The following individuals and organizations made an investment in Downtown Frederick Partnership between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019. Their generous contributions make them a part of implementing great events and projects to ensure downtown’s continued vibrancy. Best of all, these investors bask in the satisfaction of knowing they are contributing to the vitality of Downtown Frederick.

Board of Directors

Downtown Frederick Partnership is guided by a Board of Directors, which is composed of Voting and Non-Voting Directors that include downtown business owners, professionals, residents, property owners, elected officials, and representatives from partnering organizations.

Officers

Matt Edens, President

Carla Clarke, Vice President

Chris Smariga, Secretary

Mike Winder, Treasurer

Committee Chairpersons

Chris Kline, Jr., Design Chair

Derek McGee, Business Development Chair

Joe Donegan, Organization Chair

Gill Berluti, Promotion Co-chair

Joanna Button, Promotion Co-chair

Voting Directors

Becky Kaler

Kate Kuranda

Sean Norris

Leslie Powell

Kelly Russell

Michelle Schaffer

Jeremy Scholtes

Louanne Welgoss

Jamie White

Non-voting Directors

John Fieseler, Visit Frederick

Jennifer Gerlock, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce

Louise Kennelly, Frederick Arts Council

Jen Martin, Celebrate Frederick

Kara Norman, Downtown Frederick Partnership

Mike Blue, Frederick County Council

Helen Propheter, County Office of Economic Development

Downtown Frederick Leadership Circle

The Partnership Club

Grantors

The Delaplaine Foundation
Frederick Arts Council
Keep Maryland Beautiful
Keep America Beautiful
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
The Delaplaine Foundation
Visit Frederick — TRIPP

Downtown Frederick Advocates

Bushwaller’s
Arleen and Steve Chafitz
CMB Accounting
Downtown Piano Works
Ec’clectibles
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Gerry and Clyde Hicks
Kathleen and Thomas Igo
Elizabeth Lovoy and Gary Rosiecki
Jim Mackintosh
Carole and Tim McShea
Miles & Stockbridge PC
Jean and Ben Norman
Powell Flynn LLP
Revere Bank
Saule and Chris Smariga
Sumittra Thai Cuisine
Warner Commercial
Louanne Welgoss

Downtown Frederick Fans

A Lit’tle Irish, Too
The Affiliated Barber
Dorinne Armstrong
Beans and Bagels
Gillian and Nick Berluti
Eleanor and Hunt Bowers
Café Anglais
Café Nola
Cannon Hill Logistics
Capacity Building Solutions
The Cellar Door
Charlotte and Bryan Chaney
Krista and BJ Davisson
District Arts
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Exotic Lumber Inc
Betsy and Robert Fisher
Freesia and Vine FAV Flowers
Suzanne and Mark Friis
Helen and Ted Gregory
Hill House Bed and Breakfast
Cynthia Hindman and Paul Feinberg
Hootch and Banter
Idiom Brewing Co
Indellibelle
Chris Kline, Jr
Mary and Larry Marsh
Randy Martin
Natural Fusion Hair Studio
Neutre Aveda Salon & Spa
North End Cleaners
North Market Pop Shop
Lorraine and Pete Plamondon, Sr
Postern
Radcliffe Realty Group
RBC Wealth Management
ReCycles Bikes
Julia and Jim Schaeffer
Meg and Jeremy Scholtes
South Market Sandwich Co
Text Design Inc
Vini Culture Wine Bar & Cafe
Wastler’s Barber Shop
Jan and Joe Welty
Yaneth Reyes LLC
Zavos Architecture

Bring A Broom Saturday

Comcast
The City of Frederick
Grant County Mulch
Hood College
Tobacco Free Frederick
Oldetowne Landscape Architects

Brewer’s Alley
The Common Market
Frederick Coffee Company & Café
GOOD juju
JoJo’s Restaurant & Tap House
New Spire Arts
Wegmans
Weinberg Center for the Arts

Competitive Edge

PNC Bank
City of Frederick Department of Economic Development

First Saturday

Audi Frederick
Elliott CPA LLC
Flying Dog Brewery
Frederick County Bank
Hood College
Orangetheory Fitness
Plamondon Hospitality Partners
Tourism Council of Frederick County
Wegmans

Frosty Friday

Mayne’s Tree Farm

Plamondon Hospitality Partners

Woodsboro Bank

Movie Night on Carroll Creek 2019

Flying Dog Brewery
The Delaplaine Foundation
Hood College

Downtown Frederick Promoters

Ausherman Properties
Judy Breen
Sarah Thiel Butner
Candy Kitchen
Carla and Seth Clarke
Colonial Jewelers
Crisafulli’s Cheese Shop
Curious Iguana
Dream House Furniture & Design
Earthly Elements
Firestone’s Market on Market
Frederick Brick Works
Frederick Coffee Co & Café
Frederick Fudge & Ice Cream
GOOD juju
Gerry and Clyde Hicks
Lucie and Kevin Hogan
JoJo’s Restaurant and Tap House
Kate Kuranda
Law Office of Scott A. Morrison, P.A.
Molly’s Meanderings
The Muse
Rose Marie Myers
Betsy and Pete Pakenas
The Pasta Palette
Plamondon Hospitality Partners
Leslie Powell
Carmen and James Schmersahl
Shab Row Tea Emporium
The Orchard
Varner & Goundry, P.C.
Madonna and John Vitarello
Jamie White
D.J. Willard, Jr
The Wine Kitchen on the Creek

Downtown Frederick Supporters

Alice Orzechowski, CPA
Judge and Ms Samuel W Barrick
Sue and Dick Basford
Belleza Hair & Nail Studio
Peter Brehm and Jack Day
The Common Market
Diane and Maurice Daugherty
Dolan Media Management
Al Edwards
Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ
Kimberly and Fred Genau
Grove Public Relations LLC
Patti and Tal Hart
Kerri Hesley and Tim Gibian
Patty and John Kettlestrings
The Kitchenette
Truby LaGarde and Paul Lambertson
Carole and Warren Larkin
Lebherz Oil & Vinegar Emporium (L.O.V.E)
Lusk Law, LLC
Kate McDermott
Sandra and Dennis Murphy
Margray and William Poulin
Jeanie and Clarence Reeder
Jana and Brian Sheffer
Sky’s the Limit
Susan and Mark Smith
Patti Szymanski
US Photovoltaics, Inc
Welcome Home Realty Group

2019 Alive @ Five

DARCARS, presenting

Level One:
BB&T
Brewer’s Alley
FoodPro
Rotary Club of Carroll Creek
Rotary Club of Frederick
WLR Automotive Group, Inc

Level Two:
Frederick County Bank
M&T Bank
Plamondon Hospitality Partners

Level Three:
The Berkheimer Group – Morgan Stanley
Morgan Keller
Rice Tire
Ruppert Properties
Sandy Spring Bank
Stauffer Funeral Homes
Think Before You Drink

In-kind:
106.9 The Eagle
Audio Video Group
Comcast
Frederick Keys
Frederick Magazine
Key 103.1
Linton Shafer Warfield & Garrett, P.A.
MAX Country
Postern
The Frederick News-Post

Beer, Food & Wine:
Brewer’s Alley
Firestone’s Culinary Tavern
Gambrill Mountain Food Co
Hometown Harvest Kitchen
Olde Mother Brewing Co
Pizza Llama
Serendipity Market & More
Spin the Bottle
The Sweet Farm

Live Downtown Frederick

Housing Symposium

Linowes and Blocher, LLP

Upcoming Downtown Events

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First Saturday is a monthly celebration of Downtown Frederick’s shops and restaurants, where we challenge you to shop small on the first Saturday of each month! Although there’s nothing we’d rather do than gather together for summer evenings filled with music in the streets, late-night shopping and dining, it’s comforting to know that we can still extend our appreciation and support to the many small businesses that are the heartbeat of Downtown Frederick… just in a slightly different way than we’re used to. Shop Small with us, as we take First Saturday ONLINE! Tune in to the Facebook event at any point on the First Saturday of each month. We’ll have local shopping and dining features all day long, share ways that our community can band together during this difficult time, and maybe even have a surprise guest appearance (or two)! Thank you to this amazing community for all of the support you’ve already shown… and we’ll “see” you soon for First Saturday Online! See which downtown businesses are open at downtownfrederick.org/covid-19

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First Saturday Online

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Virtual Event

Meet local developers and creatives, play their games from the recent Global Game Jam, and learn what really goes into creating a game at the Frederick Game Jam Showcase. At the end of January 21 members of Frederick Game Development Meetup gathered at Cowork Frederick to participate in the Global Game Jam, an international hackathon for game makers. Working under a tight deadline and assigned theme, developers, artists, musicians, and writers shared skills to create original games in just 48 hours. At the end of the weekend an impressive 7 games were submitted to the Global Game Jam’s website. This is a great opportunity for gaming enthusiasts of all ages to learn about the different aspects of game design, meet local talent, and play a variety of game styles. From cooperative adventures to single player fighters to choose-your-own-adventure narratives there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Attendance is free, but Frederick Game Dev will be accepting donations online or at the event. All proceeds will help cover the cost of future game jams.

Jun

Frederick Game Jam Showcase

June Events

Cowork Frederick

Alive @ Five… goes virtual! Until we’re able to gather again, the Partnership is taking our weekly outdoor happy hour and putting it on Facebook. Tune in to hear different local musicians featured each week, grab some to-go food and drink from your favorite downtown businesses and support our downtown community. Entering its 17th season in 2020, Alive @ Five is a celebration of our Downtown Frederick community — featuring live music, local food and drink, and an excuse to hang out with your friends and neighbors. For now, tune in right here each week, or visit downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive for forthcoming event changes and announcements. Alive @ Five is more than a community happy hour. It’s the Partnership’s largest fundraiser, which allows us to implement ongoing programming and projects throughout the year. One season of Alive @ Five can support five months of operating expenses for the Partnership! Show your support of Alive @ Five by donating what you can to the GoFundMe we’ve launched to support our organization and the downtown community. No amount is too small. bitly.com/aliveatfive2020

Jun

Alive @ Five Goes Virtual!

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Virtual Event

Every Thursday is now ladies night! 1/2 price all drinks (including top shelf) from 5PM until close. More info at blackhogbbq.com.

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Ladies Night (Every Thursday)

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Black Hog BBQ & Bar

The Hip Hop Lecture Series: Mass Incarceration will be held on Thursday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m. as a Zoom Webinar. The program aims to encourage more people to engage in dialog around the issues facing the community through the use of hip hop music and the visual arts. The June 11 session will be a discussion focusing on how the prison system has shaped black America and how hip hop artists are fighting for criminal justice and prison reform through music and art. The program will feature artworks by André LeRoy and Taurean Washington. On July 9, the Hip Hop Lecture Series: Hip Hop and Mental Health will focus on mental health within the culture of hip hop artists as well as its biggest consumers. The program will feature artworks LeRoy and Washington, as well as by Iris Kirkwood. Shemica Sheppard, Associate Professor of English at FCC, will facilitate each session. Sheppard will be joined by guests and experts in a variety of fields. The webinars are free and open to all. Registration for both programs is required and available now at delaplaine.org. The programs, as well as online exhibitions, workshops, and art projects, are presented as part […]

Jun

The Hip Hop Lecture Series: Mass Incarceration

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Virtual Event

Put your pen to paper and get those creative juices flowing with Relish Decor. Send a letter to a loved one, update your journal or just get inspired by a like-minded community. Don’t let your busy schedule get in the way of creativity and fun. Join us on the second Sunday of every month from 12-4 pm. Our space is yours to relax and enjoy a 15% discount on cards/stationery.

Jun

Stationery Social

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Relish

We’re dishing dirt and dishing up all the sweets. We will meet at Relish Decor on the third Monday of every month from 6-8 pm to discuss our shared love of baking and desserts. Every month, each member will bring a prepared dessert from our featured baking cookbook to share with everyone. This will be the most delicious book club you’ve ever joined. Join our Baking Book Club group on Facebook to learn more and see what must-have cookbooks we’re recommending! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/relishbakingbookclub

Jun

Baking Book Club

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Relish

RATING: N/A RUN TIME: 1 hour, 56 minutes GENRE: Adventure, Drama The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain’s self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick. Sponsored by: Wonder Book + Tenth Ward Distilling Company

Jun

Moby Dick

June Events

Weinberg Center for the Arts

In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them. RATING: PG-13 RUNTIME: 1 hr, 47 min GENRE: Adventure, Comedy, Crime Sponsored by Flying Dog Brewery.

Jun

O Brother, Where Art Thou

June Events

Weinberg Center for the Arts

We are dishing dirt and dishing up good food! Join our Cookbook Club on the first Monday of every month from 6-8 pm. Our monthly potluck-style gathering celebrates all things delicious. Whether you are brand new to cooking or a pro, we’ve got the recipes you’ll want to serve. Join our Cookbook Club group on Facebook to learn more and see what must-have cookbooks we’re recommending! Each month we choose a new cookbook for the group to test the recipes and bring their favorite to our meeting for all to enjoy. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/relishcookbookclub/

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Cookbook Club

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The 2nd Annual Thai New Year Water Festival in Frederick Maryland is postponed until further notice. The date will be changed to a random Sunday in Fall with anticipation of locking in a date soon. Stay Tuned! Learn more at frederickthaifestival.com. Festivities: Thai New Year Water Festival Ceremony (Bring a towel!) Fun Activities for you and your Family Thai Traditional Performers Thai Boxing Demonstrations Thai Traditional Games Floating Flower Arrangement Demonstration Food, Art, & Vendors Live Music Thai Beer Garden Delicious Food and MORE! General Info: Date: TBD (rescheduling from original date: June 21, 2020) Time: 12:00PM – 6:00PM Location: Carroll Creek Park, Frederick, MD Hosted By: Asian American Center of Frederick & Sumittra Thai Cuisine

Sep

Thai New Year Water Festival

September Events

Carroll Creek Park

Wylder writes rhythmic, haunting and lyrically-driven indie-folk with a penchant for strange, foreboding storytelling about family and loss. Their debut album, Rain and Laura, caught the attention of Train’s Pat Monahan. He premiered their last two singles “Bitter” and “Save a Way,” on his Sirius XM program Train Tracks, kicking off a successful run on AAA stations around the country. The band’s music has also been featured on ABC and MTV programs.

Sep

Wylder

September Events

Weinberg Center for the Arts

This acapella group thrills audiences with their captivating sound and extraordinary music.

Sep

STRAIGHT NO CHASER: The Open Bar Tour

September Events

Weinberg Center for the Arts

The YMCA of Frederick County proudly presents the annual Comedy and Magic Spectacular. R.G. Smith produces a show filled with talented Magicians and performers who cater the family filled audience. Children of all ages are welcome; 2-102 year olds will be wowed by the captivating crew of performers at the beautiful Weinberg Center for the Arts in downtown Frederick.

Sep

YMCA of Frederick County 7th Annual Comedy and Magic SPECTACULAR

September Events

Weinberg Center for the Arts

Other Voices Inc. brings to the stage a new, original adaptation of The Wizard of Oz! In addition to Dorothy, Toto and other well-known favorites, audiences will meet new characters pulled from the original works of L. Frank Baum. The Wizard of Oz is the perfect event to round out your Easter holiday weekend with 2 hours of family fun, filled with high-energy dance, music and clever dialogue as we travel from Kansas to the Emerald City and back again with Dorothy and friends! Perfect for all ages with fantastic lights, specials effect and creative costuming to keep kids and adults alike entertained!

Sep

The Wizard of Oz

September Events

Weinberg Center for the Arts

When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures are earth-shatteringly hysterical. This show is a great recipe for a date night out: a little storytelling blended with some comedy and a dash of sage wisdom from the book. Sexy and fast paced, it covers everything from dating and marriage to the bedroom. While definitely for adults, this show will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids!

Oct

Men Are From Mars—Women Are From Venus LIVE!

October Events

Weinberg Center for the Arts

Frederick Pride is celebrating its 9th year in 2020! This year’s festival takes place Sunday, October 4th starting at 11am along Carroll Creek Linear Park in beautiful, historic Downtown Frederick. Frederick Pride is a program of The Frederick Center. Details will be posted on our website: frederickpride.org

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Frederick Pride

October Events

Carroll Creek Amphitheater

With a cast consisting of both stars from Broadway’s greatest rock musicals, as well as incredible Rock & Roll singers, Neil Berg shares the often unknown stories from the fifty-year history of the music that changed the world forever! From the progenitors of Rock and Roll in the 1940s, through the glory years of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s, up until MTV in the early ’80s, Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock & Roll uses fascinating stories and groundbreaking music, with tributes to such important and iconic rock stars/groups/genres as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Bob Dylan, Frankie Valli, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Motown, Aretha Franklin, The Who, Janis Joplin, Woodstock, Simon & Garfunkel, Carole King, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Aerosmith, Linda Ronstadt, Bruce Springsteen, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Disco, New Wave, Journey, and others!

Oct

Neil Berg’s 50 YEARS OF ROCK N’ ROLL 2

October Events

Weinberg Center for the Arts

Symphonic music returns to the Weinberg Center when the acclaimed Frederick Symphony Orchestra performs a magical evening of “Strings and Things” Be mesmerized by the music of Brahms, Bach, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and Bizet. Peabody trained Maestro Glenn Quader will conduct the FSO in their long awaited return to the Weinberg.

Oct

The Frederick Symphony Orchestra presents “Strings and Things”

October Events

Weinberg Center for the Arts

The gentlemen comprising the Brooklyn-based five-piece The Rad Trads distinguish themselves in ways few bands can. Already drawing lines around the block at home, the globe-trotting group’s singular take on rock n roll mixes punk rock energy, horn drenched soul, and jazz precision, all with a lighthearted but sincere delivery. It’s a sound and show that is gaining steam world over as The Rad Trads continue to tour in support of On Tap, out now from Hornblow Recordings. Challenging but humorous, at times The Rad Trads bring to mind Springsteen and his “Big Man” Clarence Clemons, Dylan’s Blood On The Tracks-era vocal style, and Wilco’s epic guitar breakdowns. All of this sonic goodness is only upstaged by the fact that the guys in The Rad Trads manage to exist as five distinct songwriters and singers in a band that still sounds powerfully egoless, familial, and cohesive. And none of them even planned on being vocalists!

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The Rad Trads

November Events

Weinberg Center for the Arts

Each year, the Partnership tackles strategic initiatives to bring more residents and employees to Downtown Frederick, offers an exciting season of events and works closely with downtown businesses and partners to continue to strengthen and improve Downtown Frederick.

Invest in Downtown Frederick

Board of Directors

Officers

Committee Chairpersons

Voting Directors

Non-voting Directors

Downtown Frederick Leadership Circle

The Partnership Club

Grantors

The Delaplaine FoundationFrederick Arts CouncilKeep Maryland BeautifulKeep America BeautifulMaryland Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentThe Delaplaine FoundationVisit Frederick — TRIPP

Downtown Frederick Advocates

Downtown Frederick Fans

Downtown Frederick Friends

Bring A Broom Saturday

Competitive Edge

First Saturday

Frosty Friday

Movie Night on Carroll Creek 2019

Downtown Frederick Promoters

Downtown Frederick Supporters

2019 Alive @ Five

Friends of Alive @ Five

February First Saturday • Ice Sculpture Sponsors

Live Downtown Frederick

Housing Symposium

Upcoming Downtown Events

First Saturday Online

Frederick Game Jam Showcase

Alive @ Five Goes Virtual!

Ladies Night (Every Thursday)

The Hip Hop Lecture Series: Mass Incarceration

Stationery Social

Baking Book Club

Moby Dick

O Brother, Where Art Thou

Cookbook Club

Thai New Year Water Festival

Wylder

STRAIGHT NO CHASER: The Open Bar Tour

YMCA of Frederick County 7th Annual Comedy and Magic SPECTACULAR

The Wizard of Oz

Men Are From Mars—Women Are From Venus LIVE!

Frederick Pride

Neil Berg’s 50 YEARS OF ROCK N’ ROLL 2

The Frederick Symphony Orchestra presents “Strings and Things”

The Rad Trads

Each year, the Partnership tackles strategic initiatives to bring more residents and employees to Downtown Frederick, offers an exciting season of events and works closely with downtown businesses and partners to continue to strengthen and improve Downtown Frederick.

The Delaplaine Foundation
Frederick Arts Council
Keep Maryland Beautiful
Keep America Beautiful
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
The Delaplaine Foundation
Visit Frederick — TRIPP