Senior recital by Porter-Borden and Borden at Frederick Church
Callie Porter-Borden and Stasia Borden of Rockville present a joint senior recital on Sunday June 24 at 2 p.m. at the Frederick Church of the Brethren 201 Fairview Ave Frederick. The program spans classical musical theater and popular songs with Alison Shafer on piano. Free admission. information 301 496 1046.
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Callie Porter-Borden
Frederick
Stasia Borden
Rockville
Frederick Church of the Brethren
Fairview Ave
Music Box Voice Studio
Ms. Porter-Borden
Walkerville High School
Thelma Gross
NYU
Mix
Borden
Rockville High School
University of Delaware
Alison Shafer
Hagerstown Band to Welcome United States Air Force Trumpeter
Local trumpeter Frederica Pursell will appear as a trumpet soloist with the Hagerstown Band on Sunday June 24 at 8 p.m. in Hagerstown Municipal Park. Pursell, senior ceremonial trumpeter with the USAF Band in Washington D.C., has led that post for 19 years and holds a doctor of musical arts from the University of Maryland. He performs widely as soloist and clinician and has published trumpet pedagogy articles. this marks his second season with the Hagerstown Band. He will play Herbert L. Clark's The Debutante, a cornet solo from the turn of the century, described as ideal for a Victorian, overblown band in the park setting.
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Frederica
Hagerstown
Hagerstown Municipal Park
Dr. Pursell
United States Air Force Band
Washington, D.C
University of Maryland
Community concert series in Mount Airy and Frederick open to all
Free summer concerts planned at Wildwood Park gazebo Mount Airy on the second and fourth Sundays of June July and August starting 7 p m. June 24 Frank Plummer and July 8 Flying Scotsman perform with future acts announced later. Sponsored by Twin Arch Self Storage at Park and Ridge. Clustered Spires Chorus Frederick welcomes new director Jennie Boone and hosts open rehearsal nights first Wednesday monthly at Frederick Church of the Brethren. Call 301 695 8876 for details.
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Wildwood Park
Mount Airy
Frank Plummer
Flying Scotsman
Twin Arch Self Storage
Park and Ridge Avenues
Clustered Spires Chorus
Frederick
Jennie Boone
Frederick Church of the Brethrens
Rosemont Avenue
Second Street
Sweet Adelines International
One God One Voice Announces July Open Enrollment
One God One Voice, a community choral group drawing members from Frederick and Washington counties, announces July open enrollment. The choir aims to entertain while promoting Christian principles through diverse music. The season features an original play at Way Off Broadway and other presentations. information via director Terry Sparks at 301-694-0341.
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One God-One Voice
Frederick County
Washington County
Way Off Broadway
Terry Sparks
Batwing Opens as East Coast Flying Roller Coaster
Six Flags America in Largo unveiled Batwing last week, a 24-seat flying coaster with eight inversions and speeds up to 50 mph. The 2 minute 20 second ride lifts riders 115 feet, then inverts and soars with a skyward feel. Notables at the grand opening included Survivor II’s Colby Donaldson and NASA’s Robert L Curbeam Jr. The park operates daily through August and weekends in September and October.
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Six Flags America
Largo
Batwing
Colby Donaldson
Paul Ruben
Park World Magazine
NASA
Robert L. Curbeam Jr
Sixflags.com
America
Towson Maryland Arts Festival presents Side Show and more
Towson University hosts the 46th Maryland Arts Festival running June 23 to July 28 featuring the Tony nominated Side Show about the Daisy and Violet Hilton, Born Yesterday, Lore Enchanted Evening, Opera on Film series and a roster of Nashville bands. The event includes multiple theater, film and music offerings across Towson.
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Towson
Daisy Pe
Violet Hilton
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Swan Lake ballet tribute at Weinberg Center
Odette the swan returns in a Frederick School of Classical Ballet production. Odile tries to trap Prince Siegfried at a ball as Odette appears, while soloists Brooke Barber Susanna Camatier Rachel Els Carty Barber Sarah Wroth Nicole Harden Abby Rudesill perform Czardas Neapolitan Mazurka Russian dances. Tickets and details at 301 228 2828.
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Odette
von Rothbart
Baron von Rothbart
Odile
Black Swan
Siegfried
Ae Odette
Marius Petipa
Lev Ivanov
Half a Wreck Van Showe Blues Jazz and Classic Rock Presence
Van Showe, a trumpeter and flugelhorn player, began with Damion and the Classics and has since played with Jade Brothers White Willow and Tandy Band in Florida. He recorded with Motown in the 1960s and appeared on TV with Boots Randolph and Gene Chandler. In 1999 he backed Dan Aykroyd with a seasoned band. Willard notes the group’s youth mix and hints at a possible new CD within five years.
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van Showe
Damion
Jade Brothers
White Willow
Tandy
Florida
42Nd Street Band
the Shades
Long Time Coming
the Shavons
The
Isley Brothers
Charlie Daniels
Joey Dee
Johnny Maestro
Gene Cornish
Rascals
Kinks
Wilson Pickett
Roy Head
Bo Tidley
Willie
Gold Rush Kids at Gettysburg Theatre Festival
Junius Brutus Booth portrayed by Robert Knight leads in a Gettysburg Theatre Festival musical revue based on 1850s entertainers. The cast includes Bob Appleton and Natalie Gan, with college students and apprentices. Opens 7 p.m. Friday at Kline Theatre Gettysburg College and runs through July 1. Tickets at 717-337-6060.
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Junius Brutus Booth
Robert Knight
John Wilkes Booth
Tom Maguire
Bob Appleton
California
Lotta Crabtree
Natalie Gan
Kline Theatre
Gettysburg College
Taking Steps at Totem Pole Playhouse
English farce Taking Steps by Alan Ayckbourn opens at Totem Pole Playhouse Caledonia State Park. Roland a hard drinking tycoon pursues an old house once a brothel as family and allies collide in a chaotic night of stairs and rooms. Call 1 888 805 7056 or visit totempoleplayhouse.org for details.
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Alan Ayckbourn
Taking Steps
Totem Pole Playhouse
Caledonia State Park Professional Theater
Roland
Totempoleplayhouse.org
New Voice Play Festival Opens June 22 at Old Opera House
The New Voice Play Festival debuts June 22 at the Old Opera House in Charles Town presenting three short plays from nonpublished works. Award entries include The Gold Curtain Best of Festival and The Silver Award, with staged readings like Stephen Levi's A Matter of Choice. Tickets and details are available by phone or online.
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New Voice
Seady
Charles Town
William E. Morgan
Mr M
Kevin Roberts
Erik Soldiers
Sandra DeRocha
Betsy Fritz
Stephen Levi
Louise
Annie Roskowinski
Ray Melton
Coves
Brunswick Community Theatre to stage The Lion in Winter
Brunswick Community Theatre presents The Lion in Winter by Charles Goldman at Brunswick City Park Building. Directed by Clay Carey the drama runs five performances over two weekends with 8 p.m. shows June 29 to July 20 and a 2:30 matinee on July 8. Cast includes Qwett Robertson as Henry and Carol Garrison as Eleanor with Eric Hurd Kenny Louden and John Kennan as their sons. Ticket prices are 7 adults 5 students. For details call 301-834-8829 or see the theater site.
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Brunswick Community Theatre
Brunswick City Park
E. Potomac St
Brunswick
Charles Goldman
Clay Carey
Henry
Qwett
Geocities
Atrebrunswick
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Carrol Manor Fire Company
Adamstown
Swan Lake
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