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CHILLS IN THE AIR: A spooky season watchlist PAGE 16
INSIDE THIS WEEK Eat & Drink .............................................. 4 Music ........................................................... 5 Frederick Mom ....................................... 9 Getaways ................................................ 10 Art ............................................................. 12 Cover story ............................................14 Film....................................................16 Classifieds ...............................................18 Calendar ................................................. 20 Poetry....................................................... 21 ON THE COVER: Work by Rebecca Pearl. Courtesy photo
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SMELL THAT APPLE BUTTER? FALLFEST IS BACK
The air is cooler, the leaves are changing and the sweet smell of apple butter will once again drift through the village of Catoctin Furnace during Fallfest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 9 and 10. Watch bushels of apples slowly transform in a huge copper kettle over an open fire, catch a blacksmith at work, explore the historic Fraley Store and 1850 stone iron furnace, shop the craft fair or visit the Museum of the Ironworker. Pancakes will be served from 9 a.m. to noon both days, and on Oct. 10, members of the Chesapeake Independent will demonstrate life for a Revolutionary War-era Frederick County militiaman. The free festival will take place rain or shine. See catoctinfurnace.org/events for more information.
COLORFEST WILL TAKE OVER THURMONT
If you have somehow never experienced Colorfest weekend in Thurmont, prepare yourself. The town becomes one enormous autumn arts-and-crafts destination. The 62nd annual Catoctin Colorfest will bring its juried show of handmade work by artists and craftspeople to Thurmont Community Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11, with food, craft demonstrations and live entertainment adding to the festivities. Vendors and activities also spill into other parts of town, so expect crowds, lots of walking and heavy traffic — but also plenty to explore. Admission to the official show is free. See colorfest.org for parking, shuttle and visitor information.
MEET THE FREDERICK ARTIST WITH 11 MILLION STREAMS
Isaiah Holland has lived in Frederick for six years, and there’s a decent chance you’ve passed him around town without realizing his music has reached listeners around the world. Performing as Liltrxptendo — Tendo for short — Holland has built an independent following that includes millions of streams, national touring and fans who have grown alongside him since he was a teenager. His breakout song “VoiceMail” alone has surpassed 11 million plays on Spotify. Now, as he works on a new album, he’s also thinking closer to home. Holland wants to become more connected to Frederick’s music scene and help create more spaces for R&B, neo-soul and other sounds that don’t always have an obvious local home.
AN EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY ONSTAGE
Brazilian-born storyteller and mime Antonio Rocha will bring “Once Upon a Hill in Maine: The Pedro Tovookan Parris Story” to the Speak Story Series at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Through movement, voice and song, Rocha traces the life of Pedro Tovookan Parris, who was born in East Africa around 1833, trafficked aboard a Maine-built ship to Brazil and eventually found refuge in Paris Hill, Maine. Rocha, who studied with legendary mime Marcel Marceau, has performed in 20 countries on six continents. The program is recommended for ages 12 and older and will also be livestreamed — although this is a lovely excuse to visit Shepherdstown in the fall. See speakstoryseries.com for more information.
GO BACK TO SCHOOL — CREATIVELY
School is back in session, but this one’s for the 55+ crowd. Encore University has launched its fall semester of online creative-learning courses, with registration still open for classes in watercolor and colored pencil, memoir writing, guitar and singing. Each 10-week course meets for an hour via Zoom, and recordings are available for those who can’t attend live. Thanks to sponsorship from AARP, tuition is pay-what-you-will, starting at $0. Whether you’ve always wanted to start your memoir, pick up a guitar or simply make more room for creativity, there’s no prerequisite beyond curiosity. See encorecreativity.org/semester-sessions for details and registration. EDITOR’S NOTE: Share your community stories and events with us! Email llarocca@newspost.com.
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EAT & DRINK
Grape and grain unite at Elk’s Haven
BY ERIN JONES
Special to The News-Post
An old adage for avoiding a hangover advises consuming “the grape or the grain but never the twain.” That advice may be applicable to consuming multiple drinks in one sitting, but those in search of a craft beverage experience can find themselves in a conundrum when choosing between the calm, rustic vistas of a winery and the hip, jovial vibes of a brewery. What happens when a wine connoisseur and a beer drinker plan a date? Or half a friend group wants to check out a brewery, but the other half doesn’t like beer? A new establishment on East Patrick Street has a solution. Elk’s Haven brings together grain and grape in a happy union of wine from Elk Run Vineyards and beer from Prospect Point Brewing. Elk’s Haven opened in April 2026 in the location formerly occupied by Idiom Brewing Co., and after a few months of getting settled, celebrated with a July 29 ribbon cutting. “The ribbon cutting was great. We had a lot of politicians — city council and chamber of commerce — a lot of people came out. It was good,” said Julian Wilson, who owns Elk’s Haven with his wife, Bridget. Wilson is the son of Fred and Carol Wilson, co-owners and founders of Elk Run Vineyards in Mount Airy. Elk’s Haven initially began as a way to introduce a second Elk Run location to downtown Frederick, but Julian Wilson had a vision to serve beer as well. They created Elk’s Haven as its own business — one that would be able to serve both beer and wine. The Wilsons explored collaborations with several smaller breweries that were unable to meet the required capacity before getting connected with Prospect Point. “Everyone was super knowledgeable, super nice. They’ve been a big help,” Wilson said of the partnership. Elk’s Haven serves snacks such as premade charcuterie boards, chicken bites and fries but hopes to expand its food offerings. Wilson said Elk’s Haven and next-door neighbor Steinhardt Brewing are in talks with their landlord to allow JoJo’s Restaurant and Taphouse to set up a permanent food truck. The potential culinary collaboration 4 | Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 | 72 HOURS
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Bridget and Julian Wilson, owners of Elk’s Run Vineyards near Mtount Airy, have opened The Elk’s Haven in the former Idiom Brewing Company space on East Patrick Street in Frederick. is just one of the ways Elk’s Haven is working with Steinhardt. Upon moving in, Elk’s Haven and Steinhardt wrote to the liquor board seeking permission for an open patio between the two establishments. That means patrons from both can sit together outside. The collaborative goodwill extends beyond Elk’s Haven’s Carroll Creek neighbors, and Wilson said they have felt very welcomed in downtown Frederick. “The one thing that I’ve always liked about the wine community in Maryland is that we don’t see each other as competition, and I wanted to bring that to downtown. We’re not a competing place. We just want to be a part,” Wilson said. “We’ve gone around and introduced ourselves to a bunch of the other breweries and shops. We’re never coming in saying we’re going to step on your toes. We’re saying, what can we do to work with you? We’re just here to work with everyone.” A large bulletin board greets visitors walking in with the words
“Uncork Community,” next to a corner shelf full of board games and a comfortable sitting area. Tables are plentiful throughout the space, ready to be filled with people and conversation. Beyond the beverages that bring people together, Elk’s Haven keeps its calendar populated with a menu of special events. The business partners with BP Trivia to host trivia nights. Pups on the Patio encourages patrons to bring their dogs while they enjoy a drink on the patio overlooking Carroll Creek. Teacher Takeovers offer teachers a 10% discount. Other events have included live music, karaoke nights, Swiftie Nights, tarot card readings, Dungeons and Drafts and a familyfriendly Dungeons & Dragons counterpart. This fall, Elk’s Haven plans to begin offering beer and wine 101 classes. “Part of our mindset is that you should never be afraid to admit you don’t know something about wine or beer,” Wilson said. “We want to start doing these classes so that people can
LEARN MORE Elk’s Haven is at 340 E. Patrick St., Suite 104, Frederick. See elkshaven.com for more information. come and learn.” For warmer fall days, Wilson recommends the Red Door, a light red wine low in tannins that can be served chilled. For those who prefer beer, a lemon shandy can be a refreshing choice. As a new business settles into a location once occupied by Idiom Brewing Co., Wilson often hears stories about the memories people shared in the space. Years from now, he looks forward to hearing about the new memories yet to be formed at Elk’s Haven.
FREDERICK LINER NOTES
October ushers in emo, punk and EDM BY DYLAN HYMAN
Special to The News-Post
October is here — the air is feeling crisp, leaves are changing colors and the fall show season looks ripe for our picking. Grab a sweater, or a beanie for you fellow melon heads out there ... here’s what’s going on in and around town this weekend:
Push off Monday for a bit longer from 2 to 7 p.m. — because eventually, you have to wake up and face your fears. If you’d like to enjoy the beats from the comfort of your own home, or private dance floor, the event will also be livestreamed on DJ Zzingg’s YouTube page.
PUNK SHOW AT EAGLES CLUB Oct. 10 HARVEST MOON / UBIQUITOPIA 22 All of the above still a bit too Oct. 9 to Oct. 11 polished for your liking? Head over If there is one outdoor festival to the Frederick Eagles Club for the to recommend to a local music fan traditional grungy punk-show antics looking for something genuinely it’s known for. different, it would have to be the Local Frederick armpit dwellers Harvest Moon / Ubiquitopia festival at The Doo Wutz will be joined by The Cove in Gore, Virginia. D.C. hardcore punkers The Screws, This annual outdoor music stopping by to deliver their “fast and celebration has roots going as far back loud rock ‘n’ roll”; Hanover/Baltimore as 1985 and caters to those looking power punks BIFF, providing their for an intimate Appalachian retreat Photo by Danny Pettengill/ signature dose of speedy gnar; and from the buttoned-up chaos of the real Controlled Chaos, Mountaineer A scene from Harvest Moon / Ubiquitopia, the annual outdoor music festival at The Cove in Gore, world. Two local Frederick bands will Country punks ready to tear it all down perform Friday night: Portside Chapel, Virginia. to the beat of the kick drum. with its bluesy pirate rock, and Larval Doors open at 6 p.m., with music Organs, with its fuzzy, stoner-folk noise. supply a hefty Say Anything set; and starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for an notable cover band Captain Electric Tickets are $25 per person, all-ages show that will undeniably put will hopefully play nothing but the per night, and a $40 donation is some pep in your step — and knock Killers’ “Mr. Brightside” on a loop for the encouraged to help pay the bands, some highs off your hearing. entirety of its time onstage. who pay admission themselves. Food Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are THE OUTSIDERS SOCIAL and beverages are provided by Nøff $10 and available only online via AT HUB CITY VINYL Nøff BBQ, a Norwegian-inspired Eventbrite, and Backslash Burger will Oct. 11 catering service that has been firing it be slinging greasy delights all night Looking for something similar but up at this particular event since 2002. long ... are you going to prove that it aren’t much of a basshead? Just next Contact the festival through its wasn’t just a phase? door in Hagerstown is The Outsiders social media pages for the address, Social at Hub City Vinyl, featuring 20at the request of the property CHANNEL ZERO AT plus vendors and live music from owner, or with any questions. With SANDBOX BREWHOUSE Frederick folk-rock favorites Silent Old 10 total bands over two nights, you Oct. 10 Mtns., Carroll County psychedelic jazz are guaranteed to find a new local If modern emo isn’t your thing, or if your Courtesy of Brain Dead Live cats Shamboogi, punk-goes-pop cover favorite. skinny jeans don’t seem to fit anymore, Brain band The Audience and select acts Brain Dead Live will host Channel Zero at Dead Live’s Channel Zero is also returning EMO NIGHT AT OLDE from the Sloan School of Music. Sandbox Brewhouse on Oct. 10 and the Sunday to Sandbox Brewhouse for another night of MOTHER BREWING Flash tattoos will also be available goth and darkwave delights for those who Oct. 10 from Kristen Lester of The Harvest, a Scaries EDM Record Pop-Up on Oct. 11. prefer a drum machine over a kit, a synth over If you are looking to hang around private ink space based in the area. Record Pop-Up, featuring live DJs and a guitar and leather over denim. town and stick to that gas budget, Tickets are $15 online or at the vinyl for sale courtesy of the Record Local waxheads Dan Gellerman better grab your eyeliner, black nail door, and the event is scheduled from Exchange. polish and studded belt because Emo and DJ Zzingg will be joined by two 1 to 8 p.m. Maybe you’ll find some Brain Dead Live is teaming up with new albums — or skin art — to take Night is back at Olde Mother Brewing. out-of-towners: Baltimore’s Vacant Windows and D.C.’s Bella La Blanc, aka Portal 6, a DMV rave collective working home with you while you’re there. This watering hole on the north to bring affordable and inclusive DJ Villainess, an organizer of similar end of Market Street has become a With Halloween right around the underground dance floors across the events around the DMV. staple venue of the Frederick music corner, the fall show season around region. This all-ages event is free and runs community over the past few years, with Frederick is shaping up to be another While flipping through records, you great opportunity to bounce around this series in particular drawing some of from 8 p.m. to midnight — perfect for can expect the talents of producer and the area to the tune of our local the largest crowds of fans from across us weekend goths who still like to go game developer Jjaro; a live electronic musicians and artists ... and there the DMV and southern Pennsylvania. to bed at a decent-ish hour. performance from local synthesist Bed Head Noise has steadily made doesn’t seem to be one bad place to SUNDAY SCARIES EDM RECORD Austin Litz, aka crypto WAVE radio; a name for itself after picking up where land. POP-UP AT SANDBOX BREWHOUSE Portal 6 regular Kokop3lli; producer, Could Be Better left off — and has Dylan Hyman is a freelance music Oct. 11 DJ and online radio host Brooce from selected the perfect local talent to cover journalist covering the people that Brain Dead Live is not done southern Pennsylvania; and, of course, feed the growing Frederick music your teenage favorites. Emo Night MVPs taking over your weekend. Coming organizer extraordinaire DJ Zzingg, Uncles will return to their Blink-182 community. In their spare time, they who is also helping curate the albums collect hot sauces and tend to their lineup, one of their best covers to date; back Sunday to its usual Sandbox local scene veterans Timberwolves will Brewhouse is the Sunday Scaries EDM for sale. succulents. 72 HOURS | Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 | 5
CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT
In plain sight
Liltrxptendo built an audience beyond Frederick. Now, he wants to connect closer to home. BY S.D. PRICE
people pull up just because they rock with my music, that’s when it really hit me,” Tendo said. or six years, Isaiah Holland has For an artist whose career largely lived in Frederick. Depending began online, that distinction still on where you know him from, matters. that fact might come as a A stream count can show reach. surprise. A room full of people who know the Around town, he can move words shows connection. through everyday life mostly Tendo credits part of his longevity unnoticed. Online and onstage, he is to understanding early that the Liltrxptendo, or Tendo for short, an internet allowed him to build without artist whose music has traveled much waiting for permission. farther than the city he currently calls “I think I just understood early that home. I didn’t need to wait for somebody to His catalog includes songs with tell me I could do it,” he said. hundreds of thousands and millions He kept releasing music, finding of streams. “VoiceMail,” the record ways to put it in front of people and, that changed the course of his importantly, talking to the people career as a teenager, has surpassed who cared enough to stay. 11 million plays on Spotify. He has Some of those listeners have toured nationally, watched crowds now been with him since he was a sing his lyrics back to him and built teenager. much of his audience independently. “They’re not just listening to a In Frederick, though, he can still song, they’re growing with me too,” just be Isaiah. he said. “I’ve built a pretty solid audience That idea of growth is especially over the years and have had people relevant now. from all over the world listen to my Tendo is working on a new album, music, but then I’ll be in Frederick and rather than chasing the sound of just doing regular everyday stuff and the records that first introduced him nobody really knows,” Tendo said. to listeners, he sees the project as a He does not describe that reflection of who he is today. disconnect with frustration. There “The album is probably the most is actually something about it he me I’ve ever sounded,” he said. enjoys. R&B and soul remain part of “I kinda like being able to just Courtesy photo the foundation, but Tendo said exist out here as Isaiah and not he is experimenting more with Liltrxptendo always as Liltrxptendo,” he said. production, live-sounding elements The distinction between the and space. Instead of polishing every said. “Then I started noticing people corner until it feels perfect, he is was when I came up with it.” two is not necessarily a separation. I didn’t even know were listening to Originally from Beltsville, Tendo Tendo describes Liltrxptendo as an allowing the music to breathe. my music and sharing it with other moved to Frederick looking for a extension of who he already is — the There is another change, too. people.” change of scenery. Prince George’s part of himself that can say through “I’m also just trying to be more Then came “VoiceMail.” County remains home in a deeper music what Isaiah may have trouble honest about where I’m at now,” Tendo remembers making the sense, he said, while Frederick has saying otherwise. he said. “I’ve been through a lot, song without thinking it would become its own chapter — a place The name itself came much less changed a lot and I feel like you can where he has experienced a different become what it eventually did. Once hear that in the music.” seriously. environment and continued growing. it began taking off, the trajectory At 15, while playing Nintendo 64 Honesty has long been central to changed quickly. At 17, he joined Musically, much of that growth and experimenting with different what Tendo makes. His songs often Tobi Lou on a sold-out tour, received sit in the middle of relationships, happened outside the local scene. artist names, Liltrxptendo stuck. his first plaque and got an early Tendo began releasing music “It was random at first but I liked longing, heartbreak and intimacy introduction to what pursuing music — places where music gives him without much of a larger plan. He how it sounded so I just kept it,” he professionally could look like. was making songs because he said. language he might not otherwise use. Touring also turned internet enjoyed it. Eventually, strangers Nearly a decade of life has since “I’m not always good at explaining numbers into actual people. started finding them. been attached to it. how I feel, so sometimes it’s easier “I wasn’t thinking about having “When I started hearing people “The name stayed the same but for me to just put it in a song,” he I’m definitely not the same person I a fanbase or anything like that,” he sing my songs back to me or seeing said.
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more shows, listening sessions, open For somebody discovering him through this story, Tendo does not mics and spaces built around R&B, point toward the song with more neo-soul and other sounds that may than 11 million Spotify streams. not always have an obvious home. He points to “FALLEN.” “The talent is here,” he said. “It’s It is his favorite song he has made really just about giving people more and, in his view, one of the chances to hear different clearest introductions to types of music and connect where he is creatively now. with each other.” LISTEN That choice says He wants to be part of Listen to something about how his that connection, too. definition of success has Liltrxptendo’s “I’d like Frederick to be changed, too. The numbers music and learn more connected to my story still matter, and he wants more about creatively,” Tendo said. “I’d his music to continue the artist at like to connect more with reaching more people. But weloveyoutendo. the artists and people out after already experiencing com. millions of streams and here and be more involved touring at a young age, he is thinking farther ahead. “I’m really chasing longevity,” Tendo said. “I wanna make music that people can come back to years later and still feel something from.” There is still one audience he would like to know better: the one around him. Tendo said his connection to Frederick’s music scene has been slow. He already had momentum before arriving here and has spent much of his first six years doing his own thing. He sees talented artists locally but believes there is room for
in the music scene. If I can be a part of that growth, I’d definitely be down.” For years, Liltrxptendo has been building an audience well beyond Frederick while quietly living within it. Maybe the next chapter is not about introducing Tendo to the world. Maybe it is about the city around him finally getting to know him, too. S.D. Price is a Frederick-based writer better known as hip-hop Isaiah Holland, aka Liltrxptendo or “Tendo.” recording artist Demetrius.
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The Frederick Mom’s recommendations for the weekend of Oct. 9
Activities to do with the kids this weekend, courtesy of The Frederick Mom. Catoctin Furnace Fallfest 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 9 and 10 Catoctin Furnace, 12610 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont Free Friday and Saturday, check out this unique and free twoday fall event! The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society is hosting its annual Fallfest. You and the family can see tradiTIFFANY MAHANEY tional blacksmithing, crafts and food offerings, as well as apple butter boiling in a copper kettle over an open fire. Visitors can also tour historic buildings, including the Museum of the Ironworker. If you haven’t checked this event out yet, this might be your year! Touch-A-Fire-Truck 11 to 11:45 a.m. Oct. 9 Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville Free Kids and kids at heart will love this event! Celebrate Fire Safety Month with the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company. Review fire safety measures, meet real-life firefighters and get the chance to explore a real fire truck. Meet up Friday at 11 a.m. at the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company. Paint in the Park 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 10 Baker Park Room 1, North Bentz and West Second streets, Frederick $15/city resident; $20/non-city resident Teens ages 16 and up can join Frederick Parks and Recreation for this Paint in the Park workshop. Everyone will learn about Maryland native plants, flora and fungi species found right here in Frederick, including basic identification and foraging information. Then, participants will find and select a live specimen to paint outdoors in Baker Park. All art supplies are included. Just bring water and a snack! Mountainfest 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 10; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 Sabillasville Environmental School, 16210 Sabillasville Road, Sabillasville Free Big family fun this weekend at Mountainfest — a two-day festival for all ages sure to scratch that autumn itch! There will be local artisan craft vendors, demonstrations, food trucks, live music, homemade bake sales, kids’ activities and much more. Mountainfest celebrates 50
for the adults. They’ll be serving seasonal beer, wine and cocktails. Check out the expanded petting zoo, craft stations, games and entertainers — all for free! Family Magic Show 1 p.m. Oct. 10 The Banyan, 216 E. Patrick St., Frederick $10/person Something magical is coming to The Banyan, and the whole family is invited! Join downtown Frederick’s new restaurant, The Banyan, for Abraca-Banyan — a family magic show featuring Peter Wood. Get ready for jaw-dropping tricks, laughs, surprises and a little magic for everyone. The show starts at 1 p.m., but arrive early and grab lunch before the magic begins. Bring the kids, bring the grandparents, bring your favorite little magic lover — just don’t forget to bring your sense of wonder. Tickets are sold on eventbrite.com. Fall into Apples 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 William R. Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick $10/city resident; $12/non-city resident The City of Frederick Parks and Recreation team is hosting Fall into Apples. It’s going to be a fun, hands-on apple adventure where participants can explore different varieties of apples, taste fresh apples, press their own cider and discover how this favorite fall fruit goes from orchard to cup. Everyone will also take home an apple-themed treat. Courtesy of Warehouse Cinemas/Michaela Wetzel Little Bakers Halloween Workshop 10 a.m. Oct. 11 PJs & Popcorn will begin at 11 a.m. Oct. 10 at Warehouse Cinemas in Frederick. Crybaby Cafe, 7 W. Main St., MiddlePJs & Popcorn years of community and tradition in Satown 11 a.m. Oct. 10 billasville! Saturday, there’s a car show at $32/child; $27/sibling Warehouse Cinemas, 1301 W. Patrick 11 a.m., and Sunday there’s a Touch-AJoin Merrick Mama Bakes for a fun, Truck. Both days, an antique tractor show St., Frederick hands-on Halloween workshop for little $5 will be set up. All proceeds will benebakers at Crybaby Cafe. Head to the cafe It’s a pajama party ... at the movies! fit Sabillasville Environmental School by on Oct. 11, where kids will get assistance funding students’ educational programs. Nothing beats cozying up in a heated re- decorating a mummy brownie, a pumpcliner with a warm bag of free popcorn. Birth, Babies & Family Fair kin cookie, a grave cup and a mini monYes, free! Come to Warehouse Cinemas 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 ster cake. Supplies are included in the on the Golden Mile wearing your favorFrederick Health Village, 1 Frederick cost of the ticket. Secure your kids’ spots ite pajamas or onesie and get free butHealth Way, Frederick at crybabycafefrederick.com. tery popcorn. Enjoy a classic film for just Free Walkersville Fire Fall Fest $5 a ticket. This Saturday’s PJs & PopJoin the Birthing Circle for the 10th Noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 11 corn movie is the animated film “Monannual Birth, Babies & Family Fair. It’s a Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company, ster House,” rated PG, starting at 11 a.m. 79 W. Frederick St., Walkersville free community event celebrating famArrive earlier to secure your treats and ilies, education, resources and connecFree tion! Check out this fun-filled day featur- seats. Get tickets at frederick.wareLet’s get out Sunday and support one of Frederick County’s local volunteer fire ing children’s activities, local vendors and housecinemas.com. Fall Fest companies! The Walkersville Volunteer resources, health and wellness providers, Noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 Fire Company is hosting its first Fall educational information, giveaways and Westview Promenade, Buckeystown Festival from noon to 5 p.m. for the more. The event will bring together organizations and professionals who support Pike and Crestwood Boulevard, Frederick public. It’s an event for all ages, so bring Free the family for live music, food trucks, kids’ families throughout pregnancy, birth, Fall Fest is back at Westview Promeactivities and vendors to shop. Proceeds postpartum, childhood and family life. will benefit the company’s apparatus See birthingcircle.org/family-fair-2026 for nade! Mark your calendars for a day of fund. fun for the kids and a new beer garden more information. 72 HOURS | Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 | 9
GETAWAYS
All aboard the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad BY ERIN JONES
Special to The News-Post
When I lived within walking distance of Washington, D.C., I forgot that train travel can feel relaxed and elegant. On the D.C. Metro, I’ve been jostled from all sides by Nats fans, dodged rats and strange liquids, and was once trapped on a delayed train for 45 minutes with a man whose beverage consumption laid him flat on the floor while another man leapt into action as a paramedic in plain clothes. The D.C. Metro was the farthest thing from my mind as my dad and I drove west, however. We drove so far that I-70 became I-68 and the mountains grew more and more breathtaking until the steeples of Cumberland came into view. We had little time to take in the red-brick architecture of the train station or the statue of a barefoot boy and C&O Canal mule out front, however. We had a train to catch aboard the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. This was a proper train. The engine was the kind that small children imagine when they learn that train noises are chugs and choo-choos. The sleek silver passenger cars were accented with red windows flanked by signs that read “Western Maryland” above and “Frostburg” below. We boarded the lunch car, finding Erin Jones photos our assigned table by the greencurtained windows. The little nook had a comfortable retro-diner feel to it, and we were no sooner seated than we were served champagne to toast the start of the journey. Cheers! The train heaved, and the town of Cumberland shifted outside the window. As the tracks settled into a comfortable rhythm, the town was replaced by rich green mountains. Soon, the elevation shifted as we entered the Allegheny Mountains. The journey to Frostburg climbs nearly 1,000 feet, and the train moves at a leisurely pace that allows for taking in the scenery. Through the windows, I could stare deep into the trees, follow a winding creek and spot deer in the thicket. Then the landscape opened up to hills and farmland — such an abundance of space under an expansive blue sky. Old-fashioned cocktails arrived, as did our lunch — hamburgers piled 10 | Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 | 72 HOURS
high with bacon, melted cheese and thick potato chips. As the meal ended, the rhythm of the train slowed as well, and the bright red station sign that read “Frostburg” came into view. We disembarked with the other passengers, exploring the little train depot and gift shop before beginning the extensive stair climbing required to reach the town of Frostburg. Midway through the climb, however, we had to stop, not from fatigue but because we noticed the train engine had detached from the rest of the cars and was moving toward us — and toward a historic turntable. My dad is a second-generation NASA aerospace engineer. I might have been a third-generation NASA aerospace engineer, but I studied medieval literature instead of numbers, and NASA has not yet found a use for Chaucer in space. Nonetheless, I did inherit whatever gene likes to see how things work. We perched over the railing as the train drove onto the turntable, and the entire track slowly rotated until the engine was facing the other direction. Then it chugged back toward the cars.
We also chugged along up the stairs, breaking a sweat by the time we reached town. Frostburg has that historic college-town charm, with architecture that beckons you to wonder about its history and quaint storefronts inviting a quick visit. We perused an indie bookshop and strolled the town before descending the staircase to be ready in plenty of time for the train. As we both have an expertly honed sense of risk assessment, we left a laughably large buffer of time to ensure we didn’t miss the train back. In fact, we were the first ones back, and the train wasn’t even boarding. This did leave time to explore the beautifully poignant Coal Miner Memorial near the train tracks. The memorial is fashioned like an immersive museum exhibit that replicates the feeling of walking through a tunnel beneath archways. Placards detail various aspects of the lives, deaths and livelihoods of the miners who worked in these mountains. I was particularly taken by reading how many of them were Welsh in heritage — like we Joneses are. Some of the signs even contained the Welsh language, explaining how Welsh inventions shaped coal-
PLAN YOUR TRIP The Frostburg Flyer on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad makes a 4 1/2-hour round trip from Cumberland to Frostburg, including a 90-minute layover in Frostburg. The excursion operates through October and departs from Cumberland Station, 13 Canal St., Cumberland. Steam Locomotive No. 1309 is currently undergoing a routine federal inspection. The railroad says the Frostburg Flyer will operate with diesel power until further notice. Ticket prices vary by class of service. See wmsr.com for schedules, fares and current locomotive information. mining technology. I wondered if the richly verdant mountains surrounding us reminded them of home, imagining the towering peaks of Snowdonia in Wales near where my family is from. My late grandfather, NASA engineer No. 1, once visited there on a genealogical pilgrimage and reported to us that everyone in the town looked exactly like him. While that detail may have been facetious, the natural mountainous beauty of our ancestral hometown cannot be exaggerated.
The Welsh miners must have carried that with them into the mountains of Western Maryland. Did it make them feel sad, or did they find it comforting and familiar? Did the mountains hold any terror for them as they descended into the mines, uncertain whether they would reemerge? I’ve always felt comforted by mountains. When I’m stressed or upset, I’ll sometimes drive west until I see mountains, and somehow everything seems better. For the first time, I wondered if that may be some thread of Welshness, carried throughout the generations of Joneses like the engineering gene that somehow took a sharp detour at the sight of me. I wished my grandpa could have been there that day for so many moments, but in the missing I also felt closer to him. Comforting and wistful, perhaps a bit like the Welsh miners encountered the Allegheny Mountains. The time to board the train had come, so we returned to a cozy green table. The train lurched eastward and then settled into a comfortable yet brisk rhythm. The return trip had the benefit of gravity to compound its descent, and we moved downhill as dessert was served — a thick brownie with vanilla ice cream. Outside, the scenery we had just seen flew by, speedy and reversing like rewinding a VHS tape. As traces of Cumberland began to appear in the window, the train slowed its pace, and before long we were stopped at the station once more. We didn’t drive straight back on the highway but took a little time to drive around Cumberland and take in the historic architecture, admiring grand Victorian homes in some of its neighborhoods and lamenting that some of the buildings needed restoration. The train ride, and the subsequent car ride, served as a reminder that transportation should not exclusively be merely practical. Sometimes it’s more worthwhile to board a train, step back in time and take in the passing views. I’ll confess, I didn’t realize how beautiful Maryland is until I moved away from the D.C. suburbs, but when I really need to be reminded, it’s westward to the mountains that call to me the most. Erin Jones is a freelance arts and culture journalist, narrative strategist and literary collaborator. Learn more at erinjoneswriter.com, follow her on Instagram @ErinJonesWriter, or subscribe to her newsletter at erinjoneswriter.substack.com. 72 HOURS | Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 | 11
”Passport to Patriotism: 250 Years of Diplomacy” — through Oct. 18, Art Museum of the Americas, 201 18th St. NW, Washington, D.C. In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, exhibit brings together works by more than 30 contemporary American artists celebrating patriotism, national identity, military service, diplomacy and the American Dream. It marks the first time the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Art in Embassies — which has shared American art with the world for over six decades — has presented a major public exhibition in the nation’s capital. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. https://art.state.gov/freedom-250. “Art is Universal” — through Oct. 22 at Blanche Ames Gallery, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. An art exhibit by members of TAG/The Artists Gallery: Liz LaGarde, Karen Peacock and Christine Stovall. 301-473-7680, gallery@frederickuu.org, frederickuu.org/gallery. ”Better Homes & Gardens” — through Oct. 31, Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Featuring the work of Vicki Clarkson and Beth Stinson, explores the themes of impermanence, transformation, and the meaning of home reflected in gardens, buildings, or the layered textures of landscape. Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. eastsideartistsgallery.com. ”Kitchen Art: Where Folks Gather” — through Nov. 1, Wine and Art Series Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. The kitchen has always been a place to gather, eat and socialize. It embodies the character and identity of the family that lives there. The preparation and cooking of food is one of the great creative rituals that binds families and friends with rich memories. Yet, the kitchen is perhaps the most ignored room in the house when it comes to filling the walls with paintings. This exhibit is all about providing that inspiration to get people to expand their creativity beyond cooking and embrace kitchen art. Artists: Pauline Rakis and Galina Kolosovskaya. Weekends 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment. 301-6025733 or inksbridgevineyards@gmail. com. ”Seasonal Rhythms in Provence” — through Nov. 1, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Watercolor paintings by Marcia Mason, focusing on the Provence region of France and its natural landscape. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine. org. ”Cultivate” — through Nov. 1, Delaplaine Arts Centre, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Ceramic sculptures by Samantha Nachias, a reflection on the nat12 | Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 | 72 HOURS
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“Passport to Patriotism: 250 Years of Diplomacy” museum exhibition runs through Oct. 18 at the Art Museum of the Americas, 20118th St. NW, Washington, D.C. The show brings together works by more than 30 contemporary American artists celebrating patriotism, national identity, military service, diplomacy, and the American Dream. It marks the first time the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Art in Embassies has presented a major public exhibition in the nation’s capital. See art. state.gov/freedom-250 for more information. ural world as an ever-changing playground for the mind to wander and escape from the inevitability of chaos that living in human society seemingly brings. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301698-0656 or delaplaine.org. ”Contemporary Innovations” — through Nov. 1, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. A collection of recent work by Montreal artist James Gardner, this exhibition continues his task of reinterpreting religious imagery through the lens of Western esotericism. Looking to the iconography of martyrdoms and the depictions of saints, Gardner’s recent work traces the historical iterations and mutations of these images while attempting to link their symbolism with myth and personal resonances. Through the activity of painting, common or even mundane images continually evolve to help in processes that reclaim the “symbolic imaginal” and animate new forms of knowledge and experience. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org. ”Persistence” — through Nov. 1, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Linoleum prints by Rhonda Smith. Cutting these images of the historic farmland of Antietam National Battlefield is the artist’s way of cultivating a
fertile line of remembrance to forge a memory of place. Places hold the history of what came before only as long as we care to acknowledge the power of place within our national discourse. Acknowledging the past is the only way to fully embrace “all men are created equal” as a national identity and destiny. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-6980656 or delaplaine.org. ”The Crib Exhibition” — through Nov. 1, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Works in a variety of media. In this unique exhibition, artists were invited to submit proposals focusing on the topic of mental health and mental health risk by utilizing premade cribs from local artist Jim Roberts. The result is 15 artists’ unique perspectives expounded upon by the same object. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-6980656 or delaplaine.org. ”People & Places” — through Nov. 1, Gallery 322, 322 N. Market St., Frederick. Brings the works of accomplished painters Lissa Abrams and Russ Schofield together. Transport yourself through each artist’s rendition of our landscape, and as people interact with their environment. This exhibit includes recent landscapes by Russ Schofield from his travels, and Lissa Abrams from Cape
Cod, Mass., and locations in the scenic Mid- Atlantic. Hours are 4-7 p.m. Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 301-509-8212, gallery322.com. ”Barns & Farms of Frederick: Weathered & Fired” — through Nov. 1, Artspiration Frederick, 915 Tollhouse Ave., Frederick. Two juried exhibitions celebrating barns, farms and the beauty of rural life. The exhibition includes atmospheric ceramics and plein air works of art. Opening reception for plein air is 3-5 p.m. Oct. 10. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Friday, noon to 5 pm.. Saturday and Sunday, or by appointment Monday through Thursday. 240-529-3279 or artspirationfred.com. ”Country Musings” — through Nov. 3, Inn Boonsboro, 1 N. Main St., Boonsboro. Step into the world of local artist Joseph Case and immerse yourself in his enchanting “Country Musings.” Joe has cherished a “deep appreciation for beauty and a drive to create it” since childhood, and his artwork vividly reflects this passion. Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 301-432-0090, giftsinnboonsboro.com. ”There are places I’ll remember” — through Nov. 29, Wine and Art Series at Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. Take a moment from your busy world of to-do lists and visit the places that Mary Moores has been. This exhibit captures not just places the artist has visited but also, very powerfully, the emotion she felt while being there. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends or by appointment. 301-6025733 or inksbridgevineyards@gmail. com. ”Near and Far” — through Dec. 10, McDaniel College, Rice Gallery, 2 College Hill, Westminster. This solo exhibition includes bronze sculptures and drawings of wildlife by award-winning artist Bart Walter, based in Westminster. His work can be found in notable public and private collections worldwide, including the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, and the Uganda Wildlife Authority. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 410-8487000, mcdaniel.edu/rice-gallery. ”The Birds — Large and Small” — Dec. 5-13, Wine and Art Series at Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. A combined exhibit of bird sculptures by Dale Buffington and Ellen Frazier. These two artists approach the subject of birds very differently. Buffington carves life-sized sculptures of his favorite waterfowl. Fraizer creates bird sculptures out of piano keys. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends or by appointment. 301-602-5733 or inksbridgevineyards@gmail.com.
Cathy Wilkin and Marie Riccio exhibit work at TAG
Two October exhibitions by artists Cathy Wilkin and Marie Riccio are now on view at TAG/The Artists Gallery in Frederick. In “Fraternal Twins,” Wilkin pairs her surrealist paintings with abstract, highly detailed collages. Though different in execution, each pairing grows from the same original inspiration. “I have always loved my classical background of painting,” Wilkin said. “However, I also love working in collage with papers, paints, inks and glazes. I was in a quandary about what I should commit for my current solo show. One night, out of a deep sleep, I thought, why not do both? However, there needed to be some continuity to this exhibit and that’s when I decided to take the painting and deconstruct, then reconstruct the image using mixed media and collage.” Riccio’s “The Look About Project: Paintings from a Lifelong Project of Observation and Visual Discovery” brings together more than 50 intimate gouache paintings created as part of her longtime practice of observing and recording the world around her. “A central part of my art journey has been a lifelong project of recording, in small gouache paintings, what I see and feel while observing the world,” Riccio said. For the exhibition, Riccio has recreated a version of her studio wall inside the gallery, pinning unframed works direct-
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Work by Cathy Wilkin. ly to the wall and inviting viewers into her artistic process. The works range from 5 by 7 inches to 11 by 14 inches and were painted from observation, whether outdoors, from a live model or during Riccio’s travels. Several framed works are also included.
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Marie Riccio’s easel. “Looking at the visual world has always been a meaningful part of my life. Through that ongoing practice, I see relationships and connections among colors, shapes, and edges that draw me into my environment and inform my studio work,” Riccio said.
Both exhibitions continue through Nov. 1 at TAG/The Artists Gallery, 501 N. Market St., Frederick. Gallery hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. See theartistsgalleryfrederick.com for more information.
‘Mutualism’ explores cross-generational artistic exchange at FCC A chance encounter over an unusual shared material sparked the collaboration behind “Mutualism,” an exhibition by artists Jim Germaux and Rhea Reeves Stein that opened Oct. 3 at Frederick Community College. The two artists met at one of Germaux’s exhibitions at NOMA Gallery in Frederick, where Stein noticed something familiar in his work: deer netting used as both a structural grid and visual texture. She had independently incorporated similar material into her own practice. That unexpected connection developed into an ongoing friendship and cross-generational artistic exchange, with each artist encouraging the other to experiment beyond familiar approaches. Stein’s organic, sculptural work has increasingly incorporated geometric structures, patterns and repetition, while Germaux has expanded the scale and physical presence of his work. In “Mutualism,” their distinct practices are placed in conversation through shared interests in color,
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material, pattern, repetition, organic forms and geometric structure. Rather than presenting collaboration as a merging of styles, the exhibition considers how artists can influence
and challenge one another while maintaining their individual identities. The exhibition will be on view through Nov. 4 at the Mary Condon Hodgson Gallery at Frederick
Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 72 HOURS | Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 | 13
Artist Rebecca Pearl’s show is pure
‘Pearl’escence BY MARILYN BAGEL
Special to The News-Post
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he creative spirit lives within everyone. How it grows often depends on the people, passions and plights that surround them. For award-winning artist Rebecca Pearl, her father, James, helped her creative spark flourish. With just an eighth-grade education, he became an accomplished, self-taught freelance commercial artist who supported the family. Because of him, Pearl’s relentless passion for creativity never dimmed. “He had a studio in the house. As a toddler, I remember watching him work. He’d give me paper and a pencil and always remind me not to bump his hand as he created calligraphy and illustrations for ‘Ladies’ Home Journal’ magazine and other clients. He was not just my father. We were good friends,” Pearl recalled. As a result, young Pearl began drawing and never stopped. Pearl’s mother, Elizabeth, had a master’s degree from Maryland Institute College of Art and her own art career. Pearl’s passion for horses started around age 7. On their walk to school, she and a friend always passed a horse in the backyard of a house. The Tennessee Walker, named Colonel, was her first horse crush. Pearl’s mother arranged riding lessons that fueled Rebecca’s equine love. To this day, she speaks about the magic in a horse’s eyes. “Their eyeballs are so huge and reflect deep trust, profound knowing and limitless wonder. I can gaze into their eyes forever.”
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She got involved with a local druggie who had a place in Malibu, A WRONG TURN RIGHTS ITSELF and they went to California. At age 19, Pearl was arrested for possession When Pearl was in high school, her parents’ marriage was failing. The of drug paraphernalia and spent two nights in jail. family moved from Philadelphia to At her arraignment, the judge Frederick. “I was pretty confused on the inside called her into his chambers and said, “You’re hanging out with felons, and and pretty on the outside, a scary you don’t belong here. Promise you’ll combination for a teenage girl,” she go back home and straighten yourself recalled.
At age 55, Pearl bought her first horse, Gilbert. After painting a portrait of a U.S. Park Police officer with his horse in front of the U.S. Capitol, the officer told her about a training barn where horses were retired to good homes. She and Gilbert rode for IF YOU GO 10 years. She later wrote and Rebecca Pearl’s illustrated a book exhibition, “The about him called Pearl Show,” will “Gilbert and run Oct. 10 to Nov. 8 the Great Horse at Gaslight Gallery, Spirit.” 118 E. Church St., Pearl also Frederick. An artist designed reception will begin the 150th at 6 p.m. Oct. 10. commemorative See gaslightart.com piece for the Great Frederick for more info. Fair and painted a portrait of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton that was delivered to Pope John Paul II. CONNECTING THE ART DOTS
Pearl’s friendship with ArtistAngle Gallery owner Jennifer Elveton led her to Cynthia Scott, owner of Gaslight Gallery. “Cynthia and her husband Russ Hodge have been so welcoming. I’ll be showing work that’s been my focus for the past four years of my decadeslong career.” Most of the works are watercolors with mixed media, and all have a luminescent quality because the When she applied, one of the of children, dogs, cats and horses. my love for the beauty of transparent watercolor glaze allows “I kept asking myself, ‘What can I interview questions asked whether she oric architecture, vibrant floral had ever been convicted of a crime. do with art and still make a living?’” the white paper to show through the paint. Pearl was unrelenting. She Thanks to that California judge, she g animals that inhabit our world. could answer “no.” “Each piece reflects my love for rented space in a shopping mall the beauty of cityscapes and historic Pearl worked at Baltimore hospitals, two afternoons a week and set up out, and we’ll expunge your arrest architecture, vibrant floral gardens, her easel. She painted portraits but her passion for art never waned. record.” or charming animals that inhabit our She made space at home to draw and at Baltimore’s Rotunda three days She returned to Frederick, where world.” a week. She landed another job paint. her father was living in an apartment Marilyn Bagel is a scriptwriter painting portraits for $25 and paid an DETERMINED TO GROW HER ART on Third Street. for special events, award shows, agent 15%. Pearl got a job as a waitress. conferences and multimedia. She also After the birth of her daughter in One of Pearl’s passions became She had attended two semesters at creates content, speeches, websites 1982, a failed marriage and becoming historic architecture, readily apparent , MICA, but her dad couldn’t afford to a single parent at age 39, Pearl in her artwork. She always admired and and ad campaigns and loves getting send her back. Then she learned the to know the people she works with, continued working part time as a was inspired by artful details on old Manpower Act program was recruiting nurse while actively creating art. writes for, and writes about. Email her buildings, from cornices, cupolas and f nurses. She specialized in pastel portraits turrets to gables, parapets and soffits. at mbwriter2@gmail.com. 72 HOURS | Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 | 15
FILM
Spooky season watchlist I
A PERSONAL MIX OF AUTUMN COMFORT, CULT CLASSICS, WITCHES, VAMPIRES AND THINGS BEST WATCHED AFTER DARK
n October 2024, I drove into Gambrill State Park after dusk and joined others carrying blankets and lawn chairs — flashlight streams lighting the road and parking lot — as we gathered around a movie screen set up against a dark forest. The Friends of Cunningham Falls & Gambrill State Parks were hosting a movie night screening of “The LAUREN LAROCCA Blair Witch Project,” and I couldn’t miss the opportunity to watch the famed cult classic among locals in that setting. Also, I hadn’t seen it in 20 years and was genuinely ready for another watch. The ending was just as chilling as it was in the ’90s, but the highlight for me came when a nearby owl started hooting. The timing of the screening was perfect, naturally, and I was already deep into my own annual watch list of falltime favorites — “Practical Magic,” “You’ve Got Mail” (it is what it is — no shame) — while adding a few new ones. I usually save my vampire movies for November. Something about Halloween and candy corn giving way to colder, darker days makes those brooding, centuries-old characters fit just perfectly. I imagine everyone experiences their own version of falltime nostalgia and seasonal rituals when those first crisp days hit: making your first batch of chili or butternut squash soup, lighting candles around the house, digging out your favorite blankets and putting one on the couch. Revisiting favorite movies is undoubtedly a part of mine. Here are a few films and shows that put me fully in an autumn mood.
WATCHLIST
“Obsession” :: A man wishes for his longtime crush to love him and gets an answer far more frightening than rejection. Truly the scariest film I’ve ever seen. At one point, I actually screamed. “Practical Magic” :: Two sisters raised in a family of witches navigate love, a generational curse and the power of sisterhood. I think this is a 16 | Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 | 72 HOURS
“Behind Her Eyes” (limited series) :: A woman becomes entangled with her new boss and his wife, whose marriage seems to conceal something much stranger than a hum-drum affair. It’s an out-ofbody experience. “Twilight” :: Teenage Bella falls in love with a vampire (oops) in a small Pacific Northwest town. The atmosphere, soundtrack and characters are quintessentially fall. “Interview with the Vampire” :: A vampire tells the story of his making and his centuries wandering Earth — while, interestingly enough, experiencing the full range of human emotions: desire, guilt and grief. Worth the two-hour runtime. “Beetlejuice” :: When the mood is lighter but very much Halloweentime vibes, this is a fun choice. It’s just so kooky not to enjoy (Tim Burton, after all). The living and the dead make terrible housemates, and the sequel, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” is just as fun. “The Lost Boys” :: What do you get when you cross the 1980s with vampires? This film. More funny than scary. And bonus: “Cry Little Sister.” “Nosferatu” :: For an old classic, watch the original 1922 silent film (and because it’s all set to a score, feel free to add your own lines). “The X-Files” (TV show) :: Alien Tribune News Agency encounters, creatures hiding in plain sight, government conspiracies ... Heather Donahue In the 1999 movie “The Blair Witch Project.” this classic series has stood the test of time, most probably because of “What We Do in the Shadows” “Joker” :: The backstory, the origin FBI agents Mulder and Scully. story, the source of the derangement: (TV show) :: Centuries-old vampire “The Seventh Seal” :: A blackroommates try to manage modern It’s like a car accident you can’t look and-white 1957 Swedish film in life on Staten Island while being away from, and a character who stays which a knight plays chess with interviewed, reality-TV-style. Of note: with you — haunts you, I might say — Death. It’s spoken, though its Colin Robinson is an energy vampire. long after the closing credits. imagery can feel like a silent film. “The Prestige” :: Two rival “The Blair Witch Project” :: If “Harry Potter” films :: A magicians pursue an impossible you’re reading this, you probably wonderful world to enter in the fall illusion until obsession costs them know this movie was filmed in to follow the magical adventures of a their identities, their families and Maryland, partially in Frederick boy who goes to wizarding school. County (Burkittsville), and filmmaker any clear line between trickery and “It’s What’s Inside” :: A reunion the uncanny. Plus: Christian Bale. Eduardo Sanchez still lives here. So of college friends goes sideways “Rosemary’s Baby” :: In this I’ll skip the synopsis, but let me just when a guest arrives with a device 1968 classic, a young woman’s say this: even if you know exactly that allows them to swap bodies. Go pregnancy becomes a point of what’s coming, the final minutes in knowing as little as possible. dread, and the strangeness quickly remain genuinely chilling. Bonus Lauren LaRocca is the editor of escalates. The film aesthetic is quite points for watching it outside in the 72 Hours. Find her on Substack and pleasing, no matter how many woods. decades pass. “Only Lovers Left Alive” :: Two Instagram @karmarocca. cult classic for every girl in the ‘90s — and decades later, we have a sequel! “Tucker & Dale vs. Evil” :: I did not expect to enjoy this comedyhorror movie (who knew this was even a genre?), but Tucker and Dale’s onscreen chemistry is so hilarious — and endearing — it was just too fun not to go along for the ride. These poor guys are just trying to enjoy a vacation at a little cabin in the woods, and next thing you know everyone is dying.
centuries-old vampires reunite, carrying the accumulated art, music and fatigue of a very long life. Think Adam-andEve-level archetypal love story, plus an exquisite soundtrack by SQÜRL and Jozef van Wissem. Also: I think Tilda Swinton was born to be a vampire. “Donnie Darko” :: A cult classic for a reason, and another one that stuck with me for years. Part sci-fi fantasy, part high school Halloween in an analog world.
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Apples: Honeycrisp, Gala, Cortland, Jonathan & Gold Rush. Magness & Bartlett Pears. Ruby Queen Plums & Prune Plums. Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Green & Red Bell Peppers, Cubanelle Peppers, Banana Peppers, White Potatoes, Cabbage & Kale. Fresh Baked Fruit Pies, Apple Cider Donuts, Apple Dumplings. Local Eggs, Milk, Frozen Meats, Cheese, Bacon & Ham. Specialty CMO Ice Cream, Jams & Jellies. Pumpkins, Gourds, Decorative Pumpkins & Fall Mums 301-271-2737 Open Daily 9am-5pm 15036 North Franklinville Rd. Thurmont MD www.catoctinmountain orchard.com
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Apples: Honeycrisp & Gold Rush. Yellow & White Freestone Peaches. White Nectarines. Blackberries. Pears, Sweet Plums. Watermelon, Sugar Cube Cantaloupe, Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Sweet Bicolor Corn, Green Bell Peppers, Cubanelle Peppers, Banana Peppers, Green Beans, Red Potatoes, Cabbage & Kale. Fresh Baked Fruit Pies, Apple Cider Donuts, Apple Dumplings. Local Eggs, Milk, Frozen Meats, Cheese, Bacon & Ham. Specialty CMO Ice Cream, Jams & Jellies. 301-271-2737 Open Daily 9am-5pm 15036 North Franklinville Rd. Thurmont MD www.catoctinmountain orchard.com
Local Mentions FRIED CHICKEN & COUNTRY HAM DINNER Flint Hill UM Church All-You-Can-Eat Sat. Oct. 10th, 12-5pm Adults - $22 Carry-Outs - $23 Kids 6-12 - $12 at 2732 Park Mills Road Adamstown, MD 21710 Bake Table Available. Farewell Dinner.
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Jefferson Ruritan Club October 10th from 10am - 2pm Handmade Local Art, Fresh Produce & Honey Artisan Crafts, Baked Goods 4603B Lander Road, Jefferson, MD 21755
SLIPPERY HAM & TURKEY POT PIE CARRYOUT and country ham sandwiches. Woodsboro Lutheran Church 101 S. Main Street Sat, October 31 pickup from 11 am - 2 pm Quarts $9, sandwiches $5 Baked goods available For orders, leave message @ 301-271-3309 Orders need to be placed by Sun. 10/25
ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH OF CREAGERSTOWN 8619 Black's Mill Rd., Thurmont, MD
October 17: Drive-Thru Dinner and Bake Sale 11AM-3PM featuring St. John’s Fried Chicken, Green Beans, Pepper Slaw, Biscuit and Piece of Cake for $17. Buckets of chicken: 8pc: $12, 12pc: $17, 16pc: $22. To place an order, please contact Carmi Sayler at 301-401-0633 or text 240-529-7471. Deadline for orders: October 11th St. John's Lutheran Church of Creagerstown FREE October Concerts in the Reformed/Union Church, 8619A Black's Mill RD, Thurmont, MD October 18th at 3PM: Piano Dedication Service featuring conductor and concert pianist Alexander Kordzaia. Alexander is a native of Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia. He recently performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and National Cathedral.Following the concert, light refreshments in the Parish Hall. October 25th: “Music to Touch the Soul and Tap
FREE October Concerts in the Reformed/Union Church, 8619A Black's Mill RD, Thurmont, MD October 18th at 3PM: Piano Dedication Service featuring conductor and concert pianist Alexander Kordzaia. Alexander is a native of Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia. He recently performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and National Cathedral.Following the concert, light refreshments in the Parish Hall.
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October 25th: “Music to Touch the Soul and Tap the Feet” concert featuring Nancy Beith on piano and Paulella Burchill on the flute. Paulella has been the principal flutist for the Frederick Symphony Orchestra for 24 seasons and is a founding member of the orchestra’s Woodwind Quintet. Nancy Beith is a collaborative pianist and has worked with countless musicians from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera faculty and students.
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Thursday Oct. 8 CLASSES
Charles Carroll of Carrollton: Frederick’s Signer of the Declaration of Independence with John George — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. As part of our ongoing efforts to celebrate America’s 250th, Dr. John George will present Charles Carroll of Carrollton. Attendees will hear about Carroll’s life and legacy to The Bill of Rights, transportation, agriculture, commerce, and his descendants with a side note on the impact of the enslaved on 18th-century Frederick County. Pre-registration required. outreach@frederickhistory.org. www.cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/ParsonsNewmanLectureSeries2026October. The Art of Hosting: Easy, Safe & Savory Appetizers with Weis Markets — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Join Weis Markets Regional Dietitian Christina Fritz for a fun and flavorful session packed with food safety tips, easy hosting strategies, and smart ways to prep ahead for your next gathering! 18 and older. 301-600-7200. dcrum@frederickcountymd. gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Creative Writing Workshop with Niki Gjoni: Different Voices, Different Endings — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Join Niki Gjoni to practice and exercise your writing skills. Each session can stand alone or come to them all! For teens. 301-600-7000. ESL High Beginner’s/Low Intermediate Conversation Classes — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30
p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Registration is required by the LCFC. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. www.fcpl.org.
ETCETERA ESPC Annual Elder Expo — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Frederick Health Village, 1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick. Collect information on home care, legal services, nursing & assisted living, community health services, downsizing & moving, Realtors, end-oflife planning and more! Speaker series scheduled all day on a variety of topics for seniors, caregivers & professionals. Free boxed lunch to the first 400 attendees. Health screenings & vaccines available. Plenty of parking. Free event. No registration is needed. ksmith@stressfreesolutions.com. espcfrederick.com. 2026 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. Take a deep dive into various topics that have defined Frederick’s history, as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and our County’s role in the Revolution. Featuring brand new exhibits: “Cultivating Independence: Frederick in the Revolution,” “Witnessing Revolution,” “All Saints Street: Avenue to the History of Frederick and Its African American Community,” “Growing Gold: A History of Frederick’s Goldfish Industry,” and more, through Dec. 12.
This Sunday at the Weinberg | October 11 at 7:30pm AARCH Society in partnership with the Weinberg Center for the Arts
LUTHER RE-LIVES: A Night to Remember | Concert & Reception Order your tickets now! If you experience any difficulties with your purchase, contact the Weinberg Center Box Office at (301) 600-2828 for assistance.
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$10 adults, $5 seniors and students. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org.
Go Team Therapy Dogs: Adaptive Adult Program — 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. The dogs want to come back and have some fun with their human friends! Join us for more pets and love from Go Team Therapy Dogs! This program is for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. www.fcpl.org. Duplicate Bridge Pairs Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration Memorial Hall, 6909 Maryland Ave., Braddock Heights. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club’s ACBL sanctioned duplicate games allow you to hone your skills and meet other bridge enthusiasts. $8. frederick@bridgewebsemail.com. www.bridgewebs.com/frederick/home. html.
Processing Grief and Loss — 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at C. Burr Artz Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Join Kendra Speicher from Center for Counseling and Applied Thanatology to learn about community grief and loss education. This presentation includes information about the dual process model of grieving and the value of continuing bonds. espangler@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Board Game Night — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sandbox Brewhouse, 880 N. East St., #201, Frederick. Board Game Night is every Thursday evening. Learn a new game from local board game enthusiast Michael Southers and stay to play. The games are provided, and Michael’s easy going style
makes games approachable to new players for the evening. 301-664-2618. hello@sandboxbrewhouse. com. www.sandboxbrewhouse.com/calendar. Good Trouble Troubadours — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sandbox Brewhouse, 880 N. East St., #201, Frederick. Looking to get into a little good trouble on a Thursday night? With the midterms right around the corner, approach this voting season with confidence and intention. Join us as we welcome Good Trouble Troubadours to the stage for an original, high-energy set that bridges classic patriotism with grassroots protest music for modern times. 301-664-2618. hello@sandboxbrewhouse. com. www.sandboxbrewhouse.com/calendar. Frederick Filmmaker Meet Up — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Vanish, 1009 W Patrick St., Frederick. Monthly networking group meeting on the second Thursday of each month at locations in the Frederick area. Join the community to chat about your current and upcoming projects, scout talent for your team, and enjoy food and drink available for purchase from Vanish. Enter through 1065 W. Patrick St. fallingsquares@gmail.com.
FAMILY
Hatchlings: From Bump to Bookworm — 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. An early literacy program that empowers parents by providing informal instruction about child development while giving them a repertoire of songs and rhymes to share with their babies to provide a strong foundation for success. Intended for expectant parents and infants. 301-600-6329. fcpl.org.
I love the buildings of Frederick city and county. The row homes, barns, old factories, new light industry, refurbished slave quarters, silos — all of them. When buildings are as old as many of ours, they seem to acquire a mellowness and deep presence. They’ve seen it all — some have lived all the years of our nation, through every SHERYL MASSARO revolution and war. They’ve sheltered all kinds of folk and businesses at every stage of life, in every kind of weather. Many newer buildings don’t try to look old, but do look pretty nice, maybe interesting, on the unobtrusive side, tidy. I believe we coexist with our buildings, especially our homes. But other buildings, as well. For structures to exist as something beyond building material, it doesn’t really matter if they’re old or new. What matters is that we do not treat
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them as strangers. They are more like partners in navigating this life. We might make a living in them, shop, go to dinner, watch the game, do trivia night, worship, or wake up and go goodnight with them, bathe in them, cry, cook. All of it. It doesn’t matter whether a building is fancy. It matters that it looks, and is, cared for. It matters that new builds can settle into existing environs fairly easily. It matters that any build has been formed with its interaction with humans at the forefront, even if all it houses are bunches of data. Sheryl Massaro is a Frederick poet and oil painter. Her poetry is available from amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, Artspiration Frederick and, along with her art, from sherylmassaro.com. Her art also is available at Visitation Hotel and Artspiration in Frederick and at Locals restaurant in Poolesville. Her poetry is in lowercase as a nod to equality, with no letter being more important than another. Massaro will host a reception for the opening of a special exhibit of her art from 2 Sheryl Massaro to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 in the lobby of Visi“Trompe L’Oieille, Lake Como,” digital photo by Sheryl Massaro. tation Hotel.
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Mount St. Mary’s Reading Buddy at the Library — 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Could your child benefit from a reading boost? Mount St. Mary’s University is partnering with the Library to offer one-on-one literacy support for elementary students in a friendly, encouraging space. Readers will have a 30-minute session (first-come, first-served) with a University tutoring student to practice reading, build confidence, and strengthen skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Takehome enrichment activities with a literacy focus will be available for all who stop in. 301-600-6329. fcpl.org.
mysterious encounters blur the line between reality and the supernatural. $6-$8. 301-600-2868. dyoung@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/dont-looknow-1973/.
Paws to Read with Go Team Therapy Dogs — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join Go Team Therapy Dogs to improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a therapy dog. All ages. 301-600-8200. www.fcpl.org.
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Elementary Explorers: R.E.A.D. with WAGS for Hope — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Come practice your reading skills with patient and adorable Reading Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) from WAGS for Hope! For children grade K-5. 301-600-6329. fcpl.org.
FESTIVALS 30th Annual Fall Festival at Summers Farm — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Summers Farm, 7503 Hollow Road, Middletown. Celebrating our 30th year and bringing all your favorite fall activities along with NEW additions to be discovered. Enjoy 45+ attractions including pig races, pumpkin patch, corn maze, petting zoo, live music and entertainment, local beer and wine, and new this year — Bubble Barn, games & more! $14.95. 301-304-3031. info@summersfarm. com. www.summersfarm.com/fall-festival. Gaver Farm Fall Fun Festival — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Gaver Farm, 5501 Detrick Road, Mount Airy. 7-acre corn maze, giant slides, ropes courses and zip line. Visit the farm animals, free hayride, and catch the lively chicken show, fun photo centers, and pick the perfect pumpkin from 45 varieties. Fall food favorites including apple cider donuts, cider slushies and the farm market. See website for current ticket prices and details. 301-865-3515. office@gaverfarm.com. gaverfarm.com.
FILM CLASSIC FILM Series: “Don’t Look Now” (1973, R) — 7:30 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. A haunting psychological thriller widely regarded as one of the greatest horror films ever made. Starring Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie, the film follows a grieving couple who travel to Venice after the tragic loss of their daughter. As they attempt to rebuild their lives, unsettling visions and
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GALLERY Art at Night: InBloom — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. InBloom Jewelry founder, master goldsmith, and lead designer, Stacey Krantz, will share the story of her studio practice and how she translates personal narratives into heirloom-quality, custom pieces that are “love inspired, exquisitely crafted, uniquely you.” Stacey will reflect on the inspiration she draws from the natural world, clients’ lives, and the emotional power of repurposed heirlooms. She will also offer a look at her upcoming Vestibule Collection, discussing how form, materials, and meaning come together in this new series of handcrafted jewelry. 301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org. Yappy Hour and “Pop-up” Dog Park — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Metropolitan Plaza , 4805 Edgemoor Lane, Bethesda. An evening of live music, food, beer and wine. The “pop up park” is an enclosed area for your dog to run and have fun with their pals! This furry-friend event will take place at this new location. 301-215-6660. scoppula@bethesda.org. www.bethesda.org. Las Áñez — 7:30 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Las Áñez presents twin sisters on stage singing their original Latin-American songs, bringing energy, rhythm, and an infectious spark to Frederick. $35. 301-600-2868. dyoung@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/las-anez/.
RECREATION Register NOW for Upward Sports Basketball 2026-2027 Season — at Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Road, Frederick. A recreational basketball league for kindergarten through 6th grade children. The focus is to develop the self-esteem of each participant while teaching respect for authority, sportsmanship, character and basketball skills. No previous playing experience is necessary! Upward Sports limits time commitments to one practice and one game per week. $100. 301-662-1727. aharris@bhumc.org. registration.upward.org/UPW91262.
Friday Oct. 9 CLASSES
History Bites: Corporal Roderick A. Clark and the 14th New Jersey in Flesh and Stone — 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. at Frederick Community College, 7932 Opposumtown Pike, Frederick. Join us for a quick bite of history. Topics vary each session and there will be time after the talk for questions and discussion. A $15 one-time-per-year,
non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of registration. Additional fees may apply. RSVP. $14. 301-846-2561. ILR@frederick.edu. tinyurl.com/HistoryBites31284.
ETCETERA
Fellowship Fridays — 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Veterans Service Center, 1750 Monocacy Blvd., Suite A, Frederick. Fridays through Dec. 25. A free hot breakfast each Friday which includes eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast, breads, muffins, fruit, juices, and Black Rifle Coffee Company coffee. Breakfast is open to all Active Duty, National Guard, Reservists, Veterans, Military Retirees, Law Enforcement, First Responders, and their families. Breakfast is followed by a non-denominational Bible study at 10:30 a.m. Attendance is not required to enjoy a warm breakfast with others who have served. info@veteranservicescenter.org. veteranservicescenter.org/events/. 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 the staff and volunteers who curated our 2026 exhibits as they explore our various galleries. 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/events/. Frederick G-Night — 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Sandbox Brewhouse, 880 N. East St., #201, Frederick. Calling all kaiju fans!! In honor of Godzilla Minus Zero’s coming release, we’re hosting an epic evening that includes a 6 p.m. screening of “Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II” (it’s not actually a sequel, so no previous viewing needed) alongside a themed sweepstakes with prizes announced live. Got a kaiju or Godzilla costume waiting for its time to shine? Don it! Costumes are strongly encouraged. 301-664-2618. hello@sandboxbrewhouse.com. www.sandboxbrewhouse.com/calendar. Music with a Mission: 25th Anniversary Celebration — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at RAK Brewing, 400 Sagner Ave., Suite 200, Frederick. An unforgettable evening as The Freedom Center celebrates 25 years of empowering people with disabilities to live self-directed, independent, and productive lives throughout Frederick and Carroll counties. Live music from Nashville singer-songwriters Taylor Teasley and Tori Hughes; local food and beverages, silent auction, more. RSVP. $75. 301-846-7811. 25thanniversary@thefreedomcenter-md. org. givebutter.com/music-with-a-mission.
The YAAC Show — 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at Y Arts Center, 115 E. Church St., Frederick . A LIVE talk show produced by the creative team at the Y Arts Center, every other Friday. Join us for an evening of inspiration, entertainment, and community connection — powered by the YMCA’s Arts and Human-
ities initiatives. Check IG @y_arts_center for interview and musical guest information. $10. 301-418-6556. JSlaughter@frederickymca.org. frederickymca.org/arts-humanities. Kindred Hills Hayride and Haunted Trail — 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Kindred Hills, 8421 Ball Road, Frederick. The madness starts with a brief hayride into the darkness, then you’ll walk along a dimly lit trail through the woods that will lead you past haunted remnants of a previous time until you find your way back to the safety of the modern day. Website for details regarding dates and times, and to purchase tickets. $30. 240-397-9825. info@kindredhills.com. kindredhills.com. Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 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 adult. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. www.MarylandGhostTours.com.
The Submensas w/ Special Guests Punk Show — 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Rockwell Brewery, 8411 Broadband Drive, Frederick. The longest-running punk act in the DMV. Formed in 1983 out of DMV’s underground punk circuit, The Submensas have spent decades evolving without ever fully disappearing. Now, with a steady stream of new releases that draw from influences as diverse as funk to dark country, The Submensas have found a new relevance in the world of today. 240-575-9755. info@rockwellbrewery.com. www.rockwellbrewery.com.
FESTIVALS Mount Tabor Park Ridgefest — 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mount Tabor Church Park, 13616 Motters Station Road, Rocky Ridge. Continues Oct. 10. Just minutes away from Thurmont. Food including soups, fried ham, breakfast and other sandwiches, tater tots, pie and iced tea. Vendors, flea market, and home of “the Big Slide.” 301-606-2150. kacky6@aol.com.
MUSIC The Music of the Frederick Symphony Orchestra - An American In Paris — 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College, 7932 Opposumtown Pike, Frederick. Examine the music of an upcoming FSO concert through a lecture presentation, recorded music and live demonstrations. Learn about the composer(s) and take time to ask questions and engage in a conversation about the music. Then if you choose, attend the actual FSO concert. Tickets can be purchased directly through the FSO. Please check their webpage for the exact concert details including dates and location. 18 and older. $16. 301-846-2561. ILR@frederick.edu. tinyurl.com/AmericaninParis966.
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The Inheritance Nobody Wants: Family Conflict Most parents want their children to get along after they’re gone. Unfortunately, money and possessions have a way of creating conflict, even between people who have loved each other their entire lives. Imagine two siblings who have always been close. Their mother passes away, leaving behind a house filled with decades of family memories. One sibling believes Mom wanted the house to go to her. The other remembers a conversation where Mom said everything would be divided equally. Neither sibling thinks the other is being fair. What started as grief can quickly turn into an argument over money, possessions, and what Mom “really wanted.” We often think of estate planning as deciding who gets what. But good estate planning can also be about preventing the people you love from fighting over what you leave behind. Consider the family home. Maybe one child wants to keep it because it has been in the family for 50 years. Another child wants to sell it because they need their share of the inheritance. Neither person is necessarily wrong. They simply have different needs and different memories attached to the same property. Or think about personal belongings. Who gets Grandma’s wedding ring? Who gets Dad’s military medals? What happens to
the family photographs? What about the furniture that nobody thought was valuable until everyone wanted it? These decisions can become surprisingly emotional. One of the best things you can do for your family is to make your wishes clear while you’re still here. And sometimes that means more than simply signing a Will. Have the conversation. Explain why you made certain decisions. If one child is receiving the family business and another is receiving other assets, explain your reasoning. If there is a special family heirloom you want someone to have, tell them. Your family may not agree with every decision you make. But understanding your wishes can prevent them from having to guess what you wanted after you’re gone. We can’t always prevent disagreements. But thoughtful estate planning can help prevent a disagreement from becoming a family division that lasts for generations. Your estate should be a gift to your family and not the beginning of a family feud. If you need help protecting your money and loved ones in the event of death or disability, call us at 301-414-8726 or selfschedule online at www.lenaclarklegal.com. Sign up for our newsletter: bit.ly/ LOLACnewsletter
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Fall Into the Ryhthm — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick , 1820 Latham Drive, Frederick. An evening of live Motown and soul favorites performed outdoors by The Winstons and Soul Revue. During intermission, come inside to enjoy refreshments, strike a pose in our photo booth, tour our senior living community and browse fall wreaths displayed throughout the community and available for purchase. Proceeds from the wreath sale will benefit SOAR. 301-663-8800. jminnick@seatonseniorliving.com. heartfieldsatfrederick.seniorlivingnearme. com/our-community/events. Fall into the Rhythm performance by The Winstons Memories of Motown and Soul Revue — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick , 1820 Latham Drive , Frederick . An evening of live Motown and soul favorites performed outdoors by The Winstons and Soul Revue. During intermission, come inside to enjoy refreshments, strike a pose in our photo booth, tour our beautiful senior living community and browse fall wreaths displayed throughout the community and available for purchase. 301-663-8800. jminnick@seatonseniorliving.com. heartfieldsatfrederick.seniorlivingnearme. com/our-community/events.
Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. A dynamic performance of two pianists engaging in a musical duel, entertaining the crowd with timeless classics, contemporary hits and more. Audience participation is encouraged, so bring your musical requests and be part of the excitement! With limited tickets available, reserve your seats now and be a part of this unforgettable experience. Make it a party and invite your friends to fill a table of 8. Ages 21 and older. $24 and up. 301-790-2000. boxoffice@ mdtheatre.org. www.mdtheatre.org. Forever Seger: The Silver Bullet Experience — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, Pa. A dynamic journey through the timeless music of Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band! With authentic vocals from lead singer Kevin Reid, commanding performances from him and the band, and that unmistakable Seger sound, Forever Seger’s fast-growing reputation as The Bob Seger tribute experience has propelled them onto the top-ranking concert stages and festivals across North America. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and concessions will be available for purchase the night of this show. $43 adults, $60 seniors 60+, $39 active military, $35 retired military. 717-263-0202. vperry@thecapitoltheatre.org. www.thecapitoltheatre.org/. F.A.M.E. hosts Acoustic Open Mic — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. An acoustic open mic hosted by our friends at the Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise. Every second Friday, May through October. 301-662-4196. skystage@frederickartscouncil.org.
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Lonesome Song” and “Between Jennings and Jones. 21 and older. $105 and up. hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com.
CENTENNIAL Event: The Hot Sardines — 8 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Emerging a decade ago from the underground parties of Brooklyn to touring worldwide and recording a string of albums that have racked up more than 60 million streams, The Hot Sardines’ own “potent and assured” (The New York Times), “simply phenomenal” (The Times, London) brand of reinvigorated classic jazz landed them at the center of a whirlwind. $20-$35. 301-600-2868. dyoung@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbergcenter.org/shows/the-hot-sardines-2026/.
RECREATION
Shervin Lainez
The Hot Sardines will bring their take on classic jazz back to the Weinberg Center.
Hot Sardines will return to Weinberg with vintage jazz The Hot Sardines, a revivalist jazz band that emerged from Brooklyn’s underground party scene, will bring its reinvigorated take on classic jazz back to the Weinberg Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. Oct. 9. The band has spent nearly 20 years touring worldwide and recording albums that have accumulated more than 70 million streams. Its seventh studio album, “Good News,” was released June 19 and serves as a love letter to the American songbook and the rowdy, cosmopolitan world that produced it. The album features Tin Pan Alley favorites including George and Ira Gershwin’s “Oh, Lady Be Good,” Isham Jones and Gus Kahn’s “It Had to Be You” and Walter Donaldson and Kahn’s “Love Me or Leave Me,” alongside New Orleans selections including Earl King’s “Big Chief” and “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” co-written by Fats Waller.
“Good News” follows the Hot Sardines’ “Banned Jazz” project, which debuted at Carnegie Hall in 2024 and explored jazz’s history as music that authorities in the United States and Europe attempted to suppress. Where “Banned Jazz” was a history lesson delivered as a party, “Good News” returns the focus to hot jazz, stride piano, brass and music from another era reimagined for the present. Led by vocalist Elizabeth Bougerol and pianist and bandleader Evan Palazzo, the Hot Sardines draw from the hot jazz of Louis Armstrong, the stride piano of Fats Waller, Parisian cabarets and the energy of New Orleans. Tickets start at $25, with discounts available for students, military members and seniors. The Weinberg Center for the Arts is at 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Tickets are available at weinbergcenter.org or by calling the box office at 301-600-2828.
frederickartscouncil.org/programs/skystage/. Bluegrass Jam — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville. Open to all levels of acoustic musicians and vocalists. Spectators, families welcome. Sandwiches, snacks and sodas available for purchase. No smoking or swearing!! $5 donation at the door requested. 240-931-8305. mtpleasantruritan@gmail.
com. Jamey Johnson: Traveling Truebadour Tour — 8 p.m. at The Event Center at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, 750 Hollywood Drive, Charles Town, W.Va. Award-winning singer/songwriter Johnson has served as country music’s north star for nearly two decades, inspiring a generation of artists with his unforgettable albums that have built a bridge connection traditional country with the music of today, including “In Color,” “High Cost of Living,” “That
Register NOW for Upward Sports Basketball 2026-2027 Season — at Brook Hill United Methodist Church, 8946 Indian Springs Road, Frederick. A recreational basketball league for kindergarten through 6th grade children. The focus is to develop the self-esteem of each participant while teaching respect for authority, sportsmanship, character and basketball skills. No previous playing experience is necessary! Upward Sports limits time commitments to one practice and one game per week. $100. 301-662-1727. aharris@bhumc.org. registration.upward.org/UPW91262.
THEATER Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein” — 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theater, 05 Willowtree Plaza #A1, Frederick. Mainstage Musical - Dinner & Show. The grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en-steen”) inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced “Eye-gore”), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds. RSVP required. $75. 301-662-6600. boxoffice@wayoffbroadway.com. www.wayoffbroadway.com/.
“Working” — 8 p.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Performing Arts Factory, 244B S. Jefferson St., Frederick. A 2021-revised version of a musical exploration of 26 people from all walks of life. Nominated for 6 Tony Awards, this classic has been updated for a modern age. $28 general, $24 seniors/students, $21 groups of 10+. 301-662-3722. Artisticdirector@othervoicestheatre.org. www.OtherVoicesTheatre.org. “That’s What SHE Said” — 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Key Stage @ Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. “That’s what SHE said” is an all-female improv team. They bring their own brand of long form to the stage that is informed by their experience as baby mamas,
baddies and besties. These gal pals have been performing together since 2022 and have even been a book club since 2026. https://ci.ovationtix.com/35900/production/1276491 $17. 301-694-4744. akraus@marylandensemble.org. tinyurl.com/yhsphvnh.
Saturday Oct. 10 CLASSES
Wild Harvest Weekend: Mushroom & Medicine Foraging Retreat — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Fox Haven Organic Farm & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. A weekend of mushroom hunting, herbal wisdom, forest exploration, and seasonal connection through hands-on foraging experiences. See website for details and to register. $90- $500. foxhavenfarm.org.
Fall Mushroom Foray with Sam Feld [OFFSITE] — 9 a.m. to noon. This beginner’s workshop will introduce you to the easy to identify, edible species of mushrooms that can be found in the Maryland area during the autumn months. The class will begin with a talk about the ethics and safety of wild foraging mushrooms. We will also talk about how mushrooms grow, what their characteristics are, and how to spot the best habitats to increase your chances of success. Registrants will receive the event address a week before the class. $42-$62. foxhavenfarm.org. A Very Spooky Paint n’ Sip — 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Sandbox Brewhouse, 880 N. East St., #201, Frederick. ‘Tis the season for cozy, spooky activities! Frederick-based artist Nina Harrast hosts this 2-hour, Bob Ross– style class, Nina will guide you step-by-step in creating your very own Halloween-scene masterpiece. Whether you’ve been painting for years or have never picked up a brush, this event is designed for everyone. RSVP, limited seating. $35. 301-664-2618. hello@sandboxbrewhouse.com. tinyurl.com/yrafe65v.
Live Music at Steinhardt: The Dirty Middle — 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Steinhardt Brewing , 340 E. Patrick St., Suite 102, Frederick. Voted into the Top 5 for Best of the Best 2026, local blues band The Dirty Middle are back for a night of groovy jams and stellar solos. Come for the brews and stay for the tunes! thedirtymiddle.com. Rhythm of Belonging: Song Circle — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sol Yoga Earth Room, 256 West Patrick St., Frederick. Join Amanda Lucia in song and heart coherence, where music becomes a bridge for belonging. Together, we’ll explore medicine songs for Earth and collective liberation, guiding us into deeper connection with ourselves and one another. Through vocal toning, call-and-response and improv layering, our voices will weave into a living, breathing tapestry. $20-$40. amandaluciaart@gmail.com. linktr.ee/amandaluciaart.
ETCETERA
Shred Event — 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at HeartFields Assisted Living at Frederick , 1820 Latham Drive , Frederick . Bring your old documents and just shred it! We’re calling in the big guys to safely dispose of any unneeded sensitive documents for you. We’ll have refreshments and light snacks to enjoy while safely disposing of your documents. While you’re here, take a tour of our beautiful senior living community and meet our wonderful team members. 301-663-8800. jminnick@seatonseniorliving.com.
Frederick Solidarity Summit — 8:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. Advance registration requested. Join Frederick-area neighbors, faith communities and local organizations for a morning of connection and practical learning focused on democracy, community care and collective action. The program begins with “We Are Builders: Faithful Organizing for Resistance,” followed by workshop choices on election protection, texting and phone banking, recognizing disinformation, and asset mapping —identifying the people, skills and resources our community can draw on together. Free childcare is available; please register in advance. 240-315-3981. robertcornet@comcast.net. frederickuu.org/. Gigantic Used-Book Sale — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at South Mountain Heritage Society, 3 E. Main St., Burkittsville. A beloved tradition and annual fundraiser for South Mountain Heritage Society in Burkittsville will mark its 20th anniversary this year! Thousands of fantastic titles and quality books, organized for easy browsing. Proceeds from this fundraiser are used to support the work of SMHS and to preserve the historic Resurrection Reformed Church. Continues Saturdays through Oct. 31. 240-818-1610. southmountainhs@gmail. com. www.southmountainheritage.org/ events.html.
Myersville Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Municipal Parking Lot, 301 Main St., Myersville. This market shares in the celebration of local products, fresh foods, and community. Saturdays through Oct. 31. myersvillefarmersmarket.com. Forestry Board Memorial Bench Dedication: Waterford Park — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Waterford Park, Frederick. Dedicating a bench and trees to Forestry Board members. The dedication is open to the public. The Forestry Board promotes improving local forests, which contributors to environmental improvement. 301-473-8417. dakota.durcho@maryland.gov.
Frederick Farmers Market (new location!) — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westside Regional Park, 632 Contender Way, Frederick. frederickfarmersmarket.com.
FALL FESTIVAL
For more info: 301-304-3031 summersfarm.com 7503 Hollow Road, Middletown, MD 21769
With over 45+ activities, come to Summers Farm and experience our America’s 250th themed corn maze, farm animals, jumping pillows, farm-fresh food, local beer and wine, and wagon rides. The festival is open on select days from Sept. 26 through November 1.
The 62 nd Annual
Catoctin Colorfest
Nationally Recognized Juried Arts & Crafts Show
OCTOBER 10 & 11, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm
THURMONT, MD Thurmont Community Park (Frederick Road)
FREE ADMISSION 301-271-7533 • www.colorfest.org Ample Parking & Shuttle Bus Service Available
Entertainment Daily
Christ Reformed United Church of Christ Open House — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Christ Reformed UCC Church, 17 W. Church St., Middletown. Live music from Brian Burrows and Todd Walker, as well as cemetery and church history presentations. Grilled hot dogs and Kona Ice will be available. 240-626-3027. patjoyful@yahoo.com. crucc.net.
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DEAF led tours of Schifferstadt... for the Deaf — noon at Schifferstadt Architerctural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. The Schifferstadt Architectural Museum has recruited a Deaf docent to lead special tours of Frederick’s oldest intact house. Lorraine Stoltz will lead Deaf visitors through the 268-year-old stone building. The house was built by a German family that came to Maryland in 1736 and built a log cabin on the same site. In 1758 they built today’s stone house. We have room for a maximum of ten visitors per tour. $8 adults. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org. Untold History Guided Walking Tour — 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at South Mountain Heritage Society, 3 E. Main St., Burkittsville. There are many stories from Burkittsville’s long history, some better known than others. This special walking tour will reveal forgotten stories from Burkittsville’s past, some funny and scandalous, some tragic and humanizing, and others just plain unusual! What links these stories together is their power in connecting us to the past and the many generations that have called Burkittsville home over its long history. RSVP. $10 donation suggested. 2408181610. southmountainhs@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/mc5w8kae. Murder, Mayhem & Mystery Ghost Tours — 5 p.m. at Mount Airy Museum, 1 N. Main St., Mount Airy. Also at 7 p.m. A walking tour through town’s haunted past and hear ghostly tales from beyond the grave! The
Tour, composed of 10 Stops, winds through the rail yard, up the hill to the elementary school, then back down to the old fire house on South Main St. The one-mile walk is moderately strenuous, not wheelchair accessible, up and down hills, over curbs, and around obstacles in the sidewalk. A flashlight is recommended but not mandatory. All are welcome but the Tour is not geared to young children. Pre-registration. Benefits the town historical society. $20. tinyurl.com/ynptkdcw. Haunted History — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Hear ghostly tales from the past while touring the darkened galleries of the “most haunted building in Frederick.” Staff and volunteers will share stories of Civil War embalmers, the building’s most infamous tenants, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that have given the building its spooky reputation. $30. 301-695-1864. melissa.winn@civilwarmed.org. www.civilwarmed.org/event/haunted-history-at-the-national-museum-of-civil-war-medicine-3/2026-10-25/.
Murder & Mayhem Walking Tours — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Delve into the true crime stories that haunt the streets of Frederick. From burglaries and brawls to bootlegging and bedaubing (vandalism), Frederick’s history is full of all things macabre — and we’re here to share them with you! This tour discusses violence and crime
and is recommended for visitors age 12+. Pre-registration required. $12 adults, $10 ages 60+, $8 ages up to 12. 410-707-1105. Outreach@FrederickHistory. org. www.cognitoforms.com/HeritageFrederick1/MurderMayhemWalkingTourTickets. Kindred Hills Hayride and Haunted Trail — 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Kindred Hills, 8421 Ball Road, Frederick. The madness starts with a brief hayride into the darkness, then you’ll walk along a dimly lit trail through the woods that will lead you past haunted remnants of a previous time until you find your way back to the safety of the modern day. Website for details regarding dates and times, and to purchase tickets. $30. 240-397-9825. info@kindredhills.com. kindredhills.com. Hush Trip Live in Concert — 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Rockwell Brewery, 8411 Broadband Drive, Frederick. A night jam packed with some of the most iconic and hard driving songs of the past 4 decades. Their crowd-favorite selections pay tribute to artists like Foo Fighters, Van Halen, AC/DC, Green Day, Blur, Lit, Blink-182, Audioslave, ZZ Top, R.E.M., U2, Incubus, and many more. $5. 240-575-9755. info@rockwellbrewery. com. tinyurl.com/yd29hfv3.
Channel Zero — 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Sandbox Brewhouse, 880 N. East St., #201, Frederick. Your favorite Frederick darkwave DJ night is back featuring a Vacant Windows headline among a four DJ lineup. Dance the night away to beats inspired by postpunk hits; think Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Joy Division, The Smiths; and mixed in with the goth industrialism of Skinny Puppy and Ministry — the very essence of ‘80s era darkwave! 301-664-2618. hello@ sandboxbrewhouse.com. www.sandboxbrewhouse.com/calendar.
FAMILY Fall Hayrides in the Park with Campfire and S’mores! — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cunningham Falls State Park, 14724 William Houck Drive, Thurmont. Enjoy the fall foliage “lakeside” while you relax on a hayride through the park. Pick up your hayride voucher and s’mores packet at the Houck Nature Center. $5 suggested donation per person, children in car seats free.
friendsofcunninghamgambrill.org.
Open House at Train Station/ Museum — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Train Station, 6 Creagerstown Road, Woodsboro. Learn about Woodsboro’s interesting past. View artifacts and photographs in our restored train station. Have fun interactions with local experts. 301-520-7154. rickbontz@yahoo.com. woodsborohistoricalsociety.org.
“Moon Festival Alice” — 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. MET’s Fun Co. presents a MET original. A curious child falls down a rabbit hole during a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration and enters a magical world inspired by Asian folklore, festivals and modern Asian American life. Presented in partnership with The Asian American Center of Frederick. $17-$20. 301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org. Family Fun Day — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Join us as we celebrate the joy of spending quality time with family connection, discovery and lots of fun! 301-600-6329. fcpl.org. Explore Frederick City’s Oldest House — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Travel back to colonial Frederick. Built in 1758 by German settlers, this sturdy stone farmhouse offers a glimpse of early American life before the American Revolution. Walk through thick-walled but spacious rooms, hear stories of early immigrants, and see how a Frederick County farm family lived more than two and a half centuries ago. $8 over age 15. 301-663-3885. info@fredericklandmarks.org. fredericklandmarks.org.
FESTIVALS
50th Annual Fall Farm Festival — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ivy Hill Farm, 13840 Smithsburg Pike, Smithsburg. Continues 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 11. Fresh farm refreshments including sweet apple cider, homemade apple butter demonstrations; pick-your-own pumpkin patch; hay rides; farm animals; food trucks; local artisan vendors; live music; kids’ zone; seasonal mums, more. 301-824-4658. ivy-hill-farm.com.
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Coronation! Parade! Maker’s Market! Rodeo! Pancake Breakfast! Apple Contests! Petting Zoo! And much more!
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The season
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coming this fall !
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Your dream wedding starts here. SUNDAY, NOV. 8 12:00PM The Frederick Fairgrounds
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