72 HOURS Oct. 10, 2024

OCTOBER 10

CINEMA CHALLENGE

The year 72 Film Fest teams hit a wall

COREY FREY SHOWS HIS OWN ART IN ‘THE DIVINE COCHLEA’ IN EMMITSBURG

You might know him as the man who curates exhibitions for the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, but Corey Frey is an artist in his own right, having exhibited work recently at Hood College and now with the show “The Divine Cochlea” on view at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg through Oct. 18 at the Williams Gallery on campus. He’s also a poet and has created, with his wife, The Well, a Frederick group “dedicated to wonder, hospitality and creativity,” per their Instagram @the_well_collaborative.

NIGHTTIME SCREENING OF “BLAIR WITCH PROJECT” IN A (HAUNTED?) FOREST

Come out to Gambrill Park on Saturday night and watch “The Blair Witch Project” at the North Frederick Overlook, 8346 Gambrill Park Road. The movie, which is rated R, is being presented by the Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks, who recommend you bring water, bug repellent and chairs. They’ll provide the popcorn (while supplies last). The movie will start at 8 p.m. Oct. 12, and admission is free. Call 301-271-3676 for more information.

72 FILM FEST CELEBRATES 19 YEARS OF CREATIVITY IN FREDERICK

The 19th annual 72 Film Fest will take place at the Weinberg Center for the Arts on Oct. 11 and 12, showcasing films made in 72 hours or less by more than 50 teams. The Friday night event will bring the premiere of every film created, as well as fake, 30-second ads created by teams during the inaugural summer challenge. On Saturday night, films by finalists and award winners will screen, along with a new short from 72 Fest hosts Mikael Johnson, Doug Powell and Aura Manjarrez. Get tickets at weinbergcenter.org, or see 72fest.com more more info.

STARFOX AND THE FLEET WILL BRING THEIR OUTRAGEOUS SHOW TO TOWN

The Saturday night concert at Sky Stage is one not to miss. Local favorite Samuel Powers will take the stage with Tony & The Kiki, a glam rock ’n’ roll band from New York, with Starfox and the Fleet headlining. Starfox, also based in New York, surprises audiences with one-off, performance-art shows — experiences the band leader calls “little boutique concepts,” like an immersive space cabaret and a glam rock musical murder mystery.

WHY DO WE REMEMBER? AND WHY DO WE FORGET?

This year’s Frederick Reads author, neuroscientist Charan Ranganath, will help us explore these questions as he discusses his new book, the New York Times bestseller “Why We Remember,” during two free events in Frederick on Oct. 15. See him talk at 12:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College or at 7 p.m. at the Weinberg Center for the Arts. Both events are free but require tickets, available through fcpl.org/programs-events/frederick-reads.

CATOCTIN COLORFEST IS THIS WEEKEND

Arrive early and spend the day (or two) in Thurmont during the annual Catoctin Colorfest, Oct. 8 and 9 at the town’s Community Park. In its 58th year, the huge arts and crafts fair features shopping, art demos and food. This show brings 300 juried artisans and is one of the largest of its kind on the East Coast. Breakfast starts at 7 a.m. from vendors onsite. Admission is free.

Blue’s Pizza Company’s

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Combining traditions and flavors from all phases of his life, Blue’s BBQ and Pizza Company owner Patrick Maggi sells award-winning pizza out of a truck throughout Frederick County.

His prosciutto and pear pizza received second place at the American Pizza Championship in 2009, and he has competed in other national competitions since then. Most recently, Maggi’s won first place at the 2019 Northeast U.S. Pizza Cup.

Patrick’s father, Pasquale Maggi, was born in Foggia in southern Italy. Pasquale Maggi owned and operated a couple of restaurants in Rockville and Wheaton in Montgomery County in the early 1970s and into the mid ‘80s.

Patrick Maggi grew up in College Park in Prince George’s County, though frequently flocked to his dad’s restaurant in Wheaton, Maggi’s Pizza.

Patrick Maggi earned his bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Maryland, College Park, and worked in several food establishments throughout and after his college career.

With his brother, Chris Maggi, Patrick Maggie opened Blue’s BBQ Company in 2004, selling barbecue items out of a blue food truck. In 2010, the brothers opened Pasquale’s Deli in Damascus to honor their father’s memory, and the restaurant is now named Maggi’s Pizza & Subs.

Over that time, Patrick Maggi said that he and his brother pursued other food establishment business across the country, including in Chicago and Roanoke, North Carolina.

Patrick Maggi said that Chris Maggi wanted to invest in a pizza truck and did so in Frederick around 2015, when breweries

began popping up around the city. Patrick Maggi said the popularity of breweries in the area had not picked up at that point.

“The weekends were great but you really couldn’t survive,” Patrick Maggi said.

He said he bought the pizza truck from his brother right before the coronavirus pandemic, and that food truck popularity in the city and other parts of the county has since exploded.

“We’ve amassed a great following in Frederick County, they love the pizza,” Patrick Maggi said.

The prosciutto and pear pizza is a combination of ideas from places that Maggi has worked before, he said.

The pizza is topped with

gorgonzola cheese, a reduced pear juice, a hint of Thai basil, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, fresh pears, arugula and balsamic glaze.

“I’ve worked at a place that had a fig pizza,” Patrick Maggi said. “We just switched it up a little bit and it turned into an awesome thing. That pizza is so good.”

Patrick Maggi said the Blue’s BBQ Company trailer can be found at 5841 Buckeystown Pike in Frederick, while the pizza truck and the other barbecue truck are constantly on the move.

Maggi won first place at PMQ Pizza Magazine’s first ever glutenfree pizza competition in 2010. He won with a wild mushroom and goat cheese pizza, which earned Maggi a spot on the U.S. Pizza Team.

Maggi said his career helped him make many friends and memories, including a competition in Italy in 2012 where Maggi and Puerto Rico-based pizza maker Wilhelm Rodriguez received seventh place with a bacon, lettuce and tomato pizza.

“We put a seasoned mayonnaise down and everyone was just licking the plate,” Maggi said. “They didn’t know what was going on because no one has ever really done a pizza like that.”

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BLUE’S PIZZA COMPANY

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thebluesbbq.com/pizza Facebook: facebook.com/thebluespizzatruck LOCATIONS

Pizza Truck: Thursdays at Attaboy Beer, 400 Sagner Ave., #400, Frederick, moves around Friday, Saturday and Sunday

BBQ Trailer: 5841 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick

BBQ Truck: Various locations

Prosciutto pear pizza made in the Blue’s Pizza Company truck.

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Blue’s Pizza Company serves pizza out of a truck at a local brewery in Frederick.

MUSIC

Starfox and the Fleet will bring their immersive live show to Sky Stage

BY COLIN MCGUIRE

Special to The News-Post

New York’s Starfox and the Fleet are set to play Sky Stage on Oct. 12, along with Tony & The Kiki, as well as Frederick’s own Samuel Powers.

We caught up with the leader of Starfox and the Fleet — who asked to be identified only as Starfox — to talk about coming to Frederick, learning how to be a songwriter, musical inspirations and immersive theater in music.

Have you guys ever been to Frederick before?

I’m actually from Bethesda. Oh, so you’ve probably been to Frederick a bit.

You know, I think I may have taken my driver’s license test there [laughs]. I’ve definitely been there. I also went to UMD. I haven’t spent too much time in Frederick, but now that I know Sky Stage is there, I’m very keen.

You’re based in New York now. Can you tell me how you got to New York?

Although I have been singing, dancing, acting and playing piano for my entire life, I took a left turn into science and medicine for a very long time. In high school and college, I thought I would become a cancer researcher, and I did. But performance was always in the back of my mind as something I was very curious about. I never thought it was valid to pursue because I thought that I couldn’t write music. I didn’t think it was possible for me to develop a career or a project in music if I couldn’t be the one to drive it forward by writing my own music.

When I graduated college at UMD, I still had this dream that I was going to become a cancer researcher. But because performance and art was such a huge interest for me, I felt that New York was the best place, culturally, for me to achieve both my career aspirations and my lifestyle aspirations. This whole time, I’ve been go-go dancing since I was 19 because I knew I still wanted to be performing. So I have a lot of experience onstage.

After a few years in New York, realizing cancer research was not really the path I wanted to go down, and having so many wild, exciting, inspiring experiences by living here, I finally felt capable of writing my own music. I had amassed enough life experiences that gave me something I wanted to write about. Once I realized I wanted to pursue music and write, I had all this experience onstage dancing, singing and playing piano and realized

I had everything that I needed to really pursue this. I still love it in New York, but now it’s just the home base for this project, which I hope will take me all over the world.

Was there a specific ah-ha moment when it came to realizing you could do the songwriting?

There is [laughs]. My first song truly just wrote itself because I was going through it. Then, once the first song wrote itself, that was the ah-ha moment, because I was like, “Wait — this is a good song and I wrote it, so maybe I can write music.” So I set my mind to it and I wrote 10 songs in 10 days. After I did that, I realized that there was really nothing stopping me from starting this. That was in 2018. In 2019, I found my producer to make my songs real. In 2020, I released my first song on Spotify. In 2021, I started

performing as an acoustic duo with my partner, who also plays guitar in the band. Then, it took all the way up to September 2023 to write enough original music and produce enough original music that I could get the band onstage, playing all my songs for the first time.

So it was five years just to get to the starting line, which was last September. From last September until now, it’s been the craziest ride. We’ve done things that have surpassed my wildest dreams and expectations and we’re still only at the very beginning. It’s extremely exciting for me because I see us doing things I’ve never seen any other band do before. That excites me and inspires me and motivates me to keep rocking.

One thing I keep reading about when it comes to you guys is the notion of immersive theater. Can you

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talk a little about that when it comes to the music space? Do you incorporate that in your live show?

Yeah, I try to make every show different from every other show. I try to incorporate ways that the audience can feel like they are part of the show because I feel that when I’m watching a show and I see something that I can tell has never happened before this moment and is never happening again — it’s only for the people in that room that day — it makes me feel really rewarded for making the choice to go out and buy that ticket. It brings the audience into that creative process in a way that unifies everyone. In my career, I would like to break down the separation between the audience and the performer and show the audience that they are capable of being an active contributor. I want them to feel like they are part of it, and the things they do matter.

Do you have any inspirations as live performers?

I would say Freddie Mercury because he’s got such an insane, campy, playful bravado, which I would say is the biggest influence on the way I perform. It’s a larger than life persona that still isn’t taking itself too seriously. It’s very playful. I also love David Bowie — especially early Bowie — and how he incorporates elements of sci-fi and imagery and fantasy into the aesthetic world he creates. Also, the Diamond Dogs tour. It never ended up happening, but with that tour, he was trying to create this narrative and this world and to connect his songs into the narrative. That’s also a big goal for me — to make it a cohesive show. I also love Lady Gaga. I’m obsessed with her. I think she’s really good at creating a cohesive show that takes it beyond just the songs. Set design and styling and having a really clear concept.

Are you guys on tour? I couldn’t find much online.

You know, being on tour is very expensive [laughs]. Having a band is very expensive. In fact, when people said musicians don’t make any money, I thought, “OK, musicians don’t make any

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Starfox and the Fleet will play Sky Stage in Frederick.

Starfox and the Fleet, Tony & the Kiki, Samuel Powers live in concert from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 12 at Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St. Frederick. $12.

Relive the timeless hits of ABBA

Iremember ABBA so well. Like a shooting star, the Swedish pop group came and went quickly. They burst on the scene in 1974 with a unique sound that featured rich female harmonies with backing vocals from a couple of satisfied-to-be-in-the-background males. But by the early ‘80s, they were finished as big hit makers.

But for those six or seven years, they were a group to be reckoned with — a global phenomenon of epic proportions and Sweden’s biggest “export” to the world.

On Oct. 13, we can relive the timeless hits of the ‘70s and early ‘80s as The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA takes center stage at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick.

certain Sirius XM channels and streaming services today.

The band was comprised of four members, and that’s how they got their name. Benney Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus (the two B’s in ABBA) wrote and produced all the songs and played piano and guitar.

Agnetha Fältskog and AnniFrid Lyngstad (the two A’s) sang the rich vocals while wearing very short mini-skirts and other dazzling costumes. Like most bands, ABBA was no overnight success. The ABBA story began in Sweden in 1966 when Bjorn and Benny, who were playing for different bands, met and wrote their first songs together. In 1969 they met the women who would become their wives and musical partners.

because of the musical and movie, was released and spent time at No. 1 in the U.K. and amazingly, 10 weeks at No. 1 in Australia. Crikey! In the U.S., “Mamma Mia” peaked only at number 63. This song, however, established them as reliable hit makers and one of the most popular groups in the world.

Then, 1977 brought hits like “Fernando” and the ever popular “Dancing Queen,” the latter being ABBA’s only No. 1 U.S. single. That one will get you up and onto the dance floor even today.

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The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA will start at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Weinberg Center, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Tickets start at $40 and are available at weinbergcenter.org, by calling the box office at 301-600-2828, or in person.

Their music was bubblegum “poppy,” decidedly up-tempo and definitely “feminine.” As a male teenager in the ’70s, I couldn’t really admit to liking them, as I could with female rockers like, say, the band Heart. More than once, I had to quickly turn the radio down as pals piled into my car.

To say ABBA’s sound was unique would be an understatement. They are still immediately recognizable on

After a few years of toiling and achieving modest success in Sweden, they entered a singing contest with the song “Waterloo” and won. Soon, “Waterloo” was No. 1 all over Europe and reached the top 10 in the U.S in 1974. About 18 months later in 1976, they hit it big again on the U.S. charts with “SOS” taken off their third album.

Later that year, “Mamma Mia,” perhaps their most widely known song

In 1978, ABBA’s fourth original album “Arrival” was released and spawned hits “Money, Money, Money” and “Knowing Me, Knowing You.” Later that year, they completed a sold-out, worldwide tour, completed a feature film called “ABBA: The Movie” and their newest album called, naturally, “ABBA: The Album.”

The hits began to wane in 1979 as one of the married couples announced their divorce. This did not mean the complete end to ABBA, however. They completed their final tour in Japan in 1980 but also found the time and geniality to complete the “Super Trouper” album. In 1981 the other married couple divorced, effectively ending ABBA’s reign as one of the most

unlikely top pop groups in the world. A revival of sorts came in 1999 when the musical “Mamma Mia” premiered in London. It opened on Broadway two years later and became a cultural phenomenon. To date, more than 60 million people have seen it in over 400 cities. A successful movie version starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan was released in July 2008.

Today, ABBA is regarded as one of the all-time classic pop acts, acknowledged by their 2010 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. All four group members are still alive, doing well and living in Sweden.

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

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The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA will come to Frederick.

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Spires Brass Band will perform first concert of its 30th season: Gettin’ Jazzy

The Spires Brass Band will present Gettin’ Jazzy at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at JBK Theater at Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick.

The program includes selections by Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Hoagie Carmichael, Maynard Ferguson, Glenn Miller and others and will include “Caravan, “Stardust,” “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “Birdland,” “Satin Doll,” “Brasilia” and “Swing, Swing, Swing,” composed by John Williams for the comedy film “1941.”

The concert will be led by Spires Brass Band music director and conductor Brian D. Hinkley.

The featured soloist will be Matthew Niess, a Washington, D.C.-based crossover Edwards trombonist and Summit label recording artist. He served in The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” as lead trombone with The Army Blues Jazz Ensemble and trombonist with The U.S. Army Brass Quintet. He is currently a member of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.

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Brian Hinkley, director if the Spires Brass Band.

The Spires Brass Band is a traditional British style brass band whose name is derived from the Clustered Spires of Frederick.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students, available at the box office 45 minutes prior to the show.

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money.” Now that I’m actually doing it, I’m like, “Oh, it’s actually costing me money to do it” — and that’s even worse [laughs]. It’s actively draining me of money every day. I am crafting an approach to this band and this project that isn’t necessarily the same path that I’ve seen other bands follow. I’m just doing what feels right and intuitive and exciting to me.

So I play fewer shows, but the shows that I play have a lot of intention to them. Custom outfits for every show, custom setlists for every show. I also focus quite a lot on digital, on creating content for Instagram and TikTok. I have gotten quite a few incoming requests, and I have enough of those, where people want us to play, that I’m not going out of my way to try and plan a very expensive tour unless the opportunity arises and it really makes sense and it feels right.

We craft these unique experiences when we play shows. We have these concepts. Like, in April, we did an immersive wedding show where I came out in a vintage wedding dress and I married the audience. I sang their praises and we deepened our love through the course of my songs. I ordered my songs in a way that told

a story of love, commitment, conflict, ultimately heartbreak, grief and loss. We go that journey together as an audience, and when I divorce the audience halfway through the show, I rip the wedding dress off and it’s this whole thing.

In June, I did immersive space cabaret. We had a glam rock musical murder mystery and multiple spacethemed rock bands, space-themed burlesque. We had an interactive jam station outside where people could loop their voices and sing and play guitar in a community environment.

Little boutique concepts like that, I could see getting picked up for one-off things. When people know that we’re offering something that’s completely different — like, “Oh, I’m throwing a scifi party in Arizona and you guys are the perfect band for this one thing.” I think that’s a more logical path for me than planning a tour. But, we’ll see. I can only manage so much every day [laughs].

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

Frederick Reads presents ‘Why We Remember’ author Charan Ranganath

BY DAWN MORGAN NEARY Special to The News-Post

How many times today have you walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? It happens to all of us, said Charan Ranganath, and it’s perfectly normal.

Ranganath is a professor and memory researcher (and musician) at University of California, Davis, where, for almost 30 years, he has studied the brain, how it remembers, and why it forgets.

In his new book, “Why We Remember,” published in February, Ranganath wanted to reach readers outside of academia and the sciences because he thinks everyone can benefit immediately from learning more about how their brains work and how to keep them healthy.

Ranganath also worked in several song lyrics and pop culture, like pointing out in the book’s introduction that American punk band Hüsker Dü’s name translates to “Do you remember?” Each chapter opens with a musical or pop culture quote, such as Nick Cave’s lyrics: “Memory is imagined/ it is not real. Don’t be ashamed of its need to create.”

72 Hours recently spoke with Ranganath, whose book was selected as the 2024 Frederick Reads book. This collaborative between FCPL, Frederick Community College, and the Weinberg Center for the Arts is in its17th year. Your book is titled “Why We Remember,” but you wrote about most people being more concerned about the things that they forget. You wrote that we are designed to forget.

Charan Ranganath: We know from the earliest research on memory from when someone quantified what we forget, if you’re trying to memorize something, you lose about 50% of it within an hour. Within a couple of days, you lose two-thirds of it. The majority of the details we lose very, very quickly. We’re only designed to carry a small amount of information through life. If everybody forgets, it seems like it’s something we’re designed to do.

You wrote that mindlessly documenting an event can take a toll?

Ranganath: If you just try to document everything, you’re not necessarily mentally there. The memories we hold on to — there’s an emotional connection. You focus on the sights, the sounds. When you’re documenting, you’re losing out on those details. People’s memories tend to be worse when documenting. When you’re actively engaged in an event, like I was at my daughter’s birthday party, you’re more likely to maintain a rich memory. Now that photos and videos are so easy to take, it’s better to be selective

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Charan Ranganath will make two appearances on Oct. 15: 12:30 p.m. at the Jack B. Kussmaul Theater at Frederick Community College and 7 p.m. at the Weinberg Center for the Arts. Both events are open to the public. Tickets are free but required, and can be obtained at weinbergcenter.org or by phone at 301-600-2828.

to help you be present.

How did you find your way to neuroscience?

Ranganath: I was doing clinical psychology in graduate school and found that memory was so relevant to everything. I found that whether it was a traumatic brain injury or multiple sclerosis, HIV, early Alzheimer’s disease, or clinical depression, the majority of the testing we would do would be for memory problems. I was seeing patients, processing traumatic memories. It seemed so important, and we really didn’t understand how it worked.

What do you tell students who are trying to cram and memorize new information?

Ranganath: For one, I understand the system is geared for it. We evaluate how much you memorize. If you cram right before a test, you might be able to spit it out. Most students have the experience where they forget everything over summer vacation. The smarter way to do it, if you can, is to space out your studying. What that allows you to do is build a more stable base of knowledge.

How can a person maintain brain health?

Ranganath: In addition to the brain health I wrote about in chapter one, we’re learning more about the various health issues that affect memory. Menopause, for example — we know now that the change in estrogen levels might confer a greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Women approaching menopause should discuss hormone therapy with their doctors. If it’s timed right, there’s evidence to suggest protection.

Also, preserving vision and hearing — using your glasses and hearing aids, for example — helps maintain brain health. Another thing we’re finding out a lot about is that those super-agers who maintain brain health are active with social engagement. Social isolation and clinical depression can equal cognitive decline.

Think of the brain and the body as an integrated system. Emotions and thinking are connected. Think about the whole picture.

Is there anything else you’d like to add ahead of your appearance in Frederick?

Ranganath: A lot of people ask me, “Can you give me a trick for how I can remember more?” What I always tell them is that there’s a zillion tricks out there. Look them up on the internet. But none of the strategies and hacks will work if you don’t use them. You will forget. Remembering requires thinking and intention. People should think about what memories they want to carry with them. For a test? For your kids birthday party or an epic vacation, think about what it is you really want to take away from it, and how to structure your time to best remember. It’s really a matter of using some intention instead of assuming things will get in by osmosis.

Dawn Morgan Neary has been a freelance writer and multimedia producer for more than 20 years. She has reported for the Tampa Bay Times, Current, Creative Loafing, Philadelphia Weekly and others.

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Charan Ranganath will make two appearances in Frederick.

THE FREDERICK MOM

The Frederick Mom’s recommendations for the weekend of Oct. 11

Activities to do with the kids this weekend, courtesy of The Frederick Mom.

Fall Festival at Farmer ChuckBone’s

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 12 and 13

Farmer ChuckBone’s Pumpkin Patch, 6269 Ed Crone Lane, Frederick

$5 per person

Looking for the best Fall Fest to attend with toddlers and elementary school-aged kids? Visit Farmer ChuckBone’s Pumpkin Patch and support peaceful, small farms with tons of activities for the family. It’s open every Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 3, so bring your kids to watch the baby pig races and feed sweet bunnies, goats and chickens at the petting farm. Take a walk through their nature trail with a fun scavenger hunt and earn a prize. Try the air cannons, where 20 tennis balls are $5 to shoot. Take a hayride to the pumpkin patch and pick out your own pumpkins to take home. Kids can enjoy barrel tractor train rides, tunnels to climb, a gravel pit and more. Food trucks are onsite. Purchase tickets at the gate.

Trail of Jack-O-Lanterns

5:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 11, 12 and 13

Green Meadows Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville

$13 online, $16 at the gate, age 2 and under are free

Green Meadows Petting Farm’s annual Trail of Jack-O-Lanterns is a family-friendly, not so scary Halloween event of trick-or-treating through fields of pumpkins, spooky inflatables and glow lights. Bring your kids in costume, enjoy hayrides, a comedy show, cuddly farm animals, a bonfire and more. Want to earn

door and outdoor attractions are open on weekends. Whistlestop Restaurant is on-site, along with concessions and drinks. For tickets, visit adventureparkusa.com.

Mr. Jon & Friends Concert at Summers Farm

1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Oct. 12 and 13 Summers Farm, 7503 Hollow Road, Middletown

Cost varies

free admission to the Trail of JackO-Lanterns? Be a pumpkin carver! Swing by the farm and pick up five pumpkins, then drop them back off once you’re done carving. Five carved pumpkins get you one free admission ticket. Every weekend in October, gates open at 5:30 p.m. and last admission is at 8:30 p.m.

Comedy show starts at 6:30 and 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Sundays. The Animal Barn is open 6 to 9 p.m. The trick-or-treating trail is open 7 to 8 p.m. Night Sky Hayrides are $3 per person and remain open until 9 p.m. Stick around for bonfires until 10 p.m. Hot dogs, snacks and s’more kits are available for purchase. Vendors are onsite selling treats, crafts for kids, face painting and more! Visit greenmeadowsevents.com for tickets.

Spooky Golf

Noon to 9 p.m. Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct 12 and noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 13

Adventure Park USA, 11113 W. Baldwin Road, Monrovia $8 per person

All October, spooky-themed mini golf is offered at Adventure Park USA, Maryland’s largest family entertainment center. Bring your family to a spooktacular experience of Halloween magic and enjoy 18 holes uniquely decorated by local businesses, making this a perfect time for all ages. After mini golf, guests can vote for their favorite hole and see which business takes home the prize. If you haven’t taken your kids yet, this western saloon-themed adventure park has so many indoor and outdoor attractions for the whole family. Arcade, bowling and mini golf are open daily, while in-

As if you needed another reason to attend Summers Farm’s annual Fall Festival, the excitement just amplified! Local favorite children’s band Mr. Jon & Friends will be playing duo shows this weekend starting at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Admission includes the shows, plus a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkin and access to the farm with over 45 attractions. If you’ve been there, you know there’s giant slides, oversized jumping pillows, mazes, ziplines, mini golf, corn pits, rubber duck races, obstacle courses and more. Enjoy all the fall classics like barnyard animals, games and apple cider slushies. New to Summers Farm this year is the Mega Slide where riders 42 inches or taller can enjoy unlimited rides down a giant slide on a tube for an add-on cost of $5. Local beer and wine are available, and food and drinks are sold until 6 p.m. Plenty of shaded seating is available. The pumpkin train runs from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekends. The last wagon ride is at 6 p.m. every day. Check out fireworks around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday nights. To purchase tickets and see festival times, visit summersfarm.com.

Tiffany Mahaney is at least a fifthgeneration native to Frederick County, and she now proudly raises her own family here. She is the owner of The Frederick Mom on Instagram. Follow her @thefrederickmom.

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Farmer ChuckBone’s Pumpkin Patch

GETAWAYS

Add Chattanooga to your list of places to visit

TEBY SHUAN BUTCHER Special to The News-Post

When you think of southern destinations while making vacation plans, you may think of the coastal towns of Florida or the likes of Atlanta, Charleston, Savannah or Nashville. One place that needs to be added to your list is Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Chattanooga is a large city with a small-town feel, and it truly has something for everyone, including the outdoor enthusiasts, arts and culture lovers, history buffs, craft beverage enthusiasts, foodies and families. Just know, you need to spend more than a weekend here in order to fully take advantage of all the city has to offer.

There are plenty of reasons why Chattanooga is nicknamed the “Scenic City.” Situated on the Tennessee River, the riverfront itself provides a number of water amenities, views and places to recreate and enjoy, including Ross’s Landing Park and the Walnut Street Bridge, one of the world’s largest pedestrian bridges. But in addition to the waterfront, the city is also surrounded by nearby mountains, providing even more fantastic landscapes and opportunities.

Like any thriving metropolitan area, Chattanooga’s downtown is chock full of things to do, places to eat and sites to visit. It is also very walkable. And if you don’t want to or aren’t able to walk, there is a free electric shuttle bus that runs every 15 minutes or so to key locations throughout the city.

The one place you have to check out in downtown Chattanooga is the Tennessee Aquarium, one of the best aquariums in the country. The facility is broken into two themes, each in their own building. River Journey features freshwater animals, such as alligators, turtles, huge catfish and river otters. In Ocean Journey, the focus is on saltwater habitats, such as sharks, penguins, jellyfish and stingrays that you can physically touch.

Another structure that sits downtown is AT&T Field, home of

the Chattanooga Lookouts, which is a double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Catching a minor league baseball is fun, regardless whether you are a sports fan or not, and the Lookouts have been the hometown team since 1885.

For arts aficionados, you must visit the Hunter Museum of American Art. Located in the Bluff View Art District with gorgeous views of the river, the museum consists of three distinct buildings — a neoclassical-style brick mansion, the 1970s concrete east wing, and the zinc clad architecturally unique west wing. But what you may not know is the Hunter Museum holds the South’s largest collection of American art, including the likes of Calder, Moses, Cole and others.

Dining in Chattanooga has really blossomed over the years. For example, Easy Bistro & Bar, located in the trendy West Village, features amazing dishes from Chef Erik Niel, a two-time James Beard nominee. Lots of great options, but their house-made pastas are a good choice, especially the tagliatelle “in bianco” with Australian black winter truffles. As an appetizer, try the fried squash blossom or strawberry gazpacho.

For another option, check out Chef Khaled Albanna’s Calliope Modern Levantine to experience the flavors of his childhood home in Jordan. Among the Levantine cuisine available, you can’t go wrong with the many shareable plates on the menu. But for dessert, try the milk cake with sorghum, dulce de leche and cocoa nibs.

As far as lodging, the Kinley Chattanooga Hotel is a delightful boutique hotel in the Southside District. Opened in 2021, The Kinley celebrates Chattanooga’s female artists with curated, commissioned art, including a large mural on the exterior of the building and throughout the interior with paintings, weavings and prints. All you have to do is walk out the front door to take in some fantastic public art, entertainment, galleries,

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Ruby Falls in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The Tennessee Aquarium is one of the best in the country.

A display of Chattanooga whiskey. shops and eateries.

Right across the street is the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo Station, made famous by the Glenn Miller Song by the same name. The complex has a number of great restaurants, but STIR features premium oysters and amazing classic dishes. Here, you can also choose from over 350 spirits and cocktails that are elevated with their own artisanal ice. Also near the hotel is Clumpie’s Ice Cream, where you can get a scoop of small batch ice cream that is made by hand.

Just up the street from the hotel is Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery. Now in business for 10 years, the experimental microdistillery is one of many locations along the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. Here you can get an hour-long tour to see how the product goes from the grain to the glass. The tour ends with a tasting of three of their standard products, as well as three other selections offered on rotation.

Another gem in the city’s Southside District is Hello Monty. Owned by a pair of brothers who had been brewing for three decades and has a chemist behind all the cocktails, this favorite neighborhood spot attracts visitors as well. Among the items recommended from the coal fired stoves are the grilled watermelon, tomato toast, cast iron cheese dip and the collard greens melt. And definitely try their housemade ginger ale.

Also in the Southside District is Sculpture Fields at Montague Park. This 33-acre green space is filled with more than 30 large-scale sculptures that were initially curated and designed by world-renowned artist

John Henry. The best part, it is free for all to enjoy.

Outside of the city, there are some places to visit that are as cool today as they were when they were first created. Take Rock City Gardens, for example, which was created in 1932 as a roadside attraction to lure the new mobile travelers in the age of the automobile. Here, you can wander paths that take you through woodlands and gardens, see ancient rock formations and up to seven states from a stunning overlook, walk on a swinging bridge, and explore fairyland caverns that bring all your favorite nursery rhyme characters to life.

Located nearby is Ruby Falls, the tallest and deepest underground waterfall open to the public in the nation. It’s situated more than 1,100 feet underground, and you first descend 260 feet via an elevator with a glass window into a cavern tour that culminates in the chance to see the 145-foot waterfall.

Finally, no trip to Chattanooga would be complete without taking a ride on the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway. This is one of the world’s steepest passenger railways, and it dates back to 1895. The panoramic views as you make the trek up are worth it. And once you get to the top, you get to explore Point Park, which is part of the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park that commemorates the 1863 Civil War battle that took place there.

As you can see, there are truly some iconic experiences that await you in Chattanooga.

Shuan Butcher is a writer, nonprofit professional, event planner and avid traveler. He writes from Frederick.

Tennessee.

Kinley Chattanooga Hotel is a delightful boutique hotel in the Southside District of Chattanooga,

The Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

”Homesick Materials” — through Oct. 11, Hood College, Hodson Gallery, Tatem Arts Center, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Lance Rautzhan offers paintings of personal objects and a remix sound installation of reclaimed recordings to conjure specters haunting the temporal gap between sincerity and honesty. Daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 301-696-3285 or kern@ hood.edu.

”Art, Fashion, Symbol, Statement: Tattooing in America, 1960s to Today” — through Oct. 13, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. The exhibition explores the evolution of tattoos, particularly in the northeastern United States, from a mark of counter-cultural rebellion to one of the most popular forms of personal creative expression. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-7395727 or wcmfa.org.

“The Divine Cochlea” — through Oct. 18 at the Williams Gallery at Mount St. Mary’s University, 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg. This solo exhibition featuring work by Corey Frey explores the necessity of balance, rhythm and vacillation between the assuaging of similarity at the center of things and the disturbance of the “other” on the fringes of things. Memory, poetry, myth, story and art history inform the themes that run through the work as touchstones of apprehension while making associational leaps that allow gaps for the viewer’s memory, understanding and intuition. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment. 301-447-5308. coreysfrey.com.

”The Yellow King” — through Oct. 27, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Through its multi-media collage symbology, the artwork in this exhibition, by Michel Demanche, invites an examination and contemplation of the consequences of political issues, racism, and bigotry towards the marginalized in contemporary culture. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”Under the Influence” — through Oct. 27, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Mixed media sculptures by Jim Roberts. These installations are a commentary on the gun culture in our country and the various systems that fuel it, particularly the NRA. They are a response to Roberts’ 24 years of teaching in a public high school and the countless in-services and faculty meetings intended to prepare for active shooter situations. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”Simple Lines” — Oct. 27, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Studio Art Quilters Associates: Del., D.C., Md. and W.Va. Region fiber work exhibit. Living in or near a center of power such as Washington, D.C., can affect a person’s view of the world. Every day seems to be filled with activity on multiple levels, weaving a complex structure of society that can be a challenge to understand and navigate. Using fiber art, the artists express Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area in a simplified form. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”Contemporary Innovations: Harmonious Bloom” — through Oct. 27, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. This exhibition showcases a new collection of prints, paintings and sculptures that

“Civil Rights — Civil Wrongs” runs Oct. 12 to Nov. 30 at Just Lookin’ Gallery, 40 Summit Ave., Hagerstown, with an opening reception from 1 to 7 p.m. Oct. 12 and 13.

explore the interplay between human relationships, femininity and the natural world. Through vibrant colors and overlapping figures and forms, Rose Jaffe invites viewers to contemplate the beauty of transformation. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine. org.

”Hidden” — through Oct. 27, NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick. Public art sculptor Thomas Sterner’s artworks investigating the unnoticed and concealed. Although known for his very large stainless steel sculptures in Frederick (FCC, Carroll Creek) and elsewhere, this exhibit will use various mediums and processes including wood carving, photography and metal fabrication. Closing reception Oct. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. Gallery hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 240-367-9770 or nomagalleryfrederick.com.

“The Oracle” — through Oct. 31 at the Y Arts Center, 115. E. Church St., Frederick. Solo exhibition featuring work by Cynthia Scott, a working artist and owner of Gaslight Gallery in downtown Frederick. Many of Scott’s drawings and paintings for her original tarot deck are in the show, as well as a 16-foot geodesic dome in which she will give card readings to guest (no reservations or fees required). “The Oracle creates a space to make time for reflection,” she says. The installation features handwritten queries, collected over time, in her practice of reading tarot cards. Tarot readings will also be available in the space from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 11, 18, 25

and 31. cynthiascottstudio.com.

“Songs of Myself” — through Oct. 31 at Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. A collection of work expressing the beauty of the natural world around us and the beauty that is in each of us. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. eastsidearts313@gmail. com, eastsideartistsgallery.com.

“Quilting Frederick” — through Nov. 22 at Maryland Hall, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. Featuring a series of art quilts by artist Aynex Mercado, inspired by the architecture of Frederick. aynex21@gmail.com, marylandhall.org.

“Civil Rights — Civil Wrongs” — through Nov. 30 at Just Lookin’ Gallery, 40 Summit Ave., Hagerstown. Join us on a journey that traverses the tumultuous landscape of human rights, illuminating the perilous path from the shackles of slavery to the hopeful aspirations of a brighter future. Works in all mediums by more than 35 African American are featured. Opening reception from 1 to 7 p.m. Oct. 12 and 13. 301-714-2278, justlookin@ justlookin.com, justlookin.com.

”Brushes With History: Inspiring the Personality of Frederick” — through Dec. 14, Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Features the works of a few of the most notable artists who have worked in Frederick County, past and present. With beautiful paintings of the county’s landmarks and natural splendor, our story explores the ways in which the visual arts provided economic opportunity to individuals and communities. Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 301663-1188 or frederickhistory.org.

”Floating Beauty: Women and the Art of Ukiyo-e” — through Jan. 12, 2025, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. This exhibition examines historical perspectives on women and their depiction in art from Edo Period Japan (1615 –1858). Organized and drawn from the collection of the Reading (Pa.) Public Museum, this exhibition features over 50 woodblock prints, including works by ukiyo-e masters. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org.

”Light is a Kind of Generosity” — Nov. 8 through Dec. 1, Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda. Loriann Signori is a painter of light, air and energy. While her preferred mediums have always been oil or pastel, her methods, techniques and aesthetic aims have all undergone significant transformation. Her paintings, situated between abstraction and recognizable form, are explorations of the color of air and beauty. Opening reception 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Artist talk 7 p.m. Nov. 23. Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. 301-2157990 or bethesda.org.

Chris Mona: Recent Solo Projects & Collaborative Projects — Oct. 17 to Dec. 13 at Esther Prangley Rice Gallery, located in Peterson Hall at McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. This solo exhibition features works by Anne Arundel Community College professor Chris Mona, including printmaking projects done in collaboration with Pyramid Atlantic Art Center founder Helen Frederick, who he began collaborating with in 2023. OCMwork@mcdaniel.edu, 410-857-7000, chrismona.com.

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Playfulness and wordplay in the work of Corey Frey

BY KARI A. MARTINDALE Special to The News-Post

Corey Frey is a multidisciplinary artist from Middletown whose current exhibition, “The Divine Cochlea,” is on view at Mount Saint Mary’s University’s Delaplaine Gallery of Fine Arts in Emmitsburg. The show is an updated version of his exhibition “SEWN SOWN,” which was featured at Hood College in January. He has since added a painting and reworked a sculpture.

“SEWN SOWN” was born of the relationship between antithetical homophones. “The word ‘sew’ means to cast, to scatter,” Frey explained, “but the word ‘sow’ means to bring together. So I was interested, in that they’re homophones, so that connects them, but what also connects them is the antithesis. They mean the opposite thing, so they’re joined together in that way. This led me to contemplate the relational nature of casting and gathering together.”

“We can all justify, by modern means, excuses to gather stones together,” he went on. “We want to build things, build more, build cities and all these things. But we don’t have a justification to scatter stones. It’s harder for us to think about how we can scatter. So blending myth and story, and the material of paint or sculpture, all become ways of investigating the scattering and gathering.”

Frey, who works as the exhibitions manager for the Delaplaine Arts Center, said the work in this collection is the most fulfilling work he has done. One main reason for that, he said, was that he’d received a grant from Frederick Arts Council, which allowed him two years to create the work. “I could work as big as I wanted to,” he said. “I painted as big as I have ever painted.”

Frey said he felt free to explore whatever he wanted.

“It was the first time that I didn’t have to defend buying supplies for artmaking because of the demands of the day to day, and because of that, the parameters for potential in the work was widened. I could invest more in play and spontaneity because it didn’t feel quite like I was wasting paint or other materials if I didn’t get it ‘right.’”

Frey said the project presented a few

“Poetry functions in that way,” he added, “in that we all use language every day and it becomes meaningless to a certain degree because of its over-utilization and we’re not thinking about what we say. But poetry extends an invitation for it to make language as strange as it should be, in order to re-understand the potential of what language can be.”

Frey believes visual art does the same thing.

“On a visual level, the visual arts deal with the fact that we are all looking, every day. We are seeing things, but we’re only taking in. We only process a very, very small percentage of the information that comes in, so art becomes a reinvestigation of possibility.”

After graduating from the University of West Florida, Frey returned to Middletown to be near family after he and his wife had a daughter.

challenges.

“On a very practical level, my easel couldn’t support the scale, so I had to construct an easel that I mounted onto the cinderblock wall of my studio. On a more formal artistic level, it presented challenges compositionally. An artist must work between the ebbs and flows of play and formality, and so at some point you stop only playing and you home in on how a viewer will experience this. The visual rhythm of a piece, or necessities of balance and color/texture/ narrative juxtapositions — all these things must be renegotiated when working on a larger scale.”

Frey’s love of the relationship of words that prompted him to investigate “sewn” and “sown” has also led him to begin writing poetry. Several poems have been published, and he posts regularly to Substack.

“I’ve always been a reader,” Frey said, “but when we had kids, I felt my time stretched more thin, to where poetry was more accommodating for my lifestyle. It was shorter; I could hold onto a poem throughout the day. I also didn’t have the unfinished book guilt that a lot of readers can have. You don’t have that same sense of pressure [when writing] poetry.”

IF YOU GO

“The Divine Cochlea” runs through Oct. 18 at Williams Gallery at Delaplaine Fine Arts Center on the campus of Mount St. Mary’s University, 16300 Old Emmitsburg Road, Emmitsburg. Gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Frey, who has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of West Florida, said his formal art education came late. He “floundered for a little while,” then went to a Christian ministry school and studied to be a pastor. He graduated from there but didn’t want to become a pastor in a formal sense.

“I came to realize that I was meant for the edges rather than the center, and I could best love and serve the center by being an edge person,” he said. “The art always tends to be on the edges of things. There’s a center, there’s a status quo. There’s always been a traditional way of doing things, a consolidation of similarity at the center. But in order for that to be healthy, it has to have a relationship with what exists on the edges. There has to be a give and a take.

That’s when he and his wife created The Well, a collaborative “that values creativity, curiosity and conversations about art, humanity, faith and cultures.” They host makers’ nights and facilitate “conversations around creativity. They usually bleed into conversations about faith and all kinds of stuff,” he said.

After graduating from his undergraduate program, he went through a grieving process, having lost a group of people who “spoke the same visual language as me,” he said. In addition to grieving the loss of resources and community, Frey began to feel the pressure that comes with trying to justify creating art that is not commercially viable.

“The Well was us figuring out how we could develop a community with other people that we helped justify creative measures as a means of exploration. How do we give people an excuse to play?”

Frey’s children have reinforced for him an understanding of creativity and imagination as innate in humanity. “No child has to be taught to imagine or play,” he said. “It is instinctive and built in. We unfortunately adapt away from the imagination because of the pressures of the seriousness of life. It’s understandable, but we end up coasting

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Work by Corey Frey in his show “The Divine Cochlea” in Emmitsburg.

The year 72 Film Fest teams hit a wall

Items showing the obstructions involved in the theme for this year’s 72 Film Fest at Cafe 611 in Frederick on Sept. 26.

OBSTRUCTIONS?

BY DAWN MORGAN NEARY

Special to The News-Post

The 72 Film Fest, now in its 19th year, is a Frederickgrown creative competition where filmmaking teams compete to complete a short movie within three days. But wait — there’s more. The teams are given added obstacles (as if making a movie in 72 hours isn’t hard enough), such as requiring particular props.

The theme for 2024: obstructions.

Seems about right.

Registration for the 72 Film Fest opens over the summer, and according to Clark Kline, one of the festival’s founders, “The past couple years, we have hit capacity by mid-August.”

Kline said there were 36 returning teams and 16 new ones, including some returning filmmakers who have created new teams.

The 72 hours of planning, writing, filming, editing (and more) took place over the last weekend in September this year. To kick off the festival and a weekend of filmmaking, a launch party was held on Thursday, Sept. 26, at downtown Frederick’s Cafe 611, where the teams got to meet and greet one another and learn what each team’s filmmaking criteria would be.

Doug Powell has hosted 72 Film Fest launch parties on and off since 2010. That night at Cafe 611, he said it was like “like getting back with old friends. A family reunion in its 19th year.”

For example, frequent 72 Film Fester Brad Austin is in his sixth year with the Black Fox team, but he’s participated on other teams for a total of 14 years. Charles Pham and crew at Raven Lost Pictures have competed in the 72 Film Fest challenge since its inception but under a few different team names.

Doug Powell has hosted 72 Film Fest launch parties on and off since 2010.

IF YOU GO

The 19th annual 72 Film Fest will take place at the Weinberg Center for the Arts on Oct. 11 and 12, showcasing the creativity and talent of more than 50 teams of filmmakers made up of actors, writers, editors, directors, cinematographers, set designers, costume designers, musicians and more. 72 Film Fest will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Weinberg Center, when every film premieres along with the fake, 30-second ads created by teams during the inaugural summer challenge. The Saturday Night Main Event will start at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Weinberg Center, when finalists and award winners screen along with a new short with Mikael Johnson, Doug Powell and Aura Manjarrez. Tickets are available at weinbergcenter.org. For more information, go to 72Fest.com.

All teams are listed on the website, along with the number of years they’ve entered and their Instagram handle. This year, they were also required to produce a 30-second promo of their film, all of which screened during at a meetup on Oct. 4 called 72@Knight on Friday, a new collaboration between the 72 Film Fest and Movie Knight, a monthly film screening series at the Y Arts Center.

The launch party was packed and a jovial feeling filled the air, though the teams waited in anticipation for the big reveal.

“Every year, the challenge is different,” said Powell. “Everyone in this room is wondering what the hell the challenge is.”

The organizers pulled a doozy on participants. In an email a few days later, Kline said, “We went into the launch a little unsure how the teams would accept the theme this year. The energy of launch night is one of our favorite parts of the fest. We love watching teams’ reactions go from nervous anticipation to strategizing how they’ll make the criteria work with whatever creative talents they have as part of their team.”

Plenty of murmurs of “WTF” abounded, as this year’s criteria — “obstructions” — was revealed, along with specific obstructions required of each time, like “No cast over the age of 12 throughout film” and “Every scene must include signing.”

Student teams were required to choose one obstruction, amateur teams picked two, and professional teams got three.

“Most years for themes we have a couple brainstorming sessions where we each pitch a theme and explore all the possibilities,” Kline said. “Since we do something different every year, we always want it to be exciting and fun for teams but also push them a little. Once we settled on ‘obstructions,’ we spent a lot of time coming up with restrictions

that would work as single limitations and inspirations but also work when mixed with others. We can’t wait to see how teams approach them all.”

72 Hours interviewed three of this year’s participating teams, selected at random.

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Student team: RD25 Productions, from the Frederick County Career and Technology Center film and video program. First year competing. Members include Peyton Sedenquist, Abby Morse, Ava Walczak, Keira St. Pierre, Kyle DelRegno.

Describe your weekend making a film for the festival.

It was a sleepless but energetic weekend. Our team had a lot of fun and it was a bit of a learning curve, however a very valuable experience.

What did you accomplish?

Our entire film was filmed in 12 hours. We are very proud of this fact.

Were you happy with your film?

Yes, our team is satisfied with our film. It’s not perfect ,but being students with extremely busy schedules, we feel we made an awesome film for the time given.

Would you do it again?

Of course! We would love to be a part of this film festival again. This festival facilitated a lot of professional growth for our team members.

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Professional team: Black Fox Pictures. Sixth year competing.

Members include Austin Burns, Brad Austin, Emma Sandler, Isaac Roberts, Jonathan Chase, Jordan Holt, Jules McCormick, Lauren Beckjord, Liv Brady, Patrick Clark, Sam Choiniere, Spencer Johnson, Trevor Roberts.

Describe your weekend making a film for the festival.

After the launch party, we met to

Staff photo s by Katina Zentz

brainstorm and write the story for our film, choose characters and roles, and scouted our location, which would end up being one location, Trevor’s house. Friday was designated for prop hunt, set design, and creating a storyboard and shot list. We started filming in the evening on Friday. Saturday was more filming. We filmed from 9 a.m. to about 7 p.m., then had a wrap party dinner with the whole team.

What did you accomplish?

The criteria we selected were “NonLinear story,” “Future setting” and all our camera shots had to be “Mirrored” or shot through something obstructed like a glass, bag, etc. We ended up with a pretty cool sci-fi drama we hope people will enjoy.

Were you happy with your film?

Jordan Holt: I’m definitely proud of what we came up with for our film with the selected criteria. I also love to have everyone in the team involved so they

are happy too and its not just one person calling the shots — besides the director, who gets the final say. Everyone seemed happy with no struggles or quarrels. Super grateful for the team we had this year and everyone involved. They were on their A game every day. Jonathan Chase flies out from Tennessee, which is crazy, but he always contributes a ton for our team. This year he directed and led on special effects.

Would you do it again?

Brad Austin: I would absolutely do it again. Each year always comes with its challenges and obstacles to overcome, and it’s always a blast creating something so quickly with very little time in the 72 hours. I am always so proud of what we create

Professional team: Raven Lost Pictures

Members include Charles Pham, Jason

Santelli, Melissa Sly.

Describe your weekend making a film for the festival.

Charles Pham: I would probably describe the weekend was fun, followed by chaotic. We pushed ourselves to do something out of our normal wheelhouse in terms of the movie’s genre. Melissa came up with the nugget of an idea that just exploded into something where we all had a hand at adding something to the mix, even if, at times, it felt like it was out of left field, but that made the process exciting.

What did you accomplish?

Overall, the main thing we accomplished was finishing the movie we set out to make when we got the criteria. There wasn’t much that we had to scrap or leave on the cutting room floor. It might have been one of the easier movies to edit. I think this can be attributed to really focusing on how it was shot. One of the obstacles we had was “Static shot.” This

pushed us to be creative in our visuals in a way that we hadn’t before.

Were you happy with your film?

We’re pretty happy with the finished product. It usually takes a while after turning it in to have a real objective view of everything without wanting to pick apart the things we wish we could have done in the moment, but at this moment, we aren’t disappointed with what we handed in.

Would you do it again?

If you’re talking about the fest, the answer is yes. Hands-down, the 72 Film Fest is one of the things we most look forward to every year.

Interviews have been edited for clarity.

Dawn Morgan Neary has been a freelance writer and multimedia producer for more than 20 years. She has reported for the Tampa Bay Times, Current, Creative Loafing, Philadelphia Weekly and others.

Doug Powell discusses the theme “obstructions” for this year’s 72 Film Fest during a festival launch party at Cafe 611 in Frederick on Sept. 26.

Everyday Poetry

For two years now, I’ve had the honor and pleasure of sharing with you my poems on ordinary things. In doing so, it’s been my hope that perhaps they’ve inspired you to take a pause and longer look at the subtle magic that happens for each of us every day, maybe even inspired you to write. And now we are in the season of the most magic — autumn.

Have you ever watched a cherished pet or someone you love drop off to sleep?

What a beautiful event, seeing a creature’s hold on burdens, responsibilities, actions slacken as they settle into a dark world of rest. It isn’t this world, it is somewhere else, and they become a different, sweeter creature. For me, autumn is when I watch the natural world I know gently slough its duties and go to sleep, in beauty.

Sheryl Massaro is a Frederick poet and oil painter. She has authored three books of poetry, all available from amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, the Delaplaine Arts Center Gift Shop and, with her art, from sherylmassaro.com.

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along on the status quo and stagnating in meaning. When my kids play, the last thing on their minds is whether or not they are playing ‘well’ or ‘correctly’. They are following something intuitive.”

His artistic discipline is geared in that direction. The works in the exhibition were made from a commitment to intuition, play, emotional intelligence and spontaneity. They came from his practice of integrating intuition into formality and seeing what conversations emerged.

Frey is not driven by the end product but rather the journey.

“I’m interested in the process so much that I have to almost forcibly set up a system where I rely on my intuition in order to be surprised,” he said. “The amount of variables [with oil paints] with color mixing, viscosity, opacity and translucence, allowing paint to set up at varying rates and then disrupting by scraping or carving in with a palette knife — all of these things play into the necessity of frustration with the medium. It can tend to have a mind of its own. Very often, those that master the medium end up making boring work because they’ve eliminated the variables that account for surprise and spontaneity.”

Frey starts with photographs, but he is not trying to duplicate them. “Somewhere into the process, I will

remove the reference image and rely on memory and the subject’s relationship to other parts of the composition,” he said. “[Sometimes] when things are seemingly coming together—with as much haphazardness as I can muster — I will scrape paint or use a squeegee and introduce a method [whereby] I cannot predict the outcome. Or I will work on the painting upside down…measures that disrupt rational intelligence and rely on something else.”

With “SEWN SOWN,” Frey said he was on “a personal journey of reinvestigating myth not as fiction but as a possibility for deeper truth than fact.”

He began by investigating myths such as the epic of Gilgamesh, Mongolian myths, and biblical stories.

“Art doesn’t deal with facts,” Frey said. “James Baldwin said the purpose of art is to reveal the questions hidden by the answers. And so art is a means of investigation, which makes it possible to see things at a greater depth.”

Kari Martindale is a Pushcart Prizenominated poet and spoken word artist who has been published in various literary journals and anthologies, and she has been featured in readings across Maryland. She has an MA in linguistics, sits on the board of Maryland Writers’ Association and is a member of EC Poetry & Prose.

SHERYL MASSARO

Courtesy photo

Work by Corey Frey.

Thursday Oct. 10

ETCETERA

Grannie’s Attic — Huge Yard Sale! — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 15 N. Church St., Thurmont. Join us for great bargains and an opportunity to help our church minister to those that are in need in our community. Sandwich and drinks will also be for sale.

301-271-7877. admin@saintjohnlutheran.org. saintjohnlutheran.org/index.html.

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills. No membership requirements. If you need a partner, call 240-344-4041 or email lffutrell@yahoo.com.

$8. 301-676-5656. sdobran@comcast.net. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

Free Expungement Clinic with Maryland Legal Aid — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Need help expunging your record from a past conviction? Meet with an attorney from Maryland Legal Aid to discuss your options and begin the process. This is a free service for ages 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

200 Monroe Restaurant — 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick. Frederick Community College invites you to enjoy a gourmet dinner created by students. Guests will enjoy a first course, entree, and dessert freshly made by the baking and pastry class. Reservations  required.

$40-$46. hcti@frederick.edu. opentable.com/200-monroe.

FAC’s Canvas & Couture — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Ordinary Hen, 228 N. Market St., Frederick. Art meets Fashion. Join us for a fundraiser benefiting the FAC! Highlights include sparkling champagne, fashion show, passed hors d’oeuvres and desserts, fabulous silent auction, and 50/50 raffle. $100. 301-662-4190. info@frederickartscouncil.org.

Clustered Spires Quilt Guild Monthly Meeting — 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Founded in 2001, members include beginners through experts, with interests from art quilts to traditional quilts in an array of materials. All are welcome. meets the second Thursday of the month. csqg@clusteredspiresquiltguild.org.

clusteredspiresquiltguild.org.

Field of Screams Maryland — 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at OBGC Park, 4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney. Ranked the #1 Best Haunt in the Country by USA Today in 2022, is gearing up for yet another spooky season with new attractions — including Stitchy’s Nightmare Factory; vignettes reflecting famous local ghost stories; and a new light canopy show set to a classic horror soundtrack. Due to record crowds last year, Field of Screams Maryland will open Sept. 27 and run through Nov. 2. For ages 12 and older, parental discretion advised. $29. 888-720-1112. info@steelheadevents.com. screams.org.

Literacy Council Seeking Volunteer Tutors and Class Instructors for Adult Learners — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Tutor adults one-to-one or in small groups of 2-3. No experience necessary. Training, teaching materials and support provided. Also seeking volunteers with ESL teaching experience to teach 60- to 90-minute weekly classes in 10-week sessions. Volunteers must be 18+. 301-600-2066. msilva@frederickliteracy.org. frederickliteracy.org.

Canines on the Creek Info Session — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Gary Bennett’s residence, 5771 Hannover Court, Frederick. FSK Lions Club is seeking doggy owners and exhibitors to participate in its annual Canines on the Creek event. This doggy and owner Halloween costume contest and parade around Carroll Creek is scheduled for Oct. 26, rain or shine. Info sessions will provide all the details necessary to participate. Free to watch; $25 to participate. 301-6063012. gabennett01@comcast.net. fsklions.org/canines.

FAMILY

Fall Festival — at Summers Farm, 5307 Hollow Road, Middletown. 45-plus activities: exploring the Luke Bryan-inspired corn maze, families enjoy farm animals, jumping pillow, wagon rides, pumpkins, local beer and wine, and farm-fresh food including famous apple cider donuts. The festival is open on select days through Oct. 31. Tickets are available online. 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. 7-acre corn maze, giant slides, ropes courses and new bee line zip line. Farm animal petting area, free hay rides, lively chicken show, photo centers, pick-your-own pumpkins with 45 varieties, newly expanded apple orchard. Food includes apple cider

donuts, cider slushies and more, farm market. See website for ticket prices. 301-865-3515. office@gaverfarm.com. gaverfarm.com.

Celebrate the Season — 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Brookfield Farms, 8302 Ramsburg Road, Thurmont. The leaves are turning and the pumpkins are big ripe and orange. Everyone, young and old enjoys visiting the Brookfield Farm Pumpkin Patch. There is a corn maze, different every year, and all proceeds from the corn maze go to charity. Bring home beautiful gourds and potted mums. After your explorations at the farm you can visit Links Bridge Vineyards which is just down the road a short piece. Enjoy a tasting of Maryland wines, mostly dry wines and a few slightly sweet wines.

301-602-5733. linksbridgevineyards@gmail.com. linksbridgevineyards.com.

Teen Time: Bluey Party for Teens (ages 1118) — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Teens can have fun with Bluey! Come to the library for an evening of fun, teen-friendly Bluey activities! This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grade (ages 11-18). 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com. Paws 2 Read with Go Team Therapy Dogs — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join Go Team Therapy Dogs to improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a therapy dog. All ages. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

MUSIC

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

PERFORMER

Live Comedy at the Opera House — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. As seen on NBC, CBS, Comedy Central, Showtime, and more. Don’t miss national comics Lucas Bohn and Jeff Shaw live. Presented by BoJo Entertainment. 18 and older. $20. 304 876 3704. Contact@OperaHouseLive.com. operahouselive.com.

POLITICS

Abolish the Electoral College Discussion — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. The League of Women Voters of Frederick County is coming to a library near you to discuss how our presidents are selected. You’ve heard of the Electoral College? Maybe not, but as a citizen casting your vote for your president, you will want to know more about what happens to that vote after you cast it. 216-374-7748. laurigrossohio@gmail.com. my.lwv.org/maryland/frederick-county.

Friday Oct. 11

CLASSES

Bonsai Workshop — 11 a.m. to noon at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Martha Meehan, of Meehan Miniatures, will discuss the ancient Japanese horticultural practice of bonsai. This hands-on class will guide students through the fundamentals of bonsai care, from selecting the right tree to shaping and styling techniques. Pre-register. $65 museum members, $80 general public. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/bonsai-workshop.

ETCETERA

Grannie’s Attic - Huge Yard Sale! — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 15 N. Church St., Thurmont. Join us for great bargains and an opportunity to help our church minister to those that are in need in our community! Sandwich and drinks will also be for sale! 301-271-7877. admin@saintjohnlutheran. org.

saintjohnlutheran.org/index.html.

All Aboard Rails & Tales: Featured Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Taneytown History Museum, 340 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown. The railroad came to Taneytown in 1872. This exhibition shares information about the local railroad, stories and artifacts. Scavenger hunt with prizes included. 301-639-8620. ehoover44@verizon.net. taeytownhh.org.

Seed Library: The Art of Asian Gardens — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at MIddletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. Come on a virtual tour of beautiful Asian gardens and learn more about these breath-taking landscapes from Master Gardener, Maritta Grau. 18 and older. 301-600-7560. lgrackin@frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org/calendar.

Local Mentions

5th Annual HarvestFest

Artisan and Craft Fair

SAVE THE DATE

Sat. Oct 27, 11a-7p Sun Oct 28, 9a-1p St John Regional Catholic School Gym at St Katharine Drexel Catholic Church 8414 Opossumtown Pike Frederick, MD 21702

Participant inquiries and additional info: https://www saintdrexel org/ event/harvestfest-2024/

CANINES ON THE CREEK

FSK Lions' doggy Halloween

costume contest & parade

Sat , Oct 26, 2-5 pm, Carroll Creek Prizes, demos & over 50 dog-related exhibitors on hand Proceeds benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind Exhibitors & dog owners register at fsklions org/canines/

CASH BINGO

Jefferson Ruritan Club Community Center

Sponsored by St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Burkittsville Friday, October 11

Doors open: 5:30pm Bingo starts: 7pm

20 games + Specials + Raffles $25 per person

Bring a canned good for the local food bank Food and drinks available Info call: 301-473-5299

CASH BINGO

Sunday, November 3

Woodsboro American Legion Auxiliary Doors open 12 pm, games @ 1:30 pm $40 for 25 games, includes 3 specials @ $150 and 2 jackpots @ $500; Reserve early and receive free special game-call Peggy at 301-514-7164; King tuts, bingo balls, holder jars and door prizes; Food, drinks, baked goods available

Donate canned food item for local food bank and receive free special game Proceeds benefit scholarships, veterans, and youth

Local Mentions

CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN ORCHARDS

Available in our Market: HoneyCrisp & Crimson Crisp Apples, Summerset, Cortland, Jonathan & Gala Apples

Bartlett & Seckel Pears

Prune Plums, Concord Grapes

Kale, Swiss Chard, Squash, Cucumbers, Pickling Cukes, Cabbage, Green Bell Peppers, Broccoli & Potatoes

Fresh Baked Fruit Pies, Apple Cider Donuts, Fresh Apple Cider, Jams & Jellies

Apple Cider Slushies

Fall Mums & Pumpkins

Pick Your Own Apples

Saturday & Sunday 10am- 4pm in September & October

301-271-2737

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

COLORFUL MUMS!

Asters, Rudbeckia, Pumpkins, Indian corn Our own sweet potatoes Fresh baked bread every Friday! Apples 10 - 6 Daily, Closed Sunday 11434 Keymar Rd Woodsboro, MD 21798

Live Info: 240-439-9401

DRIVE-THRU DINNER AND BAKE SALE

October 19th from 11A-3P featuring St John’s Fried Chicken, Green Beans, Pepper Slaw, Biscuit and Piece of Cake for $15

Buckets of chicken: 8pc: $10, 12pc: $15, 16pc: $20 Call Carmi Sayler @ 301-4010633 or the church @ 301-898-5290 with your name, phone number and order October 13 is deadline to place your order

Local Mentions

FALL BIG $ BINGO

Sat. 11/9, Dinner 4:30 Games 6:30 Includes: 14 Reg Games,

2 Specials & JP totaling over $9000 $60

PP Advance;$65 @ Door Call 301-8292510 LVFD reserves the right to reduce payouts if less than 150 pp No Refunds

GLADE UCC OYSTER TURKEY & HAM BUFFET DINNER

Walkersville Fire Hall 79 W Frederick St Fri Nov 1 • 4-7p Sat Nov. 2 • 11a-4p

Adults: $30 cash $31 credit card

Children 6-12: $15 5 & under: Free Carry-Outs: $1 extra Avail until 3:30p on Sat Dinner@Gladechurch org 301-845-6775

HILLSIDE TURKEY FARMS

Turkey, Chicken, Duck, Pork, Beef, Smoked Meats, Deli Meats & Cheeses, Seafood & More Hillsideturkey com

301-271-2728

30 Elm St Thurmont, MD 21788

Thursday 8-7

Friday 8-3

Saturday 8-12

HOLIDAY CRAFT AND VENDOR EVENT

Hosted by Vigilant Hose Co Activities Bldg , 17701 Creamery Rd Emmitsburg, MD Saturday, December 7 from 9a-4p Many Crafters and Vendors And much more! Food available for purchase Visit with Santa Photos Available for sale Bring families, children and pets!

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

Local Mentions

HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR

Sat , November 2

8 am – 2 pm

Lots of handmade crafts, ornaments, gift ideas for the whole family Kid’s Corner White Elephant Table Homemade food including sandwiches and soups Bake table with homemade pies, cakes, cookies, etc Bush Creek Church of the Brethren 4821A Green Valley Road, Monrovia, Md 21770

301-865-3013

Facebook com/BCCoB1855

LET THE

LIGHT SHINE REVIVAL

@ Bush Creek Church of the Brethren 7:00 pm

Fri , October 18

Speaker: Pastor Jerry Beall Special Music – Forever Young

Sat , October 19

Speaker: Pastor Rod Fry Special Music – Gospel Bluegrass Band 4821A Green Valley Road Monrovia, Md 21770 301-865-3013

Facebook com/BCCoB1855

MT. PLEASANT RURITAN CLUB

TO HOST QUARTERMANIA

The Mt Pleasant Ruritan Club is hosting a Quartermania fundraiser on Sunday, October 20, 2024 Tickets are $5 00 in advance, $8 00 at the door Extra paddles available for $3 00 Doors open at 12:00 p m and bidding begins at 1:30 p m Food will be sold The hall is located at 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville, MD 21793 For more information or to purchase tickets please contact Alden at 301-845-4387.

NEW YEAR'S EVE BINGO 12-31-2024

Thurmont Event Complex

Over $17,000 00 of Cash Payouts

$50.00 Per Ticket Advance

$60 00 at the Door

Available Friday Night Bingo, www eventbrite com Ticket Includes: Meal: Dinner Platter 9 Pack of 27 Games ($300 00ea ), 3 Games ($1,000ea ), 3 50/50 Games & 3 Jackpots at $2,000 (1 sheet of 3 for each

$60

Available Friday Night Bingo, www eventbrite com

Ticket Includes:

Meal: Dinner Platter

9 Pack of 27 Games ($300 00ea ), 3

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Games ($1,000ea ), 3 50/50 Games & 3 Jackpots at $2,000 (1 sheet of 3 for each 50/50’s & 3 Jackpots)

Doors Open @ 5:00 p.m., Bingo Starts @ 8:00 p m

Meal Served: 6-8 p m

CASH BAR • TIP JARS

Kitchen Open During Break No Reserved SeatingFirst Come, First Served Basis Only No Exceptions!

**We reserve the right to lower payouts if less than 300 tickets sold** Tickets: 301-748-5359 or 301-271-3820 or Eventbrite com

Benefits The Thurmont Community Ambulance Company 13716 Strafford Drive Thurmont, MD 21788

New Year ’s Eve Bingo & Buffet

(Buffet of Turkey & Shrimp)

December 31, 2024

New Midway Vol Fire Co

Doors Open: 5:00

Games Start: 7:30

Admission: $50 00 by 12/16/2024, After 12/16/2024 $60 00 includes 30 Reg Games

$100 Minimum - $1000 Jackpot

Free Party Favors

Extra Cards Available Only 250 Tickets Sold ATM Available For Info Call 301-898-7985 or 301-271-4650

PRYOR'S ORCHARD

Apples, Pears & Cider

Fuji & Yellow Delicious Cortland & Idared

Stayman & Nittany & Cameo Apples

Bosc Pears & Quinces

Pies & Bread

White & Sweet Potatoes Winter Squash

Pumpkins & Fall Ornaments

Honey, Jellies & Fruit Butters

Sparkling Ciders & Nuts

Open Daily 8am-6pm Always Call First 301-271-2693

2 miles west of Thurmont off Route 15 take 77 West, 1 mile to Pryor Rd www PryorsOrchard com

SCENIC VIEW ORCHARDS

Sweet Corn, Tomatoes

Pears: Bosc, Bartlett, Magness, Seckel

Apples: Gala, Honey Crisp, Ginger Gold

Apple & Pear Cider

Plums, Peppers, Squash Kale, Cabbage, Cucumbers Broccoli, Sweet Potatoes

Mums, Flower Bouquets

Honey, Jams, Jellies

Scenic View Orchards

16239 Sabillasville Rd

Sabillasville Md 21780

301-271-2149

Open 10:00-6:00 Daily scenicvieworchards com

Frederick Farmers Market 1215 West Patrick St

Every Saturday 10:00-1:00

YMCA Farmers Market

1000 North Market Street

Tuesday 3:30 -6:30

SLIPPERY HAM & TURKEY POT PIE CARRYOUT

and country ham sandwiches

Woodsboro Lutheran Church

101 S Main Street Sat, Nov 2nd, pickup from 11 am - 2 pm Quarts $9, sandwiches $5

Baked goods available For orders, leave message @ 301-271-3309, by Wed, Oct. 30

SPAGHETTI DINNER

Middletown Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary Oct. 13, 2024 Noon to 4pm

Spaghetti w/white, regular, or meat sauce, salad, bread & pie

$12/adults; $6/children 6 to 10 years-old, reservations call Lori at 240-367-0252

MVFC Activities Building 1 Fireman's Lane

Walk-ins are welcome! Thank you for your support!

SPORTSMAN’S BINGO

Saturday, November 9, 2024

DOORS OPEN 5:00, BUFFET 6:00

GAMES BEGIN 7:30

NEW MIDWAY VOL. FIRE CO.

20 Games (10 Games paying $200 Cash, 10 Games for Guns), 50/50, Money Jars, Gun Jars

$40/Person includes Buffet Dinner

Tickets: Buddy 301-271-4650 or Nick 301898-7985

TRUNK OR TREAT

@ Bush Creek Church of the Brethren Sat , October 12 (rain or shine) 6-8 pm in church parking lot Activities include pumpkin decorating, scarecrow making, and snacks inside 4821A Green Valley Road Rt 75 South Monrovia, Md 21770 301-865-3013 Facebook com/BCCoB1855

TURKEY, FRIED OYSTER AND

COUNTRY HAM DINNER

Sat , October 26, 2024 12 noon until 5 pm

Menu includes fried oysters, turkey, country ham, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, sauerkraut, cranberry sauce, dressing, cole slaw, rolls, ice tea, hot tea and coffee (in-house menu) Prices: Adults $30, Children 6-12: $8, under 6 –free

Carry-outs $1 extra *price subject to change depending upon the price of oysters

Bush Creek Church of the Brethren 4821A Green Valley Road Monrovia, Maryland 21770 301-865-3013 Facebook com/BCCoB1855

VIGILANT HOSE COMPANY NEW YEAR'S EVE BINGO

17701 Creamery Road, Emmitsburg, MD

Tuesday, 12/31/Doors Open @ 5pm/Games @ 8pm All Inclusive 9 pk/$50 for 30 games, 2 Jackpots @ $2000 each 5 SPECIALS @ $500 each/All other games $300/Incl Dinner Platter! Reserved seating if tickets purchased by 12/13 Tickets purchased after 12/13 will be $60 No checks mailed after 11/22 For info: Pam @ 240-472-3484 or @ Marylou @ 240-285-3184

Reserve right to change payouts if 200 are not sold

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO FSK Post 11

Doors open at 4:30pm Early Bird starts at 7:00pm

Games: Early Bird, Winner Take All, Specials, Regular Bingo, Grand Slam (Jackpot

$2,000), Sr Jackpot ($750 +) 28 games in total 1450 Taney Ave Frederick, MD 21702 301-662-9345

Weekly BINGO

Every Friday Night Doors open @ 5 p m , Bingo starts @ 7 p m Bonanza, Early Bird, Regular, Specials, Jackpot! Small Jackpot-$500 Big Jackpot-$1500 Great Food!

Thurmont Event Complex 13716 Strafford Drive Thurmont, Maryland Thurmont Community Ambulance Service, Inc

Pets & Supplies

RED MERLE AND TRI BLUE EYED AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES for sale Sire is miniature red tri Dam is standard red merle Contact Bill Marek at 240-217-3730

• Trash/Junk/Yard Waste Removal

• Appliance Removal

• Bed and Mattress Removal

• Mulch Delivery

• Lawnmower & Equipment Removal

• Light Demo

• Welding repairs and fabrication

• Hauling needs

• Dump trailer available for rent GREAT PRICES! 20% Off 1st Job! Please call to enquire Talkinscrap@yahoo.com

HENRY'S BLACKTOP PAVING, LLC 301-663-1888 • 301-416-7229 henrysblacktoppaving @gmail.com Call for FREE est MHIC 3608

ESTATE/YARD SALE

in Parish Hall starting at 7:30 AM to benefit the building fund/window project October 10th, 11th and 12th Pulled Pork Bar-B-Que by Jake and other food for sale. Apple Butter for sale: Quarts: $7; Pints: $4

INDOOR/OUTDOOR

YARD SALE

Saturday November 2, 2024

Lewistown Vol Dept 8 a m to 1 p m

Reservations call Beth @ 240-674-4688

FIREWOOD

All premium & seasoned Oak $260/cord or $170/half cord Mixed Hardwoods $240/cord; $150/half cord Credit cards accepted 888-873-3018 www mdtreeexperts com

Home Repairs and Handyman Work Framing • Drywall • Decks • Doors • Paint • Power Wash & More! 240-852-3585 MHIC #157234

LANDSCAPING

Leave the hard work to us! Spring Cleaning, Mulching, Mowing Hardscaping Call J & R Cornerstone at 301-473-0449

Expecting calls any time! FREE ESTIMATE

KofC Gourmet 4-Course Dinner — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sister Margaret Bauer Evangelization Center Hall, 114 E. Second St., Frederick. Gourmet dinner: Antipasto with bread, salad, chicken marsala over fettuccine, and dessert. BYOB, cups and ice provided. $20 donation per ticket or reserve a table with 8 tickets. Advance tickets only, no tickets at the door. $20. 301-305-2127. satterf@comcast.net. kofc1622.org.

Meet + Greet: Colleen AF Venable and Stephanie Yue — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Curious Iguana, 12 N. Market St., Frederick. Join a family-friendly meet-and-greet with author Colleen AF Venable and illustrator Stephanie Yue as they promote their new book, “Katie the Catsitter: The Purrfect Plan.” After spending the day visiting schools, Colleen and Stephanie will be at the Iguana in the evening to meet fans and sign books. 301-695-2500. info@curiousiguana.com.

Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur — 6:30 p.m. at Beth Sholom Congregation, 1011 N. Market St., Frederick. Celebrate the Jewish New Year with Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services at Beth Sholom Congregation in Frederick. Join our welcoming community, beginning with Rosh Hashanah under the stars at Baker Park on Oct. 2. solomonjt2003@yahoo.com. bethsholomfrederick.org.

69 Band — 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Cactus Flats, 10026 Hansonville Road, Frederick. Rockin’ blues.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 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 and beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

Diet Fame and The Submensas — 8 p.m. to midnight at Frederick Eagles, 207 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Come have a screaming good time with Diet Fame & The Submensas. $5 cover. Doors open at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m. 18 and older.  $5. 301-663-6281. frederickaerie1067@gmail.com.

FAMILY

Ridgefest — at Mt. Tabor Church Park, 13616 Motters Station Road, Rocky Ridge. Apple Butter will be available at 8 a.m. Saturday morning for $5 a pint and sold through the weekend until all is sold. Yard sales, other vendors and food will be available Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 301-606-2150. kacky6@aol.com.

Catoctin Furnace Fallfest — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont. There’s a change in the air, and it smells like cooked apples. The communal tradition of making apple butter over an open fire continues in Catoctin Furnace during Fallfest. Enjoy live music with the Hot Furnace Boys, blacksmithing demonstrations, tours of the historic village, and old-fashioned fun and

games. Take home a pint of apple butter at the end of the day. 240-288-7396. info@catoctinfurnace.org. catoctinfurnace.org.

Corn Maze — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Carroll County Agricultural Center & Arena, 706 Agricultural Center Drive, Westminster. Also 2 to 10 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. Group rates for 15 or more available. $10 ages 16 and over, $5 ages 5 to 15, ages 4 and under free. 410-848-6704. carrollcountyagcenter.com.

Trail of Jack-O-Lanterns with Trick-orTreating — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville. Fun to do with the kids, won’t scare them and is appropriate for any age. Admission includes the Trail, fire pits, fun farm show, and Animal Barn (6 to 9 p.m.) to see your furry friends, and trick-or-treating for children from 7 to 8 p.m. The Trail closes at 9 p.m. Wear your costume to add to the fun! Available for purchase will be night hay rides, pumpkin flashlights, trick-or-treat bags, glow necklaces, and more! Gates open 5:30 p.m. Last admission is 8:30 p.m.  $16 (credit) for ages 2+ (babies free). 301865-9203. info@greenmeadowsevents.com. greenmeadowsevents.com.

“Big Fish” — 7 p.m. at Other Voices at The Performing Arts Factory, Frederick. Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, “Big Fish” tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest … and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him — most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. Overflowing with heart and humor, “Big Fish” is an extraordinary musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre — for an experience that’s richer, funnier and bigger than life itself. administration@othervoicestheatre.org. othervoicestheatre.org.

Kindred Hills Hayride and Haunted Trail — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Kindred Hills, 8421 Ball Road, Frederick. This Halloween event starts with a hayride into the darkness. A dimly lit trail through the woods will lead you past haunted remnants of a previous time, then back to the safety of the modern day. $25. 240-397-9825. info@kindredhills.com. kindredhills.com.

GALLERY

Art at NOON: Brushes with History — noon to 1 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. In March, Heritage Frederick mounted a new exhibit exploring three centuries of visual arts from Frederick County artists. “Brushes with History: Inspiring the Personality of Frederick” demonstrates the ways these creators have shaped our cultural identity and memory in the process. Heritage Frederick’s curator Amy Hunt and archivist Jody Brumage, will discuss the themes of the exhibition and the curation process alongside works by artists featured in the exhibit.  301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

MUSIC

F.A.M.E. Open Mic — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. FAME (Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise) hosts Open Mic night every second Friday of the month, May through October. Come to listen, play or both. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/sky-stage. Bluegrass Jam — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Ruritan, 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. 301-788-5570. 301-898-3719. trevella@comcast.net. mtpleasantruritan.com.

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

PERFORMER

Elena Torres y Comedy Cuates (en Español) — 8 p.m. at Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. Recommended for ages 18+. Elena Torres, former actress of telenovelas such as ‘Teresa’ and ‘La Que No Podia Amar’ heads the Comedy Cuates, a group of Latino comedians who bring their stand up comedy show in Spanish.  $22 adults, $20 students.

THEATER

“Anastasia” the Musical — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. This dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. Tickets vary. 301-662-6600. WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

Saturday Oct. 12 CLASSES

Pop-Up Yoga with Yogamour — 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. An all-levels yoga class with experienced instructors from Yogamour, a Frederick-based studio and non-profit. Saturdays, through October. Bring a mat, Sky Stage is open-air. $17. 240-285-7812. support@yogamour.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/sky-stage. Propagating Native Plants — 10 a.m. to noon at University of Maryland Extension Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Native perennials are a wonderful addition to any landscape! Find out about the benefits of native perennials and why they’re essen-

tial for pollinators and wildlife. Join us to learn how to propagate various natives and expand your garden, then take a few plants home. Class size is limited to 15 participants. Pre-register. 301-600-1596. strice@umd.edu. bit.ly/FCMG2024PropNativePlants.

Shri Yoga: Flex, Fix, Fun! — 10 a.m. to noon at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Shri Yoga is a calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat. 301-600-7000. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

ETCETERA

Grannie’s Attic — Huge Yard Sale! — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 15 N. Church St., Thurmont. Join us for great bargains and an opportunity to help our church minister to those that are in need in our community. Sandwich and drinks will also be for sale.

301-271-7877. admin@saintjohnlutheran.org. saintjohnlutheran.org/index.html.

Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur — 9 a.m. at Beth Sholom Congregation, 1011 N. Market St., Frederick. Celebrate the Jewish New Year with Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services at Beth Sholom Congregation in Frederick. Join our welcoming community, beginning with Rosh Hashanah under the stars at Baker Park on Oct. 2. solomonjt2003@yahoo.com. bethsholomfrederick.org.

Myersville Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Municipal parking lot, 301 Main St., Myersville. Saturdays through Oct. 26. myersvillefarmersmarket.com.

South Mountain Heritage Society Gigantic Used Book Sale — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at South Mountain Heritage Society, 3 E. Main St., Burkittsville. Saturdays through Oct. 26. The entire museum will be filled with thousands of books of all genres available at very reasonable prices. We accept donations of books during the sale and each week, the exhibit room will be filled with new arrivals. On the last day of the sale books will be sold by the bag.

southmountainhs@gmail.com.

Frederick Miniature Spectacular — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Grand Social Hall, 79 W. Frederick St., Walkersville. Twenty-six vendors from nine states will be selling wares of interest to miniature and dollhouse enthusiasts. Special preview Oct. 11 (6 to 9 p.m.)  - cost is $25 in advance (online purchase) or $30 cash at the door. This preview includes light bites and admission to the Saturday event. $10 cash. miniaturesdmv@gmail.com.

The League of Women Voters of Frederick County Presents the Who, What, Where, When and How of Voting — 11 a.m. to noon at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Learn how voters can learn more by using VOTE411.org and/or the printed Voters’ Guide from the League. The presentation also includes a primer on the Electoral College and info on who you can vote for, what the issues are, where and when

to vote and how to vote. 18 and older. LWVofFC@gmail.com.

lwv.org/local-leagues/lwv-frederick-county.

Pups and Poses w/ PetConnect Rescue at Rockwell Brewery Riverside — noon to 1 p.m. at Rockwell Brewery Riverside, 8411 Broadband Drive, Suite K, Frederick . Puppies are coming to Rockwell Brewery (Riverside)!! And yoga. With proceeds going to support Pet Connect Rescue whose mission is to save the lives of abandoned dogs and cats and place them in loving and permanent homes. $25 adults, $10 ages 11 and under. 240-6266639. Jenuineyogi@gmail.com.

All Aboard Rails & Tales: Featured Exhibit — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Taneytown History Museum, 340 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown. The railroad came to Taneytown in 1872. This exhibition shares information about the local railroad, stories and artifacts. Scavenger hunt with prizes included. 301-639-8620. ehoover44@ verizon.net. taeytownhh.org.

Tour the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Tour Frederick’s oldest surviving building with a knowledgeable guide. Now 266 years old, it was the home of Elias and Albertina Brunner, German immigrants who were part of the great migration centuries ago of refugees from oppressed and war ravaged Europe. The home contains the only surviving example of the German five-plate stove that provided clean, safe, energy-efficient home heating. $8. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

CrossRoads Freedom Center Fall Fundraiser Dinner — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at CrossRoads Freedom Center Inc., 4730 Ijamsville Road, Ijamsville. Four course dinner, gospel music by Brice Henderson, guest speaker John Luppo and testimonies from our men. CrossRoads is a faith-based addiction recovery home for men, located in Ijamsville. The program is one year and includes recovery classes, work opportunities and Christian discipleship. The event is outdoor in an enclosed, heated tent. RSVP required. $150. 240-421-2273. info@crossroadsfreedomcenter.org. crossroadsfreedomcenter.org.

Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur — 4:45 p.m. at Beth Sholom Congregation, 1011 N. Market St., Frederick. Celebrate the Jewish New Year with Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services at Beth Sholom Congregation in Frederick. Join our welcoming community, beginning with Rosh Hashanah under the stars at Baker Park on Oct. 2. solomonjt2003@yahoo.com. bethsholomfrederick.org.

Haunted History — 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Tour the most haunted building in Frederick — the National Museum of Civil War Medicine — exploring the building’s history amidst the darkened galleries and offices. Staff will share stories of Civil War embalmers, the building’s most famous tenants, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity. You are invited to bring your own cameras and ghost-finding apps — who knows what you’ll capture. (Flash photography is prohibited).  $30 general public, $20 museum members. 301-695-1864.

tracey.mcintire@civilwarmed.org. civilwarmed.org.

Night of Nations — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Damascus Road Community Church, 12826 Old National Pike, Mount Airy. Join us for a night to celebrate the diversity of God’s people. We will highlight Damascus Road’s international missions, congregants from different nationalities, and special guests through song, dance, food and more. Food trucks will be present for purchase as well as free snacks and cuisine from different countries. 301-829-3722. damascus@damascus.com. subsplash.com/damascusroad communitychurch.

Murder, Mystery and Mayhem Ghost Tours — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mount Airy Museum, 1 N. Main St., Mount Airy. Walk along haunted Main Street and learn why this town has earned the nickname “Mount Scary.” Tours begin at the historic train station and museum. Explore Mount Airy’s violent past of murders on Main Street, shoot-outs at the station, deadly railroad riots, mysterious fires, and ghostly apparitions in town. The tour continues around the railyard, follows the trail of bodies up and down Main Street, and returns to the Mount Airy train station. Not recommended for children. Advance ticket sales through Eventbrite. $23.18.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 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 and beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Ridgefest — at Mt. Tabor Church Park, 13616 Motters Station Road, Rocky Ridge . Apple Butter will be available at 8 a.m. Saturday morning for $5 a pint and sold through the weekend until all is sold. Yard sales, other vendors and food will be available Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

301-606-2150. kacky6@aol.com.

Catoctin Furnace Fallfest — 10 a.m. to 4 a.m. at Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont. There’s a change in the air, and it smells like cooked apples. The communal tradition of making apple butter over an open fire continues in Catoctin Furnace during Fallfest. Enjoy live music with the Hot Furnace Boys, blacksmithing demonstrations, tours of the historic village, and old-fashioned fun and games. Take home a pint of apple butter at the end of the day. 240-288-7396. info@catoctinfurnace.org. catoctinfurnace.org.

Fall Festival at Farmer ChuckBone’s — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Farmer ChuckBone’s Pumpkin Patch, 6269 Ed Crone Lane, Frederick. Visit Farmer ChuckBone’s Pumpkin Patch for a fun, healthy and wholesome day out for the entire family with pick-your-own pumpkins, hay rides, petting zoo, nature trail, farm-related activities for the kids and many photo opportunities. Open weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Nov. 3.

farmerchuckbone.com.

Fire Prevention Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Join us for a fun storytime and learn all about fire prevention for National Fire Prevention Week. This program is for children ages up to 10. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/ heart-health-month-eating-protect-yourheart-117629.

Fall Hayrides with S’mores in the Park — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cunningham Falls State Park, 14274 William Houck Drive, Thurmont. Continues Oct. 13. S’mores and apple cider available. Shine only.  Free, but donations encouraged: $5 per person or $10 per family. 301-271-7574.

Trail of Jack-O-Lanterns with Trick-or-Treating — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville. Fun to do with the kids, won’t scare them and is appropriate for any age. Admission includes the Trail, fire pits, fun farm show, and Animal Barn (6 to 9 p.m.) to see your furry friends, and trick-or-treating for children from 7 to 8 p.m. The Trail closes at 9 p.m. Wear your costume to add to the fun! Available for purchase will be night hay rides, pumpkin flashlights, trick-or-treat bags, glow necklaces, and more! Gates open 5:30 p.m. Last admission is 8:30 p.m.  $16 (credit) for ages 2 to 82 (babies free). 301-865-9203. info@greenmeadowsevents. com.

greenmeadowsevents.com.

“Big Fish” — 7 p.m. at Other Voices at The Performing Arts Factory, Frederick. Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, “Big Fish” tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest … and then some! administration@othervoicestheatre.org. othervoicestheatre.org.

Kindred Hills Hayride and Haunted Trail — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Kindred Hills, 8421 Ball Road, Frederick. This Halloween event starts with a hayride into the darkness. A dimly lit trail through the woods will lead you past haunted remnants of a previous time, then back to the safety of the modern day. $25. 240-397-9825. info@kindredhills.com. kindredhills.com.

FESTIVALS

Sabillasville Mountain Festival — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Continues Oct. 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission and parking. Vendors, live demonstrations, kids’ games, food truck, live bluegrass music noon to 2 p.m. with Matt Metz Oct. 12 and Seneca Creek Bluegrass Oct. 13. Car show 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date Oct. 13). Tractor show. Benefits the Sabillasville Environmental School PTO.  sesclassical.org.

Catoctin Colorfest — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Thurmont Community Park, Frederick Road, Thurmont. Local art, jewelry, crafts and a variety of delicious food are just a few of the fun things you will find at this annual event! One of the largest outdoor craft shows on the East Coast. Colorfest is a free event, but there is a fee for parking — Catoctin High School, Eyler Stables Flea Market, NVR and Thurmont Elementary School — with shuttle bus to the festival. Event is rain or shine. 301-273-7533. colorfest.org.

Ninth Annual Fall Farm Visit Day — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Shepherd’s Purse Alpaca, 7971 Bennett Branch Road, Mount Airy. This family-friendly event gives you the opportunity to interact with the alpacas and learn about these fascinating creatures, the luxury fiber they produce, and the many uses for their fine fleece. Refreshments, kids’ activities, Fiber Studio, Alpaca Boutique. 301-452-1874. info@shepherdspursealpacas.com. shepherdspursealpacas.com/whatsnew.htm.

Autumn Reggae Wine and Music Festival — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Linganore Winecellars, 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy. Enjoy live performances by local reggae bands, authentic Island cuisine, local artisan vendors, a sampling of 19 different wines from Linganore Winecellars, and unbeatable vibes. Tickets via Eventbrite.  $35-$99. 301-831-5889. info@linganorewines.com.

Fall Harvest Celebration — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St., Westminster. Fun, fall-themed kids’ activities, artisan demos, entertainment, live music from Dodson Creek. Food and more. Rain or shine, many activities are under cover. Admission is free. 410-386-3880. carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org.

Hops & Harvest Festival — noon to 5 p.m. at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods,

10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. The ultimate fusion of flavor, fun, and festivity. Over 100 varieties of local beers, wines and spirits with unlimited tastings. Live entertainment, sample fresh and flavorful local food and explore the creative offerings of local artisans. Games galore, from cornhole to giant Jenga. $50, children under 8 free. info@hopsandharvestfest.com. hopsandharvestfest.com.

GALLERY

Sip & Shop Makers Market — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gravel and Grind, 15 E. Sixth St., Frederick. Several Maryland artistans will offer a variety of handmade goods: Jewelry, stickers, prints, ceramics, candles & perfumes, knit goods, etc. Grab some coffee and waffles before you walk around and shop. Free street parking and parking in lot. thedwellinggem@gmail.com.

MUSIC

Mike Kuster — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Bear Chase Brewing Company, 33665 Bear Chase Lane, Bluemont, Va. IMN Male Country Artist of the Year, Mike Kuster will two of his band members for a stripped down Honky Tonkin’ Good Time Show at Bear Chase Brewing Co. 301-662-3355. mike@mikekuster.net. bearchasebrew.com.

Starfox and the Fleet, Tony & the Kiki, and Samuel Powers — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Starfox and the Fleet is here to bring you a psychedelic cabaret of sound and imagery. Tony & The Kiki is NYC’s premier glamorous rock ’n’ roll band. Samuel Powers is a local Frederick garage rock favorite. All-ages, beer/wine with ID. $12. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/sky-stage.

MSO Concert: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Opening concert of the season. An evening of powerful and emotive symphonic exploration, promising an unforgettable musical experience.

$40. 240-382-2623. nlushbaugh@marylandsymphony.org. marylandsymphony.org.

Gettin’ Jazzy! presented by Spires Brass Band — 7:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Gettin’ Jazzy kicks off Spires’ 30th Concert Season featuring renown trombone soloist Matt Niess (former lead trombone with U.S. Army ‘Pershing’s Own’ Blues Jazz Ensemble). Niess is founder/director of The Capitol Bones, and is professor of jazz studies at Shenandoah Conservatory. Join the Spires for a night of Ellington, Gershwin, Glenn Miller, Maynard Ferguson and more. $20 adult, $5 student. kimberly77brown@outlook.com. spiresbrassband.org.

A Night of the Grateful Dead — 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. With the Brahman Noodles. The Brahman Noodles will be with their full band playing selections from the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia and the The Dead eras and so much more! 18 and older.

$17. 304-876-3704. Contact@OperaHouseLive.com.

PERFORMER

BAM Percussion: The Blue Barrel Show — 3 p.m. at Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. The art of comedy-percussion! From beginning to end, The Blue Barrel Show electrifies the crowd with its powerful rhythms and its deliriously funny sketches. The BAM characters, who look like they walked straight out of a mad cartoon, speak a unique language: BAMspeech, spoken only by them, but understood by everyone from 3+.

$24-$39. 717-337-8200. jarudy@gettysburg.edu. gettysburgmajestic.org.

RECREATION

Frederick Ski & SB Swap/Sale — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Frederick Fairgrounds, Bldg. 14, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Continues 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 13. A consignment sale of equipment, accessories, 100s of brand name snowriding clothing, 4T-adult XXL, preowned and new, and more!. Come get ready for snowriding this winter. Accepting cash, Visa, Mastercard (3% service fee on c.c. usage). To consign your stuff go to: www.myconsignmentsale.com/fss (join, agree to terms, then fill in simple & easy template to make your sale tickets at home before drop-off at sale) frederickskiswap@aol.com. swap.expert.

THEATER

“Anastasia” the Musical — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. This dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. Tickets vary. 301-662-6600. WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

Sunday Oct. 13 CLASSES

Teen/Tween Manga Drawing Class — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Ages 10-18. This workshop introduces the history and techniques of Ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world), focusing on the intricate details and graceful elegance of traditional prints. Teens will master drawing skills such as line work, shading and composition while creating art influenced by the themes in “Floating Beauty.” Pre-register. $40 museum members, $45 general public. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/teen-tween-manga-drawing-class.

ETCETERA

New Beginning Nazarene Church 20th Anniversary Celebration — 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at New Beginning Nazarene Church, 12350 Jesse Smith Road, Mount Airy. Worship

service with potluck meal to follow. 240-409-2572. uddermanrichard@gmail.com.

Second Sunday Tree Walk with the Frederick County Forestry Board — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at City of Frederick, Rec Center or Pergola, City of Frederick. Guided tour with the Frederick County Forestry Board. Learn how to identify common local trees and hear fun facts about each on a tour with the board’s expert guides. Registration required. Free. 301-473-8417. sonia@demirayink.com. frederick.forestryboard.org/tree-walk. All Aboard Rails & Tales: Featured Exhibit — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Taneytown History Museum, 340 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown. The railroad came to Taneytown in 1872. This exhibition shares information about the local railroad, stories and artifacts. Scavenger hunt with prizes included. 301-639-8620. ehoover44@verizon.net. taeytownhh.org.

Tour the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Tour Frederick’s oldest surviving building with a knowledgeable guide. Now 266 years old, it was the home of Elias and Albertina Brunner, German immigrants who were part of the great migration centuries ago of refugees from oppressed and war ravaged Europe. The home contains the only surviving example of the German five-plate stove that provided clean, safe, energy-efficient home heating. $8. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Blue Ridge Summit Library Silent Auction Fundraiser — 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Top Secret Tap Room, 14332 Barrick Ave., Fort Ritchie. More than 50 baskets will auctioned including themes for all ages and top brand names. Live music will be provided by local artist Rich Fehle. Food and beverage will be available for purchase at the Top Secret Tap Room. Proceeds from auction sales benefit the library. For more information email to: brsmtnboard@gmail.com  717-352-4688. jameka@md.net. discovery.fclspa.org/brs.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past — nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating ghost tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War and beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Ridgefest — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mount Tabor Church Park, 13616 Motters Station Road, Rocky Ridge . Apple Butter will be available at 8 a.m. Saturday morning for $5 a pint and sold through the weekend until all is sold. Yard sales, other vendors and food will be available Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 301-606-2150. kacky6@aol.com.

Weekly Carillon Recitals in Baker Park — 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Joseph D. Baker Tower and Carillon, Dulaney Ave. and Second St., Frederick. Featuring City Carillonneur John Widmann playing the carillon of 49 bells from a mechanical keyboard with fists and feet.

301-788-2806. jwidmann@yahoo.com.

“Big Fish” — 2 p.m. at Other Voices at The Performing Arts Factory, Frederick. Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, “Big Fish” tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest … and then some! administration@othervoicestheatre.org. othervoicestheatre.org.

Trail of Jack-O-Lanterns with Trick-orTreating — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville. Fun to do with the kids, won’t scare them and is appropriate for any age. Admission includes the Trail, fire pits, fun farm show, and Animal Barn (6 to 9 p.m.) to see your furry friends, and trick-or-treating for children from 7 to 8 p.m. The Trail closes at 9 p.m. Wear your costume to add to the fun! Available for purchase will be night hay rides, pumpkin flashlights, trick-or-treat bags, glow necklaces, and more! Gates open 5:30 p.m. Last admission is 8:30 p.m.  $16 (credit) for ages 2+ (babies free). 301865-9203. info@greenmeadowsevents.com. greenmeadowsevents.com.

FESTIVALS

Catoctin Colorfest — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Thurmont Community Park, Frederick Road, Thurmont. Local art, jewelry, crafts and a variety of delicious food are just a few of the fun things you will find at this annual event! One of the largest outdoor craft shows on the East Coast. Colorfest is a free event, but there is a fee for parking — Catoctin High School, Eyler Stables Flea Market, NVR and Thurmont Elementary School — with shuttle bus to the festival. Event is rain or shine. 301-273-7533.

colorfest.org.

Autumn Reggae Wine and Music Festival — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Linganore Winecellars, 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy. Enjoy live performances by local reggae bands, authentic Island cuisine, local artisan vendors, a sampling of 19 different wines from Linganore Winecellars, and unbeatable vibes!  $35-$99. 301-831-5889. info@linganorewines.com.

FILM

“Rural Runners” — Free Film & Discussion

— noon to 1:45 a.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. Film followed by panel discussion. Sponsored by Two Rivers Treads. The film follows climate activist Chloe Maxmin and her state senate campaign in Maine, and her Canyon Woodward, her campaign manager, a champion distance runner. 304-876-3704. Contact@OperaHouseLive.com.

MUSIC

MSO Concert: Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Opening

concert of the season. An evening of powerful and emotive symphonic exploration, promising an unforgettable musical experience. $40. 240-382-2623. nlushbaugh@marylandsymphony.org. marylandsymphony.org.

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA — 7:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. ABBA The Concert continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme” and “Dancing Queen.” Come dance, come sing, and have the time of your life. $50, $45, $40. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org.

POLITICS

Braver Angels Second Sunday Discussion Meeting — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Brightview Westminster Ridge, 505 High Ridge Drive, Westminster. Central Maryland Braver Angels hosts its Second Sunday Discussion Meeting. This month’s topic is: “Who Do Elected Officials Actually Work For?” Discussions will consider whether voter voices matter in the Halls of Power. If not, what has gone wrong? How would you repair our political system? 410-624-6033. central-maryland@braverangels.org. centralmaryland.braverangels.org.

Monday Oct. 14

ETCETERA

Bar Bingo — 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Frederick Eagles, 207 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Minimum cost is $12 for 3 cards, includes 7 games (5 regular games, 1 special and 1 jackpot). The jackpot does have a progressive which you must be a current Eagle member to receive. $12. 301-663-6281. frederickaerie1067@gmail.com. facebook.com/TheFrederickEaglesClub. Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills. No membership requirements. If you need a partner, call 240-344-4041 or email lffutrell@yahoo.com. $8. 301-676-5656. sdobran@comcast.net. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

Tuesday Oct. 15

CLASSES

Parenting By Design: Unlock the Secrets to Tailored Parenting — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick. Struggling to connect with your child? Tired of one-size-fits-all advice that doesn’t seem to work Discover the power of personalized parenting in our transformative “Parenting by Design” workshop, led by Autumn Carter, host of the “Wellness in Every Season” podcast and a certified parenting coach. 301-600-7000. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov.

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Frederick Dream Lab — 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Prism Wellness, 263 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Dreams are more than just fleeting images, they are windows into our inner world. They can provide meaningful insights into our subconscious mind, revealing emotions, thoughts, and concerns that may not be fully acknowledged in our waking life. By learning to appreciate dreams, we can uncover patterns that reflect our inner experiences and psychological state. Exploring dreams offers you a powerful pathway to your inner landscape, one that is yearning to be discovered. Ages 18 and older, pre-register. 240-575-5387. andrew@prism-wellness.com. dreamlab.eventbrite.com.

“The Meaning of Mount St. Mary’s” Virtual Workshop — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Meaning of Mount St Mary’s Virtual Workshop, Virtual, . The Mount St. Mary’s University Continuing Education Department is sponsoring a workshop on the history and mythology of Mount St. Mary’s. It will be an inspiring evening for students, alums and anybody who loves the history and heroes of the Mount based on the recently published book “The Meaning of Mount St. Mary’s.” Pre-register. $25. 301-447-6122. soter@msmary.edu. tinyurl.com/45m4vn8a.

Fungi Rx: Nature’s Medicine Cabinet — 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. online, hosted by Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center. Are you intrigued by the natural healing power of fungi? Join us for an overview on the incredible benefits of incorporating mushrooms

into your health regimen. We’ll delve into various disease states and the role of fungi in adjunct therapy, offering a holistic approach to health. $12. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/ fungi-rx-natures-medicine-cabinet-online.

ETCETERA

Frederick Reads: Charan Ranganath, Ph.D — 7 p.m. at Weinberg Center, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Frederick County Public Libraries presents Charan Ranganath, author of the New York Times bestselling book “Why We Remember,” as this year’s Frederick Reads speaker. Ranganath is a professor at the Center for Neuroscience and Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis. As director of the Dynamic Memory Lab, he has delved into brain mechanisms for over 25 years, utilizing brain imaging, computational modeling, and patient studies. His accolades include a Guggenheim Fellowship and a Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ frederick-reads-charan-ranganath-ph-d.

FAMILY

Elementary Explorers: Rockets — 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Join us for a variety of fun rocket-themed activities. This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10). 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

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* SIGHT & SOUND THEATRE Show: “DANIEL” Strasburg, PA * Oct. 30 * $178.

* CHRISTMAS @ MAGIC & WONDER THEATRE Paradise, PA Thur. Nov. 14 * $121.

* BIRD IN HAND THEATRE Show: “THE CHRISTMAS CANDY CAPER” Lancaster, PA. * Nov. 22 * $119.

* HOLIDAYS @ MT. HOPE ESTATE Manheim, PA * Tue. Nov 12 * $102.

* AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE Show: “JOY TO THE WORLD” Nov. 5 or Dec. 12 or 17 Lancaster, PA * $125.

* RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR W/ ROCKETTES Mon Dec. 9 * New York, NY * $204

* NEW YORK DAY ON YOUR OWN New York, NY * Sat. Dec. 14 * $97

* DUTCH APPLE DINNER THEATRE Show: “ELVIS AND MORE” * $140.

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Wednesday Oct. 16

CLASSES

Gentle Yoga for All! — 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at The Common Market, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. This class is the perfect intro for a new student or an experienced yogi. There will be plenty of modifications offered to meet various levels so that ALL can enjoy the benefits of yoga. By donation. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. commonmarket.coop/classes-events.

Sensory Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Chair One Fitness — 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Get a seated workout and dance to the music with Deidre Burriss of Chair One Fitness! 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Brown-Bag Get-Together: Frederick’s Creative Economy — noon to 1 p.m. at Y Arts Center, 115 E. Church St., Frederick. Edward McMahon will have a conversation with us about his many experiences and insights from seeing many places around the country and elsewhere. McMahon is nationally known as an inspiring speaker and leading authority on healthy and exciting communities. 301-606-6717. feinberg.alan2@gmail.com.

Salsa Under the Stars — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Dance to Latin beats at this popular monthly event. Starts with an approximately 30-minute salsa lesson at 7 p.m. by Silvia Yacoubian of Frederick Salsa. Every third Wednesday of the month, May through October. $5 donation. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/sky-stage.

ETCETERA

League of Women Voters of Frederick County Presents the Who, What, Where, When and How of Voting — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 31 East Green Street, Middletown. Learn how voters can learn more by using VOTE411.org and/or the printed Voters’ Guide from the League. The presentation also includes a primer on the Electoral College and info on who you can vote for, what the issues are, where and when to vote and how to vote. 18 and older. LWVofFC@gmail.com.

lwv.org/local-leagues/lwv-frederick-county.

Fall Succulent Centerpieces — 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kentlands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. Design and create a beautiful, long-lasting, fall succulent centerpiece with Rolling Ridge Floral Design. Your handmade centerpiece is sure to amaze and impress during the holiday season. Registration fee includes all materials.

Resident: $68, Non-resident: $70. 301-2586425. kentlands@gaithersburgmd.gov. gburg.md/46khvll.

Thursday Oct. 17

ETCETERA

Frederick AARP Chapter 636 October Luncheon Meeting — noon to 2:30 p.m. at Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant, 581 Himes Ave., Frederick. The luncheon meeting will

feature author Nancy Whitmore who will talk about the ghosts residing in Frederick and her book about them. For more information about Frederick AARP Chapter 636, contact Jan Dinterman, AARP membership chairman, at 301-845-8057. RSVP required.  Payment for luncheon must be received  NLT one week prior to the luncheon. For payment, contact Patti Patterson at 301-694-3518. $25. 301-682-6174. ronosterman@comcast.net.

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills. No membership requirements. If you need a partner, call 240-344-4041 or email lffutrell@yahoo.com.

$8. 301-676-5656. sdobran@comcast.net. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

200 Monroe Restaurant — 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick. Frederick Community College invites you to enjoy a gourmet dinner created by students. Guests will enjoy a first course, entree, and dessert freshly made by the baking and pastry class. Reservations  required. $40-$46. hcti@frederick.edu. opentable.com/200-monroe.

Poets Julie Carr and Jeremy Boyd — 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Black Box Theatre at Hood College, Tatem Arts, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. An evening of poetry featuring Julie Carr, author of 13 books of poetry and prose, most recently “Underscore” from Omnidawn press. She will be joined by local poet Jeremy Boyd, author of “Split.” 301-696-3720. angello@hood.edu. juliecarrpoet.com.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past — nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating ghost tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War and beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

Frederick County Civil War Roundtable Meeting and Presentation — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Nationally recognized sculptor and painter Gary Casteel will present his experiences creating historical monuments and sculptures. free for members, $5 suggested fee for non-members. gldyson@comcast.net. frederickcountycivilwarrt.org.

Canines on the Creek Info Session — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Gary Bennett’s residence, 5771 Hannover Court, Frederick. FSK Lions Club is seeking doggy owners and exhibitors to participate in its annual Canines on the Creek event. This doggy and owner Halloween costume contest and parade around Carroll Creek is scheduled for Oct. 26, rain or shine. Info sessions will provide all the details necessary to participate. Free to watch; $25 to participate.

301-606-3012. gabennett01@comcast.net. fsklions.org/canines.

FAMILY

Teen Time: Ghost Painting (ages 11-18) — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Add some haunted flair to old paintings! This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grade (ages 11-18). 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com. Disney on Ice — 7 p.m. at CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore. Jam-packed with audience favorite Disney characters! Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy have become DJ’s, remixing Disney tunes into colorful stories at this all-new state-of-the-art ice show featuring fan-favorite stories including “Wish,” “Frozen 2,” “The Lion King,” and more. Shows continue through Oct. 20. See website for details.

Starting at $20. 410-243-1333. mmiles@weinbergharris.com. disneyonice.com/new-disney/ baltimore-md-cfg-bank-arena.

HEALTH

“Semmelweis” (2023) Film Screening and Panel Discussion — 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. The second event in the third season of the Microbiology, Public Health and History (MPH) film festival will mark Global Handwashing Day 2024 and promote awareness of the medical condition, sepsis, by revisiting the work of Hungarian doctor Ignaz Semmelweis. Semmelweis is the subject of a 2023 Hungarian feature film that we will screen on Oct 17. 18 and older. chee@hood.edu. tinyurl.com/mph-film-fest.

MUSIC

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

DMV Jazz Series: Todd Marcus Quartet — 7:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Todd Marcus is one of the few artists worldwide to focus on the bass clarinet as a main instrument in modern jazz with his small and large ensembles. His straightahead playing and compositions swing with fiery intensity balanced with delicate introspection. His music offers a strong melodic sensibility, draws from elements of his community work, and often incorporates the Middle Eastern influences of his Egyptian-American heritage. $20. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ the-todd-marcus-quartet.

POLITICS

Abolish the Electoral College Discussion — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. The League of Women Voters of Frederick County is coming

to a library near you to discuss how our presidents are selected. 216-374-7748. laurigrossohio@gmail.com. my.lwv.org/maryland/frederick-county.

Friday Oct. 18 CLASSES

Full Moon Forest Bathing with Monica Wenzel — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Association of Nature and Forest Therapy trained guide Monica Wenzel will walk you through sensory invitations to help you slow down, awaken your senses, and reconnect with nature. Bring a lawn chair or yoga mat and wear sturdy boots. Location $35. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/full-moon-forestbathing-with-monica-wenzel-3.

ETCETERA

All Aboard Rails & Tales: Featured Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Taneytown History Museum, 340 E. Baltimore St., Taneytown. The railroad came to Taneytown in 1872. This exhibition shares information about the local railroad, stories and artifacts. Scavenger hunt with prizes included. 301-639-8620. ehoover44@verizon.net. taeytownhh.org.

Lawyer in the Library — noon to 3 p.m. at C Burr Artz Library, 10 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Lawyer in the Library provides free one-onone legal advice from Maryland Legal Aid lawyers. Types of issues include bankruptcy, child custody, divorce, expungement (removing convictions from criminal records), foreclosure, government benefits, landlord/ tenant, wills/tenants. Customers are helped on a first-come, first-served basis, no appointments necessary. 301-600-1630. lparish@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Pumpkin Pairing Tasting Weeked — noon to 5 p.m. at Linganore Winecellars, 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy. What pairs perfectly with fall? All things pumpkin! Join us for a specialty Bar Tasting through Oct. 20 and enjoy a cozy match up of your favorite Linganore wines alongside scrumptious pumpkin bites. RSVP by time slot encouraged, walk-ins will be available on a first come, first served basis. $25. 301-831-5889. info@linganorewines.com. qrco.de/bfQH90.

Community Dinner and Bake Sale — 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 21720 Laytonsville Road, Laytonsville. St. Paul United Methodist Church will hold a dinner featuring grill master chef Rich Franklin. Menu includes barbecue pulled pork, barbecue chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, applesauce, roll and beverage. All you can eat (dine-in-only). Carryout also available. Adults, $20; Children 7 and under, free.

301-963-2285. stpaul208@aol.com. stpaullaytonsville.org.

Enjoy a unique movie experience where you can relax in heated recliners, work on your latest yarn creation and enjoy watching ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ on the big screen. Tickets are only $5. PLUS, check out the FiberFest Swap Meet/Yard Sale, prizes and more! The first 50 people to stop by the FiberFest table will receive a free tote bag.