These five roofing companies have earned the confidence of Frederick residents, as evidenced by their Top Five placement in the annual Best of the Best contest.But before hiring a roofing contractor, there are several important factors you might want to...
So, this is the adventure issue of “72 Hours.” This column is relevant to that premise, I promise, but give me a second to wind together some themes that will lead into that. Indulge me a moment.
A century ago, people in the Southern Appalachian Mountains celebrated Christmas over two weeks, with informal house parties filled with old-time fiddle music, song, dance and story. The traditional folk music of Scotland, Ireland, England and Africa made their way...
Gutters are an often-overlooked but essential component of any building, protecting roofs and foundations from water damage. According to industry experts, proper gutter installation and maintenance can save homeowners thousands in repairs. As the demand for reliable gutter services rises,...
RIO DE JANEIRO — Hermeto Pascoal, an eccentric and prolific Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger known affectionately as “The Sorcerer of Sounds” and “The Mad Genius,” has died. He was 89.
The community is invited to take a walk in faith with Frederick resident Tracie Luck as the mezzo soprano returns to the Weinberg Center for the Arts stage for a musical journey through life’s darkest and brightest moments.
A room full of children drawing with crayons and markers is a fairly typical sight at The Delaplaine Arts Center in downtown Frederick. But this month’s free Saturday art class came with a twist: young artists drawing with both hands...
Award-winning British stage actor Joan Plowright, the widow of Laurence Olivier, has died. She was 95. In a statement Friday, her family said Plowright died the previous day, surrounded by her loved ones. “She enjoyed a long and illustrious career...
Annie Quinlan and J.G. Orudjev will show work in mixed media in the exhibition “Holding Space” throughout June at NOMA Gallery, 437 N. Market St., Frederick.
Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth band The Cure, has died. He was 65. The band announced his death on their official website on Friday. Bamonte worked with the band as roadie and guitar tech...
Area artists Doug Kinnett, Kirsten Lee, Susan Loonsk and Annette Verna, known as the Art Review, Reflect and Revise Group (ARRRG!) will display and sell their work at Evolve in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, from July 6 to 9.
Eddie Palmieri, the pioneering rumba and Latin jazz musician, has died at 88. His daughter Gabriela said he died Wednesday in New Jersey after a long illness. Palmieri was the first Latino to win a Grammy and earned seven more...
Carl Davis, the American composer and conductor behind the scores for numerous award-winning British television shows and movies, including 1973’s “The World at War,” a hugely influential documentary series about World War II, has died. He was 86. In a...
On Sunday, my wife and I had the opportunity to attend the local premiere of “The Jester,” a new full-length feature horror and thriller movie. I am not a film critic, so I’ll leave the reviews up to the professionals...
To explain Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City,” an ambitious yet mystifyingly dysfunctional meta-movie, in terms of both form and content, it may be helpful to walk a prospective viewer backward, outward from the center of this most puzzling — and, most...
Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at 89.
The home-building industry has seen a significant surge in demand as more people seek personalized living spaces tailored to their lifestyles. A well-constructed home not only enhances comfort but also represents a substantial investment. According to recent statistics, custom homes...
It wasn’t quite under the big top, but the Brunswick Branch Library on Saturday was the venue for a performance and workshop on teaching elements of circus performances.
Not every film premiere has dinosaurs present. But then again, not every movie premiere contains the unique partnership of Maryland Public Television and the Maryland Science Center.
Two hundred people packed into a new venue on a cold and rainy Friday night in December to see The Plate Scrapers — lights cast on a small stage for the high-energy bluegrass group, some people seated while others danced,...
German-born artist Claudia Konkus, who teaches the German language at Westminster High School, will present her debut art show, “Disappearing Giants,” for one night only on July 13 in Westminster. The exhibition, which will feature her hyper-realistic colored pencil drawings...
Alive@Five is a summer-long fundraiser for Downtown Frederick Partnership, featuring 21 weeks of live music along scenic Carroll Creek Park in downtown Frederick. All proceeds from the event benefit DFP, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing, promoting and preserving the...
As the temperatures rise, the craving for frozen treats becomes almost universal. Ice cream, sorbet, and other delightful frozen desserts not only cool us down but also bring a sense of nostalgia and joy. In fact, surveys show that about...
Art certainly does imitate life, especially when it comes to roadtrips. There are so many great roadtrip movies because Americans really love a good roadtrip. It seems to be baked into us.
Strathmore introduces six young musicians as its Artists in Residence Class of 2026 — a cohort selected for their creativity, skill and artistic vision. The artists will make their debut at Fresh AIR at 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at The...
Radio may have evolved over the decades, but its heartbeat — the human voice — still connects communities in a way few mediums can. Frederick County’s airwaves are filled with familiar voices that inform, entertain and keep locals company on...
Fifty-three years ago, Birch Hotz and four other women created the Frederick County Landmarks Foundation to preserve the heritage of Frederick County. And 18 years ago, Hotz and Dean Fitzgerald, affectionally known by many as “the barn guru,” created the...
With the delicate balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, Thai cuisine offers an intricate blend of tastes that has made it a beloved choice around the world. In Frederick, the Best Thai Restaurant category celebrates this culinary art...
Stephen Eugene hangs a painting under the watchful eye of his wife, Renee Eugene, who is the artist. The Eugenes, from Severna Park, were preparing for the Festival of the Arts at Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick on Saturday...
Zombies crawled around the Baker Park Bandshell Sunday night. One zombie came out of the tree with a noose around her neck. She lurched toward the stage.
The Contemporary American Theater Festival’s 2024 season will feature three new plays and an offering in two parts. In addition to these five mainstage experiences, the festival is co-producing a bonus multidisciplinary experience. CATF is also hosting more than 30...
Shepherdstown StreetFest invites the community to take to the streets on June 24 for a day-long celebration featuring live music, arts and craft vendors, and kids camp activities. This beloved event is designed for audiences of all ages.
The Carroll County Arts Council’s annual free summer family movie series is once again outdoors this year at the Rotary Amphitheater at Carroll Community College. Catch a free film under the stars on Tuesday nights at 8:30 p.m. from June...
David Ball of Soft Cell, whose delectably sleazy synth-pop arrangement drove that English duo’s 1981 hit “Tainted Love” to the top of the U.K. singles chart, died Wednesday. He was 66.
Vertical Horizon, the chart-topping band known for their timeless rock anthems, will bring their 25th-anniversary tour of Everything You Want to the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick at 7 p.m. Oct. 23.
Daphne Eckman is a singer-songwriter from Annapolis, but she has played so often in Frederick, it almost feels like it’s a second home. She’ll return to town on Aug. 17 to perform at Sky Stage, headlining a show that will...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brad Arnold, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, died Saturday, months after he announced that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. He was 47.
A band for 11 years running and best friends for twice as long, Silent Old Mtns. has warmed the hearts of many with the approachable sincerity of their live shows and their policy of treating fans as family.
Bill Lee, a well-regarded jazz musician who accompanied such artists as Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel and Harry Belafonte and scored four of his son Spike’s early films, has died. He was 94. Theo Dumont, a publicist for Spike Lee,...
The Kennedy Center Theatre for Young Audiences on Tour will present “Show Way the Musical” at 11 a.m. Jan. 27 at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee St., Rockville.
