72 HOURS July 24, 2025 by Frederick News-Post

JULY 24

Keene Shank

Viral video leads Frederick student to advocate for Deaf community

BRUNSWICK CREATES ITS OWN ARTS COUNCIL

The Brunswick Arts Council formed in 2024 and has already hosted art markets and established monthly Connect & Create gatherings, with many more events (and hopefully state funding) to come. The organization’s “Art for All” philosophy shines through their free public workshops at the Brunswick library, including an upcoming Digital Art class on Aug. 10 led by graphic designer Amy Carroll. With support from the Frederick Arts Council and local businesses offering meeting spaces, BAC represents Brunswick’s evolution beyond its traditional identity of “farms, rivers and trains” to embrace a more creatively diverse future — though they’re still searching for a permanent home base.

GIVE THIS OAKDALE HIGH STUDENT A FOLLOW

It started as frustration over missing closed captions on multiple social media posts. Keene Shank, an Oakdale High School rising junior with more than 70k social media followers, began his advocacy journey in 2023 when his post about the lack of closed captions went viral. Now operating under @itskeene.s on Instagram and TikTok, Shank uses his platform to educate both Deaf and hearing communities, recently collaborating with Marvel actress Lauren Ridloff and Super Bowl performer Justina Miles for Deaf Awareness Month. His content ranges from practical education — like explaining Video Relay Services — to poignant observations about how handcuffs strip deaf individuals of their freedom of speech. The Frederick native consistently challenges misconceptions while celebrating Deaf culture, reminding followers that “language isn’t an ear thing or a mouth thing — it’s a brain thing.”

A CIVIC REVIVAL BLUEPRINT

Richard Harwood has spent decades revitalizing communities nationwide, from post-Sandy Hook Newtown to the nation’s most challenging urban centers. On July 24, the founder of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation will share his “New Civic Path” philosophy at the C. Burr Artz Public Library during a free talk. Harwood’s approach centers on what he calls “growing authentic hope” — rejecting the false promises of quick transformation in favor of sustained, community-driven change. His work also emphasizes “physics over civics,” focusing on creating catalytic energy to propel communities forward rather than getting bogged down in endless meetings. Stop by and start the engagement within your own community.

RETELLING ANTIETAM NARRATIVES

James Broomall will upend everything you thought you knew about the famous “Dead of Antietam” photographs when he speaks at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine on July 26. The Richmond University professor has spent years researching the 1862 images taken by Alexander Gardner and James Gibson, discovering that the oft-cited New York Times review describing public shock was virtually ignored until the 20th century. Broomall’s investigation reveals that Americans of the era likely weren’t as traumatized by the battlefield photography as modern audiences assume (post-mortem family portraits were commonplace, and the images were actually marketed and sold as collectible stereo views and album prints). Check out his talk to learn.

FROM CRANBERRIES TO CARROLL CREEK

Marshal Fuzz’s origin story reads like a Frederick music scene fairy tale: Bassist Brad Newman discovered guitarist Sulaiman Rahman during a powerful Cranberries cover at Cafe Nola, leading to a partnership that eventually welcomed violinist El Calderon and drummer Tad Achey. Their eclectic sound — self-described as “fuzzy blues rock with soulful vocals” — has earned them spots from D.C. Turkish restaurants to local breweries. And after years of applications, they’ll finally take the Alive@Five stage on July 31, bringing their vibes-based approach to Carroll Creek for the weekly happy hour concert.

Twin Bears Bakery works with local farms and producers

The latest addition to Twin Bears Bakery’s location on South Carroll Street in Frederick is a large map on one of the walls. It features the Mid-Atlantic region, with a blown-up section showing Frederick County and the farms and providers from which the restaurant sources produce and supplies.

Customers can see, for example, where Twin Bears sources its eggs, where they get the smoked salmon for one of their bagel sandwiches, or the cherry tomatoes they roast for their veggie sandwich, said Andrew Roy, who owns the bakery with his wife Emily.

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In any given week, they work with 15 to 20 farms to secure the produce and other products they use, Roy said.

“I feel thankful we have such an amazing farming community here,” he said.

But it’s not just the veggies and other produce that form Twin Bears’ local collaborations.

They get a special blend of coffee from Cannon Coffee in Hagerstown and also sell canned cold brew coffee from Frederick’s own Gravel & Grind.

The seasonal nature of what’s coming from local farms and producers means the bakery’s menu is always changing.

But while the menu may evolve, the shop is known for its steady supply of sourdough bread, bagels, muffins and pastries. On any given day, Roy said, his crew roll between 200 and 500 bagels.

They’ve been in the South Carroll Street space for about six months but have been selling at farmers markets and other venues for about five years. The permanent space has given them a chance to make new relationships, Roy said. Before, they would only see people at markets. But now, regular customers can stop in for a bagel and coffee.

Along with the seasonal variations of the menu, they’re always looking at adding more gluten-free and vegetarian options, Roy said.

“We like the idea of having a little bit for everyone,” he said.

— Ryan Marshall

TWIN BEARS BAKERY

125 S Carroll St., Suite 104, Frederick 301-500-0356 twinbearsbakery.com instagram.com/twinbearsbakery facebook.com/twinbearsbakery

Hours: 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday through Sunday Co-owner Andrew Roy recommends: The local veggie sandwich. It changes by season, with produce from local farms. The current version includes roasted cherry tomatoes, half-sour pickles, sweet pickled onions, pickled fennel, basil pesto with walnuts and pistachios.

Staff photos by Katina Zentz

Twin Bears Bakery in Frederick.

The veggie sandwich is shown at Twin Bears Bakery in Frederick.

Marshal Fuzz brings nothing but vibes to this year’s Alive@Five

BY DYLAN HYMAN

Special to The News-Post

One minute, it’s a martial arts fitness class, but then the unassuming room on North East Street transforms into the rehearsal space for Frederick band Marshal Fuzz.

Guitarist/vocalist Sulaiman Rahman has only been in the current location since the middle of May, operating his fitness business Reps N Sweat out of it since June. Most of the band equipment is tucked into the background. Behind sparring fence and punching bags, amps and sound gear eagerly wait for the last of the gym rats to exit before the band shows the place what a real workout looks like.

Bassist Brad Newman recalls meeting Rahman at an open mic at Cafe Nola some years ago and praising him for his powerful cover of “Zombie” by The Cranberries after the show.

“I had just got off work and was caught off guard — ‘Is this dude really playing Cranberries at Nola right now?’ But he ripped it … he absolutely ripped it,” Newman recalled.

The duo worked quickly to find a drummer so they could start a band together and get to work on honing their sound.

Though the band began as a studio project, Rahman remembers an early gig where a bar in town almost refused to follow through with a booking after learning that they broke the one rule the owner had: no trios. Only four-pieces or more were permitted to perform.

In search of a last-minute addition, they reached out to another frequent downtown open mic’er, violinist, El Calderon.

“The combination was guaranteed to be original,” Rahman said. With Calderon’s fierce yet supportive strings, the band began making traction at local spots and neighboring cities by 2019.

“I think it was an upstairs venue at a Turkish restaurant in D.C. where we played for three hours — three hours,” Calderon said. “There was a dude that stayed at the bar all night long … cheering us from song to

IF YOU GO

Alive@Five runs from 5 to 8 p.m. July 31 at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater in downtown Frederick. Entry is $6. Craft beer and food available onsite.

song. That’s when I knew we had something.”

Some releases and long forgotten shows later, the band found themselves back in the studio. While piecing together the beginnings of a new track, the band felt like they needed something different in the percussion chair. Their first choice was Tad Achey of daMOOD fame.

“Tad brings this controlled chaos within the structure of the music … where usually the drums serve to bring structure to the controlled chaos of the music. It’s beautiful,” Rahman said with a smile.

For almost three years now, the quartet has been bringing raw, expressive heat to the regional music scene, performing at bars, breweries, festivals and larger venues within a drive from their home base of Frederick.

“Part of the charm is that we aren’t pursuing a specific sound. As long as we sound together, it just sounds like us,” Calderon said.

Achey was quick to add, “We are absolutely a vibes based band,

and that means that sometimes our songs sound different show to show. … You have to be able to read the room and your bandmates.”

The band is set to take the stage at the July 31 Alive@Five concert, a summer-long, weekly fundraising event held on Carroll Creek.

Self-described as “fuzzy blues rock with soulful vocals and tight rhythms,” the band is looking forward to showcasing some new originals alongside popular covers.

Rahman is proud of the band’s accomplishments.

“We had a feeling it [Alive@Five] was going to happen this year,” he said. “We had applied for the last four or five years. It was our time.”

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Marshal Fuzz will perform at Alive@Five.

BY SHUAN BUTCHER

Special to The News-Post

Richard Harwood will discuss his campaign for a ‘new civic path’

Richard Harwood has spent over 35 years helping to revitalize the nation’s hardest-hit communities, transform the world’s largest organizations, and reconnect institutions to society. As founder and president of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, he has been recruited to solve some of the most difficult problems of our time, including being called into Newtown, Connecticut, after the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Harwood is an author, speaker and innovator. Working with communities for decades, he has proof that social change starts locally.

Harwood will share his expertise, thoughts and experience in Frederick during a presentation at 6 p.m. July 24 in the community room at the C. Burr Artz Public Library in downtown Frederick.

His presentation will center on his new book, “The New Civic Path: Restoring Our Belief in One Another and Our Nation.”

He recently talked with 72 Hours about the current state of civil society and how individuals and communities can come together to create change. Why this book? Why right now?

Because I think we face a crisis of belief in this country, in institutions, in leaders and in civic organizations — and frankly in one another and ourselves. So the question then becomes what does it take to create belief in ourselves, one another and our nation in a country where things are so confusing, so chaotic and where there is so much uncertainty? That led me to write this book and has led me to this campaign of the new civic path.

I have found that so many citizens and community leaders are exhausted. Inequities and disparities have grown, divisions have grown. Our politics have gotten worse and our sense of mistrust has deepened. People need to hear an alternative to our divisive political discourse and what we needed was a civic message. We need a different message and need a way to move forward.

One of the messages you convey is the idea of growing hope. What do you mean by that?

Well first, we have to make a commitment to peddling false hope. We do each and every day, sometimes intentionally and sometimes unwittingly. We say we are going to transform our public school system in two years when it took generations to get into the conditions that it’s in. We set metrics for milestones that we know we will never hit, and yet we still set them. So first, we have to get real with ourselves that we are traveling in false hope, which creates skepticism and cynicism. It leads to people retreating from public life. Growing authentic hope starts with putting hard issues on the table not because we are going to solve them overnight but because we are willing to deal with them. People gain authentic hope when they see us working on these issues and when people get together

IF YOU GO

will speak from 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 24 at C. Burr Artz Public Library in downtown Frederick. This event, organized by Curious Iguana and Frederick County Public Libraries, is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

to work on them. Are we telling the truth about what we face and what it will take to make progress — that it requires us to roll up our sleeves to get to work?

You talk about personal and shared agency. What does that mean?

One of the things about a crisis of belief is the feeling that we have lost control and we don’t have the ability to shape our future. At the heart of that is the lost sense of agency. This new civic path is so vital is because we have to find ways to rediscover and reclaim our personal agency to get things done and our shared agency to come together with others to generate productive change and progress. This notion of building together is so important. That requires action. Why do you think there is a vacuum in public life and what has led to it?

It began in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Our politics became more consultant driven and win at any cost. We took on

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Richard Harwood has worked for decades to revitalize communities. He will be in Frederick to give a free talk about his work and mission — and how it could potentially help to shape Frederick’s future.

Richard Harwood

a much more consumer mentality in our personal lives and in the ways in which we think about government — the idea that government is like a gas station where we expect to bring our car in to get fixed with a guarantee.

There was a rise in more and more professionals starting to drive organizations that needed to be rooted in community, and they became disconnected from the very communities that they to serve. There was the rise of the internet in the mid1990s and over time cable television, which further fragmented us, and then social media further fragmented and actually increased the heat in society.

All these things also help produce an epidemic of loneliness, where they are in search of tribal communities where they can feel a sense of acceptance and validation. This actually leads us to bigger separation and hatred. All of these things have come together to produce where we are today.

How can we reclaim the public square from the loudest and most divisive voices? How can we break from listening to those voices?

Yes, there are national and international news every day, but the change we need needs to start in our local communities. It is there that we can figure out what we can agree on amid our differences — and there are real differences. When communities do that, they crowd out the loudest and most divisive voices. More people come back into the public square and reclaim it. Everyone deserves to be heard though.

Why is it important to start small?

Our work has four mantras. One of them is start small to go big. If we start small and get things in motion and moving, what we find is that we can build on them. The efforts are more durable, more sustainable, more believable and can spread like a positive contagion in the community.

But this is not a new theory. If you look at much of the significant change in American history, it started out this way. History tells us that we are capable of creating change this way.

Please explain why you say this is more about physics than civics.

Civics is more than meetings, forums and process. They’re not the purpose. They shouldn’t become our focus. Our focus should be physics. It is more instructive. We live in a society or in communities that are often stuck. We are not moving in ways that we want or fast enough. What is needed? Some force or catalytic energy to either get us unstuck or propel us forward faster. We have to add fuel or energy to it. We also need momentum.

This interview has been edited for space and clarity.

Shuan Butcher is a writer, nonprofit professional, event planner and avid traveler. He writes from Frederick.

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Two laugh-out-loud shows are coming to New Spire Arts

Entertainment Events is set to deliver double the laughs to New Spire Arts in Frederick with “Late Nite Catechism” performing at 3 p.m. July 27 and “Girls Night: The Musical” slated for Sept. 20, both at New Spire Arts in downtown Frederick.

“Late Nite Catechism” is an uproariously funny play that takes the audience back to their youth. The irrepressible Sister teaches class to a roomful of “students.”

Throughout the course of the class, the benevolent instructor rewards the “students” for correct answers with glow-in-the-dark rosaries and other nifty prizes. Naughty students may well find themselves onstage sitting in a corner reflecting on their actions. However, even the most reluctant “students” will be clamoring to get into this Sister’s class.

“Girls Night: The Musical” has been thrilling audiences and earning raves from critics throughout North America since it began touring after its sensational Off-Broadway debut.

Bursting with energy, the show is packed with hits “Lady Marmalade,” “It’s Raining Men,” “Man I Feel Like a Woman,” “I Will Survive,” “We are Family” and many more. Follow five friends as they visit their past, celebrate their present, and look to

the future on a wild and hilarious night out.

Tickets start at $60 and are available at weinbergcenter.org, by calling the box office at 301-6002828, or in person at the Weinberg Center, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick.

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“Girls Night: The Musical”

play in Frederick in September.

HISTORY

Historian James Broomall challenges photos of Antietam dead in upcoming talk

BY IAN CHEN

Special to The News-Post

When James Broomall was a child, his parents would often drive the family to historical sites that would then transport him into the grand battles and daring acts of heroism that define the Civil War era. But 30 years later, Broomall’s understanding of the bloody conflict has gradually evolved into something new — which he hopes to share with audiences during his talk on July 26 at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine.

“I started out over 30 years ago reading books as a child that tended to look almost exclusively at the battles and tended to talk about the charges of regiments or the leadership of specific individuals,” he said. “And while I still do some of that work, I have become a lot more interested in the social and cultural forces that were unfolding during the Civil War.”

On Sept. 19, 1862 — a mere two days after the Battle of Antietam — photographers Alexander Gardner and James Gibson captured nearly 100 images of the aftermath of America’s bloodiest day ever. Matthew Brady, their boss, displayed their work in his New York City gallery at 10th and Broadway and titled the exhibition “The Dead of Antietam.”

Then, the critics visited, and on Oct. 20, a review was published in the New York Times claiming that Brady had “[brought] home” the soldiers’ corpses, laying them in people’s “dooryards and along the streets.”

The review attracted little attention until the 20th century when William Frassanito, an acclaimed Civil War historian, quoted it at the start of his book on the Antietam photographs.

Afterwards, Broomall says, the Times review “took on a life of its own” and began showing up in more and more scholarly papers. Then, in 1990, Ken Burns featured it in his famous Civil War documentary, which was watched by millions of Americans. This cemented the photographs in public memory as a shocking statement that disrupted American society.

However, Broomall wants people to look deeper. “As the old cliche goes, an

Alexander Gardner/Library of Congress

A man looks at the grave of a union officer while a rebel lies unburied.

image is worth 1,000 words,” Broomall said. “So when I got the invitation to do the talk, I was like, ‘Oh, I should probably do something on the Antietam photographs.’ And then that, in turn, got me thinking about the New York Times review.”

He had first critically reexamined the review when working on a book project that required him to reread Frassanito’s book. “Then I started wondering. I was like, ‘That’s interesting. Where was the review before then?’ And it doesn’t really appear,” he said.

After further research, Broomall realized that the public during that time probably wasn’t as shocked as most might believe. For instance, many people during that period would take post-mortem photographs, where a grieving mother might pose with her dead child, for instance.

He also discovered that there weren’t any sources from the time period that provided evidence for people being appalled or shocked. In fact, the copies of the images were being advertised and sold as both stereo views (a special image that could create a 3D effect in a stereo viewer) and as small cardstock prints to be placed in family albums.

“American audiences are consuming them as buyers,” he said. “I’m not saying they’re entirely unfeeling, but when we

IF YOU GO

As part of the Saturday Speaker Series, James Broomall will present “Reimagining War’s Reality: A Consideration of Photographs of Antietam’s Dead” from 3 to 4 p.m. July 26 at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. The presentation is included with admission to the museum and free for members. Details at civilwarmed.org.

look at just that one review, we lose a lot of the cultural context around how these images may have been received.”

The path to that realization spans decades of academic and public history work. After living a childhood filled with antique shops and history books, Broomall pursued an undergraduate degree in history and eventually completed a doctorate. Initially, he specialized in 19th-century Southern history, but eventually narrowed his focus down to the Civil War, which he currently teaches at Richmond University. “The forces that were enacted during the wartime era fundamentally transformed the social, political and cultural fabric of the country,” he said.

After teaching for more than 20 years, Broomall has held tenure track positions

at three institutions including Shepherd University, where he was the director of the George Tyler Moore Civil War Center, which is located in a nearly 300-year-old building in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

“I think it very much transformed who I was as a historian,” he said. “[The center] was most likely a field hospital during the Battle of Antietam and the Maryland Campaign. ... I had a lot of opportunities to take audiences throughout Shepherdstown, and to show them the incredible architectural integrity of 18th- and 19th-century structures.”

Even after teaching the subject for so long, Broomall says he’s not bored. “I constantly reinvent how I do it, what books I use, what evidence we look at,” he said. “Since 2015, there’s been a lot in the public discourse centered around the unresolved legacies of the American Civil War, and so the way in which a student might engage in the materials in 2020 is very different from how they might have in 2010.”

Beyond his role as a teacher, Broomall identifies as a “public historian.” He is often published in journals, gives public talks, such as this one, and he regularly leads historical Civil War site tours.

“That public history identity is very much rooted in my childhood interest in these sites. These are places that enliven people’s interests in the past in ways that sometimes books can’t always do,” he said.

After a lifetime of presenting to the public, Broomall says he notices most people tend to romanticize the conflict, just like he did in his youth. “We need to strip away that veneer of romanticism to uncover some of the really harsh realities about this conflict and how easily Americans sort of demonized one another,” he said. “After the [Battle of Antietam], citizens flocked to the field. And they didn’t flock to the field simply to tend to the wounded, as we’re often told. They also flocked to the field to collect souvenirs.”

And in his talk, this uglier version of events is exactly what he hopes to reveal to his audience.

“I want them to be more astute consumers,” he said, “and I really want to challenge my audience to realize how vastly different these Civil War era Americans were.”

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.

Broomall

THE FREDERICK MOM

The Frederick Mom’s recommendations for the weekend of July 25

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

Sand and Sea Party

1 to 2 p.m. July 25

Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E Patrick St., Frederick $20/child Friday afternoon, spend some time under the sea with the kids. Our resident toy store, Dancing Bear, is hosting a first of its kind Sand and Sea Party event! Dress up as your favorite sea creature or character (please, someone arrive as a little Ursula) and spend an hour crafting, playing in the store’s ocean-themed sensory bins, and decorating yourself in glitter tattoos. Craftivities include sand art bottle necklaces, peel-and-stick sand art and ocean slime. This event is recommended for kids ages 4 and up. Parent/guardian supervision is required but only the participating child needs a ticket. Please register your merman or mermaid at dbeartoys.com.

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Jefferson Carnival

6 to 10 p.m. July 25 and 26 Jefferson Ruritan, 4603 Lander Road, Jefferson Free

One of Frederick County’s best kept secrets is the Jefferson Ruritan Club’s Annual Carnival happening this year from July 21 to 26. Families can enjoy all the classics: free entertainment every night, games, rides, bingo and delicious food and desserts. Dinner buffet is offered in the air-conditioned Ruritan Center from 5 to 7:30 p.m. or there’s food service available at the outdoor pavilion each night. Ride-all-night wristbands are $30/person or you can purchase individual ride tickets. At 7 p.m. on Friday, see the Spinouts with the Taylor Brown Elvis Show, or catch the band Brushfire on Saturday (same time). Free parking is offered. •••

All You Can Pick Flowers

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 26 and 27 Valley View Acres, 4005 Valley View Raod, Middletown

$10/person, children under 5 are free Our community looks forward to this event every year! This Saturday and Sunday, join Valley View Acres in Middletown where folks can cut all the

beautiful flowers they want to bring home as a keepsake. For $10, pick your own sunflowers, zinnias and wildflowers! Bring your own clippers and buckets. The farm has some to share, but they could be all loaned out. This ‘AYCPick” flower event will have artisan vendors on site with handmade crafts, produce, clothing and accessories to shop. If you miss this weekend, the event also takes place on Aug. 2 and 3 at the same times. Admission is cash only and paid at the gate. No pre-registration is needed. Have a great time in the fields at VVA!

Storytime with Elephant and Piggie

10 a.m. to noon July 26

Kiddie Academy of Urbana, 3401 Urbana Pike, Frederick Free

This Saturday morning, stop in Kiddie Academy in Urbana for a special, free event for kids of all ages! Storytime Live will celebrate the magic of reading, featuring beloved book characters by Mo Willems, Elephant and Piggie. The event is also an open house for any families looking to learn more about Kiddie Academy, the educational child care center in Urbana. Don’t miss this experience to meet Elephant and Piggie! Register your free spot at kiddieacademy.com/academies/urbana.

Hayden’s 18th Birthday Party 1 to 4 p.m. July 26

South Mountain Creamery, 8305 Bolivar Road, Middletown Free

Mark your calendar for Saturday! It’s an afternoon full of fun for the entire family — all in Hayden’s name! This fundraising event at South Mountain Creamery honors the life of Hayden Boerum, a 7-year-old from Frederick who gained his angel wings in 2015, and whose family is celebrating his 18th birthday with the public. Check out pony rides, train rides, face painting, a moon bounce, games, a photo booth and more. There will be birthday cake (of course), plus raffle baskets and music. The farm houses the dairy cows and even two Highland cows, and a playground — and all the ice cream you could ever imagine (the flavor Snallygaster is top-rated, if anyone needs a recommendation). This event is open to the public and free to attend. All money raised benefits Hayden’s Heroes — a local nonprofit raising awareness for Histiocytosis, the rare disease Hayden had. Pre-registration not needed for this event, but if you’d like to learn more or donate, go to haydensheroesmd.org. •••

Drive-In Movie: Moana 2

6 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. July 26

Frederick Shopping Center, 1305 W. Seventh St., Frederick Free

Take 2! This is a rescheduled event from a rained out date last month. This Saturday, let’s enjoy a free, family-friendly evening out in our cars! The Frederick Shopping Center is hosting a Drive-In Movie on the big screen! “Moana 2” will play at sunset, but the parking lot area will open at 6 p.m. so arrive early to give your family time to get your spot and to grab dinner from nearby restaurants before the show begins. Restaurants include Bonefish Grill, Glory Days Grill, Marco’s Pizza, Crisp & Juicy, Jack’s Sub’s & Pizza, Swirls Ice Cream and more. Parking will be first come, first served in the lot behind Ashley Furniture, at the direction of the parking attendants. Up to 60 cars maximum.

Tiffany Mahaney is at least a fifthgeneration native to Frederick County, and she now proudly raises her own family here. She is the owner of The Frederick Mom on Instagram. Follow her @thefrederickmom.

TIFFANY MAHANEY

Courtesy of Valley View Acres

Valley View Acres in Middletown will host an All You Can Pick event.

The other Mount Airy, more commonly known as Mayberry

BY ERIN JONES

Special to The News-Post

If you live in one of the counties that intersect in Mount Airy, you have probably discovered through an errant Google search at some point that there is, in fact, another Mount Airy: Mount Airy, North Carolina. Even if the North Carolina town is unfamiliar, you have probably heard of its more famous nickname, Mayberry.

Mount Airy, North Carolina, is actor Andy Griffith’s hometown, and now the town proudly bears his fingerprints, or in the case of a large mural, his face.

On a recent road trip through the South, I decided to take a detour to experience my town’s Southern sister. I discovered the phenomenon that each hour driven south on 81 seemed to peel back a decade, and so I arrived in the other Mount Airy seemingly in the 1960s.

Mount Airy, North Carolina, sits just below the border between North Carolina and Virginia. Southern Virginia presented a slightly surreal moment when it informed me I was entering one of its southernmost counties: Carroll County.

It is strange to be driving from Mount Airy to Mount Airy bookended by Carroll Counties. Since Charles Carroll signed the Declaration of Independence on Maryland’s behalf, I think we can safely say that Maryland has superior Carroll County bragging rights. However, Carroll County’s Virginia iteration does have one significant advantage to consider: It contains 30 miles of the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway.

The Blue Ridge Parkway winds higher with every turn. Every so often, the curtain of trees parts to offer a glimpse of the soaring vista on the other side. The Blue Ridge Parkway could itself be a tempting road trip, but this particular journey offers just a taste before eventually leading to flatter terrain.

Once across the North Carolina border, it quickly becomes clear that you have left the domain of (Maryland declaration signer) Charles Carroll and entered the realm of Andy Griffith. If you’re paying attention, you might realize the road on which you

entered the state has surreptitiously become the Andy Griffith Parkway.

Shortly after a sign welcomes drivers to Mount Airy, the Andy Griffith-related signs begin to appear: Aunt Bea’s Restaurant, [sic] Mayberry Motor Inn, and Mayberry Mall. As with its Maryland counterpart, it’s in downtown Mount Airy that the decades really seem to fade away and the experience of Mayberry becomes immersive.

Outside the Andy Griffith Playhouse, a colorful mural reads “Hey From Mayberry!” Around the corner, a bronze statue depicts Andy and Opie, played by a young Ron Howard, holding fishing poles. The scene is a nod to the opening credits

of the show, and if you’ve made it this far without whistling the theme song, I fear your resolve may be crumbling.

The playhouse is operated by the Surry County Arts Council and acts as both a performance venue and arts education hub. It also has a bit of an educational pedigree historically. The building is the site of Andy Griffith’s elementary school.

The Andy Griffith museum is next to the playhouse, which boasts the largest collection of Andy Griffith Memorabilia. His boyhood home, now called the Andy Griffith Homeplace, about half a mile down the road, has been preserved and is bookable for guests to stay overnight.

Fans of the show can also visit a

courthouse replica, located inside Wally’s Service Station, or take a tour of the town in a squad car.

You don’t need to be a fan of the show to enjoy the picturesque Main Street, however. Rows of brick storefronts line the streets, accented by decorated previews of what lies inside: a colorful decorative ice cream cone, for example, or a large swirled lollipop heralding “Opie’s Candy Store.”

Antique stores, souvenir shops, restaurants and cafes await travelers who want to peruse the town’s offerings under striped awnings. Pay attention to closing times, however, as many of these businesses close in the 5 p.m. hour.

Photos courtesy of Erin Jones

Mount Airy, N.C., has a Main Street that is nothing if not quaint.

There are some similarities between our Maryland

Carolina.

While Andy Griffith is certainly a hometown hero, it’s clear to the casual observer that the town is carrying on the traditions of art and storytelling, both at the playhouse and beyond. Mount Airy’s Regional History Museum highlights the chapters of the town that pre-date its most famous son. Like Mount Airy Maryland, North Carolina’s Mount Airy has a rich history and, more importantly, residents devoted to preserving the historical roots and remembering those who came before us.

Erin Jones is a freelance writer, former humanities teacher and owner of Galvanize & Grow Copywriting. She holds a BA in English from Hood College and an MA in English from the Bread Loaf School of English, through which she studied literature at Middlebury College and Oxford University. Learn more at erinjoneswriter.com, or follow her on Instagram @ErinJonesWriter.

and its

Mount Airy, N.C., aka Mayberry.

Mount Airy

Southern sister in North

Mount Airy, N.C., pays homage to Andy Griffith.

”Two Painters, Separate Paths” — through July 27, Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. Artwork by artists Tom Ritchie and Lissa Abrams. These two successful and increasingly well-known plein air artists each have their own unique styles which visitors will enjoy contrasting. Where Ritchie uses a lavish “thick and juicy” brushwork, Abrams is more delicate and sensitive. Weekends 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; other days by appointment. 301-4662413, linksbridgevineyards@gmail.com.

”Fused and Forged, Again” — weekends through July, Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Artist and blacksmith Stephen Dill crafts an eclectic mix of custom ironwork. His hammer work is featured on a diverse array of items, from bottle openers to vases to furniture, while his larger designs include botanically inspired sculpture and ornamental yard decor. Stephen also forges accurate historical reproductions of hinges, shutter dogs and other hardware. Steven Gibson draws inspiration from various aspects of his travel destinations, such as the vibrant colors that captivate his eyes, the enchanting scents that linger in the air, or the unique ambiance that surrounds him. Noon to 5 p.m. weekends. eastsideartists313@gmail.com.

”Curiosities” — through July 29, Gifts Inn Boonsboro, 16 N. Main St., Boonsboro. Paintings by Kelly Scuderi. Combining realism and surrealism, her characters, surrounded in majestic color studies, come to life. To Scudieri, the mystery is a part of the beauty of the art. “It’s not so much about “who” specifically these characters are as to the human complexities they represent.” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 301-432-0090, giftsinnboonsbor.com.

”Marine Scenes” — through Aug. 5, Washington County Arts Council, Main and Michael G. Callas Galleries, 34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. Works by Denny Clarke. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Use the A&E parking deck at 25 Renaissance Way. 301-791-3132, washingtoncountyarts. com.

”Summer Glow” — through Aug. 15, Hodson Gallery, Taten Arts Center, Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Featuring the works of 26 artists from the Frederick Art Club. 20% of all sales support the TFAC’s art scholarship fund. Artists’ reception 2-4 p.m. July 20. frederickartclub.com.

”Inspiration and Influence: ArtistEducator 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. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine. org.

”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. 301698-0656 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. 301466-2413, 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. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Aug. 7. Virtual exhibit Aug. 9. Use the A&E Parking Deck, 25 Renaissance 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.

“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. 301-7913132, www.washingtoncountyarts.com

Courtesy photo

“Through the Looking Glass” at Gallery B features work by the photography collective Creative Platform, on view through Aug. 3. Shown here, work by Jo Levine.

BY JENNIFER LEE

Special to The News-Post

Brunswick forms arts council, local artists show support

Sarah Frost, a longtime Brunswick resident, wanted to start an arts council specifically for the town. She held four Brunswick Community Meetings in August and September 2024 to gauge community interest in forming an arts council — and interest grew rapidly.

Brunswick wanted “to create something by and for the artists in our own backyard,” said Sarah Tilton, marketing chair of the newly formed Brunswick Arts Council. “Brunswick is home to far more artists than many people realize. When people think of Brunswick, they often think of farms, the river or trains. We’d love for artists to be part of that identity, too.”

The Brunswick Arts Council board was formed in October 2024.

Just two months after the first official BAC meeting, the group hosted its first major event, the Brunswick Art Market, or BAM. The one-day market featured a curated selection of artists and artisans from across the region, and another one was held in 2025. The goal was to celebrate the creativity and diversity of handmade goods.

“That event was such a success that we raised enough in community donations to cover the cost of establishing our nonprofit and other startup expenses,” Tilton said.

The town of Brunswick has been growing rapidly, and as it continues to grow, the newly formed Brunswick Arts Council wants to ensure that its creative community grows too.

The arts council’s mission is to create an inclusive, thriving arts community in Brunswick where creativity is supported and celebrated.

“Brunswick arts organization [won’t] operate in isolation, thanks to partners around Frederick County’s established institutions, from the Weinberg Center to local studios,” said Nicholas Carroll, board member and treasurer of the BAC. “These partnerships amplify impact by bringing visiting artists to our community, while connecting residents to countywide and statewide opportunities. Rather than competing with larger organizations, we hope to serve as both a community anchor and regional connector, a model that has proven successful across Maryland.

“I think we should invest in homegrown opportunities that keep our community connected while preparing our children for tomorrow’s economy,” he went on. “Brunswick’s

IF YOU GO

Art for All class on Digital Art, instructed by Amy Carroll, runs from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Brunswick library. Carroll is a graphic designer and digital artist and has a wide range of skills from technical to artistic. She created the logo for the Brunswick Arts Council. Participants will learn how to design characters and create animations on their own laptop using a free program.

Learn more about the Brunswick Arts Council at www.brunswickmdart.org, and sign up for the email list to receive the monthly newsletter.

unique character and collaborative spirit positions us perfectly to create an arts organization that strengthens local identity while opening doors to regional partnerships and statewide opportunities.”

The Frederick Arts Council has

“We’re excited about the launch of the Brunswick Arts Council,” said Louise Kennelly, executive director of the Frederick Arts Council.

She said FAC will provide resources, information and support as BAC gets established.

“There are so many talented artists in Brunswick, and they have come together to establish wonderful artist markets and workshops in a short amount of time,” Kennelly added.

As of now, BAC is entirely funded by donations from members and community supporters. The board is in the process of forming a 501©(3), so they will be eligible for grants.

Posters for BAC summer events, by Megan Scarmazzi. (See

been supportive of this new Brunswick initiative and has offered helpful advice as the arts council has gotten started.

BAC does not yet have a physical location. Its members meet at venues like the Brunswick Branch Library, Smoketown Brewing Station, Potomac Street Grill, and other supportive local businesses and community gathering places.

Courtesy photos

The BAC is, from left, Amy Carroll, Sarah Tilton, Sharon Lapp, Sarah Frost, Nicholas Carroll and Tara Zabriskie.

KEENE SHANK

Viral

video leads Frederick student to advocate for Deaf

BY KARI A. MARTINDALE Special to The News-Post

“I am deaf, I am not broken,” Keene Shank signs at the beginning of one of his Instagram reels. Under the handle @itskeene.s, the Frederick influencer shares his life in American Sign Language, while advocating for Deaf culture and accessibility on Instagram and TikTok.

Shank is a rising junior at Oakdale High School. Frederick, he said, is “a great town to live in as a Deaf person because everyone is so Deaf-friendly. … Everyone knows what to do around a deaf person [without] panicking.”

Outside of areas with a strong Deaf culture, Shank reminds people, “This might be your first time interacting with a deaf person, but [deaf people] interact with hearing people every day.”

In early childhood, Shank attended Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf and prior to Oakdale attended Frederick’s Maryland School for the Deaf. Shank, who also participates in track and field, said that attending a hearing school is “not much different from attending a Deaf school. Since I can communicate with people through interpreters or by using my phone, it helps a lot.”

exist,” which he day of Deaf Awareness to connect with Ridloff and Justina Bowl interpretation participate in his

“I love this video,” highlights so many

“ The day when sign languages [are] no longer viewed as inferior to spoken or written languages is the day when deaf individuals will truly be allowed to flourish.

KEENE SHANK

But as he reminds followers, deaf students don’t have the luxury of looking away from the teacher. “Hearing people can look away and still hear everything, so they don’t miss any information.” he said. “There is no rewind button,” but with tools like Nagish, a phone call captioning app that offers a live transcription feature, “I’m able to look away and still access what was said.”

Shank’s activism began after one of his posts went viral in 2023.

“One day, I saw five videos in a row with no closed captions,” he said, which prompted him to create a post about it. Shank said his reel went viral, which encouraged him to continue creating content with reminders such as “accessibility is a right, not a luxury.”

One of Shank’s goals is to merely remind the hearing community that deaf people exist. In 2023, he reached out to a number of deaf creators and public figures to stitch together a compilation of videos where they sign messages reminding followers “we do

“There are many deaf people], like can’t drive,” Shank driver’s my November,” myth is can’t true. else.” appeal as asking Arizona to provide vision Arizona and stop public. In one post, the Deaf community:

‘We can’t hear’ should sign ‘I am say ‘I can’t hear,’ ourselves to hearing

When hearing Shank how they to “definitely make is reliable and try possible.”

There are many says, from bringing able to talk across — and even communicating source he often which advertises [that] will help you for real-life communication.”

Once you start, always wanted to able to “say, ‘I’m currently

Frederick influencer

Keene Shank is educating people worldwide on the Deaf community. Courtesy photo

Deaf community

posted on Sept. 1, the first Awareness Month. Shank was able deaf Marvel actress Lauren Justina Miles, whose 2023 Super interpretation performance went viral, to his video.

video,” Shank said, “because it many talented deaf people.” many [misconceptions about like the idea that deaf people Shank said.

Shank himself recently got his driver’s permit.

“I’m looking forward to getting my provisional license this November,” he said. “A common myth about the Deaf community that we can’t drive because we can’t hear sounds, but that’s not true. We can drive just like anyone else.”

Some of Shank’s posts are an appeal for public support, such signing a petition or, in 2023, asking his followers to contact the Arizona House of Representatives urge them to continue to provide education to hearing and vision impaired students at the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. The bill passed. Shank’s advocacy does not stop at educating the hearing post, he poses a question to community: “Why do we keep saying to people approaching us? We am Deaf’ [because when] we hear,’ we automatically undersell hearing people.” hearing people and followers ask can learn ASL, he advises them make sure the learning source try to learn from deaf people if

many reasons to learn ASL, Shank bringing people together to being across a room without shouting communicating underwater. One recommends is Lingvano, advertises “bite-sized, interactive lessons you develop the skills you need communication.”

start, Shank says,“Instead of ‘I’ve to learn Sign Language,” you’ll be currently learning Sign Language.’”

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In his posts, Shank plugs products and programs he finds useful, such as Video Relay Service, a federally-funded program that he explains “allows deaf people to call hearing people and uses a sign language interpreter to facilitate communication between hearing and deaf callers from ASL to English during conversations.” Shank signs to the interpreter, who then speaks to the other caller.

Shank also collaborates with various companies, not limiting himself to products used by the Deaf community.

“I was in a commercial for TaiPei frozen food [and modeled] for a few outerwear companies,” he said, including the swimwear company Maamgic and streetwear company Hedrix. “I hope to become a model in the future.”

as a therapist who uses a humanistic approach to therapy, known as a “person-centred counsellor,” she is “an advocate for all those who face difference that makes the day-to-day challenging.”

After Lantrua watched Shank’s reel reminding the hearing community that handcuffs deprive a deaf person of freedom of speech, she commented, “This was completely outside of my awareness. This post just opened my eyes to a different reality. It is only when we truly acknowledge the way the world is for others that we can grow and change, to look to create a space that respects all and embraces difference.”

“ It is only when we truly acknowledge the way the world is for others that we can grow and change, to look to create a space that respects all and embraces difference.

KEENE SHANK

Often, Shank brings to the attention of the hearing community hurdles they might never have considered, such as difficulty communicating in a police encounter. “Deaf people lose their freedom of speech when handcuffed,” he signs in one poignant post.

The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division provides the “Guide for Law Enforcement Officers When in Contact with People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing” and the National Association of the Deaf advises the Deaf community that police “are required to provide the accommodations that are necessary to ensure effective communication with you.”

Shank said, “Once [deaf people are] arrested, they often have no way to communicate if they rely on Sign Language. So I decided to post about it, and it went viral, getting over 5 million views.”

The reach of social media allows Shank to spread awareness throughout the world. Across the pond in the United Kingdom, Cerrie Lantrua follows itskeene.s because

While many of Shank’s videos tackle serious issues facing the Deaf community, he also shares his humorous side. In one video about flying, he signs about not understanding the circumstances revolving around a flight delay he was experiencing while on board the aircraft, because he could not hear overhead announcements; but in another, he jokes about the peaceful sleep he can get on an airplane even when babies are crying. “Perks of being deaf,” Shank quips.

While sharing his life on social media, Shank says he is proud to be deaf “without hesitation.”

He is proud, too, of ASL.

“The day when sign languages [are] no longer viewed as inferior to spoken or written languages is the day when deaf individuals will truly be allowed to flourish,” he said. “Language isn’t an ear thing or a mouth thing — it’s a brain thing.”

Kari Martindale is a poet, spoken word artist and teaching artist who has performed at the White House. She has a MA in linguistics. Martindale recently moved to Alaska but remains on the board of the Maryland Writers’ Association and continues to write features for The News-Post.

Looking for a great new sitcom? Try these gems from across the pond.

It’s a known fact that some of the best television comedies of all time come from the United Kingdom (according to me, and how dare you question me).

MICHAEL HUNLEY

From “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” and “Fawlty Towers” to “Absolutely Fabulous” and the original “The Office,” Americans have been blessed with a number of fantastic comedies from our neighbors across the pond. And while U.S. audiences used to get these classics and more on their local PBS stations or BBC America (which nowadays just shows old American movies and reruns of “Bones,” for some reason), the best home for great U.K. comedies currently is the myriad streaming services available.

But as is the case with streaming services as a whole, sometimes the overabundance of goods means a lot of great selections get buried. And just as America tends to go through an ever-changing assembly line of British heartthrobs (there was Hugh Grant in the ‘90s, then Benedict Cumberbatch in the ‘10s and now Jonathan Bailey in the ‘20s), we also tend to only have capacity to embrace one hot British TV import at a time.

After “Downton Abbey” and “Fleabag” dominated the pop cultural conversation about a decade ago, the last few years have seen the emergence of word-of-mouth hits “Derry Girls,” “Baby Reindeer” and “Adolescence.” But little would the casual TV viewer know that beyond those successes is a whole world of fantastic shows, some even better than those offerings — they’ve just received only a small fraction of the attention or publicity.

So for those looking for a new hot import to watch with your Labubus, here are three great British comedies that are just waiting to become the hot new trending topic.

”Am I Being Unreasonable?”: An intriguing and addictive comedic mystery that starts with the arrival of a mysterious new woman in Nic’s quaint English village, and though they become fast friends, soon Nic is

questioning her own sanity, as well as the foundation of her marriage and the relationship with her young son. It’s sort of a quirky mix of “Desperate Housewives” and “Only Murders in the Building,” but it definitely follows the beat of its own drum — just when you think you have the whole thing figured out, the rug gets pulled out from under you with a slew of masterful, dark twists. Plus, it’s hysterically funny, with a particularly noteworthy breakout performance from Lenny Rush as Nic’s aspiring filmmaker son Ollie. (Two seasons are available on Hulu.)

”Big Boys”: An autobiographical comedy following young Jack Rooke starting college a year after his father dies; still numb with grief, he begins to come out of his shell and explore his sexuality with the help of new friends, especially roommate Danny, who’s privately dealing with his own struggles. Narrated by the real Jack Rooke, it’s set in the early 2010s and references many long-forgotten cultural moments (remember the ice bucket challenge?) — consider it basically a gay “Wonder Years” with some of the funniest, sharpest TV writing in years. It’s a wonderfully warm, poignant dramatic comedy that easily pulls off the rare feat of being able to make you laugh and cry in the same scene. (Three seasons are available on Hulu.)

”We Are Lady Parts”: A delightfully anarchic musical comedy that features five young Muslim women putting together a punk rock band as they grapple with both bucking and honoring their cultural values. It’s at times hilariously tongue-incheek (they have songs with titles like “Bashir with the Good Beard” and “Voldemort Under My Headscarf”) and introspective (a member of the band wonders whether they’re authentically honoring their heritage or just singing “silly Muslim songs”), but overall, it’s a refreshing look at an oftmisunderstood culture at a time when many marginalized groups are being politically targeted. Plus, they even got Malala to make a cameo! (Two seasons are available on Peacock.)

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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“We’re incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from Brunswick’s business community,” Tilton said, “many of whom have gone out of their way to offer space and encouragement — and sometimes even some snacks.”

BAC’s long-term vision is to secure a dedicated facility for meetings, classes, studios and possibly a maker space, which is something they hear a lot of demand for. The council also wants to expand public art offerings and continue building opportunities for sustainable connection and creative expression.

“It’s inspiring to be surrounded by a group of passionate artists who are dedicated to bringing art and creativity into our community,” said BAC board member and education chair Sharon Lapp.

Beyond the artist market, BAC has hosted meetups and classes and more events are in the works. Connect & Create, for example, is held on the second Saturday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at Smoketown. It’s a casual gathering for artists of all ages and skill levels to make art and connect with one another.

Professional artists, high school students sharing illustrations, and adults just discovering watercolor commingle at the events. Some artists bring ongoing projects and others just come to connect with the arts community.

The brewing company has large tables that are perfect for creating.

“As an elementary art teacher, I feel very strongly that art is for everyone and that it can and should look different for each person,” Tilton said. “I love that everyone involved with the Brunswick Arts Council shares this belief. Connect & Create has been such a welcoming event where that spirit really comes to life. It has truly been an inclusive gathering that I think many of us needed.”

Organizers agree it’s become a wonderful way to get to know the artists in the community and hear about everyone’s vision for what Brunswick’s creative future could look like.

“All of us artists were just waiting for a really good reason to come out of our holes,” said BAC president Tara Zabriskie.

BAC is excited to start offering even more classes and creative events in the future.

They began hosting art classes and workshops this summer in partnership with the Frederick County Public Libraries at the Brunswick branch location. These classes are free and open to the public. BAC hopes they’ll be a fun, approachable way for people to explore their creativity.

This “Art for All” series is another step toward making art accessible to everyone in the community. There is no art experience required, just a willingness to try something new.

Courtesy photos

Kristina Hoffman creates caricatures at the BAM! artist market.

Thursday July 24

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.

Tween/Teen Leadership Camp (Ages 11-18) — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Join us every Thursday this summer for a Tween/Teen Leadership Camp and earn Community Service hours each week. Come join the fun!

301-600-6329. www.fcpl.org.

Teen Time: Watercolors (ages 11-18) — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Learn some basic watercolor painting techniques and try out different kinds of watercolors! This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades.

301-600-7250.

Curious Iguana Presents: Rich Harwood, Author of “The New Civic Path” — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Rich has been working with communities for almost 40 years, and he has proof that social change starts locally. Rich will share how community members can restore hope and belief in each other, their community, and their nation. After his presentation, Rich will answer questions and sign books. Copies of “The New Civic Path” will be available for purchase at the event. 18 and older. 240-575-4496. curiousiguanaevents@gmail.com. curiousiguana.com/event/richard-harwood.

FAMILY

Summerfest Family Theatre: Rainbow Rock Band — 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Baker Park Bandshell, Bentz and Second streets, Frederick. Winners of a Parents’ Choice Fun Stuff Award for their debut CD, “Meet the Rainbow,” in addition to a Family Choice Award, a Mom’s Choice Award, and a National Parent Product Award (NAPPA) for their newest release, “Total Eclipse of the Rainbow,” Rainbow Rock Band presents a mix of musical genres from folk and pop rock to rockabilly all while being educational and fun! Children learn about shapes, colors, movement, nature, and more! In lieu of admission, bring a nonperishable

canned food item for the Foodbank Program. 301-600-2841. celebratefrederick.com.

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: You’re Buggin’ Me! — 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Kids are your parents buggin’ you to get out of the house? Crawl, fly, and wiggle your way into the Thurmont library for a bug-tastic program all about insects and other creepy crawlies. Build a bug and stop buggin’ your parents! This program is designed for children in grades K - 5 and their caregivers. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Summer Game Night Series at Dancing Bear — 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Join your friends at the Bear each Thursday in July to learn a new game as part of our Summer Game Night series! A kid-friendly game night intended for ages 7 and up to get out of the house, learn some new games, and make new friends! Our toy experts will be ready to teach the ins and outs of one of their favorite games. No registration is required. Parent/guardian must be present. 301-631-9300. info@dbeartoys.com. dbeartoys.com/event/summer-game-nightseries-july-10.

Tabletop Game Night — 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville. Learn to play Rebirth, a tile-laying game where you build the land in a lush and hopeful future. Additional games will be available to play that night: New York Zoo, Trekking Through History, and Patrician: Towers of Influence. For ages 10 through adult. 301-600-8350. myersville@fcpl.org. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Pressed Flowers: Air-Dry Clay Ornaments for Tweens (Ages 09-13) — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Get creative with nature! Join us for a hands-on craft session where you’ll design air-dry clay ornaments using pressed flowers and leaves. Perfect for gifts, decorations, or a unique keepsake! Ages 9-13, supplies limited. 301-600-7200.

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

FESTIVALS

Jefferson Ruritan Carnival — 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Jefferson Ruritan Club, 4603B Lander Road, JEFFERSON. Continues daily through July 26. Thursday night food platters include roast beef and fried shrimp, 5-7:30 p.m., tickets $20 adults, $10 (6-12 yrs), free for 5 and under. Jumptown Band will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday. 301-662-3643. rdhigdon@comcast.net. jeffersonruritan.org.

MUSIC

Alive@Five: Ohms 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.

THEATER

“As You Like It” — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Unstrung Harpist Productions announces its upcoming performances of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” produced in conjunction with the Frederick Shakespeare Festival. All tickets are available on a pay what you will basis. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.esptheatre.org/fsf or at the door. evan@unstrungharpist.com.

Friday July 25

ETCETERA

Indoor Yard Sale — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chapel Lutheran Church , 11109 Daysville Road, Frederick. Cash donations accepted for most items. 301-845-2332. chapellutheranchurch@gmail.com. www.chapellutheranchurch.com.

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 — 8 p.m. to 9:30 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.

Mike Kuster and The Catoctin Cowboys — 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Bentztown, 6 S .Bentz St., Frederick. Mike Kuster comes home to Frederick with his backing band, The Catoctin Cowboys, for a Honky Tonkin’ Good Time Show at Bentztown! Great food, drinks, and country music mix to make Bentztown the place to be on July 25! 301-662-3355. mike@mikekuster.net. mikekuster.net/tour.

FAMILY

Rock and Read Special Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Get ready to shake, rattle, and read! Join us for a high-energy Rock & Read Storytime filled with musical fun, rockin’ read-alouds, and lots of dancing! We’ll crank up the fun (not too loud!) with stories about music and movement, sing along to catchy tunes, and jam out with rhythm sticks. Whether you’re a mini Elvis or a sock-hop superstar, we want to see your coolest look! Designed for young kids with a caregiver. 301-600-7200.

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

CNB Bank Presents: CandyFest at the Maryland Theatre — 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. 4:30 p.m. July 25 general en-

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Available in our Market: Blueberries, Blackberries, & Dark Sweet Cherries

Pink Lady & Fuji Apples Apricots, Red & Yellow Plums

Semi Cling Yellow & White Peaches, Bananas, Clementines, White & Red Seedless Grapes, Cantaloupe, Watermelon

Red & White Onions, Celery, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Rhubarb, Green Beans, Local Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Red & Green Peppers, Spring Onions, Radish, Kale, Baby Carrots, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Collards

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ANNUAL CAR, TRUCK, MOTORCYCLE, TRACTOR, AND SPECIALTY VEHICLE SHOW

CHILDREN’S BACK TO SCHOOL BINGO

Woodsboro Volunteer Fire Company

Sun., July 27, 2025

Doors Open At 11:30AM

Games Start At 1:00 PM

$7 00 per person

Adults must be accompanied by a child 12 or under Bingo Prizes for Children 12 or Under Call Jo Ann for Info 240-446-0451

Reservations Recommended

First Come First Admitted Until Maximum Capacity is Reached At the Fire Hall 2 South 3rd Street, Woodsboro, MD

Food and beverages available for purchase NO Outside food or drinks allowed

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July 21 to July 26

2 Meat Platters served with All-YouCan-Eat sides 5:00 to 7:30 pm nightly

Mon: Fried Chicken and Country Ham

Tue: Roast Beef and Fried Shrimp

Wed: Fried Chicken and Fried Shrimp

Thu: Roast Beef and Fried Shrimp

Fri: Roast Beef and Country Ham

Sat: Fried Chicken and Fried Shrimp

Adults: $20, Children: 6-12 $10, 5 yrs & under: No Charge Nightly Entertainment

Mon: Park Avenue

Tue: Full Effect Band

Wed: Bobby D &

JEFFERSON RURITAN CARNIVAL

July 21 to July 26

2 Meat Platters served with All-YouCan-Eat sides 5:00 to 7:30 pm nightly

Mon: Fried Chicken and Country Ham

Tue: Roast Beef and Fried Shrimp

Wed: Fried Chicken and Fried Shrimp

Thu: Roast Beef and Fried Shrimp

Fri: Roast Beef and Country Ham

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Sat: Fried Chicken and Fried Shrimp

Adults: $20, Children: 6-12 $10, 5 yrs & under: No Charge

Nightly Entertainment

Mon: Park Avenue

Tue: Full Effect Band

Wed: Bobby D & The Truckstop Burritos

Thu: Jumptown

Fri: The Spinouts/Taylor Brown Elvis Show

Sat: Brushfire

Rides provided by SNYDERS Attractions

Ride all night every night 6pm until 10pm - $28/person PRIZE BINGO, GAMES & GOOD GOOD

Outside food stand serving Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Italian Sausages, Fried & Baked Country Ham Sandwiches & French Fries

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Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat-Sun 9-4 3420 Buckeystown Pike 301-662-4320

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Peaches: Glengo & Red Haven Sweet Plums, Nectarines Earligold Apples

Pick Your Own Blueberries Also as available: Greens Beans, Kale, Zucchini, Patty Pan & Yellow Squash Cucumbers & Pickles

Melons & Lopes Assortment of honeys, jellies, sparkling ciders

Always call first: 301-271-2693

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SUMMERS' REUNION

Descendants of Phillip W and Margaret AM Summers will hold their 83rd Annual Reunion on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at the Libertytown Vol Fire Dept , Libertytown MD Buffet lunch at 12:30

Each family is asked to bring a meat, vegetable or salad and dessert, beverage and place settings Also, each household is asked to bring a bought or homemade item for the raffle For more

information call LaRue Stevens at 301829-2510

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Every Friday Night

Doors open @ 5 p m , Bingo starts @ 7 p.m. Bonanza, Early Bird, Regular, Specials, Jackpot! Small Jackpot-$500 Big Jackpot-$1500 Great Food! Thurmont Event Complex 13716 Strafford Drive Thurmont, Maryland Thurmont Community Ambulance Service, Inc

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try, 11 a.m. summer camp/group entry. Also 11 a.m. July 26 and 27 general entry. Step into a summertime sugar extravaganza! All entries are timed, patrons must select their date and entry time at the time of purchase. The ticket will indicate the Section or SEC as the Entry Time i.e. AM1100 or PM200. $29 - $42. 301-790-2000. boxoffice@mdtheatre.org. www.mdtheatre.org/candyfest.

Sand and Sea Party at Dancing Bear — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Our first-ever Sand and Sea Party! Similar to our Fairy Tea Party, dress up is encouraged and this event is recommended for ages 4+. Dress as your favorite sea creature or character! Activities included. Parent/ Guardian supervision is required but only the participating child needs a ticket. $20 per child. 301-631-9300. info@dbeartoys.com. dbeartoys.com/event/sand-and-sea-party.

Splish Splash Bubble Bash on the Deck — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Get ready to dive into a bubbly adventure with tons of bubble play, water games and splashy fun perfect for kids who love to get wet and giggle. Don’t forget your water-friendly clothes and a towel — because things are about to get wet and wonderful! Designed young kids with a caregiver. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Cirque Italia Water Circus — 7:30 p.m. to at Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Shows also at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. July 26, and 1:30 p.m. July 27. Have you ever had such a vivid dream you thought it was real? Cirque Italia has pulled out all the stops this year to take you on a magical dream adventure. Come along for the ride when a 1950s-obsessed adolescent falls asleep and dreams of living in this revolutionary era. See website for ticket information.

$10 to $50. 941-704-8572. charles@cirqueitalia.com. gold.cirqueitalia.com.

FESTIVALS

Jefferson Ruritan Carnival — 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Jefferson Ruritan Club, 4603B Lander Road, JEFFERSON. Continues through July 26. Friday night food platters include fried chicken and country ham, 5-7:30 p.m., $20 adults, $10 (6-12 yrs), free for 5 and under. The Spinouts and Taylor Brown Elvis Show will perform at 7 p.m. Friday. 3016623643. rdhigdon@comcast.net. jeffersonruritan.org.

GALLERY

Denny Clarke: Marine Scenes — 11 a.m. to 7:05 p.m. at Washington County Arts Council, 34 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. July 3. Artist talk 2-4 p.m. July 5. 301-791-3132. gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts. com.

www.washingtoncountyarts.com/july-2025.

Parallel Perspectives: Art by Michael C. Gibson and Steve Prince — 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Just Lookin’ Gallery, 40 Summit Ave., Hagerstown. Meet the artists July 19 and 20 during an opening reception. Imagine a world where the delicate strokes of a pencil and the bold impressions of linoleum collide in a breathtaking symphony of artistry. We invite you to witness the remarkable synergy between a graphite artist extraordinaire, whose meticulous attention to detail breathes life into every drawing and a phenomenal linoleum carver, whose deliberate cuts and textures create stunning visual narratives. 301-714-2278. justlookin@justlookin.com. www.justlookin.com.

HEALTH

Reiki Healing Circle — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. Learn about and experience Reiki Healing Circles. Presented by a certified Reiki Master and Practitioner, participants will relax as energy is guided by the collective intentions and the expertise of the practitioner. As the energy moves through the circle, it seeks balance, harmonizing the energy centers, or chakras, within each participant. Participation can lead to physical, emotional and spiritual benefits. 301-600-7560. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

MUSIC

Drum Circle with Aya Cultural Arts

Studio — 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Drum circle facilitator Ayanna Gallant of Aya Cultural Arts Studio weaves together her training in Village Music Circles, West African drumming and mindfulness to guide participants in a rhythmic journey playing amazing rhythms together, inviting various instruments from around the world, songs, movement and whatever else rhythmically moves you. Drop in on May 30, then fourth Fridays through October. $10 suggested donation. 301-662-4196. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. www.ayaarts.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.

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Saturday July 26 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.

Storm Water & Irrigation — 10 a.m. to noon at University of Maryland Extension Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Learn about stormwater runoff and how to reduce its effects on your property using rain gardens. Learn how to collect rainwater in rain barrels and rain gardens. 301-600-1596. strice@umd.edu. bit.ly/FCMG25-StormwaterIrrigation.

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.

Botanical Ink Making with Andrea Sherrill Evan — noon to 2 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Explore the technical and creative processes of making artists’ inks from botanical materials. Delve into historical and contemporary methods of making inks with plants responsibly foraged from the local environment. Collaborate in this process of ink making to learn about different seasonal plants that provide good sources of color for ink making, as well as various techniques for working with these inks.

$40. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org.

Sacred Symptom: Making Meaning of What Hurts — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Common Market Co-op, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Join us for a ceremony-inspired workshop that invites participants to explore their symptoms as sacred messengers rather than burdens. Through guided journaling, meditation, and optional group sharing, we’ll gently peel back the layers of discomfort to discover the deeper stories our bodies are trying to tell. This experience blends soul and science, offering a mystical yet grounded way to reframe pain through presence and curiosity.

$20 - $40. 301-663-3416. arobinson@commonmarket.coop. www.commonmarket.coop.

ETCETERA

Indoor Yard Sale — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chapel Lutheran Church , 11109 Daysville Road, Frederick. Cash donations accepted for most items. 301-845-2332. chapellutheranchurch@gmail.com. www.chapellutheranchurch.com.

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

Foundations of Frederick Walking Tour — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Experience the history and beauty of downtown as knowledgeable guides share the fascinating stories that make up historic Frederick, Maryland. Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St.

THURSDAY –

Reservations required. $5 to $12. 4107071105. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org. www.cognitoforms.com/Heritage Frederick1/WalkingTourTicketReservation.

Conversation Class for English Language Learners — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Adults who want to practice their English are welcome to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Participants will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the Literacy Council of Frederick County. 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.

Vine & Vendor Summer Market — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Links Bridge Vineyards , 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont . Join Dysfunctional Housewives and a wide selection of local artists and artisans for an afternoon of wine, music, food & shopping on the Monocacy River at Links Bridge Vineyards! 301-606-2806. dysfunctionallysarah@gmail.com.

Rural History Day: Early Church Seating and Worship Customs of the United Brethren — noon to 1:30 p.m. at Washington County Rural Heritage Museum, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro. Are you curious about a little known church tradition, rooted deep in Maryland’s among some branches of Christianity(and others) but rarely practiced in its most conservative format? Find out by joining us at the Mount Tabor United Brethren Church. As was common for the Brethren and the Mennonites, women and men entered this church through separate front doors. In this building, they were also seated separately for worship, with a low wall dividing the interior into men’s and women’s spaces. 240-420-1714. info.ruralheritagemuseum@gmail.com. www.ruralheritagemuseum.org.

Tenth Ward’s 9 Lives Anniversary Party — noon to 11 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling, 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. We’ve had nine wild years of raising spirits (literally), breaking the rules, and throwing unforgettable parties — and we’re not slowing down yet. Come toast to nine years of mischief, mayhem, and Maryland-made booze! 301-360-5888. info@tenthwarddisitlling.com.

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.

Concert on the Hill Featuring The Hyssongs — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church, The Promised Land, 10918 Taneytown Pike, Taneytown. Don’t miss this free concert and a free meal so mark your calendars. Join us for wonderful music and good food at The Promised Land. Meal at 5 p.m. and concert at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the music. There will be a free-will offering. 443-280-3279. jcoleman0501@gmail.com. www.tomscreekumc.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 for ages 0 and up with a caregiver. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Presentation: The History of Shopping through the Sears Catalog — 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville. Take a trip down memory lane with the State Library Resource Center and explore the library’s retrospective collection of Sears catalogs. Beginning with issues from the 1930s, view how clothing, furniture, appliances, toys (and the value of the dollar) have changed through the decades. myersville@fcpl.org.

Saturday Craftacular: Paint a Seashell — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Bring home a piece of the beach in this hands-on craft! We will have small seashells to paint, decorate, and make your own! Ages up to 5, elementary. 301-600-6329. MDeHart@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.

charles@cirqueitalia.com.

FESTIVALS

Jefferson Ruritan Carnival — 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Jefferson Ruritan Club, 4603B Lander Road, Jefferson. Final night! Saturday night food platters include fried chicken and fried shrimp, 5-7:30 p.m., $20 adults, $10 (6-12 yrs), free for 5 and under. Brushfire Band will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday. 301-662-3643. rdhigdon@comcast.net.

GALLERY

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.

Concert on the HIll — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church, 10918 Taneytown Pike, Taneytown. Meal at 5 p.m. and concert at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome, so please bring your family, friends and neighbors. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the music. There will be a Free-will Offering. 443-280-3279. jcoleman0501@gmail.com. www.tomscreekumc.com.

Channel Zero: Goth / Darkwave / PostPunk DJ Night — 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Sandbox Brewhouse, 880 N. East St. #201, Frederick. A night of alt-’80s mixing — a moody, electric blend of goth, darkwave, and post-punk vibes. Think Joy Division, The Cure, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, and New Order — all on location. All ages. No cover. braindead.live.

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Sunday July 27 ETCETERA

Green Grove Flea and Farmer’s Market — 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Green Grove Gardens Flea Market , 1032 Buchanan Trail East, Greencastle, Pa. Yard salers, antiques, collectibles, crafts, ammo sales, food, baked goods and more. Plus a petting zoo, bounce houses. Dog friendly. Themed weekends too with bands. 717-765-1311. tonyaschroyer@yahoo.com.

Summer Crab Feast — noon to 5 p.m. at Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm, 8253 Dollyhyde Road, Mount Airy. Also on Aug. 31 and Sept. 28. Tickets are now on sale for all of them. AYCE crabs, plus pit beef, fried chicken, mac salad, corn on the cob, mac & cheese, brownies and blondies, sweet tea. Not a crab lover? The cookout only menu can be purchased for $36.99. All beer is available as a separate purchase. RSVP online. $51.99.

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Civil War Style Church Service — 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Historic Rocky Springs Chapel, 7817 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick. Attend a Civil War-style, nondenominational Christian church service. Chaplain Edward “Scott” Sturdivant will preach the sermon wearing Civil War period attire. A short living history program will follow the church service. HRSC is dedicated to using living history programs to accurately educate the public on Christian practices and the impact of faith on American society during the Civil War. The wearing of Civil War period attire is encouraged but not required. 240-409-8361. kmcallison@verizon.net. historicrockyspringschapeland schoolhouse.org.

Bowman House and Museum — 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Bowman House and Museum Museum, 323 N. Main St., Boonsboro. The 19th-century log Bowman House Museum and Pottery open to the public for tours 2-4:30 p.m. every 4th Sunday of the month between April through October. Hearth cooking demonstrations of 18th & 19th century foods will be prepared according to the meats, vegetables and fruits that would have been available during that time. Stroll leisurely through the raised bed vegetable garden.

301-432-5889. info@boonsborohistoricalsociety.org. boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/ bowman-house.

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.

$8 adults, under 12 free. 301-663-3885. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Write Your Own Series at Dancing Bear — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Let’s get creative and put pen to paper! Join useach Sunday in July for our ‘Write Your Own’ series. Intended for children between the ages of 7-14. Free and open to all! No registration is required. Parent/guardian must be present.

301-631-9300. info@dbeartoys.com. dbeartoys.com/event/write-your-own-series-july-6/.

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

FAMILY

Cirque Italia Water Circus — 4:30 p.m. to at Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Shows also at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. July 26, and 1:30 p.m. July 27. Have you ever had such a vivid dream you thought it was real? Cirque Italia has pulled out all the stops this year to take you on a magical dream adventure. Come along for the ride when a 1950s-obsessed adolescent falls asleep and dreams of living in this revolutionary era. See website for ticket information.

$10 to $50. 941-704-8572. charles@cirqueitalia.com.

FESTIVALS

Picnic in the Grove at Green Grove Flea market — 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Green Grove Gardens Event Center, 1032 Buchanan Trail East, Greencastle, Pa. Band FrancoPenn playing country bluegrass, firetrucks, 10 cent 60 cent games, bouncy houses, petting zoo, train ride, carnival ride, peanut scramble for kids and adults with prizes lots of vendors and food vendors beer truck, 50/50 drawing for the fire company and tip jars and more.

717-765-1311. tonyaschroyer@yahoo.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. Jamboree at The Sandbox Brewhouse

— 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Sandbox Brewhouse, 880 N. East St. #201, Frederick. Come join The Portside Chapel, The Swamp Whompers, and Brother Rust for the second bi-monthly Jamboree. There will be guest musicians and surprises along the way, along with many percussion instruments for all to join in on the fun! This is a great event for all ages. Feel free to bring your own instrument if you want to join in. braindead.live.

Wildwood Summer Concert — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wildwood Park, 400 Park Ave., Mount Airy. The Town of Mount Airy hosts. This month’s concert is set for July 27 and will feature acoustic guitarist and vocalist Michael Heister. Bring folding chairs or a blanket, grab some carryout food from our local businesses and bring it to the show to enjoy.We hope to see you there for a fun evening out in our Town park with live music under the summer sky! 301-829-1424. nhernandez@mountairymd.gov. www.mountairymd.gov.

Summer Concert Series: U2TOPIA — 7 p.m. to at the Baker Park Band Shell, North Bentz and Second streets, Frederick. Tribute to U2. Performing a range of music from the early ‘80s all the way up to present day, U2TOPIA prides itself on delivering faithful, spirited renditions of not only U2’s biggest hits, but also deeper cuts from the catalog. Comprised of seasoned musicians (and life-long U2 fans), U2TOPIA quickly established itself as a musical force to be reckoned with. In lieu of admission, guests are encouraged to bring a nonperishable canned food item(s) for the FCAA Foodbank Program. 50/50 raffle. 301-600-2841. celebratefrederick.com.

THEATER

“Late Nite Catechism” — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. An uproariously funny play that takes the audience back to their youth. The irrepressible Sister teaches class to a roomful of “students.” Throughout the course of the class the benevolent instructor rewards the “students” for correct answers with glowin-the-dark rosaries and other nifty prizes. Naughty students may well find themselves on stage sitting in a corner reflecting on their actions. However, even the most reluctant “students” will be clamoring to get into this Sister’s class. $60. 301-600-2868. dyoung@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ late-night-catechism.

Monday July 28

CLASSES

Sol Yoga — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Walkersville Library, 2 South Glade Road, Walkersville. Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol Yoga. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. Ages 18 and older. 301-600-8200. www.fcpl.org.

ESL High Beginner’s Conversation Classes — 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at Walk-

ersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Please note, registration is required by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. 18 and older.

301-600-8200. www.fcpl.org.

FAMILY

Family Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 South 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.

Baby Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E Moser Road, Thurmont. Songs, stories and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for children up to 24 months with a caregiver. Afterwards, we offer a “stay and play” for all to enjoy.

301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-159158.

Little Adventurers — 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 South Seton Ave, Emmitsburg. Children learn and explore through hands on activities using science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities! 301-600-6329. cdillman@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.

Tuesday July 29

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.

ETCETERA

Summer Lunch — 10 a.m. to noon at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. While supplies last, lunches are available for youth 18 and under each Tuesday (June 17 to Aug. 11). Lunches are provided by Helping Hands and Caring Hearts, a local nonprofit. 301-600-6329. www.fcpl.org.

Weekly Tuesday Night Bingo — 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at New Windsor Fire compa-

ny , 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

Preschool Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov.

frederick.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-storytime-159211.

Get Ready for Kindergarten — 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Have fun exploring literacy, STEM, and art through play-based activities that integrate essential school skills. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 301-600-7200.

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

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 is returning in the month of June & July! Enjoy a morning of engaging activities and wonder at Dancing Bear Toys and Games at 11 a.m. each Tuesday through July 29 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 2.

301-631-9300. info@dbeartoys.com.

Summer Explorers: Escape the Library (ages 5-10) — 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Put your puzzle-solving clues to the test to escape the library during a fun escape game! This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades. 301-600-7250.

Tween/Teen Garden Time (Ages 9-18) — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Join us in the library garden. Learn how to properly care for vegetables and flowers. This hands-on activity will take place next door to the library along Cedar Avenue. Be sure to wear old shoes! If it rains, we will meet inside the library for a craft night. 3016006329. www.fcpl.org.

Night Owls — 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Storytime, pajama style! Enjoy movement, music and stories with the whole family. PJ’s optional! Designed for kids, with a caregiver. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Wednesday July 30

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

Junior Gardeners — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Is your child interested in learning how to care for a garden? Look no further! Join a fun morning of exploring, creating and learning how to care for plants and gardens. For ages up to 12. 301-600-6329. MDeHart@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.

Toddler Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Designed with beginning mobility in mind, join us for movement, songs, stories and more that will guide caregivers toward early learning and literacy for toddlers. 301-600-7200.

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

Creative Wednesdays Series (Tickets Required) — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Each Wednesday, your child can create an art project led by our toy experts. Tickets are required and can be purchased here: https://dbeartoys.com/event/creative-wednesdays-series-july-9. Ages 5 and up, parent/guardian supervision required. $5. 301-631-9300. info@dbeartoys.com. dbeartoys.com.

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.

GALLERY

MUSIC

“Bach’s Lunch” Recital — noon to 2 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 106 W. Church St., Frederick. Each Wednesday in July, all are welcome to attend a series of free music recitals followed by a simple boxed

lunch. It is an opportunity for those who work or live downtown to come and hear beautiful music in a beautiful space. Contact Jesse Ratcliffe (jratcliffe@allsaintsmd. org) for more information. jratcliffe@allsaintsmd.org. allsaintsmd.org.

Thursday July 31 CLASSES

Senior Information Seminar — 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. Hear from members of the Senior Service Provider Community. Each panel of experts will speak on a variety of topics including home health care, transportation, downsizing, at-home doctor and physical therapist services, housing options, dementia issues and more. This event is presented by the Aging Network Alliance and SOAR (Serving Older Adults through Resources.) There will be time for questions and answers. 301-600-7560. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Yoga in the Garden — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Frederick Garden, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. A new outdoor yoga series in the gardens. Join Jennifer Carpenter, aka Jenuine Yogi, for an all-levels flow surrounded by summer blooms, historic charm and community connection. $20. 410-707-1105. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org. ETCETERA

Teen Time: Builder’s Bonanza (ages 1118) — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Unleash your inner engineer with fun building materials! See what you can create with LEGO, K’nex, and more! This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades.

301-600-7250.

FAMILY

Summerfest Family Theatre: Ms. Niki — 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Baker Park Bandshell, Bentz and Second streets, Frederick. Nicole, “Ms. Niki,” Addison is a classically trained singer/songwriter from Washington, D.C. One of family music’s most compelling and talented emerging artists. Join music edu-tainer Ms. Niki on a colorful adventure through upbeat original songs and classics with a twist you’ve never heard before. In lieu of admission, bring a nonperishable canned food item for the Foodbank Program. 301-600-2841. celebratefrederick.com.

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.

Summer Spectacular: Radical Reptiles with Reptile Smiles — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Explore the radical world of reptiles with Nicole and her exotic pets! Not only will participants learn all about what makes a reptile a reptile, they will have the opportunity to pet and interact with lots of animal friends! Art teacher by day and reptile enthusiast all of the time, Nicole brings along part of her personal exotic pet collection to provide high quality education and to extend positive experiences with misunderstood critters to people of all ages!

301-600-6329. www.fcpl.org.

“James and the Giant Peach, Jr.” — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Also 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Aug. 2 and 3. When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way. $20. 301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org.

MUSIC

Alive@Five: Marshal Fuzz — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carroll Creek Amphitheater, Freder-

ick. Craft beverages and food available by local breweries, distilleries and food trucks. 21 and older, with ID. $6. 301-698-8118. downtownfrederick.org.

Friday Aug. 1

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. 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.

Legos & Lemonade — 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kentlands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. A fun, colorful evening at Kentlands Mansion as we build vibrant LEGO exotic parrots while sipping on icecold lemonade! Let your creativity soar in a relaxed, elegant atmosphere, surrounded by good vibes and great company. Take home your very own unique LEGO parrot set as a playful reminder of this cheerful, unforgettable evening! All ages, pre-registration required.

Resident $32.00, Non-Resident $35.00. 301-258-6425. kentlands@gaithersburgmd.gov.

FAMILY

MUSIC

Barnyard Band and Booze — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville. Evening concert (rain or shine). Sons of Pirates will be the featured band. Various breweries, distilleries, wineries, food and more. $15 to $18, credit only, for ages 2 and older. 301-865-9203. nfo@greenmeadowsevents.com. greenmeadowsevents.com.

OUTDOORS

Into the Wild: Bushcraft Skills Immersion Weekend Campout w/ Jason Drevenak — at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Escape into nature and immerse yourself in a weekend of bushcraft, hands-on nature skills, and deep connection to the land. Through expert guidance and practical experience, you’ll engage in shelter building, fire-making, foraging, water sourcing, and crafting, gaining a deeper understanding of the natural world. $375. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org.

THEATER

“Guys and Dolls” — 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at The Performing Arts Factory, 244 B S. Jefferson St., Frederick. Shows also at 2 p.m. Aug. 2, 3, 9 and 10. Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, “Guys and Dolls” is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. “Guys and Dolls” takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New

York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.

$20 - $25. 301-662-3722. artisticdirector@othervoicestheatre.org. www.othervoicestheatre.org.

Saturday Aug. 2 CLASSES

$20 drop in, $150 for 10 class pass. 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. yogamour.org.

Conversation Class for English Language Learners — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 North Maple Ave., Brunswick. Adults who want to practice their English are welcome to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Participants will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the Literacy Council of Frederick County. 301-600-7250.

Pet First Aid with a Registered Veterinary Technician (Ages 11-Adult) — 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Pet First Aid is an important part of responsible pet ownership and can make a difference when emergencies arise. You will learn how to prepare a pet First Aid Kit, basic first-aid techniques and preventive pet care by a Registered Veterinary Technician. Bring a stuffed cat or dog to practice during the class (optional). 301-600-6329. www.fcpl.org.

Craft Time: Solar Printing — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Create art using one of the oldest methods of photography. Distinctive cyan-blue prints are made by exposing specially treated paper to sunlight. This program is presented by Tiffiny Kaetzel of American Tattoo. All supplies provided. 301-600-7250.

ETCETERA

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

Coffee with the Curator — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thurmont Historical Society, 11 North Church St., Thurmont. Join the Thurmont Historical Society’s Curator, Dominic

Curcio, for this special program open to both members of the historical society and the general public. This program will highlight some of the artifacts not displated in the Thurmont Historical Society’s latest exhibit: “From Thurmont to the Frontlines: A Community’s Call to Duty.” Attendees will learn about our wider array of military artifacts, how museum exhibits are put together, and how artifacts are kept safe while on display. Free coffee and donuts will be offered. This event will be open to the historical society membership for free. The general public is encouraged to give donations, which are accepted via cash, check and card. 240-367-5587. makalanharrison@gmail.com.

Frederick’s Black Heritage Walking Tour — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Visit landmarks and hear stories revealing Frederick’s Black heritage from the early-19th century to the present day. This tour features sites associated with enslavement and segregation and highlights the achievements of a diverse and vibrant Black community in the pursuit of equality and freedom. Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St. Reservations required. 5, 8, 10, 12. 410-707-1105. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org.

Brain Freeze Ice Cream Social — noon to 7 p.m. at Potters’ Guild of Frederick, 14 S. Market St., Frederick. Stay cool this summer and support a meaningful cause at this fundraiser hosted by the Potters’ Guild of Frederick in partnership with South Mountain Creamery. Receive a beautifully handcrafted ceramic bowl made by local artists and a scoop of delicious, locally made ice cream. All proceeds support the Rescue Mission’s important work strengthening our community.

$20 adults, $10 kids. 240-566-6579. intealectuals@gmail.com. pottersguildoffrederick.com.

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.

The Dirty Middle — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Steinhardt Brewing Company, 340 E. Patrick St., Suites 100-102, Frederick . Frederick’s own local rock band The Dirty Middle is back at Steinhardt Brewing for an evening of hard blues and rock ‘n’ roll! We’ve added new covers to our set and look forward to a full night of entertainment, thedirtymiddle@gmail.com.

Mike Kuster and The Catoctin Cowboys — 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at The Barn of Harpers Ferry, 1062 W .Washington St., Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Mike Kuster and The Catoctin Cowboys return to The Barn of Harpers Ferry for a night full of Country music and fun! 301-662-3355. mike@mikekuster.net. mikekuster.net/tour.

FAMILY

Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Back to School — 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 North Maple Ave., Brunswick. Drop your stuffed animal friend off at the library for a back to school sleepover on Saturday, Aug. 2 (10-4:30)! Pick them up again Sunday, Aug. 3 (1-4:30) and discover all the fun activities they did to prepare for the upcoming school year! 301-600-7250.

Family STEAM Drop In — 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Drop in for a hands-on STEM Lab or STEAM Lab opportunity. This program is designed for children in grades K-5 and their caregiver. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Creative Outlet: First Saturday — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Kids and adults are invited to drop-in and get creative together on art activities at family tables! Each session features a themed activity. Make mesmerizing, marbled paper. Please, no large groups. FREE, donations encouraged. 301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way. $20. 301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org.

FESTIVALS

Indonesia Culinary Day — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Carroll Creek Linear Park, Carroll Creek Linear Park, Frederick. Come join us at Carroll Creek Park for a day filled with delicious Indonesian food, exciting cultural performances, and fun activities for the whole family. Indulge in mouthwatering traditional dishes like nasi goreng, rendang and sate, prepared by local chefs. Watch traditional dances, music performances, and maybe even join in on a dance yourself. 301-694-3355. communications@aacfmd.org. IndonesiaCulinaryDay.eventbrite.com.

FILM

Pride vs Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story — 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. Delwin Vriend never set out to be a human rights activist — but his decision to challenge his firing for being gay set in motion a legal battle that changed Canada and the world. PostFilm Discussion: Delwin Vriend will join in person for a discussion and audience Q&A. Pay What You Can. 304-876-3704. contact@operahouselive. com.

GALLERY

Art Matters Artist Talk: “Over 70 Show” Artists — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Artists from the “Over 70 Show” will present their work. 301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

MUSIC

Mike Kuster and The Catoctin Cowboys in Concert — 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at The Barn of Harpers Ferry, 1062 W .Washington St., Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Traditional country music originals and covers. 301-662-3355. mike@mikekuster.net. www.barnofharpersferry.com.

RECREATION

Casey Cares 5k Run/Walk — 8 a.m. to at Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Place, Baltimore. Proceeds will benefit thousands of critically ill children and their families. This chiptimed event includes a tech shirt, race bib, and finisher medal for all partici-

pants. Whether you’re a runner or walker, we’d love to see you at the start line. Gather your family and friends and sign up today! 410-396-7102. taylor@caseycaresfoundation.org. caseycares.org/event/5k-runwalk.

THEATER

$20 - $25. 301-662-3722. artisticdirector@othervoicestheatre.org. www.othervoicestheatre.org.

Sunday Aug. 3 CLASSES

DIY Popsicles & Pastilles — 9:30 a.m. to

11:30 a.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Sweet and soothing, this class is all about cooling treats and calm nerves. We’ll blend tulsi, passionflower and other herbs into herbal pastilles that support the nervous system, and whip up icy herbal popsicles to beat the heat. Pre-registration required. $45. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/diy-popsiclespastilles-at-fox-haven-farm.

ETCETERA

Flea Market Fundraiser — 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Amvets Farm , 9602B Baltimore Road , Frederick. The Pulling for Veterans Flea market fundraiser! Attendance is free, only vendors pay a fee. 100 vendor spaces available, $30 per space. Rain or shine. Vendors provide their own set-up. Food trucks on-site. Set up 7 a.m.; market hours 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 240-285-4487. outreach@pullingforveterans.org. pullingforveterans.org.

Frederick Plant and Seed Swap — noon to 5 p.m. at Rockwell Brewery Riverside, 8411 Broadband Drive, Frederick. We will now be hosting Frederick Plant and Seed Swap on the first Sunday of every month. Swap plants, seeds, stories, advice — all while enjoying awesome craft beer. Come swap or just browse. 301-372-4880. matt@rockwellbrewery.com.