72 HOURS June 5, 2025

JUNE 5

VISITATION VISIONARY

AJ Naylor’s fashion label stitches a collaboration with the boutique hotel

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Kehne’s

FASHION MEETS HOSPITALITY

The collision between streetwear and luxury hospitality will be on full display on June 7 as AJ Naylor’s Made By Fred partners with Visitation Hotel for an exclusive merchandise launch. This collaboration, facilitated by celebrity chef brothers Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, represents a convergence of local creative economies. Naylor, whose fashion philosophy centers on small batch goods inspired by Frederick’s aesthetic — from cowboy boots spotted on downtown streets to the Great Frederick Fair — has designed a limited collection of 44 tote bags and T-shirts featuring a porcelain-inspired crest, which will be available for purchase while supplies last during the pop-up event this weekend.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES KICKS OFF

Celebrate Frederick’s annual Summer Concert Series will kick off June 8 at the Baker Park Band Shell. This tradition transforms Sunday evenings into communal celebrations, where genres blur and generations gather under the acoustic canopy of live performance in a natural park setting. The series opens with The Soul Truth featuring Billy Mayfield, a veteran performer whose three-decade journey through soul, funk and R&B has taken him from intimate gatherings to the USS Sequoia and Capitol One Arena. Each 90-minute performance begins at 7 p.m. and is free to attend, but nonperishable food donations are requested to benefit the local food bank. The season runs through Aug. 24.

ART TAKES ROOT ALONG THE CREEK

The Delaplaine Arts Center’s creekside garden just welcomed its newest resident: “Welcome Tree,” a sculpture by artist Thomas Sterner. Sterner, whose manufacturing background informs his artistic practice, has populated the Carroll Creek corridor with multiple works. The piece will be formally dedicated to George B. Delaplaine Jr. during a June 26 donor reception.

CINEMA’S MOST FAMOUS BITE TURNS 50

According to writer Gary Bennett, who caught “Jaws” in theaters at its June 1975 release, the movie changed everything about swimming in the ocean in the ‘70s. It is also considered to be the first summer blockbuster. The film will celebrate its golden anniversary this summer with a June 17 re-release and a new home video edition with two hours of bonus footage.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL DONUT DAY

As National Donut Day approaches on the first Friday of June, why not try one of Frederick County’s donut shops? From Daisy Cakes Bakery’s peanut butter-filled classics in Jefferson to Nana B. Sweets’ inventive flavor combinations in New Market, our region is elevating the humble donut into something special. Gwenie’s Pastries brings Filipino influences with their ube-filled brioche creations, while Beignets & Stuftd operates as a weekend pop-up, transforming viral food trends into local delicacies. These establishments, and many others, represent more than breakfast options; they’re community gathering spaces where sugar becomes social currency and morning rituals transform into neighborhood traditions.

NEW BOOK ON CLAIRE MCCARDELL

Frederick’s most influential fashion export receives scholarly treatment in Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson’s upcoming biography, “Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free,” launching with a June 25 reception at C. Burr Artz Public Library. McCardell’s story transcends fashion history, embodying the broader narrative of women claiming creative and economic agency in mid-20th-century America. Her revolutionary designs — practical yet elegant, democratic yet sophisticated — reflected a uniquely American approach to style that prioritized functionality over formality. If interested in attending the reception, June 9 is the deadline for purchasing tickets, which cost $38 and include a signed copy of the book. Go to frederickartclub.com/new-claire-book-signing for more information.

Celebrate National Donut Day on June 5 at one of these Frederick eateries

If you ask me, there’s no better way to start the day than enjoying a hot coffee alongside a sweet breakfast pastry. From cinnamon rolls to French toast and danishes to muffins, there’s a lot of options. And out of all the options for morning bites, I wondered which one reigns supreme.

Nothing against cookies or cakes, but you can’t eat either at breakfast time. I mean, not without being judged.

Pancakes and waffles are a more acceptable morning starch, but neither are able to be enjoyed on the go (and aren’t we all perpetually on the go?).

Enter donuts.

Donuts just might be America’s most sought-after pastry that folks love to eat for breakfast or, really, any time of day — so much so that there’s a National Donut Day on the first Friday in June each years.

Luckily, in a world where yeast-raised fried dough is in high demand, those of us with a sweet tooth are never far from a shop that sells them. Across Maryland alone, there are dozens of notable donut eateries with a devoted fan following, and in Frederick County specifically, there are at least eight sugar shacks to check out.

Skipping the well-known chains, like Dunkin’ and Krispie Kreme, the best (and I dare say better) donuts hail from original bakeries and cafes where local donut junkies have no problem waiting in long lines to get their fritter fix.

So whether you’re craving a dozen old fashioned donuts or have an appetite for a limited release bacon-topped, matcha-glazed, Nutella-stuffed donut, Frederick County is serving up something for everyone.

With National Donut Day fast approaching, what better time to give appreciation to the breakfast frontrunner by breaking down where to find fresh, homemade donuts in Frederick County and how to get them.

Here we go.

Daisy Cakes Bakery

3738 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson daisycakesjefferson.com

Hours: Open 9 a.m. to sellout on Thursday through Saturday

Possibly Frederick’s latest obsession is Nana B. Sweets, and for very good reason. The donut flavors here are so creative, you instantly regret any time you don’t buy one before it sells out. These handcrafted sweets are drool-worthy (I’m talking to you, sticky bun donut. Or you, cream cheese coffee cake donut.)! Be sure to catch their famous cronuts, a mash-up of a croissant and donut, sold only on Saturdays. You won’t want to pass trying donuts from this bakery!

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Ed’s Country Bakery

4309 Cap Stine Road, Frederick edscountrybakery.com

Hours: Open 8 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday of the month

Gwenie’s Pastries

Hours: Open 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, closed Monday

Peanut butter lovers, let it be known Daisy Cakes Bakery is quite popular for their homemade PB-filled donuts. Theirs are topped with chocolate icing and I would imagine sell out first. I may be biased, as I grew up enjoying this exact treat (ordered by the dozen), but I’m certain the rest of the town would back me up. This bakery makes custom cakes, pies, cookies, and other favorite donut varieties filled with jelly, cream, and custard. You can also order the German heavier version of a donut, called kinklings, certain times of the year here. It’s a must-stop!

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Nana B. Sweets Bakery

11717 Old National Pike, New Market nanabsweets.com

Getting donuts from Ed’s is going to take patience and a few back roads. Open only the second Saturday of the month and located between small towns, Jefferson and Adamstown, customers can place online orders for pick-up or try their luck at walk-in purchases. Their donuts are large and fluffy! They offer tried-and-true donut flavors like powdered sugar, sprinkle-topping, glaze, and cookies and cream. Make the trip extra worth it by grabbing what they’re also known for — German Chocolate cake, pies, holiday-themed cookies and these amazing chocolate ganache cupcakes! •••

WHAT’S GOOD?

Know of a great restaurant, bartender, food truck or farmers market? Found a new favorite dish or mocktail in your neighborhood? Let us know! We are always looking for people and places within our community to feature in our Eat & Drink section. Email 72 Hours editor Lauren LaRocca at llarocca@newspost.com.

220 Shorebird St., Frederick gweniespastries.com

Hours: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Frederick is so lucky to now have a Gwenie’s! Known for their distinctive purple-colored sweet delicacies, this pastry shop is selling not just donuts, but cheesecakes, cakes, pies, and incredible Filipino breads. Their donuts are a soft brioche dusted with a layer of fine sugar, filled with flavors such as mango, pandan, Nutella, and — their most well-known — Ube (purple yam) cream. Gwenie’s makes for a perfect quick stop or a nice welcomed stay at one of their tables.

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Fractured Prune

1202 E. Patrick St., Frederick fracturedprune.com

Hours: Open 6:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

Beignets & Stuftd is a pop-up shop in Frederick serving up French-style beignets made from scratch and stuffed with wildly creative fillings. (See DONUTS 24)

Staff photos by Tiffany Mahaney

Ed’s Country Bakery is only open the second Saturday of the month, but the donuts are well worth the wait.

Tiffany Mahaney

BY COLIN MCGUIRE

Special to The News-Post

Q&A: Singer-songwriter Wayne Snow on new single ‘The Alchemist’

Wayne Snow has a lot of big ideas, and those ideas have manifested themselves into new music (and potentially an upcoming comic book). Under the guise of Howling At The Earth, he recently released “The Alchemist” as a single off of his latest EP, “Aurantius.”

We caught up with Snow recently to talk about that new music, his plans for the summer, recording at home, if he has more new material ready to release later this year and, of course, the fact that he’s “no Kenny Eaton.”

What can you tell me about your recording process for this latest music?

I recorded all of my songs at my little home studio that I’ve had for a good while. I really started to learn how to use it.

So, this is a complete DIY project. Yeah, it’s the bones of my journey. I write all my stuff. I record all my stuff. I’m learning a lot of skills from being able to do all of that.

What’s up with the new songs?

Howling At The Earth is one big concept and I’m working on the story. All the songs that are coming out are actually part of an album that I’m slowly waterfalling. I’m trying this new release strategy where you release songs individually until eventually, it’s the whole album.

”The Alchemist” is the most recent song, right?

Technically, yeah. When I released the EP, I randomly threw a song out there and that was called “The Alchemist.”

With the new song, do you have any shows scheduled?

Yeah, we have quite a bit scheduled. June 11, we will be playing in Richmond and that will be with a Coheed and Cambria cover band, so that will be pretty cool. Then, on June 20, we are playing in Martinsburg at a place called Bad Habits. There’s one more — on Aug. 24, we’re playing at the Pie Shop in D.C. So, yeah, we’re pretty booked for the summer so far.

How long did it take to finish these newer songs? I’m talking about writing them, not necessarily recording them.

Oh my God, wow. The way that I write songs can be a big slow burn be-

cause it’s just me doing it and there’s no deadline. Some of the songs, I started the bones of them as far back as 2016. Some of the songs, I’ll have a really cool riff, but I don’t really have the life experience to finish it yet. Sometimes, it can take a really long time, and then sometimes, it can take a day or two. Sometimes I have different parts like instrumentals and I don’t know where to put them. It can take a minute, for sure.

Do you have any plans to record more songs this year?

Oh, yeah. I typically have an album’s worth, so hopefully at least five more songs, I’ll be able to record this year. The majority of them are done. I just need some editing, some vocals and instruments, but the bones of everything are done.

How do you plan to promote the songs? Any videos in mind?

On my YouTube channel, there are some videos. There’s one for one of the new tracks on there now. That was just in our practice space. In terms of a full-fledged music video, I’m not sure. Since all of this is based off a comic, I

really would like to have the comic out to help.

Yeah, what’s the plan with the comic? Is there a timeline for that?

Not really. I’m working with a really talented artist and I would never call myself a story writer. I’ve written a few chapters and then scrapped them and then tried to write them again. So, there’s a basic idea, but the execution isn’t really there and I really want to do a good job with it. So, I’m letting it sit and I know when the good stuff comes, so there’s no set time at all. I’m really excited about it.

You have a lot of spins on Spotify so far. Have you received good feedback from these latest songs?

Yeah, mostly. I got a lot of messages, a lot of random messaging. I would never call myself a producer. I’m not Kenny Eton (laughs). But even so, people have been really nice. Even if a recording sounds awful and you write a good song, people can recognize a good song. So, hopefully, I’ve been finding the people who like my kind of songwriting.

I know you said you hope to re-

lease more songs this year, but is there anything else we should be looking out for in the immediate future?

I’m going to be releasing something very soon. I have a lot of songs recorded and I’m debating on if they’re going to be part of the story. The way that people release songs now, it feels like it’s kind of hard to keep that traction unless you keep releasing stuff. We’re going to try and do a lot of shows and I’m getting my own Patreon. So, there should be a lot of fun, collaborative stuff coming out really soon.

This interview has been edited for space and clarity.

Colin McGuire has been in and out of bands for more than 20 years and also helps produce concerts in and around Frederick. His work has appeared in Alternative Press magazine, PopMatters and 72 Hours, among other outlets. He is convinced that the difference between being in a band and being in a romantic relationship is less than minimal. Contact him at mcguire. colin@gmail.com.

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Wayne Snow, center, recently released a single from his new EP.

FSO will bring Broadway to the Weinberg stage

BY ERIN JONES

Special to The News-Post

What is the worth of a symphony orchestra in its hometown? Some might say priceless, but in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the value is a Mercedes-Benz factory. That’s what Frederick Symphony Orchestra music director and conductor Glenn Quader learned when he visited the Tuscaloosa Symphony some years ago.

As the story goes, Mercedes-Benz was looking for a place to build a large new factory. One of the top five conditions in their search criteria was that the town must have a symphony orchestra. Mercedes-Benz is not only in the business of manufacturing cars but also sponsoring local orchestras, as it turns out.

“That says something to me about the commitment by large corporate sponsors and the value that it brings culturally to the residents of the area,” Quader said. “You’ve got this European company that is rooted in classical music and where it was born, and one of their conditions to do business is you must have a local symphony orchestra that we can support.”

Despite being flanked by major cities like Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Frederick has the distinction of its own symphony orchestra, with nearly a decade under Quader’s direction.

June 22, the FSO will bring the “Bright Lights of Broadway” to the Weinberg Stage, the grand finale to its concert season. The 3 p.m. program will feature hits from such shows as Les Miserables, Oklahoma, the King and I, South Pacific, the Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast and more. This concert will feature two vocalists along with the orchestra, soprano Iyona Blake and tenor Jason Labrador.

“It really brings those tunes to life for the listener,” Quader said. “It’s one thing to hear an orchestra play the melodies, but it’s really more authentic when we have singers doing those songs that everybody loves to sing along to.”

Both performers bring versatility needed to perform the range of genre and style reflected on Broadway. Quader says that both are adept at singing in both classical and pop styles with expertise.

This concert marks the culmination of the FSO’s season. While the orchestra performs throughout the season at such venues as the Jack B. Kussmaul Theater at Frederick Community College, Frederick Seventh Day Aventist Church, and Hood College, this concert marks the sixth concert that has taken place at the Weinberg.

While most of the FSO concert venues hold around 400 people, concerts in the Weinberg Center have historically drawn crowds of 800 or 900.

The FSO’s performance at the Weinberg is a highlight not only for concert-goers, but for the orchestra itself.

“We’re really excited to go back there.” Quader said. “It’s a very special venue, and with all of its history and aesthetic charm, it’s like you’re stepping back into the 1920s. It’s a nice experience for everybody.”

The appeal not only lies in the theater itself, but in performing in downtown Frederick. The central location serves as a connection to the heart of the city.

“It’s an arts-friendly town.” Quader said. “So being a part of that fabric means a lot to the orchestra– to be able to be in the right in the mix of downtown.

Quader served on the Arts Council board for several years, and the experience deepened his appreciation for the arts community in Frederick. He says the

FSO fits naturally in that landscape. The commensurate growth of the concert attendance numbers with the size of the venue is not just limited to the Weinberg. At a concert in Baker Park last summer, an estimated 3000 attendees filled the bleachers and the lawn.

That concert also demonstrated the group’s versatility and willingness to cross into other genres, as they played with rock band PRIZM, of which Quader is also a member. While the orchestra does often play a classical repertoire, collaborations with groups like PRIZM or concerts that feature standards or musical theater numbers seek to build a bridge to audiences who may be new to orchestral music.

Tom Kohlhepp, who works with both the Weinberg Center and the FSO to produce the concerts, makes a point of

recognizing the collective stake that the community of Frederick has in the orchestra.

“This is your orchestra. This is your city orchestra. These are your mailmen. These are your doctors. These are your accountants. These are your neighbors. These are the people that you see in Frederick that are in this orchestra.” Kohlhepp said. “Not every town, very few towns in Maryland, have their own orchestra. It’s a good indication of not only the size of the city, but the social impact that that city has to be able to have its own orchestra. So we need to support the orchestra.”

While financial support is an important factor, supporting the orchestra can also mean simply spreading awareness.

“If coming to an orchestra concert is something that has value to you, it moves you, if it makes you feel like nothing else does … show your support not only by showing up to the concerts but by telling other people,” Quader said. “The arts are struggling in this modern world, let’s face it, especially the traditional arts. Word of mouth is the best way to build the reputation and the awareness of an ensemble like the Frederick Symphony.”

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.

Jeffrey Baker photos

The Frederick Symphony Orchestra

Harold López-Nussa

Harold LópezNussa creates a modern jazz experience

Harold López-Nussa will perform at New Spire Arts in Frederick at 8 p.m. June 7.

A Cuban-born pianist and composer, López-Nussa will bring his dynamic fusion of traditional Cuban rhythms and contemporary jazz to Frederick for one night only.

Known for his acclaimed international performances and wide-ranging collaborations, López-Nussa brings a rare combination of technical mastery and emotional depth to the stage. His Blue Note debut album, “Timba a la Americana,” was inspired by the pianist’s decision to leave his Cuban homeland and begin a new life in France. LópezNussa’s performances prove to be dynamic, soul-stirring, and globally captivating.

Tickets start at $35 and are available at weinbergcenter.org, by calling the box office at 301-6002828, or in person at 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. New Spire Arts is at 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick.

Celebrate Frederick kicks off its annual Summer Concert Series at Baker Park on June 8

Celebrate Frederick has announced its Summer Concert Series lineup. This free series of musical performances is a summer tradition in Frederick, offering a variety of genres and styles for audiences of all ages.

The concerts are held on Sunday evenings at the Baker Park Band Shell.

The series starts June 8 and runs through Aug. 24. Performances begin at 7 p.m. and are approximately 90 minutes long. Sign language interpreters will be present at all performances.

While each performance is free to the public, the Summer Concert Series Committee encourages guests to bring a canned food item in lieu of admission to support the Foodbank Program operated by the Frederick Community Action Agency. Nonperishable items such as canned meats and vegetables, soups, peanut butter, cereal, rice and pastas are preferred and appreciated.

There will also be a Summer Concert Series 50/50 Raffle at each concert. Raffle ticket purchases support Celebrate Frederick’s mission to nurture a strong sense of community through the coordination of special events in The City of Frederick.

For more information, call 301-6002841 or visit celebratefrederick.com.

June 8

The Soul Truth with Billy Mayfield

Soul/Funk/R&B

For over 30 years Billy Mayfield has been performing Soul, Funk, and Rhythm & Blues. He has performed aboard the USS Sequoia, in the US Senate Caucus room, and at the now Capitol One Arena, to name a few of his favorites. But he is quick to add, performing at smaller gatherings is just as fulfilling. Listeners liken Mayfield’s performances to a Soulful and Funky good time.

June 15

The Plate Scrapers

Progressive Bluegrass

Born from the tradition of Bluegrass jams and potlucks, The Plate Scrapers — Derek Kretzer (banjo), Andrew Jordan (guitar), Robbie Mann (fiddle), Jody Mosser (dobro), and Kevin Johnson (bass) — 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.

June 22

I&I Riddim

Rockin’ Reggae

Prepare for an electrifying journey

to the Caribbean. I&I Riddim is Washington DC’s three-time award winning reggae band. The name captures the spirit of the band’s music. “Riddim” is reggae’s irresistible update dance rhythm, and “I&I” expresses Bob Marley’s One Love equality for all. I&I Riddim thrills audiences with an arsenal of favorite reggae, both modern and classic.

June 29

Quick Shift

Variety Dance Rock

Quick Shift is a variety dance band made up of four seasoned musicians that have been playing the Mid-Atlantic region for over 25 years. The band has been packing dance floors with a set list that shifts between multiple genres and spans decades from the 1960’s to 2020’s. Their roster is a perfect mix of classic rock with ’70s and ’80s pop, ‘90s rock and new and classic country.

July 6

USAF Full Spectrum

Pop/Rock

Full Spectrum is a 7-member, high-energy rock band made up of elite musicians from the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band. Assembled from every corner of the U.S., they proudly call Langley Air Force Base, Virginia home. Their performances energize audiences, inspire pride in our country, and showcase the power and innovation of the United States Air Force.

July 13

URB – The Urban Rhythm Band Go-Go

The Urban Rhythm Band (URB) is a powerhouse Go-Go band based in Washington, D.C., delivering high-energy performances that keep the city’s signature sound alive. Founded and managed by Joseph Jackson under GoGo Ventures, URB has been rocking stages for 14 years, solidifying its place in the Go-Go community.

July 20

New Legacy Band

High Energy Blues

New Legacy Blues was formed by seasoned musicians in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area to bring a modern sound to classic blues. This four-piece unit delivers tight, upbeat performances, blending Blues Rock, Country Blues, and Bluegrass Blues with influences from the Chicago, Memphis, and Austin blues scenes. With a dynamic mix of driving rhythms, soulful melodies, and heartfelt storytelling, the band is committed to music that inspires the audience to listen—and get up and dance.

July 27

U2TOPIA

Tribute to U2

Performing a range of music from the early 80s all the way up to present day, U2TOPIA prides itself on delivering faithful, spirited renditions of not only U2’s biggest hits, but also deeper cuts from the catalog. Comprised of seasoned musicians (and life-long U2 fans), U2TOPIA quickly established itself as a musical force to be reckoned with.

Staff file photo by Ric Dugan

Emily Smith, left, and her mother Janice Smith dance to the music of the Rays of Violet band at the Baker Park Band Shell during the Summer Concert Series in 2024.

Paulo Vitale

THE FREDERICK MOM

The Frederick Mom’s recommendations for the weekend of June 6

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

4 County Lions Club Carnival

3 to 10 p.m. June 6; 6 to 9 p.m. June 7

Fireman’s Carnival Grounds, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy Free

Bring the family to the 4 County Lions Club Community Carnival where there’s plenty of food, rides, games, and entertainment this Friday and Saturday! Fireworks are scheduled for Friday night! On Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m., it’s Kids Day where all rides are just 1 ticket per ride for kids only! Free to attend, and $20 ride-allnight tickets can be purchased at http:// www.4countylions.org.

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Heritage Festival

4 to 8 p.m. June 6

Hill Street Park, 100 Hill St., Frederick Free

Check out this special free community event on the Golden Mile, celebrating the rich heritage of Frederick County! Enjoy incredible live music, traditional dancing, food and community performances to honor all cultures in our beautiful town. Enjoy complimentary Kona Ice from 5 to 7 p.m. Note the rain date is set for June 13.

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Monster Trucks Show

7 p.m. June 6, 12:30 and 7:30 p.m. June 7

Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E Patrick St., Frederick

$30/adults, $16.50/kids ages 12+

Get your tickets and head to the fairgrounds this weekend because Renegade Monster Trucks is in town! Arrive early for the free party in the pit and take pictures with the Renegades! General, VIP and family 4-pack tickets are sold at RenegadeMonsterTrucks.com. Ride experiences are a memorable add-on cost!

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Mess Fest

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 7

Adventure Park USA, 11113 W. Baldwin Road, Monrovia

Free

Macaroni Kid is hosting a free community event for families! At Mess Fest, enjoy messy activities like a foam party, color powder play, bubbles, slime activities, and muddy fun! Food is available for purchase at Whistle Stop Smokehouse.

Check out free-roaming virtual reality games at Level Up VR in East Frederick. Tiffany Mahaney

Catch a train ride with Jesse James and the outlaws on the Wild West Express at the Walkersville Southern Railroad.

Riding the attractions at Adventure Park USA is an additional cost and can be purchased at the ticket counter.

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Wild West Express

11 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 7

Walkersville Southern Railroad, 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville

$22/adult, $20/child (ages 2-12), free/ kids under 2 (lap riders)

For cowboys and outlaws: Jesse James and his gang are on the loose. On the Wild West Express, all ages can ride a real vintage train where outlaws stage a raid! Please note there will be the sound of gunfire and a gunfight re-enactment. Get your tickets at https://wsrr.org/ws/ schedule. If you miss this ride, the Wild West Express train departs at the same times on July 12, Aug 9, Sep 13, Oct 4 and Nov 8. Reservations required.

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Ice Block Sledding

11:30 a.m. June 7

Watkins Park, 615 Center St., Mount Airy

Free

Summer may be on the way, but wintery ice block sledding is here! Kids are invited to bring their own towels and slide down the hill on an ice block this Saturday for a fun, unique and free event! Ice blocks will be handed out and participants can bring them up the hill by the softball field. No registration required. Each sled rider participates at their own risk. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.

Fun at the Village

Noon to 2 p.m. June 7

Westview Village Shopping Center, 5100 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick Free

Fun at the Village is a fun community event for all ages happening this Saturday! Join WFRE radio host, Tom Whalen, at Westview Village for 2 hours of free fun! There will be food samples, kids crafts and a prize wheel with chances to win gift cards! •••

Pirate Day

1 to 3 p.m. June 7

Mount Airy Shopping Center, 400 E Ridgeville Blvd., Mount Airy Free

Ahoy, Matey! Saturday is Mount Airy’s annual Pirate Day! Enjoy music, a scavenger hunt, games, chances to win prizes, and activities for the whole family! Guests are encouraged to dress up like pirates if they wish. •••

New Market’s Summer Picnic

4 to 6 p.m. June 7

40 South Alley, New Market Free

Pack your own picnic for this free community event in the small but mighty town of New Market! On Saturday, families can enjoy vendors, live music, dessert trucks, inflatables, games, giveaways and more! Don’t miss this kid-friendly afternoon full of fun!

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Summer Kick-Off Party

5 to 9 p.m. June 7

The Derby Restaurant, 83 W. Main St., New Market Free

Known for great food, an outdoor crush bar and their cash-only ice cream hut, The Derby is hosting an end of the year family-friendly bash this Saturday! The event is great for all ages and free to attend. Besides food, drinks, and live music, kids can enjoy outdoor activities like an inflatable bounce house, face painting and a balloon animal artist.

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Camp Palooza 1 to 6 p.m. June 8

Sophie & Madigan’s Playground, 632 Contender Way, Frederick Free

On Sunday, parents and kids can visit with over 30 different businesses offering amazing summer camps for kids — all in one place at Sophie and Madigan’s playground. Free shaved ice for the first 100 attendees from Kotei Kids Organic Shaved Ice and sponsored by Purpose One Realty. Each vendor is providing helpful information about their camps but also supplying fun activities, games and demos for the kids to try! Food trucks will also be on-site. Free to attend, but registration is welcome through Eventbrite.

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.

Tiffany Mahaney

TIFFANY MAHANEY

Echoes of the Past: Remembering the Old Stone Tavern and Kehne’s Gulf Station in Frederick

BY ROCCO GEPPI

Special to The News-Post

Nestled in the heart of Frederick, the memory of two bygone landmarks — the Old Stone Tavern and Kehne’s Gulf Station — represent distinct chapters in the city’s evolving narrative. Though these structures no longer grace West Patrick Street, their cultural and historical significance illuminate the richness of the region.

THE OLD STONE TAVERN: A STAGE FOR STATESMEN

Erected around 1800 at the intersection of West Patrick and Jefferson streets, the Old Stone Tavern was among the earliest social and hospitality establishments in Frederick. Built by a man known only as Mr. Bowers, this solid stone structure predated the official opening of the National Pike, acting as a waypoint for travelers and influential visitors alike.

The tavern’s historic guestbook, if it had survived, would have read like a who’s who of 19th-century American politics. Esteemed figures such as Henry Clay, Andrew Jackson and Daniel Webster are all reported to have stopped at the tavern. It was not just a place of food and lodging but a venue where the pressing issues of the day were debated and where the traveling elite brushed shoulders with local citizens.

Beyond politics, the Old Stone Tavern left an indelible cultural mark. It was immortalized in Folger McKinsey’s poem “The Tavern,” a tribute that helped preserve its memory in Maryland literature. Though the tavern was demolished sometime during the 20th century, elements of its architecture live on, most notably in the reconstructed Barbara Fritchie House. Flooring

and stairway materials from the tavern were carefully salvaged and repurposed, symbolically passing the torch of Frederick’s heritage from one historic site to another.

“In order to be someone truly concerned about their community, it is vital to not only understand what is going on now but also what happened in the past and what is planned for the future,” said Mary Mannix, Maryland Room manager at the C. Burr Artz Public Library in downtown Frederick. “It is all intertwined, and in order for this to happen, we need to preserve the stories and artifacts that document the past.”

KEHNE’S GULF STATION: FUEL, FAMILY AND A PRESIDENTIAL VISIT

Just a short walk from where the Old Stone Tavern once stood, another Frederick landmark rose in the 20th century: Kehne’s Gulf Station. Leased and operated by Carroll Kehne Sr. for 33 years (19421975), the station was a community hub that epitomized small-town American service with a personal touch.

“Dad’s personality made the station more than just a place to get fuel,” said Carroll Kehne Jr. “People enjoyed talking to him. He talked to everyone, local politicians, farmers, neighbors. People came by for the company as much as the fuel. He knew about everyone, and he knew how to talk to people.”

Kehne Jr. began working at the station at the age of 15, cleaning windshields and sweeping cement. His memories paint a vibrant picture: an ice cream counter, a candy display, a whimsical bubble gum machine, and a uniquely six-sided structure that became a landmark in its own right.

“My uncle Marion worked one side, and I worked the other,” he said. “We were always busy, but it was fun.”

One of the most storied moments in the station’s history came on June 21, 1953, when former President Harry S. Truman made a surprise visit while en route to Camp David. Kehne, then 16, washed Truman’s windshield.

“When I finished washing President Truman’s side of the windshield, he started to put his hand up for me to shake it,” Kehne Jr. said. “And I said, ‘Sir, my hands are wet.’ He said, ‘No problem about that.’ And shook my hand anyway.”

His father, true to form, insisted the fuel was on the house. The visit

was captured in newsreels, and the Coke bottle Truman drank from is now housed in the Frederick Historical Society, alongside Kehne Jr.’s watercolor painting of the station.

That painting, created after his retirement in 1997 and inspired by an old photograph, stands as a loving tribute to the station and his father’s legacy.

“The architecture was my favorite part,” Kehne Jr. said. “It was home. That building is my best memory of growing up in Frederick.”

As traffic patterns shifted (first from two-way to one-way, and later impacted by the construction of the beltway) the station’s business

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Courtesy of the Maryland Room, C. Burr Artz Public Library

Former President Harry S. Truman makes a surprise visit to Kehne’s Gulf Station while en route to Camp David in June 1963.

Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage highlights historic properties in Washington County

BY SHUAN BUTCHER

Special to The News-Post

Hundreds of history lovers, preservation enthusiasts and flower aficionados will make a pilgrimage through Washington County on June 7 to tour exclusive properties not normally open to the general public. This specific event, one of five tours taking place across the state this spring as part of the Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage, benefits the Frederick-based Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, a nonprofit organization that preserves and promotes the historic sites, towns, cultural landscapes and diverse stories in Carroll, Frederick and Washington counties.

Washington County was formed from Frederick County in 1776, which will celebrate its 250th anniversary next year along with the nation. It was also the first county in the country to be named for George Washington. The county is rich with history and scenic beauty and there are a number of privately owned homes and gardens that are historic and visually stunning in their own right that are part of this year’s tour.

One of them is Doub’s Mill, a private home owned by Oliver Tessier and Tracie Felker. The former grist mill was founded in 1815 and has been beautifully renovated to accommodate modern life.

“We wanted something old and immediately fell in love with the property,” Tessier said. Although the building was vacant when they purchased, most of the work they had to do was cosmetic in nature, thanks to the work the previous owner, Luigi Perini, had done.

Tessier and Felker describe themselves as “pretty serious gardeners,” as tourgoers will see with the raised beds, hostas garden and more on the eightacre property. Three historic structures are located onsite, including of the mill, a cooper shed that dates back to 1783, as well as an 18th-century stone cottage where the millworkers lived.

The main floor of the mill will be open for viewing that day, where you will be able to see the hand-hewn beams that are over 30 feet long and also be able to hear the water from Beaver Creek as it runs through the building.

The next stop on the tour is Cool Hollow Flower Farm. Originally built by Henry Newcomer for his son Joel, the house, barn and smokehouse are all stone structures built in the late 1700s. Six years ago the owners, the Zimmermann fam-

ily, opened a flower farm on their property. This property is typically open by appointment only, but on this day visitors can walk through the lower level of the 1790s stone farmhouse, the studio, the large picket fenced garden, and one of the high tunnels where flowers grow year-round.

“We grow well over 300 varieties of flowers,” said owner Laura Zimmermann. “My mother and grandmother were gardeners, so I have always been into it as well. But we didn’t start flower farming until about six years ago.”

Cool Hollow Flower Farm is part of a flower collective, a co-op, that grows and sells together.

Zimmermann first got involved in the Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage in 2000, when she moved to the area and currently serves chairs the board of directors.

“The tour started back in 1930, so it is a longtime event,” she said. “People want to see flowers. They want to have that appreciation of older structures in use. It is a look into the past.”

After visiting the Hagerstown loca-

tions, the tour continues to Williamsport, a historic town on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and the Potomac River. The town, founded by one of George Washington’s top generals Otho Holland Williams, was reportedly once considered as a possible location for the nation’s capital. And one of gem properties in the town is the Banking Mansion, a private home also on this year’s tour.

This large three-story Federal style brick home was built in 1816 and has 17 finished rooms and 10 remaining fireplaces. Owners Tom Freeman and Ben Tinsley purchased the structure in 2021 and completed a major renovation.

“It was all here, but just needed some work,” said Freeman. “The house was like a time capsule.”

The building itself served as first bank of Williamsport, but was transformed into a residence in the 1840s. During the Civil War, the house served as lodging for Confederate General Richard Ewell and his officers as they retreated from the battle of Gettysburg. The study would also be used to aid with surgeries taking place in the makeshift hospital set up at the church next door.

Freeman and Tinsley furnished the home with American federal antique furniture as well as American and European artwork. The dining room has a beautiful panoramic mural wallpaper and one of the rooms has a chandelier once owned by Jackie Kennedy.

“It is an honor to be on the tour,” Tinsley said. “This is a way for us to celebrate Williamsport, a town that doesn’t celebrate itself enough.” “We also want visitors to realize that preservation doesn’t have to be daunting,” Freeman added.

Other sites on this year’s tour includes the Beaver Creek School Museum, the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, Elmwood Farm (a bed and breakfast and event facility near Williamsport), Saint James School, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, and two additional private homes. A food truck will be available at Elmwood Farm from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. for those wanting lunch.

The tour takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is held rain or shine. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit mhgp.org/washington-county or heartofthecivilwar.org.

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

Oliver Tessier

Doub’s Mill, a private home, will be featured on the tour.

Photo courtesy of Banking Mansion homeowners

Banking Mansion.

Festival of the Arts will welcome 150 artists and crafters to downtown Frederick

BY JENNIFER LEE

Special to The News-Post

The annual Festival of the Arts in downtown Frederick provides attendees the opportunity to meet each artist and crafter and discover the inspiration and process behind their creations.

Visitors can be assured they are purchasing from passionate artisans who put heart into their craft. The festival also provides a platform for artists to present their work to the public, helping to educate audiences about the arts and inspire creativity.

This year’s festival, hosted by the Frederick Arts Council, will run from June 7 to 8 along Carroll Creek Linear Park.

The array of mediums includes paintings, sculptures, photography, collage and mixed-media works of art, as well as ceramics, glass, wood, jewelry and fine crafts.

The Festival of the Arts attracts visitors from near and far, many attending year after year. It helps to stimulant the local economy to keep Frederick thriving.

The event got its start in 1994. Thirty-one years later, it’s still going strong.

“The original Festival of the Arts was the founded by then-mayor Ron Young,” said Frederick Art Council executive director Louise Kennelly. “He wanted to create more attractions to downtown Frederick and thought a Festival of the Arts was a wonderful, vibrant way to do that. Hundreds of Frederick residents have volunteered their time to make it a very popular arts festival with more than 22,000 folks attending.”

FAC works with Howard Alan Events, a Florida-based company that produces the nation’s top juried art and craft shows, to curate the 150 artists and crafters that will be exhibiting and selling their work at the festival.

SINCE THE BEGINNING

One of the artists selected to participate this year is Joseph Craig English, who has exhibited at the festival for all 31 years.

He is a native of the Washington, D.C., area, and after living in Montgomery County for 50 years, he moved his home and studio to Frederick in July of 2024.

“I have always found Frederick to

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Work by Shaoping Zeng, who will participate in the Festival of the Arts for the first time this year.

be a beautiful town with lots of great subject matter for artists,” he said. “I am really enjoying my new studio and looking forward to exhibiting the many new Frederick images I have created in the last few months.”

He’s a painter and printmaker who records the color and energy of the Metro area. His work, rendered in a vivid, upbeat and realistic style, begins with taking a photo as a reference, which he then uses to create a pencil pattern before scanning it into Photoshop. Once on his computer, he handpaints his image using electronic or digital paintbrushes.

His artwork is printed in strictly limited editions in wide format on acid-free paper using archival inks.

English said he loves participating in the festival.

“This is a beautiful show, staged along Carroll Creek. It’s the perfect venue for artists as well as for art buyers, because the show has a huge variety of original arts and crafts, most at affordable prices.”

A FESTIVAL NEWBIE

Another artist, Shaoping Zeng, will participate for the first time this year.

“Being part of the Festival of the Arts is a meaningful way to connect

with the community, celebrate creativity, and share in the collective joy that art brings to our lives,” Zeng stated in an email, which was translated from Mandarin by his daughter Jenny.

Zeng is an oil painter. His work is deeply rooted in a reverence for nature and the world around him.

“I’m inspired by landscapes, still lifes and abstract forms that reflect the beauty of the natural environment and the subtle presence of humanity within it,” Zeng said. “Whether capturing the quiet majesty of a mountain range or the intimate details of an everyday object, my goal is to express the harmony between nature and humanity through each brushstroke.”

Not only is this Zeng’s first showing at the Festival of the Arts, but he is the featured artist on this year’s flyer — a true honor, he said.

SETTLING INTO FREDERICK’S ART SCENE

Frederick captures so many art-loving hearts, and it was the Festival of the Arts that brought Bill and Staci McLauchlan to Frederick for the first time many years ago. They participated in the festival a few times before they decided to move to Frederick.

“The town’s creative energy was irresistible,” the McLauchlans said in an email interview.

They dropped anchor on their boat after traveling the country for 12 years and opened DISTRICT Arts in Frederick. For five years they ran the commercial art gallery on Market Street before closing in May 2024.

They called their gallery’s closing their third retirement.

But as fate would have it, the owners of the newly opened Visitation Hotel invited the couple to curate the artwork for their restaurant and public areas. This was a gift for the McLauchlans. They were able to continue representing many of their gallery’s artists and stay connected with DISTRICT Arts patrons, who had become friends over the years.

The McLauchlans will also host two artists at their home while they are in town from North Carolina to participate in the festival. The McLauchlans became friends with the artists through outdoor art shows over the

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Meet the artist during Artopia in downtown Frederick

BY ESTHER FRANCES efrances@newspost.com

A Brunswick resident’s artwork has been featured in personal and public collections throughout the country, and she has no intention of stopping.

Lea Craigie-Marshall, who was born in Falls Church, Virginia, but grew up in Martinsburg, West Virginia, said different aspects of her life inform her pieces, which range from mosaic to murals.

“I was always an artist,” she said in a recent interview. “I was always the little girl drawing by herself somewhere and writing her poetry.”

Craigie-Marshall has created artwork for former first lady Jill Biden and the Japanese Ambassador’s residence in Washington, D.C., as well as for the National Cherry Blossom Festival and the 250th anniversary of Berkeley County, West Virginia.

She said she hopes to design more art in Frederick County because she lived closeby when she was growing up and currently lives in Brunswick.

In the city of Frederick, Craigie-Marshall has designed and made artwork for Colonial Jewelers, murals for the Upper East Apartments and the Dill Dinkers Pickleball facility, and a stained glass sculpture for restaurant Thacher & Rye, which has since closed.

“I hope to do more at home,” she said. “I hope to see more of my art on buildings in Frederick or in Brunswick.”

Craigie-Marshall’s artwork often has a theme of honoring and uplifting those who have been historically left out. She said her artwork also “is based in empathy and thinking about people.”

She said she has EhlersDanlos syndrome, which is a genetic disorder that causes fragility in body tissue, and

she used broken eggshells to sculpt on a statue where on her own body the disability affects her.

Craigie-Marshall said the sculpture was part of a national public art campaign called “Forever Fearless,” organized by Vote For Your Daughter.

The display will be at Union Market in D.C. until June 15.

She said she used mosaics “all over her to show strength and brokenness, but pieces together forming strength.”

Some of the broken eggshells were created during an artist residency in France for two weeks in March 2024, where she made introspective realizations sabout her own artwork. Craigie-Marshall cyanotype-printed the eggshells in France and ended up using some of the shells for “Forever Fearless.”

In France, she said, she had a career-changing moment.

“It hit me that, ‘oh, this [piece] is actually about me,’” she said. “My strength. My fragility. Broken eggs, and then pieces coming together and holding it together with gold.”

During Artopia, a Frederick event to showcase local artists, on June 7, Craigie-Marshall will be painting a mural live in a parking lot on Market Street. Members of the community can grab a paint brush and help out.

Artopia is organized by Downtown Frederick Partnership and will take place at the same time as the Frederick Festival of the Arts. It will also include a live art competition.

Craigie-Marshall said her biggest piece of advice to aspiring artists is to value yourself.

“It’s not easy. We have this self-loathing that’s in us, but it’s what drives artists to improve themselves and broaden our horizons.”

Staff photo by Graham Cullen

Lea Craigie-Marshall poses for a portrait in front of one of her murals at Upper East Apartments in Frederick.

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Work by Brunswick artist Lea Craigie-Marshall.

‘Welcome Tree’ installed at the Delaplaine Arts Center garden

A new public sculpture titled “Welcome Tree” was installed May 27 to 29 in the Delaplaine Arts Center garden along Carroll Creek Linear Park in downtown Frederick. The piece joins two existing sculptures in the creekside garden, completing a trio of artworks on three pre-existing cement pads designated for public art installations.

“Welcome Tree” will be formally dedicated to George B. Delaplaine Jr. and Delaplaine Foundation during the Delaplaine donor reception on June 26.

The sculpture was selected from submissions received during a public call for entry in the summer of 2024. After a panel of artists, art administrators, and educators reviewed the proposals, the Delaplaine’s board of trustees selected a work by Carroll County

artist Thomas Sterner.

Sterner, a full-time artist, is no stranger to the Carroll Creek area. “Welcome Tree” joins several of his other public artworks, including “Water Lily Wave,” “Water Lily Swirl,” “Agriculture” and “Tranquil Dance.” With a background in manufacturing, Sterner has brought 19 public art projects to life from 2019 to 2024.

The Delaplaine Arts Center is a community-based nonprofit organization providing educational opportunities and experiences in the visual arts through classes, exhibitions and programs for people of all ages. It is guided by the vision that “everyone deserves art.”

For more information about the Delaplaine and upcoming activities, visit delaplaine.org or call 301-6980656.

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Thomas Sterner poses with his new sculpture, “Welcome Tree.”

”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. 301-6980656 or delaplaine.org.

”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. 301698-0656 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. 301698-0656 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 301473-7680 or visit frederickuu.org.

”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. www. essentialquince.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. 301698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibit — through July 27, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Juried, annual exhibition showcasing artists of the Cumberland Valley region. 301-7395727 or wcmfa.org.

Gifts Inn Boonsboro will feature the art show “Curated Contraptions” by fantastical, steampunk-inspired, mad scientist-artist Mary Masterilli. Masterilli’s medium is junk — vintage typewriters and cameras, broken VCRs and DVDs, creepy doll parts and other found objects. Specializing in mixed-media assemblage, Masterilli cannibalizes bits and bobs from ordinary items and turns them into works that are completely unexpected. Meet the artist from 1 to 4 p.m. June 7 at Gifts Inn Boonsboro, 16 N. Main St., Boonsboro.Nesto magnis essi utaepre prempor ernatas sincidit res

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.

”Faces and Whatever” — June 5 through July 1, Washington County Arts Council, 34 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Penny Knobel-Besa exhibits her unique

lens of Japanese aesthetics. 301-2289860.

”Five Grandsons” — June 6-29, 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. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. June 7, artist talk 3-4 p.m. June 21. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 240367-9770 or nomagalleryfrederick.com.

”Life Expressions” — June 7-29, 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. 301466-2413, linksbridgevineyards@gmail. com.

”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. 301-7913132, washingtoncountyarts.com.

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.

Art Exhibit — June 6-29 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

”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. 301-4662413, linksbridgevineyards@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. 301-791-3132, www. washingtoncountyarts.com

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Made By Fred x Visitation

AJ NAYLOR’S INDEPENDENT FASHION LABEL STITCHES AN UNUSUAL

BY ROY GHIM

Special to The News-Post

AJ Naylor spied afternoon sunlight filtering onto a table in the former 19th-century Catholic prep school auditorium, now brilliantly transformed into the Visitation Hotel Frederick, which opened its doors in December. The sunlit table provided not just a suitable spot for an interview; it was also the lighting Naylor needed to capture on camera his latest hand-stitched creation for his independent fashion label, Made By Fred.

There was palpable excitement in his voice as he prepared for a collision of worlds: his Frederick-inspired streetwear collaborating with the luxury hotel brand in an event that kicks off June 7.

Naylor is a multi-threat creative, with multiple projects spanning hiphop music and fashion from time spent in New York City and later back in his hometown of Frederick.

As DJ Two-Teks (now going by Sounds By Fred), he conceived of and brought BANGBANG to Cafe Nola, the 2008 dance party that was far ahead of its time. He curated Social Study’s (20032009) supply of exclusive sneaker/ streetwear that was so dialed in, people around the DMV lined up to check out what was popping in the North Market Street storefront. He’s developed several fashion brands, including Fred & Co.1745 that fleshed out his vision of domestically sourced sustainable and ethical wear.

Look up Made By Fred’s Instagram, and you’ll see the motto “Small Batch Goods.” That’s a descriptor shared by other local artisans like Twin Bears Bakery in Frederick. Both are handson with their creations, with knock on effects resulting in greater attention to detail, creative variances and prioritizing quality over quantity. Outside of the obvious difference of being able to eat one creation and wear the other, Naylor said, “They’re just like a lot of us in Frederick that make things by hand. I think that makes [Twin Bears] very unique.”

Interviewed by Leche Magazine recently on his affiliated Euphoria Market T-shirt design, one quote stood out: “Every piece is intentional. It feels it’s less about trends and more about what I see and feel in the city.”

Reflecting on those words when selling his wares at pop-ups, he’s often asked if his name is Fred. He gently corrects the record and will go on to clarify that the designs are made in the city by a Fredericktonian, inspired “by feel and by the things that I see,” he said. “That’s legit how I design a lot of the pieces that I make.”

Take the pop art-informed “Boots” Tshirt series he designed.

“If you walk down our street, you see so many cowboy boots around here,” Naylor observed. “It represents Frederick in so many ways, like all the way down to the Great Frederick Fair. With the things that I grew up with, I try to put them back into a lot of designs.” Naylor recently found himself mulling over an invitation to do a vinyl-only DJ set for later in June at the Sandbox. It would potentially be a return to an analog era when turntablism ruled, though he admitted, “I haven’t touched vinyl in years,” as digital interfaces has become modus operandi. Digging through crates of records in preparation is “totally different,” he explained. “It’s based on feel in so many ways.”

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Made By Fred x Visitation Hotel Frederick collaboration popup will run from 1 to 6 p.m. June 7 inside the lobby of the Visitation Hotel, 211 E. Church St., Frederick.

There’s that word again: feel. Is it too far-fetched to find a throughline between the two disciplines — the tangible process of remixing fabric and finding a way to the breakbeat of the vinyl?

His response was definitive.

“The music, the fashion, it’s all connected.”

On the Y Arts Podcast in early May, Naylor recalled how transformative watching Yo! MTV Raps was for a kid growing up in a small city.

“Seeing the big city on our screen with some of our favorite rappers … that’s all we wanted to be. That’s where we got our sense of fashion from,” he said.

It was his entry point toward music and eventually the fashion world, all hands on deck.

It was announced two weeks ago that a limited first-run of Visitation Hotel Frederick x Made By Fred T-shirts and tote bags crafted by Naylor will be available at the hotel on June 7 during a pop-up event. If the collection does not sell out, items will be available for purchase in the lobby following the event.

It’s a remarkable collaboration, made possible by deep ties with a certain renown pair of celebrity chefs.

Enter Bryan and Michael Voltaggio. Many know of their culinary adventures, from rivaling each other on “Top Chef” to the restaurants created by the brothers on both East and West coasts. Frederick hasn’t been

shy to claim them as their own, both having grown up in the city.

Their association with the hotel is rooted in their newest venture, Wye Oak Tavern, perched inside the 200-year-old building. The combination of the Voltaggio joint project and luxury boutique hotel is, as The News-Post put it, “the talk of the town.” Tom Sietsema, writing in the Washington Post in March, exalted Wye Oak’s menu as “both traditional and modern, and an experience that blends small town charms with big-city ambitions.” That description may as well apply to the entire hotel.

Turns out the Voltaggios knew Naylor going back to their days running the halls of Gov. Thomas

Made By Fred creator AJ Naylor, right, works with model Savanah Brockhoeft during a photo shoot at Visitation

Visitation Hotel

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Johnson High School. They stayed in touch, mutually admiring each other’s work as time went by.

“We’ve been trying to figure out a project to work together for years,” Bryan said by phone. “Just the cool things going on with the vibe of Frederick, I think AJ is a champion of bringing that together in his fashion and in what he’s doing.”

As Naylor remembered it, Bryan ran into him at one of his pop-up events and offered up space at the Visitation Hotel to host a similar event, “but I didn’t want to just come with Made By Fred merch,” Naylor said.

Instead, Naylor mocked up his own Visitation Hotel Frederick print on a tote bag and T-shirt to see if they

would be on board with it.

“If I’m gonna do a pop-up here, I’m representing them, too,” he said.

Before putting pen to paper, the question he asked himself was “how can I design something cool, still be super relatable, and yet very elevated at the same time?”

“So, I’m just going to create this super cool luxurious crest,” he decided, like the ones representing a meritorious soccer club on a jersey. The colors of white and blue were “truly just based off of porcelain, like plates that I saw. I was like, man, that would be a dope colorway to use for the hotel T-shirt. That’s just what I did.”

With the design sent over to Bryan, Naylor waited for a response.

There wasn’t any hesitation from Bryan. “He crushed it in the first round,” he said, marveling at how good the design looked in that first take. They decided it didn’t need any further edits. Naylor got the green light of approval. Their instincts about Naylor, as it turns out, were spot on.

“We wanted to work with somebody like AJ to make something that’s exclusive,” Bryan said.

The decision of sourcing local talent was in keeping with the character of the hotel, “just the same way we procure ingredients or put together dishes and cocktails and things that are made in our region,” Bryan said. “Why can’t we do that with merchandise or shirts or something that’s cool, like what AJ is doing?”

What’s exciting Naylor beyond June 7 is the possibilities in the future.

“The goal is for me to fully take on the role of creative director of the Visitation Hotel merch,” Naylor said.

“We’re excited to work with him on future projects,” Bryan concurred, hinting that after the first limited edition runs out (Naylor created only 44 of each item), upcoming designs may be different, reflecting the license given to Naylor to explore his vision for what Visitation Hotel’s boutique aesthetics could look like with a locally sourced array of handcrafted merchandise.

Already, Naylor offered up some ideas, delving into the history and tapestry of the former Visitation Academy for new sources of inspiration.

There will also be plenty more events, Naylor promises, including the possibility of hosting fashion shows and perhaps DJ-activated parties in the courtyard. The possibilities are endless.

He pointed out several paintings gracefully displayed around the hotel, and said, “All the artwork that you see — that’s all for sale, that’s

all local artists. And you have to remember, this is Marriott, you know what I mean?” He paused and looked around. “This is the coolest, artsiest hotel in the city. Like, we’ve never seen anything like this.”

Roy Ghim is a freelance writer on occasion, with articles appearing in The News-Post, The New York Times and Soccer Journal magazine.

Photos by Chris Sands

Visitation Hotel in downtown Frederick.

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‘You’re

gonna need a bigger boat’ Jaws celebrates 50 years

Has there ever been a more famous quote from a movie? A few may come to mind, but I’ll wager none serve to sum up the shocking, new-found peril faced by the protagonists like this famous one in the classic 1975 movie “Jaws.”

The well-known utterance from Chief Brody (played by Roy Scheider) came right after seeing for the first time the size and scale of the danger they faced as it glided past their small boat. It was said with a kind of matter-of-fact resignation and wide-eyed shock that seems to define the entire movie.

outsized effect on popular culture in 1975 may be the understatement of all time. People were so afraid of going into the water that long stretches of beach up and down both coasts, but especially in New England where the movie was set, were largely deserted. I saw this firsthand in Ocean City in 1975 and will never forget the eerie scene. Inexplicably, people were even queasy about swimming in lakes, rivers and pools, lest they be surprised by a wayward great white.

“Jaws” is celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer, having been released on June 20, 1975. Numerous festivities and events are planned. It will be re-released in theaters soon and is receiving a new home video release on June 17 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, with an additional two hours of bonus footage. “Jaws” currently streams on Peacock.

“Jaws” was highly advertised and anticipated in 1975. In those days, online pre-sales were not a thing, of course, and long lines dominated every theater in which it played. It was not unusual for theaters to sell out repeatedly for weeks, disappointing many theatergoers (including myself) more than once. “Jaws” became one of the first giant summer blockbuster movies.

The director of the film was a young, largely unknown auteur named Steven Spielberg. The threat of a good scare drew theatergoers in, but the masterful work of Spielberg and three first-rate actors kept us coming back for more. The movie propelled Spielberg to unprecedented heights as a director, and the three stars, especially a young Richard Dreyfuss, to bigger and better roles and movie stardom.

To say that “Jaws” had an

There are many things that made “Jaws” a brilliant movie, much more than the promised maritime mayhem. Foremost was the work of Spielberg. He insisted on filming “Jaws” in the ocean rather than a tank. The rough seas made for shaky cameras and a realism that belied the subject matter. Secondly, and much like Alfred Hitchcock before him, much of the terror is never seen but implied. It is left up to the audience’s wild imagination to amp up the terror.

Take, for instance, the opening scene. A tipsy female partygoer decides to go skinny dipping in the ocean late at night. First you hear the ominous theme music — “duh dum, duh dum, duh dum” — but then all you see is the young lady struggling in the water in the dark and being pulled under repeatedly. She can’t see the beast as it attacks her, dragging her along the surface of the water until he finally decides to eat her alive under the water and out of sight. The ocean turns red.

This creative decision by Spielberg puts the viewers in the shoes of the doomed partygoer. Theaters were largely quiet during this scene — not even gasps from the shocked audience who were just settling into their seats. Spielberg later admitted that problems with the mechanical shark (nicknamed

Bruce) forced him to keep it largely unseen until the end of the movie when audiences were already hooked.

Another classic scene is the death of a little boy playing innocently in a nearby lagoon, sent there because of shark sightings in the ocean. There’s a lot happening along the crowded beach. The film keeps cutting back and forth to the boy playing in the lagoon, a dog playing fetch, and Chief Brody worriedly watching the chaos in the ocean. When the shark’s famous melody kicks in, we know the boy and dog are in trouble. First the dog disappears and then the boy struggles for

a short time and is pulled under with a shriek. In an instant, it is over.

Perhaps even better than Spielberg’s direction is the work of the two veteran actors, Robert Shaw as Captain Quint and Roy Scheider as Chief of Police Brody, and Dreyfuss as oceanologist Matt Hooper. The case can be made that “Jaws” is a buddy movie. It doesn’t start off that way as Quint and Hooper are constantly at each other’s throats, while Chief Brody tries heroically to keep them focused. Brody hires the salty, grizzled Quint to catch the shark while Hooper comes along at Brody’s behest,

packed with all manner of hitech, shark-catching gizmos that Quint scoffs at. “I’ll bring you as ballast,” Quint sneers to the young Hooper.

After a few days of sighting the beast, spearing it with barrels and following it, the shark turns the tables and begins to hunt them, nearly pulling the doomed vessel apart. Then, late at night, as the three settle in for a short rest with a few well-deserved drinks, Quint and Hooper bond over injuries they’ve sustained in pursuit of their jobs.

Then comes THE MONOLOGUE. It is set right before the three have their final showdown with the shark. Even in a crowded theater, you could hear a pin drop as Quint tugs on his cap and speaks.

This long, sad remembrance of Quint’s doomed shipmates on the USS Indianapolis after they delivered the atom bomb in World War II cements Quint as one of the iconic movie characters of all time. As Brody and Hooper sit silently hanging on every word, Quint recalls the miserable tale of shipmates being eaten one by one by a host of sharks as the men bobbed helplessly in the Pacific Ocean waiting for rescue after their torpedoed ship goes down.

No matter how many times I see it, the power and delivery by Shaw is captivating. I challenge anyone reading this to find a clip of the monologue, watch it start to finish, and not be mesmerized. It is a stunning performance. Shaw should have won an Oscar for this monologue alone, but alas, he was not even nominated. The theory is that the three lead actors canceled each other out in the Oscar voting.

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.

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Thursday June 5

CLASSES

Goose in Boots Watercolor — 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Brunswick Senior Center, 12 E. A St., Brunswick. Learn how to paint a goose in rain boots! No skill required, there will be a prompt with step-by-step instruction. All supplies will be provided. Pre-register. Instructor: Michelle Moore. $10. 301-834-8115. virtualseniorcenter@ frederickcountymd.gov. frederickcountymd-gov.

Teen Time: Healthy Relationships 101 with Heartly House — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Join Heartly House for a workshop on healthy relationships. This presentation defines respect in relationships and the opposite, such as belittling, volatility and guilting. It teaches strategies for dealing with a friend or romantic interest who displays volatile emotions or unhealthy behaviors. We use developmentally appropriate language to teach consent and help youth spot and respond to the 10 signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships. 301-600-7250.

ETCETERA

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

FAMILY

Musical Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Music, movement, stories and more. 301-600-7200.

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

Elementary Explorers: Who is Jane Goodall? — 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.

Teen and Tween Open Chess Play — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Spend the first Thursday of the month with a game of Chess! Open to all levels of chess players, bring your own chess set or use one of ours. Bring your friends and meet other chess enthusiasts. Ages 9-18.  301-600-7200.

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

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

FESTIVALS

4 County Lions Community Carnival (Mount Airy) — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Mount Airy Carnival Grounds, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy. Daily through June 7. Food, rides, games, vendors, raffles, fireworks. Nightly entertainment and fireworks on Friday (Saturday rain date). $20 advance ride-all-night tickets at Jake’s Barbershop and Georges Girls in Mount Airy. Also 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 1 at the carnival grounds (last day). Kids day (from 3-6 p.m.) on Saturday June 7 where $2 tickets and all rides are 1 ticket (for ages up to 18 only).  301-748-6659. millert313@msn.com. www.4countylions.org.

FILM

“Single-Use Planet” Film + Discussion —

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. A prize-winning documentary. Narrated by Peter Coyote, the film features entertaining animation and musical interludes that help illustrate the connections between public health, plastics production, and industry influence on government policy. Free, but 100% of donations will go to local nonprofit Town Run Watershed group. 304-876-3704. contact@operahouselive.com.

MUSIC

Alive@Five: Dan McGuire Group — 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 6 CLASSES

Friday and Saturday Crafting Time — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Road, Frederick. Use the time for scrapbooking, card making or whatever kind of craft you may do and enjoy. The cost is $25 to get your space, room for the day. BYO lunch or snacks. Pre-register. 18 and older. $10 more if you come for Saturday too! $20 entrance fee. 301-712-6759. shelleysscrapshack@gmail.com. meetup.com/Shelleys-Scrap-Shack. Plant-Based Lunch Bunch — noon to 3 p.m. at The Common Market Co-op, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Looking to learn new ways to cook? Want to try out plant-based eating or be part of a fun food community? Join Common Market Board President and culinary coach Alison Wexler in the 7th Street Community Room on the first Friday of each month for a new Plant-Based Lunch Bunch!

$15 - $30. 301-663-3416. arobinson@commonmarket.coop. www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/ plant-based-lunch-bunch-2. 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. $27. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. www.goatforthesoul.com.

ETCETERA

Open Coworking Day — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cowork Frederick, 120 E. Patrick St., Frederick . Give coworking a test drive! Register to try a free day of coworking every first Friday of the month. 301-732-5165. heycowork@coworkfrederick.com. coworkfrederick.com/open-coworking-day.

Guided Exhibit Tours — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Experience the Museum of Frederick County History through a guided tour. Join either archivist Jody Brumage or curator Amy Hunt as they explore the exhibits.

Each tour is a unique experience based on the interests of the group and what special things staff wants to highlight that week. Descriptions of each week’s tour can be found on the Heritage Frederick website, which includes accessibility notes. Tours are included with admission.

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

Mead and Read Trivia at Orchid Cellar Meadery — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Orchid Cellar Meadery, 8546 Pete Wiles Road, Middletown. Gather a team of up to 6 people for a fun night of trivia. Questions will be inspired by Emily Henry’s romance books. The winning team will receive two free flights of mead. Team registration opens at 5:30 p.m. Trivia will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Perucho’s Peruvian Street Cuisine food truck will be on site. Ages 21 and older. kmckenna@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

FESTIVALS

Gas Engine, Tractor and Truck Show — noon to 9 p.m. at Virginia Maryland Tractor, 5509 Mount Zion Road, Frederick. The Central Maryland Antique Tractor Club hosts. Continues June 7 and 8. There will be craft vendors, flea markets, and good food. Antique and collectibles auction, memorial bake auction on June 6. Antique tractor pull, farm stock tractors pull, tractor games and kiddie pedal pull June 7. Lawn and garden tractor pull, parade of equipment June 8. Daily — wagon rides, barrel train rides, displays of gas engines, tractors and trucks, more. See website for schedule details.

443-286-7843. cmatc@comcast.net. www.cmatc.org.

Heritage Festival — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hill Street Park, 100 Hill St., Frederick. A special event celebrating the rich heritage of Frederick County’s community. 301-600-1417. mmansell1@frederickcountymd.gov.

4 County Lions Community Carnival (Mount Airy) — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Mount Airy Carnival Grounds, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy. Daily through June 7. Food, rides, games, vendors, raffles, fireworks. Nightly entertainment and fireworks on Friday (Saturday rain date). $20 advance ride-all-night tickets at Jake’s Barbershop and Georges Girls in Mount Airy. Also 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 1 at the carnival grounds (last day). Kids day (from 3-6 p.m.) on Saturday June 7 where $2 tickets and all rides are 1 ticket (for ages up to 18 only).  301-748-6659. millert313@msn.com. www.4countylions.org.

CONCERTS

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Aug. 3

Gillian Smith

Upbeat Rock/Country

Nashville recording artist Gillian Smith, whose powerhouse vocals have taken the music scene by storm, was born and raised in the heart of Central Pennsylvania. Her ability to seamlessly blend traditional country with a modern edge drew attention and opened doors to remarkable opportunities. Sharing the stage with country icons such as Blake Shelton, Brooks and Dunn, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan, Gillian proved she could hold her own among the best in the business.

Aug. 10

Gringo Jingo

Tribute to Santana

Gringo Jingo is the brainchild of Steve Reed who has been playing “serious” lead guitar for 35 years.

HISTORY

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declined. But its memory lives on. Kehne hopes future generations will continue to recognize the station’s place in Frederick’s history and not just as a business but as a beacon of community.

“People in Frederick really care about their history,” said Kehne Jr., who once served as an art supervisor for county schools and remains active in local preservation efforts.

Unfortunately, despite its landmark status, the building was ultimately torn down. For a while, it had been designated as a historic site, but progress and development eventually took precedence.

PRESERVING MEMORY AMID CHANGE

By “serious”, we mean he is fresh off the Vegas live music scene, playing regular gigs at casinos and showrooms in Sin City. His resume includes a national tour with “Sir Rod,” a wildly popular Rod Stewart Tribute act. He’s opened for Molly Hatchet, Motorhead, and the Guess Who.

Aug. 17

Scott Ambush Group with guest Eric Byrd

Jazz/Rock/Funk

Bassist, composer and luthier, Scott Ambush has been performing since the age of twelve. A native of Frederick County, Scott began playing electric bass when he discovered that the drum slot in the band he wanted to join was filled and has no regrets. As an ongoing member of contemporary jazz super group, Spyro Gyra, he has garnered five Grammy nominations, and has become widely known for his versatility, sensitivity

and lyrical playing.

Pianist/vocalist Eric Byrd has been playing professionally for over 30 years. Along with the principles of swing and be-bop, rousing gospel-tinged chords and trilling blues lines are fundamental elements of his performance style. His improvisations are intense, soulful and romantic; he takes listeners on a joyride as his fingers create magical works of art.

Aug. 24

Izis La Enfermera de la Salsa

Latin/Salsa

Izis La Enfermera, a dynamic recording artist and entertainer with over three albums to her name, is known for her high-energy performances with the All-Stars of the DMV, a nine-piece Latin-featured band. In addition to touring across the USA, she serves as a full-time military nurse, blending her passion for mu sic with an inspiring commitment to service.

While neither the Old Stone Tavern nor Kehne’s Gulf Station remain standing, their spaces long since repurposed for new development, their legacies endure, etched into the memories of longtime residents, preserved in photographs and art, and recalled in books and archival records.

In a modernizing Frederick, these sites serve as touchstones to a past that balances rustic tradition with moments of national significance. From the horse-

The former Old Stone Tavern sat at the intersection of West Patrick and Jefferson streets and was among the earliest social and hospitality establishments in Frederick.

drawn travelers of the early 1800s to the presidential motorcade of the 1950s, West Patrick Street has seen it a lot. Remembering the Old Stone Tavern and Kehne’s Gulf Station isn’t just an exercise in nostalgia but a celebration of the people and moments that helped shape Frederick into the vibrant, storied city it is today.

Rocco Geppi is a freelance writer, having earned his professional journalist credentials in his late teens, and has made a career out of his passion. He enjoys connecting with people, bringing communities together, and highlighting what makes the people and the community uniquely invaluable .

DONUTS

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Beach goers in Ocean City have been lining up for Fractured Prune donuts since 1976, and gladly the Frederick location offers the same sugary goodness. Their donuts are deep fried, covered in homemade glazes then topped with their signature mini chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, or coconut shavings. Some memorable flavors to choose from is banana nut bread, trail mix, rocky shores, sand and s’mores.

Beignets & Stuftd

Beignets-n-Stuftd.com

This pop-up shop is serving up Frenchstyle beignets made from scratch and stuffed with wildly creative fillings. Imagine trying the viral Dubai chocolate in donut form or biscoff cookie cheesecake stuffed inside a sugar-covered pillowy dough. You can order these and other unique flavors online for a weekend pick-up time in the Frederick or Brunswick area on Saturdays and Sundays. Trust me, don’t snooze on ordering from Beignets & Stuftd!

5 West Café

5 W. Main St., New Market facebook.com/5westnewmarketmd

Hours: Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday

The historic town of New Market struck gold with this specialty coffee shop. They feature amazing lattes as well as sweet treats made from local bakeries. My kids always get a classic cinnamon twist donut, while I drool over the old fashioned glaze and chocolate glaze donuts staring back at me from inside the glass case. 5 West Café sells a rotating selection of donuts like Boston creme, apple cider, salted caramel toffee, and apple fritters. With indoor and outdoor seating, enjoying a donut with coffee never felt better.

The Buzz Café

11801 Fingerboard Road, Monrovia thebuzzgreenvalley.com

Hours: Open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, closed Monday

This hometown bakery and café is tucked in the Green Valley area, and it’s a location you’ll be glad you stopped in. They might be known for their ever-changing scones menu, but their donuts are just as impressive. Be sure to go in early before their donut selection is scooped up. Get a dreamy red velvet donut with a light cream cheese icing or one of their other flavored show-stoppers. At The Buzz Café, customers can sit at a table and enjoy breakfast or lunch — just never leave without a pastry!

It’s probably safe to assume that donuts will remain an American favorite treat, giving main character energy in the pastry show of life. And in Frederick County, these bakeries and cafes are serving up some of the best star donuts in the game.

Wishing a happy National Donut Day to all those who celebrate.

Courtesy of the Maryland Room, C. Burr Artz Public Library

Dates: April 17th to November 20th

Location:

Downtown Thursday Market Thursdays from 4pm-7pm Downtown Thursday Market Thursdays from 4pm-7pm Weather Permitting

Old Carmack Jays parking lot

We are a weather permitting market We are working on accepting WIC, FMNP but not at this time. We have plenty of parking and are pet friendly

BRUNSWICK FARMERS' MARKET

Shop

Provide proof of any market purchase and be entered to win a $25 "Buy Local, Buy Brunswick" gift card*, courtesy of Brunswick Main Street.

* Two gift cards awarded on opening day (Apr. II} and each Last Friday market.

FILM

A Shepherdstown Film Society Selection — “The Birdcage” (1996, R) — 7 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. In this hysterical comedy, Armand and Albert have built the perfect life for themselves tending to their gaudy Miami nightclub. But their pastel tranquility is shaken when Armand’s son announces that he’s getting married to the daughter of ultra-conservative Senator Keeley ... and they’re all getting together for dinner! Facilitated discussion to follow conclusion of film. General admission (pay-what-youwill). Reservations encouraged to ensure seating in our 100-seat theater. 304-876-3704. Contact@OperaHouseLive.com.

MUSIC

“First Friday” Live Music Event — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Shepherdstown Town Center, Corner of King and German streets, Shepherdstown, W.Va. Enjoy free live music and other fun with the Gypsy Ramblers, a well-known and loved local band playing their signature mix of gypsy jazz, ‘dawg,’ and blues music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic with treats from a local business. ExperienceShepherdstown@gmail.com. Shepherdstown.info.

Barnyard Band & Booze with The Reagan Years — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Green Meadows Petting Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Road, Ijamsville. A special evening event (weather permitting). The Reagan Years band will be playing all types of rad ‘80s music. Also, various breweries, distilleries, wineries, food and more. Enjoy an adult beverage purchased from one of our vendors. The Animal Barn will also be open. Bring your blankets, chairs & friends. Children are welcome. Visit website for more information and the latest updates.  $18 to $22, credit, for ages 2+, babies free. 301-865-9203. info@greenmeadowsevents.com. greenmeadowsevents.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.

OUTDOORS

Casey Cares Rockfish Tournament — at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, 180 Pier One Road, Stevensville. All proceeds go to critically ill children. It will be a great day and evening of fishing, fundraising  and celebrating at the Bay Bridge Marina and The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club on Kent Island! 443-568-0064. taylor@caseycaresfoundation.org. caseycares.org/event/ annual-casey-cares-rockfish-tournament. THEATER

Dance Unlimited Acting Program

Spring Showcase — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. These talented young actors will present a series of short one-act plays. Interested in our acting program? This is a great opportunity to see all 6 of our acting levels from grades K-12 in action!

$16-$24. 301-662-3722. DanceUnlimited@performingartsfactory. com.

weinbergcenter.org/shows/ dance-unlimited-acting-showcase.

The Comedy Pigs — 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Established in 1993, The Comedy Pigs are the region’s longest-running improv troupe, and they’re ready for another great season. Join them on the first Friday and Saturday of every month for hilarious shows filled with a series of fun short-form improv games. No two shows are ever the same, so be sure to join them each and every month! 18 and older.

$15. 301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org.

Saturday June 7 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.

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 (FCC) Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute (HCTI) 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.

Goat Yoga and Wine Tastings at Links Bridge Vineyard — 10 a.m. to noon at Links Bridge Vineyard, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. Included with the Goat Yoga is a mimosa before class and a tasting of 7 wines after class (for our guests 21 years and older), for our younger guests: OJ and sparkling grape juice tastings. All ages welcome! Bring blankets and chairs to continue your fun with a picnic or purchase a charcuterie board! To enjoy with your picnic, additional wine will

be available for purchase. $46. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com. LinksBridgeVineyards.com. Summer Veggie Garden — 10 a.m. to noon at University of Maryland Extension, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Join us in the Demonstration Garden for a hands-on experience planting the home garden. Learn about seeds and transplants, and planting techniques. 301-600-1596. strice@umd.edu. bit.ly/FCMG25SummerVeggieGarden.

Seed Library: Container Gardening — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. This program, presented by Master Gardeners Denise Morrow & Judy Kelley, focuses on types of containers, the how-to of selecting your plants (be they flowers, herbs or vegetables) as well as color combinations and companion plant suggestions. Container gardening allows you to “garden” even if you don’t have space for a regular in-ground garden. Best of all, gardening in containers requires less time by limiting weeds and lessens the physical demands of gardening. 301-600-7560. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

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

Curated Contraptions with Mary Masterilli — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Gifts Inn Boonsboro, 16 N. Main St., Boonsboro. Get ready for an Alice-in-Wonderland wild experience at the latest art show by fantastical, steampunk-inspired, mad scientist-artist Mary Masterilli. Specializing in mixed-media assemblage and crazy creativity, Masterilli cannibalizes bits and bobs from ordinary items and turns them into works that are completely unexpected. 301-432-0090. info@giftsinnboonsboro.com. www.giftsinnboonsboro.com.

Yoga in the Library — 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. 60-minute yoga practice that will include physical postures, pranayama (breath exercises) and meditation. The many benefits of yoga include decreasing stress, improving awareness and mindfulness, and relaxing the central nervous system. Participants will engage in physical postures that will increase flexibility, improve balance, strengthen the body, and improve cardiovascular health. This practice will be beginner friendly and accessible to all levels. Practices can be modified by using a chair for anyone with limited mobility. Ages 16 and older. Bring a yoga mat or large towel to practice on. 301-600-6329. www.fcpl.org.

ARTISTS

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years and later showed their work at DISTRICT Arts.

HANDCRAFTING HAS STORY AND SOUL

“My art is a fusion of structure, story and soul,” Candy Stribling said.

A jewelry artist, she handcrafts each piece using recycled metals and ethically sourced gemstones with a focus on clean lines and modern design.

“I’m drawn to the contrast of strength and subtlety — how a piece can be both bold and quietly powerful,” she said. “Much of my inspiration comes from architecture and the resilience I see in everyday women, and I channel that into designs that feel empowering and timeless.”

At its core, Candace Stribling Jewelry is about more than beauty. It’s about intention.

“Each piece reflects a journey, a moment or a feeling,” Stribling said.

For her, jewelry should be deeply personal, something that holds resonance with the wearer. Having lived in the D.C. Metro area longer than her time in New York, where she was born and raised, Stribling now lives in Frederick.

“I’m thrilled to be part of the Frederick Festival of the Arts this June. It’s especially meaningful to me because I call Frederick home — a city I love for its vibrant arts scene and unique, eclectic spirit.”

This will be Stribling’s second year at the Festival of the Arts.

EVENT DETAILS

This year there are 14 new artists participating from a range of mediums: watercolor, photography, clay, acrylic painting, mixed media, jewelry, oil painting, 3D mixed media, fiber and wood.

The festival features two areas. The fine art section, which will be set up in Carroll Creek Park and the craft marketplace, which will take place on Carroll Street.

FAC in partnership with Howard Alan Events presents the festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 7 and 8 at Carroll Creek Linear Park in downtown Frederick.

The event is open to the public and free to attend.

For more information, go to artfestival.com, email info@ artfestival.com, or call 561-7466615.

ETCETERA

Calvary United Methodist Church

Annual Yard Sale — 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church, 131 W. Second St., Frederick. Indoors this year, the handicap accessible Parish Hall, library and long hallway will be brimming with treasures — even baked goods and plants for sale. Children are especially intrigued by items in the Toy Room. Sponsored by the executive committee of Calvary’s United Women in Faith. 703-606-8660. sbaggette@comcast.net. www.calvaryumc.org.

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

yART Sale! — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Stop by our annual yART Sale for gently used books, miscellaneous art supplies, frames, decor, and other odds and ends. On Saturday, items are priced as tagged. On Sunday, it’s pay-what-you-want for the leftover items. Proceeds benefit educational programs at the Delaplaine. (Sorry, we are not accepting donations for the sale.) 301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

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.

Frederick During the Civil War Walking Tour — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Explore what it was like to live in Frederick during the Civil War. Stories include the last Confederate invasion of the North, the ransom of Frederick, and the Battle of Monocacy. Tour starts at 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.

Pop Up Vendor Event — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Home of Everything Frederick, 401 N. Market St., Frederick.  Different businesses and nonprofits will be set up at outside if weather permits - otherwise inside. 240-357-0226. dani@promocircus.com.

Knitting Help Circle — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Calling all knitters — whether you’re a seasoned pro, a curious beginner, or some-

where in between! The Knitting Help Circle is a cozy and collaborative space where Frederick’s fiber enthusiasts come together to stitch, learn and share. eschenkelberg@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Meet & Greet for Local Author Enfys J. Book! — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Curious Iguana, 12 N. Market St., Frederick. Join us on June’s First Saturday in Downtown Frederick as we kick off Pride Month! Meet local author Enfys J. Book as they promote their latest book, “Queer Rights.” Copies will be available for purchase. 18 and older event. 240-575-4496. curiousiguanaevents@gmail.com. curiousiguana.com/event/ enfys-j-book-queer-rites.

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.

Frederick Pride Prom — 8 p.m. at Frederick Social, 50 Citizens Way, Frederick. Do you want another shot at the classic youth experience of prom — this time as your truest self? Join us for an event full of radical acceptance, commu-

nity connection, and queer goodness! The Frederick Center and Frederick Pride presents: The Beast Within — A Pride Prom Halloween! 21 and older.

$30. 301-383-8787. TFC@thefrederickcenter.org.

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

Saturday Craftacular: Sensational Sea Creatures — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Let’s celebrate World Ocean Day! Join us as we explore the ocean depths and create cute or creepy ocean creatures using recycled materials. Ages up to 5, elementary. 301-600-6329. cdillman@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.

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 children with a caregiver. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

• OHIO AMISH COUNTRY Berlin, Ohio • July 31-Aug. 2 • Call for details.

• BIRD-IN-HAND STAGE SHOW: “THE RISE & FALL OF MISS FANNYS BISCUTS” Tues. July 22 • Bird in Hand, PA • $130

• DUTCH APPLE DINNER THEATER, SHOW: “WIZARD OF OZ” Lancaster, PA • Thurs. July 24 • $129

• SUICIDE BRIDGE AYCE CRAB CRUISE Hurlock, MD • Aug. 7 • $144

• NEW YORK ADORONDACKS THOUSAND ISLANDS, LAKE PLACID & LAKE GEORGE Tues. Aug. 19-25 • Call for details.

• ENCHANTED COASTAL MAINE Sept. 28-Oct. 3 • Call for details.

• DUTCH APPLE DINNER THEATRE, SHOW: “BUDDY HOLLY STORY” Lancaster, PA • Wed. Sept. 17 • $129

• KENNEDY CENTER Washington, DC SHOW: “SOUND OF MUSIC” Sat. Sept. 20 • $156

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• MYRTLE BEACH, SC Oct. 13-18 • Call for details.

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Summer Jam at the Library — 2 p.m. at Mount Airy Public Library, 705 Ridge Ave., Mount Airy. Featuring Acoustic Chicks. All ages, with refreshments. Hosted by the library, Kiwanis Club of Mount Airy and the Town of Mount Airy.  mountairymd.gov.

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

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

June Creative Outlet — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Kids and adults are invited to drop-in and get creative together on art activities at family tables! Each session features a themed activity. Make funky self-portraits in the style of Giuseppe Arcimboldo. Please, no large groups. $2 per participant. 301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

FESTIVALS

Gas Engine, Tractor and Truck Show — 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Virginia Maryland Tractor, 5509 Mount Zion Road, Frederick. The Central Maryland Antique Tractor Club hosts. Continues June 7 and 8. There will be craft vendors, flea markets, and good food. Antique and collectibles auction, memorial bake auction on June 6. Antique tractor pull, farm stock tractors pull, tractor games and kiddie pedal pull June 7. Lawn and garden tractor pull, parade of equipment June 8. Daily — wagon rides, barrel train rides, displays of gas engines, tractors and trucks, more. See website for schedule details. 443-286-7843. cmatc@comcast.net. www.cmatc.org.

Blacksmith Guild of Western Maryland Summer Hammer-In and Bluegrass Jam — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Blacksmith Guild of Western Maryland, 21012 Mousetown Rd., Boonesboro. Forging demonstrations from 9 to 4 by professional Artist-Blacksmith Matt Harris. Local bands Gravy Soppers and CB Pickers playing from 4 to 9. There will be a pot luck lunch, tailgate sales of blacksmith tools and equipment and chances to win handmade items from local blacksmiths. We offer free camping but please notify the guild by June 1st if you wish to stay. Call 301-395-1180. 301-325-2598. kevinkreger@yahoo.com. www.blacksmithguildofwesternmaryland. org.

Garrett County Celtic Festival & Highland Games — 9:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Friendsville Town Park, Old River Road, Friendsville. The Garrett County Celtic Festival and Highland Games celebrates Celtic influence in Appalachia through all-day music, dance, art and education at a beautiful riverside park. Adults $20 adults, $15 advance. Youth 13-18: $10, $8 in advance. Children 12 and under free. gcceltfest@gmail.com. gccelticfestival.com.

31st Annual Frederick Festival of the Arts

— 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carroll Creek Linear Park, Downtown Frederick. The celebrated annual event features 150+ local and visiting fine artists and craft artisans in a prestigious showcase encompassing fine jewelry, exquisite works of art, and handcrafted apparel and décor. Admission is free.

561-746-6615. info@artfestival.com. artfestival.com.

Strawberry Fest — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Buckeystown United Methodist Church, 3440 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown. Strawberries, music by The OtherSide Band, games, food, crafts and did we mention ... strawberries!! Bring a lawn chair to enjoy outdoor music and fellowship. buckeystownumc.org.

Ice Block Sledding — 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Watkins Park , 615 Center St., Mount Airy. One of the Town’s most popular events is back this year where winter meets spring event. We will have several giant blocks of ice that participants can ride down a hill by the softball field. Be sure to bring a towel to sit on while sledding. The Town is hosting the event in honor of National Kids to Park Day which encourages children to play outside for the day and connect to experiences inside local parks. The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required to participate. Each sled rider participates at their own risk. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled with notifications on the Town’s social media channels.  parksmanager@mountairymd.gov. www.mountairymd.gov.

4 County Lions Community Carnival (Mount Airy) — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Mount Airy Carnival Grounds, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy. Daily through June 7. Food, rides, games, vendors, raffles, fireworks. Nightly entertainment and fireworks on Friday (Saturday rain date). $20 advance ride-all-night tickets at Jake’s Barbershop and Georges Girls in Mount Airy. Also 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 1 at the carnival grounds (last day). Kids day (from 3-6 p.m.) on Saturday June 7 where $2 tickets and all rides are 1 ticket (for ages up to 18 only).  301-748-6659. millert313@msn.com. www.4countylions.org.

GALLERY

Art Matters Artist Talk: SILVER (Dan Silver), Sumner Crenshaw, and DeAnna Boyer — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Solo exhibition artists SILVER (Dan Silver), Sumner Crenshaw, and DeAnna Boyer will present their work and artistic history.  301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

MUSIC

Sky Stage Presents: Jack Funk, with Undertone — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Regional grunge-funk favorites Jack Funk help Sky Stage celebrate the Frederick Festival of the Arts! With support from Undertone. Allages venue, beer/wine for 21+ with ID.

$10 (under 12 free) on Eventbrite or at door. $10. 301-662-4196. skystage@ frederickartscouncil.org. Harold López-Nussa feat. Grégoire Maret — 8 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. This Cuban-born pianist and composer unveils a mesmerizing concert experience that transcends borders and genres. With a career marked by acclaimed performances and collaborations, Harold’s mastery of the piano and his deep connection to Cuban musical traditions shine brightly on stage. His innovative approach to blending traditional rhythms with modern compositions creates a dynamic and soul-stirring performance that captivates audiences worldwide. $35. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/ harold-lopez-nussa-feat-gregoire-maret.

The Jagged Little Pill Concert — 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Green Grove Gardens, 1032 Buchanan Trail East, Greencastle, Pa. An Alanis Tribute concert. Free. 717-765-1311. tonyaschroyer@yahoo.com.

Scott Ambush — 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Rockwell Brewery Riverside, 8411 Broadband Drive, Suite K, Frederick. International (and Frederick local) acclaimed jazz bassist Scott Ambush is back by popular demand. $5. 240-575-9755. matt@rockwellbrewery.com.

THEATER

The Comedy Pigs — 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Established in 1993, The Comedy Pigs are the region’s longest-running improv troupe, and they’re ready for another great season. Join them on the first Friday and Saturday of every month for hilarious shows filled with a series of fun short-form improv games. No two shows are ever the same, so be sure to join them each and every month! 18 and older.

$15. 301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org.

Sunday June 8

CLASSES

DIY Salves & Soaks at Fox Haven Farm — 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Learn the basics of oil infusions, salve-making, and herbal bath blends — and take home fresh herbs & a handmade salve! Pre-registration required. $45. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/ diy-salves-soaks-at-fox-haven-farm. 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.

How to Eat Local Year Round: Intro

to Canning (Dill Pickles) — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Common Market Co-op, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Learn how to preserve fresh, local produce all year round by mastering the art of canning! In this demo, you’ll discover the fundamentals of water bath canning while making classic dill pickles. We’ll cover everything from selecting the best ingredients to understanding food safety guidelines and achieving the perfect crispness in every jar. Pre-register. $65 - $130. 301-663-3416. arobinson@commonmarket.coop. www.commonmarket.coop.

Gel Block Print Making — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Learn how to create unique works of art using a gel printing plate. In this class, we’ll use DIY stencils and improvised tools to create prints. Unlike many traditional printmaking techniques, gel printing has minimal setup and is easy to do almost anywhere. 301-600-7250.

ETCETERA

yART Sale! — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Stop by our annual yART Sale for gently used books, miscellaneous art supplies, frames, decor, and other odds and ends. On Saturday, items are priced as tagged. On Sunday, it’s pay-what-you-want for the leftover items. Proceeds benefit educational programs at the Delaplaine. (Sorry, we are not accepting donations for the sale.)

301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

Pop Up Vendor Event — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Home of Everything Frederick, 401 N. Market St., Frederick.  Different businesses and nonprofits will be set up at outside if weather permits - otherwise inside.

240-357-0226. dani@promocircus.com.

BBQ Chicken Dinner — noon to 4:30 p.m. at Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Co., 702 N. Main St., Mount Airy . Drive through the fire station parking lot and purchase a dinner — includes 1/2 BBQ chicken, roll and two sides. Sides available are macaroni salad, potato salad, coleslaw or applesauce. No need to get out of your car. Proceeds benefit the fire company. Cash is preferred but we also take credit cards. $15. 301-8290100. www.mavfc.org.

VHS Expo 2025: Physical Media Market — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Wacohu Grange Hall, 16412 National Pike, Hagerstown. It’s a physical media mega mart and a vintage market beyond belief! The best place to find VHS, Betamax, laserdiscs, DVDs, vinyl records, audio cassettes, CDs, rare books, and old school video games! Free admission.

Pride Wine Tasting: It’s All About the Bubbles, Baby! — 2 p.m. at Spin the Bottle, 9 W. Patrick St, Frederick. Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, Asti Spumonti, Sparkling Wine: So many bubbles, so little time! How are they similar and different? And while we’re at it, Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, Sec, and Demi-sec are used to describe these sparkling wines — what do those terms mean? Spin the Bottle experts share

knowledge plus tastings of a range of sparkling wines at this Spin the Bottle Frederick PrePride Wine Tasting. As an added bonus, event organizer Spin the Bottle will donate 10% of all bottle sales after the tasting to The Frederick Center. Register online. 21 and older. $20. 301383-8787.

TFC@thefrederickcenter.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.

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.

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

Mount Olivet Cemetery History & Mystery Tour — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market St., Frederick. Discover Frederick’s past as we navigate through the labyrinth of graves, crypts and monuments of Historic Mount Olivet Cemetery. Tour includes intriguing facts about the cemetery’s origin, tombstone design, grave robbing, mass graves, plus stops at other distinctive burial plots, including Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War. Tour concludes with a visit to the Key Memorial Chapel. Reservations required. (This is not a ghost tour.)

$17 for adults. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Camp Palooza — 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Sophie & Madigan’s Playground, 632 Contender Way , Frederick. Find the perfect summer camp for your kids! Explore more than 30 different summer camps all in one place. Day camps, sports camps, creative arts camps, adventure camps, overnight camps — you name it! Plus enjoy fun activities, games and demos for the kids. Kotei Kids “Organic” Shaved Ice & other food trucks will be on-site with delicious eats. Free shaved ice for the first 100 attendees courtesy of our sponsor, Purpose One

Realty. 301-852-6776. koteikidsshavedice@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/4xm8cvau. Harp Ensemble — 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. Come listen to 7 harpists as they play as a group and solo performances.  301-600-7560. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

FESTIVALS

Gas Engine, Tractor and Truck Show — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Virginia Maryland Tractor, 5509 Mount Zion Road, Frederick. The Central Maryland Antique Tractor Club hosts. Continues June 7 and 8. There will be craft vendors, flea markets, and good food. Antique and collectibles auction, memorial bake auction on June 6. Antique tractor pull, farm stock tractors pull, tractor games and kiddie pedal pull June 7. Lawn and garden tractor pull, parade of equipment June 8. Daily — wagon rides, barrel train rides, displays of gas engines, tractors and trucks, more. See website for schedule details. 443-286-7843. cmatc@comcast.net. www.cmatc.org.

Children’s Festival — 10 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church of Thurmont, 7 Sunny Way, Thurmont. Games, crafts, puppets, free ice cream. Bring a canned food item for the Thurmont Food Bank. 301-471-9898. janjones0626@gmail.com. www.fbcthurmont.org.

Frederick Festival of the Arts — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carroll Creek Linear Park, Downtown Frederick. The celebrated annual event features 150+ local and visiting fine artists and craft artisans in a prestigious showcase encompassing fine jewelry, exquisite works of art, and handcrafted apparel and décor. Admission is free. 561-746-6615. info@artfestival.com. artfestival.com.

GALLERY

Downtown Artwalk: Domadera Designs by Eunice Turner — noon to 4 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Take a self-guided stroll downtown and visit local galleries! At the Delaplaine, Eunice Turner will be showcasing wood wall art.  301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

MUSIC

Section 20 Band — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Live music from Section 20, a full band with horns, playing all your favorite jams with their own twist! Join us in celebrating the Frederick Festival of the Arts (FOTA)! Full of emerging talents, Section 20 is comprised of several students and recent graduates of the Academy of Fine Arts at Thomas Johnson High School. Pay-what-you-can donations at door or online.  skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

PERFORMER

On Stage Performance Annual Recital — 1 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Get ready for the talented students of On-Stage Performance Dance Studio to take the stage for their Annual Recital! With two dazzling performances, a matinee (1 p.m.) & evening (6 p.m.) these dancers will showcase their hard work, passion, and incredible skills on stage.$16-$22. 301-790-2000. boxoffice@mdtheatre.org. www.mdtheatre.org/on-stage.

POLITICS

“Agenda 47” Discussion Topic for Braver Angels — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Brightview Westminster Ridge, 505 High Ridge Drive, Westminster. The November post-election discussions focused on hopes and fears associated with each presidential contender. But more clarity is needed about the stated intentions of the incoming Trump-Vance Administration. Where did the information originate? Are you concerned or energized by these plans? 410-624-6033. central-maryland@braverangels.org. centralmaryland.braverangels.org.

Monday June 9

CLASSES

Sol Yoga — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join us for this free yoga class offered by Sol

Yoga.  Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. www.fcpl.org.

ETCETERA

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

FAMILY

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

Baby Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E Moser Road, Thurmont. Songs, stories and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for children up to 24 months with a caregiver.  Afterwards, we offer a “stay and play” for all to enjoy. 301-600-7200.

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

Little Adventurers — 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Children learn and

explore through hands-on activities using science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities! 301-600-6329.

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

Teen Video Game Hour (Ages 13-18) — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Play our Nintendo Switch or bring your own and play with friends! Open to all skill levels for ages 13-18.

301-600-7200.

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

Tuesday June 10

CLASSES

FCC Health Meets Food: Community Adult Beginner Series — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Monroe Center, 200 Monroe Ave., Frederick. Join Frederick Community College’s (FCC) Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute (HCTI) 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.

Align and Restore Yoga — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The Center Frederick, 28 E. Sixth St., Frederick. A slow flow gentle practice to engage the parasympathetic nervous system with breath control, body scans, and ending with an extended savasana that includes the rejuvenating practice of yoga nidra (yogic sleep) on heated floors. All levels welcome. 18 and older, pre-register. $20. 301-305-0693. parkerpsyd@gmail.com. www.thecenterfrederick.com.

ETCETERA

Frederick Chapter - National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Monthly meeting — 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Golden Corral, 5621 Spectrum DR, Frederick. This will be our annual bingo session, which is lots of fun for everyone. There are no luncheons in July and August. $15-$20. 301-832-5139. ted.hull@comcast.net. narfechapter409.org.

Teen Tuesday: School’s Out Party — 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Celebrate the start of summer vacation with an ice cream sundae bar! Pick your favorite toppings, hang out with friends, and kick off summer with a sweet treat. 301-600-8200. www.fcpl.org.

June 7

IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICK

Join us for June First Saturday, where you can enjoy a day of shopping, dining and local art throughout downtown. Artopia: Live in Downtown will feature chalk and plein air artists along with community art projects and evening art competitions. Festival of the Arts will take place along Carroll Creek Park from 10am-5pm.

UNTIL 9PM

Stick around for Sunday Artwalk from 12-4pm on June 8, for self-guided gallery tours featuring art created during Artopia. downtownfrederick.org