NEED TO KNOW: Week of Oct. 12

Oct. 12—MICHELLE ZAUNER WILL BE IN FREDERICK

Perhaps the biggest news to hit Frederick this week is the upcoming visit from Michelle Zauner, courtesy of Frederick Reads. The musician and author skyrocketed to success with the debut of her band Japanese Breakfast's debut album — and then the artist topped the charts again with her 2021 memoir "Crying in H Mart." What you might not have known is Japanese Breakfast has a link to Frederick, which writer Roy Ghim unpacks in this week's cover story.

SEE LEGENDARY FLY FISHERMAN LEFTY KREH IMMORTALIZED IN BRONZE

Artist Toby Mendez has created a bronze sculpture of Lefty Kreh, the famed fly fisherman who was a Frederick native. The piece has been installed in Culler Lake in Baker Park, and an unveiling is planned for 10 a.m. Oct. 14. Gather 'round to be one of the first to see this public art piece that will wade in the lake for generations to come.

FESTIVAL SEASON IS IN HIGH GEAR

Fall festival season continues in Maryland with no lack of choices this week. The huge Colorfest, one of the largest outdoor craft markets on the East Coast, will take over Thurmont from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 14 and 15, a perfect time of year to be in the Catoctin Mountains as the leaves are changing. Also in Thurmont is the annual FallFest at Catoctin Furnace, also running over two days, Oct. 13 and 14, where batches of apple butter being made onsite will be the main event (but also plenty of other activities throughout both days for all ages). Festival of India will be at the William Talley Rec. Center Oct. 14, showcasing all things Indian culture — folk music and dance, art and crafts, food and vendor displays. And artists and creatives will want to get to one or both days of the 72 Film Fest, where film shorts from more than 50 participating teams will be shown on the big screen beginning Oct. 13 at the Weinberg Center for the Arts. The second night, Oct. 14, will include film screenings and an award ceremony, followed by an after party at The Shed.

CELEBRATE 140 YEARS OF THE FNP

A little self-promotion here as we celebrate The Frederick News-Post's 140th anniversary with a new batch of Red All Over, a hoppy red ale created by Monocacy Brewing Co. (with a little help from UnCapped podcast host Chris Sands). Celebrate with us at the release party at 5 p.m. Oct. 12 at Monocacy Brewing and get a first taste.

FEELING WITCHY? THERE'S A BOOK FAIR FOR YOU.

'Tis the season to break out the tarot cards, sip some hot apple cider, and get cozy with a good ghost story, horror novel, gothic tale or thriller. With this in mind, the Curious Iguana has created an adults-only Witchy Book Fair, where you can drop by Attaboy Beer in downtown Frederick from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 to check out a selection of the bookseller's favorite magical and spooky books and tarot decks, grab a photo at a spooky selfie station, and try a drink on tap.