & Gordon Farrell, directed by Gené Fouché. Fingal’s boss has given him a big assignment: to apply his fact-checking skills to a groundbreaking piece by legendary author D’Agata. But now Fingal has a huge problem: D’Agata made up a lot of his article. What starts professionally quickly becomes profane in this witty comedy based on a true story of D’Agata’s easy “What Happens There.” Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances through Oct. 30. $32. 301-694-4744. zcallis@ marylandensemble.org. ci.ovationtix.com/35900/ production/1128353.

Saturday Oct. 8 CLASSES

Goat Yoga — 10 a.m. to noon at Springfield Manor Winery Distillery Brewery, 11836 Auburn Road, Thurmont. Enjoy a tasting and Goat Yoga at Springfield Manor. $40. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com/.

A Taste of Asia: Thai Basil/Lemongrass Chicken and Korean Chili Barbeque Wing in Air Fryer. — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frederick Community College, Conference Center, Room E125, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. An introduction to various Asian cuisines from China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. Focus will be on traditional dishes with new flavors but using standard sauce ingredients. Chef Woo Can will demonstrate how easy and simple these Asian dishes are to make. Hearty meals that taste good using ingredients from your local markets specifically H Mart in Frederick. 21 and older, pre-register. $36. 301-624-2727. lifelonglearning@ frederick.edu. frederick.augusoft.net/index. cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_ class_id=24081&int_category_id=0&int_sub_ category_id=0&int_catalog_id=0.

Goat Yoga — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Links Bridge Vineyard, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. Enjoy yoga and wine overlooking the Monocacy River. After yoga, continue your fun with a picnic! Bring food, blankets and chairs. To enjoy with your picnic, additional wine will be available for purchase.

$40. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com/.

ETCETERA

Recycling Event — 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at behind the municipal building, 31 W. Main St., Middletown. Bring your metals, textiles and old paint to the rear parking lot for recycling. Helpsy will be collecting old clothes, etc. Bill

Courtesy photo

CALENDAR

Traub will be collecting metals of all kinds, and Yuck Old Paint will take one-gallon and one-quart paint cans for $5 each. middletownmd.gov.

Western Maryland Walk to Defeat ALS — 9 a.m. at Baker Park, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Register for the walk. Raise funds and recruit friends and family to walk with your team, or volunteer! ALS is a devastating disease that robs an individual of their ability to walk, talk, eat and eventually breathe. 240-499-6303. leah.malakoff@als.org. web.alsa.org/WesternMarylandALS.

Yoga On Tap — 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Frederick Social, 50 Citizens Way, Frederick. 60 minutes of donation-based, all-levels, Vinyasa flow yoga. Stay to try a few of the numerous beverages on tap or food on the locally sourced menu. Register at linktr.ee/ jenuineyogi. Free. Jenuiniyogi@gmail.com.

Open House for GBTQ Men’s Group — 10 a.m. to noon at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick , 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. ManKind Project of Frederick is a group of GBTQ+ men who meet regularly to support each other in living a more emotionally authentic and socially aware life. Learn about the group, the vision and mission of the ManKind Project, and about the upcoming GBTQ+ New Warrior Training weekend in early November. 21 and older, pre-register. 443-848-8484. richardlwarren54@gmail.com. mankindpride.mkpusa.org/.

Summer Cruise-Ins — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Roy Rogers Restaurant, 28 Souder Road, Brunswick. By dining-in or carry out for breakfast and/or lunch, Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Co. Auxiliary and the Leechel L. Reynolds Memorial Fund will receive a percentage of your receipt. Mention the BVAA when you place your order. First 20 cruisers in attendance will receive a goody bag. Choice awards include BVA&R Auxilliary’s, LLRMF’s, People’s, Participant’s and Roy Rogers. 50/50, Chinese auction, door prizes. All vehicles welcome.  240-305-7987.

Heritage Frederick: Historic Frederick Walking Tour — 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 a.m. at 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.   301-663-1188. development@ frederickhistory.org.

Silent Auction Fundraiser for Downtown Businesses Affected by Fire — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Expanding Heart Center, 208 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Silent auction of photographs on exhibit to benefit downtown businesses affected by fire this year – ends Oct. 29, proceeds to GoFundMe set up by Downtown Frederick Partnership. Photographs by Shannon Beatty. Free. 301-663-6309. 2eyesphoto@earthlink. net. expandingheartcenter.com/gallery/.

Murder and Mayhem: Heritage Frederick

Walking Tour — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Explore scandalous, nefarious and unbelievable moments from  Frederick’s past. Stories include bootlegging, bank robberies, and the case of Granville Smeltzer and Mary Nussbaum. Pre-payment required. *Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701

$12. 301-663-1188. development@ frederickhistory.org. frederickhistory.org/programs/adults/ walking-tours/#reserve.

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. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Arts Expo — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Martinsburg Roundhouse, 100 E. Liberty St., Martinsburg, W.Va. More than 15 demonstrating artists, music performances by the Berkeley Community Chorus and others, presentations by various arts organizations and arts activities for all ages. berkeleyartswv@gmail.com. berkeleyartswv.org.

Fall Farm Visit Day — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Shepherd’s Purse Alpaca, 7971 Bennett Branch Road, Mount Airy. Interact with the alpacas and learn about these fascinating creatures, the luxury fiber they produce, and the many uses for their fine fleece. Fiber Studio will be open; try needle felting. 301-452-1874. info@shepherdspursealpacas. com. www.shepherdspursealpacas.com/whatsnew. htm.

Farmer ChuckBone’s Pumpkin Patch —

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Farmer ChuckBone’s Pumpkin Patch, 6269 Ed Crone Lane, Frederick. Also open Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays noon to 6 p.m. and weekdays by appointment for groups or families (book online). Frederick’s newest pumpkin patch featuring six varieties of pick-yourown pumpkins, sold by weight. Hayrides on renovated wagons to the patch, or hike the nature trail with three bridge crossing over a meandering stream, and a trailside scavenger hunt; petting zoo; old farm tractors; hit-andmiss engine display.

$8 per person admission. 240-220-0675. farmercuckbone@gmail.com. farmerchuckbone.com.

Schifferstadt Architectural Museum Tours —

2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. The oldest home in Frederick city, a National Historic Landmark, is open for tours every Saturday and Sunday.

Meet Bob & Freddie. When it comes to local businesses, businesspeople and organizations in Frederick, they know best. Here is a personal interview with a 2021 Best of the Best winner or finalist about why they love what they do, helping those they serve and working in Frederick.

Sheppard Pratt Outpatient Mental Health Center

2021 WINNER FOR BEST MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER

604 Solarex Court, Frederick 410-938-5000 Sheppardpratt.org

WHAT IS YOUR MISSION?

The Frederick Outpatient Mental Health Center is a part of the Sheppard Pratt continuum of care. Across all 160+ programs and 380+ sites of service that make up Sheppard Pratt, we seek to meet unmet mental health needs across the state of Maryland and beyond. We strive to lead with respect, compassion, and professionalism in all we do. Every day, our expert providers serve each person who comes through our doors with individualized and cutting-edge care. At the broadest level, our goal is to improve the quality of life of individuals and families by serving their mental health, addiction, special education, and community support needs.

HOW DO YOU EXPAND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTHCARE IN FREDERICK?

Sheppard Pratt’s Frederick Outpatient Mental Health Center offers comprehensive care at three conveniently located clinics in Frederick County, as well as offsite counseling services in Frederick, Montgomery, and Washington Counties. We offer services where and when they are needed, and provide options for

both in-person care and telehealth appointments. We serve people of all ages, and offer therapy for individuals, couples, or families. Outside of talk therapy, we also offer medication management and support groups for patients and/or their loved ones. We make care accessible and affordable by working with private insurance as well as Medicaid and Medicare.

WHAT DO YOU OFFER?

We offer a full range of therapy and medication management services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors with a variety of mental health conditions. Our care teams include experienced, board-certified psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. We offer individual, family, group, and couples counseling, as well as play therapy for children. We also offer family psychoeducational group therapy for clients and their families.

CALENDAR

$8, free for children under 12. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Denim and Diamonds Mom-Son Dance — 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bernard W. Brown Community Center, 629 N. Market St., Frederick. Come dressed in bling and jeans. A night out with your son (boys can invited an aunt, grandma or other special female guest, too). Children with disabilities welcome! Dinner is included and cupcakes.  $25 per person. 301-514-1792. Atshahair@ gmail.com. mom-son-dance.eventbrite.com/.

Trail of Jack-O-Lanterns — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville. Annual walking Trail of Jack-O-Lanterns of all shapes & sizes. The price of admission includes the trail, fire pits, fun farm show and the Animal Barn (open 6 to 9 p.m.). Admission will include trick-or-treating on the Trail each night from about 6:50 p.m. (when Trail opens) to 9 p.m. So bring your children (and your adults) in costume! Available for purchase will be night hayrides; food; s’mores, pumpkin flashlights, small Trick-or-Treat bags, glow necklaces and more! Gate opens at 5:30 p.m. and the fun starts at 6 p.m. Last admission is 7:30 p.m. Hayrides and Trail are 7 to 9 p.m. Bonfires will end at 10 p.m.

$14 for ages 2 to 92, credit only. 3018659203. info@greenmeadowsevents.com.

greenmeadowsevents.com/events/trail-jacko-lanterns.

FESTIVALS

Ridgefest — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mount Tabor Church Park, 13616 Motters Station Road, Rocky Ridge. Continues Oct. 9. Home of the big slide. Apple butter boiling demonstration (Saturday only), $4 per pint. Home-cooked food both days, flea market tables with numerous vendors. Sponsored by the Willing Workers of Mount Tabor Church of Rocky Ridge since 1974. 301-447-6387.

Pennsylvania Cowboy Weekend — 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Northern Central Railway, 2 W. Main St., New Freedom, Pa. Continues Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Train rides at Northern Central Railway, Cowboy Carnival at Marge Goodfellow Park, Cowboy Camp and Mystery Dinners at Summit Grove Campground. Country line dancing, horse rides, gun fights and trick shooting, gem mining, wagon rides, Wild West entertainer performances, and North Central Railway’s live train robbery excursions are back. Beer garden, games, crafts, petting, zoo, food trucks. Admission is free but tickets are required for most activities including the train robbery excursion. northcentralrailway.com.

Catoctin Colorfest — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Thurmont Community Park, Frederick Road, Thurmont. Juried arts and crafts show. Free

admission. Entertainment both days. 301-273-7533. colorfest.org.

A Jurassic Corn Maze & Fall Festival — 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Maryland Corn Maze, 389 Gambrills Road, Gambrills. Explore eight acres of a Jurassic Corn Maze, hayrides, pumpkins, corn pits, pony rides, petting farm, ziplines, slingshots, straw pyramids, jumping pillows and more. Enjoy all your favorite festival treats including fresh dipped corn dogs, kettle corn and snow balls. $12.95 to $15.95 Group, Military, Sept/Nov Discounted pricing. 240-398-6430. carol@ mdcornmaze.com. mdcornmaze.com.

Fall Fest in Catoctin Furnace — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Catoctin Furnace, 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont. For 58 years, northern Frederick County has shared the glorious autumn colors of its mountains with visitors. Fallfest in Catoctin Furnace includes apple butter boiling in a copper kettle over an open fire and blacksmithing. Tour the new Museum of the Ironworker and other historic buildings. Hike the African American Cemetery Trail and visit the historic kitchen and pollinator gardens. 443-629-8661. tdonnelly@cactoctinfurnace. org. www.catoctinfurnace.org.

International Edgar Allan Poe Festival and Awards — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Poe

Park – in front of Poe House, 203 N. Amity St. , Baltimore. This two-day outdoor event will feature Poe-themed performances, art, vendors and food, celebrating Poe’s life, works and his influence in the arts. $0-$200. 410-462-1763. poebaltimoremanager@gmail.com. www.poeinbaltimore.org/event/2022international-edgar-allan-poe-festivalawards/.

Howl-O-Wine — noon to 5 p.m. at Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard, 18125 Comus Road, Dickerson. A dog- and family-friendly event featuring the Doggie Costume Contest, Sugarloaf wine, vendors, silent auction and more.

celc@aol.com. wagsforhope.org/howlowine. Frederick City Breweries Oktoberfest — noon to 7 p.m. at Oktoberfest, 550 Highland St., Frederick. Presented by Olde Mother Brewing and Rockwell Brewery. Multiple new seasonal beer releases — Collaboration Festbier Brew; Pumpkin Ales; Harvest Ales and more. There will be gluten reduced options as well! Family friendly, games, live German music, food trucks, local market vendors. Music by Prost Band. Pre-sale tickets are $5; OR $20 for a 20 oz. Stein and 1 entrywith 20 oz. Pours for the Price of a 16 oz. Pour all day!

$5 advance, $10 at the door. 3017324880. info@rockwellbrewery.com.

www.eventbrite.com/e/oktoberfest-with-

FILM

72 Film Fest - Saturday — 7 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. All of the films premiered Friday Night over two blocks, with the finalists and award winners showcasing on Saturday Night alongside a new short with the hosts Mikael Johnson and Aura Manjarrez.  The 72 Award Ceremony directly follows the Saturday Night screenings.

$15-$22. 301-600-2828. bhiller@ cityoffrederick.com. weinbergcenter.org/shows/72-film-festsaturday/.

MUSIC

Local Jam — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, Pa. A spotlight on local bands. Stay connected to find out which area bands will take the main stage! Plus ... beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks & concessions will be available.

All tickets will have an additional processing fee applied Adults - $35; Seniors, Military & Frontline Workers - $30; Students (18 & under) - $25. 717-263-0202. vperry@ thecapitoltheatre.org. www.thecapitoltheatre.org/shows-moviesevents/live-shows-2022/.

Smokey & Me

CALENDAR

Pompeii Graffiti, with pompoms and Flo Petite — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Annapolis-based Pompeii Graffiti play “confessional, self deprecating, nerdy, remedial math rock.”  The band’s recent album, “Ocean Pines,” contains instrumentation with pedal steel, Wurlitzer, violin, Moog synthesizer, and cello, plus surprising classical preludes to each track. $10. 301-662-4190. skystage@ frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/sky-stage.

Maryland Symphony Orchestra: “Celebration” — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Gao Hong, Celebration; Florence Price, Piano Concerto in One Movement; Robert Schumann, Symphony No. 3 in E major, Op. 97, “Rhenish.” See website for ticket prices. 301-797-4002. nathan@marylandsymphony. org.

Spires Brass Band Concert “Our Champion Sounds” — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Enjoy the sounds of Frederick’s own award-winning Spires Brass Band at the opening concert of its 28th season. Guest conductor will be Brian Hinkley of Hood College. $15. 301-662-8320. Info@SpiresBrassBand. org. spiresbrassband.org.

Classic Albums

The Eagles

SUNDAY, OCTOBER

Oleta Adams

FRIDAY, OCTOBER

Rabbits

AT NEW SPIRE ARTS!

SATURDAY,

Banjo

FRIDAY,

OUTDOORS

Walk in the Woods: Frederick Municipal Forest — 9 a.m. to noon at Municipal Forest of the City of Frederick, 10420 Hamburg Road, Frederick. Rescheduled due to rain. 301-417-4371. rbourassa@icprb.org.

THEATER

“The Rainbow Fish Musical” — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Also at 1:30 p.m. Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in the ocean, and the only one of their kind, When Rainbow Fish refuses to share their vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. It takes a friendly little fish, a goofy starfish and a helpful octopus to teach the Rainbow Fish the value of friendship.  $15. 301-694-4744. zcallis@ marylandensemble.org.

“The Addams Family: A Musical Comedy” — 8 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre, 244 S. Jefferson St., Frederick. The show is based upon “The Addams Family” characters created by Charles Addams in his single-panel gag cartoons, which depict a ghoulish American family with an affinity for all things macabre. $18-$22. 301-662-3722. administration@othervoicestheatre.org. othervoicestheatre.org.

“The Lifespan of a Fact” — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. By Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell & Gordon Farrell, directed by Gené Fouché. Fingal’s boss has given him a big assignment: to apply his fact-checking skills to a groundbreaking piece by legendary author D’Agata. But now Fingal has a huge problem: D’Agata made up a lot of his article. What starts professionally quickly becomes profane in this witty comedy based on a true story of D’Agata’s easy “What Happens There.” Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances through Oct. 30. $32. 301-694-4744. zcallis@ marylandensemble.org. ci.ovationtix.com/35900/ production/1128353.

Sunday Oct. 9

CLASSES

Goat Yoga — 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Rocky Point Creamery, 4323A Tuscarora Road, Tuscarora. Join the fun: goats, yoga ... and ice cream! $30. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com/.

Yoga in the Vines — 11 a.m. to noon at Loew Vineyards, 14001 Liberty Road, Mount Airy. Yoga session with instructor Kristen Coffey. Each ticket also includes a wine tasting flights

Mark Bryan with The Screaming Trojans

SATURDAY, OCTOBER

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Celebration of Smokey Robinson (starring Tony-Nominee Charl Brown)

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FILM

WONDER BOOK CLASSIC FILM SERIES

THURSDAY, OCTOBER

SILENT FILM SERIES

Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

CALENDAR

(5 wines); socially distanced outdoor space to enjoy the wines; a souvenir logo wine glass to take home. Yoga mats are not supplied, it is suggested that participants bring their own. Door time is at 10:30 a.m. 21 and older. $20. 301-831-5464. Rachel@loewvineyards. net.

Lovettsville Historical Society Lecture: “Robert Harper and the Quakers of Hopewell Meeting: An Unlikely Story of the Founding of Harpers Ferry” — 2 p.m. at St. James United Church of Christ, 10 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville, Va. Speaker is David T. Gilbert, who has written several books on Harpers Ferry, W.Va., over the past 40 years, including “A Walker’s Guide to Harpers Ferry,” “The Burton Drawings at Harpers Ferry — The Emergence of 19th Century Drafting Practice at the U.S. Armories,” and “Waterpower — Mills, Factories, Machines and Floods at Harpers Ferry, 1762-1991.” In-person event. To request a Zoom link, RSVP to events@ LovettsvilleHistoricalSociety.org. lovettsvillehistoricalsociety.org.

ETCETERA

Canon Sulerud at Living Grace Urbana — 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Living Grace Urbana Church, 3481 Campus Drive, Frederick. The Rev. Canon Mary Sulerud, the Canon for Congregational Vitality for the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland. As Canon for Congregational Vitality, the Rev. Sulerud helps congregations hear God’s call to be formed as disciples in the way of God’s love, and engages in the mission to reconcile the world to God’s love. She is also one of the facilitators of the renewed diocesan Fresh Start program. 240-815-5965. douglasjones.dj51@gmail. com.

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Civil War Style Church Service — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Historic Rocky Springs Chapel, 7817 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick. Nondenominational church service and living history program conducted by Chaplain Steve McCarty who will wear Civil War period attire. McCarty is a member of the nonprofit organization Re-enactor’s Missions for Jesus Christ. The wearing of Civil War period attire to the church service and living history program is encouraged (but not required). 321-610-7246. debbymoone@gmail.com. historicrockyspringschapelandschool house.org.

Sunday Speakers Series: Susan Higgin botham — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Brunswick Library , 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick . Join the author as she delves into her latest novel “John Brown’s Women.” This library presen tation coincides with the anniversary of John Brown’s October raid on Harper’s Ferry 163 years ago the same week.   301-600-7250. AKretz@FrederickCountyMD. gov.

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Mount Olivet Cemetery History & Mystery Tour — 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mount Oliv et Cemetery, 515 S. Market St., Frederick. Discover Frederick’s past as you navigate through the labyrinth of graves, crypts and monuments in one of Maryland’s largest

and most beautiful cemeteries. Reservations required. $15. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FESTIVALS

Catoctin Colorfest — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Thurmont Community Park, Frederick Road, Thurmont. Juried arts and crafts show. Free admission. Entertainment both days. 301-273-7533. colorfest.org.

Howard County PRIDE Celebration — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. This is an inclusive, welcoming and family-friendly event with a range of performers, vendors, artisans and community groups. Register via Eventbrite, or become a volunteer, vendor or sponsor at howardcountypride.org/get-involved. alice@innerarbortrust.org. eventbrite.com/e/howard-county-pride2022-tickets-407982726317.

International Edgar Allan Poe Festival and Awards — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Poe Park – in front of Poe House, 203 N. Amity St. , Baltimore. This two-day outdoor event will feature Poe-themed performances, art, vendors and food, celebrating Poe’s life, works and his influence in the arts. $0-$200. 410-462-1763. poebaltimoremanager@gmail.com. www.poeinbaltimore.org/event/2022international-edgar-allan-poe-festivalawards/.

Oktoberfest — noon to 5 p.m. at In and around the Arts Barn, Kentlands Mansion and Kentlands Village Green, Gaithersburg. Admission and parking are free. Performances by the Alte Kameraden German Band and Alt-Washintonia Bavarian Dancers, traditional festival food with selections from local microbreweries; professional pumpkin carving demonstrations; crafts, activities for kids; and more.  301-258-6350. gaithersburgmd.gov.

MUSIC

Maryland Symphony Orchestra: “Celebration” — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Gao Hong, “Celebration”; Florence Price, Piano Concerto in One Movement; Robert Schumann, Symphony No. 3 in E major, Op. 97, “Rhenish.” In-person and virtual. See website for ticket info. 301-797-4002. nathan@marylandsymphony. org.

Music, Gettysburg! Presents Tenor Eric Fennell — 4 p.m. at United Lutheran Seminary Chapel, 147 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, Pa. Internationally known tenor and Gettysburg College graduate, Fennell will present “A Tribute to the Art of Fritz Wunderlich,” which will include pieces by Beethoven, Schumann and Mozart. He will be accompanied by Jocelyn Swigger of the Sunderman Conservatory. musicgettysburg.org.

CALENDAR

John Bullard Concert — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Bullard has established a critically praised performing and recording career dedicated to exploring the artistic marriage of banjo and classical music.

$20 for general public; $15 for members. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/concerts-lectures-2/.

Telebillies — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cactus Flats, 10026 Hansonville Road, Frederick. Country music.

Benefit Concert for Downtown Fire

GoFundMe’s — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Come out and support the local civilians that lost their homes from the apartment fire that took place on Aug. 24 in downtown Frederick. All donations will be given to the Go Fund Me accounts created by said civilians. Minimum $10 donation. Faith In Jane •doom groove• $10. AudioElectricWV@gmail.com. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/skystage/.

Classic Albums Live – The Eagles Greatest Hits — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. One of the best-selling, greatest hits packages in recording history! Relive the sound of California Roots Rock note for note, cut for cut performed by Classic Albums Live. The Eagles Greatest Hits contains a selection of songs from their first four albums from 1971 to 1975. $28.00. 301-600-2828. bhiller@ cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/classic-albumslive-the-eagles-greatest-hits/.

OUTDOORS

Second Sunday Tree Walk with the Frederick County Forestry Board — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Frederick County Forestry Board, Tally Rec Center, Frederick. Guided tour with the Frederick County Forestry Board in Baker Park. Learn to identify common local trees and hear fun facts about each tree on the tour with the board’s expert guides. Free. 301-473-8417. frederick@forestryboard. org. frederick.forestryboard.org.

THEATER

“The Addams Family: A Musical Comedy” — 2 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre, 244 S. Jefferson St., Frederick. The show is based upon “The Addams Family” characters created by Charles Addams in his singlepanel gag cartoons, which depict a ghoulish American family with an affinity for all things macabre. $18-$22. 301-662-3722. administration@ othervoicestheatre.org. othervoicestheatre.org.

Tuesday Oct. 11

CLASSES

Valley Young At Heart Exercise Class — 10 a.m. at Middletown AMVETS, 408 W. Green St., Middletown. For men and women 50+ on

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m. Cost is $2. Yoga follows 11 a.m. to noon except the second Thursday. Cost is $5 per session. 301-600-7560. lgrackin@frederickcountymd. gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com/events/ month/2022/09.

Garden Workshop & Tea Tasting: Culinary Healers — 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. In this class explore some culinary healers: Sage, thyme, oregano, rosemary, mint. They don’t just make our food taste good, they are some of our most powerful herbal allies! $25. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm. org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/garden-workshoptea-tasting-culinary-healers/.

Scottish Country Dance Class — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Clover Hill Civic Association Building, 8122 Glendale Drive, Frederick . The Frederick Scottish Country Dancers invite you to learn traditional Scottish ballroom dancing. You don’t need to bring a partner with you, but you do need comfortable, softsoled shoes. 202-320-9898. heatherwurzer@gmail.com. facebook.com/FrederickSCD.

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. www.facebook.com/PrideOnThePatio.

Wednesday Oct. 12 CLASSES

Postpartum Healing Traditions in Food and Herbal Teas with Fatima Abdallah

[ONLINE] — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. In this virtual class, explore 5 principles of traditional postpartum healing, drawing on wisdom shared by global traditions. Focus on principles of nourishment through kitchen medicine- exploring herbs and foods that are commonly used especially in the SWANA region and common in other cultures of Asia and Africa.

$12. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm. org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/postpartumhealing-traditions-in-food-and-herbal-teaswith-fatima-abdallah/.

ESL Class, Clases de Ingles Gratis — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Road, Frederick. Free English lessons at Brook Hill United Methodist Church. 301-662-1727. jennifer.mauras@gmail.com. facebook.com/hispanos.bhumc.

ETCETERA

Harpers Ferry Civil War Round Table — 6:30 p.m. at Camp Hill UMC, 601 Washington

Naho Bessho pianist

age 19, and 2nd prize at Yangtze-River Cup International Competition in 2001. Ms. Bessho’s program will include works by Dvořák, Poulenc, Brahms, and Schubert.

CALENDAR

St., Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. ($20 and reservations required); program at 7:15 p.m. (free). Historian-educator Cameron Mallow will speak on the Union Home Guard of the South Branch Valley, West Virginia. Dinner $20, talk is free. ccraig@laurellodge. com.

“Late Pleistocene Geoarcheology: A Long-term Collective Investigation of Eroding Coastal Landforms in the Middle Atlantic Region” presented by Dr. Darrin

Lowery — 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at Monocacy Archeological Society at C. Burr Artz Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Stem Lab (2nd floor), Frederick. A monthly meeting event of the Monocacy Archeological Society, a chapter of the Archeological Society of Maryland. Meetings take place on the  second Wednesday of the month, except for July and August. 301-378-0212. ngeasey@gmail.com. masarcheology.org.

Literature Night — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Second Wednesdays with varied host groups through October. Prose and poetry readings by regional writers under the stars, followed or preceded by open mic readings.  Sky Stage is a welcoming and friendly environment for literary artists to share their latest writing efforts with a supportive audience. Free to enter, no sign-up necessary; books/anthologies/

journals/chapbooks may be available for purchase. BYOB for 21+ with ID.All-ages, possible mature content. October — Rod Deacey & the DC Beats host. 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/project/skystage.

HEALTH

Hormones and Brain Health 50+ — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown. Lindsey from the Maryland Center for Brain Health takes you on a deep dive into the relationship between hormones and our brains. 301-600-7560. lgrackin@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com/events/ month/2022/10.

Thursday Oct. 13

CLASSES

Valley Young At Heart Exercise Class — 10 a.m. at Middletown AMVETS, 408 W. Green St., Middletown. For men and women 50+ on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m. Cost is $2. Yoga follows 11 a.m. to noon except the second Thursday. Cost is $5 per session. 301-600-7560. lgrackin@frederickcountymd. gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com/events/ month/2022/09.

ETCETERA

Silent Auction Fundraiser for Downtown

Businesses Affected by Fire — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Expanding Heart Center, 208 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Silent auction of photographs on exhibit to benefit downtown businesses affected by fire this year – ends Oct. 29, proceeds to GoFundMe set up by Downtown Frederick Partnership. Photographs by Shannon Beatty. Free. 301-663-6309. 2eyesphoto@earthlink. net. expandingheartcenter.com/gallery/.

FAMILY

Yappy Hour — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Elm Street Park, 4600 Elm Street Park, Bethesda. Grab your pup and your pals for Yappy Hour with a pop-up dog park, food, beer and wine, and live music in Elm Street Park. 301-215-7990. edavis@bethesda.org. bethesda.org/bethesda/yappy-hour-0.

FILM

Wonder Book Classic Film Series: “Frankenstein” (1931) — 7:30 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Dr. Frankenstein dares to tamper with life and death by creating a human monster out of lifeless body parts. Cast includes Colin Clive, Boris Karloff and Mae Clarke.

$7. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederick. com. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ frankenstein-1931.

PERFORMER

“The Lily Show & The Matthew Presentation” — 8 p.m. at Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. Two comedians, Lily and Marcus, tell stories about life, love and other misadventures. Strong adult content. For ages 21 and up only. Pre-show happy hour from Pipe the Side Brewing starts at 6:45 p.m. $15. 410-848-7272.

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THEATER

“The Lifespan of a Fact” — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances through Oct. 30. $32. 301-694-4744. zcallis@ marylandensemble.org.

Friday Oct. 14

ETCETERA

Thirty-One and Vera Bradley Totes Bingo — 5 p.m. at New Midway Fire Hall, Md. 194, New Midway. Doors open at 5 p.m., games begin

at 7 p.m. 20 regular games, 3 special games, 3 raffles, 50/50 and door prizes. All prizes are filled. Tickets $20 at the door. Benefits the Mount Zion Haugh’s Lutheran Church in Ladiesburg. Bake goods available for purchase and the fire company will be selling hot food from the kitchen.

301-271-3645.

“Connecting With Your Loved Ones” with Medium Debbie — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to attend an unforgettable evening with Medium Debbie and experience fascinating world of Mediumship! $60. 301-790-3500. ajv@mdtheatre.org. www.ticketmaster.com/ event/15005CE8DE0C5EAE.

“Murder, Mayhem & Mystery” Ghost Tour — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Train Station, 1 N. Main St., Mount Airy. Walking tour of Mount Airy, learn about the history of the ghostly type in this quaint little town. About 1 mile, BYO flashlight. $13. 301-703-1427. historicalsocietymountairymd.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. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

HIstoric Myersville: The Colorful Past of a “Sleepy” Maryland Town — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Myersville Town Hall, 301 Main St., Myersville. The Myersville-Wolfsville Area Historical Society presents its evening walking tour. Costumed actors will tell tales of attempted murder, Civil War mayhem, revenge, arson, protest, brawls and even ghosts. They are true stories, drawn together by local writer Ann Longmore-Etheridge from Historical Society archives. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $17. 301-641-8764. juliacarlson@gmail.com. mwahistory.com.

FILM

“The Godfather” (1972, 2 hours 55 min., Rated R) — 7:30 p.m. at Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. Early showing at 1 p.m. with open captioning. 50th anniversary screenings of Francis Ford Coppola’s epic masterpiece detailing the rise and near fall of the Corleone crime family. $7. 410-848-7272. carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

MUSIC

Bluegrass Jam — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville. Open to all levels of acoustic musicians and vocalists. Spectators, families welcome. Sandwiches, snacks and sodas available for purchase. No smoking or swearing. $5 donation at the door requested. 301-8983719.

Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise hosts Open Mic — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Share your musical talent, or enjoy some live acoustic music in a laid-back atmosphere. Open Mic Night hosted by FAME (Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise) meets on second Fridays through October. Free to enter; performers sign up in advance for an open mic slot by contacting FAME at frederickacoustic. org or on FAME’s Facebook page @ FrederickAcousticFAME Free. 301-662-4190. skystage@ frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/sky-stage. Oleta Adams in Concert — 8 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Celebrating nine albums and 45 years in the music industry, Oleta Adams is no stranger to the spotlight and delivering a captivating performance full of soul. The gospel singer has inspired a growing legion of fans worldwide from her roots that

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$30-$40. 301-600-2828. bhiller@ cityoffrederick.com. weinbergcenter.org/shows/oleta-adams.

PERFORMER

MET Comedy Night: Yes And: Double

Feature New Improv Teams — 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. A new improv team double-feature. 18 and older. $15. 301-694-4744. zcallis@ marylandensemble.org.

THEATER

Maryland Entertainment Group presents Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” — 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. One of William Shakespeare’s most popular and spookiest tales. “Macbeth” tells the tale of the ill-fated Scottish King who is tempted by prophesies from evil witches, taunted by his ambitious Queen and tortured by ghoulish apparitions! $35. 301-790-3500. ajv@mdtheatre.org. www.mdtheatre.org/macbeth.

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