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STITCHES IN TIME: ‘Show Way

the Musical’ at Montgomery College

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BOWLED OVER: ’Last Night at

Terrace Lanes’ premiere: A party in a growing film town? PAGE 6

INSIDE THIS WEEK UnCapped................................................. 4 Signature Dish........................................ 5 Music............................................................7 Theater.................................................8

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On the cover: Artist Lori Niland Rounds poses next to her painting “Clouds roll in at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington, DC” in her studio at the FAC Artist Studios in downtown Frederick.

Photo by Katina Zentz

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FREDERICK AT THE SMITHSONIAN

Encaustic artist Lori Niland Rounds will represent Frederick in a unique way at the Smithsonian’s “Artists at Work” exhibition. Her piece “Clouds roll in at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington, DC” was chosen to be in the group show, which opens March 20 and runs through the end of the year at the Smithsonian’s S. Dillon Ripley Center in Washington, D.C. Don’t let the title fool you. The encaustic painting features Carroll Creek in downtown Frederick and its annual Color on the Creek water garden — as well as the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, as the name implies. She created the photo encaustic piece by combining three images: two of Carroll Creek and its water lilies, and one of the clouds at the aquatic gardens in D.C. Catch her in Frederick at her studio at the FAC Art Studios downtown to learn more about her process, and stop by to see her piece next time you’re in D.C.

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A new exhibition at Hood College features work by Corey Frey, who you might know as the exhibitions manager at the Delaplaine Arts Center. His solo show, “Sewn Sown,” is a meditation on two words that are homophones, i.e., sound the same but have different meanings. You can catch the show and hear an artist talk about the work during an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at Hodson Gallery inside the Tatem Art Center.

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A BANJO LEGEND IN SYKESVILLE

Tony Trischka is one of the most influential banjo players of our time, having performed for more than 50 years and inspired other greats like Béla Fleck along the way. In a new project, the artist has transcribed improv jams by Earl Scruggs from a rare recording and has recreated them in a show titled EarlJam, which he debuted in New York. A full album of the songs will be released later this year, but in the meantime, fans can hear Trischka play them live at shows. Locally, you can see him at Common Ground on the Hill in Sykesville on Jan. 27.

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UNCAPPED UNCAPPED

Lindsay Hayes reminisces about Flying Dog

In this episode of the UnCapped podcast, host Chris Sands talks with Lindsay Hayes, better known on Instagram as @hoppyhayes. Hayes Here is an excerpt of their talk.

UnCapped: How did you get into the craft beer world to begin with?

Lindsay Hayes: The main part stems from being in Frederick.

In college — I went to East Carolina [University], so we’re already just born to drink — I was a Miller Coors server girl in these really skimpy little dresses, and I was walking around with samples of Blue Moon Peach and Harvest whatever — all those things. I learned what ABV and bitterness was.

Then I did a senior year bar crawl, because nobody had done one, and I thought it’d be really fun. I ended up learning about sponsorships and working with Corona and other brands and was like, this is cool.

But, of course, I got my degree in healthcare, moved back to Montgomery County, Maryland, and then worked for a pharmaceutical company. It was a temp job. They didn’t really tell you when it was gonna end. So I was like, I have to find a job.

One of my high school friends sent me an ad — Flying Dog was looking for “beer stewards.” I was like, you know what? Why not. I have a bubbly personality, I’m straight out of college, super lively, and that would be fun. And I had a little bit of a beer background.

UnCapped: What timeframe was that?

Hayes: This was March of 2016. I guess they just really needed people, because they hired me and this other girl who was amazing. I was there every day, full-time. … It was a good time.

UnCapped: That was like peak Flying Dog in Frederick.

Hayes: It was crazy. Saturdays, there were lines wrapped around the building. We usually got there 45 minutes early and did a 15-minute session, like, “Are you good?” We’d have every flight board put out for the day, ready to go, because there were just swarms of people. It was peak craft beer.

UnCapped: That was when Flying Dog was having the big parties, too, right?

Hayes: Yeah, we had the concerts outside.

UnCapped: I saw so many great ones there. Naughty By Nature was awesome, the Violent Femmes was awesome …

Hayes: I was working Violent Femmes. I think it was raining for that one.

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UnCapped: It did at first, and then it stopped. The friend I was with was saying, while the concert was amazing, it was completely pathetic to see all the 40-somethings with bad backs just standing still, singing along.

Hayes: Yeah, one of them was my brother [laughs]. ... But I learned everything [at Flying Dog]. They even had a double growler machine, which, that’s like ancient history now.

UnCapped: It was Mr. Belvedere, right?

Hayes: Right, Mr. Belvedere. It was such a good time. Hazies didn’t even exist then.

UnCapped: Yeah.

Hayes: It was very traditional, like Raging Bitch. Truth was my favorite.

UnCapped: Truth was awesome.

Hayes: Absolutely delicious. Of

course Gonzo. I fell in love with all that stuff.

UnCapped: And my, how things have changed with Flying Dog — and the world’s relationship to it.

Hayes: That’s a lot of breweries now, sadly.

UnCapped: It’s just kind of sad, because I don’t think Frederick cares about Flying Dog even the slightest bit anymore.

Hayes: No. UnCapped: It’s crazy how many iterations there were of that taproom. I’ll get Facebook memories that pop up that show photos of the original, when they first moved here. It was not at all what it was by the time you were working there.

Hayes: I knew Flying Dog was big, but I was 22. I didn’t realize how big.

UnCapped: Because they sold and shipped a lot of beer, but the place itself was kind of small.

Hayes: Oh, the taproom was so small. It was a small bar. We would have four or five bartenders … and there was no room.

UnCapped: Most of the breweries in Frederick that are a fraction of the

size of output have much larger taprooms than Flying Dog did.

Hayes: Oh yeah, absolutely crazy.

But it was beautiful. I loved it.

But I left Frederick and moved to Nashville, Tennessee, because I needed to get a big-girl job with my degree that my parents helped pay for. I wanted to reach for the stars and go for NIH or Johns Hopkins, something exciting, and it just wasn’t working out. So, I was like, OK, I’m gonna run away and start a new life somewhere super fun.

UnCapped: So much easier to do that.

Hayes: I had a friend who wanted to go, too. I got a job in healthcare, but then I stayed in beer part-time, working at Southern Grist in Nashville.

UnCapped: Another great brewery.

Hayes: Amazing brewery — and not the complete opposite, but ... Flying Dog was a bigger brewery, very traditional, still bottling, and then you go to Southern Grist, where it’s just cans, beautiful labels ... lactose in everything, gummy worms in everything and chocolate and maple and everything you could possibly put in a beer, they did.

I was at such a good age. Once I started working there, I was 24. I could still drink these heavy duty imperial stouts and meads and everything else. Now I can’t drink any of them without sharing with, like, 20 other people.

UnCapped: Yeah, they’re a lot, once you get old — and you’re not even old yet.

Hayes: I crossed the 30 barrier, OK? UnCapped: Shut up.

Hayes: My back hurts a little bit [laughs].

UnCapped: I don’t even remember what it’s like to be in my 30s.

Hayes: It feels good.

UnCapped: I’m sure it feels much better than this.

This excerpt has been edited for space and clarity. Listen to the full podcast at fnppodcasts.com/uncapped.

Got UnCapped news? Email csands@ newspost.com.

The Orchard: A natural choice in downtown Frederick

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rom the most adventurous eaters to those with dietary restrictions, The Orchard in downtown Frederick offers something for everyone.

Established in 1988, the restaurant has taken pride in offering fresh, healthy and local foods to residents and visitors for more than 35 years.

Many of the ingredients it uses in its dishes are organic, and all sauces, dressings and baked goods are made from scratch.

The Orchard came under new ownership in February 2023, when it was purchased by Belle and Wais Noorzai.

Wais, who is originally from Afghanistan, came to the U.S. as a refugee in the 1980s and has spent decades working in the food-service industry. Wais met his wife, Belle, while working in the same restaurant in Washington, D.C. They moved to Frederick in 2011, where they remain with their four children.

Though The Orchard caters to people who are vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free, there are plenty of chicken and seafood-centric options on the menu. For those who embrace wheat, the restaurant’s homemade bread is a must-have.

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Price: Menu items range in price from $6 for a cup of soup or small salad to $29 for two-course entrees. Desserts cost $8.50, while items on the children’s menu cost either $7 or $8.

Co-owner Wais Noorzai recommends: The Japanese Stir Fry, which comes with a choice of organic brown rice, organic soba noodles or rice noodles. The dish is tossed with tamari and sesame oil and served with an assortment of vegetables. At an additional cost, crispy tofu, grilled chicken, a shrimp skewer or grilled salmon can be added.

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‘Last Night at Terrace Lanes’ premiere: A party in a growing film town?

BY DAWN MORGAN NEARY Special to The News-Post

The locally produced horror film “Last Night at Terrace Lanes” premiered at Warehouse Cinemas on Jan. 14 to a sold-out crowd.

About 300 friends, family, fans, film crew and talent turned out to celebrate and watch the film on the big screen.

“It’s a cute little fast-paced movie,” Carlo Glorioso, one of the film’s co-producers and supporting cast member, said at the premiere.

“Warehouse opened a third theater for it.”

Three of the film’s producers are based in the area: Glorioso and Eduardo Sánchez live in Frederick County and Corey Okouchi is in Fairfax, Virginia.

“Last Night at Terrace Lanes” was shot over three weeks in the summer of 2022, just before the six-decade-old Frederick bowling alley Terrace Lanes was demolished.

This premiere was a long time coming — and a reunion for many.

“Carlo and I have been working together for 12 years,” said Okouchi.

“Corporate video, music videos, a little of everything.”

For this film, Okouchi was in charge anything technical: lighting, camera, sound and post-production.

“It’s a very small community with a large reach,” Okouchi said.

“A lot of cast and crew from D.C. and Baltimore come to Frederick to help to build their careers,” Glorioso explained.

“Last Night at Terrace Lanes” is the first feature film Mia Rae Roberts has co-starred in. Currently a senior at NYU and originally hailing from Ashburn, Virginia, Roberts said she grew up as a musical theater person, ever since her seventh-grade production of “Alice in Wonderland.”

“The cast and crew made it a very welcoming experience,” Roberts said, adding that filming in the small city of Frederick “felt right.” She was excited — and nervous — to see the film. “It’s crazy to see my face on the poster.”

The film featured plenty of seasoned talent, as well, most notably, producer Sánchez, who cowrote and co-directed 1999’s “The Blair Witch Project,” which remains among the most financially successful independent films ever made.

“What’s great about here,” Sánchez said, “is that there’s a lot of talent and enthusiasm. People want to help, and there’s a lot of community support.”

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Francesca Capaldi, who plays the character Kennedy in “Last Night at Terrace Lanes,” poses next to the film poster during the red carpet event prior to the film’s premiere at Warehouse Cinemas on Jan. 14. The film takes place at the former Frederick bowling alley Terrace Lanes. are based in this region, Francesca Capaldi, who played protagonist Kennedy, is one of a few from out of town. She lives in California and is known for her work on Disney’s “Dog with a Blog.” Capaldi said she’s never tried horror before, but “loved the premise of a female lead.”

Actress Anita Sharma, who played one of the bowlers, flew up from her home in Atlanta on Sunday afternoon just in time for the premiere. In “Terrace Lanes,” she plays one of the bowlers. She has previously appeared on commercials and TV shows including “The Resident,” “Queens” and “Horror Noire.”

Many of the actors said filming in the bowling alley was a moving experience, knowing they would be the last people in the building before it was demolished to make space for condos.

Capaldi said she was “really honored to be one of the last people to bowl there.” The film, she added, “keeps the bowling alley alive.”

Local actor and musician Raven

Jackson also appeared in the film and has a personal connection to the bowling alley. She and her grandparents were in a league there.

“Last Night at Terrace Lanes” is considered an ultra low-budget film, which is movie speak for under $300,000 from start to finish.

“Making a movie for this money is impossible. We’re trying to do as much as we can,” Sánchez said of filming locally. “We had the opportunity to make four to five lowbudget films.”

Marylander Jamie Nash directed “Last Night” and has worked many times with Pennsylvania-based Adam Cesare, who wrote the film.

“I know Ed and Carlo have worked to get projects here for a long time,” Nash said. “It spans [about 10] years.

[Lately], they’ve been on a real streak.”

Glorioso elaborated on that thought: “We did six movies in two years — a break-neck pace.” It’s good for the local economy, he said. “We try to do as many projects as we can

in Frederick County and the DMV, but all of our projects won’t be in the area.”

Sánchez said it’s a luxury to work from home in Frederick County. “We know they [actors and crew] can be elsewhere making more [money and films]. We appreciate the team and hope to continue.”

He often travels to bigger metro areas for work.

“There is some film and TV work here, but not like Atlanta or Vancouver, with 50 to 60 productions. It’s a little frustrating.

The tax incentives are always lagging behind.”

“Last Night at Terrace Lanes” is currently streaming on Apple TV, Amazon and other online platforms.

Dawn Morgan Neary is a freelance journalist from Tampa, Florida, and currently resides in Mount Airy with her large blended family. She holds an MFA in film and electronic media from American University and teaches in the GED/ESL programs at Frederick Community College.

MUSIC

Bluegrass legend and banjo player Tony Trischka in Sykesville Tony Trischka is considered the consummate banjo artist and one of the most influential banjo players in the roots music world. For more than 50 years, his stylings have inspired a whole generation of bluegrass and acoustic musicians — everyone from Béla Fleck to Steve Martin — with the many voices he has brought to the instrument.

Trischka was recently given extremely rare recordings of jam sessions featuring Earl Scruggs and John Hartford. He’s transcribed many of Scrugg’s solos from these jams note-for-note, most of which Scruggs never recorded. Together with his band, Trischka uses his concerts, titled EarlJam, to trace Scruggs’ story from

his childhood to his final years.

The show debuted at Joe’s Pub in New York City, and Trischka recently performed some of the works on the Grand Ole Opry. A full record of these works will come out later this year, so the only way to currently experience it is at one of his live performances.

On Jan. 27, Trischka will perform at Common Ground on the Hill in Sykesville.

The show starts at 7:30 p.m. at South Carroll High School, 1300 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville. Tickets are $28. Learn more or purchase tickets at commongroundonthehill. org/experience/concerts/allconcerts.

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Upcoming at Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater is gearing up to kick off its 40th MainStage season with Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein” onstage in February and March.

The grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronken-steen”) inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced “Eye-gore”), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s.

Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds.

“Grease” will return to the stage in April and May. With a hip-shaking rock ‘n’ roll score featuring hits like “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’” and “We Go Together,” “Grease” celebrates Rydell High’s class of 1959 in all their duck-tailed, bobby-soxed, gum-snapping glory.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” will play July and August. One of the most enduring shows of all time, this is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, 11 brothers and the coat of many colors. The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”) to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.”

The updated classic comedy Neil Simon’s “Oscar and Felix” will make its run in September and October. America’s comic mastermind has updated his classic comedy “The Odd Couple,” bringing the trials and tribulations of Felix Unger and (See PLAYHOUSE 13) 8 | Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 | 72 HOURS

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See “Show Way the Musical” onstage at Montgomery College on Jan. 27.

‘Show Way the Musical’ at Montgomery College

The Kennedy Center Theatre for Young Audiences on Tour will present “Show Way the Musical” at 11 a.m. Jan. 27 at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee St., Rockville.

The play, adapted from the book

by Jacqueline Woodson, follows the stitches of a family’s lineage.

Soonie’s great-grandma was just 7 years old when she was sold to a big plantation without her Ma and Pa, with only some fabric and needles to call her own. She began to stitch a Show Way, a quilt with secret meanings to show enslaved people the way to freedom. As each generation passes, the Show Way shines a light on the past and paves a road to the future, stitching together possibility and promise.

Please note: This performance includes fog effects.

Woodson is an American writer of books for adults, children and adolescents. She is best known for her National Book Award-winning memoir “Brown Girl Dreaming” and

several Newbery Honor-winning titles.

After serving as the Young People’s Poet Laureate from 2015 to 2017, she was named the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature by the Library of Congress for 2018 and 2019. She was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 2020.

Later that same year, she was named a MacArthur Fellow.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and students.

This show is for ages 7 and up.

For tickets and information, call 240-567-5301 or order tickets online at montgomerycollege.edu/PAC.

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Strolling St. Augustine, our nation’s oldest city

BY GARY BENNETT

Special to The News-Post

In Frederick, we think we know old. After all, we were part of one of the original 13 colonies and have a rich pre-American Independence history.

But we don’t know old like St. Augustine, Florida, knows old.

It was founded in 1565 by Pedro de Aviles, Juan Ponce de León and other Spanish explorers. It is the oldest continually occupied European settlement in the United States. In 2025, it will celebrate its 460th anniversary. By comparison, Frederick County just celebrated its 275th.

For further context, St. Augustine had already been a thriving community for about 50 years at the time English settlers first set foot at Jamestown, Virginia, and a little later, at Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts.

St. Augustine sits on the northeast coast of Florida, just 15 miles south of Jacksonville, on what is known as Florida’s Historic Coast. It is served

by Jacksonville International Airport and is just off I-95 and Route 1. It is about a 12-hour drive from Frederick on a good traffic day.

St. Augustine attracts people from around the globe. About six million visit each year. I was pleased to hear a mx of languages and dialects as I strolled the streets.

It makes a lot of favorites lists, too.

USA Today’s Reader’s Choice 2020 ranks it as “best historic small town.”

Conde Nast Traveler ranks it No. 1 on its list of U.S. cities that are full of European charm.

My wife and I just returned from a short visit between Christmas and New Year’s Day. It had been on our bucket list for quite some time. We’ve been all over Florida, from Jacksonville to Key West, but had never made time to visit St. Augustine.

I’m glad we did.

Along with its “old world” charm, St. Augustine is well known for its brick-lined streets, Spanish colonial architecture, legendary Fountain of Youth and the warmth of its people.

All were in ample supply during our visit.

From the moment you arrive, you’ll likely want nothing more than to walk around and take in the breathtaking Spanish architecture.

Try to resist that! As cheesy as this may sound, we wholeheartedly

Castillo de San Marcos, the large historic fort sitting on the bayfront that at one time protected St. Augustine from marauding invaders. It still stands like a sentinel dominating the skyline of St. Augustine. There’s even a moat (now dry) and a working drawbridge.

Not much is made of the reaction from and treatment of Native Americans when the Spanish arrived, and that is too bad. I would love to have learned more about that. There are some indications that many of the natives converted to Catholicism because of the way they were buried.

On the bright side, the Spanish rulers of St. Augustine did not allow slavery unlike their British counterparts to the north. Slaves from the British colonies ran away to St. Augustine every chance they got.

There, they were free and welcomed Photos by Gary Bennett into society. The nation’s oldest free Black community was established A visit to St. Augustine, Fla., is a trip back in time. at Fort Mose in St. Augustine. The proud story is told at the Lincolnville recommend taking the on-and-off“firsts” are lovingly preserved and Museum and Cultural Center. again sightseeing trolley as soon as welcoming to locals and tourists you can. It can’t be beat for getting alike.

FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH the lay of the land and figuring out Over 60 historic sites dot the No visit to St. Augustine is where you want to spend time. downtown landscape, including complete without visiting the In St. Augustine, the trolley cost the oldest schoolhouse in America, legendary Fountain of Youth. I’m about $40 per person, lasted for oldest store, oldest jail and oldest happy to report this is not the tourist about an hour and half (if you don’t public street, Aviles Street, which trap you may think it is. The grounds get off), and made about 20 stops all was also home to the first military of the Fountain of Youth mark the around the historic area. The trolley hospital. Today, the Spanish Military location of the Native American runs all day, and you are free to get Hospital Museum sits at the end Timucua village of Seloy and the on and off at will. of the street. The first Holy Mass in first settlement of St. Augustine.

America was held in St. Augustine at Extensive archaeological work in the HISTORY the Mission Nombre de Dios — also 20th century proved this. the first Catholic mission.

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ST. AUGUSTINE (Continued from 9) The fountain grounds are now a national park with several acres of exhibits and demonstrations to enjoy. The best features, however, are the impeccably recreated village structures that shed light on Native American life at the time of Spanish settlement.

The Spanish Watchtower, mission church, Ponce de León Landing Memorial and cannon firing demonstrations are all highlights of the park. The fountain itself is underwhelming but a good spot for photos. We drank from the fountain, and I can attest it did not work.

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS

If you visit St. Augustine any time between mid-November and late January, you’ll enjoy Nights of Lights. At this annual event, 3 million twinkling lights adorn every corner of the downtown historic area. A 30to 40-minute walk will allow you to take in all the splendor. Nights of Lights was named one of the 10 best holiday lighting displays in the world

by National Geographic Traveler. I highly recommend it.

ST. GEORGE STREET PEDESTRIAN MALL

Begin at the Old City Gate and stroll along narrow but charming St. George Street for several blocks to find unique gifts and antiques at boutiques and vintage shops along the way. Numerous cafes and restaurants beckon you inside with their pungent, sweet, salty and savory scents. We recommend Harry’s or Meehan’s to quell your munchies.

At the end of the street, you’ll be treated with the Plaza de la Constitución, the striking town square established in 1573. Now it pays homage to the Spanish constitution of 1812 with a monument that is believed to be the only one to a constitution remaining in the world.

HENRY FLAGLER

If you spend any time at all in St. Augustine, you’ll hear the name Henry Flagler over and over again.

Flagler was a wealthy New York oil baron who saw the possibilities of St. Augustine before anyone else.

In the late 1800s, he helped build a

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St. Augustine lies inland across the impressive Bridge of Lions from Anastasia Island and the Atlantic Ocean. Ocean beaches like sandy St. Augustine Beach and tranquil Crescent Beach await you. Farther south, Anastasia State Park is a protected wildlife sanctuary and includes the gorgeous St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum.

Both are worthy of a few hours of your time.

ACCOMMODATIONS

St. Augustine sports a wide range of accommodations for every taste and budget. From hotels with suites to condos for large families, bed and breakfasts, campgrounds and budget motels, you will have no trouble finding exactly what you need. My wife and I opted for a budget motel within walking distance of the beach, so we could watch the sunrise over Florida’s Historic Coast, then shuttle over to St. Augustine. It doesn’t get much better than that.

Gary Bennett is a longtime Frederick resident who spends his time hiking, biking, volunteering and providing child care for grandchildren. He is married and retired from his career as a nonprofit marketing executive.

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The Shepherd University Visual Arts Collective — through Jan. 26 at the Scarborough Library Reading Room at 209 N. King St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. The student-led organization of emerging artists will host the exhibition of members’ work. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. shepherd.edu. ”Landscapes, Again” — weekends in January, Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Sculptural artwork by Doug Moulden. Gallery hours 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. eastsideartistsgallery.com. ”Deck the Walls — A Small Works Show” — through Jan. 28, Gallery 322, 322 N. Market St., Frederick.

Small paintings, sculpture and assemblages for gifting. Art can be taken home on the day purchased.

Fridays 4 to 7 p.m., noon to 5 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment. 240-815-7777 or gallery322.com.

“Reflections on the Human Condition” — through Feb. 1 at FAC’s Al and Helen Hurwitz Gallery, 1 N. Market St., Frederick. Mixedmedia sculpture “Lamentation” and other works by Esperanza Alzona.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with extended hours on First Saturdays to 7 p.m. and during First Sunday Art Walks from 1 to 4 p.m. 301-662-4190, frederickartscouncil.org.

“Alleys and Artifacts” — through Feb. 23 at Shepherd University’s Phaze 2 Gallery, 98 W. Campus Drive, Shepherdstown, W.Va. Solo exhibition by Joan Bontempo featuring clay and mixed mediapieces that draw from appreciation of archetypes and mythologies, color and movement, all inspired by the arts of the ancients as well as in contemporary markings that shout “We were here.” ”Dreamscapes Unveiled” — through February, FAC Hurwitz Gallery, 1 N. Market St., Frederick. Artworks

by FAC studio artists explore the multifaceted aspects of the dreamworld, inviting viewers to contemplate the mysterious and enigmatic landscapes of the mind.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

First Saturdays of each month. 301662-4190 or frederickartscouncil.org. ”Picasso on Paper: The Artist as Printmaker 1923-72” — through March 3, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum 12 | Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 | 72 HOURS

of coming renewal. Learn more at riverworksart.org.

“Arigato” — Jan. 16 to Feb. 24 at the Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. A stunning collection of artwork inspired by Japanese anime.

Created by both established and emerging local artists, the featured pieces span different mediums, including traditional paintings, digital illustrations and cosplay. 410848-7272, carrollcountyartscouncil. org.

“50 Shades of … Everything” — Jan. 31 to Feb. 25 at District Arts, 15 N. Market St., Frederick. Mark Johnson can be found roaming the streets of downtown Frederick every month or so with his Nikon, searching for new faces of Frederick. While he loves his “Faces” project, this solo exhibition is all about color — the full spectrum, from monochromatic grays to deep magentas and everything in between. Opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 10. districtarts.com/ mark-johnson.

“Symbiosis” — Feb. 19 to March 1 at Hodson Gallery inside Tatem Arts Center at Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick.

“Symbiosis” features clay works by Samantha Nachlas that comment on parallels between detailed growth patterns in small organisms and the philosophical and emotional Courtesy photo growth of human beings, both of which often occur without notice or “Sewn Sown” features work by Corey Frey at the Hodson Gallery at Hood College. Meet the artist reflection. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and hear an artist talk during an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 27. Shown here, “Tara of daily. Artist reception from 4 to Tarsus, Alton and the Scales,” by Frey.

6 p.m. Feb. 24. 301-696-3285, kern@ hood.edu, hood.edu.

“Winter Wonder” — Jan. 20 to Other on the fringes of things. Artist March 9 at Gribs Gallery, 208 Main Drive, Hagerstown. This is the talk and opening reception 4 p.m. first exhibition at the museum in St., New Windsor. The show includes Jan. 27. 301-606-9061, coreysfrey. over 50 years of the work of Pablo work by more than 10 local artists com.

Picasso (1881-1973), one of the and features a variety of mediums: “Poetry of the Sky” — Jan. 3 to Feb. oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic and most influential masters of the 18 at Riverworks Gallery at Locals 20th century. Often considered the photography. Hours are 4 to 6 p.m.

Farm Market, 19929 Fisher Ave., most innovative printmaker since Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Poolesville. This exhibition features Rembrandt, Picasso ultimately or make an appointment by calling winter-themed oil paintings by created more than 2,400 prints over 443-536-9198. A reception will be Claire Howard, featuring expansive, his long career. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. held from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 20. luminous views of a season with Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to “Winter to Spring” — through May its own unique tension of shadow 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

3 at Crestwood Gallery, Frederick and light. Howard’s show is the 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org.

Health Crestwood Building, 7211 10th “Artist in the House” exhibition ”Sewn Sown” — Jan. 22 through Bank Court, Frederick. Original featured in the second floor of the Feb. 16, Hodson Gallery, Tatem historic house. Her winter skies have artwork including oil, acrylic, Arts Center, Hood College, 401 a distinct texture and depth, an effect photography, mixed media and Rosemont Ave., Frederick. The work wood carvings by Frederick artists. she achieves through the use of a explores the necessity of balance, Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday palette knife. The result is a series rhythm and vacillation between the through Friday. 240-215-1460, of paintings that span the many assuaging of similarity at the center frederickhealth.org/crestwoodart, emotions of winter, a time when restlessness is eased by the promise frederickhealth.org/crestwoodart. of things and the disturbance of the

‘INKED’ exhibition highlights the art of tattoos The Frederick Arts Council presents “INKED,” an exhibit featuring work surrounding tattoos and the art of tattooing. It is on the first and second floors of the FAC Art Center in Frederick.

“INKED” is a multimedia show that aims to serve as an homage to the art of tattooing, the history behind it and artists working in the field today. The show features tattoo memorabilia and equipment from prominent artists, as well as tattooed hide and work. It explores the personal and cultural practices of tattooing from artists living in the greater Frederick area.

Tattooing has an extensive history with roots in a number of cultures.

The practice began at least as early as the Neolithic period and continues presently using a variety of techniques and styles explored in this show. From stick-n-pokes to tattoo machines to traditional hand-tapping, individuals and groups have used tattoos as a means of indicating affiliation, selfexpression, commemorating life milestones and general adornment.

For decades in the West, tattooing was not perceived as an artistic practice, and only subcultures, such as sailors and circus performers, sported permanent body art. As acceptance increased, greater demand has led to further diversification of designs.

This show features work and tools from famous tattoo artists including Ed Hardy, Philadelphia Eddie, Mike “Rollo” Malone and Apo Whang Od. Regional artists included in the exhibition are Lis Zadravec, Gordon Staub, Colin Smallwood, Wendell Poindexter, Emma Cytrynbaum, Olivia Henry, Christina Rogombé, Jared Weippert, Chris Smith, Makoto Namura, Julia Zukos and Shane Acuff.

Local tattoo shops represented in this show are Timebomb Tattoos & Curiosities, Sacred Arts Tattoo, Tattoo Alchemy and Drawin’ Attention Tattoos.

The FAC Art Center is at 5 E. Second St., Frederick.

PLAYHOUSE (Continued from 8) Oscar Madison into present day. Those who love the original version will laugh all over again at the classic characters in an all-new setting.

“Anastasia” will finish the season in November and December. From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat.

Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.

All mainstage shows are preceded by dinner featuring dinner rolls, plated salad, dinner, dessert and coffee, tea and iced tea.

A full-service cash bar is available. Bar tab and gratuity are not included.

The theater will also present its first two Playhouse+ productions of 2024 beginning this month.

“Pirates of the Channel Islands” is an interactive Playhouse Murder Mystery.

Who killed Captain Jack Peacock? A jealous lover?

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Speaking of which, what’s become of Jack’s booty?

And how many times will we use the word “booty” to try to get a cheap laugh?

“Pirates of the Channel Islands” plays at 6 p.m. Jan. 26 and 27 and 1 p.m. Jan. 28.

Celebrate the music of Barbra Streisand with “Evergreen.” Six professional vocalists take the Playhouse stage in a tribute concert featuring many of her greatest hits. “Evergreen” plays at 6 p.m. Feb. 2 and 3.

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‘Calm and

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“Clouds roll in at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington, DC,” by Lori Rounds.

Courtesy photo

BY CRYSTAL SCHELLE

Special to The News-Post

Staff photo by Katina Zentz

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A little slice of Frederick will be on full display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., this year, thanks to a local artist.

Frederick-based Lori Niland Rounds, who has a studio at the FAC Artist Studios, works in several mediums, but there is something special about encaustic — which involves heated wax — that makes it her favorite.

“It’s fascinating to work with,” said Rounds, 67. “I also paint with oil, acrylic and cold wax, but I think encaustic is my favorite because it has this luminous quality you can’t get with [other mediums] and a sense of depth.”

Her encaustic piece “Clouds Roll in at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington, DC” was selected for this year’s “Artists at Work” juried exhibition at the Smithsonian’s S. Dillon Ripley Center and will be on display beginning March 20. The exhibition will remain on view through the end of the year.

Her inspiration behind the piece was Color on the Creek, the annual

water garden at Carroll Creek Linear Park in downtown Frederick.

“I love taking photos of them every year. I’m just so inspired by nature,” said Rounds, who loves to travel and has been to all 50 states and seven continents.

In “Clouds Roll,” three images comprise one final painting, which is referred to as photo encaustic. The water lilies, as well as the water, are from an image she took at Carroll Creek, but the clouds are from an image from Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens in D.C. The aquatic gardens have acres of water lilies, “and when I was there in D.C., it was a cloudy day, and I liked that contrast with the color of the water lilies,” she said.

The images were printed on a

Artist Lori Niland Rounds works on artwork in her studio at the FAC Artist Studios in downtown Frederick.

Staff photo by Katina Zentz

Japanese printing paper called tenagucho that is even sheerer than tissue paper. She used the paper as a medium to attach the first cloud image to the wood substrate, then the subsequent layers were laid on top of the other images.

Encaustic painting, a technique using beeswax, a natural resin and pigment, dates back thousands of years to the ancient Greeks. The word “encaustic” is derived from the Greek word enkaustikos, which means “to burn in.” The ancient process allows the artist to melt paint, scrape it away and rebuild again as many times as desired.

“So the ancient Greeks used encaustic to seal their ships,” Rounds said. “And then artists started using it to paint sculptures and tiles and

murals.”

The process was introduced to ancient Egypt and used on mummies.

Rounds was introduced to the technique when she took a workshop in Santa Fe with encaustic painter Paula Roland.

“I learned to do encaustic monotypes from her, which is printmaking within encaustic,” she said.

She continued to take workshops with her and did a residency with Roland before the pandemic. She later studied under Jeff Hirst in Chicago, taking a master encaustic painting class with him.

Encaustic can be done in two ways — painting or printmaking. When painting, it has to be melted first, Rounds explained. She then uses a

natural bristle brush and applies it to a wooden substrate. Although it can also be applied to a thick paper, she always uses wood.

“As soon as you put a layer down, you have to fuse it with heat, and that binds it to the surface of the wood, and then each subsequent layer of encaustic is fused with heat,” she said.

To melt, a heat gun or kitchen torch is used. The melting allows Rounds to carve into it or even embed objects into it.

“You can scrape it back, build it up as thick as you want, you can draw on it … then you lightly fuse it each time,” she explained. “So it’s like one big science experiment. You don’t really have control over it, because it’s gonna do what it wants to do. You just urge it on to a certain direction.”

She loves its experimental aspect and being surprised by the outcome.

“I’ll know I’m done when all of a sudden I’m like, ‘I like that effect. I’m gonna stop right here before I mess it up.’”

For printmaking, Rounds has a Roland HOTbox (named after Paula Roland) that has an iodized aluminum plate on top with light bulbs inside that once turned on, heats up the surface of the plate.

She takes the solid encaustic paint, about as hard as a crayon, and places it inside. The encaustic paint melts on the hot surface, and then you can “paint” on the metal surface.

She tries to envision how she wants the image to look, but “because it’s fluid, it’s going to kind of travel on its own,” she said.

Once she gets the paint to where she likes it, she lays printmaking paper on top of the melted encaustic paint, and it absorbs into the paper.

When she lifts the paper up, the image is reversed from what it seen in the HOTbox, but she said sometimes when she’s doing printmaking, she likes the reverse side more.

Another one of her encaustic paintings, “Ancient Passage,” was selected for the juried Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition in Hagerstown, which runs June 15 to Aug. 25 at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts.

“I always hope that viewers experience a sense of calm and serenity when they look at my art,” Rounds said. “It might allow them to just take a deep breath and forget about the world for a few minutes.”

For more information about the artist, go to lorinilandrounds.art.

Crystal Schelle is a journalist whose work has been published locally, regionally and nationally. She enjoys trivia, cats and streaming movies.

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FILM LIGHT IN A DARK BOX

I’m a physical media boy living in a digital world

I

to the same amount you’d pay for a f I were to go up to the average person and ask them whether they really nice used Volvo. And worst of still own any DVDs, the answer all, a number of these services are would more than likely be: “Uh, I threw completely deleting some of their out my DVDs and DVD player back original content from its servers, when Obama was still president. Now meaning certain shows and movies could you please get away from me? cannot be found anywhere online.

You smell like a Grimace So all of that money spent Milkshake that’s been left in on the production, all the the sun too long.” time and effort spent by the DVDs were once a cast and crew, is essentially common sight in everyone’s obliterated from existence. household. Young families And in the wrong hands, had a plethora of Disney films imagine the destruction on DVD they’d play on a loop this kind of practice could for their kids, while no dad in have. All it’d take for our the 2000s could get through society to descend into a Father’s Day without being mass hysteria is one hacker gifted the “Bands of Brothers” holding all digital files MICHAEL HUNLEY box set. of every episode of “The But in the decades since its boom, Office” for ransom in exchange for the DVD has gone the way of other whatever Dogecoin is. mid-2000s trends like butterfly clips, That’s not to mention how bucket hats and Russell Crowe’s randomly and without warning certain career: They’ve disappeared. Because titles are taken off services. And this not only has Best Buy decided to stop is where having physical media can selling DVDs in its stores this year, but save the day. Because what’s that? just a few months ago, Netflix stopped You went to go watch “Sister Act 2: mailing DVDs to subscribers, which Back in the Habit,” but it’s been taken was part of its original purpose. off the two dozen streaming services Through all these trials and you subscribe to and is nowhere to tribulations, a small but close-knit be found? Well, sucks to be you — group of DVD collectors (including I’ll just sashay over to my personal yours truly) has stuck together in order DVD collection and take my copy to weather the storm, championing off the shelf, a copy I got for $0 in a its message of the importance of “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” bin at Rite Aid, preserving films through physical alongside the cinematic masterpieces media in a digital era where all content “FernGully: The Last Rainforest” and is essentially stored in corporations’ “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s servers and clouds.

Dead.” And with this physical media But, as luck would have it, DVDs copy in my possession, I don’t have seem to be having a moment lately, to be at the mercy of the streaming and a small resurgence is popping companies whenever I want to watch up with the Gen Z crowd, just as “Sister Act 2” (which, obviously, is millennials embraced the onceusually at least once a week). obsolete vinyl record market. The Listen, I get it. For many people, younger generation, according to owning movies or TV shows on DVD reports, is shunning more mainstream isn’t that big a thing. Many can go technology in exchange for “retro” without rewatching “White Fang 2” for entertainment, such as disposable the umpteenth time if it’s no longer cameras, cassette tapes and DVDs. available, seeing as there’s hundreds (Note to any Gen Z readers: Please of other films available to stream bring AOL Instant Messenger back instead. Plus, DVDs aren’t the most next. I have so many sassy away chic, fashionable things to collect messages still in me.) and store in your house, and I’m sure But this move back to physical many of you realized your previous media may prove to be a shrewd DVD collection did not spark joy and one, as streaming service companies, got rid of them in the Marie Kondo facing budget crunches after a postcraze of 2019. pandemic economic slowdown and But for those avid few who still rising inflation, have repeatedly collect, these DVDs can hold special raised monthly subscription prices meaning. For some, it could be a

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way to preserve and memorialize an art form that’s losing its cinematic essence in this increasingly digital world. And for others, like me, the movies they collect can hold deeper meanings than just some random film to throw on the TV on a Friday night while you scroll on your phone. These are movies they watched on repeat as a kid, or the first film they saw together with a significant other, or a TV show they loved to watch with a grandparent when they were a kid.

As much as our corporate streaming overlords like to think of their product in purely economic terms, these movies and TV shows are more than just fodder to fill up the “Because You Watched ‘Ernest Goes to Jail’” list on someone’s home page. People can have a deep, sentimental attachment to a TV show or movie, and watching or rewatching it can make or break someone’s day. They don’t deserve to be deleted from digital existence for a quick tax write-off. And unless physical media continues to stay in business, it’s possible for any film or TV show to be wiped from existence if, say, Elon Musk one day buys iTunes and decides that every Meryl Streep movie should be deleted off the face of the Earth because Meryl once told him at a party he looked like k.d. lang’s bloated twin brother (which

Metro isn’t not true).

But I’m not here just to complain.

I actually have a sure-fire plan to save the DVD industry by utilizing one of the few successful drivers of economic growth in our society today: Taylor Swift.

See, someone needs to tell Taylor Swift she can monetize the burgeoning DVD resurgence. Once she finds that out and cartoon dollar signs pop up in her eyes, soon she’ll be releasing several different editions of her new concert film on DVD, just as she does with vinyl records and CDs, and her followers will blindly snatch them all up!

They can buy the special pucecolored DVD edition that has a bonus video of Taylor learning to do her signature dance move of walking in a straight line down the stage, or they could buy the special edition DVD featuring an audio commentary by Taylor’s cat Olivia Benson that’s sold exclusively at the lone Blockbuster still standing in Oregon ... or they could (and will) buy both!

And with that, the industry is saved.

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

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Thursday Jan. 25 CLASSES

Family History Lecture: Maryland Land Records Part 2 — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.. A virtual tutorial class to learn how to navigate the active indexes within the Maryland Land Records to locate recorded documents related to an individual within a specified period. Review how to locate a recorded plat within the Maryland Archives.

240-818-1938. wrsparks54@hotmail.com.

ETCETERA

Recycle-Rama Trivia Night — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at C. Burr Artz Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Compete for prizes in a trivia battle of wits, using your knowledge of pop culture and recycling to win! Hosted in partnership with Frederick County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling.

301-600-1630. pmccarty@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Civil War Meeting and Talk: “Perspectives on the Artillery Battle at Antietam” — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Homewood Suites, 1650 Pullman Lane, Hagerstown. The Hagerstown Civil War Round Table will feature a talk by Jim Rosebrock entitled “Perspectives on the Artillery Battle at Antietam.”

Dinner at 6:30 p.m., open to non-members as well as members, is $31 (reservations required by Jan. 18) and the talk at 7:30 p.m. is $5 for non-members, both payable at the meeting. $5 for non-members. Payable at the talk.

240-625-4216. hagerstowncwrt1956@gmail.com. sites.google.com/view/hagerstowncwrt/ home.

MUSIC

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.

301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com/events.

Friday Jan. 26 CLASSES

Pilates: Open-Level Class — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Common Market Co-op, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. Open-level class, suitable for beginners and experienced Pilates students. Our classical Pilates class

will teach you the art of control, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and energized. $15-$30. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. commonmarket.coop/classes-events/pilates-open-level-class.

See What Sticks — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Performance artists, musicians, poets, actors — meet Frederick’s newest performance workshop and open stage. Artists are welcome to workshop emerging projects in the space and see what sticks. Stay after the performances for a brief discussion and debrief as participating artists continue to fine-tune their work. Artists can set up at 7 p.m. Performances start at 8 p.m.

301-662-4190. artcenter@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org.

ETCETERA Mahjong — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at C. Burr Artz library Community Room, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Recurring mahjong and game event hosted by the Asian American Center of Frederick. Players of all levels are welcome. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

FAMILY

Christmas at the Roundhouse Featuring the Trains of Christmas — noon to 4 p.m. at Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 296 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. See the trains of Christmas on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 25. New and revised this year is an N-scale train layout.

Three-rail layout on the second floor where kids can conduct and control and trains in O-, N- and HO-scale. Special train displays include the Midwood Junction layout, Polar Express, and HO layout that features Western Maryland, including a replica of the original Western Maryland Hagerstown Roundhouse. $6 for adults, $1 for ages 4 to 15, free for ages 3 and younger. 301-739-4665. roundhouse.org.

MUSIC Live Music at the Cocktail Lab — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Every Friday in the Cocktail Lab we’ll be servin’ up our deliciously wild concoctions and some sweet tunes to get your weekend started off right!

21 and older.

301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com/events.

THEATER “A Murder Is Announced” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick . An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock’s Victorian house. What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death and a determined inspector grimly following the case’s twists and turns. Fortunately, Miss Marple is on hand to provide the solution in a dramatic final confrontation. Shows are on Friday and Saturday evenings from Jan. 19 to March 2, with Sunday matinees on Jan. 21 and Feb. 4 and 18. $56 Friday evening, $60 Saturday evening, $59 Sunday matinee. 301-662-6600. wayoffbroadway.com.

Saturday Jan. 27 CLASSES

Freedom BANG class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. 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. 21 and older.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Braver Angels Frederick: Skills for Bridging the Divide Workshop — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Market St., Frederick. Braver Angels is a citizens’ organization uniting red and blue Americans in a working alliance to depolarize America. The Frederick County Alliance is sponsoring this workshop to help you communicate better with friends and family members who might have a different political view than your own.

410-949-4255. pmhaney2@verizon.net.

THEATER

“A Murder Is Announced” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick . An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock’s Victorian house. What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death and a determined inspector grimly following the case’s twists and turns. Fortunately, Miss Marple is on hand to provide the solution in a dramatic final confrontation. Shows are on Friday and Saturday evenings from Jan. 19 to March 2, with Sunday matinees on

Jan. 21 and Feb. 4 and 18. $56 Friday evening, $60 Saturday evening, $59 Sunday matinee. 301-662-6600. wayoffbroadway.com.

Sunday Jan. 28 CLASSES

Growing Herbs: From Seed to Tea with Lacey Walker — 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson. Growing herbs from seed to tea is a rewarding and educational journey. In this workshop, delve into the fundamentals of starting herbs from seed. As we sip on tea from last year’s harvest, you’ll have the opportunity to begin planning your herb garden with guidance from Fox Haven farmer Lacey Walker.

35. 240-490-5484. alecks@foxhavenfarm. org. foxhavenfarm.org/events/growing-herbsfrom-seed-to-tea-with-lacey-walker.

FAMILY Christmas at the Roundhouse Featuring the Trains of Christmas — noon to 4 p.m. at Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 296 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. See the trains of Christmas on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 25. New and revised this year is an N-scale train layout.

Three-rail layout on the second floor where kids can conduct and control and trains in O-, N- and HO-scale. Special train displays include the Midwood Junction layout, Polar Express, and HO layout that features Western Maryland, including a replica of the original Western Maryland Hagerstown Roundhouse. $6 for adults, $1 for ages 4 to 15, free for ages 3 and younger. 301-739-4665. roundhouse.org.

THEATER “A Murder Is Announced” — 12:30 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick . An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock’s Victorian house. What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death and a determined inspector grimly following the case’s twists and turns. Fortunately, Miss Marple is on hand to provide the solution in a dramatic final confrontation. Shows are on Friday and Saturday evenings from Jan. 19 to March 2, with Sunday matinees on Jan. 21 and Feb. 4 and 18.

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$56 Friday evening, $60 Saturday evening, $59 Sunday matinee. 301-662-6600. wayoffbroadway.com.

Monday Jan. 29 CLASSES Sol Yoga — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Join us for this free yoga class offered

by Sol Yoga. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. 18 and older.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Meditative Dance Movement — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Transformative Arts Project. $10 donation. 301-662-4190. artcenter@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org.

ESL High Beginners Conversation Class — 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class, hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

ETCETERA

ASD Social Night with Connect, Live, and Learn — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick. Join us for fun, creative monthly social activities specifically geared toward older teens and adults on the spectrum. Learn ways to express yourself through theater, dance, art and more.

301-600-7000. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

FAMILY

Tabletop Game Night — 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville. Learn and play Trekking Through History, a tabletop game designed for gamers and nongamers, adults and teens to play together.

Travel thousands of years in a time machine to experience great moments in the history of the world. For ages 10 and up.

301-600-8350. myersville@fcpl.org. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

FILM

Bijou Film Screening — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Second, third and fourth Tuesdays of the month. A streamlined curation of films presented by Falling Squares.

301-662-4190. artcenter@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org.

ships. This workshop will empower you with the tools and resources to see the signs of healthy and unhealthy friendships and relationships; how to support friends in unhealthy relationships; and how to navigate relationship endings.

301-600-7000. rbichefsky@frederickcountymd.gov. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Cocktail Lab we’ll be servin’ up our deliciously wild concoctions and some sweet tunes to get your weekend started off right!

21 and older.

301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com/events.

FAMILY

“A Murder Is Announced” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick . An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock’s Victorian house. What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death and a determined inspector grimly following the case’s twists and turns. Fortunately, Miss Marple is on hand to provide the solution in a dramatic final confrontation. Shows are on Friday and Saturday evenings from Jan. 19 to March 2, with Sunday matinees on Jan. 21 and Feb. 4 and 18. $56 Friday evening, $60 Saturday evening, $59 Sunday matinee. 301-662-6600. wayoffbroadway.com.

Totally Teen Time: Flipbook Animation — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick.

Learn some animation basics, then use what you’ve learned to make a flipbook!

This program is recommended for teens in grades 6 through 12.

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

MUSIC

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.

301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com/events.

Friday Feb. 2

THEATER

Saturday Feb. 3 CLASSES

Mobilize Frederick Climate Summit — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hood College Whitaker FAMILY Campus Center & Rosenstock Hall, 400 CLASSES Ferndale Ave., Frederick . This year’s theme Jurassic Park Escape Room — 6 p.m. to is Reason for Hope: Progress & Solutions Mobilize Frederick Climate Summit — 9 7 p.m. at Carroll County Public Library, to Climate Change. Join us for one or both a.m. to 7 p.m. at Hood College Whitaker Wednesday Jan. 31 North Carroll Branch, 2255 Hanover Pike, days. Keynote presentations by state and Campus Center & Rosenstock Hall, 400 Hampstead. For ages 11 to 17. Join us for a HEALTH Ferndale Ave., Frederick . This year’s theme local officials, panel discussions on green Jurassic Park-themed escape room. Gather investment, agriculture and climate change, is Reason for Hope: Progress & Solutions Meet the Expert: Succeeding with Bariatthe clues and solve puzzles to see if you to Climate Change. Join us for one or both data centers and climate goals, green can escape in time! Registration is required. ric Surgery — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Frederick schools, and building efficiency and electridays. Keynote presentations by state and Health Crestwood, 7211 Bank Court, Visit site for details. fication. Registration required. local officials, panel discussions on green Conference Center, second floor, Frederick.

410-386-4480. ask@carr.org. investment, agriculture and climate change, 240-344-2961. karen.cannon@mobilizeA safe, friendly environment to engage with ccpl.librarymarket.com. frederick.org. data centers and climate goals, green clinical experts and discuss your surgical schools, and building efficiency and electri- mobilizefrederick.org/summit-2024. options. Includes educational demonstraFILM fication. Registration required.

Freedom BANG class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. tions and a question and answer session 240-344-2961.

Mobilize Frederick Presents “The Wisat Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade with experts, followed by a tour of the Prokaren.cannon@mobilizefrederick.org. dom to Survive” — 6 p.m. at Hood College, Motion Fitness facility at Crestwood. Space Road, Walkersville. A pre-choreographed mobilizefrederick.org/summit-2024.

401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Part of the fusion of boxing, HIIT, hip hop, world is limited and registration is required.

Climate Film Series, this film examines the dance, optional weighted gloves and just Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages will ETCETERA challenges that climate change poses and a touch of attitude. Offering a wide range be served. discusses meaningful action that can be 240-566-3785. of intensity options to help you customize Teen Job Fair — 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. taken by individuals and communities. gegonzalez@frederick.health. your workout. 21 and older. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade 240-938-7461. kgrogan@kandge.com.

301-600-8200. frederickhealth.org/about/meet-the-expert. Road, Walkersville. Teen Connect is a time mobilizefrederick.org. fcpl.org. to engage with friends, peer mentors, and teen-oriented community resources. Meet ETCETERA with representatives from local businesses Thursday Feb. 1 Tuesday Jan. 30 to explore and apply for teen job opportuCandlemas Festival — 11 a.m. to 6:30 nities. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org. p.m. at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 106

CLASSES

Creative Writing Workshop — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. The Writers’ Block are a local community of writers, committed to connecting, critiquing and producing writing in a workshop setting. This group is open to writers of any genre living in the Frederick area who are interested in growing as writers and engaging in meaningful discourse about their craft. Recommended for 18+. Every last Tuesday of the month.

No reservation required.

301-662-4190. artcenter@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org.

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ETCETERA

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transconfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Hone your skills and make new, like-minded friends. All are welcome, no membership requirements.

If you need a partner or more information, email Leslie Futrell at lffutrello@yahoo.com. $7. 301-676-5656. sdobran69@gmail.com. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

Healthy Relationships — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick. For teens in grades 6 to 12: Join Heartly House’s community engagement lead, Caroline Dato, MSW, for a workshop on healthy relation-

FILM

Movie Knight: Local Filmmaker Screening — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Local filmmaker nights presented and curated by Falling Squares every first Friday of the month.

301-662-4190. artcenter@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org.

MUSIC

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

W. Church St., Frederick. All Saints’ Church will celebrate the ancient feast of Candlemas with uniquely Frederick style. An ice sculpture of the church spire will be in front of the church all day. Hot foods plus baked goods available for purchase. Labyrinth in the Parish Hall, Blessing of Candles throughout the day. Service begins at 5 p.m. with candlelit procession.

301-371-0811. hmarkg@mindspring.com. allsaintsmd.org.

GALLERY

Printmaking Expo with Penn’s Woods Printmakers — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401

Museum Drive, Hagerstown. To complement our exhibition of Picasso’s prints, we have invited some of the region’s bestknown printmakers to discuss and demonstrate a variety of printmaking techniques and tools in our atrium. Stop by and try printmaking yourself.

301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org.

Charitable Art Sale — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Frederick Arts Council Gallery & Studio Building , Studio #11, Second Floor, 1 N. Market St., Frederick . Paintings, jewelry, photographs and ceramics donated by local artists available for purchase, with 100% of funds going to one of seven charities.

202-302-5179. mjgresalfi@gmail.com. michaelgresalfiart.com.

First Saturday at The Delaplaine Arts Center — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Art Matters Artist Talk at 2 p.m. Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association artists and solo exhibition artist Frank Cole describe their experience in art making and the work in their exhibitions. Meet the artists during opening receptions from 3 to 5 p.m. Creative Outlet will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. when kids and adults are invited to drop-in and get creative together on art activities at family tables. Each session features a themed activity. Explore monotype printmaking to create original prints and Valentine’s Day cards. $2 per participant.

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

Frederick Artists Night: Karen Peacock and Mary Weiss-Waldhorn. — 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cowork Frederick, 122 E. Patrick St., Frederick. See this local art exhibit at Cowork Frederick. All work is for sale. All sale proceeds go to the artist. Karen Peacock describes herself as “allergic to minimalism” and her lives by the motto “more is more.” Her mixed-media skyscapes on canvas feature layers of paint, paper, cloth and other ephemera. Her work is complemented by the abstracted photographs of water on metal by Mary Weiss-Waldhorn. art@coworkfrederickfoundation.org. coworkfrederickfoundation.org/ karen-peacock-mary-weiss-waldhorn.

in a dramatic final confrontation. Shows are on Friday and Saturday evenings from Jan. 19 to March 2, with Sunday matinees on Jan. 21 and Feb. 4 and 18. $56 Friday evening, $60 Saturday evening, $59 Sunday matinee. 301-662-6600. wayoffbroadway.com.

Sunday Feb. 4 CLASSES

Cyanotype on Fabric with Jamie Gerhold — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Give Rise Studio, 125 S. Carroll St., 101, Frederick. Learn the process of cyanotype printmaking on fabric through a 2 hour hands on workshop, hosted by artist Jamie Gerhold. $100. giverisestudio@gmail.com.

Planning for Your Financial Future — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Jean-Marie Leonard, a partner at New York Life Insurance Company, will provide insights into planning a stable financial future.

Whether you are just starting out, adjusting to a major life change, or simply looking to become better informed, this program is a great starting point for becoming more fiscally secure.

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

FAMILY

Dungeons and Dragons: The next steps — 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Come continue your journey with Part 2 of D&D. Hands on character creation and actual game play. This program will focus on teen and adult players. If you missed Part 1, you can still participate.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

FESTIVALS

KC Lunar New Year Festival — 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS. Welcome the Year of the Dragon. The KCCA will lead the community and performance groups to present a grand and warm celebration HEALTH with stage performances, VIP and preMini Seasonal Retreat: art and moveshow dinner reception, cultural showcases, ment — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Give Rise Studio, entertainment activities, family games and 125 S. Carroll St., 101, Frederick. We’ve ethnic foods. combined movement, brunch and creativity 913-957-1437. kccaks@gmail.com. to bring you a mini, four-hour, retreat that kccaks.org. is aimed to both relax and inspire you in community within a small group.

GALLERY $75. giverisestudio@gmail.com.

Downtown Frederick ArtWalk — 11 a.m. giverisestudio.com/event-details/ to 5 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. seasonal-retreat-the-way-of-water.

Carroll St., Frederick. Take a self guided jaunt downtown and visit more than a dozTHEATER en local galleries. At the Delaplaine, a fea“A Murder Is Announced” — 6 p.m. at Way tured artist will be showcasing, selling and, Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale in some cases, demonstrating their work.

Drive, Frederick . An announcement in February’s featured artist is Cynthia Corro, the local paper states the time and place who creates mixed-media accessories. when a murder is to occur in Miss Black301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. lock’s Victorian house. What follows is a delaplaine.org. classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death and HEALTH a determined inspector grimly following the case’s twists and turns. Fortunately, Miss The Healing Circle of Frederick — 4 p.m.

Marple is on hand to provide the solution to 5:30 p.m. at Yogamour Yoga and Healing

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Arts Center, 1 Wormans Mill Ct., Ste. 11, Frederick. Embark on a transformative journey of healing as our expert practitioners provide session healing practices such as meditation, reiki, reflexology and chair massage.

Free. 301-938-0848. lhwaggy@gmail.com. yogamour.org/workshops.

lifelong and tireless artistry as a composer and musician of the highest caliber. $39. 410-941-9262. elizabachinbbaltimore@gmail.com. bachinbaltimore.org/portfolio-items/ february-4-2024.

THEATER

“A Murder Is Announced” — 12:30 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Bach in Baltimore Presents: Bach’s “Mass Willowdale Drive, Frederick . An announcein B Minor” — 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at First ment in the local paper states the time and Evangelical Lutheran Church , 3604 Chaplace when a murder is to occur in Miss tham Road , Ellicott City . T. Herbert DimBlacklock’s Victorian house. What follows is mock leads the full Bach in Baltimore Choir a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, and Orchestra and four vocal soloists in the concealed identities, a second death and performance of Bach’s magnum opus, Mass a determined inspector grimly following in B Minor. This work represents Bach’s the case’s twists and turns. Fortunately, Miss

MUSIC

LIFT EVERY VOICE: A LETTER TO THE EDITOR A Pushcart Players Presentation February 10, 2024, 11 a.m.

For ages 8 & up! • Tickets are $10 Adults & $5 Children/Students

Marple is on hand to provide the solution in a dramatic final confrontation. Shows are on Friday and Saturday evenings from Jan. 19 to March 2, with Sunday matinees on Jan. 21 and Feb. 4 and 18. $56 Friday evening, $60 Saturday evening, $59 Sunday matinee. 301-662-6600. wayoffbroadway.com.

Monday Feb. 5 ETCETERA Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transconfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Hone your skills and make new, like-minded friends. All are welcome, no membership requirements.

If you need a partner or more information, email Leslie Futrell at lffutrello@yahoo.com. $7. 301-676-5656. sdobran69@gmail.com. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

CLASSES Meditative Dance Movement — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Transformative Arts Project. $10 donation. 301-662-4190. artcenter@ frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org/news-events/calendar-grid/#!calendar/r.

Set to music, “Lift Every Voice” offers a pathway to understanding and compassion for young learners. The production resonates with the voice in each of us to fight against injustice.

ROBERT E. PARILLA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Montgomery College | 51 Mannakee St | Rockville, MD 20850 | www.montgomerycollege.edu/pac | 240-567-5301

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo February 3 – 3 pm Tickets: $30 / $25 / $20 717-337-8200 or gettysburgmajestic.org · 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, PA

Partners In Care Upscale Resale Boutique Helping Older Adults to Live Independently

Come and Support Partners In Care

Donations Needed in “Like New” Condition / Every Donation and/or Purchase makes a difference in the life of an Older Adult

Need Volunteers for the Boutique (Volunteers for Other Programs Are Available)

New Hours - Now Open Monday through Saturday 10-6 5 Willowdale Drive, Ste. B1, Frederick, MD 21702 • 301-682-7433 • www.partnersincre.org

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ESL High Beginners Conversation Class — 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class, hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Tuesday Feb. 6 ETCETERA Valentine’s Fiber Arts Drop-In — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville. Enjoy the company of fellow crafters while making something for Valentine’s Day. Bring your own project or explore something new with experienced artists in knitting, crocheting, embroidery and more. For teens and adults.

301-600-8350. myersville@fcpl.org. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

ELC Backpack Ministry First Tuesday Charity Day — at Brewer’s Alley, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Join us for lunch or dinner at Brewers Alley as the ELC Backpack Ministry is featured. A percentage of all food sales will be donated to this important ministry, which feeds over 200 Frederick County Public School children each week.

240-529-2214. susanmathurin@yahoo.com. twinspires.org.

FAMILY Elementary Explorers — 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Join us for a variety

of fun activities each week. Designed for children in grades K-5.

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

FILM Bijou Film Screening — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E 2nd St., Frederick.

Second, third and fourth Tuesdays of the month. A streamlined curation of films presented by Falling Squares.

301-662-4190. artcenter@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org.

GALLERY Amazing Tablescapes in Person — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown.

See and vote for the best-designed entry in the Amazing Tablescapes fundraiser. No registration is required. $10. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/amazing-tablescapes.

Wednesday Feb. 7 CLASSES

Centro Hispano: How can we help? — 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 South Glade Road, Walkersville.

Centro Hispano will be here before and after Bilingual Storytime to discuss all the great services they have to offer. Including Citizenship classes, Women’s Empowerment group, informational health clinics and more.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

ETCETERA Valley Quilters, TLC meeting — 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 3864 Jefferson Pike, Jefferson. Valley Quilters, TLC meets the first Wednesday of each month. Open to all ages and levels, the guild offers teaching, learning and companionship to those interested in the art of quilting. Play bingo at the next meeting.

Visitors welcome. valleyquiltersTLC@gmail.com. facebook.com/groups/valleyquilters.

Thursday Feb. 8 ETCETERA Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transconfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Hone your skills and make new, like-minded friends. All are welcome, no membership requirements.

If you need a partner or more information, email Leslie Futrell at lffutrello@yahoo.com. $7. 301-676-5656. sdobran69@gmail.com. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

CLASSES Frederick Collage Collective — 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Drop-in group for all levels.

Materials provided. Facilitated by Black Cat Studios $5 donation. 301-662-4190.

artcenter@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org.

ETCETERA

Paws to Read with Go Team Therapy Dogs — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Improve your reading confidence and make a new friend when you read aloud to a Go Team Therapy Dog. All ages.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

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Totally Teen Time: Decoupage Hearts — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Learn about the art of decoupage and decorate a wooden heart to take home! This program is recommended for teens in grades 6 through 12.

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

MUSIC

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.

301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com/events.

Friday Feb. 9 ETCETERA

Boxes and Bags Bingo — 5:30 p.m. at Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Co. Reception Hall, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., games at 7 p.m.

The event benefits the Historical Society of Mount Airy, Rails to Trails, the Mount Airy Caboose, and the Flat Iron Preservation Fund. $30 for two regular bingo packs (20 games), early bird game (6:30 p.m.) is $5.

301-703-1430. historicalsocietyofmountairymd.org.

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Christmas at the Roundhouse Featuring the Trains of Christmas — noon to 4 p.m. at Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 296 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. See the trains of Christmas on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 25. New and revised this year is an N-scale train layout.

Three-rail layout on the second floor where kids can conduct and control and trains in O-, N- and HO-scale. Special train displays include the Midwood Junction layout, Polar Express, and HO layout that features Western Maryland, including a replica of the original Western Maryland Hagerstown Roundhouse. $6 for adults, $1 for ages 4 to 15, free for ages 3 and younger. 301-739-4665. roundhouse.org.

GALLERY

Art at Noon: Bruce Campbell, Master Copyist — noon to 1 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Bruce I. Campbell will discuss the importance of studying the old masters through copying

their works. Campbell is a fine art painter and one of the longest continuous copyists at the National Gallery of Art, with more than two decades and over two dozen completed works, focusing primarily on the High Renaissance, the Baroque and the Hudson River School.

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

MUSIC Bluegrass Jam — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Ruritan Club, 8101 Crum Road, Walkersville. Open to all levels of acoustic musicians and vocalists. Spectators, families welcome. Sandwiches, snacks and sodas available for purchase. No smoking or swearing. $5 donation at the door requested. 301788-5570.

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

21 and older.

301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com/events.

THEATER “A Murder Is Announced” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick . An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock’s Victorian house. What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death and a determined inspector grimly following the case’s twists and turns. Fortunately, Miss Marple is on hand to provide the solution in a dramatic final confrontation. Shows are on Friday and Saturday evenings from Jan. 19 to March 2, with Sunday matinees on Jan. 21 and Feb. 4 and 18. $56 Friday evening, $60 Saturday evening, $59 Sunday matinee. 301-662-6600. wayoffbroadway.com.

Saturday Feb. 10 CLASSES

Freedom BANG class — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. 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. 21 and older.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

ETCETERA Winfield Ladies Auxiliary Valentine Dance — 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department, 1320 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dixie Wind Band performing from 7 to 11 p.m. $40 at the door.

Hors d’oeuvres provided. BYOB. $35. 410-795-1333, ext. 341. info@winfieldvfd.org. info@winfieldvfd.org.

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Christmas at the Roundhouse Featuring the Trains of Christmas — noon to 4 p.m. at Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 296 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. See the trains of Christmas on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 25. New and revised this year is an N-scale train layout.

Three-rail layout on the second floor where kids can conduct and control and trains in O-, N- and HO-scale. Special train displays include the Midwood Junction layout, Polar Express, and HO layout that features Western Maryland, including a replica of the original Western Maryland Hagerstown Roundhouse. $6 for adults, $1 for ages 4 to 15, free for ages 3 and younger. 301-739-4665. roundhouse.org.

FESTIVALS Mardi Gras — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Hollly Hills Country Club , 5502 Mussetter Road, Ijamsville. Grab your beads and enjoy the sounds of Bourbon Street with a jazz quartet. fwccinc.org.

FILM “Fleabag”: National Theater Live Presented by Shepherdstown Opera House — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. From the UK’s National Theatre, filmed live in London’s West End. Written and performed by Phoebe WallerBridge. Directed by Vicky Jones. Rated R. $18 standard/$15 seniors/student.

304-876-3704.

Contact@OperaHouseLive.com. shepherdstownoperahouse.thundertix. com/events/222524.

GALLERY Amazing Tablescapes in Person — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. See and vote for the best-designed entry in the Amazing Tablescapes fundraiser. No registration is required. $10. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. wcmfa.org/amazing-tablescapes.

MUSIC Romantic Serenades — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Elizabeth Schulze, conductor. Experience the sheer beauty and diversity of orchestral music with this captivating concert featuring a stunning lineup of composers and pieces. $34. 240-382-2623. nlushbaugh@marylandsymphony.org.

PERFORMER 24/7 Dance Studio PRIDE Company Concert — 2 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. These family-friendly concerts feature dancers ranging in age from 6-18 performing dances in many genres. $15. 301-846-4247. shelleyhaas.247@gmail.com. weinbergcenter.org/shows/24-7-pride-

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Galentine’s Day Comedy Event With Comedian Karen Mills — 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg, Pa. Fun night out for gal pals or anyone looking for a good laugh!

This special comedy event features the hilarious, national touring comedienne Karen Mills, who has been doing comedy for over 25 years! Also enjoy sweet treats

by Postmasters Coffee & Bakery, unique merchandise from local artisan vendors, plus wine, beer, & concessions all available for purchase. 21 and older.

Adults: $34, Seniors 60+: $29, Military, Frontline Workers: $25, 18 & under: $24.

717-263-0202. vperry@thecapitoltheatre. org. www.thecapitoltheatre.org/shows-moviesevents/live-shows-2024/.

THEATER “A Murder Is Announced” — 6 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick . An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock’s Victorian house.

What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death and a determined inspector grimly following the case’s twists and turns. Fortunately, Miss Marple is on hand to provide the solution in a dramatic final confrontation. Shows are on Friday and Saturday evenings from Jan. 19 to March 2, with Sunday matinees on Jan. 21 and Feb. 4 and 18. $56 Friday evening, $60 Saturday evening, $59 Sunday matinee. 301-662-6600. wayoffbroadway.com.

Sunday Feb. 11 ETCETERA

Second Sunday Tree Walk with the Frederick County Forestry Board — 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at City of Frederick, Rec Center or Pergola, City of Frederick. Guided tour with the Frederick County Forestry Board.

Learn how to identify common local trees and hear fun facts about each on a tour with the board’s expert guides. Registration required.

Free. 301-473-8417. sonia@demirayink.com. frederick.forestryboard.org/tree-walk.

FAMILY Christmas at the Roundhouse Featuring the Trains of Christmas — noon to 4 p.m. at Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 296 S. Burhans Blvd., Hagerstown. See the trains of Christmas on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 25. New and revised this year is an N-scale train layout.

Three-rail layout on the second floor where kids can conduct and control and trains in O-, N- and HO-scale. Special train displays include the Midwood Junction layout, Polar Express, and HO layout that features Western Maryland, including a replica of the original Western Maryland Hagerstown Roundhouse. $6 for adults, $1 for ages 4 to 15, free for ages 3 and younger. 301-739-4665.

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didates debate — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at At Frederick Elks Lodge #684, 289 Willowdale Drive, Frederick. The candidates for GALLERY Congressional District 6 will debate. The Amazing Tablescapes in Person — 1 p.m. Frederick County Conservative Club, a to 5 p.m. at Washington County Museum 501c(4) nonpartisan nonprofit group, will of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerhost candidates running in the May 14 stown. See and vote for the best-designed primary. entry in the Amazing Tablescapes fundrais- $10. 240-675-0749. er. No registration is required. patrioticalee@protonmail.com. $10. 301-739-5727. cschelle@wcmfa.org. frederickcountyconservativeclub.com. wcmfa.org/amazing-tablescapes. roundhouse.org.

MUSIC Calvary UMC Community Concert 23-24 Series: Brian Ganz — 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church, 131 W. Second St., Frederick. Pianist Brian Ganz returns for another “All Chopin” concert as he continues his quest to perform every work of music by the great composer. This program, “Chopin the Virtuoso,” will feature all 12 Etudes from Op. 25, Scherzo No. 1, Nocturnes from Op. 37 and much more. This performance is sponsored in part by the Delaplaine Foundation, Frederick Arts Council, and the William E. Cross Foundation.

301-662-1464. jsummers@calvaryumc.org. calvaryumc.org/concerts.

Romantic Serenades — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at The Maryland Theatre, 21 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Elizabeth Schulze, conductor. Experience the sheer beauty and diversity of orchestral music with this captivating concert featuring a stunning lineup of composers and pieces. $34. 240-382-2623. nlushbaugh@marylandsymphony.org.

THEATER “A Murder Is Announced” — 12:30 p.m. at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Drive, Frederick . An announcement in the local paper states the time and place when a murder is to occur in Miss Blacklock’s Victorian house.

What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities, a second death and a determined inspector grimly following the case’s twists and turns. Fortunately, Miss Marple is on hand to provide the solution in a dramatic final confrontation. Shows are on Friday and Saturday evenings from Jan. 19 to March 2, with Sunday matinees on Jan. 21 and Feb. 4 and 18. $56 Friday evening, $60 Saturday evening, $59 Sunday matinee. 301-662-6600. wayoffbroadway.com.

CLASSES

Heart Health Month: Sol Yoga — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 South Glade Road, Walkersville. Yoga class offered by Sol Yoga. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Meditative Dance Movement — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Transformative Arts Project. $10 donation. 301-662-4190. artcenter@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org.

ESL High Beginners Conversation Class — 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. We welcome adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class, hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Tuesday Feb. 13 ETCETERA

Teen Creator’s Club — 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Do you have something you’re working on, like a story, comic, game, or work of art? Come to the Brunswick Library to meet, collaborate, and connect with other teen creators!

The Teen Creator’s Club is a teen-driven club for artists, writers, photographers, designers, and creators of all sorts. Work on your latest project while you chat with other creators. All teens age 11 to 18 are welcome.

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

FAMILY

Elementary Explorers — 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Join us for a variety Monday Feb. 12 of fun activities each week. Designed for children in grades K-5.

ETCETERA 301-600-7250.

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. frederick.librarycalendar.com. at Church of the Transconfiguration, 6909 FILM Maryland Ave., Frederick. Hone your skills and make new, like-minded friends. All are Bijou Film Screening — 7 p.m. to 9:30 welcome, no membership requirements. p.m. at FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., If you need a partner or more information, Frederick. Second, third and fourth Tuesemail Leslie Futrell at lffutrello@yahoo. days of the month. A streamlined curation com. of films presented by Falling Squares. $7. 301-676-5656. sdobran69@gmail.com.

301-662-4190. bridgewebs.com/frederick. artcenter@frederickartscouncil.org.

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