DANCING BEAR’S 9TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET FOR KIDS

[ December 16, 2011; 4:00 pm; ]

Even the youngest shoppers can find something special and affordable for their family, friends, and teachers at this unique holiday shop. Located in the Cultural Arts Center’s conference room, the Holiday Market for Kids features handcrafted Fair Trade gifts priced at $10 and under. Children can shop “in secret” while family members wait nearby, or [...]

FREDERICK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT

[ December 16, 2011; 8:00 pm; December 17, 2011; 8:00 pm; ]

“The Season of Giving” holiday concert featuring the orchestra performing holiday music. 8-10pm

Location:Frederick Community College
JB Kussmaul Theatre
7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702

Contact:(301) 685-3585
Website

HOLIDAY POPS – THE SEASON OF GIVING

[ December 16, 2011; 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. December 17, 2011; 3:00 pm; ]

FSO’s holiday program with Concerto polonois in G by Telemann, Concert piece for Four Horns in F Major, Op. 86 by Schumann, with FSO horn soloists Muffy Lewing, Ken Hawes, Carrie Jean Rathmell, and Albert Beith. In addition, the FSO performs the Hansel & Gretel Prelude by Humperdinck, and our traditional Holiday Pops Sing Along. [...]

WALKERSVILLE SOUTHERN RAILROAD SANTA TRAINS

[ December 17, 2011; 11:00 am; 1:00 pm; 3:00 pm; ]

Hot chocolate and cookies will be served in the museum after your ride. Reservations required. 11am, 1pm, 3pm

Location:Walkersville Southern Railroad
34 W Pennsylvania Avenue
Walkersville, MD 21793

Contact:(301) 898-0899
Website

DANCING BEAR’S 9TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET FOR KIDS

[ December 17, 2011; 12:00 pm; ]

Even the youngest shoppers can find something special and affordable for their family, friends, and teachers at this unique holiday shop. Located in the Cultural Arts Center’s conference room, the Holiday Market for Kids features handcrafted Fair Trade gifts priced at $10 and under. Children can shop “in secret” while family members wait nearby, or [...]

COMMEDIA PINOCCHIO

[ December 17, 2011; 2:00 pm; ]

One of our many Fun Company productions here at the Maryland Ensemble Theatre. 2pm

Location:The M.E.T.
31 W. Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

Contact:(301) 694-4744
Website

CHRISTMAS AND CLASSICAL CONCERT W/ DONNA STOERING

[ December 17, 2011; ]

Join us for a full length concert performed by Donna Stoering, an internationally renowned concert pianist. Free-will offering.

Location:BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF ST ELIZABETH ANN SETON
339 SOUTH SETON AVENUE
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Contact:(301) 447-6606
Website

HISTORY HOUR

[ December 20, 2011; 1:00 pm; ]

Children ages three to five are invited to take part in the Historical Society of Frederick County’s preschool hiSTORY Hour program, offered the first and third Tuesday of each month from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The hiSTORY Hour program features preschoolers being read an illustrated, historically-themed book followed by an activity or craft.

Location:Historical Society of [...]

EVENING PLANETARIUM SHOW: MYSTERY OF THE CHRISTMAS STAR

[ December 20, 2011; 5:00 pm; ]

Journey back over 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation of the star the wise men followed to find baby Jesus. This modern retelling of the Christmas story is sure to charm and captivate audiences of all ages. Shows are at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30pm. Doors open 5-8:30pm.

Location:Earth and Space [...]

ADVENT CONCERT SERIES

[ December 21, 2011; 12:00 pm; ]

SHORT LUNCHTIME ORGAN CONCERT OF ADVENT MUSIC BY DR. ELIZABETH KROUSE AND OTHER AREA ORGANISTS. 12pm

Location:Seton Heritage Ministries
National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
339 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Contact:(301) 447-6606
Website

17TH ANNUAL MESSIAH SING-ALONG

[ December 22, 2011; 7:00 pm; ]

A treasured Frederick tradition for more than 16 years. Conductor Judy DuBose leads the Frederick Chamber Singers, orchestra, soloists and all who want to sing along in G.F. Handel’s Christmas masterpiece. 7pm

Location:Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701

Contact:(301) 600-2828
Website

CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HISTORIC HOUSES OF WORSHIP

[ December 26, 2011; 4:00 pm; ]

Self-guided walking tour of historic worship sites in Frederick’s downtown historic district. Several houses of worship invite the public to celebrate their heritage and holiday customs. Visitors are greeted with seasonal music, tours, and lectures. Many of these sites are linked to the Civil War. 4-9pm.

Location:Historic downtown Frederick
Church St., 2nd St. & All Saint’s St.
Frederick, [...]

CARILLON RECITAL

[ December 26, 2011; 4:00 pm; ]

Carillon Recital featuring the City Carillonneur John Widmann playing the carillon of 49 bells in Baker Park. The bells, ranging in size from 22 pounds to 3,400 pounds each, are played by fists and feet on a keyboard of batons and pedals. each hour for half an hour at 4, 5, and 6pm

Location:Joseph Dill Baker [...]