72 HOURS July 31, 2025 by Frederick News-Post

JULY 31

Harmonious Dualities

Community joins together to use art to support local farms

ICE CREAM FOR A CAUSE? SAY NO MORE.

Sometimes the most meaningful community gestures come wrapped in simple pleasures. The Potters’ Guild of Frederick’s annual Brain Freeze fundraiser on Aug. 2 combines delicious, local ice cream with locally handcrafted pottery. For $20 (adults) or $10 (children), participants receive a ceramic bowl made by local artists and a scoop of South Mountain Creamery ice cream, with all proceeds supporting the Frederick Rescue Mission. The event runs from noon to 7 p.m. at the Potters’ Guild at 14 S. Market St. in downtown Frederick.

HAITIAN CHILDREN’S MUSIC CAMP FINDS UNLIKELY FREDERICK ALLY

The distance between downtown Frederick and a Haitian orphanage seems far, but a bridge can be found in Joanie Jenkins, a longtime advocate for art in Frederick and more recently a gift to Haitian children who are part of a music camp there. After visits to Haiti, Jenkins has donated instruments and funds to support the program. Her fourth art benefit, which will be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 2 in Frederick, continues this support and will feature artwork by Martha Roop Hough. The event takes on additional poignancy as it also celebrates the resurrection of Cannon Hill Place Antiques, which reopened in Jenkins’ basement at 124 S. Carroll St. after a catastrophic fire in February 2024. Hough herself lost her home in the blaze. Jenkins said 100% of all the money raised during the event will go directly to the youth music camp in Haiti. With Haiti under a Level 4 travel advisory, Jenkins can’t visit in person, but she maintains committed to helping out, proving that meaningful international connection doesn’t always require a passport.

FARM-TO-CANVAS ART SUPPORTS LOCAL FOOD ACCESSIBILITY

YOUR FUTURE IS WORTH THE WORK.

When Phylinda Moore follows her artistic intuition, the results tend to create ripple effects that extend beyond gallery walls. Her “Harmonious Duality” series, featuring Two Boots Farm and displayed at Sandbox Brewhouse through Sept. 22, will benefit the Judy Center’s Food for Health program, which provides fresh, local produce to Frederick County families at no cost. Moore’s connection to the project emerged organically and now includes a collaboration among Sandbox, the Judy Center, Two Boots Farm and Moon Valley Farm. As an added bonus, her upcoming “Farmer’s Choice: Fruit, Flight, and Flowers” event on July 31 will offer participants Moon Valley produce tastings paired with Sandbox beer flights, embodying the farm-to-table spirit that drives the entire project.

SILENT FILM AND LIVE SCORE RESURRECT DANTE’S INFERNO

The notion of accompanying a century-old Italian silent film with an original violin score might sound like something that sends casual audiences fleeing toward Netflix. But when Grammy Award-winning violinist Domenic Salerni takes the stage at Shepherdstown Opera House on Aug. 10, he’ll be channeling something more visceral than academic. His live accompaniment to the 1911 film “L’Inferno” is part of the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival’s fifth season, which runs from Aug. 2 to 17 at venues across West Virginia and Virginia, featuring 14 concerts, master classes and workshops. Salerni’s connection to the project began with, in his words, “liquid courage” at a graduate pub, where he volunteered to compose a score for Dante’s cinematic journey through hell. The result: a minimalist approach using only violin and bass that captures the avant-garde spirit of the early 1900s and the drama of Dante’s masterpiece.

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Plaza Mexico brings authentic Jalisco flavors back to Maryland

For Eduardo Murillo, co-owner of Plaza Mexico, the family-owned restaurant is a vehicle to bring Mexican culture to American tables.

There are two locations in Frederick. The first opened in 2019 in Worman’s Mill, and the second opened in 2022 in downtown Frederick.

“Frederick has been amazing for us,” Murillo said. “We did receive a lot of support, especially from the Worman’s [Mill] community.” Murillo, who lives in Frederick, is originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, and travels there often with family, ultimately bringing new ideas back to the restaurant.

WHAT’S GOOD?

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The restaurant offers a variety of popular Mexican dishes like tacos, fajitas, enchiladas and chimichangas. Plaza Mexico also offers vegetarian options, lunch specials and a variety of margaritas.

“It’s fun, talking to everybody and meeting people,” Murillo said. “You never know who you’re going to talk to.”

Their star dish is the Tacos Jalisco, made from his mother’s handmade tortillas, with Oaxaca cheese melted on a choice of chicken, steak, shrimp or cactus, topped with pico de gallo and cucumber.

Murillo said now that Mexican

restaurants have flourished in the area, it’s a question of who makes the best Mexican food. He believes the inspiration from his frequent travels to Mexico and his bringing back flavorful ideas for new menu items has set Plaza Mexico apart from the others.

“We go [to Mexico] pretty often, and it’s a lot of new food, a lot of old food. It’s just unlimited, the items you can think of,” he said.

— Mara K. Bellfor

MEXICO

2481 Merchant St., Frederick

Phone: 301-228-9889

Facebook: facebook.com/PlazaMexicoFrederick

Instagram: @plazamexico.md

Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday

Price: Entrées range from $11 to $26

The owner recommends:

Monday Aug 4, Tuesday Aug 12,

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Staff members at Plaza Mexico Restaurant on July 2.

Tacos Jalisco, left, and Tacos de Birria, right, are shown at Plaza Mexico Restaurant. PLAZA

Tacos Jalisco, made with Oaxaca cheese, and birria tacos.

Grammy-winner Domenic Salerni will perform his original score to the 1911 silent film adaptation of Dante’s Inferno

BY ERIN JONES

Special to The News-Post

The hills will be alive with the sound of chamber music this August, as the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival kicks off its fifth season.

From Aug. 2 to 17, 14 concerts featuring 16 festival musicians will take place along with a series of master classes, a chamber music workshop and a strings music camp. The festival will be located in locations across Jefferson County, West Virginia, with some events crossing into Virginia venues in Purcellville, Hillsboro and Berryville.

“I believe in the power of music and its ability to celebrate history, nature and culture in the wider world and connect people who are not so different from ourselves,” ACMF artistic director Katie Tertell said in a press release.

One of the ways the culture in the wider world will be represented is through the 1911 Italian silent film of Dante’s Inferno, “L’Inferno,” which will be screened as a double feature at the Shepherdstown Opera House. While the film may be silent, the theater will not be. Accompanying the film will be an original score, played live by its composer, Domenic Salerni.

Salerni is a Grammy Awardwinning violinist who is no stranger to ACMF. Tertell, with whom he shared a connection to the Cleveland Institute of Music, invited him to join the inaugural festival in 2021.

“I have the pleasure of being there from the beginning,” Salerni said. “I have to give Katie a big shout-out for putting all of the pieces in place. … I think it’s really grown into something wonderful.”

It was for that festival that Salerni composed his string quartet piece “Trilobites” after West Virginian themes, named for a Breece D’J Pancake short story of the same title.

This year’s festival marks the third time his film score of “L’Inferno” will be performed, as the piece itself was composed in 2010.

At the time, Salerni was taking a class in Italian neo-realist film. A conversation with a fellow student at the graduate pub turned to the 1911 Inferno film and its upcoming use

While silent films were traditionally accompanied by organ, often with improvisation, Salerni took a minimalist approach, telling the story with violin and bass.

He drew inspiration from the film and the music of the 1910s and its composers — pieces like “Rite of Spring,” by Igor Stravinsky, and “Parade,” by Erik Satie.

“I was thinking, what would an avant-garde, minimalist Italian composer have written in 1911?”

Salerni is particularly excited to be bringing this film and his score to the Shepherdstown Opera House. Given the theater’s history, he imagines that this film might have been screened there during the silentfilm era. The Opera House website notes that in the early 20th century, its silent films were shown with handcranked projectors.

the spirits. It might feel a little bit like a seance. I’m really stoked.”

For this year’s performance, Salerni will be playing the violin himself and will be accompanied by international bassist Sam Suggs.

Salerni has previously composed a violin and cello score for a promotional video for the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage. His string quartet, Attacca Quartet, also created original music for a podcast called “The Sound: Mystery of Havana Syndrome,” named by The New York Times as one of the best podcasts of 2023. Attacca Quartet won Grammy Awards for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance in 2020 and again in 2023.

in a Dante symposium. Bolstered, he believes in hindsight, by a bit of liquid courage, Salerni volunteered to compose a score for the film for the event.

“If a copy of this film had made it to the states, there’s no reason why it wouldn’t have been shown at the Shepherdstown Opera House,” Salerni said. “The place, the piece, in that building, is almost like calling

Salerni’s experience as a violinist informs his ability not simply as a composer but particularly as a composer who uses music as a medium of storytelling. Violins often carry the melodic line and can also be effective in expressing emotion.

(See FESTIVAL 7)

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Composer Domenic Salerni.

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The Appalachian Chamber Music Festival is in its fifth year.

THE FREDERICK MOM

The Frederick Mom’s recommendations for the weekend of Aug. 1

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

Discovery Days

11 a.m. to noon Aug. 1

Walkersville Branch Library, 2 Glade Road, Walkersville Free

P.E. in the summer? Kids will love this! Join Mr. Chris Vaughn at the Walkersville Library this Friday for a free, movement-filled hour of fun. This year’s program features 10 at-your-own pace P.E.style stations, including rolling, underhand and overhand tossing, an obstacle course and more. The idea is to complete the challenges and earn stickers on your challenge card. Each child will receive a fun coloring page to take home. Let your kids get their wiggles out at this multi-level physical course.

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James and the Giant Peach, Jr.

7 p.m. Aug. 1; 11 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m. Aug. 2 and 3

Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick

$20

You know the story. James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, but he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendously large peach, and then wild adventures ensue. Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” is an hour long show put on by the Maryland Ensemble Theatre cast and cast-in-training. A great show for all ages at an intimate venue your family will love. Get your tickets at marylandensemble.org.

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Family Night in the Park

Movie begins at dusk Aug. 1

Monocacy Village Park, 409 Delaware Road, Frederick Free

Join our incredible City of Frederick Parks and Rec. Dept. as they host Family Night in the Park with a movie! This Friday, bring your own blanket and enjoy “A Goofy Movie” at Monocacy Village Park. It’s a free event including

exposing specially-treated paper to sunlight. Presented by Tiffiny Kaetzel of American Tattoo, this program will have all supplies provided. Just come ready to learn and make!

Pups & Poses

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11 a.m. to noon Aug. 3

Steinhardt Brewery, 340 E. Patrick St., Frederick

$20 per adult, $10/child under 11 Get ready for the cutest and furriest yoga class of your life! Any age can join Jenuine Yogi’s Pups and Poses classes where adoptable pups from PetConnect Rescue will greet you on the mat, making the sweat session also a feel-good, tail-wagging session. Head to Steinhardt Brewing Co. this Sunday and pose while getting slobbery snuggles. This class truly is for everyone — kids too! All proceeds benefit PetConnect Rescue. Being a water bottle and your yoga mat. Register at linktr.ee/jenuineyogi.

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Helicopter Candy Drop

2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 3

Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick

Cost varies

family yard games and activities followed by a summer kid-approved outdoor movie. Movie will begin just after sunset, and weather related cancellations will be decided by 1 p.m. on event days and announced through @fredcityparksrec. If your family misses this one, the next Family Night in the Park will show “Despicable Me 4” on Aug. 8 at Green Leaf Park, “Toy Story” on Aug. 15 at Hill Street Park, and “Inside Out 2” on Aug. 22 at Baker Park. •••

Craft Time: Solar Printing

2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 2

Brunswick Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick Free

Let’s give it up for our incredible libraries holding cool events for teens and adults. If you have older kids, this would make for a great event to try together. This Saturday afternoon, create one-of-kind art using one of the oldest methods of photography — solar printing. It’s the distinctive cyan-blue prints that are made by

Are you a helicopter fan or a baseball fan or a candy fan? Or maybe a Bluey & Bingo fan. Either way, it’ll all be at this Sunday’s game where the Frederick Keys square off with the Williamsport Crosscutters. Gates open at 2 p.m. and the game begins at 3 p.m. Fans can stop by the Kiddie Academy of Ballenger Creek vendor booth where you will get a chance to meet characters Bluey and Bingo at 3 p.m. Then, at the end of the game, ticketholders can head to the field to watch a real helicopter fly over and drop pounds and pounds of candy for kids to scoop up! Participating in the Candy Drop does not require an additional cost. It’s an event sure not to miss! Tickets are sold at frederickkeys. com.

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

Tiffany Mahaney

The Helicopter Candy Drop event at Nymeo Field.

TIFFANY MAHANEY

Annual ice cream social will benefit the Frederick Rescue Mission

Want to beat the heat and support a meaningful cause at the same time?

Check out Brain Freeze, the annual ice cream social fundraiser hosted by the Potters’ Guild of Frederick in partnership with South Mountain Creamery.

This year’s event will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Potters’ Guild of Frederick, 14 S. Market St., Frederick.

For $20 for adults and $10 for kids, you’ll receive a handcrafted ceramic bowl made by local artists and a scoop of locally made ice cream.

All proceeds support the Rescue Mission’s work strengthening our community.

Tickets can be purchased at pottersguildoffrederick.com.

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Salerni cites the “unbelievably lush” music of Austrian composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold, a prolific Hollywood film scorer, particularly during the 1930s.

“What’s hilarious is the violins are screaming in the top register,” Salerni said. “Sometimes you don’t even hear the words because the violins are being as dramatic as possible.”

In the case of his Inferno score, Salerni says the bass and violin take turns in the starring role. For one scene in particular, he composed in the style of Italian opera aria: The circle of the lustful famously features the ill-fated and windswept lovers Francesca and Paolo.

“They were having an affair, they end up in hell, but because they’re truly in love, their souls are fused and they get to float around … this is straight opera,” Salerni said.

The compositional choice was also a nod to his father, composer and newly retired Lehigh University professor Paul Salerni. Operas and even ballet operas are among his many compositional achievements.

While (Domenic) Salerni has played the violin since the age of 3, his ventures into composition started with arranging music. Writing arrangements for the music of others gave him the confidence to begin writing his own music.

His advice to young performers is to play more in front of friends.

“I think the danger, particularly in classical music, is you get stuck away in a practice room. You’re not playing with buddies, you’re not getting that feedback, negative or positive.”

As part of a quartet, Salerni knows the power of collaboration in music, a collaboration also on display in the ACMF. The vision as described on the website is that the event “will serve as a model of excellence for leveraging the power of chamber music to enrich communities, foster lifelong learning, and create lasting connections between people.”

The nature of the music at this festival highlights collaboration between musicians but also builds connection between musician and audience.

“If you haven’t experienced chamber music, if you haven’t experienced music on a smaller scale, there’s a real intimacy in these events,” Salerni said. “They’re designed to be fun. You might learn something new. You might

hear something you’ve never heard before. You might see an instrument or hear an instrument you have never heard before up close and personal.”

Audiences can expect a range of styling in the music as well.

“Katie’s also really great at programming stuff that reflects the region,” Salerni said. “If you grew up in bluegrass, you might hear a little bit of that, but you might also hear stuff that’s bluegrass-adjacent or a little more from the classical realm.”

The festival will also feature an eclectic assortment of venues and types of events. A wine pairing and music event, for example, will take place at 868 Estate Vineyards in Purcellville, Virginia. A crowd favorite, “Duo Delights,” is a onehour coffee concert at The Station at Shepherdstown.

“We’ve pulled out all the stops this season,” Tertell said in a press release.

Whether in educational or performance settings, Salerni has seen the power of music to connect with audiences and bring musicians together firsthand.

“We do deal in the world of magic,” he said, “and it is beautiful when it is received.”

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.

IF YOU GO

The Appalachian Chamber Music Festival runs from Aug. 2 and 17 at venues throughout the West Virginia panhandle and areas of Virginia. Ticket prices vary by event ranging from free to $95 (including dinner and drinks); most events are $25-$30. Children under 18 years of age may attend most events for free when accompanied by an adult. Visit appalachianchamber.org for more information.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS:

• Wine and music pairing at 868 Estate Vineyards in Purcellville, Va. (Aug. 7)

• Free outdoor jazz event featuring the Howard Burns Quartet in partnership with the Harpers Ferry Park Association and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, on the lawn at the historic site of Storer College, featuring arrangements of works by Storer College alum Don Redman (Aug. 8).

• Day at Charles Washington Hall in Charles Town, W.Va., celebrating historic local artist Patty Willis (Aug. 9)

• Late morning duo concerts are now part of a new “Coffee Concert Series” with three events in Shepherdstown (Aug. 9, 10 and 16)

• Double feature at Shepherdstown Opera House including an Art and Music program, followed by a Film and Music concert featuring an original composition by Domenic Salerni, set to accompany the 1911 Italian silent film adapted from Dante’s Inferno. A special ticketed dinner will be held at Bistro 112 between concerts that evening (Aug. 10)

• Two performances of Aaron Copland’s masterwork “Appalachian Spring,” which includes the Shaker tune “Simple Gifts” (Aug. 14 and 15)

• Outdoor event at Happy Retreat in Charles Town, W.Va. (Aug. 17)

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Ann Hobart, founder and first president of the Potters’ Guild of Frederick, serves ice cream during a past Brain Freeze event.

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The Appalachian Chamber Music Festival is in its fifth year.

GETAWAYS Love is in the air at Virginia Beach

BY GARY BENNETT

Special to The News-Post

If Virginia is for lovers, then Virginia Beach is like the warm, furtive glances that gets the romance started.

My (now) wife and I began visiting Virginia Beach in the 1980s to forgo the craziness of Ocean City and to enjoy slightly warmer and gentler waters. To us, it was just far enough away to be a getaway but not too far to take up all our time getting there. Plus, Virginia Beach is “down South.” There is just something special about Southern hospitality. (And make no mistake, this part of Virginia is definitely in the South.)

As a Marylander, it’s hard not to compare Virginia Beach to our Ocean City. In some ways, they are like longlost cousins with not much in common.

VIRGINIA BEACH VS. OCEAN CITY

Virginia Beach is not glitzy and shlocky like Ocean City. It’s laid-back, less crowded, and with warm people helping you at every turn.

On the downside, Virginia Beach’s boardwalk is a utilitarian concrete, not the traditional wood of Ocean City’s. Virginia Beach’s touristy shops are set back one street from the boardwalk while Ocean City’s are right there in your face at every moment.

Virginia Beach beaches are wide, sandy and clean. Ocean City’s beaches are narrower, darker and not so clean. Virginia Beach is rugged and outdoorsy with hundreds of nearby bays, creeks and other waterways for fishing, boating, paddling and exploration. Ocean City has Assawoman Bay that is more of a lagoon and is not really used for recreation.

At Virginia Beach, you are met on the beach by an enormous statue of the mighty and heroic King Neptune. In Ocean City, you’re met by a giant Ferris wheel.

What’s more, Virginia Beach is gigantic! You may not realize it, but Virginia Beach is Virginia’s most populous city, and that is year-round. Sure, Ocean City swells to about 350,000 in the summer, but the rest of the year it is not much more than a village. Virginia Beach’s year-round population of 450,000 makes it almost twice as large as Richmond, Arlington or Alexandria. There aren’t a lot of tall buildings, but the sheer size in area gives it an unmistakable cosmopolitan feel. When you combine Virginia Beach with nearby Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, New-

swimming in the ocean or sun bathing, I recommend a visit to the First Landing Cross at Cape Henry in the north end of the oceanfront. The cross bears witness to the location where the Colonists first set foot in the New World in 1607 before pushing up the James River to establish Jamestown. Nearby First Landing State Park is the largest state park in Virginia and is an absolute oasis for nature lovers. Located next to Chesapeake Bay, it features 20 miles of trails, two miles of tranquil beachfront and the most pristine habitats in Virginia, maritime forests and wetlands.

ry of American independence coming up in 2026, there is no better place to celebrate (other than perhaps Boston or Philadelphia).

GETTING THERE

port News and Portsmouth, you’ve got an immense urban landscape that is multicultural and exciting.

HISTORICALLY SPEAKING

There’s a lot to see and do in and around Virginia Beach, and its rich history is a good starting point. When not

No trip to this part of Virginia is complete without stops in Jamestown, Yorktown or Williamsburg. Known as America’s Historic Triangle, these significant sites represent different eras in America’s story. Jamestown is the first permanent American settlement dating back to 1607, Yorktown is the site of America’s final victory of the Revolutionary War in 1781, and Williamsburg was the first capital of Virginia in the 1600s and 1700s. All are lovingly maintained and feature outdoor re-creations.

I highly recommend taking the Jamestown Ferry across the James River from Yorktown to Jamestown to arrive in style. With the 250th anniversa-

When traveling to Virginia Beach, eschew I-95 South through highly congested Northern Virginia, Richmond and the Tidewater area (unless you have an EZ Pass) in favor of traveling to the Eastern Shore of Maryland, through Salisbury and over (and through) the amazing Bay Bridge-Tunnel. Going this way may take a bit longer, but you won’t have horrendous traffic spoiling your getaway.

We have gone to Virginia Beach both ways and the time difference is negligible. Both routes are officially listed at about 4 1/2 hours from Frederick, but the mileage is a bit less traveling through Northern Virginia.

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is an amazing engineering achievement. It straddles the Chesapeake Bay where it joins with the Atlantic Ocean. It totals 17 miles from Norfolk to the Eastern Shore of Virginia, which makes it about four times longer than Maryland’s own Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The marvel, though, is in the two 1-mile-long tunnels that take you below the bay and allow maritime and

Photos by Gary Bennett

Abbey Road Pub and Restaurant in Virginia Beach.

Lynnhaven oysters are a local favorite at Virginia Beach.

military ships to pass above. The views are breathtaking.

ENTERTAINMENT

Virginia Beach calls itself the “Event Capital of the East Coast.” This is hyperbole for sure, but there is no denying the presence of first-rate venues that attract world-class entertainment.

The centerpiece of Virginia Beach’s entertainment scene is The Dome. It is a state-of-the-art concert venue that can flex from an indoor setting into an outdoor amphitheater-type setting. Think Major League Baseball stadiums with retractable roofs, but in this case, there are giant hangar doors that open. There is nothing like it up or down the East Coast. Upcoming shows at The Dome include Cody Jinks, Alison Krauss, Steve Martin and Martin Short, Ziggy Marley and Shaboozey.

For Orioles fans, Norfolk is home to their AAA minor league baseball team, the Norfolk Tides. The Tides play at Harbor Park in downtown Norfolk on the Elizabeth River and feature players just a step away from the big leagues like the Orioles best prospect, catcher Sam Basallo, who just won International League Player of the Month, proving there is hope for the Orioles yet.

LET’S EAT!

Virginia Beach and its environs are known for their “coastal cuisine,” which naturally centers around the freshest seafood available. I’m loyal to Maryland-style crab cakes, but I’ve learned that the tidewater area of Virginia has its own homegrown delicacy: Lynnhaven oysters. They are named after the deep-channel Lynnhaven River where they reside. They are served raw and on the half shell, steamed and loaded with spinach, cheese and bacon. It’s not for me, but I can see the pride in which this local favorite is served.

For breakfast, one of my favorites is Another Broken Egg, a restaurant we fell in love with in Sarasota, Florida, and it’s just as good in Virginia. They feature giant (and delicious) eggs and pancakes.

For lunch, I don’t think you can do better than Abbey Road Pub and Restaurant, located oceanfront at 22nd Street. Naturally the pub has a rock ‘n’ roll theme with plenty of live acts and musically inclined decor. But the real stars are the hand-cut steaks and fries, homemade soups and farm-to-table fruits and vegetables. Naturally there’s a “Lucy in the Sky” bar on the roof for taking in the warm ocean breezes.

One of our guilty pleasures is stopping at a local dive bar and cafe called The Raven. The Raven has the best burger I’ve had in Virginia Beach and is served with the freshest, tastiest broccoli ever. If you’re not a broccoli fan, try theirs anyway. I don’t know what they do, but it’s wonderful.

For dinner, we like The Butcher’s

Son and their aged, hand-cut steaks; Aldo’s Ristorante, for casual elegant dining (it was voted best Italian restaurant at the beach) or my favorite, Rudee’s Restaurant and Cabana Bar.

The Rudee Inlet views are unmatched in Virginia Beach and the food is delicious and fresh. You can watch the

boats come and go during dinner for some free entertainment. The draw here is the fresh seafood, including steamed shrimp, the catch of the day (anything from grouper to yellow fin tuna and mahi mahi) and the overwhelmingly large raw bar. Even getting to the restaurant is fun. Take the

Oceanfront Trolley or the 10-foot-wide Rudee Inlet Connector Walk.

Gary Bennett is a longtime Frederick resident who spends his time hiking, biking, volunteering and providing childcare for grandchildren. He is married and retired from his career as a nonprofit marketing executive.

A Virginia Beach sunrise is for lovers.

The Dome at Virginia Beach is a venue like no other.

The Neptune statue at Virginia Beach.

BMA announces acquisition of approximately 150 works by artists from around the globe

The Baltimore Museum of Art announced this month the acquisition of approximately 150 works, capturing artistic ingenuity across culture, geography and time. The BMA continues to be guided by a vision of global exchange, adding works to the collection that represent a vast array of voices from around the world and allowing for more nuanced storytelling about art and people.

This acquisition includes an ongoing focus on uplifting artists from or with ties to the Baltimore region, highlighting the depth of artistry and innovation that exists within the community.

Among the acquisitions, which include works entering the collection through purchase and gift or promised gift, are paintings by Thomas Hart Benton, Katherine Bradford, Manuel Felguérez, Helen Frankenthaler, Maia Cruz Palileo, Kaveri Raina and María Josefa Sánchez; sculpture and mixed-media works by Kelly Akashi, Ida Applebroog, Tracey Emin, Alicia Henry and Roxy Paine; a video installation by Josh Kline; textile and jewelry works by Betty Cooke, Ansoumana Diédhiou and Arline Fisch; and works on paper by Omar Ba, Paul Colin, Auguste Amant Constant Fidèle Edouart, Fathi Hassan, Marlon Mullen, Richard Pousette-Dart, Benjamin Roubaud, Henry Taylor, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Uemura Shōen.

As part of its vision to support artists in the creation of new work, the BMA has acquired “Fire on the Mountain” (2025), a sculpture by Abigail Lucien (born 1992) from a new body of work commissioned by the BMA for the artist’s first solo museum presentation. Currently on view in the recently reinstalled Contemporary Wing, the work is emblematic of Lucien’s integration of motifs of vernacular architecture, flora and fauna into formally innovative relief sculpture — both participating in and challenging

traditions of fable and allegory.

Additionally, the BMA has acquired “clouds XVI” (2024) by Kenturah Davis (born Los Angeles, 1984), which the artist produced as part of the Sherman Family Foundation Residency in Maine, a program developed in partnership with the BMA. Inspired by the shifting cloud formations she observed in Maine, the work is made with indigo pigment rubbing and debossed text on Igarashi kozo paper and continues the

artist’s exploration of perception and materiality. Both works are the first by the artists to enter the museum’s collection.

The BMA has also acquired several works by artists with connections to Baltimore, including the major freestanding sculpture “Bale Variant No 0027 (Charm City Girl Stele)” (2022) by Shinique Smith (born Baltimore, 1971).

(See BMA 16)

Kenturah Davis/Photo by Paul Salveson/Baltimore Museum of Art Kenturah Davis, “clouds XVI.”

Henry Taylor/Hauser & Wirth/Baltimore Museum of Art Henry Taylor, “Fade to Black, I Did Not Pay the Electric Bill.”

Estate of Ansoumana Diédhiou/Baltimore Museum of Art, from the Amy Gould/Matthew Polk Fund Ansoumana Diédhiou, “Polygamie.”

Joanie Jenkins will host an art fundraiser to support music camp for Haitian children

BY ERIN JONES

Special to The News-Post

Joanie Jenkins sat under a Magnolia tree in Haiti and sewed, surveying the orphanage building in front of her. She may have arrived on the island’s shore as a stranger, but to the children in the Haitian orphanage in front of her, she had become Aunt Joanie.

The first time she traveled to Haiti, the friends she made there were in the process of forming a music program. When she returned, she carried with her donated instruments from her Frederick community. After learning and preparing in the music camp, the students performed a concert in the square, filling the air with the sounds from instruments brought across the Atlantic.

These days, Jenkins sews at 124 S. Carroll St., the converted 1892 warehouse in downtown Frederick from which she headquarters her sewing business. The Haitian children are never far from her mind, however, and this August, she offers the opportunity for her Frederick neighbors to join her to support their musical education.

Jenkins will host her fourth art show benefit for the children’s music camp at 5 p.m. Aug. 2 at 124 S. Carroll St. Money raised at these events has supported the music teacher’s salary, as well as feeding the children lunch during camp.

“They won’t hold the camp unless they can feed the children,” Jenkins explained, adding that “100% of all the money that we collect goes to these kids.”

The artwork of Martha Roop Hough will be featured at this event.

“[Hough’s paintings] are a little bit magical and a little bit whimsical,” Jenkins said. “She studies a lot of art, and her pieces usually have a message.”

Food will be provided by Frederick Soups and Comfort Foods (located inside the same 124 S. Carroll St. building), while Scotty’s Vodka will provide a cocktail bar. Jenkins will make waffles. Appropriately, musicians will also be on hand to perform live music.

The event not only benefits the cause of music in Haiti but supports neighbors closer to home. The historic Cannon Hill Place Antiques, Jenkins’ across-the-street neighbor, suffered a catastrophic fire in February 2024. The business has recently reopened in the basement of 124 S. Carroll St.. The shop will also be open and featured the night of the benefit.

“It’s like a phoenix out of the ashes,” Jenkins said. “The vibe in the basement is the same that was across the street. It was a staple of Frederick — had been here since the ‘70s — and so having it come to life again is just absolutely a blessing.”

Also rising from the ashes is Hough, the show’s featured artist, who

lost her home in the same fire that devastated Cannon Hill.

“She survived the fire from across the street,” Jenkins said. “She walked out with nothing but the shirt on her back.”

Tickets are not required, but donations are encouraged.

Haiti is currently under a Level

4 “Do Not Travel” advisory per the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, due to safety concerns. While she can’t be present in person, Jenkins is committed to showing support for her friends who remain and the young students creating music for the island.

“Everybody can make a difference,” she said. “You don’t have to come up with everything, you don’t have to go meet these people, but you can be a part of it very easily by showing up. Even a couple dollars makes a big difference to their life.”

She doesn’t think of Haiti as a country or location, she said; instead, she thinks of its people. Particularly, she says, she thinks of children playing little flutes in their band.

Using art as a means through which to support the children speaks to the broader power that art has to be a force for good.

“The artists are the ones who can make the change first, because they’re the ones who can put something into a painting,” Jenkins said. “It could be oppression. It could be joy. It could be discrimination. The paintings sometimes tell where the community is. What somebody might not be able to put into words, they can put into art.”

The art from this show will be on display for a month, and the basement will continue to house the treasures of Cannon Hill. While the arts community comes together in support of friends near and far, Jenkins says the creation of the arts benefit was a simple decision.

“It just was easy, because my friends needed help. It was a commitment of friendship and caring. You get to know people, and it’s amazing how that can change your life.”

Editor’s note: Identifying details of the Haitian music camp have been withheld for the safety of those in volved.

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Frederick’s Joanie Jenkins will host a fundraiser to support a music camp in Haiti, where she has visited and personally delivered donated instruments.

”Creative Expressions” — through Aug. 4, City Hall, 101 N. Court St., Frederick. A group exhibition organized in collaboration with the Arc of Frederick County. Featured artists are: Sarah Barks, Susha Campbell, Lesedi D’AndreaPenna, Carol Debow, Grant Kelsey, Adam Nowaczyk, Erika Pineda, Kathy Shields, and Andre Smallwood. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. www.arcfc.org

”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. 301-7913132, 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. frederickartclub.com.

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

”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

The exhibition “Inspiration and Influence: Artist-Educator Mentors and Motivators” runs through Aug. 31 at the Delaplaine Arts Center featuring woodcut prints by Pamela Lawton. Shown here, “Lillian Thomas Burwell,” by Lawton.

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”Over 70 Show” — through Aug. 31, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. A signature of the Delaplaine’s Creative Aging

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”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. 301-7913132, 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. 240-2151460 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, familyrun 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 noon11 p.m. Sunday noon-8 p.m. sandboxbrewhouse.com.

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

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

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The group exhibition “Creative Expressions” is on view at City Hall through Aug. 4.

‘Creative Expressions’ show is on view at City Hall

The City of Frederick presents “Creative Expressions,” a group exhibition organized in collaboration with the Arc of Frederick County. The exhibition features new artwork and storyboards that highlight and celebrate the talent, expression and power of the arts to connect and uplift all members of the Arc of

Frederick County community.

“Creative Expressions” coincides with an exhibition of artwork from those in the Arc of Frederick County community at the Delaplaine Arts Center.

Featured artists are Sarah Barks, Susha Campbell, Lesedi D’AndreaPenna, Carol Debow, Grant Kelsey, Adam Nowaczyk, Erika Pineda, Kathy

‘Le Salon’ at TAG features more than 100 works of art

For those who like variety, TAG/The Artists Gallery is the place to be in August. The gallery offers its walls to the public with its annual “Le Salon” exhibition. Visitors will be treated to 115 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, drawings and, if past shows are any indication, some surprises.

This feast for the eyes opens on Aug. 1 and runs through Aug. 31. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 2.

Gallery hours are noon to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

TAG is at 501 N. Market St., Frederick. See theartistsgalleryfrederick.com, or call 301-228-9860 for more information.

Shields and Andre Smallwood.

“Creative Expressions” is on view at City Hall, 101 N. Court St., Frederick, through Aug. 4. City Hall is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Art in City Hall Program presents rotating exhibitions throughout the year, highlighting artists through partnerships with

local arts and culture organizations, nonprofits, schools, libraries and community groups. Art in City Hall is currently accepting proposals for its 2025 and 2026 seasons.They do not accept proposals for solo exhibitions. To learn more about the program and submit a proposal, visit cityoffrederickmd.gov/1739/artin-city-hall.

A scene from TAG’s 2024 reception for “Le Salon.”

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Photos courtesy of City of Frederick Public Affairs

HARMONIOUS DUALITIES

BY JENNIFER LEE

Special to The News-Post

Phylinda Moore is an artist and writer whose new painting series, “Harmonious Duality,” featuring Two Boots Farm, is being showcased at Sandbox Brewhouse in downtown Frederick through Sept. 22 for a cause.

Moore created the paintings to raise awareness and support the Judy Center’s Food for Health program for Frederick County Public Schools, with 50% of the profits from her show at Sandbox going to support efforts to provide families with fresh produce that is grown locally.

Moon Valley Farm in Woodsboro and the Judy Center have worked together to provide 25 families with fresh produce at no cost.

Tara Plowman, administrator for the Judy Center at Butterfly Ridge Elementary, explained that expansion for the Food for Health program could mean that even families who aren’t currently participating in the program may have the opportunity to participate.

Expansion of this program could also mean that those families who do already participate could receive a larger quantity and greater variety of produce, possibly receiving locally sourced meat and eggs, for instance.

The greater vision for the Food for Health program is to be able to provide more to more families, not just at Butterly Ridge but to all the Judy Centers across Frederick County.

Moore is using her art to contribute to this greater vision.

Moore believes that “following your intuition is a powerful guide.” She followed hers, she said, and everything came together organically.

As Moore was getting to know Alina Lightchaser, one of the owners of Sandbox, Lightchaser discovered that Moore was an artist and asked her to do a show at the brewery.

At the same time, local farmers and other key community supporters started experiencing budget cuts from the current administration, Moore shared.

“As they were navigating this serious situation that will impact all of us, I wanted to do something to nurture awareness for our community with energy and love, and in a way that we could take constructive action,” Moore said.

Moore reached out to the owner of

Community joins together to use art to support local farms and provide fresh produce to families

Two Boots Farm, Elisa Lane, who herself was dealing with the backlash from budget cuts that could severely impact her farm in Hampstead.

Lane put Moore in touch with Emma Jagoz, founder of Moon Valley Farm, who was also facing budget cuts that would affect her farm.

From there, partnerships formed and grew to build the art show at the brewhouse, which features paintings of Lane’s flower farm.

These partnerships speak to Moore’s love of nutrition and fresh, local produce that stems from her childhood. Her maternal grandparents had a large garden that produced enough food to feed her extended family.

Growing up, Moore helped out in the garden, which instilled an appreciation for the work that goes into farming.

“Partnering with Two Boots and Moon Valley feels like a return to my roots in a fundamental way,” Moore said.

Moore wants as many children as possible to have access to local, nutritious food, because it was the foundation for her lifelong love of food and health, as well as creative expression.

“Two Boots Farm is a celebration of nature, a work of art, a poem, a connection, a tangible expression of love for our land and humanity,” Moore said. “Two Boots is the perfect subject to embody the show’s theme. [Lane] grows the most artful flowers.”

Moore’s series theme, “Harmonious Dualities,” reflects a relationship with nature on a spiritual level.

“We live immersed in nature’s harmonious duality: sun/moon, life/death, day/night, bloom/decay,” Moore said.

Artist Phylinda Moore is showing her paintings at Sandbox

Some of the paintings in Moore’s series directly represent the relationship of harmonious duality, while others show the story behind the theme. “For example,” she said, “those with a gold background represent the sun/day/light, and the silver backgrounds represent the moon/night/dark. The gold paintings are more saturated, as you would experience seeing something in the daytime. The silver paintings have a more abstracted quality, as you would see at night.

“I’m interested in how we communicate and how we connect both within ourselves and with each other,” Moore added.

Art and poetry have been central to Moore’s life as long as she can remember, They have been her primary forms of creative expression. Moore earned a master’s degree in creative writing and has taught movement for more than 25 years. Art was always a part of her journey.

These mediums are the way that she understands herself and her relationship to the universe.

“Each day we are asked to open, to live, to die, to expand,” she said. “The energy of flowers and poetry are a conduit to connect to life’s daily momentous transitions. There is poetry in the way a flower’s cycle mirrors our own, as they are a potent symbol of our experience on this planet.”

For Moore, art and nature go hand-in-hand.

“Dualities harmoniously exist in nature to benefit of the whole. The balance is both resilient and delicate — another duality. I want to offer an alternative to fear, through art and action, as we collectively create our world and do so in ways that protect and support our humanity and our Earth.”

Moore said the spark for this show came as a result of recent budget cuts that created a course of uncertainty, but we are always in a time of change, she said.

“I feel nature best represents a way forward for us in its complexity, beauty and provision.”

SEE THE SHOW

Phylinda Moore’s “Harmonious Duality” series of paintings are on view through Sept. 22 at Sandbox Brewhouse, 880 N. East St., Frederick, with 50% of proceeds from sales going to the Judy Center’s Food for Health program through FCPS to provide families with fresh produce that is grown locally. Follow the artist on Instagram @phylindamoore.

A special event, “Farmer’s Choice: Fruit, Flight, and Flowers,” will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. July 31 at the Sandbox Brewhouse. The event features all of the community partners. For $25 a ticket, participants will receive a tasting of Moon Valley’s peak produce. The tasting is paired with a flight of the Sandbox’s beers. There will also be flowers from Two Boots. Moon Valley Farm owner will be onsite so participants can learn more about what the varieties they are tasting, the farm, and The Judy Center program.

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Sandbox Brewhouse in Frederick.

Taurean Washington launches affordable youth art class at Hood College this fall

Local artist and Hood College graduate student Taurean Washington will launch a new youth art program this fall designed to bring art education to underserved students in the Frederick area. The course will be held in Washington’s large studio space at Hood College beginning Sept. 3. It culminates with a Youth Art Showcase from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Blue Elephant Art Center in downtown Frederick.

In addition to his lifelong passion for art and a B.A. in studio art from Hood College, Washington has spent more than a decade working with organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA and Fort Detrick’s Child & Youth Services.

Classes run from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays from Sept. 3 to Nov. 12, with sessions focused on drawing, painting and self-expression. The program is open to students ages 6 to 14 and costs $200 for 10 sessions ($20 per class).

Washington hopes to use this new venture to bring Frederick’s creative community together and bridge gaps he’s seen in traditional arts programming.

Class registration is open through Aug. 8. Email tcw1@hood.edu to register.

In addition to the youth program, Washington’s work will also be featured in ART-HOP: Project 2025, an upcoming art exhibition at Frederick Commu-

nity College’s Mary Condon Hodgson Gallery, running Sept. 6 to Oct. 1. The opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 6, featuring work that confront systemic racism and dominant narratives in the art world. The event is open to the public.

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This gift from the artist, dedicated in memory of her grandparents, is comprised of bundled and bound garments, ribbon and dyed fabric and functions as a monument, vessel and archive of resilience and place-making. The title explicitly references Baltimore, grounding the work in the artist’s biography and affirming her connection to local Black communities, particularly the experiences of women and girls. The group also features works on paper by Mahtab Hussain, Joyce J. Scott and Nicholas Wisniewski, as well as a genre-defying assemblage by Devin N. Morris.

“The acquisitions announced today reflect the BMA’s deeply intentional and concerted efforts to enhance our collection with new voices and to strengthen holdings of important genres, movements and creative evolutions,” said BMA director Asma Naeem. “Our vision is to leverage our collection to tell a breadth of captivating stories about people, cultures and the importance of art to nurturing and reflecting the human spirit. We look forward to bringing these new works into our galleries for the enjoyment of our audiences.”

The BMA is at 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore, three miles north of the Inner

Harbor and adjacent to the main campus of Johns Hopkins University. General admission is free. Call 443-5731700 for more information.

Taurean Washington

Taurean Washington will teach youth art classes in his studio at Hood College in Frederick.

Taurean Washington Work by Taurean Washington.

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Christie’s Images Limited/Baltimore Museum of Art María Josefa Sánchez, “The Crucifixion or Cell Cross” (1641).

A dark comedy about modern dating in sharp, (knowingly) silly ‘Oh, Hi!’

BY LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer

The modern dating scene is not a healthy one. Perhaps it never really was and everyone is nostalgic for something that didn’t exist. But you don’t need to be on the apps to sense the anxiety around. Just open the New York Times Magazine site and scroll through the 1,200 comments on Jean Garnett’s “The Trouble With Wanting Men,” in which she examines unfulfilled desire and the idea of “heterofatalism.”

We wonder what happened to the romantic comedy. Maybe we’re all to blame. How can we have fun with stories about romance when it is so bleak out there? But thank goodness for the filmmakers who are trying to, if not make sense of it all, talk about it. Celine Song did it in her own way with “Materialists.” And now comes Sophie Brooks’ “Oh, Hi!” about a new-ish couple on their first weekend away together. These movies are not at all similar, and yet both speak to the current mood in valuable ways.

In “Oh, Hi!” Iris (Molly Gordon) and Isaac (Logan Lerman) seem to be very much in sync as a pair, singing in the car together, laughing about a little accident that results in the purchase of hundreds of strawberries and excitedly exploring the very nice house they’ve rented for this romantic getaway. The chemistry is there: There’s humor, wit, conversation and attraction. They’re even on the same page on more intimate matters. It is a terrific opening — nothing is really happening, and yet it’s pleasant to just be in the moment with them. But then things take a turn. We know they’re headed south from the first frame, when a distraught Iris greets her friend Max (Geraldine Viswanathan) at the country home late one night. We’re trained to expect that it’s all leading to a fight, or a breakup. “Oh, Hi!,” however, has other things up its sleeve.

Note to new couples: Best not to define a relationship while one is chained to the bed after a bit of experimentation. Granted, neither thought they needed to have this conversation, but it quickly becomes clear that they both heard things

differently. Iris thought they were exclusive. Isaac thought it was perfectly clear that they weren’t and aren’t. But why, Iris asks, are they doing this at all after four months? Why are they on this trip? Why did he make her scallops? It’s enough to make anyone go a little mad, which Iris does, deciding that she’s going to keep Isaac chained up until they talk it through to her satisfaction.

It’s a kind of over-the-top, “Misery”styled meditation on entrenched gender cliches in heterosexual dating. The women are crazy and needy. The men are jerks and aloof. And no amount of rational discussion on either side will end the stalemate. Iris believes that if he just gets to know her a little better, perhaps he’ll change his mind. She goes long

on her biography in a funny little sequence, but the monologuing doesn’t help Isaac figure out how to escape. It just goes on.

“Oh, Hi!” follows this path to extreme ends as Iris involves Max and her boyfriend Kenny (John Reynolds), who are all trying to figure out how to get out of the situation without going to jail. It’s admirable how ardently they commit to making this outlandish premise as realistic as possible.

The film loses the plot a bit when Max and Kenny get involved and things get extra silly. It might have been better had it stayed with Iris and Isaac to the bitter end. Gordon, who co-wrote the story with Brooks, is a huge reason it works at all. She somehow keeps Iris grounded and

relatable throughout, which is no small feat after she makes her big mistake. At times, that epic misstep made me think that “Oh, Hi!” might be the female “Friendship.” And while Lerman gets substantially less to do, you come out feeling for both characters, trapped in anxieties of their own making and a social structure in which neither romance nor commitment seems to be a priority. At least this film lets us laugh about it a little bit.

And lest you think people in relationships have it easier, just wait until “Together” arrives next week.

”Oh, Hi!” a Sony Pictures Classics, is rated R by the Motion Picture Association for “language, sexual content and some nudity.” Running time: 94 minutes.

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Logan Lerman, left, and Molly Gordon in a scene from “Oh, Hi!”

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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.

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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. Today, we will work with Project Linus to make children’s no-sew blankets to donate. 301-600-6329. www.fcpl.org.

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 Game Night Series — 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.

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

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

Friday Aug. 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.

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.

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.

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.

FAMILY

Discovery Days — 11 a.m. to noon at Walkersville Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join Mr. Chris Vaughn for a free, movement-filled hour of fun. This year’s program features 10 at-your-own pace P.E.style stations, including rolling, underhand and overhand tossing, an obstacle course, and much more! The idea is to complete the challenges and earn stickers on your challenge card. Each child will receive a fun coloring page to take home.

301-600-8200. 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.

Family Night in the Park: “The Goofy Movie” — 8:30 p.m. at Monocacy Village Park, 409 Delaware Road, Frederick. Movie begins at dusk. Family yard games and activities. Weather related cancellations by 1 p.m. and announced at @fredcityparksrec.

FESTIVALS

Healing Minds with Music on the Farm — 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville. Joining with Honoring Neighbors Foundation to present this fundraiser for Mental Health Awareness. The petting farm will open at 4 p.m. for guests to enjoy the farm and animals. There will be 3 bands performing with the first band starting at 5 p.m. Variety of food trucks. All ticketing proceeds go to NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness, Montgomery County Chapter). This event is rain or shine. $20 to $25, for ages 2 and older. 301-8659203. info@greenmeadowsevents.com. greenmeadowsevents.com/events/2025event-healing-minds-music.

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.

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. info@greenmeadowsevents.com. greenmeadowsevents.com/events/2023event-barnyard-band-booze.

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.

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 your-

self 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

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.

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.

Growing Up Wild — 10 a.m. to noon at University of Maryland Extension Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. For educators who work with children from 3 to 7 years old. Adults only. Limited to 25 participants. Growing Up Wild prepares educators to teach young children by building on their sense of wonder about nature through a wide range of activities and experiences. For more info, https://bit.ly/FishWildlifeGrowingWild. Participants will receive a certificate, a guide, and (if needed) approved credits. Pre-registration is required. 301-600-1596. strice@umd.edu. bit.ly/FCMG25-GrowingUpWild.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

$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.

Mack Berry Band — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Sean Bockstie, 251 Peach Tree Rd., Orrtanna. Adams County Winery will have wines available, in addition to wine slushies, local craft beer, and snacks. The Terrace Bistro will be serving wood-fired pizzas and pretzels from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Rain or shine. 717-334-4631. sean@adamscountywinery.com. adamscountywinery.com/event/ mack-berry-band-live-on-the-grounds.

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.

MUSIC

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.

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.

The Garage Presents 3 Emerging Bands/ Artists Live Under the Stars — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Famous for their shows on a Maryland horse farm, The Garage presents original music from two Frederick-based bands — alt rock duo Mancala, and punk trio New Clarity, who will both be celebrating their single releases! Also on board is Baltimore based indie rock artist Odelia. Tickets online at Eventbrite or at the door. Doors, 6:30 p.m. $10, under age 12 free, beer/wine available for purchase for 21+ with ID.

$10. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

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. 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 participants. 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

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.

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.

Foster Parenting Mini-Orientation Meeting — 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ Community Room, 15 W. Church St., Frederick. Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ will welcome Kaitlin Morris, LCSW-C on Aug. 3 to share information on foster parenting. Join Frederick County’s Foster Parent Recruiter for a mini orientation to the licensure process and basic eligibility for becoming a foster parent in Frederick. County. This brief orientation is a wonderful starting place to learn more about the foster care program and the needs within our community for families to support youth and children. 301-662-2762. erucc@erucc.org. erucc.org.

Pups & Poses — 11 a.m. to noon at Steinhardt Brewery, 340 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Get ready for the cutest and furriest yoga class of your life! Any age can join Jenuine Yogi’s Pups and Poses classes where adoptable pups from PetConnect Rescue will greet you on the mat, making the sweat session also a feel-good, tail-wagging session. Being a water bottle and your yoga mat. Register online.

$20 adults, $10 per child ages under 11. linktr.ee/jenuineyogi.

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

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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! Chances to win prizes. Free to attend. 301-372-4880. matt@rockwellbrewery.com.

Travel Talk: Iceland — 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. Join Jaime Crosthwait from Terrapin Travel to learn what Iceland has to offer. Iceland is a unique blend of culture, nature, and history. From their waters to local fishing villages to volcanos, plan a visit to this beautiful setting. 301-600-7560. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

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

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

Spirits Tasting Event presented by FSK Lions — 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at McClintock Distilling, 35 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Looking for a fun activity on a hot August night? Come inside and do a spirits tasting! Proceeds benefit your local Lions Club who brings you Canines on the Creek each year. Rare whiskeys, free food, prizes, tour of facility. #WeServe. 21 and older. $25. 301-606-3012. gabennett01@comcast.net. www.fsklions.org/spiritstasting.

FAMILY

Song Circle with Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. A song circle is a gathering of

folks to make music together, to sing, play, and share songs. Bring your own acoustic instrument. You can also just sing or listen. 301-600-7560.

frederick.librarycalendar.com. Helicopter Candy Drop — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick. Gates open at 2 p.m. and the game begins at 3 p.m. Fans can stop by the Kiddie Academy of Ballenger Creek vendor booth where you will get a chance to meet characters Bluey and Bingo at 3 p.m. Then, at the end of the game, ticket holders can head to the field to watch a real helicopter fly over and drop pounds and pounds of candy for kids to scoop up! Participating in the Candy Drop does not require an additional cost. frederickkeys.com.

Frederick in the Civil War - A Bus Tour of the Historic City — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Step back in time aboard a vintage 1966 double-decker bus for a fascinating one-hour journey through Downtown Frederick, exploring the city’s critical role in the Civil War and the evolution of battlefield medicine. $39, also includes admission to the museum. 301-695-1864. chris.reed@civilwarmed.org. marylanddoubledeckers.com.

$20. 301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org.

FESTIVALS

Grateful Day celebrating “Days Between” — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sean Bockstie, 251 Peach Tree Road, Orrtanna. Laid-back afternoon of music, community, and good vibes as we celebrate “Days Between” in true Grateful Dead spirit! Live music by Brahman Noodles. Enjoy iconic Grateful Dead favorites from 1 to 4 p.m. 717-334-4631. sean@adamscountywinery.com. adamscountywinery.com/event/ grateful-day-celebrating-the-days-between.

GALLERY

Downtown Artwalk: Ellen Mansfield — noon to 4 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Take a self-guided jaunt downtown and visit local galleries! At the Delaplaine, Ellen Mansfield will feature ceramic tiles, linocuts and paintings. 301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

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.

Summer Concert Series: Nashville Recording Artist Gillian Smith — 7 p.m. at the Baker Park Band Shell, North Bentz and Second streets, Frederick. Upbeat rock/ country. Smith’s powerhouse vocals have taken the music scene by storm. Born and raised in the heart of Central Pennsylvania, her ability to seamlessly blend traditional country with a modern edge drew attention and opened doors to remarkable opportunities. Sharing the stage with country icons such as Blake Shelton, Brooks and Dunn, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan. 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.

Monday Aug. 4

CLASSES

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

Common App Walkthrough & Application Timeline — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Navigating the Common Application can be overwhelming, but C2 Education Urbana has you covered! This workshop provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the Common App platform, helping you understand how to fill out each section effectively. We’ll also cover key application deadlines, early decision vs. regular decision strategies, and best practices for crafting a compelling application. Get a head start on your college applications with expert guidance! 301-600-7000. ljean@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

ETCETERA

Mondays in Mount Airy Weekly Food Truck Event — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Railyard, 3 N. Main St., Mount Airy. This community event is designed to support locally owned and operated food trucks as well as the businesses along Downtown Main Street. Continues Mondays through Sept. 29. 301-829-9660.

FAMILY

Kid’s Week: Wilderness & Foraging Series [Ages 6-12] — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. In this weeklong immersion at Fox Haven Farm, kids will gain essential outdoor skills through hands-on activities and guided adventures while building confidence, teamwork, and a deeper connection to the environment. Pre-register.We will explore and practice how to: $350. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/kids-weekwilderness-foraging-series-ages-6-12.

Family Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages up to 5 with a caregiver. 301-600-6329. cdillman@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.

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.

Little Adventurers — 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. 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

Aug. 5

CLASSES

Writing Readers Creative Writing Workshop for Teens: Metaphor Dice — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Join us for a summer series of writing workshops for teens led by author Nikoletta Gjoni. Delve into an aspect of creative writing at each session and take your stories to the next level! Optional: Before each session, read the recommended book for inspiration and insight. Portions of teen writing may also be submitted to Urbana’s Teen Zine for future publication. Each attendee will receive a writer’s notebook and pencil, while supplies last. Recommended books available for purchase at the Curious Iguana bookstore at a 20% discount for Writing Readers participants. Attendance at each session is optional but highly encouraged. Recommended reading: “When the Bones Sing” by Ginny Myers Sain.

301-600-7000.

ljean@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

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 company , 101 High St., New Windsor. Weekly Tuesday Night Bingo. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Food and drinks available. 410-635-6373. d_pstrine@msn.com. nwfd10.org.

but they can be rough sometimes, especially in adolescence. Do you ever feel like you want to crash out or are caught up in friend drama? Through interactive activities, creative art, and popular movie clips, kids will level up their emotional life skills for success in school and friendships! Project H.E.A.R.T.S. facilitates dynamic workshops on healthy relationship skills at schools and youth organizations in Frederick County. We aim to empower youth to find their voice and support each other in authentic friendships. 301-600-6329. www.fcpl.org.

FAMILY

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

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.

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

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

Summer Explorers: Games & Puzzles (Ages 5-10) — 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 North Maple Ave., Brunswick. Beat the heat and have fun exploring the library’s many games and puzzles. This program is for children in kindergarten through fifth grades. 301-600-7250.

301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

FESTIVALS

National Night Out 2025 — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Walkersville Volunteer Fire Co., 79 W. Frederick St., Walkersville. Meet the resident troopers, face painting, balloon artists, food and drinks, fire and rescue apparatus, the MSP Dive Team, K9s. Hosted by the Maryland State Police and Walkersville Resident Troopers. 301-845-4500. townmanager@walkersvillemd.gov.

Wednesday Aug. 6

CLASSES

Emotionally Strong, Emotionally Smart (Middle School) — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Emotions are awesome,

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

Get Ready for Kindergarten — 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Have fun

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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.

Sky Stage Swing Dance — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Every first Wednesday, May through October. Starting at 7 p.m., Amanda will offer a beginner lesson covering swing and blues basics. Social dancing will follow until 10 p.m. The DJ will choose moderate tempo jazz, blues and soul for lindy hop/WCS/blues dancers — taking into consideration the hot summer weather and the concrete dancing surface. All ages, beer/wine for 21+ with ID available for purchase, other small concessions. $5-10 suggested donation. 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. www.revolutionmoderndance.com.

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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 us for a fun morning of exploring, creating, and learning how to care for plants and gardens at the Emmitsburg Library. 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.

“I Survived” ... The San Francisco Earthquake: A STEAM Event — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Based on the “I Survived” series by Lauren Tarshis, explore the San Francisco earthquake through STEAM and history activities! Age group: Elementary. 301-600-6329.

MDeHart@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.

FESTIVALS

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

ggallucciwhite@mountairymd.gov. www.mountairymd.gov.

Thursday Aug. 7

CLASSES

Teen Time: Miniature Bookcases (ages 11-18) — 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 North Maple Ave., Brunswick. Make a tiny bookcase that can fit in your pocket! This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18). 301-600-7250.

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

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

ACMF Elevated Senses: Music, Wine, and Food Pairing — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Purcellville, Va. Unwind from a busy day with some delicious food, luscious wine and beautiful music to wind down into sunset on a beautiful summer’s day. $95 with wine / $80 no wine. manager@appalachianchamber.org.

SAR 250 Speakers Series: “You never see a regiment in which there are not a lot of negroes:” Black Soldiers Serving in the Continental Army — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Frederick Masonic Lodge, 6816 Blentlinger Road, Frederick. The role of black Americans, free and enslaved, in the regiments of the Continental Army is not well-known; neither is the fact that relatively large numbers served in southern regiments and that the greatest number served alongside their white comrades in integrated units. John U. Rees will discuss black soldiers’ acceptance, service and experiences during and after the War for American Independence. African American women with the army will also be featured, including a Connecticut soldier’s letter sent home to his wife who also spent time in camp. Rees has been writing for almost 40 years on the experiences of common soldiers and women in the armies of the American Revolution. www.mdssar.org/lawrenceeverhart.html.

ETCETERA

Tween/Teen Leadership Camp (Ages 11-18) — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Join us for our last Tween/Teen Leadership Camp and earn Community Service hours. We will have games, crafts and food while creating a scavenger hunt for the Children’s Program. 301-600-6329. www.fcpl.org.

Curious Iguana Presents: Sarah Pekkanen, author of “The Locked Ward” — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. An evening with best-selling author Sarah Pekkanen as she discusses her newest novel, “The Locked Ward,” with fellow author Alex Finlay. This suspenseful story centers around two estranged twin sisters: one suspected of murder and held in an institution, the other struggling to figure out if she can trust her own sister. Following the discussion, Sarah will answer questions and sign books. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. 18 and older. 240-575-4496. curiousiguanaevents@gmail.com. curiousiguana.com/event/sarah-pekkanenthe-locked-ward.

FAMILY

Summerfest Family Theatre: Theatricks’

Presents Mark Lohr Classic Comedy Show — 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Baker Park Bandshell, Bentz and Second streets, Frederick. Mark Lohr - Physical Comic extraordinaire!! He uses the circus skills of juggling, plate spinning, hat tricks, and more to hilariously entertain the young and the young at heart. In lieu of admission, bring a nonperishable canned food item for the Foodbank Program. 301-600-2841. celebratefrederick.com.

Summer Spectacular: The Mayhem Magical Circus with Circus Science — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Run away and join the circus without leaving home! Join former Ringling Brothers performer and professional knucklehead Gregory May as he builds his own wacky circus show. Over a dozen audience volunteers will join him as he juggles, walks on a rolling globe, spins plates and cowboy ropes, and messes up magic tricks with tons of fun and lots of laughs!

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

Read to a Therapy Dog with WAGS for Hope — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Come share a story with a specially trained therapy dog from WAGS for Hope! 301-600-6329. cdillman@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.

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

GALLERY

Art at Night: Sketchbooks in Artistic Discipline — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Join artists Johan Lowie and Ed Ramsburg as they talk about the integral use of sketchbooks in their artistic discipline. They will cover topics like how ideas get started, moving from idea to finished work, the sketchbook as an art piece in and of itself, and ideas as practical as what kinds of paper to consider. 301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

MUSIC

Alive@Five: Guys In Thin Ties — 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

The Tempest -- Frederick Shakespeare Festival — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Thought to be one of the last plays of Wiliam Shakespeare, come join us for this magical tale of storms and shipwrecks, vengeance and forgiveness, endings and new beginnings. Coming to us from Chicago, Richard Costes directs this timeless play with performances at Hood College, Hidden Hills and New Spire Arts – be sure to check the location for your desired performance date. Pay-what-you-want. 301-663-3131. contact@esptheatre.org. www.esptheatre.org.

Friday Aug. 8 CLASSES

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

American Red Cross Virtual Volunteer Information Session — noon to 1 p.m. at Virtual, Frederick. Learn about positions at the Frederick blood donation center, with disaster action teams and much more. Learn first-hand from volunteers and staff what it means to be a Red Cross Volunteer. The open house will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. You can join with or without video through your phone or computer. Pre-register for more information. Register at redcross.org/volopenhouse and meeting information will be sent to you upon registration.

410-913-9154. kristi.giles@redcross.org. redcross.org/local/dc-va-md-de/volunteer/ volunteer-services.html.

ETCETERA

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

Collage and Company! — 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

at The Common Market, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Join us for a chill evening of creativity, conversationand community! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking to unwind, this is the perfect low-pressure space to cut, paste, and express yourself. We’ll have a mix of old magazines, newspapers, art supplies, and good vibes — just bring your imagination (and maybe a friend or two). 301-663-3416. arobinson@commonmarket.coop. www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/ collage-company.

FAMILY

Kid’s Open Mic Night — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. If your child wants to perform a song, talent or act (up to 10 minutes or less) they are encouraged to apply with their parent/guardian by filling out this form for consideration! 3016319300. info@dbeartoys.com. dbeartoys.com/event/kids-open-mic-night.

FESTIVALS

Montgomery County Agricultural Fair — “Make a Bee-Line to the Fair” — 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Montgomery County Agricultural Center, 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg. Continues daily through Aug. 16; 10 a.m. -11 p.m. Renegade Monster Trucks Aug. 13 and 14, Red Eye Rodeo Aug. 15, Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby Aug. 16. Carnival, exhibits including livestock and more, food. Complete schedule details online. $18 on-site, $13.88 online, ages 11 and under free. mcgfair.com.

FILM

Moonlight Movies at the Mansion — 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Kentlands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg. Summer evenings are made for family fun — so bring your blankets, your kids and your love for movies on the second Friday through September, enjoy a different family-friendly film under the stars. See website for film schedule.

301-258-6425. kentlands@gaithersburgmd.gov. gburg.md/4deheUp.

MUSIC

Mama Said String Band — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. Kentucky-based Mama Said String Band brings a refreshing reinvention to bluegrass, folk and Americana while focusing on vocal harmonies and contemporary instrumentation.

Advance tickets recommended. $15 advance/$20 door. 304-876-3704. Contact@operahouselive.com.

Festival Opening Night: The Music of Don Redman — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Historic Storer College, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, 51 Mather Place, Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Sunset concert on the lawn of historic Storer College for the music of jazz legend and Storer College alumnus Don Redman. Back by popular request, CMF String musicians collaborate with the Howard Burns jazz quartet. Featuring original arrangements by ACMF artist Chris Jusell of some of Redman’s most celebrated jazz works. Bring a picnic, seating. RSVP for indoor seating in case of rain. manager@appalachianchamber.org.

The Music of Don Redman — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Old Storer College Lawn, 51 Mather Place, Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Presented by the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival. In collaboration with the Harpers Ferry Historical National Park, Harpers Ferry Park Association, and the Howard Burns Quartet. A sunset concert on the lawn featuring the music of jazz legend and Storer College alumnus Don Redman. Featuring original arrangements by ACMF artist Chris Jusell of some of Redman’s most celebrated jazz works. 571-275-0043. paul@appalachianchamber.org. www.appalachianchamber.org/2025events.

F.A.M.E. Open Mic at Sky Stage — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. FAME (Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise) hosts every 2nd Friday

from May-October, with extended hours from previous seasons to allow for more sign-ups! Come to listen, play or both. Whether you are a pro or a novice, this is a welcoming environment for you to collaborate, build your skills, and get to know local artists. Free to enter. Sign up with FAME prior to the event to participate as a performer (you don’t have to sign up to watch). Donations appreciated. 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickacoustic.org.

THEATER

The Tempest: Frederick Shakespeare Festival — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Thought to be one of the last plays of Wiliam Shakespeare, come join us for this magical tale of storms and shipwrecks, vengeance and forgiveness, endings and new beginnings. Coming to us from Chicago, Richard Costes directs this timeless play with performances at Hood College, Hidden Hills and New Spire Arts. Pay-what-youwant. 301-663-3131. contact@esptheatre. org. www.esptheatre.org.

IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICK

Savor the Summer in Downtown Frederick this weekend! First Saturday brings a day of shopping, dining, live music, gallery openings and special events throughout downtown. Be sure to check out this month's Summer Sip & Shop Sidewalk Sale staring at 11am on Saturday with special discounts, deals and pop-ups at your favorite downtown business and refreshing beverages to keep you cool while you browse. Round out your weekend exploring downtown galleries during the monthly Sunday Artwalk, 12pm-4pm on August 3.