Frederick arts bloom with festivals and new riverfront plans
A prose sketch recalls Frederick Maryland’s cultural revival from a cultural desert to a thriving arts scene. It highlights Baker Park concerts exhibits and a future canal like Venice along the riverwalk inspired by Jim Rouse. It notes weddings at Zion Lutheran Church and a Miss Saigon theater run with extended performances, praising the era’s music and scenic design.
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Frederick
Baltimore
Olney
Harlequin
Braddock Heights
Ante Weinberg
Baker Park
Venice
New Orleans
San Antonio
Jim Rouse
Canal
Paul B. Ganleys
Butterfly
Opera Soiree and Rostropovich Farewell Concert Highlight Season
Ethel Loeb heads American Opera Scholarship Society dinner at Hartke Theater followed by a splendid La Traviata. The second “bad little girl” impresses with a fine Far Eastern voice and powerful finale. Rostropovich bids farewell with Verdi Requiem, a memorable performance. A note on Mme Bitterly and strong cast, weather woes, and the passing of Jean Galvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Opera Scholarship Society
Hartke Theater
Mme
Rostropovich
Jean Galvin
Local students awarded scholarships 1994 1995
Four local students received $500 Frederick County Scholarship Aid Fund awards for the 1994 1995 year. Recipients include Ronald Moore Frederick High School headed to University of Pennsylvania Terri Ray Walkersville High School to John C Smith Florida Sonia Checchia Frederick High School to American University Morehouse College attendee Johnelle Giles plans to attend Morehouse College Atlanta GA The fund welcomes donations from individuals businesses and organizations. An annual banquet raises funds. donation details are available from President Charles Wars Sr 662 3516 or secretary treasurer Tona Hill 874 2209.
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Fort Detrick
Officer's Wives Club
Brenda Weiser
Debbie Pryor
Autism Society of
Frederick
Ann Ryan
Advocates of the
Betty Seligmann
Literacy Council of
Diane Cary
Hospice of
Frederick County Scholarship Aid Fund Inc
Ronald Moore
Maurice Moore
Frederick High School
University of Pennsylvania
Terri Ray
Luther Ray
Walkersville High School
John C. Smith
Florida
Sonia Checchia
Leonard Checchia
American University of
Charles Wars Sr
Tona Hill
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Boy Scouts
Cape Cod
Paul
Gretchen Routzahn
Tommy
Sara Ann
Randall Charles Steele
Herman Steele
Gretchen
Amy
John Thomas Wachter Sr
Ruth Wachter
Holly Hills Country Club
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Moore
Ray
Checchia
Giles
Kang
Enance
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Sealy
Hanover
King
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Ory
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Rey
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Stace & Foster Mattrass
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Ori
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USA
Onty
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Royalty Ultra Ultra Plush
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the Nations
Frederick County Square
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