NEED TO KNOW: Arts and culture news for the week of Oct. 19
Oct. 19—'TIS THE SEASON ... TO TOUR A CEMETERY
Check out some of the area's most popular walking tours of cemeteries and eerie downtown streets. Heritage Frederick offers its Murders and Mayhem Walking Tours every Saturday through Oct. 28, where tour-goers walk the streets of Frederick and learn about its darker side, from the scandalous to the nefarious true stories of its past. Maryland Heritage Tours brings its weekend Ghost Tours of Historic Frederick, which journeys through Frederick's gruesome and bloody past and reveals documented stories of the paranormal. Roots & Stones on Oct. 21 is an archaeology tour of the Halfway African American Cemetery near Hagerstown, where nearly 400 Black Hagerstonians were laid to rest in the between 1897 and 1932 (rain date Oct. 22).
HEAR STEVEN GELLMAN LIVE IN NEW MARKET
Earlier this month, beloved Frederick artist Steven Gellman released his latest album, the all-acoustic "All You Need," with Grammy Award-winning producer Jim Robeson (not to mention, the album includes an all-star lineup of accompanying musicians). Catch Gellman perform his album release show alive at 3 p.m. Oct. 22 at The Hill Chapel in New Market, where he will be joined by Margaret Wolfe (harmonica, percussion, harmonies), Seth Kibel (clarinet, saxophone, flute) and Eddie Dickerson (fiddle, harmonies).
REGISTER YOUR POOCH FOR THIS FREDERICK PARADE
Who wants their dog to participate in Frederick's annual dog parade and costume contest? The event happens on Oct. 28 (rain or shine), but registration is happening now via fsklions.org/canines ($25 per dog). You can also register in person the day of the event. Hosted by Francis Scott Key Lions Club, Canines on the Creek features a dog parade and Halloween costume contest for dogs and owners, exhibits, prizes, giveaways and other activities in Carroll Creek Linear Park in downtown Frederick.
MARVEL AT THE ARTISTRY OF BLADESMITHING
See firsthand why Bill Moran became a legend among knife-makers when his work is on full display at the annual All-Forged Knife Show & Auction on Oct. 21 in Middletown. The late Frederick artisan inspired several others in the field, many of whom will also have their hand-crafted knives on display at the event, and some will be available for purchase.
MONEY FOR ARTISTS, MONEY FOR ART
The Frederick Arts Council recently awarded $50,000 in Create and Activate Now (CAN) Recover awards to arts organizations throughout Frederick County, marking the last round of remaining grants through the National Endowment for the Arts' American Rescue Plan Grant to Local Arts Agencies, which began as a way to support artists impacted by the pandemic.
Have you been participating in Inktober? Send your favorite October drawing(s) to 72hours@newspost.com for inclusion in 72 Hours!
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