72 HOURS May 22, 2025

MAY 22

GODS’ ‘OLD GODS’

Artist imagines myths, folklore at the Delaplaine Arts Center

FLOWERS OVER FREDERICK BEAUTIFIES DOWNTOWN

For those who miss the months of the downtown Frederick twinkly lights, you can welcome spring by taking in the vibrant floral displays that are now on view throughout town. Flowers over Frederick presents its annual “Summer Blooms” hanging baskets, which were installed on May 9 and will remain up through Labor Day. The 70-plus colorful hanging baskets feature supertunia pink bubblegum, pink dragon wing begonias, and hot pink trailing vinca, all cultivated from seedlings by Thanksgiving Farms in Adamstown. Ruppert Landscape maintains the displays, watering them before dawn and carefully monitoring their growth throughout the season. This community beautification project, which began with just a few dozen baskets in 2006, is managed by a group of dedicated volunteers who meet monthly year-round to oversee both summer and winter holiday displays. The initiative relies entirely on donations from the Frederick community, local businesses and grants, with tax-deductible contributions managed through the Community Foundation of Frederick County. For more information, visit flowersoverfrederick.com or follow @flowersoverfrederick on Instagram and Facebook.

BRING AN INSTRUMENT AND JOIN CARROLL CREEK UNPLUGGED

Carroll Creek will become a community music hub at 7 p.m. May 25 at 7 p.m. as Carroll Creek Unplugged takes over the amphitheater in downtown Frederick. This event welcomes musicians of all skill levels to perform together in one massive, collaborative concert. Led by the Milk Mountain Band, participants will perform 12 popular songs including “Lean On Me,” “Country Roads,” “Three Little Birds” and “Party in the U.S.A.” The brainchild of Bill Lord and his Global Z Recording Project, this free event aims to unite the community through music while providing growth opportunities for musicians of all ages. All participants must register online in advance at globalzrecording.org/current-projects/carroll_creek.

FREDERICK KEYS HOST FREE FAN FEST

Play ball! Or not quite yet. But baseball fans who are chomping at the bit for the start of the season can kick off the year at the Frederick Keys’ free Fan Fest on May 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium. This familyfriendly event offers a variety of activities to build excitement for the team’s 36th season, which officially begins on June 4. Attendees can take pictures with mascot Keyote, enjoy stadium tours, play catch in the outfield, access the Fun Zone and receive a complimentary hot dog and soda. The event will also feature Tee Time Anywhere’s golf simulator in the courtyard. While tickets aren’t required, fans who preregister online will receive a special buy-one-get-one-free ticket offer for Opening Night on June 4. Merchandise, additional food and tickets for the upcoming season will be available for purchase during the event at Nymeo Field, located at 21 Stadium Drive in Frederick.

PEARL JAM EXPERT BRIAN STIPELMAN CO-AUTHORS A BOOK

Frederick Community College’s associate vice president for academic affairs and dean of liberal arts, Brian Stipelman, recently co-authored “I Am No Guide: Pearl Jam Song By Song.” This comprehensive exploration of Pearl Jam’s catalogue offers more than just trivia, providing thoughtful analysis of how the band’s music has evolved over three decades while maintaining consistent themes. Stipelman, a dedicated fan since 1992 who has seen the band perform nearly 30 times, brings a unique perspective by connecting Pearl Jam’s artistic evolution to his own life journey. The book distinguishes itself from others in its series by including information about essential live performances and offering deeper interpretations of the band’s work beyond the Google-able facts.

May’s Seafood Restaurant is bringing breakfast back, Big Dougie style

The breakfast menu at May’s Seafood Restaurant on Urbana Pike is back due to popular demand.

The restaurant, known for its all-you-can-eat seafood offerings, first opened in 1991. It first started serving breakfast in the early 2000s and revived the breakfast menu just last year, co-owner Fay May said in an interview with 72 Hours.

May and her husband purchased the restaurant from the original owners, her husband’s aunt and uncle, about nine years ago.

Neither May nor her husband had a background in restaurant management; May used to work as a daycare provider, while her husband had a trucking company.

But her husband’s aunt and uncle wanted to keep the business in the family, May said.

By the time they took over ownership of May’s Seafood Resaurant, the breakfast menu had fallen by the wayside.

However, May said, the restaurant’s location near several hotels makes it an ideal place for visitors seeking a breakfast with a Maryland flair. Locals who frequent May’s also asked them to bring breakfast back.

The restaurant’s signature breakfast platter, Big Dougie’s Breakfast, is named after her husband’s uncle Doug, May said. The dish includes eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage and pancakes.

In addition to breakfast and seafood, May’s also has other American staples like burgers, chicken breast and a pulled-pork or pit-beef sandwich.

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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.

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5640 Urbana Pike, Frederick 301-662-4233

maysrestaurant.com

Facebook: facebook.com/maysrestaurant

Instagram: @maysseafoodrestaurant

Hours: Breakfast is from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Regular hours are noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Monday. Closed on Tuesdays. Price: Breakfast entrees range in price from $9 to $21. Dinner entrees range in price from $9 to $34, but most seafood items are market price.

Co-owner Fay May recommends: Big Dougie’s Breakfast. The dish includes two eggs, home fries, two slices of bacon, sausage and two pancakes.

Staff photos by Ric Dugan

May’s Seafood Restaurant on Urbana Pike.

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Dougie’s Breakfast at May’s Seafood Restaurant.

A new collaborative sound will hit Carroll Creek

BY COLIN McGUIRE

Special to The News-Post

On May 25, Carroll Creek will most likely sound like it’s never sounded before.

That’s because Carroll Creek Unplugged is set to take the amphitheater over as musicians from all walks of life will combine for one big performance.

The event isn’t limited by talent level — anyone can join by signing up for the event online.

Bill Lord is the mind behind both the event and The Global Z Recording Project, which aims to bring people together through music.

We caught up with Lord recently to talk about Global Z, the Carroll Creek event, what inspired him to start the project, if he plans to do it again, and his being involved with recording music (remotely) at Abbey Road.

What exactly is the Global Z Recording Project? Is this your brainchild?

It is. We are typically designed to do a couple things. We usually deal specifically with designing and providing opportunities for student musicians and student audio engineers. We like to use music as a hook to build an appreciation and acceptance for others. We try to invite as diverse a group of student musicians to work together as possible. By doing so through music, they can become cultural ambassadors for their culture and create new networks and friendships with people who come from different cultures.

We also have a big educational aspect of what we do. Every project that we launch, we are mindful to make sure to include something where the participants are stretched so that they will be able to grow as individuals and artists. It helps them expand their skills and knowledge, and it also gives them an increased level of confidence they did not have prior to being involved in one of our projects. What inspired you to want to start this?

I’ve been around music pretty much my entire life. Different members of my family have

IF YOU GO

The Frederick community is invited to sing/perform 12 songs together at 7 p.m. May 25 at Carroll Creek Amphitheater in downtown Frederick. The Milk Mountain Band will lead participants through the performance. All ages welcome. Free to attend, but donations are welcome. All participants must register online via Zeffy in advance and agree to the conditions of participation. See globalzrecording. org/current-projects/carroll_creek for more information or to register.

expertise and skills can come out and get together as a community and share in the joy of creating music as one community group.

a musical background, including my dad. I grew up in Woodstock, New York, which was the home of the famous Woodstock festival. The community is very arts-slanted, so the music and arts have always been part of my life. My dad’s job allowed us to travel. We lived in England for a while and as a child, I traveled through Europe for a while. I was impressed with all the cultures, even at a young age. That left a lasting impression on me.

My master’s degree came from an early online course, back when online learning was in its infancy. I was very lucky in that the gentleman who designed the program got other professors from other countries to teach the course. I was taking classes with students from other countries. Webcams were a new thing at that point. Being able to see how people could bond through the internet was really kind of mind-blowing. It was a transformational part of my life. I got a doctorate directly after that because I was so excited about what I experienced. Eventually, I put everything together. I had been in bands with people I would have never met or hung out with if we were not in a band together and I got to know people that were different from me. So, music was that bridge-builder between people of difference. That, in combination with other life experiences I’ve had, I thought, “Wow, may-

be I could do something with all this.” So, I put a nonprofit together that can maybe bring people together through music.

How did you come up with the name Global Z?

Originally, everything was going to be on a global scale, but over time, that’s evolved for a variety of reasons. That’s the global aspect. We still do reach out internationally for some projects. In 2024, we had an amazing project where we partnered with students from the educational branch of Abbey Road Studios. They were advanced students and they were fully concentrated on audio engineering and projecting, so you can think of them as graduate student type of people. We had local students from the Academy of the Fine Arts write an original song and we recruited 11 local students to play that song. Then, we set up a hybrid communication collaboration system with Abbey Road. So, our students in Frederick could work with the Abbey Road students in London. Together, we recorded that original song at a studio in Frederick, but at the same time, it was being produced by the students and engineers at Abbey Road. It was amazing.

What about Z?

Z is a symbol for “unexpected” in math — the unknown. And every time we launch into a new project, there are plenty of un-

knowns that we deal with. I think that was a wise choice because every project that we have taken on, there has been a lot that we didn’t anticipate.

How long have you been doing this project?

Global Z has been around since 2014. We started in Colorado Springs and in 2016, I moved to Maryland and brought Global Z with me. Because right off the bat, I wanted to try and do remote collaboration projects, there was a lot of research and development that we had to do. It’s a very equipment-heavy type of project and the equipment we work with is not cheap. It took a number of years to do the research and development and buy the gear we needed to, to get our first proof of concept off the ground. We got our first proof of concept back in 2016 that proved we could record commercial grade music over the internet. We then evolved from there.

That leads me to Carroll Creek Unplugged. How long has this been in the works?

This one has been in the works for about a year. This one is a little different for us in that it’s not so much about the recording side; instead, with this one, I wanted to keep the concept of bringing people from diverse corners together. I’ve been wanting to do something that’s really focused on Frederick County. That’s where this came about. I realized there really hasn’t been anything where everyone with a certain level of

I come from an academic background, so I’ve got a lot of theory-minded things that I tend to apply. There’s an aspect of theory called social learning theory, and basically, that’s if you bring people together with different skills and knowledge — just by having them in close proximity to each other, there’s learning that occurs. So, by inviting people from all ages, all levels of skill and knowledge of music to come together and perform, almost by osmosis, it provides people opportunities to learn and grow from each other. Hopefully, people will also build friendships and networks and appreciation for others, too. It’s about bringing people together.

The website said everyone is going to perform 12 songs. What are some of those songs?

They’re pop songs. Some of them are things like “Lean On Me” and “Country Roads,” “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley. There’s an Earth, Wind & Fire song. “Party in the U.S.A.” from Miley Cyrus. We try to do a mix of regular pop, some R&B, some blues. We try to do what we think most people know.

Will you do this again? Is there a benchmark you have in mind in order to do it next year? What’s the future of this event? Yeah, absolutely. We see this as our “first-annual.” We’ve partnered with Downtown Frederick Partnership on this and they’re super excited about it. They’ve warned us that our first turnout probably won’t be what we want, but they say once you get the first one under your belt, the following year, you’ll see a significant uptick once people understand what it’s about. The plan is to make it a late-spring, early-summer annual event. This interview has been edited for space and clarity.

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Bill Lord, founder of Global Z.

Meet Frederick’s biggest Pearl Jam fan

BY COLIN McGUIRE Special to The News-Post

Brian Stipelman isn’t just the associate vice president for academic affairs and dean of liberal arts at Frederick Community College; he’s also an author. And a Pearl Jam fan.

A huge Pearl Jam fan.

As such, he recently co-authored his second book, “I Am No Guide: Pearl Jam Song By Song,” a book that dives deep into tracks from the band’s decades-long career.

We caught up with him recently to talk about what inspired the book, if he thinks he could take on a similar project with a different artist, his love for Pearl Jam, and other bands he loves.

What inspired this project for you? It seems like a personal project, so take me through everything.

I’ve been a fan of Pearl Jam since 1992. I discovered them, weirdly, through Weird Al Yankovich. I was 15 and this “Smells Like Nirvana” video came out. It was his parody of “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” I actually didn’t know Nirvana at the time. I was listening to hair metal and Prince and Michael Jackson and Weird Al. I watched the video and thought it was the funniest video I’d ever seen, but I didn’t know the song he was parodying, and I thought it was a pretty cool song. So, I decided to go out and buy the tape of Nirvana’s “Nevermind,” and that was transformative. I spent that entire summer listening to that tape on repeat. That fall, I got my first job and bought a stereo and I needed CDs. Back then, they had these CD clubs you could join.

Of course! Like Columbia House, right?

Yeah, Columbia House, BMG. You’d get 10 CDs for the price of one. So, I obviously got “Nevermind,” and I had heard there was this band Pearl Jam and they kind of sounded like Nirvana. I had an extra CD to get, so I threw their first album on the list. I sat down to listen to it and by the second song, I was like, “That’s it.” It was my favorite band and I knew I’d never need another. That was 33 years ago.

What have they meant to you through the years?

Other than one friend and my immediate family, they’re probably the longest running relationship I’ve had in my life. Early in the 2000s, I discovered music message boards and I was able to find this community of likeminded fans, so I didn’t have to try to talk about the band with friends and try to have a fandom with people who could probably care less. I eventually became a moderator on one of the message boards and in 2006, they had an album come out and I decided to do a long feature for the website I was part of. I thought I’d write a mini essay about each song and talk about the story of the album. It was the first album where all the songs were part of larger themes they were addressing. It was very much a protest album about George W. Bush and the war in Iraq. I started doing that and really liked it. Over time, I started doing it for other albums. The person who ran the website came to me in 2012 and said, “Let’s collaborate and do a book. We can take the things you’ve been writing and I’ll identify their top live performances since performing is such a part of their identity now.” I said, “Oh, sure.”

That was more than a decade ago. How or why did it take so long?

I had my second kid and realized I was practically working two jobs to pay for daycare in New York. So, we back-burnered the idea. 2022 comes around and I’m contacted through the website by a publisher who said they were looking for someone to write a book in this series they have about Pearl Jam. They asked me if I’d be interested in doing it. Obviously, I said yes and then I brought this other guy back in to ask him if still wanted to do it. Together, we sat down and made “I Am No Guide.” I wrote new pieces for new records and edited some old pieces. The timing worked out really well because just as we finished it, Pearl Jam put out a new album and the publisher said we could quickly add another chapter for that. Otherwise, we would have put

There are other artists who only really write one kind of song. There was something timeless and stationary about that because you always knew what you were going to get. Then there are people like Tom Waits, who write about characters and their music isn’t designed to speak to a particular moment. Pearl Jam is that weird mix in that they always write for the moment, but they also are in conversation with themselves. I adore R.E.M. I would argue that they might even be a more important rock band than Pearl Jam, but R.E.M. albums were just about whatever oblique things Michael Stipe was talking about. They were great records, but they weren’t songs I could think about in the moment or in the evolutionary sense.

How many times have you seen Pearl Jam live?

I’m seeing them three times on this upcoming tour in a few weeks, and I think that will make about 30 times.

Wow.

out a book that purported to be all of Pearl Jam’s music, but obsolete within three weeks, so we caught a lucky break.

Can you talk a little more about the series of books about Pearl Jam?

It’s part of a series — maybe 15 books they put out so far — that are song by song guides. Where ours is different from all of the other ones is that those usually just consist of trivia about the songs. “Oh, they wrote this here,” and things like that. But at this point, you can find all that information online. So the two things that we did that nobody else has really done in the series is we added in information about the essential live tracks and have the release history and additional information for the songs.

The other thing is that Pearl Jam is unusual as a band in that they have been asking the same questions and grappling with the same themes for over 30 years. They’ve changed.

The world around them has changed. There were things they were asking in their 20s that now start to look different now that they are parents and they think not about the world they’re inheriting but the world they’ll leave behind for other people. The same core questions are still there, though — all those existential questions. So, their lives have changed at the same times my life has changed. They had kids around the time I had kids. They grew up and I grew up. I’ve been blessed that I’ve been able to sort of use this band to help me understand my life.

Is there any other band you’d had that type of connection or relationship with through the years?

No. There are other bands that I love deeply and there are artists who I love, but what I think is unique about Pearl Jam is that other artists wrote about things that maybe mattered to them in the moment.

That sounds like a lot, but if you go to those shows, you’ll meet people who have seen them 200, 300 times. They build their lives around following the band on tour. They save up all their vacation for it. They save up all their disposable income for it. I’ve never been able to arrange my life to pull that off. On one hand, I think it’s absurd, but once you’re at a show, you get it. It’s like, “If I could be back here tomorrow, I absolutely would do it.”

I know you mentioned R.E.M. earlier, so I have to ask: Would you ever do another project like this, but for a different artist?

I don’t think that I could. I would think of it like this: I have a take on Pearl Jam. I’m able to take their catalogue and synthesize it and put their songs in conversation with each other. It’s interpretive. The band has said no one person should invest in figuring out the meaning of a song because then you take that song away from everybody else and I agree. It’s a work of interpretation, like, “This is what the songs mean to me.” There are other bands that I love almost

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Brian Stipelman with the book he co-wrote about Pearl Jam, his hands-down favorite band.

as much. If you read the bad version of these kinds of books, it’s like, “Oh, this is why I love Song X,” but you have Twitter for that now. You can go online for that now.

That’s unfortunately what I think I’d be doing if I tried this with any other band. Maybe I could hopefully write it well or have insightful opinions, but it’d just be like, “Here’s a guy’s random thoughts about a collection of songs.” What I hope happens is the next time Pearl Jam releases an album, they let me go back and put out a Volume Two of this. Their catalogue is deep enough that we weren’t able to talk about the B-Sides and the non-album tracks as much as we would have liked. I would love to go back and edit this one further and add in new content. But I don’t know that I would love to read the book I wrote if it was for other bands.

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.

Joe Chambers and Kevin Diehl will perform as the Onilu Duo at the Y Arts Center

Onilu Duo, featuring Joe Chambers and Kevin Diehl, will perform at 8 p.m. May 23 at the Y Arts Center in Frederick.

Joe Chambers’ career is as consequential as it is long. A drummer on many classic 1960s Blue Note and Impulse recordings, including Wayne Shorter’s Adam’s Apple and Archie Shepp’s Fire Music, Chambers’ approach to percussion and composition evolved as a founding member of M’Boom, Max Roach’s seminal percussion ensemble formed in 1970.

With the release of the minor classic “The Almoravid” in the mid-1970s, Chambers established his reputation as a multi-faceted composer, an accomplished vibraphonist and pianist, and a leader of distinctively configured ensembles, documented most recently on the 2023 Blue Note album “Dance Kobina.” Chambers’ dedication to percussion music is also exemplified by Onilu, a percussion ensemble whose core members include Kevin Diehl and Chad Taylor.

On occasions, Onilu can include

other percussionists or work as a duo, which will be the case when Joe Chambers and fellow master percussionist Kevin Diehl perform as Onilu Duo. This is a rare opportunity to witness a bona fide legend, a griot that tells the tale of the music’s history with his every stroke.

Diehl leads the longstanding Philadelphia-based Afro-CubanYoruba ensemble Sonic Liberation Front, whose eight albums have garnered international critical acclaim. Diehl also performs with NEA Jazz Master Marshall Allen’s Ghost Horizons ensemble and has recorded with other Philadelphia jazz legends like Sunny Murray and Jamaaladeen Tacuma.

Diehl is also a priest and an Ilu Bata (keeper of the sacred drums) of the Lucumi (Afro-Cuban-Yoruba) culture, as well as the founder of the Lucumi Youth Choir.

Onilu’s debut LP has just been issued on the esteemed audiophile Eremite label. Copies will be available for purchase at the concert.

In his liner notes for the album, composer-percussionist Dana Hall

writes, “These artists are master musicians and the music they present here is masterfully conceived. The drum, and its entire global family of membranophones, shakers, and idiophones, are conduits for their collective creative voice. In addition to drummers, they are also composers, and their works here represent a synthesis of ideas, concepts, and their individual dialectics on the language and syntax found in much of African and African Diasporic musics. A music that uses call and response. One that honors the past while looking forward to the future. A music that is principally concerned with feeling, mood, and storytelling. One that eschews frivolity and the baroque. A music that swings and grooves. I found myself dancing to this recording. Trust me, you, too, will find yourself rightfully and unapologetically dancing to this recording.”

Admission is $30, cash only. The Y Arts Center is at 115 E. Church St., Frederick. There is wheelchair access to Studio A via the rear parking lot entrance.

Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands region has something for everyone

BY SHUAN BUTCHER

Special

to The News-Post

Ponfeigh Distillery in Somerset, Pa., brings

to the tastebuds.

Two and a half hours west of Frederick lies Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, a recreational oasis. This is truly everyone’s playground — whether you’re a history buff, adventure seeker, fan of nostalgia, art and architecture enthusiast or nature lover. There are a number of ways to get to the Laurel Highlands. For a more memorable experience, avoid the major interstates. Instead, consider taking the National Road (primarily known as Route 40 in our area), or travel on the Lincoln Highway, which is Route 30. Both historic and scenic roads have so much history and so many unique things to see and places to stop along the way.

Located off of Lincoln Highway is Fort Ligonier, a reconstructed interpretation of a British fort that dates back to 1758. This fort was once part of a series of forts that dotted the wilderness from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh and is primarily connected to the French and Indian War, a conflict that most people know little about. A young military officer by the name of George Washington once served here, and the museum on the property actually has a pair of pistols given to Washington by the Marquis de Lafayette. The historic interpretation at the fort is well done and provides an educational and enjoyable experience.

The fort is within the town of Ligonier, which looks like it could be featured in a movie on the Hallmark Channel. Before you leave town, stop for lunch at Carol and Dave’s Roadhouse. They may have an unassuming name and location, located on the second floor of a downtown building, but don’t be fooled. The decor is neat, and there is some amazing items on the menu, including their award-winning meatloaf.

Just up Route 30 from Ligonier is

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Fort Ligonier

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Lincoln Highway Experience

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The Westmoreland Museum of American Art

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Fallingwater

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Kentuck Knob

KentuckKnob.com

Polymath Park

the Lincoln Highway Experience. Operated by the Lincoln Highway Heritage Area, this museum tells the story of a 200-mile stretch of the byway that serves as a memorial to the na-

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Ponfeigh Distillery

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Quecreek Mine Rescue Site

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Flight 93 National Memorial NPS.gov/flni

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Caporella’s Italian Ristorante Caporellas.com

tion’s 16th president. Started in 1913 and completed in 1926, the highway’s heyday was between 1920s and 1950s, when the American automobile was king. Route 30 is actually older

and longer than Route 66 and is also known for its programmatic architecture, or novelty architecture.

As travelers once did in a bygone era, you are actually invited to send a postcard from the museum. They also have some wonderful displays, including old cars such as the Packard, considered to be the unofficial automobile of the Lincoln Highway. Your tour ends at a refurbished diner that once stood in the town of Irwin known as Serro’s Diner, where you can wrap up the visit with a slice of pie and a cup of joe. It is included in the price of admission.

Continuing to head west, art lovers should stop at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg, Pa. The museum, which sits on a hill overlooking the city, has amassed a collection of over 4,500 objects of

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, in Mill Run, Pa.

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history

Keys to host annual Fan Fest on May 24

American art and frequently rotates its shows. They also try to incorporate immersive and interactive experiences throughout the year, including a maze in 2025.

In the Laurel Highlands, you can spend at least a whole day, if not more, enjoying the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. One of the world’s most famous architects, there are multiple Frank Lloyd Wright designed homes in this area. Probably the most famous is Fallingwater, in Mill Run, Pa.

Before taking a guided Architectural Tour of the main house, which was built for Liliane and Edgar Kaufmann Sr., their cafe is a great place to grab a bite to eat. The cafe is elevated, so you are among nature, as Wright would have wanted. (The Kaufmann’s Classic Club Sandwich — a panini with fire-smoked ham, oven-roasted turkey, hardwood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato and garlic aioli on artisan bread — was great, as was the side salad with the strawberry vinaigrette, which is made inhouse.)

Fallingwater was designed in 1936 and completed 18 months later. It is tough to fathom a place like that being built during that time period. To fit Wright’s philosophy, the structure and site are intended to be unified as one. The view of the house, as well as the view from the house, is breath-

taking. Inside the home, you can see how every little detail was planned out. You can also check out the Japanese influence, Tiffany lamps and artwork throughout the main home and the guest house. Fallingwater, and seven other Frank Lloyd Wright designs, were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019.

A short distance from Fallingwater is Kentuck Knob, another home designed by Wright. The home was built between 1954 and 1956 for the Hagan family. Wright was 86 when he designed this home, who would design 100 more homes after this one. It showcases Wright’s focus on organic architecture. On your tour, you will see the use of natural products, geometrical shapes such as triangles and hexagons, and how Wright not only designed on a grid but also like to blur the line. The collection of ceramics, art, weaponry and fossils inside the house is amazing to see as well.

Then, if that weren’t enough, Polymath Park has two Frank Lloyd Wright homes, as well as two homes designed by Peter Bernstein, an architect and one of Wright’s apprentices. Both Berstein houses were built in the Laurel Highlands in 1965 for the Blum and Balter families from Pittsburgh.

Two Wright homes were also

Flight 93 National Memorial in Stoystown, Pa.

saved and relocated to Polymath Park. The Duncan House was originally built in Illinois in 1957 and opened to the public in Pennsylvania for tours in 2007. Visiting this Usonian designed home will definitely give you some Brady Bunch vibes. The other home, called Mantyla, Finnish for “Among the Pines,” was originally constructed in 1956 in Minnesota for the Lindholm family. It opened at this site in 2019. You can book a

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The Frederick Keys are excited to hold their free Fan Fest, which will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 24 at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, prior to the team’s first game on June 4.

Fans will be welcome beginning at 11 a.m. and will be treated to a variety of stations and activities to get them ready for the 36th season of Frederick Keys Baseball.

Activities during Fan Fest include pictures with Keyote, stadium tours, an opportunity to play catch in the outfield, access to the Fun Zone, and a complimentary hot dog and soda for fans to enjoy. Additionally, merchandise will be available for purchase along with additional food and tickets.

Tee Time Anywhere, an indoor and outdoor golf simulator, will set up a golf simulator in the courtyard for fans to take part in throughout Fan Fest. Also, many more fun activities will be announced at a later date for the whole family to enjoy.

Tickets are not required and attending the event is free for all fans. However, if fans preregister for Fan Fest, they will be able to take part in a special buy one get one free ticket offer for Opening Night on June 4. Fans can access the form here.

The Frederick Keys begin their 2025 season against the West Virginia Black Bears at 7 p.m. June 4 at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium with the giveaway for opening night being a Magnet Schedule sponsored by Aero Energy. Single game tickets for the 2025 season are now on sale and fans can visit our website to purchase tickets. The promotional schedule is now available for this season. Make sure to check out our website for the full schedule.

For more information about the Frederick Keys and Fan Fest, contact Gus Baylow (gbaylow@frederickkeys.com) or Kayla Shaw (kshaw@frederickkeys.com).

Nymeo Field is at 21 Stadium Drive in Frederick. Learn more at frederickkeys.com.

Staff file photo by Katina Zentz

Children run the bases to greet Keyote, the mascot for the Frederick Keys, during the Kids Expo at Harry Grove Stadium recently.

Rusty Glessner

Lincoln Highway Barn on Route 30 near Stoystown, Pa.

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The Frederick Mom’s recommendations for the weekend of May 23

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

Airport Summer Fun Days

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 23

Frederick Municipal Airport, 310 Aviation Way, Frederick Free

The Frederick Airport is hosting family-friendly Summer Fun Days every Friday until the end of August! The Kick-Off event starts this Friday where kids can celebrate the end of the school year with face painting, hula hooping, and bubbles! Local dessert truck, Kotei Kids Shaved Ice, will be ready to serve their cold treats each week! Plenty of seating available at their picnic tables and benches that face the runway to watch the planes arrive and depart! This is a great, free event for kids who love planes and for any youth interested in aviation.

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Candle Making Class

6 to 8 p.m. May 23

LiveYoung Candle Co., 916 N. East St., Frederick

$38/person + cost of vessel

On Fridays, create your own custom candle at LiveYoung Candle Co., as owners, Tawny and Allie, walk you through the candle making process where you will pick out your own vessel, your preferred scent, and pour your own wax. Guests are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks including alcohol for guests 21+. This class is for those 10 years old and older and children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit liveyoungcandles.com for tickets!

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Strawberry Festival

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 24

Moon Valley Farm, 9700 Gravel Hill Road, Woodsboro

Free

Reserve your tickets to attend the 2nd Annual Strawberry Festival at Moon Valley Farm on Saturday to pick-your-own certified organic

Ramon Madrid

Moon Valley Farm in Woodsboro is hosting its Strawberry Festival on May 24 where families can enjoy a pick-your-own experience.

strawberries! Expect food trucks, local artisan vendors to shop, and a 30-minute farm tour of this firstgeneration farmer’s incredible land and work. The event is free to attend, but please register for the fun at moonvalleyfarm.net.

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Keys Fan Fest

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 24

Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick

Free

Let’s kick off baseball season with the whole family! At Keys Fan Fest, all ages can play catch in the outfield, take tours of the stadium, run the bases, enjoy their Fun Zone, and get a complimentary hot dog and soda! When you register for tickets online, you’ll get a special “buy one get one free” ticket offer for Keys opening night!

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Steam Train Rides & Wild West Express

11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. May 24 and May 25

Walkersville Southern Railroad, 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville $25/adult, $24/senior, $23/child (ages 2-12)

All aboard! There’s two different

Emma Jagoz

The founder of Moon Valley Farm Emma Jagoz’s daughter is excited to welcome everyone to the Strawberry Festival on May 24 where families can enjoy a pick-your-own experience.

train excursions this weekend. On Saturday, hop on Mac — a real, coalfired steam locomotive that’s only in town for a couple weeks for an exciting 70 min. adventure! Then on Sunday, come out for the Wild West Express steam train rides where Jesse James and his outlaw gang are on the loose and raid the train. Please note there will be sounds of gunfire. Grab your cowboy hats and round up the family for either excursion! Tickets: wsrr.org. Please visit the FCSME model railroad exhibits while you’re there! It’s free, open to the public on Saturday, and located just behind the WSSR museum.

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Memorial Day Concert

3 to 4 p.m. May 24

C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick Free

This Saturday, the Flute Choir Concert will be performing a free, family-friendly music event that honors our Veterans including Armed Forces Salute, traditional hymn songs, patriotic fanfares, and more. As a reminder, all Frederick County public libraries will be closed on Memorial Day.

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Meet Uncommon Critters

12 to 6 p.m. May 25

RAK Brewing Co., 400 Sagner Ave., Unit 100, Frederick Free

This Sunday, meet the scaly and flurry animal ambassadors with Jenn’s Uncommon Critters, the beloved rescue and educational program here in Frederick. Learn about lizards, bunnies, cockroaches and more! Plus, see if adopting one of these untraditional pets might be right for your family. Feel free to stay at RAK Brewing, grab a bite from Dōp Kitchen (their incredible in-house eatery), and enjoy the free turf games at RAK Yard! The turf is open to kids until 5 p.m. •••

Faerie Fun Day

1 to 5 p.m. May 25

The Simple Life, 119 E Patrick St., Frederick Free

Visit with the magical faeries that live in the garden behind the downtown shop, The Simple Life. Guests can enjoy some time creating a magical craft, drinking a cup of tea, learning about faeries, and exploring a fun treasure hunt! Sunday is looking pretty sparkly!

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Books in the Barn 2 to 4 p.m. May 25

Grape Creek Farm, 9011 Water Street Road, Walkersville Free

Books in the Barn is opening this Sunday! Grape Creek Farm welcomes all ages to browse the many shelves of books lining the inside of their barn, each one free to read and take home if they’d like. They set out hundreds of children’s books in hopes to bring joy to kids and some relief to the parents. The books range from toddler to teen, and there is also place to donate your own gently-used books. Kona Ice will be on-site with cold treats! Visit the farm’s many animals and enjoy an afternoon with new reads.

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

An exhibition spearheaded by the Transformative Art Project will

be on view at the Delaplaine

Arts Center in July

BY ERIN JONES

Special to The News-Post

Against the brick gallery wall of the New Spire Arts Stages, each photo, framed in white, pops out. One contains an extra layer of sparkle, quite literally, as it features a small disco ball.

The caption, written by its photographer, 18-year-old Brooke Leiberman of the Frederick Youth Council, reads: “Like a mirrorball, the youth in my community shine when given the chance, reflecting the light in every direction. But when the spotlight isn’t on us, we remain, waiting, full of potential yet dependent on those who chose to set us in motion. The hand spinning the mirrorball represents the systems — adults, colleges, universities — that shape our paths, deciding when and how we shine. Yet, like a mirrorball adapting to the light around it, youth are resilient, adjusting to the forces that guide us while still holding onto our own quiet brilliance.”

The photo and caption are part of the exhibition “Youth Voices in Focus, Transformative Arts Project’s 4th Annual Photovoice Community Impact Project.”

A May 4 event not only featured the photography collection, a panel discussion with the Frederick Youth Council on mental health, keynote speakers on the subject, as well as a talent show and open mic. The photos also hung in Frederick’s City Hall during April for the Month of the Child, and they will head to the Delaplaine Arts Center later this summer.

PhotoVoice is a method of community advocacy and activism that seeks to empower a community by giving it the tools to document their lives and needs. Rather than an outside photographer or outside writer coming in to the document, community members are equipped with cameras, guidance and writing prompts to capture the realities faced by their communities.

In the case of this exhibition, Transformative Arts Project founder and executive director Laura Sherwood worked with the Frederick Youth Council and the Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County, and the subject of the PhotoVoice project was mental health. Sherwood is a mentor for the Youth Council, and under her guidance, the council worked on the PhotoVoice project during January and February, and then in March, they spent three weeks facilitating the project with the Boys and Girls Club.

Some examples of prompts are

“What are the needs of the youth in my community?,” “Take an image that represents the strengths of the youth in your community,” and “Capture and upload an image that depicts some of the challenges youth from your community face.”

Each photo is accompanied by a written answer to the prompt.

“I see PhotoVoice as a perfect tool for youth advocacy,” Sherwood said in her introductory remarks. “It empowers people to tell their own stories — raw, real

and unfiltered. It gives voice to those who are often unheard, and it challenges the systems and stereotypes that often silence us.”

In the panel discussion, members of the youth council shared about their experience taking part in the project.

“Being able to finally express the things that I’ve been feeling helped a lot,” Breanna Brea said.

“Adults really listen when they actually are able to see and feel the emotions and what we’re going through,” Rachel Spencer said. “Photography is something that we can all connect through.”

Spencer had the additional experience of having traveled to India with her mother to work with Sherwood facilitating a PhotoVoice project there. The trip was part of a senior project in school and, according to her, “the coolest experience ever.” She noted the challenges of navigating the project with a language barrier though.

Staff photos sby Ric Dugan

Laura Sherwood, left, and students of the Youth Council look over their photography that is on display in Frederick’s City Hall.

Photographs from the Photovoice Project are on display at Frederick City Hall.

Painterly Monotypes & Etchings — through May 23, Waldo’s & Co., 17 Lincoln Square Basement, Gettysburg, Pa. Hand pulled monotypes and etchings by Dorothea Barrick. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, except Tuesdays. 717-4296040.

”May Brushstrokes” — through May 25, GALLERY 322, 322 N. Market St., Frederick. Featuring a collection of captivating works by local artists, this exhibit features artists Lissa Abrams, Michael Douglas Jones, Jan Kaufman, Linda Kirvan, Ann Schaefer, Anne Gibson Snyder, Russell Schofield, Tom Ritchie and Homer Yost, along with associate artists Carol Cowie, Deborah Lovelace Richardson, Jane Knighton and Karen Winston-Levin. Fridays 4-7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays noon to 5 p.m. gallery322@gmail.com.

”Interpretations” — through June 1, Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Featuring artworks by two visual storytellers: Watercolors by Vicki Clarkson and colored pencil by Lis Zadravec. Artist talk 3 p.m. May 25, Lis Zadravec. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 703-537-6345 or www.lisarts. com, eastsideartistsgallery.com.

Iron Works Festival Plein Air Artists Works Exhibit — through June 1, Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 301-466-2413 orlinkdsbridgevineyards.com.

”Old Gods” — through June 29, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Sumner Crenshaw’s paintings pull from mythological and folkloric imagery to explore the inner psyche. The artist brings to life figures from many pantheons, including Greek, Irish, Welsh, Norse, and Persian traditions. Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”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,

region. 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org.

Crestwood Gallery Summer Exhibit — through Sept. 5, Frederick Health Crestwood Building, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick. See original works of art, including oil, watercolor, mixed media and photography from some of Frederick County’s most talented artists. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 240-2151460 or frederickhealth.org/ crestwoodart.

”Spiritus Harmoniae” — May 15-28, Ibiza Cafe, 8 W. Fourth St., Frederick. An exhibit of photography by local artist Jeff Compton that wishes to reflect the subtle yet divine spirit in everyday moments. Cafe hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. www.iamjeffcompton.com.

Silver finds the process forms the journey of his art, continually inventing a new creative communication between mediums. Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”Hinterland” — through June 29, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. This series of paintings reflect upon DeAnna Boyer’s relationship with and understanding of nature, inspired by time spent sketching and observing various biodiverse ecosystems from the Appalachian Mountains to the Burren National Park in Ireland. Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 11 a.m. to

5 p.m. Sundays. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

“SHROUDED: CYANOTYPES” — through June 29 at Blanche Ames Gallery, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. Work by Jillian Abir MacMaster. For gallery hours, call 301-4737680 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. 301-698-0656 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

”Faces and Whatever” — June 5 through July 1, Washington County Arts Council, 34 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Penny KnobelBesa exhibits her unique photographic style. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. June 5. Virtual exhibit online. Use the A&E parking deck at 25 Renaissance Way. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. TuesdayFriday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. 301-791-3132, washingtoncountyarts.com. Art Exhibit — June 6 to 29 at TAG/The Artists Gallery, 501 N. Market St., Frederick. Featured artists are Colleen Clapp and Rhonda J. Smith exhibiting large-scale cold wax and oil paintings and linoleum prints. The artists focus on the natural world as seen through the lens of Japanese aesthetics. 301-2289860.

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

washingtoncountyarts.com

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The exhibition “SILVER: A Journey Through Space and Time,” featuring multidimensional digital art and animation photography by Dan Silver, is at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick through June 29.

Landless Theatre Company will present

‘Damn Yankees’ featuring high school talent

Landless Theatre Company will step up to the plate with a high-energy, intergenerational production of “Damn Yankees,” bringing together professional performers and a dynamic team of high school student interns from across the Frederick area. The musical opens May 23 at New Spire Arts in Frederick.

Set during baseball’s golden age, “Damn Yankees” tells the story of Joe Boyd, a die-hard Washington Senators fan who sells his soul to become the slugger his team needs to finally defeat the Yankees. Packed with classic songs like “Heart” and “Whatever Lola Wants,” the show blends timeless humor with Broadway flair.

A hallmark of this production is its commitment to arts education and mentorship. Through internships both onstage and backstage, Landless Theatre Company offers student performers a hands-on introduction to professional theater. Local high school students portraying the Washington Senators ballplayers include Ademide Akinsola (Urbana High School), Craig Martin (TJ High School), Derek Rudge, William Warwick and Tommy McCormick (Oakdale High School), and Jayden Perez (Northwest High School). Maya Evans, also of Oakdale High School, serves as the assistant stage manager intern.

Landless artistic director Andrew Lloyd Baughman, a music teacher at Urbana

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“It really taught me something again about this point of connection,” she said. “When you see or empathize with other people, and you show your own stories [and] are being vulnerable, that’s when you can really open up and create this incredible community and space for people to be together to share experiences.”

Sherwood’s travels in India years earlier were instrumental in her discovery of the PhotoVoice method. Initially traveling as a wedding photographer in 2009, Sherwood became acquainted with members of the Tibetan community and wanted to use photography to help document their stories. While working on her doctorate, she discovered PhotoVoice and realized how aligned it was with her backgrounds in both counseling and photography, as well as her desire to use art as a means of advocacy.

“It’s a professional training experience for these young artists,” Baughman said. “They’re stepping into a fast-paced, high-expectation environment, and they’re rising to the occasion.”

Student actors say the experience has been both eye-opening and energizing.

“It’s been a fun experience to work with people who are really good and experienced in theater,” Derek Rudge said. “I have been learning a lot.”

The student interns are working alongside seasoned professional actors, including Frederick veteran performers Bob Causer and Kayte Curtis Williams, who play Joe Boyd and his devoted wife Meg.

“You definitely learn a lot from working with adult artists,” William Warwick said. “Having people to look up to can drive your passion even stronger.”

Craig Martin echoed that sentiment: “I’ve gained valuable knowledge on how to balance a non-theatrical day job with still doing shows. It really relies on the of the actors to practice outside of rehearsal as much as possible.”

Middle School, co-directs the production and appears as the devilish “Mr. Applegate.”

“Arts Education is important to us, both onstage and in the audience,” Baughman said. “We try to produce at least one classic American musical every season.

‘Damn Yankees’ calls for a whole baseball

team of high-energy singers and dancers, so it was a natural fit to showcase these young actors.”

Recent Landless productions have included “Gypsy,” “Camelot,” “1776” and Landless’ signature prog metal version of “Sweeney Todd.” Each show incorporated local student interns into the cast.

This production exemplifies Landless Theatre Company’s dual mission of cultivating new audiences for theater while nurturing the next generation of talent.

“Damn Yankees” will be performed at 8 p.m. May 23 and 24 and 2 p.m. May 25 at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Get tickets at weinbergcenter.org/ shows/damn-yankees.

“[PhotoVoice] helps us understand as an outsider. We get to have empathy and experience things that we wouldn’t know,” Sherwood said. “That’s the unexpected that comes out of it: our blind spots when people start telling stories that maybe we wouldn’t think of because maybe we’re not part of a certain community.”

Research for her doctoral dissertation showed her the power of arts-based research methods like PhotoVoice. She said methods such as these are “valuable because they humanize research, and they’re accessible to everybody. They can create a way for us all to engage.”

She argued in her dissertation that the accessibility of such research methods decolonizes the research by making it available on a broader scale, rather than to scholars within a small circle.

Beyond the benefits a community can receive from advocacy, the very act of

creating and expression is a beneficial practice to participants.

In her years of experience, she has witnessed the positive effects of such projects, certainly in her work globally but also in local communities.

She recalls one note she received from a participant communicating how much the experience helped her and her daughter during a time of grief. In the midst of a profound family loss, they found it healing to be able to tell their story through PhotoVoice.

She once worked with two interns who were art therapy majors from Hood College. They later wrote these beautiful testimonies about how much working with TAP, impacted them and their work … the power that they got to see the impact first hand especially the photo voice.”

Examples of past PhotoVoice projects are available on the Transformative Arts

Project website, but selections from this year’s project will also be on display at the Delaplaine beginning in July.

Sherwood hopes that those who enjoy the photos and stories will see the power in the project and that PhotoVoice goes beyond art. “It is an artsbased method, but it is a community program that goes beyond just taking a photo,” Sherwood said. “It is about elevating communities’ voices from a grassroots level and understanding community needs from their lived experience.”

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.

Courtesy of Landless Theatre Company

Kyle Donovan as “Shoeless Joe Hardy” with the Washington Senators in “Damn Yankees.”

The owner of The Muse presents ‘Old

BY JENNIFER LEE

Special to The News-Post

Sumner Crenshaw, owner of the crafty, artisan boutique The Muse in downtown Frederick, is also an artist in her own right, and a series of her paintings are currently on view at the Delaplaine Arts Center. Her solo show, “Old Gods,” runs through June 29.

As described by the art center’s website, “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.”

“The pieces for this exhibit feature several goddesses and female mythological figures, and I chose them as subjects because their stories seemed to parallel our own,” Crenshaw said.

Her painting “Blodeuwedd,” for example, features the Mabinogion, a medieval collection of Welsh myths. “Given the ongoing attack on our civil rights here in America, a character who lacked choice, and who was condemned for desiring agency, really struck a chord with me,” she said.

For years, Crenshaw has created art inspired by mythology.

A self-proclaimed mythology nerd, she said, “It all started after I saw an episode of that cheesy ’90s show ‘Hercules: The Legendary Journeys’ when I was little, and from that day on I read pretty much any book on mythology that I could get my hands on.”

It was easy for her to draw from mythology’s symbols and lessons and apply those to whatever theme she was working on. The power of myth is its timelessness, and she has found myths to parallel modern issues and struggles.

“As an artist who uses very personal inspiration in my work, sometimes it makes it easier to wrap that inspiration in a mythological archetype,” she said. “It’s a little easier to put myself out there if I have a god or myth to hide behind.”

Crenshaw said a deep dive into any ancient pantheon reveals linguistic and cultural connections that transcend boundaries and years. That’s why she chose “Old Gods” for the exhibition title. She is a firm believer that the old gods never went away; they’ve just been hidden.

Crenshaw’s art has changed over time though. Emotionally speaking, her earlier work was a lot darker, and her style, she feels, has grown looser and more linear. She feels more confident and no longer feels the need to prove herself by filling every empty space of

Work by Sumner Crenshaw.

her canvas with details.

“I don’t feel the need to over-articulate the image, so to speak,” she said.

She shifted to a more suggestive, rather than overt, style. Crenshaw now relies less on heavy-handed paint application and more on loose lines and brushstrokes.

“I also think my work now has a lightness to it that it didn’t used to,” she said.

“I think due to the background I come from, I had a lot of emotions to work through in my work when I was younger, and now I am able to approach it from a healthier angle.

On her artist profile on UGallery, Crenshaw shares, “Since childhood I have struggled with crippling anxiety and depression,” she went on, “which makes the prospect of finding my way in

the world, especially as an artist, deeply terrifying and almost insurmountable.”

She said she struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and depression. She believes she “had to work that much harder at many things that come easily to others,” she said.

Yet Crenshaw fought on. Because she wanted to be an artist and to succeed so

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‘Old Gods’ at the Delaplaine Arts Center

badly, she was willing to put herself out there, despite her panic.

She shared that she lost quite a few opportunities due to her limitations. There was no defining moment that set her into motion but “a steady trail of little steps taking me in the direction I wanted to go.”

She always knew art was her path. She shared the memory of declaring, confidently, to her kindergarten teacher that she was a future artist.

And art is in her blood, her great-grandfather was a folk artist, her grandfather was an architect, and her mother is artistic, too.

know a piece is complete when it sings to me, instead of just speaking.”

For Crenshaw, the idea always comes first.

“Usually I’ll come across a really fascinating myth, or an idea will pop into my head that makes me go ‘that could be a painting!’”

But still, she shared, “It’s staggering to think how much of my life has been lost to battling the things that plague my brain.”

Crenshaw’s monsters are slayed by her paint brush. Her anxiety becomes a character on canvas. Each work of art tells a story in paint.

Her works are visual metaphors. Colors, lines and brushstrokes, her voice. Through her struggles with anxiety has come inspiration and empow erment.

On the idea of whether art must have a deeper meaning or if it can exist for aesthetic enjoyment only, Crenshaw said, “I think some of the best art is the kind that exists for itself. It has no meaning other than being fun to look at. As much as I like to tackle heavy themes in my work, sometimes it’s also fun to just make a pretty picture.”

Her anxiety fuels her creativity, and in this way, she can connect with viewers in a valuable way.

“We all can relate to the struggle to understand ourselves, express ourselves and transform ourselves,” Crenshaw said. “There is a monster and a hero in each of us.”

Even though the themes she expresses in her current artwork have changed, she still creates art that touches her personally.

“Sometimes, particular ly in the past, I really focused on working through the throes of OCD, depression and anxiety,” Crenshaw said. “While other times I have no theme at all, only the desire to create something pretty.”

Crenshaw has worked professionally as an artist since 2005 and earned her BFA in 2006 and her MFA in 2009. She has a solid body of work, and at 40, she’s already shown her work across the U.S. and is coveted by collectors across the globe.

Crenshaw said the art world is tough and can be an “unrelenting stream of rejection,” but it helps to think it terms of “what you’re creating, rather than whether or not it’s getting widespread recognition. … If you love what you make, and you know that no matter what, you are putting something that’s beautiful to you out into the world, it makes the rejection a lot more bearable.”

She spent years looking for recognition and validation from the gallery world, and although she did get what she was looking for in many ways, the price she paid was depression and imposter syndrome.

Once she let go of the need for validation from outside herself, and decided it would be enough to simple create what she loved, it changed everything for her in a good way.

with the structure of what she was painting.

This really stuck with Crenshaw. It gave her a new way to view her artwork, and it helped her to figure out how she fit in, or rather, didn’t fit in with other artists.

She also feels art is important because it serves as a record of our time and lived experiences, and it has the ability to connect people.

Crenshaw is a figurative painter, her work is minimalistic, yet there is a deep narrative within the lines and movement on her canvas where she allows her unconscious mind to express itself.

Crenshaw relies on vibes to know when a piece of work is finished

“The way I like to think of it is that I

One of the best pieces of advice Crenshaw ever got was from a painting professor she had as an undergrad. He told her that usually painters can be divided into colorists or tonalists (meaning their work is mostly about exploring color theory or shadow pattern. Then he told Crenshaw that he didn’t know how to categorize her work, because it seemed that she was mostly concerned

“It helped me to give language to the kind of images I was making.”

Crenshaw will always believe in the importance of art.

“Art saves, and art is rebellion,” she stated. “The act of creating might be the thing that saves someone from depression, or maybe seeing a work of art that highlights mental health issues can make someone feel seen and heard.”

Crenshaw hopes someone will see her work and feel inspired to create their own. Or that perhaps, the viewer will see some piece of themself reflected in her art and not feel alone.

At a minimum, maybe it will just awaken the viewer’s interest in mythology and paganism.

But no matter how someone connects with her art, Crenshaw deeply believes, “in the time we live in, existing as an artist is resistance in itself.”

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Sumner Crenshaw

5/23 Singer Songwriter Showcase by F.A.M.E

7:30-10 PM

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5/24 All-levels Yoga with Yogamour

8:30A-9:30 AM

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5/30 Drum Circle with Aya Cultural Arts Studio

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5/31 All-levels Yoga with Yogamour

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Radio Play Reading

Presented by ESPTheatre

7-8:30 PM

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LIGHT IN A DARK BOX

The times, they are a-changin’ — even at movie theaters

It’s almost Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer movie season. And when I was a young cinephile, this was always my favorite time of the year, when studios would bring out the big blockbusters and star-studded comic book films to movie theaters. My memories are filled with lovely moments from my childhood of meeting up with friends to see a rotating list of actors play Batman or going out with my whole family on a Friday night to watch the newest Disney animated film.

And though the roster of blockbusters hasn’t evolved that much, the summer moviegoing experience of my youth has. Summer movie season is still a thing, certainly, but audiences’ response to it has changed, as has the world in general.

on TNT and TBS like she always has — but it’s foolish to act like things haven’t changed.

Take popular filmmakers Christopher Nolan and Rian Johnson for instance, who are both advocates for going to see their movies on the big screen, preferably before you stream them at home. And that’s all well and good when you’re the director of a major blockbuster film, but when the regular, everyday moviegoer is barely making a fraction of what these directors pull in, maybe take a break from pushing the movie theater experience so much.

When I was a kid, not only did you need to see these movies on opening weekend in order to talk to all your friends about it Monday, but if you didn’t see it in theaters, then you’d have to wait for it to come out on video, and that could take up to five or six months, not counting however many weeks it took to find a copy to rent at Blockbuster. (And trust me, you did NOT want to be the only kid on the playground who hadn’t seen “Nutty Professor II: The Klumps.”)

Now, of course, our access to movies has changed. The true urge of absolutely needing to see films on their opening weekend is not necessarily there anymore ,thanks to their rapid appearance on streaming services. Worried that the Friday night screening of the new Dwayne Johnson action-comedy is sold out? That’s OK, because if you wait two days, it’ll be on Netflix. Didn’t get a chance to see the new hit horror film that just came out? No worries, it was released on Prime Video last YEAR!

So it makes sense that a lot of people are skipping the theater and just staying home instead. And that’s OK. Moviegoing habits were bound to change from when I was younger, just like most things have from when I was a kid. (Remember when you used to be able to buy nice drinkware from fast food restaurants? My family still uses fancy glasses we got from Arby’s.) It’s just part of life. And you don’t necessarily have to endorse all the changes — my mom, for one, refuses to subscribe to any streaming services because she prefers watching movies

Listen, if I had Nolan’s “Inception” money, I’d be at the theater all the time, but ticket prices can cost so much nowadays, and they appear to keep going up. For a family of four, you could be forking out $100 to go see “The Paw Patrol Movie,” and that doesn’t even include the cost of popcorn and drinks. It certainly makes sense that a big family would wait a few weeks for it to come out on a streaming service that they’re also paying for (a service whose prices are ALSO always increasing ... but that’s for another column).

There’s still some glimmers of that old moviegoing magic from the days of yore. Think of the “Barbenheimer” craze from two summers ago, or the recent Chicken Jockey mania happening during screenings of “A Minecraft Movie.” It’s that sense of fun and community spirit that makes going to the movies so special.

I love going to the movie theater when I can, but it’s just gotten way too expensive to go as much as I used to when I was younger, and sometimes it’s easier just to wait to catch a movie I’m not overly eager to see pop up on Max in a few weeks. I feel that may be the same for a lot of people. That’s just part of any institution’s evolution in a rapidly changing society.

Who knows what movie theaters will be like 30 years from now, or if there will still be any left. I hope so. As I said, some of my favorite childhood memories involved going to the theater, and even if I can’t go as often as I want now, it’s nice to know it’s still there for me to go and see if that magic is still there.

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

Sky Stage is a pre-Revolutionary building shell transformed into a public art installation and community artspace by artist Heather eresa Clark. A project of the Frederick Arts Council.

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tour of a couple of these homes or a package that includes all four of them. Here’s the best part: You can actually stay overnight in any one of these homes. Words cannot express how cool it is to be able to sleep in a Wright or Bernstein house. While you are at it, be sure to have a meal at Treetops Restaurant onsite. Their menu is fantastic, and the views of some of the 130 acres of forest on the property are stunning. Proceeds from dining or from overnight accommodations supports the private conversation efforts at Polymath Park.

If you enjoy agritourism, Laurel Highlands is your place. Somerset County, for example, is the leading producer of maple syrup in the state and Pennsylvania is the fifth largest producer of the product in the country. Brantview Farms Maple has approximately 100 acres of trees that are tapped and produces 2,000 gallons of syrup each year. This eight generation family farm offers tours through the woods and operates a store from noon to 4 p.m. daily, where you can purchase everything from maple sugar and maple cream to cotton candy and taffy. Everything in the store is made on the property, except for the Soldier Boy Beef Jerky. Outside of maple syrup itself, their next most popular item is the maple barbecue sauce. You can truly get a taste of nature here.

Ponfeigh Distillery opened up in the city of Somerset in November 2023. In less than two years since opening, they’ve been named in the top 35 distilleries by Forbes. Located inside an old 84 Lumber property, they are the largest in potential capacity and volume in the state. Given the availability of grain, this area has been considered the Napa Valley of rye, according to master distiller Brendon Rawlings. Of course, they source their grain locally to produce Monongahela Rye, which is 95% rye and 5% malted barley. The distillery is open Wednesday through Sunday and offer tours on weekends, where you can check out how they crush grain, cook it, and distill it in their continuous column still, which stands 35 feet tall. While in Somerset, check out the Quecreek Mine Rescue Site. This museum tells the amazing and uplifting story about nine individuals who got trapped and rescued from Quecreek #1 Mine, operated by the Black Wolf Coal Mining Company. From July 24-28, 2002, the harrowing ordeal caught the world’s attention and this place will not only provide you with some information about

mining in general, but also about the problem solving and triumphant success of everting what could have been a significant tragedy. To be honest, we need more museums like this one.

That being said, also in this same area is the Flight 93 National Memorial in Stoystown. This story, as we all know, is about a major tragedy and terrorist attack in the United States. But it too is a story about heroism, not only from the passengers and crew on that ill-fated flight but also the first responders that were part of the rescue and recovery. This beautiful memorial is a tribute to all who were impacted by the actions that took place on 9/11.

If you are interested in another option to stay the night in the area, check out The Stone House Restaurant and Country Inn in Farmington and prepare to step back in time. Located right off the National Road, it is a true country inn but with all the history. Dating back to 1822, this inn has 13 rooms, each decorated in a unique Victorian style.

And finally, if you are seeking another restaurant for one of your meals during your visit to the area, you have to go to Caporella’s Italian Ristorante. This family-operated establishment is located in a wonderfully restored train station and provides hearty servings of really good Italian food. You won’t leave here hungry, and the dipping oil for their bread is the best ever.

Believe it or not, we are just scratching the surface. There is so much to see and do in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. There are so many covered bridges, state parks, waterways and other recreational amenities. Driving the Lincoln Highway or National Road is like driving along a roadside museum itself. Art dots the landscape, including a couple wonderful, if worn, barn murals and some newer roadside attractions.

And all this can be done on one tank of gas.

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

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A short distance from Fallingwater is Kentuck Knob, another home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Photos by Shuan Butcher

Polymath Park has two Frank Lloyd Wright homes, as well as two homes designed by Peter Bernstein.

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Thursday May 22

CLASSES

Senior Cafe: The place to come for coffee, conversation, friendship and fun events! — Charcuterie Boards — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join the 2024’s Sass Choice Award for Best Caterer, Box Theory, as we learn about how to create beautiful charcuterie boards. Ages 21 and older. 301600-8200. fcpl.org.

ETCETERA

McDaniel College ROTC Commissioning — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Baker Memorial Chapel, 2 College Hill, Westminster. Graduating seniors from McDaniel who are part of the Green Terror Battalion Army ROTC program are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army. Army ROTC has been a tradition at the college since 1919, and the Green Terror Battalion, which includes cadets from McDaniel, Hood College and Mount St. Mary’s, is one of the oldest ROTC programs in the nation.  mcdaniel.edu.

Ask a Genealogist — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Do you have questions about researching your family history, or are you not sure where to begin delving into your ancestry? Maryland Room librarian Derek Gee will be in the Thurmont Center for Agricultural History to answer questions about genealogy and local history. 18 and older.

301-600-7200.

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

2025 Exhibits at the Museum of Frederick History — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. See our all new and renovated exhibits, now through Dec. 13. Free admission on Wednesdays.

$5, $10 adults, $5 seniors and students. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

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

301-600-8200.

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Teen Time: Make Your Own Planter (ages 11-18) — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Bruns-

wick. Use air dry clay to sculpt a tiny pot you can plant something in! This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).

301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Death Cafe in the Garden — 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm and Retreat Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Join us for a unique and thought-provoking event that provides a safe and open space by Open Minds, Inc (501c3) to discuss death, dying and end-of-life care while surrounded by the beauty of nature. 240-605-2947. heronontheriver@gmail.com.

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

301-600-7200.

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

Tween Pressed Flower Frame (Ages 9-13) — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Design your own pressed flower frames, perfect for decorating your space or gifting to a friend. Learn how to arrange dried flowers in an acrylic frame for a stunning botanical display! Supplies limited. 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 kids up to age 5 with a caregiver. 301-600-6329. cdillman@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.

MUSIC

Alive@Five: Shake the Room — 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.

Tom Chapin — 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Temple Isaiah, 12200 Scaggsville Road, Fulton. With 26 recordings and hundreds of songs in his repertoire, Tom Chapin will serve up a tasty mix of story songs, ballads, comedic and political songs, family music, singalongs, old-time folk classics and a favorite song or two by his late brother, Harry. Chapin accompanies himself on guitar, banjo and autoharp. $30 for adults, $15 for children age 10 and younger. 443-540-0226. uptownconcerts@gmail.com. uptownconcerts.com.

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Mill Pond House Ruins Committee Meeting — 5 p.m. to at City Hall, Room 212,, 101 N. Court St., Frederick. The committee is being reactivated now that the historic site has been transferred to City ownership. The Mill Pond House, located along Tuscarora Creek, was built around 1746 and is currently situated in the modern-day Worman’s Mills neighborhood. It is the oldest known remains of a European style dwelling in Frederick County. This group, made up of concerned citizens and preservation professionals, was formed with the goal of obtaining grants to research, document, stabilize and interpret the site. With the installation of a nearby bicycle pedestrian path, there is a unique opportunity to incorporate this site as a landmark along the trail. If you are interested in joining this effort, contact cmartinkosky@cityoffrederickmd.gov to confirm your attendance. cityoffrederickmd.gov.

Friday May 23

CLASSES

Candle Making Class — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at LiveYoung Candle Co., 916 N. East St., Frederick. On Fridays, create your own custom candle as owners Tawny and Allie walk you through the candle making process where you will pick out your own vessel, your preferred scent, and pour your own wax. Guests are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks including alcohol for guests 21+. This class is for those 10 years old and older and children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit website for tickets. $38 person plus cost of vessel. 240-8157067. liveyoungcandles.com.

ETCETERA

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

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

FAMILY

Airport Summer Fun Days — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Frederick Municipal Airport, 310 Aviation Way, Frederick. Every Friday until the end of August! The kick-off event starts May 23, with face painting, hula hooping, and bubbles! Local dessert truck, Kotei Kids Shaved Ice, on-site each week! Plenty of seating available at their picnic tables and benches that face the runway to watch the planes arrive and depart! Great for kids who love planes and for any youth interested in aviation.

301-600-2201. www.cityoffrederickmd.gov.

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Photographs and the History of Farms in the Myersville and Wolfsville Area — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Banquet Room of the Myersville Fire Company behind the Municipal Center, 301 Main St., Myersville. The program will take the audience on a visual tour of area farms through the colorful photographs of Bob Buckheit, while members of the historical society provide eight of the farms’ histories as to early ownership and development. Silent auction, including such items as a copy of the 1970 “The History of Myersville” book, tickets to the upcoming Country Roads and Garden Tour, more, will be offered.

301-293-2436. mwahistory.com.

MUSIC

Next Level Slackers — 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Cactus Flats, 10026 Hansonville Road, Frederick. Variety of music.

Singer-Songwriter Showcase Presented by FAME — 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Member-musicians of the Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise are featured in this 4-show series on Fridays, May 23, June 27, July

25, and Aug. 29 (4th Fridays May-July, 5th Friday in August). Includes acoustic soloists, duos or bands. See Facebook.com/FrederickAcousticFAME for announcements of featured artists. All-ages. Pay-what-you-can donation at the door. Doors 7:15 p.m. 301-662-4196. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/programs/ sky-stage.

Onilu Percussion Ensemble with Joe Chambers and Kevin Diehl — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Frederick YMCA Arts, 115 E. Church St., Frederick. Onilu is an ensemble utilizing the extensive family of drummed and tuned percussion instruments to create beautifully composed and arranged small ensemble music. Contrary to the stereotype of modern percussion ensembles as esoteric or academic pursuits, Onilu — the Yoruba word for drummer — creates music that reaffirms the powerful social and sacred musics made in African diasporic communities and across cultures since the beginning of human time. $30. 301-466-8176. admin@pointofdeparture.org. www.pointofdeparture.org/FEMA.html.

Live Music at the Cocktail Lab — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Every Friday in the Cocktail Lab we’ll be servin’ up our deliciously wild concoctions and some sweet tunes to get your weekend started off right. 21 and older. 301-360-5888. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com.

THEATER

“A Second Helping” The Church Basement Ladies Sequel — 6 p.m. to at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. The ladies are back and funnier than ever. “A Second Helping” picks up the story in 1969 with a changing world. As Vietnam War protests swell and women everywhere demand equal pay for equal work, the ladies in the church basement kitchen face changes of their own. From the matriarch to the mom-to-be, the women find strength in each other as they deal with the changes from below the House of God. Friday and Saturday evenings and matinees on the first, third and fifth Sunday, through May 24. Tickets vary. 301-662-6600. WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

“Bleeding Kansas” Play Performed by Town Run Theater Co. — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W German St, Shepherdstown, W.Va. This powerful drama is set in the Kansas territory in 185556, where George and Kitty Clarke have set out to start a new life as farmers. In 1854, the Kansas-Nebraska Act allowed settlers in the new territory of Kansas to vote to determine if the new state would be slave or free. As voter fraud turned into political violence, the threat of bloodshed became all too real to even those who wanted no part of the issue.  $25 general, $20 seniors, students. 304-8763704. Contact@OperaHouseLive.com.

Saturday May 24

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. 301-662-4190. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org. yogamour.org.

ETCETERA

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

Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Myersville Volunteer Fire Company, 301 Main St., Myersville. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Myersville will host its annual car, truck and motorcycle show, with fun for all ages. Entry fee by donation. 301-471-3303. stpaulmyersville@gmail.com.

Foundations of Frederick Walking Tour — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Experience the history and beauty of downtown as knowledgeable guides share the fascinating stories that make up historic Frederick. Tour starts at the Museum of Frederick County History. RSVP required. Tour starts at and returns to 24 E Church St. RSVP required. $12, $10, $8. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org.

frederickhistory.org/programs-and-events/ walking-tours.

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

The Golden Gals Of Summer: A “Golden Girls” Bar Scavenger Hunt! — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Carroll Creek Linear Park, Frederick. Let’s kick your summer off with enough fun to may Blanche Devereaux blush! Dress in your best Blanche, Dorothy, Rose or Sophia-inspired attire, cocktail in hand on an adventure through Frederick’s best bars, tackling outrageous Golden Girls-inspired challenges and collecting points along the way. VIP Ticket – $195 (includes entry for 4 players, 4 exclusive event T-shirts, and a swag bag filled with goodies even Blanche would be proud of!)  General admission –$100 (includes entry for 4 players – because friendship is priceless!). Proceeds benefit The Frederick Center and SOAR Frederick. Register online. 240-626-6639. jennifer@nevermoreevents.com. bit.ly/2025GoldenGalsFredTix.

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.

Meet & Greet with Local Poet Tayler Brianne — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Curious Iguana, 12 N. Market St., Frederick. Tayler Brianne meet & greet as she promotes her latest book, “Make Yourself at Home.” Book signing. Copies of her book will be available for purchase at this event. Ages 18 and older. 240-575-4496. curiousiguanaevents@gmail.com. curiousiguana.com/event/tayler-parsons.

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

the Schifferstadt — Frederick’s oldest intact house, built in 1758. You can see how German engineering and home design came to Colonial America. Guided tours explain the features and tell the history of the family and their home.

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

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 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

Read to a Dog — 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Practice reading to a furry friend with Wags for Hope. This program is designed for children ages up to 10. 301-600-7250.

Steam Train Rides & Wild West Express — 11 a.m. to at Walkersville Southern Railroad, 34 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville. Also at 1 and 3 p.m.; and 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. May 25. Two different train excursions this weekend. On Saturday, hop on Mac — a real, coal-fired steam locomotive that’s only in town for a couple weeks for an exciting 70 min. adventure! Then on Sunday, come out for the Wild West Express steam train rides where Jesse James and his outlaw gang are on the loose and raid the train. NOTE: There will be sounds of gunfire. Tickets: https:// wsrr.org. Visit the FCSME model railroad exhibits while you’re there! It’s free, open to the public on Saturday, and located just behind the WSSR museum.

$25 adults, $24 seniors, $23 ages 2-12. 301898-0899.

wsrr.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 kids, with a caregiver.   301-600-7200. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Cupcake Liner Poppies — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Create poppies with only red cupcake liners, markers, and craft sticks! Poppies are symbols of sacrifice and remembrance, and they can be worn or displayed in honor of Memorial Day. Ages up to 5 and, elementary. 301-600-6329. MDeHart@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.

Flute Choir Concert — 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. The Flute Choir Concert will be performing a free, family-friendly music event that honors our veterans including Armed Forces Salute, traditional hymn songs, patriotic fanfares, and more. fcpl.org.

FESTIVALS

Caribbean Wine & Music Festival — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Linganore Winecellars, 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy. Dive into island vibes at the home of the longest-running reggae festival on the East Coast, we know how to share the spirit of reggae, wine and unbeatable vibes! Enjoy live performances, authentic island cuisine, local artisan vendors, and unlimited wine sampling from Linganore Winecellars! Early access gates open at 6 a.m., general admission gates open at 9 a.m., event begins at 10 a.m. See website for ticket options. 301-831-5889. info@linganorewines.com.

Strawberry Festival — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Moon Valley Farm, 9700 Gravel Hill Road, Woodsboro. Reserve your tickets to attend to pick-your-own certified organic strawberries! Expect food trucks, local artisan vendors to shop, and a 30-minute farm tour of this first-generation farmer’s incredible land and work. The event is free to attend, but please register for the fun at moonvalleyfarm.net.

moonvalleyfarm.net.

Keys Fan Fest — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Frederick. Kick off baseball season with the whole family! At Keys Fan Fest, all ages can play catch in the outfield, take tours of the stadium, run the bases, enjoy their Fun Zone, and get a complimentary hot dog and soda! When you register for tickets you’ll get a special buy-one-get-one free ticket offer for Keys opening night! url.com/vvpdc6bv.

Mike Kuster and The Catoctin Cowboys’ “Honky Tonkin’ Good Time Show” — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, 42245 Black Hops Lane, Leesburg, Va. One of the hottest acts in the region, Mike Kuster and The Catoctin Cowboys play an exciting show of traditional country music filled with covers and Mike’s award-winning songs. The Vanish Brewery stage offers patrons a great show with locally-brewed drinks and lots of dining options. The dance-floor is ready for you to boot-scoot, two-step, and line dance to some Honky Tonk music! 301-662-3355. mike@mikekuster.net. mikekuster.net.

MUSIC

Celtic Harp Trio — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. Enjoy the beautiful music of the Celtic harp, violin and flute. 301-600-7560. fcpl.org.

Mike Kuster and The Catoctin Cowboys In Concert — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Vanish Farmwoods Brewery, 42245 Black Hops Land, Leesburg, Va. Performing their Honky Tonkin’ Good Time Show of traditional country music originals and covers. 301-662-3355. mike@mikekuster.net. vanishbeer.com.

THEATER

“A Second Helping” The Church Basement Ladies Sequel — 6 p.m. to at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. The ladies are back and funnier than ever. “A Second Helping” picks up the story in 1969 with a changing world. As Vietnam War protests swell and women everywhere demand equal pay for equal work, the ladies in the church basement kitchen face changes of their own. From the matriarch to the mom-to-be, the women find strength in each other as they deal with the changes from below the House of God. Friday and Saturday evenings and matinees on the first, third and fifth Sunday, through May 24. Tickets vary. 301-662-6600. WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.

“Bleeding Kansas” Play Performed by Town Run Theater Co. — 7 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W German St, Shepherdstown, W.Va. This powerful drama is set in the Kansas territory in 1855-

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56, where George and Kitty Clarke have set out to start a new life as farmers. In 1854, the Kansas-Nebraska Act allowed settlers in the new territory of Kansas to vote to determine if the new state would be slave or free. As voter fraud turned into political violence, the threat of bloodshed became all too real to even those who wanted no part of the issue.  $25 general, $20 seniors, students. 304-8763704. Contact@OperaHouseLive.com.

Sunday May 25 ETCETERA

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.

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

Faerie Fun Day — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Simple Life, 119 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Visit with the magical faeries that live in the garden behind the downtown shop, The Simple Life. Guests can enjoy some time creating a magical craft, drinking a cup of tea, learning about faeries, and exploring a fun treasure hunt. shopthesimplelife.com.

Bowman House and Museum — 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Bowman House and Museum Museum, 323 N. Main St., Boonsboro. The 19th-century log Bowman House Museum and Pottery open to the public for tours 2-4:30 p.m. every 4th Sunday of the month between April through October. Hearth cooking demonstrations of 18th & 19th century foods will be prepared according to the meats, vegetables and fruits that would have been available during that time. Stroll leisurely through the raised bed vegetable garden. 301-432-5889. info@boonsborohistoricalsociety.org. boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/ bowman-house.

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.

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

Meet Uncommon Critters — noon to 6 p.m. at RAK Brewing Co., 400 Sagner Ave, Unit 100, Frederick. Meet the scaly and flurry animal ambassadors with Jenn’s Uncommon Critters, the rescue and educational program in Frederick. Learn about lizards, bunnies, cockroaches and more! Plus, see if adopting one of these untraditional pets might be right for your family. Feel free to stay at RAK Brewing, grab a bite from D p Kitchen (their in-house eatery), and enjoy the free turf games at RAK Yard! The turf is open to kids until 5 p.m. 240-446-9034.

rakbrewing.com.

Books in the Barn — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Grape Creek Farm, 9011 Water St., Walkersville. Browse the many shelves of books lining the inside of their barn, each one free to read and take home if they’d like. They set out hundreds of children’s books in hopes to bring joy to kids and some relief to the parents. The books range from toddler to teen, and there is also place to donate your own gently-used books. Kona Ice will be on-site with cold treats! Visit the farm’s many animals and enjoy an afternoon with new reads.

Thursday, May 22, 2025

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.

703-407-6430.

FESTIVALS

Caribbean Wine & Music Festival — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Linganore Winecellars, 13601 Glissans Mill Road, Mount Airy. Dive into island vibes at the home of the longest-running reggae festival on the East Coast, we know how to share the spirit of reggae, wine and unbeatable vibes! Enjoy live performances, authentic island cuisine, local artisan vendors, and unlimited wine sampling from Linganore Winecellars! Early access gates open at 6 a.m., general admission gates open at 9 a.m., event begins at 10

a.m. See website for ticket options. 301-831-5889. info@linganorewines.com.

THEATER

“Bleeding Kansas” Play Performed by Town Run Theater Co. — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W German St, Shepherdstown, W.Va. This powerful drama is set in the Kansas territory in 185556, where George and Kitty Clarke have set out to start a new life as farmers. In 1854, the Kansas-Nebraska Act allowed settlers in the new territory of Kansas to vote to determine if the new state would be slave or free. As voter fraud turned into political violence, the threat of bloodshed became all too real to even those who wanted no part of the issue.  $25 general, $20 seniors, students. 304-8763704. Contact@OperaHouseLive.com. shepherdstownoperahouse.thundertix.com/ events/242217/performances.

Monday May 26

ETCETERA

Bar Bingo — 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Frederick Eagles, 207 W. Patriick St., Frederick. Get your packets for $12, which includes 7 games. Happy hour 5 to 7 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. 301-663-6281. FrederickAerie1067@gmail.com.

FAMILY

Annual Memorial Day Commemoration and Wreath Laying Ceremony — 10 a.m.

to 11:30 a.m. at Mount Olivet Mausoleum, 515 S. Market St., Frederick. Recognize and remember the men and women who have served our country and are interred in the Mausoleum at Mount Olivet Cemetery. 301-676-0823. ysabel.f.suarez@gmail.com. www.visitfrederick.org/history-fair.

Tuesday May 27

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. Preregistration 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.

Volunteer Information Sessions — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.. The Literacy Council of Frederick County is seeking volunteers to be trained as tutors for our one-to-one/small group tutoring program. In addition, we are also seeking volunteers with teaching experience and/or experience working with English Language Learners to lead ESL classes that will meet weekly for 60-90 minutes for 1012 weeks. Classes are currently in-person and virtual on Zoom. 18 and older, preregistration required. 301-600-2066. info@frederickliteracy.org. www.frederickliteracy.org/volunteer/ volunteer-inquiry-registration-form.

ETCETERA

Foster Love: Foster Care Recruitment Event — noon to 2:30 p.m. at Dublin Roasters Coffee, 1780 N. Market St., Frederick. Frederick County’s Foster Parent Recruiter hosts this meet-and-greet. Community members can meet with the recruiter to explore their curiosity in becoming a foster parent. During the event, there will be a rock painting station and an opportunity to win a Foster Love swag bag!  301-600-2466. foster.careinfo@maryland.gov.

Weekly Tuesday Night Bingo — 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at New Windsor Fire company , 101 High St., New Windsor. Weekly Tuesday

Night Bingo. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Food and drinks available. 410-635-6373. d_pstrine@msn.com. nwfd10.org.

Teen Art Studio- Lighted Mason Jars (Ages 9-18) — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Create a mason jar light to take home and display in your room or outside on the deck. We will provide the jar, battery operated lights, and lots of decorated items to make your own unique creation. 301-600-6329. www.fcpl.org.

FAMILY

Bear Cubs at Dancing Bear — 11 a.m. to noon at Dancing Bear Toys and Games, 15 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Enjoy a morning of engaging activities and wonder each Tuesday starting May 6 through May 27 with new adventures each week! Activities include story times, interactive songs, and more. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Intended for children under the age of 2. 301-631-9300. info@dbeartoys.com. dbeartoys.com/event/bear-cubs-may20/.

Elementary Explorers: Summer Scrapbook (ages 5-10) — 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Create a scrapbook for storing your summer memories. This program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10). 301-600-7250.

Ride Local. Ride Together. Tour de Frederick

Saturday, June 7th 2025

Walkersville Fire Hall

Get ready for a cycling event like no other! Whether you’re a seasoned rider of just out for a fun day with the family, Tour de Frederick has a route for you.

• Scenic rides for all skill levels (10 miles, 31 miles, 62 mile3s, and 100 miles)

• Family-friendly options

• Post-ride celebration with food, music & beverages

• Proceeds support The Rotary Club of Carroll Creek and The Boys and Girls Club of Frederick County

Join hundreds of cyclists for an unforgettable day on the road - and help us make a difference in our community. Register now at: http://www.tourdefrederick.com/Account/Register Pedal with purpose. Ride with us.

Fiber Arts Social Circle — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. Join the ‘Chronicles of Yarnia’ group for casual craft time! This is a group for those who would like to gather for a social time of crafting together. Instruction will be provided to new learners. 301-600-7560. fcpl.org.

Wednesday May 28

CLASSES

Gentle Yoga for All — 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at The Common Market, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. This class is the perfect intro for a new student or an experienced yogi. There will be plenty of modifications offered to meet various levels so that all can enjoy the benefits of yoga. By donation. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events.

Creative Movement Workshop — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Emmitsburg Senior Center, 300A S. Seton Ave., Unit 8, Emmitsburg. SOAR (Supporting Older Adult Rejuvenation) provides creative movement workshops for elders, inspired by stories from participants’ experiences. Classes include breathing, singing and dancing exercises, as well as breaks to discuss class themes and allow participants to socialize and commune. Teaching Artists are trained to address diverse populations and abilities, including those with mobility and memory issues. These workshops are possible due to a grant from the Maryland Arts Council. Dropins are welcome! 301-600-6350. virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov. www.frederickcountymd.gov/8075/ 50-Community-Centers.

How to Eat Locally Year-Round: Strawberry Freezer Jam — 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Common Market Co-op, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Do you love the taste of peak-season strawberries but wish you could enjoy them all year long? Join us for the kickoff class in this series and learn how to transform fresh, local strawberries into homemade strawberry freezer jam — no canning experience required! Preregistration required. $65 - $120. 301-663-3416. arobinson@commonmarket.coop. www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/ how-to-eat-locally-year-round-strawberryfreezer-jam.

Stop the Bleed Training — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. In this course you’ll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out: How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound; how to pack a wound to control bleeding; and how to correctly apply a tourniquet. For teens and older. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

ETCETERA

Mount Olivet Cemetery Civil War Walking Tour — 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market St., Frederick.

This insightful walking tour by historian/ documentary filmmaker Chris Haugh features interpretation at the gravesites of former residents who participated in, or experienced first-hand, the American Civil War. Mount Olivet was opened less than a decade before the conflict and possessed a contract with the federal government to bury here the dead of both armies who passed through Frederick. The town was “one vast hospital” during the entirety of the conflict. $20. 240-285-8519. calicojac@comcast.net. www.HistorySharkProductions.com.

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

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

FAMILY

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

FESTIVALS

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

Thursday May 29

CLASSES

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

ETCETERA

Teen Library Council (TLC) (Ages 11-18) — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Tweens and teens, grades 6 through 12, meet to collaborate with each other and teen librarians on upcoming library events and to plan teen-led projects. TLC is an opportunity for teens to make an impact within the library and earn a volunteer hour. 301-600-7201. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Teen Time: Study Break with Wags for Hope (ages 11-18) — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Take a break from your school work and de-stress with therapy dogs from Wags for Hope! This program is for teens in 6th through 12th grades (ages 11-18).

301-600-7250.

Author Talk with Robert Fersh — 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at C. Burr Artz Library, 10 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Fersh will discuss his book “From Conflict to Convergence,” which draws on his experience with conflict resolution as a former policy maker. He will discuss the ideas and strategies presented in his book and how they can be applied in our local community. Afterwards, he will answer questions and sign books. Books will be available for purchase at the event. 18 and older.

240-575-4496. curiousiguanaevents@gmail.com. curiousiguana.com/event/robert-fersh.

FAMILY

Elementary Explorers: Feed the Flock — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K - 5 and their caregivers. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Tween Time: Study Break with Wags for Hope Support Dogs (ages 8-13) — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Take a break from your school work and de-stress with dogs from Wags for Hope. The program is for tweens in 3rd through 8th grades (ages 8-13).

301-600-7250.

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 kids up to age 5 with a caregiver. 301-600-6329. cdillman@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.

MUSIC

Alive@Five: Poehemia — 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. Mike Kuster and The Catoctin Cowboys in Concert — 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at The Barn of Harpers Ferry, 1062 W .Washington St., Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Traditional country music originals and covers.

301-662-3355. mike@mikekuster.net. www.barnofharpersferry.com.

Friday

May 30

CLASSES

Goat for the Soul, Goat Yoga: Unwind Time at the Farm — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Goat for the Soul, 10209 Fountain School Road, Union Bridge. Kick-off your weekend with goat yoga! All ages welcome! If you are so inclined, please feel free to bring your favorite adult beverage.  Purchase tickets at https://goatforthesoul.com/schedule-%26-registration. $27. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. www.goatforthesoul.com.

ETCETERA

Seniors in the Park: Touch A Truck! — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Othello Regional Park, 1901A Jefferson Pike, Knoxville. Ever wonder what it would be like to hit the open highway as a cross-country trucker, plow snow in the winter, or be a fire fighter extending a ladder truck? Join us for the opportunity to sit in the driver’s seat, talk to the professionals who make operating big rigs their career, or just admire a variety of big trucks, emergency vehicles, and other vehicles. In addition, there will be photo ops, talks on driver safety, and music in the pavilion. Fee includes lunch. $10, pre-register by May 21. 301-600-1234. virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov.

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

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

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

FAMILY

Preschool Prom: Under the Sea — 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Dress your best or come as you are to dance the morning away! Designed for patrons up to age 5 with a caregiver.

301-600-7250.

MUSIC

Ginada Pinata in Concert — 8 p.m. to 10:35 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. Ginada Piñata taps the influences of funk, fusion

and electronica to create a stylistic collage which truly sets them apart. The band consists of Sam Jannotta (keys), Ken Bussey (guitar), Jesse Shultzaberger (drums) and Matthew Lewis (bass). Doors open 7:30 p.m. $10 advance, $15 door. 304-876-3704. Contact@OperaHouseLive.com.

Ginada Piñata — 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. Ginada Piñata taps the influences of funk, fusion and electronica to create a stylistic collage which truly sets them apart. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchase encouraged. Beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks for sale during the performance. $10 advance/$15 door. 304-876-3704. contact@operahouselive.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.

THEATER

MET Comedy Night: Oh Crit! — 8:30 p.m. to at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Roll for initiative! Improv comedy fused with Dungeons & Dragons! Join us as we embark on an adventure of twists and turns, bizarre characters, and occasional epic failure. ... All with the help from YOU and the whim of an unforgiving 20-sided die!

$15. 301-694-4744.

Saturday May 31 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.

Explore ways to safely include these popular foods in our diets. 18 and older. 301-600-6329. www.fcpl.org.

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 somewhere in between! The Knitting Help Circle is a cozy and collaborative space where Frederick’s fiber enthusiasts come together to stitch, learn, and share. Bring your needles, yarn, and questions, and join us for an afternoon of creativity, conversation, and community. Let’s unravel the mysteries of knitting — together! Limited knitting supplies will be available for use. 18 and older. eschenkelberg@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Green Burials with Michael Judd at Morris Orchard Natural Burial Site — 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Common Market Co-op, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Are you curious about home funeral and green burial practices/options in Maryland? Join Michael Judd as he invites you to consider choices for end-of-life care, home funeral, home burial and green burial practices. He will share information, resources and personal experiences as he honors the wise traditions of natural burial and the relevance of these choices for us today. Talk and tour at the Morris Orchard, Frederick county’s first natural burial site which is centered in a chestnut orchard, so there will be an open fire and roasted chestnuts! $10. 301-663-3416. arobinson@commonmarket.coop. www.commonmarket.coop/classes-events/ green-burials-with-michael-judd.

ETCETERA

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

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

Goat Yoga and Libations at Springfield Manor Winery Distillery Brewery — 10 a.m. to noon at Springfield Manor, 11836 Auburn Road, Thurmont. Enjoy Goat Yoga with a cocktail included!! (for guests 21 years and older). All ages welcome. Purchase tickets online.

$42. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com.

Everyday Foods and Herbs for Heart Health — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Learn how culinary favorites like garlic, cinnamon and hibiscus can support heart health. The heart-healthy benefits of olive oil and chocolate will also be discussed.

William F. Moran, Jr. Centennial Celebration — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at W.F. Moran Artisan & Bladesmith Academy, 7304 Hollow Road, Middletown. To honor what would have been famed local bladesmith William “Bill” F. Moran, Jr.’s 100th birthday. Both of Moran’s original shops will be open, with live blacksmithing demonstrations by skilled artisans. Tour the museum, enjoy birthday cake, and take part in a commemorative ribbon cutting ceremony at noon. For this event only, the William F. Moran, Jr. Museum & Foundation will display 100 of Moran’s knives, one for each year since his birth. robert.wfmacademy@gmail.com. williammoranmuseum.com.

National Road Yard Sale — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at National Road Museum, 214 N. Main St., Boonsboro. The grounds of the National Road Museum and Boonsboro Trolley Station Museum will host multiple yard sales as part of the 22nd annual multi-state Historic National Road Yard Sale Festival. Both museums will be open by suggested donation admission. Other yard sales along Alternate 40 in the area are encouraged. 240-818-1447. info@NationalRoadFoundation.org. nationalrdfoundation.org/event/ historic-national-road-yard-sale-saturday.

www.brunswickmd.gov/specialevents

Frederick Art & Architecture Walking Tour

— 10:30 a.m. to noon at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Look at Frederick with new eyes. Experience the history and beauty of downtown and explore some of the popular architectural styles, local art, and history. 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.

History Presentation: The Last Full Measure of Devotion — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville. An encore presentation of the Myersville-Wolfsville Area Historical Society’s mini-program on the impact of the Civil War on Central Maryland. Hear the touching stories and experiences of residents of the Myersville-Wolfsville area who fought in the war.

301-600-8350.

rkurtz@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Tour Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick. Step back (way back!) in Frederick’s history to see how the pioneering Brunner family lived in the 1750s. You can do that at the Schifferstadt — Frederick’s oldest intact house, built in 1758. You can see how German engineering and home design came to Colonial America. Guided tours explain the features and tell the history of the family and their home.

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

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

Birdwatching Walk — 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Windy Ridge Park, access through East West Park, 1115 Prospect Road, Mount Airy. Call-

ing all avian enthusiasts! Whether you are a seasoned birder or a curious beginner, practice your birdwatching skills and deepen your appreciation for our feathered friends. The walk will focus on things seen and heard by participants and answering questions along the way. Bring your binoculars and water. Also consider bringing a cell phone with the Merlin Bird ID app downloaded. RSVP to parksmanager@mountairymd. gov. For ages 6 and older. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP by emailing parksmanager@mountairymd.gov or calling 301-829-1424 ext. 135.  www.mountairymd.gov.

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

FESTIVALS

Deer Creek Fiddlers’ Convention — 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St., Westminster. A Maryland Heritage Award event! Band & individual competition in bluegrass, old-time and Celtic music, plus Southern Appalachian clogging/flatfooting. Special performances by the Carroll County Cloggers, Charm City Junction and Danny Paisley & the Southern Grass. Craft and food vendors. Lots of shade tree picking under the trees. A great way to spend the day with the whole family! $20-$25. 443-622-2369. maria@commongroundonthehill.org. www.commongroundonthehill.org/ festival/deer-creek-fiddlers-convention.

Open House at Fox Haven Farm — noon to 3 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Join us for a day of community, connection and hands-on learning! This free, family-friendly event invites you to explore the land, swap goods and engage in fun activities for all ages. See website for schedule of events. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org.

Boogie by the Barn — 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Hamilton Willard Shafer Farm, 1606 Gapland Road, Jefferson. Old-time music by The Gravy Soppers, bluegrass music by the Seneca Creek Bluegrass Band, fiddle music by Rolan Clark, beer by Smoketown Brewery and Whistle Punk food truck. Bring the whole family. It’s going to be a great day! Gates open at 1 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair and blanket. $15 adults, ages 12 and under free. burkittsvilleevents@gmail.com. burkittsvillepreservation.org/events. FILM

“Kinky Boots” the Musical — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. Direct from the London stage, the “freshest, most fabulous, feel-good musical of the decade” (The Hollywood News) comes to U.S. cinema screens. Advanced reservations encouraged and accepted until 2 hours before showtime. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks available for purchase Mild adult content;

typically advised for audiences 13 and older. $18/$15. 304-876-3704. Contact@OperaHouseLive.com.

HEALTH

Run Like a Warrior Family Fun Run for Lyme Disease — 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Hood College Athletic Arena, Blazer Trail, Frederick. LEAF and Lyme Warrior have partnered for a fun run to support Lyme Disease Awareness! Sponsored by Project Lyme. There are opportunities for volunteers, sponsors and runners. Register online. $15. 240-357-0226. dani@promocircus.com. lymewarrior.redpodium.com/ run-like-a-warrior-5k-frederick-md.

MUSIC

MSO in Concert: Beethoven’s Ninth — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Elizabeth Schulze, conductor; along with Baltimore Choral Arts Society. Grand finale of the 2024-2025 season. Featuring Quinn Mason’s A Joyous Trilogy, a contemporary masterpiece that ushers in a celebration of musical diversity and innovation, the evening continues with Ludwig van Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 9, Op. 125, a timeless work that transcends eras with its epic and powerful resonance. $40. 240-382-2623. nlushbaugh@marylandsymphony.org. www.marylandsymphony.org. Beethoven’s Ninth — 7:30 p.m. to at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. The Maryland Symphony Orchestra is joined by the Baltimore Choral Arts Society under the artistic direction of Anthony Blake Clark for an inspiring performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. Together, they will breathe life into this remarkable composition, delivering a powerful experience that echoes the magnitude of this historical masterpiece. $89. 301-790-2000. boxoffice@mdtheatre.org.

Spires Brass Band Special 30th Anniversary Concert — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Spires Brass Band presents a very special 30th anniversary concert! $20 adult, $5 student. info@SpiresBrassBand.org. www.spiresbrassband.org.

OUTDOORS

Bird Walk on the C & O Canal — 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Brunswick Boat Ramp on the C & O Canal, just under the Md. 17 bridge, Brunswick. Join Barbara Kemerer, from Brunswick Bird City, for a morning walk along the canal in recognition of Migratory Bird Day. Bring your binoculars if you have them. Supervised children are welcome. Meet at the Brunswick Boat Ramp on the C & O Canal, just under the Rte. 17 bridge.  301-600-7250.

Sunday June 1

CLASSES

Goat Yoga and Ice Cream at Rocky Point

Creamery — 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Rocky Point Creamery, 4323A Tuscarora Road, Tuscarora. Join the fun: goats, yoga ... and ice cream included! All ages welcome. $37. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com.

Beginner Herb Gardeners: Learn to Grow & Take Home Spring Seedlings — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Learn about herb gardening and go home with Calendula and Temperate Tulsi seedlings. Class covers basic care of the plants, harvesting and ideas for working with your harvest. Also a tea tasting and tour parts of the garden to discuss herb gardening basics. $35. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/beginning-herbgardeners-learn-to-grow-take-home-springseedlings.

Goat Cuddles at the Farm — 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Goat for the Soul, 10209 Fountain School Road, Union Bridge. Laugh, relax, destress while cuddling and interacting with the goats. Bring a towel and/or chair and sit with the goats … cuddle, pet, watch them play. Purchase tickets at https://goatforthesoul.com/schedule-%26-registration. $15 for a 30-minute session. 240-405-2208. christy@gvalleye.com. goatforthesoul.com.

Sound Bath & Tea Ceremony with Fruits to the Roots — 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Immerse yourself in a rejuvenating sound bath and tea ceremony! Using singing bowls and other vibrational instruments, this 75-minute sound bath utilizes frequency, vibration and stillness to create a meditative and relaxing environment — promoting a sense of calm and peace. In this session, gently explore a brief intention-setting meditation, followed by a soothing sound bath and a mini tea ceremony to integrate the experience. $32. 240-490-5484. info@foxhavenfarm.org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/sound-bath-teaceremony-with-fruits-to-the-roots-5.

ETCETERA

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

matt@rockwellbrewery.com.

Frederick in the Civil War: A Bus Tour of the Historic City — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Step back in time aboard a vintage 1966 double-decker bus for a fascinating one-hour journey through Downtown Frederick, exploring the city’s critical role in the Civil War and the evolution of battlefield medicine. Reservations recommended, limited seating. $39, includes museum admission. 703-8558193. melissa.winn@civilwarmed.org. www.civilwarmed.org.

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