AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Frederick Maryland. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:45:28 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/frederick-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-frederick-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/frederick-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-frederick-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The National Museum of Civil War Medicine is proud to announce the release of its latest television work in cooperation with the History Channel and... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/national-museum-of-civil-war-medicine-partners-with-history-channel-235043 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/national-museum-of-civil-war-medicine-partners-with-history-channel-235043 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 First Show on an Eight-City Tour Former Allman Brothers Band Guitarist, Dickey Betts & and His Band Great Southern Fresh at the start of their... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/former-allman-brothers-band-member-dickey-betts-in-concert-234544 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/former-allman-brothers-band-member-dickey-betts-in-concert-234544 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The National Museum of Civil War Medicine hosted a gala dinner on Wednesday, October 28 at Musket Ridge Golf Course in Myersville, Maryland. The Ft.... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/gala-dinner-recognizes-military-medical-excellence-234122 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/gala-dinner-recognizes-military-medical-excellence-234122 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The First All-Woman Irish Ensemble, Cherish the Ladies will be performing a Blend of Traditional Irish Music and Step Dance.   For nearly two... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/cherish-the-ladies-232442 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/cherish-the-ladies-232442 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Take a glimpse into the fascinating Orient with The Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats. This show has been called "incredible,"... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/entertainment-for-the-whole-family-the-shangri-la-chinese-acrobats-231187 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/entertainment-for-the-whole-family-the-shangri-la-chinese-acrobats-231187 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Maryland (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-frederick-county-226945 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-frederick-county-226945 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Take a peek into people’s homes and examine life in all its complexity and beauty when internationally-known, Philadelphia-based, Koresh Dance... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/philadelphia-s-world-renowned-koresh-dance-company-at-the-weinberg-225457 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/philadelphia-s-world-renowned-koresh-dance-company-at-the-weinberg-225457 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Soldier, inspirational leader, visionary, source of hope, author, historian;  these are some of the words used by colleagues of Gen. Gordon R.... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/four-star-general-to-be-keynote-speaker-for-national-award-dinner-225436 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/four-star-general-to-be-keynote-speaker-for-national-award-dinner-225436 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 In a whirlwind of exhilarating circus skills, cabaret theater, movement and music, Circo Aereo, a Finnish circus troupe, will turn Frederick upside... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/first-us-tour-a-new-type-of-circus-circo-aereo-espresso-224765 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/first-us-tour-a-new-type-of-circus-circo-aereo-espresso-224765 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Prepare to be entertained at this must-see concert!  The WeinbergCenter welcomes its second Emerging Artist of the season when The Todd Marcus... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/an-evening-of-jazz-with-the-todd-marcus-orchestra-and-special-guests-224349 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/an-evening-of-jazz-with-the-todd-marcus-orchestra-and-special-guests-224349 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 IMAGINATION MOVERS FIRST-EVER NATIONAL THEATER TOUR “LIVE FROM THE IDEA WAREHOUSE CONCERT TOUR 2009” KICKS... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/the-imagination-movers-live-from-the-idea-warehouse-concert-tour-2009-223551 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/the-imagination-movers-live-from-the-idea-warehouse-concert-tour-2009-223551 Arts and Entertainment Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Frederick, MD - In partnership with Maryland's The Big Read campaign, VOLT is celebrating the life of Edgar Allan Poe with two special menus inspired... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/volt-features-signature-menus-celebrating-edgar-allen-poe-223242 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/volt-features-signature-menus-celebrating-edgar-allen-poe-223242 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Frederick County, MD area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Frederick... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/frederick-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-frederick-county-220783 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/frederick-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-frederick-county-220783 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Frederick County Maryland area. When there’s a crisp snap in the... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/frederick-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-frederick-county-221496 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/frederick-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-frederick-county-221496 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 (Frederick, MD) - Award-winning Chef and Season 6 Top Chef contestant Bryan Voltaggio will prepare a five-course dinner at the Mt Airy, Maryland,... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/volt-comes-to-elk-run-vineyards-for-dinner-amongst-the-vines-220438 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/volt-comes-to-elk-run-vineyards-for-dinner-amongst-the-vines-220438 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Machine, America's BEST live Pink Floyd show, will perform at the Weinberg Center for The Arts in Frederick. For over 20 years, The Machine has... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/the-machine-performs-at-weinberg-center-for-the-arts-217179 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/the-machine-performs-at-weinberg-center-for-the-arts-217179 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Weinberg Center Kicks Off Its 2009-2010 Emerging Artists Series With The American Revival Tour Bringing multiple skilled emerging artists to the... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/the-weinberg-center-kicks-off-its-2009-2010-emerging-artists-series-with-the-american-219397 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/the-weinberg-center-kicks-off-its-2009-2010-emerging-artists-series-with-the-american-219397 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Frederick, Maryland Pow-Wow (Native Harvest Fest) will be held this weekend at the E-Eventplex at the Frederick Fairgrounds  (797 E. Patrick... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/frederick-maryland-pow-wow-native-harvest-fest-219623 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/frederick-maryland-pow-wow-native-harvest-fest-219623 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Big Reveal! Mike Super Will Reveal Whether His Prediction Were Correct! Will he be right? The public and the press are invited for the big... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/the-big-reveal-219193 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/the-big-reveal-219193 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Maryland corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/md/annapolis/news/find-maryland-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-maryland-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217178 http://www.americantowns.com/md/annapolis/news/find-maryland-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-maryland-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217178 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Who knew that the 200th celebration of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe would create such a celebration in Frederick?  The Big Read did.  The... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/tales-of-terror-an-evening-of-horror-and-hilarity-216488 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/tales-of-terror-an-evening-of-horror-and-hilarity-216488 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Everybody’s asking…what’s in the box that the WeinbergCenter staff, along with the assistance of the Department of Public Works placed on top... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/what-s-in-the-box-on-top-of-the-weinberg-center-marquee-215275 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/what-s-in-the-box-on-top-of-the-weinberg-center-marquee-215275 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 An Evening of Bluegrass and Reuniting  Seldom Scene with special guests Darren Beachley & Legends of the Potomac. When’s the last time... http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/bluegrass-legends-on-stage-at-the-weinberg-214870 http://www.americantowns.com/md/frederick/news/bluegrass-legends-on-stage-at-the-weinberg-214870 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500