Before the Choral Arts Society of Frederick heads overseas to perform at the official D-Day American Celebrations in Normandy and Paris, catch their show in their hometown. They will perform the show at 7:30 p.m. May 12 and 3 p.m....
String musician Bryan McDowell continues the Common Ground Downtown concert series at the Carroll Arts Center. He’ll be joined onstage by a variety of musician friends at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18.
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...
After learning about Fred Astaire’s talented older sister, Adele, who was a successful actor, singer and dancer in her own right, Eliza Knight knew she needed to tell her story.
At the beginning of spring break for Frederick County Public Schools last week, Angela Smithhisler felt uneasy. Smithhisler, the theater and dance teacher at Linganore High School, was on vacation at Disney World in Orlando with some students of hers.
Edna Pontellier has more self-inflicted drama happening in her life than an episode of “Real Housewives.” But Edna’s story, messy as it is, doesn’t need a TV screen to be seen.
In addition to their annual fall tour, the Valley Craft Network is creating a new tradition at the oldest organic farm in the state. Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 and 28, the inaugural Spring Showcase: A...
“Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire” starts out strong, if derivative. After some confusing voice-over narration, the camera pans down from a shot of a spaceship against a backdrop of stars to a small farming collective on...
Frederick Experimental Music Association will open its fall season with the first Frederick performance by innovative jazz pianist Russ Lossing’s Trio on Sept. 21 at the Y Arts Center in downtown Frederick.
In Frederick's confectionary arena, custom cake decorators wield their spatulas and piping bags with the precision of a master painter's brush. These culinary artisans transform flour and sugar into edible sculptures, each tier and swirl a testament to their craft....
Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenplay writer of "Shampoo," "The Last Detail" and other films whose script for "Chinatown" became a model of the art form and helped define the jaded allure of his native Los Angeles, has died. He was...
Hollywood productions and promotional tours around the world have been put on indefinite hold as actors join writers on the picket lines. Late-night talk shows and many television productions were put on long-term hiatus due to the writers strike, and...
Despite its seemingly negative connotation, the term “military brat” is how kids with parents in the the armed forces refer to themselves. Their childhoods are marked by frequent moves to various towns and military bases.
Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, a grandson of Robert De Niro and Diahnne Abbott, has died at 19. His mother, Drena De Niro, announced the news Monday in an Instagram post. Drena De Niro shared Leandro with artist Carlos Mare, who...
TroyFest, an all-day music and beer fest that raises money for the Troy Suddith Music Scholarship, will return to Frederick from noon to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1, with headliners the Kelly Bell Band and The Blues Vultures.
Frederick's finest cleaning services sweep through homes and offices with whirlwind efficiency, leaving behind sparkle and tranquility. These champions of cleanliness wield mops and dusters like wands, transforming cluttered chaos into harmonious havens. They're not just cleaning; they're curating comfort...
From the early days of its history, Frederick Community College has been an important source of advancement for the county’s African American population.
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Bill Viola, a video artist who combined with director Peter Sellars on a groundbreaking production of Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” originally seen in Los Angeles, Paris and New York, has died at age 73.
State media have reported that Vietnam has banned distribution of the popular "Barbie" movie because it includes a view of a map showing disputed Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea. The newspaper Vietnam Express reported that posters advertising...
Marvel star Anthony Mackie swam with sharks in the Gulf of Mexico for the new National Geographic special “Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie" debuting Thursday. The actor loves boating and fishing and is a certified scuba diver who has swam...
On your mark, get set, art! One of Baltimore’s most beloved annual traditions, the Kinetic Sculpture Race, will take place this weekend, and Frederick will represent.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — When was the last time music made the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, sent a chill down your spine or gave you goosebumps all over?
Speak Story Series continues its 12th season with story artist Elizabeth Rose on May 14, live at the Shepherdstown Community Club, 102 E. German St., Shepherdstown, West Virginia, as well as streaming online.
Here she came, strolling down the long service-level concourse deep inside Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium, flanked by close friends and security, looking like something out of their wildest dreams.
The legendary Peter Noone and the iconic ’60s pop band Herman's Hermits, are set to grace the stage at the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick. Joining them for this musical journey is special guest The Marcels.
From its humble beginnings in the bustling streets of Naples to the far-flung corners of the world, pizza has become a global love affair. In Frederick, local pizzerias spin dough into a dizzying array pies. Whether it's the charred edges...
While others are spending the summer lounging at the beach, actor and standup comedian Fortune Feimster is in Toronto with Arnold Schwarzenegger filming the next season of “Fubar.”
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 87. Gossett always thought of his early career as a...
Legend has it that a herder on the Ethiopian plateau discovered the magic of coffee when his goats, who chomped on the beans, couldn't sleep, according to the National Coffee Association of U.S.A. That was quite a while ago. These...
For those looking for the premier spot to clinch a business deal or impress a client over lunch, Dutch's Daughter (above) rises to the occasion, earning its title as the winner in the Best Business Lunch category. With a menu...
Older adults who love to sing can join in song this fall with Encore Creativity for Older Adults, the nation’s largest choral arts organization for adults 55 and older. The fall season of singing is open for registration for all...
Entrepreneur and filmmaker Ka Zarr Coleman has been plugging away at film and video production for almost two decades. He has a full-service media production company in Prince George’s County and hosts the bimonthly show KA ZARR's Spotlight of the...
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts exhibition “Art, Fashion, Symbol, Statement: Tattooing in America, 1960s to Today” showcases the iconic style of tattoo art.
British police said they found Wednesday the man suspected of killing the wife and two daughters of a well-known BBC radio commentator near London in a brutal crossbow attack.
Joshua Davis not only figured out how to land a car by competing on “The Voice,” but he’s also seemingly mastered what life can be after the bright lights of the NBC singing competition go dark.
Navigating the streets of Frederick is a whole lot smoother thanks to the top-tier auto body shops that locals swear by. These shops, voted the finest by Frederick's discerning drivers, stand out for their impeccable craftsmanship, stellar customer service, and...
Jerry Seinfeld’s upcoming Netflix comedy will be featured during this weekend's IndyCar race at Long Beach as rookie Linus Lundqvist will drive a car painted to look like a Pop-Tart in recognition of the movie “Unfrosted.” Chip Ganassi Racing’s No....
The Carroll County Arts Council will present the inaugural Marcia L. Bogash Playwright Festival at 7 p.m. May 27 at the Carroll Arts Center in Westminster. The evening features staged readings of plays written by five Carroll County high school...
Ngaiire, a First Nations Papua New Guinean singer-songwriter who hails from the Eastern Highlands and New Ireland provinces of Papua New Guinea, will bring her electronic neo-soul, gospel and big pop sounds to the Weinberg Center for the Arts in...
