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MICHELLE ZAUNER WILL BE IN FREDERICK

Perhaps the biggest news to hit Frederick this week is the upcoming visit from Michelle Zauner, courtesy of Frederick Reads. The musician and author skyrocketed to success with the debut of her band Japanese Breakfast’s debut album — and then the artist topped the charts again with her 2021 memoir “Crying in H Mart.” What you might not have known is Japanese Breakfast has a link to Frederick, which writer Roy Ghim unpacks in this week’s cover story.

SEE LEGENDARY FLY FISHERMAN LEFTY KREH IMMORTALIZED IN BRONZE

Artist Toby Mendez has created a bronze sculpture of Lefty Kreh, the famed fly fisherman who was a Frederick native. The piece has been installed in Culler Lake in Baker Park, and an unveiling is planned for 10 a.m. Oct. 14. Gather ’round to be one of the first to see this public art piece that will wade in the lake for generations to come.

FESTIVAL SEASON IS IN HIGH GEAR

Fall festival season continues in Maryland with no lack of choices this week. The huge Colorfest, one of the largest outdoor craft markets on the East Coast, will take over Thurmont from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 14 and 15, a perfect time of year to be in the Catoctin Mountains as the leaves are changing. Also in Thurmont is the annual FallFest at Catoctin Furnace, also running over two days, Oct. 13 and 14, where batches of apple butter being made onsite will be the main event (but also plenty of other activities throughout both days for all ages). Festival of India will be at the William Talley Rec. Center Oct. 14, showcasing all things Indian culture — folk music and dance, art and crafts, food and vendor displays. And artists and creatives will want to get to one or both days of the 72 Film Fest, where film shorts from more than 50 participating teams will be shown on the big screen beginning Oct. 13 at the Weinberg Center for the Arts. The second night, Oct. 14, will include film screenings and an award ceremony, followed by an after party at The Shed.

CELEBRATE 140 YEARS OF THE FNP

A little self-promotion here as we celebrate The Frederick News-Post’s 140th anniversary with a new batch of Red All Over, a hoppy red ale created by Monocacy Brewing Co. (with a little help from UnCapped podcast host Chris Sands). Celebrate with us at the release party at 5 p.m. Oct. 12 at Monocacy Brewing and get a first taste.

FEELING WITCHY? THERE’S A BOOK FAIR FOR YOU.

‘Tis the season to break out the tarot cards, sip some hot apple cider, and get cozy with a good ghost story, horror novel, gothic tale or thriller. With this in mind, the Curious Iguana has created an adults-only Witchy Book Fair, where you can drop by Attaboy Beer in downtown Frederick from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 to check out a selection of the bookseller’s favorite magical and spooky books and tarot decks, grab a photo at a spooky selfie station, and try a drink on tap.

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Wine festival founder Stewart McLennan pairs Paso Robles best with classic Maryland fare

BY JASON VEST Special to The News-Post

Right now, Stew McLennan can’t talk film. Even though it’s been a while since he graced the silver or small screen, the veteran Australian-rooted, New Yorktrained character actor stands in solidarity with his fellow members of the Screen Actors Guild — so per strike rules, nothing to say about an eclectic career that begins with a part in the original “The Road Warrior” in his native Australia and runs through family-friendly (“Christy”) to edgy (“Six Feet Under”) TV and through movies up to the first “National Treasure.”

But that’s fine, because whatever McLennan has to say about film and acting, he has at least as much to say, if not more, about wine.

His turn in “National Treasure” (“I was basically this Eeyore-like character whose main utility was to kind of move the thing along when it needed it,” as he’d described it to me years ago) allowed him to tap out of Hollywood acting and, from a mountaintop retreat in Paso Robles wine country, devote his full attention to his passion for the grape, fermented and bottled.

An award-winning winemaker himself, McLennan is co-founder of the Garagiste Festival, now an affair that happens four times a year in four California locations that showcases the best of micro and nano Golden State winemakers. After successful runs as both a tasting room and a wine show radio host, McLennan’s currently at work developing a TV project that blends his love of motorcycles and wine.

Once a New Yorker, McLennan recurred in Baltimore and D.C. over the course of his acting years. While the California and Maryland coasts might seem, well, a nation apart, some stretches have more in common than not — particularly as surrounds obsessions with seafood, offbeat local dishes and the alcohols that pair best with them.

If you’re already a California wine appreciator — or want to get a sense of what the scrappy, punch-above-their-weight winemakers in Paso Robles, one of America’s most unique and diverse American Viticultural Areas, are up to — here’s a list from McLennan and his wife, Michelle (herself a wayward Southerner and current tasting room manager at Paso’s Eberle Winery), with Stew as spokesman, of what, from their backyard, they’d pair with Maryland’s signature fall fare.

STEAMED BLUE CRABS — 2021 La Gloria Dulce Albarino, Diablo Paso, Paso Robles, $35. Winemaker: Enrique Torres. “Albarino is excellent for blue crabs, because not only will it not overpower the

dish, it’ll only enhance it. As a winemaker, you get better the longer you work with specific varieties. Enrique has become very well-versed in Albarino, of which vineyards in America are few and far between. But most of those vineyards are here around the Central Coast, just like the rocky, coastal Mediterranean climate in Spain that Old World Albarino thrives in. One thing that Albarino brings to the table that other whites don’t is tropical notes; you can get some peach, too. It’s not a delicate wine, but it’s flavorful without being comparable to the large Rhone whites.”

CRAB CAKES — 2021 Reserve Chardonnay, Eberle Winery, Paso Robles. “I wasn’t going to put any Chardonnays on the list — if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all — but this white from Paso Robles wine pioneer Eberle — maybe the only wine operation with a founder and a winemaker who have the same last name but aren’t related — is lighter on the cream for having only gone through partial malolactic fermentation, has such a good, big mouthfeel and enough acid that with all their filling and flavor, it can definitely to stand up to crab cakes.”

CRAB SOUP (cream and not) — 2019 Monopole Pinot Noir, Windward Vineyard, Paso Robles, $54. Winemaker: Marc Goldberg. “You don’t want to pair crab soup with something that’s not going to add to it. On its own, what Pinot can do is give you a lovely light fruit quotient with a bit of earthiness. Good Pinots tend to have a lot of earthy mushroom quality. And here you also want the structure to clean the palate and set it up for the next mouthful. Because it’s pinot, it’s light,

and as made in the traditional Burgundian style, and made in vintage — antithetical to modern-day winemaking — on the mouth, and in not allowing you to get overloaded when eating, this would be my choice.”

SOFT SHELL CRAB — 2022 Vermentino, Giornata, $30. Winemaker: Brian Terizzi. “I think most people’s go-to for soft shells is Viognier or Chardonnay, maybe a Pinot Gris or a Riesling. I say nay. With soft shell, you have a lot of disparate flavors because you’re eating the whole thing, so you want something that’s crisp but brings sort of light lemon flavors. I think this Vermentino go especially well with deep fried soft shells. It’ll act like a windshield wiper of flavor, brushing another good set of flavors off your tongue with the next round set up.”

STUFFED HAM — 2019 Controlled Chaos, Thacher Winery and Vineyard, Paso Robles, $55. Winemaker: Sherman Thacher. “This red Rhone blend has a lot of spice and complexity, a good match for a dish with a wbunch of ingredients. It’s not one note but many notes; complex but definitely spice-driven, Mourvedre, Cinsault, with a little bit of zin.”

PAN FRIED CHICKEN WITH BISCUITS AND GRAVY — Sparkling Albariño, Rava Wines Paso Robles, $55. Winemaker: John Clark. “We actually do fried chicken and champagne breakfasts as a regular weekly thing, so we picked bubbles here, as we’ve found the bubbles go extremely well with fried chicken. Prosecco’s good for fried chicken and waffles, too. But I’d recommend this sparkling Albarino, because it’s not just about the bubbles and the acidity that go with

the crispness. If you add biscuits and gravy into the mix, these bubbles and acid on the gravy is both a complement and a helper, if too much gravy gets in the way.”

OYSTERS — 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Kono, New Zealand, $18.99. “If you’re going to have an oyster, you don’t want to despoil it; you want a coastal wine, which is what sauvignon blanc is. I know you wanted to keep this to the Paso AVA, and as an Australian, it pains me to say this, but: As far as sauvignon blancs go, this New Zealand offering is the highest quality, dirt cheap, best buy sauvignon blanc you’ll ever get..Not too grassy but just a little; crisp, beautiful acid but with a light, fruity quality to it. It’s just got a lot of really nice flavor. It’s beautiful.”

ROCKFISH — 2021 Prioress Rose, Guyomar, Templeton, $45. Winemaker: Jacob Reyes. “What you want when you’re having fish is something with good acid that doesn’t overwhelm, especially when it’s a fish that isn’t too meaty and is more delicate in flavor. You want the flavor of a red, that nice red fruit characteristic you get from a red grape, which is primarily from the skins. But you want to keep acid. Rose pairs well with a lot of things — more than people know — but this would definitely be a good match.”

PIT BEEF — 2021 Tannat, Bushong, Paso Robles. Winemaker: Jason Bushong. “These are actually grapes I used to use, so I can attest to the quality fruit that went into this wine. This is a great example of dark and inky wines that are so big in flavor that they not only stand up to a mouthful but hang around afterwards. Beautiful tannins, dark fruit, a lot of flavor, particularly smoke.”

CHICKEN MARYLAND — 2021 The

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Stew McLennan and his wife, Michelle, along with samples of their own small batches of wine.

Other One (Mourvèdre). Paix Sur Terre, Paso Robles, $65. Winemaker: Ryan Pease. “Everything that goes into this dish makes it go all over the map. It even includes bananas. We wanted something that was spice-driven, and Mourvedre is known for its spice quotient. Here, you want something that will cut through the fried chicken part but not in an obvious way; but then you’ve also got the banana, this element of sweetness that’s so off the wall, why not go all the way and have a wine that adds more spice to the whole thing? The red will stand up to bacon grease and to the nature of the banana, and it’ll keep with the whole family here but without being too big as to overwhelm.”

CODDIES — 2021 Ethereal, Cypher, Paso Robles, $38. Winemaker: Susan A. Mahler. “This white has a couple of Rhones in it, so it’s a bit bigger in terms of its flavor profile. It’s a blend with layers of complexity, with a good balance to the acid in it.”

MARYLAND PORK CHOPS — 2021 Bien Nacido Syrah, Ledge, Paso Robles, $85. Winemaker: Mark Adams. “We were gifted a bottle of this at a recent party, and out of a sheer desire to try it, because they make great Syrah, we opened it, and it was fabulous. Found out a week later it got 100 points. What makes it so great? It’s Willow Creek, which is where the best of the Syrah comes from; it’s a small lot, very much handcrafted and using techniques that have been acquired over a couple of decades here; and, of course, a great winemaker who grew up and came up local.”

DUCK MARYLAND — 2019 Merlot, 915 Lincoln, Paso Robles, $75. Winemaker: Scott Mathews. “Because of ‘Sideways,’ Merlot has been maligned, and maligned because it has been made in bulk; and like all the bulk Syrah that’s around, while it’s drinkable, it’s not the best representation of the variety. But it is a great variety when made well, like this one. It stands up to meals and isn’t just all show and no go — all fruit and nothing to follow. When you’re pairing with food, you want a balance of elements, because a lot of the time, just fruit and fruit alone won’t help.”

Monocacy Brewing Co. will release Red All Over to celebrate The News-Post’s 140th anniversary

In this episode of the UnCapped podcast, host Chris Sands talks with Greg Brown and Karl Knoop of Monocacy Brewing Co. about the re-release of Red All Over, a hoppy red ale that was originally brewed to commemorate the 130th anniversary of The Frederick News-Post in 2013. It will be released in cans and on draft at Monocacy Brewing on Oct. 12. Here is an excerpt of their talk.

UnCapped : The very first collaboration beer I ever did was with Monocacy Brewing. UnCapped didn’t even exist, at that point. It was for The Frederick News-Post’s 130th anniversary, and Monocacy brewed a beer for us named Red All Over. Tom Flores asked if I’d be interested [in doing it again] and I said “of course,” because, one, it was an awesome beer, and two, I was like, wow, it’s been 10 years since that’s been done. Coming up on Oct. 12 at Monocacy Brewing taproom and beautiful outdoor area, there will be a release event for Red All Over. So thank you for being here, and thank you for brewing that beer again.

Karl Knoop : We might’ve had a sample before we came in.

UnCapped : What’s also fortuitous is that five years ago, I don’t think anyone would’ve cared about this beer or thought it tasted good. Beer tastes have circled back around enough that people would actually enjoy drinking a hoppy red ale again.

Greg Brown : Karl, what was your comment this morning?

Knoop : As soon as I tasted it, I was like, “This is old school.” It took me back 20 years, when I was just getting into craft beer. This is what I was chasing

UnCapped : So thankfully, everything has come full circle, and we didn’t have to change it and people want to drink it. I don’t think anyone five years ago would’ve

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cared.

Knoop : Not exactly a hype beer.

UnCapped : Did it turn out red?

Knoop : It’s red in color. It’s a beautiful amber.

UnCapped : Tom was so obsessive about that, the first time we brewed it. I made so many trips to the brewery with him doing different mash samples. I think at one point there was a lineup of five or so slightly differently hued mash bills to pick which color red I wanted.

Brown : I think that’s a perfect

example of why Tom is so valuable in his role as brewmaster. Literally what you described, we go through that process every Friday when we do our sensory evaluations of all of our beer, to make sure that we are meeting the standard of the quality that we expect.

This excerpt has been edited for space and clarity. Listen to the full podcast at fnppodcasts.com/ uncapped. Got UnCapped news? Email csands@newspost.com.

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From left, Anne Brown, Greg Brown and Karl Knoop of Monocacy Brewing in Frederick.

Oasis of the Sun tour at the Weinberg Center will feature Pablo Cruise and Jim Messina

BY CRYSTAL SCHELLE Special to The News-Post

Cory Lerios, founding member of Pablo Cruise, totally embraces the term “yacht rock” to describe the band’s music.

Let’s not overlook the fact that “cruise” is included in the band’s name, he said.

“We were ahead of the game,” he added with a laugh.

The band, known for such hits as 1977’s “Whatcha Gonna Do?” and 1978’s “Love Will Find A Way,” had the perfect meet-up spot for business: an 82-foot schooner in Tiburon, California, aka the band’s headquarters.

Yacht rock was the soft rock music that dominated radio waves from the late 1970s to early 1980s, meant to evoke the breezy California marina feel. But that nickname didn’t come until the ‘90s when a skit comedy show officially christened the genre with an identity.

Pablo Cruise and music veteran Jim Messina, whose work with Kenny Loggins made him a part of the genre, will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 15, at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in downtown Frederick.

CRUISIN’ WITH PABLO CRUISE

Keyboardist/vocalist Lerios, now 72, was just 20 years old when he was signed by Warner Brothers Records with the band Stoneground. “That’s kind of when it really started, in terms of taking it seriously as a career,” he said. “But I was always playing in bands and always super busy, so it’s a lifelong career. Thank God, it’s been very good.”

Pablo Cruise formed in 1973 with Lerios, David Jenkins, Steve Price and Bob Cockrell. By 1974, the group had landed a record deal with A&M Records, and by 1975, they had produced their first album, “Pablo Cruise.” Lerios and Jenkins were the primary writers for the group.

They followed that up with 1976’s “Lifeline,” which spurred a minor hit, the instrumental “Zero to Sixty in Five.” That song, although not a chart-topper, became a staple song for sports shows. And, Lerios said, it’s one of his favorites.

But it was 1977’s “Place in the Sun” that gave the band its first No. 1 hit on the pop charts, “Whatcha Going Do?,”

VETERAN AT THE HELM WITH JIM MESSINA

While some people are lucky enough to be in one famous band or group, Jim Messina can boast three: Buffalo Springfield, Poco and Loggins & Messina.

And now, after 60 years in the business, Messina is enjoying his time as a solo act.

He’ll be joining Pablo Cruise at the Weinberg Center.

Messina started playing the guitar at age 13, and was fairly accomplished by the time he entered high school. He was living his life on the beach, playing guitar in California, until his parents decided to move to the more agricultural area of the Inland Empire, near Riverdale and San Bernardino, which was known for its orange groves.

“I went from beach bunnies to Future Farmers of America world, which was a total bummer,” he said.

and the fan favorite “Place in the Sun.”

Lerios remembered being on the road touring with the band and they would watch “Whatcha Going Do?” rise up the charts to No. 1. They found out while in Gainesville, Florida, touring with the Doobie Brothers, another yacht rock band.

“It was a pretty amazing feeling,” he said. “It wasn’t just one day that it happened. It took over the course of two or three months from the time that it actually entered the charts to when it got into the top five, and we were pretty much on our way.”

The band immediately followed that up with 1978’s “Worlds Away,” which gave them the hits “Love Will Find a Way” and “Don’t Want to Live Without It.” But after 1983’s “Out of their Hands,” and a series of changes to the original lineup, the remaining members decided to stop in 1985.

Lerios found success in writing scores for TV. Lerios partnered with John D/Andrea and formed the Los Angeles-based music production studio Lerios D’Andrea Music Works. They wrote and produced a number of theme songs and dramatic and comedic scores for TV shows, including “Baywatch,” “Days of Our Lives” and “Max Headroom,” among others.

“I wasn’t so much motivated by wanting to be a star as much as I’m a songwriter and composer, and that was the sort of the thing that kept me in the game,” he said.

Eventually, Pablo Cruise attempted twice to get the full band together, but finally, in 2004 they succeeded with three original members, Lerios, Jenkins and Price, and they’ve been gigging ever since.

The current lineup is Lerios and Jenkin, guitar and vocals, along with Larry Antonino, bass and vocals, Sergio Gonzalez, drums and percussion, and Robbie Wyckoff, vocals and percussion.

As for their performance at the Weinberg, Lerios promises a lot of music — and laughs. “We’re very aware of the audience, and we engage the audience, to bring them into the whole evening,” he said. “It’s a lot of fun.”

Although he was regularly performing in bands, Messina met Glen Edwards, a DJ for KZAY radio. While still in high school, Messina would travel to Ibus Records from his Inland Empire home to Hollywood on the weekends to produce for the label.

He worked with them until the company went bankrupt, and then Messina hoped to get gigs as a session musician. He would get jobs, but it would actually be with the famous Wrecking Crew, a collective of Los Angeles–based session musicians. But they were sight reading, and Messina admits he wasn’t strong in that.

But he was confident in being a recording/sound engineer and eventually got a job as a recording engineer, working in a number of studios, including Sunset Sound Recorders, where he met Buffalo Springfield. They were looking for a new person to record their new album, and he was given the job.

“Suddenly, I’m working with the Springfield who … I didn’t really know who they were,” Messina said.

By this time, the band had released the protest song, 1966’s “For What It’s Worth?”

Messina worked on the group’s second album, 1967’s “Buffalo Springfield Again.” The group liked it so much, they requested him to be their recording engineer and producer for the third and what would be their final album, 1968’s “Last Time Around.”

They were also in need of a bass

Courtesy of Pablo Cruise

From left, Larry Antonino, Cory Lerios, David Jenkins, Robbie Wyckoff and Sergio Gonzalez are Pablo Cruise.

Jim Messina

player because Palmer got deported back to Canada for a second time for drugs.

Messina auditioned to play the bass. “I was the last audition and got up there sharply, and Stephen [Stills] looked at me and went, ‘Whoa, this guy can play.’ I cheated, because I’d listened to everything that they’ve done for a number of years.”

He got that gig, too. The last album produced such singles as “Kind Woman.”

The same year Buffalo Springfield broke up, Messina and Furay would go on to form Poco, a band that is often brought up by other bands like The Eagles as their biggest inspiration. The group’s biggest hit was’s “Crazy Love” from the album “Legend.” Messina said he was getting frustrated — because Furay was becoming frustrated that he wasn’t achieving the same success that Neil Young and Stills were seeing.

“A couple of situations happened in the studio where [Furay] got angry because he was making mistakes, and I just thought, you know what? I’m tired of touring,” he said.

Messina was newly married to his first wife, and making $125 a week wasn’t worth being gone on the road. He contacted iconic producer Clive Davis because he wanted to get back to work as a recording and sound

engineer. Messina ended up finishing his last album with Poco and found his replacement.

“When I left, the idea was to leave amicably and, of course, when you leave a band, it’s kind of like leaving a marriage,” he said. “It was civil, and eventually, we all came back around and realized that change is inevitable.”

In 1970, he linked up with Kenny Loggins, and the two would go on to form the pop duo Loggins and Messina and release eight albums together. The duo has been considered yacht rock, and Messina has come to terms with the name.

“Originally, yacht rock for me was when they were making fun of people like Michael McDonald and Christopher Cross and stuff, which I thought was just really unacceptable,” he said. “But then it evolved into where yacht rock became music that people really liked — because it was good music.”

In 1976, the group split after Loggins decided on a solo career. Messina headed back to his engineering roots but also began releasing solo albums. He’s been performing as a solo act backed by his band Steve Nieves on saxophone and woodwinds, Jim Frazier on keyboard and guitar, Ben King on bass and Jack Bruno on drums. And he’s enjoying these solo years.

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Shawn Harper speaks at Boots and Bow Ties

The 501c3 nonprofit WISH, aka Women Inspiring Supporting and Helping, has been active in the Frederick community for more than 12 years, helping to support organizations and nonprofits.

This year, WISH selected Soles of Love as its beneficiary of the inaugural fundraising event, Boots and Bow Ties, on Oct. 19 at Heritage Frederick.

The event runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m., with a live jazz trio and keynote speaker Shawn Harper, a former NFL player, motivational speaker and life coach. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served. Tickets are $130 and can be reserved online through wishwomenunite.com.

Celebrate Frederick’s diverse culture at Festival of India

Embrace Frederick’s growing diversity, at this family friendly gala full of colors, scents and sounds of India.

Festival of India, hosted by the Indian Association of Frederick, will start at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at William R. Talley Rec. Center, 121, N. Bentz St., Frederick.

The free event showcases the diversity of India through classical and folk music and dance, art and crafts, food, clothing and vendor displays. Local and state public officials

will attend to show support for the Indian community of Frederick.

The evening will feature performances from children and adults. Since India is a land of many co-cultures, performances will represent music and dance of several states, as well as Bollywood.

Guests can sample a variety of Indian food — snack items, meals, desserts and drinks, provided by local Indian restaurants.

Additionally, art, crafts

and business vendors will be present, from henna designs, jewelry and clothing to local business and nonprofit tables.

IAF will also host two Garba nights to celebrate the most energetic and colorful festival of Navaratri on Oct. 21 and 28, also at the William R. Talley Rec. Center.

The grand finale to the Indian festive season is IAF’s Diwali celebration on Nov. at the Walkersville Fire Hall. Learn more at frederickindia. org.

Harper knows what it feels like to be in the face of unfathomable circumstances. Imagine graduating last in your class with a 1.62 accumulative GPA, voted “most likely to fail,” and yet making your way to the NFL and becoming a leading business owner. Immediately after graduating from Indiana State University, Harper was drafted and began his seven-year career as an offensive lineman with the LA Rams, Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts and NFL Europe.

Harper later founded American Services and Protection by translating the skills and disciplines he learned from the NFL to corporate America.

Harper, known as the Winologist, now travels around America as a motivational speaker, breaking down elite-level strategies and methodologies used by major professional athletes into simple concepts to win at business and life. His paradigm-shifting approach has helped transform thousands of individuals and corporations by reframing their mindset from success to winning and activating their greatest potential to compete and dominate at the highest levels.

Learn more about WISH and Boots and Bow Ties at wishwomenunite.com.

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Shawn Harper, a former NFL player, motivational speaker and life coach, will be the keynote speaker.

Staff file photo by Bill Green

Performers entertained a large crowd at the William R. Talley Recreation Center at the 2019 Festival of India. Shown are sisters Yeshashsree and Harshita Chinta performing an Indian dance.

Catoctin Furnace preserves area tradition of making apple butter

BY ERIK ANDERSON Special to The News-Post

Catoctin Furnace continues to make apple butter using traditional methods.

At the Catoctin Furnace FallFest, a relatively new educational tradition will help preserve an old cultural tradition: apple butter.

No one knows for sure how long the annual production of massive quantitates of apple butter has been an October tradition in the Catoctin Furnace Village, but the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society is confident the practice dates back well over 100 years.

“We know from our oral histories that apple butter was made every fall in the village,” said Elizabeth Comer, Catoctin Furnace Historical Society president. “[Harriet Chapel] started doing it decades ago, and they had a recipe that was handed down. I can’t say where it came from, but we use that church recipe.”

She said about five years ago, the church congregation asked the historical society to take over the tradition due to the labor-intensive nature of the process and the advanced age of the volunteers who had been doing it for decades.

“Events like this really help to preserve the idea of a cultural memory and cultural legacy inside of a community,” said Dominic Curcio, a CFHS board member and docent who is earning a master’s degree in applied history at Shippensburg University.

He said this year’s FallFest will be attended by a young generation whose ancestors have deep roots in the village, including a young man who is the seventh or eighth generation of his family to live there.

“As historians, we have this obligation to preserve cultural memory, specifically in the field of public history,” Curcio said.

Making the apple butter in the tradi-

tional way also brings people with family connections back to the furnace to share stories that improve the historical society’s understanding of village history.

“As we’re standing their stirring, people come up and tell us stories about how they remember the first time they bought Harriet Chapel apple butter and who they know from their family who helped make the apple butter,” he said.

In taking over the apple butter production, CFHS saw a chance to not only preserve a village tradition but widen the scope of historical education by starting a new tradition that involves local students in the process.

The historical society invited students from the Silver Oak Academy in

Keymar to assist with the apple butter production for the first few years of their stewardship of the tradition. During the pandemic, the students helped make a video about making apple butter that’s available on the CFHS website. This year, students from Frederick County Public School’s SUCCESS program will help with the hard work of making the apple butter while learning about its history.

In doing the research for the educational programing, Comer said the historical society learned about the fruit preserve’s European origins.

“Apple butter was made because apples spoil,” she said. “In Europe, with the monasteries, they would try to preserve their apples by making apple butter. Otherwise, you’d get to January, and even if you carefully put the apples in your root cellar, your apples are not going to last as long as apple butter. You can have a [properly sealed] jar of apple butter in your pantry for years, and it never spoils.”

The CFHS learned more about the production and use of apple butter in the village through a series of oral history interviews conducted with older community members.

“When dairy ran out in the wintertime, they would use apple butter as a spread, and they would take advantage of the multiple apple orchards that were in the region,” Curcio said. “It was a very important part of daily life there in the wintertime.”

Comer said there is no documentation regarding where Catoctin Furnace villagers traditionally sourced the many bushels of apples required for apple butter production. The historical society turns to Pryors Orchards in Thurmont because they offer a good deal on second-choice apples and they are nearby.

She said this year’s apple butter batch will be boiled down from a total of 18 bushels of apples in a process that will begin on the Tuesday before

FallFest

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 13 and 14

Where: Catoctin Furnace, 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont Tickets: Free Info: 240-288-7396, info@catoctinfurnace. org, catoctinfurnace.org

the event so that jars of the product will be available for purchase by FallFest visitors.

First, all of the apples have to be peeled and “snitted” (the core removed and the rest of the apple chopped into fine pieces). The pieces are put in a copper kettle that is placed over an open fire. The bottom of the kettle must be kept close to the flame without touching it. The boiling apples must be continually stirred, without interruption, for most of the day. The exact time depends on factors such as the weather and the quality of the apples, but eight hours is a good estimate.

Curcio said FallFest guests will be welcome to try their hand at stirring the apples with a large wooden paddle under supervision. Because no one knows how long the process will take, he said CFHS isn’t offering a specific end time for the event. “We’ll be there most of the day,” he said.

Comer said if there is significant rain over the weekend, the apple butter boiling will have to be postponed.

FallFest guests will also be able to see blacksmithing demonstrations at the newly built 19th-century replica forge. Both the Museum of the Ironworker and the historic Collier’s Log House will be open for tours throughout the event.

Erik Anderson is a freelance writer in Frederick who cares about few things more than the history of his community. Email him at erikanderson07@gmail. com.

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The apple butter kettle ay Fallfest.

Long a city that embraced cars, Paris is seeing a new kind of road rage: bike-lane traffic jams

BY JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press

Ring, ring! It’s rush hour on Paris’ Sébastopol Boulevard, and the congestion is severe — not just gasguzzling, pollution-spewing, hornhonking snarls but also quieter and greener bottlenecks of cyclists jockeying for space.

Until four years ago, motorists largely had the Paris thoroughfare to themselves. Now, its bike-lane jams speak to a cycling revolution that is reshaping the capital of France — long a country of car-lovers, home to Renault, Citroen and Peugeot.

This revolution, like others, is also proving choppy. A nearly decadelong drive by Socialist Mayor Anne Hidalgo to turn Paris from a city hostile for cyclists — except those racing the Tour de France — into one where they venture more safely and freely has become so transformative that bikes are steadily muscling aside motor vehicles and increasingly getting in each other’s way. And more bike lanes are coming for next year’s Paris Olympics — part of an effort to halve the event’s carbon footprint.

Already, on some Paris boulevards, bikes outnumber cars at peak times. Cycle congestion, with wheel-towheel lines of riders ringing their bells and sometimes losing their cool, is becoming a headache.

“It’s the same feeling as the one I had when I was younger, with my parents driving their car, and it was like traffic jams all over the place. So now it’s really a bike traffic jam,” said Thibault Quéré, a spokesperson for the Federation of Bicycle Users. “But it’s kind of a good difficulty to have. Especially when we think about what Paris used to be.”

From a measly 200 kilometers (125 miles) in 2001, cyclists now have more than 620 miles of tailor-made bike paths and marked routes to roam, City Hall

says. Motor vehicles have been barred entirely from some roads, most notably a River Seine embankment that used to be a busy highway. It’s become a central Paris haven for cyclists, runners, families and romantics since Hidalgo closed it to motor traffic in 2016.

Farther north, the twin-lane bike path on Sébastopol Boulevard has become one of Europe’s busiest since its inauguration in 2019. It saw a record 124,000 weekly users in early September, according to tracking by pro-bike group Paris en Selle (“Paris by saddle”). Traffic there now regularly

surpasses London’s busiest cycleways and at its busiest even approaches the numbers of popular cycle routes in Amsterdam.

North-south Sébastopol empties into another busy east-west route on Rue de Rivoli that passes the Louvre. It also saw record daily and weekly numbers in September, Paris en Selle’s tracking shows.

Add to the mix none-too-thrilled motorists, scooters wriggling through traffic, pedestrians trying not to get squished and construction that seems to have popped up almost everywhere

in Paris’ sprint to the Olympics, and negotiating the busiest streets by bike can feel akin to playing Mario Kart — but with real-life dangers and consequences.

Many cyclists, some clearly new and still feeling their way around, seem to think red lights and road rules don’t apply to them. Paris’ removal of forhire electric scooters following a city referendum in April also is driving some ex-users to

“Paris has become unlivable. No one can stand each other,” bike-rider Michel Gelernt said as he wound his way past

biking.

Photos by John Leicester/Associated Press

A man rides on Rivoli street, in Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. Years of efforts to turn car-congested Paris into a more bike-friendly city are paying off ahead of the 2024 Olympics, with increasing numbers of people using the French capital’s growing network of cycle lanes.

Everyday poetry

Alexandre

whistle-blowing traffic officers and yelling motorists on Concorde plaza, the French Revolution decapitation site of King Louis XVI in 1793.

A former motor-scooter and publictransport user, the retiree switched to cycling during the COVID-19 pandemic and has kept the habit. He uses Velib’ — Paris’ bike-sharing system, in its 16th year — to get around for 80% of his trips.

“Everyone behaves selfishly,” grumbled Gelernt, who’s in his 70s. “The traffic is a lot worse than it was.”

That said, he and others can’t dispute that flows of bikes are better for health and the environment than the noxious pollution that still often blankets Paris. France’s government blames atmospheric pollution for 48,000 premature deaths nationwide per year.

In a landmark decision, a Paris court in June awarded 5,000 euros ($5,300) in compensation to two families with children who were sickened by air pollution, suffering from asthma and other health issues when they lived near the capital’s car-choked ring road. The court ruled the French state was at fault.

Hidalgo cites pollution as a prime motivation for her drive to increase bike use, squeeze out emissionspewing vehicles and make “a Paris

that breathes.” Re-elected in 2020, her second five-year “Bike Plan” budgets 250 million euros ($260 million) in additional investments by 2026. That’s 100 million euros more than on her firstterm bike plan. Most of it is earmarked for more cycle routes and parking.

City Hall says all Olympic venues in the city will be bike-accessible for the July 26-Aug. 11 Paris Games, on a nearly 40-mile cycle network.

So Olympic fans will be able discover what growing numbers of Parisians are learning: Experiencing the city by bike can rekindle love for its charms.

Behind busy thoroughfares are countless quieter streets that embrace cyclists with sights, sounds and smells that are too easily missed by car. And for a start-the-day jolt to energize the senses without over-priced espresso, try bouncing along the cobblestones of the Champs-Elysées on any crisp morning.

“It’s a feeling of freedom, rather than being in the Metro, sitting down or in the heat,” said Ange Gadou, 19, a convert who previously relied on rental e-scooters before Paris banished them.

“There’s nothing about it I don’t like.”

At lunch the other day, a new friend and I were reminiscing about our workplace experiences. Both ladies, of a similar vintage, retired officially but into lots of stuff, all of it meaningful. I’ve been out of the workforce 14 years now and, though I was there steadily for 35 years, rarely think about that time. But reminiscing brought to mind my first days of making a living.

I started in the summers during college, for the government, and I could walk to my job at the Parklawn building off Twinbrook Parkway in Rockville. I can’t believe it’s still standing and being used. An eyesore. After graduation, I got a job in downtown Bethesda, still with the government and, after many years, switched agencies and moved to an office eventually in North Bethesda. But first, we were housed in … the Parklawn building.

In case you’re wondering, Parklawn was named after Parklawn

Cemetery, which the building property abuts. We little kids used to play in the cemetery. Weird, I know, but the place had been scattered with ponds and swans and old stone, roofless houses. Magical. What we did not know was that the edge of the cemetery near the Parklawn building was an ages-old roost for crows.

I discovered this on my second stint in the building. This time, I had a window office, and it was on the building’s cemetery side. I couldn’t help but notice that, in early autumn as evenings began, crows would start to waft in and perch in the trees. The fellow in the office next to mine and I were fascinated by crows — and here they were gathering right outside our windows. We both also wrote poetry (not for the government), and so would share crow poems. Here is one of mine.

Sheryl Massaro is a Frederick poet and oil painter. She holds an MFA in creative writing from The American University. Recently, she has completed an interpretive translation of Rainer Maria Rilke’s Duino Elegies, thanks to support from the Frederick Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

A woman rides on the

III bridge in Paris on Sept. 13.

SHERYL MASSARO

A weekend of opportunities for Maryland writers and readers

BY KARI A. MARTINDALE Special to The News-Post

The weekend of Oct. 14 and 15 will be a busy one for Maryland readers and writers of all genres. The Write Women Book Fest will take place in Bowie, while Maryland Writers’ Association’s annual conference, Brain to Bookshelf, will be held in Linthicum Heights.

WRITE WOMEN BOOK FEST

The Write Women Book Fest has brought readers and authors together since 2019, when Heather Brooks and Cardyn Brooks, friends through a writing salon, noticed there were no local book fests focused on women authors.

“I wanted a book fest dedicated to uplifting the voices of women in the publishing industry, and I wanted it to be diverse,” Heather said. “I feel as though women authors have unique obstacles that their male counterparts don’t face and although some genre-specific events are largely women, for example romance, I couldn’t find a festival that was multi-genre and women-centered.”

Both Heather and Cardyn focus on diversity. Cardyn’s writing focuses on Black and brown people and overlapping circles of friends and communities.

“Ultimately,” Cardyn said, “Heather and I want TWWBF to offer female, femme-identifying, non-binary [and] gender-neutral authors and creatives the opportunities and support we need and want.”

In 2019, the one-day author expo took place on the grounds of the Marietta House Museum. The next year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, TWWBF offered a week of virtual events. The in-person event returned to Marietta House for 2021 and 2022, but this year’s event has expanded to two in-person days, one featuring author-reader interaction and the other featuring professional development.

Throughout the four years, Heather and Cardyn realized that while professional development and reader experiences may overlap, they are two distinct community needs. This led them to create the two-day fest taking place on 1415 October. Saturday will be dedicated to the reader experience, while Sunday will be dedicated to writers’ professional development and networking. The Sunday event, serving a smaller group of multi-genre writers with workshops, salons and a luncheon, sold out quickly. Heather says the smaller number of participating authors “will create a more in-

timate environment and allow more indepth engagement.”

Author participation in the expo has doubled since 2019. This Saturday, nearly 100 authors will be set up at the Bowie Comfort Inn Conference Center, with swag to share and books to sell. Children’s readings and author panels will be taking place throughout the day, and there will be a live poetry program hosted by EC Poetry & Prose all afternoon, with an open mic beginning at 4:15 p.m.

“We are super excited to partner with TWWBF again in creating an environment of literary lyricism for women writers of all genres,” said Patti Ross, founder of ECPP.

The author expo attracts readers and writers of fiction, mystery, children’s and young adult, romance, sci-fi and fantasy, memoir and everything in between. Heather is the author of paranormal romance and a new witchy mystery series, “Shifters of Mahigan Falls.” Cardyn writes “super sexy erotica that’s romantic for and about grown-ups in love.”

Tickets to spend Saturday with authors and hear the live poets are still available on Eventbrite.

Heather’s vision for TWWBF is far-reaching. She’d love to see a short play contest, a more evolved poet-

ry slam and more singer-songwriters, as well as more panels, workshops and signings. Heather and Cardyn are hoping to find additional sponsors for 2025. They will skip the festival in 2024 and instead plan to move it to a summer event beginning in 2025. October is a busy month for local literary events, and “we don’t want to have to make people choose between [multiple events],” Heather said. Already, 70 vendors have submitted intents to register for 2025.

Heather said skipping 2024 gives TWWBF plenty of time to plan their sixth event, but Write Women won’t be laying too low in 2024. They will continue to partner with Marietta House to bring more literary events to the community and Heather will also be busy planning another event she plans to launch in 2026, a Romance & Fantasy Book Con in Virginia Beach.

MARYLAND WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION: BRAIN TO BOOKSHELF

The other October literary event that happens to overlap with TWWBF this year, taking place on Saturday and Sunday at the BWI Hilton, is the annual conference of Maryland Writ-

ers’ Association, Brain to Bookshelf. Attendees will be engaged in professional development and networking.

MWA has hosted conferences for more than two decades. Brain to Bookshelf offers workshops and panels throughout the day, while agents and editors from literary firms and small presses take one-on-one pitches and share their insights during panel discussions.

This year’s program offers presentations on craft, publishing and marketing, as well as modern additions, such as the implications of Artificial Intelligence.

This year’s keynote speaker is Hank Phillippi Ryan, a USA Today best-selling author who has written 14 psychological thrillers, including her latest release, “The House Guest.” She is also an on-air investigative reporter for Boston’s WHDH-TV. Ryan will speak both Saturday and Sunday.

Last year, Brain to Bookshelf began to feature an open mic, where writers have the opportunity to share both poetry and prose. It is a free event open to the public and will take place at 7 p.m. in the hotel lobby and bar.

The conference will also feature a teen panel, Emerging Voices: Teens on the Young Adult Market, moderated by Frederick writer Joni Youse. Young Adult authors attending the conference will have the opportunity to direct their questions to their target teen market.

The teen panelists are members of MWA’s Teen Writer’s Club, which is coordinated by Youse. With chapters across Maryland, the group provides support for teens who want to improve their writing skills. Youse recently started a club in Frederick County that meets at Middletown Library at 10 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month.

There is no lack of support for writers of all ages and genres in Maryland — but especially this weekend in October.

Kari Martindale is a writer and Pushcart Prize-nominated poet and spoken word artist who has been published in various literary journals and anthologies and featured in events and readings across Maryland. She sits on the board of Maryland Writers’ Association, co-edits the literary magazine Pen in Hand and holds an MA in linguistics.

Kari Martindale

Zorina Frey presents a poetry workshop at Brain to Bookshelf, 2022.

A new sculpture in Culler Lake aims to immortalize fly fisherman Lefty Kreh

BY JACK WALKER Special to The News-Post

Wading in Culler Lake, a new sculpture will soon immortalize local fly fisherman Bernard “Lefty” Kreh doing what he loved most: casting a line into the waters in the heart of his hometown of Frederick.

A nationally acclaimed conservationist included in three fishing halls of fame, Kreh was voted Greatest of All Time in 2021 by Fly Fisherman magazine. In 1991, a fishing lure he created, called “Lefty’s Deceiver,” was featured on a postage stamp of the United States Postal Service.

But for all his success, Kreh’s hometown of Frederick County has not yet officially recognized his achievements following his death in 2018. That’s why the group Friends of Lefty Kreh commissioned a public sculpture to capture a legacy as lasting as bronze.

With the creative vision of local artist Toby Mendez, that sculpture will soon be unveiled in Frederick’s Baker Park.

Mendez was contacted by the group almost two years ago, after one of its members saw work he had done for the Baltimore Orioles. With around 50 large monuments under his belt, built across the country, Mendez has acquired a well-respected national reputation in the public sculpture world.

Prior to being commissioned for the project, Mendez admits he did not know who Kreh was. But over the course of his sculpting, Mendez said he’s come to appreciate the legacy of a man who left a clear impact on the local community and beyond.

“I do a lot of research once I start pursuing a project,” he said.

Kreh learned to fish from his father, frequenting the Monocacy River in his youth. After his father’s untimely death, an 8-year-old Kreh continued fishing, selling the catfish he caught to assist his mother and siblings financially.

Kreh later went on to graduate from Frederick High School, serve in the military at the Battle of the Bulge of World War II and even write outdoors-focused article for The Frederick News-Post.

In his career as a fisherman, Kreh cast a line on every continent but Antarctica, wrote 32 books and promoted education and accessibility for fishing as a sport. For his efforts to reduce barriers to fishing, Kreh is widely credited for turning fly fishing into a sport anyone can get

involved in.

Capturing such a powerful legacy was no small task, Mendez said.

Mendez and the Friends of Lefty Kreh worked together to conceptualize a figure and location that spoke to who Kreh was as a person, as well as the memory he left behind in the fishing world.

The collaborators settled on Baker Park’s Culler Lake, both for its location in the city of Kreh’s birth and because the water level stays fairly stable, Mendez

said, making it more suitable for a longterm sculpture.

Culler Lake is also the first place Kreh tried fly fishing, and basing the project there felt “kind of like bringing him back home,” Mendez added. “It had a lot to do with his story.”

Mendez hopes the sculpture’s central location in Frederick might inspire those unfamiliar with Kreh’s history to get involved with fishing, environmental conservation or the outdoors in general.

Mendez began sculpting with clay, then used his clay sculpture to create a mold in which he cast the bronze sculpture. Creating a large bronze statue that blends into a lake environment is no small task. While the green patina that eventually settles on bronze sculptures can help the work blend into its surroundings, other qualities like the sculpture’s pose and position in the lake required consideration.

As Mendez put it,“It’s tucked away into a very natural environment.”

He hopes it will serve as a pleasant surprise to park visitors and perhaps teach newcomers about the history of fishing in Frederick County.

“It’ll be something that they discover walking,” Mendez said. “It’s kind of hidden, and I think that it’ll have kind of a surprise quality to it.”

Throughout the creative process, exploring Kreh’s history offered unexpected moments of learning about the sport, as well as the Frederick County region as a whole, Mendez said, even for someone who is quite familiar with it already. Although now based in Washingston County, Mendez lived in Frederick for about 20 years and said the project made him feel connected to a place he holds dear. “I always love having my work close to home. It’s been a huge honor.”

Mendez’s final sculpture of Kreh will be unveiled at 10 a.m. Oct. 14 at Culler Lake in Baker Park.

In the meantime, community members are invited to visit the C. Burr Artz Public Library on E. Patrick St., Frederick, where a five-case display highlights Kreh’s history and the legacy he left on fly fishing in Frederick County and internationally.

Jack Walker is an alum of Brown University and Frederick Community College who grew up in Thurmont.

Sculptor Toby Mendez works on the clay sculpture of Lefty Kreh, which he used to create a mold for a bronze statue that will be unveiled in Culler Lake on Oct. 14.

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The finished sculpture of Lefty Kreh will be somewhat hidden in the natural environment of Culler Lake, offering an element of surprise to passersby.

”The Solitary Figure: Drawings & Sculptures by Homer Yost” — through Oct. 15, Gaslight Gallery, 118 E. Church St., Frederick. A retrospective of drawings and sculptures by local artist Homer Yost, who describes his work as “figurative humanism.” Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 6 p.m. 301-524-1834 or gaslightart.com.

”Treasures of State: Maryland’s Art Collection” — through Oct. 22, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. This collaborative exhibition, co-organized with the Maryland State Archives, features over 90 American and European paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and decorative arts from 1750 to present. Notable artists represented include the Peales, Jasper Cropsey, Thomas Wilmer Dewing, George Inness, Hugh Bolton Jones, Eastman Johnson, Giuseppe Ceracchi, and Giovanni Battista Piranesi. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org.

“WillyVision2020” — through Oct. 22, Hyattstown Mill, 14920 Hyattstown Mill Road, Hyattstown. Featuring paintings, drawings and collages by Willy Fish Yowaiski. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. 301-8301142.

“From the Hand of the Artist” — through Oct. 22, Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. Featuring paintings by five Frederick women artists. The artists often work together for mutual inspiration. The exhibition displays the wonder and warmth of their combined and different views of nature. Open Saturday and Sunday and by appointment on weekdays. linksbridgevinyards.com.

”This Majestical Roof: Impressions of Sky” — through Oct. 28, Gallery 50, 50 W. Main St., Waynesboro, Pa., Eight artists participating. 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and by appointment. artsalliancegw.org.

”And Still We Paint” — through Oct. 29, Blanche Ames Gallery, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. Shepherdstown Friday Painters show. For gallery hours, call 301-473-7689 or visit frederickuu.org.

“Contemporary Innovations: Darla Jackson” — through Oct. 29, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll

St., Frederick. Philadelphia-based sculptor Darla Jackson attempts to reverse the perception of women’s self-defense often perpetuated by popular culture or omitted completely. The exhibition will include the imaginary weapons used by popular female characters as well as some of the animal sidekicks supporting these characters in their new roles. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine. org.

“John Petro: Snapshots from a Baltimore Community on

the Edge” — through Oct. 29, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. This photography exhibition is the culmination of Petro’s project to document some of the community and culture in and around a half-mile section around Wilkins Avenue in southwest Baltimore. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine. org.

“Heidi Brueckner: Persona Grata” — through Oct. 29, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Brueckner’s large-scale, figurative

paintings explore themes like human nature, self-understanding and the relationship we have to storytelling, all by utilizing expressive color and experimenting with textured surfaces. The exhibit includes oil and mixed media paintings. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-6980656 or delaplaine.org.

“Amy Browning-Dill: Poem, Mortality, and Resurrection” — through Oct. 29, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. The paintings and sculptures in this exhibition explore themes of death, decay and new life through the flora and fauna of the changing seasons. They are accompanied by excerpts of poetry from Rainer Maria Rilke, David the Psalmist and others. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-6980656 or delaplaine.org.

“Humor” — through Oct. 29, DISTRICT Arts, 15 N. Market St., Frederick. A juried themed exhibition about the undisguised use of humor in modern contemporary art. Original 2D or 3D works showcase humor, from 26 artists selected by independent juror Glen Kessler. Noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-695-4050 or districtarts. com.

“Colors of Life” — through Oct. 29, Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Kathryn Phebus and Sonja Mishalanie display acrylic and watercolor paintings that capture the color and joy of the world around us. Weekends from 1 to 5 p.m. eastsidearts313@gmail. com, eastsideartistsgallery.com. AIDS Memorial Quilt Exhibit — through Oct. 29, DISTRICT Arts, 15 N. Market St., Frederick. The AIDS Memorial Quilt is considered the largest community art project in the world, and a piece of it will be shown in downtown Frederick. The project is also ongoing, a reminder to all that the AIDS crisis is not over. Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) and the National AIDS Memorial are partnered together to bring eight panels (one block) of the AIDS Memorial Quilt to Frederick as part of MET’s dramaturgy display to provide historical context to their show “Angels in America” Parts 1 & 2 and in remembrance of the 700,000 U.S. lives lost to AIDS since the first

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“Humor” runs through Oct. 29 at DISTRICT Arts in downtown Frederick, featuring original 2D or 3D works that showcase humor, from 26 artists selected by independent juror Glen Kessler. Shown here, “Birds Watching,” by Elizabeth Loverro.

‘RIGHT PLACE at

Frederick can claim a small but noteworthy assist

BY ROY GHIM Special to The News-Post

I sat in stunned disbelief in August when, amid my overflowing inbox, I spotted this subject line: “Frederick Reads Returns this Fall with acclaimed Musician & Author Michelle Zauner chosen as the 2023 Speaker.”

It’s true. The acclaimed songstress and author will be in Frederick for two appearances on Oct. 17. First stop: 12:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College, then a 7 p.m. engagement at the Weinberg Center for the Arts.

I pinched myself.

Zauner is a multi-threat creative, who, in the course of a decade, went from DIY artistic obscurity (her previous band, Little Big League, was fabulous but didn’t crack the “quit your day job” level) to a rocket rise in profile and circumstance, evidenced by her “Saturday Night Live” appearance fronting her indie rock band Japanese Breakfast last year.

Additionally, she wrote and released a devastatingly beautiful memoir, 2021’s “Crying in H Mart,” which topped the New York Times bestseller list. The paperback edition came out this past March and instantly repeated charting No. 1 on the NYT list. She’s now commissioned to work on the movie script of the book.

Her Frederick stop is part of a busy month for her, sandwiched between Japanese Breakfast shows at Radio City Music Hall, the New Yorker Festival, “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” and the Fillmore Philadelphia.

An easter egg in “Crying in H Mart” contains an important link between this part of Maryland and our rock star/author/ screenwriter visitor.

The term “meteoric rise” doesn’t fully convey the how surreal Zauner’s journey has been. The New York Times described duality of her success in math equation terms; the odds in general of “making it” (that is, to be a creative successful enough to support yourself full-time), either as an acclaimed writer or musician, is “unlikely.” Remarkably, she’s accomplished both. Maybe you’ve been one of thousands who saw Japanese Breakfast shows at the 9:30 Club or the Fillmore Silver Spring or caught her on her book tour.

“Crying in H Mart” hit a cultural zeitgeist with its vivid descriptors of food, memory, place and time attached to

Zauner’s complex relationship with her immigrant Korean mother, who struggled with and died from cancer in 2014. Trips to H Mart, the Korean grocery chain, haunted Zauner, who was not only trying to reconnect with her Korean cultural heritage but also memories of her mother and the sumptuous meals she made for her. The way her mother expressed her love was through the process of preparing homemade Korean food, with all the sights, scents and textures wrapped up in memory.

“I could always feel her affection radiating from the lunches she packed,” Zauner writes in her memoir.

Growing up as a biracial Korean American added confusion to her identity, as she navigated cultural landmines of American school yards and the harsh expectations of an ever-demanding Korean parent at home. Fast forward to adulthood, and the tragedy of her mom’s illness and subsequent death was compounded by the timing; it came just as Zauner was forging a newfound bond with her. Despite the maelstroms, the book offers moments of profound joy, sprinkled with sardonic humor to offer levity for an intensely personal ride.

The book resonates on many levels, but for fans of her music, it acts as a companion of sorts to her first Japanese Breakfast album in embryonic form. After her mother’s funeral, she channeled her grief through various creative outlets. Learning to cook Korean dishes was one. The other came through writing music.

“I wrote about Julia [her mom’s dog] and how confused she was, sniffing and pacing outside my mother’s bedroom,” she writes in the memoir. Those idea fragments wound up “In Heaven,” the first track from her home-recorded album “Psychopomp,” the title of which is based on the Greek mythological figure that guides souls to the place of the dead.

Circa 2015, Zauner shopped “Psychopomp” around to various record companies. As she writes in her book, “A small label based in Frostburg, Maryland offered to put it out on vinyl.”

Who was this small Maryland record label that put out the album of 2016?

That brings us to Kenny Tompkins, who moved to Frederick in 2015, right after his band New God was featured on NPR, among other media outlets, while touring in support of its 2014 album “Firework.”

(His current band, Mr. Husband, has stayed mostly local to be closer to his wife and toddler, very much in keeping with his moniker.) In the vein of the band Superchunk, who multitask music creation with managing the independent record label Merge Records, Tompkins was busy for a number of years in co-running Yellow K Records — in tandem working remotely with his brother in Germantown and Josh Grapes in Frostburg, who handled the financial end of the label as well as a vinylselling storefront (also called Yellow K Records).

Yellow K punched above their weight as a tiny yet nimble company. They serviced not only their own staff’s creative output but sought to offer likeminded bands their imprint’s custom support to get a foothold in the industry. Tompkins’ task looking for emerging talent led him in 2015 to pay attention to a particular Brooklyn collective called the Epoch, with notable bands like Frankie Cosmos and Porches repping that scene.

Frankie Cosmos’ keyboardist, Gabby Smith, had her own project called Eskimeaux (later changed to Gabby’s World). Tompkins approached Smith at MacRock Festival in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and their communiques led to her signing with Yellow K.

Michelle Zauner

‘CRYING IN H MART’ AUTHOR AND INDIE ROCKSTAR MICHELLE ZAUNER WILL MAKE TWO APPEARANCES IN THE CITY

the RIGHT TIME’

in Japanese Breakfast’s recipe for success

known anything about us,” Tompkins said recently. His read on the situation was that one of Zauner’s friends in the Epoch scene Gabby Smith and advised her to reach out

If You Go

Michelle Zauner is best known as a singer and guitarist who creates dreamy, shoegaze indie pop under the name Japanese Breakfast. She has won acclaim from major music outlets around the world for releases like “Psychopomp,” and “Soft Sounds from Another Planet.” Her most recent album, “Jubilee” (2021), earned two Grammy award nominations for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Music Album. Her first book, “Crying in H Mart,” has been described as an unflinching, powerful memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity.

APPEARANCES IN FREDERICK

12:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Jack B. Kussmaul Theater at Frederick Community College

7 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Weinberg Center for the Arts Both events are open to the public. Tickets are free but required and can be obtained beginning through weinbergcenter.org, by phone at 301600-2828, or in person at the Weinberg Center for the Arts box office located at 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick.

small bands can’t afford, was an important piece of the puzzle in helping projects get off the ground.

the album would get re-released internationally through Dead Oceans, with future albums coordinated by her new label. “Frankly, the best thing we ever did for Japanese Breakfast was not prevent them from working with Secretly Group at that time, because they really did have the framework to make it go.”

Japanese Breakfast’s association with Yellow K helped them expand their roster, impressively adding Canadian-based You’ll Never Get to Heaven, among others. That expansion would not last, however. After 2017, there was a notable decline in the label’s output, eventually grinding to a halt. The five-year distribution deal for “Psychopomp” ended. In its current form, Yellow K has only the record retail shop in Frostburg, the surviving remnant of the imprint’s namesake.

Tompkins was careful in his phrasing, but generally attributing his walking away several years ago from his role at Yellow K to a disagreement with how fast the record label was growing in the aftermath of “Psychopomp,” something he believes strained its ability to keep servicing its existing roster of artists properly.

melody and the words are so chilling but also kind of

emotion in that first track, but person you’re listening to, and Yellow K’s willingness to put up the money pressing, which a

Tompkins asked the PR firm hired to promote Gabby Smith’s project to take on Japanese Breakfast. They enthusiastically agreed. On April 1, 2016, the first print of “Psychopomp,” Japanese Breakfast’s debut album, was met with unanimous critical praise. Within weeks of Pitchfork’s glowing review, the band was offered showcases at SXSW and a tour later that year with Mitski.

The final piece of the puzzle to Zauner’s ascent was a contradictory one for Yellow K. For her to elevate to a stratospheric level, Yellow K would have to let her go.

“Dead Oceans, her current label, and by proxy, Secretly Group, their parent label, started sniffing around,” Tompkins said. It was summer of 2016, mere weeks after the album dropped. “We talked to them, and we made a deal with them,” he said.

Concern that Yellow K’s smaller operation couldn’t keep up with the growing demand for “Psychopomp,” the deal with Secretly Group allowed the album’s U.S. pressing rights stay with Yellow K for five more years; meanwhile

“Some of the negatives are just kind of cliche problems of quick success,” Tompkins said. “I feel like we did the full cycle of a small label, like this is what would have happened on some level. It just happened a lot faster.”

Tompkins was very zen about Zauner’s success in light of the label’s fade into the sunset. Asked what it was like to watch her on SNL, he said, “I can’t really process it as me being attached to it. It’s just too surreal or too big. You know what I mean?”

Right before Japanese Breakfast took off, Tompkins “certainly didn’t imagine that we would be a part of something that would be quite so big as it is now,” he said, “but I thought there would be a lot of people who would connect with it viscerally quickly, like I was connecting with it.”

Tompkins concluded that whatever role he or Yellow K had in her success, she was ultimately the driving factor.

“We happened to be in the right place at the right time with a tiny amount of resources enough to kind of light a fuse, you know, but she was the one that had the rocket and made it go. We got to see that she was a fully formed artist making things that mean a lot to people before she was even famous.”

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The Great Gambon, RIP

BY JASON VEST Special to The News-Post

A curse of longevity in the ever-developing (and every maturing) artist — not something every creative can claim — is that by the time you hit your plateau of consistent excellence on the later side of a long life, younger generations only know you for your signature roles as some sort of venerated elder figure. They generally have no idea how you actually got there.

Few probably know or remember a younger Patrick Stewart maximizing minimal use of screen time — and with no dialogue, only movement and expression — for an early killing as Karla opposite Alec Guinness’ Smiley in the ’70s BBC adaptations of “Tinker Tailor” and “Smiley’s People.”

Audiences who thrill to an Ian McKellen return as Magento in “Deadpool 3” have, by and large, never seen either his early ’70s TV Shakespeare adaptations or early ’90s fare, like “And The Band Played On” — the stuff that set McKellen on course to forever be “the Gandalf

and Magneto dude.”

And there are some who can be forgiven for not knowing that, before meeting Christopher Nolan, Michael Caine was, in fact, a versatile and many-timesover established thespian.

Doubtless, Michael Gambon (or The Great Gambon, as the similarly great Ralph Richardson called him), who passed on Sept. 27 at the age of 82, will be most remembered as Dumbledore — and not without good reason: Whatever possibilities Richard Harris opened for an interpretation of his own before he died, Gambon made his recasted Dumbledore his own as indelibly as Harris did King Arthur in Camelot.

But the avalanche of accolades for his turn as Hogwarts’ Sorcerer Supreme may have overshadowed other characters Gambon played over an extraordinary career that saw him shine in those roles — great, small and anything in between. Among the greatest of the great, critically acclaimed and without which Gambon’s life probably would have

AP Photo/Peter Kramer, File

Actor Michael Gambon attends the premiere of “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince” in New York in July 2009. Actor Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in the later Harry Potter films, has died at age 82.

(See GAMBON 20)

72 Film Fest is this weekend. We dropped in on four teams in the competition.

BY DAWN MORGAN NEARY Special to The News-Post

More than 50 teams created films last weekend in 72 hours (or less) for the annual 72 Film Fest in Frederick. Here, we checked in with a small sampling — four teams — to learn about their insight, excitement and trepidation at the launch of the 18th annual festival.

All films premiere Oct. 13 at the Weinberg Center for the Arts. An awards ceremony will be held following evening.

SKINHUNGER PRODUCTIONS

@skinhungerproductions

Name of your team members:

We’re made up of two members, co-directors Maili Knox and Drew Larsen, who also share all other crew responsibilities.

How long have you been participating?

This will be our fourth year.

How did you find or build your team?

We were in a relationship when we started Skinhunger, and we both have a very similar taste in film, music, acting — everything creative, really. We also both share a desire for working behind and in-front of the camera, so it just made sense to try to work together. We played to each other’s strengths initially as we both became more well rounded filmmakers. We realized we could actually do everything with just the two of us and still create something that we enjoyed, so we stuck with it.

Are you amateur/professional/ student?

This is our first year registered as professional. We started off as student our first year, and amateur the following two years.

What are you looking forward to

for this year’s fest?

We’re looking forward to seeing what we can do with just the two of us as actors again. We won’t be able to work with Maili’s younger siblings, who’ve made critically acclaimed appearances in past years, but we’re eager to see what characters we can develop and inhabit for this weekend. Anything else?

We face the additional challenge of working around Drew having COVID this year. It provides us with more constraints, but having less options will help us narrow down our story faster.

STEPDAD PRODUCTIONS

@stepdad_productions

Name of your team members: Brennan Kerr, Eric Looney, Emily Holcomb, Hali Cocalis, Lexi Hauck, Jake Gallaway and Justine Higgins. How long have you been participating?

16 years.

How did you find or build your team?

The team started with just a few members in high school. We all went to the Frederick Career and Tech Center for Film. Over the years, it’s grown, adding people we met in college or just friends we met growing up.

Are you amateur/professional/ student?

We are currently professional and have been for the past eight years or so. Most of us work in the industry. But when we first started the fest, we were amateurs.

What are you looking forward to

for this year’s fest?

I’m always looking forward to 72, it’s honestly one of my favorite times of the year. We’re looking forward to knowing what the actual criteria is now that we have the theme of the fest. They always have some sort of twist or challenge that always keeps the fest exciting.

Anything else?

I [team leader Brennan Kerr] personally started this fest when I was 17, and now I’m 31. This fest has been a major part of my life, and I’ve made a lot of long time friends doing it. We always come back every year and make something we’re proud of. We may not be the best team, but having an excuse to hang out with friends and then also coming out of the weekend with a brand new movie will be something I never get tired of.

SKYBOX MEDIA

@mr_friendguy

Name of your team members: Matthew Friend.

How long have you been participating? 13 years.

How did you find or build your team?

Pretty easy when you’re solo.

Dawn Morgan Neary

The crowd at the Launch Party for the 72 Film Fest, where teams received specific criteria to use in their films.

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Skinhunger is Maili Knox and Drew Larsen.

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Stepdad Productions is made up of friends throughout the area. They have competed in the 72 Film Fest for 16 years.

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Matthew Friend rides solo with his one-man team, Skybox Media. (See FEST 20)

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been very different: the 1986 BBC adaptation of Dennis Potter’s “The Singing Detective.”

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Aired on PBS, then justly awarded a Peabody for its American broadcast, “The Singing Detective” remains, not unlike Patrick McGoohan’s seminal ’60s TV experiment “The Prisoner,” among the more delightfully and provocatively surreal and subversive things to ever grace the small screen. It’s a consideration as played by Gambon as the aptly named Philip Marlow, a Brit pulp author of hardboiled retro noirs in ’80s London. He’s losing his mind during a forced reconciliation with hidden traumas so profound, they’ve now literally externalized themselves as horrific psoriasis that has Marlow in the hospital, delirious.

Over six episodes, we move, via Marlow’s psoriatic delirium, between four worlds: Marlow’s last pulp novel about a post-WWII London singing detective (also named Marlow), who’s caught in the middle of shadowy early Cold War espionage; the author Marlow’s childhood and its traumas that have shaped his life and informed his writing; the here and now as considered from the hospital room with a recurring nurse and psychiatrist (great turns by Joanne Whalley and Bill Paterson, respectively); and the world where all the characters

FEST

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Are you amateur/professional/ student?

Pro. At various points, I’ve been all three.

What are you looking forward to for this year’s fest?

Finishing — and the screenings.

FILMBUSTERS

@anythingfortheshotproductions

Name of your team members: Hannah Koonce, Trina Cheng, Grace Phillips, Zoe Cole, Jennifer Porter, Jayleen Santos and Garrett Mothershead.

How long have you been participating?

This is our first time participating in a film festival together, and we are super excited.

How did you find or build your team?

We are all students at the Career and Technology Center with our teacher Mr. [Adam] Frank. When we saw the announcement, we knew we had to join.

Are you amateur/professional/ student?

and scenarios interact.

As it shows and evokes more than it tells or says, and embraces the surreal full-on, “The Singing Detective” was never going to be for everybody. But over decades now, whenever and wherever anyone has house sat for me, more than a few have been drawn to the old DVD box set and reported later that, even if they didn’t get it all (or at all) on the first pass, they sat mesmerized for hours, transfixed by Gambon veering between Marlow and Marlow, with courageous commitment to a character so intellectually complex and viscerally pained.

He might even have channeled a bit of Marlow’s rage to help round out his turn as the second party in “The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover” — a character as appalling as Dumbledore is beloved — and as far as contemptible but elegant went, Gambon could also shine but briefly.

His few-scenes character in Michael Mann’s “The Insider” is among the best living metaphors for the evil that is Big Tobacco. The only bad thing about his turn as the old-school and darkly zen MI6 officer in “The Good Shepherd” was that that character gets unnecessarily sloughed off into the Thames. I certainly wasn’t expecting him to pop up playing an ebullient arsenal-wielding post-apocalyptic cannibal in “The Book of Eli” but was delighted when he did, if only for a few over-the-top min-

utes. If there was one flaw in the “Worricker Trilogy,” it was the necessary dispatch of his Benedict Baron character, the friend every man wishes they had — and the internal intelligence service director every democracy wishes they had.

But the Gambon performance that still leaves me more than a little in awe is his Lyndon B. Johnson in HBO’s “Path to War.” In “LBJ,” Woody Harrelson captured Johnson’s late ’50s/early ’60s political insecurities and indefatigability; in HBO’s “All the Way,” Bryan Cranston nails the ’63/’64 Johnson pitch-perfect at his inspirational and appalling best. But as Johnson in “Path to War” — a film whose script draws heavily on official LBJ administration transcripts — Gambon had to take the larger-thanlife Johnson from an optimistic January 1965 through epic triumphs and the tragedy of Vietnam that would end his presidency and his Great Society vision.

“When Gambon as LBJ backs down a political foe or turns some underling into quivering mush,” TV critic Tom Shales wrote, “we can see what made Johnson so intimidating and so effective.” His capture of Johnson at his best and worst, and as beset by the wages of hubris and groupthink, is one for the ages. Or, as Alec Baldwin said at the news of Gambon’s death, recalling “Path to War,” “I never worked with a better actor.”

If You Go

Friday night, Oct. 13 — 6:30 p.m. block Students/Amateurs, 8:30 p.m. block Amateurs/ Pros at the Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick

Saturday night, Oct. 14 — 7 p.m. Finalists, followed by the Awards Ceremony at Weinberg Center. After party at The Shed, outside of Thacher & Rye.

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Team Filmbusters is made up of students at the Career and Technology Center.

We are a group of high school students from all across Frederick County.

What are you looking forward to for this year’s fest?

We are looking forward to the community of people who have similar interests. We are also looking forward to the experience and using our skills to the utmost ability.

Anything else to add?

All of the groups are all very enthusiastic, and we’re glad to be one of them. It’s comforting to see

such a big community of filmmakers who come from all walks of life gathered in one spot. Although it’s a bit intimidating to be a group of first-years among seasoned veterans, we were met with lots of support and amiability which fueled our excitement even more. Also, the food at Café 611 is great.

Dawn Morgan Neary is a freelance journalist from Tampa, Florida, and currently resides in Mount Airy with her large blended family. She holds an MFA in film and electronic media from American University and teaches in the GED/ESL programs at Frederick Community College.

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Author Tommy Orange with Isabel Quintana Wulf (Livestream) — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Virtual Event (from Salisbury University), . Join One Maryland One Book author Tommy Orange (Cheyenne and Arapaho) via Zoom. The award-winning author of “There There” will discuss his novel and answer questions at this Maryland Humanities and Salisbury University event. Salisbury University’s Isabel Quintana Wulf will join Orange in conversation before a Q&A. 410-685-0095. OMOB@mdhumanities.org. mdhumanities.org.

ETCETERA

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

$12, $10, $8. 301-663-1188. tonya@frederickhistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

“Crossroads” Exhibit at Heritage Frederick — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. The history of Frederick County has unfolded around its crossroads, from rural villages and towns to the city’s square corner. This exhibit explores our local crossroads through the themes of community, land, identity and persistence, and features artifacts from Heritage Frederick’s museum and archival collections as well as loaned artifacts from South Mountain Heritage Society in Burkittsville.

$12, $10, $8. director@frederickhistory.org. cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/ stitchesthroughtimeexhibittickets.

“The Fashion of Claire McCardell” — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Features 12 of the designer’s fashions. McCardell, a Frederick native, was a designer who redefined American women’s fashion during the 1930s to the 1950s. She designed casual sportswear for women

that was comfortable yet stylish. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/claire-mccardell-on-display.

The Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Exhibit — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. From 1896 until 1954, a network of interurban trolley lines were built linking communities across Frederick and Washington counties. This exhibit presents the history of these electric railways and how they changed the landscape and communities of Frederick County. Through Dec. 22.

$12, $10, $8. Tonya@FrederickHistory.org. cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/ stitchesthroughtimeexhibittickets.

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

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

Totally Teen Time — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. A variety of fun activities designed for middle and high school patrons.

301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com/events/ month.

Mount Airy Soirée — 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at MAVFD Reception Hall, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy. The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce (GMACC) and the Mount Airy Main Street Association (MAMSA) host this event with the proceeds used to support the missions of these organizations and make a positive impact in the Mount Airy Community. The soirée will include a silent auction, live auction, raffles and fare from local restaurants. 18 and older. $25. 240-772-1141. info@mountairymainstreet.org. mountairymainstreet.org/event-details/ soiree-fundraiser.

Clustered Spires Quilt Guild Meeting — 6:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Join the October program and enjoy viewing all of the “Buttons and Embellishments” entries to the Guild Challenge. Guests welcome. After one meeting attendance, we ask that you join the guild to continue to attend.  csqg@clusteredspiresquiltguild.org. clusteredspiresquiltguild.org.

Paws 2 Read with Go Team Therapy Dogs — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Walkersville Branch LIbrary, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a Go Team Therapy Dog. All ages. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

“Doing Business with the City” - RFP Writing Workshop — 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at City of Frederick Municipal Annex Conference Room C, 140 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Are you a vendor looking to do business with the City of Frederick? Join City representatives and special guests for one or all of our upcoming webinars or seminars to learn more about registering as a vendor to participate in city procurement, becoming a certified Small Business Enterprise and/ or Minority or Women Owned Business Enterprise, writing a Request for Proposal to bid on City projects, and participating in procurement programs with the City. 301-600-1804. jbowens@cityoffrederickmd.gov. forms.office.com/g/vs5SUw14n0.

Paws to Read with Go Team Therapy Dogs — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Walkersville Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a Go Team Therapy Dog. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Field of Screams Maryland — 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Field of Screams Maryland, 4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney. Runs through Oct. 31. This Hollywood-level production is packed with high-quality sets, props and custom sounds meticulously designed to deliver an intense fright experience. Expanded Super Screams Haunted Trail with over 50 terrifying scenes and the all-new Clown Freak Show. $44. 888-720-1112. info@steelheadevents.com. screams.org.

Game Night for Parents — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Frederick Social, 50 Citizen’s Way, Frederick . Dancing Bear Toys and Games is partnering with Frederick Social for this event. Pop in and learn some new games from our toy experts and take that knowledge home to have a fun-filled family game night of your own! All demonstrated games will be available for purchase at the event and are appropriate for kids ages 8 and up. This event is free and open to the public.

cimarketingassistant@gmail.com. fb.me/e/2IitsdmaS.

Pour House Trivia — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at

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

frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials. 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, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended.

$16. 301-668-8922.

info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Disney on Ice — 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore. The magical world of Disney is skating into Baltimore this fall with a run of eight shows at CFG Bank Arena. disneyonice.com .

Fall Festival at Summers Farm — 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Summers Farm, 7503 Hollow Road, Middletown. Corn maze, pick your own pumpkins, slides, zip lines, jumping pillows, rugged farmer obstacle course, farm animals, apple blaster and more. Free. 301-304-3031. info@summersfarm.com. summersfarm.com.

Spooky Night at the Museum — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. This event features mini tours, kids’ crafts, scavenger hunts, treats, pumpkin decorating and fresh cider. Register in advance by contacting Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org. $10. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/concerts-lectures-2.

FESTIVALS

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

GALLERY

“My Town” Art Exhibit — 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Artists in the House Gallery, second floor of Locals Farm Market, 19929 Fisher Ave., Poolesville. A town of sunsets and storm clouds, ruined mills and resilient barns, storefronts and cornfields, the infinite faces of Sugarloaf Mountain — in his new Riverworks exhibition, artist James Vissari shows us a rural landscape that thrives as it faces the passing of time. riverworksart.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/events.

Friday Oct. 13

CLASSES

Beginner Pilates — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Common Market CO-OP, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. In this 6-week beginner series, learn the foundation of Pilates and the core principles you need for success from pelvic stability to connecting to your core, gain a greater awareness of how to create alignment in the body. Continues on Fridays through Nov. 10. $20-$40 for single session. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop.

ETCETERA

Murder Mystery Party — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant, 581 Himes Ave., Frederick. Dutch’s Daughter and Whodunnit for Hire have teamed up to bring you “Hollywood Homicide.” Cocktail attire is recommended for this dinner party. Must be 21+ to attend. RSVP required. $85. 410-549-2722. murdermysterycompany@gmail.com. ddmysteries.eventbrite.com.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Mommy/Daddy/Guardian and Me Bonding Through Art Hour — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Connect with your little one by looking at, talking about, and making art together. Recommended for ages 3 to 5. Free, limited space. Must register in advance by contacting Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727

or drastelli@wcmfa.org. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org.

Teen Connect: Healthy Relationships — 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Walkersville Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Students in grades 6-12 are invited for a three-session series presented by Heartly House. Learn about healthy relationships and how to support a friend in an unhealthy relationship. Snacks and drinks provided. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Kindred Hills Haunt — 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at 8421 Ball Road, 8421 Ball Road, Frederick. Kindred Hills is a family-friendly Halloween event. Take a hayride into the depths of the forest, then walk the trail to see the haunted remnants of the past. $25. 240-375-9452. jenny@alderwood-md.com. kindredhills.com.

FESTIVALS

Liberty Mountain Wine Festival — 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Liberty Mountain Resort, 78 Country Club Trail, Carroll Valley, Pa. Highlights the best of 15 Pennsylvania wineries with samplings, live music, artisans, and of course taste some amazing food and drink! $30 - $75. libertymountainresort.com/winefest.

Trail of Jack-O-Lanterns and Trick-orTreating — 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville. Looking for something fun to do with the kids that won’t scare them

and is appropriate for any age? Includes the Trail, fire pits, fun farm show, and the Animal Barn (open 6 to 9 p.m.). Admission will include trick-or-treating for children until 9 p.m. when the Trail closes. Wear your costumes! Available for purchase will be night hay rides; s’mores, pumpkin flashlights, trick-or-treat bags, glow necklaces and more!  Last admission is 8:30 p.m. $14 for ages 2 to 82, credit only. 301-8659203. info@greenmeadowsevents.com. greenmeadowsevents.com.

FILM

“Gettysburg” 30th Anniversary Celebration Film Screening — 4 p.m. at Majestic Theater, 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, Pa. Part of a weekend long festival as the acclaimed film celebrates 30 years. $20. 301-846-0089. gettysburgmajestic.org.

72 Film Fest — 6:30 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Year 18! In this exhilarating challenge, teams are tasked with crafting a short film within 72 hours. From the rush of brainstorming to the tireless days of shooting and editing, participants will navigate a multitude of movie-making obstacles. This two-day event features the world premieres on Friday, followed by an unforgettable Saturday that brings together the finalists, award winners, and an exclusive short film starring your hosts. $15 for one day, $22 for both days. 301600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/

shows/72-film-fest-friday-2023.

MUSIC

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

$5 donation at the door requested. 301788-5570.

F.A.M.E. Open Mic at Sky Stage — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. FAME (Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise) hosts Open Mic night every 2nd Friday through October, 7-9 p.m. Come to listen, play, or both! Whether you are a pro or a novice, this is a welcoming environment for you to collaborate, build your skills, and get to know local artists!

301-662-4190.

skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/ programs/sky-stage.

Bluegrass Jam — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Ruritan, 8101 Crum Rd, Walkersville. Open to all levels of acoustic musicians and vocalists. Sandwiches and snack available for purchase.

$5 donation. 301-788-5570. 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/events.

OUTDOORS

Clay Shoot Tournament — 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Orvis Hill Country Shooting Grounds, 519 Gladhill Road, Fairfield, Pa. Registration includes 100 targets, 15 shooting stations, eye & ear protection, catered lunch, awards presentations, complimentary gift. Ages 12 and older. Hosted by Fort Ritchie Community Center. $125 per participant. 301-241-5085. sphillips@thefrcc.org. thefrcc.org.

THEATER

“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. A distant heir to the D’Ysquith family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm ... and a dash of murder. “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is a romp of music and laughs as low-born Monty Navarro designs a plan to knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst. $45-$64. 301-662-6600. wob@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

Saturday Oct. 14

CLASSES

All-Levels Yoga — 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., , Frederick. With experienced instructors from Yogamour, a Frederick-based studio and non-profit. Saturdays through October. $15. 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

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

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

$55. 301-660-8735. cassidywellnesscoaching@gmail.com. cassidywellnesscoaching.com.

DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE: KING FOR A DAY!

THURSDAY, OCT 26 • 2:30 PM & 5:30 PM

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL ®

THURSDAY, NOV 9 & FRIDAY, NOV 10 • 8:00 PM

YESTERDAY AND TODAY: THE INTERACTIVE BEATLES EXPERIENCE

WEDNESDAY, NOV 15 • 7:30 PM

CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL

SATURDAY, NOV 18 • 11:00 AM

WONDER BOOK CLASSIC FILM SERIES THE MALTESE FALCON (1941)

THURSDAY, OCT 12 • 7:30 PM

SPECIAL FILM EVENT 72 FILM FEST

FRIDAY, OCT 13 • 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM

SATURDAY, OCT 14 • 7:00 PM

Bundle Dyeing Workshop — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Belle Blooms Farm, 3311 Paprika Court, Adamstown. Learn the art of bundle dyeing and eco-printing, gain an understanding of how to work with natural dyes as you work with plants to create colors and patterns on fiber. The workshop will cover an introduction to natural dye plants and different types of fabric. $125, includes lunch and materials. 301-514-9439. scramblesquilts@gmail.com. wetravel.com.

Harvest Moon Ballroom Dance featuring live music by Zupe — 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at American Legion, 8 Park Lane, Thurmont . Special guests will perform an exhibition dance and teach a lesson at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio. Guests are welcome at $20 a person, cash or check at the door. Two large dance floors, plenty of table seating, cash bar. $20. 301-788-2137. thurmontdanceclub@gmail.com. m.facebook.com/ThurmontDance.

ETCETERA

Gigantic Used-Book Sale — 9 a.m. to 4 a.m. at South Mountain Heritage Society, 3 E. Main St., Burkittsville. Browse thousands of good-quality books of all genres. Proceeds from the book sale support the preservation of South Mountain Heritage Society’s headquarters, the historic Resurrection Reformed Church.  240-818-1610. jodybrumage@gmail.com. southmountainheritage.org.

WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR A JAZZ TRIBUTE TO 100 YEARS OF DISNEY

SUNDAY, NOV 19 • 7:30 PM A CHANTICLEER CHRISTMAS

TUESDAY, NOV 28 • 7:30 PM

Frederick During the Civil War Walking Tour — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Explore what it was like to live in Frederick during the Civil War. Stories include the last Confederate invasion of the North, the ransom of Frederick, and the Battle of Monocacy. Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History. RSVP required.

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

Embroiderer’s Guild Meeting & Program — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brooke’s House Coffee and Chocolate Shop, South End Shopping Center. 1083 Maryland Ave., Hagerstown. Come on by, grab some coffee, a sandwich or chocolates and see what we’re stitching! Bring along what you’re working on and stitch with us.

301401-1702.

darlene.11590@gmail.com.

Tween Time: Yarn Crafts — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. In honor of “I Love Yarn Day,” join us for a variety of fun yarn crafts. Designed for students in 3rd through 7th grades.

301-600-7250.

frederick.librarycalendar.com/events/ month.

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

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

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 Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 29. Explore the building’s history amidst the darkened galleries and offices. On the tour, staff and volunteers will share stories of Civil War embalmers, the building’s most infamous tenants, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that has given the building its creepy reputation. In addition to a trip through the museum galleries, the tour provides exclusive access to the third floor where numerous sightings have occurred.

$20 for members $30 for general public. 301-695-1864. chris.reed@civilwarmed.org. civilwarmed.org.

Murders and Mayhem Walking Tours — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Walking tour in downtown Frederick to explore scandalous, nefarious and unbelievable moments from its past. Stories include bootlegging,

Get witchy at this adult book fair

The Reader: A Witchy Book Fair for Adults, hosted by Curious Iguana, runs from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at Attaboy Beer, 24 S. Wisner St., Suite 110, Frederick. Featuring magical and spooky books, tarot decks, bookish pins, tote bags, drinks on tap and a super scary selfie station. This event is free and open to the public. See curiousiguana.com/ event/bookfair for details.

bank robberies and the case of Granville Smeltzer and Mary Nussbaum. Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History. Reserve your spot!  $12, $10, $8. 301-663-1188. tonya@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org/programs/ adults/walking-tours.

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

$16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Fall Farm Visit Day — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Shepherd’s Purse Alpaca, 7971 Bennett Branch Road, Mount Airy. Interact with the alpacas and learn about these fascinating creatures, the luxury fiber they produce, and the many uses for their fine fleece.  301-452-1874.

info@shepherdspursealpacas.com. shepherdspursealpacas.com/ whatsnew.htm.

Farmer ChuckBone’s Pumpkin PatchFall Festivals — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Farmer ChuckBone’s Pumpkin Patch, 6269 Ed Crone Lane, Frederick. Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins, Hayrides, Petting Zoo, Nature Trail, Hay Pyramid, Mulch Tunnels, Giant Chair, Kountry Music Maker, Bone Digging Area, Antique Tractor Displays, photo opportunities, food trucks, Air Cannons and more.

5$. 240-220-0675. Decrone@comcast.net. farmerchuckbone.com.

“Dragons Love Tacos” — 10:30 a.m. to

11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick.  You know what dragons really love? Tacos of course! A boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what to serve dragons to eat. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa ... watch out!Written by Ernie Nolan 5-20. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/ dragons-love-tacos.

Back in Time Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Museum and Village Tours — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Rural Heritage Museum, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro. Turn back the hands of time and have fun searching for and discovering curated artifacts made or used in 19th-century Maryland. Children will get a list with 40 images of artifacts that are on display in one indoor museum and in an original outdoor rural village of historic structures built in the 1800s.

Suggested donation $3 per person. info. ruralheritagemuseum@gmail.com. ruralheritagemuseum.org/ weekend-family-activites.html.

Kindred Hills Haunt — 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at 8421 Ball Road, 8421 Ball Road, Frederick. Kindred Hills is a family-friendly Halloween event. Take a hayride into the depths of the forest, then walk the trail to see the haunted remnants of the past. $25. 240-375-9452. jenny@alderwood-md.com. kindredhills.com.

FESTIVALS

Sabillasville Mountain Festival — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sabillasville Environmental School, 16210 Sabillasville Road, Sabillasville. Continues 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15. Free admission. Family fun, vendors, demonstrations, food trucks, music, carnival games, more. Car show Oct. 14. Antique tractor show Oct. 14 and 15. Hosted by the

school’s parent teacher organization. 443-763-2044. sesmountainfest@gmail. com. sesclassical.org.

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

Liberty Mountain Wine Festival — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Liberty Mountain Resort, 78 Country Club Trail, Carroll Valley, Pa. Highlights the best of 15 Pennsylvania wineries with samplings, live music, artisans, and of course taste some amazing food and drink! $30 - $75. libertymountainresort.com/winefest.

Wags for Hope Howl-O-WIne — noon to 5 p.m. at Sugarloaf Mountain Winery, 18125 Comus Road, Dickerson. Enjoy some dog & family friendly Fall Fun, benefits Wags for Hope. Ticket includes entry to the event, an insulated souvenir wine glass, and a glass of Sugarloaf wine. Doggie costume contest, silent auction, raffles and more. Kids are free. Must be 21+ to consume alcohol. $20 advance by Oct. 10, $25 at the gate. info@wagsforhope.org. wagsforhope.org/product/ howl-o-wine-fundraiser-2023.

Festival of India — 5:30 p.m. at William R. Talley Rec Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Hosted by the Indian Association of Frederick. Showcases the diversity of India through classical and folk music and dance, art and crafts, food, clothing and vendor displays. Free.  frederickindia.org.

Trail of Jack-O-Lanterns and Trick-orTreating — 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville. Looking for something fun to do with the kids that won’t scare them and is appropriate for any age? Includes the Trail, fire pits, fun farm show, and the Animal Barn (open 6 to 9 p.m.). Admission will include trick-or-treating for children until 9 p.m. when the Trail closes. Wear your costumes! Available for purchase will be night hay rides; s’mores, pumpkin flashlights, trick-or-treat bags, glow necklaces and more!  Last admission is 8:30 p.m. $14 for ages 2 to 82, credit only. 301-8659203. info@greenmeadowsevents.com. greenmeadowsevents.com.

FILM

72 Film Fest — 7 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 West Patrick Street, Frederick. Year 18! In this exhilarating challenge, teams are tasked with crafting a short film within 72 hours. From the rush of brainstorming to the tireless days of shooting and editing, participants will navigate a multitude of movie-making obstacles. Friday featured the premieres. Oct. 14 brings together the finalists, award winners, and an exclusive short film starring your hosts.

Curious Iguana

$15 for one day, $22 for both days. 301600-2868. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov.

MUSIC

Old Time String Band Concert — 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Historic H. W. Shafer Farm House, 1606 Gapland Road, Jefferson. The Burkittsville Preservation Association hosts its first concert series featuring an afternoon of old-time string band music from local bands The Gravy Soppers and The Dargan Benders. There will be a food truck (The Pita King) and local beer from Smoketown Brewing Station (Brunswick) on tap. BYO lawn chairs and blankets. Gates open at 1 p.m.

$8 advance, $10 at the gate, ages 12 and under free. burkittsvilleevents@gmail.com. burkittsvillepreservation.org.

Ken Demith Collection, Max Stratyner and Devlin Tenney, The Stomp Whompers — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. The Ken Demith Collection is an energetic alternative roots rock/pop band fronted by singer-songwriter Demith, performing songs from their new album, “Movie Star Bones.” Frederick native and Brooklyn-based duo Max Stratyner and Devlin Tenney create acoustic indie-folk tunes reminiscent of Elliott Smith or Simon & Garfunkel. West Virginia band The Swamp Whompers spin “folk tales into folk tunes” with a touch of bluegrass and monster vibe. All ages, doors open at 6:30 p.m., cash/cards. Beer/wine for 21+ with ID.  $10, free for under 12. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

Symphonie Fantastique — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Elizabeth Schulze, conductor. Prepare yourself for a thrilling concert experience that will take you on a journey through some of the most innovative and daring works in the orchestral repertoire.  $34. 240-382-2623. nlushbaugh@marylandsymphony.org. marylandsymphony.

Frederick Symphony Orchestra Plays Beethoven and Kabalevsky — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Featuring Concert Master Alyssa Boxhill performing the Kabalevsky Violin Concerto. Also on the program: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4, Overture to Egmont, King Stephen Overture and more!  $20 adults $15 students. 301-685-3585. rarenshaw2@gmail.com. fredericksymphony.org.

OUTDOORS

The Crucial Role of Oaks — 10 a.m. to noon at University of Maryland Extension Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Over 500 mammals, birds and insects depend on oaks for survival. Explore the special characteristics of oaks and their crucial role in the ecosystem. Learn about the extraordinary diversity of oaks and how to identify some of the varieties native to our area. The presentation and hands-on activities are geared to all ages.   301-600-1596. strice@umd.edu.

THEATER

“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. A distant heir to the D’Ysquith family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm ... and a dash of murder. “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is a romp of music and laughs as low-born Monty Navarro designs a plan to knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst. $45-$64. 301-662-6600. wob@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

Monday Oct. 15

ETCETERA

The Launch of “Bibia and The Snowflake” — at South Mountain Creamery , 8305 Bolivar Road, Middletown. Enjoy the newest book authored by Purnima Mead at South Mountain Creamery 8305 Bolivar Road. Kids DJ, free ice cream, face painting and all the good stuff awaits you.  A percentage of the book’s proceeds will support Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership. 301-305-2648. pnubibia@gmail.com. bibiabooks.com.

Carillon Recitals in Baker Park — 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Joseph D. Baker Tower and Carillon, Baker Park, Frederick. On the 49 bells of the carillon, played mechanically from a keyboard of batons and pedals by city carillonneur John Widmann and guests.

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

Civil War Style Church Service — 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Historic Rocky Springs Chapel, 7817 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick. Nondenominational church service conducted by a preacher wearing Civil War period attire and worshipers sing hymns that were popular during the American Civil War. Most sermons preached were originally delivered between 1861-1865. A short living history program immediately follows each service. The wearing of Civil War period attire is encouraged but not required. Sundays through Nov. 19. 321-610-7246. debbymoone@gmail.com. historicrockyspringschapeland schoolhouse.org.

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

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

“The Climate Conscious Angler” by Joe Starinchak (Lefty Kreh Fly Fishing Series) — 2 p.m. at The C. Burr Artz Public Library,

110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Presented by the Friends of Lefty Kreh, in partnership with the Maryland Room of FCPL, a 275th anniversary program. One in a series of special presentations to honor the legacy of internationally known fly-fisherman, and Frederick native, Left Kreh, to celebrate the unveiling on his Baker Park sculpture by Toby Mendez. A 5-case display at the C. Burr Artz Library highlights Lefty and the sport. 301-600-1368. mmannix@frederickcountymd.gov.

Cemetery History & Mystery Tour — 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market St., Frederick. Discover Frederick’s past as you navigate through the labyrinth of graves, crypts and monuments of historic Mount Olivet Cemetery, established 1852 and and the final resting place of Francis Scott Key, Thomas Johnson and Civil War heroine Barbara Fritchie. Reservations required. $15 for adults. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

“Dragons Love Tacos” — 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick.  You know what dragons really love? Tacos of course! A boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what to serve dragons to eat. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa ... watch out!Written by Ernie Nolan 5-20. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/ dragons-love-tacos.

Crochet a Sweater for Your Plush Pals: Fall Workshop Series — 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. For ages 10-14. Our very talented toy expert, Sophie, will teach you how to make the most fabulous fall sweater for your favorite plush friend! Bring your own plushie, or pick a new plush pal (not included in fee) at the Bear for this cozy adventure!

$5. cimarketingassistant@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/2vfyw2c6.

FESTIVALS

Liberty Mountain Wine Festival — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Liberty Mountain Resort, 78 Country Club Trail, Carroll Valley, Pa. Highlights the best of 15 Pennsylvania wineries with samplings, live music, artisans, and of course taste some amazing food and drink. $30-$75.

libertymountainresort.com/winefest.

MUSIC

Rohrersville Band Fall Concert — 3 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Rohrersville Cornet Band, 4315 Main St., Rohrersville. The Rohrersville Cornet Band will be presenting a Fall Concert in its Band Hall featuring musical medleys from Hollywood and Broadway as well as a Souza March and an Overture. A touch of Cajun and Latin music will add some spice to the program. To help celebrate Octoberfest and the area’s German heritage, they will perform a polka and a selection

offering a breath of Berlin air.

301-471-9867. ronmoss11@verizon.net.

Concert on the Lawn: Cubano Groove — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Concert featuring local talent, Cubano Groove! Bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit on while enjoying the tunes!  La Carreta Tacos y Tortas will be serving food from noon to 4 p.m. Visit their website for menu options and pricing. 301-600-8200.

fcpl.org.

Symphonie Fantastique — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Elizabeth Schulze, conductor. Prepare yourself for a thrilling concert experience that will take you on a journey through some of the most innovative and daring works in the orchestral repertoire.  $34. 240-382-2623. nlushbaugh@marylandsymphony.org.

marylandsymphony.

Oasis in the Sun Tour feat. Pablo Cruise and Jim Messina — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Pablo Cruise hits include “Whatcha Gonna Do When She Says Goodbye?” and “Love Will Find a Way” and several other top 20 hits. Now, nearly 50 years after first stepping into the studio with Stephen Stills, Neil Young and Richie Furay to engineer Buffalo Springfield

Again, Jim Messina is hitting the road with guitar in hand to tell the stories and sing the songs that made Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and Loggins & Messina, iconic American groups. $47-$77. 301-600-2868. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ oasis-in-the-sun.

THEATER

“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” — 12:30 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. A distant heir to the D’Ysquith family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm ... and a dash of murder. “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” is a romp of music and laughs as low-born Monty Navarro designs a plan to knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst. $45-$64. 301-662-6600. wob@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

Monday Oct. 16

CLASSES

Sol Yoga — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Walkersville Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

ESL High Beginners Conversation Class — 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at Walkersville LIbrary, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. For adults (18 and older) who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Students will practice their speaking and

Francis Guy British (American,b. England 1760–1820) Pennington Mills, Jone Falls, Baltimore c. 1804, Looking Upstream, Oil on canvas, c. 1804, Collection of the Maryland State Archives, Peabody Art Collection, , MSA SC 4680-10-0029

listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the LCFC. Registration is required.  301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

ETCETERA

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

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

Zonta Club’s Annual Dinner & Auction — 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant, 581 Himes Ave., Frederick. The Zonta Club of Frederick invites you to attend “Spires in Fall: Inspiring Frederick’s Women.” The event will feature a sit-down dinner and a silent auction full of gift idea for the holidays. Proceeds will go towards scholarships for women in Frederick County. RSVP required. $40. 301-412-3052. zontafrederick.com.

Karaoke Nights and Paint Your Own Pottery — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hot Fired Arts, 1003 W. Seventh St., Suite D,Frederick. 301788-9749. Stayfocusedone@mac.com.

FAMILY

Bear Cubs at Dancing Bear — 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Enjoy a morning of engaging activities and wonder at Dancing Bear Toys and Games at 11 a.m. each Monday in October beginning Oct. 9. Activities include storytimes, interactive songs, baby sign language and more. Intended for children under the age of 2. cimarketingassistant@gmail.com. fb.me/e/1vWM16mtU.

MUSIC

Music, Gettysburg! Presents The Cornerstone Chorale and Brass — 7:30 p.m. at United Lutheran Seminary Chapel, 147 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, Pa. The program features a unique combination of traditional choral and instrumental music with narration — woven together with newly composed musical themes. The 2023 tour program offers a unique faith experience reflecting on the pervasive fear that underlies our everyday lives, and focusing on the message that “Perfect love casts out fear.” musicgettysburg.org.

Tuesday Oct. 17

CLASSES

120-Minute Wine Expert: An Introduction to Understanding and Appreciating Wine — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Frederick Community College- Student Center. Room H111, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Do you want to learn how to better appreciate and evaluate wines? University of Maryland Viticulture Specialist, Dr. Joe Fiola, will demonstrate how to better appreciate the

nuances of wines by using the 5 S’s of wine evaluation. 21 and older, pre-register. $49. 301-624-2727. lifelonglearning@ frederick.edu.

ETCETERA

Pride On The Patio — 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Showroom, 882 N. East St., Fredrick. Weekly LGBTQIA social mixer. Relaxed an casual. Happy hour pricing, full menu available; drink special Gender fluid. 21 and older. 240-409-8858. prideonthepatio@gmail.com. facebook.com/PrideOnThePatio.

Valley Needle Crafters — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect Street, Middletown. This is a group for those who would like to gather for a social time of crafting together. Bring your own projects to work on and meet other local crafters. Knitting, crochet, all fiber crafts welcome!  301-600-7560. lgrackin@frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org/calendar.

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

Frederick Reads Presents Michelle Zauner — 7 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Join Michelle Zauner as she discusses her New York Times bestselling book “Crying in H Mart,” an unflinching, powerful memoir about growing up Korean-American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity. She is currently adapting the memoir for the screen for MGM’s Orion Pictures. 301-600-2868.

bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ michelle-zauner.

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

frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

FAMILY

Awesome Opossums! — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Greenbrier State Park, Nature Nook next to concessions,, 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro. Learn about the fascinating adaptations of North America’s most charismatic (and only) marsupial— the Virginia opossum! Appreciate their unique adaptations, the ways people have shared spaces with them and enjoy a book about the greatest member of the Trash Crew.

Ages 4 and older.

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

Elementary Explorers — 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Join a variety of fun activities designed for elementary-aged patrons.

301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com/ events/month.

Fall Alpha Session — 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at Bernard W. Brown Community Center,

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629 N. Market St., Frederick. Got questions? Ever wondered if this is all there is? Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the basics of faith in an open, informal environment. Join us for a free meal, video and conversation. All are welcome! info@FriendsRoundtable.org. friendsroundtable.org.

Wednesday Oct. 18

CLASSES

Your Mark in Art — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown. Enjoy a journey to discover your personal mark(s). Walk through meditation and mindfulness exercises to learn more about who you are beyond your title, beliefs and obligations while exploring colors, shapes and more. This program is presented by Jennifer Shoemaker. 301-600-7560. lgrackin@frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org/calendar.

Climate Stewardship in the Home Kitchen — 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Common Market Co-op Community Room, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Join us for this second installment of a free two-part series on cooking for the climate by Alison Wexler, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach ( NBC-HWC), culinary coach, and Frederick County Food Council Steering Committee member.

301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. commonmarket.coop.

ETCETERA

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

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

frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

FAMILY

School & STEM Skills for Preschoolers — 11:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Enjoy a variety of activities to help develop the skills needed for school. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 301-600-7250. fcpl.org.

Thursday Oct. 19

CLASSES

Introduction to Sign Language — 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Walkersville Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Gain a better understanding and appreciation for deaf culture, and learn ways to facilitate effective interaction with Deaf people. Presented by Deb Myers of the Maryland School for the Deaf. 18 and older.

301-600-8200.

fcpl.org.

ETCETERA

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

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

Boots and Bow Ties — 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Hosted by WISH (Women Inspiring Supporting and Helping) to benefit Soles of Love. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, jazz trio and keynote speaker Shawn Harper, former NFL player, CEO, national motivation speaker, author and life coach. Drawing for a 1 carat diamond. Limited to 100 persons. RSVP and tickets online. $130. wishwomenunite.com/boots-and-bow-ties.

Totally Teen Time — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. A variety of fun activities designed for middle and high school patrons. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com/events/ month.

WV Emmaus “Walk to Emmaus” — 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mar-Lu-Ridge, 4340 Mountville Road, Jefferson. The Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia Walk to Emmaus or “WV Emmaus” will hold a woman’s Walk. The weekend starts 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 and ends 7 p.m. Oct. 22. westvirginiaemmaus.org.

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

Frederick County Civil War Roundtable Meeting — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Bert Stevenson will discuss the simultaneous rise and fall of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Civil War Pension System. The GAR was a fraternal organization and the pension was a federal program. They both rose in power and influence just after the war ended. Both declined slowly as the veterans, their wives and children passed away. The process of claiming a pension, appealing a negative decision, and why the system lasted so long are illustrated with examples, some humorous and some sad. Free for members, $5 suggested fee for non-members. gldyson@comcast.net. frederickcountycivilwarrt.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/events.

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cases were reported over 40 years ago. The exhibit is free and on display at DISTRICT Arts during gallery hours. Noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-6954050, districtarts.com.

“Soul Soil” — through Oct. 29, NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick. Drawings and colorful pulp paintings inspired by nature by Andrea McCluskey. Noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Artist talk from 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 21. 240-367-9770 or nomagalleryfrederick.com.

“Frank DuVal: You’ve Got Mail!” — through Oct. 29, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. The artwork in this exhibition displays the depth of Frederick artist Frank DuVal’s (1945-2021) skill as an artist continually interwoven among the physical evidence of his charm, his wit and his gift of connection with people throughout the world through his illustrated postcards. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-6980656 or delaplaine.org.

”Art Along the Trail” — through Oct. 31, Historic Inn BoonsBoro, 1 N. Main St., Boonsboro. A project by artists and creators to share their stories, connections with the living Appalachian Mountain landscape of protected forests, clean streams, regenerative farmland and vibrant communities in Frederick and Washington counties. Hosted by Catoctin Land Trust, Inn BoonsBoro and Appalachian Trail Community. 301432-0090.

“Life is a Grave” — through Nov. 3, The Esther Prangley Rice Gallery, 2 College Hill, Westminster. A solo exhibition of works by artist Jessie Hardesty, head of visual arts department and curator at Carroll Community College. Hardesty, whose imagery is based on folklore and the occult, is best known for her one-of-a-kind handcarved planchettes. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in studio art from Salem State University in Massachusetts and holds an MFA in print media from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Learn more at jessihardesty.com.

”My Town” — through Nov. 12, Artist in the House Gallery, second floor of Locals Farm Market, 19929 Fisher Ave., Poolesville. A town of sunsets and storm

clouds, ruined mills and resilient barns, storefronts and cornfields, the infinite faces of Sugarloaf Mountain — in his new Riverworks exhibition “My Town,” artist James Vissari shows us a rural landscape that thrives as it faces the passing of time. Hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. 301-690-9337 or riverworksart.org.

”INKED” — through Nov. 22, FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. A multimedia show featuring the art of tattooing which explores the personal, cultural and historical practices. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. 301-662-4190 or frederickartscouncil.org.

Frederick County Art Association — through Jan. 5, Frederick Health Crestwood Medical Building, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick. Original artwork including oil, acrylic, photography, mixed media and wood carvings by Frederick artists. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 240-215-1460, frederickhealth.org/crestwoodart.

Steven Dobbin solo exhibition — Oct. 28 to Nov. 18, Allegany Arts Council’s Saville Gallery, 9 N. Centre St., Cumberland. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301-777-2787.

”Welcome to Nixie Hollow” — Oct. 30 through Nov. 10, Hood College, Tatem Arts Center, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Graduate ceramics and mixed media art show by sculptor and MFA candidate Annie Boyer. Nixie Hollow is a place in time after humans are no longer present on earth. The aim of this work is to invoke curiosity as the viewer observes the creatures in their worlds as well as offer hope for rebirth on our earth. Opening reception and artist’s talk 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 4. hood.edu.

”Picasso on Paper: The Artist as Printmaker 1923-72” — Nov. 11 through March 3, 2024, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. This is the first exhibition at the museum in over 50 years of the work of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), one of the most influential masters of the 20th century. Often considered the most innovative printmaker since Rembrandt, Picasso ultimately created more than 2,400 prints over his long career. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org.