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INSIDE THIS WEEK Food .............................................................4 Signature Dish.........................................5 Music ...........................................................6 History.....................................................10 Getaways................................................11 Art ............................................................12 Cover story ............................................14 Theater.....................................................16 Film ............................................................17 Classifieds .............................................. 19 Calendar ................................................. 21
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COMING FEB. 4
FREDERICK IS NAMED AMONG MOST ARTS-VIBRANT COMMUNITIES IN THE U.S. The annual Arts Vibrancy Index identifies Frederick-Gaithersburg-Rockville as No. 7 in the U.S. for most vibrant arts communities. The findings are based on an analysis of the level of supply, demand and government support for the arts in communities across the country. Frederick, which is lumped in with the Gaithersburg/Rockville area, has consistently appeared on the Arts Vibrancy Rankings since it began in 2015. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City was ranked at No. 1.
PART FILM FEST, PART COMMUNITY MEETING
Ever been to a film fest where the films are a surprise? At the Better Cities Film Festival, you can watch a series of shorts that explore issues relevant to Frederick, then hear a panel discussion and talk about what Frederick’s future could look like. Catch this all-ages event on Nov. 9 at New Spire Arts, and get inspired.
ONE OF THE NATION’S OLDEST VETERANS DAY PARADES IS IN BRUNSWICK
The annual Brunswick Veterans Day Parade starts at 2 p.m. Nov. 5 and brings together dozens upon dozens of community groups (marching bands, veterans and military groups, local organizations), plus fire trucks and antique cars — on full display in this celebration throughout town. Afterwards, meet at American Legion Post 96 for food and drinks and maybe meet some neighbors and new friends.
LUMPIA FOR THE WIN
Meet the Frederick siblings who have brought Filipino culture to the masses by way of food — lumpia, to be specific. Marcia and Christopher DeVore sell their homemade lumpia at grocery stores throughout the area, and they also occasionally open for weekend orders of Filipino dishes from their commercial kitchen in Frederick. Follow them on Instagram to learn when you can try some of their delectable treats, or stop in the Common Market or Mi Pueblo International Market and grab a lumpia snack to cook at home.
ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO SEE ‘SOUTH & SAINTS’
If you missed Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s original production of “South & Saints” onstage earlier this year, here’s your chance to see a film version of the play during a free community screening at Gambrill Park. For this unique production, the MET collaborated with the African American Resources and Cultural Heritage (AARCH) Society to gather community stories that highlighted the local Black community and their contributions to the landscape of Frederick. The text of “South & Saints” was derived from in-depth community discussions, i.e., the Story Circle technique. Learn more about the place we live at this all-ages event.
Each month, a different Frederick County high school sport will be featured and the community will nominate and vote who they would like to recognize as Frederickʼs Best: Athlete of the Month. One boy and one girl will be crowned each month. NOVEMBER’S FEATURED SPORT
CROSS COUNTRY
Starting November 3, nominate your favorite high school cross country athletes. Then, be sure to come back and vote daily for your favorites from November 15-21.
CANNABIS CULTURE
Are you going to make history by going to the inaugural Maryland Home Grower’s Cup this week in Ijamsville? The event on Nov. 5 is already sold out — we suspect for good reason. It promises to be a day to celebrate all things legal recreational cannabis. 72 HOURS | Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 | 3
FOOD
Frederick siblings bring Filipino culture to a grocery store near you
BY CRYSTAL SCHELLE Special to The News-Post
Growing up in a Filipino household, siblings Christopher and Marcia DeVore have fond memories of their mother’s handmade lumpia, fried spring rolls stuffed with savory or sweet fillings. For the DeVores, eating them brings back memories. Each lumpia is a tiny celebration of their heritage. The two siblings’ business, Matet’s Kitchen, began as a way to honor Filipino cuisine and share it with others. In just three years, from conception to execution, these treats made are available in the frozen food aisle of 22 stores — from Frederick’s Common Market Co-op stores and Mi Pueblo International Market to stores in Hagerstown and the Washington, D.C., area. Their lumpia can even be found on the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park. During 2020, when carryout options increased in popularity due to the pandemic, the DeVores started taking pre-orders of family-meal-style Filipino foods, including lumpia. Under the name Momma Lumpia at the time, they made their food at the commercial kitchen Maryland Bakes in Frederick. But the current iteration of their business came to fruition in December 2020,” said Marcia, 26, who’s based in Frederick. It was the one-year anniversary of the death of their father, Ralph Devore III, she recalled, and she and her brother were sitting with their mom, Matet, and brother Ryan discussing food. “We were just sitting around eating lumpia one day and started talking and reminiscing,” she said. That’s when Ryan said to the group, “Why don’t we just sell these?” The idea for Matet’s Kitchen was nothing new for the DeVore family, as their parents used to run restaurants — International Cafe and Catering and later Ralph and Maria’s restaurant, both in Hagerstown. “Even though they focused on more contemporary American food, our mom would cook lumpia or other Filipino favorites to share with her customer base,” said Christopher, 34, who splits his time between Frederick and D.C. “When we’re sitting around the table, reminiscing about our dad, we were also really looking at how to help our mother move on. “We’re always eating lumpia whether 4 | Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 | 72 HOURS
from launching they sold 1,440 pieces — all of which were still being handmade by their mother. Marcia said Matet can make about 100 an hour. Matet’s consistency in making lumpia by hand has surprised Union Kitchen because each and every lumpia is the same size, Christopher said. Christopher estimates they made about 2,000 lumpia last year, sold through their business. Marcia said customers will often order 10 to 20 at first, and then they were ordering by the hundreds, at one point. As they navigate their brand, Christopher said one of the biggest obstacles has been keeping up with the various regulations that differ from the regulations they adhered to for their original business. For example, they can make lumpia stuffed with chicken or beef but can’t sell it at grocery stores until they receive USDA approval. When she first held the packaging Courtesy photo of their new product, Marcia said the experience was surreal. “We went Christopher and Marcia DeVore with their mother, Matet, center, of Matet’s Kitchen. through a long, extensive process it’s for happy or sad events,” he went when it comes to our packaging,” she on. “We grew up around food, we grew said. “We had gotten so many different Ready to try lumpia? up around that kind of community, and samples and ideas, and there were so Find where you can purchase Matet’s Kitchen that’s part of our Filipino culture: sharing many choices that we had to make.” lumpia at matetskitchen.com. Follow them food with each other and with family and The finished packaging “very much on Facebook and Instagram for upcoming friends.” represents our products — they’re bright events and new locations. “Growing up, every single time and colorful. They really showcase anyone would ever come to our house, Filipino lumpia. Seeing them on the no matter whether they were supposed shelves for the first time … it doesn’t to be there for dinner or not, they would order lumpia to take home and cook even feel real because you worked so never leave without eating or being fed,” themselves. hard to make this product and all of a With Marcia and Christopher Marcia said. sudden now everyone can see it when Opening Matet’s Kitchen with a focus both working full-time jobs — she as a they walk into stores.” bartender and manager at Monocacy on lumpia was an opportunity to move What sets the product apart is not Crossing Restaurant and he a federal on together while continuing this family only the freshness of the ingredients but lobbyist with the Alliance of Community legacy of food. the Filipino tradition. Health Plans — they had to learn how The idea would mean shifting from “If you look at egg rolls, spring rolls, focusing on family pick-ups to marketing to navigate turning their product into a from a variety of different cultures, they the lumpia. Marcia said they occasionally commercially convenient food. are all very similar for sure,” Christopher Christopher and Marcia took Union open on Saturdays in Frederick to said. “I think when it comes down to what Kitchen’s acceleration program, which offer their classic dishes, made in a makes a Filipino lumpia better is that it’s builds consumer packaged goods commercial kitchen in Frederick. not wholly available on this side of the through its kitchen. The program gave Christopher was inspired after country. … I really think it tastes much them the blueprint for transitioning their better than any spring roll out there.” stopping at one of his favorite coffee food into products that could be sold at shops in D.C. While there one morning, “It really just comes down to cultural a grocery store. he was offered a sample of a doughnut differences,” Marcia said, adding that In July 2023, they launched Matet’s by a fellow Filipino. He said when he there are many Asian foods available Kitchen commercial-based product line looked around the store, he noticed locally but rarely can you find Filipino of lumpia. They sell two types of lumpia: options. “I think our product tastes like most of the products were made by Gulay (stuffed with vegetables and tofu) local entrepreneurs. He realized their it has love in it.” and Berde (stuffed with alternative meat business was doing some of the work Crystal Schelle is a journalist whose products and vegetables). Each package work has been published locally, already to make their lumpia a grocery contains six lumpia ready to cook. store product, and the DeVores already regionally and nationally. She enjoys offered customers the opportunity to Christopher said in roughly a month trivia, cats and streaming movies.
Thurmont Kountry Kitchen
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s one of the co-owners of Thurmont Kountry Kitchen, Sherry Myers is the second generation of her family to run the restaurant. Myers’ parents opened the restaurant in 1984 on Water Street in Thurmont. Myers helped her parents build the restaurant into what it is today and expand its menu. They purchased its first chicken broaster about 20 years ago, which led to the creation of the restaurant’s renowned broasted chicken. After her parents operated the restaurant for about 30 years, Myers and her husband Rob purchased the restaurant to continue its legacy. Myers said Thurmont Kountry Kitchen’s customers are like a family. “We have a lot of regulars that eat here two or three meals a day, and they are part of the reason why we love what we’re doing,” she said. — Gabrielle Lewis
Staff photo by Katina Zentz
Thurmont Kountry Kitchen’s signature dish, the broasted chicken.
THURMONT KOUNTRY KITCHEN
17 Water St., Thurmont 301-271-4071 thurmontkountrykitchen.com Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Closed on Monday. Price: Breakfast ranges from $1 to $13. Lunch entrees range from $3 to $14. Dinner entrees range from $8 to $23. Sherry Myers recommends: The broasted chicken. To prepare the dish, the chicken is marinated for 24 hours, drained, coated with breading, pressure fried and seasoned. The restaurant was dubbed the “Best Hole In The Wall” spot for fried chicken in Maryland in 2022 thanks to the dish, according to the restaurant’s website.
Staff photos by Katina Zentz
Co-owners and husband and wife Sherry Myers, left, and Rob Myers stand for a portrait at the Thurmont Kountry Kitchen in September.
The exterior and interior of Thurmont Kountry Kitchen.
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MUSIC
The Marshall Tucker Band ‘Takes the Highway’ with Infinite Road Tour
BY CRYSTAL SCHELLE Special to The News-Post
Doug Gray jokingly said his relationship with The Marshall Tucker Band has lasted longer than any of his marriages. Some, though, would just chalk that up to living a life in a rock ‘n’ roll band. As the lead vocalist for MTB, as they’re referred to by fans, Gray has spent 51 years touring the world and racking up five gold records and one platinum in the U.S., with hits such as “Can’t You See,” “Takes the Highway” and “Heard it in A Love Song,” not to mention the nearly 100 times their music has appeared in movies and TV. Gray, 75, is now the lone founding member still performing with the group and continues to keep the legacy alive. As part of the band’s Infinite Tour, The Marshall Tucker Band will make a stop Nov. 3 at The Event Center at Hollywood Casino in Charles Town, West Virginia. Gray was in Charleston, South Carolina, when he took the time to chat about his time in what many people have called one of the most influential rock bands ever, known for their mixture of rock, blues, country and jazz. “You know, you get this opportunity once in your life to go and fulfill a part of your dream, and you just don’t know how big it’s going to get,” he said. In 1969, Gray returned home to Spartanburg, South Carolina, after serving with the Army in Vietnam. He was playing in some bands, including one called The Toy Factory with his buddy Toy Caldwell, also a Vietnam vet. He and Caldwell eventually formed The Marshall Tucker Band in 1972, with the original lineup including Gray, Caldwell on lead guitar and primary vocals, his brother Tommy Caldwell as bassist, Jerry Eubanks on flute, George McCorkle on rhythm guitar and Paul Riddle on drums. “We all got together and thought we’d give it a go,” Gray recalled. Today, in addition to Gray, only Eubanks and Riddle are still alive. Tommy Caldwell died in 1980, Toy Caldwell in 1996 and McCorkle in 2007. They each had full-time jobs then and would rehearse for hours for at least twice a week in a warehouse at the bottom of a hotel, Gray said. Those early rehearsals typically turned into nights of drinking and hanging out. “We were getting back from service and stuff and working, you know, so it 6 | Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 | 72 HOURS
more than one occasion, they were left with barely enough money to pay for the hotel rooms they were staying in, gas to get to the next show, hotel at the next gig and along other expenses. Luckily, they had made an agreement among themselves that bills had to be paid first. It was a hard lesson to learn, he said. “We never relied on the money coming from the next gig, because we didn’t know when it was going to stop,” he said. Those skimping days are behind them, as MTB is in demand more than ever. Gray said they recently opened for a 16,000 crowd. After the Infinite Tour comes to a close, the band will start a new tour in 2024 with Jefferson Starship. Gray credits Toy for helping him to not only be a songwriter but a singer. He said Toy would tell him to write some lyrics, then Gray would change them around under the instructions of “sing it how you feel it.” Courtesy of The Marshall Tucker Band/ “And that emotion would always come through,” Gray said. The Marshall Tucker Band celebrates 51 years this year. They’ll perform at Hollywood Casino at That’s what he channels when he Charles Town Races on Nov. 3. From left are B.B. Borden, Ryan Ware, Doug Gray, Michael James performs “Can’t You See,” a song that Toy Henderson, Rick Willis and Chris Hicks. Gray is the lone original member of The Marshall Tucker wrote for the band and also sang lead vocals on. Gray said he still thinks of his Band. buddy whenever they perform that song. was it was kind of a break,” Gray said. Gray said he hopes the audience will After about six months, a promoter have a good time at the upcoming show The Marshall Tucker Band came to them and said he had a band at Hollywood Casino, although can’t When: 8 p.m. Nov. 3 coming to town and needed an openreally tell us ahead of time what they’ll Where: The Event Center at Hollywood ing act. Gray said they didn’t even ask play, because that will be a surprise even who the band was. When they talked to to him. Casino, 750 Hollywood Drive, Charles Town, the promoter again, he asked them what For 18 years, when he walks out West Virginia their name was so he could put it on the onstage to his microphone, the setlist for Tickets: $25 to $150 marquee. the concert is taped to the stage at his Info: hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com “We couldn’t think of one. He came left foot. back in an hour, and we were drinking “Anybody can see it when they ers, and I said, ‘Well, that’s terrific, man.’ and having a good time with probably walk in, but we never follow it,” he said. assorted goodies,” he said with a chuck- They work together. They play togeth“What I use that for is to make sure that er. They’ll be around for a long time, bele,” and when he came back, we still I’m standing at the right place at the cause you can spot them, the ones that didn’t have a name.” microphone.” With the promoter pushing for an an- are just gonna be there for a while,” Gray The current lineup is Michael James said. “They’ve got soul and energy and swer, Gray said the band had found a Henderson (keyboards, saxophone, flute, an understanding of people. The main pair of keys left by someone who had and vocals), Ryan Ware (bass and vocals), goal is to make people smile when they rented the warehouse space they were Chris Hicks (guitar and vocals), Rick Willis walk away, and that’s kind of what we’ve in. A little tag on the keys said “Marshall (guitar and vocals) and B.B. Borden on done.” Tucker.” drums. As lucky as they were to open up for They later found out it was the name “I’m comfortable in my body, I’m the Allman Brothers, they had been busy comfortable in my soul, I’m comfortable of a blind piano tuner. The real Marworking on their own music careers. They as I walk out onstage because people shall Tucker, who was never in the band, got their music in front of Capricorn Repassed away at the age of 99 in January start clapping before I get out there,” cords executives in 1972 and were invit2023. Gray said. “So that means they already The same night they were christened ed on a Monday to come down that Friknow the songs. They don’t just know The Marshall Tucker Band, the promoter day to perform. By the following Monday, the songs but they understand you and told them they were opening for the All- they had a record deal. they learn from the songs that you’re the However, like many young and hunman Brothers, who were already a comperson that you really are without being gry bands of the day, they realized latmercial success at the time. any better or any worse than what they er that what they had was a bad deal. On are.” “I had already seen Allman Broth-
The Jeremiahs will bring Irish folk magic to New Spire Arts
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The Jeremiahs will be in Frederick at New Spire Stages.
Irish folk band The Jeremiahs will present poignant vocals backed by guitar, viola, fiddle and flute at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. The band includes four musicians who have come together with the common goal of writing, composing and performing folk songs and music. They have travelled extensively to bring their mixture of newly composed songs and selected older folk songs far and wide. Hailing from County Dublin is singer Joe Gibney; on fiddle, viola and vocals is County Cork’s Niamh Varian-Barry; on flutes and whistles is the French born Julien Bruneteau and on guitar is Dublin-born James Ryan. Tickets start at $30 and are available at weinbergcenter.org, by calling the box office at 301-600-2828, or in person at 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick.
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Frederick’s The X Trio releases atmospheric jazz album ‘Decorating Time’ BY COLIN MCGUIRE
Special to The News-Post
Mark Lysher, bassist for the Frederick jazz outfit The X Trio, along with drummer Steve Olson and bassist/clarinetist Todd Marcus, recently released “Decorating Time,” a collection of songs that the group recorded at Blue House Productions in Silver Spring. We recently caught up with Lysher to talk about how the trio recorded the album, how it began in the first place, the importance of listening as a player, the difference between performing with The X Trio and another one of his collaborators, Jeff Cosgrove, and the role of the listener in consuming his project’s latest release. This project started around 2018, I think, and I wanted to ask you how it all came to be. Was it all Steve’s idea? Yes. Steve had been a drummer playing around here back then, and he was doing some regular, straight-ahead gigging kind of stuff. Like a lot of musicians, he felt a little hemmed in by that. He just wanted to do something different. His temperament and interests were elsewhere. So he called me up with the idea of getting together to play a free type of music, but he wanted to have the players be guys who had a real interest in not alienating the listener and were interested in melodic playing and spontaneously composing music on the spot. At that point, he lived close to Westminster. Todd and I got together with him and we played for a couple hours on a Saturday or Sunday. He liked what he heard and he got some gigs over in Baltimore — the Red Room and An die Musik — and not a lot of people showed because at that point, Steve didn’t have much of a name. With Todd, I’m happy with him whenever he wants to play. Most of his other things are more in the mainstream, so I’m glad he comes and swims in our sonic pool every once in a while. We did one recording in Baltimore. The CD was called “Sunday Dust.” I was real happy with that. The guy did such a great job capturing it. It was just a three-hour session where we just
‘Decorating Time’ Sink into this new recording at ”https://steveolsonmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-x-triodecorating-time” about that. There was no structure? You weren’t reading anything? It was just you all going into a room and pressing record? Steve is a staunch believer in that, and I am, too. A lot of the music that I play in this area ends up being with people like that. Jeff Cosgrove always puts together really interesting combinations of people, and some of that is structured, but some of it is free. I’ve grown to be very comfortable about just going in and trying to play, and that’s all we did. Sometimes, maybe occasionally, Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Steve will say, “I’m going to do a piece that reminds me of leaves falling from the trees” — that’s a Mark Lysher, bassist for The X Trio. Drummer Steve Olson. totally made-up scenario, by the way — but we’re trying to do a little bit of sonic painting. We want to create a soundscape that’s not like Robert Fripp or any of that kind of thing. I’m sure there are plenty of people trying to do this kind of thing, but around here, I’m not sure there are a lot of people trying to do this. Like, what do three acoustic jazz-based improvisors make of a soundscape, where we’re not necessarily trying to solo in a traditional fashion? At least I’m not. It’s just the three of us playing, and that’s what’s happening. You brought up Jeff. I’m familiar with your work through seeing you play with Jeff. Can you talk about the difference and similarities between Jeff and Steve as bandleaders and percussionists? That’s an interesting question. Within a group, Jeff is more of a textualist, and he colors the sound. Efrain Ribeiro A lot of times with his groups, he’s not playing traditional, straightBassist/clarinetist Todd Marcus. ahead time. A lot of times when I’m playing with Jeff, I kind of take the went in and played. Spring and did this recording. We responsibility of trying to negotiate Steve was away during the went in during an afternoon with no what Jeff does with what the soloists pandemic — and he came back and real preconceived idea for what we are doing. So I’ll play straighthe told us he wanted to continue were going to do. We just went in ahead walking quarter notes like doing this. I said I was in, and Todd and played, and the songs were as regular bass players are supposed said he was in. long as they felt like they needed to to. Steve can do that, but Steve is We lined up some [shows] and be. then went into a studio in Silver I wanted to ask you a little (See X TRIO 23) 72 HOURS | Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 | 9
HISTORY
Do you know the origins of our modern-day Thanksgiving? BY ERIK ANDERSON
Special to The News-Post
Dressing up like a giant turkey wasn’t how Americans celebrated Thanksgiving during the Civil War, and Brad Stone, a volunteer docent with the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, knows that full well. “During the Civil War, if you walked around in something like that, people might have mistaken you for some sort of creature and shot at you, probably from both sides,” he mused. “That would be the one thing that would unite soldiers from both sides.” But the historical inaccuracy won’t stop him. When he welcomes visitors to his presentation on the history of Thanksgiving at the museum this weekend, he’ll be wearing what he describes as a “mascot quality” turkey costume, which he promises won’t be schlocky. “I do it because I think it makes it more enjoyable for people,” he said. “Very often, people like to have a photo opportunity, and it just sort of breaks the ice. I think that’s something that helps when you’re giving historical presentations because there’s information there, there are a lot of dates, and I think it helps if people also have an enjoyable experience.” While turkey costumes didn’t emerge from America’s bloody internal conflict, Stone’s presentation will explore how many of our modern Thanksgiving traditions did, including the firm establishment of the holiday itself. Prior to the war when you celebrated Thanksgiving might have depended on the state you lived in, he said. “It was not necessarily celebrated in all the states at the same time. It’s not the kind of holiday that would seem familiar to us today in terms of everybody observing it and observing it in terms of feasting.” He said contrary to popular belief, Thanksgiving celebrations were not
How the Civil War Forged the Modern American Thanksgiving A talk from Brad stone, plus trivia games and prizes When: 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 4 Where: The National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick Tickets: $9.50 for adults, $8.50 for ages 65 and up, $7 for students, $8.50 for military, free for children 9 and under. Info: civilwarmed.org/event/the-civil-war-andthanksgiving always associated with the pilgrim founders who landed at Plymouth Rock in the 1620s. In much of the country, a Thanksgiving observance would be a simple proclamation from a politician thanking God for positive developments in the community. Some people even observed a Thanksgiving fast rather than a feast. In New England, there was a separate day in December called Forefathers’ Day to commemorate the Pilgrims, which was a bigger celebration than Thanksgiving. “After the celebration the Pilgrims had in 1621, people totally forgot about it,” Stone said. “There was no connection whatsoever between the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving. It was like that celebration never happened.” It wasn’t until the 1840s, when a collection of early writings called “Chronicles of the Pilgrim Fathers” was published and widely circulated that Americans started to make a connection between Thanksgiving observances and the harvest feast enjoyed by New England settlers in the 1620s. He said that as the Abolition Courtesy photo Movement grew in the years leading up to the Civil War, there became a desire Brad Stone will suit up in his turkey outfit to present a history of Thanksgiving on Nov. 4 at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in downtown Frederick. (See THANKSGIVING 26)
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GETAWAYS
5 essentials for cool-weather camping this fall BY NATALIE B. COMPTON
Long swears by the Ascent Down Sleeping Bag. “It has an extra layer over the top of it like a comforter that you can zip off Everything I read about camping in and zip on,” he said. Alaska was intimidating. Wild weather that But I run hot, so I was skeptical about can change on a dime. No cell service. needing a souped-up bag or liner; plus I’d Bugs. Bears. Add in a wet forecast, and already spent a ton of money on apparI was shaking in my (brand-new waterel and couldn’t stomach another expense. proof) boots. And I was already pushing the limit of my But smooth seas never made a skilled luggage. sailor, and camping isn’t supposed to be I stewed in my mistake every night and a piece of cake (that’s what glamping’s wore all of my clothes to bed. for), particularly in cooler weather. The key 4. A Nalgene water bottle would be having the right gear, so I called Junke had an easy fix if you don’t have some camping experts to get their advice. a sleeping bag liner: make heat. For a successful colder weather trip, “If you are cold and you get in a sleep“There is a lot more prep and a lot more ing bag, you will remain cold,” he said. gear you’re going to have to carry to stay “The sleeping bag is simply designed to warm,” said outdoor adventure influencer insulate what’s inside.” Isabel Riza Cautivo, who’s backpacked evThat could be jogging around the erywhere from Iceland to Mount Shasta. campsite or doing jumping jacks outside John Junke, an active outdoorsman of the tent. He also recommended putPhoto for The Washington Post by Sophie Park ting hand warmers or a Nalgene bottle who’s been working at REI for nearly two decades, assured me that the extra efPhotographers Melissa Findley, 35, of Oregon; Whitney Whitehouse, 33, of Oregon; and Peter Is- full of warm water in my sleeping bag. For fort would pay off, and “there are ways to the latter, remember that while Nalgenes mert, 60, of Colorado, prepare breakfast in an eating shelter at Brooks Camp in Bristol Bay, Alaska. make yourself more comfortable.” can hold hot water without warping, not Here are my takeaways on what I all water bottles are designed to. “Do not epic as its name suggests. Being a head- And after a few more trips with a cheap, packed — and what I wished I packed. burn yourself,” Junke added. “Make sure dinky one, I learned a second lesson: a to-toe garment — complete with zippers 1. Wind and waterproof layers so you don’t have to take the whole thing low-quality sleeping pad is almost as bad it’s warm, not scalding.” I was expecting temperatures in the 5. Comfort food to warm your body off to use the bathroom — “it’s just amazing as not having one. So I was lucky that ear40s and 50s, with a mix of sunshine, rain, how much warmer you stay,” Long said. lier this year my fiancé Dan upgraded us and spirit wind and mosquitoes. That meant I needOne of the easiest ways to make room For my trip, I took Uniqlo “HeatTech” to an insulated NEMO one. Insulated pads ed layers to protect against elements and leggings and a turtleneck, wool socks, a in my luggage seemed like skipping a are made with materials to prevent you enemies. fleece neck gaiter that doubles as a head- from losing body heat to the cold ground, camping stove. I’d have to buy propane at Junke said exactly what kind of layers band, leather gloves that made me feel which “makes all the difference at night,” my destination anyway since I was flying. depends on your body type and trip acDan intervened when I told him that Cautivo said. like a henchman, a Cotopaxi sweatshirt, tivities. If you’ll be doing a ton of hiking or two old T-shirts, a pair of jeans, baseball plan. Spending all day and night in the elAt $140, the NEMO is way more exbiking or just run hot naturally, “the best ements without the comfort of hot food cap and some underwear. For rain conpensive than I’d ever imagine spending thing you can do is [wear] moisture-wick- sideration, I brought an old pair of wawould be a dreary scene, he warned. Cauon something that looks like a pool toy, ing clothing,” he said. “No cotton, because terproof ski pants and splurged on an tivo agreed. but it’s been worth every penny. I stayed cotton will absorb moisture and not re“You want to pack a cooking system so off the chilly ground and fast asleep all L.L. Bean “H2Off” mesh-lined jacket and lease it.” you can eat warm meals to feel warm,” she night long. Blundstone thermal high-top boots. Look for materials that will keep you Long says better doesn’t mean bigger. said. “Even just hot tea or hot soup beAnd I was cold. I thought my layers dry like wool, fleece and polypropylene. fore you go to bed brings your temperawould be enough, but I really should have He prefers full body, wider models that “And then, at an absolute minimum, have brought one more, a bigger outer coat ture up.” keep you about an inch off the ground. an extra set of dry base layers,” Junke add- and the Randy Sun waterproof socks CauThey were right. Starting the morning “You’re probably going to be more ed. You’ll thank yourself when you have a tivo swears by in colder months. “It’s nice comfortable than if you went and got a with a steaming bowl of porridge and a cozy backup at the end of the day. cup of coffee was huge. Having rehydratsix- or 12-inch one,” which enable more to have an extra layer to keep your feet Kevin Long, CEO of the camping app warm because I feel like that’s like the first disruptive movement. ed camping meals like pad thai and daal, the Dyrt, has two favorite layers he turns to thing that goes cold,” she said. rice and spinach was much nicer than the 3. A snug sleeping bag liner for colder camping. On the cheaper end, pantry food I’d envisioned. Even the rituTo beef up the warmth and comfort 2. A high-quality, insulated sleepthe first is a simple balaclava — essentially ing pad al of setting the stove up and getting the of a sleeping bag, the pros recommend a full head beanie. The second is the Airsleeping bag liners if you’re not ready to little fire going was soothing. If only I had After a few camping trips without a invest in a nice bag. But if you are ready, sleeping pad, I’ve learned my lesson. blaster Ninja Suit, a onesie base layer as the Ninja Suit, it would have been perfect. The Washington Post
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“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, whose imagery is based on folklore and the occult, is best known for her one-of-akind hand-carved planchettes. jessi-hardesty.com. ”Welcome to Nixie Hollow” — 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. ”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. “Exploring the Harmonies of Urban Life and Sunflower Melodies” — through Nov. 12 at Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. Solo show by Helene Ruiz, whose work draws inspiration from the pulsating rhythm of city streets, music and sunflowers. Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends or by appointment. 301-466-2413 or linksbridgevineyards.com. Steven Dobbin solo exhibition — through Nov. 18, Allegany Arts Council’s Saville Gallery, 9 N. Centre St., Cumberland. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301-777-2787. ”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. “Passion in Paint” — through Nov. 26 at DISTRICT Arts, 15 N. Market St., Frederick. Debby Brisker Burk is a mixed media painter who began creating artwork in childhood. Her early visits to D.C. museums had a profound impact on her artistic journey. Opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 4. districtarts.com/debby-brisker-burk. 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. 240215-1460, frederickhealth.org/ crestwoodart. ”articulate” — Nov. 3 to 26, NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick. A collaborative exhibit between mixed media sculptors and NOMA artists Thomas Sterner and Jim Roberts where their work explores possibilities prompted by sharing concepts. Sterner and Roberts begin each work with a conversation that allows for an exchange of ideas and creative responses. Then, without losing sight of their own artistic approach, they each create a piece that is connected and articulates the concept. Artists’ reception 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 4. Artists’ talk 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 11. 240-367-9770 or nomagalleryfrederick.com. ”Among Friends” — Nov. 4 through Nov. 26, Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Portraits of animals artist Ron Baviello loves. A funto-see show. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. eastsidearts313@gmail. com. Veterans Show — Nov. 4 to 26, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Showcases artwork made by former service members of the U.S. military. Works in a variety of media. Hours are 9 a.m. to
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tion. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301698-0656 or delaplaine.org. “Chasing Flies: The Satirical Art of Christopher Madden” — Nov. 4 to Dec. 31 at the Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. In the tradition of artists like Goya and Daumier with a bit of Mad magazine thrown in, Madden uses satire in his oil paintings to evoke and create dialogue about contemporary cultural constructs. The old adage “you catch more flies with honey than vinegar” is turned upside down to illustrate how humor can be used to present challenging concepts to the world in an accessible manner and hopefully provide a reflection of the human condition. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org. “The Weathered Inch” — Nov. 4 to Dec. 31 at the Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Michael Douglas Jones’ mixed-media assemblage work utilizes books, writing accoutrement, photography and other ephemera as metaphors for the stories we carry — through the books Courtesy photo we’ve read, experiences we’ve had and the lessons we’ve “Passion in Paint” at DISTRICT Arts features work by Debby Brisker Burk. An learned. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturopening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 4. Shown here, “Coordiday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. nates in Blue.” 301-698-0656 or delaplaine. org. ”Picasso on Paper: The Art5 p.m. Monday through Satur- and Saturday. 301-846-2513, ist as Printmaker 1923-72” wpoindexter@frederick.edu. day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. — Nov. 11 through March 3, “Ninety Degrees” — Nov. 4 to 2024, Washington County Mu301-698-0656 or delaplaine. Dec. 31 at Gaslight Gallery, 118 seum of Fine Arts, 401 Museorg. E. Church St., Frederick. Work “Creep. Cringe. Crunch.” um Drive, Hagerstown. This is by painter by Isabel Mana— Nov. 4 to 30 at the Frederthe first exhibition at the mulo. Artist talk at 4 p.m. Nov. 6. ick Community College Mary seum in over 50 years of the Hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday work of Pablo Picasso (1881Condon Hodgson Art Gallery, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, and Sunday. 1973), one of the most influen“BUBBLES: Awareness is the tial masters of the 20th centuFrederick. Work by regional artist Samantha Nickey, whose First Step” — Nov. 4 to Dec. ry. Often considered the most 31 at the Delaplaine Arts Cen- innovative printmaker since paintings are imaginings of ter, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. the spiritual universe of bugs Rembrandt, Picasso ultimately Artist Cynthia Scott-Johnson’s as a metaphor for the smallcreated more than 2,400 prints watercolor and mixed-media ness of humans on the cosover his long career. 10 a.m. to mic scale. Reception from 5 to paintings in this series looks 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 7 p.m. Nov. 4. Hours are 9 a.m. at how belief, memory, imag10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 to ination and visual sensory into 9 p.m. Monday to Thurs5 p.m. Sunday. 301-739-5727 day and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday put effect levels of percepor wcmfa.org.
Frederick-Gaithersburg-Rockville ranked 7th among most arts-vibrant communities in US
SMU DataArts, the National Center for ty and dedication that our arts organiza- into the top 5 for the first time ever. After Arts Research, released its annual Arts Vi- tions and artists bring to the community.” debuting in the 20th spot in 2020, Cincinbrancy Index on Oct. 26, which identiFluctuations in a community’s ranknati has skyrocketed to the 11th spot. fies Frederick-Gaithersburg-Rockville as ing occur from year to year for a variety 1. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood No. 7 in the list of 20 large communities of reasons, including the opening of an City, CA in the U.S. through an analysis of the level arts district or closing of a performance 2. New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NYof supply, demand and government sup- space, as well as local economic condiNJ port for the arts in more than 900 comtions. Arts-vibrant communities can be 3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DCmunities across the country. found in every region of the country. VA-MD-WV Organized into three lists based on “The arts and culture sector was hit 4. Boston, MA community population size, totaling 40 hard by the pandemic, and some organi- 5. Philadelphia, PA zations and communities are still recovcommunities across the country, this 6. Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MNyear’s Arts Vibrancy Index is the first to in- ering,” said Zannie Voss, director of SMU WI clude numerical rankings since 2020, a DataArts. “For organizations, funders, lo- 7. Frederick-Gaithersburg-Rockville, MD reflection of arts organizations returning cal citizens and public officials, the Arts 8. Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesto in-person activities and performancVibrancy Index is a … resource that lever- boro-Franklin, TN es following the easing of pandemic re- ages data-driven evidence to illuminate 9. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA strictions. how the arts contribute to an area’s econ- 10. New Orleans-Metairie, LA Frederick, along with its neighbors omy and public life.” 11. Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Gaithersburg and Rockville, has consis••• 12. Cleveland-Elyria, OH tently appeared on the Arts Vibrancy LARGE COMMUNITIES (population 1 13. Cambridge-Newton-Framingham, MA Rankings since the launch of the rankings million or more) 14. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO in 2015. On the list of the most arts-vibrant com15. Pittsburgh, PA “We feel that the arts are vibrant here munities with populations of 1 million or 16. Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA in Frederick, and now we have some data more, one city is new to the list: Milwau17. Seattle-Bellevue-Kent, WA kee-Waukesha, Wisconsin. San Francisto prove the ways in which that is true,” 18. Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI said Frederick Arts Council executive di- co-San Mateo-Redwood City, California, 19. Chicago-Naperville-Evanston, IL rector Louise Kennelly. “This achievement sits at the top of the list for the first time 20. St. Louis, MO-IL is a testament to the passion, creativisince 2018, and Philadelphia has moved •••
MEDIUM COMMUNITIES (population: 100,000 to 1 million) 1. Pittsfield, MA 2. Santa Fe, NM 3. Ithaca, NY 4. San Rafael, CA 5. Kalamazoo-Portage, MI 6. Boulder, CO 7. Missoula, MT 8. Canton-Massillon, OH 9. Burlington-South Burlington, VT 10. Ann Arbor, MI ••• SMALL COMMUNITIES (population under 100,000) 1. Jackson, WY-ID 2. Brevard, NC 3. Steamboat Springs, CO 4. Bennington, VT 5. Easton, MD 6. Glenwood Springs, CO 7. Hailey, ID 8. Juneau, AK 9. Brookings, SD 10. Oneonta, NY
MINIATURE FIGURE PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH ARTIST PATRICK TODD
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Sam Lock with his vespas at his house on Oct. 8.
BIKE-MIND
Jason Tucker and his wife, Vicky Tucker.
SCOOTER CLUB CREATES COMMUNITY AROUND A
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Anyone can go out and buy a blingy, big ... race bike. The thing about scooters is keeping it going, keeping it on the road. I have more respect for people who ride something harder to keep going. SAM LOCK
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rode Italian scooters, but the music was all influenced by American soul and blues.” Scooters and mopeds might conjure A Mod resurgence about 20 years up images of Italy — people zipping later sucked Lock into the scooter life, around the countryside or driving down and he’s never left. His home garage the cobblestone roads to town. in Gaithersburg is a scooter workshop, For those in the Frederick Cosmic with colored scooters lined up, a lift Pistons, scooters are part of a and various Lambretta decorative subculture and aesthetic that includes pieces. Doc Martens, ska music and all things In 2014, Lock found other local Mod. scooter aficionados in Jason Tucker “My parents were Mods in the ‘60s,” and Andy Stout, other Frederick vespa said Sam Lock, one of the founders riders. of the local scooter club and owner The three men would get together, ride around Frederick, get food and of the Record Exchange in downtown Frederick. “The Mods wore Italian suits, talk about all things scooters. cniel@newspost.com
After the pandemic, these meetings eventually grew to become an official club. Tucker was riding around Frederick when a waiter came out of JoJo’s on East Patrick Street and waved him down. When Tucker stopped, the waiter told Tucker he had his own scooter. That waiter was Justin Skelly, and through word of mouth, more and more people started to become aware of the informal scooter club in Frederick and wanted to join. Their group also started hosting meetings at Tucker’s home in Mountaindale, where members help repair each others’s scooters and
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Justin Skelly poses with his vespa in Frederick on Oct. 26.
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SHARED LOVE OF MOD CULTURE AND COOL BIKES hang out. They call Tucker’s garage where they work The Ton Up, which is British slang for going 100 miles per hour, Tucker said. They also chose a name: Frederick Cosmic Pistons, named after Tucker’s parents’ bike group, the Cosmic Pistons, from 1970s New York. They made T-shirts, banners and stickers with their new logo, a skullheaded rider, framed in flames, leaning into a turn on their scooter. Lock’s current project is a Lambretta he plans to put in the window of his store on the 400 block of North Market Street.
“It’s kind of like people who root for the underdog,” Lock said. “Anyone can go out and buy a blingy, big ... race bike. The thing about scooters is keeping it going, keeping it on the road. I have more respect for people who ride something harder to keep going.” There is still no official membership for the club, Lock said. Usually the group just schedules a day to go out riding together, and about a dozen will show up, sometimes coming from Baltimore, D.C. and Virginia. Most of them belong to bigger scooter clubs in the region. Some people are like Lock,
influenced by English Mod culture to join scooter clubs. Mark English, for example, who is from Northern England, got into scooters during the mod revival. He then switched to motorcycles, and then as he got older, he went back to his scooter roots. His current scooter is decked out with stickers. “I just like the fact that everybody’s got their own little style going on,” he said. Justin Skelly got involved with the more Americanized mod era, which had more of a psychedelic rockabilly aesthetic instead of the classic Italian style.
Skelly mentioned how tight-knit the scooter community is and said riders are always ready to help a fellow rider out. When Tucker’s bike broke down during a small rally in the summer, bikers called someone on the way to the same rally, who picked up their bike and brought them. “It’s just always knowing you can call somebody within one of the clubs or one of your own clubs,” said Vicky Tucker, Tucker’s wife. “We definitely want to be a part of the community,” Skelly said. “We’re not like crazy bikers. We’re just nice people and we want to meet everybody.” 72 HOURS | Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 | 15
THEATER
‘Menopause the Musical’ is coming to the Weinberg Center
Get ready to laugh, sing and celebrate the joys and challenges of being a woman as “Menopause the Musical” takes the stage in Frederick. This hilarious and heartwarming musical comedy has entertained audiences around the world for years, and now it’s coming to Frederick for a limited engagement. “Menopause The Musical” has been running for over 20 years, including 15 years as the longest-running musical in Las Vegas history. Nearly 17 million people in 16 countries (more than 500 cities) have attended the performance. Internationally, the show has performed in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lisbon, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, United Kingdom, Slovenia, South Africa and South Korea. It has been translated into nine languages. The show is a musical parody that takes a lighthearted look at the trials and tribulations of “the change.” Set in a department store, the show brings together four women with seemingly nothing in common except a black lace bra on sale and a shared experience of hot flashes, mood swings, wrinkles, and more. As they bond
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See this holiday classic onstage in Frederick.
Way Off Broadway kicks off holiday season with ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ Courtesy photo
The best way to get through menopause is to laugh about it with others in a crowded auditorium, right? over their menopausal misadventures, the audience is treated to a series of reimagined classic songs from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, all with cleverly rewritten lyrics that highlight the humor of the menopausal journey.
The show is at 8 p.m. Nov. 9 and 10 at the Weinberg Center for the Arts. Tickets start at $35 and are available at weinbergcenter.org, by calling the box office at 301-600-2828, or in person at 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick.
PUSH Physical Theatre’s ‘Generic Male’ onstage at New Spire Arts
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Known for their innovative fusion of theater, dance and acrobatics, PUSH Physical Theatre promises an evening of breathtaking athleticism, visual storytelling and emotional depth. PUSH Physical Theatre will bring their highly acclaimed production, “Generic Male,” to the New Spire Arts stage in Frederick this week. PUSH has received critical acclaim worldwide for their unique and groundbreaking approach to theater. Their performances have been described as mesmerizing and spellbinding, leaving audiences both inspired and profoundly moved. “Generic Male” is no exception, as it delves into universal themes
that resonate with people of all backgrounds. This multi-awardwinning Off-Broadway show is a powerful and thought-provoking performance that explores the complexities of masculinity, identity and vulnerability. With a blend of physicality, humor and raw emotion, PUSH Physical Theatre takes audiences on a journey that challenges traditional notions of what it means to be a man in today’s world. “Generic Male” is the winner of several awards across the globe. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Tickets start at $30 and are available at weinbergcenter.org, by calling the box office at 301600-2828, or in person at 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick.
With the holidays fast approaching, Way Off Broadway will be kicking off the festive season at the beginning of November with a special Dessert Theatre presentation of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” A live stage adaptation of the TV classic, the show will run for five performances at the theater beginning the first weekend in November. Based on the TV special, the story tells of how Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang discover the true meaning of Christmas. When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism he sees among everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but this proves to be a frustrating endeavor. When an attempt to restore the proper holiday spirit with a forlorn little Christmas fir tree fails, he needs Linus’ help to find the spirit of the season. Since it first aired in 1965, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” has been a holiday tradition, with the stage version premiering in 2013. This year’s production will mark the second time the show has appeared at Way Off Broadway. A Charlie Brown Christmas was written by and based on characters created by Schulz and is based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson. It was adapted for the stage by Eric Schaeffer. Way Off Broadway’s production is directed by Bill Kiska, with music direction by Tina Marie Bruley starring Bob Gudauskas as Charlie Brown. Performances of the family-friendly holiday event are on the evenings of Nov. 3, 4, 10 and 11, with a matinee performance on Nov. 5. Tickets are $30 per person and include a gourmet dessert and the show. Learn more at wayoffbroadway.com, or call 301-662-6600.
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A scene from “South & Saints.”
Movie Night at Gambrill Park presents the MET’s ‘South & Saints’
Join Maryland Ensemble Theatre and the Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks in a free film viewing of the original MET production of “South & Saints.” “South & Saints,” which opened at the MET in May and ran through June, brought together community storytelling and civic engagement, elevating the voices of Frederick’s rich African American and Black community and their considerable contributions to the landscape of Frederick as we know it today. The Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks will provide popcorn and drinks while supplies last during this screening of the movie, which is a filmed version of the stage production. The show began with conversations during the pandemic of how MET can better serve the underserved and under-resourced voices in our community. With a long-standing tradition of building plays around community is-
sues and stories, MET and Frederick’s African American Resources and Cultural Heritage (AARCH) Society embarked on a journey that would deepen their collaborative relationship. “We gathered over 20 community members for in-depth discussions and story circles over six events, for which we are massively grateful,” said MET producing artistic director Tad Janes. “Using the Story Circle technique developed by John O’Neill of the Free Southern theater and Junebug Productions, the text in ‘South & Saints’ either derives directly from those story circles or inspired pieces that were written intentionally for this production.” “South & Saints” marks director and MET Ensemble member Ray Hatch’s first foray into the devising process. “People have stories that want to be told,” Hatch said. “The theme for our production is segregation, integration and gentrification. We chose to concentrate on some of the
more positive stories of surviving in a small town from the eyes of the people who experienced it. Our actors are not portraying anyone specifically, nor were we interested in creating a documentary. However, the stories they tell are directly from the experiences of our story circle participants. What I hope you take away from this production is the feeling of community spirit, faith, patience and love it took to survive and flourish in a community that was only a few blocks long and wide.” The cast includes Gifty Amponsem, Evan Carrington, Victoria Causey, Alonzo Cook, Marcus Kersey Jr., and Roma Mensah. While there is no cost to attend, donations are welcome to support MET and the Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks. The movie is rated PG and will be shown at 8 p.m. Nov. 4 at Gambrill State Park Tea Room, 8346 High Knob Road, Frederick.
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Better Cities Film Festival aims to inspire the Frederick community
BY DAWN MORGAN NEARY Special to The News-Post
In 2013, standup comedian Josh Paget started the New Urbanism Film Festival in Los Angeles. He paired short films about hyper-local issues, such as public art or transportation, with a panel of experts who discussed the community’s needs with the audience after each film screening. By the second year of the festival, now called the Better Cities Film Festival, it was clear that other cities wanted to use the power of film to help revitalize and improve their hometowns. The BCFF has since moved their own homebase to Detroit, where they just held their 10th annual flagship festival in October. But communities all over the U.S. continue to invite the BCFF to host screenings in their towns, and this November, it will be Frederick’s turn, thanks to the Downtown Frederick Partnership. The Frederick program will be 90 minutes and will feature short films from all over the world. 72 Hours talked with festival director Josh Paget and the Downtown Frederick Partnership associate director Leeann Crews ahead of the event. Can you briefly explain what the Better Cities Film Festival is? Josh Paget: Community building but in communities across the world. Our hope is that we can have a civilized and informed conversation instead of isolated ideas. It also helps allies in the community find each other. For example, I once got a call for a screening in Salt Lake City. A day later, I got another call from Salt Lake City, from someone else. I asked if they knew the person who had called me earlier. They didn’t! These organizations didn’t even know about each other. They had never collaborated before. I said, ‘You guys have to meet!’ Who makes and submits films like these? Paget: Lots of different kinds of people. There’s a film from Spokane, Washington. Part of their organization’s community engagement plan was to hire a company to make a video about their work, so the video lives on their website, but outside of their circle, we can learn from them and the work they do. Can you give an example of a film that screened this year in Detroit? Paget: We had a great film by an Academy Award-winning director. She made a film about a small town in Iowa. It’s the story of a grocery store that had 18 | Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 | 72 HOURS
Photo by John Paget, Better Cities Film Festival
From left, Better Cities Film Festival producer John Paget and festival director Josh Paget. ter cities. The more people who are inthe more viewpoints, we all benBetter Cities Film Festival volved, efit. Our focus is on storytelling, and we When: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., show starts want to give our platform to them. When a community organization at 6 p.m. Nov. 9 wants to hold a screening in their city, Where: New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., what happens first? Frederick Paget: We discuss their ongoing isTickets: $10 sues. For the Downtown Frederick PartInfo: weinbergcenter.org/shows/better-citnership, I selected 30 to 40 films from ies-film-festival our library of over 700 films. All ages are welcome. Ticket includes compliLeeann Crews: It was very hard to mentary snacks and beverages. Beer and wine pick just 15. Some are a little wonky, like available for purchase. about parking ordinances. Some are fun, creative and inspiring. There are been in the same family for four genera- films about a range of topics. There’s tions. When it burns down, it devastates one from Auckland and big cities like the whole community, because now it’s L.A. to communities smaller than Freda food desert. Everyone in the town now erick. Why should people come out for has to drive 35 minutes away for grocerthis? ies. It’s beautifully shot and a very powCrews: It’s equal parts film event and erful story. community event. You don’t have to What do you think makes a good be a planning nerd to enjoy it. Curious city? about downtown? Love downtown? You Paget: We’re seeking to make bet-
will get something out of it. We’re calling it “a night of ideas.” We’re excited by the potential and idea generation. We don’t have a plan but want people excited and engaged about real, specific plans. Everyone should have a voice. What are your hopes for this event? Crews: I hope this event gets people excited about the future of downtown Frederick. By sharing inspiring stories from around the world, we want attendees to start dreaming and thinking about what they would like to see here at home. This Q&A has been edited for length and clarity. 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.
Local Mentions BLACK FRIDAY CASH BINGO
Friday, Nov 24th $40 tickets for 20 All Cash Games Doors Open at 5pm Bingo at 7pm 301-874-5642 or online: www.carrollmanorfire.org Sold separately: Special Games, Tip Jars Carroll Manor Fire Company 1809 Ballenger Creek Pike Point of Rocks Station
BLACK FRIDAY CASH BINGO
Fri. Nov. 24, 2023 Carroll Manor Fire Co. 1809 Ballenger Creek, Point of Rocks Station Doors open: 5PM Bingo begins: 7PM Tickets: $40 Call 301-874-5642 Or online at www.carrollmanorfire.org
BUFFET DINNER
Mt. Airy VFC Auxiliary Fri, Oct. 6, 2023 4-7p or until sold out Eat in or Carry-out Fried Chicken, Fried Shrimp, Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw, Green Beans, Succotash, Baked Apples, and Stewed Tomatoes Adults: $18; Children 6-12: $8.00 Under 5 is FREE; ($2 extra for carry-out) Mt. Airy VFC Reception Hall 1008 Twin Arch Rd, Mt Airy Credit or Debit Cards Accepted
Local Mentions CASH BINGO
Woodsboro American Legion Auxiliary Sunday, November 12 Doors open 12 pm: games @ 1:30 pm $40 for 25 games, includes 3 specials @ $150 & 2 jackpots @ $500; Reserve early and receive free special gamecall Peggy @ 301-514-7164; Bring in canned food for local food bank and receive free special game. King Tuts, bingo balls, holder jars and door prizes; Food, drinks, baked good available.
CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN ORCHARD Apples: Gala, Empire, Jonathan, Fuji, Cortland, Crimson Crisp, Staymen, Pink Lady & Golden Delicious. Bosc & Seckel Pears. Kale, Broccoli, Turnips, Peppers, Cauliflower, Cabbage, White & Sweet Potatoes. Fresh Apple Cider, Fresh Baked Fruit Pies, Apple Cider Donuts, Apple Cider Slushies & Caramel Apple Bread Sundaes. Jams & Jellies. 301-271-2737 Open Daily 9am-5pm 15036 North Franklinville Rd. Thurmont MD www.catoctinmountainorchard.com
GLADE UCC OYSTER TURKEY & HAM BUFFET DINNER CA$H BINGO Sat, Nov. 4, 2023 Doors: 4:30pm Games: 6:00pm $25 for 20 Games & 2 Specials Wolfsville Volunteer Fire Department For info: 301-293-4374
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HOLIDAY BAZAAR
131 W. Second St Frederick, MD Nov. 11th • 9am-3pm Vendors, Crafts, Holiday Decorations, Gift Baskets, Kids Crafts, Silent Auction, White Elephant Room, Luncheon, Live Music... and Calvary's Famous Cheeseballs! Come to shop, enjoy the lively atmosphere, and ring in the Season!!! Proceeds go to Frederick County Charities
Walkersville Fire Hall 79 West Frederick St. Fri, Nov. 3, 4-7 PM, Sat, Nov. 4, 12-5 PM Adults: $30 cash; $31 credit card Children: 6-12: $15 5 and under are free Carry-outs are $1 extra Avail. until 4:30 PM on Sat. Dinner@gladechurch.org 301-845-6775
Local Mentions HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Sat., Nov. 18th, 2023 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Libertytown Fire Hall 12027 South St. Libertytown, MD 21762 Crafts, Homemade goodies, sandwiches, soups, bake table, raffles and much more… For more information for table rentals call Mary 301-401-2824 Sponsored by Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary
HOLIDAY CRAFT AND VENDOR EVENT
Hosted by Vigilant Hose Co. Activities Bldg., 17701 Creamery Rd. Emmitsburg, MD Sat. Dec. 2nd, 9 to 3 Sun. Dec 3rd, 9 to 2 Many Crafters and Vendors including Fresh wreaths, plants as well as silk floral arrangements And much more! Food available for purchase Visit with Santa Saturday and Sunday . Photos Available for sale Bring families, children and pets! For more info contact: Sharon Keeney 410746-8776, MaryLou Little 240-285-3184 or Kenny Cevinger 240-393-0758
HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR
November 4, 8 am – 2 pm Lots of handmade crafts, ornaments, gift ideas for the whole family. Kid’s Corner. White Elephant Table. Homemade food including sandwiches and soups. Bake table with homemade pies, cakes, cookies, etc. Bush Creek Church of the Brethren 4821A Green Valley Road Monrovia, Md. 21770 301-865-3013
JEFFERSON RURITAN CLUB COUNRTY PORK BUTCHERING SATURDAY DEC. 2, 2023 Advance Orders until Nov. 24th Call 301-834-6165 or 301-834-7702 Pick-up Orders Dec. 2rd rom 8am to Noon 4603B Lander RD, Jefferson MD 21755 COUNTRY BREAKFAST SAT. DEC. 2, 2032 7:00am to 11:00am/$13 Ruritan Center
Local Mentions NEW YEAR'S EVE BINGO 12-31-2023
Thurmont Event Complex Over $15,000.00 of Cash Payouts $50.00 Per Ticket Available Friday Night Bingo, www.eventbrite.com Ticket Includes: 9 Pack of 27 Games ($300.00ea.), 3 Games ($1,000ea.), 3 50/50 Games & 2 Jackpots at $1,250 & 1 Jackpot ($1,500), (1 sheet of 3 for each 50/50’s & 3 Jackpots) Doors Open @ 5:00 p.m., Bingo Starts @ 8:00 p.m. Meal Served: 6-8 p.m. Meal: Roast Beet, Fried Shrimp, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Green Beans and Applesauce TIP JARS Cash Bar - Kitchen Open During Break No Reserved Seating - First Come, First Served Basis Only No Exceptions! **We reserve the right to lower payouts if less than 300 tickets sold** Tickets: 301-748-5359 or 301-271-3820 Benefits The Thurmont Community Ambulance Company 13716 Strafford Drive Thurmont, MD 21788
NEW YEAR’S EVE BINGO & BUFFET
December 31, 2023 New Midway Vol. Fire Co. Doors Open: 5:00 Games Start: 7:30 Admission: $50.00 by 12/16/2023, After 12/16/2023 $60.00 includes 30 Reg. Games $100 Minimum - $1000 Jackpot Free Party Favors Extra Cards Available Only 250 Tickets Sold ATM Available For Info Call 301-898-7985 or 301-271-4650
VETERANS DAY BIG $ BINGO
Sat. 11/11, Doors open @4 Dinner 4:30-6; Games 6:30 14 Games pay up to $700 Spec.&Jackpot $600/$1100/$1275 Total Pay Out over $10,000 $60 PP. Tickets Call 301-829-2510 LVFD reserves the right to reduce payouts if less than 160 pp. No Refunds
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Local Mentions SOUP & SANDWICH SALE
Pre-order by 11/1/23 Pick-up Saturday 11/4/23 9:00am-12:00pm 301-874-2368 All freshly made onsite 8" subs: $8.00 Cold Cut, Ham & Cheese Turkey & Cheese, Chicken Salad and Country Ham Sandwiches: $6.00 Chicken Salad & Country Ham Crab Cake Sandwich: $9.00 (fried or uncooked) By the lb: chicken salad $12; sliced country ham $12 Soup: Bean & Cntry Ham, Chicken Corn, Vegetable, bowl $3.00 / qt $8.00, Maryland Crab bowl $4/qrt $9 Bake table and goodies available! Fresh Apple Dumplings - $6 Carroll Manor Fire Co. Pick-up at: 2793 Adams St, Adamstown, MD
SOUP & SUB SALE
Middletown Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary Carry-Out Only Chicken Corn Soup - $8/qrt 8" Subs-ham, turkey & cold cut w/cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle: $8/ea Country ham sandwiches: $5/ea. ** REVISED DATES ** Cut off date: 11/8 Pick up date: 11/15 11AM-6PM at MVFC Activities Building 1 Fireman's Lane Beverly 301-293-2088 Karen 443-871-9075 Janie 301-471-9604 lv messages
SPORTSMAN’S BINGO
Sat. November 11, 2023 New Midway Vol. Fire Co. 20 Games (10 games paying $200 Cash, 10 Games for Guns), 50/50, Money Jars, Gun Jars Doors open: 5:00 pm Buffet Dinner: 6:00 pm Games Start: 7:30 pm Beer and Wine Coolers on Sale: No outside alcohol $40/Person Includes Buffet Dinner Call Buddy 301-271-4650 or Nick 301-898-7985
St John’s Lutheran Church Creagerstown is featuring a
Carry-Out Country Ham Sandwich, Homemade Cranberry Relish, & Bake Sale
Sandwiches - $5.00 Cranberry Relish - $4/pt; $7/qt Pick up: Nov. 18, 10am-1pm At pick-up there will be Baked Goods and Apple Butter ($4/pt; $7/qt) for sale. Order deadline is Nov. 12 Please call church at 301-898-5290 and & lv message w/order or call Carmi Sayler at 301-401-0633. 8619 Blacks Mill Road 20 | Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 | 72 HOURS
Local Mentions THURMONT CHRISTMAS MARKET CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW
Sat., Nov. 18 & Sun. Nov. 19 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thurmont Event Complex 13716 Strafford Drive, Thurmont, MD Food will be available for purchase provided by the Thurmont Ambulance Company
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VIGILANT HOSE COMPANY NEW YEAR'S EVE BINGO
17701 Creamery Road, Emmitsburg, MD Sunday, 12/31/Doors Open @ 5pm/Games @ 8pm All Inclusive 9 pk/$50 for 50 games incl. 4 $1000 Jackpots All other games $200/Incl. Dinner Platter! Reserved seating if tickets purchased by 12/15. Tickets purchased after 12/15 will be $60. No checks mailed after 11/24. For info: Pam @ 240-472-3484 or @ Marylou @ 240-285-3184 Reserve right to change payouts if 200 are not sold.
FALL SOUP, SANDWICH AND APPLE DUMPLING SALE
SATURDAY, NOV. 4, 2023 Pick up 11:00am to 2:00pm Soup – Vegetable, Bean, and Corn $7 Quart/$3.50 Bowl Country Ham Sandwiches - $4.50 each Apple Dumplings – Pan of Two/$10 Order Call 301-473-7986 or 301-473-8932 Jefferson Ruritan Center 4603B Lander Rd, Jefferson, MD 21755
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Thursday Nov. 2 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. 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.
“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.
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. 200 Monroe Restaurant — 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick. Frederick Community College invites you to enjoy a gourmet dinner created by the talented students at 200 Monroe Restaurant! Reservations are required! For dine-in or carryout, visit opentable.com/200-Monroe. $40-$46. HCTI@frederick.edu. opentable.com/200-monroe.
Totally Teen Time: Rock Painting — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Decorate a rock to keep for yourself or hide for someone else to find! 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com/events/ month. Pour House Trivia — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Champion Billiards Sports Bar, 5205 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick. Come on out with the team and play some Pour House Trivia. 7 p.m. start. Extended Happy Hour from 4 to 8 p.m. 301-846-0089. frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.
FAMILY Blessing in a Backpack: Open Speaker Event — 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Natelli Family YMCA, 3481 Campus Drive, Ijamsville. Over 4,300 Frederick County children need this program to provide food each weekend for the 40-week school year; over school breaks, and during weather-related closings. At this speaker event you will learn how to sponsor Urbana schools/students and how to arrange a packing event. sfrotary.publicimage@gmail.com. fb.me/e/3fl7kND5C.
MUSIC Food For Thought Modernity Event — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Knott Auditorium, 16630 University Way, Emmitsburg. Come to this semester’s modernity event, Food For Thought, and enjoy the Mount Lab Band, Wind Ensemble, and Dr. Wolfe playing the J.B.’s funk record “Food For Thought” along with some supporting commentary on the pillars of funk.
301-447-5150. venzin@msmary.edu. fb.me/e/7tdl1ZWB4.
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.
Tivoli Discovery Series: Damn Tall Buildings — 7:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick . A bluegrass band at heart but pull from a wide range of influences including swing, ragtime and jazz. $10 advance or pay-what-you-can. 301600-2828. weinbergcenter.org.
Friday Nov. 3 CLASSES
Beginner Pilates — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Common Market Co-op, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. 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. $20-$40. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. commonmarket.coop/classes-events/ beginner-pilates-with-rebecca-5.
ETCETERA
Open Coworking Day — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cowork Frederick, 122 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Curious about coworking? Spending a day coworking with the awesome freelancers, entrepreneurs and teleworkers of the Cowork Frederick community is hands-down the best way to see if it’s right for you. ainsley@coworkfrederickfoundation.org. coworkfrederick.com/ open-coworking-day.
MAVFC Auxiliary Buffet Dinner — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Mount Airy Fire Co. Auxiliary Reception Hall, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy. All-you-can-eat baked ham buffet dinner with all the sides. Desserts extra. $18. 3018292112. rickyericky@aol.com. Treasure Sale Preview Event — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Be the first to see and purchase items during the annual museum fundraiser. Register in advance by contacting Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@ wcmfa.org. $35. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/treasure-sale.
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, 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.
FESTIVALS
Howard County Crafts Spectacular — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship. Featuring over 360 artists and craftspeople. Magic shows 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. both days. Free parking, package check and gift wrapping. Free courtesy rides back to your vehicle. $5 for adults, $7 for 3-day pass, free for under 10. 301-271-4432. info@atozcrafts.net. atozcrafts.net.
MUSIC
Jukebox Saturday Night — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, Pa. Celebrate America’s swing era with this 10-piece band and the greatest hits of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, and many more! Beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks & concessions will be available for purchase. Adults: $34; seniors 60+: $29; military frontline workers: $25; 18 and under $24. 717-263-0202. vperry@thecapitoltheatre. org. thecapitoltheatre.org/ shows-movies-events/live-shows-2023. The Jeremiahs — 7:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. This celebrated Irish folk band crosses the sea, bringing to America an intriguing and authentic mix of traditional folk songs and
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tunes, blended with newly composed originals. Poignant vocals are backed by the Irish mainstays of music – fiddle, flute, viola, and guitar. $30. 301-600-2868. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/the-jeremiahs.
The Marshall Tucker Band — 8 p.m. at The Event Center at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, 750 Hollywood Drive, Charles Town, W.Va. The band came together in 1972 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. More than 20 studio albums with hits including “Heard It In A Love Song,” “Can’t You See,” “Fire on the Mountain” and “Ramblin’.” Ages 21 and older. $25 and up. hollywoodcasinocharlestown.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.
THEATER
“Dementia Man: An Existential Journey” — 1 p.m. at Frederick Community College Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. This one-man play is the autobiographical story of Samuel Simon, who faces his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease as he explores the struggle of a broken medical system and a personal and family tragedy. The performance will be followed by a talk-back session featuring Mr. Simon, Daisy Lopez-Duke, LCPC, and other local experts. Hosted by the Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence. Free, no registration required. 301-600-1234. virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd. gov. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. The classic animated television special “A Charlie Brown Christmas” comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang discover the true meaning of Christmas. $30. 301-662-6600. WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.
Saturday Nov. 4 CLASSES
Single Use Plastic: What’s the Problem? — 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Common Market Community Room, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. A short discussion of what’s happening in our local Sierra Club group, followed our speaker Kerri Hesley, Zero Waste Lead of SCCG. Discuss the problem of single use plastics, their contribution to litter, pollution and microplastics, and what we as communities and individuals can do. This meeting will be held live with a virtual option. 301-730-3339. kerri.hesley@mdsierra.org. act.sierraclub.org.
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Brunswick Veterans Day Parade will come through town on Nov. 5
need. The class will also cover the basics of mushroom science, how fungi functions in nature and how to work with fungi to help restore our local ecologies. The best part is the hands-on experience of inoculating a mushroom log that you get to take home! $65. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. commonmarket.coop.
Brunswick will host its annual Brunswick Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 5, which is one of the oldest Veterans Day parades in the country. Festivities kick off with an opening ceremony at 1 p.m. featuring keynote speaker retired U.S. Marine Corps Major General James W. Lukeman. General Lukeman, who now serves as the president and CEO of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, commanded the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines and served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for the 1st Marine Division in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The parade will start at 2 p.m. and will include approximately 100 parade entries, ranging from marching bands, such as Brunswick High School, to veterans and military groups. Numerous fire trucks, antique vehicles, youth and community organizations will also participate. The parade’s emcee will be Navy veteran and Frederick Chamber of Commerce CEO Rick Weldon. World War II Veteran Carl Felton will serve as the honorary parade marshal for this year’s parade. After the parade, attendees are
Treasure Sale — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Find second-hand treasures at the annual museum fundraiser. Continues Nov. 5 and 7. Free admission. Nov. 5, $25 to fill a bag, Nov. 7, $15 to fill a bag. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/treasure-sale/.
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.
A Taste of Asia: Bacon Shrimp Fried Rice and Thai Panang Chicken Curry — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frederick Community College Conference Center, Room E125, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Join us as we travel the Far East and are introduced to delicious flavors from all over Asia including Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, and Malaysia. Focus will be on family-style cooking that saves money, introduces healthy, nutritious dishes, and are simple and easy to make. 18 and older, pre-register. $42. 301-624-2727. lifelonglearning@frederick.edu. tinyurl.com/yxyktwd7.
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Craft and Vendors Show — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Boonsboro American Legion, 710 N. Main St., Boonsboro. The Boonsboro American Legion Unit 10 Auxiliary hosts. Wide variety of items including home décor, candles, jewelry, food. Admission is free. 240-675-9561. basketbon@aol.com. boonsborolegion.org.
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U.S. Marine Corps Major General James W. Lukeman. encouraged to attend a reception at American Legion Post 96 in Brunswick. Food and beverages will be provided at no charge. For more information, check out the Brunswick Veteran’s Day Parade’s Facebook page.
Fungus Among Us: Growing Mushrooms with BaltiSpore — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. You too can grow mushrooms at home. It’s easier than you think! Harriett of BaltiSpore will walk you through their process of growing mushrooms step-by-step. Plus, you’ll receive spawn to start growing your own mushrooms at home. $40. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org. Grow Your Own Mushrooms Workshop — 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Judd Homestead, 8955 Indian Springs Road, Frederick. It is easier to grow mushrooms at home than you think. You can grow delicious and nutritious culinary and medicinal mushrooms in your own garden or home (in apartments, on rooftops and patios, too!) In the workshop we will cover how to inoculate stumps, logs, wood chips, and burlap sacks while improving your garden ecology. Learn the types of outdoor mushrooms that we can easily grow in our area, the conditions required and the tools you will
November First Saturday at Frederick Book Arts Center — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Frederick Book Arts Center, 217 W. Patrick St., Frederick. It’s time to print the next issue of Frederick’s only artist newspaper — The Ephemeral. Hand set and printed on one a Vandercook Letterpress from the 1940s. We will print over 700 copies of the Ephemeral and distribute them to businesses throughout Frederick, and of course you will be able to take a copy or two for yourself after you printed them! We will also have demos from local artists, tours, and our shop will be open for any gifts you may want to give a booklover in your life. This is a free event! 301-228-9816. corrine.wilson@fredbookartscenter.org. fb.me/e/6rOJ54xeL. Foundations of Frederick Walking Tour — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Experience the history and beauty of downtown as knowledgeable guides share the fascinating stories that make up historic Frederick. 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. 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.
X TRIO (Continued from 9) sound-oriented. There was a French movement, musique concrete, that was basically organized sound. One of the cuts on this new album, I took a piece of paper and put it through the strings and wove it in there so it gets this really weird sort of distorted buzzy sound, and that kind of stuff fits with what Steve wants to do. We played the Red Room, and Steve was the opening act and The X Trio was the second act. Steve played solo drums and he had these tapes. He digitized them and he brought his laptop. They were different people reading sequences of numbers. They would read them and sometimes the number was the same, sometimes the numbers were different. Sometimes, it was a female saying the numbers, and sometimes it was a male. He would play along with these tapes and dig into the different inflections and the different rates of speed at which these people would talk. That’s not an area that Jeff really gets into at all. Steve is more in the 21st-century idiom, like Luciano Barrios and those type of composers. That’s really interesting and such a cool idea. Coming into doing the record you guys just did, were any of those types of ideas thrown around? It sounds like when you saw him perform that, maybe it was the first you learned of it? Yes, absolutely. It was really fascinating. I’ll be the person to acknowledge, it’s not everybody’s cup of tea. But this approach is a little different when it’s the three of us. Todd’s playing bass clarinet or clarinet. We want to try to come up with some melodies, but we want them to be spontaneous. We don’t want to preconceive them. I’m out of the Charlie Haden school of bass playing. I’m not trying to play a lot, I’m just trying to find the pretty notes. I’ll sometimes play very simple, folksy types of things, like Charlie would, because if it’s a sea of chaos and people are playing very loud, you want to sometimes anchor people back in. Steve is a deep listener, and in this kind of music, I think that’s the most important ingredient. When everyone is more concerned with listening than they are with playing, that makes it. In terms of this recording, where does it stand with you personally? Are you happy with the way it turned out? The thing I was concerned about when I went into it was I was really
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happy with the way the first one turned out, “Sunday Dust.” I really liked that recording, and a bunch of people said really good things about it. So, it was like, “How are we going to make this one different?” And even though I didn’t say that out loud to anybody, we showed up, set up, and after we played and heard the results, I thought, “That’s really great and it actually turned out very different than the previous recording.” I have a difficult time going back and listening to myself play. All I hear is “I should have done this” or “that didn’t really work,” but one thing that’s really nice about this recording is the fact that I get a vibe from it. There are tons of recordings out, and there are great players and great jazz, but a lot of times, the stuff you remember ... it’s like, why is “Kind of Blue” such a classic album? Not that I’m comparing what we’ve done to that [laughs], but one of the reasons that album is so great is because they capture a mood and they sustain it through the recording. Sometimes, that’s just the way that stuff is recorded nowadays precludes doing that. This recording is just things we were thinking about on a Saturday afternoon. That appeals to me. It may not appeal to everybody, but I think there’s a certain amount of the listening public where it can ignite their imagination. Part of it is having the listener supply their part of it. It’s not designed to be an entertainment thing. It’s just communication. Colin McGuire has been in and out of bands for more than 20 years and also helps produce concerts in and around Frederick. His work has appeared in Alternative Press magazine, PopMatters and 72 Hours, among other outlets. He is convinced that the difference between being in a band and being in a romantic relationship is less than minimal. Contact him at mcguire.colin@gmail. com.
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Designer Purse & Cash Prizes Bingo — 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hagerstown Elks Lodge, 11063 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown. Join Fierce All Stars for a fun “ERAS” theme Bingo. Win a designer purse or cash with a “Swiftie” twist. Brush up on your T.S. trivia and wear your favorite ERAS costume (optional) for a chance to win additional prizes. Ticket includes 20 regular games, 3 specials and dinner. Additional concessions, raffles and tip jars. Doors open at 4 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m. games at 6 p.m. $35. 301-745-5761. fiercecheer2015@gmail.com.
Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association’s Cash Bingo — 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Urbana Volunteer Fire Dept., 3602 Urbana Pike, Urbana. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., Dinner is at 5 p.m. and games start at 6:30 p.m. Admission includes dinner and the following games: 1 U Pick Um paying $500, 12 regular games paying $150, 4 specials paying $200, Jackpot paying $1,000. Payouts based on 125 players and will be adjusted up if over 150 players. Down if less than 100. Extra cards available, 50/50, King Tut games. $45. 240-409-4114. michele.dilling@comcast.net. fcvfra.com. Community Star Party — 8:30 p.m., hosted by The Sky Plus, Town of Mount Airy and Mount Airy Branch CCPL host. Location will only be given to those registered. For ages 11 and up, space is limited. Pre-registration is required. ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/ community-star-party.
FAMILY South Carroll High School Presents “The Wizard of Oz” — 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Carroll County Public Library, Mount Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy. For all ages. South Carroll High School drama students will be previewing their production of the classic musical “Wizard of Oz” at the library. 410-386-4470. ask@carr.org. Family Movie Night: “Paw Patrol” (PG) — 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Gambrill State Park Tea Room, 8602 Gambrill Park Road, Frederick. Hosted by The Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks. Free popcorn while it lasts! Attendees should show up into high gear, bring water, bug repellent and chairs. friendsofcfg@gmail.com.
FESTIVALS Maryland STEM Festival Parade at Baker Park — 9 a.m. to noon at Frederick High School, 650 Carroll Parkway, Frederick. It’s just like any other parade, but OURS creatively showcases the excitement around and career-viability of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! The parade will launch from West Frederick Middle School and wind its way to Baker Park, where there will be a pop-up festival showcasing various STEM-related activities and organizations! 410-627-1074. mdstemfest@gmail.com. marylandstemfestival.org/ events/2022-maryland-stem-festivalparade.
Howard County Crafts Spectacular — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship. Featuring over 360 artists and craftspeople. Magic shows 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. both days. Free parking, package check and gift wrapping. Free courtesy rides back to your vehicle. $5 for adults, $7 for 3-day pass, free for under 10. 301-271-4432. info@atozcrafts.net. atozcrafts.net.
Holiday Craft and Vendor Show — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mount Airy Senior Center, 703 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy. This craft/vendor show is a fundraiser to help support the senior center. 240-674-1961. jcgue116@hotmail.com.
Holiday Preview — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Downtown along Main Street, 3 N. Main St. , Mount Airy. Get an early start on your gift list by coming to the Town of Mount Airy’s annual Hometown Holiday event. Free horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, and a fire pit to warm up by while awaiting your ride, or resting between visits of the two dozen locally owned and operated businesses to include shops, restaurants and self-care locations. mountairymd.gov.
FILM Outdoor Movie Night at Gambrill State Park: “South & Saints” — 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Gambrill State Park, 8602 Gambrill Park Road, Frederick. Join Maryland Ensemble Theatre and the Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks in the theatrical viewing of “South & Saints,” which opened at MET in May and ran through June, brought together community storytelling and civic engagement, elevating the voices of Frederick’s rich African American and Black community and their considerable contributions to the landscape of Frederick as we know it today. friendsofcfg@gmail.com. cunninghamgambrill.org.
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Charitable Art — noon to 4 p.m. at Michael Gresalfi, Studio 11, Second Floor, Frederick County Art Association Galleries, 7 N. Market St., Frederick. Gresalfi’s charitable art studio will be open with 100% of all online donations going directly from you to one of the seven charities, your selection. Artist on site noon to 4 p.m.,with the doors remaining open 24/7. 202-302-5179. mjgresalfi@gmail.com. michaelgresalfiart.com. Frederick Artists Night Featuring Stephanie Comegys — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cowork Frederick, 122 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Art exhibit and reception. All work is for sale with proceeds to the artist. Light refreshments will be served. Free admission. art@coworkfrederickfoundation.org. coworkfrederickfoundation.org/stephanie-comegys/.
MUSIC Jazz with Strings Attached II: Strings for Holiday — 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Frederick Community College, JBK Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. The NSS is thrilled to have saxophonist Howard Burns
join them in performing some of Billie Holiday’s best-loved songs. $35 general admission; $15 students. 240428-0739. info@nssorchestra.org.
“Mysteries, Marvels, and Mischief” — Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra Concert — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Washington St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. Directed by Jed Gaylin. The program will include Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Overture to L’Amant Anonyme; Porumbescu, Balada for violin and orchestra, with Irina Muresano, violin soloist; Saint-Saens, Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso with Irina Muresano, violin soloist; and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4. $40. 301-518-3717. info@friendswv.org. friendswv.org.
OUTDOORS Walk in the Woods: Frederick Municipal Forest — 2 p.m. at Frederick Municipal Forest, 10420 Hamburg Road, Frederick. What does it take to protect drinking water for the residents of Frederick City? Join a guided hike in the Municipal Forest of the City of Frederick. Guide is Jenny Willoughby, the Sustainability Manager of Frederick City. About 3 miles on moderate terrain. Bring your own water bottle, snacks, and bug spray (if needed). Free but pre-register in case of delays or rescheduling due to bad weather. 301-417-4371. rbourassa@icprb.org.
THEATER “A Charlie Brown Christmas” — 6 p.m.
at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. The classic animated television special “A Charlie Brown Christmas” comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang discover the true meaning of Christmas. $30. 301-662-6600. WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.
PUSH Physical Theatre: “Generic Males” — 7:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. The Generic Males’ multiaward-winning Off-Broadway show returns with another show about men! Intense athleticism. Gravity-defying acrobatics. Creative choreography. Soulful artistry. These describe PUSH: the world-renowned physical theater company that pushes the boundaries of conventional theater. $30. 301-600-2868. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ push-physical-theatre-generic-male.
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All Saints Sunday — 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Natelli Family YMCA, 3481 Campus Drive, Ijamsville. All Saints Day honors all the Saints of the church. Living Grace Urbana, a Lutheran Episcopalian Ministry will be celebrating this solemn occasion at the morning worship service. The service will include a time to remember with thanksgiving, the lives and faithful witness
of those who have died on earth and now live eternally in heaven. Candles of remembrance will be lit during the service. 240-285-7932. Kristofer.Roberson@yahoo.com. livinggraceurbana.org. Homecoming — 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Buckeystown United Methodist Church, 3440 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown. Buckeystown UMC will holds its annual Homecoming service and fellowship. buckeystownumc.org.
Fall Themed UpCycle Sunday: First Sunday Art Walk at the FBAC Silkscreen Shop — noon to 4 p.m. at Frederick Book Arts Center Silkscreen Shop, 410 N. Market St., Suite E, Frederick. Located in the garage studio behind Joy Convenience Store at the corner of Fourth and Market. Look for signage on the sidewalks to follow to the exact location! Monthly UpCycle Sunday Event is back, bring your thrift store treasures and “back of the closet” clothing and transform them into works of art. Bring a garment/fabric to print, printing costs $10 per article of fabric. We will have screens set up in the print shop with leaves and fall colors to adorn your fabrics!All ink is heatset and machine washable; natural fibers will work best and handle the heat setting at 330 degrees. $10. 301-228-9816. corrine.wilson@fredbookartscenter.org. fb.me/e/6MIlz7j6Y. 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.
FESTIVALS Howard County Crafts Spectacular — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship. Featuring over 360 artists and craftspeople. Magic shows 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. both days. Free parking, package check and gift wrapping. Free courtesy rides back to your vehicle. $5 for adults, $7 for 3-day pass, free for under 10. 301-271-4432. info@atozcrafts.net. atozcrafts.net.
Frederick Wedding Expo — noon to 3 p.m. at Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Meet with wedding professionals, bridal fashion show, ring selfie station, prizes and more. Event is free when you pre-register, $5 at the door. VIP access $20 (limited number) gets you early entrance and more. Sponsored by VisitFrederick. fredericknewspost.com/weddings.
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THANKSGIVING (Continued from 10) among New England abolitionists to link Thanksgiving observances to the Pilgrim harvest feast described in “Chronicles.” “Pro-abolitionists are trying to say, ‘Look, the Pilgrim forefathers are the ones who really established the foundations of America. It’s supposed to be a free America where individuals will be free and that means you don’t have slavery,’” Stone said. He credits Sarah Josepha Hale, the editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book, the most widely circulated magazine of the 1860s, for promoting the connection between Thanksgiving and the Pilgrims with abolitionist subtext. Stone said the subtext was not lost on Abraham Lincoln. Months after issuing the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, Lincoln declared that the entire nation should celebrate Thanksgiving on the last Thursday of November. Not only did Lincoln wish to capitalize on the abolitionist symbolism that had become attached to the holiday, but he saw an opportunity to contrast the prosperity of the Union to the growing desolation of the Confederacy. “Lincoln is seeing the propaganda value of the holiday,” Stone said. “As the North gets richer and more able to
to Gen. Grant’s soldiers at the siege of Petersburg, and across the lines, the Confederates are near starvation,” he said. After the war, the holiday came to be seen as a unifying force for an increasingly diverse nation. Stone points to an 1870s editorial cartoon in Harpers Weekly by Thomas Nast, a vehemently pro-Union German immigrant who contributed much to American Christmas traditions. The cartoon labeled “Uncle Sam’s Thanksgiving Dinner” shows a crowded table of people from a wide range of races, ethnicities and religions, including African Americans and Chinese immigrants. The corners of the image have the words “Come one, come all,” and “Free and equal.” “The notion that you have all of these Courtesy photo people sitting around the same table in harmony is a rather extraordinary An 1870s editorial cartoon in Harpers Weekly by Thomas Nast, labeled “Uncle Sam’s Thanksgiving thing for a cartoon at that time,” Stone Dinner,” shows a crowded table of people from a wide range of races, ethnicities and religions. said. “[Nast’s] vision is much the same as Hale’s. It’s a time for people of all Washington, D.C., tell of tremendous celebrate things like Thanksgiving and feasts throughout the city and published backgrounds to come together and Christmas, the South by comparison is menus from Army hospitals showing the enjoy the equality and prosperity of being destroyed.” America.” extravagant, multi-course meals made Union organizations, such as the Erik Anderson is a freelance writer in available to the Union wounded. Union Club of New York took up the Frederick who cares about few things “One very telling example is you see president’s call to celebrate by sending more than the history of his community. all of these shipments of food, many thousands of tons of food to soldiers on the frontlines. Newspaper accounts from of them even exotic food, going down Email him at erikanderson07@gmail.com.
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