South & Saints Production, an Original Work by MET

MARYLAND ENSEMBLE THEATRE Presents South & Saints FREDERICK, MD (5/1/23) - Since its inception in the summer of 1997, Maryland Ensemble Theatre has premiered over 60 new works and South & Saints is MET’s 20th mainstage world premiere! South & Saints brings together community storytelling and civic engagement, elevating the voices of Frederick’s rich African-American and…

ByOUT40May 11, 20230Comments

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Cirque Kalabanté Returns with Afrique en Cirque

FREDERICK, MD, March 24, 2023 — Combining theatre, dance, music, and astonishing acrobatic feats, the high- flying Afrique en Cirque by Cirque Kalabanté returned to the Weinberg Center for the Arts in Frederick, Maryland on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Presented by Wonderbook, Afrique en Cirque is a highly colorful creation featuring a handful of…

ByOUT40April 30, 20230Comments

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Local Coalition Demands Elected Officials Call for Sheriff Jenkins’ Resignation

Last Wednesday, the RISE Coalition of Western Maryland rallied several organizations, Frederick residents, and state delegates together on the steps of Winchester Hall for a press conference pushing for Sheriff Chuck Jenkins’ resignation following his recent federal indictment for illegal machine gun purchases.

ByOUT40April 16, 20230Comments

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Jenkins: ‘I Can Still Support the Role of Sheriff’

After the Department of Justice announced its multi-count indictment against Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins on Wednesday, the Sheriff’s Department held a press conference detailing Jenkins’ response and next steps for the law enforcement agency. The sheriff was indicted by a federal grand jury for his part in an alleged illegal machine gun…

ByOUT40April 8, 20230Comments

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Frederick Sheriff Indicted on Gun Charges

On Wednesday, April 5th, it was announced Sheriff Chuck Jenkins faces a six-count indictment for gun charges.

ByOUT40April 5, 20230Comments

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MET Returns with Retro Prom

The Maryland Ensemble Theatre hosts its annual Retro Prom, coined the “most fun gala in the city,” by its attendees, a guest list of Frederick socialites who all love the arts.

ByOUT40March 20, 20230Comments

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‘Together We Rise’ Exhibition

The East Side Artist Gallery is a co-op of thirteen artists living in and around Frederick that opened in April 2019.

ByOUT40February 18, 20230Comments

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New Cigar Lounge Opens on Carroll Street

On Saturday, Midar Cigars opened on Carroll Street with the help of the City of Frederick, the SOUL Street Collective, and community.

ByOUT40February 12, 20230Comments

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African Americans of Excellence Exhibition

Artist Yemi Fagbohun has collaborated with Dr. Laura Sherwood and Russ Hodge to present African Americans of Excellence, a multi-media approach to portraiture through video, painting, and photo celebrating prominent African-American figures in Frederick.

ByOUT40February 4, 20230Comments

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Unshuttered: A Historical Frederick News-Post Photojournalism Exhibition

Nancy Luse, former Frederick News-Post reporter curated UNSHUTTERED: A Celebration of Frederick News-Post Photojournalism at the C. Burr Artz Library last year.

ByOUT40February 4, 20230Comments