Travis Tritt and his band have been on tour, performing some of his greatest hits, including “Anymore,” “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” “It’s A Great Day to Be Alive” and “Here’s A Quarter,” as well as songs off his most recent album release, “Set...
NEW YORK (AP) — When Martin Scorsese was a child growing up in New York’s Little Italy, he would gaze up at the figures he saw around St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral.
The past, present and future contributions of Black county residents were cause for celebration on Thursday at the Frederick County government’s third annual Black History Month program.
About an hour’s drive southwest of Frederick sits the city of Winchester, Virginia. This time of year, the town is filled with some of the best Broadway shows produced on the campus of Shenandoah University.
The rapper Magoo, known for his work in the hip-hop duo Timbaland & Magoo and the hit song “Up Jumps da Boogie” featuring Aaliyah and Missy Elliott, has died at 50. Magoo, a pioneer of the ’90 and early 2000s...
NEW YORK (AP) — Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died. She was 81.
Some of us attend the Great Frederick Fair year after year, no questions asked, because it’s a tradition. Others teeter on whether or not to attend, making a last-minute decision that week. And some (albeit not the majority) don’t have...
Live theater has a way of pulling audiences in — making them laugh, think and feel something real. Across Frederick County, stages large and small bring stories to life through comedy, drama, music and movement. Whether it’s a classic play,...
The Spring Showcase: A Gathering of Artisans will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26 and 27 featuring handcrafted works from local professional artists and makers of fine craft at Willow Oaks Cider.
LOS ANGELES — Sérgio Mendes, the Brazilian bossa nova impresario and pianist who helped popularize the genre in the ’60s and toured with Herb Alpert and Frank Sinatra, has died.
In the realm of fast-casual dining, few foods can match the savory delight of a well-crafted gyro. This Mediterranean dish, typically made with seasoned meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, wrapped in warm pita bread with fresh vegetables and tangy...
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.
CineFridays at the VoxHouse will present a free screening of some favorite animated short films in its free Festival Flashback series at 8 p.m. Aug. 15.
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...
A great bartender is more than a drink maker — they’re part storyteller, part therapist and part showrunner. Behind every perfectly poured cocktail or balanced pint is someone who knows how to turn an ordinary evening into a memorable experience....
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.
“Special delivery” does not begin to describe the many treasures dropped off at 915 Toll House Avenue at the end of October. A 7-foot painting, ceramics and even an elephant made from chicken wire are just a few of the...
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...
Phylinda Moore is an artist and writer whose new painting series, “Harmonious Duality,” featuring Two Boots Farm, is being showcased at Sandbox Brewhouse in downtown Frederick through Sept. 22 for a cause.
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.
This is my first time writing an article for a publication. Fate has been kind to me, as the opportunity to do so came just around the time my good buddy Logan Wilms was releasing his first album — the...
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.
For many Marylanders, summer isn’t complete without a table covered in newspaper, a pile of steamed blue crabs and a group of friends ready to dig in. Crab season is more than a tradition — it’s a ritual that defines...
