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Landscapes and Still Life: Paintings by Catherine Christopher, Peter Plant, and Richard Drehmer 5/5/11 – 5/30/11 Festival of Arts Preview Event and Silent Auction 5/7/11
"The Burning Question of Secession" A Civil War 150 Anniversary Dramatic Reading 4/29/11 – 4/30/11 The Frederick Arts Council is funded by an operating grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.
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It's springtime people! I wasn't sure it would ever get here. Happy as I am that my daffodils are stretching towards the sun, I have to admit that the speed with which things are changing can be sometimes disconcerting. Don't get me wrong, I love the surprise 70 degree days in February, but it also makes me realize that I better enjoy each day as it is delivered, because change...it is a comin'. Change is a theme throughout this issue. Whether it's because of love lost too soon, new opportunities, a makeover ambush, or finding new purpose for one's self or some thing... change is necessary. As I first read "Our Pride", an article contributed by an active duty soldier, I couldn't help but think about how military life changes families. My own family experienced such a change when my Dad was sent to Vietnam years ago. I know that the discomfort of those changes were eased for all of us by the letters, packages, and prayers sent back and forth across the miles while we awaited his safe return. With each issue, we work hard to bring you stories about people, places, and possibilities. Stories that inspire you to try something new, donate your time and talents, give an old haunt a new chance, or to simply challenge yourself to see what's been right in front of you with fresh eyes. Frederick County is almost constantly evolving; changing and growing to better serve those that live here as well as those that play here. Which means that it's a sure bet that you haven't even been to the tip of the iceberg when it comes to discovering all there is to find!
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Find It Frederick is a free quarterly publication of Pulse Publishing, LLC. Customer inquiries should be directed to Pulse Publishing, LLC, 12 S. Market Street, Suite 101, Frederick, MD 21701. Manuscripts, drawings, photography, and other submissions must be accompanied by a postage-paid, self-addressed envelope if they are to be returned to the sender. Find It Frederick is not responsible for unsolicited material. All contents of this publication are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced in whole or in part for any reason without prior consent of the publisher. For information about advertising in an upcoming issue of Find It Frederick, please contact Donna Elbert at 301-6626050, ext. 11, e-mail donna@pulsepublishing.net or visit www.finditfrederick.com. If you have questions or comments regarding Find It Frederick you may contact the editor, Melissa Howes-Vitek, at 301-662-6050, ext. 17 or e-mail melissa@pulsepublishing.net. Many thanks to the numerous individuals and businesses that provided information and their time for our articles and features. We wish to thank our advertisers for their continued support.
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Don’t Panic Foundation is another organization that gets some of my time. The purpose of this non-profit organization is to assist critically ill and/or injured fire fighters and police officers in their time of need. I serve on the Board of Directors and contribute art/design work. http://dontpanicfoundation.org My “real job” is that of a web developer and graphic designer for the California-based, Wescom Resources Group. We are a CUSO (Credit Union Service Organization) and we provide custom home and mobile banking products. I really enjoy my job because I work with a great group of people, get to be creative, and work from home in my jammies! Spare time in warm months is for skydiving and instructing student skydivers. This is truly my “fun job”! Not only is skydiving an amazing experience, but getting to share it with other people is really incredible. I work at a small dropzone in Laurel, Del. called Skydive Delmarva.
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1. What ice cream flavor best describes you? Ben & Jerry’s “Everything but the…” 2. What is your favorite word or phrase? Really?! I say that a lot. Maybe it’s because I’m gullible. 3. What three words would your friends and family use to describe you? Genuine, kind, funny 4. What are you most passionate about? Experiencing life. I can’t wait for the next adventure, be it traveling, meeting new people or taking on a new challenge. (I’ve been meaning to start bagpipe lessons!) 5. Where in Frederick County are you most likely to be found? There’s a good chance you’ll bump into me at Brewer’s Alley (yum!) or walking my minidachshunds through Baker Park.
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Centuries ago, only one way to experience music existed: live. Audiences heard the great composers’ works in their purest form, straight from the instruments playing the notes. No amplifiers, no radio static, no earbuds.
Contemporary culture, saturated with high-tech forms of entertainment from iTunes to YouTube, seemingly leaves little room for this original means of music experience – especially in a local setting with a high-caliber, yet affordable, performance. But Fredericktonians need not drive to Baltimore or D.C., or even Hagerstown (home of the Maryland Symphony) to hear a live performance of great orchestral music because we have a symphony orchestra of our own. The Frederick Symphony Orchestra (FSO), established in 1997, performs five concerts each year at the J.B. Kussmaul Theater on the campus of Frederick Community College. “There’s nothing quite like a [live] concert,” said Elisa Koehler, FSO Music Director and Conductor. When you watch a movie, “the people on screen don’t care about us,” she said. But “a concert is a live happening. Musicians want an audience to experience the music with them.”
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HEAR iT! “A really fun concert is something that unites people,” said Koehler. “From a conductor’s standpoint, it’s really electric when everything’s on.” When everyone breathes together and moves together, “it’s incredibly powerful,” she said. The orchestra, about 80 members strong, has a mix of both professional and amateur musicians. With the exception of principal string players and guest artists, all of the members are unpaid volunteers. “They’re here because they love it,” Koehler said. “We have a lot of different people and they’re all very good…We have a lot of enthusiasm, people love it, it’s fun,” she continued. It’s also fun for the audience because they’re seeing their friends and neighbors play, Koehler pointed out, which makes it truly a community ensemble. The group covers a wide range of repertoire from classical masterworks to contemporary compositions. This season, the FSO played symphonies by Dvořák, Schumann and Shostakovich, in addition to many other great classics. “We love classical music, but we love pops music too. We are American!” said Koehler. The final concert of this season, scheduled for Saturday, June 18 at 8 p.m. offers a crowd-pleasing blend of both classical and contemporary selections – all with a superhero theme. The selections that make up the first half of the concert are the “classical precursors” to the contemporary superhero themes in the second half, Koehler said. “You’ll see what a big debt movie composers owe to classical music.” The concert opens with the “Prelude to Act III of Lohengrin,” by Wagner, “heroic music that will remind listeners of ‘Superman,’” said Koehler. The Wagner is followed by Beethoven’s “Egmont Overture,” music for a play “based on the story of Count Egmont, a Flemish revolutionary hero,” Koehler explained. “It’s very heroic music that inspired the dark, foreboding type of film music that has a triumphant ending.” The other classical selections include Tchaikovsky’s “Marche Solennelle,” a heroic-sounding coronation march for the Russian czar, and Suppé’s “Poet and Peasant Overture,” which “was used in lots of Bugs Bunny cartoons,” Koehler said.
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April 2, 2011 marks the grand opening of the all new Frederick Visitor Center! Having relocated to the site of the former Frederick Spoke Factory, the visitor center facility now boasts an award-winning orientation film and 2200-square feet of exhibit area that interprets and promotes all our great county has to offer! So whether you've grown up here or are just passing through...you have got to see this place! You won't be disappointed. Check out their journey on the visitor center's blog at http://frederickvisitorcenter.blogspot.com www.fredericktourism.com 151 S. East Street Frederick, MDÂ 21701 301-600-2888 800-999-3613
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Gyros, spanakopita, souvlaki, pastichio. What does a German-Irish gal know about Greek food? Besides the fact that my name, Melissa, means "honey bee" in Greek, you'd be safe to assume, not much. However, it just so happens that in my earlier, "other" life as a muralist and decorative painter, I spent nearly a year working in a very Greek, Chicago neighborhood.
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Families like the Nicolopoulos', the Maglaris', and the Pipikios' helped induct me into the huge-fan-o-all-things-Greek club! Nearly every morning I would arrive at the various job sites to find the homes already filled with the delightful fragrance of spanakopita or baklava baking in the oven. If nothing was baking in preparation for lunch, then it was understood that I would dine at one of their families' restaurants. Through these wonderful families, I experienced the many delights of Greek cuisine. However it was the skill with which they managed to put that loving, welcoming spirit right into their food, that has permenantly imprinted on my palate...and heart. Fast forward some seven odd years. Enter Aleko's Village Cafe. Operated by the Tsinonis family, Aleko's is a little jewel, tucked away inside a Sunoco station in Middletown. Yes, that's right...it's inside a gas station. There is no indoor dining, but you can grab your take-out and enjoy it on the side patio. Please, whatever you're thinking, do not let that dissuade you from experiencing what can only be described as love in a take-out container. While my Irish roots have me leading with the blarney at times, I'm not exaggerating when I say that my first bite of their chicken Souvlaki, brought a tear to my eye. It was tender and perfectly seasoned, dressed in just the right
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amount of tsatziki, and nestled in a warm pita. Although I was perched on a metal patio chair, braced against an early spring breeze, I was instantly transported back to the warm, welcoming kitchens of my Greek clients. I could then bearly contain myself while simply anticipating how sinfully delectable the pastries were going to be. Yep, you guessed it. They were divine! The variety offered is impressive alone, but I dare you to find better unless of course, it came from your own Yiayia's kitchen. This tiny gem offers up a generous menu that features the standard, as well as some not so standard, Greek favorites; a few American standbys like Subs and Cheesburgers, as well as some unexpected treats for the vegans among us. As I add the Tsinonis' to the list of Greek families that have fed me, add Aleko's Village Cafe to your list of great places to grab a delicious bite at a great value. Next time I think I'll have the Dolmades. Kal铆 贸reksi! (Bon Appetit) www.alekosvillagecafe.com 4304 Old National Pike Inside Fountaindale Sunoco Middletown, MD 21769 301-371-3500
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All of my favorites involve an insidious bad guy with a slew of tough-on-the-eyes henchmen who want to destroy an unassuming, but strangely-attractive-in-tights and incredibly strong guy-next-door type who simply wants to pine after some hot babe by day and save the world from itself by night. Guy of my dreams! Forget Prince Charming. I’m just more of a Peter Parker/Clark Kent gal myself. Point is, when I let my 9-year-old budding comic book collector drag me into Brainstorm Comics on East Patrick Street for the first time, I was ill-prepared for the true depth of the comic book world. It’s so much more than just some buff dudes in tights! It’s a community, with a distinct culture that celebrates heroes and villains and all of the tortured souls in between. For me, one of the most vibrant aspects of Brainstorm Comics is not the colorful book covers that flank each wall, but Owner Dan. Having been a lifelong comic book collector himself, Dan opened his first comic book store in the Frederick area 25 years ago as a way to meet the needs of local comic lovers, and he has truly become a resource for those who are into the hobby. As someone whose comic book knowledge doesn’t go deeper than what has been presented on the big screen, it was amazing to listen to him talk about all of the different series he carries (he knows pretty much everything about everyone, including exactly where to find them in the stacks without looking it up on a computer). You could hear the passion in his voice as he walked around the store with me and showed me his treasures. But, there’s more to Dan and Brainstorm Comics than Superboy and Green Lantern. There’s this whole other side to the store that an outsider like myself could never have even guessed existed. It’s called Warhammer, and it’s awesome.
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ViSiT iT! It’s this really intricate tabletop game featuring fantasy miniatures the player can hand paint. The miniatures are then used to fight an intense strategy-based battle versus other players and their miniatures on some sort of hand-painted landscape. Think Dungeons and Dragons amped up. But, there’s so much more to it than that and Google is really the only hope for those of us looking from the outside in. The night before I visited, Dan had hosted a group of Warhammer enthusiasts who spent hours on the intricate miniatures. Some of the paintings were truly spectacular. For metal and plastic characters, many of which are no more than an inch in height, it was amazing to see the detail and artistic styling people put into their creations. It’s no wonder that some of the miniatures painted in the Frederick store retail for hundreds of dollars! Does Warhammer sound too overthe-top for you? It probably is, which is why Brainstorm Comics is also a seller of Dungeons and Dragons, and various other fantasy role-playing games (including some vintage titles) that general hobbyist find interesting. Brainstorm Comics is truly a place in which you can easily get lost. There’s just so much to look at! From Lord of the Rings memorabilia to hand painted miniature armies, it’s a great place for kids, young and old, to spend an afternoon. Best part: Owner Dan makes every shopper, comic noob or hardcore collector feel welcomed, and you can’t help but learn something new from him or other shoppers every time you pop in. Brainstorm Comics 54 E. Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-663-3039 www.brainstormcomics.com
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When my father-in-law turned a certain age (which number he would not appreciate seeing in print), an extra-special celebration seemed in order. We were thinking along the lines of a birthday bash or perhaps a family trip. Ultimately, the Birthday Boy from Hagerstown (by way of Johnston, Pa.) made his wishes known. “I’d like to take a ride on the Walkersville Southern Railroad,” he said. And so we did.
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A runner’s high is that intense surge of euphoria generated by the release of endorphins after miles of pounding the pavement. Never mind the runner’s knee, the shin splints, the side stitches, and the blisters because what else would motivate legions of devoted joggers to slog through slush and snow, uphill and down, on frigid mornings and the most sweltering days of summer?
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If these stories don’t inspire, there’s also the lure of learning from more experienced athletes. “If running makes your knees ache,” Lawrence states,
“you’re doing something wrong. There is more technique to this than people realize, and there are things you can do to guard against injury.” In other words, I endured years of shin splints for nothing? Over the phone, Lawrence instantly (and correctly) diagnoses me as a heel striker and tells me what to do to alter my stride to prevent this problem. Where was he 20 years ago? I’m just about convinced that it’s time to give this running thing another whirl. According to Lawrence, many people around my age start thinking along these lines. “Running is basic human athletic function. If you can maintain your ability to run, it keeps open the window of possibility for doing lots of other things in your life as well. People want to be able to continue to feel like they’re able to do whatever they want to in their lives.” He adds, “Running also is the most flexible thing to do because any time you’ve got 30 minutes, you can throw on your running shoes, go out the door, and do it.” Lawrence encourages prospective joggers to show up for a training group to check out the group, no strings attached. “Just walk up, introduce yourself,
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“Imagine being in a squatting position with a 220 pound machine under your legs for 15 or 20 minutes at a time…it’s surprising how much energy it actually takes to go fast.”
That is how James Dow of Frederick described the sport of motocross to me when I met him at his home to discuss something he spends a great deal of his free time pursuing. A sport about which I knew next to nothing. A sport I did not even spell correctly half of the time. I usually wrote it as “motorcross.” Nor, as it turned out, had I properly assessed the appeal of the sport. While I never assumed it was easy, I did think it was a draw for adrenaline junkies. The speed. The danger. Flying, as Dow told me, sometimes 30 feet or more into the air. Surely adrenaline must play into all of this for some riders out there. Not so much for Dow. “It’s not the adrenaline for me. I want to do it because I want to win.” And win he has. A shelf of trophies and plaques resides in his garage just above where his bike is parked as testament to this fact. My quick count revealed there were about 20 or more trophies positioned there, along with various ribbons and other motocross related accolades, both from his days as a beginner in “C” class, and his current time in the intermediate “B” class. Dow, as most riders in “B” class, aspires to one day move up to “A” class professional competition, where the rewards are cash instead of trophies. But he admitted to me that he was probably too old when he started the sport to ever make that very large leap. “I got into it extremely late…there’s a certain amount of fear you have when you’re 30 that you don’t have when you’re 15.”
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I noted another bike on the opposite end of Dow’s garage. I thought it was a practice bike until he explained to me that at $8,000 a pop (plus equipment), few riders would have that kind of money on their own. The bike actually belonged to Dow’s good friend and fellow “B” class rider, Jeremy Savage, who stores his equipment in Dow’s garage for convenience. Savage, who has been riding since he was 18, made the jump from beginner to “B” class before Dow did. But now that they are both in the same class, they will often ride together to races, though they are not always racing against one another directly. When they do, though, Savage confirmed that there is no loss of competitiveness. “We are often at the track together, pushing each other to go faster.” Savage started younger, and moved into the next class earlier than his friend. I was sensing a pattern. Did Savage think there was a cap on what age one can compete in motocross? “I don’t think you can be too old…and you’re never too young. If you start after you’re in your teens you probably won’t be going pro, but that shouldn’t stop any one from picking it up as a hobby.” Savage doesn’t consider himself an adrenaline junkie either. So much for my perception about motocross on that account. But surely, other than “winning,” there must have been something about the sport in particular that appealed to him, if not the adrenaline rush. “It’s an elegant blend of man and machine. Auto racing relies too much on equipment while motocross allows the rider to control the outcome by using their skills.” Both Dow and Savage seemed to place their skills as just about even with one another. But when asked, both placed the skills of another local rider, Jason Conlon, far ahead of their own. I met up with Jason at Fredericktown Yamaha on Urbana Pike where he works in the parts department.
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MOVE iT! I’m not sure I’d consider myself sheltered, I do consider myself in the dark about a lot of aspects of motocross. I never viewed it in a negative light before talking to these three guys, but that doesn’t mean I viewed it in an accurate one either. My adrenaline junkie theory, for example, took a pretty big dive while researching this piece. And while I acknowledge that three people don’t constitute a majority of motocross racers, I did get from them a sense of some of the universals. The near certainty of eventual serious injury is one. The high level of expense is another. The former I assumed. The latter surprised me a bit, especially the price of the bikes themselves. Either of these concepts would be enough to turn people off to the sport. But there was one other far more positive universal which may counteract the two negatives I mentioned: all three of these easy going men agreed it is one of the more family friendly sports around. “Everyone’s always real cordial with each other,” Dow told me near the end of our interview. “I can take all of my gear, my motorcycle, my wallet, everything, and just leave it in my truck unlocked and nobody will touch it. That’s the neat part about it.” You can’t say that about many sporting events at most arenas these days. Even if it weren’t for the skill, the athleticism and the commitment required to succeed in motocross, that atmosphere of trust and safety would be enough to gain a whole new respect from me. American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) www.americanmotorcyclist.com ( You must be a member in order to race at any track, anywhere) Mason Dixon Riding Association (MDRA) www.mdramxracing.com AMA District 7 www.amadistrict7.com
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Words by Amanda Rodriguez Being ambushed for a surprise makeover by What NOT to Wear’s celebrity stylists, Stacy and Clinton, may not have been one of my proudest moments, but it did give me a new outlook on fashion.
The week long adventure-makeover resulted in not just a new look for me, but also in some pretty useful fashion tips that I’ve decided are integral to my future as a fashionista. Okay, so maybe being a fashionista is not actually in my future. But, I really do want to be fashionable and stylish enough to make a positive impression on my co-workers and community members. I will be the first to admit that, prior to my whirlwind, makeover I was doing something opposite of that! Sadly, weekend shopping trips in NYC using someone else’s five thousand dollars is not something I’m likely to experience again anytime soon (or ever!). However, in an effort to up my daily fashion awesome, I have begun to adapt some of the What NOT to Wear tips to my shopping adventures in and around Frederick.
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STYLE iT! So, what are my celebrity fashion tips to live by? 1. Every trend is not made for every body. For me, that means skinny jeans are a no-go! 2. Being fashionable is NOT the same thing as being vain. It’s about feeling good and sharing that with the world. 3. Fashion should be fun! Be creative. Try something new. Just do it with class and style. 4. How you dress matters. Not just to you, but to how others see you. I think of my attire as my résumé; if I dress lazy, I look, well, LAZY! 5. Fashion takes time. It doesn’t naturally happen while the kids are sleeping; you have to invest in it if you want it to work for you. And, that may mean scouting out a few places before you find the perfect dress to wear for your son’s first musical. The last tip is particularly the case for those of us that call Frederick our home. Because sometimes, for a time-strapped mother of three, shopping in Frederick is frustrating. Don’t get me wrong, I love Frederick. There truly is something for everyone here and it’s a place where you can carve out a style that is all your own. Frederick is vibrant and unique and filled to popping with many pleasurable shopping options. But let’s face it, it’s not New York City. And, while you may be able to find specialty items at local boutiques or order what the celebrities are rockin’ from an online shop, you may have to do a little digging to get the trendy look you’re after. But, it can be done! If fashion is your thing, you’re not always going to be happy with the options at the local Boscov’s, but in Frederick you really don’t have to be. As a growing and eclectic city, Frederick is home to not only a bunch of really cool fashion boutiques, but also to a number of well-stocked and amazing consignment stores. I know, right now you’re probably turning up your nose a little bit (admit it, just a little) at the thought of buying used clothing. I know I was before I took my first journey into consignment land. It’s not that I think I’m too good for “used” clothing, it’s just that I had some specific concerns about the garment’s past life.
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STYLE iT! I’d previously been to a couple of dark and dingy consignment stores that seemed to confirm my suspicion: all used clothing came from my dead grandma’s attic. Only, guess what? Totally untrue! And, a number of consignment shops have sprung up around Frederick County to prove it. I have to admit that of all the shops I visited, the one that stands out as my favorite is Plato’s Closet. It’s one of the newer editions to the local consignment scene having just opened its doors at the end of last year, but it has a very healthy selection of items geared to younger adults and teens. I’m a shoe girl (when I’m not busy being a handbag girl) and I was very pleased with their all-encompassing shoe selection. Dressy heels, rain boots, on the go Chuck Taylors—all could be found in a multitude of sizes. Plus, I love their accessories and the racks and racks of trendy, lightly worn jeans. The store is bright and airy, and it doesn’t remind me one bit of my grandma’s anything. And, Plato’s Closet is not Frederick’s only fresh and friendly consignment shoppe. Chic to Chic has been a member of the Frederick community for years, and their designer clothing options rival what you would see in many NYC boutique stores. If you’re an expectant mom, I would suggest Bella’s Consignment shop in Urbana, where you can find designer clothing and accessories for women (expectant and otherwise) and children alike.
STYLE iT! As a mom to three little dudes, I can’t even begin to tell you how handy consignment shops are for things like sport shoes (I got my son’s cleats from Enkore Kids shop in Boonsboro), toys, and jeans (can a boy ever have too many pairs of jeans?!). But consignment stores are not just a great way to pick up some much-needed clothing at a low price. They also offer a pretty fantastic way to earn some extra cash by selling your own lightly used items. Last summer I made over $100 selling clothing to various consignment shops in the area! Every shop has its own policies about what they buy, how much you make, and how you get paid, but for items that are in good condition and from quality manufacturers, consigning is a valid way for you to see a pretty cool return on your investment. Best part, some shops even pay cash on the spot for the items they purchase! I guess you know what I’ll be doing with all of my What NOT to Wear clothing when I’m done with them! Looking for a great place to buy and/or sell your fashionable duds? Try one of these: Chic To Chic www.chictochic.com 30 E. Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701 301-620-8889
Plato's Closet www.platosclosetfrederick.com 5100 Buckeystown Pike Frederick, MD 21704 301-644-1190
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Imagine a little fairytale village perched high on a green cliff overlooking a grand river vista and wooded hills. Everyone there is friendly. The shop keepers and folks walking by on the street greet you with a friendly smile and try to get to know you. Believe it or not, we need not relegate this charming scene merely to the land of story books. The not-so-far-far-away land of Shepherdstown, W.Va., embodies just such an idyllic setting a stone’s throw from Frederick County.1
Both of the main town entrances from the direction of Frederick make it apparent that this isn’t an ordinary speck on the map. Arriving via the long winding road that connects the town to U.S. Route 340 will take you by the iconic O’Hurley’s General Store sitting near the railroad tracks at the edge of town. In addition to hand-crafted rustic furniture, this little mercantile provides all manner of wares that haven’t been generally available since the 1930s. They have a jar full of little can openers issued to Union soldiers in the Civil War, tin whistles, pocket watches, coffins, hats, anvils, steam engines, nickel candy sticks, glass marbles, antique shaving blades, cast-iron cookware, old toys, buckets, barrels and much more. I make regular visits to restock on honey sticks and sealing wax for the old-style letters I like to send (the honey is for my sweet tooth, not the letters, if you were trying to picture how that works). If you stop by, make sure to tell Jay Hurley that I send my regards and ask him to tell you the history of the shop. You’ll find him sitting behind the counter most days. The cat that sleeps in the store doesn’t move much, but I promise it’s a living animal.
irytale Hyperbole in use: Do not actually attempt to throw a stone over Washington County.
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OVER THE EDGE! If you come into town via the bridge from Sharpsburg over the Potomac River, you might think that you took a wrong turn at Albuquerque and wound up in Germany. Just over on the right side of the bridge, the large buildings of the Bavarian Inn, complete with traditional sloping brown roofs and stone chimneys, sit above the river among a little cluster of trees. Even in the middle of spring, when I cross that bridge I can never shake the aesthetic feeling I normally get when I approach a snowy ski resort. On the left side of the bridge stands the monument to James Rumsey who tested a very early steam-engine boat on the Potomac beneath Shepherdstown in the 1700s. Perhaps this is a metaphorical stretch, but the big stone monument reminds me of the ancient Colossus at Rhodes that likely stood over the harbor attesting to the greatness of the city to visitors. The main life of the town runs along German Street, named for the population who first settled there in the 1730s. Here you will find a charming pedestrianfriendly town center lined with shops and little restaurants, most of which live in 19th-century buildings and are locally owned and operated.
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The level of personal service in these stores is like none that I have encountered anywhere else. The store keepers really try to get to know you as a person and hit at the heart of just what you need. One time I awkwardly stumbled into the Shepherdstown Sweet Shop and Bakery and said to the woman at the counter, “Uh… my girlfriend told me to buy some kind of fancy bread. Do you know what she could mean?” She was very understanding of my ineptitude in these matters and spent about 10 minutes trying to jog even a vague memory of what the bread might be needed for, and after explaining in laymen’s terms the quality and general purpose of several choices, I walked away with just the right thing. If you are wandering in and out of the German Street shops and find yourself in need of some refreshment, stop in the Lost Dog Café located in the little yellow house at the lower end of the street. The shop’s owner, Garth, is the enemy of monotony incarnate. I never have any idea what music I’ll hear or what art will be displayed all over the walls from one day to another. A notice on the door warns customers that their mere presence in the shop is in danger of being incorporated into a potential art project. In the fall and winter I tend to get a honey bush tea spiked with just a dab of honey. But in the warmer months I am a glutton for Garth’s strawberry smoothies. For lunch or dinner, I highly recommend the Blue Moon on the corner of Princess and High Streets. The inside is colorful and funky with both lounge and regular table seating. But in the spring and summer, I prefer to sit in their outdoor area which sits atop a rushing spring-fed stream and is covered by a canopy of leafy vines. I feel like I’m dining in the middle of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s WWW.FiNDiTFREDERiCK.COM
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Dream or Sherwood Forest. As for the food, it’s a good place to go if you are with people with many different tastes and needs. They have one of the most extensive vegetarian and vegan menus I have ever seen while still offering many carnivorous temptations. By this point you are bound to have noticed that Shepherdstown is home to Shepherd University, the campus of which blends right into town. All throughout the year the campus is home to more live performing arts events than you might reasonably expect from a school of its small size. They are becoming quite famous for their annual Contemporary American Theatre Festival, or CATF, which showcases the latest in American theatrical genius with several days of nonstop shows in a row. As for live music, Shepherdstown Music and Dance (SMAD) holds regularly scheduled folk music concerts at the university and all around town. Their signature event is a monthly contra dance at the War Memorial Building on the corner of German and King Streets. For those of you who don’t know, contra is a type of country dance that uses a similar move set as square dancing, but in long of lines of people like forms you might have seen in Jane Austen movies. On the
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OVER THE EDGE! first Saturday of May, SMAD hosts an entire day of May Day events that take up most of the town, starting with a parade down German Street, a May Pole dance on the lawn of McMurran Hall, and concluding with an evening contra dance. If you are a fan of local produce, you might want to visit the Shepherdstown Farmers Market. They always bring a fresh harvest behind the public library on German and King, Sundays from April through December, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The people of Shepherdstown tend to be big on sustainable living and the Farmers Market is a big part of that. I end every article about a city by saying that there are so many attractions that I couldn’t fit and to get to know the real character, you have to go experience it yourself. But in this case, that goes double. I have been a regular visitor since I became involved in community theatre there in 2001, and I still am frequently surprised by its many hidden charms. The sooner you start, the better. O’Hurley’s General Store 205 E. Washington Street Shepherdstown, WV 25443 304-876-6907 www.ohurley.com
Blue Moon Café 200 E. High Street Shepherdstown, WV 25443 304-876-1920 www.bluemoonshepherdstown.com
Shepherdstown Sweet Shop Bakery 100 W. German Street Shepherdstown, WV 25443 304-876-2432 www.wvbakery.com
Shepherdstown Music & Dance www.smad.us
Lost Dog Coffee 134 E. German Street Shepherdstown, WV 25443 304-876-0871
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Once again, FiND iT FREDERiCK takes home an award! This past spring, Frederick professionals gathered to celebrate the work of our area's best and brightest in the field of advertising. Conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the ADDY® Awards recognize and reward excellence in the art of advertising. So it is with great pleasure that we congratulate and thank Kim Dow of Kalico Design, our graphic designer extraordinaire, for bringing home a Silver ADDY® for the series of 2010 FiND iT FREDERiCK Magazine covers! See even MORE of her rockin' work by never missing an issue of FiND iT and... by going to www.kalicodesign.com
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