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GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH MUSIC

You might know him from Linganore High School … or Urbana High School … or Hood College. Brian Hinkley has been a staple in the local brass band community since the ’90s and recently took over the helms as conductor of the Spires Brass Band, a group he was once a part of as a musician. Catch their holiday show on Dec. 2. If that’s not enough to get your holiday music itch scratched, we recommend checking out one (or all) of the upcoming concerts from the Choral Arts Society of Frederick, the Frederick Chorale or the Frederick Children’s Chorus.

NOTEWORTHY CONCERTS

As part of the Common Ground Downtown series in Westminster, Walt Michael & Company will present a very rootsy holiday concert on Dec. 2, a nod back to nearly a century ago, when people living in Southern Appalachia would celebrate Christmas over a period of weeks by inviting friends and family to house parties for night-long, foot-stompin’ music. Some more concerts that might pique your interest: Zootu, Flo Petite and Baby Photos will play Olde Mother Brewing Co. on Dec. 1, and regional bluegrass favorites the Plate Scrapers will play the recently opened Hub City Vinyl venue in Hagerstown that same night.

SEE IT ALL AGLOW

The Candlelight House Tour will return to downtown Frederick this weekend after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. This ticketed event allows you to wander through six historic homes in the city and see them fully decorated for the holidays. Let it be your holiday decorating inspiration.

FIRST SUNDAY ARTIST TALKS

Get the story behind the art work during the First Sunday Artwalk throughout downtown Frederick, when several galleries host artist talks open to the community. One worth noting this month is visual artist and dancer Esperanza Alzona, who will talk about her current show, “Reflections on the Human Condition,” on view at FAC’s Al and Helen Hurwitz Gallery in downtown Frederick.

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BUT SPEAKEASY STYLE

UnCapped will join Tenth Ward Distilling Co. to host the Holiday Speakeasy Market from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at the distillery in downtown Frederick. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best 1920s getup, have a drink, and peruse handmade items for holiday gift-giving. Not your gift-buying style? Head over to TAG on North Market Street to pick up some handmade treasures crafted by gallery members during their “Jolly” show, which opens this weekend with a reception on Dec. 2.

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HOLIDAYS

CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY OF FREDERICK

Get into the holiday spirit with music for the season

The Choral Arts Society of Frederick hill kick off its 80th season with its “Hometown Holidays” concert on Dec. 8.

The last concert from Frederick’s oldest community choir was on the shores of Normandy, France, earlier this year, where CASF’s singers performed as invited musical ambassadors of the United States, paying homage to the fallen soldiers of D-Day. Now back in their home venue of the JBK Theater at Frederick Community College and with at least a dozen new members added to the ranks, the choir is gearing up for the holiday concert.

“The ‘Hometown Holidays’ concert will be a heartwarming celebration featuring seasonal favorites and innovative renditions, reflecting the ambiance of a cozy family gathering,” said choral conductor and artistic director Lynn Staininger.

Staininger, who has served as the CASF artistic director for 20 years, has selected an array of music reflective of the diversity and heritage found in Frederick County.

Fittingly, her directorial prowess will find an even larger stage this season, as the choir was one of just 16 regional choirs selected to be featured on an upcoming WETA holiday programming special “Songs of the Season.” More than 70 submissions were received by WETA this year, the largest in their fouryear history. The program, featuring CASF’s rendition of “Jingle Bells,” is set to air Dec. 11.

In addition to these broader opportunities for the musicians in the choir, the Choral Arts Society is excited to perform its annual winter concert after a summer of memorable travels.

“We are thrilled to embark on our 80th anniversary season,” said Sharon Zearfoss, president of the CASF. “It’s a special moment for us to share the power of live, festive music with our beloved community.”

“Hometown Holidays” will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 8 at FCC, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick.

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throughout the holiday season: • Little Music Makers/Training Chorus Concert on Nov. 28 at the Banner School, 217 Dill Ave., Frederick (free) • Annual Remembrance Service at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Monocacy Valley Church, 9861 Old National Pike, Ijamsville (free) • Home For the Holidays at 3 p.m.

Dec. 10 at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 8428 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick ($20 for adults, $15 for seniors, free for kids under 18 via fredcc.org/events) • Festival of Lights at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 in front of City Hall in downtown Frederick (free) • Messiah Sing-Along at 8 p.m.

Dec. 19 at the Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick ($30 for adults, $25 for seniors and kids under 18 via weinbergcenter. org/shows/messiah-sing-along-2023) Learn more about the group at fredcc.org.

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Lynn Staininger, the CASF artistic director.

Tickets are available at casof.org/ tickets.

The CASF choir will also join with the Hood College choirs at Coffman Chapel on campus for a free afternoon concert on Dec. 2, open to the public.

THE FREDERICK CHORALE

The Frederick Chorale wants to help the community celebrate the holiday season through music. They will present choral music to help guests meditate on the wonder of the season and remind them of the childlike excitement of gift-giving during their “Ceremony of Carols: A Frederick Chorale Christmas.”

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The Shepherd University School of Music will present two performances of its annual holiday gala concert “Holiday Kaleidoscope” at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 2 and 3 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Frank Arts Center Theater.

This warm and inspiring holiday Courtesy photo musical tradition will feature the Shepherd Wind Ensemble under the direction of Scott Hippensteel, Jazz Ensemble under the direction of to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3 and 7:30 to Kurtis Adams, and Chamber Singers 9 p.m. Dec. 4, both at St. John the and Camerata under the direction Evangelist Catholic Church, 118 E. of Steven Grives. The concert will Second St., Frederick. include works by Leroy Anderson, The concert will showcase a Michael John Trotta, Vic Schoen, whimsical yet refined program Julie Giroux, Eric Whitacre, Felix ranging from Huff’s “Santa Claus is Bernard and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Comin’ to Town” to Paulus’ “Three The program includes holiday Nativity Carols.” music with traditional favorites and Admission is free, but donations contemporary arrangements and are welcome. a holiday sing-along. The Sunday family matinée features a special Learn more at frederickchorale. appearance by Santa. org, or email info@frederickchorale.

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“Holiday Kaleidoscope” is $15. Tickets are available at FREDERICK CHILDREN’S shepherdrams.universitytickets.com.

CHORUS For more information, The Frederick Children’s Chorus visit shepherd.edu/music/ calendar-of-concerts. will perform several concerts

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The Village Tavern is a family affair

he Village Tavern in Walkersville is proud of its Irish roots, dating to 1987 when it was founded.

It has maintained a feeling of home and air of cheer for those nearly four decades. In fact, the restaurant is nicknamed Cheers by patrons, since everybody knows everybody there. And even if a new customer comes in, they will soon be folded into the Village Tavern family, Jennifer Hormes said.

Hormes’ mother has owned the restaurant since 2003, but running the place is a family affair.

Customers can either pick a table or one of the 20 seats at the bar for a full meal.

Keeping true to its Irish roots, the restaurant hosts a St. Patrick’s Day celebration each year. They spend a week prepping, knowing that they’ll be selling over 100 Reuben sandwiches on that day alone.

A lot of what they serve is fresh, like the seafood the restaurant gets three to four times a week, and most items are homemade, Hormes said. They try to make as much as they can in house.

— Clara Niel

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Patrons dine at The Village Tavern in Walkersville on Oct. 26.

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Jennifer Hormes recommends: The Reuben, with corned beef made in house, Thousand Island dressing, also made in house, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese served on grilled rye bread.

Hormes recommends you pair the Reuben with the Tavern’s crab dip as an appetizer, since the Reuben is lighter than other sandwiches on the menu.

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‘BREAKING UP CHRISTMAS’

Walt Michael & Co. will present a very rootsy holiday concert

A century ago, people in the Southern Appalachian Mountains celebrated Christmas over two weeks, with informal house parties filled with old-time fiddle music, song, dance and story. The traditional folk music of Scotland, Ireland, England and Africa made their way into remote mountain hollers, later emerging as an integrated American musical genre that continues to evolve.

Walt Michael & Company will make its return to the Carroll Arts Center with a festive concert of seasonal string band music from Scotland, Ireland, New England and Southern Appalachia at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Complete with fiddles, guitars, mandolins, banjos, hammered dulcimer and four-part harmonies, this show represents the Southern Appalachian tradition of “Breaking Up Christmas.”

In this great oral tradition, songs and tunes are evaluated and winnowed by time. Memorable melodies and lyrics withstanding this test of time take their place among the venerable repertoire.

This performance is part of the Common Ground Downtown series, a partnership between the Carroll County Arts Council and Common Ground on

the Hill that presents concerts from the best bluegrass, roots and Americana musicians in the region.

The founder and executive director of Common Ground on the Hill, Michael’s wide repertoire ranges from old-time Southern Appalachian to Celtic to breathtaking original compositions. He’s considered a virtuoso of tremendous influence in the revival of the hammered dulcimer and received a 2016 Maryland Traditions Apprenticeship Award from the Maryland State Arts Council as a master hammered dulcimer player.

As a vocalist and multiinstrumentalist, he has recorded 14 albums and instructional videos, appeared at the Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center and toured extensively throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and the U.K. Michael has composed and performed collaboratively with the Pilobolus Dance Theater and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

He will be joined by musicians Alexander Mitchell on fiddle and Ralph Gordon on bass.

Mitchell is an acoustic multiinstrumentalist that plays fiddle, mandolin and guitar and also sings.

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Walt Michael performs at the Church of the Redeemer.

He started playing fiddle in 1978 after hearing bluegrass music. Since then, he has been cultivating diverse styles, such as Appalachian, bluegrass, Celtic, klezmer, traditional roots dance music, ballroom, hot swing and jazz.

Gordon is a freelance bassist and cellist that has performed internationally and teaches in the Washington, D.C., area. He is classically trained and performs in a variety of styles including folk, classical, Celtic, blues and jazz. He toured and recorded for years with folk group Trapezoid and performs and tours with a multitude

of other bands, including Magpie and Walt Michael & Company.

Tickets are $28 for adults and $25 for ages 25 and under and ages 60 and up. Learn more at carrollcountyartscouncil.org or call 410848-7272. The Carroll Arts Center is t 91 W. Main St., Westminster.

Walt Michael & Company will also present a holiday concert on Dec. 1 at the Church of the Redeemer in Baltimore and on Dec. 3 at Carroll Baldwin Hall in Savage. More details and tickets for those performances are at commongroundonthehill.org.

The stories and music of Jim Croce at New Spire Arts “50 Years Gone: A Tribute to Jim Croce” will hit downtown Frederick at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at New Spire Arts for two shows, one of which is already sold out. Presented by Key West Productions, the show was put together as a loving, musical tribute to the life and music of Jim Croce.

According to show producer Tom Kohlhepp, Frederick will be the first stop for this show.

The duo of Mike Schirf and Chris Masheck will take the stage and not only play all of Croce’s biggest hits, like “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown,” “Time in a Bottle,” “I Got a Name” and “Operator,” but they’ll also tell the great stories that Croce

told during his all-too-short career.

They’ll also sing many of Croce’s lesser-known songs, like “Roller Derby Queen,” “One Less Set of Footsteps” and “Workin’ at the Car Wash Blues.”

“This night will be really [about] spending time not only listening to Croce’s music but more importantly, I think, getting to know more about the man,” Kohlhepp said. “He wrote so many of his best songs about people he actually knew and came across in life.”

Schirf will sing and play the Jim Croce parts. He is a big Croce fan, according to Kohlhepp, and includes many of Croce’s songs in

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Mike Schirf will perform the music and tell the stories of Jim Croce at a special tribute show in Frederick.

his setlist when playing his own gigs.

Once Schirf and Kohlhepp decided to put this show together, they settled on Chris Masheck as the best person to accompany Schirf in Maury Muehleisen’s role. All Jim Croce fans know the impact Maury’s beautiful guitar work had on Croce’s success. It’s a testament to the producer that his part is included in the show.

It should be noted, Schirf and Masheck will not attempt to look like the original band members.

“The feel and the sound are what we’re really going after,” Kohlhepp said.

Kohlhepp’s production

company will also offer the “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere” show about the life and times of the late Jimmy Buffett at New Spire Arts in February.

Kohlhepp was privileged to know Buffett and has lots of interesting, little-known stories to share. “I really like doing my research and enjoy sharing these stories with anyone who wants to listen,” he said.

And if you were wondering, yes, Croce and Buffett knew each other in real life and got together a few times in the early ‘70s.

Buffett was actually signed in 1974 to take Croce’s place on the roster of ABC Records’ recording artists after Croce passed.

— Gary Bennett

FAMILY

Kid-friendly events to get to this week TRADITIONAL VILLAGE CHRISTMAS

Decorate a fresh wreath with bows, balls, bells, pinecones, holly, icicles and ornaments during the Traditional Village Christmas, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dec. 2 at Catoctin Furnace.

Select unique handmade gifts for the holidays, and enjoy food, hot mulled wine, apple cider and heirloomrecipe baked goods. Watch a blacksmith craft gifts and tools.

Children can make a punched or painted tin holiday ornament and have their photograph taken with Belsnickel.

In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Christmas in Catoctin Furnace included a visit from Belsnickel to the homes of German immigrants. During this visit, which took place two weeks before Christmas, Belsnickel rewarded good children with treats but carried a switch to punish naughty ones.

This event is free. Catoctin Furnace is located at 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road in Thurmont.

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See a condensed, children-friendly version of “The Nutcracker” onstage in Westminster. theater.

The Ballet Theatre of Maryland was originally founded in 1978 in Annapolis and achieved their professional status in 1996. Each year, they present more than 20 performances of classic and contemporary ballets at various venues throughout the state.

Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for ages 18 to 25 and ages 60 and up and $10 for ages 17 and under. Learn more at carrollcountyartscouncil.org or call 410-848-7272. The Carroll Arts Center is t 91 W. Main St., Westminster.

formerly the 1865 National Bank of Chambersburg.

Visitors can vote for their favorite tree or wreath and Discover the wonder participate in the silent of a timeless holiday story auction. when the Ballet Theatre of This year features 72 Maryland takes the stage decorated trees and wreaths. for a special children’s “Trees can get ‘hot’ edition of Tchaikovsky’s “The suddenly with people bidding Nutcracker” at the Carroll Arts back and forth, trying to take Center at 2 p.m. Dec. 2. home their favorite tree,” This condensed, hoursaid Becky Kellerman, who long performance is ideal for coordinates the festival. “As families with young children. the festival winds down, it can This classic ballet tells the get very competitive.” tale of young heroine Clara Email bidding concludes at and her adventures to rescue 10 a.m. Dec. 2, and in-person her beloved Nutcracker from and phone-in bidding runs the Rat Queen’s evil spell. until noon, when the Festival Travel with Clara through the of Trees concludes. Winners whirling Kingdoms of Snow will be announced at about and Sweets to the place where FESTIVAL OF TREES 1:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Trees will Franklin County Visitors the possibility of dreams be available to pick-up that Bureau presents its Festival and the magic of Christmas afternoon and throughout the of Trees in Chambersburg merge to reveal her destiny. following week. through Dec. 2. Decorated The mysterious Drosselmeier Visitors can also check out transports you and Clara back trees and wreaths are in time to capture the spirit of displayed in the elegant lobby the Cumberland Valley Model and second floor Great Room Railroad Club Christmas train the holiday season through the language of dance and display, the Chambersburg of the 11/30 Visitors Center,

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Visit the Festival of Trees in Chambersburg.

Quilt Guild Christmas Shop, a coloring contest for children, a variety of ornaments for kids to make and take home and letter-writing to Santa.

Hours are 8 a.m. to

4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with hours extended to 8 p.m. on Dec. 1.

For more information, visit explorefranklincountypa.com, or call 717-552-2977.

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Candlelight House Tour

A weekend of holiday decorating inspiration

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The Candlelight House Tour will return to downtown Frederick this weekend after a three-year hiatus.

Guests can wander through historic homes from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2 and noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 during this ticketed event.

The six homes on this year’s tour are decorated for the holidays with the help of local design professionals and reflect their creativity and the diversity of the architecture of the homes themselves.

Featured on this year’s tour are the homes of Jerry & Shelley Johnson at 9 Kline Blvd., Doug and Kim Selby at 204 Magnolia Ave., Peter Brehm and Jack Day at 306 West College Terrace, Roxanne and Gary Frank at 17 W. Second St., Geb and Jane Byron at 205 E. Second St., and Russ Hodge and Cynthia Scott at 118 E. Church St. The tour is held rain or shine.

Tickets are limited and cost $25 in advance at celebratefrederick. com and $30 the weekend of the tour at the Candlelight House Tour Hospitality Center located in the lobby of City Hall, 101 N. Court St. The Center will be open from 4 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Dec. 3.

Tickets include admission to all homes featured on tour on both Saturday and Sunday. The tour is suggested for those 21 or older.

For more information about the tour, call 301-600-2841.

GETAWAYS

Get away from it all in Siesta Key

BY GARY BENNETT

Special to The News-Post

Every time I make my way to Siesta Key, Florida, the terrific steel-druminfused Beach Boys song “Kokomo” comes to mind. “Everybody knows, a little place like Kokomo … that’s where you wanna go, to get away from it all.”

I’ve been getting away from it all for close to 40 years now, and it’s the same place almost every year — beautiful Siesta Key. It’s a delightful barrier island that juts into the Gulf of Mexico in Western Florida about 70 miles south of Tampa.

The island itself is only eight miles long and crescent-shaped. It’s bordered by the Gulf of Mexico on the west and the Intercoastal Waterway on the east. The vibrant, handsome city of Sarasota is close by, too. That’s where the Orioles train each spring. Two charming drawbridges connect Siesta Key to the mainland.

Florida, of course, sports hundreds of miles of beaches on the Atlantic Ocean and the gulf. It’s hard to go wrong with almost any of them. But if you want calm, warm water almost any time of year; gentle surf; pristine, white powdery sand; and quiet, minimally invasive nightlife, Siesta Key is the destination for you, too.

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snorkeling. An abundance of seashells makes it beachcomber’s paradise.

Of its many qualities, the real star Siesta Key is actually made up of There are lots of shark’s teeth, too, to of the show in Siesta Key is the white, three beaches. Each seems to have its impress the kids. cool-to-the-touch sand, rated as some own personality.

All three beaches feature of the world’s finest. It’s clean, dazzling Siesta Beach to the north is a busy breathtaking sunsets; gentle, easywhite, and feels like confectioner’s public beach, complete with tennis and going waves; and beautiful, shallow, sugar. Scientists say this is because it’s volleyball courts, shaded playgrounds azure water. Young parents can feel made up of nearly 99% quartz crystals, and a bustling concession stand. It has secure allowing their pre-school kids with little to no chipped shells mixed in. year-round lifeguard protection. There to play unattended at the water’s edge.

You’ll find nothing like it in the beaches is a fun drum circle one or two hours Each beach has been recognized for along the Atlantic Ocean. There is no before sunset each Sunday. Teenagers, cleanliness, water quality and safety. such thing as burned feet due to sand 20-somethings and day-tripping The Travel Channel ranks Siesta in Siesta Key. families flock here.

Beach as one of the nation’s top 10 For nine months of the year, the coCrescent Beach, in the middle of the beaches. It has also been recognized as star to the beautiful white sand is the island, is more secluded and private, the No. 1 beach in the U.S. by Stephen gentle, warm water. You rarely need to with only one public access trail. It D. Leatherman (aka Dr. Beach), director worry about waves knocking you over is perfect for, shall we say, the more of the highly respected Laboratory or shocking yourself with cold or even mature crowd. It is dotted with pools, for Coastal Research. It continues to cool water as you enter the surf for the palm trees and lovely condos to rent first time. Mostly, the water temperature for as little as three days or as much as receive recognition across the country and world as one of the top coastal hovers in the high 80s, which a year. Loggerhead sea turtles use this approximates the air temperature. beach to lay eggs and nest for up to six destinations. International visitors months. The beach is kept dark at night abound. There is a cacophony of You can literally take your noodle out so as not to disorient them. There have languages to be heard up and down into the gentle surf and bob for hours been nearly 400 total nests established the island. while chatting with friends or enjoying so far in 2023. Chances are, you’ll see an adult beverage. There has been no GETTING THERE some nests on this beach that have scientific research to my knowledge If you’ve seen any of my been staked off by biologists. to prove this, but I am convinced of Turtle Beach to the south is a contributions to 72 Hours, you may the healing powers of the gulf waters. sportier, family play beach. It’s a great know I love road trips. My best friend I certainly feel rejuvenated after a few location for paddle boarding and and I have made this trip by car many hours in it.

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times, picking up our less adventurous (OK, saner) wives at the airport. The 1,200 miles from Frederick to Siesta Key may seem daunting, but it’s really not too bad. You can depart from Frederick at 8 a.m. (preferably on a weekend) and be in Daytona Beach or Ocala (depending on which way you go) by 8 p.m. After a good night’s rest, you’ll be in Siesta Key by lunch time. If you really want to push it, you can make it all the way to Siesta Key in about 16 hours, mostly down I-95.

Of course, you can easily fly into Tampa, St. Petersburg/Clearwater, or Sarasota International Airports from BWI or Dulles in just about two and a half hours and rent a car to complete your trip. A round-trip plane ticket to Tampa and back to BWI on Southwest recently ran us about $450 each. We then rented a mid-size car for 10 days for about $600 at Enterprise.

While on the island, take advantage of handy and free shuttle services when you can. Siesta Trolley, Jonny’s Original Free Rides, Froghopper and Key Life Shuttle will all deliver you to the commercial parts of the island in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.

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The Legacy Trail is a 20-mile hardwood biking trail from nearby Sarasota to Venice, Florida, through a thick, lush canopy of vegetation.

Be sure to watch out for the frequent “alligator crossing” signs as you roll along at a comfortable 10 miles per hour on the flat terrain. There are frequent rest stops along the way.

Of course, there are the requisite boat rentals, golf courses, fishing charters, parasailing excursions, jet skis rentals and beach cars to tool up and down the island. Most of these commercial offerings happen at the far northern or southern tips of the island, leaving the large middle section blissfully noncommercial.

There is terrific shopping in Siesta Key Village that includes a farmers market every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. “The Village,” as it is known to the locals, is a quaint, mile-long shopping and eating district at the northern end of the island. You’ll likely find yourself drawn here many evenings during your visit. Doors are wide open and inviting. The aroma from the restaurants are exquisite.

Most of them sport live acoustic music that gives the area a laid-back, beachy feel. Young people are drawn here, including the cast of the MTV series “Siesta Key.”

WHERE TO STAY

One thing you should know about Siesta Key is that there are no hotels.

This has been a controversial subject among locals for years. They have, time and again, prevented the big hotel chains from encroaching on the island.

For tourists like us, there are plusses and minuses to this stance. There is no denying the lack of hotels keeps a certain charm about the island intact.

On the other hand, this means condo owners rule, and rentals can be pricey.

There are plenty of condos, big and small, up and down the island to suit every taste. Three of our favorites include Sea Shell, Midnight Cove and Palm Bay Club. There are even campgrounds at Turtle Beach for the campers among us.

We and another couple just finished up 10 days at a typical five-story condo in the middle of Siesta Key in the front unit with a panoramic view of the Gulf for about $4,500 or about $450 per night. Nearly a quarter of this price is made up of various state and local taxes placed on tourists. We have been loyal to our condo over the years, staying at Sarasota Surf and Raquet Club almost every trip. But, if you decide to go, it would be wise to consult with a real estate agent who can do all the legwork to find the best value for you. They are paid by the condo owners to find renters.

Prices vary by season, of course. Inseason in Florida is generally winter and spring. Prices will be higher then.

Our annual trip in September is offseason and a bit cheaper. It also has the added benefit of less tourists due to schools being in session all over the country. Many owners do not rent their condos off-season.

WHAT TO DO

Many people, including us, are more than happy to just chill — spend all day reading, chatting and snoozing under big umbrellas and floating in the warm gulf waters. But if you are more energetic, there is no lack of things to do. I heartily recommend visits to at least four local institutions we have

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enjoyed.

Ringling Museum of Art, named after circus magnate John Ringling, sports 66 lush acres and one of the largest art collections in the country.

Ringling’s mansion is a stunning Gothic style palazzo with sweeping views of Sarasota Bay. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a tropical oasis on the shores of

If you venture into Sarasota or Venice, you can enjoy upscale, 4- and 5-star restaurants, like Fins at Sharky’s, Marina Jacks, Antoines, Michael’s on East and Flemings. However, I recommend you mostly stay on the island and eat where the locals eat.

Blasé Café, Gilligan’s Island Bar & Restaurant, Crescent Club, Island House Tap & Grill, Siesta Key Oyster Photos by Gary Bennett Bar, Sniki Tiki and Captain Curt’s are some of our favorites. You won’t want Sarasota Bay. It is an open-air museum to miss Broken Egg or Toasted Mango for breakfast at least once during your with more than 20,000 colorful plants, trip. Other top restaurants on the island a butterfly garden, Koi Pond, orchid include Walt’s, Turtle’s, Ophelia’s on the display and art exhibits.

Bay, Flavios, Café Gabbiano, Siesta Key Mote Aquarium has a variety of Oyster Bar and The Old Salty Dog. sea life from the smallest creatures to Gary Bennett is a longtime Frederick the largest predators. A shark habitat resident who spends his time hiking, and hands-on exhibits round out the biking, volunteering and providing childcare for grandchildren. offerings.

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Artist talk with Esperanza Alzona Esperanza Alzona will introduce her new exhibition, “Reflections on the Human Condition,” during an artist talk at 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at FAC’s Al and Helen Hurwitz Gallery, 1 N. Market St., Frederick. Alzona will speak about to her creative decisions and process and answer questions from visitors about her recent works.

“Lamentation,” the centerpiece of the installation, is a mixed-media sculpture of cast aluminum and fabric. The title and inspiration for this work are drawn from Martha Graham’s iconic 1930 modern dance solo that Anna Kisselgoff of the New York Times described as “not the sorrow of a specific person, time or place but the personification of grief itself.”

The sculpture is an abstract representation of the human emotion of grief with multiple parts — hands and feet — cast in metal combined with flowing

fabric shrouding visceral pain.

“Having been myself a dancer trained in Graham technique, I used castings of my own hands and feet in the various movements and gestures used in the sculpture,” Alzona says. “The sculpture is faceless because it personifies all of us.”

The materiality of the metal represents the groundedness and strength of the human spirit, and the fabric the dynamic connective tissue of emotion. Her goal is to resonate with viewers in reflection upon the present human condition, relevant to much of what has been happening in our world today with disease, natural disasters, civil unrest, war and mass killings.

Learn more about the artist at esperanzaalzona.com.

For more information on the exhibition, call 301-662-4190, or go to frederickartscouncil. org.

Esperanza Alzona with her piece “Lamentation”; additional woks by the artist in her show in downtown Frederick.

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Holiday Events

WA S H I N G T O N C O U N T Y M U S E U M O F F I N E A R T S The museum will be open until 8 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22.

Enjoy the lights in City Park and a visit to the museum. Please, no food or drink in the museum.

Friday, Dec. 1, 5 to 8 p.m. City Park Lighting. The museum will be open for the public to see exhibitions and enjoy the holiday decorations, during this annual City Park event. Holiday lights are turned on at 7 p.m. Free admission.

Saturday, Dec. 2, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Illustrated Winter Cards workshop with artist Seth Holmes. $75 for museum members, $80 for general public. Register in advance.

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wreath

Making with Sukey Rankin. $60 for museum members, $70 for general public. Register in advance.

Friday, Dec. 8, 5 to 8 p.m. Holiday Night: Storytime and Hot Cocoa. Enjoy a festive hot chocolate bar, guided tours of Childhood Favorites: 100 Years of Children’s Book Illustration, storytime, music and more. Free admission.

Friday, Dec. 15, 5 to 8 p.m. Holiday Night: Picasso and Mulled Wine. Enjoy a glass of

mulled wine, and nosh from a savory and sweet charcuterie board, then take a tour of Picasso on Paper. Mulled wine for visitors over 21. Free admission.

Friday, Dec. 22, 5 to 8 p.m. Holiday Night: Last Minute Shopping. Treat yourself to a relaxing moment amid the holiday hustle and bustle. Special discounts in our Holiday Store.

Register for some of these events by calling 301-739-5727.

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“Paintings of the Natural World” — through Dec. 10 at Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont.

Part of the Wine and Art Series, this show features watercolors and acrylics of plants, animals and landscapes

by Amy Browning Dill.

Browning-Dill has exhibited throughout the D.C. region, and her work has been juried into exhibitions across the Eastern Seaboard. She is also a frequent participant in the Barnstormer’s Paint Out. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays and by appointment at 301-602-5733. linksbridgevineyards@ gmail.com, linksbridgevineyards. com.

Steven Dobbin solo exhibition — through Dec. 22, Allegany Arts Council’s Saville Gallery, 9 N. Centre St., Cumberland. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 301-7772787.

“Ninety Degrees” — through Dec. 31 at Gaslight Gallery, 118 E. Church St., Frederick.

Work by painter by Isabel Manalo. Hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

“BUBBLES: Awareness is the First Step” — through Dec. 31 at the Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Artist Cynthia Scott-Johnson’s watercolor and mixedmedia paintings in this series looks at how belief, memory, imagination and visual sensory input effect levels of perception.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-6980656 or delaplaine.org.

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” — through Dec. 31 at the Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Michael Douglas Jones’ mixedmedia assemblage work utilizes books, writing accoutrement, photography and other ephemera as metaphors for the stories we carry — through the books we’ve read, experiences we’ve had and the lessons we’ve learned.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-6980656 or delaplaine.org. ”Of the Angels” — through Dec. 31, Riverworks Gallery at Locals Farm Market, 19929 Fisher Ave., Poolesville. Featuring 17 oil paintings paired with excerpts from Sheryl Massaro’s translations of the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, “Of the Angels” explores vivid imagery and subtle emotions that help us recognize and affirm our universal experience. 301-9228507 or riverworksart. org.

“Impression to Abstract” — through Courtesy photo Dec. 31 at Blanche Ames Gallery, 4880 More than 35 new paintings by Barbara Kenny are featured in “Impression to Abstract” at Blanche Ames Gallery through Dec. 31.

Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. More than 35 new paintings by cultural constructs.

“Chasing Flies: Center, 40 S. Carroll thrown in, Madden Barbara Kenny are The Satirical Art of St., Frederick. In the uses satire in his oil The old adage “you featured in this solo Christopher Madden” tradition of artists like paintings to evoke catch more flies with show. 301-473-7689, — through Dec. 31 at Goya and Daumier with and create dialogue honey than vinegar” is frederickuu.org. the Delaplaine Arts a bit of Mad magazine about contemporary turned upside down to Frederick County Art

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Association — through Jan. 5, Frederick Health Crestwood Medical Building, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick. Original artwork including oil, acrylic, photography, mixed media and wood carvings by Frederick artists. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 240-2151460, frederickhealth.org/ crestwoodart. ”Picasso on Paper: The Artist as Printmaker 1923-72” — through March 3, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. This is the first exhibition at the museum in over 50 years of the work of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), one of the most influential masters of the 20th century.

Often considered the most innovative printmaker since Rembrandt, Picasso ultimately created more than 2,400 prints over his long career. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Sunday. 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org.

”Glyphs” — Dec. 2 through Dec. 16, NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick. A glyph is “the specific shape, design, or representation of a character. For the purpose of our show we are using Glyphs to mean any shape, design or symbol to convey meaning. Features glyphs

by Richard Schellenberg and Watson. Artists’ talk 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 16. Noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday. 240-367-9770 or nomagalleryfrederick.com.

“Reflections on the Human Condition” — through Feb. 1 at FAC’s Al and Helen Hurwitz Gallery, 1 N. Market St., Frederick.

Mixed-media sculpture “Lamentation” and other works by Esperanza Alzona.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday, with extended hours on First Saturdays to 7 p.m. and during First Sunday Art Walks from 1 to 4 p.m.

Artist talk and reception at 2 p.m. Dec. 3. 301-6624190, frederickartscouncil. org.

‘Jolly’ show pop-up craft market TAG/The Artists Gallery will celebrate the holiday season with an exhibition and popup craft market. Affordable art and unique crafts will be featured in December’s show, “Jolly.”

In addition to paintings, drawings, sculptures, pottery and mixed-media projects, TAG artists are offering oneof-a kind gift bags, ornaments, hand-painted tee-shirts, bookmarks, cards and other gift items.

Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments from 5 to 8 p.m.

Dec. 2 during an opening reception.

“Jolly” opens on Dec. 1.

TAG is open from noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. TAG is Courtesy photo at 501 N. Market St., Frederick.

See theartistsgalleryfrederick.

Julie Maynard’s collage “Double H” will be shown in “Jolly,” Dec. 1 to 31 at com, or call 301-228-9860 for TAG/The Artists Gallery in downtown Frederick. more information.

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How to Write a Christmas Movie The Shepherd University’s English program’s National Writing Project will host its inaugural community event, How to Write a Christmas Movie, featuring screenwriter Brian Ruberry.

The workshop is open to the public and will run from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 2 in Reynolds Hall on the Shepherd campus in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

After working in public relations, Ruberry has found a second career writing romantic comedies for major networks such as Lifetime, Great American Family, and Hallmark. Ruberry wrote “Merry Magic Christmas” (2023), “Single and Ready to Jingle” (2022) and “Stepping into Love” (2023). “Merry Magic Christmas” will premiere on the Lifetime network at 8 p.m. Dec. 17.

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delve into the art of crafting heartwarming and captivating holiday stories for network audiences. This is a rare opportunity to gain insights from an industry insider about the holiday films millions watch each season.

Attendees can expect discussion of key elements of successful Christmas movie storytelling, from character development to plot intricacies to the genre conventions of holiday-themed narratives.

There will also be an opportunity to engage directly with Ruberry, asking questions and exploring the creative process behind crafting memorable holiday stories.

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‘A One-Man Christmas Carol’ is a fast-paced tour through the holiday classic Actor Jimi Kinstle will present “A One-Man Christmas Carol” at the Carroll Arts Center, the classic holiday tale of redemption but told in a new and fun way.

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In one hour, Kinstle will embody 18 characters as he tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his visits from three spirits on Christmas Eve. This unique performance is inspired by the storytelling tours “A Christmas Carol” author Charles Dickens did in his later years.

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for the remaining concerts of the season.

Although he already had a busy hen Brian Hinkley stepped schedule, Hinkley felt a special onstage with the Spires connection to the band when he served Brass Band as its new as its guest conductor. conductor in October, it was “I felt like … it’s a privilege to do this, like a homecoming. and I should help out, because I don’t He’s now reading himself and the want this tradition to leave with John’s band for their second concert together, passing,” said Hinkley, who lives in New “The Spires of Christmas” on Dec. 2 at Market. “So I said, ‘You know what? This Frederick Community College. is kind of my civic duty.’”

An accomplished When Hinkley musician, Hinkley later saw an performed with the announcement of group from the late an official search ’90s to the 2000s, committee for a new playing trombone, Spires Brass Band bass trombone and conductor, Hinkley euphonium. But talked to his wife as life got busier, about the group he left the band — and possibly to pursue his own applying for the career in music. position. “She said, Brian Hinkley, director and conductor of the Spires Brass Band, leads band members through a rehearsal o He started ‘You really enjoyed his career as the doing that, didn’t band director for you?” he recalled.

Linganore High “And I said, ‘Yes.’” School in the early He entered the 1990s. In 1995, interview process, he was the band part of which director at Urbana entailed a series High School. Then, of interviews and in 1993, the late auditions. After Noel Lester invited his final audition, him to start a wind a rehearsal runensemble at Hood through, he was College, where he continues to serve chosen as the conductor. as the director, as well as an applied He hadn’t intended on becoming instructor for brass. He also teaches a the band’s full-time conductor, but after class on conducting at Hood College. directing them, “I just fell in love with When longtime Spires Brass Band the people and the group,” he said. director John Slezak died in 2022, The feeling seems to be mutual Hinkley said the band’s board of among the band members and board. directors was concerned that Slezak’s “Brian’s tremendous experience as legacy would die with him, if the next a brass performer and educator, his conductor was not a good fit. That years of being a top music educator year, they asked Hinkley, along with in Frederick County at all levels and four other conductors, to take on the especially his tremendous passion mammoth task of filling Slezak’s shoes has made him a great choice as our

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hopefully that transfers to the audience.

And, somehow, it does.”

Hinkley understands that his role as conductor is, ultimately, that of a coach.

“You have to make sure there’s a unified effort. The musicians might have a different idea of what is foreground and what is background, and you have to make that very clear,” he explained. “A lot of times, it’s Staff photos by Graham Cullen through simple gestures. It’s nonverbal communication.” on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Monocacy Middle School.

Other times might lead to a lot of new conductor,” said board president Hinkley said the band’s holiday discussion and explanation of a piece, Conducting is a Marvin Wilke. concert has become a tradition for and on occasion, some musicians After Hinkley was hired in midpassionate experience many concertgoers, likely because it’s follow his lead, while others don’t.

September, he held five rehearsals full of “crowd-pleasing” pieces.

“That can be uncomfortable, and for me, and I try to with the band and made his official “I can never predict how an I know as a conductor, you have to debut as the new conductor at the first convey that to the group, so audience will react to different pieces,” realize that there’s some forces that you concert of the season in October. he said. “Like, I’ll think something is will not be able to conquer,” he said. “I they can play with some heart rather basic, and I’ll think that maybe Hinkley quickly realized his taking just gotta roll with it.” on the job as conductor was perfect that’s probably the least exciting piece and soul, and hopefully that That said, he has not experienced timing, as he’d been planning to retire of the concert, but then I’ll get the from Frederick County Schools in July transfers to the audience. And, reaction, ‘Oh, that was the most lovely any turbulence with the Spires Brass 2024. But he admits that from now piece!’ or ‘I love that piece!’ I think Band. somehow, it does. until then, he’ll be very busy. music is different things for different “I felt that they were very responsive, “If I can make it through this year, people. That’s one of the most beautiful and they were very respectful and open it’s gonna be a lot easier after that …

BRIAN HINKLEY, things about it. For me, I like rich to the musical ideas that I had,” he said. because my workload is going to be Spires Brass Band conductor harmonies and the dazzling effects. If “It was a very healthy situation.” cut by quite a few hours,” he said with you could do something very rapidly Hinkley said his job as conductor is a laugh. “I know I have big shoes to and have it be very clean and very crowd favorite “Sleigh Ride,” as well as much more than just waving the baton. fill, but I keep telling myself to go with precise, I think there’s that wow factor.

“Russian Christmas Music,” which was “The conductor has to have the the routine that I do, because it has But it’s the rich harmonies that just take vision.” worked for me with so many groups in transcribed from a 70-year-old band me deep into my soul. arrangement. The Spires Brass Band Crystal Schelle is a journalist whose the past.”

“Conducting is a passionate will be joined onstage by soprano Holly experience for me,” he went on, “and I work has been published locally, The “Spires at Christmas” concert Shockey, who has performed with the will include holiday standards, try to convey that to the group, so they regionally and nationally. She enjoys including a Hanukkah medley and the group several times over the years. can play with some heart and soul, and trivia, cats and streaming movies.

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW MOVIES TO STREAM — The biggest box-office hit of the year not named “Barbie” is coming to Netflix. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” hits the streaming service Sunday, Dec. 3, after its previous run on Peacock.

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But “Dial of Destiny,” directed by James Mangold (taking over for Steven Spielberg), co-starring Phoebe Waller Bridges and featuring a poignant scene with Karen Allen, has a lot going for itself.

In her review, Bahr acknowledged it’s no “Raiders” or “Last Crusade,” “but it’s solid, swashbuckling summer fare and a dignified sendoff to one of cinema’s most flawless castings.”

— Matthew Heineman’s “American Symphony” captures a whirlwind year for Jon Batiste. The film covers the pianist winning the 2022 Grammy for album of the year, winning an Oscar for co-creating the score to “Soul” and a triumphant concert at Carnegie Hall — all while his wife, Suleika Jaouad, battled leukemia. “American Symphony” streams this week on Netflix.

— AP Film Writer Jake Coyle NEW SERIES TO STREAM — In recent years, Paris Hilton has been determined to (somewhat) drop the cutesy facade and show her layers.

The second season of “Paris in Love” on Peacock, dropping Thursday, Nov. 30, leans into that effort. First, it introduces Hilton as a new mom. Hilton and husband Carter Reum welcomed son Phoenix via surrogate earlier this year and just revealed a daughter, London.

She managed to keep both births a secret, even from her family, until Hilton was ready to announce the news. “It’s been really important for me to keep this a secret. It’s just the first time that something is just mine,” Hilton says in the trailer. New motherhood is never easy though and Hilton must adjust to the needs of her growing family conflicting with her busy schedule.

— It seems there’s no longer bad (tiger?) blood between Chuck Lorre and Charlie Sheen. Lorre has tapped Sheen as a recurring guest star in his new Max series “Bookie.” Stand-up Sebastian Maniscalco plays Danny, as a longtime LA bookie struggling to keep business afloat despite the looming legalization of sports betting. Omar J. Dorsey plays a former pro football player and his best friend, Ray, who is by his side for many of his, er, adventures both on and off the clock. The first two episodes drop Thursday, Nov. 30.

— A documentary short called “Eddy’s World” follows Eddy Goldfarb, a now 102-year-old toy maker, who has created more than 800 toys (including the Yakity-Yak chattering teeth) and holds more than 250 patents. His story is a lesson that work isn’t work if you love what you do. “Eddy’s World” will be Broadcast on PBS Stations available on PBS.org and the PBS App beginning Saturday, Dec. 2.

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Thursday Nov. 30 CLASSES

Totally Teen Time: Felt Ball Garland — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Try your hand at wet felting, using hot water and soap to turn wool into felt, and make a colorful garland to decorate your space!

For teens.

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

ETCETERA “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.

Letters to Santa — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Starting Nov. 17, you can drop off your letters to Santa during store hours. Don’t forget to include a return address so Santa can write back! The last day to drop off your letters to Santa will be Dec. 17 so Santa can have enough time to respond to everyone. cimarketingassistant@gmail.com. fb.me/e/44ik7MHlo. 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.

“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.

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.

Sara Evans Christmas Show — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Evans is a multi-platinum entertainer who puts her distinctive creative stamp on some of the most iconic songs in country and pop music. She also shines the spotlight on little-known gems. With such enduring hits Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. as “Suds in the Bucket,” “A Real Fine Place to Start,” “Perfect” and “A Little Bit Stronat Church of the Transfiguration , 6909 ger,” she earned recognition as the fifth Maryland Ave., Frederick. Frederick Bridge most played female artist on country radio.

Club duplicate games allow you to hone Sprinkle in some holiday favorites to the your skills and make new, like-minded mix and get ready to embrace her talent, friends. All are welcome, no membership as well as her style. VIP packages $289, see requirements. $7. 301-254-4727. sharonwcox@gmail.com. website for details. $59 to $139. 301-600-2828. bridgewebs.com/frederick. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov.

200 Monroe Restaurant — 5 p.m. to 8:30 weinbergcenter.org. p.m. at The Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick. Frederick Community THEATER College invites you to enjoy a gourmet dinner created by the talented students “Inebriated Holiday” — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 200 Monroe Restaurant! Reservations at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patare required! For dine-in or carryout, visit rick St., Frederick. Laugh your way through opentable.com/200-Monroe. the holidays in this original show from the $40-$46. HCTI@frederick.edu. team who brought you “Inebriated History.” opentable.com/200-monroe.

Some of your favorite holiday stories are told on screen by actors imbibing in holiSingles Mingle — 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at day cheer, while a team of actors acts out Rockwell Brewery Riverside, 8411 Broadthe antics live on stage. 18 and older. band Drive, Frederick. Get ready to rock $6.50-$37.50. 301-694-4744. and mingle at the Rockwell Singles Mingle zcallis@marylandensemble.org.

Night, where you can meet other singles and enjoy some beer. Live music from Girls marylandensemble.org/ inebriated-holiday.

Night Out Band. 21 and older. info@rockwellbrewery.com.

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.

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Student African Drum Ensembles — 7 p.m. at Naganna Forum, Roj Student Center, 2 College Hill, Westminster. Students in McDaniel College’s Student African Drum Ensembles perform, under the direction of senior adjunct lecturer Pape Demba “Paco” Samb, a Senegalese griot.

410-857-2599. ocm@mcdaniel.edu. mcdaniel.edu/about-us/event-calendars.

Live Jazz at the Cocktail Lab — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E.

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Friday Dec. 1 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.

Christmas Bazaar — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Frederick Church of the Brethren, 201 Fairview Ave., Frederick. The Women’s Fellowship and Service Guild host. Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. featuring home-made chicken corn, vegetable beef, and bean and ham soups; country

ham, chicken salad, hot beef, and hot dog sandwiches; pie and cake. There will be comforters, quilts, fancy table, bake table, books and videos, white elephant, and antiques and collectibles.

301-662-1819. info@fcob.net. fcob.net.

Frederick County Holiday Tree at First Lady Moore’s Tree Display — 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Maryland State House, Main Hall Rotunda, 100 State Circle, Annapolis.

The Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, invited by First Lady Moore to participate, will represent the history, traditions and uniqueness of their respective counties.

Frederick County will be well-represented with a holiday decorated tree by The Garden Club of Frederick, Green-walled Garden Club and Tasker’s Chance Garden Club.

301-363-8221. grlpgl1974@comcast.net. msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdstatehouse/ html/home.html.

Letters to Santa — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Starting Nov. 17, you can drop off your letters to Santa during store hours. Don’t forget to include a return address so Santa can write back! The last day to drop off your letters to Santa will be Dec. 17 so Santa can have enough time to respond to everyone. cimarketingassistant@gmail.com. fb.me/e/44ik7MHlo. Candlelight Tours — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Seton Shrine, 339 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg.

As you stroll down illuminated walkways you will encounter costumed interpreters from Mother Seton’s world and see the historic homes that she lived in, each tastefully decorated for the season. Bring a donation for the Emmitsburg food bank, see website for specific needs. $8/adult, $5/youth ages 7-18 and free for children ages 6 and under. setonshrine.org/candlelight-tours.

All Grown Up Night — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Need to shop without little eyes watching? All Grown Up Night is back and it’s for adults only! Their toy experts will be on hand with lots of recommendations and free gift wrapping. cimarketingassistant@gmail.com. fb.me/e/2SNFYrzbu.

A Christmas Refuge — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Damascus Road Community Church, 12826 Old National Pike, Mount Airy. Begin your Christmas season with a joyful celebration with the Damascus Road band leading us in old familiar carols and contemporary worship. Bring the family and invite your

Cellar Stage at The Timonium United Methodist Church, 2300 Pot Spring Road, Timonium. Grammy-nominated Seth Glier is a singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. With five albums, FAMILY five Independent Music Awards, and a U.S. Preschool Art — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at State Department-sponsored international Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple tour under his belt, Glier has played with a Ave., Brunswick. Join us for a fun art activity. diverse list of artists such as Ani DiFranco, For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Martin Sexton, James Taylor, Ronnie Spec301-600-7250. tor and Marc Cohn. frederick.librarycalendar.com/ $25. 443-540-0226. uptownconcerts@gmail.com. event/preschool-art-0.

Jingle Bell Run & Santa Stroll — 3:30 p.m. uptownconcerts.com. to 4:30 p.m. at Square Corner Park, 8 N. FCC Wind Ensemble Performance — 7:30 Maple Ave., Brunswick. Fun run or walk p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Frederick Community to benefit the Brunswick Area Food Bank.

College Visual & Performing Arts Center Registered participants will receive a jingle - JBK Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike , bell, while supplies last. Wear your favorite Frederick. Join the FCC Wind Ensemble for a captivating blend of contemporary festive holiday attire. Parking available in the Brunswick MARC Train parking lot. Reg- compositions, toe-tapping concert band favorites, and traditional masterpieces. istration is at 3:30 p.m. in Square Corner Led by Kimberly Hirschmann, the music is Park. Run begins at 4 p.m. brought to life by the dynamic performance 2 cans of food or $5 donation. 301-834of our college-community ensemble.

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Christmas Open House Party — 4:30 p.m.

“A Motown Christmas” — 8 p.m. to 10 to 7 p.m. at Taylorsville United Methodist p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Church, 4356 Ridge Road, Mount Airy.

Patrick St., Frederick. A powerful family-oriCome see Santa, food, crafts, caroling. ented show combining Motown’s great410 875-4101. est hits with everyone’s favorite holiday taylorsvilleumcmd@gmail.com. classics. Assembled from past and present taylorsvilleumc.org. members of Motown’s most legendary groups … Ali Woodson’s Temptations, The MUSIC Miracles and The Contours. The vocalists Seth Glier — 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The are backed by a talented 6-piece band. friends for this free memorable evening!

301-829-3722. damascus@damascus.com. christmasatdrcc.com/refuge.

Smooth harmonies, dazzling choreography, and seldom-heard anecdotes round out the family-friendly show, just in time for the holidays. $47-$59. 301-600-2868. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org.

Aaron Lewis — Acoustic Tour — 8 p.m. at The Event Center at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, 750 Hollywood Drive, Charles Town, W.Va. Second show 8 p.m.

Dec. 2. Multi-platinum Staind founder who returned to his childhood country roots for the #1 Billboard Country Album debut “Town Line and Sinner” as well as Billboard’s #1 Hot Country Song debut “Am I The Only One.” Ages 21 and older. $65 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.

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Prices vary. 301-662-6600.

WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

“Inebriated Holiday” — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Laugh your way through the holidays in this original show from the team who brought you “Inebriated History.”

Some of your favorite holiday stories are told on screen by actors imbibing in holiday cheer, while a team of actors acts out the antics live on stage. 18 and older. $6.50-$37.50. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/ inebriated-holiday.

Saturday Dec. 2 CLASSES

Freedom BANG 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. 21 and older.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Holiday Decorating with Natural Greenery — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 101 Prospect St., Middletown. Join Master Gardener Ellen West of the Maryland Extension Service, and learn how to decorate using natural local

“Jingle Jingle All the Way” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. Way Off Broadway’s new all-ages Christmas production blends songs from Christmases past and present.

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greenery from your own yard. She will bring all the greens, the decor and some great ideas; you bring the holiday spirit. All supplies provided, while supplies last. 18 and older.

301-600-7560. wgagne@frederickcountymd.gov.

ETCETERA League of Women Voters Breakfast with Frederick County General Assembly Delegation — 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Grace United Church Of Christ, 25 E. Second St., Frederick. The League of Women Voters of Frederick County will host a Legislative Breakfast, providing an opportunity for members of the public to meet and talk with elected officials who represent Frederick County in the Maryland General Assembly. This marks the revival of what was a very popular annual event for LWVFC prior to COVID-19. $10. 240-315-8876. lindanorriswaldt@gmail.com.

Frederick County Holiday Tree at First Lady Moore’s Tree Display — 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Maryland State House, Main Hall Rotunda, 100 State Circle, Annapolis.

The Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, invited by First Lady Moore to participate, will represent the history, traditions and uniqueness of their respective counties.

Frederick County will be well-represented with a holiday decorated tree by The Garden Club of Frederick, Green-walled Garden Club and Tasker’s Chance Garden Club.

301-363-8221. grlpgl1974@comcast.net. msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdstatehouse/ html/home.html.

Letters to Santa — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Starting Nov. 17, you can drop off your letters to Santa during store hours. Don’t forget to include a return address so Santa can write back! The last day to drop off your letters to Santa will be Dec. 17 so Santa can have enough time to respond to everyone. cimarketingassistant@gmail.com. fb.me/e/44ik7MHlo.

Christmas Shopping with Alpacas — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Shepherd’s Purse Alpaca, 7971 Bennett Branch Road, Mount Airy. The barn as well as the It’s Alpaca! boutique will be open, and shoppers will have the opportunity to meet the alpacas and shop in a low-key environment. The boutique offers a variety of alpaca products, including sweaters, hats, gloves, yarn, stuffed animals, and other toys and accessories.

301-452-1874. info@shepherdspursealpacas.com. shepherdspursealpacas.com/whatsnew. htm.

Pictures with Santa — 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Steinhardt Brewing, 340 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Santa & possibly Rudolph will be with us at Steinhardt Brewing. A $5 donation is requested. Proceeds benefit Operation Paws for Homes. $5. 240-409-5562. cherylg@ophrescue.org. ophrescue.org/events/1702.

Teen 3D Printing — Cookie Cutters — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Design your

own custom cookie cutter to be 3D printed here at the library! For teens.

301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/teen3d-printing-cookie-cutters-106603.

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.

Candlelight Tours — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Seton Shrine, 339 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg.

As you stroll down illuminated walkways you will encounter costumed interpreters from Mother Seton’s world and see the historic homes that she lived in, each tastefully decorated for the season. Bring a donation for the Emmitsburg food bank, see website for specific needs. $8/adult, $5/youth ages 7-18 and free for children ages 6 and under. setonshrine.org/candlelight-tours.

Candlelight House Tour — 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Downtown, Frederick. Continues Dec. 3, noon to 4 p.m. Six homes decorated for the holidays with the help of local design professionals. Tickets available online or at the tour hospitality center in the lobby of City Hall, 101 N. Court St. Recommended for ages 21 and older. $25 advance, $30 weekend of the tour.

301-600-2841. celebratefrederick.com.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick.

Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Winter Market — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Evangelical Lutheran Church, 31 E. Church St., Frederick. Evangelical Lutheran Church host this market featuring various local vendors with crafts, including a $5 and $10 table for bargain items. All proceeds benefit Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

301-639-8829. kmcnitt53@aol.com.

go on a festive hayride on the farm. Visit and take pictures with a live Elsa in the “Frozen”-themed snow globe (and a blow-up Olaf!) and a live Grinch with sleigh. $16 (credit) for ages 2 and up. 301-8659203. info@greenmeadowsevents.com. greenmeadowsevents.com/events/ santas-day-farm.

Claus, photos with Frosty, visit with Santa, roast marshmallows with the Scouts, Christmas music at Zion Lutheran Church. Bring an unwrapped toy and get a Santa Sack at Town Hall.

301-371-6171. middletown.md.us.

Train Garden Display — noon to 5 p.m. at Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Co., 702 N. Main St., Mount Airy. Stop by the station and check out this year’s train garden. The display will be open weekends through Dec. 30.

301-829-0100. info@mavfc.org. mavfc.org.

GALLERY

“The Polar Express”: Pajama Party & Movie — 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, Pa. Watch “The Polar Express” on the big screen in your comfiest pajamas with friends and family! “Pajama Party” includes a hot cocoa bar (1 cup included), inspired by the scene in the movie! Additional cups of cocoa and concessions will be available for purchase. $19, advance ticket sales only. 717-2630202. vperry@thecapitoltheatre.org. thecapitoltheatre.org/ shows-movies-events/live-shows-2023.

Holiday Open House with Santa — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro. Santa will be giving out candy canes to children as they sit next to him in his North Pole sleigh and tell him what they want Christmas. Live Christmas music played on the Moller pipe organ built in Hagerstown over 120 years ago. Kids can make an ornament, go on a scavenger hunt, or stroll through the 1800s rural village and homestead.

Free. info.ruralheritagemuseum@gmail.com. ruralheritagemuseum.org.

FESTIVALS Hello Holidays Makers Market — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Local crafters, variety of vendors, plus food trucks and entertainment. Free parking and admission. Photos with Santa. 410-533-7066. helloyellowcustoms@gmail.com. fb.me/e/11Igi8Tgi. Traditional Village Christmas — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont. European-style holiday market.

Decorate a fresh wreath, blacksmith at work, heirloom-recipe baked goods, visit Belsnickel, food trucks, artists and maker market, live music, tours of historic Harriet Chapel, kids’ activities. info@catoctinfurnace.org. catoctinfurnace.org.

Walkersville Christkindlmarket — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Artisans, vendors, and more! Sponsored by the Walkersville Historical Society.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Santa’s Farm Fest — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville. Visit the furry Christmas in the Valley — 4 p.m. at Midanimals in the Animal Barn, feed the animals for free, take pictures with Santa, enjoy dletown, Middletown. Caroling, lighting vendors’ goodies in the heated stables, and of the Christmas tree, story time with Mrs.

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A Main Street Christmas in Mount Airy — 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 3 N. Main St. , 3 N. Main St. , Mount Airy. Starts off at 5:30 p.m. in the Railyard (3 N. Main St.) with a musical concert by area school groups as well as the lighting of the Town’s Christmas tree. The Mount Airy Presbyterian Church handbell choir will perform several beloved holiday tunes directly after the lighting.

Beginning at 6:30 p.m., the Town’s annual Christmas parade featuring local organizations, groups, businesses, local bands and more will make their way through Downtown Main Street. mountairymd.gov.

Charitable Art Sale — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Frederick Arts Council Gallery & Studio Building , Studio #11, Second Floor, 1 N. Market St., Frederick . Paintings, jewelry, photographs and ceramics donated by local artists available for purchase, with 100% of funds going to one of seven charities.

202-302-5179. mjgresalfi@gmail.com. michaelgresalfiart.com.

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.

Holiday Gift Mart — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. The gallery is filled with original artwork, forged steel sculpture, fused glass, photography, book art and jewelry, as well as original notecards, gifts and ornaments. eastsidearts313@gmail.com. eastsideartistsgallery.com.

Frederick Artists Night Featuring Jennifer Boyer — 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cowork Frederick, 122 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Art exhibit and reception. Boyer uses macro photography and dyed ice to create abstract works of art. Light refreshments. art@coworkfrederickfoundation.org. coworkfrederickfoundation.org/ jennifer-boyer.

Meet the DISTRICT Arts Artists — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at DISTRICT Arts, 15 N. Market St., Frederick. This evening highlights light appetizers, sparkling beverages, art and conversation, when several DISTRICT Arts artists will be onsite to chat with guests about their current bodies of work, motivations and techniques.

301-695-4050. staci@districtarts.com. districtarts.com/meet-the-artists.

MUSIC “50 Years Gone” A Tribute to Jim Croce — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W.

Patrick St., Frederick. A musical tribute to the life and music of the late Jim Croce.

Mike Schirf and Chris Masheck are the premier Jim Croce tribute duo on the East Coast. Mike, as the lead has a deep understanding of the ballads such as “Time in a Bottle,” “I’ve Got a Name” and “Operator,” and Chris knows how to play back up to the Croce material like no other musician around. You’ll not only hear the music of Jim Croce’s songs, but just as interesting, the stories behind the songs. $25. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org.

“50 Years Gone” A Tribute to Jim Croce — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Join us for a musical tribute to the life and music of the late Jim Croce. Mike Schirf and Chris Masheck are the premier Jim Croce tribute duo on the East Coast. Mike, as the lead has a deep understanding of the ballads such as “Time in a Bottle,” “I’ve Got a Name” and “Operator,” and Chris knows how to play back up to the Croce material like no other musician around. You’ll not only hear the music of Jim Croce’s songs, but just as interesting, the stories behind the songs. $25. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org.

Spires Brass Band Holiday Concert — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at JBK Theatre, Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Featuring soloist Holly Shockey. Box office opens at 7:30 p.m.

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Cash or check only. $5 for students, $20 for adults. 703-8553988. Kimberly77Brown@outlook.com. spiresbrassband.org.

THEATER “Santa Claus - The Musical” — 11:30 a.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. It’s Christmas Eve! After 1,000 years of faithful service, Santa and Mrs. Claus announce their decision to hang up the big red suit and train a replacement. Enter Nick: a website designer and single dad to tech-savvy daughter, Bee. With pressures mounting — and a jealous, naughty elf thwarting their every move — will everyone in Santa’s Workshop come together in time for Nick to take the reins?

Doors open for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Show begins at 12:30 p.m. A special evening performance has been added on Dec. 20 with the doors opening at 6 p.m. and the show beginning at 7 p.m. $24. 301-662-6600.

WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

“Jingle Jingle All the Way” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. Way Off Broadway’s new all-ages Christmas production blends songs from Christmases past and present.

Prices vary. 301-662-6600.

WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

“Inebriated Holiday” — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Pat-

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rick St., Frederick. Laugh your way through the holidays in this original show from the team who brought you “Inebriated History.”

Some of your favorite holiday stories are told on screen by actors imbibing in holiday cheer, while a team of actors acts out the antics live on stage. 18 and older. $6.50-$37.50. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/inebriated-holiday.

Propagation of Native Plants — 10 a.m. to noon at University of Maryland Extension Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick.

Native perennials are a wonderful addition to any landscape! Find out about the benefits of native perennials and why they’re essential for pollinators and wildlife. Join us to learn how to propagate various natives and expand your garden, then take a few plants home. Class size is limited to 15 participants. Pre-register.

301-600-1596. strice@umd.edu. bit.ly/FCMG23PlantPropagation.

Sunday Dec. 3 CLASSES

Herbal Tea 101 — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 South Glade Road, Walkersville. Join Alecks Moss of Fox Haven Farm and learn all about growing, blending and tasting herbal tea.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Christmas Open House — 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 17 Paradise , 17 Paradise Ave., Mount

Airy. 17 Paradise will be hosting a Christmas open house at the bed-and-breakfast’s 17 Paradise Ave. location. Each room will be uniquely decorated with holiday adornments. The cost is $5 per person with the proceeds going to the Flat Iron Building Preservation Fund through the Historical Society of Mount Airy. $5 per person.

17paradisemtairy@gmail.com.

ETCETERA Frederick County Holiday Tree at First Lady Moore’s Tree Display — 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Maryland State House, Main Hall Rotunda, 100 State Circle, Annapolis.

The Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, invited by First Lady Moore to participate, will represent the history, traditions and uniqueness of their respective counties.

Frederick County will be well-represented with a holiday decorated tree by The Garden Club of Frederick, Green-walled Garden Club and Tasker’s Chance Garden Club.

301-363-8221. grlpgl1974@comcast.net. msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdstatehouse/ html/home.html.

Holiday Craft & Vendor Show — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Co., 702 N. Main St., Mount Airy. Start your holiday shopping early by stopping the fire company’s craft and vendor show. Lunch and other snacks will be available for purchase.

240-674-1961. info@mavfc.org. mavfc.org.

Letters to Santa — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at

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Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Starting Nov. 17, you can drop off your letters to Santa during store hours. Don’t forget to include a return address so Santa can write back! The last day to drop off your letters to Santa will be Dec. 17 so Santa can have enough time to respond to everyone. cimarketingassistant@gmail.com. fb.me/e/44ik7MHlo. Holiday Speakeasy Market — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Ready to party like it’s 1933? We’re celebrating the Repeal of Prohibition (a few days early) along with The Frederick News-Post’s Uncapped Podcast here at The X with a Holiday Speakeasy Market! Join us for music from The Dapper DJs, speakeasy-themed shopping from local vendors, and of course spirit tastings and festive, specialty cocktails.

301-233-4817. francie@tenthwarddistilling.com.

Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick.

Explore the home of Frederick’s pioneer family, the Brunners. Built in 1758, it is the oldest surviving building in the city and a National Historic Landmark. Inside is the only known example of a German heating system that provided safe, clean, energy-efficient radiant heat. Learn the story of the desperate German immigrants who fled dire conditions in Europe and came to prominence in Frederick County. Walk in for a guided tour. $8 for adults, free for under age 12. 301456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Candlelight Tours — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Seton Shrine, 339 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg.

As you stroll down illuminated walkways you will encounter costumed interpreters from Mother Seton’s world and see the historic homes that she lived in, each tastefully decorated for the season. Bring a donation for the Emmitsburg food bank, see website for specific needs. $8/adult, $5/youth ages 7-18 and free for children ages 6 and under. setonshrine.org/candlelight-tours.

Live Nativity Presentation — 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Urbana Volunteer Fire and Rescue — Behind Fire Company Building, 3602 Urbana Pike, Frederick. Three presentations 6, 7 & 8 p.m. telling the “reason for the season.”

Featuring live animals including a camel.

Professional narration & music. ALS interpreter. Free admission and refreshments.

In case of inclement weather, call 301-6634956. Sponsored by Wesley Chapel UMC. 301-662-5769. maher323@verizon.net. wesleychapelurbana.com.

FAMILY Winter Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Evangelical Lutheran Church, 31 E. Church St., Frederick. Evangelical Lutheran Church host this market featuring various local vendors with crafts, including a $5 and $10 table for bargain items. All proceeds benefit Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

301-639-8829. kmcnitt53@aol.com.

Santa’s Farm Fest — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10102

Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville. Visit and take pictures with a live Elsa in the “Frozen”-themed snow globe (and a blow-up Olaf) and a live Grinch with sleigh. $16 (credit) for ages 2 and up. 301-8659203. info@greenmeadowsevents.com. greenmeadowsevents.com/events/ santas-day-farm.

Holiday Open House with Santa — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro. Santa will be giving out candy canes to children as they sit next to him in his North Pole sleigh and tell him what they want Christmas. Live Christmas music played on the Moller pipe organ built in Hagerstown over 120 years ago. Kids can make an ornament, go on a scavenger hunt, or stroll through the 1800s rural village and homestead.

Free. info.ruralheritagemuseum@gmail.com. ruralheritagemuseum.org.

Santa Open House — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Co., 702 N. Main St., Mount Airy. Stop by the station to visit with Santa. There will also be fire and safety information available, and light refreshments. Don’t forget to bring your camera.

301-829-0100. info@mavfc.org. mavfc.org.

One God ~ One Voice Christmas Concert — 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Braddock Heights. This is a free event and all are welcome to join us for a joyous start to the Advent season.

301-606-4444. d.l.cutler@comcast.net. ogovchoir.org.

“In Awe and Wonder” Candlelight Concert by Kokopelli Winds — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5 E. Main St., Burkittsville . Kokopelli Winds and organist Jody Brumage present this candlelight concert. Music that harkens back to the days of Christ’s birth. Don’t miss this festive holiday event suitable for the entire family.

FESTIVALS

Hello Holidays Makers Market — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 410- 533-7066. helloyellowcustoms@gmail.com.

MAVFC Holiday Craft and Vendor Show — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at MAVFC Reception Hall, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy. This event is a fundraiser for the Mt. Airy Fire Co. Bring a friend to support the MAVFC. 240-674-1961. jcgue116@hotmail.com.

GALLERY

Holiday Gift Mart — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. The gallery is filled with original artwork, forged steel sculpture, fused glass, photography, book art and jewelry, as well as original notecards, gifts and ornaments. eastsidearts313@gmail.com. eastsideartistsgallery.com.

HEALTH

The Healing Circle of Frederick — 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Yogamour Yoga and Healing Arts Center, 1 Wormans Mill Ct., Ste. 11, Frederick. Embark on a transformative jour-

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ney of healing as our expert practitioners provide session healing practices such as meditation, reiki, reflexology and chair massage.

Free. 301-938-0848. lhwaggy@gmail.com. yogamour.org/workshops.

MUSIC

FCC String Ensemble: “Bach to the Future” — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Frederick Community College Visual & Performing Arts Center - JBK Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. The FCC String Ensemble is joined by FCPS middle school music students and their teacher, Christopher Player. Selections include Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8, “Can-Can” from Orpheus in the Underworld, and two South American tangos.

301-846-2566. mgersten@frederick.edu.

FCC2023StringEnsemble.eventbrite.com.

Masterworks Chorale of Carroll County — 3 p.m. at Baker Memorial Chapel, 2 College Hill, Westminster. The Masterworks Chorale of Carroll County presents “An Afternoon of Musical Theater and Opera Choruses” under the direction of artistic director Michael Holmes. For tickets and additional information, visit www.masterworksofcc.org.

410-857-2599. ocm@mcdaniel.edu. mcdaniel.edu.

“Ceremony of Carols: A Frederick Chorale Christmas” — 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 118 E. Second St., Frederick. The Frederick Chorale will perform choral music that will help you meditate on the wonder of the season and remind you of the childlike excitement of gift-giving. This concert will showcase a whimsical yet refined program ranging from Huff’s “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” to Paulus’s “Three Nativity Carols.”

301-514-4524. kiley.mead@frederickchorale.org. frederickchorale.org/performances.html.

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

THEATER

“Jingle Jingle All the Way” — 12:30 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. Way Off Broadway’s new all-ages Christmas production blends songs from Christmases past and present.

Prices vary. 301-662-6600.

WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

“Inebriated Holiday” — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Laugh your way through the holidays in this original show from the MET. Holiday stories are told on screen by actors imbibing in holiday cheer, while a team of actors act out the antics live onstage. 18+. $6.50-$37.50. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/inebriated-holiday.

Monday Dec. 4 CLASSES

Sol Yoga — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Walkersville

Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Wear comfortable clothes. 21 and older.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

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

Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the LCFC. Registration is required by the LCFC. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

ETCETERA Frederick County Holiday Tree at First Lady Moore’s Tree Display — 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Maryland State House, Main Hall Rotunda, 100 State Circle, Annapolis.

The Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, invited by First Lady Moore to participate, will represent the history, traditions and uniqueness of their respective counties.

Frederick County will be well-represented with a holiday decorated tree by The Garden Club of Frederick, Green-walled Garden Club and Tasker’s Chance Garden Club.

301-363-8221. grlpgl1974@comcast.net. msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdstatehouse/ html/home.html.

Letters to Santa — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Starting Nov. 17, you can drop off your letters to Santa during store hours. Don’t forget to include a return address so Santa can write back! The last day to drop off your letters to Santa will be Dec. 17 so Santa can have enough time to respond to everyone. cimarketingassistant@gmail.com. fb.me/e/44ik7MHlo.

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration , 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills and make new, like-minded friends. All are welcome, no membership requirements. $7. 301-254-4727. sharonwcox@gmail.com. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

Karaoke Nights — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hot Fired Arts, 1003 W. Seventh St., Suite D, Frederick. Sing karaoke and paint your own pottery.

301-788-9749. stayfocusedone@mac.com.

HEALTH Meditative Dance Movement — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. The dance experience starts with a brief, guided meditation involving breathing, stretching, shaking and gentle yoga-like movements to help everyone become more heart-centered and “embodied,” or fully conscious of their senses. Then the dance music starts, gentle and slow at first. $10 donation. 301-662-4190. info@frederickartscouncil.org.

MUSIC “Ceremony of Carols: A Frederick Chorale Christmas” — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St.

John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 118 E. Second St., Frederick. The Frederick Chorale will perform choral music that will help you meditate on the wonder of the season and remind you of the childlike excitement of gift-giving. This concert will showcase a whimsical yet refined program ranging from Huff’s “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” to Paulus’s “Three Nativity Carols.”

301-514-4524. kiley.mead@frederickchorale.org. frederickchorale.org/performances.html.

Tuesday Dec. 5 ETCETERA

Frederick County Holiday Tree at First Lady Moore’s Tree Display — 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Maryland State House, Main Hall Rotunda, 100 State Circle, Annapolis.

The Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, invited by First Lady Moore to participate, will represent the history, traditions and uniqueness of their respective counties.

Frederick County will be well-represented with a holiday decorated tree by The Garden Club of Frederick, Green-walled Garden Club and Tasker’s Chance Garden Club.

301-363-8221. grlpgl1974@comcast.net. msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdstatehouse/ html/home.html.

Letters to Santa — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Starting Nov. 17, you can drop off your letters to Santa during store hours. Don’t forget to include a return address so Santa can write back! The last day to drop off your letters to Santa will be Dec. 17 so Santa can have enough time to respond to everyone. cimarketingassistant@gmail.com. fb.me/e/44ik7MHlo. Pride On The Patio — 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Showroom, 882 N. East St., Fredrick. Weekly LGBTQ social mixer. Relaxed an casual.

Happy hour pricing, full menu available; drink special Gender Fluid. 21 and older.

240-409-8858. prideonthepatio@gmail.com. facebook.com/PrideOnThePatio.

Karaoke Nights — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hot Fired Arts, 1003 W. Seventh St., Suite D, Frederick. Sing karaoke and paint your own pottery.

301-788-9749. stayfocusedone@mac.com.

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

301-846-0089. frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials/.

FAMILY Elementary Explorers: LEGO and Literature — 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Calling all builders! The Brunswick High School Robotics team will be at the library to build LEGO creations with you and read with you. Designed for children in grades K-5. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Fall Alpha Session — 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at Bernard W. Brown Community Center, 629 N. Market St., Frederick. Got questions?

Ever wondered if this is all there is? Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the basics of faith in an open, informal environment. Join us for a free meal, video and conversation.

All are welcome! info@FriendsRoundtable.org. friendsroundtable.org.

FILM Bijou Film Screening — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E 2nd St., Frederick.

Curated films presented by Falling Squares.

Meets the second, third and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

301-662-4190. info@frederickartscouncil.org.

cimarketingassistant@gmail.com.

301-788-9749. stayfocusedone@mac.com.

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

301-846-0089. frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

FAMILY Santa Celebration — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Share your holiday wishes with Santa and take your own photos!

Intended for children of all ages. No registration required.

MUSIC Jazz Improv with Joe Keyes and the Late Bloomer Band — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Equal parts frontman, poet and conductor, Joe Keyes leads his nine-piece Late Bloomer Band through a fresh concoction of funk, R&B, soul, rock and jazz. 301-662-4190. info@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org.

Thursday Dec. 7 CLASSES

Wednesday Dec. 6 ETCETERA

Frederick County Holiday Tree at First Lady Moore’s Tree Display — 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Maryland State House, Main Hall Rotunda, 100 State Circle, Annapolis.

The Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, invited by First Lady Moore to participate, will represent the history, traditions and uniqueness of their respective counties.

Frederick County will be well-represented with a holiday decorated tree by The Garden Club of Frederick, Green-walled Garden Club and Tasker’s Chance Garden Club.

301-363-8221. grlpgl1974@comcast.net. msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdstatehouse/ html/home.html.

Letters to Santa — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Starting Nov. 17, you can drop off your letters to Santa during store hours. Don’t forget to include a return address so Santa can write back! The last day to drop off your letters to Santa will be Dec. 17 so Santa can have enough time to respond to everyone. cimarketingassistant@gmail.com. fb.me/e/44ik7MHlo. 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.

Sensory Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Interactive Stories — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Listen and participate in an interactive story time.

This program is designed for adults with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers.

21 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Karaoke Nights — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hot Fired Arts, 1003 W. Seventh St., Suite D, Frederick. Sing karaoke and paint your own pottery.

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Bundle Dyeing with Kristin Arzt — 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Learn the beautiful art of bundle dyeing and eco-printing with plants.

Pre-registration required. $65 plus $15 materials fee. 301-662-4190. info@frederickartscouncil.org.

Distilled Spirits Sensory Class — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at McClintock Distilling, 35S Carroll Street, Frederick. Learn how the pros nose, taste and evaluate spirits. Students will be taught how to taste and smell whiskies, gins and other liquors. They will also learn tricks and techniques to determine faults and know what makes a good bottle of spirit. Students will participate in a sensory analysis of two spirits and get to take home proprietary flavor wheels and evaluation techniques developed by some of the top experts in the industry. Must be 21 or older to register. $34. 301-624-2727. lifelonglearning@frederick.edu. tinyurl.com/mr28cvrm.

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

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

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

301-846-0089. frederickchampions.com/weekly-specials.

FAMILY

Car Menorah Parade & Helicopter Gelt Drop — 4 p.m. at Chabad Lubavitch of Frederick, 1 W. Ninth St., Frederick. Spread light! First night of Chanukah, line up to get your car menorah attached at 4 p.m., leaving from Chabad Jewish Center at 4:30 p.m. The parade will culminate at Frederick Municipal Airport at 5 p.m. for a grand helicopter Gelt ETCETERA drop and Menorah lighting. Fun for the entire Frederick County Holiday Tree at First Lady family! Must RSVP to be part of the parade.

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Moore’s Tree Display — 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Maryland State House, Main Hall Rotunda, jewishfrederick.org.

100 State Circle, Annapolis. The Federated FESTIVALS Garden Clubs of Maryland, invited by First Lady Moore to participate, will represent the Chanukah Menorah Lighting — 5 p.m. to 6 history, traditions and uniqueness of their respective counties. Frederick County will be p.m. at 3 N. Main St. , 3 N. Main St. , Mount Airy. Celebrate the first night of Chanukah. well-represented with a holiday decorated tree by The Garden Club of Frederick, Green- The Town of Mount Airy and the Chabad Jewish Center of Carroll County host the walled Garden Club and Tasker’s Chance annual Chanukah Menorah Lighting at the Garden Club.

Railyard (1. N. Main St.). There will be games, 301-363-8221. grlpgl1974@comcast.net. food including latkes donuts, crafts, music msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdstatehouse/html/ and more. home.html. mountairymd.gov.

Senior Cafe — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, MUSIC Walkersville. The place to come for coffee, conversation, friendship and fun events. Join Jazz Night — 7 p.m. at WMC Alumni Hall, 2 College Hill, Westminster. Senior adjunct us for our first Senior Cafe where we will have someone from Frederick County Senior lecturer Tim Jenkins directs the concert featuring diverse styles of jazz, including classic Services Division discussing their Meals on big band swing, bebop, Latin, funk, jazz-rock Wheels program. 18 and older. and classic blues.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

410-857-2599. ocm@mcdaniel.edu.

Letters to Santa — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dancmcdaniel.edu. ing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Live Jazz at the Cocktail Lab — 7 p.m. to 9 Frederick. Starting Nov. 17, you can drop off your letters to Santa during store hours. Don’t p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Get swanky with us every Thursforget to include a return address so Santa day night for live jazz and your favorite craft can write back! The last day to drop off your cocktails. 21 and older. letters to Santa will be Dec. 17 so Santa can 301-233-4817. have enough time to respond to everyone. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. cimarketingassistant@gmail.com. tenthwarddistilling.com/events. fb.me/e/44ik7MHlo. Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration , 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills and make new, like-minded friends. All are welcome, no membership requirements. $7. 301-254-4727. sharonwcox@gmail.com. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

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

FCC Jazz Ensemble I — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College Visual & Performing Arts Center - JBK Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. The FCC Jazz Ensemble I, under the direction of Anita Thomas, celebrates a semester of dedication and hard work with an evening of terrific music.

301-846-2566. mgersten@frederick.edu.

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The Barefoot Movement — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. The Barefoot Movement creates gloriously addictive, instantly memorable tunes shored up by silky-smooth bluegrass and Americana harmonies. Invigorating and infused with a captivating honesty, the group

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transports audiences to a place of complete joy and total enthrallment. $10. 301-6002828. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org.

THEATER

“Inebriated Holiday” — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Laugh your way through the holidays in this original show from the team who brought you “Inebriated History.” Some of your favorite holiday stories are told on screen by actors imbibing in holiday cheer, while a team of actors acts out the antics live on stage. 18 and older. $6.50-$37.50. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/inebriated-holiday.

Friday Dec. 8 ETCETERA

Letters to Santa — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Starting Nov. 17, you can drop off your letters to Santa during store hours. Don’t forget to include a return address so Santa can write back! The last day to drop off your letters to Santa will be Dec. 17 so Santa can have enough time to respond to everyone. cimarketingassistant@gmail.com. fb.me/e/44ik7MHlo.

FAMILY

Miracle of Jesus — 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 2212 Jefferson Pike, Knoxville. Free family holiday event. Wander through the ancient city of Bethlehem and along the way visit the toy shop, the spice shop, the Bethlehem Bakery, the Fisherman’s pier and more. Enjoy the music, snacks, crafts, drama and take a family photo! Free backpacks for the kids (while supplies last). 901830-6173. fbckids@faithbaptistknoxvillemd.com. vbspro.events/p/daa8fa.

“Junior Claus” at OVT — 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre, 244B S. Jefferson St., Frederick. Junior Claus is the only son of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Like many teenagers, Junior is reluctant to take over the family business. Unsure of himself, Junior puts more faith in his technological inventions than in good old-fashioned Christmas magic, much to the chagrin of his father. But, when a sudden drop in Christmas spirit renders Santa incapable of making the great ride, Junior must take the reins. Meanwhile, a scheming, miserly elf takes advantage of Santa’s absence as he plots to turn the workshop into a for-profit enterprise. A comedic holiday adventure for the whole family. $15.

GALLERY

Holiday Gift Mart — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. The gallery is filled with original artwork, forged steel sculpture, fused glass, photography, book art and jewelry, as well as original notecards, gifts and ornaments. eastsidearts313@gmail.com. eastsideartistsgallery.com.

MUSIC

College Band — 7 p.m. at WMC Alumni Hall, 2 College Hill, Westminster. Directed by Linda Kirkpatrick, senior lecturer in music, the College Band features nearly 50 musicians, including McDaniel students, as well as McDaniel faculty members, band alumni and community musicians, performing musical selections ranging from classical to pops.

410-857-2599. ocm@mcdaniel.edu. mcdaniel.edu/about-us/event-calendars.

Bluegrass Jam — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville. Open to all levels of acoustic musicians and vocalists. Spectators, families welcome. Sandwiches, snacks and sodas available for purchase. No smoking or swearing. $5 donation at the door requested. 301-7885570.

Hometown Holidays — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Jack B. Kussmaul Theater at Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Join the Choral Arts Society of Frederick for this concert featuring some favorites of the season as well as a few twists.

Start your holiday season with a celebration of Frederick’s oldest community choir and an evening of choral cheer. $15. 301-846-2513. tickets@casof.org.

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 “Jingle Jingle All the Way” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. Way Off Broadway’s new all-ages Christmas production blends songs from Christmases past and present. Prices vary. 301-662-6600.

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Maryland Regional Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker” — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. The stunning artistry of Maryland Regional Ballet and the beloved Tchaikovsky score combine to transport audiences to the Kingdom of Sweets. Under the direction of Joyce Morrison and featuring guest artists from the New York City Ballet and students from the Frederick School of Classic Ballet, it’s a holiday tradition at its finest. $20 to $35. 3016002828. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org.

“Inebriated Holiday” — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Laugh your way through the holidays in this original show from the team who brought you “Inebriated History.” Some of your favorite holiday stories are told on screen by actors imbibing in holiday cheer, while a team of actors acts out the antics live on stage. 18 and older. $6.50-$37.50. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/inebriated-holiday.

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“Joy to the World” Live Nativity — 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at Damascus Road Community Church, 12826 CLASSES Old National Pike, Mount Airy. Prepare to Freedom BANG class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at be delighted with a “visit” from the angel Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, who appeared to the shepherds, watch the Walkersville. A pre-choreographed fusion of interaction at the Inn where Mary and Joseph “Junior Claus” at OVT — 2 p.m. to 3:45 boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional found no room for themselves, and expep.m. and 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at Other Voices weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. rience the joy that unfolded in the manger Theatre, 244B S. Jefferson St., Frederick.

Offering a wide range of intensity options Junior Claus is the only son of Santa and Mrs. that Christmas night long ago, complete with to help you customize your workout. 21 and FAMILY Claus. Like many teenagers, Junior is reluctant live animals. Drop by the hot cocoa table to older. warm up when you arrive. This is a fair weather to take over the family business. Unsure of Frederick County 275th: Museums by Can301-600-8200. event. himself, Junior puts more faith in his technodlelight — at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. fcpl.org. logical inventions than in good old-fashioned 301-829-3722. damascus@damascus.com.

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Christmas magic. But, when a sudden drop Geode Ice Dying Workshop — 2 p.m. to 4 County’s 275th during this year’s Museums in Christmas spirit renders Santa incapable of p.m. at The Common Market CO-OP, 927 W. by Candlelight event. Features photos and GALLERY making the great ride, Junior must take the Seventh St., Frederick. Learn all about the videos that highlight Brunswick’s history as reins. Meanwhile, a scheming, miserly elf takes geode ice dyeing technique and dive into a hub of the B&O railroad and C&O Canal.

Holiday Gift Mart — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at advantage of Santa’s absence as he plots to basic color theory to explore how to create 301-600-7250.

Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., turn the workshop into a for-profit enterprise. visually appealing color combinations. Each frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Frederick. The gallery is filled with original A comedic holiday adventure. $15. participant will take home a unique project artwork, forged steel sculpture, fused glass, Breakfast with Santa — 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at and rinse-out instructions to continue the fun Blue Ridge Summit Library Yuletide Celephotography, book art and jewelry, as well as at home. BYO clothing to dye. $40-$60. 301- Smithsburg Community Volunteer Fire Co., brbration — 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Blue Ridge 22 N. Main St., Smithsburg. All-you-can-eat original notecards, gifts and ornaments.

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Live music, firetruck rides, cookies Bring you camera to get photos with Santa. $8 & cider, Santa hands out candy canes, bird adults, $5 ages 5 to 12, ages 4 and under free ETCETERA MUSIC feeder craft for kids, door prizes. Memorial with paying adult. tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. Library open during Westminster Symphony Orchestra Concert Letters to Santa — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at DancHoliday Craft Bazaar and Gifts — 9 a.m. to 3 event. More info: brsmtnboard@gmail.com ing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., — 3 p.m. at WMC Alumni Hall, 2 College Hill, p.m. at Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 717-352-4688. jameka@md.net.

Frederick. Starting Nov. 17, you can drop off Westminster. Linda Kirkpatrick, senior lecturer Lake Royer Drive, Cascade.

Over 60 vendors your letters to Santa during store hours. Don’t discovery.fclspa.org/brs. in music, directs the orchestra, which is comwith lots of Christmas gifts and decorations forget to include a return address so Santa posed of McDaniel and Carroll Community “Joy to the World” Live Nativity — 5:30 p.m. to choose from. Pick up all those last-minute can write back! The last day to drop off your College students, as well as music faculty and to 6:15 p.m. at Damascus Road Community Christmas gifts.

Pictures with Santa from 12:30 letters to Santa will be Dec. 17 so Santa can Church, 12826 Old National Pike, Mount Airy. community musicians. to 3 p.m.

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Prepare to be delighted with a “visit” from the 410-857-2599. ocm@mcdaniel.edu. baked goods available for purchase. cimarketingassistant@gmail.com. angel who appeared to the shepherds, watch mcdaniel.edu/about-us/event-calendars.

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Joseph found no room for themselves, and exChristmas Shopping with Alpacas — 10 a.m.

9:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College Santa’s Farm Fest — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at perience the joy that unfolded in the manger to 5 p.m. at Shepherd’s Purse Alpaca, 7971 Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10102 Finger- that Christmas night long ago, complete with Visual & Performing Arts Center - JBK Theater, Bennett Branch Road, Mount Airy. The barn 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Enjoy a board Road, Ijamsville. Visit the furry animals live animals. Drop by the hot cocoa table to as well as the It’s Alpaca! boutique will be swinging night of jazz favorites featuring the in the Animal Barn, feed the animals for free, warm up when you arrive.

This is a fair weather open, and shoppers will have the opportunity take pictures with Santa, enjoy vendors’ good- event. Ticket required for entry. Get your free music of Howard Burns, the FCC Big Band, to meet the alpacas and shop in a low-key and surprise guests during performances of ies in the heated stables, and go on a festive tickets using the link (one per vehicle with environment. The boutique offers a variety holiday tunes old and new. hayride on the farm. Visit and take pictures unlimited attendees in each car/truck). of alpaca products, including sweaters, hats, 301-846-2566. mgersten@frederick.edu. with a live Elsa in the “Frozen”-themed snow 301-829-3722. damascus@damascus.com. gloves, yarn, stuffed animals, and other toys FCC2023BigBandHolidays.eventbrite.com. globe (and a blow-up Olaf!) and a live Grinch christmasatdrcc.com/live-nativity. and accessories. with sleigh.

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“Joy to the World” Live Nativity — 6:30 p.m. THEATER $16 (credit) for ages 2 and up. 301-865-9203. info@shepherdspursealpacas.com. to 7:15 p.m. at Damascus Road Community info@greenmeadowsevents.com. shepherdspursealpacas.com.

Church, 12826 Old National Pike, Mount Airy. Maryland Regional Ballet Presents “The greenmeadowsevents.com/events/ Prepare to be delighted with a “visit” from Nutcracker” — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Holiday Book Signing with Author Rita santas-day-farm. the angel who appeared to the shepherds, to 9 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 Gerlach — 10:55 a.m. to 4 p.m. at C. Burr Artz W. Patrick St., Frederick. The stunning artistry Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. In celebra- Live Nativity: Interactive Journey to Bethle- watch the interaction at the Inn where Mary of Maryland Regional Ballet and the beloved tion of Frederick County’s 275th anniversary, hem — noon to 2 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic and Joseph found no room for themselves, she will be signing her novel “Thorns In Eden” Community, 7321 Burkittsville Road, Middle- and experience the joy that unfolded in the Tchaikovsky score combine to transport manger that Christmas night long ago, com- audiences to the Kingdom of Sweets. Under and “The Everlasting Mountains” set in Fred- town. Come and be a part of an interactive erick County during the American Revolution, live nativity event that includes a petting zoo, plete with live animals. Drop by the hot cocoa the direction of Joyce Morrison and featuring table to warm up when you arrive. This is a fair guest artists from the New York City Ballet and based on actual historical accounts. Gerlach is refreshments and caroling. 301-473-4800. weather event. Ticket required for entry. Get a best-selling author of inspirational historical susan.tomasello@hfccmd.org. students from the Frederick School of Classic your free tickets using the link (one per vehicle Ballet, it’s a holiday tradition at its finest. thepastorate.com. fiction. with unlimited attendees in each car/truck). rpkg@comcast.net. $20 to $35. 301-600-2828.

Schifferstadt By Candlelight — noon to 6 301-829-3722. damascus@damascus.com. ritagerlach.wordpress.com. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, christmasatdrcc.com/live-nativity.

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Embroidery Guild Meeting — 11 a.m. to 1 activities, open hearth cooking demonstration, Rock This Town Christmas Spectacular — 7 “Inebriated Holiday” — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at p.m. at Brooke’s House Coffee and Chocop.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Capitol Theatre, 159 Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., lates, 1083 Maryland Ave., Hagerstown. Come period musicians, explore the house, and S. Main St., Chambersburg, Pa. Celebrate the Frederick. Laugh your way through the holistitch with members of the Hagerstown Chap- shop for books, period toys, paraphernalia and gadgets. Schifferstadt is the oldest surholiday season in a swinging, rocking style ter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. days in this original show from the team who Enjoy the delicious food and beverages while viving building in Frederick, built by Elias and with the Rock This Town Orchestra’s Tribute brought you “Inebriated History.” Some of Albertina Brunner, Frederick county pioneers to The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Stray Cats, & listening to live music. Bring your project and your favorite holiday stories are told on screen who came to America in 1729, probably as more! Beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks & constitch with us. by actors imbibing in holiday cheer, while a cessions will be available for purchase. indentured servants.

301-401-1702. darlene.11590@gmail.com. team of actors acts out the antics live on stage.

Adults: $39; seniors 60+: $34; military, 301-456-4912.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7 p.m.

18 and older. frontline workers: $30; 18 and under $29. boycerensberger@gmail.com. to 8:30 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and $6.50-$37.50. 301-694-4744.

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Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey fredericklandmarks.org. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. vperry@thecapitoltheatre.org. through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody Tween Time: National Llama Day — 2 p.m. marylandensemble.org/inebriated-holiday. thecapitoltheatre.org. past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and to 3 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N.

Saturday Dec. 9

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. 301-6688922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

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