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Art Exhibits

A calendar of art exhibitions in the area, updated weekly.

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The Art of Survival: Thriving theater and the spirit of Frederick

A Q&A with MET artistic director Tad Janes and managing director Katherine DuBois.

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Signature Dish: Beans in the Belfry is a whole experience

Stained glass windows, an array of mismatched furniture and the soothing sounds and scents of a coffee shop surround you when you enter Beans in the Belfry in downtown Brunswick.

The 5 Best Jewelry Stores Around Frederick

The vibrant city of Frederick boasts a selection of jewelry stores renowned for their exquisite collections and impeccable craftsmanship. Highlighted in The Frederick News-Post’s Best of Best contest, these stores not only offer a stunning array of jewelry but also...

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Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association presents annual exhibition at Kentlands Mansion

Gaithersburg’s Arts on the Green presents its annual juried art exhibition of the Gaithersburg Fine Arts Association, which is currently on exhibit through July 16 at Kentlands Mansion, 320 Kent Square Road.

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Frederick Art Club brings ‘Inspired by Claire’ exhibit to City Hall

When the Frederick Art Club launched an ambitious campaign to raise more than $250,000 for a bronze statue of fashion designer and Frederick native Claire McCardell, a public art exhibit called “Inspired by Claire” was among the planned fundraising efforts....

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From celebration of life to music festival: TroyFest returns to Frederick for a fourth year

A few years ago, Cat Maselka began TroyFest, an event born to celebrate and honor her husband, who passed away after fighting a tumor for the last years of his life.

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Mark Snow, composer of eerie ‘X-Files’ theme, dies at 78

Mark Snow, who composed the ghostly theme for the long-running occult TV series “The X-Files” and more than 200 episodes of the show as well as its spin-off films, died July 3 at his home in Washington, Connecticut. He was...

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The MET presents the LGBTQ rock musical ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’

A group of local artists with ties to the Frederick theater community have come together to produce “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” at the Maryland Ensemble Theatre in Frederick, an LGBTQ rock musical that is loud, unapologetic and courageous.

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Netflix's new Wham! documentary took me straight back to middle school in the '80s

They burst into the American music scene in the summer of 1984 with their catchy pop song “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.” And before I ever saw the faces of Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, aka George Michael, and his best...

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Can they play Bach? Why bias in classical music must be dismantled

Johann Sebastian Bach continues to be a force of extraordinary influence across classical music, jazz and beyond.

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Not Dead Yet: Rock & Roll Graveyard celebrates 15 years keeping Frederick's music culture alive

For a store named Rock & Roll Graveyard, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it began its life at 115 E. Patrick St. underground … literally. Owner Chris Wolfe has been in the Frederick shop from the beginning, keeping...

The 5 Best Overall Restaurants Around Frederick

Some years back, Frederick, Maryland, evolved into a bona fide foodie town. Now, there are well over 100 dining establishments, which makes for grueling competition every year in this Best of the Best category.Fratelli's Italian & Seafood, which prides itself...

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The 5 Best Food Trucks Around Frederick

Food trucks have become the modern heartbeat of local dining — rolling kitchens serving creativity on wheels. They bring bold flavors, fresh ideas and a sense of community wherever they park. In Frederick County, these mobile eateries offer everything from...

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What to stream this week

New films and series to stream this week.

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The MET will host its season preview at Rockwell Brewery Riverside

Join the Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s staff, board and ensemble of theater artists as they announce their 2025/2026 season of MainStage, FUN Company, MET Comedy Night shows and more during a special event from 7 to 9 p.m. June 17 at...

The 5 Best Sports Bars Around Frederick

For sports enthusiasts, Frederick, MD, is home to a great lineup of sports bars that offer the perfect mix of big screens, cold drinks, and hearty food. These top sports bars provide just the right atmosphere for watching the game...

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Presidential Paint and Wine Night at Eisenhower NHS Farm

The Adams County Arts Council and the National Park Service at Eisenhower National Historic Site will host the Presidential Paint and Wine Night event at the Eisenhower Farm from 4:30 to 7 p.m. June 11.

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‘Elemental’ is a reminder to thank our parents while we still can

How do you convey how thankful you are for everything your parents have done for you?

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Improvisers Forum series concludes

Presented by Frederick Experimental Music Association, IF: Improvisers Forum will host its last show of the season at the Y Arts Center in Frederick this weekend. Saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock and drummer Tom Rainey will conclude the series on April 1.

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Renée Victor, the voice of no-nonsense Abuelita in 'Coco,' dies at 86

Renée Victor has died at 86. The actor voiced Abuelita in Disney’s animated hit “Coco” and played wisecracking Lupita on Showtime’s “Weeds.” Victor’s death on Friday was confirmed by a representative who said the actor had lymphoma for several years....

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‘This Makes Me Happy’ at TAG will make viewers happy, too

Photographer Chris Eliff will present 30 new works at TAG/The Artists Gallery during July. Her exhibit, “This Makes Me Happy,” transcends traditional notions of photography, offering glimpses into the mysteries of the human experience.

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Longtime graphic designer Cheryl Dapsauski rebels against digital art — and AI — through new series of paintings

Cheryl Dapsauski is among a group of artists who were invited to be a part of the grand opening of the Vault of Visions Art Gallery in downtown Frederick earlier this year.

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The Steel Wheels return to the Weinberg Stage with original acoustic roots

The Steel Wheels have long been at home in the creative space between tradition and innovation, informed by the familiar sounds of the Virginia mountains, where the band was formed, but always moving forward with insightful lyrics and an evolving...

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Ukulele players gather to enjoy instrument's 'happy kind of vibe'

After a quick count in, the strumming began, and the jaunty tune of the Beatles’ “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” emerged from the group of musicians seated around the small table in the side room of the grocery store.

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‘The Voice’ semifinalist Olivia Rubini will return to Frederick for post-game concert

Olivia Rubini is no stranger to Frederick. After all, the Hockessin, Delaware, native and resident went to school at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg. But her return this Saturday will definitely be different, as she will be performing her...

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'Footloose' onstage in Hagerstown

The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater kicks off its 41st season with “Footloose,” running through March 30 in Hagerstownn.

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Music in the Village concerts return to Worman's Mill

The weekly outdoor concert series is back at the Village at Worman’s Mill, with performers taking the Gazebo Stage every Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. May 1 through Sept. 25. The full schedule is at wormansmillvillage.com.

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The 5 Best Boarding/Daycares Around Frederick

When it comes to caring for pets while their owners are away, quality boarding and daycare services are essential. In fact, studies suggest that nearly 60% of pet owners experience anxiety when leaving their pets in someone else’s care. This...

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Free shorts celebrating Native American Heritage Day and the holiday season

The Carroll Arts Center will present an afternoon of free, family-holiday short films at 3 p.m. Nov. 26

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‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’ at Way Off Broadway

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre’s season continues this fall with the Tony Award-winning musical “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.”

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James Van Der Beek, the 'Dawson's Creek' star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48

James Van Der Beek, best known as the titular character on “Dawson’s Creek,” has died at 48, according to a statement from his family posted on Instagram. The post on Wednesday says he died earlier that day. Van Der Beek...

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Art Exhibits

A calendar of art exhibitions in the area, updated weekly.

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Ryan O'Neal, star of 'Love Story,' 'Paper Moon,' 'Peyton Place' and 'Barry Lyndon,' dies at 82

Actor Ryan O’Neal, who was nominated for an Oscar for the tear-jerker “Love Story” and played opposite his precocious daughter Tatum in “Paper Moon,” has died. O’Neal's son Patrick said on Instagram that his father died Friday. No cause was...

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Fiber Fest brings in close-knit community of fiber enthusiasts

Connecting each of Loring Boglioli’s vibrant, mosaic-like designs of felt and fabric are pieces of the recycled material that made up her previous project.

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What to stream this week

New films and series to stream this week.

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The 5 Best Music Instruction Providers Around Frederick

When children take up music instruction, they’re not just learning notes—they’re developing coordination, confidence and communication skills. In fact, students engaged in regular private music lessons are 33 percent more likely to pursue higher-level music coursework later on. That growth...

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Brunswick celebrates community with 9th annual Smoketown Hootenanny

Over a hundred revelers turned out — red beer cups in hand — for Smoketown Brewing Station's 9th annual Hootenanny Block Party in Brunswick on Saturday.

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The MET’s ‘South & Saints’ world premiere in partnership with AARCH Society and The Maryland Room

Maryland Ensemble Theatre announces its 20th mainstage world premiere, “South & Saints.” As a trailblazer in showcasing new works since its establishment in 1997, MET continues its tradition of community storytelling and civic engagement with this production. “South & Saints”...

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From Metal to Words: Sculptor Scott Cawood releases new book

It started with a chicken, created from an unlikely treasure hunt. A young boy of 4 or 5 wandered his family’s farm gathering bits of scrap metal he found along the way. Eventually, he bestowed his collection upon his father’s...

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The 5 Best Wineries Around Frederick

Frederick and its surrounding areas offer wine enthusiasts a variety of beautiful wineries that deliver both stunning scenery and exceptional wine. These wineries, winners in The Frederick News-Post's Best of the Best contest, blend tradition with innovation, offering tastings that...

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Visual artists fight back against AI companies for repurposing their work

Three visual artists are suing artificial intelligence image-generators to protect their copyrights and careers. A federal judge must soon decide whether to dismiss the case. The lawsuit may serve as an early bellwether of how hard it will be for...

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Grammy-nominated artist Valerie June will visit Gettysburg community in March

Valerie June is a lot of things — an artist, an author, a creator, a thinker, a musician. Soon enough, she'll get to put all of those things on display when she spends a few days in Gettysburg, both at...

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Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' is a supersize masterpiece

"Oppenheimer," Christopher Nolan's masterful portrait of the man known as the father of the atomic bomb, has been anticipated with some skepticism among filmgoers who wonder how Nolan's penchant for Imax cameras and thundering sound designs would serve a story...

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The 5 Best Italian Restaurants Around Frederick

For those craving the rich, comforting flavors of Italian cuisine, The Frederick News-Post's Best of the Best Contest showcases some of the finest Italian dining experiences in Frederick. From handmade pasta and wood-fired pizzas to hearty seafood dishes, these top...

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Frederick native spotlights Eastern Shore towns in new music video project

Frederick-raised musician Jayden Lange is turning small towns across the Eastern Shore into the backdrop for his latest music video project.

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BSO’s Key Bridge concert to embrace Baltimore in music of mourning

About 90 minutes before sunset Friday, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra musicians will begin to tune their instruments on a stage set up on the Fort McHenry lawn. They will have an unobstructed view of what remains of the Francis Scott Key...

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