Kavonte Duckett, First African-American to Win County Council Seat

“It is a surreal moment. Frederick County is celebrating 275 years of history next year, and to be the first – I would have never thought it,” Duckett said Tuesday night. “But I’m glad that I am in this position and I hope to bring a number of folks up behind me so that we…

ByOUT40November 18, 20220Comments

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AARCH Hosts Public Art Workshop for New Downtown Landmark

The Frederick community is invited to a Public Art Design Workshop to learn about and provide feedback on plans for a new sculptural landmark for North Market Street. The workshop is organized by Downtown Frederick Partnership and African American Resources – Cultural Heritage Society of Frederick County (AARCH Society).

ByOUT40November 10, 20220Comments

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Tale of The Lion: Re-Airing at the MET

"Until the story of the hunt is told by the lion, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter." #AfricanProverb In 2018, The Tale of the Lion : Our Stories , Our Voices originally aired at the Weinberg Center. on Saturday, November 12th, the Maryland Ensemble Theatre will be re-airing the film alongside AARCH…

ByOUT40November 10, 20220Comments

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Frederick Housing Authority Awaiting Approval for Lucas Village Demolition

Key Takeaways: Lucas Village will be demolished and rebuilt pending Section 18 application approval from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Approval can take anywhere from 3 months to 2 years. Residents will be given vouchers to find alternative housing but will have the "first right to come back" once the development is rebuilt…

ByOUT40October 21, 20220Comments

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MET: ‘The LifeSpan of a Fact’ Debut through October 30

Maryland Ensemble Theatre's 1st MainStage Show of the 2022-2023 Season in the newly renovated and dedicated Robin Drummond MainStage at MET! “How can you even for a moment claim that facts are negotiable?” Fingal’s boss has given him a big assignment: to apply his fact-checking skills to a groundbreaking piece by legendary author D’Agata. But now Fingal…

ByOUT40October 11, 20220Comments

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WATCH: 40 Fest – A Festival to Remember

OUT40 hosted its first annual 40 Fest, a celebration of local artists and businesses on the Golden Mile. Over 20 Frederick musicians performed; business vendors were in tow, all taking place at the Frederick Towne Mall. Check out photos and footage from the day!

ByOUT40October 2, 20220Comments

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40 Fest Makes DC News Now!

On Saturday, OUT40 hosted 40 Fest, a community music festival celebrating the Golden Mile featuring local artists and small businesses.

ByOUT40September 27, 20220Comments

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Together Alone: A Solo Art Show by Lusmerlin

Latina artist Lusmerlin debuts “The Paint Dancer,” a painting technique using her feet. This bold and interactive method tells the story from three lens’: subject, performer and object. It is “a self-portrait of an immigrant body, who chooses to be seen on her own terms,” the painter expresses.

ByOUT40September 2, 20220Comments