Live theater offers a unique blend of storytelling and performance, creating a powerful medium for both entertainment and reflection. According to a survey by the National Endowment for the Arts, nearly 35% of adults attended live theater in the past...
They may not offer that new-car smell, but these used car dealerships are the best in Frederick, as selected by voters in The News-Post's Best of the Best contest.
Grammy-winning Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini has died. He was 82. Pollini performed frequently at Milan’s La Scala. The opera house said in a statement that he died on Saturday without giving a cause of death. But Pollini had been forced...
Looking for a new job or mulling a career change? Hoping to avoid the 270 parking lot during your daily commute? Check out these popular places to work in Frederick, Maryland, as voted on by the public in Best of...
David Bengali knows a theater audience might never know his name. After all, when you work behind the scenes, there’s magic about your anonymity, especially as a projection designer.
For 42 years, the Valley Craft Network Studio Tour has been a pre-Thanksgiving tradition for shoppers who are not only looking to find handmade gifts for the holidays but meet the artisans behind the work.
The Encore Chorale of Frederick will perform its winter concert at 4 p.m. Dec. 17 at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick, 4880 Elmer Derr Road Frederick. The concert is part of Encore Creativity’s concert season this December, with free performances...
When Maggie Kudirka was diagnosed with stage four metastatic breast cancer at 23, her world turned upside down. Working as a professional ballet dancer at the Joffrey Concert Group in New York City, she never thought cancer could strike a...
When it comes to maintaining comfort in our homes and businesses, reliable heating and air conditioning services are essential. The right company not only ensures optimal climate control but also provides peace of mind through expert installation, maintenance, and repair....
We know the Forbidden Forest in the Harry Potter series is forbidden for Hogwarts students, but Professor Albus Dumbledore is no where to be found. Why not take a stroll in the dark?
“America’s Got Talent” winner and Las Vegas headliner Terry Fator will perform his “Terry Fator: On The Road Again” show at the Weinberg Center in Frederick at 7:30 p.m. July 12.
Blues guitarist and co-owner of The Logo Shack, Michael Tash will headline the newly opened Live at Hub City Vinyl venue in Hagerstown on Jan. 5. Tash, known for his performances with the Bad Influence band, will treat audiences to...
In this episode of the UnCapped podcast, host Chris Sands talks with Warehouse Cinemas president and CEO Rich Daughtridge and brand strategist Shanna Mueller to learn how the local theater has excelled while many others have struggled or closed. They...
The 72 Film Fest, now in its 19th year, is a Frederick-grown creative competition where filmmaking teams compete to complete a short movie within three days. But wait — there’s more. The teams are given added obstacles (as if making...
After Steve Cairns was cast as the lead in “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” he got a straight-razor shave — just to see how it felt and to watch a professional.
The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater recently opened its MainStage performance of “Misery,” which will run through Oct. 22 on Friday and Saturday evenings at 6 p.m. and select Sunday matinees at 1 p.m.
When it comes to hosting events, the right catering company can make all the difference in ensuring a memorable experience for you and your guests. In Frederick County, several catering services have gained recognition for their exceptional cuisine, professional service,...
Podcasts have become a cornerstone of modern entertainment and information sharing, offering a diverse range of topics that cater to varied interests. With over 48 million episodes available globally, podcasts are more popular than ever, providing listeners with everything from...
Foot health is vital for overall well-being, as it affects mobility and quality of life. The Frederick News-Post’s Best of the Best contest highlights outstanding podiatric practices in Frederick County that are dedicated to providing specialized care for various foot...
Hal Buell, who led The Associated Press’ photo operations from the darkroom era into the age of digital photography over a four-decade career that included 12 Pulitzer Prizes, has died. He was 92. Buell died Monday in Sunnyvale, California, where...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
