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Thursday Dec. 22 ETCETERA
Longest Night Service — 7:30 p.m. at Evangelical Reformed Church United Church of Christ, 11 W. Church St., Frederick. There will be gentle music, readings, and a time for quiet reflection in the main sanctuary. There will also be an opportunity to light a candle in memory of a loved one, as a sign of hope. A time of refreshment and fellowship will follow the service.
FAMILY
Winter City Lights Holiday Festival — 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, 4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney. Guests can explore 200,000 square feet of displays covering 18 beautifully decorated acres. Highlights include a 52-foot programmable Christmas tree featuring a canopy of lights and light show, an enchanted 1.5-mile trail through the woods featuring holiday displays and lights, a musical light show every 30 minutes, a snow tubing slide, concessions, lumberjack axe throwing and 14 bonfire areas for getting cozy and enjoying s’mores. $39-$48. 888-720-1112. info@wintercitylights.com. wintercitylights.com.
FESTIVALS
Annual Festival of Lights — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple and Visitors Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington. 400,000 lights will illuminate the grounds beginning at dusk each day, Monday through Sunday. Creche displays featuring nativities from around the world. Decorated Christmas trees, a wide array of performances (see website for schedule). dctemple.org/festival-of-lights.
FILM
Wonder Book Classic Film Series: “A
Christmas Carol” (1951, PG) — 7:30 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Ebenezer Scrooge, a curmudgeonly, miserly businessman, has no time for sentimentality and largely views Christmas as a waste of time. However, this Christmas Eve he will be visited by three spirits who will show him the errors of his ways. Cast: Alastair Sim, Jack Warner, Kathleen Harrison. (1 hour 26 min.) $7. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederick. com. weinbergcenter.org/ shows/a-christmas-carol-1951.
THEATER
“Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins” — 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Join ESP Theatre in their holiday tradition of bringing Hanukkah stories to life with this actively staged reading of “Hershel and the Holiday Goblins” by Eric Kimmel. On the first night of Hanukkah, weary traveler Hershel Ostropol eagerly approaches a village to join the celebrations, but finds not a single candle is lit! Goblins have taken over the synagogue! All ages. Free. 301-305-1405. christinem@esptheatre.org. weinbergcenter.org/shows/hershel-and-the-hanukkah-goblins. “Jimsy the Christmas Kid” — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. It’s two days before Christmas when Jimsy, an orphan, bubbling with enthusiasm, arrives at the home of the 1st Citizen (aka Mr. Prim and Proper bank president Abner Sawyer) and his dutiful wife, Judith. who gave up celebrating Christmas years ago. Join ESP Theatre for its actively staged reading of this holiday gem by Leona Dalrymple. All ages. Free. 301-305-1405. christinem@esptheatre.org. weinbergcenter.org/shows/jimsy-the-christmas-kid. “Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberley” — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. By Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon. Directed by Suzanne Beal. As the family gathers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Darcy to celebrate Christmas, Mary - the bookish middle child of the Bennets - finally has her day. Set two years after the events of “Pride and Prejudice,” this winning sequel with period style and modern wit is sure to delight Jane Austen fans and newcomers alike. $32. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org.
Friday Dec. 23 ETCETERA
Festivus at the Xtivus! — noon to 10 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling, 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. We’ve got a lot of problems with you people! Come out for Tenth Ward’s favorite holiday, air your grievances, and test your feats of strength. Enjoy Seinfeld-inspired cocktail specials and ... the infamous Festivus pole. 301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. fb.me/e/2jdBgcMaW.
FAMILY
Christmas at the Roundhouse — noon to 4 p.m. at Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 296 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. See the trains of Christmas on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 29 Admission $6.00 adults $1.00 for children 4 through 16 Free for children 3 and under. 240-674-1882. davem301@yahoo.com. roundhouse.org. Winter City Lights Holiday Festival — 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, 4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney. Guests can explore 200,000 square feet of displays covering 18 beautifully decorated acres. Highlights include a 52-foot programmable Christmas tree featuring a canopy of lights and light show, an enchanted 1.5-mile trail through the woods featuring holiday displays and lights, a musical light show every 30 minutes, a snow tubing slide, concessions, lumberjack axe throwing and 14 bonfire areas for getting cozy and enjoying s’mores. $39-$48. 888-720-1112. info@wintercitylights.com. wintercitylights.com.
FESTIVALS
Winter Lights Festival — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Seneca Creek State Park, 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg. Also Sunday through Thursday 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance for a specific date. 3.5-mile drive through a woodland setting past more than 450 illuminated displays and trees that light up the night. (Closed Dec. 25.) $15 per car Monday through Thursday, $25 per car Friday and Saturday. gaithersburgmd.gov. Annual Festival of Lights — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple and Visitors Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington. 400,000 lights will illuminate the grounds beginning at dusk each day, Monday through Sunday. Creche displays featuring nativities from around the world. Decorated Christmas trees, a wide array of performances (see website for schedule). dctemple.org/festival-of-lights.
MUSIC
Eric Byrd Trio Performs “A Charlie Brown
Christmas” — 8 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. What has become an annual tradition in the DMV returns to the Weinberg Center again this holiday season. For years now, Washington-native Eric Byrd has been performing the iconic soundtrack from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with his trio at venues across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The show begins with a screening of the Peanuts holiday classic followed by a live performance of the Vince Guaraldi masterpiece score, complete with choral accompaniment during “Christmastime is Here.” $20-$30. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederick.com. weinbergcenter.org/shows/eric-byrd-trioperforms-a-charlie-brown-christmas.
THEATER
“Countdown to Christmas” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick . Dinner 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m. A stroll down memory lane as stories of Christmases past are shared and the true meaning of the season is remembered. It’s a feel-good show for the entire family. Also, 6 p.m. Saturdays, and 12:30 p.m. buffet, 2:15 p.m. show first, third and fifth Sundays. $50 Fridays and Sundays; $53 Saturdays. 301-662-6600. wayoffbroadway.com. “Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberley” — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. By Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon. Directed by Suzanne Beal. As the family gathers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Darcy to celebrate Christmas, Mary - the bookish middle child of the Bennets - finally has her day. Set two years after the events of “Pride and Prejudice,” this winning sequel with period style and modern wit is sure to delight Jane Austen fans and newcomers alike. $32. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org.
Saturday Dec. 24 ETCETERA
Living Grace Church Christmas Eve
Service — 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Natelli Family YMCA , 3481 Campus Drive, Frederick . Living Grace Church (Lutheran-Episcopalian ministry) in Urbana invites families and individuals to share this early evening service celebrating the birth of Christ. 240-285-9758. Douglasjones.dj51@gmail. com. livinggraceurbana.org. Christmas Eve Services — 5 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. at Buckeystown United Methodist Church, 3440 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown. Join us for Christmas Eve Worship at 5 p.m. (Carols start at 4:30 p.m.) and 11 p.m. buckeystownumc.org.
FAMILY
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. Christmas at the Roundhouse — noon to 4 p.m. at Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 296 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. See the trains of Christmas on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 29 Admission $6.00 adults $1.00 for children 4 through 16 Free for children 3 and under. 240-674-1882. davem301@yahoo.com. roundhouse.org. Train Garden — noon to 5 p.m. at Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Co., 702 N Main St., Mount Airy. Every weekend through Dec. 31, except Christmas and New Year’s Day. Parking and entry in the lower level of the fire station. mavfc.org. Winter City Lights Holiday Festival — 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, 4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney. Guests can explore 200,000 square feet of displays covering 18 beautifully decorated acres. Highlights include a 52-foot programmable Christmas tree featuring a canopy of lights and light show, an enchanted 1.5-mile trail through the woods featuring holiday displays and lights, a musical light show every 30 minutes, a snow tubing slide, concessions, lumberjack axe throwing and 14 bonfire areas for getting cozy and enjoying s’mores. $39-$48. 888-720-1112. info@wintercitylights.com. wintercitylights.com.
FESTIVALS
Annual Festival of Lights — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple and Visitors Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington. 400,000 lights will illuminate the grounds beginning at dusk each day, Monday through Sunday. Creche displays featuring nativities from around the world. Decorated Christmas trees, a wide array of performances (see website for schedule). dctemple.org/festival-of-lights.
Sunday Dec. 25 FAMILY
Christmas at the Roundhouse — noon to 4 p.m. at Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 296 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. See the trains of Christmas on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 29 Admission $6 adults $1 for children 4 through 16. Free for children 3 and under. 240-674-1882. davem301@yahoo.com. roundhouse.org. Train Garden — noon to 5 p.m. at Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Co., 702 N Main St., Mount Airy. Every weekend through Dec. 31, except Christmas and New Year’s Day. Parking and entry in the lower level of the fire station. mavfc.org. Winter City Lights Holiday Festival — 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, 4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney. Guests can explore 200,000 square feet of displays covering 18 beautifully decorated acres. Highlights include a 52-foot programmable Christmas tree featuring a canopy of lights and light show, an enchanted 1.5-mile trail through the woods featuring holiday displays and lights, a musical light show every 30 minutes, a snow tubing slide, concessions, lumberjack axe throwing and 14 bonfire areas for getting cozy and enjoying s’mores. $39-$48. 888-720-1112. info@wintercitylights.com. wintercitylights.com.
FESTIVALS
Annual Festival of Lights — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple and Visitors Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington. 400,000 lights will illuminate the grounds beginning at dusk each day, Monday through Sunday. Creche displays featuring nativities from around the world. Decorated Christmas trees, a wide array of performances (see website for schedule). dctemple.org/festival-of-lights.
Monday Dec. 26 CLASSES
FAC After Hours & Yogamour: Restor-
ative Yoga with Soundbath — 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Take a break and join a Gentle Yoga Flow led by Michelle Jackson on the main level while enjoying art work that adorn the walls of this historic space. This is a practice available to all levels which includes beginners. Some yoga mats available. $15. 301-662-4190. wiegand@frederickartscouncil.org. yogamour.org/public-yoga-classes.
FESTIVALS
Annual Festival of Lights — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple and Visitors Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington. 400,000 lights will illuminate the grounds beginning at dusk each day, Monday through Sunday. Creche displays featuring nativities from around the world. Decorated Christmas trees, a wide array of performances (see website for schedule). dctemple.org/festival-of-lights.
Tuesday Dec. 27 CLASSES
Scottish Country Dance Class — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Clover Hill Civic Association Building, 8122 Glendale Drive, Frederick . The Frederick Scottish Country Dancers invite you to learn traditional Scottish ballroom dancing. You don’t need to bring a partner with you, but you do need comfortable, soft-soled shoes. 202-320-9898. heatherwurzer@gmail. com. facebook.com/FrederickSCD.
FESTIVALS
Annual Festival of Lights — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple and Visitors Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington. 400,000 lights will illuminate the grounds beginning at dusk each day, Monday through Sunday. Creche displays featuring nativities from around the world. Decorated Christmas trees, a wide array of performances (see website for schedule). dctemple.org/festival-of-lights.
FILM
FAC After Hours: Art Center Bijou — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. A weekly film screening curated in collaboration with documentary filmmaker Leah Michaels and FAC Associate SJ Wiegand. Each month presents films that fall under one general theme in order to cultivate discussion about film as a mode of artistic expression. Doors open at 7 p.m., film starts at 7:30 p.m. Discussion afterward. There is a flight of stairs to reach the screening room. 301-662-4190. wiegand@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/ news-events/calendar-grid.
MUSIC
Acoustic Java Jam — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Come on in with your acoustic guitar, mandolin, fiddle, violin, ... Sip some coffee, or tea, and jam with us! All levels welcome! 18 and older. 301-600-7004. marchange-desir@frederickcountymd.gov.
Wednesday Dec. 28 FESTIVALS
Annual Festival of Lights — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple and Visitors Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington. 400,000 lights will illuminate the grounds beginning at dusk each day, Monday through Sunday. Creche displays featuring nativities from around the world. Decorated Christmas trees, a wide array of performances (see website for schedule). dctemple.org/festival-of-lights.
Thursday Dec. 29 FAMILY
Winter City Lights Holiday Festival — 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, 4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney. Guests can explore 200,000 square feet of displays covering 18 beautifully decorated acres. Highlights include a 52-foot programmable Christmas tree featuring a canopy of lights and light show, an enchanted 1.5-mile trail through the woods featuring holiday displays and lights, a musical light show every 30 minutes, a snow tubing slide, concessions, lumberjack axe throwing and 14 bonfire areas for getting cozy and enjoying s’mores. $39-$48. 888-720-1112. info@wintercitylights.com. wintercitylights.com.
FESTIVALS
Annual Festival of Lights — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple and Visitors Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington. 400,000 lights will illuminate the grounds beginning at dusk each day, Monday through Sunday. Creche displays featuring nativities from around the world. Decorated Christmas trees, a wide array of performances (see website for schedule). dctemple.org/festival-of-lights.
MUSIC
Appalachian Chamber Music Festival:
Festive Cheer — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Zion Episcopal Church, 300 E. Congress St, Charles Town, W.Va. A selection of jolly and uplifting music to celebrate the yuletide season. Family-friendly concert. Selections include original arrangements by ACMF artist Sinead Frost of some holiday classics, Corelli’s Christmas Concerto and “Winter” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. $25 adults, under age 16 free with purchase of adult ticket. manager@appalachianchamber.org. appalachianchamber.org.
Friday Dec. 30 FAMILY
Christmas at the Roundhouse — noon to 4 p.m. at Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 296 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. See the trains of Christmas on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 29. 240-674-1882. davem301@yahoo.com. roundhouse.org. Winter City Lights Holiday Festival — 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, 4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney. Guests can explore 200,000 square feet of displays covering 18 beautifully decorated acres. Highlights include a 52-foot programmable Christmas tree featuring a canopy of lights and light show, an enchanted 1.5-mile trail through the woods featuring holiday displays and lights, a musical light show every 30 minutes, a snow
tubing slide, concessions, lumberjack axe throwing and 14 bonfire areas for getting cozy and enjoying s’mores. $39-$48. 888-720-1112. info@wintercitylights.com. wintercitylights.com.
FESTIVALS
Winter Lights Festival — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Seneca Creek State Park, 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg. Also Sunday through Thursday 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance for a specific date. 3.5-mile drive through a woodland setting past more than 450 illuminated displays and trees that light up the night. (Closed Dec. 25.) $15 per car Monday through Thursday, $25 per car Friday and Saturday. gaithersburgmd.gov. Annual Festival of Lights — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple and Visitors Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington. 400,000 lights will illuminate the grounds beginning at dusk each day, Monday through Sunday. Creche displays featuring nativities from around the world. Decorated Christmas trees, a wide array of performances (see website for schedule). dctemple.org/festival-of-lights.
MUSIC
Appalachian Chamber Music Festival:
Works to Warm Us — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Camp Hill-Wesley United Methodist Church, 601 Washington St., Harpers Ferry, W.Va. A concert to warm the body and soul with some foot-tapping favorites and poignant moments of reflection. Enjoy beloved works such as “Winter” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons paired with Piazzolla’s tango-inspired “Winter” from the Southern Hemisphere. $15 - $25. manager@appalachianchamber. org. appalachianchamber.org/ 2022-winter-residency.
FAC After Hours: See What Sticks Per-
formance Art Workshop — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Performance artists, musicians, poets, actors — meet Frederick’s newest performance workshop and open stage. 301-662-4190. wiegand@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/ news-events/calendar-grid.
Saturday Dec. 31 CLASSES
Bang Class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville LIbrary, 2 South Glade Rd., Walkersville. Freedom Bang is 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. 301-600-8200. awadding@frederickcountymd.gov. fcpl.org. Zumba Saturdays at the Library — 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Ready to exercise! Ready to dance! Ready to shake off the pounds? Come on in for Zumba at the Library on Saturday mornings! 18 and older. 301-600-7004. marchange-desir@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com/ event/zumba-saturdays-library-8.
ETCETERA
New Year’s Eve Murder Mystery Party
— 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Dragon Distillery, 1341 Hughes Ford Road, Suite 108, Frederick. A 1920s-themed murder mystery party. $25-$45. 410-549-2722. murdermysterycompany@gmail.com. dragondistillerynye.eventbrite.com.
FAMILY
Christmas at the Roundhouse — noon to 4 p.m. at Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 296 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. See the trains of Christmas on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 29. 240-674-1882. davem301@yahoo.com. roundhouse.org. Train Garden — noon to 5 p.m. at Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Co., 702 N Main St., Mount Airy. Every weekend through Dec. 31, except Christmas and New Year’s Day. Parking and entry in the lower level of the fire station. mavfc.org. Winter City Lights Holiday Festival — 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, 4501 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney. Guests can explore 200,000 square feet of displays covering 18 beautifully decorated acres. Highlights include a 52-foot programmable Christmas tree featuring a canopy of lights and light show, an enchanted 1.5-mile trail through the woods featuring holiday displays and lights, a musical light show every 30 minutes, a snow tubing slide, concessions, lumberjack axe throwing and 14 bonfire areas for getting cozy and enjoying s’mores. $39-$48. 888-720-1112. info@wintercitylights.com. wintercitylights.com. Family New Year’s Eve Celebration — 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Adventure Park USA, 11113 W. Baldwin Road, Monrovia. Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Adventure Park U.S.A. Indoor attractions (laser tag, mini bowling, bumper cars, ropes course, rock wall, XD theater, frog hopper, gold rush playground) and mini golf. 301-865-6800. janine@adventureparkusa.com. adventureparkusa.com.
FESTIVALS
p.m. at Square, downtown, Hagerstown. Kids’ Zone in the lobby of the Md. Theatre, live music on the square, free Krumpe’s Donuts, AC&T Coffee & Hot Chocolate on the Square, Giant Donut Drops/fireworks grand finale. 301-790-2000. mdtheatre.org. Annual Festival of Lights — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple and Visitors Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington. 400,000 lights will illuminate the grounds beginning at dusk each day, Monday through Sunday. Creche displays featuring nativities from around the world. Decorated Christmas trees, a wide array of performances (see website for schedule). dctemple.org/festival-of-lights.
MUSIC
Appalachian Chamber Music Festival:
Fire and Ice — 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The War Memorial Building, 102 E. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. Ring in the new year with a journey from darkness into light. Inspired by cellist Janos Starker’s moniker “Fire and Ice”, this Slavic-influenced program features works that will both comfort and excite you as you reflect on the past year as well as provide inspiration for the year to come. $15 - $35. manager@appalachianchamber.org. appalachianchamber.org/ 2022-winter-residency. New Years Eve Bluegrass Concert — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Morgan Chapel United Methodist Church, 6750 Woodbine Road, Woodbine. Morgan’s Coffeehouse will host a special New Years Eve bluegrass concert featuring the Fruit Jar Howlers. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., music begins at 7 p.m. Lite dinner fare, desserts, snacks and beverages will be for sale throughout the evening. Free admission, donations encouraged. 410-970-2485. revjim@morganchapel. church.
Michelle Marshall’s Thunderdome
Queen — A Tina Turner Tribute — 10:30 p.m. at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, 750 Hollywood Drive, Charles Town, W.Va. 21 and older. This soulful sultry act heats up the stage with its electrified high-energy, high-intensity dancing, note for note musical renditions and glamorous costumes, all re-creating the persona of Tina Turner. $25 and up. hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com.
Sunday Jan. 1 FAMILY
Christmas at the Roundhouse — noon to 4 p.m. at Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 296 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. See the trains of Christmas on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 29. 240-674-1882. davem301@yahoo.com. roundhouse.org.
FESTIVALS
Annual Festival of Lights — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple and Visitors Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington. 400,000 lights will illuminate the grounds beginning at dusk each day, Monday through Sunday. Creche displays featuring nativities from around the world. Decorated Christmas trees, a wide array of performances (see website for schedule). dctemple.org/festival-of-lights.
Monday Jan. 2 CLASSES
FAC After Hours & Yogamour: Restor-
ative Yoga with Soundbath — 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Take a break and join a Gentle Yoga Flow on the main level while enjoying art work that adorn the walls of this historic space. $15. 301-662-4190. wiegand@frederickartscouncil.org. yogamour.org/public-yoga-classes.
FESTIVALS
Annual Festival of Lights — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple and Visitors Center, 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington. 400,000 lights will illuminate the grounds beginning at dusk each day, Monday through Sunday. Creche displays featuring nativities from around the world. Decorated Christmas trees, a wide array of performances (see website for schedule). dctemple.org/festival-of-lights.
Tuesday Jan. 3 CLASSES
Scottish Country Dance Class — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Clover Hill Civic Association Building, 8122 Glendale Drive, Frederick . The Frederick Scottish Country Dancers invite you to learn traditional Scottish ballroom dancing. You don’t need to bring a partner with you, but you do need comfortable, soft-soled shoes. 202-320-9898. heatherwurzer@gmail.com. facebook.com/FrederickSCD.
FILM
FAC After Hours: Art Center Bijou — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. A weekly film screening curated in collaboration with documentary filmmaker Leah Michaels and FAC Associate SJ Wiegand. Each month presents films that fall under one general theme in order to cultivate discussion about film as a mode of artistic expression. Doors open at 7:00The film starts around 7:30After the film ends we hold a brief discussion. There is a flight of stairs to reach the screening room. 301-662-4190. wiegand@frederickartscouncil.org.
