72 HOURS May 23, 2024

MAY 23

SOCCER x MUSIC

Two cultural worlds overlap for the win

OPENS JUNE

FC FREDERICK MIGHT BE THE ONLY U.S. SOCCER CLUB WITH THEIR OWN SONG

Singer-songwriter Kate Cosentino of “The Voice” fame played a surprise concert at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School on May 6 for FC Frederick’s girls academy, which culminated in an original club song written for the young players. Frederick writer Roy Ghim, who attended the show, said FC Frederick Academy II might be the only grassroots soccer club in the U.S. with its own club song, though this move might kickstart a new trend, as the cultures of soccer and music have long influenced one another.

BENTZTOWN OPENS MAY 29 AT THE FORMER SITE OF GAMBRILL MT FOOD CO

Frederick’s first Nashville-inspired restaurant will hold its grand opening this month in downtown Frederick. The team behind Brewer’s Alley and Monocacy Brewing Company will bring us the new eatery Bentztown, led by Chef Stephanie Wilson. Bentztown promises fresh takes on Southern dishes, creative cocktails and Music City-inspired nightlife. Stop in at 6 S. Bentz St. in downtown Frederick, the former site of Gambrill Mt. Food Co., to see what they have in store. The grand opening will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. May 29.

SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS AT THE NEXT INSTALLMENT OF FRED FEST

Get ready for another edition of Fred Fest, this one bringing to stage Marshal Fuzz; Daryltron; Michael Maverick & The Chaos Effect; Sunniva; Drew Kuhens Trio; Jack Funk; Bikes; Shut Up, Voula; and Undertone, plus a dance part by Vvich Vvay and Friends. Artist vendors will be onsite, as well as food from Pizza Llama. The festival starts at noon May 25 at the Frederick Recording Studio, 7309 Grove Road, Frederick. Tickets are $10 at the door.

CARRIAGE HOUSE INN WILL BE FEATURED ON AMERICA’S BEST RESTAURANTS

Carriage House Inn Restaurant & Catering, a dining staple in Emmitsburg, hosted a visit from “America’s Best Restaurants” on May 14. The Carriage House Inn is housed in a former feed and grain warehouse dating to 1857. It has been a restaurant since 1953, first called the White House but later changed to The Carriage House in 1986 with the Hance family at the helm. The kitchen is headed up executive chef Jed Pearson. ABR Roadshow highlighted popular dishes and conducted an interview with owner Sharon Hance about the restaurant’s special place in the community and its famous crab cakes. The episode will be aired on social media channels at a later date (follow the restaurant on Facebook for updates).

DON’T FORGET THE REAL REASON FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

The Francis Scott Key Post 11 was headquartered on East Church Street in downtown Frederick after its founding in 1919 and, for many years, hosted an annual Memorial Day parade from the old armory at Baker Park to Mount Olivet Cemetery, drawing hundreds of attendees. After the Vietnam War, and then with the Post’s move out of downtown Frederick to its current location on Taney Avenue in 1982, members noticed the slow decline in attendance each year at their Memorial Day events, which went from city-wide parades to small commemorations. The members invite everyone in the community to this year’s event on Memorial Day, May 27, at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

While Frederick County has some Korean restaurants scattered around the city, GogiGo Korean BBQ is one of the first of its kind here to bring Korean barbecue to residents.

GogiGo’s Frederick location on West Patrick Street opened in January. There is another GogiGo location in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Two Frederick locals, Michael Song and Kai Kim, co-own the Frederick location and aim to “bring unique perspectives and authentic Korean dishes and cultures to Frederick County as the first Korean BBQ in the county,” Song wrote in an email.

The restaurant offers different meats à la carte, including beef, chicken, pork and seafood.

Customers can also order sets of entrees under GogiGo’s “All You Can Eat” section of the menu. The food is cooked on grills at the tables.

GogiGo also offers lunch specials of various Korean dishes, as well as a variety of cocktails and other drinks.

Song said he’s proud to co-own the first Korean barbecue restaurant in the area. Right now, “growth and improvements” are GogiGo’s main priorities, since it recently opened.

“We know Korean flavors and have been to countless Korean barbecue restaurants all over the U.S., as well as Korea, so we are ready to bring our knowledge to Frederick,” Song said.

— Gabrielle Lewis

GOGIGO

KOREAN BBQ

1003 W. Patrick St., Frederick

301-846-9888

gogigokoreanbbq.com/ frederick Facebook: facebook.com/ gogigokbbq

Hours: Noon to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, noon to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.

GogiGo Korean BBQ

and vegetables

Price: Appetizers range from $7 to $15, lunch specials range from $15 to $19, and meat à la carte ranges from $17 to $36. The “All You Can Eat” menu options range from $31 to $42. Co-owner Michael Song recommends: The marinated LA Galbi. The dish is Korean short rib beef with a soy sauce-based marinade. Song recommends wrapping the meat in lettuce and adding some garlic and ssamjang — a spicy dipping sauce — for the perfect bite.

Beef brisket

cook over an open stove at a GogiGo Korean BBQ table.

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Rachel Kim, assistant manager at GogiGo Korean BBQ in Frederick.

GogiGo Korean BBQ on West Patrick Street in Frederick.

Eli Lev tours worldwide and will make a stop at Antietam Brewery

BY COLIN MCGUIRE

Special to The News-Post

Eli Lev has made a life out of music. Despite earning a degree in English education, the Silver Spring singer has been on the road supporting his career in song, touring not just this country but the world over the past few years in support of his original music. That tour will make a stop at Antietam Brewing in Hagerstown on May 24.

We recently caught up with him to talk about his massive tour, playing both the 9:30 Club and the Kennedy Center in D.C., his EPs project, being from Silver Spring and the difference between solitude and loneliness.

Let’s just get into how you got into music in the first place. When did you start to write your own stuff, and what led to you falling in love with it?

I’ve been writing silly songs for most of my life, and then I was in high school bands, college bands, and I played in cover bands. Really, music has always been around. I got my master’s degree in English education from Indiana in 2015, and then I came home and I just started playing shows instead. I became a full-time musician after that.

And you’re from Silver Spring? I am.

What was that like? Was the music community in Silver Spring a place where a lot of artists came together, or did you feel out on a ledge growing up there?

The community here is pretty amazing. It’s Maryland, Virginia and D.C. — the DMV, as they call it. They’ve been really supportive of me. A lot of local venues said yes when I asked to play. The National Cherry Blossom Festival picked me up, Music On The Mall picked me up, the Kennedy Center had me play there at the Millennium Stage. It’s a warm and caring music community, so I feel lucky to have come up in this space.

How did you end up getting the Kennedy Center? What’s that story? They reached out to me in 2022 and asked me to perform there. It was actually my second time there. When I was just coming up, I won this competition — they had this program where they had artists play the D.C. metro around town and the top

musicians from that program got to perform at the Kennedy Center. So, I performed there within the first two years of my music career and then as a solo act a couple years ago.

That’s got to be one of the big highlights of your career. Are there any other flashpoints when you think of some of your favorite career accomplishments so far?

Yeah, I also played at the 9:30 Club in D.C. and that was just a dream because I grew up going to shows there. I saw the Foo Fighters there. Ben Folds Five. Just to go there and perform twice — once as a solo and once as a band — was a dream come true.

Real quick, how are the 9:30 Club facilities? How do they take care of you there?

Oh, it’s so cool. You get the famous 9:30 cupcakes. The green room is above the stage and you can kind of peek down and look into the crowd. It’s a really cool space.

I was listening to some of your music and it’s really good, poppy and polished. I saw there was a record you wrote over the pandemic. Can you talk a little about that? Now, we’re three, four years removed from the heart of the pandemic — what was writing that record like during that time?

The “Walk.Talk.Dance.Sing” album was kind of a mixtape, flashing back to the mixtapes of old where you record songs on a cassette and give it to someone. It was a tough time but also a time where my music career really took off because I did live streams. I went online and connected with people all over the world through the digital space. It’s an album of celebration, solitude, and I really wanted to capture the lessons I learned during that time on a release.

”Solitude” can be a melancholy feeling; were these sad or negative feelings you were processing? Because the music is very bright.

Eli Lev

When: 6 p.m. May 24

Where: Antietam Brewery, 140 Western Maryland Pkwy., Hagerstown

Tickets: Free Info: 240-513-4490

How did you come across that contrast?

I think solitude allows us to be introspective. I don’t think it has to be sad. I think solitude and loneliness are two different things. Songs like “Move As You Do” are introspective and they allowed me to realize I can live my life at my own pace and that’s totally cool. “Be Your Someone” — there’s a little bit of yearning there. A little bit of longing. I was dealing with living with someone in a domestic situation for the first time (laughs). There are

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Eli Lev, a full-time touring musician based in Silver Spring.

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songs that are just like pure joy — like “Singing Along for the First Time.” It’s a range of emotions.

Who are some of your influences? You have some really polished pop music, and it’s catchy stuff. I have to think you’re taking some cues from some bands or artists. Who did you listen to the most growing up?

I would say there’s a laid back style there that might be reminiscent of Jack Johnson, but there’s also a highproduction style like Ed Sheeran. There’s also a heart behind it and that’s where Jason Mraz might come in. There’s also a little twang. A little Jason Isbell, a little Tyler Childers, maybe. There’s the indie, the pop, the country and everything else in between. I like to have fun with it.

I think I saw you released something last year?

Yeah, I’m releasing a string of singles now that will be the next EP, “Present Journey.” That’s coming out in about a month or so. “Present Journey” is the first installment of three EPs called “The Three Worlds Project.” My first project was “The Four Directions” and it had four EPs, this one is going to be three worlds and it will consist of three EPs.

What’s the story behind that? Three EPs amounts to one LP. Exactly! That’s the approach. We live in a singles climate, and I want to give each song the attention it deserves. But each song is also part of a collection of where I go to record those songs and that point in life. “Present Journey” was recorded in New York with the producer Taylor Rigg. “Walk.Talk.Dance.Sing” — all those songs were recorded in Virginia. Each EP has a timeframe and producer, a sound and a vibe, but they can all go together on a larger project scale as well.

One of the songs I listened to had a sort of Mumford and Sons vibe and the twang you talked about. Is there more of that throughout the rest of your catalog? Is it something you want to incorporate more?

My mom is from Mississippi, so I have that influence in me. My dad is from Chicago and I lived on the Navajo Indian Reservation. I’ve traveled to Andorra and around Europe. There are always going to be these influences and sounds in who I am and my identity. They’ll probably continue to come out in these different ways that even surprise me.

I want to get to your touring. My goodness, you’re going everywhere for the rest of the year. How did you get all these dates?

I booked my first tour in 2019 across the country. I really love to perform. It’s something that kind of lights me up and I get to connect with people in real time. I loved that cross-country tour, so I decided to expand and I had a tour scheduled for 2020 and 2021, but both those got canceled, so in 2022, I did an 80day cross-country tour. Last year, I think I played over 200 shows across the country, and this year I think we’re up to about 250. So we’re expanding. I reach out to venues, and if they want me to come and perform, I book them in and I show up and we rock. How much of a grind has that been? Has it gotten to you at all?

Yeah, it’s definitely a grind. It’s a lot of drives and a lot of miles on the road, but that’s kind of what it takes to do the thing. I have a lot of experience traveling solo, so it’s fun. I figured it out and I’m excited to see how it goes this year. It’s going to be awesome.

You don’t have a traveling companion?

No, this tour will be solo. How do you pass the time in the car? Podcasts? New music? Thinking?

I love podcasts. I’m always on the lookout for new artists and I love

listening to music, so I’m always looking for recommendations from venues. Sometimes, I zone out — chillin’ is great. Sometimes, it’s audiobooks. I always try and find ways to keep myself occupied.

Are there any tour finds? Things you look forward to when you’re out on the road? Any favorites?

Yeah, I love diners. Diners are like a treat to myself. Whether it’s Silver Diner or Waffle House or a local diner, those are always fun to stop in at. I like going to the public libraries and working and reading and seeing what’s going on there. I also really enjoy disc golfing and there are courses all over the country. I have my disc golf discs, and I like to go out there and enjoy nature when I can.

This is a full-time job for you, right?

Yep, this is it. Full-time independent musician, so I’m supported by the venues, by my fans and by touring.

Is that scary at all for you?

Why would it be scary?

It’s hard to go out and play 200, 250 dates a year. Not even just the grind, but also being able to book it is impressive. You’re totally dependent on yourself. Work can come and go. It can be a flimsy

thing. Does that ever get to you at all?

I don’t think fear comes into it. I don’t think it’s a scary thing. Maybe in the beginning, it was like an “I wonder what will happen” kind of thing, but it wasn’t fear; it was kind of exciting. Being a musician is also being an entrepreneur. It’s something you have to have faith in and go for. It could not work out — that’s right. You’re correct there. But I’m also a business person, so it’s really about just sticking to your guns and going for it. It’s been really successful so far. It feels good to be supported by people, and at this point, it would be more scary for me not to do it and look for something else (laughs).

This interview has been edited for clarity and space.

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

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Eli Lev, a full-time touring musician based in Silver Spring, will perform in Hagerstown on May 24.

Quantum Leap plays Alive@Five

Alive@Five, a summerlong fundraiser for Downtown Frederick Partnership, continues this week with Quantum Leap performing eclectic ‘80s songs on May 23. Quantum Leap plays ’80s hits covering dance, pop, rock, alternative and R&B.

This group is comprised of professional musicians and vocalists who bring a highenergy performance. The happy hour series featuring weekly outdoor concerts is held from 5 to 9 p.m. each Thursday at Carroll Creek Linear Park in

Alive@Five returns to Carroll Creek on May 9.

downtown Frederick. Craft beverages and food will be available. This week’s choices include food from dōp Pizza and IN10SE BBQ, beer from Brewer’s Alley, wine from Atomic 97 Beer & Wine, and cocktails and mocktails: McClintock Distillery Co. and

Tenth Ward Distilling Co. Alive@Five will take place each Thursday through Oct. 3, with the exception of Thursday, July 4. All happy hours are 21 and older events (valid ID required) and are located at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater from 5 to

8 p.m. Entry is $6 per person. In the case of inclement weather, Alive@Five may be cancelled. For weather calls, follow DFP on Facebook and Instagram at @ DwntwnFrederick. Learn more at downtownfrederick.org/ aliveatfive.

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Quantum Leap

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American Legion carries on the tradition of the true meaning of Memorial Day

BY ERIK ANDERSON

Special to The News-Post

There was a time when the Memorial Day observance sponsored by Frederick’s local chapter of the American Legion was a public focal point in the city. This is the weekend Congress set aside for commemorating those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and never returned home, but many Memorial Day Weekend plans have lost sight of that.

When the Francis Scott Key Post 11 was headquartered on East Church Street in downtown Frederick, the chapter led an annual Memorial Day parade from the old armory at Baker Park all the way up to Mount Olivet Cemetery, drawing hundreds of attendees who wished to pay their respects to the city’s fallen heroes, said Rick Stup, a former Post commander who wrote a history about the local chapter.

“There was a big parade and celebrations. There were concerts, there were dances,” he said of Memorial Day in the years following the FSK post’s founding in 1919. “There wasn’t any TV back then and very few radios, so that was the entertainment.”

But many factors beyond expanded entertainment options conspired to diminish attendance over the years, he went on. Today, FSK Post 11 events draw only about 200 attendees, most of whom are older people who belong to the Legion and their families.

Stup said the city’s bar for parade permits became too high for FSK Post 11 to meet, so they had to limit their event to the service at the cemetery and a small reception. But he feels that the change in the public attitude toward the military caused by the Vietnam War may have been a bigger factor in the attendance drop.

“Vietnam was winding down, and it wasn’t real popular to be associated with the military,” he said. “It’s taken a long time for that to change.”

To some extent, Stup understands why the broader public holds negative associations with that war. He said that unlike World War II, he struggles to explain why the U.S. had to be involved in the Vietnam conflict.

“It still troubles me,” he said, “especially the way it ended and we left.”

But unlike the popular sentiment of the 1970s, he never held blame against the servicemen. His National Guard unit didn’t see combat in Vietnam, but he said about half of the Frederick men who died in that war were his friends or acquaintances in high school. Memorial Day is for them and all the military’s fallen, he said, and he would like to see

the community honor their sacrifice in larger numbers.

“That’s what this is about,” he said of the Post’s push to lift their commemoration’s public profile. “It’s part of the healing, especially for those who have been in combat. It’s about the sacrifices of those before us, those now, and their families, and paying

FRANCIS SCOTT KEY POST 11 AMERICAN LEGION

MEMORIAL

DAY CEREMONY

When: Noon May 27

Where: Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market St., Frederick

Reception and rain location: 1450 Taney Ave., Frederick

This year’s Memorial Day observance will include a cornet band, a color guard comprised of Frederick City Police Department Officers, firearm volleys, and the playing of Taps. The keynote speaker will be Wilfred Plumley, the Deputy Garrison Commander of Fort Detrick. Attendees are invited to a reception at FSK Post 11.

tribute to that.”

The Post’s move out of downtown may have also been a factor in decreased attendance. Stup was the commander when they built their present location on Taney Avenue in 1982 to accommodate the large generation of Vietnam veterans joining the Legion.

That year, the Post’s commemoration experienced a brief spike in interest, drawing more than 500 attendees, he said. There was public interest in the new location, and they had established their now-annual community service awards to reassert their prominence in the community.

But with no part of the Post’s Memorial Day events taking place in the center of the community anymore, the interest in the new location was short-lived. The last time they had wide community participation was in 1995 when they dedicated the Frederick

Staff photos by Katina Zentz

Francis Scott Key Post 11 CommanderKimberly Davis stands for a portrait in front of the wall of past commanders at the facility in Frederick on April 22.

A Navy Barbie is displayed at the museum.

Rick Stup stands for a portrait at the Francis Scott Key Post 11 museum in Frederick on April 22.

Tuesday

YMCA of Frederick County Farmers Market: Through Tuesday. 3:30-6:30 p.m., YMCA of Frederick County, 1000 N. Market St., Frederick. Boonsboro Farmers Market: 4-7 p.m., 241 Potomac St., 241 Potomac St., Boonsboro. town.boonsboro. md.us/farmersmarket.

Wednesday

Jefferson Farmers Market: 4-7 p.m., Jefferson Ruritan Community Center, 4603-B Lander Road, Jefferson. http://jeffersonruritan.org.

Mount Airy Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m., Watkins Park, 615 Center St., Mount Airy. Begins June 5. http:// mountairymd.gov.

Mount Airy Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m., Watkins Park, 615 Center St., Mount Airy. Begins June 5. Locally and regionally grown produce and products. Dozens of full- and part-time vendors. Now under management of the town. Through Sept. 25. Ample space and parking for vendors and visitors alike. A number of exciting additions to the market so don’t miss out on being a part of one of the biggest events of the summer. mountairymd.gov.

Thursday

Middletown Farmers Market: 4-7 p.m., Christ Reformed UCC parking lot (across from fire station), 12 S. Church St., Middletown. http:// middletownmdfarmersmarket.com.

Downtown Thursday Farmers Market: 4-7 p.m., Parking lot of old Carmack Jays Building, 331 N. Market St., Frederick. Weather permitting. Pet friendly. downtownthursdaymarket@gmail.com. Lake Linganore Farmers and Artisans Market: 4-7 p.m., Coldstream Common Area, 6718 Coldstream Drive, Lake Linganore. Begins June 6. lakelinganore. org/linganore-events.

Friday

Brunswick Main Street Farmers Market: 4-7 p.m., Martins Creek Municipal Parking Lot, East Potomac Street at First Avenue, Brunswick. Second and last Friday of the month, through Oct. 25. bmsfarmersmarket.com.

Emmitsburg Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m., 302 S. Seton Ave., 302 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg. Begins June 7.

Dalis Albaugh stops at the farmers market at the YMCA of Frederick County on North Market Street in 2023.

Saturday

Myersville Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Municipal parking lot, 301 Main St., Myersville. Saturdays through Oct. 26. myersvillefarmersmarket.com.

Field Fresh Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Frederick Fairgrounds, Lot A, Franklin Street, Frederick. No market Sept. 19 and 21. fieldfreshfarmersmarket.com.

Frederick Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Gavigan’s Furniture parking lot, 1215 W. Patrick St., Frederick. frederickfarmersmarket.com.

Thurmont Main Street Farmers Market: 9 a.m.12 p.m., Thurmont Community Park, 21 Frederick Road, Thurmont. Every Saturday through Sept. 28. Home-made, home-grown. One of the largest farmers markets in Frederick County. Vickie D Grinder, vgrinder@thurmontstaff.com, 240-626-9980. thurmontmainstreet.com.

Sunday

Urbana Library Farmers Market: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick.

Loudoun Valley Herbs will host its annual Greenhouse Xtravaganza

Loudoun Valley Herbs will hold its annual Greenhouse Xtravaganza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 24 and 25, rain or shine.

Located in western Loudoun County on a farm originally settled in the early 1800s, Greenhouse Xtravaganza offers a variety of gardencentric items, including bedding plants, herbal spa products, botanical jewelry, culinary items, locally made garden-themed pottery from Maple Cottage Pottery, hypertufas and cement work, porch and garden decorations, stained glass, fair houses and locally crafted wrought iron garden decorations, all situated in and around an old stable surrounded by lush gardens.

Owned and operated by Kim Labash, Loudoun Valley Herbs grows and harvests approximately 6,000 lavender stems for crafting, approximately 1,000 lavender flower heads for culinary purposes and approximately 300 rose heads for crafting and culinary use each year. All items are crafted personally by Labash from materials grown on the farm in a chemical-free environment.

Loudoun Valley Herbs is located in Airmont at 19405 Woodtrail Road, Round Hill, Virginia. For more information email loudounvalleyherbs@yahoo.com or call 540-554-2748.

Staff file photo by Bill Green

GETAWAYS

Come to Savannah for the hotel, stay for ...

BY SHUAN BUTCHER Special to The News-Post

Rarely do I plan a vacation around the hotel, but a recent trip to Savannah and a stay at the J.W. Marriott Plant Riverside District was an exception. Words cannot express how cool this place is. You really don’t have to stray far to get the full Savannah experience.

As its name suggests, the Plant Riverside District is right on the waterfront with stunning views of the Savannah River and the spectacular Talmadge Memorial Bridge.

The hotel now occupies what once was a power plant. For folks like me who love to see old buildings find new life, this is a perfect example. Remnants of its industrial past can be seen throughout the property, like the pulley system and other mechanical equipment. The décor throughout puts off an industrial, modern chic vibe but also happens to include a full-size replica of a dinosaur, as well as an amazing collection of crystals and other artwork on display.

Right outside the hotel is a park and amphitheater, where you can just sit and enjoy the river views or watch boats go by. I normally skip hotel pools, but not here. The rooftop pool lounge, complete with cabanas, is a must. Art galleries, a live music venue, boutique shops and a number of eateries are abundant.

For food, you can’t go wrong with dining at the Savannah Tequila Company. Their beef empanadas, which are an appetizer, include ground beef, Chihuahua cheese, cabbage, pico de gallo, poblano crema and refried black beans. Another appetizer worth sharing with the table is the Queso Fundido, which also includes chihuahua cheese, house chorizo, pico de

gallo, avocado salsa verde, flour tortilla and tortilla chips. For the main course, the Enchiladas Bandera are highly recommended. It includes Chicken Tinga, Chihuahua cheese; beef brisket; red, white and green salsas; cilantro; pickled onions and poblano crema.

Graffito Pizza, another great option on premise, has a fantastic hot honey pizza, as well as a short rib braciole that was fantastic!

A short walk along the riverfront and you will come upon the Georgia Queen, a wonderful riverboat that harkens back to a bygone era. A number of riverboat cruises are available throughout the week, including a narrated harbor luncheon cruise. This expedition is approximately 90 minutes of a relaxing ride down the Savannah

You don’t have to stray far from J.W. Marriott Plant Riverside District to get the full Savannah experience.

River, where get to partake in a buffet of Southern cuisine, as well as see old Fort Jackson (and the Plant Riverside District from a different perspective). You can sit up top and

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enjoy the open air or inside in the climate-controlled environment. Lots of other tour options exist, including a brunch cruise, dinner entertainment cruise, gospel cruise and a sunset cruise.

Before touring the American Prohibition Museum, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But I was quite surprised and impressed. It wasn’t dry at all (pun intended) and was well worth the visit. For some, the 18th Amendment was considered to be the first time the federal government restricted the civil rights of its citizens. It took effect in January 1920, essentially making the country’s fifth largest industry no longer legal, and the museum is filled with plenty of educational displays and interactive opportunities.

Considered to be the only museum in the nation dedicated to telling the story about prohibition, the 20 or so exhibitions highlight the Temperance Movement (which pushed for making alcohol illegal), the impact that individuals like Billy Sunday and Carrie Nation had, the rise of bootlegging and illegal moonshining, the role that gangsters and organized crime played and much more. The tour actually ends in an authentic speakeasy, where you can enjoy your very own libation.

No visit to Savannah would be complete without at least one ghost tour. After all, Savannah is

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From ghost tours to the American Prohibition Museum to tours by boat and trolley, Savannah has a little something for everyone.

everything else

often considered to be the most haunted city in America. On any of these tours, you will hear stories surrounding many of the city’s historic sites, such as the OwensThomas House, the birthplace of Juliette Low (founder of the Girl Scouts), or The Old Pirate’s House, which is now a world-famous restaurant that was built in 1754 and associated with Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island.”

The city is the focal point for the novel “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil,” and apparently one of the historic homes served as the inspiration for Walt Disney’s Haunted Mansion.

Old Town Trolley tours offer a “Ghosts and Gravestones” excursion. This trolley ride provides a 90-minute narrated tour, which includes a few stops along the way. Be aware that you might have a pirate or a ghost hop on board with you to tell their story. The benefit to this type of tour is that you are along for the ride and don’t have to

walk. Even if you are not into the talk of spirits, you can enjoy a nighttime ride through the city. At the Telfair Museum, which by day is a museum filled with art and statues, my wife supposedly did see an apparition.

If you like to walk or want a legitimate late-night experience, try the Savannah Terrors Ultimate Dead of Night Haunted Ghost Tour. You will definitely get your steps in as the mile-long walk will take you past the Sorrel-Weed House, Mercer Williams House, churches, cemeteries and the many known public squares of Savannah. In fact, our tour began at Oglethorpe Square and ended around midnight. And finally, if you are lucky enough to fetch a ticket, then you must check out the Savannah Bananas experience. Yes, it is much more than a baseball game. It is truly a feast for the senses. In addition to the sports taking place on the field, this zany and stimulating event will leave you wondering what you just witnessed. It is a nonstop party, and you never know what to expect.

There’s so much more in Savannah, so plan to spend more than just a weekend.

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

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You don’t have to stray far from J.W. Marriott Plant Riverside District to get the full Savannah experience.

Shuan Butcher

You don’t have to stray far from J.W. Marriott Plant Riverside District to get the full Savannah experience. Shown here, the Plant Riverside District Cafe.

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The American Prohibition Museum in Savannah.

“May Be” — through May 26 at NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick. NOMA Gallery group show celebrating spring. 240-367-9770, nomagalleryfrederick.com.

”Urban Vistas” — through May 26, Gallery 322, 322 N. Market St., Frederick. Gallery 322 artists capture the essence of city life, from bustling streets to quiet moments in parks and gardens. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment. 240815-7777 or gallery322.com.

”It’s Elemental My Dear” — through May 26, Eastside Artists’ Gallery, 313 E. Patrick St., Frederick. The elements of earth, water, wind and fire are the cornerstones of our featured artwork. The mother-daughter duo of Arden McElroy and Jill Hossler draw inspiration for their paintings from the rich local landscapes of central Maryland and the seascapes of their travels. 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. eastsidearts313@gmail.com.

Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibit — through June 2, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. Various types of photography by artists in the Md., Va., Pa. and W.Va. region. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org.

”Momentary Meditations” — through June 9, Riverworks Gallery at Locals Farm Market, 19929 Fisher Ave., Poolesville. Featuring photographs of the natural world that celebrate the extraordinary beauty all around us, “Momentary Mediations” hints at truths not easily put into words. Wib Middleton uses treescapes and ocean views to draw the viewer deep into thoughtful abstraction. Hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. 301-690-9337 or riverworksart.org/gallery-1.

”Painting From Life” — through June 30, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Watercolors, by Stacy Lund Levy, painted from people and places encountered in the artist’s everyday life. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-698-0656 or delaplaine. org.

”Explorations of Shadow and Light” — through June 30, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Joe Gerlak creates wall-hanging mixed-media pieces that function both as paintings and sculptures, and are informed by light and shadow as well as the subtle and fleeting occurrence of color, shape and form over time.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-

The Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibit runs through June 2 at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in Hagerstown, featuring work by regional artists. Shown here, Taylor Brown’s “Girl in Grass.”

698-0656 or delaplaine.org.

”Lincoln’s Triad: A Visual Chronicle of History” — through June 30, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. This series of 3D work blends a cubist-inspired geometric sensibility with elements of pop art in depicting the life of Abraham Lincoln. Works by Eunice Turner. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-6980656 or delaplaine.org.

African American of Excellence Exhibition — through June 30, FAC’s Hurwitz Gallery, 1 N. Market St., Frederick. A multi-media exhibit featuring original work from local artists and students, showcasing the contributions of African Americans in Frederick County. The exhibit honorees include Bernard Brown, Seaven Gordon, Mary Harris, Ted Luck, Joy Onley, Wendell Poindexter, and Gary Rollins. Exhibiting artists include Yemi Fagbohun, Tiffany Kowalsky, 88Visual (Brandon Chapman and De’von Wellesley), and 32 local grade school artists. Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on First Saturdays. 301-662-4190 or frederickartscouncil.org.

National Juried Exhibition — through July 7, Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Features works by artists from around the region and the nation in a variety of media. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-6980656 or delaplaine.org.

”Ephemeral//Enduring” — through July 31, FAC Art Center, 5 E. Second St., Frederick. Explores the con-

marks and natural splendor, our story explores the ways in which the visual arts provided economic opportunity to individuals and communities. Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 301-663-1188 or frederickhistory.org.

Dual Exhibit by Colleen Clapp and Rhonda J. Smith — May 31 through June 30, TAG/The Artists Gallery, 501 N. Market St., Frederick. Clapp’s “Nearing Equilibrium” demonstrates the balance created by neutral and colorful hues, using a cold wax medium. Smith’s “Antietam Encounter” interprets sights seen during walks on the hallowed, preserved battlefield. Opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. June 1. Noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 301-228-9860 or theartistsgalleryfrederick.com.

cept of time through diverse artistic expressions. Artworks range from the abstract and philosophical to the personal histories of the artists and everywhere in between. Juried and curated by Professor of Art at Frederick Community College, Wendell Poindexter. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 301-662-4190 or frederickartscouncil.org.

Summer Time Exhibit — through Sept. 6 at Crestwood Gallery Frederick Health Crestwood Building, 7211 Bank Court, Frederick. Original artwork including oil, acrylic, photography, mixed media and wood carvings by Frederick artists. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 240-215-1460, acrestwood@frederick.health, frederickhealth.org/crestwoodart.

Student Exhibition — through Sept. 13 at Montgomery College’s Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center, 930 King St., Silver Spring. Features artworks made by Montgomery College art and design students over the past year and includes work from courses in 2D design, 3D design, ceramics, craft, drawing, graphic design, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. 240567-1375, facebook.com/MCVPA. ”Brushes With History: Inspiring the Personality of Frederick” — through Dec. 14, Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Features the works of a few of the most notable artists who have worked in Frederick County, past and present. With beautiful paintings of the county’s land-

”Holding Space” — May 31 through June 30, NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick. Features works by Annie Quinlan and J G Orudjev that explores the creation of space through process, developing intimate work that elevates vulnerability and tenderness. Opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. June 1; artists’ talk 3 to 4 p.m. June 15. Noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. 240-367-9770 or nomagalleryfrederick.com.

”Art-Hop: The Manifesto Exhibition” — June 3-28, Whitaker Campus Commons, Hood College, 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Hood College Alum Taurean Washington 12’ will be exhibiting 12 new works of art. The 12 pieces displayed showcases the new movement of art that Taurean has created called “Art-Hop” which is the intersection of art history, art, and hiphop culture. Reception 6 to 8 p.m. June 6. kern@hood.edu, taureanwashingtonart@gmail.com.

”Art, Fashion, Symbol, Statement: Tattooing in America, 1960s to Today” — June 22 through Oct. 13, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown. The exhibition explores the evolution of tattoos, particularly in the northeastern United States, from a mark of counter-cultural rebellion to one of the most popular forms of personal creative expression. Opening reception 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 20, meet the artists, $25 general public, $15 museum members, RSVP to 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 301-739-5727 or wcmfa.org.

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Playwright Festival at the Carroll Arts Center features local playwrights

The Carroll County Arts Council will present its second Marcia L. Bogash Playwright Festival at 2 p.m. May 26 at the Carroll Arts Center in Westmister, featuring an afternoon of staged readings of short plays by local playwrights. The performance will be followed by a reception with the playwrights.

FEATURED PLAYWRIGHTS

Jeff Dunne — “The Boundaries of One’s Self” — A person’s spirit having to contemplate what life is while having surgery performed on them.

Rocky Nunzio — “A Very Apocalyptic Christmas” — Two people in an apocalyptic wasteland meeting up after a longtime a part and discussing what their new life is like.

Terence Powell — “Intercourse on a Golf Course, of course of course”

THE MARYLAND THEATRE

— Man celebrating his 70th birthday with his three loudmouth sons.

Allison Fradkin — “Heard Mentality” — A women about to go on a first date discussing it with her two cometo-life hearing aids.

Benjamin Hopkins — “They Jumped/They Fall” — Three people on the street arguing if someone fell or jumped.

Kara Coffman — “The Scattering” — Two strangers meet in a scenic park, each dealing with a tragedy.

Ramon Miranda Amaya — “Birthday Manicure” — Latine mother and son celebrating his 18th birthday while he continues to hide his true self.

Erin Jones — “Dress Code” — After school staff meeting led by the principle that centers around the school’s dress codes.

Tina Hoff — “The Poet and The Philosopher-King” — Two monologues, one about a student’s relationship with a professor and one about a professor’s wife.

The mission of festival is to provide local artists with an engaging environment for the development and promotion of new theatrical works in memory of one of Carroll County’s most celebrated arts advocates. On alternating years, the festival will feature plays written by either high school students or members of the community at large.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for ages 25 and under and ages 60 and up. Tickets can be purchased at carrollcountyartscouncil.org or by calling the box office at 410-8487272. The Carroll Arts Center is located at 91 W. Main St., Westminster.

‘Grease’ musical in Hagerstown extends its run onstage

The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater has extended the run of its second mainstage play of the season, “Grease.” Performances will now run through May 26.

Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gumsnapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as “Greased Lightnin’”and “It’s Raining on Prom Night,” recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation.

An eight-year run on Broadway and two subsequent revivals place “Grease” among the world’s most popular musicals.

This show is preceded by dinner. A cash bar is available (bar tab and gratuity not included). Because “Grease” contains adult language and themes, children under age 5 will not be admitted.

The Washington County Playhouse is at 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown. Tickets (includes dinner and show) cost $65 for adults, $59 for active military and first responders, and $55 for ages 5 to 12. Tickets can be purchased at washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or by calling 301-739-7469.

COMEDIAN PAULY SHORE

Thursday, June 27 at 7:00 PM

Sponsored in part by Doing Better Business

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A scene from the Marcia L. Bogash Playwright Festival in 2019.

Soccer Music

‘Voice’ star Kate Cosentino’s secret show for FC Frederick introduces a new club anthem

BY ROY GHIM Special to The News-Post

May 6. An ordinary late afternoon at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School in Frederick — except that it wasn’t.

Mondays usually find FC Frederick Academy II players entering the gym portal to practice futsal, a lightningfast soccer variant played on a flat surface. Instead, some of the girls’ team arriving early were confronted with audio PA speakers. Behind the mic was a colorfully dressed woman playing a futuristic guitar strapped to her side. She waved hi to the players and resumed sound check. This was a strange departure for the girls, some of whom looked bewildered as they warmed up with rondos (a keepaway, small-sided drill) opposite the speakers.

Confusion for some instantly cleared as parents opened the “change of plans” email sent a few days prior from FC Frederick executive director Bo Eskay, which detailed a secret concert for the girls to learn the FC Frederick fight song. Leading this was none other than Kate Cosentino, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter whose turn on “The Voice” competition on network TV last year elevated her budding indie jazz-meets-folktronica career. She was in the neighborhood after playing a show in D.C. the previous weekend.

Two years prior to Cosentino’s TV debut, Eskay was mulling over the first rough draft of the club song, penned at an FC Frederick summer camp by intrepid counselors.

When Eskay discovered that an excolleague’s daughter (Cosentino) was an aspirational songwriter, he commissioned the future “Voice” contestant to finish the song.

Several drafts later, Cosentino, with fellow Nashville musician Luke Bodine, finished the final version: a bouncy, punky, emo number set to an updated “You Are My Sunshine” melody. The companion music video on YouTube shows the two artists in a studio jumping around, shredding on guitars, while singing and flexing triumphantly. In short, mayhem and fun. •••

Before elaborating on this secret show, it’s worth examining the intersection of soccer and music. Call it soccer or football, many musicians incorporate the game into their world.

Frederick musician Ricole Barnes, who goes by Retro/Ricole as a solo

hip-hop artist and on collaborative music projects Bikes and Da’mood, pointed out that in the late ’90s, “before I started watching soccer, you heard hints of it being mentioned in certain hip-hop artists’ records … Maradona, Pelé. Pelé was probably, back then, the most referenced footballer in hip-hop.”

It piqued Barnes’ interest in soccer, and sizzling tracks popping in the newest FIFA video game editions every fall furthered it. That video game is what drew Snoop Dogg into becoming a soccer aficionado over a decade ago. Today, Yo Gotti is now a part owner of DC United, and from Atlanta to L.A., artists like Nicki Minaj, Drake, Future and Jay-Z continue to name-drop the latest crop of soccer superstars (Messi gets mentioned a lot) in homage to jogo bonito: “the beautiful game.”

That phrase is historically

synonymous with Team Brazil. During the 1970 World Cup, and his compatriots dazzled world in full technicolor. They their other nickname, “The Boys,” to the traditional samba sway using bent knees to with the ball and “ginga,” traced to Capoeira, a unique Brazilian homegrown martial disguised in a form of a dance to a hypnotic beat. Capoeira on kicking, deception and ideas Brazilians brought into with feint moves and deft speed to outwit defenders. Synergy between music soccer extend far beyond Jamaica’s soccer teams are the Reggae Boyz and Reggae reverence to their country’s musical export. Their best exporter was of course Bob was his other passion, and

Kate Cosentino sings at an FC Frederick Academy II players meetup at Gov. Thomas

Former “Voice” contestant Kate Cosentino talks to girls at Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School during her visit.

United, fierce rivals in the same industrial English city, have seen their supporters modify the Joy Division song “Love Will Tear Us Apart” as their own diss track (substitute “love” for a player’s name that just scored, i.e., “Haaland — Haaland will tear you apart … again”).

Frederick-based indie musician Jasen Reeder (formerly of Mr. Husband and Page France) proudly flies the flag of Liverpool FC. Their departing coach Jurgen Klopp is known for an aggressive “heavy metal football” style that he developed at his previous team, Borussia Dortmund in Germany. Coincidentally, both sets of fans share the same club song, sung loudly and emotionally before each match at Liverpool and Dortmund respectively. Reeder explained via text, “One of the big initial draws to LFC was ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone.’ I was a fan of that tune prior, but the connection I saw and intrinsically felt between supporters, the club and the lyrics just resonated with me instantly. The way those words have transcended an old Broadway number to become representative of an entire community is pretty remarkable.”

company Big Chick Energy. Biggest crowd? “50,000 people,” after appearing on “The Voice.” Naturally, that led to a question about getting nervous before shows. Cosentino’s answer indirectly connected her pre-concert rituals to the girls’ games: Sure, she still gets nervous, but with more practice and more shows under her belt, the nervousness fades and confidence builds. That rung a very familiar note to the girls facing a big end-of-season match.

Toward the end of the performance, Cosentino readied for the last challenge: teaching soccer girls to shed their inhibitions at singing and embrace the FC Frederick fight song. The girls stood up with lyric cheatsheets in hand, one of the parents banged on a bass drum in 4:4 time, and Cosentino led the girls in singing, “WE’RE FC FREDERICK! WE ARE ELECTRIC!” and the other stanzas that followed.

Brazil. Cup, Pelé dazzled the They owe “The Samba samba “dance” a concept unique Afromartial arts dance set Capoeira relies evasion, into soccer change of defenders. music and Brazil. are known as Reggae Girlz in country’s greatest known Bob Marley. It and he sought

out street soccer games everywhere he toured. “Football is freedom,” the late reggae artist chimed. To unpack what he meant by that, let’s bring up one of the architects of modern soccer, the late Johan Cruyff. If you watched “Ted Lasso,” the fictional Coach Beard delivered a fabulous explanation of the real life Cruyff. Summarizing Coach Beard: Cruyff revolutionized soccer as a countercultural “hippie” player and later as a heady coach. Winning, as he saw it, required unbalancing opponents by understanding the angles, distance, time and space between teammates and opponents and finding creative solutions within pockets of space. Those watching his “total football” philosophy in action witnessed a geometric symmetry that was aesthetically stunning.

Marley often sung about freedom from oppression. Through playing

soccer, he discovered freedom within the mere matrix of the rectangular pitch, sharing Cruyff-ian ingredients akin to music creation, of rhythmic timing, space between lines and ultimately direction. “If you want to get to know me, you have to play football against me and the Wailers,” he once told a journalist. It’s perhaps no coincidence that long after his untimely death (not from a soccer injury, as widely misreported, but to melanoma), his son Ky-Mani Marley sang in 2018 his father’s hit “Three Little Birds” at Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam to over 50,000 Ajax supporters. It was adopted as their club anthem. Win or lose, “don’t worry about a thing, ’cause every little thing is gonna be alright.”

Other clubs have also adapted existing tunes to brag on their team or burn opponents (often both).

Manchester City and Manchester

Returning to TJ Middle’s gymnasium, Cosentino’s mic check had ended, and the girls scooched closer to the PA speakers next to a projection screen. Eskay introduced Cosentino by replaying a clip of her audition on “The Voice,” when she had to convince industry judges to turn their chairs around. She sang a stripped-down version of Dionne Warwick’s 1967 hit, “I Say a Little Prayer.” She nailed it, moving onto the next level by impressing judges Kelly Clarkson, Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan.

The lights turned back on, and this time, the real live Cosentino showcased a mini set of her elegant originals for the young audience. A Q&A between numbers was revealing. A video game, Guitar Hero, kickstarted her desire to play the instrument, but she recalled it was mostly boys who played, not girls. Undeterred, she kept practicing and eventually was able write her own songs early on.

More girl-powered inspirational pep talk as Cosentino remembered her annoyance while replacing a broken guitar strap; her local musicgear shop had narrowed her choice to “a pink one.” That patronizing moment spurred her to make her own line of custom guitar straps under her

It took several passes for the girls to warm up to it. A few were still reluctant to participate, perhaps a bit self-conscious. They gathered around her for a photo shoot, not necessarily to run through the song again, but then somehow it sparked back up. With the drumbeats louder and guitar chords hammering away, this time the girls really got into it and began jumping up and down, singing next to and behind Cosentino, loud and clear. Soccer rock level achieved. One could envision the group amped up on stadium bleachers with thunderous feet-stomping to the club song’s beat.

Two days afterwards, Eskay was upbeat but also in uncharted territory for what that event may lead to. FC Frederick might be the only U.S. grassroots soccer club with their own club song. An early version of the song could be heard at their fourth division semi-pro NPSL league games last season at home, but apart from a handful of members of the 1765 Repudiators FC Frederick supporter group, few in the stands joined in to sing, chant, wave flags or participate in setting off colorful smoke bombs.

The experiment of building an organically grown soccer support culture in Frederick continues with their next NPSL game as FC Frederick takes on Annapolis Blues at St. John’s Catholic Prep on May 26 (kickoff at 7 p.m.). What does it mean for FC Frederick to have their own club song?

“We are hoping to have an experience for the players that is deeper and more robust and more

(See SOCCER 16)

Staff photos by Ric Dugan

Thomas Johnson Middle School in Frederick.

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meaningful,” Eskay said. “I think the idea is that things like a club song would be one more touch point of connection that they have to the organization … something that is connecting to the community in a stronger way than just ‘I signed up to play soccer this season.’”

And why bring Cosentino to perform at a training session just for the girls? Eskay said he believes she has some “really powerful messages that would resonate with our younger girls and their journeys.” In the future, he signaled he would like to give the boys academy a similar opportunity to learn the club anthem.

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Indie rocker Annie Clark, aka St. Vincent, is also worth noting. Before she became a guitar god, Clark played travel soccer. She demonstrated an eye-catching “rainbow” soccer move for the cameras in 2014, part of an unorthodox promotion for her then-upcoming album. Prior to switching gears toward guitar, she said to Rookie Magazine, “the ‘rainbow’ is probably one of the first

manifestations of an obsession with a [skill] move, so I would practice this over and over again … I just knew I wanted to be really good at it. But then guitar came in and took that obsessive energy and focused it someplace else.” The process of mastering things, Clark explained, is yours through practicing with enough time and energy.

Cosentino commiserated. “I think sports, music, anything that is both a hobby and a career and a thing that a kid would do after school — there’s such a crossover in that all those activities involve hard work that isn’t always fun. Maybe it is today. Like, I mastered a cool move and it’s great. Or maybe today I’m trying super hard and failing and I’m frustrated. But continuing to tell yourself you can do it over and over again is what leads to the victory of getting to play in a game or getting to perform and do the really, really cool, fun part of it.”

Embracing the learning process, despite failures and frustrations, presents a paradox. Cosentino offered no easy answers, except to transform the work by turning it into play.

“It all starts with enjoying the craft

of the thing you know,” she said. “Kicking a soccer ball around with your friends is the same as noodling around on guitar in your room, just making up sounds and not worrying about how you sound. And then lessons and being on a team is what gives you the structure to enhance your skills, so when you are just having fun, you have more of an arsenal.”

Academy player Courtney Bidinger said Cosentino’s visit was “really awesome. We had someone who was on ‘The Voice,’ who’s really talented, and who’s famous come see us and perform in front of us.”

Reflecting on Cosentino’s message on learning skills, be it music or sports, Bidinger added, “I always make sure to have fun … but I also want to work hard because I want to get better, to be able to make myself proud. Not anybody else. If I know I play well, it will make me happy.”

Roy Ghim is occasionally a freelance writer, focusing on indie cinema, visual art, music and soccer with articles in The News Post, The New York Times and Soccer Journal magazine.

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County Vietnam Veterans Memorial near Baker Park.

He recalls it was pouring down rain that day, “fitting for the boys who didn’t come back from Vietnam,” he said.

In recent years, not only have the Post’s commemorations suffered from low public interest but from declining membership in the American Legion. He attributes that drop to a broader change in military culture itself.

“In the old days, you had officers’ clubs on base, you had enlisted clubs, you had NCO clubs,” he said. “There was a center of camaraderie. Guys served together, they got out of the military, and they sought people from the military to continue that camaraderie.”

He said younger veterans are more atomized today and typically do not feel a sense of connection to older vets. But he hopes more of them come to realize the benefits of coming together to help each other.

Erik Anderson is a freelance writer in Frederick who cares about few things more than the history of his community. Email him at erikanderson07@gmail. com.

TAYLOR BROWN, HAGERSTOWN, MD, “GIRL IN GRASS”

LIGHT

IN A DARK BOX

While living in the present, don’t ignore the pop culture of the past

When I was a young teen, which was only, like, six or seven years ago (copy editors, please don’t fact-check that), one of my favorite TV programs was the daytime talk show “The Rosie O’Donnell Show,” which I would watch religiously when I got home from school. While most school kids my age were going home to watch MTV or, I don’t know, do some sort of productive hobby, I was rushing to the TV to watch Rosie interview Cher about her mail-order furniture catalog (#Neva4GetSanctuary).

Being a kid-friendly celebrity chat show, it was my first true exposure to behind-thescenes showbiz happenings, but it most importantly also introduced me to a plethora of pop culture I had never heard of before.

Rosie was famous for her love of TV shows and movies she grew up watching in the ‘60s and ‘70s and would talk endlessly about them. She’d also have the (now washedup) actors from these retro classics on her show, like Donny and Marie Osmond or the stars of “The Brady Bunch.” Since I had never heard of a lot of these shows and films, I would immediately start to look them up — were there reruns I could watch on TV, or was I able to rent the film somewhere? If they brought Rosie so much joy, then I wanted to find out anything and everything I could (and since this was the early days of home computers and the internet, it would only take me about two hours to pull up a search engine to find out more).

It’s through Rosie’s show that I discovered what became some of my all-time favorite shows and movies, like “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “The Sound of Music.” For a pop-culture devotee like myself, Rosie was a virtual font of knowledge, and I similarly experience a lot of what I loved about her show as I’m watching one of my favorite contemporary shows, “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Like Rosie, host RuPaul seems to be devoted to the pop culture of the past, endlessly referencing the movies, TV and singers she’s loved for decades. And I love it, especially since I still enjoy learning about pop culture I’ve never heard of before. But unlike me, a number of current young fans don’t seem to appreciate these blastfrom-the-past references.

During this past season of “Drag Race,” I noticed a wave of online vitriol toward the show from younger viewers, specifically toward RuPaul’s repeated mentions of older movies like “Valley of the Dolls” and “Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!,” both of which are over 50 years old. One tweet thread that got attention lamented RuPaul using a Cher song from 1974 in a lip-sync number, essentially saying, “That song came out before my mom was born! Contestants and viewers are a lot younger than RuPaul, we need pop culture references we know, stuff that came out after 2003! We are young, she is old!”

And to that I say this: Listen, I know pop culture truly peaked with the release of “The Lizzie McGuire Movie” in 2003, but that doesn’t mean we should stop watching, listening to, or mentioning what came before it.

And it’s not just the young fans saying that; I’ve noticed these views from all generations, with older naysayers commenting that by living in the pop culture of the past, RuPaul is focusing too much on needless nostalgia for eras gone by instead of living in the present.

But all these critiques just seem a bit too superficial to me. I mean, we read “To Kill a Mockingbird” because it’s a brilliant piece of literature, and an equally brilliant film, not because we’re pining for the days of the racially segregated South (well, OK, there may be some members of Congress who feel differently). And what’s wrong with hunting down the older content that RuPaul references? Who’s to say the younger generation won’t like them more than modern pop culture? What 14-year-old doesn’t want to watch “Mommie Dearest”?

Because there are some movies and shows that are timeless and that all generations can enjoy, though they seem to be pushed aside by the constant stream of content we’re currently given by Hollywood. When was the last time you saw a movie or TV show released during the Cold War on a streaming service’s front page? It’s like these classics have been relegated to the back of the streamers’ closet, only to be found when someone’s looking for the latest true-crime murder documentary and

John F. Kennedy Jr. shows his wedding ring during taping of a segment of “The Rosie O’Donnell Show,” as host Rosie O’Donnell looks on in Universal City, Calif., on Feb. 20, 1997

accidentally comes across an episode of “Murder, She Wrote” instead. I mean, I talked to a 20-year-old recently who had never watched “The Golden Girls” before. Ever! What kind of a society are we living in where this can happen? (Personally, I blame the American education system.)

That’s why learning about older content through shows like Rosie’s or RuPaul’s can be such a valuable tool. What better way to be exposed to an artist you’ve never heard of than through a lip-sync on “Drag Race” — you now have a song you can start with and then branch out on that singer’s other recordings. That exact situation happened to a lot of people two years ago when they discovered Kate Bush after “Stranger Things” prominently used her song “Running up That Hill” in its fourth season. It became the breakout song of summer 2022, 37 years after it was first released. Look, I’m not trying to be like some Boomer yelling at the kids to turn off that hip-hop and listen to some real music. I don’t want to be forcing anything on anyone. I am but a freelance columnist in a suburban Maryland newspaper; I only have so much power. Maybe you’ve seen some older movies and TV shows and none has piqued your interest, or maybe you’re not a fan of the less politically correct approach a lot of these shows and films took to certain topics, which is

completely understandable.

And this is also not to say modern pop culture isn’t worthy of attention, because it certainly is. And there’s so much new content that has been inspired by works from the past and expanded upon — the fantastic “Abbott Elementary” has brilliantly taken the modern workplace sitcom and melded it into the type of socially aware comedy that Norman Lear made famous in the ‘70s.

I’m just asking those who may not be that interested in learning about older pop culture to take a chance on something that came out before the Berlin Wall fell.

But if you truly believe that anything that came out before 2003 is not relevant to today, and you’re not the least bit interested in learning about a song that another generation recommends, I’ll just leave you with these parting words: Becoming old isn’t like becoming pre-diabetic. You can’t reverse it. Age comes for us all. And you know that new Billie Eilish song you’re really loving right now? One day, in a future that comes faster than you realize, you’ll turn on the radio and hear that song on a station called Oldies 99.3: Celebrating Retro Classics with Big Billy and DJ Fart.

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

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Brushes with History: Inspiring the Personality of Frederick — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Features the works of a few of the most notable artists who have worked in Frederick County. With beautiful paintings of the county’s landmarks and natural splendor, our story explores the ways in which the visual arts provided economic opportunity to individuals and communities. As we admire their talents captured on canvas, porcelain, metalware, and other media, we celebrate the role these artists have played in shaping our communities both past and present. $12, $10, $8. 301-663-1188. tonya@frederickhistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

Free Virtual Zoom Family History Lecture “Research Cousins: Historic Preservation and Genealogy” — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Zoom, . Presented by Mary Mannix, FCPL Maryland Room Manager. While completely different disciplines, historic preservation uses many genealogy methodologies. Researching properties and communities can add richness to any genealogy venture.  And, historic preservation often leads to the creation of documents that can assist the family historian in tracking their ancestors’ built environments. Learn how to access these materials and what to expect to glean from them. A basic understanding of historic preservation laws will also be discussed. 18 and older. Contact to get Zoom link. 240-818-1938.

Civil War Meeting and Talk by Robert O’Neill — 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 Robert O’Neill on the cavalry battles of Aldie, Middleburg and Upperville. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m., open to nonmembers as well as members ($31, reservations required by May 16), and the talk is at 7:30 p.m. ($5 for non-members), both payable at the meeting.

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ETCETERA

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills. No membership requirements. If you need a partner, call 240-344-4041 or email lffutrell@ yahoo.com. For general information, call 301676-5656 or email sdobran@comcast.net. $8. 301-676-5656. sdobran@comcast.net. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

Free Expungement Clinic with Maryland Legal Aid — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Need help expunging your record from a past conviction? Meet with an attorney from Maryland Legal Aid to discuss your options and begin the process. 18 and older. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Lip Sync 2024 — Annual Fundraiser for SHIP — 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Attaboy Barrel House, 24 S. Wisner St., Suite 110, Frederick. We’re encouraging teams to come together for a night filled with fun, creativity and support from our community to help each of our students reach their goals. Each team is raising funds to continue to support a student’s success so they’re one step closer to no longer being homeless. Each $2 donation towards your preferred team, is a vote during the event.

$55. shipfrederick.com.

Totally Teen Time: Tile Coasters — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Make and decorate your own coaster using a ceramic tile! This program is recommended for teens in grades 6 through 12. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

FESTIVALS

3rd Annual Senior Resource and Education

Fair — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Frederick Community College: Athletic Center, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Presented by SOAR in partnership with Aging Network Alliance and FCC. No registration is required. Free lunch for the first 200 attendees. 240-575-9665. seniorfair@soarfrederick.org. soarfrederick.org.

New Windsor Fire Department Carnival — 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at New Windsor Fire Department Carnival Grounds, 101 High St., New Windsor. Rides, food, games and entertainment. Parade May 22. 410-635-6373. nwfd10.org/content/carnival.

FILM

Classic Movie Series: “Seabiscuit” (2003) — 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Weinberg Center of Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick. True story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of the team behind it but also those of their nation. Category: Drama, History, Sport. Cast: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Elizabeth Banks. $5-$7. 301-600-2828. bhiller@cityoffrederickmd.gov. weinbercenter.org.

MUSIC

Alive@Five Happy Hour Concert Series: Quantum Leap — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carroll Creek Amphitheater, Frederick. Eclectic ‘80s. Craft beverages and food available by local breweries, distilleries and food trucks. 21 and older, with ID. Concert series continues through Oct. 3. $6 per person. 301-698-8118. downtownfrederick.org.

Live Jazz at the Cocktail Lab — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Get swanky with us every Thursday night for live jazz and your favorite craft cocktails. 21 and older. 301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com.

Friday May 24

CLASSES

Brushes with History: Inspiring the Personality of Frederick — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Features the works of a few of the most notable artists who have worked in Frederick County. With beautiful paintings of the county’s landmarks and natural splendor, our story explores the ways in which the visual arts provided economic opportunity to individuals and communities. As we admire their talents captured on canvas, porcelain, metalware, and other media, we celebrate the role these artists have played in shaping our communities both past and present. $12, $10, $8. 301-663-1188. tonya@frederickhistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

ETCETERA

HHS Mobile Health Unit, Outreach Team and Program Staff Visit — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lucas Village, 111 Pennsylvania Ave., Frederick. Program staff will be bringing health services, food distribution, and access to learn more about other HHS programs (like energy assistance) to various neighborhoods throughout the Frederick community. Food distribution begins at noon, while supplies last. 240-409-9005. mgrogan@cityoffrederickmd.gov. cityoffrederickmd.gov.

FESTIVALS

Great Boonsboro Rescue Company Carnival — 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Shafer Park, 37 Park Drive, Boonsboro. Continues nightly through Saturday, June 1. This fundraising event includes the Spectacular Reithoffer Midway, nightly entertainment and food. Entertainment at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. May 24, Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band; May 25, Truck Stop Burritos; May 26, Jeff Taulton and The Brandy Stills Band; May 27, Dean Crawford and The Dunns River Band; May 28, Great Train Robbery (7 and 9 p.m.); May 30, Reagan Years!; May 31, The Cruisers, fireworks at

10:30 PM; June 1, Brickyard Road. boonsbororescue.com.

New Windsor Fire Department Carnival — 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at New Windsor Fire Department Carnival Grounds, 101 High St., New Windsor. Rides, food, games and entertainment. Parade May 22. 410-635-6373. nwfd10.org/content/carnival.

MUSIC

Bluegrass Gospel Live Band Sing-along — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at New Beginning Nazarene Church, 12350 Jesse Smith Road, Mount Airy. The First Fruits band of Mount Airy will be playing bluegrass gospel songs at New Beginning Nazarene Church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Many old-time hymns in a singalong format. 240-409-2572. uddermanrichard@gmail. com.

Live Music at the Cocktail Lab — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Every Friday in the Cocktail Lab we’ll be servin’ up our deliciously wild concoctions and some sweet tunes to get your weekend started off right. 21 and older. 301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com.

THEATER

Murder Mystery Party — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant, 581 Himes Ave., Frederick. Whodunnit for Hire and Dutch’s Daughter team up to bring you “Wanted Dead or Alive,” the wild west themed murder mystery party. Multiple dates from which to choose. Price includes three course dinner with entree options, mystery, tax and gratuity. https://ddmysteries. eventbrite.com. 21 and older. $85. 410-549-2722. murdermysterycompany@gmail.cm. ddmysteries.eventbrite.com.

“The Prom” — 8 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre, 244 S Jefferson St., Frederick. “The Prom” follows four Broadway actors lamenting their days of fame, as they travel to the conservative town of Edgewater, Indiana, to help a lesbian student banned from bringing her girlfriend to high school prom. $18.50 to $25. 301-662-3722. administration@othervoicestheatre.org.

Saturday May 25 CLASSES

Growing Herbs Here & There — 10 a.m. to noon at University of Maryland Extension Office, 330 Montevue Lane, Frederick. Learn about the variety of both annual & perennial herbs you can grow in-ground and/or in containers. See how you can plant an herb garden as well as merge herb plantings into your flower and vegetable beds. Take a look at how herbs are grown throughout our demonstration garden, including in our clever herb spiral. Family-friendly. 301-600-1596. strice@umd.edu. bit.ly/FCMG2024Herbs.

Brushes with History: Inspiring the Personality of Frederick — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick.

Features the works of a few of the most notable artists who have worked in Frederick County. With beautiful paintings of the county’s landmarks and natural splendor, our story explores the ways in which the visual arts provided economic opportunity to individuals and communities. As we admire their talents captured on canvas, porcelain, metalware, and other media, we celebrate the role these artists have played in shaping our communities both past and present. $12, $10, $8. 301-663-1188. tonya@frederickhistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

The Self-Love Revolution:Unlock Your True Potential — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Common Market, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. In this interactive workshop, explore the transformative power of love and learn how to cultivate a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with it, with ourselves and with others. $44-$88. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. commonmarket.coop.

ETCETERA

Myersville Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Municipal parking lot, 301 Main St., Myersville. Saturdays through Oct. 26. myersvillefarmersmarket.com.

Tour the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Tour Frederick’s oldest surviving building with a knowledgeable guide. Now 266 years old, it was the home of Elias and Albertina Brunner, German immigrants who were part of the great migration centuries ago of refugees from oppressed and war ravaged Europe. The home contains the only surviving example of the German five-plate stove that provided clean, safe, energy-efficient home heating. $8. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Read with a Dog — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Practice reading to a furry friend! For kids. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

Spinning Wheel Showcase — 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington County Rural Heritage Museum, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro. 18th-century historian and costume creator Deborah Rochefort will demonstrate spinning techniques on the repaired 1812 Saxony Spinning Wheel in the Spinning Wheel Exhibit. Admission by donation.

info.ruralheritagemuseum@gmail.com. ruralheritagemuseum.org/ spinning-wheel-exhibit.html.

FESTIVALS

Great Boonsboro Rescue Company Carnival — 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Shafer Park, 37 Park Drive, Boonsboro. Continues nightly through Saturday, June 1. This fundraising event includes the Spectacular Reithoffer Midway, nightly entertainment and food. Entertainment at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. May 24, Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band; May 25, Truck Stop Burritos; May 26, Jeff Taulton and The Brandy Stills Band; May 27, Dean Crawford and The Dunns River Band; May 28, Great Train Robbery (7 and 9 p.m.); May 30, Reagan Years!; May 31, The Cruisers, fireworks at 10:30 PM; June 1, Brickyard Road. boonsbororescue.com.

New Windsor Fire Department Carnival — 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at New Windsor Fire Department Carnival Grounds, 101 High St., New Windsor. Rides, food, games and entertainment. Parade May 22. 410-635-6373. nwfd10.org/content/carnival.

THEATER

“The Prom” — 8 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre, 244 S Jefferson St., Frederick. “The Prom” follows four Broadway actors lamenting their days of fame, as they travel to the conservative town of Edgewater, Indiana, to help a lesbian student banned from bringing her girlfriend to high school prom. $18.50 to $25. 301-662-3722. administration@othervoicestheatre.org. showtix4u.com/event-details/82744.

Thurmont Main Street Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Thurmont Community Park, 21 Frederick Road, Thurmont. Every Saturday through Sept. 28. Home-made, home-grown. One of the largest farmers markets in Frederick County.  240-626-9980. vgrinder@thurmontstaff.com. thurmontmainstreet.com.

Sunday

May 26

ETCETERA

Glen W. Eyler Post 282 American Legion Memorial Day Parade and Service — 11:30 a.m. to noon at Main Street, Woodsboro. Join us to pay tribute to those who have given their lives for this great country of ours. 11:30 a.m. wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial at the north end of town. 1:30 p.m. parade will begin at the Mount Hope Cemetery and continue down Main Street to Coppermine Road ending at the American Legion where a joint memorial service will be held by the Post and the Sons of the American Legion. 240-876-1560. mstrausbough@comcast.net. alpost282.org.

Glen W. Eyler Post 282 American Legion Memorial Day Parade and Service — 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Main Street, Woodsboro. Join us to pay tribute to those who have given their lives for this great country of ours. 11:30 a.m. wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial at the north end of town. 1:30

p.m. parade will begin at the Mount Hope Cemetery and continue down Main Street to Coppermine Road ending at the American Legion where a joint memorial service will be held by the Post and the Sons of the American Legion. 240-876-1560. mstrausbough@comcast.net. alpost282.org.

Tour the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Tour Frederick’s oldest surviving building with a knowledgeable guide. Now 266 years old, it was the home of Elias and Albertina Brunner, German immigrants who were part of the great migration centuries ago of refugees from oppressed and war ravaged Europe. The home contains the only surviving example of the German five-plate stove that provided clean, safe, energy-efficient home heating. $8. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Mount Olivet Cemetery History & Mystery Tour — 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S. Market St., Frederick. Discover Frederick’s Past as we navigate through the labyrinth of graves, crypts and monuments. One of Maryland’s largest and most beautiful cemeteries. Final resting place of Francis Scott Key; Maryland’s first governor, Thomas Johnson; and Civil War heroine Barbara Fritchie. Learn about the cemetery’s origin, tombstone design, grave robbing, mass graves; stops at other distinctive burial plots including the Key Memorial Chapel. Reservations required. $16 for adults. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

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

FESTIVALS

NoVA MusicFest — noon to 7 p.m. at 868 Estate Vineyards, 14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, Va. Seven hours of music from local, regional and international musicians who are committed to raising money for Cancer Can Rock. Food from 868 and Big Kyle BBQ, 868 Estate wine, Lost Rhino beer, craft vendors and more. See website for performers. $25. 540-668-7008.

info@868estatevineyards.com.

Great Boonsboro Rescue Company Carnival — 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Shafer Park, 37 Park Drive, Boonsboro. Continues nightly through Saturday, June 1. This fundraising event includes the Spectacular Reithoffer Midway, nightly entertainment and food.

Entertainment at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. May 24, Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band; May 25, Truck Stop Burritos; May 26, Jeff Taulton and The Brandy Stills Band; May 27, Dean Crawford and The Dunns River Band; May 28, Great Train Robbery (7 and 9 p.m.); May 30, Reagan Years!; May 31, The Cruisers, fireworks at 10:30 PM; June 1, Brickyard Road. boonsbororescue.com.

MUSIC

Ernie Bradley and Grassy Ridge Band — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cactus Flats, 10026 Hansonville Road, Frederick. Bluegrass music.

THEATER

“The Prom” — 2 p.m. at Other Voices Theatre, 244 S Jefferson St., Frederick. “The Prom” follows four Broadway actors lamenting their days of fame, as they travel to the conservative town of Edgewater, Indiana, to help a lesbian student banned from bringing her girlfriend to high school prom. $18.50 to $25. 301-662-3722. administration@othervoicestheatre.org. showtix4u.com/event-details/82744.

Sherlock Sundays — 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sky Stage, 59 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Join us for tea and treats and a live reading of a radio play from the series: “The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.” Free. 301-305-1405. christinem@esptheatre.org. esptheatre.org/shows.

Monday May 27

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.

ETCETERA

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills. No membership requirements. If you need a partner, call 240-344-4041 or email lffutrell@ yahoo.com. For general information, call 301676-5656 or email sdobran@comcast.net. $8. 301-676-5656. sdobran@comcast.net. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

FESTIVALS

Great Boonsboro Rescue Company Carnival — 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Shafer Park, 37 Park Drive, Boonsboro. Continues nightly through Saturday, June 1. This fundraising event includes the Spectacular Reithoffer Midway, nightly entertainment and food. Entertainment at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. May 24, Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band; May 25, Truck Stop Burritos; May 26, Jeff Taulton and The Brandy Stills Band; May 27, Dean Crawford and The Dunns River Band; May 28, Great Train Robbery (7 and 9 p.m.); May 30, Reagan Years!; May 31, The Cruisers, fireworks at 10:30 PM; June 1, Brickyard Road. boonsbororescue.com.

Tuesday May 28

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.

FESTIVALS

Great Boonsboro Rescue Company Carnival — 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Shafer Park, 37 Park Drive, Boonsboro. Continues nightly through Saturday, June 1. This fundraising event includes the Spectacular Reithoffer Midway, nightly entertainment and food. Entertainment at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. May 24, Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band; May 25, Truck Stop Burritos; May 26, Jeff Taulton and The Brandy Stills Band; May 27, Dean Crawford and The Dunns River Band; May 28, Great Train Robbery (7 and 9 p.m.); May 30, Reagan Years!; May 31, The Cruisers, fireworks at 10:30 PM; June 1, Brickyard Road. boonsbororescue.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.

GALLERY

Embroiderers’ Guild of America: Hagerstown Chapter Meeting — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hagerstown Seventh-day Adventist Church, 11507 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown. Learn more about the exciting world of embroidery: cross-stitch, needlepoint, bead work, counted work and more. 301-401-1702. darlene.11590@gmail.com.

Wednesday May 29

CLASSES

Gentle Yoga for All! — 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at The Common Market CO-OP, 927 W. Seventh St., Frederick. This class is the perfect intro for a new student or an experienced yogi that is wanting to fill their cup with an accessible and supportive yoga practice. There will be plenty of modifications offered to meet various levels so that ALL can enjoy the benefits of yoga. By donation. 301-663-3416. aharmon@commonmarket.coop. commonmarket.coop.

Brushes with History: Inspiring the Personality of Frederick — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History/Heri-

tage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Features the works of a few of the most notable artists who have worked in Frederick County. With beautiful paintings of the county’s landmarks and natural splendor, our story explores the ways in which the visual arts provided economic opportunity to individuals and communities. As we admire their talents captured on canvas, porcelain, metalware, and other media, we celebrate the role these artists have played in shaping our communities both past and present. $12, $10, $8. 301-663-1188. tonya@frederickhistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

ETCETERA

Sensory Program for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Karaoke — 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. Bring your singing voice and dancing shoes and sing/dance along to the music! This program designed for adults with intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. 18 and older.

301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

Literacy Council Seeking Volunteer Tutors and Class Instructors for Adult Learners — 11 a.m. to noon. Tutor adults one-to-one or in small groups of 2-3. No experience is necessary — we provide training, teaching materials and support needed to work with both adult English Language Learners and Basic Literacy (native English speaking) students. Also seeking volunteers with ESL teaching experience to teach 60- to 90-minute weekly classes in 10 week sessions. See website for more information. 18 and older. 301-600-2066. msilva@frederickliteracy.org. frederickliteracy.org.

Bentztown Grand Opening — 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Bentztown, 6 S. Bentz St., Frederick. We are Frederick’s first and only Music City-inspired eatery. Brought to you by the team behind Brewer’s Alley and Monocacy Brewing Co., Bentztown will offer fresh takes on savory Southern cuisine, the finest craft beers, handcrafted cocktails, and live music performed by local and regional musicians. From 5-7 p.m. you can catch Andy Carignan followed by the Dan McGuire Group from 8-10 p.m. info@bentztown.com.

FESTIVALS

Great Boonsboro Rescue Company Carnival — 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Shafer Park, 37 Park Drive, Boonsboro. Continues nightly through Saturday, June 1. This fundraising event includes the Spectacular Reithoffer Midway, nightly entertainment and food. Entertainment at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. May 24, Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band; May 25, Truck Stop Burritos; May 26, Jeff Taulton and The Brandy Stills Band; May 27, Dean Crawford and The Dunns River Band; May 28, Great Train Robbery (7 and 9 p.m.); May 30, Reagan Years!; May 31, The Cruisers, fireworks at 10:30 PM; June 1, Brickyard Road. boonsbororescue.com.

Thursday May 30

CLASSES

Brushes with History: Inspiring the Per-

sonality of Frederick — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Features the works of a few of the most notable artists who have worked in Frederick County. With beautiful paintings of the county’s landmarks and natural splendor, our story explores the ways in which the visual arts provided economic opportunity to individuals and communities. As we admire their talents captured on canvas, porcelain, metalware, and other media, we celebrate the role these artists have played in shaping our communities both past and present. $12, $10, $8. 301-663-1188. tonya@frederickhistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

Make & Take: Basic Rug Hooking — 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville. Learn the basics of rug hooking and make a coaster to take home. 18 and older. 301-600-8350. myersville@fcpl.org. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

ETCETERA

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills. No membership requirements. If you need a partner, call 240-344-4041 or email lffutrell@ yahoo.com. For general information, call 301676-5656 or email sdobran@comcast.net. $8. 301-676-5656. sdobran@comcast.net. bridgewebs.com/frederick.

FAMILY

Totally Teen Time: Mental Health Cafe — 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Brunswick Branch Library, 915 N. Maple Ave., Brunswick. Life can be super stressful, and it’s always important to take care of your mental health. Cometo the library for some light refreshments and a chat with a representative from the Frederick County Mental Health Association. For teens. 301-600-7250. frederick.librarycalendar.com.

FESTIVALS

Great Boonsboro Rescue Company Carnival — 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Shafer Park, 37 Park Drive, Boonsboro. Continues nightly through Saturday, June 1. This fundraising event includes the Spectacular Reithoffer Midway, nightly entertainment and food. Entertainment at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. May 24, Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band; May 25, Truck Stop Burritos; May 26, Jeff Taulton and The Brandy Stills Band; May 27, Dean Crawford and The Dunns River Band; May 28, Great Train Robbery (7 and 9 p.m.); May 30, Reagan Years!; May 31, The Cruisers, fireworks at 10:30 PM; June 1, Brickyard Road. boonsbororescue.com.

Union Bridge Firemen’s Carnival — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Union Bridge Fire Co., 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge. 5 to 10 p.m. June 1. Inflatables, food, games, silent auction, raffles and entertainment. Beer garden (21 and older). Bands: May 30, Betting on Austin, classic rock; May 31, Cash Only, Johnny Cash tribute band; June 1, Half Serious, rock. Chicken, pit beef and pit ham platters, more. 410-775-7422. ubfc8.org/content/events.

New historic marker unveiled in Hagerstown to honor Jonathan Street neighborhood

The Jonathan Street neighborhood in Hagerstown will celebrate its rich history with the unveiling of a new historic marker at 1 p.m. May 30 at Asbury Methodist Church, 155 Jonathan St., Hagerstown.

The new marker, a collaborative effort between the Western Maryland Community Development Corporation, the Maryland Department of Transportation and Visit Hagerstown CVB, will commemorate the significant contributions of the Jonathan Street community to Hagerstown’s past. The marker will feature historical text highlighting the neighborhood’s important landmarks and residents.

“Our five-year journey to help preserve the legacy of the Jonathan Street community has been a collaborative effort involving many dedicated individuals and organizations,” said Reggie Turner, co-founder of the Western Maryland Community Development

MUSIC

Alive@Five Happy Hour Concert Series: The Players Band — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carroll Creek Amphitheater, Frederick. Jamaican ska and reggae. Craft beverages and food available by local breweries, distilleries and food trucks. 21 and older, with ID. Concert series continues through Oct. 3. $6 per person. 301-698-8118. downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive. 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.

Friday May 31

CLASSES

Brushes with History: Inspiring the Personality of Frederick — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Features the works of a few of the most notable artists who have worked in Frederick County. With beautiful paintings of the county’s landmarks and natural splendor, our story explores the ways in which the visual arts provided economic opportunity to individuals and communities. As we admire their talents captured on canvas, porcelain, metalware, and other media, we celebrate the role these artists have played in shaping our communities both past and present. $12, $10, $8. 301-663-1188.

3 Roads Communications

A production shot of “The House on Jonathan Street” showing Gov. Wes Moore on the historical block. The film, by Frederick-based 3 Roads Communications, has aired throughout the country this year on public television.

tonya@frederickhistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

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

HHS Mobile Health Unit, Outreach Team and Program Staff Visit — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South End Baptist Church, 506 Carrollton Ave., Frederick. Program staff will be bringing health services, food distribution, and access to learn more about other HHS programs (like energy assistance) to various neighborhoods throughout the Frederick community. Food distribution begins at noon, while supplies last. 240-409-9005. mgrogan@cityoffrederickmd.gov. cityoffrederickmd.gov.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy

and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolutionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FESTIVALS

Great Boonsboro Rescue Company Carnival — 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Shafer Park, 37 Park Drive, Boonsboro. Continues nightly through Saturday, June 1. This fundraising event includes the Spectacular Reithoffer Midway, nightly entertainment and food. Entertainment at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. May 24, Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band; May 25, Truck Stop Burritos; May 26, Jeff Taulton and The Brandy Stills Band; May 27, Dean Crawford and The Dunns River Band; May 28, Great Train Robbery (7 and 9 p.m.); May 30, Reagan Years!; May 31, The Cruisers, fireworks at 10:30 PM; June 1, Brickyard Road. boonsbororescue.com.

Union Bridge Firemen’s Carnival — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Union Bridge Fire Co., 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge. 5 to 10 p.m. June 1. Inflatables, food, games, silent auction, raffles and entertainment. Beer garden (21 and older). Bands: May 30, Betting on Austin, classic rock; May 31, Cash Only, Johnny Cash tribute band; June 1, Half Serious, rock. Chicken, pit beef and pit ham platters, more. 410-775-7422. ubfc8.org/content/events.

MUSIC

Swingin’ Harmony at Rockwell Riverside — 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Rockwell Riverside Brewery , 8411 Broadband Drive, Suite K,

Corporation. “This work has included engaging with local residents, conducting extensive historical research, and creating public commemorations like the historical marker. These collective efforts ensure that the vibrant history of Jonathan Street is not only remembered but also serves as a beacon of cultural pride and historical awareness for future generations.”

“The Jonathan Street neighborhood has a vibrant history that deserves to be recognized,” said Dan Spedden, president of the Visit Hagerstown CVB. “This way marker will serve as a permanent reminder of the stories and people that helped shape this special place.”

The unveiling ceremony will include remarks from local and state dignitaries, as well as various members of the community and neighborhood residents. Light refreshments will be served.

Frederick . Swingin’ Harmony Big Band Jazz Band is back. Enjoy an evening of jazz standards and pop hits. Bring your swing dancing shoes. 304-525-3469. matthew.buckner@hotmail.com. rockwellbrewery.com.

Live Music at the Cocktail Lab — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Tenth Ward Distilling Co., 55 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Every Friday in the Cocktail Lab we’ll be servin’ up our deliciously wild concoctions and some sweet tunes to get your weekend started off right. 21 and older. 301-233-4817. monica@tenthwarddistilling.com. tenthwarddistilling.com.

THEATER

“Head Over Heels” — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. In this joyous musical, featuring the music of ‘80s band The Go-Gos, Princess Pamela, a headstrong and adventurous young woman embarks on a quest to save her kingdom from a prophecy of doom. 18 and older.

6.50-37.50. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/head-over-heels.

Saturday June 1

CLASSES

Brushes with History: Inspiring the Personality of Frederick — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Museum of Frederick County History/Heritage Frederick, 24 E. Church St., Frederick. Features the works of a few of the most

Contemporary American Theater Festival announces 2024 season

The Contemporary American Theater Festival’s 2024 season will feature three new plays and an offering in two parts. In addition to these five mainstage experiences, the festival is co-producing a bonus multidisciplinary experience. CATF is also hosting more than 30 special events led by industry experts and artists, including lectures, post-show conversations and discussions that surround the themes explored in the plays.

CATF will run from July 5 through 28 at four venues across Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

“When I first selected the season, I started talking to some of the artists who were going to help bring these plays to life and the word ‘brave’ kept coming into the conversations,” said CATF artistic director Peggy McKowen. “But when I think about this season, I really think that it is about different types of love. In these scripts, I read stories about loving each other amidst incredible challenges and how that love is healing, noble and hopeful.”

“Tornado Tastes Like Aluminum Sting” by Harmon do aut was selected as one of three plays across the country to receive the Venturous Playwright Fellowship Grant. CATF partnered with Harmon to submit the grant proposal for consideration as part of the 2024 season and will present its world premiere. Set in rural Kansas against the backdrop of a looming tornado, audiences are introduced to Chantal, a nonbinary tween/teen with synesthesia. Chantal

notable artists who have worked in Frederick County. With beautiful paintings of the county’s landmarks and natural splendor, our story explores the ways in which the visual arts provided economic opportunity to individuals and communities. As we admire their talents captured on canvas, porcelain, metalware, and other media, we celebrate the role these artists have played in shaping our communities both past and present. $12, $10, $8. 301-663-1188. tonya@frederickhistory.org. frederickhistory.org.

ETCETERA

Myersville Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Municipal parking lot, 301 Main St., Myersville. Saturdays through Oct. 26. myersvillefarmersmarket.com.

Join Sierra Club Catoctin Group for a Tour of the Reichs Ford Municipal Landfill & Recycling Center — 9:45 a.m. to noon at

dreams of becoming a filmmaker and their loving parents offer support and guidance along this poignant and humorous journey.

Written as an offering to the community of Black individuals living with HIV/AIDS, Donja R. Love’s “What Will Happen to All That Beauty?” follows the couple Max and J.R. during a trying time in their relationship. As the relationship unfolds, Max dedicates so much time fighting for her husband’s life, that she suddenly discovers she must soon fight for her son. “What Will Happen to All That Beauty?” will be performed in two parts, and dinner will be available for purchase during selected performances.

CATF presented a staged reading of “Enough to Let the Light In” by Paloma Nozicka in 2023 as part of its Fall Reading Series. “The response from our audience was tremendous,” McKowen said. “There were so many varying and spirited perspectives and ideas about the relationship between Marc and Cynthia that I knew it had to be included in our 2024 July season.”

Paloma Nozicka’s play is both a love story with twists and surprises and a psychological thriller that ends with more questions than answers. When a couple spends the evening together, they slowly start to reveal secrets about themselves that ultimately test their relationship.

“The Happiest Man on Earth” by Mark St. Germain recently had its world premiere at Barrington Stage in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Based on the memoir by Eddie Jaku, the

Frederick Waste Division of Solid Waste and Recycling, Reichs Ford Road, Frederick. Learn all about waste — how much we make, how the county manages it. what we can do to decrease it. Meet at the boat launch of PineCliff Park on Reichs Ford Road (parking near the ballfields) and ride in a county van to the facility. Learn how waste is managed, including recycling and composting. Space is limited so sign up early. Pre-register. kerri.hesley@mdsierra.org. act.sierraclub.org.

Country Roads & Garden Tour — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Middletown, Myersville, Wolfsville and Smithsburg, . Explore charming country roads and beautiful gardens throughout the picturesque Maryland mountains and valleys. This self-guided driving tour will take you to eight or more lovely garden spots to take in the natural beauty of history rich farmlands, memorial gardens, extensive landscapes, woodlands, private outdoor residences, and school educational gardens. Various

play recounts the true-life story of a Holocaust survivor. The tale references the escape from terrifying experiences and ends with the joy of love, marriage and fatherhood. It is both challenging and uplifting — a reaffirmation of life. This small, intimate play balances the season’s more epic productions.

In addition to the plays and twopart offering presented at the festival this year, CATF has partnered with the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival to produce “A Mother’s Voice,” featuring Musici Ireland. This

locations will also feature “en plein air” artists, musicians, food trucks, specific garden activities and other garden and craft products from local vendors available for purchase. $25. 301-639-3862. stoneygdn@aol.com.

The Grand Review: Explorations of Civil War Photos — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Bob Zeller, co-founder and president of the Center for Civil War Photography and author of several books on the subject, will take a close look at some of the Civil War’s classic photographs and some recent treasures that have come to light. Attendees will have the opportunity to view many of the photographs in rich 3-D format.  Free. 301-695-1864. tracey.mcintire@civilwarmed.org. civilwarmed.org/event/the-grand-reviewexplorations-of-civil-war-photos. Tour the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt

multidisciplinary concert/production is a commemorative dedication to women affected by the mother and baby homes in Ireland during the 1900s. This is a special event with a limited run that will only occur in the second part of July.

Individual tickets to the CATF season range from $40 to $70. Packages of three or five mainstage performances range from $174 to $300. Tickets can be purchased online at catf.org or by calling the box office at 681-240-2283.

Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Tour Frederick’s oldest surviving building with a knowledgeable guide. Now 266 years old, it was the home of Elias and Albertina Brunner, German immigrants who were part of the great migration centuries ago of refugees from oppressed and war ravaged Europe. The home contains the only surviving example of the German five-plate stove that provided clean, safe, energy-efficient home heating.

$8. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick — 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, 124 N. Market St., Frederick. Journey through Frederick’s gruesome and bloody past. Nearly 300 years of war, executions and revenge. True documented stories of the paranormal with Maryland’s oldest operating Ghost Tour. Uncover political savvy and defiant citizens, patriots from the Revolu-

Seth Freeman

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tionary War, beckoning soldiers from the Civil War. Reservations recommended. $16. 301-668-8922. info@marylandghosttours.com. marylandghosttours.com.

FAMILY

Amy Latta: Doodle All the Animals — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Exploration Commons, 50 E. Main St., Westminster. For ages 10 - adults. Join author and arts & crafts expert Amy Latta as she teaches how to doodle all the animals. Amy Latta is an arts & crafts expert and the author of nine books, including “Doodle Everything!” and “Hand Lettering for Relaxation.”  $5. 443-293-3000. ask@carr.org. ccpl.librarymarket.com/event/ doodle-animals.

Creative Outlet for June — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Kids and adults are invited to dropin and get creative together on art activities at family tables! Each session features a themed activity. Paint on transparent surfaces inspired by exhibiting artist Joe Gerlak. Please, no large groups.

$2 per participant. 301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

FESTIVALS

National Road Museum Open House — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at National Road Museum, 214 N. Main St., Boonsboro. Sneak peeks of new exhibits, photography exhibit, lectures about the National Road by historian Bob Savitt, visit the trolley museum at 220 N. Main St., raffles. The museum officially opens fall 2024. Donations accepted. info@nationalroadfoundation.org.

Garrett County Celtic Festival — 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Friendsville Town Park, Old River Road, Friendsville. Celebrate the cultural heritage of Celtic peoples from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany and Galicia and their influence on Appalachia with a daylong festival by the bonnie banks of the Youghiogheny River. Family-friendly event featuring traditional and contemporary Celtic music, Irish and Scottish dancing, Highland athletes, Pipe & Drum bands, Clans, living history and educational presentations, Celtic Marketplace, Bairns (Children’s) activities area, and many activities planned throughout the day. Bring the family!  Adults : $20 ($15 in advance) Ages 12-18: $10 ($8 in advance) Children 11 and under: Free. gcceltfest@gmail.com. gccelticfestival.com.

Strawberry Fest — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Buckeystown United Methodist Church, 3440 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown. Live music by the OtherSide Band and Friends, games, activities, local booths, food for purchase and strawberry snacks. buckeystownumc.org.

Taste of Riverworks Festival — 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Riverworks Outdoor Stage, 17617 W. Willard Road, Poolesville. Riverworks second annual signature event features live plein-air painting and wet paint auction, live music, performances, art activities, food, drink and more! contact@riverworksart.org. riverworksart.org/taste-of-riverworks. Great Boonsboro Rescue Company Car-

nival — 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Shafer Park, 37 Park Drive, Boonsboro. Continues nightly through Saturday, June 1. This fundraising event includes the Spectacular Reithoffer Midway, nightly entertainment and food. Entertainment at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. May 24, Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band; May 25, Truck Stop Burritos; May 26, Jeff Taulton and The Brandy Stills Band; May 27, Dean Crawford and The Dunns River Band; May 28, Great Train Robbery (7 and 9 p.m.); May 30, Reagan Years!; May 31, The Cruisers, fireworks at 10:30 PM; June 1, Brickyard Road. boonsbororescue.com.

Union Bridge Firemen’s Carnival — 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Union Bridge Fire Co., 8 W. Locust St., Union Bridge. 5 to 10 p.m. June 1. Inflatables, food, games, silent auction, raffles and entertainment. Beer garden (21 and older). Bands: May 30, Betting on Austin, classic rock; May 31, Cash Only, Johnny Cash tribute band; June 1, Half Serious, rock. Chicken, pit beef and pit ham platters, more. 410-775-7422. ubfc8.org/content/events.

GALLERY

First Saturday Open Studios and Gallery — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at FAC Gallery and Studios, 1-7 N. Market St., Frederick. Tour the studios to see artists at work and engage with 3 floors of art. The Gallery is located at 1 N. Market St. and Studios are located at 7 N. Market St. 301-662-4190. emma@frederickartscouncil.org. frederickartscouncil.org.

Colors of Pride: A Mental Health Art Workshop — 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at New Spire Arts, 15 W. Patrick St., Frederick. The Mental Health Workgroup of the Frederick County Local Health Improvement Process (LHIP) is teaming up with Transformative Arts Project and the Frederick Center to sponsor a community-wide campaign called “From the heART: Creative expressions in mental wellness.” This campaign seeks to cultivate inclusivity and compassion within the community by harnessing the power of art to challenge societal stigmas associated with mental health. 301-383-8787. gcassutto@thefrederickcenter.org.

Art Matters Artist Talk: Solo Exhibiting Artists — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Solo exhibiting artists Joseph Gerlak and Eunice Turner share about work in their exhibition and their creative past. 301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

Frederick Artists Night featuring Julie Jenkins — 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cowork Frederick, 122 E. Patrick St., Frederick. Art exhibit and reception. All work is for sale. All sale proceeds go to the artist. Julie Jenkins creates realistic paintings on wood, acrylic, metal and recycled slate. Her art focuses on landscapes, nature and everyday joys. Julie makes unique use of color, light, and texture in her art. She is able to bring the natural beauty of the Maryland terrain to colorful life. Her work brings a sense of easiness and exhilaration to the viewer. Come and see her gorgeous paintings this June. Open to the public (entrance is free). Please show your support for local artists by stopping by. art@coworkfrederickfoundation.org.

coworkfrederickfoundation.org/julie-jenkins.

Meet the Artists: Joseph Gerlak, Stacy Lund Levy and Eunice Turner — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. View exhibitions and meet the artists! Joe GerlakExplorations of Light and ShadowMixed mediaGerlak creates wall-hanging mixed-media pieces that function both as paintings and sculptures, and are informed by light and shadow as well as the subtle and fleeting occurrence of color, shape, and form over time. 301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

MUSIC

Boogie by the Barn — 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at The Hamilton Willard Shafer Farm, 1606 Gapland Road, Jefferson. The Burkittsville Preservation Association hosts its first concert series, gates open at 1 p.m. An afternoon of old-time string band music from local bands The Gravy Soppers and The Dargan Benders. There will be a food truck on site serving local food from Whistle Punk Farms (Keedysville,), local beer from Smoketown Brewing Station (Brunswick) on tap and cigars from Cigar Bros (Brunswick). BYO lawn chairs and blankets. This is a family friendly event, kids under 12 get in for free.  $10. burkittsvilleevents@gmail.com. burkittsvillepreservation.org.

Mike Kuster at The Comus Inn — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Comus Inn, 23900 Old Hundred Road, Dickerson. Kuster’s solo acoustic country show filled with traditional country music covers and originals from IMN’s Favorite Male Country Artist of 2023! 301-662-3355. mike@mikekuster.net. thecomusinn.com.

Jamie Bernstein & Dave Easley are the Zen Cowboys w/ Alex Kerns — 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. For more than 20 years now, Jamie Bernstein has been performing and writing songs, poetry and music. Opening act Alex Kerns has been playing live music for 23 years.  $12 advance/$15 door. 703-328-9218. Harriet@OperaHouseLive.com. operahouselive.com.

In Love with Viola: d’Amore & da Gamba — 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Shrine of Ss. Peter and Paul, 125 Fayette St., Cumberland. In Love with Viola: d’Amore & da Gamba, will feature violist Dan McCarthy and violist da gamba Arnie Tanimoto. Listeners will be serenaded with the rich viola sounds of different types of violas, along with commentary. $25. 301-338-2940. mountainside@mountainsidebaroque.org. mountainsidebaroque.org.

THEATER

“Head Over Heels” — 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. In this joyous musical, featuring the music of ‘80s band The Go-Gos, Princess Pamela, a headstrong and adventurous young woman embarks on a quest to save her kingdom from a prophecy of doom. 18 and older.

$6.50-37.50. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/head-over-heels.

Thurmont Main Street Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to noon at Thurmont Community Park, 21 Frederick Road, Thurmont. Every Saturday through Sept. 28. Home-made, home-grown. One of the largest farmers markets in Frederick County.  240-626-9980. vgrinder@thurmontstaff.com. thurmontmainstreet.com.

Sunday June 2

ETCETERA

Country Roads & Garden Tour — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Middletown, Myersville, Wolfsville and Smithsburg, . Explore charming country roads and beautiful gardens throughout the picturesque Maryland mountains and valleys. This self-guided driving tour will take you to eight or more lovely garden spots to take in the natural beauty of history rich farmlands, memorial gardens, extensive landscapes, woodlands, private outdoor residences, and school educational gardens. Various locations will also feature “en plein air” artists, musicians, food trucks, specific garden activities and other garden and craft products from local vendors available for purchase. $25. 301-639-3862. stoneygdn@aol.com.

History of Photography with John Milleker — noon to 4:30 p.m. at National Museum of Civil War Medicine, 48 E. Patrick St., Frederick. As part of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine’s Civil War Photography Weekend, John Milleker will give a talk on the history of photography at noon and 2 p.m. He also will be offering the chance to have your tintype taken using original 19th century methods. Tintype sittings before and after the talks are available to everyone with an additional fee. Tintypes will be available to take home about 90 minutes after your portrait sitting. Last sitting is at 4 p.m. Event is free with museum admission, extra charge for tintype. 301-695-1864.

tracey.mcintire@civilwarmed.org. civilwarmed.org/event/tintype-portraits-with-photographer-john-milleker.

Tour the Schifferstadt Architectural Museum — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, 1110 Rosemont Ave., Frederick. Tour Frederick’s oldest surviving building with a knowledgeable guide. Now 266 years old, it was the home of Elias and Albertina Brunner, German immigrants who were part of the great migration centuries ago of refugees from oppressed and war ravaged Europe. The home contains the only surviving example of the German five-plate stove that provided clean, safe, energy-efficient home heating. $8. 301-456-4912. boycerensberger@gmail.com. fredericklandmarks.org.

GALLERY

Sunday Artwalk: Bonny Sydnor — noon to 4 p.m. at Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S. Carroll St., Frederick. Take a self-guided jaunt downtown and visit local galleries! At the Delaplaine, Bonny Sydnor (beach-themed collages, watercolors, illustrations) will be showcasing and selling her work.  301-698-0656. jclark@delaplaine.org. delaplaine.org/programs.

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What to stream this week

NEW MOVIES TO STREAM

— The spice will flow on Max starting Tuesday when Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two” finally hits the streaming service. The film continues the saga of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) as he learns the ways of the desertdwelling Fremen following the death of his father in “Part One.” It’s also a decidedly more actionpacked spectacle than the first film, introducing a slew of new characters including the demonic Feyd Rautha played with scene-stealing menace by Austin Butler. In his review, AP Film Writer Jake Coyle wrote that “Like its predecessor, ‘Dune: Part Two’ thrums with an intoxicating bigscreen expressionism of monoliths and mosquitos, fevered visions and messianic fervor — more dystopian dream, or nightmare, than a straightforward narrative.”

— A different kind of eye-popping spectacle will also be available on Prime Video on Thursday in the documentary “The Blue Angels” about the daring U.S. Navy pilots who have thrilled air show audiences since 1946. Produced by J.J. Abrams and “Top Gun: Maverick” star Glen Powell, filmmaker Paul Crowder got unprecedented access to the pilots both on the ground and in the air to give audiences a front row seat to the show. They filmed the stunts using a helicopter with a mounted IMAX-certified camera – it was the first ever civilian aircraft that was allowed to fly in their performance airspace – and, unlike in “Top Gun: Maverick,” there was no staging or second takes.

— The ever-prolific Jennifer Lopez has another movie on the way already in the sci-fi action pic “Atlas,” debuting on Netflix on Friday, May 24. She plays the titular character, a data analyst who must learn to trust AI in order to save humanity, in a cast that includes Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown and Mark Strong. Lopez has said that at its core, it’s a love story. “Atlas” was directed by “San Andreas” helmer Brad Peyton.

— AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr

NEW SHOWS TO STREAM

— A six-part series from Poland called “Murderesses” streams on Viaplay beginning Tuesday. It’s based on a true crime novel by Katarzyna Bonda, about a rookie cop investigating the disappearance of her father who has been missing

Shay Mitchell” is all about seeking out beverages unique to each area, soaking up local culture. Mitchell is game to try it all one sip at a time.

— Season four of “The Ms. Pat Show” comes to BET+ on Thursday. It stars comedian Patricia “Pat” Williams, known in showbiz as Ms. Patt, who draws from her life experience as a suburban mom who grew up in a rough neighborhood and has a history of drug-dealing. Jordan E. Cooper created the series with Ms. Pat and is also its showrunner. He wrote and starred in the play “Ain’t No Mo,’” which made him the youngest Black American playwright in Broadway history.

— “South Park” has never shied away from poking fun of hot-button topics. In a new special, weight loss drugs are all the rage in South Park. The kids get involved when Cartman is denied access. “South Park: The End of Obesity” streams on Paramount+ on Friday, May 24.

for one year. Her digging uncovers family secrets.

— Has chef Gordon Ramsay met his match in season two of “Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars?” He facesoff against fellow Brit, restaurateur and reality TV star Lisa Vanderpump to find fresh talent in the food and beverage industry. They each lead teams of contestants who compete in various challenges and the winner

gets $250,000 toward their brand. It’s like “Shark Tank” meets “The Voice” meets “The Apprentice.” Season two debuts Wednesday on Fox. The series also streams on Hulu, Tubi and Fox.com.

— Shay Mitchell, best-known from the original “Pretty Little Liars” series is serious about her love of travel. Mitchell hosts her own travel show on Max but with a twist. “Thirst with

— For a more family friendly animated option, “My Adventures with Superman” is back for a season two on Saturday, May 25 on Adult Swim. Jack Quaid voices Clark Kent/ Superman as a young man who is roommates with his best friend, Jimmy Olson, played by Ishmel Sahid. Alice Lee voices Lois Lane. The lighthearted take on the DC Comics hero also streams on Max. — Alicia Rancilio

Disney+/Prime Video/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP

This combination of images shows promotional art for the documentary “The Beach Boys,” left, the documentary “The Blue Angels” and “Dune: Part Two.”

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This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Timothee Chalamet, left, and Zendaya in a scene from “Dune: Part Two.”

HEALTH

The Healing Circle of Frederick — 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Yogamour Yoga and Healing Arts Center, 1 Wormans Mill Ct., Suite 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.

MUSIC

Deer Creek Fiddlers Convention — 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 S. Center St., Westminster. Band and individual performer competitions in bluegrass, old-time and Celtic music, and vocal and Appalachian clogging/flatfooting competitions. This family friendly event includes food and craft vendors and a beer garden. Shade tree picking and picnicking are encouraged. $15-$20. 443-622-2369. maria@commongroundonthehill.org. commongroundonthehill.org/festival/ deer-creek-fiddlers-convention.

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons: The Venetian Lion — 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Shrine of Ss. Peter and Paul, 125 Fayette St., Cumberland. Mountainside Baroque will close out the 2023-2024 season with Vivaldi’s Four Seasons: The Venetian Lion, which includes audience favorite, The Four Seasons, featuring Juilliard faculty and violin virtuosa Cynthia Roberts as soloist. $25. 301-338-2940. mountainside@mountainsidebaroque.org. mountainsidebaroque.org.

THEATER

“Head Over Heels” — 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Maryland Ensemble Theatre, 31 W. Patrick St., Frederick. In this joyous musical, featuring the music of ‘80s band The Go-Gos, Princess Pamela, a headstrong and adventurous young woman embarks on a quest to save her kingdom from a prophecy of doom. 18 and older.

$6.50-37.50. 301-694-4744. zcallis@marylandensemble.org. marylandensemble.org/head-over-heels.

Monday June 3 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.

ESL High Beginners Conversation Class — 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at Walkersville Branch Library, 2 S. Glade Road, Walkersville. For adults who want to practice their English to a conversation class hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Students will practice their speaking and listening skills with conversations guided by an instructor from the LCFC. Registration is required by the LCFC. 301-600-8200. fcpl.org.

ETCETERA

Duplicate Bridge Games — noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Transfiguration, 6909 Maryland Ave., Frederick. Looking for a competitive mind sport? Frederick Bridge Club duplicate games allow you to hone your skills. No membership requirements. If you need a partner, call 240-344-4041 or email lffutrell@ yahoo.com. For general information, call 301676-5656 or email sdobran@comcast.net. $8. 301-676-5656. sdobran@comcast.net. bridgewebs.com/frederick. Mondays in Mount Airy — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at in the Railyard, 3 N. Main St. , Mount Airy. A weekly food truck event designed to support locally owned and operated food trucks as well as the businesses along Downtown Main Street.Running every Monday through Sept. 30. A variety of menu options with different food trucks participating every week. No event on Memorial Day (May 27), July 29 (MAVFC carnival week) and Labor Day (Sept. 2). The event is organized by Sheri Cates State Farm Agent, Blossom and Basket Boutique, Jessica’s Snowballs and the Town of Mount Airy.

FESTIVALS

4 County Lions Club Community Carnival — 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Mount Airy Carnival Grounds, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy. Food, rides, games, vendors, raffles, fireworks. Nightly entertainment and fireworks on the last day. 301-748-6659. millert313@msn.com. 4countylions.org.

Tuesday June 4

4 County Lions Club Community Carnival — 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Mount Airy Carnival Grounds, 1008 Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy. Food, rides, games, vendors, raffles, fireworks. Nightly entertainment and fireworks on the last day. 301-748-6659. millert313@msn.com. 4countylions.org.

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.

Wednesday June 5

CLASSES

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