The Frederick County Guide Spring 2016 | Page 54

CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL APRIL 2 FIRST SATURDAY – GOING GREEN IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICK During First Saturday in Hip and Historic Downtown Frederick, more than 200 shops, galleries and restaurants await. Enjoy late night shopping, gallery openings & live music. } 3–9pm , O w Downtown Frederick 21701 301-698-8118 www.downtownfrederick.org/calendar/ first-saturday APRIL 2 CIVIL WAR TRUST PARK DAY Help beautify your nearby national battlefield by participating in a park cleanup day sponsored by the Civil War Trust. Register at the park visitor center. } 9am–1pm , Monocacy National Battlefield 5201 Urbana Pike Frederick 21704 O w 301-662-3515 www.nps.gov/mono APRIL 4 & 5 FREDERICK READS: AUTHOR ERIK LARSON Book talk, Q&A, book-signing. } Mon 7–9pm , Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W Patrick St. Frederick 21702 } , Tue 11am–1pm Frederick Community College JBK Theater 7932 Opossumtown Pike Frederick 21702 O w 301-600-7625 www.frederickreads.org APRIL 6 THE CROOKED ROAD A blend of music that originated in a mountainous trail region of southwest Virginia known as the Crooked Road. } 7:30pm , Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W Patrick St. Frederick 21701 $ O 301-600-2828 w www.weinbergcenter.org/9735/ the-crooked-road 54 FREDERICK COUNTY GUIDE | SPRING 2016 APRIL 7 WE'RE ABOUT 9 Maryland-born trio brings their edgy and robust folk sound to the Weinberg for the first time. } 7:30pm , Weinberg Center for the Arts 20 W Patrick St. Frederick 21701 $ O 301-600-2828 w www.weinbergcenter.org/9742/we're-about-9 APRIL 8 Tea at the Tea Room The Tea Room is a native stone building constructed in the 1930s, boasting a 60 mile vista. Complete tea service and guest speaker. Reservations required. } 6–8pm , Tea Room, Gambrill State Park 8602 Gambrill Park Rd. Middletown 21769 O 301-271-7574 w www.cunninghamgambrill.org/Events.html APRIL 9 BELL AND HISTORY DAY: PASSPORT TO HISTORY Ring in the 2016 museum season! Across the county, more than 20 participating museums and historic sites offer complimentary entry along with special programs. Enjoy various bell-themed activities, living history vignettes, crafts, refreshments, tours and music! } 10am–4pm , Various museums throughout Frederick City and County O 301-600-2743 w www.visitfrederick.org APRIL 9 & 10 MOUNTAIN TO VALLEY TOUR AT THE SHRINE Choose the fully guided two-day group tour or a free self-guided tour. Begin at the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Visitor Center. } 10am–1pm , National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 339 S Seton Ave. Emmitsburg 21727 O 301-447-7050 w www.setonshrine.org APRIL 14 THE NATURALIST: THEODORE ROOSEVELT Theodore Roosevelt was a prodigious hunter, tireless adventurer, and ardent conservationist. Explore Roosevelt's life through the lens of his passion for the natural world. } 7pm , C. Burr Artz Public Library 110 E Patrick St. Frederick 21701 O 301-600-1368 w fcpl.org APRIL 14–20 FREDERICK KEYS Keys vs. Lynchburg Hillcats and Wilmington Blue Rocks. } Thu & Fri 7pm; Sat & Sun 2pm; Mon & Tue 7pm; Wed 11am , Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium 21 Stadium Dr. Frederick 21703 O 301-662-0013 w www.frederickkeys.com APRIL 16–24 APRIL 9 NATIONAL PARK WEEK Handbell Choirs celebrate Bell and History Day! This year's theme "The Joy Awakens" will provide a close to the weekend festivities. } 8:30am–5pm BELL AND HISTORY HANDBELL FESTIVAL Week-long National Park Service centennial celebration includes “Find Your Park” activities. Old-fashioned children’s games, Junior Ranger Day, and a night sky program. National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 339 S Seton Ave. Emmitsburg 21727 , O 301-447-7058 w www.setonheritage.org w www.nps.gov/findapark/ , Monocacy Battlefield 5201 Urbana Pk. Frederick 21704 national-park-week.htm