The following individuals and organizations made an investment in Downtown Frederick Partnership between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. 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

Carla Clarke, President

Derek McGee, Vice President

Chris Smariga, Secretary & Treasurer

Committee Chairpersons

Karyn Lovins., Design Chair

Sandy Dubay, Business Development Chair

Derek McGee, Organization Chair

Julie Kennedy, Promotion Co-chair

Marién Hornyak, Promotion Co-chair

Voting Directors

Jill Ascher

Chris Foreman

Becky Kaler

Chris Kline, Jr.

Kate Kuranda

Sean Norris

Kelly Russell

Cassie Senn Vaira

Carlo Serio

Nkem Wellington

Zakiya White

Non-voting Directors

Dave Ziedelis, Visit Frederick

Jennifer Gerlock, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce

Gabriella Smith, Frederick Arts Council

Hailey Johnson, Celebrate Frederick

Kara Norman, Downtown Frederick Partnership

Michael Blue, Frederick County Council

Amanda Lee, County Office of Economic Development

Downtown Frederick Champions

Downtown Frederick Leadership Circle

The Partnership Club

Grantors

Ausherman Family Foundation

The City of Frederick

Delaplaine Foundation

Frederick Arts Council

Frederick County, MD

Keep America Beautiful

Keep Maryland Beautiful

Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development

Maryland Department of Transportation

Maryland Environmental Trust

Maryland State Arts Council

Serini Foundation

Truist

Visit Frederick

Downtown Frederick Advocates

Ms Thiel Butner
Ms Arleen & Mr Steve Chafitz
Ms Kristi & Mr Matt Edens
Fawcett Family Partnership
Frederick Health System
Ms Lauren Kremers
Ms Lucy Hogan
Leidos
Mackintosh Inc., Realtors
Ms Mary Fran & Mr Jack McShea
Miles & Stockbridge
Ms Yvonne & Mr Jim Reinsch
Ms Saule & Mr Chris Smariga
Mr Daniel Sipe
Wegmans

Downtown Frederick Fans

A Lit’le Irish, Too
Ms Dorinne Armstrong
Audio Video Group
Café Anglais
Capacity Building Solutions
Ms Amanda Cott
Mr Timothy Custer
Ms Krista & Mr BJ Davisson
Ec’clectibles
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Ms Betsy & Mr Robert Fisher
Frederick Land & Home
Ms Kari & Mr John Gang
Ms Helen & Mr Ted Gregory
Ms Jennifer & Mr John Grove
Ms Beth Gura
Dr Cynthia Hindman
& Dr Paul Feinberg
InBloom Jewelry
Mr Jim Lynch
Magpie Market
Ms Mary & Mr Larry Marsh
McClintock Distilling Company
Ms Tracey & Mr Bud McPherson
Natural Fusion Hair Studio
North End Cleaners
Mr Richard Pante
Peace
Platinum PR
Radcliffe Realty
Mr Albert Riffle
Mr Scott Riffle
Ms Sheila & Mr Michael Schaden
Ms Barbara Starr
Ms Julia & Mr Jim Schaeffer
Smoketown Creekside
Thacher & Rye
The Orchard
Up On Market
Ms Madonna & Mr John Vitarello
Yaneth Reyes LLC
Zavos Architecture

Bring A Broom Saturday

City of Frederick
Grant County Mulch
Frederick County Health
Department – Tobacco
Free Frederick
Oldetowne Landscape Architects
T-Mobile

Competitive Edge

City of Frederick Department
of Economic Development
PNC Bank

First Saturday

T-Mobile

Small Business Resiliency Series

Delaplaine Foundation
City of Frederick Department
of Economic Development
Frederick County Office of
Economic Development
Fraternal Order of Police,
Francis Scott Key
Lodge # 91
Sandy Spring Bank
Serini Foundation
Truist Foundation

Downtown Frederick Promoters

Ms Jill & Mr Jack Ascher
Ms Eleanor & Mr Hunt Bowers
Candy Kitchen
Ms Carla & Mr Seth Clarke
DISTRICT Arts
Dream House Furniture &
Design, LLC
Ms Peggy Dufour
Earthly Elements
Frederick Brick Works
Frederick Coffee Co & Cafe
Frederick Fudge & Ice Cream
Frederick Lumber Co
Ms Suzanne & Mr Mark Friis
HR Answerbox
Ms Kate Kuranda
Law for Parents
Law Office of
Scott A. Morrison, P.A.
Law Offices of McCurdy,
Dean & Graditor, LLC
MacRo Ltd
Molly’s Meanderings
Ms Rose Marie Myers
Powell, LLC
Shab Row Tea Emporium
Spin the Bottle
The Family Heritage
Trust Company
The Kitchenette
The Pasta Palette
Varner & Goundry, P.C.
Warner Commercial
Ms Jan & Mr Joe Welty

Downtown Frederick Supporters

Alice Orzechowski, CPA
Ms Sue & Mr Dick Basford
Belleza Hair & Nail Studio
Curious Iguana
Ms Diane & Mr Maurice Daugherty
Mr John Day & Mr Peter Brehm
Dolan Media Management
Evangelical Reformed United
Church of Christ
Ms Kimberly & Mr Fred Genau
Ms Patti & Mr Tal Hart
Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area
Juliet’s Market
Ms Kate McDermott
Ms Sandy & Mr Dennis Murphy
Ms Cynthia & Mr Russ Olson
Ms Margray & Mr William Poulin
Ms Jeanie & Mr Clarence Reeder
Sky’s The Limit
Ms Patricia Szymanski
Text Design Inc
Welcome Home Realty Group

2021 Alive @ Five

DARCARS Toyota of Frederick & WLR Automotive Group, presenting

LEVEL ONE
Audio Video Group
Brewer’s Alley
FoodPRO
Innovative, Inc.
Key 103.1 / 106.9 The Eagle
LSWG
M&T Bank
Rotary Club of Carroll Creek
Rotary Club of Frederick
Truist

LEVEL THREE
Beckley’s RVs
Beer Around Frederick
Edgewater Federal Solutions
FCB Bank
Frederick County Health Department – Think Before You Drink
Morgan-Keller Construction
Four Points Group at Morgan Stanley
Ruppert Properties
Sandy Spring Bank
St. John Properties

IN-KIND
Benefactor Eventers
Comcast
Frederick Keys
The Frederick News-Post
Imagination Center
Minuteman Press
Postern
Rosedale Ice
Sweet Home Marketing

BEER, FOOD & WINE
Boxcar Burgers
Brewer’s Alley
In10se BBQ
Irie Eats
Olde Mother Brewing
Pop-Up Poutine
Smoketown Beer
Steinhardt Brewing
Taco Daddy
The Tasting Room

Upcoming Downtown Events

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Sailing Through the Winter Solstice by Color on the Creek Annually, Sailing Through The Winter Solstice begins in November, when a number of boats, transformed through the creative minds of many Frederick friends, set sail on the Creek. The fleet has grown from one boat the first year to 22 sailing boats and 3 land-locked boats in the 2021-22 season. Learn more at coloronthecreek.com. The fleet includes gaff-rigged ketches, yawls, three-masted schooners and pirate ships, moored with their sail outlines, rigging and decks lit up every day from dusk till dawn. If you can’t imagine it make sure to come by and take a look at the amazing flotilla! It’s not just fun. Vote for your favorites at just $1 per vote. All proceeds raised will flow to Color On The Creek and other participating Frederick County based charities. The event runs from launch week in November through early March 2022.

Nov

Sailing Through the Winter Solstice

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Carroll Creek Park

Heritage Frederick will be closed during January and February of 2022 to allow for much-needed work and renovations. If you need assistance during this time, please call 301-663-1188. We will re-open on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 (from 10am-4pm). See you then!

Jan

Heritage Frederick closed for Renovations

February Events January Events

Heritage Frederick

“Missing Pieces” is a series of paper collages and mixed media sculptures exploring a white woman’s personal journey through the complex issue of race in American History. Virginia has spent the past two years encountering new and renewed knowledge about the realities of racism and what it means to be white in America. With this body of work she attempts to look beyond her initial feelings of guilt and shame in order to come to terms with her role in the ongoing inequities that are rooted in the founding of this country. She hopes her artwork promotes a thoughtful dialogue about these issues that will lead to sustained positive change. Exhibition Dates: December 31, 2021 to January 30, 2022 Opening Reception: Saturday, January 8 from 4-8pm Artist’s Talk: Thursday, January 20 from 7-8pm

Jan

Missing Pieces by Virginia Sperry

December Events January Events

NOMA Gallery

In celebration of 31 years as Frederick’s longest-running gallery… We will be hosting an exciting variety of guest artists along side the works of TAG artists. Visit TAG on January First Saturday from 1pm-5pm or for the full reception being held on January 8 from 5pm-8pm. Learn more about TAG/The Artists Gallery here. “King Hummingbird” by Leslie King & “Ghost Deer” by Lisa Sheirer

Jan

TAG Invitational Show

January Events

TAG/The Artists Gallery

Roll for initiative! Improv comedy fused with Dungeons & Dragons! Join us as we embark on an adventure of twists and turns, bizarre characters, and occasional epic failure… All with the help from YOU and the whim of an unforgiving 20-sided die! Join their quest on the third Friday of every month. Beginning September 1st, Maryland Ensemble Theatre will require proof of vaccination (or a negative COVID test w/in 72 hours of attendance) and masking for all indoor events, subject to change. Please prepare to show your vaccination record and/or proof of testing at the box office upon arrival. You may display a hard copy, or a digital copy. Patrons under 12 are not required to show proof of vaccination (or a negative COVID test w/in 72 hours of attendance), but must mask.

Jan

Oh Crit! – MET Comedy Night

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Maryland Ensemble Theatre

Located at 331 N Market St. A weekly outdoor bazaar featuring a variety of vendors and products, every Saturday throughout the year. More information: instagram.com/downtownsaturdaybazaar

Jan

Downtown Saturday Bazaar

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331 N Market St

Woodstock, MD artist Marcia Palmer’s oil paintings embody her view of everyday life. In her work, she takes daily scenes and explores the intricacies that can make them captivating. She says, “It’s so easy to overlook the beauty in the details of things we see every day. I like to freeze-frame an image in an organic way and for the viewer to be able to connect with my work through its comfortable familiarity.” The exhibition runs from February 2 through February 27 with a reception for the artist on February 12 from 5pm to 7pm. See details DISTRICT Arts new exhibit here.

Feb

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Seeing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary @ DISTRICT Arts

February Events

District Arts

Founded in 2006, Gangstagrass blends hip hop and bluegrass to create a unique sound that attracts fans of rock, country, and rap alike. Defying conventions of both genres, Gangstagrass takes traditionally conservative banjo melodies and combines them with fresh lyrics about race, money, and politics to share the stories of modern America. As the late Elmore Leonard put it “Rench and his friends have done nothing short of creating a new form of music.” As part of our discovery series you have the option to pay $10 in advance or Pay-What-You-Want at the door.

Feb

Gangstagrass

February Events

Weinberg Center for the Arts

Performing for over 28 years, The Comedy Pigs are the region’s longest-running improv troupe, and they’re ready for another great season. Join them on the first Friday and Saturday of every month for hilarious shows filled with a series of fun short-form improv games. No two shows are ever the same, so be sure to join them on the first Friday and Saturday of every month at MET Comedy Night! Beginning September 1st, Maryland Ensemble Theatre will require proof of vaccination (or a negative COVID test w/in 72 hours of attendance) and masking for all indoor events, subject to change. Please prepare to show your vaccination record and/or proof of testing at the box office upon arrival. You may display a hard copy, or a digital copy. Patrons under 12 are not required to show proof of vaccination (or a negative COVID test w/in 72 hours of attendance), but must mask.

Feb

The Comedy Pigs – MET Comedy Night

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Maryland Ensemble Theatre

Experience the magic of Downtown Frederick with winter lights, local shopping and dining.

Feb

February First Saturday (Fire in Ice)

February Events First Saturday Holiday Events Partnership Events

Downtown Frederick

Shop at The Kitchenette and receive a free gift (while supplies last) with your purchase of $10 or more on February First Saturday.

Feb

Special gift with your purchase @ The Kitchenette

February Events

Kitchenette

Come celebrate Chappelle Candle Co. 1 year anniversary this for First Saturday! See all the new collections and creations in store. There will be sales, giveaways, and raffles all day! Learn more about Chappelle Candle Co. here.

Feb

Chappelle Candle Co. 1 Year Anniversary!

February Events

Chappelle Candle Co.

Come one, come all to the next Surelocked In Scavenger Hunt! Pick up your free Clue Sheet from Surelocked in at 5 N Market St. Come between 12pm – 6pm to explore Downtown Frederick, see all the ice sculptures on display, and compete for prizes. Happy hunting! See details about the scavenger hunt here.

Feb

Ice Scavenger Hunt with Surelocked In

February Events

Surelocked In Escape Games

Head down Carroll Creek and try the newest ice cream flavor! South Mountain Creamery will be releasing a new ice cream flavor, as well as a new milkshake for February First Saturday.

Feb

New Ice cream flavor release @ South Mountain Creamery

February Events

South Mountain Creamery Ice Cream Shop

Come see the folks at Baileys Treasures! The store and warehouse are full and have got deals to thin out inventory. Come shop with them on February First Saturday and see all the cool items they have to offer.

Feb

Ice Melting Warehouse sale

February Events

Bailey's Treasures

Something New, Old, Blue, & Bold The Gallery 322 walls and spaces are filled with timeless artwork by gallery artists Michael Douglas Jones, Jan Kaufman, Linda Kirvan, Tom Ritchie, Ann Schaefer, Russ Schofield, Anne Gibson Snyder, and Homer Yost. Associate Artists are Roberta Staat, Tom Ritchie, Leo Ramos, Lissa Abrams, Paul Wilson, and Karen Winston-Levin. Visit the gallery and see all the wonderful work of their featured local artists through Feb. 26.

Feb

Gallery 322 Something New, Old, Blue, & Bold

February Events

Gallery 322

Warm up with cocktail infusion kits Perfect for gifts and gatherings! Everything you need to make 8-16 craft cocktails – just fill with your favorite spirit, refrigerate for 3 days, and enjoy. See more details about this pop-up at Relish Decor here.

Feb

Cocktail Infusion Kits Pop-Up @ Relish Decor

February Events

Relish

Thomas Asmuth’s aesthetic melds art and science in multimedia sculptural forms. The work simultaneously exists as aesthetic constructions and data. Asmuth discusses his personal history in the sciences and arts, how it has led to the conceptual and craft principles in his work, and demonstrate one or more of his installations that simultaneously exist as data and sculpture. Join us love for the webinar or watch later on YouTube. FREE

Feb

Art at Noon; Thomas Asmuth: Art and New Media

February Events

The Delaplaine

Exhibiting artist Kristina Penhoet discusses her work, inspiration, and process. FREE

Feb

Art Matters Artist Talk

February Events

The Delaplaine

View on-site and online exhibition openings by Barbara Horst, Kristina Penhoet, David Underwood, Sally Veach, and Tinam Valk. Get details and view the online exhibitions here. FREE

Feb

Exhibition Openings

February Events

The Delaplaine

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 Champions

Downtown Frederick Leadership Circle

The Partnership Club

Grantors

Ausherman Family Foundation

The City of Frederick

Delaplaine Foundation

Frederick Arts Council

Frederick County, MD

Keep America Beautiful

Keep Maryland Beautiful

Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development

Maryland Department of Transportation

Maryland Environmental Trust

Maryland State Arts Council

Serini Foundation

Truist

Visit Frederick

Downtown Frederick Advocates

Downtown Frederick Fans

Downtown Frederick Friends

Bring A Broom Saturday

Competitive Edge

First Saturday

Small Business Resiliency Series

Downtown Frederick Promoters

Downtown Frederick Supporters

2021 Alive @ Five

Friends of Alive @ Five

Upcoming Downtown Events

Sailing Through the Winter Solstice

Heritage Frederick closed for Renovations

Missing Pieces by Virginia Sperry

TAG Invitational Show

Oh Crit! – MET Comedy Night

Downtown Saturday Bazaar

Seeing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary @ DISTRICT Arts

Gangstagrass

The Comedy Pigs – MET Comedy Night

February First Saturday (Fire in Ice)

Special gift with your purchase @ The Kitchenette

Chappelle Candle Co. 1 Year Anniversary!

Ice Scavenger Hunt with Surelocked In

New Ice cream flavor release @ South Mountain Creamery

Ice Melting Warehouse sale

Gallery 322 Something New, Old, Blue, & Bold

Cocktail Infusion Kits Pop-Up @ Relish Decor

Art at Noon; Thomas Asmuth: Art and New Media

Art Matters Artist Talk

Exhibition Openings

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.