JUNE 12
FOCUS on FRIDA
Personal collection of photographs of the artist will be on exhibit in Hagerstown
BARNSTORMERS TOUR CELEBRATES AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE
The Frederick County Landmarks Foundation’s Barnstormers Tour on June 14 transforms private agricultural properties into temporary art galleries and history lessons, featuring the barns of Sabillasville this year in what local “barn guru” Dean Fitzgerald calls a rare opportunity to visit places that are private and seldom seen up close. This year’s self-guided tour combines historical preservation with contemporary art creation, as 32 plein-air artists paint the exteriors and interiors of these old barns while visitors explore structures that represent Frederick County’s agricultural heritage. Farm life demonstrations, from butter churning to blacksmithing, complete the day. The artworks will be judged and sold at the host site, the Environmental School, to end the event.
FROM FREDERICK STREETS TO LA GALLERY
Nichelle Dailey’s artistic journey reads like a modern bildungsroman: college dropout turned backpacker, eventually transformed into a photographer whose lens captures the “weird and cool” essence of humanity. Her solo exhibition “Home” at 839 Gallery in Los Angeles represents something profoundly intimate—a love letter to both her centenarian grandmother and Frederick, where Dailey’s roots run deep. The show, which runs through June 14, features photographs taken on West All Saints Street during the annual Elks parade as well as other Frederick images. What makes Dailey’s work compelling isn’t just her technical skill but her ability to see Frederick through fresh eyes after years in New York and Los Angeles. As Dailey explains, her goal is simple yet profound: to reflect the world honestly back to her audience, revealing that beneath everyone’s apparent strangeness lies something fundamentally fascinating and, perhaps, beautiful.
NATIVE GARDENS OPEN THEIR SECRETS
Frederick’s Wild Ones Native Plant Garden Tour on June 14 offers something increasingly rare in our manicured suburban landscape: gardens that actually belong to their place. This free, self-guided tour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. showcases gardens in Frederick where native plants aren’t just environmentally responsible choices but acts of ecological rebellion against monoculture lawns. The tour also includes Waterford Park, an 18-acre restoration project where Rock and Carroll creeks converge, demonstrating how native plantings can transform neglected urban spaces into thriving ecosystems. RSVP through Eventbrite to receive the list of stops and enjoy a day in other people’s gardens.
SEE THE WOMAN BEHIND THE ICON IN SHOW OF FRIDA KAHLO PHOTOS
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts presents “Frida Kahlo: Picturing an Icon” (June 14 to Oct. 5), but this isn’t another exhibition of the artist’s familiar self-portraits. Instead, curator Vicente Wolf offers something far more personal: more than 100 photographs from his private collection of 450 images that belonged to Kahlo herself — pictures she pinned to walls, kissed with red lipstick and kept close throughout her life. These aren’t museum reproductions but actual artifacts of intimacy, complete with pinholes from where Kahlo displayed them in her bedroom. The exhibition reveals the woman behind the myth: the teenager wearing her father’s three-piece suit in a family portrait, the artist giving the side-eye while balancing a gourd on her head in traditional Mexican attire, and other intimate moments. The exhibition opens June 13 with a celebratory evening featuring Kahlo-inspired dinner, live music and dancing in the museum’s garden.
Andaz offers traditional Indian cuisine with a modern twist
Andaz, an Indian restaurant in Worman’s Mill, strives to bring delicious Indian food to its customers with a modern twist, fusing unique cooking styles with well-known dishes.
Newly opened in March and located on the corner of Mill Pond Road and Waterside Drive, Andaz is decked out in a dark color scheme and gold accents and has a sleek interior, and the dishes are not only uniquely made but uniquely presented, such as the smoky tandoor lamb chops, which are unveiled in a wooden box with smoke coming out of it and swirling around the plate.
WHAT’S GOOD?
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In addition to food, Andaz also offers a variety of cocktails that are also prepared and presented in innovative ways while using authentic, traditional Indian ingredients.
Andaz co-owner Akash Naik approached Nikhil Karodi, who had worked with him previously, with a concept and the opportunity to bring innovative Indian cuisine to the Frederick area. Karodi now serves as the restaurant’s head chef.
Karodi and Naik both lived in New Jersey before relocating to Maryland to open and operate Andaz. Naik has more than seven years of experience in the food industry, and Karodi has 12.
Naik co-owns Andaz with Sunny Kapur.
Karodi said what sets this restaurant apart from other places that serve Indian cuisine is that Andaz serves authentic Indian food prepared with different cooking techniques.
“The response is really good,” he said. “People love the traditional and the modern twist on the food.”
— Gabrielle Lewis
ANDAZ
1020 Mill Pond Road, Frederick 240-386-1209 andazmd.com
Instagram: @andaz_ frederick
Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday to Saturday.
Price: Small plates range from $8 to $24, and big plates range from $18 to $24.
Head Chef Nikhil Karodi recommends: The smoky tandoori lamb chops. The meat is marinated twice, and one of those marinades includes the restaurant’s own spices.
The smoky tandoori lamb chops at Andaz.
Staff photos by Katina Zentz
Andaz recently opened in Worman’s Mill.
An Indian old fashioned at Andaz.
Wild Ones Native Plant Tour features Frederick gardens
The Wild Ones Native Plant Garden Tour will feature gardens throughout Frederick for a second year, including one new garden, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14.
This free tour allows guests to explore beautiful gardens filled with native plants and learn about the importance of native plants in supporting local wildlife and creating sustainable landscapes.
Interest in native plants continues to grow, as more community members realize how important they are for our ecosystem, reducing flooding and keeping our water and air clean.
Visitors can see a variety of native plant species up close and hear from knowledgeable gardeners who will share tips on how to incorporate these plants into your own garden.
Garden locations will be provided via email after registering for a ticket through Eventbrite. Only adults need a ticket.
FEATURED GARDENS
Natives and Other Plants We Like, host Ginny
This property contains a mix of native and non-native trees, shrubs, vines and perennials. Some non-natives were here when the current residents moved in 26 years ago. The native plants range from cultivars to some species not normally found in a suburban lot: cohash, yellowwood, several viburnum, many ferns, a large witch hazel and bottlebrush buckeye.
Some areas are tidy, some more densely planted, and it’s always changing. We have plants for pollinators, hummers and annuals for color. A plant list for the adjoining Waterford Park will be available at this location.
Waterford Park
An 18-acre park where Rock and Carroll Creeks meet and flow under U.S. 15 into Baker Park. Since 2005, control and removal of invasives and planting of natives has been ongoing. The one-acre meadow is undergoing rehab by the city. This year has brought an explosion of milkweed. Access the park from Meadowdale Lane or the rear of Rock Creek Drive. More than 50 species of native trees and shrubs have signage.
The Native Nest, host Cary Nestled in the heart of Frederick, The Native Nest is a testament to the rich tapestry of native flora and the art of ecological gardening. Brimming with vibrant color and biodiversity, this garden oasis features a buffet of native flowers and plants that attract pollinators and provide a sanctuary for local wildlife.
The front yard, a fresh bloom of life only two years in the making, showcases the promise of new beginnings with thoughtfully curated native species that burst into seasonal color. Meanwhile, the backyard is a seasoned haven, loving-
ly tended for six years. Here, meandering pathways lead visitors to discover hidden water features that gently murmur amidst lush greenery, creating a symphony of nature’s sounds.
The Native Nest is an invitation to reconnect with the land and experience the quiet magic of nature in full bloom.
The Front Meadow, host Sarah Sod was removed in the spring of 2022. American Meadows alternative lawn mix was broadcast. Native perennials were planted. Irrigation was installed in 2003. A mostly native wildflower seed mix was broadcast. The area was extensively weeded several times with expert help from the Master Gardener network. Additional perennials were planted. There were anonymous complaints and in-person accolades. This is the fourth growing season, and the meadow is blooming throughout the year, supporting goldfinches, spiders, all kinds of bees and other buzzing things.
The Meadow, host Gretta
For nearly two decades, “the Meadow” was a gravelly, vacant lot in downtown Frederick, with an outbuilding at the back. When Gretta bought the house next door, the owner of the lot kindly gave permission to plant it. Now in its fourth season, it is home to dozens of native species, pollinator host plants and berry bushes, as well as a vegetable and herb garden that is shared with neighbors.
Jacob’s Garden, host Dedra
How can a garden be both busy and tranquil? This garden was started shortly after Dedra became a master gardener and moved into a newly built end unit townhouse that came with a mix of native and nonnative foundation plantings. Over the past 12 years, four back and one side garden has been added, filled with densely planted, mostly native perennials, shrubs and trees that provide a sequence of bloom from April to October, as well as host plants for butterflies, nectar and pollen for pollinators and berries for wildlife, all while leaving the required 12-foot wide paths around the planting beds for the HOA landscape mowing crews.
This small backyard borders 50 acres of the Tuscarora Creek floodplain in Worman’s Mill Park, which is habitat for many species of wildlife as well as numerous invasive plant species requiring constant monitoring and removal of these undesirable plants, as well as the hunt for native plants that local herbivores won’t devour.
“We are devoted to keeping our landscape free of pesticides and herbicides, and our HOA is now allowing homeowners to post flags to inform landscapers about our preferences,” Dedra said. “We now enjoy relaxing on our porch swing while enjoying the visiting toads, frogs, birds, rabbits, foxes, deer, squirrels, butterflies, moths, bees, snakes and groundhogs as well as the opening and fading of blossoms.”
Wesley’s Woods, host Amie
“The goal of my garden is to provide as much native diversity as I can in a small space,” Amie said, “and to get rid of as much lawn as possible, while having an artistic eye for my personal perception of beauty and comfort. There are meandering paths that go through the backyard to a woodland garden, past the shrub garden and the perennial garden, with different places to sit and rest to get different perspectives of the yard.”
The Fifth Street Lot, host Stella Kevin and Stella live in the Frederick City historic district, and when a sunny lot (mostly lawn with a garage) across the street from their house came up for sale in early spring of 2021, they thought it would be great to start a native plant garden there. They also decided it would be best to incorporate eco-friendly gardening techniques, such as the use of rain barrels, a compost tumbler, soaker hoses and a solar cube to power the garage. Each year, they add new native plants and the gardens now have a variety of host plants for butterflies, such as milkweeds and golden Alexander, and numerous pollinator-friendly native plants (labeled for easy recognition), along with a vegetable and herb garden. They have recorded the steps along the way to show how native plant gardens can easily be established in an urban setting. The artwork on the fence is just for fun.
Courtesy photos
LEFT: Stella in her garden, part of the Wild Ones Native Plant Garden Tour, which will be held on June 14. RIGHT: A garden on the tour.
Comedian Colin Mochrie in conversation ahead of his show in Frederick
BY GARY BENNETT
Special to The News-Post
Colin Mochrie, of “Whose Line Is It Anyway” fame, has made a career of making stuff up for laughs and couldn’t be prouder of it. He is one of those lucky ones who found his niche and stuck with it.
Mochrie and his buddy Brad Sherwood, also from “Whose Line,” will bring their improv comedy show “Asking for Trouble” to the Weinberg Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. June 15.
My wife and I caught their hilarious improv show in Hagerstown a few years ago, called “Scared Scriptless,” and just about split our sides laughing.
His everyman look and befuddled, dry sense of humor has made him a fan favorite for years. “Whose Line” is no longer in production, but its 17-year run over two incarnations in America makes it one of the longest running and bestknown comedy shows ever. Mochrie not only starred in the two American versions (1998 to 2006 with Drew Carey on ABC and 2013 to 2022 with Aisha Tyler on the CW), he even starred in the British version from 1991 to 1998.
I spoke with Mochrie by phone in May to talk about his life, his career and the upcoming show in Frederick.
You were born in Scotland, south of Glasgow. Do you have any memories of Scotland? You emigrated when you were very young.
Yes, my parents and I would go back every summer to visit my grandparents, so I don’t have my earliest memories of Scotland but certainly going back there and, of course, as an adult going back there for the Edinburgh Festival and other things, I have those memories.
Why did you and your parents move to Canada?
I think my dad was one of those rare Scottish people
who thought he could do better elsewhere. He had friends who had moved to Canada, so he moved my mom, brother and me, and yeah, it certainly worked out well for all of us.
First it was Vancouver, I believe, and then you moved to Toronto?
We started in Montreal, which was an odd choice — none of us spoke French, and nobody could understand our brogue. Then I ended up in Vancouver and then moved to Toronto, where I am now.
Why did you move to Toronto?
It was right after Expo ‘86 in Vancouver, and I sort of felt that I had done all I could at that point. I got hired for the Second City comedy troupe in Toronto by the woman who later became my wife. So it was a good move.
I am interested in the Theatresports league you
played at in Vancouver. What exactly is that?
That’s where it all started for me. It was a strangely named theater. One of the local owners quite generously said, “You can have weekends after the main show here.” So we started our shows at 10 or 11 o’clock. We would go into McDonald’s next door and sort of wrangle audience members. They’d say “Well, what’s the show about?” and we’d say “We don’t know! You’ll have to help us!”
I understand that you were valedictorian of your high school class. Is that right?
I was, yes. Obviously, you are very quick-witted. Were you studious and serious or just naturally very bright?
I was a bookworm. I was studious. It wasn’t until a friend of mine dared me to go out for a school play that things
changed. My plans were to be a marine biologist — and then I got my first laugh and bye-bye biology. It was all about “now this is what I want.”
Getting laughs must be intoxicating.
You’re right. It is intoxicating to be able to get an entire audience to laugh at something you said. It just gave me something that I didn’t realize I needed. You’ve written, produced and acted. What’s your favorite thing to do?
Acting! I love that I get to work with someone I trust. When I improvise, it’s usually with people I know, good friends. I love that. If you’re doing a movie or television, there are so many fingers in the pie. You have the director, the writers, the producers, and what you do may not end up in the final project. I love that when I‘m onstage and improvising, all
the responsibility is on us. If we suck, it’s because we have sucked; we can’t blame anyone else. If it goes well, it’s because we did well.
I do want to ask about “Whose Line” a little bit. You’ve said that you worked with friends. You go way back with Ryan Stiles. How about the other two that were on the show? Wayne Brady was on most of the time, and there was a fourth person that sort of rotated. Was working with them as easy as with Ryan, or did that take more work?
It was pretty easy with Ryan. From day one, we kind of had the same sense of humor. It just fit very well. And with Wayne, Brad and Chip and all those guys, it was fairly easy. They are all excellent improvisors. I think that part of the reason that “Whose Line” did so well was that we really enjoyed each other. We had
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From left, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood will be live onstage in Frederick as part of their comedy tour.
fun playing off each other.
I know you’re touring with Brad, so this may be hard to answer. But besides him, who was your favorite number four person on the show?
That is tough. Greg Proops is one. I first met Greg when we were doing the British “Whose Line,” so I’ve probably known him the longest, and he’s just one of my favorite people. It was always fun when he was on the show. Chip Esten is a lot of fun. Jeff Davis, too. I don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings (laughs).
You didn’t mention Jonathan Mangum. I really like him.
Oh God, I hate him! He’s horrible! (Laughing.) Again, he’s lovely. I think one of the uniting things about the people is that they’re all really nice people, which is unusual in comedy. Some people are not so nice.
So I also have to ask: Drew Carey or Aisha Tyler?
Yes! What I love about Drew is he was a big fan of the show. He just loved watching it and was the biggest laugher. And he was incredibly generous. He would take us on trips every year that would cost him quite a bit of money, but he’d say, “You guys work your asses off.” And Aisha added a new element. When I first heard she was going to do it, I thought “Oh, what are we going to do with her. She’s beautiful, she’s smart, she’s funny.” Then you find out she’s just a big nerd. She would give as good as she’d take. So both had their special skills.
What were some of your favorite games? I really loved when you did sound effects with the audience members and when you were the newscaster in front of the green screen — that was great. How about you?
My favorite was always Greatest Hits. Because, first of all, I got to sit down, which is always good. Then Ryan and I just bantered and handed it over to the two incredible improv singers. I
IF YOU GO
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
“Asking For Trouble” Tour live onstage at 7:30 p.m. June 15 at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick. Tickets start at $30 and are available at weinbergcenter.org, by calling the box office at 301-600-2828, or in person at 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick.
got to be a participant and a viewer and it never failed to tickle me. I loved watching the singers, but there’s also a deep, piercing jealousy, thinking, “Why don’t I have that in my utility belt?” They were not only improvising, coming up with the lyrics, but also just sounding so good, being able to parody the genres that we threw at them.
I’ve seen Hoedown. You’re not a singer, are you?
(Laughing) I’m not. And that’s what makes this show so exciting with Brad. We started doing this thing where our second act includes a tribute [song] to the town that we’re playing in. That makes it exciting that only one of us can actually sing well.
Have you ever been to Frederick?
I think we have. But I think it’s been a while.
What were some of your least favorite games?
Hoedown, right off the top! I also wasn’t a fan of Props, because they would bring us these two big things that immediately reminded you of some kind of genitalia. So you’d try to think of other things. That was always a tough job.
You have said that you weren’t paid fairly for the show. Can you explain?
We basically provided all
the content for the show as writers, in a way, but there was no credit given for that because there’s really no classification for improv. I mean, we weren’t getting Ted Danson money, but we were doing OK. But you’d think, “Somebody’s making more money than we are, and we are the reason there’s a show.” Also, there were no residuals. They sort of classified us as a reality or game show or something to get around that. Don’t get me wrong — everything I have, I owe to” Whose Line,” but there are times when you go, eh. I went to the producer’s house in London once and thought, “Well, this is where the money went.”
How did your tour with Bard come about? You’ve been touring with him since 2002?
Yeah, it was during the Drew years. Drew one day said, “Hey, I’m doing a gig Super Bowl weekend in Vegas — why don’t we all go? We’ll do improv instead of me doing standup.” So we said, “Great!” That became sort of a yearly thing. The only downside was that there were 10 of us so we really didn’t get a lot of chances to do stuff. Brad suggested we try a two-man thing where we just go on tour and do improv. We did a test run for 10 days, and it seemed to go well. That was 23 years ago, and we’re still going strong.
What’s next for you? Do you have any projects that you are working on or are going to be working on soon?
I’m doing these two tours, and then my wife and I are going to be starring in a film to be shot in Ontario this summer, and then there are a couple of television things in the works up here.
This interview has been edited for space and clarity. 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.
Mountain Maryland Museum Week features historical sites and special events in Allegany County
Mountain Maryland Museum Week will return to Western Maryland from June 13 to 22 at participating museums and attractions throughout the region. This 10-day, annual celebration showcases more than three centuries of American history in Allegany County, the “Mountain Side of Maryland,” through its museums, historical sites and heritagefocused experiences.
The Mountain Maryland region is deeply rooted in the story of America’s early transportation milestones — told through its rivers, rails, trails, mountains and historic towns. Before the Industrial Revolution, Allegany County’s natural topography served as a vital corridor for westward migration and exploration.
It is home to the final stop on the C&O Canal, Mile Marker “0” of the National Road, and a major crossroads in the development of America’s railroad system. During the Industrial Revolution, the county emerged as a hub for exporting coal, ore, timber and other natural resources. But Allegany County’s legacy extends beyond commerce. Beneath the surface, the original Fort Cumberland tunnels provided safe passage for enslaved people seeking freedom across the nearby Mason-Dixon Line, marking the area as a significant part of the Underground Railroad.
“Museum Week was created as an opportunity to celebrate our region’s rich heritage tourism assets,” said Ashli Workman, director of tourism for Allegany County.
“Our goal is to raise awareness of our historical attractions and inspire travel through meaningful, educational experiences.”
Participating museums:
• Allegany Museum
• C&O Canal Museum
• C. William Gilchrist Museum of the Arts
• Emmanuel Episcopal Church
• Evergreen Heritage Center
• Frostburg Museum
• George Washington’s Headquarters
• Mountain City Traditional Arts
• National Road LaVale Toll Gate House
• Thrasher Carriage Museum
• Wills Creek Museum
Each participating museum has committed to being open at least four of the 10 days, including both weekends of the promotion.
Events and programs:
• History on Tap: Baseball Edition featuring the story of Lefty Groves at the Allegany Museum
• History of Local Brewing at the History Discovery Center
• Fireballs and Fast Freight: A History of the Western Maryland Around Cumberland with Cameron Stefan, hosted by the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
Historic sites of interest:
• The Coal Miner’s Memorial
• Brownsville Monument
• Lonaconing Iron Furnace
• Paw Paw Tunnel
• Historic gravesites of Captain David Lynn, a Revolutionary War officer, and Jane Gates, the first Black woman in Allegany County to purchase a property and open a bank account, a significant achievement for a formerly enslaved woman.
Allegany County is part of the Passages of the Western Potomac Heritage Area, one of Maryland’s 13 certified Heritage Areas, and spans three of the state’s Scenic Byways — ideal for a summer road trip filled with history and culture.
For a complete schedule of events, museum hours and a list of historic attractions, visit mdmountainside.com/ museum-week.
The inaugural Music at the Museum outdoor concert will feature the Hot Furnace Band
The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society will present an outdoor concert, Music at the Museum, from 6 to 9 p.m. June 13 at the Museum of the Ironworker, 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend the summer evening listening to the Hot Furnace Band perform old-time music. Guests can bring an instrument and join an open jam for all ages.
A food truck and dessert truck will be onsite. The event will be held rain or shine and is BYOB. Admission is free. Donations to support the work of the historical society are always appreciated.
The Museum of the Ironworker site is the perfect place to enjoy a summer evening of music. Built by furnace workers during the winter of 1820-1821, the quaint stone building was restored and opened as a museum in 2021 to tell the story of ironworking in Frederick County. The restoration was undertaken by historic building professionals alongside students from Heritage at Work, a train-
ing program in preservation and building trades for at-risk youth.
The historical society is now restoring an adjacent 1820 worker’s house which, once completed, will become a residence for Catoctin Furnace’s new Furnace Fellows program. The program lets emerging professionals spend a year living and working in the historic village while they are mentored in heritage tourism, museum management and handson historic preservation.
The iron furnace at Catoctin played a pivotal role during the American Revolution and later the industrial revolution in the United States. Throughout the 19th century, the furnace produced iron for household and industrial products. After more than 100 years in service, Catoctin Furnace ceased production in 1903.
Founded in 1973, the Catoctin Furnace Historical Society is undertaking groundbreaking research, including bioarchaeological research of the African American cemetery. In partnership with
to give everyone, including the descendants of the enslaved workers, the opportunity to understand them and the critical roles they played in the development of our young nation.
Recently, the historical society was able to acquire the African-American cemetery and is in the process of donating it to the state of Maryland to be co-managed with the descendants of the enslaved and free ironworkers as a permanent memorial.
the Smithsonian Institution and the Reich Laboratory for Medical and Population Genetics at Harvard University, CFHS is analyzing ancient DNA and the human genome of revolutionary era enslaved African-American workers at Catoctin Furnace. By studying and disseminating the results of this research, we hope
The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society shares the history of ironmaking through special events throughout the year, including an annual commemoration of Black History Month’s “In Their Own Voices”; a Juneteenth commemoration on June 19; the inaugural Living History Festival (Sept. 11-14); Fallfest (Oct. 10-11); a performance of Spirits of the Furnace (Oct. 18); and the Maryland Iron Festival, which was held in May.
For more information, email info@catoctinfurnace.org.
Courtesy of Catoctin Furnace Historical Society
The Forgeman’s House at Catoctin Furnace in Thurmont.
THE FREDERICK MOM
The Frederick Mom’s recommendations for the weekend of June 13
Activities to do with the kids this weekend, courtesy of The Frederick Mom.
Make Your Own Slime
1 to 4 p.m. June 13
Dancing Bear, 23 E. Patrick St., Frederick
$10/child
Kid can make their own slime at the Bear! Get tickets for one of three time slots offered on Friday. Each child will learn how to create gooey slime and they’ll be sent home with a mini care kit. This event is intended for kids ages 7 and up. Dress for messy fun and shop all the games, toys, and books before or after the event. Parent/guardian supervision is required, but only the participating child needs a ticket. One hour time slots available from 1 to 2 p.m. 2 to 3 p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. Get your tickets at dbeartoys.com.
the Scrappers! If you attend Friday’s game, celebrate Friday the 13th Night, Family Fitness Night, and check out the new escape room — followed by fireworks after the game! At Saturday’s game, it’s Star Wars Night and Family Fitness Night — followed by fireworks! Then Sunday, the Keys are having their awesome Father’s Day event! Whichever game(s) your family attends, don’t forget to stop by the Kid Zone with inflatable fun, pitching games, a playground; get ice cream, visit with Keyote, and run the bases postgame! This weekend’s going to be a lot fun!! Get your tickets at frederickkeys.com.
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Summer Saturdays
10:30 to 11 a.m. June 14
••• Daddy-Daughter SockHop Dance
6 to 8:30 p.m. June 13
Teeter Tots Music ‘n Motion, 5500 Buckeytown Pike, Frederick
$45/couple, $20/sibling Shake, Rattle, and Roll!
Head to the FSK Mall on Friday evening for this ‘50s-themed daddy/ caregiver-daughter night out! Dance in your poodle skirts and T-Bird jackets under the disco balls on the dance floor, make retro crafty keepsakes, and have dinner catered by Sonic Drive-In. While this is a daughter focused event, brothers are welcome to attend too. Tickets sold at teeter-tots.com.
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Frederick Keys Games
7 p.m. June 13, 6 p.m. June 14, 3 p.m. June 15 Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick Cost varies Shake your keys and spend your weekend at Nymeo Field as the Frederick Keys take on
Myersville Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville Free
Starting this Saturday until August 9, Frederick County Public Libraries is hosting a free 30-minute weekly storytime with a craft or other fun activity for your little ones! Head to the Community Room of the Myersville Library for ‘Summer Saturdays’ and don’t forget to check out some amazing books while there.
Father’s Day Nerf Battle
12:30 to 2:30 p.m. June 14
Pediatric Movement Center, 4640 Wedgewood Blvd., Frederick
$20/day
Celebrate the dad in your family with an epic Nerf Battle! This Saturday, PMC is having a fun dropin Nerf experience, great for kids around ages 6 to 8. When you need a Nerf battle break, enjoy their gym space as you run, leap, duck and jump your way through the colorful facility! There’s swings, a clubhouse,
the Creek returns! Join the Frederick community at the Carroll Creek Outdoor Amphitheater in Baker Park for a day filled with vibrant cultural performances, traditional music, delicious Asian cuisine, and exciting activities for the whole family! Let’s celebrate the rich traditions and diverse heritage of Asia right here in our own community. Grab free tickets and make a donation on eventbrite.com.
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Mount Tabor Park Festival
3 to 8 p.m. June 14
Mt. Tabor Park, 13544 Motters Station Road, Rocky Ridge Free
Home of the Rocky Ridge Big Wooden Slide, Mount Tabor Park is hosting their first festival of the year! Come for the food, shop the Yard Sale goods, bring your family to slide down the “Big Slide,” all while enjoying Elvis music by Taylor Brown. There are picnic tables, but bringing your own folding chairs is a good idea too.
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Grown Up and Me Aerial Yoga
12:30 to 1:45 p.m. June 15 Sol Yoga, 218 Abrecht Place, Frederick $55/pair
bounce floor, monkey bars and more! PMC provides all the Nerf equipment to play. Sibling discounts are available. Get your tickets at pediatricmovementcenter. com/drop-in-events.
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Theatricks Circus Performance
1 to 2 p.m. June 14
Middletown Library, 31 E Green St., Middletown Free
On Saturday, take the family to see Theatricks, an incredible family group of
circus performers, at the Middletown Library for an hour of oohs and aahs!
Between their circus skills and slapstick comedy, this free event is guaranteed to bring out loud laughs from kids and adults alike! Don’t miss this chance to see them!
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Asia on the Creek
3 to 8 p.m. June 14
Carroll Creek Amphitheater, 50 S. Market St., Frederick Free
This Saturday, Asia on
This Sunday, spend quality time together learning aerial yoga moves in a safely supported fabric hammock. This event is designed for kids ages 7 to 16 and for their grown up who loves them. Build strength and flexibility, and have a lot of laughs learning yoga poses while flying high! Secure your spots at bonnieabbott.com.
Tiffany Mahaney is at least a fifth-generation native to Frederick County, and she now proudly raises her own family here. She is the owner of The Frederick Mom on Instagram. Follow her @ thefrederickmom.
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Shake your keys with Keyote and celebrate Star Wars Night at Saturday’s Frederick Keys game at Harry Grove Stadium.
Barnstormers
Artists capture Frederick’s history by highlighting barns and farms in annual tour and paint-out
BY JENNIFER LEE
Special to The News-Post
Fifty-three years ago, Birch Hotz and four other women created the Frederick County Landmarks Foundation to preserve the heritage of Frederick County. And 18 years ago, Hotz and Dean Fitzgerald, affectionally known by many as “the barn guru,” created the Barnstormers Tour to raise awareness of Frederick County’s remaining barns.
The two wanted to show the impact of Frederick’s past on its future, and the annual event has continued to grow and evolve each year.
This year’s Barnstormers Tour and Plein Air Paint Out on June 14 will feature the barns of Sabillasville.
Each year, a different area of Frederick County is chosen to be featured. Artists gather at various barns on the tour to paint plein-air pieces while guests tour the locations and learn more about the history of the structures, as well as the properties and various farms they sit on.
After the tour, at the host site, the Environmental School, there will be a judged art show and sale of the plein-air paintings created by the artists during the tour, as well as a sale of the artworks. Farm life demonstrations and antique farm tool displays will be offered at barn locations.
This year’s event will feature old-timey music performed by the Gravy Soppers. Food trucks will offer grilled cheese, sliders and cold drinks, and a bake sale will be available.
Barn locations are provided on the day of the tour. Tickets are required to attend.
“There is lots to see,” Fitzgerald said. “These tours are a rare opportunity to visit places that are private and seldom seen up close.”
Sabillasville, a region of northwestern Frederick County, is a charming little town nestled in the Catoctin Mountains, beautiful in all seasons. Its history runs deep.
“Sabillasville and Harbaugh Valley are gorgeous parts of our com-
BARNSTORMERS TOUR AND PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 14. Tour tickets are $20, free for ages 12 and under. There are three ways to buy tickets: Frederick Visitors Center, 151 S. East St., Frederick; 301-600-4047 Online at fredericklandmarks.org/ events
On the morning of event from 9:30 a.m. to noon at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 17015 Sabillasville Road More info at fredericklandmarks.org/ events.
munity that many Fredericktonians have not yet discovered,” Fitzgerald said via email. “There is a lot of local heritage and beautiful scenery here to discover.”
The purpose of this annual event is to highlight and bring awareness to historic barns and to Frederick’s agricultural heritage.
Frederick County Landmarks Foundation wants to show the variety of barns in Frederick County with a focus on why they were built in such a way and how they were used, as well as how most barns have been changed over time to keep up with changing agricultural methods.
“The event gives tour-goers a chance to visit a real farm to see how the sturdy old barns were constructed and to call awareness to our region’s diminishing agricultural heritage,” said Harry Richardson, member of the Barnstormers committee.
Barns of the past were constructed to last many lifetimes and to out-live their original owners. Most barns that are featured on the tour are over a century old. Some of the barns are even more than two centuries old. This year’s tour will have a stop at two barns that are nearly 200 years old, one of which is a log barn, made with hand-hewn logs and timbers.
“Knowing our past and where we’ve come from, what we’ve endured, the fun we’ve had, we will better project a colorful, beautiful
future for ourselves and our community,” said Fitzgerald.
Over the years, new barns have been featured, as well. The newest barn on this year’s tour was most likely built in the late 1950s or early 1960s.
“It has become an honor for farm families to have their barns featured on the tour and to be in our booklet, which has become a collector’s item,” Fitzgerald said.
The full-color booklet, about 30 pages, serves as a ticket to the self-guided barn tour and includes a map to the barns with a photo and brief description of each barn, as well as useful items such as a glossary of barn-related terms, a list of participating artists and bios of the booklet cover artist and art judge.
The Barnstormers Tour is a self-guided tour, but docents are at each barn site to offer information and answer questions. The docents learn about the barns well in advance of the event by getting a tour of each barn and meeting with the owners of the barns to hear stories. Fitzgerald also provides explanations and demonstrations of many features of the barns to the docents, including original workings and uses. He points out observed changes to the barn and agrarian techniques, as well as methods of construction from past to present. The docents are provided with even more education through multiple informational packets and are given reference materials to study and present to guests.
Thirty-two plein-air artists will participate at this year’s event.
Artwork by Kristen Morrison, of Gallery East and Art Rock House in Buckeystown, is featured in this year’s promotional materials.
The Plein Air Paint Out artists will be painting the exteriors and interiors of the barns, out buildings, farm equipment and tractors, animals and landscapes throughout the day. As visitors come and go, the artists will capture the history of the land as it is seen today.
There will be four artists at each
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Some of the barns that will be featured on this year’s tour.
Street photographer Nichelle Dailey shows images of Frederick at solo show in LA
BY JENNIFER LEE
Special to The News-Post
Nichelle Dailey, once an aspiring journalist, dropped out of college and backpacked through Venezuela, Columbia and Ecuador before deciding to return to college to explore photography as her major. She lived and worked in New York before moving to Los Angeles, where her photography recently landed her a solo exhibition.
“I’m always taking photos,” she said in an email interview. “But I mainly photograph people. People are everything. My goal is to reflect the world honestly back to my audience.”
Her solo show “Home,” on view at 839 Gallery in Los Angeles, opened April 26 and runs through June 14. She calls it a love letter to her grandmother and to Frederick, where Dailey grew up.
72 Hours caught up with Dailey recently to dig deeper into her world of storytelling, her art journey, her connection to Frederick and her solo exhibition of photographs.
What do you hope people feel when they view your art?
I hope they feel curious about the person and the world.
Why is photography your preferred medium?
I am not as good a writer as I thought I was, to be honest. But I am a great photographer and visual storyteller. So I took the path of least resistance and really focused on what felt good, what I was good at, and what felt natural to me.
Tell us more about your art as a form of storytelling.
I think it is more a documentation of the world, of people, of what is happening. There are some throughlines that could be put together as a narrative, but mostly I am documenting where I am and what and who I see.
What inspired you to become an artist?
I can’t pinpoint one particular thing that inspired me. I think it was everything I was exposed to growing up in the 1990s and 2000s. I admired graffiti artists and rappers. I loved photography in general.
My mom and grandma read the newspaper every day, and I was always fascinated by the images shown. I used to read a lot of books, which allowed me to build worlds in my mind.
The work of Garry Winogrand, a street photographer, was a real inspiration to me.
Who knows, maybe the spirit of my grandfather gave me a nudge in this direction, as well. [He was a photographer in the 1940s and developed his own photos, but because of segregation, he could not make a career out of it.]
But also, I guess this is shallow, but artists were cool. Who doesn’t want to be “cool” when you’re 16 or whatever? Art and photography also showed me a path to an unconventional life that was appealing to me. Another way to make money and a life rather than having a traditional 9-5, which has always bored me.
From Frederick to New York to Los Angeles? Can you tell us about your art journey?
I graduated from Thomas Johnson High School in 2001. In 10th grade, I took my first photography class at TJ. I loved it.
I moved to the Bronx in 2003. I attended Hunter College on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. I had let photography take a backseat to my writing.
Initially, I was a journalism major working on a minor in photography, but I was also interning at Mass Appeal Magazine and working at The 40/40 Club, Jay Z’s nightclub, while attending college.
I decided to drop out because, you know, who needs a degree when you’re making money, right? Then the 2008 recession hit and nightclub and bottle service was not as lucrative as it had been. A friend and I decided to backpack through Venezuela, Columbia and Ecuador. We were actually on a mission to find her father’s mother in Ecuador. We did not find her.
But we were traveling for about three
months and had an incredible time. It was that trip that changed my mind about what I wanted to do and how I wanted to tell stories.
I came back and changed my major to photography with a minor in creative writing.
I was extremely fortunate to have Roy DeCarava as my Darkroom 101 teacher. He was a well-established photographer from Harlem who had photographed many of the great Black artists who flourished during the Harlem Renaissance, like Langston Hughes and Billy Holiday, among many others.
After graduating college, my first real “real job” was as the studio manager to the esteemed fashion photographer Arthur Elgort. We worked out of his SOHO studio. Again, I was fortunate, perhaps blessed even, to be able to work closely with and learn from a master.
Fast forward to October 2018, and I took a job as the executive assistant to Terence Nance. He is a film director and animator. Shortly after I was hired, he was tapped by Proximity Media, Ryan Coogler’s production company, and Warner Brothers to direct Space Jam 2, starring Lebron James. We all moved to L.A. to begin production.
I no longer work for Terence, but I have been in Los Angeles full time since 2020. In 2023, an editor from the Los Angeles Times Image magazine reached out to me about shooting an editorial for them. Of course, I agreed. They liked my images so much that they used one for the cover of the April 2023 issue. They hired me for other editorials after my initial assignment. I have also worked with the New York Times, Cultured Magazine and Lux Magazine.
How has your background influenced the type of art you create?
I think moving to New York City was the best influence for me and my creativity, my artistic “voice.” New York is an incubator of sorts. So many things started there. You’re just immersed in whatever it is you want to do. It is very easy, unlike L.A., to find community and peers who are into what you are into and build community. I think every young person should be able to explore the world in a way that has them asking questions and getting creative with their passions and lives.
What emotion or message do you
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Photographs of Frederick by Nichelle Dailey are featured in her solo show “Home,” on view in LA.
Nichelle Dailey
”Duality” — through June 28 at Frederick Book Arts Center, 127 S. Carroll St., Frederick, and July 5-26 at NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick. For “Duality, two become one. Each show will feature new work in all media from local artists and a fresh take on what it means to be a part of a thriving arts community here in Frederick. 301-228-9816 or frederickbookarts.org, or 240367-9770 or nomagallery frederick.com.
”Old Gods” — through June 29, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Sumner Crenshaw’s paintings pull from mythological and folkloric imagery to explore the inner psyche. The artist brings to life figures from many pantheons, including Greek, Irish, Welsh, Norse and Persian traditions. Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
”Summer Fun” — through June 29, GALLERY 322, 322 N. Market St., Frederick. Celebrate the warmth and joy of summer through vibrant artwork, featuring partner artists Lissa Abrams, Michael Douglas Jones, Jan Kaufman, Linda Kirvan, Ann Schaefer, Anne Gibson Snyder, Russell Schofield, Tom Ritchie and Homer Yost, along with associate artists Carol Cowie, Deborah Lovelace Richardson, Jane Knighton and Karen Winston-Levin. Gallery hours 4-7 p.m. Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 301-509-8212 or gallery322.com.
”SILVER: A Journey Through Space and Time” — through June 29, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Multidimensional digital art and animation photography by Dan Silver. Fusing colorful animated loops and photography in collaboration with technology, Silver finds the process forms the journey of his art, continually inventing a new creative communication between mediums. Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
”Hinterland” — through June 29, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. This series of paintings reflect upon
DeAnna Boyer’s relationship with and understanding of nature, inspired by time spent sketching and observing various biodiverse ecosystems from the Appalachian Mountains to the Burren National Park in Ireland. Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
“SHROUDED: CYANOTYPES”
— through June 29 at Blanche Ames Gallery, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. Work by Jillian Abir MacMaster. For gallery hours, call 301-473-7680 or visit frederickuu.org.
Art Exhibit — through June 29 at TAG/The Artists Gallery, 501 N. Market St., Frederick. Featured artists are Colleen Clapp and Rhonda J. Smith exhibiting large-scale cold wax and oil paintings and linoleum prints. The artists focus on the natural world as seen through the lens of Japanese aesthetics. 301-228-9860.
”Five Grandsons” — through June 29, NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick. A solo exhibition by Gary Schlappal — his first one-person show at NOMA and his first in Frederick since 2009. This vibrant mixed media collection is inspired by Schlappal’s life as a grandfather to five boys, all under the age of 6. Their boundless energy and chaotic joy are captured in pieces like “TUSSLE 1,” a handbuilt brown clay sculpture with inlaid blue clays, evoking the spontaneous wrestling matches of small children. Artist talk 3-4 p.m. June 21. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 240-367-9770 or nomagallery frederick.com.
”Life Expressions” — through June 29, Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. As a part of our continued “Wine and Art Series”, Links Bridge Vineyards hosts an exhibit of artwork by The Tuesday Painters of Frederick County. Weekends 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; other days by appointment. 301-4662413, linksbridgevineyards@ gmail.com.
“My Secret Garden” — through June 29 at Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Beth MacNeil
“My Secret Garden” runs through June 29 at Eastside Artists’ Gallery in Frederick. Beth MacNeil Stinson invites viewers into a deeply personal and contemplative botanical world. Each piece is an experimental dialogue between nature and chemistry, where light, color and time play vital roles. The result is a quiet meditation on transformation, impermanence and the hidden beauty found in process. The artist will give a talk at 1 p.m. June 22.
Stinson invites viewers into a deeply personal and contemplative botanical world. Using a process she calls echo printing, Stinson works directly with plants to imprint their forms and essences onto paper through an organic dyeing process. Artist talk at 1 p.m. June 22. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. eastsideartistsgallery.com.
”Tea and Tranquility: Savoring the Beauty of Small Moments” — through June 30, Frederick 50+ (Senior) Center, 1440 Taney Ave., Frederick. Jamie Moore is a food, lifestyle and fine art photographer based in Frederick County. Her work will be on display at the Rosemary & Thyme Gallery in the Frederick 50+ Community Center. Hours are 8:30 am. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 301-600-3525. essentialquince.com.
ty Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Juried, annual exhibition showcasing artists of the Cumberland Valley region. 301739-5727 or wcmfa.org.
Crestwood Gallery Summer Exhibit — through Sept. 5, Frederick Health Crestwood Building, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick. See original works of art, including oil, watercolor, mixed media and photography from some of Frederick County’s most talented artists. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 240-215-1460 or frederickhealth.org/ crestwoodart.
”Marine Scenes” — July 3 through Aug. 5, Washington County Arts Council, Main and Michael G. Callas Galleries, 34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100, Hagerstown. Works by Denny Clarke. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. July 3. Artist talk 2-4 p.m. July 5. Virtual exhibit available July 5. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Use the A&E parking deck at 25 Renaissance Way. 301-791-3132, washingtoncountyarts.com.
”Faces and Whatever” — through July 1, Washington County Arts Council, 34 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Penny Knobel-Besa exhibits her unique photographic style. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. June 5. Virtual exhibit online.
Use the A&E parking deck at 25 Renaissance Way. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. 301-791-3132, washingtoncountyarts.com.
National Juried Exhibition
— through July 13, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Features works in a variety of media by artists from around the region and the nation. Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine. org.
Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibit — through July 27, Washington Coun-
”Two Painters, Separate Paths” — July 4-27, Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. Artwork by artists Tom Ritchie and Lissa Abrams. These two successful and increasingly well-known plein air artists each have their own unique styles which visitors will enjoy contrasting. Where Ritchie uses a lavish “thick and juicy” brushwork, Abrams is more delicate and sensitive. Weekends 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; open July 4, other days by appointment. 301-466-2413, links bridgevineyards@gmail.com.
”The Art of Overcoming: Healing Through Creativity” — Sept. 4-30, Washington County Arts Council, 34 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Sept. 4. In conjunction with Washington Goes Purple. Hours 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. 301-7913132, www.washington countyarts.com
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts names Linda Johnson as new curator
Linda Johnson, currently visiting professor of art history at the University of Michigan-Flint, has been named as the new Agnita M. Stine Schreiber Curator, effective in July, for the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown.
Johnson is a curator and historian of American art specializing in painting, sculpture and works on paper from the18th to 20th centuries, with a special emphasis on American impressionism and realism, landscape art and environmental studies, and intercultural encounters between Euro-American artists.
A member of member of the Association of Museum Art Curators and active in the College Art Association, Johnson currently holds a senior fellowship in the Visual Arts at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, where she is on the editorial board for The Journal of Animal Ethics, and is the author of “Art, Ethics and the Human Animal Relationship” (Palgrave Macmillan Press, 2021), as well as numerous academic journal articles. She also held a Summer Fellowship with Historic Deerfield in Deerfield, Massachusetts.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts executive director Sarah J. Hall said Johnson’s scholarship and ability to make layers of art historical information accessible are impressive. “As part of the interview process, she was asked to give a gallery presentation,” Hall said, “and her talk on William Merritt Chase’s ‘Still Life Fish, Plate and Copper Container’ was both entertaining and illuminating. It’s not always easy to do — to bring something new to your audience and entertain them, while bringing your own insights and stimulating conversation. I’m looking forward to working with her to develop fresh ways of interpreting our collection.”
Johnson’s previous positions include curator at Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and exhibition coordinator at the American Art Detroit Institute of Arts. She received her Ph.D. from Michigan State University, specializing in American studies, art history and visual culture, and from where she also holds a graduate museum studies certificate.
“The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts’ internationally renowned collection presents a rich foundation for exciting exhibitions, installations and collection growth in new and wide-ranging directions,” Johnson said. “This is a great privilege, and I am looking forward to collaborating with so many stellar colleagues at the museum and to engaging with the broader and cultural communities in the area.”
For more information about the museum, go to wcmfa.org.
The MET will host its season preview at Rockwell Brewery Riverside
Join the Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s staff, board and ensemble of theater artists as they announce their 2025/2026 season of MainStage, FUN Company, MET Comedy Night shows and more during a special event from 7 to 9 p.m. June 17 at Rockwell Brewery Riverside, 8411 Broadband Drive K, Frederick.
Audience members can expect preview performances from each upcoming MainStage production along with the announcement of their directors, performances by MET Comedy Night house teams The Comedy Pigs and Oh Crit!, an exciting special announcement about the MET space, and season subscriptions available at the lowest price of the season.
Attendees will also learn about MET’s Ensemble School offerings for all ages, interests and skill levels.
This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited, so those interested in attending are asked to please reserve their tickets online at marylandensemble. org/2025-season-preview or by phone at 301-694-4744.
Food and drink will be available for purchase at the event.
MET’s MainStage offerings cover a wide variety of theatrical experiences. From plays
to musicals, intense dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies, beloved classics to world premiere originals, MET’s lineup is designed to get audiences excited about live performance.
MET’s FUN Company produces a full season of family-friendly productions for young audiences, both at MET in Downtown Frederick and in schools working within Frederick County Public Schools and other local educational institutions.
Every Friday and Saturday Night at 8:30 p.m. from September through June, MET Comedy Night hosts a variety of improv shows by MET’s resident house teams. From familiar favorites like The Comedy Pigs and Oh Crit!, to newer additions such as That’s What She Said, Off Key: An Improvised Musical, Key City Improv, and more, comedy fans are sure to find something they love at MET Comedy Night.
The MET is a professional, collaborative theater ensemble broadly connected to the community by inspiring passion for the arts with courageous, relevant, accessible programs that enable people to feel more, think deeper and laugh longer.
To learn more about MET, which is located in downtown Frederick, visit marylandensemble.org.
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Linda Johnson will join the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown as its new Agnita M. Stine Schreiber Curator, effective in July.
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The Maryland Ensemble Theatre announced their season preview during a party at Steinhardt Brewery in 2024.
FOCUS on FRIDA FRIDA
Personal collection of photographs of the artist will be on exhibit in Hagerstown
BY JENNIFER LEE
Special to The News-Post
Frida Kahlo will be represented in a unique light at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown.
Mexican artist and activist, Frida Kahlo, always depicted life as she saw it, but visitors to the exhibition “Frida Kahlo: Picturing an Icon” will have the opportunity to view Kahlo through the lens of others by way of personal photographs captured by friends, lovers and family members, as well as professional photographers whom Kahlo knew intimately.
The show opens June 14 and runs through Oct. 5.
KNOWING FRIDA
Kahlo, most known for the visual depiction of her personal pain, created paintings, perhaps, in an attempt to sort through her understanding of suffering.
Kahlo was stricken with polio as a child. Then, as a teenager she almost died in a bus accident, suffering fractures of her spine, collarbone and ribs, her pelvis shattered, foot broken and shoulder dislocated.
Enduring 30 operations and recovering in a body cast, Kahlo began to focus heavily on her artwork. She became a prolific artist, creating around 200 pieces of work in total, of which 55 were self-portraits — and many were created while confined to her bed.
Kahlo’s paintings, sketches and drawings explore her life experiences — from polio to her accident to her two marriages to Mexican artist Diego Rivera. In so doing, Kahlo opened a space for woman’s voices and provided a language for their pain, both physical and emotional. She shared her own life with the world through her vivid images of suffering and broke through boundaries by becoming a central figure of Mexican identity.
But there is a more personal side of Kahlo that viewers may have not experienced.
ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Cuban-born Vicente Wolf, a New York City-based interior designer, is believed to be the owner of the largest-known private collection of 450 personal and family photographs of Kahlo.
“The first time I saw the whole collection, I was amazed how strong her personality came across, from notes she wrote on photographs to her red lipstick kisses on images and, of course, her pain,” Wolf said in an email. “I felt that nothing like this will ever cross my path again.”
The exhibition in Hagerstown will offer an intimate view of the celebrated artist’s life. It will consist of more than 100 of the 450 images and objects acquired by Wolf in 2003.
“My intention was to focus on the most iconic and emotionally resonant images, those that best capture Frida’s presence, her aura, and the complexity of her personal life,” Wolf stated in a press release.
Wolf was drawn to these images because they offered an intimate glimpse into Kahlo’s life. Images taken by her husband. Those images “feel charged with both affection and insight,” Wolf said.
An especially provocative photograph on exhibit is the Kahlo-Calderón Family Portrait, taken by Kahlo’s father. He was a professional photographer and a huge influence on her art and the way she looked at the world. This photo is formally posed, and Kahlo is not yet 19. In it, she wears her father’s threepiece suit.
Historians have written about this photo — Kahlo’s early interest in defying gender expectations, the confidence she projects, her general lack of convention.
“I love looking at this photo, because I think you can see just the tiniest flicker of amusement in Frida’s mother’s face and in her sister Cristina’s face. The others truly look uncomfortable,” museum executive director Sarah J. Hall said in an email.
Others theorize that her choice of attire masked her disability, whether in pant suits or long flowing skirts.
Another photo that stands out is a Carl Van Vechten gelatin silver print. In this photo, Kahlo is giving the “sideeye,” while balancing a gourd on her head and wearing traditional Mexican attire. This image is an interesting variation from the more famously circulated image of Kahlo with the gourd.
“I just love that kind of knowing, slightly playful look in the side-eye,” Hall mused. “It’s also really interesting, because it depicts Frida in completely traditional garb, even ‘acting’ by having a gourd on her head, like she is doing traditional work — but of course, it’s a play.”
Also on exhibit is a photo taken by Julien Levy when Kahlo was in New York for her solo exhibition at Levy’s gallery. Hall describes the photo as “really lovely and sensual.”
Kahlo had torn part of the photo off, because she was topless. “But even
IF YOU GO
“Frida Kahlo: Picturing an Icon Exhibit” is on view June 14 to Oct. 5 at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, located in Hagerstown City Park at 401 Museum Drive.
Admission and parking are free.
Opening Night celebration and Amazing Tablescapes Fundraiser Gala — 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 13. Tickets are $150 and include cocktail hour with the collection’s
self-censored, it feels a bit steamy,” Hall said. “She’s taking her hair down, but it doesn’t quite feel voyeuristic, because she is directly engaging the camera and not being at all coy.”
This is a photograph that has likely lived with Kahlo throughout her life. Some theorize that her and Levy had a relationship at some point, but regardless, Kahlo was always in charge of how she presented herself, clothed or unclothed.
Hall feels that “the power of [Kahlo’s] identity comes through as much in her gaze as anything.”
This exhibition reveals the intimate, tender life of Kahlo, a life not many know.
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Unidentified photographer. Frida Kahlo, Blue House, Coyoacán, Mexico City, n.d. Gelatin silver print.
(Hungarian, 1892–1965). Portrait of Frida and Diego at San Angel in the their marriage, 1941. Color photograph.
owner and Tablescapes designers, a seated, plated Mexican-inspired dinner, and dessert and dancing for an afterparty in the Kaylor Rose Garden. Afterparty only tickets are $75 and include prosecco, dessert and dancing in the garden.
For other events, such as the Summer Camps, Let’s Talk Art!, Garden Night and the Director’s Tour, go to wcmfa.org/events.
Her paintings are iconic, but her life was the inspiration behind her art.
Wolf said her goal was to “create a portrait of Frida that goes beyond the myth to reveal the woman, the artist and the vulnerability behind the legend.”
THE INTENTION BEHIND THE SHOW
Kahlo is an artist that many people find inspiring, Hall said, noting that her individuality, her tenacity, her beauty, her interesting friendships and her powerful embodiment of personal experience in her artwork speaks to so many people.
But, in a broader sense, this exhibition also reframes the 1930s and ‘40s. The impact of the Mexican Renaissance after the 1910-1920 revolution — the catalyst for an outpouring of national pride and a resurgence in interest in indigenous and pre-columbian culture — is a strong current in the show, as Kahlo became an important personality influencing this new Mexican identity.
“Throughout the exhibition, you see a sort of push-pull between the personal and the political — and there were other layers too,” Hall said. “Diego was wealthy, and a chunk of that wealth came from commissions in capitalist America. It’s fascinating. She was basically attending various protests right up until her death.”
Kahlo was 47 when she died in 1954.
This exhibition isn’t one of photographic reproductions, but of actual photographs that belonged to Kahlo. These were the photographs she kept near her, keeping her loved ones and memories close.
Some of the photographs have pinholes in the corners from where Kahlo pinned them on walls in her room and/or on her bedposts. The photos on exhibit are small and personal. Most of them are black and white.
EXHIBITION DETAILS
This exhibition is organized by Vicente Wolf Associates from Vicente Wolf’s collection. Major funding has been provided by Nora & Bruce Wilder and the Visit Hagerstown & Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
A specially designed space at WCMFA has been created especially for this show, including using a color palette taken from a color photograph of Kahlo from Vogue magazine.
Hall shied away from suggesting the typical fiesta-like Mexican color scheme. It seemed too aggressive and countered the soft, quiet energy of such personal artifacts. But Hall wanted people to be pulled in, so she suggested the Vogue image for inspiration, where Kahlo holds a red scarf over her, allowing it flow as if a slight breeze caught it, as she stands in front of a giant agave plant. The rich colors bring in the Mexican landscape without taking away from the intimacy of Kahlo’s personal life.
To make Kahlo’s story and life accessible to all guests, interpretive materials for this exhibition will be presented in both Spanish and English.
The show aims to invite viewers into an intimate experience, designed to create a feeling of discovery and exploration, “like you are being granted a window into someone else’s life,” Hall said. “The window has been opened for you, and you feel a little privileged — and a lot curious.”
The goal was to create a feeling of entering someone’s home that is unfamiliar, so it allows the viewer to look around at the photos and piece together a sense of who lives there.
Although Wolf was familiar with some of Kahlo’s art, it wasn’t until she saw the collection of photos that something shifted, she said. “It captured my imagination and stirred a deep fondness for Frida, both as an artist and as a person. Her struggles, her spirit, her unapologetic presence — they all came through so clearly and powerfully that I felt compelled to know her more intimately.”
Wolf wants others to get this same sense of who Kahlo was as a person, beyond the artwork she created. She hopes visitors “walk away with a fuller picture of the woman behind the canvas — the humor, the fragility, the resilience and the relationships that shaped her. It’s one thing to see her art; it’s another to see the life that fueled it.”
Opening night, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 13, will include a celebratory toast and ribbon cutting for the exhibition. This event will include a seated Kahlo-inspired dinner as part of the coinciding Tablescapes fundraiser. Dessert, live music and dancing will take place in the museum’s garden after dinner. The Kahlo-themed tables will be on display for visitors to view through June 13.
Programming is also planned for this exhibition, such as Latin classical music in August and Garden Night on July 11. Online programming, called “Let’s Talk Art,” will also be included, as well as a Director’s Tour led by Hall on Aug. 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. WCMFA will also offer a program on making diaries.
“Frida’s diary was an increasingly important part of her life as she spent more time hospitalized and in bed,” Hall explained.
Summer camps will offer an immersive, hands-on experience that will introduce young artists to the life, art and personal story of Kahlo through exploration of her iconic image and vivid self-expression. There will be painting, photography and creative journaling experiences designed to foster self-expression and creativity, while honoring Kahlo’s unique approach to artwork and the rich imagery she used.
“We want our visitors to be inspired by Frida’s spirit by tapping into lived experience to make art,” Hall said.
Unidentified photographer. Frida Kahlo drinking from a bottle on a boat, Xochimilco, Mexico City, 1931. Gelatin silver print.
Frida Kahlo-inspired table settings are displayed during annual museum fundraiser Tablescapes
A JUNE 13 GALA WILL FEATURE A LATIN AMERICAN-THEMED DINNER AND LIVE MUSIC
Amazing Tablescapes, the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts’ annual fundraiser, invites community members to create innovative, thematic table settings, and then asks the public to select their favorite.
This year, in honor of this summer and fall’s exhibition “Frida Kahlo: Picturing an Icon,” the fundraising event will include designs that reflect the famed Mexican artist’s personality, art and culture.
Tablescapes, on exhibit in the museum’s atrium, opened June 10 and runs through June 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10, payable at the door (children younger than 12 are admitted free).
her masterpieces here. This recreation of her unique estate, based on one of the designer’s own visits to Casa Azul, will include reproductions of Frida’s gardens, hand-sewn clothing, trinkets and artworks. There will even be a “selfie station” within Tablescapes’ La Casa Azul.
• “Mexican Street Carnival in Cayoacán,” by Christine Price-Abelow and Dana Swords. A stroll back in time into the historic neighborhood where Frida Kahlo lived most of her life — a neighborhood known for its street carnivals, “Day of the Dead” observances and, of course, Casa Azul. The vibrant traditional Mexican street scene will be displaying bold, colorful florals, fabrics and traditional decorations — plus paper parado banners, sugar skulls, oranges, mangos and other tropical delights.
On the evening of June 13, the Tablescapes designs will transform into actual place settings for the gala opening of the Frida Kahlo photograph exhibition (June 14 to Oct. 5), featuring a Latin Americanthemed dinner, dessert and live music. Tickets for the gala, as well as sponsorships, are available at WCMFA. eventbrite.com. Contact museum director of development Beth Smith at esmith@wcmfa.org with any questions.
Some of the Frida Kahlo-inspired table designs:
• “A Stroll Through Casa Azul” (Frida and Diego Rivera’s home in Coyoacán, Mexico), by Ashley Notabartolo and Lauren Doyle Vaccari. Frida was born here, resided here most of her life, and painted most of
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barn, and visitors will have the opportunity to see paintings in evolution as they tour the sites.
At the host site following the tour, one painting from each artist will be hung for judging, and then the piece will be offered for sale.
“Many artists are able to finish several paintings, which will be available for sale separate from the judged works,” said
• “The Heart of Frida,” by Victoria Beyer and Kandyce Mizell Douglas. Frida Kahlo used the heart as a symbol of both her physical and emotional pain. In the paintings “Memory, The Heart” (1937) and “The Two Fridas” (1939), she uses the heart as a symbol of the pain from infidelity and the subsequent divorce from her husband, Diego Rivera. The designers of this Tablescapes entry are using the heart as a symbol of the pain she suffered most of her life, as well as how the heart represents how much people have grown to love her work in recent years.
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is located in Hagerstown City Park at 401 Museum Drive. Admission and parking are free. For more information, go to wcmfa.org.
Donna Quesada, co-chair art coordinator for this year’s event.
The artists will be assigned their barn at check-in the morning of the event, allowing for a fresh perspective to the painting experience.
“As a plein-air artist, Barnstormers is a wonderful opportunity to paint on a property that I may not have access to otherwise,” said artist Deborah Lovelace Richardson. “I have painted at all the tours except for the first one. Each year
Everyday Poetry
If we are looking for “everyday” things to write about, it’s hard to go wrong with water, and so a few years ago, I decided to dedicate several months to writing a book of poems about it.
Lots of research ensued — on fresh water, salt water, estuaries, water sommeliers at water tasting events, what foods have the most water, its necessity for life and its threat of waterlogging and death, atmospheric rivers in the sky, inventions for desalination, billboards that can turn fog into flowing water, and on and on. Terrible drought and devastating flooding.
in other words, tides. In particular, one has to take pause at regularly very high tides — 35 feet or more. There are several high-tide locales throughout the world, perhaps the most famous being Canada’s Bay of Fundy, where the tides can reach 54 feet. Another place is the Kimberley, an area of rugged wilderness, gorges and coastlines in northwestern Australia. Maybe I’ll see it someday.
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strive to convey in your photographs?
I have been lucky to have been able to travel a lot and explore. My photography is more of an exploration and investigation for me, and I am just taking you guys along with me.
I honestly like people. Everyone is weird and eccentric in their own way, and that is fascinating to me.
I feel good when I can make someone else feel good by hyping them up and taking a nice portrait of them. I usually show them in a way that they have not seen themselves before, and they are happy with the outcome.
If there is an emotion or message, I guess it would be “look how weird the world is, but it’s also cool.”
I think people are scared of people, and there’s really no need to be. I talk to everyone all the time, go into the alley, the home, the tent of my homeless trans friend, the room, or wherever my curiosity leads, and I’m still alive.
Focusing on your L.A. exhibition of photos taken in Frederick, tell us how Frederick sparks your creativity and what is it about Frederick that inspires you.
amstown, Sunnyside and West All Saints Street — all places we have both been hundreds of times, but we went this time to look, discuss and document.
Half of the images in the show were taken on West All Saints Street during the annual Elks parade.
I grew up going to First Missionary Baptist Church on West All Saints Street and attended the parade most years. I moved to New York in 2003. It wasn’t until 2018 that I attended the parade again. I saw it and Frederick in a new light.
When I was younger it was fun, but I did not grasp the community aspect like I did when I attended as an adult — who also happened to become a documentary and street photographer.
I decided to share these photos for my first solo show, because I felt that I should share work, for once, that was a bit more personal. In the past, I have shown the photos I have taken while traveling or just walking around exploring wherever I happen to be.
But one aspect I’ve respected about water more than anything is the rhythm it takes on between the pull of land moving in an orbit and the pull of the moon;
Sheryl Massaro is a Frederick poet and oil painter. She has authored three books of poetry, all available from amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and, with her art, from sheryl massaro.com. Her poetry is in lower case as a nod to equality, no letter being more important than another.
has been different but always a great experience that I look forward.”
The judge for this year’s art show will be Kathleen Gilbert Kotarba, an accomplished plein-air artist. She resides in Baltimore and holds a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Kotarba is also a member of the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association, Oil Painters of America and the Baltimore Watercolor Society.
Five Best in Show awards will be pre-
sented, as well as a People’s Choice award that offers visitors a chance to vote for a favorite artwork.
In addition to the artwork, music and barn tours, guests can see farm life demonstrations. Mardelle Poffenberger, committee chair and farm life demonstration coordinator, will be churning butter, for example, and will have a collection of her butter churns on display for visitors.
There will also be blacksmithing
This is the first time I have shown images of Frederick in this context. I am inspired by the world and people, not just Frederick. I happen to have a connection to Frederick because of my family history and growing up there from the age of 5.
I didn’t appreciate the uniqueness of Frederick and its history, nor my family history, until I was able to take some space, explore the world and myself. Then I was able to see it through a different lens, not as just the small town that my mother’s family is from.
Can you talk a little about the show’s title, “Home”?
It is a short, sentimental love letter to my grandmother and Frederick in general. My grandmother, Micleta Alfernia Dailey, was born in Frederick in 1921. She lived in Frederick her whole life, except the few years when she lived in Hampton, Virginia, attending Hampton University. She turned 100 in January of 2021.
I am naturally curious and have always been interested in my family origins, so my mother and I went around Frederick, Ad-
demonstrations. Quilters will be working on a quilt.
New for this year’s event will be an operational “hay trolley and fork” demonstration. This hay trolley was used in the barn to grab and stack loose hay from the hay wagon up into the hay storage area in the barn, but the hay trolley went out of use with the invention of the tractor and bailing.
“In farming, the word ‘mow’ has two meanings and pronunciations,” ex-
The gallery that put on the show, 839 Gallery in Los Angeles, is in the home of Liz Hirsch and Josh Smith, so the theme of home, comfort and family were on my mind. It just made sense to “use the space and not let the space use me,” as a close friend put it.
My goal was to slightly transform the home gallery into a familiar place — home, not necessarily my grandmother’s home, but transform it into a place that feels familiar when you enter it. The photos were placed in such a way as to evoke familiarity, even if the viewer has never heard of Frederick.
To achieve that feeling, we hung the photos just above eye level so that the viewer could spend time with the images, but also so they might feel like they are entering a family home and viewing images as a guest of the family and not so much as a gallery viewer.
I incorporated a collage of images that my grandfather, Warren H. Dailey, also a photographer, had taken of my grandmother. One from the 1940s/‘50s and one from 1968.
I also hung copper cake molds that were my grandmothers around the “home” and used a pink ceramic jar with a silhouette on it as a vase for flowers on the mantel.
plained Richardson. “The hay storage area in the top of the barn is known as the mow [rhymes with now], whereas, to cut hay is to mow [rhymes with Joe]. In this case, the hay trolley was a big fork installed on a rail and pulley inside the barn and used to unload dry hay from a wagon into the mow.”
There will also be numerous antique farm and woodworking tools to see on the barn tour, such as flails, hay knives, sickles, sythes and an oxen yoke.
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“Penobscot Bay” painting by Sheryl Massaro.
SHERYL MASSARO
BY ERIN JONES
Special to The News-Post
‘Maryland by Air’ premieres at the Maryland Science Center
Not every film premiere has dinosaurs present. But then again, not every movie premiere contains the unique partnership of Maryland Public Television and the Maryland Science Center.
So as the science center lobby filled with guests milling around in Maryland- themed attire for the premiere of “Maryland by Air” in IMAX, towering dinosaur skeletons oversaw the whole affair.
“Maryland by Air” follows in the footsteps, or perhaps the flight path, of MPT’s past documentaries like “Chesapeake Bay by Air” and “Potomac By Air: Our Nation’s River” and includes footage from those previous films. Narrated by Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr., the film employs the use of helicopters, drones and even a 1940s-era biplane to tour the rich diversity of landscapes and seasons that state has to offer. The narration weaves history, geography and seasonal changes.
In early shots of Assateague Island, for example, audiences learn about the Algonquin tribes indigenous to the area, as well as some of the earliest settlers. History progresses as the geography moves west, spotlighting historic mile markers like Antietam Battlefield in Sharpsburg and the development of the B&O Railroad.
The film, which is now available for streaming, also highlights the changing seasons. The covered bridges of Frederick County are featured first against the backdrop of the vibrant autumn foliage and then covered in a bright blanket of snow.
Of course, with Ripken as narrator, the camera also lingers over Camden Yards, while he recounts the special evening in 1995 when he broke Lou Gehrig’s record of consecutive Major League Baseball games played. A murmur of excitement surged through the theater at the memory of that evening, especially to hear the account from the perspective of the local legend.
In fact, the theater buzzed with excitement throughout the evening, and the space was nearly full to capacity.
MPT executive vice president and station manager Steven Schupak said that audiences of 50 to 100 people are
WATCH
A 45-minute version of “Maryland by Air” will be running in the science center’s IMAX library for the next 10 years. The full, hourlong version, will be running on MPT’s broadcast rotation and is available on-demand for MPT Passport members, the network’s premium streaming service through the PBS app.
typical at a premiere, but this premiere drew well over 500 guests across two screening times.
“We were just thrilled by the reaction,” Schupak said. “Everybody told me after the screening how fabulous it was. They saw a privileged view of
the entire state. People who saw it said things like, ‘I’ve been living in Maryland my whole life, and I’ve never seen all of those sites. Now I have so many places to visit.’ It was a really wonderful evening.”
In his introductory remarks at the
premiere, Schupak called the film the biggest and most ambitious aerial film they’ve ever produced, covering 12,000 square miles of the state. Schupak said the popularity of “Chesapeake Bay by Air,” even 18 years after its premiere, inspired the creation of this film. The filming took 18 months, ensuring that all four seasons were represented. Flying over the Orioles’ and Ravens’ stadiums presented logistical hurdles, including strict FAA regulations. Filmmakers were successful not only in securing the rights to feature the Orioles from the air but
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A hang glider at High Rock, South Mountain, in the new film “Maryland By Air.”
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The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal as seen in the new film “Maryland By Air.”
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Senior Cafe: The place to come for coffee, conversation, friendship and fun events! Social Security and Health Care
— 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join Tim Kueberth, financial planner and advisor with Prudential, as he focuses on risks that face retired investors, like uncertain markets, inflation and the risk of outliving your money. 21 and older. 301-600-8200. www.fcpl.org.
Digital Learning at the Thurmont Senior Center — 10 a.m. to noon at Thurmont Senior Center, 806 E. Main St., Thurmont. Need help with your devices, or would you like to discover the basics of browsing the web, setting up an email or writing a resume? We are here to help. Laptops provided. Join us at the Thurmont Senior Center this month. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
ETCETERA
Green Grove Flea and Farmer’s Market
— 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Green Grove Gardens Flea Market , 1032 Buchanan Trail East, Greencastle, Pa. Yard salers, antiques, collectibles, crafts, ammo sales, food, baked goods and more. Plus a petting zoo, bounce houses. Dog friendly. Themed weekends too with bands. 717-765-1311. tonyaschroyer@yahoo.com. 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.
Yappy Hour at the Co-op! — 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Common Market Co-op, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Join us for a tail-waggin’ good time! Free South Mountain ice cream, tasty treats for pups, cornhole and activities, pet adoption opportunity, meet lovable, adoptable dogs from MAGSR! 301-663-3416. arobinson@commonmarket.coop. www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/ yappy-hour-at-the-co-op.
Paws 2 Read with Go Team Therapy Dogs — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road,
Walkersville. Join Go Team Therapy Dogs to improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a therapy dog. All ages. 301-600-8200. www.fcpl.org.
FAMILY
Summerfest Family Theatre: Guava Jelly — 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Baker Park Bandshell, Bentz and Second streets, Frederick. Known for their Caribbean influence and penchant for family fun, Guava Jelly infuses authentic rhythms and dynamic percussion into every show. In lieu of admission, bring a nonperishable canned food item for the Foodbank Program. 301-600-2841. celebratefrederick.com.
Storytime in the Heritage Garden — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Enter our enchanted garden for a special storytime and activity! Held on the second Thursday of every month, little learners will have the opportunity to hear a story and make their own related craft, as well as explore the beauty and sweet details of our Heritage Garden. Books and authors will be announced the month of the program. In the event of inclement weather, Storytime will be moved inside. Please RSVP!
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Musical Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Music, movement, stories and more. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Elementary Explorers: Whispering Winds and Sunlit Creations — 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K-5 and their caregivers. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
How to Train Your Dragon Movie Night — 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Bring your family, blankets, and stuffed animals to a screening of “How to Train Your Dragon”! Just leave your real dragons at home! Age groups: Elementary, all ages. 301-600-6329. MDeHart@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.
Read to a Therapy Dog with WAGS for Hope — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Emmitsburg
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Oh, Crit! D&D Improv Performance for Teens and Tweens (Ages 9-18) — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Oh Crit performs improv comedy fused with Dungeons & Dragons! Join them as they embark on an adventure of twists and turns, bizarre characters, occasional epic failure. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Tween Time: Caring for Exotic Pets with Jenn’s Uncommon Critters — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Interested in owning a pet reptile or other unusual critter? Meet and learn how to care for some of the most popular pet reptile species with Jenn’s Uncommon Critters. This program is for tweens in third through eighth grades (ages 8-13).
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Teen Time: Caring for Exotic Pets with Jenn’s Uncommon Critters — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Interested in owning a pet reptile or other unusual critter? Meet and learn how to care for some of the most popular pet reptile species with Jenn’s Uncommon Critters. This program is for teens in sixth through 12th grades (ages 11-18).
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FILM
Wonder Book Classic Film Series Pres-
ents “Pride and Prejudice” (1940) — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet have five unmarried daughters, and Mrs. Bennet is especially eager to find suitable husbands for them. When the rich single gentlemen Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy come to live nearby, the Bennets have high hopes. But pride, prejudice and misunderstandings all combine to complicate their relationships and to make happiness difficult.
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Alive@Five: Nick Fey & The Sons of Thunder — 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.
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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.
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in securing one of the franchise’s most famous and beloved to be the guiding voice of the film.
“[Ripken] is a legend here in Maryland and beyond,” Schupak said, “He brings a localism to it. His voice sounds a little bit like he grew up here, and it really [gives it] a hometown feel. A lot of people commented about that, and they were happy to see it.”
MPT’s collaboration with the Maryland Science Center was another key component of the film’s creation.
“Both institutions are education-driven,” Schupak said. “It’s part of our mission. It was an easy conversation to start.”
In his introductory remarks to the premiere, Mark Potter, president and CEO of the Maryland Science Center, spoke of the organization’s collaboration with MPT, highlighting the role that both organizations have to empower, inspire and engage the people in Maryland.
Several of the film’s sponsors also spoke prior to the screening, each sharing some aspect of the film’s significance. Blakely Pomietto, senior vice president for academic affairs for the university of Maryland Global Campus, spoke for the college when he said, “These types of projects are really evident to the power of education, and we’re so excited to do partnerships together.”
Eric Stewart, of the Eric Stewart Group and a realtor at Long and Foster Real Estate Company, spoke of being born in Baltimore, graduating from the University of Maryland, and bringing his five children to the Maryland Science Center. “I’m thrilled that we can all come together and watch ‘Maryland by Air,’” he said.
Frank Islam spoke on behalf of the Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman Foundation, a philanthropic nonprofit he founded with his wife, Debbie. “We take tremendous pride in our state’s natural beauty and history. That is why we are honored to support the production of this exceptional film, which highlights many of the wonderful places to visit in our Maryland,” Islam said.
The excitement evident in the premiere’s attendance and the subsequent response demonstrates the unique role of public television.
“People seem to really love it — and who else would produce a program like this?” Schupak said. “What we do is educational and non-commercial. We treat our audience like they’re citizens, not consumers.”
In issues of public affairs, for example, Schupak says MPT is able to provide viewers with deeper coverage than a 30-second soundbite.
“We have longer conversations, deeper discourse on the issues and let people hear the entire interviews,” he said.
Greencastle, Pa. Yard salers, antiques, collectibles, crafts, ammo sales, food, baked goods and more. Plus a petting zoo, bounce houses. Dog friendly. Themed weekends too with bands. 717-765-1311.
tonyaschroyer@yahoo.com.
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.
Gem Miner’s Spring Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show — noon to 6 p.m. at Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship. 60+ vendors gather for a festival of crystals, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, arts and crafts. Here’s what to look forward to at the Spring Show: 1) Family Friendly Fun: free admission for children 12 and under: 2) Educational demonstrations; 3) Wholesale-Only area for the trade; 4) Hourly Door Prize Drawings; 5) Free parking, handicapped accessible and temperature-controlled hall. $5 if ordered online; $6 cash at the door. 301-807-9745. eventcoordinator@gem-show.com. www.gem-show.com/tickets.
MPT’s studios in Owings Mills have hosted gubernatorial debates and senatorial debates, such as the one between Larry Hogan and Angela Alsobrooks.
Educational children’s programming is another key component, and one that is tied to federal funding.
“Our teachers love it. The schools and libraries both have access to all of our programs for free,” Schupak said. “We tie our programs in with the curriculum that’s being taught in the schools.”
On July 1, Schupak will become MPT’s next president and CEO upon the retirement of Larry Unger. While he says the headwinds are strong for federal and state funding, he is nonetheless optimistic about the bright future of MPT.
“I know we do fantastic work here,” Schupak said. “We connect with our audience. Our viewers love it, love us, and they love our programs.”
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.
Guided Exhibit Tours — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Experience the Museum of Frederick County History through a guided tour. Join either archivist Jody Brumage or curator Amy Hunt as they explore the exhibits. Each tour is a unique experience based on the interests of the group and what special things staff wants to highlight that week. Descriptions of each week’s tour can be found on the Heritage Frederick website, which includes accessibility notes. Tours are included with admission. $5, $10. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org/event-calendar. Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Take a remarkable journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the “paranormal” with “Maryland’s Oldest Operating Ghost Tour!” Reservations recommended. $17 for adults. 301-668-8922. info@MarylandGhostTours.com. marylandghosttours.com.
FAMILY
Storytime and Tyke Hike at Catoctin Mountain Park — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Catoctin Mountain Park Visitors’ Center, 14707 Park Central Road, Thurmont. Join us at the Catoctin Mountain Park Visitor Center for a Storytime followed by an easy-going hike in the woods. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Courtesy photo
Utica Mills Bridge in Frederick County, as seen in the film “Maryland By Air.”
FILM
Horror Movie at Gambrill State Park — 8:30 a.m. to 10:05 p.m. at Rock Run Pond Gambril State Park, 8602 Gambrill State Park Road, Frederick. Enjoy a fun scary movie night with The Friends of Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks. The Friends will host scary classic “Friday the 13th” (R) . Attendees should bring water, bug repellent, chairs, and be prepared for terror.
301-835-5501. friendsofcfg@gmail.com. www.cunninghamgambrill.org.
GALLERY
BarnArt Show & Sale — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at G.A.R. Building, 53 E. Middle St., Gettysburg, Pa. Come celebrate Adams County’s great old barns and the artists who have captured them in painting and photography! See more than 100 works of art by 50 artists at Historic Gettysburg Adams County’s 17th annual BarnArt Show & Sale. 717-334-5185. histgettyac@aol.com. www.HGAConline.org.
HEALTH
Sound Bath Healing — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. Learn about and experience sound bath healing. Presented by a certified Sound Healing Practitioner, participants will listen and relax to the sounds of 7 crystal singing bowls. Benefits include feelings of peace and well-being, improved nervous system health, and mental clarity allowing the body to rest, heal and repair. 301-600-7560. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
MUSIC
Music at the Museum — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Museum of the Ironworker, 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont. The inaugural Music at the Museum presents the Hot Furnace Band performing village music and an open jam for all ages and preferences. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, drinks, family, and friends to spend the summer evening. A food truck and dessert truck will be on site. Feel free to bring your own beverages. There is no admission fee, however, donations to support the work of the historical society will be appreciated. 443-463-6437. ecomer@catoctinfurnace.org. www.catoctinfurnace.org.
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.
The Wharf Rats Live! — 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at
Rockwell Brewery Riverside, 8411 Broadband Drive, Suite K, Frederick. The Wharf Rats Live!, a Grateful Dead tribute band. The Wharf Rats, Live! started 15 years ago as a project to bring a new interpretation to the long format jam sound created by the Dead. The band has evolved over these past years to incorporate jazz and classical themes into the improv, as well as originals in the same genre.
$5. 240-575-9755. matt@rockwellbrewery.com.
Live Music at the Cocktail Lab — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Every Friday in the Cocktail Lab we’ll be servin’ up our deliciously wild concoctions and some sweet tunes to get your weekend started off right. 21 and older. 301-360-5888. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com.
Saturday June 14 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.
Natural Indigo Dyeing and Clay Paste Resist with Kristin Arzt — 9 a.m. to noon at Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. This class explores clay paste resist and natural indigo dyeing. Learn to mix clay paste and a variety of application techniques, such as screen printing, block printing, painting and more, along with the chemistry of natural indigo and how to care for a natural fructose indigo vat. We will also discuss making clay from your local soil and work with locally foraged clay paste resist. $55-$75. 240-490-5484. info@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org.
FCC Health Meets Food: Community Adult Beginner Series — 9 a.m. to noon at The Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick. Join Frederick Community College’s Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute in this new community education class and get ready to cook healthy and delicious recipes, create healthy meals, eat on a budget, and plan for future culinary adventures! Discover cooking techniques based on Mediterranean Diet principles and prepare different recipes each week. Available in-person or online. Taught by HCTI with curriculum from the American College of Culinary Medicine. Pre-registration required, ages 18 and older. 240-629-7912. HCTI@frederick.edu. frederick.augusoft.net/info/landing/ HCTICommunityEducation.
Goat for the Soul, Goat Yoga at the Farm — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Goat for the
Soul, 10209 Fountain School Road, Union Bridge. Join us at the Farm for goats, yoga and fun. All ages.
$27. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com.
Growing Herbs Here & There — 10 a.m. to noon at University of Maryland Extension Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Learn about the variety of both annual and perennial herbs you can grow in-ground and in containers. See how to plant an herb garden or merge herb plantings into your flower and vegetable beds. Look at how herbs are grown in our demonstration garden, including in our clever herb spiral. 301-600-1596. strice@umd.edu. bit.ly/FCMG25-GrowingHerbs.
Shri Yoga — 10 a.m. to noon at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Shri Yoga is 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.
Conversation Class for English Language Learners — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Adults who want to practice their English are welcome to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Participants will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the Literacy Council of Frederick County. 18 and older.
301-600-7250.
Craft Time: Zines — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Zines are self-published, low-circulation publications, often resembling mini-magazines or newsletters, characterized by their DIY nature, and serve as a platform for personal expression, community building, and sharing niche interests. Come learn how to make them with Tiffiny Kaetzel from American Tattoo Studio. All supplies provided. For teens and older. 301-600-7250.
ETCETERA
Green Grove Flea and Farmer’s Market — 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Green Grove Gardens Flea Market , 1032 Buchanan Trail East, Greencastle, Pa. Yard salers, antiques, collectibles, crafts, ammo sales, food, baked goods and more. Plus a petting zoo, bounce houses. Dog friendly. Themed weekends too with bands. 717-765-1311. tonyaschroyer@yahoo.com. Myersville Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Municipal parking lot, 301 Main St., Myersville. Saturdays through Oct. 25. myersvillefarmersmarket.com.
Drag Queen Story Time — 10 a.m. to at Hood College, Beneficial-Hodson Library, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Combines the art of drag performance with the joy of storytelling to create a unique and entertaining experience for children and families.
$10 per adult, ages 17 and under free. 301-383-8787. TFC@thefrederickcenter.org.
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Harpers Ferry Black Heritage Guided Walking Tour — 10 a.m. to noon at First Zion Baptist Church, 1030 W. Ridge St., Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Learn about the Black community that thrived in Harpers Ferry for a full century after the Civil War through this annual guided walking tour. $25. 304-535-8235. chair@historicharpersferry.org. historicharpersferry.org/event/ guidedheritagetour.
Gem Miner’s Spring Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship. 60+ vendors gather for a festival of crystals, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, arts and crafts. Here’s what to look forward to at the Spring Show: 1) Family Friendly Fun: free admission for children 12 and under: 2) Educational demonstrations; 3) Wholesale-Only area for the trade; 4) Hourly Door Prize Drawings; 5) Free parking, handicapped accessible and temperature-controlled hall. $5 if ordered online; $6 cash at the door. 301-807-9745. eventcoordinator@gem-show.com. www.gem-show.com/tickets.
Foundations of Frederick Walking Tour — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Experience the history and beauty of downtown as knowledgeable guides share the fascinating stories that make up historic Frederick. Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History. RSVP required. Tour starts at and returns to 24 E Church St. RSVP required. $12, $10, $8. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org/programs-and-events/ walking-tours.
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.
Tea on the Rocks with Paulella Burchill — 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Edward F. Fry Memorial Library at Point of Rocks, 1635 Ballenger Creek Pike, Point of Rocks. Join local author and tea sommelier Paulella Burchill for a special summertime iced tea tasting. Ideal for adults and teens. Tweens welcome with adult supervision. (Minimum age of 8 is recommended.) 301-874-4560. scwells@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.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.
Youth Pride Prom — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Frederick Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. LGBTQ+ youth, allies, friends and community are all welcome to attend. Here at The Frederick Center, you can be your best and truest self with your friends while celebrating Frederick Pride. Dance, enjoy the best queer music, play games, and party the night away in your favorite LGBTQ+ community center. $20. 301-383-8787. TFC@thefrederickcenter.org.
Line Dancing Under the Stars with Tanya Pershin — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. New mini-series at Sky Stage! Fitness professional and author Tanya Pershin starts off the evening with a brief lesson followed by dancing to all your favorite country-and-beyond line dance jams! Additional instruction is given partway through the evening for new steps to expand your repertoire. All-ages, $10 donation at the door. Beer/wine for 21+ with ID. Doors 6:30 p.m. $10. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.
Brain Dead Live Presents: Legendary Soul, Daryltron, and Edward — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Frederick Eagles Club #1067, 207 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Three amazing solo artists, each with their own distinct style: Legendary Soul, Daryltron and Edward! 21+ w/ID to drink. Food available for purchase. $5.
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
Family Storytime — 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Stories, movement, music and fun for the entire family. Designed for kids, with a caregiver. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Build a Mud Kitchen with Mike Spurrier — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Spend the day creating, building and bonding as we work together to construct a mud kitchen! Designed for ages 9 and up, this hands-on workshop is a perfect opportunity to collaborate, problem-solve, and have fun while building an outdoor play space that fosters creativity and connection with nature. 240-490-5484. info@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org.
Train Station Open House — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Old train station, 6 Creagerstown Road, Woodsboro. Visit the museum in the restored train station. Send a Morse Code telegram. 301-520-7154. rickbontz@yahoo.com. woodsborohistoricalsociety.org.
Saturday Craftacular: My Personal Flag — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Create your own flag that represents you! Choose from a variety of markers, stickers, and other materials to make a personal flag! For ages up to 5 and elementary. 301-600-6329.
MDeHart@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.
FESTIVALS
Bee Line March 250th Anniversary — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Morgan’s Grove Park, 4198 Kearneysville Pike, Shepherdstown, W.Va. Come celebrate and learn about the 250th anniversary of Jefferson County, W.Va.’s most significant Revolutionary War happening: the Bee Line March. Speakers, memorial wreath-laying, food trucks, 18th-century games for kids, music by the West Virginia University Mountaineer Fifes and Drums, military drills and musket and rifle demonstrations, more. 304-876-1139. pvsmith@frontiernet.net. W.F. Moran Artisan & Knife Show — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Middletown Volunteer Fire Department Activities Building, 1 Firemans Lane, Middletown. The William F. Moran, Jr. Museum & Foundation will host this inaugural show, featuring 40 local artisans working in traditional handicrafts such as basket making, pottery, leatherwork, knifemaking and more. Food will be available for purchase from the Firehall Auxiliary. robert.wfmacademy@gmail.com.
Carroll County Celtic Festival — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Carroll County Agricultural Center & Arena, 706 Agricultural Center Drive, Westminster. Continues 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 15. A celebration of Celtic life and culture. Artisans, dance performances, traditional music, food, beer, all indoors. Athletics, sheep herding, living history, the Gaelic Language Village and Clans will be outside. Kids’ activities. $30 ages 16 and older, $25 ages 65 and older, $20 ages 7-15. carrollcountycelticfestival.com.
Mount Tabor Church Festival — 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at MountTabor Church Park, 13616 Motters Station Road, Rocky Ridge. Mount Tabor Church of Rocky Ridge hosts a festival at the home of the “big slide.” Enjoy good home-cooked food. Soup, sandwiches, iced tea and ice cream from 3-8 p.m. Music by “Taylor Brown’s Elvis (5-8 p.m.) Join us in Christian Fellowship — surely a good time for everyone of all ages. 301-606-2150. kacky6@aol.com.
GALLERY
BarnArt Show & Sale — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at G.A.R. Building, 53 E. Middle St., Gettysburg, Pa. Come celebrate Adams County’s great old barns and the artists who have captured them in painting and photography! See more than 100 works of art by 50 artists at Historic Gettysburg Adams Coun-
ty’s 17th annual BarnArt Show & Sale. 717-334-5185. histgettyac@aol.com. www.HGAConline.org.
MUSIC
Band of Horses — 8 p.m. to at The Event Center at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, 750 Hollywood Drive, Charles Town, W.Va. Band of Horses’ sixth album and first record in more than five years is a return to their earlier work, with the band recapturing the raw emotion and unpolished punk-rock spirit of its early days. See website for ticket information. 21 and older. hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/ entertainment.
OUTDOORS
Native Plant Garden Tour: Wild Ones Greater Frederick — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Various, Frederick City. Come tour gardens — big and small, old and new — that contain native plants, trees and shrubs. Learn what plants grown best in various conditions, which pair well together, and how to get started or continue planting with natives. 240-446-3518. janknox11@gmail.com. greaterfrederickmaryland.wildones.org.
POLITICS
No Kings: Corner to Corner Sign & Flag Waving in Middletown — 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Middletown, Middletown. No Kings is a National Day of Action on Flag Day that is mobilizing more than 1,500 local indivisible.org affiliate groups across America to show their support for the democratic prin-
ciples upon which our nation was founded. indivisiblemtown@gmail.com. www.mobilize.us.
Sunday June 15
Storytime at the Castle — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Sophie and Madigan’s Playground, 632 Contender Way, Frederick. Frederick’s favorite magical playground is hosting a monthly story time with FCPL filled with rhymes, songs, lots of movement, and plenty of outdoor fun for the whole family! fcpl.org.
CLASSES
Exploring your Ancestry for Juneteenth — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. Join author V.H. Carlos for a powerful Juneteenth-themed workshop that helps Black families reclaim and explore their ancestral heritage. This inspiring, beginner-friendly session will guide attendees through the first steps of tracing family history, understanding the value of DNA tests, and connecting personal stories to the broader legacy of Black history in America. Each attendee will receive a free digital workbook — a step-by-step guide to African American genealogy — and a digital copy of the author’s book, “Akata: The Saga of an American Girl Finding Her Roots.” 301-600-7560. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
The Summer Veggie Garden — 2 p.m. to
A QUEER STUNT SPECTACULAR
A WORLD PREMIERE BY LISA SANAYE DRING WITH ROGUE ARTISTS ENSEMBLE DIRECTED BY RALPH PEÑA
3 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Learn what and how to plant hot weather vegetables. Preparation, planting, & harvesting. Low effort, high yield. Presented by Master Gardener Tiger Waddell. 18 and older.
301-600-7250.
ETCETERA
Father’s Day Walking Tour — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Meets at Courthouse Plaza, 100 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Looking for something new to do on Father’s Day?How about a unique walking tour of Frederick! There are so many Frederick stories to tell that we need a whole special tour to do it! Explore the lesser-known stories of Frederick’s past on the 90-minute tour that ends at Carroll Creek’s Community Bridge — the perfect place to treat dad to a beer and a bite to eat.
$5, $8, $12. 4107071105. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org.
Gem Miner’s Spring Gem, Jewelry and Mineral Show — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship. 60+ vendors gather for a festival of crystals, minerals, fossils, beads, jewelry, arts and crafts. Here’s what to look forward to at the Spring Show: 1) Family Friendly Fun: free admission for children 12 and under: 2) Educational demonstrations; 3) Wholesale-Only area for the trade; 4) Hourly Door Prize Drawings; 5) Free parking, handicapped accessible and temperature-controlled hall. $5 if ordered online; $6 cash at the door. 301-807-9745.
eventcoordinator@gem-show.com. www.gem-show.com/tickets.
Tour Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick. Step back (way back!) in Frederick’s history to see how the pioneering Brunner family lived in the 1750s. You can do that at the Schifferstadt — Frederick’s oldest intact house, built in 1758. You can see how German engineering and home design came to Colonial America. Guided tours explain the features and tell the history of the family and their home.
$8 adults, under 12 free. 301-663-3885. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.
One Vast Hospital: Civil War Walking Tour in Downtown Frederick — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Join NMCWM docents for a walking tour focused on the city’s role as a makeshift hospital in the final months of 1862, every Saturday and Sunday from April through September. Tickets include admission to the museum. too. Tickets are free for museum members, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis.
$15. 301-695-1864. chris.reed@civilwarmed.org. www.civilwarmed.org/weekendtours.
FAMILY
Father’s Day Special At Green Meadows Petting Farm — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Green
Meadows Petting Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville. Dads get a free admission with a paid general admission. The farm opens at 10 a.m.on Father’s Day and admissions up until 3 p.m. (close at 4:30 p.m.). Hayrides through the woods, pig races, friendly farm animals. $18 credit for ages 2 and older, babies free. 301-865-9203. info@greenmeadowsevents.com. greenmeadowsevents.com.
GALLERY
BarnArt Show & Sale — noon to 4 p.m. at G.A.R. Building, 53 E. Middle St., Gettysburg, Pa. Come celebrate Adams County’s great old barns and the artists who have captured them in painting and photography! See more than 100 works of art by 50 artists at Historic Gettysburg Adams County’s 17th annual BarnArt Show & Sale. 717-334-5185. histgettyac@aol.com. www.HGAConline.org.
MUSIC
Sunday “Tea” Party at Sandbox Brewhouse — 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Sandbox Brewhouse, 880 N. East St., #201, Frederick. Your favorite vinyl party returns! A perfect vibe for Sunday afternoon, come drink some brews and listen to live DJs showcase their record collection with two turntables and a microphone. BYO vinyl and our DJs will give it a spin for all to hear. Records for sale, apparel and artist vendors, and great tunes all day! Free, all ages, 21+ w/ID to drink. sarahl@braindead.live. www.sandboxbrewhouse.com.
Summer Concert Series: The Plate Scrapers — 7 p.m. at the Baker Park Band Shell, North Bentz and Second streets, Frederick. Progressive bluegrass. Born from the tradition of bluegrass jams and potlucks, The Plate Scrapers have been putting in the work and showcasing their love for the genre since 2014. They have since released 4 studio albums, 3 live albums, and have toured relentlessly up and down the east coast and into the Midwest. 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.
PERFORMER
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: “Asking For Trouble” — 7:30 p.m. to at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV’s “Whose Line is it Anyway?,” take the stage in a one-night-only uproarious live show. $60, $50, $40, $30. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/colin-mochrieand-brad-sherwood-asking-for-trouble.
Monday June 16
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.
One Up Games: Smash Brothers Tournament — 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Spend the evening competing against your friends and other gamers at the library! This will be a bracketed Super Smash Brothers tournament. Players must arrive on time. For teens.
301-600-7000. ljean@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
History of Juneteenth with AARCH — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Join Barbara Thompson from the African American Resources Cultural and Heritage Society, as she discusses the origin and history of Juneteenth! For teens and older.
301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
FAMILY
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.
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.
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 June 17
Thurmont Firemen’s Carnival — 6 p.m. to at Thurmont Carnival Grounds, 123 E. Main St., Thurmont. Continues nightly through June 21. Firemen’s parade 6:30 p.m. June 19 (rain or shine). guardianhose.org.
CLASSES
Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Motherhood — 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Join us for this free monthly group series created for mothers with children 23 months and younger. Led by
Dr. Maria Drvoshanov, a fellow mom and licensed psychologist. 301-600-7000.
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.
Sacred Sisters Women’s Circle: Weaving Sound and Song — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Amanda Lucia, 125 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Singing is alchemy — a portal to remembrance, release and reclamation. With facilitator Amanda Lucia, explore the wild terrain of our voices, uncovering what silences us and what longs to sing through us. Through ritual, vocal practices and the weaving of song, together we’ll return to the ancient wisdom that lives within us. $25-$45. 503-957-4207. amandaluciaart@gmail.com. themind-bodyway.com/ sacredsistersfrederick.
ETCETERA
Writing Readers Creative Writing Workshop for Teens — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Join 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 the 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. 301-600-7000. ljean@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
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.
Author Talk with Former Lieutenant Governor Marlene Johnson — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at FCPL (Middletown Branch Library), 31 E. Green St., Middletown. Johnson will discuss her memoir “Rise to the Challenge.” As Minnesota’s first woman lieutenant governor, Johnson experienced many challenges while working in government; however, the new difficulties she also faced when her strong, supportive husband suffered a traumatic brain injury taught her lessons she never expected. Johnson will answer questions and sign books. Copies will be available for purchase at the event. 18 and older event. 240-575-4496. curiousiguanaevents@gmail.com. curiousiguana.com.
FAMILY
Preschool Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 301-600-7200.
bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Get Ready for Kindergarten — 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Have fun exploring literacy, STEM, and art through play-based activities that integrate essential school skills. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 301-600-7200.
bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Bear Cubs at Dancing Bear! — 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Bear Cubs is returning in the month of June and July! Enjoy a morning of engaging activities and wonder at Dancing Bear Toys and Games at 11 a.m. each Tuesday through July 29 with new adventures each week. Activities include story times, interactive songs, and more. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Intended for children under the age of 2.
301-631-9300. info@dbeartoys.com.
Summer Explorers: Family Bingo — 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Enjoy an afternoon of bingo and win prizes! This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10). 301-600-7250.
Touch-A-Truck Storytime and Interactive Exhibit — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Come out to “touch” a variety of trucks and vehicles! Parking will be available at 94 E. Moser Road as well as behind the library. Please pay attention to our signs and volunteers when you park.
301-600-7200.
bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Night Owls — 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Storytime, pajama style! Enjoy movement, music and stories with the whole family. PJ’s optional! Designed for kids, with a caregiver. 301-600-7200.
bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
THEATER
Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) Season Preview — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Rockwell Brewery Riverside, 8411 Broadband Drive, Frederick. Announces MET’s 2025/26 Season of Mainstage shows for adults, Fun Company Shows for families and a preview of our house comedy teams for MET Comedy Night. Mainstage Season Subscriptions will be on sale at the event with the lowest price of the season! This event is open to the public. There is no cover charge, but space is limited so please reserve your tickets at marylandensemble.
org/2025-season-preview/. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Rockwell Brewery. 18 and older.
301-694-4744.
Contact@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org.
Wednesday June 18
CLASSES
Online Job Search Skills — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Designed to help participants confidently navigate the digital job market. This program focuses on the essential skills needed to search for and apply to jobs online, with hands-on guidance and practical strategies. Attendees are encouraged to bring their personal laptop or digital device.
301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
ETCETERA
Music Therapist: An Adaptive Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities — 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join music therapist Marsha Hudson for an hour of musical exploration. This program is designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Ages 18 and older.
301-600-8200. www.fcpl.org.
Volunteer Information Session — 11 a.m. to at Literacy Council of Frederick County, Virtual Event, Frederick. Come 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.
301-600-2066. info@frederickliteracy.org. frederickliteracy.org.
Salsa Under the Stars — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Dance to Latin beats at this popular monthly event! Starts with an approximately 30-minute salsa lesson at 7 p.m. by instructors from Frederick Salsa. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, May through October. Beer/wine/sangria available for 21+ with ID. $5 donation. 301-662-4196. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.
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 Sinking of the Titanic: A STEAM Event — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 South Seton Ave, Emmitsburg. Based on the “I Survived” series by Lauren Tarshis, explore the sinking of the Titanic through STEAM and history activities! Age group: Elementary. 301-600-6329. MDeHart@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.
Family Retro Video Games with One Up Games — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Family Retro Gaming (families, ages 8 and up). This is your chance to step back in time and relive the golden era of gaming. Experience the thrill of playing on original Nintendo systems, from the classic NES to the latest consoles, alongside Xbox and PlayStation favorites. 301-600-7250.
FESTIVALS
Mount Airy Farmers Market — 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Watkins Park, 615 Center St., Mount Airy. The opportunity to shop, buy and support local farms and businesses. Through Sept. 24.
301-829-1424. ggallucciwhite@mountairymd.gov. www.mountairymd.gov.
Freedom Vibes Fest — 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Sophie & Madigan’s Playground, 632 Contender Way, Frederick. Come out and enjoy Afro Beats, Neo-Soul, Old School, line dancing, vendors, a community art project, food trucks and more! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the vibes on the eve of Juneteenth Day!
301-852-6776. KoteiKidsShavedIce@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/38prvdj4.
MUSIC
Patio Music Series: ENSLOW — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come ready to eat, drink, and jam! Pack some snacks and take advantage of local vineyards and breweries who will be selling on site (BYOB also allowed!) Gate opens at 5, music 5:30-7 p.m. *Depends on weather, NOT a rain or shine event RSVP not required, but appreciated! outreach@frederickhistory.org. frederickhistory.org.
Thursday June 19
ETCETERA
Volunteer Information Session — 11 a.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.
“Up From the Meadows”/Black History Walking Tour of Mount Olivet Cemetery — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market St., Frederick. Participants will discover unique links to local, state and national Black (African American) history through visiting the grave sites of a collection of men and women buried in Frederick’s historic Mount Olivet Cemetery — at one time a segregated cemetery before 1954. You will be pleasantly surprised with what you will learn. Scheduled for 2 hours, the route will be about 1.3 miles in length, mostly on macadam roadways with occasional walking on grass to access gravesites. (Meet at the World War I Gazebo in Areas T, U, S in middle of cemetery near Fritchie monument. Park on radiating lanes from memorial). $20. 240-285-8519. calicojac@comcast.net. www.HistorySharkProductions.com.
FAMILY
Summerfest Family Theatre: Unique Devotions & The Rhythm Mamas — 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Baker Park Bandshell, Bentz and Second streets, Frederick. Commemorate Juneteenth with performances from two local performing arts groups! Each will perform a 20-minute set. Unique Devotions is a dance studio based in Frederick specializing in hip-hop, contemporary, majorette and jazz. Rhythm Mamas, Ayanna Gallant (Mama G), and Kristen Arant (Drumlady K), are moms with a passion for West African culture, social justice, and music education. Their lively performances of songs and rhythms of the Manding, Ghana, Nigeria and beyond, invite people of all ages to sing, move and respond to the world of music around us. In lieu of admission, bring a nonperishable canned food item for the Foodbank Program. 301-600-2841. celebratefrederick.com.
MUSIC
Alive@Five: Ahzay & The Squad — 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 June 20
CLASSES
Let’s Dance: An Adaptive Adult Program — 11 a.m. to noon at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Learn some new dance moves with the Dee Buchanan Studio of Dance to present their Rhythm Works Integrative Dance class. Open to all adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers for this fun, sensory program. Ages 18 and older. 301-600-7250.
Brain Boost: Paying the ADHD Tax — Managing Money with ADHD — noon to 1 p.m. at Cowork Frederick, 122 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Struggling to balance ADHD and/or money management? This is a hot topic for those with ADHD or those who are neurotypical! With this free lunch and learn, gain perspective on what ADHD is; how it affects money, careers, and self-worth; and how people can build confidence managing their money. (whether or not they have ADHD!). Pre-registration required. 301-732-5165.
heycowork@coworkfrederick.com. coworkfrederick.com.
Goat for the Soul, Goat Yoga: Unwind Time at the Farm — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Goat for the Soul, 10209 Fountain School Road, Union Bridge. Kick-off your weekend with goat yoga! All ages welcome! If you are so inclined, please feel free to bring your favorite adult beverage. Purchase tickets at https://goatforthesoul.com/ schedule-%26-registration. $27. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. www.goatforthesoul.com.
ETCETERA
Guided Exhibit Tours — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Experience the Museum of Frederick County History through a guided tour. Join either archivist Jody Brumage or curator Amy Hunt as they explore the exhibits. Each tour is a unique experience based on the interests of the group and what special things staff wants to highlight that week. Descriptions of each week’s tour can be found on the Heritage Frederick website, which includes accessibility notes. Tours are included with admission.
$5, $10. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org/event-calendar.
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Take a remarkable journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the “paranormal” with “Maryland’s Oldest Operating Ghost Tour!” Reservations recommended. $17 for adults. 301-668-8922. info@MarylandGhostTours.com. marylandghosttours.com.
Bad Influence — 9 p.m. to midnight at JoJo’s Restaurant & Tap House, 16-18 E. Patrick St., Frederick. High-energy blues, soulful vocals, scorching guitar and a grooves. No cover. 21+. 301-910-8551. jr@badinflueceband.com. badinfluenceband.com.
