A SILENT FILM THAT STILL HAUNTS, WITH A 99-YEAR-OLD ORGAN
The Weinberg Center’s decision to screen F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu on Oct. 31 is less about Halloween programming and more about preserving an art form that predates the talkies. With live organ accompaniment by Tedde Gibson, the 1922 German expressionist masterpiece reminds us that horror doesn’t need jump scares or CGI — just shadows, Max Schreck’s gaunt Count Orlok, and the atmospheric swell of a Mighty Wurlitzer. The organ itself rises from the orchestra pit like something out of a gothic novel, having filled the historic downtown theater with music for nearly a century. Gibson will perform a musical set before the film, then introduce this tale of estate agent Hutter’s ill-fated journey to Transylvania and his wife Ellen’s eventual self-sacrifice to destroy the vampire.
SPIRITS, POETRY AND AN OFRENDA ALTAR IN BRUNSWICK
Lockhouse Gallery in Brunswick is hosting something that defies easy categorization on Oct. 31: “Echoes in the Gallery” invites attendees to share personal encounters with spirits, beloved departed or the unseen, interspersed with poetry inspired by the connection between physical and spiritual worlds. It’s part storytelling circle, part literary reading, part Día de los Muertos remembrance. Gallery owner Kim Yourick is encouraging people to bring photos of departed loved ones or pets to add to the community Ofrenda altar, which will remain on display through Nov. 3 for All Souls Day. In a culture that often struggles with death and mourning, events like this offer something both ancient and necessary: permission to speak the names of those we’ve lost, to honor their continued presence in our lives and to recognize that grief shared is grief transformed.
ASA WEEKS BRINGS HIP-HOP TO SKY STAGE ON HALLOWEEN
Frederick native and hip-hop artist Asa Weeks has learned that sometimes the best way to connect with an audience is to invite them to wear costumes. His Oct. 31 show at Sky Stage starts at 6 p.m., and the Halloween timing isn’t accidental; it’s strategic. “Having everyone dressed up is kind of like an icebreaker,” he said. “People are already more relaxed and ready to just have a good time.” Backed by a live band and DJ Baspy, Weeks will perform tracks from his EP “Congratulations, Now Let’s Get To Work,” plus unreleased material. He’ll be joined by Kelkoe, a Washington state native with a soulful voice that Weeks describes as genuinely surprising. Sky Stage, with its open structure and distinctive wooden architecture, provides the perfect setting for a show that’s less about fitting a mold and more about celebrating what makes Frederick’s creative community distinct.
DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN AT FCC
Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s production of “The Rocky Horror Show” opens Oct. 31 at Frederick Community College’s Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, giving audiences permission to do exactly what polite society usually discourages: yell at performers, dress outrageously, and celebrate the liberating chaos of Richard O’Brien’s cult classic. Directed by MET artistic director Tad Janes with music direction by Alison Shafer and choreography by Melrose Pyne, the show runs through Nov. 8 and features Eric Jones as the iconic Frank’N’Furter, with Jeremy Myers and Mallorie Stern as the wholesome-turned-corrupted couple Brad and Janet. Audience participation isn’t just encouraged — it’s the point. In a time when so much entertainment is consumed alone on screens, there’s something deeply appealing about a theatrical experience that requires collective energy, shared inside jokes and the willingness to look slightly ridiculous in service of community joy. Props and costumes are encouraged.
EAT & DRINK
Midnight Run Brewing: The ‘hobby that grew out of control’
BY ESTHER FRANCES efrances@newspost.com
Midnight Run Brewing co-owner Richard Cauble used to hate beer.
“It tasted horrible, in my mind,” he said in an interview.
Learning under a Belgian chef in culinary school, Cauble told the chef he didn’t like beer. “I didn’t realize I had just really insulted him,” Cauble recalled with a laugh. “He looked at me like, ‘You dumb American. You’ve just never had a good beer.’ I was like, ‘That’s a fact.’”
Now, Cauble not only creates unique brews at Midnight Run but teaches culinary classes at Frederick High School as a Career and Technical Education teacher.
Cauble said when he was in culinary school, his teacher brought him a Delirium Tremens, a Belgian ale named after a psychotic symptom of alcohol withdrawal in alcoholics.
“He pours it for me, and it’s golden and looks like every other beer I’ve ever seen, basically,” Cauble said.
After drinking the Delirium Tremens, he began to sample his way through the instructor’s curated beer collection.
“It was kinda a good education for me,” Cauble said.
Cauble and Brent Turner founded Midnight Run on North East Street in 2017 after seven years of brewing and bottling beer out of Cauble’s detached garage. Cauble said it was a “hobby that grew out of control.”
At Frederick High School, Cauble first began working as a business teacher. Five or six years later, he started substitute teaching for culinary arts and is now a culinary teacher there. His skills of motivating students came from his time coaching lacrosse for all three of his children.
“I played baseball [as a kid], and those games were forever long. You got, like, three-hour baseball games,” he said. “Lacrosse is done in an hour. I was like, ‘Yup. Perfect sport.’”
Cauble’s favorite beer right now from Midnight Run is the Gilbo Baggins, which is a Mexican Pilsner. The name is a combination of Bilbo Baggins, a character in “The Lord of the Rings,” and a business partner and Cauble’s friend Gilberto Ramos.
IF YOU GO
Midnight Run Brewing is located in Monocacy Village Shopping Center at 912 N. East St., Frederick. Call 240-651-1424 for more information.
Cauble said he enjoys flavorful beers and added that most of the beers at Midnight Run don’t fit into a typical category.
“That’s always been my number one: ‘Does this beer taste good?’” he said.
Midnight Run sells beer such as the Citra Solstice, a double IPA; Eternity, a pale ale; and The Grape, a grape sour.
Cauble said the brewery is planning to celebrate its eighth anniversary with a costume party and live music on Nov. 1.
Staff photos by Ric Dugan
ABOVE: Richard Cauble, co-owner of Midnight Run Brewing, in the tasting room. BELOW: Midnight Run Brewery’s Citra Solstice IPA, left, and Gilbo Baggins Mexican Pilsner.
Ghost Trail: Discover haunted Frederick and beyond in new self-guided audio tour
BY ZACHARY PUGLISI
Special to The News-Post
Just in time for spooky season, a new adventure awaits for lovers of folklore and history. It’s the self-guided audio tour called Ghost Trail, Haunted Frederick and Beyond, created by podcast host and blogger Beth Schillaci.
Her audio tour includes recorded stories about 10 haunted sites throughout Frederick and Washington counties, with an optional stop at Catoctin Mountain Park. For the extra curious, it also includes bonus lore called “The Legends of the Mountain.”
The recordings are available for download on several smartphone apps and include 2-3 minutes of storytelling.
Schillaci ran her own marketing company, VillageWorks, in Frederick but eventually burned out on it.
She reinvented herself as a creator and founded The Roaming Yeti blog, which she describes as “a media hub dedicated to quirky, offbeat adventures.” The Ghost Trail homepage lives on the blog, with all the information folks need to plan their journey. It features a custom map of the haunted sites along the tour, as well as a digital companion guide.
Schillaci got the idea when reflecting on the time she spent at the Weinberg Center for the Arts. Her daughter took dance lessons there for about 14 years, and at some point, Schillaci got word that the theater was haunted.
“I would go into the ladies’ room, turn on the lights and say something like, ‘Hi, I’m in here,’” Schillaci said.
Although she never experienced anything eerie herself, it motivated her to investigate other local stories.
“I went down several rabbit holes on the internet, reading the stories. There are so many stories about Frederick and Washington counties, and it was about curating the ideas I found most interesting,” Schillaci said.
She wondered if a tour was possible and what it might look like. The whole project took her about 100 hours to complete.
After considering how the project could evolve from here, Schillaci said she might partner with experts in the area, such as museum operators, historians or anyone else with a special interest in ghostly legends. They might uncover details or side quests that aren’t easily discoverable online.
Perhaps it’s no surprise that the first stop on the tour is the Weinberg Center. As the Ghost Tour website states,
“When the audience leaves, strange things begin. Staff report phantom footsteps echoing through empty balconies, doors swinging open on their own, and the faint smell of cigar smoke wafting from the projection booth. They say it’s Jimmy, a longtime projectionist who loved his job so much … he stayed. Another figure, a Lady in Black, has been seen gliding toward the ladies’ lounge before disappearing completely.”
Other tour stops include the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Burkittsville, Old South Mountain Inn, Inn BoonsBoro, the Brunswick Heritage Museum, The Maryland Theatre, Jonathan Hager House and Williamsport Town Hall.
If Schillaci’s Ghost Trail leaves folks intrigued about Schillaci’s work, her podcast, Pop Culture Passport, has 124 episodes that date back to 2022. As she puts it on the podcast website, “If you’d happily add 60 minutes to your trip to visit a filming location, the Jell-O Museum, or a roadside diner from your favorite TV show, this podcast is for you.”
Schillaci and her husband John have called Frederick home for more than 30 years. She credited him for playing a helpful role in the Ghost Trail project by driving her to the sites. This enabled her to take pictures and verify each the sites were accessible to the public.
Beth Schillaci
ABOVE: The Weinberg Center.
LEFT: The National Museum of Civil War Medicine.
Beth Schillaci
MUSIC
Asa Weeks brings soul, storytelling and spirit to a Halloween at Sky Stage
S.D. Price
BY S.D. PRICE Special to The News-Post
Under the open air of Frederick’s Sky Stage, hip-hop artist and emcee Asa Weeks will bring community, culture and creativity together for a Halloween night performance that blends music and meaning. The show starts at 6 p.m. Oct. 31, with tickets available at the door. Weeks, a Frederick native who has steadily carved his name throughout the county’s music scene, is using the holiday as a chance to loosen things up.
“I think the most apparent way I’m bringing that Halloween spirit into the performance is by inviting everyone to come dressed in costume,” he said. “It’s a fun night, and having everyone dressed up is kind of like an icebreaker — people are already more relaxed and ready to just have a good time.”
Friday’s show will feature Weeks backed by a live band and DJ Baspy, performing songs from his latest EP, “Congratulations, Now Let’s Get To Work,” along with a few unreleased tracks. The combination of live musicianship and hip-hop energy is something he’s been refining in recent years, and for him, Sky Stage provides the perfect setting.
“Sky Stage is one of those venues that’s truly unique,” he said. “There’s nothing else like it — that open structure, the wood, no ceiling. It’s such a special space for art, and every time we use it for shows like this, we remind people what makes Frederick’s scene so distinct.”
Weeks’ music draws from his own life experiences, shaped by his Liberian heritage and his upbringing as a first-generation American in Frederick.
“My family and my culture are a big inspiration for me,” he said. “My music’s really just a canvas for my life. Some songs talk about growing up in a predominantly white atmosphere; others about feeling confident and finding my place as a creative.”
That balance of reflection and self-assurance defines his work, which blends personal storytelling with accessible, groove-driven production.
“As you get older, you learn more about your family and what shaped them,” he said. “You start to understand how their experiences influence yours. That’s made me a better writer. I can talk about those things from a more mature perspective now.”
Asa Weeks will perform on Halloween night at Sky Stage. Costumes encouraged.
Weeks doesn’t limit himself to one sound or identity and said he doesn’t try to fit into a mold.
“Just because I’m Liberian doesn’t mean I only make Afro-inspired music, or because I’m American I only make hip-hop. I just do what naturally comes to me,” he said. “I carry my heritage with me in how I move and show up. It’s always part of me.”
Joining Weeks onstage will be Kelkoe, a Washington state native who’s made her mark performing throughout the greater D.C. area. Known for her rich, soulful tone and natural stage presence, Kelkoe brings a balance of power and warmth to every performance. “Every time you hear her, you’re surprised,” Weeks said. “She’s got this deep, soulful voice that captivates you right away. Her set’s going to be a real treat.”
For Weeks, events like this are about more than a single performance; they reflect how Frederick’s creative community continues to evolve.
“Frederick has given me the opportunity to try things — to learn what it takes to be an independent artist,” he said. “It’s such a connected community. There’s always someone willing to share advice, to help you find your lane. If you have something to bring to the table, people here will give you a platform.”
He believes that energy is what keeps the local scene growing.
“Every show brings people togeth-
IF YOU GO
Asa Weeks performs Oct. 31 at FAC’s Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. The show begins at 6 p.m. All-ages, $10 online through Eventbrite, limited seats available at the door. Free drink if you come in costume (including soda for under 21).
er — fans, artists and everyone who just loves the culture,” he said. “And when we fill a place like Sky Stage, it reminds people that there’s something special happening here.”
After the Sky Stage show, Weeks plans to focus on releasing new music through Even, a direct-to-consumer platform that allows artists to connect more closely with listeners. He says his next wave of songs includes both lyrical, sample-driven hip-hop and tracks that stretch into more cinematic, genre-blending territory.
“The goal is growth — reaching new people while staying true to what I love about making music,” he said. “In a perfect world, the music goes everywhere. But right now, it’s about building from home, the right way.”
S.D. Price is a Frederick-based writer better known as hip-hop recording artist Demetrius.
S.D. Price
Asa Weeks will perform on Halloween night at Sky Stage.
THE FREDERICK
MOM
The Frederick Mom’s recommendations for the weekend of Oct. 31
Activities to do with the kids this weekend, courtesy of The Frederick Mom.
Trick or Treat on the Farm
4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31
Farmer ChuckBone’s Pumpkin Patch, 6269 Ed Crone Lane, Frederick $7/person
This kid-centered event includes all of Farmer ChuckBone’s Fall Fest attractions like pick-your-own pumpkins, petting zoo, barrel train rides, pig races, corn maze, plus a fun hayride for the family for your little ones to trickor-treat along their trail. Costumes are optional but encouraged. They provide all non-food items to all trickor-treaters!
Haunted History Halloween Night
5 to 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 31
National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick, $50/person
For families with braver, perhaps older, children, consider touring the most haunted building in Frederick, the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, on actual Halloween Night! What’s spookier?! Explore the building’s history while guides share stories of Civil War embalmers, the building’s most infamous tenants, and first-hand accounts of paranormal activity. In addition to a trip through the museum galleries, the tour provides exclusive access to the third floor where numerous sightings have occurred. You are invited to bring your own cameras and ghostfinding apps — who knows what you’ll capture!
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Trunk or Treat
6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31
Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville Free
Join the Friends of the Walkersville Library for their annual Trunk-or-Treat event and have your little ones collect candy and treats
from trunk to trunk. This free event will be held in the library parking lot. Come with your Halloween bucket and costumes on for an ultimate spooky night!
Halloween Glow Night
6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31
Urban Air Adventure Park, 5830 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick Cost varies
Visit Urban Air for their Halloweenthemed Glow Night! Expect some sweet treats, DJ Urbie playing a fun Halloween playlist, and playing until your hearts content zipping through the air, doing the foam obstacle courses, and playing dodgeball all under neon glow lights. No special ticket is needed, as your regular park admission gets you into the Halloween fun! If you don’t have a costume, that’s ok too! You can still join in the fun! To grab
your tickets and see prices, visit urbanair.com/maryland-frederick.
Children’s Business Fair & Frederick STEM Carnival
Noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 1 Downtown Frederick Free
The annual Children’s Business Fair featuring up to 100 kid-run businesses will be set up for youth to sell their products or services to real customers (you) between 12 to 3 p.m. at the C. Burr Artz Library (110 E Patrick St.).
In conjunction with this awesome kid marketplace, the first Frederick STEM Carnival will occur at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater (50 S Market St., Frederick) this Saturday between 1 and 4 p.m. That’s where you can check out fun STEM activities, a DJ, face painters, Ghostbusters and Star Wars characters. A magic show and juggler will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Amphitheater.
Creative Outlet
3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 1
Delaplaine Art Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick Free
Visit downtown’s Delaplaine Arts Center to get crafty with the whole family this Saturday! Kids and adults are invited to drop-in and get creative on art projects at family tables! Each session features a themed activity. Make an autumn monotype print using gelatin plates, then visit the beautiful art and sculptures on display through the museum. This event is free but donations are welcome. •••
Harlem Wizards vs. Team Frederick Game
6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 1
Frederick Community College, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick $15-$35, children 3 and under are free
The Harlem Wizards are coming to Frederick on Saturday evening to take on a local team consisting of our favorite community leaders in Frederick. Be a part of this hilarious, interactive and family-friendly fundraising basketball game that sells out every year for a great cause! Doors open at 5 p.m. Grab your tickets and cheer on either ‘Team Frederick’ or the Harlem Wizards at harlemwizards.com/schedule-tickets. •••
Star Party
7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 1
Heritage Farm Park, 9224 Devilbiss Bridge Road, Walkersville Free
Adults and kids of all ages can view the autumn night sky through special telescopes provided by Tristate Astronomers at this fun Star Party event. Come out to the back of Heritage Farm Park near the soccer fields, starting at 7 p.m. and astronomers will guide you in using telescopes to explore the wonders of the night sky. See Saturn, Neptune, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and asterisms including craters on the moon! Can’t miss an event like this!
Tiffany Mahaney is at least a fifth-generation native to Frederick County, and she now proudly raises her own family here. To see more local family friendly things to do, follow her on Instagram @thefrederickmom.
TIFFANY MAHANEY
Courtesy of Urban Air
Halloween Glow Night at Urban Air.
ART
From a bio-tech lab to an art studio: Michelle Ramos finds her happy place
BY JENNIFER LEE
Special to The News-Post
Michelle Ramos is an artist living in Frederick, but she hasn’t always been an artist. It wasn’t until a manic episode in 2021 that she found art — and it happened almost overnight.
With a bachelor’s degree in biology with a chemistry minor and a second bachelor’s degree in cytotechnology, Ramos had never considered art as a career. She’s a concrete thinker — her world colored in only black and white — purely science-minded, through and through. Now at 52, switching from science to art was a big leap, but she’s become an accomplished and prolific artist, having painted well over 400 works.
A JOURNEY TO DIAGNOSIS
Ramos always knew something wasn’t right. She began seeking help in her early 20s but wasn’t diagnosed with Bipolar I until age 45, following her longest manic episode that stretched through 2016 and 2017.
“I live my life hypomanic and manic … or stable, if that’s ever a thing for me. I fail to recognize when I am having a manic episode,” Ramos said in an email interview.
Her manic episodes manifest differently each time they occur.
“Manic episodes sound like fun for people who have the depressive symptoms of bipolar disorder, but I promise you, they are very very dangerous,” Ramos said.
Ramos is very transparent about her illness, but the events that took place during what she calls her “great mania” of 2017 remain private. She has a huge tape-sealed envelope containing the medical records from this time, on which is written “DO NOT OPEN, BURN WHEN I DIE.” Those demons are still chasing her.
She says of her artwork “Sharp Dressed Nightmare” — part of a collection not yet released — that “all I can think of is the dangers that I found myself facing during that time
and how well-dressed they were, so nicely dressed that I never saw them as danger at all.”
FINDING STABILITY AND IDENTITY
It took time for her doctor to find medications that worked. During the period she was being stabilized, she started seeing a therapist. As Ramos came down from her massive manic high in 2017 with the help of medication, she remembers telling her therapist that she felt like a boring person, like she didn’t have a personality.
“I told him that I didn’t know who I was,” Ramos said. “It wasn’t that I was ‘numb’; it was the fact that when I was manic, the world was different in my mind, and suddenly it was gone. I was left wondering if the ‘manic me’ was the true ‘me’ or if this stabilized me was who I really was.”
This was a difficult time for Ramos, but once she was well, she realized that she was still herself, just not “super-charged,” as she calls it.
ART AS A PATH TO HEALING
Art has been profoundly healing for Ramos. She recalls being on disability after her last manic episode and feeling like she didn’t have a purpose, so she started to doodle and attempted to draw. She wasn’t very good at it, she admitted. Ramos can’t really recall why she started to paint or how she even came to it.
“Manic episodes leave you with a lot of unreliable memories,” she said. “As time has gone on, I have been learning that things that I recall are in not in fact reality.”
What she does know is that she’d never painted before, had never been schooled in art, nor did she possess any natural talent for painting when she started. She doesn’t know anything about composition or color theory. In fact, when others commented that her work resembled Rothko or Pollock, she had to research the artists because she had no idea who they were.
Over time, her painting style “changed and drifted into different directions,” she said. Her signature
studio has become her happy place.
“Art gives me an outlet that is healthy for the manic energy I face on a daily basis,” she said.
She recalls one time when she was manic, she worked on nine paintings simultaneously. Ramos said those paintings “were so chaotic and crazy to look at.” Those who viewed them were able to connect to the state of mind she was in at the time. “They saw the movement, the depth and the chaos.”
styles of scratching and scribbling in her work happened by accident.
“When I’m scratching up a canvas or scribbling, I feel like myself,” Ramos said.
Painting wasn’t a conscious decision for Ramos either. Like her signature style, the art happened by accident. It has unlocked doors of creativity she didn’t know she possessed. Her creativity seemed to come out of hiding when her mind stopped focusing on concrete visions, when she let go of the idea of what she should be painting.
“I went from overthinking to just doing. That was when my art truly became mine. It was when I just painted and had no vision of the outcome that my talents started to come to the surface.”
Ramos has always been an overthinker, but when she steps into her studio and her mind is in the right place, it’s go time, she said. When she’s painting, she isn’t thinking about anything. She’s not trying to make sure the composition is good or the colors right. She just paints.
Art has been good for Ramos because what she paints is hers, she explained. There are no errors or mistakes, because it isn’t being scrutinized by the FDA, as her work was in biotech, nor reviewed by a supervisor or manager. Being in her
One viewer of this particular collection was able to finally understand what being bipolar felt like, Ramos said. Their parent suffered from the illness, which the viewer hadn’t fully understood. Another person mentioned that they would never want to feel like that. These comments were profound for Ramos, because she’d never considered that someone might have an emotional reaction to her work.
“If I had to guess, I’d say what comes out of the canvas is what is in my mind at that time, but it is not something that I am consciously aware of. I do believe that my manic energy comes out in that process.”
RECOGNITION AND COMMUNITY
It took Ramos a long time to feel like she fit in with the art community, but art has become her career, and she is confident in referring to herself as an artist.
Ramos is currently exhibiting work at Vault of Vision in downtown Frederick. Her artworks “Gate to Peace” and “A minute or two to spare” were featured in the Collector’s Choice fundraiser for Maryland Federation of Art. Most recently, she was accepted into the St. James Art Show in Louisville, Kentucky.
As a strong supporter of mental health, Ramos donates a number of pieces to mental health nonprofits for auction.
Her only regret is that she didn’t discover painting earlier, but now is better than never.
To learn more about Ramos and see her artwork, visit michelleramosartwork.com.
Courtesy photo
“The Gate to Peace,” by Michelle Ramos.
Ramos
McCluskey, Songco-Martin and Sheirer show work inspired by Italy
Andrea McCluskey, Jeanean Songco-Martin and Lisa Sheirer will show work together in the exhibition “Ciao Bella” at NOMA Gallery in downtown Frederick. The show will be on view from Oct. 31 to Nov. 30.
An opening reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 1, and the artists will give a talk from 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 15.
The three artists were awarded artist residencies in Montegiovi, Italy, through the La Baldi Residency. Located in the medieval village of Montegiovi, Italy, in southern Tuscany, the self-directed international residency was an opportunity to experiment, develop ideas and projects, explore, rejuvenate, research and investigate
the land and culture of this special area.
All three artists engage with the landscape in different ways. Jeanean Songco-Martin is a plein air painter, Lisa Sheirer’s practice is grounded in her relationship with the Frederick watershed, and Andrea McCluskey’s work is connected to the metaphysical within the land.
“Ciao Bella” is an opportunity for these three artists present some of the work created during and after their time spent exploring the landscape around the village and environs of Montegiovi.
NOMA Gallery is at 437 N. Market St., Frederick. Email nomagallery2@gmail.com, or call 240-367-9770 for more information.
Madden and Peacock featured at TAG in November
Christoper Madden and Karen Peacock will be the featured artists at TAG/The Artists Gallery in November.
Christoper Madden’s work blends technical mastery with an offbeat sense of humor. His painting “Alice in MAGA Land” was accepted into the London Art Biennale 2025.
A Master Art Copyist, Madden often works at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., where he hones his skills. This practice serves as the catalyst for his show “Twisted” at TAG.
“My exhibit takes established masterworks and ‘twists’ them into new contextual meanings,” Madden says. “I’m honored to work directly from these pieces, but while I’m learning, I also explore how to make them mine through conceptual shifts.”
Mixed-media artist Karen Peacock responds to these turbulent times with an alternate vision. Her exhibition, “Dance Lore,” imagines a world transformed by dance, spanning
(See TAG 20)
Arts Council seeks work for ‘Where Energy Meets Matter’
The Frederick Arts Council has opened a call to artists for an upcoming exhibition, “Where Energy Meets Matter: Exploring the Frontiers of Science,” in partnership with the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research.
The exhibition will run Nov. 20 Through Jan. 20 at Gallery 115, which is located inside of the Y Arts Center at 115 E. Church St., Frederick.
“Where Energy Meets Matter” invites artists to explore the dynamic interplay of art and science, celebrating the cutting-edge research and innovation happening at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research and throughout Frederick. This exhibition seeks work that captures the essence of energy and matter — whether through explorations of physics, biology or the unseen forces that shape our universe.
Artists will keep 60% of sales of their work.
Some of the world’s most significant advancements in science occur in Frederick County where the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research utilizes world-class technology at the Advanced Technology Research Facility and in labs on Fort Detrick, among other locations. The scientists there produce images that reveal biological structures at the atomic level.
They are improving genome editing and creating instructive cancer diagnostics from liquid biopsies, modeling the structure and function of
(See CALL 20)
The Frederick Arts Council has opened a call to artists for an upcoming exhibition, “Where Energy Meets Matter: Exploring the Frontiers of Science,” in partnership with the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research.
Courtesy photos
LEFT: “View from my Window. Montegiovi, Italy,” by Jeanean Songco-Martin. CENTER: “Beech woods on Mounte Amiata,” by Andrea McCluskey. RIGHT: “There before #1,” by Lisa Sheirer. All three works and more will be on display at NOMA Gallery from Oct. 31 to Nov. 30
Photo courtesy of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research
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Christoper Madden’s twist on Norman Rockwell’s “The Oculist.”
”Futurity Dredge” — through Oct. 31 at Vault of Visions Art Gallery, 1 N. Market St., Frederick. Featuring artwork by James Connors, whose work invites viewers to experience drawing not only as a visual act but as a deeply spiritual practice of perception, transformation and creation. Connors explores the ways in which organic textures, machinic forms and intuitive mark-making reveal a state of unending birth. 240-315-5483.
Frederick County Art Association 2025 Exhibit — through Jan. 5, 2026, Frederick Health — Crestwood, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick. Works in oil, watercolor, mixed media and photography by some of Frederick County’s most talented artists. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 240-215-1460 or frederickhealth.org/crestwood.
”Fleeting” — Nov. 1-30, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Photography by Garett and Kacie Walker. Bridging the gap between documentary and conceptual photography, the work in this exhibition is a look into the relationship between humanity and the natural world, reminding us that life is fleeting. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
”Around Our House” — Nov. 1-30, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Using traditional oil painting methods and the tradition of still life as a theme, C. Fred Tyner’s works take on a contemporary feel when the specificity of the objects are considered, merging the past with the present. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
Veterans Show — Nov. 1-30, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. This biennial exhibition showcases artwork made by former service members of the United States military. Works in a variety of media. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
“Survivorship: Serenity,” by Felicia Reed and selected guest artists, is on view through Nov. 2 at Gallery B in Bethesda. The group exhibition is curated by fiber artist Felicia Reed, an international award-winning fiber artist. Her primary medium is Wet Felting which is an ancient technique of hand agitation to create fabric primarily using silk and wool. She is a speaker, coach, artist, volunteer, advocate and a survivor of domestic violence. Her mission is to inspire healing with art, world changes and to support other survivors. Shown here, “Brick by Brick,” by Felicia Reed.
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine.org.
”After Party” — Nov. 1-30, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S.
Carroll St., Frederick. Mixed media by Eric Rottcher. His work in this exhibition is an exploration of notions like joy, chaos, identity, and the ten-
sions between the highs and lows in life. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. 301-698-0656 or
delaplaine.org.
”The Women, The Houses, The Water” — Nov. 1-30, Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Lee Foran’s contribution to the exhibition is a series of fiber-based creations that weave together narratives of domestic life, human connection and personal reflection. Linda D. Acierto’s evocative seascapes, in acrylics, inspired by the oceans, seas and bodies of water she has encountered both locally and during her travels abroad. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. eastsidearts313@gmail.com.
”Natural World in Photography: East Meets West” — Nov. 1-30, Links Bridge Vineyards, 8830 Old Links Bridge Road, Thurmont. Exhibit of artwork by Maryland naturalist photographer Jim Mosher. The exhibit presents views of nature recorded while traveling the country and sailing the East Coast. It includes images of the western landscape and wildlife, and of the Chesapeake Bay and waters south along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Open weekends 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment. 301-602-5733 or linksbridgevineyards.com.
“Ciao Bella” — Oct. 31 to Nov. 30 at NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick. Andrea McCluskey, Jeanean Songco-Martin and Lisa Sheirer were awarded artist residencies in Montegiovi, Italy, through the La Baldi Residency. Located in the medieval village of Montegiovi, Italy, in Southern Tuscany, the self-directed international residency was an opportunity to experiment, develop ideas and projects, explore, rejuvenate, research and investigate the land and culture of this special area. All three artists engage with the landscape in different ways. Songco-Martin is a plein air painter, Sheirer’s practice is grounded in her relationship with the Frederick watershed, and McCluskey’s work is connected to the metaphysical within the land. Reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 1. Artist talk from 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 15. 240367-9770.
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Baltimore Museum of Art to open ‘Amy Sherald: American Sublime’ in November
The Baltimore Museum of Art will open “Amy Sherald: American Sublime” on Nov. 2 as the third venue for the artist’s acclaimed mid-career survey. The exhibition is the most comprehensive presentation of Sherald’s work to date, illuminating the arc of her career from 2007 to 2024 through approximately 40 paintings. From foundational early works to some of her most iconic and recognizable paintings and rarely seen examples, “American Sublime” captures the power and poignancy of Sherald’s artistry and traces her ascendance as one of the most influential figurative painters of our time.
The exhibition will remain on view in Baltimore through April 5, 2026.
The presentation of “American Sublime” at the BMA is especially meaningful as Amy Sherald has deep ties to Baltimore and the museum had already planned to honor her with one of its “Artist Who Inspires” awards at the 2025 BMA Ball on Nov. 22. Sherald spent many formative years of her career in the city — both earning her M.F.A. in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art and achieving national recognition while living in Baltimore — so this exhibition represents a momentous homecoming for her.
The exhibition leads visitors through Sherald’s poignant early works to the grandly scaled paintings for which she has gained significant renown. Sherald’s paintings rework the Anglo-European traditions of portraiture in their evocation of everyday people existing in the contexts of everyday life. The exhibition focuses on the artist’s experimentation over the course of her career with the conventions of portraiture; her gifts for storytelling through color, pose and dress; and her unflagging commitment to seeing individuals for who they are. Sherald’s works reflect the world in which she wishes to exist, where a shared humanity is elevated. Her sit-
ters vary in age, gender and identity and are often presented in roles that intersect with myths or ideas of American individuality and history, such as farmer, cowboy and friends at the beach. These images challenge preconceived notions of race, focusing on interior life, imagination and the universality of many experiences and narratives. Her signature gray palette for skin tones furthers this approach, inviting visitors to look beyond their immediate reactions to how someone appears on the outside to see the commonalities between all of us.
Photography is an important element of Sherald’s creative process, serving as her sketchbook and the foundation for her compositions. With the exception of her two commissioned portraits of former First Lady Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor, the artist selects each sitter based
on her observations of their inherent qualities, such as poise, style or wit — what she calls their “ineffable spark.” During photoshoots, Sherald lets her models pose organically, allowing for the synergy to build between them so that she can authentically capture their essence. She then curates each scene and styles the subjects in clothing that speaks to the narrative she wishes to craft, creating a sense of magical realism.
For the titles of her paintings, Sherald often draws inspiration from Black women writers and poets like Toni Morrison and Lucille Clifton, reinterpreting their poetry to develop different contexts around the interior worlds of her subjects. Through her explorations, Sherald redefines common beliefs about American identity, weaving a broader visual story of history and belonging.
The BMA began championing Sherald’s work when it acquired her painting “Planes, Rockets, and the Spaces in Between” in 2018, the year it was made, and has since featured her in several group exhibitions and programs.
She will be honored at the BMA Ball along with artist Wangechi Mutu and the Sherman Family Foundation.
“I’ve had the great pleasure and joy of knowing Amy Sherald for a decade,” said Asma Naeem, the BMA’s Dorothy Wagner Wallis director. “In that time, she has become a cultural force, capturing the public imagination through works that are powerful and resonant in their profound humanity. Amy’s story is also deeply intertwined with Baltimore. Beyond her education and time lived in our beloved city,
Photo by Kelvin Bulluck, courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth
Amy Sherald, “Ecclesia (The Meeting of Inheritance and Horizons),” 2024.
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‘A huge part of family life’
Music runs deep for Zambian-American singer-songwriter Nan-Ana
BY GEORGIA BRAUN Special to The News-Post
For Onani Banda, better known as Nan-Ana, singing is second nature. Even the thoughtful “ummmm” she hums while deciding between a hot or iced vanilla latte at Market Street Boba & Beans in Frederick carries a melodic, sing-song quality.
It’s no surprise that music has always been a core part of her identity.
“I’m Zambian American, and I come from a very musical culture,” she said recently over (iced) coffee in downtown Frederick. “A lot of my earliest memories with music are of singing with my family — singing to pass the time, lullabies ... music has always been a huge part of family life.”
Banda, who will play Sky Stage on Oct. 30, alongside Frederick-based folk artist Shut Up Voula and headliner Tori End of Story, will be wielding her signature ukulele and performing all originals. She describes her music as a mix between neo-soul and indie pop, citing R&B artist SZA as a major influence.
The Baltimore County native has lived in Frederick for three years and has cemented herself as a local favorite, recently performing on the Fourth Street Stage during the In the Streets festival. That set included several covers, but her Sky Stage show will be different: an intimate showcase of her raw talent as a songwriter.
Her 2019 single “Ruinous One” has over 1 million streams on Spotify, exhibiting just how compelling her voice, lyrics and melodies are.
“Lisa,” a live favorite, is one of Banda’s most personal songs — and one that resonated with a much larger audience than she expected. Inspired by a Lisa Bonet series from the 1990s and a desire to look like the captivating actress, Banda speaks honestly about her insecurities but ends the song by embracing the parts of herself she once tried to hide.
“Growing up, I was so insecure about having darker skin. I would stay out of the sun; I felt a lot of insecurity about my hair and its coarseness ... and so I spoke to that,” she said. “I wanted to be able to speak to the negative, but I wanted to
write another part of the song that was more uplifting and spoke more about how you don’t have to stay in that emotion.”
After she posted a snippet of the song on TikTok, Banda was overwhelmed by the number of people who said they related to her experience with beauty standards.
“So many people hear that song and say, ‘I feel the way you feel, even though I don’t look the way you look,’” she said.
Songwriting, for Banda, is a form of catharsis, a way to inhabit a space she struggles to find in daily life.
“One thing I’m working on is being a friend to myself in the way I would to other people,” she said. “I think in writing ‘Lisa,’ I was able to see myself in the other people who were resonating with that emotion.”
Banda has the gift of exploring heavy subjects, like heartbreak and identity, with a kind of earnest positivity and lightheartedness. Perhaps that comes from writing on an unconventional instrument, the ukulele.
“When I first started playing
ukulele, they were still really trendy, so I don’t think people thought much of it,” she said. “But it just became my main instrument. It’s the first instrument I bought for myself, so I feel really connected to it.
“The uke is something I learned to play when I had nothing else but time and emotions,” she went on, laughing. “I’ve poured a lot of both into my first uke, Monica.”
Banda, also known as Nan-Ana, poses in Frederick on Oct. 15.
(She’s still waiting to buy Chandler, Ross, Rachel and Phoebe to complete her instrument collection.)
Growing up as the youngest of five siblings, Banda felt like she blended into her musical family. “My family was used to all of us singing, and we were all really good, so I didn’t feel like I stood out.”
That changed when she joined the school choir and re-
alized the rare power of her voice. Now, at 24, she’s found her place in the spotlight and hasn’t doubted her path as a musician since.
“One thing I really love about being Zambian is women feel a lot of responsibility, but because they feel a lot of responsibility, they take a lot of action,” she said. “There was no reason for me to think I couldn’t do something just because I’m
a woman, and that helped me feel like music is something I can pursue.”
Banda will be joined Friday by drummer Kevin Etzler, bassist Miles Pina and guitarist Alex Wandres, who Banda met one day while busking downtown.
As Banda continues to carve her place in Frederick’s growing music scene, her voice carries more than melody; it carries honesty, humor and heart.
Whether she’s strumming “Lisa” on her beloved uke or unveiling new songs under the Sky Stage lights, she reminds us that music can be healing and connective.
For Banda, every note is an act of self-love and community, and her upcoming performance promises to be exactly that: a celebration of growth, vulnerability and the kind of joy that only live music can bring.
Onani
Staff photo by Katina Zentz
‘The Rocky Horror Show’ returns to Frederick live onstage to do the ‘Time Warp’ again
Maryland Ensemble Theatre invites audiences to do the “Time Warp” again as Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show” makes its electrifying return to Frederick. The cult-classic musical will run Oct. 31 through Nov. 8 at Frederick Community College’s Jack B. Kussmaul Theater.
Directed by MET artistic director Tad Janes, with music direction by Alison Shafer and original choreography by Melrose Pyne, “The Rocky Horror Show” blends science fiction, camp and rock ‘n’ roll into an experience that has thrilled audiences for decades. The show’s infectious energy, dazzling costumes, and iconic audience participation moments make it one of the MET’s most beloved productions.
“This show is pure, liberated fun,” Janes said. “It’s about embracing self-expression and celebrating the
wild joy of live theater.”
The cast features Eric Jones as Frank’N’Furter, Jeremy Myers as Brad, Mallorie Stern as Janet, Christian Wilson as Rocky, Karli Cole as Columbia, Melanie Kurstin as Magenta, Willow Marian as Riff Raff, Matt Harris as Eddie/Dr. Scott and Ron Terbush as the narrator.
Joining them as Phantoms are Amari Chambers, Finn Martinez, Cade MacFee, Katie Martin, Mars Burggraf, Lucy Campbell, Khadeeja Sesay and Alex Pietanza.
“The Rocky Horror Show” is intended for mature audiences. Audience participation is encouraged, and props and costumes are welcome.
Tickets are $15 to $30 and available at marylandensemble.org or by calling 301-694-4744. The Jack B. Kussmaul Theater is located at 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick.
File photo by Joseph Williams
Eric Jones as Frank ‘N’ Furter in the MET’s 2019 production of “The Rocky Horror Show.”
Frederick motel serves as set location for new dark comedy series
BY SHUAN BUTCHER
Special to The News-Post
On a warm August day at the Days Inn in Frederick, a cast of characters gathered to fight human trafficking. Not technically, but in their own artistic way.
Inside Room 218 of the motel, scenes were being shot for a pilot called “St. Michael’s Intern.” This dark comedy series centers around a fictional retired FBI agent named Jason Pozlusky, who, haunted by the cases he couldn’t close, takes justice into his own hands. Jason, played by Brian Grehoski, teams up with a determined young woman searching for her trafficked sister.
“St. Michael’s Intern,” a show that mixes the serious with the absurd, is the Grehoski’s brainchild. He got into acting after retiring from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, having spent 20 years as a special agent.
“The main character is basically me,” said Grehoski, who is based in Alexandria, Virginia. “It is not a stretch. None of the people depicted in the show are actual people, but it is influenced by the things I’ve seen. It is an amalgamation of different experiences.”
Grehoski describes the project as a “semi-true vigilante fantasy” similar to “Barry” or “Dexter.” He describes his character as being a vigilante focused on going after human traffickers. Grehoski spent eight years working gangs in Phoenix.
“I’ve seen the best and worst of society,” he said.
He added that there is more human trafficking in the world today than ever before.
“It’s a quiet epidemic living in American parking lots, motels and neighborhoods too polite to look closely,” he said. “I wanted to create something that punches hard but laughs louder.”
The show follows Jason, nicknamed “T-Bone,” as he surveils a pair of pimps who are victimizing girls. He encounters Elise, an 18-year-old searching for her sister, Paige. Elise, the other lead character, is played by Baltimore resident Scout Latshaw, who, at 16, has already written and starred in her own student film, as well as other projects. The two develop a reluctant bond
script is realized and the cast and crew are seen and heard.
“I want to ensure they feel they have the ability to make sure the story gets told,” she said.
Miller, serving as director of photography for the shoot, said dark crime is familiar territory for their company. “This is definitely within our wheelhouse. We specialize in narrative movies, and we like to watch this genre.”
He focused on building the shot list, as well as creating accurate storyboards in order to cut down on the time spent on set and allow more time for execution.
Alison Crawford, another local resident, is the art director for the project and got involved as the result of her connection with Jackson and Miller.
“I sorta fell into it,” he said. “This is my first film set, although I have done other shoots like restaurants and shortform content.”
As the art director, Crawford sets the room and is responsible for the overall look and feel of the scenes.
rooted in a shared purpose and mutual drive to take on the crime of sex trafficking.
Jason is a contradiction. He is methodical yet impulsive and also deeply moral but dangerously off the books.
Before filming on location in Frederick, a safety briefing was given to the entire cast and crew as a prop gun and taser was being used on set. No lethal force is actually depicted in the show.
A native of Westborough, Massachusetts, Grehoski joined the U.S. Marine Corps at age 17 and served eight years in the Corps, later serving in the Massachusetts Army National Guard. He would earn a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and was working on his master’s degree in computer chip design when 9/11 happened, prompting him to serve his country again in the FBI.
After retiring from the Bureau, Grehoski began taking acting and comedy classes from The Little Theatre of Alexandria, the Armed Services Arts Partnership, and The Theatre Lab. He’s appeared in several short and student films, as well as TV and lifestyle shoots. He’s also dabbled in standup comedy. He’s only tried acting for two years,
and this is his first production of his own.
This is not Grehoski’s first exposure to filming in Frederick, however. He recently played Mayor Ron Young in Salyer McLaughlin’s docudrama “Boomtown.” It was through that project that he decided to film “St. Michael’s Intern” in Frederick.
“Frederick is an incredibly welcoming town,” Grehoski said. “It is very friendly to filmmakers and artists who have stories to tell.”
A number of other local connections are tied to this pilot as well. Kristen Felichko, an actress with a number of film credits of her own, grew up in Thurmont. She plays the role of Paige, a victim of trafficking.
“You will see the vulnerability in my character,” Felichko said, “but there are also some funny scenes.”
Future Phantascope, a production company based in Frederick and owned by Raven Jackson and Jordan Miller, is the firm responsible for filming and editing the pilot.
“We are glad to be a part of an impactful story,” Jackson said. “We wanted to raise awareness of the subject.”
As the show’s director, Jackson strives to make sure the integrity of the
“I had to put myself in the middle of the people in these scenarios, these characters,” Crawford said.
She also is responsible for ensuring continuity between scenes.
“We are shining light on the atrocities of human trafficking,” she said. “It has been fun working with friends and with real professionals, but the real payoff will be seeing the final product.”
The show was filmed over the course of four days in Frederick, including two days at the local motel. The 33-page script included 21 scenes. Grehoski said there are about three hours of prep work for every 10 seconds of footage.
Once the filming wrapped, Jackson and Miller turned their attention to post-production and editing.
According to Felichko, who is also serving as the marketing director for the project, the first rough cut has been finalized, and they are about a month or two away from having the final product. Their goal, of course, is to be able to turn the pilot into an actual series.
Learn more about the project at stmichaelsintern.com.
Shuan Butcher is a writer, nonprofit professional, event planner and avid traveler. He writes from Frederick.
Staff photo by Ric Dugan
Bernard Settles, left, of Temple Hills and Brian Grehoski, left, of Alexandria, Va., rehearse a scene of “St. Michael’s Intern,” which is being filmed in Frederick County.
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from prehistory to the near future.
“I tend to distract myself from unpleasant situations with creative projects,” Peacock says. “If I can invent a better imaginary history at the same time, all the better.”
Peacock will donate 10% of all sales from “Dance Lore” to World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C.
The remaining TAG member artists will also be showing work in Gallery II.
The exhibitions run from Oct. 31 to Nov. 30 with an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 1. Madden and Peacock will be on hand for an artists talk from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 2.
TAG is at 501 N. Market St., Frederick. See theartistsgalleryfrederick.com, or call 301-228-9860 for more information.
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human organs in tiny dishes, developing digital twinning which involves the creation of a dynamic virtual representation of one’s physicality, and so much more.
FAC invites interested artists to review some project case studies to learn more about the work at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research.
Artists must submit up to two pieces per artist in JPEG or PNG format, links for video or interactive media, an
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Baltimore is rooted in her subjects, on her canvases and in her titles.”
“Baltimore has always been part of my DNA as an artist,” Sherald shared. “Every brushstroke carries a little of its history, its energy, its people and my time there. To bring this exhibition here is to return that love.”
“American Sublime” is organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) and curated by Sarah Roberts, SFMOMA’s former Andrew W. Mellon Curator and head of painting and sculpture. It premiered at SFMOMA in the fall of 2024 and traveled to the Whitney Museum of American Art in the spring of 2025.
“American Sublime” will be a spe-
artist statement up to 250 words describing how your work relates to the theme, and a resume or bio.
Artists are welcome to submit existing work that fits with the theme of science or can consider creating new pieces that dovetail with the insights and work being explored at the National Laboratory, particularly as expressed in the attached case studies.
Applications must be submitted via SlideRoom by 11:59 p.m. Nov. 5.
To see inspirational case studies and complete guidelines visit frederickartscouncil.org.
cial ticketed exhibition at the BMA. The BMA’s presentation is organized by Naeem with Cecilia Wichmann, curator and department head of contemporary art; Antoinette Roberts, assistant curator of contemporary art; and Dylan Kaleikaumaka Hill, Meyerhoff-Becker Curatorial Fellow.
Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, $14 for groups of seven or more, and $10 for students with ID. BMA members, individuals ages 17 and under, and student groups are admitted for free. Free admission is also available on Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m., and on opening day, Nov. 2, as well as all day on Jan. 15, and Feb. 19.
The BMA is located at 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore. Learn more at artbma.org, or call 443-573-1700.
Courtesy photo
Karen Peacock invents a back story for Florida’s dancing mermaids.
Thursday Oct. 30
ETCETERA
Mason Dixon flea market — at Tonya Pilkerton , 14637 Sherwood Drive, Greencastle, Pa. New open air flea market alongside I-81, open weekends through Oct. 31. Vendors, food, restrooms, picnic tables, benches to rest. Kids set up free and fundraisers are free.
717-765-1311. tonyaschroyer@yahoo.com.
2025 Exhibits at the Museum of Frederick History — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. See our all new and renovated exhibits, now through Dec. 13. $10 adults, $5 seniors and students. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org.
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Take a remarkable journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the “paranormal” with “Maryland’s Oldest Operating Ghost Tour!” Reservations recommended. $17 for adults. 301-668-8922. info@MarylandGhostTours.com. marylandghosttours.com.
FAMILY
Spooky Fun for ALL — at Various Parks in Frederick County. This exciting program invites individuals of all abilities the opportunity for a fun and accessible trick-or-treat! For the week leading up to Halloween, some trick and/or treats will be hidden in one of our parks, every day. This adventure highlights our accessible trails within Frederick County Parks and will only be found within those trails. This inclusive opportunity is a free way to explore our parks and create lasting memories with friends and family! Clues for which park the trick or treat will be each day will be emailed at 9 a.m. and you must be registered to receive the email. 301-600-2936. ParksandRecreation@FrederickCountyMD. gov.
bit.ly/FCPRSpookyFunForAll.
Musical Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Music, movement and stories for the whole family. Designed for babies of all ages with a caregiver. 301-600-7200.
Canvas & Connection After-School Programs — 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Aya Cultural Arts Studio, 6907 Baltimore National Pike, Frederick. Fun, confidence-building activities through art, movement, and mindfulness. Pre-registration is required. $10 per session.
Fall Festival — at Summers Farm, 7503 Hollow Road, Middletown. For over 29 years, Summers Farm has been the go-to destination for fall fun in Frederick County. With 45+ exciting activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Live Jazz at the Cocktail Lab — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Get swanky with us every Thursday night for live jazz and your favorite craft cocktails. 21 and older. 301-360-5888. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com.
RECREATION
Open Duckpin Bowling — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Walkersville Lanes, 44 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville. Hosted by Senior Recreation Council. Not league bowling. Requires $10 annual dues. Cost is weekly cost of bowling. See website and contact coordinator. 240-651-1865. g.blessing@ieee.org. srcfrederick.org.
THEATER
“Inebriated Halloween” — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. A hilarious and spooky journey through some of your soon-to-be favorite stories of history with the latest installment of the Inebriated series, “Inebriated Halloween.” Created by Laura Stark and Thomas Scholtes, with the technical expertise of Stephen Craig and Shayden Jamison. For mature audiences. $25. 301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org inebriated-halloween.
ETCETERA
Duplicate Bridge — noon to 4 p.m. at The
Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration , 6909 Maryland Ave., Braddock Heights . Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills and meet other bridge enthusiasts. All are welcome; partner required.
Mahjong — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Recurring mahjong and game event hosted by the Asian American Center of Frederick. Join us to watch, learn and play. All skill levels are welcome. 301-600-1630. mtong@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Guided Exhibit Tours — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Experience the Museum of Frederick County History through a guided tour. Join either archivist Jody Brumage or curator Amy Hunt as they explore the exhibits. Each tour is a unique experience based on the interests of the group and what special things staff wants to highlight that week. Descriptions of each week’s tour can be found on the Heritage Frederick website, which includes accessibility notes. Tours are included with admission. $5, $10. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org/event-calendar.
FESTIVALS
Howard County Crafts Spectacular — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship. Featuring over 375 artists and craftspeople. Magic shows 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. both days. Free parking, package check and gift wrapping. Free courtesy rides back to your vehicle.
$5 for adults, $7 for 3-day pass, free for under 10. 301-606-8285. info@atozcrafts.net. atozcrafts.net.
HEALTH
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council — 8:55 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. at Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Live Music at the Cocktail Lab — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Every Friday in the Cocktail Lab we’ll be servin’ up our deliciously wild concoctions and some sweet tunes to get your weekend started off right. 21 and older.
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. Sherlock Holmes and his crime solving partner Dr. John Watson will take to the stage to solve one of the pair’s most notorious cases, The Hound of the Baskerville this fall. However, this is a Sherlock Holmes mystery with a twist. The play’s afoot! From the award-winning mastermind of mayhem, Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo), comes a fast-paced comedy about everyone’s favorite detective. Tickets vary by day. 301-662-6600. WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.
“Inebriated Halloween” — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. A hilarious and spooky journey through some of your soon-to-be favorite stories of history with the latest installment of the Inebriated series, “Inebriated Halloween.” Created by Laura Stark and Thomas Scholtes, with the technical expertise of Stephen Craig and Shayden Jamison. For mature audiences. $25. 301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/ inebriated-halloween.
“The Rocky Horror Show” — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. This sexy cult classic will make you shiver with antici… pation. It’s time to break out your fishnets and join MET for some campy humorous fun! Squeaky clean couple Brad and Janet have some car trouble and are forced to seek refuge in the gothic castle of the mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Upon their arrival, Frank-N-Furter and his kooky staff of Transylvanians open up the couple’s minds in ways they never imagined. $30. 301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/ the-rocky-horror-show.
Saturday Nov. 1
First Saturday — in downtown Frederick. Downtown businesses celebrate First Saturday with their own unique events. From instore tastings and gallery openings, to artist and vendor exhibitions … there’s always something new to explore! downtownfrederick.org/events.
Visit the National Road Museum and Trolley Station Museum — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at National Road Museum, 214 N. Main St., Boonsboro. Visit Boonsboro and learn about the Historic National Road - Rt. 40 and Rt. 40A, also known as The Road That Built the Nation. Explore how a path George Washington blazed became the most important highway for settling the west, grew our young nation’s economy, and led technological advancements that impacted the country. 240-769-0898.
Freedom Bang Class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout. 18 and older. 301-600-8200.
www.fcpl.org.
Conversation Class for English Language Learners — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Adults who want to practice their English are welcome to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Participants will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the Literacy Council of Frederick County. 18 and older.
301-600-7250.
ETCETERA
Pop Up Vendor Event — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Home of Everything Frederick, 401 N. Market St., Frederick. Different businesses and nonprofits will be set up at outside if weather permits, otherwise inside. 240-357-0226. dani@promocircus.com.
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Take a remarkable journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the “paranormal” with “Maryland’s Oldest Operating Ghost Tour!” Reservations recommended. $17 for adults. 301-668-8922. info@MarylandGhostTours.com. marylandghosttours.com.
FESTIVALS
Howard County Crafts Spectacular — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship. Featuring over 375 artists and craftspeople. Magic shows 11 a.m. and
12:30 p.m. both days. Free parking, package check and gift wrapping. Free courtesy rides back to your vehicle. $5 for adults, $7 for 3-day pass, free for under 10. 301-606-8285. info@atozcrafts.net. atozcrafts.net.
Farmer ChuckBone’s Pumpkin Patch Fall Events — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Farmer ChuckBoone’s Pumpkin Patch, 6269 Ed Crone Lane, Frederick. Open weekends through Nov. 2. Trick-or-treat on the farm Oct. 31. Pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, petting zoo, barrel train rides, gravel pit, pig races, nature trail, corn maze, slides, farm-related activities for kids, more. $7. 240-220-0675. decrone@comcast.net. www.farmerchuckbone.com.
THEATER
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. Sherlock Holmes and his crime solving partner Dr. John Watson will take to the stage to solve one of the pair’s most notorious cases, The Hound of the Baskerville this fall. However, this is a Sherlock Holmes mystery with a twist. The play’s afoot! From the award-winning mastermind of mayhem, Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo), comes a fast-paced comedy about everyone’s favorite detective. Tickets vary by day.
“Inebriated Halloween” — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. A hilarious and spooky journey through some of your soon-to-be favorite stories of history with the latest installment of the Inebriated series, “Inebriated Halloween.” Created by Laura Stark and Thomas Scholtes, with the technical expertise of Stephen Craig and Shayden Jamison. For mature audiences. $25. 301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/ inebriated-halloween.
“The Rocky Horror Show” — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. This sexy cult classic will make you shiver with antici… pation. It’s time to break out your fishnets and join MET for some campy humorous fun! Squeaky clean couple Brad and Janet have some car trouble and are forced to seek refuge in the gothic castle of the mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Upon their arrival, Frank-N-Furter and his kooky staff of Transylvanians open up the couple’s minds in ways they never imagined. $30. 301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/ the-rocky-horror-show.
The Comedy Pigs at MET Comedy Night — 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s Key Stage, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Join MET’s longest running improv team, The Comedy Pigs, for a night full of laughs! The Comedy Pigs perform on the first Friday and Saturday of each month. The Comedy Pigs specialize in short-form improv, similar to what you’d see on the TV
Show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” $15. 301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org.
Sunday Nov. 2
ETCETERA
Frederick Plant and Seed Swap — noon to 5 p.m. at Rockwell Brewery Riverside, 8411 Broadband Drive, Frederick. We will now be hosting Frederick Plant and Seed Swap on the first Sunday of every month. Swap plants, seeds, stories, advice — all while enjoying awesome craft beer. Come swap or just browse. 301-372-4880. matt@rockwellbrewery.com.
FESTIVALS
Howard County Crafts Spectacular — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship. Featuring over 375 artists and craftspeople. Magic shows 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. both days. Free parking, package check and gift wrapping. Free courtesy rides back to your vehicle. $5 for adults, $7 for 3-day pass, free for under 10. 301-606-8285. info@atozcrafts.net. atozcrafts.net.
Farmer ChuckBone’s Pumpkin Patch Fall Events — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Farmer ChuckBoone’s Pumpkin Patch, 6269 Ed Crone Lane, Frederick. Open weekends through Nov. 2. Trick-or-treat on the farm Oct. 31. Pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, petting zoo, barrel train rides, gravel pit, pig races, nature trail, corn maze, slides, farm-related activities for kids, more. $7. 240-220-0675. decrone@comcast.net. www.farmerchuckbone.com.
THEATER
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery — 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. Sherlock Holmes and his crime solving partner Dr. John Watson will take to the stage to solve one of the pair’s most notorious cases, The Hound of the Baskerville this fall. However, this is a Sherlock Holmes mystery with a twist. The play’s afoot! From the award-winning mastermind of mayhem, Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo), comes a fast-paced comedy about everyone’s favorite detective. Tickets vary by day. 301-662-6600. WOB@wayoffbroadway.com. wayoffbroadway.com.
Monday Nov. 3
CLASSES
Oncology Yoga — 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. at Talley Recreation Center Fitness Room, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. A specialized method rooted in both modern science and yogic tradition. Taught by a certified Oncology Yoga and Trauma Informed Instructor, Heather ONeill, y4C, E-RYT200, RYT500, Oncology Yoga is designed to support cancer patients and survivors through all stag-
es of treatment and recovery with adapted poses that accommodate common side effects of fatigue, pain, neuropathy, bone loss and lymphedema. Breathwork and mindfulness to regulate the nervous system and reduce stress. Movement sequences that improve lymphatic flow and cardiovascular circulation. An emphasis on safety, autonomy, community, compassion and trauma-informed guidance. Walk-in or pre-register to reserve a space. 18 and older. $5/City Resident $10/Non-City Resident. 301-600-1492. Heather.ONeill@att.net. www.cityoffrederickmd.gov.
ETCETERA
Men’s Club: Hosted by Frederick 50+ Community Center — 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Wegmans, 7830 Wormans Mill Road, Frederick. Join the guys for a coffee and lively conversation. Participants may purchase food and drinks from Wegmans. First-time participants need to complete an intake form at the Frederick 50+ Center, 1440 Taney Ave. or at https://frederickcountymd-senior-participation-senior.services. app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/32401 301-600-3525. virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd. gov. www.frederickcountymd.gov /8075/50-Community-Centers.
FAMILY
Baby Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Songs, stories and play for babies and their grownups. Designed for up to age 24 months with a caregiver. Afterwards, we offer a “stay and play” for all to enjoy. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Family Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages up to 5 with a caregiver. 301-600-6329. cdillman@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.
Little Adventurers — 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Children learn and explore through hands-on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities! 301-600-6329. cdillman@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.
HEALTH
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council — 8:55 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. at Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Duplicate Bridge — noon to 4 p.m. at The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Braddock Heights. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills and meet other bridge enthusiasts. All are welcome; partner required. $8.00. 301-639-1009. brogan.liz@gmail.com. bridgewebs.com/frederick.
Tuesday Nov. 4
CLASSES
ESL High Beginner’s Conversation Classes — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 East Moser Road, Thurmont. We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Please note, registration is required by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Align and Restore Yoga — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The Center Frederick, 28 E. Sixth St., Frederick. A slow flow gentle practice to engage the parasympathetic nervous system with breath control, body scans, and ending with an extended savasana that includes the rejuvenating practice of yoga nidra (yogic sleep) on heated floors. All levels welcome. 18 and older, pre-register. $20. 301-305-0693. parkerpsyd@gmail.com. www.thecenterfrederick.com.
ETCETERA
Homemade Yule Log Candy Fundraiser
— at Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church, 10926 Simmons Road, Taneytown. We will be making homemade milk chocolate peanut butter and dark chocolate coconut yule logs by hand. We will begin taking orders after Nov. 4. The cost is $13/dozen and $7/half dozen. Contact Butch Colby at 410-961-7535 or Roy Chapman at 717-7788337 to order or for more information. 443-280-3279. jcoleman0501@gmail.com. www.tomscreekumc.com.
Homemade Yule Log Candy Fundraiser
— at Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church, 10926 Simmons Road, Taneytown. Tom’s Creek UMC is once again making their delicious candy for the holidays. We will be making homemade milk chocolate peanut butter and dark chocolate coconut yule logs by hand. We will begin taking orders after Nov. 4. The cost is $13/dozen and $7/half dozen. Contact Butch Colby at 410-961-7535 or Roy Chapman at 717-7788337 to order or for more information. Free. 443-280-3279. jcoleman0501@gmail.com. tomscreekumc.com.
Manga and Anime Club (ages 11-18) — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. New to Anime and Manga? Longtime fan? Either way join us to celebrate it while talking all things art, story, cosplay and culture! Each month features a different craft. September’s featured craft is chibi perler beading! Materials provided, while supplies last. For teens in grade 6-12. 301-600-7000. live-frederick.pantheonsite.io.
Yarnia, A Fiber Arts Social Club — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. Love yarn, crafts, and creativity? Bring your projects and supplies, connect with fellow knitters, crocheters, needleworkers and fiber artists, and enjoy an hour of creativity and community. Beginners and experts alike are welcome — share tips, learn new skills, and get inspired. sblumenauer@frederickcounty.gov. fcpl.org.
FAMILY
Preschool Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Songs, stories, and fun for preschoolers and their grownups. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Get Ready for Kindergarten — 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Have fun exploring literacy, science, mathematics, and art through play-based activities that integrate essential school skills. Designed for ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Canvas & Connection After-School Programs — 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Aya Cultural Arts Studio, 6907 Baltimore National Pike, Frederick. Fun, confidence-building activities through art, movement, and mindfulness. Pre-registration is required. $10 per session. $10. 240-426-2293. Kathleen@amplifiedchange.org. amplifiedchange.org.
Night Owls — 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 East Moser Road, Thurmont. Storytime, pajama style! Enjoy movement, music, and stories with the whole family. PJ’s optional! Designed for ages 0 and up with a caregiver. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
RECREATION
Basketball - Senior Recreation Council — 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Walkersville Recreation Center (Elementary School), 83 Frederick St., Walkersville. Requires registration and $10 annual dues — see website. Enter through gym doors on the right side of the school. Meets November through May. $2. 301-514-5866. donpsherwood@gmail.com. srcfrederick.org.
Wednesday Nov. 5
CLASSES
Free Gentle Yoga at the Co-op — 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at The Common Market Co-op, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. This class is the perfect intro for a new student or an experienced yogi that is wanting to fill their cup with an accessible and supportive yoga practice. There will be plenty of modifications offered to meet various levels so that ALL can enjoy the benefits of yoga. The practice will include low impact movement, seated postures and plenty of stretching. Students will become comfortable using props like blocks, straps and even the occasional chair. These classes allow the student to leave with lots of tools to support a yoga practice in any class setting as well as a home practice. Classes are donation based. 301-663-3416. arobinson@commonmarket.coop.
ETCETERA
Homemade Yule Log Candy Fundraiser
— at Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church, 10926 Simmons Road, Taneytown. We will be making homemade milk chocolate peanut butter and dark chocolate coconut yule logs by hand. We will begin taking orders after Nov. 4. The cost is $13/dozen and $7/half dozen. Contact Butch Colby at 410-961-7535 or Roy Chapman at 717-7788337 to order or for more information. 443-280-3279. jcoleman0501@gmail.com. www.tomscreekumc.com.
Homemade Yule Log Candy Fundraiser
— at Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church, 10926 Simmons Road, Taneytown. Tom’s Creek UMC is once again making their delicious candy for the holidays. We will be making homemade milk chocolate peanut butter and dark chocolate coconut yule logs by hand. We will begin taking orders after Nov. 4. The cost is $13/dozen and $7/half dozen. Contact Butch Colby at 410-961-7535 or Roy Chapman at 717-7788337 to order or for more information. Free. 443-280-3279. jcoleman0501@gmail.com. tomscreekumc.com.
Bridge Wednesday: Senior Recreation Council — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Scott Key Center, 1050 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick. Requires $10 annual dues. See website. Contact coordinator to reserve seat. Email meliz1950@gmail.com. srcfrederick.org.
Foster Care Information Session — 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Frederick, Frederick. Gain insight into the fostering needs and the steps involved to become a foster parent by attending a virtual foster care information session. This session is facilitated by Frederick County’s social work recruiter to provide an opportunity to connect and explore your interest in fostering in Frederick County. These virtual information sessions are held on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. To register for a session, email foster.careinfo@maryland. gov or call 301-600-2466.
Line Dancing Night — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Bentztown, 6 S. Bentz St., Frederick. Every Wednesday. Led by Sharon Grimet
of Sharon’s School of Dance, this fun and easygoing class is perfect for dancers of all skill levels. $10, includes your first beer, soda or rail cocktail. 301-301-8430. info@bentztown.com.
FAMILY
Toddler Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 East Moser Road, Thurmont. Songs, stories and fun for toddlers and their grownups. Designed for 2 year olds with a caregiver.
Art-Ventures: Family Art Night — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Get creative and explore the world of art through hands-on projects and imaginative fun! Each session features a new artistic adventure designed for young artists to express themselves, try new techniques, and make something awesome. Designed for kids ages 5 and up. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
HEALTH
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council — 8:55 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. at Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator. $2. 301-906-1296. sallywselby@gmail.com. srcfrederick.org.
Thursday Nov. 6
CLASSES
ESL High Beginner’s Conversation Classes — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 East Moser Road, Thurmont. We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Please note, registration is required by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
ETCETERA
Homemade Yule Log Candy Fundraiser
— at Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church, 10926 Simmons Road, Taneytown. We will be making homemade milk chocolate peanut butter and dark chocolate coconut yule logs by hand. We will begin taking orders after Nov. 4. The cost is $13/dozen and $7/half dozen. Contact Butch Colby at 410-961-7535 or Roy Chapman at 717-7788337 to order or for more information. 443-280-3279. jcoleman0501@gmail.com. tomscreekumc.com.
FAMILY
Musical Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Music, movement and stories for the whole family. Designed for babies of all ages with a caregiver. 301-600-7200.
Canvas & Connection After-School Programs — 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Aya Cultural Arts Studio, 6907 Baltimore National Pike, Frederick. Fun, confidence-building activities through art, movement, and mindfulness. Pre-registration is required. $10 per session.
Live Jazz at the Cocktail Lab — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Get swanky with us every Thursday night for live jazz and your favorite craft cocktails. 21 and older. 301-360-5888. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com.
RECREATION
Bicycling: Senior Recreation Council — 9 a.m. to at Locations vary, . Requires $10 annual dues — see website. Meeting locations vary, depending on ride location — contact coordinator. 301-606-0064. myjamis1@gmail.com. srcfrederick.org.
Open Duckpin Bowling — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Walkersville Lanes, 44 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Walkersville. Hosted by Senior Recreation Council. Not league bowling. Requires $10 annual dues. Cost is weekly cost of bowling. See website and contact coordinator. 240-651-1865. g.blessing@ieee.org. srcfrederick.org.
THEATER
“The Thanksgiving Play” — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in this biting satire, as a troupe of performatively “woke” thespians scrambles to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month without any cultural stumbles. ASL interpreted performance Nov. 14. $36. 301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/ the-thanksgiving-play.
“The Rocky Horror Show” — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. This sexy cult classic will make you shiver with antici… pation. It’s time to break out your fishnets and join MET for some campy humorous fun! Squeaky clean couple Brad and Janet have some car trouble and are forced to seek refuge in the gothic castle of the mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Upon their
arrival, Frank-N-Furter and his kooky staff of Transylvanians open up the couple’s minds in ways they never imagined. $30. 301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/ the-rocky-horror-show.
Friday Nov. 7
ETCETERA
Homemade Yule Log Candy Fundraiser — at Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church, 10926 Simmons Road, Taneytown. We will be making homemade milk chocolate peanut butter and dark chocolate coconut yule logs by hand. We will begin taking orders after Nov. 4. The cost is $13/dozen and $7/half dozen. Contact Butch Colby at 410-961-7535 or Roy Chapman at 717-7788337 to order or for more information. 443-280-3279. jcoleman0501@gmail.com. www.tomscreekumc.com.
Open Coworking Day — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cowork Frederick, 120 E .Patrick St., Frederick. Experience the community of Cowork Frederick and the concept of coworking for the day with a pay-what-you-want Day Pass. Test drive what it’s like to work alongside other remote workers, freelancers, and small biz owners. Pre-registration required. 301-732-5165. heycowork@coworkfrederick.com. coworkfrederick.com/open-coworking-day. 2025 Exhibits at the Museum of Frederick History — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. See our all new and renovated exhibits, now through Dec. 13. $10 adults, $5 seniors and students. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org.
Guided Exhibit Tours — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Experience the Museum of Frederick County History through a guided tour. Join either archivist Jody Brumage or curator Amy Hunt as they explore the exhibits. Each tour is a unique experience based on the interests of the group and what special things staff wants to highlight that week. Descriptions of each week’s tour can be found on the Heritage Frederick website, which includes accessibility notes. Tours are included with admission.
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Take a remarkable journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the “paranormal” with “Maryland’s Oldest Operating Ghost Tour!” Reservations recommended. $17 for adults. 301-668-8922. info@MarylandGhostTours.com. marylandghosttours.com.
FAMILY
Storytime Stretchers — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Story Stretchers brings stories to life through gentle stretch-
ing movements, helping children connect with tales in an interactive, playful way. As kids listen, stretch and move, they will build early literacy skills while fostering body awareness and mindfulness in a fun, engaging environment! This storytime is geared for ages up to 5 with a caregiver. 301-600-7200.
Exercise: Senior Recreation Council — 8:55 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. at Talley Recreation Center, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. Meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Requires $10 annual dues. See website and contact coordinator.
Live Music at the Cocktail Lab — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Every Friday in the Cocktail Lab we’ll be servin’ up our deliciously wild concoctions and some sweet tunes to get your weekend started off right. 21 and older.
“The Thanksgiving Play” — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in this biting satire, as a troupe of performatively “woke” thespians scrambles to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month without any cultural stumbles. ASL interpreted performance Nov. 14. $36. 301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/ the-thanksgiving-play.
“The Rocky Horror Show” — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. This sexy cult classic will make you shiver with antici… pation. It’s time to break out your fishnets and join MET for some campy humorous fun! Squeaky clean couple Brad and Janet have some car trouble and are forced to seek refuge in the gothic castle of the mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Upon their arrival, Frank-N-Furter and his kooky staff of Transylvanians open up the couple’s minds in ways they never imagined.
The Comedy Pigs at MET Comedy Night — 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s Key Stage, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Join MET’s longest running improv team, The Comedy Pigs, for a night full of laughs! The Comedy Pigs perform on the first Friday and Saturday of each month. The Comedy Pigs specialize in short-form improv, similar to what you’d see on the TV Show “Whose Line is it Anyway?”
$15. 301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org.
Saturday
Nov. 8
CLASSES
Freedom Bang Class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Freedom Bang is a pre-choreographed fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world dance, optional weighted gloves and just a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range of intensity options to help you customize your workout. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. www.fcpl.org.
Conversation Class for English Language Learners — 10:30 a.m. to noon at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Adults who want to practice their English are welcome to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Participants will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the Literacy Council of Frederick County. 18 and older. 301-600-7250.
ETCETERA
Homemade Yule Log Candy Fundraiser — at Tom’s Creek United Methodist Church, 10926 Simmons Road, Taneytown. Tom’s Creek UMC is once again making their delicious candy for the holidays. We will be making homemade milk chocolate peanut butter and dark chocolate coconut yule logs by hand. We will begin taking orders after Nov. 4. The cost is $13/dozen and $7/half dozen. Contact Butch Colby at 410-961-7535 or Roy Chapman at 717-7788337 to order or for more information. Free. 443-280-3279. jcoleman0501@gmail.com. tomscreekumc.com.
2025 Exhibits at the Museum of Frederick History — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. See our all new and renovated exhibits, now through Dec. 13. $10 adults, $5 seniors and students. Outreach@FrederickHistory.org. frederickhistory.org.
Frederick Apple Core — 10 a.m. to noon at Walkersville United Methodist Church, 22 Main St., Walkersville. A Macintosh User Group, meets the second Saturday of each month. Follow Apple Logo signs. Users of Apple and similar products (MacBooks, iMacs, Mac Pro, iPhone, iPod, iPad, iWatch, etc.) are invited to attend. All ages. bobesposito@mac.com. frederickapple.org.
Rhythm of Belonging — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Give Rise Studio, 125 S .Carroll 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. No experience needed — just bring your voice, heart,
and breath. $15-$30. 503-957-4207. amandaluciaart@gmail.com. tinyurl.com/2nfptm5h.
UUCF Open Mic/Coffee House — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick, 4880 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick. Showcase your talent in a welcoming venue! Musicians, singers, storytellers and poets are all welcome! BYOB. Donations accepted but not required. 301-252-4960. carrollg007@gmail.com. www.frederickuu.org.
Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Take a remarkable journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the “paranormal” with “Maryland’s Oldest Operating Ghost Tour!” Reservations recommended. $17 for adults. 301-668-8922. info@MarylandGhostTours.com. marylandghosttours.com.
FAMILY
Visit the National Road Museum and Trolley Station Museum — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at National Road Museum, 214 N. Main St., Boonsboro. Visit Boonsboro and learn about the Historic National Road - Rt. 40 and Rt. 40A, also known as The Road That Built the Nation. Explore how a path George Washington blazed became the most important highway for settling the west, grew our young nation’s economy, and led technological advancements that
impacted the country. 240-769-0898. info@NationalRoadFoundation.org. nationalrdfoundation.org.
THEATER
“The Thanksgiving Play” — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in this biting satire, as a troupe of performatively “woke” thespians scrambles to create a pageant that somehow manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month without any cultural stumbles. ASL interpreted performance Nov. 14. $36. 301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/ the-thanksgiving-play.
“The Rocky Horror Show” — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Frederick Community College Jack B. Kussmaul Theater, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. This sexy cult classic will make you shiver with antici… pation. It’s time to break out your fishnets and join MET for some campy humorous fun! Squeaky clean couple Brad and Janet have some car trouble and are forced to seek refuge in the gothic castle of the mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Upon their arrival, Frank-N-Furter and his kooky staff of Transylvanians open up the couple’s minds in ways they never imagined. $30. 301-694-4744. contact@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/ the-rocky-horror-show.
Sunday Nov. 9
POLITICS
“Agenda 47” Discussion Topic for Braver Angels — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Brightview Westminster Ridge, 505 High Ridge Drive, Westminster. The November post-election discussions focused on hopes and fears associated with each presidential contender. But more clarity is needed about the stated intentions of the incoming Trump-Vance Administration. Where did the information originate? Are you concerned or energized by these plans? 410-624-6033. central-maryland@braverangels.org. centralmaryland.braverangels.org.
Monday Nov. 10
CLASSES
Oncology Yoga — 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. at Talley Recreation Center Fitness Room, 121 N. Bentz St., Frederick. A specialized method rooted in both modern science and yogic tradition. Taught by a certified Oncology Yoga and Trauma Informed Instructor, Heather ONeill, y4C, E-RYT200, RYT500, Oncology Yoga is designed to support cancer patients and survivors through all stages of treatment and recovery with adapted poses that accommodate common side effects of fatigue, pain, neuropathy, bone loss and lymphedema. Breathwork and mindfulness to regulate the nervous system and reduce stress. Movement sequences that
improve lymphatic flow and cardiovascular circulation. An emphasis on safety, autonomy, community, compassion and trauma-informed guidance. Walk-in or pre-register to reserve a space. 18 and older. $5/City Resident $10/Non-City Resident. 301-600-1492. Heather.ONeill@att.net. www.cityoffrederickmd.gov.
ETCETERA
Men’s Club - Hosted by Frederick 50+ Community Center — 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Wegmans, 7830 Wormans Mill Road, Frederick. Join the guys for a coffee and lively conversation. Participants may purchase food and drinks from Wegmans. First-time participants need to complete an intake form at the Frederick 50+ Center, 1440 Taney Ave. or at https://frederickcountymd-senior-participation-senior.services. app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/32401 301-600-3525. virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov. www.frederickcountymd.gov /8075/50-Community-Centers.
Bar Bingo — 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Frederick Eagles, 207 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Get your packets for $12, which includes 7 games. Happy hour 5 to 7 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. 301-663-6281. FrederickAerie1067@gmail.com.
FAMILY
Baby Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont. Songs, stories and play for babies and their grownups. Designed
for up to age 24 months with a caregiver. Afterwards, we offer a “stay and play” for all to enjoy. 301-600-7200. bbrannen@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.
Family Storytime — 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Enjoy music, stories, and more! Designed for ages up to 5 with a caregiver. 301-600-6329. cdillman@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.
Little Adventurers — 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Emmitsburg Branch Library, 300 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Children learn and explore through hands-on activities using science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts at the library. Caregivers are encouraged to connect with children and participate in the activities. 301-600-6329. cdillman@frederickcountymd.gov. www.fcpl.org.
Tuesday Nov. 11
CLASSES
Align and Restore Yoga — 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The Center Frederick, 28 E. Sixth St., Frederick. A slow flow gentle practice to engage the parasympathetic nervous system with breath control, body scans, and ending with an extended savasana that includes the rejuvenating practice of yoga nidra (yogic sleep) on
heated floors. All levels welcome. 18 and older, pre-register. $20. 301-305-0693. parkerpsyd@gmail.com. www.thecenterfrederick.com.
ETCETERA
Weekly Tuesday Night Bingo — 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at New Windsor Fire company , 101 High St., New Windsor. Weekly Tuesday Night Bingo. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Food and drinks available. 410-635-6373. d_pstrine@msn.com. nwfd10.org.
Yarnia, A Fiber Arts Social Club — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown. Love yarn, crafts, and creativity? Bring your projects and supplies, connect with fellow knitters, crocheters, needleworkers and fiber artists, and enjoy an hour of creativity and community. Beginners and experts alike are welcome — share tips, learn new skills, and get inspired. sblumenauer@frederickcounty.gov. fcpl.org.
FAMILY
Canvas & Connection After-School Programs — 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Aya Cultural Arts Studio, 6907 Baltimore National Pike, Frederick. Fun, confidence-building activities through art, movement, and mindfulness. Pre-registration is required. $10 per session. $10. 240-426-2293. Kathleen@amplifiedchange.org. amplifiedchange.org.
