Pat Hazell, one of the original writers for NBC’s “Seinfeld” and a veteran of “The Tonight Show,” will bring his critically acclaimed one-man show “The Wonder Bread Years” to New Spire Arts for two performances: 8 p.m. May 9 and...
As autumn approaches, families in Frederick County begin their search for the perfect pumpkin patch. These seasonal attractions offer more than just a chance to pick a pumpkin; they provide a day filled with memories, hayrides, corn mazes, and fun...
The world premiere of “Fever Dreams (of Animals on the Verge of Extinction)” at the Contemporary American Theater Festival has a title weighted with more existential dread than the play it describes — much to my relief and delight.
On the first day of school this year, the principal of Pocahontas County High School in West Virginia dropped by the band classroom with some bad news.
For seafood lovers in Frederick, several top restaurants offer an array of fresh, flavorful dishes that capture the essence of the sea. Whether you’re in the mood for Maryland crab, expertly prepared fish, or classic seafood platters, these restaurants bring...
The Community Foundation of Frederick County is accepting online applications for music instruction scholarships now through May 31. The scholarships are funded by The Sperry L. Storm Memorial Scholarship Fund and The Guss Family Scholarship Fund for the Arts, two...
If you are tired of TV shows like “The Bachelor” in which women demean themselves by competing for the “love” of a man; if you are sick of all the shootings and explosions on TV, the canned laughter on sitcoms...
What's the difference between a real estate team and a real estate agent?A real estate team is a group of two or more real estate agents that works together and shares commissions. Team members pool their resources, split their commissions, and...
Five years after music superstar Aretha Franklin's death, her final wishes are still unsettled. An unusual trial starts next Monday in suburban Detroit where a jury will decide which of two handwritten wills should control her estate. Both documents were...
Hip-hop artist Billy Lyve, the front man of the multi genre band iLL LuCK, is playing with JayMoney Hackett and the SymphonySyngz at the Carroll Arts Center on Feb. 24 at 8 p.m.
It’s sometimes been said that making art is thinking made visible. In her latest film, “Showing Up,” Kelly Reichardt, the director of 2019’s “First Cow” and virtuosa of slow cinema, turns her thoughtful attention to the act of creation itself,...
Cynthia Mann stood proudly behind her table, surveying a collection of table runners, place mats, wallets and wall hangings she pieced together from various patterned strips of fabric.
Local residents have rejoiced in and gathered online to watch the Frederick Police Department's recent appearances on a TV series that shows on-the-job police officers across the country.
Mark Lysher, bassist for the Frederick jazz outfit The X Trio, along with drummer Steve Olson and bassist/clarinetist Todd Marcus, recently released “Decorating Time,” a collection of songs that the group recorded at Blue House Productions in Silver Spring. We...
Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon and his band The Chicago Way are on tour to promote his third Alligator Records release, “Shut Up & Play!,” with a live performance at 8 p.m. July 25 at Hub City Vinyl in Hagerstown.
When I worked as a journalist for this newspaper, I became so very, very tired of hearing that my profession was either dying or dead. I’m experiencing the same fatigue when I hear that refrain about comics.
Imagination Stage concludes its “Greatest Hits” season with composer/writer/lyricist Joan Cushing’s “Miss Nelson is Missing!” The show started its run on June 20 and continues through Aug. 10, with weekday and weekend matinee performances.
The Maryland Ensemble Theatre announced their 2024-25 season at a standing room only preview party at Steinhardt Brewery recently. The upcoming season kicks off in September and will include hit titles, original works, and a bit of the bold.
‘The Commedia Cinderella,” presented by the Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s Fun Company, accomplishes so many goals parents have for their children’s entertainment, I hardly know where to begin.
Frederick is a hotspot for craft beer lovers, boasting a diverse range of breweries that deliver bold flavors, inventive styles, and a strong sense of local pride. From small-batch creations to robust IPAs and traditional brews, these breweries bring something...
The 12th annual Red Wing Roots Music Festival recently announced the full artist lineup for 2025 festival. The festival will take place June 20 to 22 at Natural Chimneys Park in Mount Solon, Virginia.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s FUN Company is excited to announce its upcoming production of “The Commedia Princess and the Pea,” a high-energy show for audiences of all ages.
New Orleans R&B singer Clarence “Frogman” Henry has died at age 87. In 1956, he recorded “Ain’t Got No Home,” finding almost instant stardom with the song in which he imitated a frog's voice. The song raced up the national...
Largely erased from classical music history because he was biracial, the 18th-century French Caribbean violinist and composer Joseph Bologne wrote concertos, sonatas and symphonies. But "Chevalier," a highly fictionalized account of Bologne's life, understandably concentrates on his opera "Ernestine." The...
There’s a movie for everyone during this most wonderful time of the year, from cutesy animated films like “Frosty the Snowman” (Hulu, Amazon Prime) to one of many adaptations of “A Christmas Carol.”
Bingo! In a world of high-tech gaming and VR, Frederick keeps it classic with the timeless thrill of bingo. From the spirited shouts of "B-4!" to the palpable tension of waiting on that last number, bingo nights are not just...
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre opened its 2025 season with one of the most iconic murder mysteries of all time, Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap.” The classic whodunnit opened Jan. 17 and runs through March 1 in Frederick.
Regional artist Samantha Nickey presents the exhibition “Creep. Cringe. Crunch.,” through Nov. 30 in the Frederick Community College Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery.
Jason Hannan has been a stalwart in Frederick County Americana music for years now. Along with his wife, Michelle, the two have fronted the country act One Blue Night for the past several years, but before that, he was part...
PHILADELPHIA — Daniela Mello, 29, was on Facebook recently when she spotted a thread from her neighborhood group: strategies about how to sneak into the Eagles football stadium for Taylor Swift’s sold-out Eras Tour. Maybe bribe an hourly employee, someone...
Leslie King and Pat Scull will be featured at TAG/The Artists Gallery in October. Though both exhibits feature ceramic sculptures that reflect the artists’ unique interpretations.
A young couple’s relationship hits a breaking point when drugs are stronger than love. You can pour all your love and break yourself for another, and it might still not be enough.
Celebrate Frederick’s 41st annual In the Streets festival returns to downtown Frederick on Sept. 14. This beloved celebration highlights the best of what Frederick has to offer, including art, food, entertainment and fun for all ages.
Live music venues serve as vital cultural hubs where communities come together to enjoy performances that inspire and entertain. A recent report from the National Endowment for the Arts highlights that nearly 50% of Americans attend live music events each...
It’s officially Oscar Season, when the entertainment world makes an outsized, congratulatory deal of itself, and when fans of movies don their snobbiest of metaphorical hats to wax poetic about the Merits of Film (capital M; capital F!) with as...
The landscape of American business has seen a significant shift with the rise of women entrepreneurs. As of 2019, women-owned businesses accounted for 42% of all U.S. businesses—nearly 13 million—up 21% from five years prior, according to American Express's annual...
