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The early autumn air was laced with a soft sweetness as locals and curious visitors gathered one crisp morning outside the new bakery on 40. Inside, golden loaves and flaky pastries beckoned like old friends: Tous les Jours, a French-Korean bakery whose name translates to “Every Day”, was opening its doors for the first time.…

The beloved Stoop Storytelling Series is making its Frederick debut this September with Close Calls & Narrow Escapes. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, at New Spire Arts, the event invites Frederick audiences to hear real people share gripping personal tales of danger, survival, and narrow margins. Musical guests The Honey Dewdrops will accompany the evening,…

New York Fashion Week was September 11 through September 16, 2025. While the runways in Manhattan shimmered with global glamour, Frederick has its own rising star shaping the future of fashion: Dr. ChaCha N. Hudson.  A designer, educator, researcher, and advocate for inclusive design, Hudson is proving that world-class fashion innovation can flourish right here…

The City of Frederick is hosting Frida, a Frida Kahlo–inspired exhibition created in collaboration with Centro Hispano de Frederick and featuring portraits made by seniors in the Años Dorados (Golden Years) program. The show — which includes roughly 30 Frida-inspired portraits and related works — is on display at City Hall (101 N. Court St.)…

Over the years, the Great Frederick Fair has welcomed artists across all genres, ages, and levels of fame — from country legends to rock icons to contemporary pop stars. This year, the highlight act was none other than hip-hop artist T.I., who headlined the Michelob Ultra Grandstand. T.I. brought an electric night of hits…

Hosted by the Sankofa Foundation, Taste of Africa transformed Carroll Creek into a celebration of food, culture, and community. Culinary Delights: Attendees enjoyed freshly roasted Ethiopian coffee, along with hearty and flavorful dishes from Ghana, Liberia, and Nigeria. Cool, spicy sorrel and refreshing ginger drinks offered a perfect counterpoint to the rich flavors. Live Music & Performances:…

On Monday, September 15, 2025, the City of Frederick hosted a public design meeting for the Westside Community Center at the Butterfly Ridge Elementary School Recreation Center to share conceptual diagrams, gather feedback, and invite public input on program priorities. The meeting is part of the City’s Westside Regional Park action-plan process, which envisions a…

On Saturday Frederick High School played host to the 22nd Annual Festival of India, an event organized by the Indian Association of Frederick (IAF). People gathered from across Frederick County and beyond to experience Indian cultural heritage at its vivid best. A special highlight of the day was the appearance of the Frederick County Executive,…

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…