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LUKE DODGE

Young actor rises to micro-drama stardom

HAVE YOU SPOTTED CAROUSEL HORSES?

The Frederick Arts Council has created a unique and fun fundraiser that will be hard to miss these next few weeks. A group of selected artists have transformed carousel horses, which were formerly installed at Harry Grove Stadium, into works of art that are on public display around Frederick. Dubbed Cocktails & Carousels, the fundraiser will culminate on Sept. 24 with a gala and auction held at 7th Sister in downtown Frederick, when individuals, businesses and organizations can purchase the sculptural pieces — and horse-themed 2D work, to benefit FAC. For more information or to get tickets to attend the gala and auction, go to frederickartscouncil.org. In the meantime, see how many carousel horses you can spot around town before they are removed for the big event! (Hint: One of them is not a horse.)

BRISTLE PIG RECORDING PRESERVES THE ANALOG SOUL

In an era where entire albums can be recorded on smartphones, Jake Kimberley’s studio just outside of Hagerstown operates as both archaeological dig and creative sanctuary, preserving recording techniques that most young musicians have never experienced. His collection of vintage gear — including a Tascam Portastudio 414 that has captured nearly 400 projects — functions as a living museum of sound, but one with profound implications for how we understand artistic authenticity, where mistakes become permanent parts of the recording and force musicians into a state of commitment. His own upcoming solo record, “Let The Chemicals Do Their Job,” promises to showcase what happens when a master of vintage techniques applies them to contemporary songwriting. You can also catch him performing in several bands in the area.

THIS MICRO-DRAMA SENSATION HITS 100 MILLION VIEWS

YOUR FUTURE IS

WORTH THE WORK.

At 20, most people are figuring out their major or debating whether cereal counts as dinner. Luke Dodge, meanwhile, is watching his latest micro-drama “Don’t Miss Me When I’m Gone” surpass 100 million views on platforms that are making Netflix executives question their life choices. The Frederick-area actor’s roles in vertical storytelling show how the entertainment industry is shifting toward bite-sized, mobile-first content. He gives a shoutout to Frederick’s Maryland Ensemble Theatre and its producing artistic director Tad Janes for helping him sharpen his acting skills — and we give a huge shoutout back to him for pursuing his dreams with such great success. Congrats!

FREDERICK MADE REINVENTS ITSELF

The evolution of Miranda Mossburg’s Frederick MADE from a pandemic-born online collective to a curated gift boutique housed in a nearly 200-year-old log cabin in Shab Row is another success story from Frederick this week. She has pivoted from hosting 40-plus consignment artists to creating 70% of inventory in-house. Her continued collaboration with six longtime local artists suggests she’s found the sweet spot.

SUMMERS FARM ANNOUNCES ITS ALEX OVECHKIN CORN MAZE

Summers Farm in Middletown will dedicate this year’s 6-acre corn maze to Alex Ovechkin’s NHL goal-scoring record, incorporating Ovechkin’s jersey number and career milestone into the maze design. The integration of THE GR8 CHASE for Victory Over Cancer adds another layer of meaning, where navigating corn rows becomes an act of community service. The maze opened on Aug. 23 and will remain open to visitors through Oct. 31.

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Brunswick burger spot prides itself on local ingredients and friendly service

Eight years ago, when Chicago native Brett Novick started a burger food truck in Frederick County, he didn’t want to be another “fast food place.”

Novick wanted to source local ingredients, support the many family-run farms in the region and become a friendly establishment that keeps people coming back.

“The people that deliver the beef [are] the same people that raise the animals and care for the animals,” said Novick, owner of Boxcar Burgers. “We work with people that have shared interests in conservation of the land, more humane treatment of the animals.”

All of the restaurant’s beef is sourced from local farms, such as South Mountain Creamery and Richvale Farm, both of which are located in Middletown. The store also serves homemade frozen custard from Queen City Creamery, which is based in Cumberland.

Novick, who has a background in high-end dining, said the farm-filled county is unique because there is a coexistence of people who are both interested and can afford farm-totable food.

Boxcar Burgers has been running its own brick-and-mortar store in downtown Brunswick for about three years, while food truck is currently in residency at Monocacy Brewing in Frederick.

“The restaurant now is totally selfsufficient and is really the moneymaker of the business, which is cool because it really reflects how Brunswick is growing and changing,” Novick said.

Novick recommends the Cyril Figgis, a specialty burger topped with fig jam and a creamy goat cheese spread. He said it has been on the menu for about two years and has gained popularity among diners.

In September, Boxcar’s food truck will be onsite at The Great Frederick Fair.

Looking ahead, Novick is working to open a pizza restaurant early next year across the street from the burger spot in Brunswick.

BOXCAR BURGERS

12 S. Maple Ave., Brunswick 301-834-2612

boxcarburgers.com

Facebook: facebook.com/boxcarburgers Instagram: instagram.com/boxcarburgers

Hours: Noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday

Price: Menu items range in price from $4 for french fries to $13.75 for a burger topped with smoked bacon, grilled onions, barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese.

Brett Novick recommends: The Cyril Figgus specialty burger, which is a 1/3 pound hamburger topped with fig jam, caramelized onions, lettuce and a creamy goat cheese spread. The Cyril

Staff photos by Ric Dugan
Brett Novick, owner of the Boxcar Restaurant in Brunswick, stands inside the Maple Street business.
Figgus burger at Boxcar Restaurant in Brunswick.

Jake Kimberley preserves bygone recording techniques at Bristle Pig studio

We currently live in the era of convenience. As an artist, it is objectively easier to practice your discipline with the advent of low cost (or even free) digital tools that you can operate using the device in your pocket. No matter what type of artistic discipline you practice, there is a way to digitally recreate it on your phone. Despite this ease of access and near limitless possibilities present on modern hardware, more and more artists are hunting down the equipment used by their peers from a previous time to find that secret sauce, to figure out how exactly that “magic” was captured.

But why go through all the effort to acquire and maintain decades-old equipment with, let’s be frank, an expiration date well past due? Is it all just rose-tinted glasses and intoxicating nostalgia? Or is there some intangible essence to the prehistoric technology that laid the foundation of the industries it served?

Preserving a mindset and methodology abandoned in favor of the “latest and greatest” could be considered an artform in itself. For Mount Airy artist Jake Kimberley, it’s a lifestyle — a wholehearted devotion and display of respect toward analog art. His medium is pure, analog electromagnetic tape driven by gears, rollers, motors and belts. His art is documenting the live sounds of local bands.

Growing up in a conservative, religious household, Kimberley’s relationship with music was very much faith-based. However, a chance encounter with one of rock’s biggest anthems would set him on a one way path.

“I would be stuck alone in my dad’s truck while he was going from job to job, nothing but the radio to keep me company,” Kimberley recalled. “I would have to keep an eye out to make sure he didn’t catch me listening to any ‘outsider’ music. I remember the first time I stumbled upon ‘Stairway to Heaven,’ I was blown away.”

And as if the rock gods were speaking directly to him, while tuning to another station, it came right back on.

“I had to tell my friends about this thing I found on the radio,” he said. “It was nothing like I had ever heard before.”

From there, Kimberley began practicing guitar under the guise of holy worship — but had tricks to continue learning more about what was outside the walls of

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Jake Kimberley is working on an upcoming solo record titled “Let The Chemicals Do Their Job.” You can catch him playing guitar in a host of local projects, such as Flooded, Pellet and Torvus, to name a few. If interested in recording at Bristle Pig, email tapegodcollective@gmail.com.

the church.

“I used to keep my guitar tabs hidden in my comic books so my parents wouldn’t find out. I had to be creative.”

It is no shock that he found his way into the Christian hardcore scene in Hagerstown as a teenager, playing in a handful of projects, attending shows at church — it was his way of connecting to the local music community.

“Some people never really leave that scene,” he said. “I was lucky. I kept digging deeper into this whole other side of music I missed out on as a kid.”

It wasn’t until his early 20s that Kimberley began to learn more about the art of recording and documenting music.

“The drummer from one of my earlier

projects, Morning Banana Diet, was interested in demoing material. That’s where I began to learn about the practice of recording,” he said.

Using a digital Tascam 4-track recorder from church (under the agreement he would return it and come back to a church service), he began recording his own material at home, learning the ins and outs of the gear, using what little he had to get the songs out of his head and onto an SD card.

“It’s just better to get something down than to wait until you have the right equipment in hand,” he said. “And sometimes I listen back to those old recordings, and I end up chasing those sounds today. It’s a humbling experience.”

So how did Kimberley fall into the analog rabbit hole?

“I had a passing interest in tape. Absolutely everybody dissuades you. You have to remember, this was a time where people didn’t really look back on tape fondly. But I’m a visual and tactile person. I like the fact that you show up in front of the equipment, and it has one job to do. If you know how to use it, you’ll get a good take. It’s captured onto a physical object … and it’s yours.”

A few estate sales and thrift-store

scores later, he had everything he needed to take on multi-track analog recording. One of his earlier pickups was a Soundcraft 8-track mixer typically used for radio broadcasts — something he still relies on today for its signature “flavor” from mic preamps (the first stage of amplification) to drum bus mixdowns (taking an up to multi-track drum signal and bouncing it to a 1 track mono or 2 track stereo signal on tape).

But the real centerpiece of his recording rig was — and still is — a Tascam Portastudio 414 4-track cassette recorder.

He estimates he has recorded almost 400 tapes on that recorder, whether it be his own music or projects by friends.

Located in an unassuming outbuilding off an industrial loop outside Hagerstown, Bristle Pig Recording Company opened around 2017 and has evolved greatly since its inception. It hosts a large, central tracking room surrounded by two isolation rooms, a control room and even a small kitchenette for late-night mixing sessions. With up to 16 analog tracks available for simultaneous multi-tracking, dozens and dozens of rack effects, pedals and even a working reel to reel echo setup, Bristle Pig is well-equipped to accommodate any project thrown at it.

An engineer’s studio is a reflection of their musical identity, and Kimberley’s extensive collection of gear ranging as far back as more than half a century waits to transport the listener to a different time, when musicians were players and punching in and out of a take was a last-ditch effort.

“Once you punch in and out of a recording, the original is gone forever,” Kimberley said. “It really forces you to get it all on a take or be OK with small imperfections.”

It is that forced limitation — or creative opportunity — that artists who choose Bristle Pig are looking for. They want a way to connect to the rich history of recorded music that inspired them in the first place.

“It’s not for everybody, and that’s OK,” Kimberley said. “In the digital world, you can overdub and tweak with no consequences. It’s the opposite with tape. You have to commit.”

Kimberley points to early death metal from the ’80s. “You can hear musicians drumming to the brink of the human ex-

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Photo courtesy of Alan Browne Photography
Jake Kimberley stands in front of Bristle Pig near Hagerstown prior to a mixing session.

Artisan store Frederick MADE moves to Shab Row

Miranda Mossburg, a lifelong Frederick resident and entrepreneur who started by selling crafts online during the pandemic, now operates one of the city’s most successful artisan shops. She creates over 70% of her inventory in-house and collaborates with local artists in a historic Shab Row log cabin.

Mossburg first began selling jewelry in 2018, and when the pandemic came, she realized many local artists like herself were struggling without a physical market at which to sell things. To address this problem, she created a website called Frederick Makers in 2021, where local artists could sell their products.

One thing led to another, and Mossburg eventually expanded into Frederick MADE, a physical storefront in downtown Frederick.

“I had my own handmade jewelry business, but I didn’t have the confidence or knowledge to operate a store entirely on my own,” she said. “I decided to go along with what I spent the previous year working on, opening the store for all kinds of Frederick artists.”

For the next four years, Frederick MADE continued hosting more than 40 artists. But this year, a series of personal life changes forced Mossburg to reconsider her business model. She took a step back and decided to transition to mostly making and selling her own products under the name Sweet as Sugarcane.

“It did feel like I was going out on my own … but with consignment, we only keep a small portion of the revenue,” she said. “It’s great to work with those local artists who get to keep the majority of their profits, but for a new business, it’s important that we’re keeping as much as we can.”

The lease at Frederick MADE’s former storefront inside the Francis Scott Key Hotel was expiring, and Mossburg began searching for a new location when she came across some vacancies at Shab Row.

“Shab Row doesn’t list their properties, so you have to reach out to them,” she said. “They told me that they had a property that might work for us that would be available in May. We toured it, and I just fell in love.”

Mossburg says the property, an almost 200-year-old log cabin, sometimes gives her inspiration for her art.

“The flowers outside of the shop and the rustic wood and just every

that’s infused in the business.”

Sometimes, several hours a week are spent just researching what products would be a good fit for the shop. What the team doesn’t create themselves is handmade by outside independent artists. Mossburg also has a team of six local artists who have worked with Frederick MADE since its opening in 2021 who continue to be part of the rebranded business.

part of the space has so much character and beauty that it’s a source of inspiration,” she said.

So far, the rebrand and relocation have been resounding successes, she said. Frederick MADE combines the commercial appeal of a gift shop with high quality of artisan stores.

“We now look like a standard gift shop: We have our curated apparel, we have Frederick-themed goods and a well rounded blend of boutique items,” she said. “Everything is still designed by an individual person.”

In June, Mossburg hired a longtime friend as her first official employee.

“It has been the most rewarding thing to be able to provide a work-

place and a job where they feel supported and enjoy coming to work,” she said. “That’s really brought a new side of passion for this business for me.”

Along with a team of some of her other friends, Mossburg now spends around 20 hours every week crafting her own products. She still creates jewelry, but now also designs products varying from T-shirts to key chains. Currently, the store’s most popular products are the painting kits they launched last Thanksgiving.

“We really value creativity, and a lot of our products are craft kits or something that encourages people to try something new,” she said. “We want people to feel that joy and passion

Frederick MADE is Mossburg’s first job post-college; she founded it the year after she graduated from Towson University with a psychology degree. While she has no formal background in business or retail, she has been making crafts since she was a young child. Every year for her birthday, Mossburg participated in a charity called Kids are Heroes where she would sell her crafts, often donating hundreds of dollars.

Mossburg has a rare medical condition that resulted in her spending much of her childhood in the hospital. Art became her refuge, she said.

“I was always sitting around doing some kind of art, whether it was just coloring or painting or making jewelry or sewing. It feels very great that I can now do this professionally,” she said. “The community has been so supportive, and I think people can see the passion that I have.”

Ian Chen is a high schooler at Richard Montgomery who loves creative writing and journalism. In his free time, he enjoys solving crosswords and listening to music.

Miranda Mossburg
Frederick MADE has relocated to Shab Row.
Ashley Lindsey
Miranda Mossburg, owner of Frederick MADE, stands inside the shop in Shab Row.

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perience — that’s as authentic as it gets, in my opinion.”

It was through recording with one of his bands, Caustic Casanova, that he learned the tricks of the trade,” he said.

“We were over at Magpie Cage Recording Studio in Baltimore with J. Robbins. You learn so much being a fly on the wall. If you are observant and aware, you pick up on the small things. You have to soak up as much as you can.”

It was also while working with Toshi Kasai, a famed LA producer/engineer who has worked with legends such as the Melvins and Helmet, that Kimberley was able to learn even more about working with the gear of yesterday.

“I always prefer to have one day centered around setting up,” he said. “You need that buffer day. It gets everybody in, and then I have time to test gear out. I’m at the point now where I have enough redundancy so that if something fails, I can swap it out.

“Analog is a laborious endeavor,” he went on, “but I find it so much more rewarding.”

The bands that seek out this style of recording goes to show the effort is worth it to achieve a sound you simply cannot find in a digital medium.

“I attract a certain type of musician looking for a specific sound,” Kimberley said. “I love being able to let bands turn up just a little bit more than they are used to. You get a better performance from the bands that way.”

Though the majority of his gear collection is old enough to start looking at retirement, some of his more recent favorites include FMR’s Really Nice Compressor (three of them, to be exact), Death by Audio’s Rooms (for dialing in anything from a cozy room to a galactic wormhole’s worth of reverb) and a trusty BBE Maximizer (for the final polish and push on a stereo track).

“You end up having this stronger relationship with your tools and finding their sweet spots a bit faster,” he said.

Kimberley cites influences ranging from Shellac to Miles Davis, Suffocation to King Crimson.

“Being an adventurous listener, you try to lend yourself to it — serve as many bands as possible, capture sounds you haven’t heard before,” he said. “I always walk away from a session with a new favorite band.”

But he credits one icon in particular when it comes to his work ethic and ideology: two-time World Series of Poker winner Steve Albini. Albini is better known for his legendary studio just north of downtown Chicago, Electrical Audio. He has worked with bands such as the Pixies, Nirvana, The

Jesus Lizard, The Breeders, Cloud Nothings and many more projects. Known for his unique views on the role of the engineer and method of capturing the band as they are, Albini’s signature production techniques create a sense of being in the room with the band as they were while initially recording their work.

Albini was also a strong proponent of analog as the superior method of engineering and preserving music, specifying its true reliability —mno digital plugins, accounts, subscriptions or incompatible software to “babysit” — and its way of getting to “the final mix” quicker, with less tweaking and more committing.

“There’s some more work on the front end — dialing in tones, getting mics centered, tweaking knobs on some outboard gear — but once you get it, it’s a matter of levels and final details,” Kimberley said. He goes on to explain the last step in the process: “You have to mix to some sort of aggregate. One change on a source can sound wildly different on another, but the car test is that deciding factor for me.”

It’s a reality that the gear being used is dying — electronics fail, belts begin to degrade into sludge, finding quality blank tapes is becoming more difficult — but that does not shake Kimberley in the slightest.

“It’s a self-imposed duty. I’ve gotten so deep into it, I have to share it with others. What’s the point in gatekeeping it? You have to show the past some sort of respect. You learn to fix your own machines because there are so few people that know how to work on them.”

And in that way, he is picking up where the late Albini left off. Albini used YouTube during the last chapter of his life as a means of teaching others about the world of recording. The remaining engineers and employees at Electrical Audio are now carrying the torch, educating musicians from all generations about the art of analog.

“I love to be surrounded by stuff that inspires me, and in that way, the studio is an extension of myself,” Kimberley said.

Whether it be stacks upon stacks of amps and cabinets, finely balanced towers of cassettes and reels, inner sleeve art to color the walls, outboard gear to craft the sound to perfection — Bristle Pig’s accoutrement creates that feeling that you somehow slipped out of present day for a little bit, surrounded by shrines and totems dedicated to the art of recording analog. And the sound coming from the live band in the studio is the sound you hear on the record, documented and archived for as long as we have the means to get the reels rolling.

FAMILY Summers Farm in Middletown honors NHL legend Alex Ovechkin with this year’s corn maze

Taking its fall tradition to legendary heights this year, Summers Farm is creating a 6-acre corn maze to celebrate NHL icon and Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin.

Ivechkin recently became the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer in league history with 895 career goals. His signature #8 jersey and the number 895 will be a fitting visual corn maze tribute to the hockey legend.

The maze also features Capitals-themed trivia to help guide maze-goers on their path.

The maze launched on Aug. 23 and runs through Oct. 31.

“We wanted to honor one of the greatest athletes of our generation in a way that’s unforgettable and full of energy — just like Ovi,” said Teresa Summers, who owns and operates Summers Farm with her two sons. “His record-breaking moment is historic, and we’re thrilled to carve that legacy into our fields this fall. Ovi’s milestone is one for the history books — and now, one for the cornfields!”

A visit to Summers Farm offers more than a corn maze. Other highlights include hayrides, pick your own, farm animals, giant slides and fireworks displays every Saturday night in October.

Capitals fans are encouraged to stay tuned to the Capitals social channels to learn more about a fall 2025 event at Summers Farm in celebration of the corn maze. The event will feature Capitals-themed activities.

A visit to the farm will also support a cause. This year, a portion of proceeds from the corn maze will benefit THE GR8 CHASE for Victory Over Cancer. Ovechkin, the Capitals, Hockey Fights Cancer and the V Foundation for Cancer Research launched THE GR8 CHASE for Victory Over Cancer in March as an initiative to raise awareness

Celebrate NHL icon and Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin at this year’s corn maze at Summers Farm.

and funds for pediatric cancer research as Ovechkin neared the National Hockey League’s all-time career goals record.

The initiative is a collaboration between the Washington Capitals, Ovechkin and a growing community of supporters — like Summers Farm — who are determined to make a difference.

“We love that this year’s design celebrates more than just sports,” Summers said. “It celebrates heart, determination and the power of giving back.”

Visit this living landmark etched into the corn during this year’s Fall Festival at Summers Farm, located at 7503 Hollow Road in Middletown. For more information, visit summersfarm. com.

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MOM

The Frederick Mom’s recommendations for the weekend of Aug. 29

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

Family Yoga

6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29

Fit2Shine, 52 W. Main St., New Market

$15/person

Fit2Shine is hosting a fun class — Family Yoga. Pose, breathe, and stretch with your kids in this beginners workshop where just showing up together and taking time to unwind is needed after a long week. You’ll be in good hands, as this studio is all about wellness and having fun while bonding. Expect great music, a fun instructor, and feeling great afterwards. Head to fit2shinestudio.com to sign up!

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Stained Glass Beginners Workshop

6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29

Hot Fired Arts, 1003-D W. Seventh St., Frederick

$52/person

If you and your teen are looking for Friday night plans, check out Hot Fired Arts! This beginners class is best for adults and youth ages 14 and up, so make it an evening together. It’ll be a family-friendly, fun way to get some experience in foiling and soldering. You’ll make a 6x6 hanging piece to take home. All the materials are provided. Feel free to bring your choice of drinks and snacks into the studio. If Saturday is a better night for you, Hot Fired Arts is also holding a Resin Class where students 14 and up make sun catchers from 6 to 8 p.m. Reserve your spot at hotfiredarts. com.

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Preschool Back to School Carnival

10 a.m. to noon Aug. 30 Scott Key Community Center, 1050 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick Free

For our littlest ones, kids age

ations. During Family-Friendly Crafternoon, kids and adults will have the opportunity to customize their project with their choice of designs, colors, paints and stains. Families are welcome to bring their own food and drinks to sip and enjoy during your creativity session! Register at arworkshop.com/frederick.

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Family Pickleball

4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 30

Dill Dinkers, 3950 Dartmouth Ct., Frederick $15/person

Has your family tried Pickleball yet?! On Saturdays, you can at Dill Dinkers! Parents and kids will take to the courts and make some memories together. No experience is needed; just come to get active and have fun! After 15 minutes of instructions, grab a paddle (they’re provided) and learn the trendy sport everyone’s talking about. This is not a dropoff kid event; one adult must be present. To sign up, visit dilldinkers.com.

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Frederick Keys’ Fan Appreciation Night

5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 31

Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick Cost varies

2.5 to 5, Frederick County Parks and Rec is hosting a free, family-friendly Back to School Bash for preschoolers! All the fun of a carnival without the crowds. Have your kids play exciting games, dance, enjoy crafts, and more. Spend Saturday morning at the

Scott Key Community Center to give something your kids will talk about all month long… plus I bet they get all their wiggles by noon. Sign up at recreater.com/register.

Family-Friendly Crafternoon

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 30

AR Workshop, 914 N. East St., Frederick Cost varies

On Saturdays, AR Workshop offers DIY classes for all ages to create anything special from wood projects to canvas art cre-

Even though the Keys are playing all weekend, this Sunday’s baseball game is specifically for the fans! The community is invited for this awesome event at Harry Grove Stadium where families and friends can shake their keys, hang out with mascot, Keyote, and see a fireworks show after the game. The first 1,000 ticket holders through the gate get a one-of-a-kind Keyote Bobblehead keepsake! The game starts at 6 p.m. and gates open at 5 p.m. Let’s cheer on our Keys players and end summer with a … bobblehead! Get your tickets at frederickkeys.com.

Tiffany Mahaney is at least a fifth-generation native to Frederick County, and she now proudly raises her own family here. To see more local family friendly things to do, follow her on Instagram @ thefrederickmom.

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Courtesy of Fit2Shine
Fit2Shine offers a Family Yoga event.

Americans, who can now fly direct to Greenland, test its tourism industry

NUUK, Greenland — A dark SUV pulled into a shopping center illuminated by the midnight sun. Tour operators René and Ulrikke Andersen jumped out of the vehicle and approached a pair of tourists with an offer. Two people had signed up for that evening’s whale-watching cruise, but the guides needed to fill a few more seats. Were we interested in going?

Yes, we answered, but we are those two guests. The Andersens sped off on their quest to rustle up more bodies.

Though more than 160 tourists had just landed on United’s new flight from Newark airport, Malik Marine Tours struggled to corral more participants. Close to cast-off time, the tour company canceled the excursion.

Greenland is new to this scale and style of tourism, and it showed. Interest in the country is spiking, for political and recreational reasons, putting pressure on the country’s budding tourist infrastructure.

Visitors are coming, whether Greenland is ready or not.

Before United’s June 14 maiden journey, travelers from the United States would have to fly to Copenhagen or Reykjavik before recrossing the Atlantic to the Arctic island. Two airports — Kangerlussuaq and Narsarsuaq, both former U.S. military bases built during World War II — could accept international visitors arriving on large jets.

In November, Greenland opened a third jet-friendly international airport. Nuuk, the capital about 1,850 miles northeast of Newark, took over from Kangerlussuaq as the gateway to Greenland. Two more international airports are slated for 2026, with new facilities in Ilulissat and Qaqortoq.

“New York to Nuuk has been a dream for many years,” said Tanny Por, head of international relations at Visit Greenland, the official tourism office. “It’s exciting to see Greenland being more connected to the world because that means locals are more connected as well.”

United has company on the tarmac. Scandinavian Airlines, Icelandair and Air Greenland

recently launched flights from Europe to Nuuk. The big planes are so novel that residents will sometimes park on the road overlooking the runway, binoculars in hand.

“Some people are still quite excited to see it land,” said Elise Bruun, founder of Travel by Heart, a travel agency in Nuuk.

While many European destinations are wrestling with overtourism, Greenland is trying to expand its industry — responsibly, sustainably, thoughtfully. A 10year plan released this year by Visit Greenland includes extending the tourism season beyond the peak months, spreading tourism to communities beyond Nuuk and Ilulissat and doubling the number of tourists by 2035.

According to a Visit Greenland report, the country welcomed an estimated 149,000 international visitors last year, including 54,000

arrivals by air. (The others sailed in on cruise ships.) United said demand has been strong for its seasonal Nuuk flights, which end for the year on Sept. 24. The carrier plans to return next summer.

With the increase in air service and seat capacity, Jacob Nitter Sørensen, CEO of Air Greenland, anticipates many more visitors this year. But the rise will be gradual.

“It’s going to be a building block system for years,” Nitter Sørensen said. “Growth is not going to explode, and we are not going end up in a situation like Iceland, where suddenly the whole country is just overwhelmed with hordes of tourists.”

In recent years, Greenland has piqued the interest of some people more concerned with foreign policy than polar events. During both of his terms, President Donald Trump has pitched the idea of annexing Denmark’s autonomous territory.

On a March visit, Vice President JD Vance criticized Denmark’s stewardship of the island and implied that the country should become independent.

This summer, a movement of a different nature is taking place.

“We are seeing so many tourists,” Bruun said. “It’s coming so fast.”

Nuuk, the new hot spot

At Newark airport this summer, the travelers bound for Nuuk stood out. For one, they were dressed in winter gear — fleece jackets, hiking pants, insulated boots — despite the East Coast heat. They were also giddy.

“Welcome to Greenland,” the pilot said over the intercom as the plane bumped down on the brand-new runway. “First time in my career I’ve said that.”

In the customs line, a knot of United interns jabbered about their plans to stay up all night and catch the flight back to Newark the

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The Eternity fiord near Maniitsoq on July 30.

following morning. Other visitors brandished meticulously crafted itineraries.

Scott Kane, a former instructor with the National Outdoor Leadership School in Wyoming, said Greenland is not “easy tourism, whether it’s the short season or the challenging weather conditions. Or maybe it’s the mosquitoes.” (The biting bugs are notorious for their overzealousness.)

For his first trip there, Kane and his party of three were going to spend 22 days on the west coast. They scheduled a day in Nuuk to buy last-minute supplies before flying north to Kangerlussuaq, the starting point of the Arctic Circle Trail, a 100-mile trek from the portal to the world’s second-largest ice cap to the Arctic Ocean.

“The United flight made the logistics so much easier,” Kane said of the direct flight to the country’s largest city, where they could stock up on provisions without depleting the grocery shelves of smaller communities.

Because ice covers about 80 percent of Greenland, the country does not have an equivalent of Ring Road in Iceland or the Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway in Alaska. In fact, Greenland doesn’t have a national roadway or railway system at all. You can drive locally but not between most towns or regions.

“Our roadways are in the sky and sea,” Por said. “Fjords, mountains and the Arctic climate stand in the way of a drive system.”

For domestic travel, residents and visitors rely on planes or helicopters; private boats, which outnumber cars; or the passenger ferry, which stops at a dozen ports along the west coast. Snowmobiles and dog sleds are pulled out of the garage for shorter routes.

Visitors with limited time or budgets will stick close to Nuuk, a newly minted tourist spot.

“We’re not used to having tourists in Nuuk every day,” Nitter Sørensen said. “Now suddenly it’s full of activity, and that’s due to the airport.”

Searching for whales, settling for waterfalls

Soon after the biweekly United flight departed for Newark, chatter about an impending storm in Nuuk started to mount.

“I’m quite excited to see what will happen tomorrow,” Bruun said.

With eight months of wintry weather, Greenlanders are a hardy (and hearty) bunch, accustomed to inclement weather and unruffled by disruptions. They often respond to unpredictable events with a “maybe.”

“In Greenland, we do this,” Bruun said, shrugging her shoulders, titling her head and flashing an impish smile. “We just don’t know, so you can’t do anything but sit down and relax.”

In the face of uncertainty, I boarded a whale-watching cruise with Malik Marine Tours for that afternoon. With temperatures expected to drop to the 30s and winds exceeding 40 miles an hour, it could be my only opportunity to see Greenland’s other summer visitors.

The Andersens’ little Finnish vessel bucked like a bronco in the choppy seas. We stopped to gaze at an iceberg before hightailing it to the site where, hours earlier, another outfitter had spotted humpback whales.

Fog engulfed us, erasing the landscape. Ulrikke and his son Malik Andersen, the captain, revised the plan. We were going to visit a puffin colony instead. The water was too rough, so they returned to the whale pursuit, searching closer to Nuuk’s coastline. We couldn’t see anything but grayness, so they ditched marine animals entirely. Malik steered the vessel toward the sound of rushing water and parked under a glacier waterfall.

Ulrikke fished out a small iceberg and broke it into cocktail-size pieces. He poured whiskey over the ice, and we drank to the storm, which was no longer a maybe.

A storm and a seamstress

The wind and rain battened down much of Nuuk. The airport halted all incoming and outgoing flights, domestic and international. Tour operators nixed outdoor excursions. With gusts that felt like a pair of strong hands, even walking was precarious.

Nuuk has enough indoor attractions to occupy at least one blustery day. In the Colonial Harbor, the Nuuk Local Museum covers centuries of history, from the founding of Nuuk in 1728 to last year, when the airport was “in full swing.”

In the same museum complex, Kittat, a costume workshop, teaches visitors about the construction and design of elaborate Inuit attire, which traditionally incorporates crocheted lace, beadwork, embroidered animal skin and seal fur. A collar alone can take 64 hours of sewing.

The cultural center limits guests to 10 minutes, a rule our group unintentionally flouted. Halfway through our hour-long visit, one of the seamstresses packed up the fabric samples and rolled the suitcase next door. She returned

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A Greenlandic sled dog named Sisimiut.
The northern lights over Nuuk, Greenland, on Jan. 28.

Mini Murals Exhibition — through Aug. 29, City Hall, 101 N. Court St., Frederick. A group exhibition organized in collaboration with the city’s Parks and Recreation Department featuring mini murals collaboratively created by 200 youth, aged 6 to 12, enrolled in the Parks and Recreation’s Summer Playground Camps and Day Camps. The 7 murals featured were inspired by the hands-on educational component of the camp led by the department’s Nature Program coordinator. Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. www.cityoffrederickmd.gov.

”Inspiration and Influence: Artist-Educator Mentors and Motivators” — through Aug. 31, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Woodcut prints by Pamela Lawton, focus is on the intricate part that mentors and teachers play for artists. Each piece in the exhibition aims to highlight and honor those who have led the way — in some capacity — for her work. Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 301-6980656 or delaplaine.org.

Invitational Exhibit — weekends through Aug. 31, Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Featuring artists from around Frederick. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. eastsideartistsgallery.com

”Floral and Fantasy” — through Aug. 31, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. With vibrant colors and dynamic compositions, Linda Robinson’s paintings focus on themes of expressionistic portraiture, abstracted still life, and magical realism as a way to consider the interconnectedness between humanity and the natural world. Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”Over 70 Show” — through Aug. 31, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. A signature of the Delaplaine’s Creative Aging Month, this annual exhibition celebrates local artists over age 70 and showcases a wide range of styles, techniques and interests. Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”Being There — Catching the Light” — through Aug. 31, Links Bridge Vineyards’ Wine and Art Series, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. An exhibit of artwork by Maryland artist Ann Schaefer. The exhibit collection of plein air paintings, many inspired by Frederick’s rural environment. Weekends 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., other days by appointment. 301-4662413, linksbridgevineyards.com.

”We Reap What We Sow” paintings by Julia Purinton, and “Abstract and Realism” paintings by Brielle Thames — through Sept. 2, Washington County Arts Council, 34 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Use the A&E Parking Deck, 25 Renais-

“Bio-Translations” runs Sept. 7 to Oct. 26 at Blanche Ames Gallery, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, featuring work by Frederick artist Craig Cavin. An opening and artist talk will be held on Sept. 7. Call 301-473-7680 for more information.

sance Way. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. 301-791-3132, washingtoncountyarts.com.

Crestwood Gallery Summer Exhibit — through Sept. 5, Frederick Health Crestwood Building, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick. See original works of art, including oil, watercolor, mixed media and photography from some of Frederick County’s most talented artists. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 240-215-1460 or frederickhealth.org/crestwoodart.

”Perpetual Beginnings” — through Sept. 19, Hood College, Hodson Gallery, Tatem Arts Center, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Works by Leslie Nolan. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. hood.edu, leslienolan.com.

“Harmonious Duality: Featuring Two Boots Farm” — through Sept. 22, Sandbox Brewhouse, 880 East St., Frederick. Phylinda Moore’s paintings feature Two Boots Farm, a sustainable, family-run Maryland flower farm. 50% of the profits will go to expanding a food health program with Moon Valley Farm and the Judy Center: Frederick County. Hours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 4-10 p.m. Friday 3-11 p.m., Saturday noon-11 p.m. Sunday

noon-8 p.m. sandboxbrewhouse.com.

”The Art of Overcoming: Healing Through Creativity” — Sept. 4-30, Washington County Arts Council, 34 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Sept. 4. In conjunction with Washington Goes Purple. Hours 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. 301-791-3132, www. washingtoncountyarts.com.

”Experience the Creativity” — Sept. 6-Oct. 26, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Work in a variety of media from members of the Olney Art Association. Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 301698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”Contemporary Kumiko” — Sept. 6-Oct. 26, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. The work in this exhibition is inspired by Kumiko, a Japanese art form established in the Asuka era (600–700 AD). These intricate pieces made of wood, fabric, gold leaf, and paper are part of David Gootnick’s work which introduces Kumiko to the broader audience.

Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”Contemporary Innovations: Erin Fos-

tel — A Room of Her Own” — Sept. 6-Oct. 26, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Fostel’s charcoal and graphite drawings are focused on the bedroom as a unique place where a sole woman occupant can be free of the objectification and expectation imposed upon her most anywhere else. The work acknowledges each woman through representation of her space, rather than her body.

Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”Seven Ideas About Paradise” — Sept. 6-Oct. 26, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. This immersive experience in mixed media work by Julie Maynard takes inspiration from various mythological vantage points to explore the idea of paradise and humanity’s preoccupation with it. Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”From Frederick County to Distant Shores” — Sept. 6-28, Links Bridge Vineyards’ Wine and Art Series, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. An exhibit of artwork by 11 artists. The landscapes were all done in plein air, and either painted in Frederick, or while exploring distant shores, including, but not limited to, the charming streets of Paris, the timeless canals of Venice, the fishing villages of Croatia or even on our beautiful Chesapeake Bay. Come and see for yourself and enjoy a glass of wine! Weekends 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment. 301-466-2413 or linksbridgevineyards.com.

Frederick County Art Association 2025 Exhibit — Sept. 8 through Jan. 5, 2026, Frederick Health — Crestwood, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick. Works in oil, watercolor, mixed media and photography by some of Frederick County’s most talented artists. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 240-215-1460 or frederickhealth.org/crestwood.

”Five Chicks With Brushes” — Oct. 4-26, Links Bridge Vineyards, Tasting Room, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. An exhibit of artwork by a group of local artists called the Hands of the Artists. The artists are Sandy Cook, Pam Herrick, Ann Lundahl, Robin Seidel and Stephanie Torres. The exhibit features a variety of still life and landscape paintings, many of which celebrate local Maryland scenes. Artists reception 1-4 p.m. Oct. 5. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends or by appointment. 301-466-2413.

“Bio-Translations” — Sept. 7 to Oct. 26 at Blanche Ames Gallery, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. Work by Craig Cavin. Opening and artist talk will be held on Sept. 7. Call 301-473-7680 for gallery hours or for an appointment to view the show.

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Lucienne Mettam’s exhibition ‘Vanishings’ features endangered animals along the East Coast

The North Atlantic Right Whale. The Florida Panther. The Northern Long-eared Bat. At first, the selection of animals in Lucienne Mettam’s new exhibition, “Vanishings,” may seem random. But as viewers read the plaques, they discover that each creature depicted is critically endangered along the East Coast.

Mettam is the 20th person to be featured as the Riverworks “Artist in the House,” and her works are displayed in the historic VeirsStevens House at Locals Farm Market in Poolesville through Sept. 7.

Mettam’s hometown of Dickerson sits within Montgomery County’s agricultural reserve, the same area where Poolesville is located. Growing up in this rural setting, she was surrounded by a menagerie of animals including six horses, cats, dogs, birds and chinchillas.

“I’ve always been passionate about animals. My parents always raised me to notice the ones around us that live in our environment but also to notice the ones that we don’t,” she said.

This passion for animals led to the creation of “Vanishings.” The collection of drawings features many of the endangered animals on the East Coast, but Mettam says it’s just a starting point. Eventually, she hopes to draw the species she missed — such as the West Indian Manatee and the Hawksbill Sea Turtle — as well as cover more regions outside her own.

“I’m putting them in a space where we can be made to feel empathy for them. I also want to show our shared vulnerability, so

IF YOU GO

Riverworks “Artist in the House” exhibition is on the second floor of the historic Veirs-Stevens House at Locals Farm Market, 19929 Fisher Ave., Poolesville.

Learn more about the artist at luciennemettam.online, or follow her on Instagram @ ennegalerie.

surrealists such as Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dali.

“It just didn’t feel like the right way for me to create,” she said. “Everyone else was painting with acrylic on a canvas, and it didn’t feel natural.”

Then, she discovered graphite on Yupo, which is the sole medium she works with now.

“One day, I came home with these graphite sticks and the super smooth paper, and then when it worked, it was a moment of just pure joy. I felt like I could see the future and what I could create,” she recalled. “I’ve been doing that ever since, and that really speaks to me, because I like to create forms that are very fluid.”

Her works are mostly black-andwhite, but she occasionally grinds pastel to add a touch of color.

there’s some human elements in the work as well,” she said. “I have descriptions that don’t tell you how to read the artwork but give some insight into what’s happening with these animals and what’s at stake. I do want to be uplifting, because there’s still time to help them.”

The works in “Vanishings” feature realistic drawings along with more abstract markings.

“‘Vanishings’ was a good title because it doesn’t mean in the past, and it doesn’t mean in the future. It’s right now, and that’s important

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when it comes to this exhibit, because extinction is happening as we speak,” Mettam said. “I work with graphite on Yupo paper — this very sleek and smooth synthetic paper — and it allows me to create these layers, almost as if they’re vanishing. I can create very light, translucent markings, along with the very realistic animals.”

Mettam has always drawn animals. As a child, she would draw the deer, horses and birds around her. In high school, she transitioned into acrylic painting, taking inspiration from

After high school, Mettam attended Parsons School of Design and graduated in 2023. Her studio is also currently located in New York, where she works as a fulltime artist, selling prints, accepting commissions and displaying her work in art shows. Mettam said living in the city has caused her to miss the nature she enjoyed in her childhood, which became another reason for returning to nature-inspired art.

Aside from animal drawings, Mettam’s work falls under two other categories: human-centered pieces and abstract art. These themes are the foundation of her show “Pahntasms,” currently on display at ArtHub609 in Washington, D.C.

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Guests look at work by Lucienne Mettam at the opening reception for “Vanishings” in Poolesville.
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Young actor rises to micro-drama stardom Luke Dodge Luke Dodge

Having just celebrated his birthday the day before, the newly 20-year-old Luke Dodge woke up on July 26, checked his phone and discovered another birthday surprise: Yet another 10 million fans had held their breaths and gasped as they streamed his latest micro drama, “Don’t Miss Me When I’m Gone,” bringing his cumulative view count to an astonishing 110 million.

His total views are now over 150 million, with “Don’t Miss Me When I’m Gone” surpassing 100 million. It was his first leading role and also Dodge’s favorite production so far.

“It had the most incredible crew and cast I’ve ever worked with,” he said. “They’ve been awesome. I’m still very good friends with all of them.”

Micro dramas — a series of vertically-oriented, drama-packed and 5-minute-long episodes — have seen a surge in popularity in recent years. ReelShort, the micro drama platform for which Dodge’s movie was created, even topped the Apple App Store’s entertainment chart at one point, surpassing established giants like Netflix and Hulu.

“It’s a completely new kind of industry. No one’s ever done this before,” Dodge said. “It’s an easier way to consume content, because you don’t have to wait until you get home. You can just take out your phone when you have a lunch break, go scroll on their app for a bit, watch a couple of your favorite dramas, and then go back to work or go back to school.”

Born in Los Angeles, Dodge lived his first nine months in the very heart of show business, and he says he of-

ten joked with his parents about be ing a “nepo baby.” His father, Graham Dodge, was a props master for MTV and Nickelodeon, and his mother Heather Brown, an acclaimed actress, model and singer.

“I got into acting because my mom was an actress,” he said. “She has pretty famous scene in ‘Not Another Teen Movie’ where she’s on the toilet. That was always really funny as a growing up and watching that, to like, ‘Oh, that’s my mom. My mom’s larious.’”

When Dodge turned 1, his fam ily moved to Baltimore, where he spent the majority of his childhood. His mother began training him in basics of acting, and when he was 9, he joined the youth theater com pany Stagelight Productions, where he trained for three years. But with schoolwork ramping up, a two-year move to Kansas City and then a global pandemic, Dodge decided to quit ing to focus on other interests.

Then, four years ago, as a high school junior, Dodge decided to it up again on a whim. He searched opportunities and signed up to shoot a nearby commercial for the D.C. ro.

“I had so much fun on that shoot,” he said. “It was the first time that I made a good amount of money off of anything, and I realized for the time that I can actually do this as ing.”

Dodge says he took a tradition al route for aspiring actors: begin ning with headshots, student films commercials.

“A cool commercial I did was a al Farms one with Justin Tucker,” he said. “And then, after all the commer cial work and all the modeling, I defi nitely wanted to get more into tele vision and film. So I switched gears. did a lot more student films, and there, I segued into the verticals.”

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When Dodge’s manager first called him about playing in “Second Baby, Second Chance,” he was in the middle of a hike in Los Angeles. Neither of them were familiar with the micro drama industry. “She said, ‘Hey, super important. This company, DreameShort, is shooting a very quick show. Can you do it?’ We didn’t really know what verticals were at the time,” he said. “It was just a supporting role. I played an assistant to the lead guy. But I kind of got a feel for what it was like, and I really liked the way they did these quick shoots.”

To further pursue acting, he switched to homeschooling and dual-enrolled at Carroll Community College, where he’s now halfway to getting his associate degree in business. More recently, after completing his mother’s training, he enrolled in Fred-

erick’s Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s education program.

“I loved my teacher, Tad Janes,” Dodge said. “It was so much fun that it didn’t even feel like work. One of the biggest things I’ve taken from that is the importance of character analysis — figuring out how your character reacts to things and, more importantly, why they react the way they do.”

After “Don’t Miss Me When I’m Gone” was released on July 12, Dodge’s work began gaining major traction. In his lead role debut, he plays Dylon Miller, the antagonist.

“I saw that I got a lot of followers out of nowhere on my Instagram. My views on my stories would go up,” he said. “So I was wondering how that production I did was going. It was only the day after it was released, and it was at 8 million views. People were hitting

me up and texting me, saying that they saw it on TikTok, or they saw it on ads on Instagram. It was just crazy.”

He has since been cast in two more lead roles in a row, and his upcoming drama, “Tutor Trap,” is the first where he’ll star as the sole male lead.

After finding such exponential success, Dodge has decided to take a semester off from college to continue the intensive work required. He was also forced to drop out of the MET program a month early because of all the traveling to Los Angeles that filming required.

“They shoot so fast and so often, so there’s so many productions happening at the same time,” Dodge said. “It’s definitely a lot of work, but it’s also very rewarding, especially when you do a 10-day shoot, and boom, you just made a movie.”

Dodge says he’s happy to continue acting in micro dramas, but he also hopes to branch out into more traditional productions in the future, including comedy and horror films. But ultimately, he’s just grateful to be doing what he loves most.

“In the film ‘The Moment,’ I had a small role, but I loved the people and I worked on it with my best friend,” he said. “I remember working on it from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m, and then hanging out and crashing with a couple of co-stars at our friend’s hotel. I woke up and realized that this is my job, and I’ve never had more fun doing anything else.”

Ian Chen is a high schooler at Richard Montgomery who loves creative writing and journalism. In his free time, he enjoys solving crosswords and listening to music.

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Luke Dodge poses at the Maryland Ensemble Theatre on July 22.

‘Perpetual Beginnings’ exhibition explores cycles of renewal, transformation and emotional reckoning

“Perpetual Beginnings,” a solo exhibition of work by Leslie Nolan, is on view at the Hodson Gallery at Hood College in Frederick. Based near Washington, D.C., Nolan creates raw, expressionistic portraits that reflect internal conflict, power and vulnerability. Her signature aesthetic combines bold brushwork, gestural lines and impasto surfaces, resulting in intense, psychologically complex figures caught between appearance and reality.

The show explores the ever-present cycles of renewal, transformation and emotional reckoning. The title, inspired by a line from Theodore Roethke’s poem “What Can I Tell My Bones?,” speaks to the universal human experience of searching for meaning amid uncertainty, limitations and change.

Nolan says in her artist statement, “My emotionally charged figurative paintings delve into that elusive inner world, where identity is constantly negotiated and remade. Having spent my previous career navigating highstakes environments as a national security officer, I now confront through art what was once left unspoken. These works give form to the hidden psychological landscapes we all carry — feelings of vulnerability, ambiguity, resilience and reinvention.”

The figures in this exhibition are not portraits of real people but imagined embodiments of emotional states. Painted with acrylics and house paints in a gestural, impasto style, these canvases reflect a deliberate departure from anatomical precision. Drips, scratches and tool-marks serve not to obscure but to reveal, suggesting moments of crisis, insight and the shifting boundaries between strength and fragility.

“My process begins intuitively, often with a loose sketch and an emotional impulse,” Nolan says. “While my husband occasionally poses, the resulting figures are composites of memory, experience and creative invention. In portraying imagined individuals caught in moments of becoming, I hope viewers will recognize something of themselves.”

“Perpetual Beginnings” is both personal and universal, a meditation on how we continually start over — sometimes by choice, sometimes by necessity, in search of meaning beyond the

“Rodrigo,” by Leslie Nolan.

ssurface.

A former U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Officer and Special Agent, Nolan’s decades-long national security career deeply informs her art. Her firsthand experiences in multicultural environments shape recurring themes of identity, secrecy and emotional ambiguity. Since retiring in 2004 to pursue art full-time, she has transformed personal and professional insight into a singular visual language. Her work has been exhibited extensively across the U.S. and abroad; featured in prominent art fairs such as SCOPE Miami, Red Dot Miami, Los Angeles Art Show, ArtExpo New York, and (e)merge Art Fair in D.C.; and appeared in publications including American Psychologist, Elan Magazine and The Washington Post.

Painting by Mary Page Evans
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“Gilberto,” by Leslie Nolan.
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Initially, her human-focused work was what attracted the attention of David Therriault, owner of Locals Market. But when Mettam pitched “Vanishings,” Therriault loved it, and she secured her place as the 20th Artist in the House.

“Poolesville is in the agricultural reserve, so there’s a lot of people who visit there who really care about the environment and animals,” Mettam said. “It feels really great to be included there.”

With a lot of her human-focused or abstract work, Mettam said she begins with a poetic concept, but for “Vanishings,” her inspiration was often scientific research. Before drawing each animal, Mettam researched the history and causes of their endangerment, studied their natural environments and examined detailed photos to capture all of their dimensions with realism.

All that research led to small details embedded in her pieces. For example, her Florida grasshopper sparrow piece incorporates barbed wires, something often constructed when the birds’ grasslands habitat gets developed. Because Florida panthers are threatened by roads cutting through their forests, a large, cracked road going up to the sky centers the piece. The road represents “how such a simple thing,

like a road, represents oblivion for them,” she said.

Mettam’s favorite piece features the North Atlantic right whale. Because clear photographs of them are rare, Mettam consulted scientific diagrams. During the process, she discovered that in the past, whale teeth, called baleen, were used to manufacture hairbrushes. Her work reflects this through a young girl holding up a hairbrush with baleen bristles.

“The girl’s hair has wind going through it, and you can’t tell if they’re underwater or if they’re in the clouds,” Mettam said. “That dream-like appearance I really like.”

The goal of this collection of work is for people to look at the environment differently, Mettam said.

“I hope they pay attention to our impact — not to feel terrible about it, but to feel that they still have power to change,” she said. “Art can reach people in an emotional way. It can make you feel empathy. It’s that storytelling part — the way it can make you think about your own memory, disappearance and loss, and how these animals go through that in their unique way.”

Ian Chen is a high schooler at Richard Montgomery who loves creative writing and journalism. In his free time, he enjoys solving crosswords and listening to music.

LIGHT IN A DARK BOX

As theaters are flooded by superhero movies, horror films come to the rescue

One of the first things I was taught in my college creative writing course was that there’s essentially only six plotlines in the world, and every story — be it in a novel, film or TV show — is essentially just a different version of those six. All those socalled original scripts you have stored away on your computer that you’re itching to send to an agent? Yep, they’re just using the same plots used many times before. Trust me, I know — do you know how many scripts I wrote when I was younger that are basically just glorified fanfic writings of the plots from “Mannequin” and “Home Alone”? (Note to self: Write a script about a department store mannequin that comes to life and boobytraps against robbers trying to break in.)

The challenge as a writer is to accept the fact that your “original” story is not really going to be that groundbreaking and find a way to tell it in a unique way. But looking at the state of the movie industry right now, a lot of these writers have straight-up failed. Nearly everything being offered is an adaptation of a comic book, a sequel that’s a carbon copy of the first, a reboot (often of a previously adapted comic book), a remake or a live-action remake of an animated film.

I’m not saying that these films don’t offer their own pleasures, but it’s sometimes nice to have a little more variety. And that’s where horror films come into play.

The past decade has seen an influx of original horror movies that have gotten audiences’ attention and led to some pop cultural phenomenons. Look at “Get Out,” Jordan Peele’s directorial debut from 2017 that became an unexpected hit and an instant contemporary classic. It’s a wholly original script that’s been influenced by the work of writer Ira Levin, specifically “Rosemary’s Baby” and “Stepford Wives,” which Peele himself has acknowledged.

But with his films, Peele’s doing something that a lot of current writers aren’t — he’s taking an already established plot and telling it from a new perspective or angle. Peele isn’t just re-

booting and remaking these works, he’s giving them a fresh new spin that’s both welcome and refreshing. Think of it like when you see a TikToker saying, “So I’m going to take this boring old avocado and scoop out the inside of it and put that in some pasta and then put all that in a sandwich! And now you have a new sandwich trend! Can I be famous now?”

This year alone has seen a large number of original horror films gaining strong box office and critical acclaim, a welcome respite from the avalanche of superhero adaptations engulfing us. Just earlier this year, “Sinners” became a word-of-mouth hit with its imaginative combination of vampire flick, blues musical and scary Irish people. And the recently released “Weapons” is causing a similar stir, too, with a plot that’s a bit like if the Brothers Grimm wrote the movie “Magnolia.” This isn’t even counting some smaller original horror offerings like “Companion,” “Presence,” “Together” and “Bring Her Back,” all of which made an impression.

“But why horror movies?” I can hear no one asking. “Why are you highlighting only horror films when there’s a number of other nongenre original movies out there this year?” And that is true, there have been fantastic dramas like “Sorry Baby” and “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl,” but at their core, horror films can get a writer to push a familiar plot and themes further, and in new and interesting ways. No matter how well done, a drama about grief is most likely going to involve the same situations and plotlines from film to film ... but a horror film exploring grief? Then you get “The Babadook!”

Like everything, movie trends ebb and flow, and I wouldn’t put it past Hollywood to soon start rebooting or remaking these hits (I would like to suggest “The Babadook 2: Electric Dookaloo”). But until then, we can at least enjoy these original works while we still can.

Also, another thing that’s universally true but that you’re NOT taught in any college creative writing class is that any story, no matter the plot, is made infinitely better when it is adapted into a film starring Muppets ... but that’s another article for another day.

Michael Hunley is a copy editor at POLITICO’s E&E News in D.C. He previously worked as a copy editor for The Frederick News-Post. Contact him at mr85mt@gmail.com.

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Thursday Aug. 28

CLASSES

Parsons Newman Lecture Series: ,Dining in Colonial Maryland,” with Joyce White — 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Learn about the various foods that sustained Marylanders in the early days of settlement through to the 18th century with distinctions being made for class, wealth, race and time-period. This program explores foods that were grown or harvested in Maryland and looks at exotic imports from around the world such as spices, cheeses, pasta, isinglass, and more. Cooking techniques, food preservation, and period dining styles are also explored.  410-707-1105. outreach@frederickhistory. org.

ETCETERA

2025 Exhibits at the Museum of Frederick History — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. See our all new and renovated exhibits, now through Dec. 13. Free admission on Wednesdays. $5, $10 adults, $5 seniors and students. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

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

FAMILY

Musical Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Music, movement, stories and more.

301-600-7200.

bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Elementary Explorers: Hats Off! — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5 and their caregivers. 301-600-7200.

bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Tween Junk Journal Making (Ages 9-13) — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Thurmont

Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Create a junk journal that you can fill in with your thoughts, memories and more! Supplies provided!  301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Pajama Storytime — 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages up to 5 with a caregiver. 301-600-6329.

cdillman@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.

Teen Time: School Survival Kit — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Start the school year off right by decorating some handy school supplies! This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18). 301-600-7250. fcpl.org.

MUSIC

Alive@Five: Wild Planes — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carroll Creek Amphitheater, Frederick. Craft beverages and food available by local breweries, distilleries and food trucks. 21 and older, with ID. $6. 301-698-8118. downtownfrederick.org.

Live Jazz at the Cocktail Lab — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Get swanky with us every Thursday night for live jazz and your favorite craft cocktails. 21 and older. 301-360-5888. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com.

Friday Aug. 29

ETCETERA

2025 Exhibits at the Museum of Frederick History — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. See our all new and renovated exhibits, now through Dec. 13. Free admission on Wednesdays. $5, $10 adults, $5 seniors and students. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

Mahjong — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Recurring mahjong and game event hosted by the Asian American Center of Frederick. Join us to watch, learn, and play! All skill levels are welcome! 301-600-1630. mtong@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Guided Exhibit Tours — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Experience the Museum of Frederick County History through a guided tour. Join either archivist Jody Brumage or curator Amy Hunt as they explore the exhibits. Each tour is a unique experience based on the interests of the group and what special things staff wants to highlight that week. Descriptions of each week’s tour can be found on the Heritage Frederick website, which includes accessibility notes. Tours are included with admission.

$5, $10. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org/event-calendar.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Take a remarkable 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!” Reservations recommended. $17 for adults. 301-668-8922. info@MarylandGhostTours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Stained Glass Beginners Workshop — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hot Fired Arts, 1003-D W. Seventh St., Frederick. This beginners class is best for adults and youth ages 14 and up. You’ll make a 6x6 hanging piece to take home. All the materials are provided. Feel free to bring your choice of drinks and snacks into the studio. Reserve your space online.

$52 person. 301-732-6943. hotfiredarts.com.

Family Yoga — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Fit2Shine, 52 W. Main St., New Market. Pose, breathe and stretch with your kids in this beginners workshop where just showing up together and taking time to unwind is needed after a long week. Expect great music, a fun instructor, and feeling great afterwards. $15 person. 301-882-4935. fit2shinestudio.com.

MUSIC

ARIELLA — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. From the Blue Note in NYC to the Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh, award-winning singer-songwriter Ariella McManus and passionate guitar virtuoso Nicolaas Kraster comprise the soulful duo known as ARIELLA. Advance ticket purchase encouraged. $20 advance/$25 door. 304-876-3704. contact@operahouselive.com.

Ariella and Nicolaas - Romantic Duo — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. From the Blue Note in NYC to the Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh, award-winning singer-songwriter Ariella McManus and passionate guitar virtuoso husband Nicolaas Kraster comprise thi soulful duo. $20 advance/$25 door. 304-876-3704. contact@operahouselive.com.

Ariella & Nicolaas in Concert — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. From the Blue Note in NYC to the Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh, award-winning singer-songwriter Ariella McManus and passionate guitar virtuoso husband Nicolaas Kraster comprise the soulful duo known as Arielia and Nicolaas.

$20 advance, $25 door. 304-876-3704. contact@operahouselive.com.

Mama Said String Band — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. Geerman St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Mama Said String Band brings a refreshing reinvention to bluegrass, folk and Americana while focusing on vocal harmonies and contemporary instrumentation.

$15 advance, $20 door. 304-876-3704. Contact@OperaHouseLive.com.

Singer-Songwriter Showcase Presented by FAME — 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Member-musicians of the Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise are featured in this 4-show series on Fridays, May 23, June 27, July 25, and Aug. 29 (4th Fridays May-July, 5th Friday in August). Includes acoustic soloists, duos or bands. See Facebook.com/FrederickAcousticFAME for announcements of featured artists. All-ages. Pay-what-you-can donation at the door. Doors 7:15 p.m. 301-662-4196. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

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.

301-360-5888. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com.

Saturday Aug. 30

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All-levels Yoga with Yogamour — 8:30

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to her workstation and resumed sewing, occasionally frowning in our direction.

“We can only work Tuesdays and Thursdays without interruption from tourists,” said Sara Marie Berthelsen, a tailor and seamstress who repairs costumes and creates pieces for rent. “It would be good if we could employ a tour guide.”

Scrambling for a hotel room

Visitors with canceled flights didn’t have a free day.

If they were flying on Air Greenland, they had to return to the airport to consult with the airline agents about a new reservation. For many domestic travelers, such as the Kane family, a one-day delay turned into two.

“Greenland is not the place for people on tight schedules, who will be unhappy in poor weather or are in search of comfort and ease,” said Kane, whose group also missed a return flight to Newark because of delays in Ilulissat. (His post-trip review: “Can’t wait to return.”)

Though the early July storm was “an act of God” — code for “not the airline’s problem” — Air Greenland, per a long-standing policy, provided stranded passengers with vouchers for accommodations, food and cab fare. The staff also searches for lodging, not the easiest task with so few options. According to a Visit Greenland report from late 2024, there are 586 hotel beds, 357 hotel apartment beds and 96 hostel beds in and around Nuuk. One international flight can carry upward of 300 people.

“This an increasing problem because many tourists take up the hotel rooms,” Nitter Sørensen said. “In times of disruptions, it gets more and more difficult for our staff to secure rooms.”

The city has approved the construction of four new hotels, including two by the airport. Nitter Sørensen said he has not seen any cranes or heard any blasts by the airport.

“I don’t think they will be ready for the peak season of next year,” he said, “but definitely for 2027.”

With a freeze on all flights the day of the storm, everyone could stay where they were. However, the airport reopened the following morning, requiring the unexpected guests to hand over their keys for new arrivals.

Nitter Sørensen said the airline can arrange emergency lodging in these instances, setting up beds in the cafeteria of a ski lodge, an indoor playground or a conference center in Nuuk. During the early July tempest, 15 visitors on a fly-fishing vacation crashed on mattresses inside the airport. Nitter Sørensen described the venue as a “torture chamber” because an automated announcement repeatedly reminded passengers to not leave their luggage unattended. Despite the annoying lullaby, Nitter Sørensen said the travelers were pleased with their accommodations.

“They were really happy because the alternative was not very nice,” Nitter Sørensen said. “They would just have to wander around.”

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United Airlines began direct flights from Newark to Nuuk, Greenland, in June.

a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Join the Yogamour Team for another season of our all-levels flow yoga classes in the open air venue. Every Saturday, May through September. Please bring a yoga mat and water with you. Parking is available on street or in the city parking garage.

$20 drop in, $150 for 10 class pass. 301662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil. org. yogamour.org.

Shri Yoga — 10 a.m. to noon at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. A calming but challenging style practiced in an informal environment. Classes include various asanas, breathing exercises, chakra vibration, mantras, and relaxation techniques. Attendees are welcome to bring their own mat.

301-600-7000.

ETCETERA

Myersville Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Municipal parking lot, 301 Main St., Myersville. Saturdays through Oct. 25. myersvillefarmersmarket.com.

Men and Kids’ Community Pop Up — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 101 W. All Saints St., Frederick. Men and kids’ pop-up opportunity for folks to shop for free clothes, shoes and accessories. Looking to serve both our under resourced and underserved neighbors.  301-663-9380. asburyumcfmd1@verizon. net.

2025 Exhibits at the Museum of Frederick History — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. See our all new and renovated exhibits, now through Dec. 13. Free admission on Wednesdays. $5, $10 adults, $5 seniors and students. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

Civil War Walking Tour — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Explore what it was like to live in Frederick during the Civil War. Stories include the last Confederate invasion of the North, the ransom of Frederick, and the Battle of Monocacy. Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St. Reservations required. $5 to $12. 410-707-1105. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org.

One Vast Hospital - Civil War Walking Tour in Downtown Frederick — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Saturdays and Sundays from April through September, join NMCWM docents for a walking tour of Downtown Frederick focused on the city’s role as a makeshift hospital in the final months of 1862. $15. 301-695-1864. chris.reed@civilwarmed.org. www.civilwarmed.org/weekendtours.

Tour Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick. Step back (way back!) in Frederick’s history to see how the pioneering Brunner family lived in the 1750s. You can do that at the Schifferstadt — Frederick’s oldest intact house, built in 1758. You can

see how German engineering and home design came to Colonial America. Guided tours explain the features and tell the history of the family and their home. $8 adults, under 12 free. 301-663-3885. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Take a remarkable 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!” Reservations recommended. $17 for adults. 301-668-8922. info@MarylandGhostTours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Family Storytime — 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Stories, movement, music and fun for the entire family. Designed kids with a caregiver. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Family-Friendly Crafternoon — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at AR Workshop, 914 N. East St., Frederick. During Family-Friendly Crafternoon, kids and adults will have the opportunity to customize their project with their choice of designs, colors, paints and stains. Families are welcome to bring their own food and drinks to sip and enjoy during your creativity session! Register at arworkshop.com/frederick. Cost varies. 301-298-9016. arworkshop.com/frederick.

Family Pickleball — 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Dill Dinkers, 3950 Dartmouth Court, Frederick. Has your family tried Pickleball yet?! On Saturdays, you can at Dill Dinkers! Parents and kids will take to the courts and make some memories together. No experience is needed; just come to get active and have fun! After 15 minutes of instructions, grab a paddle (they’re provided) and learn the trendy sport everyone’s talking about. This is not a drop-off kid event; one adult must be present. To sign up, visit dilldinkers.com. 301-671-3465. dilldinkers.com.

Free Astronomy Star Party with TriState Astronomers — 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Drop in anytime between 8-10 p.m. to observe the starlit sky with TriState Astronomers! Blankets, lawn chairs are highly recommended for comfortable viewing.Experience the magic of the night sky at Fox Haven Farm, a beautiful nature retreat dedicated to education, conservation, and community conn 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/free-astronomy-star-party-with-tristate-astronomers-2.

FESTIVALS

Flower Festival — at Summers Farm, 7503 Hollow Road, Middletown. Enjoy the beauty of the large flower field with thousands of sunflowers, wildflowers, cosmos and zinnias in bloom, over 35 different varieties

and colors, making every flower unique. Take Instagram worthy photos as you walk through and pick your own from our stunning flowers!

$19.50. 301-304-3031. info@summersfarm.com. summersfarm.ticketspice.com.

Back to School Carnival — 10 a.m. to noon at Scott Key Community Center, 1050 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick. A fun-filled morning of carnival activities and tour the center’s space. This is a great opportunity to visit the classroom before fall classes start. Carnival games, crafts and even some fun food as well. Be prepared to participate with your child. Registration is required, recreater.com/register. 301-600-2936. ParksandRecreation@FrederickCountyMD. gov.

bit.ly/FCPRPreschoolBacktoSchoolCarnival. Reggae Fest ‘25 with Unity Reggae Band — 3:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Rockwell Brewery Riverside, 8411 Broadband Drive, Suite K, Frederick. Advance tickets will include your favorite pint of beer. Join us for a day filled with good vibes and great music. Starting off the party is DJ Robbery at 3:30 p.m. with all of your favorite reggae jams, followed with an epic performance by Unity Reggae Band at 7 p.m. $10. 240-575-9755. matt@rockwellbrewery.com. tinyurl.com/bddxesyy.

MUSIC

Live Acoustic Saturday — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Shab Row Stage, 100 N. East St., Frederick. Located behind the Frederick Coffee Co & Cafe. Enjoy live acoustic music by local & regional acoustic performers at the cutest outdoor music venue in the mid-Atlantic region. Music happens every Saturday (weather permitting) with two shows:  11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Performers interact with the crowd and will gladly accept tips. 301-639-1050. todd@toddcwalker.com. Vintage Crew — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Adams County Winery, 251 Peach Tree Road, Orrtanna, Pa. It’s Labor Day weekend and Adams County Winery is excited to welcome back Vintage Crew for another Live Music on the Grounds performance, 1-4 p.m.! Adams County Winery will have its award-winning wines available in addition to wine slushies, local craft beer, and snacks, including cheese and crackers and gourmet meat and cheese plates! The Terrace Bistro will be open 11 a.m.-4 p.m., serving wood-fired pizzas and pretzels! Free entry. 717-334-4631. sean@adamscountywinery.com. adamscountywinery.com.

Mike Kuster and The Catoctin Cowboys at Children In Need, Inc. Fundraiser — 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Elmwood Farm Bed & Breakfast, 16311 Kendle Road, Williamsport. Saddle up for a night of fun, fundraising, and giving back! Get ready for “Soles of Hope: Wild Wild West.” This benefit event supports Children In Need, Inc. This exciting, 21 & older night will be one heck of a hoedown — and we want y’all to join the posse! Barbecue, beverages, mechanical bull, lasso demonstrations corn hole,

raffles and tip jars $50. 301-671-2014. info@childreninneedwashingtoncounty.org.

Highway Legends Concert — 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Smoketown Brewing Station, 223 W. Potomac St., Brunswick. Bringing you back to the golden age of rock, Highway Legends has exploded onto the Washington D.C., metro area music scene, igniting stages with a fiery blend of classic and Southern rock.

$25 & $15. 703-475-0057. dave@highwaylegends.band.

The Dirty Middle, with The Wild Hymns — 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Blues-rock/Americana mesh band The Dirty Middle make their long-awaited return to Sky Stage. Fronted by formidable vocalist Adrienne Smith, these Frederick favorites deliver original tunes plus select bluesy covers with their own twist. The Wild Hymns hail from York, Pa., formed by the duo Megan Woodland Hewitt and Jeff Hewitt. They play a synthesis of neo-folk, art-pop, and Americana, sometimes as part of a 5-piece band.  $10, under age 12 free. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

Sunday Aug. 31

ETCETERA

Tour Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick. Step back (way back!) in Frederick’s history to see how the pioneering Brunner family lived in the 1750s. You can do that at the Schifferstadt — Frederick’s oldest intact house, built in 1758. You can see how German engineering and home design came to Colonial America. Guided tours explain the features and tell the history of the family and their home. $8 adults, under 12 free. 301-663-3885. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

One Vast Hospital - Civil War Walking Tour in Downtown Frederick — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Join NMCWM docents for a walking tour focused on the city’s role as a makeshift hospital in the final months of 1862, every Saturday and Sunday from April through September. Tickets include admission to the museum. too. Tickets are free for museum members, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. $15. 301-695-1864. chris.reed@civilwarmed.org. www.civilwarmed.org/weekendtours.

Mount Olivet Cemetery History & Mystery Tour — 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market St., Frederick. Discover Frederick’s past as we navigate through the labyrinth of graves, crypts and monuments of Historic Mount Olivet Cemetery. Tour includes intriguing facts about the cemetery’s origin, tombstone design, grave robbing, mass graves, plus stops at other distinctive burial plots,

including Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War. Tour concludes with a visit to the Key Memorial Chapel. Reservations required. (This is not a ghost tour.) $17 for adults. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

Mount Olivet Cemetery History And Mystery Tour — 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market St., Frederick. Discover Frederick’s past as we navigate through the labyrinth of graves, crypts and monuments of Historic Mount Olivet Cemetery. Tour includes intriguing facts about the cemetery’s origin, tombstone design, grave robbing, mass graves, plus stops at other distinctive burial plots, including Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War. Tour concludes with a visit to the Key Memorial Chapel. Reservations required. (This is not a ghost tour.) $17 for adults. 301-668-8922. info@MarylandGhostTours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Frederick Keys’ Fan Appreciation Night — 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick. Families and friends can shake their keys, hang out with mascot, Keyote, and see a fireworks show after the game. The first 1,000 ticket holders through the gate get a one-of-a-kind Keyote Bobblehead keepsake! The game starts at 6 p.m. and gates open at 5 p.m. Get your tickets at frederickkeys.com.

MUSIC

Sunday Brunch Concert Series — noon to 1:30 p.m. at Shab Row Stage, 100 N. East St., Frederick. Enjoy live acoustic music at the cutest outdoor music venue in mid-Maryland, the Shab Row Stage. Located behind the Frederick Coffee Co & Cafe. Grab a coffee, muffin or a sandwich and listen to music from local and regional performing singer-songwriters. Artists enjoy interacting with the crowd and appreciate tips. 301-639-1050. todd@toddcwalker.com.

Tommy B. — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Adams County Winery, 251 Peach Tree Road, Orrtanna, Pa. Another Live Music on the Grounds performance! The winery will have its award-winning wines available in addition to wine slushies, local craft beer, and snacks, including cheese and crackers and gourmet meat and cheese plates! The Terrace Bistro will be open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., serving wood-fired pizzas and pretzels! Kombucha is now available in the Tasting Room and we have slushies to go. Free admission. 717-334-4631. sean@adamscountywinery.com. adamscountywinery.com.

THEATER

Sherlock Sundays — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes radio plays read live, in-person complete with sound effects! Join Holmes and Dr. Watson at Sky

Stage for a mystery and surprise bonus! All ages. Free. 301-305-1405. contact@esptheatre.org. www.esptheatre.org.

Monday

Sept. 1

ETCETERA

Join in Campaign to Clean out Your Closet for a Cause — at Asbury United Methodist Church, 101 W. All Saints St., Frederick. Cleaning out our closets during the month of September to benefit Helping Hands and Caring Hearts and Dorcus Clothing Ministry. Only accepting clothes, shoes or purses in excellent or new condition. Nothing dirty, ripped or stained. 301-663-9380. asburyumcfmd1@verizon.net.

FAMILY

Kids Show with Mr. Jon Music — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Maryland favorite Mr. Jon entertains with a rock ‘n’ rhyme musical show for young kids this Labor Day! Advance tickets suggested. $5 ages 2 and up. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

FESTIVALS

Flower Festival — at Summers Farm, 7503

Hollow Road, Middletown. Enjoy the beauty of the large flower field with thousands of sunflowers, wildflowers, cosmos and zinnias in bloom, over 35 different varieties and colors, making every flower unique. Take Instagram worthy photos as you walk through and pick your own from our stunning flowers!

$19.50. 301-304-3031. info@summersfarm.com. summersfarm.ticketspice.com/flowerfestival-at-summers-farm-2025.

MUSIC

Mike Kuster and The Catoctin Cowboys — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland State Fair, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Mike Kuster and The Catoctin Cowboys bring their acclaimed “Honky Tonkin’ Good Time Show” to The Maryland State Fair! 301-662-3355. mike@mikekuster.net. mikekuster.net/tour.

Tuesday Sept. 2

CLASSES

Align and Restore Yoga — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The Center Frederick, 28 E. Sixth St., Frederick. A slow flow gentle practice to engage the parasympathetic nervous system with breath control, body scans, and ending with an extended savasana that includes the rejuvenating practice of yoga nidra (yogic sleep) on heated floors. All levels welcome. 18 and older, pre-register.

$20. 301-305-0693. parkerpsyd@gmail. com.

www.thecenterfrederick.com.

Volunteer Information Session — 7 p.m. at Virtual event, Frederick. Learn about the Literacy Council and get information on the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves. You will learn about our programs, who we serve and how you can help. 18 and older.

301-600-2066. info@frederickliteracy.org. frederickliteracy.org.

ETCETERA

Manga and Anime Club (ages 11-18) — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. New to Anime and Manga? Longtime fan? Either way join us to celebrate it while talking all things art, story, cosplay and culture! Each month features a different craft. September’s featured craft is chibi perler beading! Materials provided, while supplies last. For teens in grade 6-12.

301-600-7000.

Weekly Tuesday Night Bingo — 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at New Windsor Fire company , 101 High St., New Windsor. Weekly Tuesday Night Bingo. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Food and drinks available.

410-635-6373. d_pstrine@msn.com. nwfd10.org.

FAMILY

Bear Cubs at Dancing Bear — 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Bear Cubs will run from July to October! Enjoy a morning of engaging activities and wonder at Dancing Bear Toys and Games at 11 am each Tuesday starting June 1 through October 28 with new adventures each week! Activities include story times, interactive songs, and more.This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Intended for children under the age of two.

301-631-9300. info@dbeartoys.com. dbeartoys.com/event/bear-cubs-august-5.

Elementary Explorers: Block Party — 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick. Explore a variety of building toys and activities at our “block” party! This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10). 301-600-7250.

Wednesday Sept. 3

CLASSES

Art Class with Mr. T’s — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. This class ranges from 5-17 years old. We will have two sides of the class and it’s a huge room between the younger children and the teens. Continues Wednesdays through Nov. 12. Pre-register. $200.00. 301-471-1968. tcw1@hood.edu. www.taureanverse.com.

Sky Stage Swing Dance — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Every first Wednesday, May

through October. Starting at 7 p.m., Amanda will offer a beginner lesson covering swing and blues basics. Social dancing will follow until 10 p.m. The DJ will choose moderate tempo jazz, blues and soul for lindy hop/WCS/blues dancers — taking into consideration the hot summer weather and the concrete dancing surface. All ages, beer/wine for 21+ with ID available for purchase, other small concessions. $5-10 suggested donation. 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. www.revolutionmoderndance.com.

ETCETERA

Line Dancing Night — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Bentztown, 6 S. Bentz St., Frederick. Every Wednesday. Led by Sharon Grimet of Sharon’s School of Dance, this fun and easygoing class is perfect for dancers of all skill levels.

$10, includes your first beer, soda or rail cocktail. 301-301-8430. info@bentztown.com.

FAMILY

Back-to-School Success: Study Habits & Time Management Tips for Students — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. Join C2 Education Urbana to learn practical strategies to build better study habits, manage time wisely and set academic goals for a strong school year. This session includes a free academic consultation and skill assessment invitation. 301-600-7560. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Evening Storytime — 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick. Join us for an evening of stories, songs and games! This program is for children up to age 5 with a caregiver. 301-600-7250.

FESTIVALS

Mount Airy Farmers Market — 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Watkins Park, 615 Center St., Mount Airy. The opportunity to shop, buy and support local farms and businesses. Through Sept. 24. 301-829-1424. ggallucciwhite@mountairymd.gov. www.mountairymd.gov.

Thursday Sept. 4

CLASSES

Teen Time: Yoga — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick. Join us for a relaxing and mindful evening of yoga and meditation with Cathy Spence! Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel with you if you have one. This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).

301-600-7250.

Tween Time: Yoga — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick. Join us for a relaxing and mindful evening of yoga and meditation with Cathy Spence! Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel with you if you have one. This program is for tweens in 3rd through 8th grades (ages 8-13). 301-600-7250.

Greener Living Series: Green Homes — Simple Steps for a Big Impact — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. What is your landscape’s impact on the Chesapeake Bay? How is your energy use connected to climate change? And how can “going green” help you cut costs? Join us to learn how simple actions around your home can have a positive impact on our environment — and help your household’s budget too! From small steps like rain barrels to big projects like solar panels, we’ll look at cost-effective ways to make your home more sustainable. This lively, interactive session will provide info about the rebates, community challenges and household assistance that are part of Frederick County’s Green Homes Program.

301-600-7000.

fcpl.org.

ETCETERA

Teen Library Council (TLC) ages 11-18 — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects. Teen Library Council (TLC) is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the library and the wider community.

301-600-7000.

MUSIC

Alive@Five: Freddie Long Band — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carroll Creek Amphitheater, Frederick. Craft beverages and food available by local breweries, distilleries and food trucks. 21 and older, with ID. $6. 301-698-8118. downtownfrederick.org.

Live Jazz at the Cocktail Lab — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Get swanky with us every Thursday night for live jazz and your favorite craft cocktails. 21 and older. 301-360-5888. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com.

POLITICS

Meet the Republican Candidates for City Council and Mayor — 7 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. at Community Room (CBA), C. Burr Artz Public Library , 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick . Join the Frederick County Republicans to meet our candidates: Tom Trott for mayor, Joe Adkins for District 4, Rob Callahan for District 5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., social hour at 7 p.m., candidate speeches at 8 p.m.   703-408-2404. kate@taylorformaryland. com.

Friday

Sept. 5

CLASSES

Plant-Based Lunch Bunch Series! — noon to 1:15 p.m. at The Common Market Co-op, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Looking to learn new ways to cook? Want to try out plant-based eating or be part of a fun food community? Join Common Market Board President and culinary coach Alison Wexler

on the first Friday of each month for a new Plant-Based Lunch Bunch! Alison will provide a cooking demo of a new vegan or vegetarian recipe each month, which the group will eat together afterward while getting to know each other and swapping tales from the kitchen. $15 - $30. 503-957-4207. arobinson@commonmarket.coop. www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/ plant-based-lunch-bunch-series.

Made-in-Studio: Solarpunk — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverworks Studio at Alden Farms, 19215 Beallsville Road, Beallsville. Christine Hubbard will draw on her experience teaching a Solarpunk-focused college course since 2022 to guide participants through this inspiring movement. The session will explore Solarpunk philosophy through art, architecture and real-world communities, leading into a hands-on creative project of each participant’s choice — whether visual art, writing, or multimedia. Materials can be self-provided or sourced from Riverworks’ eco-friendly collection of repurposed and natural supplies. $20.

www.riverworksart.org.

ETCETERA

Open Coworking Day — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cowork Frederick, 120 E. Patrick St., Frederick . Give coworking a test drive! Register to try a free day of coworking every first Friday of the month. 301-732-5165. heycowork@coworkfrederick.com. coworkfrederick.com/open-coworking-day. Guided Exhibit Tours — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Experience the Museum of Frederick County History through a guided tour. Join either archivist Jody Brumage or curator Amy Hunt as they explore the exhibits. Each tour is a unique experience based on the interests of the group and what special things staff wants to highlight that week. Descriptions of each week’s tour can be found on the Heritage Frederick website, which includes accessibility notes. Tours are included with admission.

$5, $10. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org/event-calendar.

Barnyard Band & Booze with the Amish Outlaws — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville. The Amish Outlaws will be playing their unique blend of various musical genres. Various breweries, distilleries, wineries, food and more on-site. Enjoy an adult beverage purchased from one of our vendors. The Animal Barn will also be open. Bring your blankets, chairs & friends. Children are welcome. Visit website for more information and the latest updates.   $20 to $25, for ages 2 and older, babies free. 301-865-9203. info@greenmeadowsevents.com. greenmeadowsevents.com.

Mead and Read Trivia at Orchid Cellar Meadery — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Orchid Cellar Meadery, 8546 Pete Wiles Road, Middletown. Gather a team of up to 6 people for a fun night of trivia. Questions will be inspired by mystery books. The winning team will receive two free flights of mead. Team registration opens at 5:30 p.m. Trivia will

begin promptly at 6 p.m. Show your library card for 10% off a flight during this event only. Perucho’s Peruvian food truck will be on-site. Cheese platters & snacks are also available for purchase from Orchid Cellar, or you’re welcome to bring your own food. Ages 21 & up.

frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Mead and Read Trivia at Orchid Cellar Meadery — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Orchid Cellar Meadery, 8546 Pete Wiles Road, Middletown. Gather a team of up to 6 people for a fun night of trivia. Questions will be inspired by mystery books. The winning team will receive two free flights of mead. Team registration opens at 5:30 p.m. Trivia will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Food truck, snacks available or bring your own food. 21 and up. 301-600-7560. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Take a remarkable 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!” Reservations recommended. $17 for adults. 301-668-8922. info@MarylandGhostTours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

Bad Influence — 9 p.m. at Jojo’s Restaurant And Tap House, 16-18 E. Patrick St., Frederick. An electrifying evening with Bad Influence Band! Known for their powerhouse

blues, rock and groove-infused sound, they’ll have you on your feet all night long. 21 and older. 301-910-8551. jr@badinfluenceband.com. www.badinfluenceband.com.

FESTIVALS

Mason Dixon Historical Society Gas and Steam Roundup — 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St., Westminster. Continues Sept. 6 and 7. Feature tractors this year: International Harvester tractors, engines & equipment. Friday: tractor parade. Saturday and Sunday: saw mill and shingle mill, slow tractor race, parade antique cars and trucks, kids pedal pull, parade of steam engines and tractors. Breakfast 7-10 a.m. each day, lunch available. Admission is free. carrollcountytourism.org.

Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show — 5:30 p.m. at Catoctin High School, 14745 Sabillasville Road, Thurmont. Opening ceremonies 6:30 p.m. with the 47th annual Community Organizations Flag ceremony. Patriotic music by the Catoctin High School Band, announcement of the 2025-26 Catoctin FFA Chapter Ambassador, free admission and a silver offering will be received to benefit the Sabillasville Environmental School. Baked goods auction 7:30 p.m. Thurmont Regional Library used book sale all weekend. Also, historical area photographs and memorabilia and quilts display, community organization displays. Activities continue Sept. 6 and 7. 301-271-2104.

FILM

“Babette’s Feast “ (1987, G) — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. Kicks off the Shepherdstown Film Society’s Fall 2025 Season and its goal to screen “Films That Make You Think.” “Babette’s Feast” is an acclaimed classic and winner of an Oscar for Best Foreign Film. In Danish with English subtitles. Pre-film reception, post-film discussion. Admission is pay-what-you-can.

304-876-3704.

contact@operahouselive.com.

MUSIC

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.

301-360-5888. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com.

THEATER

Key Stage Grand Opening — 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W.t Patrick St., Frederick. You’re invited to the Grand Opening of MET’s Key Stage for the official unveiling of our newly renovated performance space with a ribbon cutting and grand opening reception. Open to the public.

301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org.

Comedy Extravaganza — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. MET Comedy Nights Improv comedy Festival is BACK! Join us for a weekend of fun and laughter in Frederick’s newest performance venue: the MET Key Stage! The show will feature members from The Comedy Pigs, Oh Crit, That’s What She Said, Off Key, and Key City Improv. It will also feature surprise performances from some of our specialty MET Comedy Night shows. Don’t miss this celebration of comedy and debut performance in our new space!

$15.

Saturday Sept. 6 CLASSES

All-levels Yoga with Yogamour — 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Join the Yogamour Team for another season of our all-levels flow yoga classes in the open air venue. Every Saturday, May through September. Please bring a yoga mat and water with you. Parking is available on street or in the city parking garage.

$20 drop in, $150 for 10 class pass. 301662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. yogamour.org.

Printmaking with Plants with Hayl Gentilini — 10 a.m. to noon at Fox Haven Farm

& Retreat Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Learn the art of printmaking using plants! Led by the artist multidisciplinary Hayl Gentilini, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to create beautiful prints using natural materials. $35. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/printmaking-withplants-with-hayl-gentilini-2.

Pawpaws, a Little-Known Treasure — 10 a.m. to noon at University of Maryland Extension Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Discover a native gem you can grow right in your own backyard! Find out how and why to grow this large, tasty fruit — and how native plants can help your entire garden thrive. Tour the pawpaw patch in our Demo Garden. 301-600-1596. arembold@umd.edu. bit.ly/FCMG25-Pawpaws.

Freedom Bang Class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, 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. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. www.fcpl.org.

Winterizing Your Garden — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville . Join Master Gardener Tiger Waddell and learn how to prepare your garden for colder months. Topics will include winter shutdown, spring

prep and seed saving. Opportunity for questions and answers to follow. 301-600-8350. rkurtz@frederickcountymd. gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Friday and Saturday Crafting Time — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Road, Frederick. Use the time for scrapbooking, card making or whatever kind of craft you may do and enjoy. The cost is $25 to get your space, room for the day. BYO lunch or snacks. Pre-register. 18 and older. $10 more if you come for Saturday too! $20 entrance fee. 301-712-6759. shelleysscrapshack@gmail.com. meetup.com/Shelleys-Scrap-Shack.

Fungus Among Us: Tree ID for Mushroom Hunters [Field Trip] — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. If there’s one skill that can improve your foraging yield, it’s tree ID. In this class, we’ll take a field trip to the Frederick Municipal Forest to identify common trees that every mushroom hunter should learn. We’ll also talk about decomposing matter and how that presents an opportunity for mushrooms to flourish. Pre-registration required. $50. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/fungus-amongus-tree-id-for-mushroom-hunters-field-tripw-jared-urchek.

ETCETERA

Myersville Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to

noon at Municipal parking lot, 301 Main St., Myersville. Saturdays through Oct. 25. myersvillefarmersmarket.com.

Civil War Walking Tour — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Explore what it was like to live in Frederick during the Civil War. Stories include the last Confederate invasion of the North, the ransom of Frederick, and the Battle of Monocacy. Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St. Reservations required. $5 to $12. 410-707-1105. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org.

A Circus Experience with Theatricks of Frederick — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick. Enjoy a circus experience with Theatricks of Frederick, which is a performance and educational company that recognizes the values of art and culture as powerful agents in the education of all young people, producing knowledge, self-awareness and promoting the interchange of ideas and experiences. This program is for all ages. 301-600-7250.

One Vast Hospital: Civil War Walking Tour in Downtown Frederick — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Saturdays and Sundays from April through September, join NMCWM docents for a walking tour of Downtown Frederick focused on the city’s role as a makeshift hospital in the final months of 1862. $15. 301-695-1864. chris.reed@civilwarmed.org.

www.civilwarmed.org/weekendtours.

Tour Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick. Step back (way back!) in Frederick’s history to see how the pioneering Brunner family lived in the 1750s. You can do that at the Schifferstadt — Frederick’s oldest intact house, built in 1758. You can see how German engineering and home design came to Colonial America. Guided tours explain the features and tell the history of the family and their home. $8 adults, under 12 free. 301-663-3885. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. True documented stories of the “paranormal” with “Maryland’s Oldest Operating Ghost Tour!” Reservations recommended. $17 for adults. 301-668-8922. info@MarylandGhostTours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Autumn Storytime with Author Mirka Hokkanen! — 11 a.m. to noon at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Celebrate all things fall with local author Mirka Hokkanen who will be leading a storytime and craft activity to promote the release of her two, autumn-themed books for kids. 240-575-4496. curiousiguanaevents@gmail.com. curiousiguana.com.

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