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This past Tuesday, the Frederick Arts Council hosted a Literature Night at Sky Stage in collaboration with Wisteria, Hood College’s student-run literary magazine. The event celebrated the power of story and performance, bringing together writers, poets, and community members in the open-air venue at 59 South Carroll Street. A highlight of the evening was…

This month, the Middle East Institute (MEI) in Washington, D.C., hosted the opening of Arab Pop Art: Between East and West, co-curated by Laila Abdul-Hadi Jadallah and Lyne Sneige. Running from September 12, 2025, through January 23, 2026, the exhibition features the work of fourteen artists from the Arab world and its diaspora, highlighting how…

On Saturday, Taurean Washington hosted the highly anticipated ART-HOP: Project 2025 exhibition reception at Frederick Community College, drawing a crowd of art enthusiasts, community members, and local leaders. [READ: Let’s “Talk About Art” with Taurean Washington] [READ: Make America Love Again (MALA) Art Rally by Taurean Washington] The event ran from 5–7 p.m., featuring…

Last Friday, the Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) proudly unveiled its newly renovated performance venue, MET Key Stage, marking the long-awaited transformation of the dormant “Wedgewood Room” into a highly anticipated gathering place where creativity, connection, and a little comedy take center stage. The evening kicked off at 6:30 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting and reception, offering…

Saturday, September 6, brought together readers, authors, and neighbors for a Read-A-Book Day celebration at Baker Park. Hosted by the Literacy Council of Frederick County and Connect U, LLC, the event honored National Literacy Month with storytelling, book signings, and community connection. Cherish McMillan-Kilgoe kicked off the readings with her dynamic presence. A TEDx speaker,…

Artificial intelligence has seamlessly entered the world of the arts, offering new ways to create, distribute, and reimagine art. From generative music and digital painting to AI-driven storytelling, the technology promises both liberation and disruption. For Black and Brown artists, the embrace of AI presents a critical crossroads: on one hand, it opens a…

There is a season in every life when the world feels uncertain and never-ending; a time marked by innocence, naiveté, and the first stirrings of self-discovery. For debut author Aarron Jenkins, that space became the seed of his first book, Daydreaming. A work of poetry and reflection, the collection explores the universal experience of growing…

The spotlight was on local style at RAK Brewing on Wednesday, where Frederick Fashion Boutique and Be Local Frederick teamed up to host a fashion show celebrating creativity, community, and confidence. The event transformed the brewery into a runway, showcasing the boutique’s latest looks while highlighting the talent and diversity within Frederick. The mission…

The annual Elks Parade made its way through the city streets last Sunday. Spectators lined the sidewalks to watch the procession of marching bands, lodge members in full regalia, decorated cars, and community groups proudly carrying banners. The parade, organized by the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World, honored a long…