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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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The times, they are a-changin' — even at movie theaters

It's almost Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer movie season. And when I was a young cinephile, this was always my favorite time of the year, when studios would bring out the big blockbusters and star-studded comic book films...

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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,...

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High school marching bands bond through storytelling

The face of Mallory Lindberg, 16, was decorated with bright colors for a performance at Tuscarora High School on Monday night.

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Downtown Frederick Partnership announces 2023 Alive@Five season

Downtown Frederick Partnership is pleased to announce its 19th annual Alive @ Five summer happy hour series, presented by DARCARS Toyota of Frederick.

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'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68

The studio of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama says he has died at age 68. The manga series started in 1984 and is an international million-seller that was turned into hugely popular anime series, video games and films. Dragon Ball...

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When it comes to streaming shows, give me the golden oldies

"The Ponysitters Club." "President Dog." "Girlboss." "Prom Queenz." "The School Nurse Files." "Teenage Bounty Hunters." "The Bitter Leaves of Autumn." Recognize any of those titles? A few of those are some of the many, many Netflix original series that have...

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K-pop star Moon Bin found dead at home

Moon Bin, a singer from South Korean boyband Astro, has been found dead at his home in Seoul, according to his management agency. The 25-year-old was reportedly found by his manager who went to his home Wednesday evening because he...

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Twisted Pine brings its blend of new-grass to the New Spires stage

The Tivoli Discovery Series continues at New Spire Arts with a performance by the bluegrass fusion band Twisted Pine at 7:30 p.m. May 1. This pay-what-you-want concert series highlights emerging artists, offering audiences a chance to experience cutting-edge music at...

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Technology and the Orioles fan

I have always been an avid fan of the Baltimore Orioles.

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‘Not Past the Expiration Date!’ art show at FCC highlights work by four women

Regional artists Linda Slattery Sherman, Marion L Griffin, Gail Kaplan-Wassell and Joan April will present “Not Past the Expiration Date!” from March 8 through April 9 in the Frederick Community College Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery. The exhibition opens to...

The Best Banks Around Frederick

In the financial tapestry of our lives, a trustworthy bank acts as a cornerstone, securing our assets and underpinning our dreams. Frederick's top banks stand out for their steadfast commitment to service, robust financial solutions, and dedication to community growth....

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Adam Booth’s folkloric performance ‘The Heron’s Journey’ combines spoken storytelling, quilting, paper sculpture

Before stories were written down and bound into books, they were passed from speaker to audience, generation to generation, through the art of storytelling. Even after the rise of written literature, many cultures and communities maintained a rich heritage of...

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Gettysburg Film Festival to honor the 80th anniversary of WWII Victory in Europe Day

Two years ago, organizers of the Gettysburg Film Festival realized there wasn’t a film festival dedicated specifically to American history — so they set out to create one.

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BAM’s Makers Market will bring artists, musicians, craftspeople to Brunswick

Some Brunswick residents want people to know that the small city offers more than train history and outdoor activities. It is becoming home to a growing arts community.

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Contemporary American Theater Festival adopts new 'uplifting' theme

The 2024 season of the internationally acclaimed Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University lives up to its “Bold. New. Theater.” tagline in staging shows that address AIDS, neurodiversity, the Holocaust and truth in relationships.

The 5 Best Seafood Restaurants Around Frederick

Winning the hearts and palates of locals, these establishments serve up maritime feasts that are a proverbial stone's throw from the source. Whether it's the classic charm of the crab cake or the daring twist on oysters, Frederick's favorites cast...

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Jiri Cerny, a leading Czech music critic and a voice of the 1989 Velvet Revolution, dies at 87

Jiri Cerny, a legendary Czech music critic who introduced Western music to generations of listeners behind the Iron Curtain and became one of the voices of the 1989 anti-communist Velvet Revolution, has died at age 87. Cerny started writing about...

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See it on the big screen: New Smithsonian Channel documentary highlights African-American workers at Catoctin Furnace

For centuries, when the history of the Catoctin Furnace was told, it traditionally emphasized its European-decent workers.

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Atlantic Starr founder Porter Carroll Jr. will present his interactive cabaret performance at New Spire Arts

Renowned as the founder of the legendary R&B/pop group Atlantic Starr and a longtime touring member with Hall & Oates, Porter Carroll Jr. will be in Frederick on Feb. 8 to present The Evolution of Cabaret.

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Two chainsaw artists bring their creativity to Rails to Trails West

Months ago in winter, along the town of Mount Airy’s newly created Rails to Trails West, Evelyn Mogren was on a mission to find the perfect tree. Some were on slopes and some were too rotted. After some time spent...

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The 13 most anticipated movies of summer 2023

The summer movie season is back, with some familiar faces lighting up the big screen. There's the return of franchise favorites: Tom Cruise will appear in his seventh "Mission Impossible" film, and Harrison Ford will once again pick up Indiana...

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William ‘Bill’ Higgins, founder of Bill’s Music in Catonsville who offered credit to young musicians, dies

William “Bill” Higgins, a self-taught guitarist who opened a Catonsville musical instrument shop in 1965 and expanded his customer base by offering credit to young musicians, died of Fabry disease Wednesday at his Pasadena home. He was 81.

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Art Exhibits

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

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Art Exhibits

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

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‘Josephine’ is a burlesque cabaret dream play

The story of the iconic Josephine Baker will come to life at Gettysburg College’s Majestic Theater March 20 to 23 with “Josephine: A Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play.” This one-woman biographical musical combines cabaret, theater and dance to tell the story...

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Preview the MET’s 2023-2024 season at Steinhardt Brewing

Catch a sneak peak of Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s upcoming 2023-2024 season at MET’s Annual Season Preview on June 27 at Steinhardt Brewing along Carroll Creek. MET’s 26th Mainstage Season, dubbed Saviors & Survivors, will include five productions and kicks off...

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MET presents ‘Jane Anger: A Jacobean Feminist Revenge Comedy’

Maryland Ensemble Theatre will present “Jane Anger,” by Talene Monahon, onstage March 28 to April 19. The play follows the titular Jane Anger, a cunning woman with a bone to pick.

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Hear (and see) an ekphrastic reading at the Delaplaine Arts Center

The Frederick Chapter of Maryland Writers’ Association will once again partner with the Delaplaine Arts Center for an ekphrastic reading, which will take place on June 3.