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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1978
Page
10
A brief entertainment item from the Frederick News-Post page B dated October 13, 1978, featuring local reviews, upcoming shows, and cultural notes. Includes mentions of venues, performers, and events shaping Frederick’s weekend arts scene.
Judith Holland reports a Pikesville concert featuring Ashford and Simpson with Michael Henderson and Rena Scott. Henderson impressed with Be My Girl and You Are My Starship while Ashford and Simpson performed classic duets and recent gold album Is It Still Good to You.
The region hosts outdoor craft fairs this weekend and next in Frederick, Baltimore, and Gaithersburg. Catoctin Colorfest in the mountains features about 125 craftsmen and 30 flea stalls with music and food daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Maryland Crafts Festival at Timonium Fairgrounds offers 150 artists with handmade jewelry pottery and more, with admission $2. The National Craft Fair returns to Montgomery Fairgrounds Gaithersburg the following weekend organized by Noel Clark, Frederick Craft Fair veteran.
A 17 year old named Marcel, known as Little El, discovered his Elvis likeness and now uses his appearance and singing to tour across the United States keeping Elvis imagery alive for fans and crowds nationwide.
The Fredericktowne Players unveil a gala premiere on November 2 at 8 p.m. in the Weinberg Center marking their debut as Resident Company with Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit. President Dick Bucheimer says the event will be a new era with champagne reception and local dignitaries invited, aiming for a festive first night.
Akron glassblower Drew Sauith made waves this weekend as Maryland Crafts Fair opened at Tineniam and a week later the third annual National Craft Fair by Noel Clark. Also at Montgomery Fairgrounds the Coward classic Blithe Spirit runs with Anne Elkins Fran Crum and E Kempton Hood directing Russell Beaton. Nov 3 4 shows at 8 pm and Nov 2 pm, tickets on sale Oct 19 at Weinberg Center box office with fees details.
Readers are invited to several regional events this October. Agris Harvest Festival runs October 14 and 15 at South Mon Tale Fairgrounds, 10 miles north of Gettysburg on Rt 77, with boats from 10 am to 5 pm. Berryville Pumpkin Fest features wine tasting and crafts, October 2 and 22. An auction fundraiser for the Weleberg Center for Use Arts is set for October 14 at 6 pm, with previews on October 19 and 14. Herm Siew horse show runs October 31 through November 5 at Madison Square Garden, highlighting jumping and equestrian events. A festival in Bertalzy Springs, across the Potomac from Hancock, includes a Saturday-Sunday program October 14–15 and a Great Chien event at Frederick Towne.
Wheaton High School drama department presents Comm Dracula on Oct 2 27 and 26 at p.m. Tickets available. call M2257 for information and purchases.
A long list of top songs and artists is presented, including Exile, Gerry Rafferty, Foreigner, The Who, Billy Joel, Dr Hook, and Crystal Gayle. The compilation mixes rock, pop, and R&B acts with multiple labels and chart entries, noting major titles and artists across weeks. The page also mentions a birthday milestone for 21st birthdays in 1975.
The World Almanac editors present birthdays and brief bios for John L. Sullivan Eugene O Neill Rita Hayworth Chuck Berry Alfred Dreyfus John Dewey Alfred Nebel. Entries note titles, achievements, and key dates from 1858 to 1952, with remarks on notable works and historic actions.
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