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FCC Film Festival highlights shorts created by students

The Film and Video Production program at Frederick Community College will host its second Student Film Festival at 6 p.m. May 11. Students participating in the program will present the original short films and animations created during their film and...

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Art Exhibits

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

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Argentine prosecutors charge 3 people linked to the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne

BUENOS AIRES — Three people have been charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction who died after falling from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires last month,...

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New hobby, same old tunes

Back in 2021, I began playing the mandolin, something I’d been wanting to do for years.

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Associates Exhibit at TAG

TAG/The Artists Gallery will showcase work by their associate members throughout February. Gillian Collins, Sandra Fritter, Christine Mayo, Donna Quesada and Robert S. Hunter offer the gallery’s visitors a wide variety of subjects and media.

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Frank Auerbach looked again and again. His paintings unlocked inner life.

You have to be ready to receive a painting by Frank Auerbach. The receiving takes time — takes place over time. You look at one of his portraits and it’s not immediately clear where the eyes are or how the...

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The 5 Best Substance Abuse Treatment Centers Around Frederick

Addressing substance abuse is crucial for the well-being of individuals and communities. Effective treatment centers provide support, guidance, and resources to help individuals overcome addiction and reclaim their lives. The Frederick News-Post’s Best of the Best contest recognizes the dedication...

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The Drive-In Life: Where to go for movies, popcorn … and a dash of nostalgia

There’s something so nostalgically American about drive-in theaters.

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Art Exhibits

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

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Gettysburg Choral Society seeks vocalists

The Gettysburg Choral Society Inc. is actively seeking singers, including paid section leaders, for its spring season. Auditions are being held by appointment.

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Experience the healing power of art with Zentangle

It begins with gratitude toward the blank page. Before participants in Laura Sherwood’s Zentangle workshop begin, they pause and set an intention of gratitude.

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Choral Arts Society of Frederick will present 'The Sum of Our Hearts’ concert at FCC

Singing in an ensemble creates connection. Not just the moment the hairs on the back of a vocalist’s neck perk up when experiencing a perfect harmony but a deep family kind of bond, built over years of experiencing life’s emotional...

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Fox opposes journalists trying to uncover documents

Fox News is opposing an effort by three news organizations to reveal documents related to its recently settled defamation lawsuit, saying that material would do nothing but ‘gratify private spite or promote public scandal.’ The Associated Press, The New York...

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Van Gogh paintings vandalized at a London gallery after 2 activists were sentenced in similar attack

LONDON — A pair of paintings by Dutch master Vincent van Gogh at London’s National Gallery were vandalized Friday when a group of climate activists splattered what appeared to be tomato soup on them, shortly after two other activists were...

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Quilter Aynex Mercado shares the charm of Frederick in her show at Maryland Hall

Aynex Mercado is a federal employee by day and quilting artist in her spare time. Originally from Puerto Rico, she studied hotel management in Massachusetts, but a car crash and spinal cord injury in college put her on a more...

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The pandemic is over, but Frederick’s theaters aren’t over it

For most Frederick County residents, reminders of the COVID-19 pandemic are scarce, and when they do appear, they are only that — reminders, not real ramifications. Some stores have leftover, no-longer enforced signs urging customers to stand six feet apart...

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Supreme Court again confronts the issue of abortion, this time over access to widely used medication

The Supreme Court is considering a new abortion case affecting women across the U.S. Abortion opponents want the high court in arguments Tuesday to ratify a ruling from a conservative federal appeals court that would limit access to a medication...

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British rock veterans Wishbone Ash bring Wishlist Tour to Frederick

British rock legends Wishbone Ash will bring their Wishlist Tour to the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick at 8 p.m. Nov. 9.

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Art Exhibits

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

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After two wins, Frederick man loses third match on 'Jeopardy!'

A Frederick man’s run on “Jeopardy!” ended when he lost his third match in an episode that aired on Thursday.

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The 5 Best Green Business/Organizations Around Frederick

Frederick County celebrates businesses and organizations that are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices. Recognized in The Frederick News-Post’s Best of Best contest, these entities lead by example, demonstrating that it is possible to combine ecological responsibility with economic...

The 5 Best Place For Acupuncture Around Frederick

Acupuncture, an ancient practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, has grown in popularity as people seek natural and holistic health solutions. According to a survey by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, nearly 10 percent of Americans have...

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Q&A: Dominique Bianco talks jazz, inspiration, and the music industry ahead of her show at New Spire Arts

Dominique Bianco is a Wammie Award-winning jazz singer from Manassas, Virginia, who is planning to put out an EP later this year. She is also set to bring her quartet to New Spire Arts on March 20 as part of...

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‘Resolution’ group exhibition at TAG celebrates the new year

TAG/The Artists Gallery will celebrate the new year with the group exhibition “Resolution.” Though resolutions are commonly thought of as opportunities for self-improvement in the coming year, TAG artists were free to choose one of the many definitions for inspiration....

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Renowned British talk show host Michael Parkinson dies at age 88

Michael Parkinson, a renowned broadcaster widely considered Britain’s talk show king, has died at age 88. His family said in a statement on Thursday that Parkinson died “peacefully at home last night” after a brief illness. Parkinson’s career included interviews...

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The 5 Best Assisted Living Communities Around Frederick

Frederick County, Maryland, shines brightly through its array of stellar assisted living communities, as celebrated in The Frederick News-Post’s annual Readers Choice contest, Frederick’s Best of the Best. The competition gathers votes by the hundreds of thousands to spotlight leaders...

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Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged “bias” in the broadcasters’ reporting. The order instructs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other federal agencies “to cease...

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The 5 Best Candy Shops Around Frederick

Candy shops evoke nostalgia and delight, offering a sensory experience that brings back childhood memories. According to market research, the global candy market is projected to reach nearly $250 billion by 2025, highlighting the timeless appeal of sweets. In Frederick...

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Bluegrass trio Damn Tall Buildings kick off Tivoli Discovery Series at New Spire Arts

Bluegrass trio Damn Tall Buildings will kick off the Tivoli Discovery Series season at New Spire Arts on Nov. 2.

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Festive films that make for a perfect family movie night this season

When hosting overnight guests this holiday season, hosts can plan a family movie night and line up any of these family-friendly holiday movies.

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These vibrant, bigger-than-life portraits turn gun death statistics into indelible stories

PHILADELPHIA — Zarinah Lomax is an uncommon documentarian of our times. She has designed dresses from yellow crime-scene tape and styled jackets with hand-painted demands like “Don’t Shoot” in purple, black, and gold script. Every few months, she hauls dozens...

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Record Riots show brings music, nostalgia to Frederick

Napoleon Dynamite the Yorkie, wearing a baby blue hoodie, looked around at people flipping through crates of records on Saturday while his owner, Tanya Bahrs, held him.

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Yoshio Taniguchi, Museum of Modern Art’s new look architect, dies at 87

Yoshio Taniguchi, a Japanese architect whose work with cubist-style lines and light-filled spaces gained an international spotlight at New York’s Museum of Modern Art after leading a major renovation and expansion of the midtown landmark, died Dec. 16 at age...

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Celtic Fusion Band Scythian to ignite the Weinberg stage

Scythian is set to bring its thunderous energy and eclectic mix of Celtic, Eastern European and Appalachian roots music to the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick at 8 p.m. Feb. 16.

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Husband and wife artists find ‘Common Ground’ in their collage work

Regional artists Cynthia Baush and Rennie Blalock will present the art exhibition “Common Ground” at Frederick Community College, featuring work by the husband and wife duo that whose work complements one another.

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‘Bach’s Lunch’ recitals celebrate Advent season at All Saints’ Episcopal

During the Advent season, All Saints’ Episcopal Church in downtown Frederick will host three “Bach’s Lunch” recitals. Each concert begins at noon on Tuesdays during Advent: Dec. 5, 12 and 19.

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Toby’s Dinner Theatre’s ‘9 to 5: The Musical’ features three actors with Frederick ties

Toby’s Dinner Theatre has been a staple of the DMV’s arts scene for the past 45 years. Although based in Columbia, it has drawn audiences from Frederick and beyond during all of its years in existence. But the draw is...

The 5 Best Dance Studios Around Frederick

If you’re ready to step up your game and dance like nobody’s watching, these studios have just what you need. These places know how to keep things on pointe, offering a variety of classes for every dancer. With welcoming vibes...

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Jo Dee Messina ready to hit the grandstand stage in Frederick

It would have been hard to predict the kind of year country artist Jo Dee Messina has been having.

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Two shows onstage at Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater

The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater will present “Spring of Hope: A Gospel Music Celebration” as its next Playhouse+ performance. This concert style celebration plays for one night only on April 16.

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Jazz series debuts at New Spire Arts with the Todd Marcus Quartet

The DMV Jazz Series, a new initiative designed to showcase jazz musicians from across the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia region, will take the stage at New Spire Arts this season. Hosted by acclaimed local jazz musician Eric Byrd, the series aims to create...

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Art Exhibits

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

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Frederick County announces winner of flag redesign contest

A new Frederick County flag, titled “Frederick, the Crossroads of Maryland,” has been selected from a communitywide flag redesigning contest.

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Filmmaker creating docudrama about revitalization of downtown Frederick after 1976 flood

Downtown Frederick is filled with art galleries, restaurants and businesses. The area is usually bustling as people roam in and out of buildings, attending events held by local businesses or festivals and showcases along Carroll Creek.

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The 5 Best Attorneys Around Frederick

In the world of legal services, choosing the right attorney can significantly impact the outcome of a case. According to the American Bar Association, effective legal representation can be the difference between winning and losing a case, especially in complex...

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‘All We Imagine as Light’: A glowing tale of sisterhood in modern India

With the delicacy and power of a good short story, Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light” brings us into the lives of people we might otherwise never consider and brings us out richer for the experience.

The 6 Best Veterinary Clinics Around Frederick

When it comes to the "purr-fect" care for Frederick's four-legged friends, these top veterinary clinics have been voted "the cat's meow" in the realm of animal care. Kingsbrook Animal Hospital is the reigning champion, known for its "paw-some" staff and...

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Six One Five Collective talks ahead of their show at Baker Park

A handful of years ago, songwriter Nicole Witt decided to get together with some of her friends on a lark to play music together. It wasn’t meant to be entirely serious — more for fun than anything. But since then,...

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The 5 Best Hot Dogs Around Frederick

Hot dogs have long been a staple of American cuisine, beloved for their convenience and versatility. Whether served at summer barbecues, baseball games, or local eateries, these classic franks can be customized with a variety of toppings, from mustard and...

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J Robbins talks music business, touring, and what it was like being signed to a major label in the '90s

J Robbins has lived a life in music. Be it as a member of D.C. power rock legends Jawbox or as a producer who has worked with the likes of Clutch, Against Me!, The Promise Ring, mewithoutyou, and many others,...