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MEMBERS RECEIVE EARLY ACCESS! AUG 12 TICKETS ON SALE TO MEMBERS AUG 19 TICKETS ON SALE TO PUBLIC SEASON Welcome back! As the closures that began on March 12, 2020 stretched on and on for has upgraded the HVAC systems that eliminates viral particles in the over a year I began to wonder if I would ever have the opportunity to air and installed automatic door openers and touchless bathroom utter these two simple words again: Welcome back. dispensers to reduce the number of surfaces that are touched. We now are employing touchless ticket scanners as well as encouraging The past year presented overwhelming challenges and losses to people to download tickets directly onto their phones. CDC safety individuals, families, communities, and industries including the Arts. guidelines have been followed to make the performance experience The entire world began to realize just how connected we all are. as safe as possible. Einstein claimed that every living thing down to the smallest organism had an impact on us all. Never was that theory more evident than the However, the most important opportunity that is now open to us is the past fifteen months. experience of a live event. While artists have been very imaginative in the past year in providing high quality virtual events Washington Post We have all been inundated with daily events around the world and Theater Critic Peter Marks said it best when he said that he misses the especially the United States that boggled the mind and went far beyond “crackle” of a live performance. Artists and patrons alike have missed what any novelist or scriptwriter could have dreamed of in their wildest the experience that only a live performance can provide. We at the imaginations. The Unites States alone has lost more than 600,000 lives Weinberg Center for the Arts are planning to present an entire season due to COVID19. Tales of incredible courage and sacrifice made by of experiences as the following pages show. healthcare staff and emergency responders as well as individual acts of kindness gave us hope in the darkness. As for me, I look forward to walking onstage once again before a show and say those two simple words: “Welcome Back” The past fifteen months also presented opportunities for change and improvement in daily operations. The Weinberg Center for the Arts – John Healey, Executive Theater Manager

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UNDER THE AGE OF 35? Receive Patron Member benefits for just $35! Frederick Tivoli Speaker Series Discovery Series Visit WeinbergCenter.org/Support for more information Illuminating insights, spirited Pay-what-you-want and discover conversations, and stimulating ideas your new favorite artists or select the $35 Under 35 option when joining. 3 Straight No Chaser An Evening with Straight No Chaser Tuesday, September 14, 2021 | 7:30 PM If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students singing Jocelyn & Chris Arndt traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser Thursday, September 2, 2021 | 7:30 PM are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced. They are the real deal — the With vocal comparisons to Janis Joplin and captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to Grace Slick and guitar work likened to Jimi make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense and Hendrix and David Gilmour, Jocelyn & Chris and with a sense of humor. their band are topping record charts across the country. The siblings, both recent graduates of $55 | $50 | $40 Harvard University, have balanced college with touring from coast to coast. Their performances are a perfect blend of high-energy AAA rock and incredible audience engagement anchored by Jocelyn’s astonishing vocals.

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4 WEINBERGCENTER.ORG | 301.600.2828 Fredericktowne Players present Presented by Live Nation & The Weinberg Center for the Arts Teelin Irish Dance Pippin Lewis Black: It Gets Thursday, September 9 | 7:30 PM Company – Step Dance Saturday, September 25, 2021 | 7:00 PM Friday, September 10 | 8:00 PM Better Every Day Friday, October 1, 2021 | 8:00 PM Saturday, September 11 | 2:00 & 8:00 PM Step Dance celebrates Irish culture through the enchanting and powerful rhythms of Known as the King of Rant, Lewis Black uses Sunday, September 12 | 2:00 PM Irish dance and live music. Come experience his trademark style of comedic yelling and Set in the near future, the story of “Pippin, His the award-winning traditional steps and finger pointing to expose the absurdities of life. Life and Times” is the most popular show in innovative choreography of the Teelin His comedic brilliance makes people laugh at town. Hand-picked players must perform the Irish Dance Company that has enthralled life’s hypocrisies and the insanity he sees in the story of one man’s quest for an extraordinary audiences for years. world. A GRAMMY Award-winning stand-up, life, again and again, for the entertainment of the Lewis Black, performs his critically acclaimed rich and powerful. In this visually spectacular, $35 | $30 | $25 shows more than 200 nights annually, to sold- anachronistic, darker re-imagining of the 2013 out audiences throughout Europe, New Zealand, revival, and taking inspiration from Bob Fosse’s Canada, and the United States. iconic choreography, The Fredericktowne Players present, Stephen Schwartz’s, PIPPIN. He’s dying $85 | $69.50 | $55 | $45 for you to see it.

$25 2021-2022 SEASON 5 David Sedaris An Evening with David Sedaris Saturday, October 2, 2021 | 8:00 PM The Honey Dewdrops Thursday, October 7, 2021 | 7:30 PM Award winning humorist, best-selling author and Grammy nominee, David Sedaris, is a Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish are The master of satire who delights audiences Honey Dewdrops: an award winning, nationally with personal essays and short stories. touring husband and wife folk duo who With over 16 million copies of his perform fresh, original songs focusing on books in print, Sedaris is one of vocal harmonies and tight instrumentation that today’s most observant writers includes a clawhammer banjo, mandolin and addressing the human condition, guitars. Influenced by traditional Appalachian which is especially apparent in music as well as contemporary singer- his recently released collection, songwriters, the Honey Dewdrops blend old “The Best of Me.” styles with new, creating music that is powerful and heartfelt. $50 | $45 | $40 Sponsored by

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PURCHASE TICKETS Tickets go on sale to Weinberg Center members on August 12, 2021 at 10:00am. Tickets will become available to the general public on August 19, 2021 at 10:00am. WeinbergCenter.org | 301.600.2828 Frederick Speaker Series presents Men Are From Mars 20 West Patrick St., Frederick, MD Michael Pollan Thursday, October 14, 2021 | 7:30 PM Women Are From MULTI-BUY DISCOUNT Bestselling author and journalist Michael Pollan Venus Live! Save 10% when you purchase 3 or more has spent 30 years writing about the places Saturday, October 16, 2021 | 8:00 PM events at once from the LIVE or FAMILY where the human and natural worlds intersect: When Mars and Venus collide, the adventures Series. Some exceptions apply. Discount on our plates, in our farms and gardens, and in are earth-shatteringly hysterical. This show is a the environment. He’s been a New York Times great recipe for a date night out: a little story- is applicable to all purchases made bestselling author and a contributing writer to telling blended with some comedy and a dash through Friday, October 29, 2021. many publications. Chosen by Magazine of sage wisdom from the book. Sexy and fast as one of the 100 most influential people in the paced, it covers everything from dating and world (2010), Pollan is also a professor and FREDERICK SPEAKER SERIES marriage to the bedroom. While definitely for MULTI-BUY BUY DISCOUNT lectures widely on food, agriculture, and health. adults, this show will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids! Save 15% when you purchase 4 or more Sponsored by events from the Frederick Speaker Series. $70 | $65 | $55 $60 Discount is applicable to all purchases made through Friday, October 29, 2021. Meet-and-greets available for an additional $75

2021-2022 SEASON 7 The Magic of Rob Lake

The Magic of Rob Lake Wednesday, October 20, 2021 | 7:00 PM Thursday, October 21, 2021 | 7:00 PM One of the world’s most celebrated illusionists, and America’s Got Talent finalist, Rob Lake’s mind-blowing illusions have dazzled and entertained millions across network television, in Times Square, on the Vegas strip and before sold-out audiences in casinos, arenas, and theatres worldwide. His astonishing original illusions are uniquely presented as awe-inspiring storytelling on the grandest scale. Named “The Top Illusionist in the World” by Caesars Entertainment, Rob is internationally renowned for his mesmerizing and award-winning illusion spectacular.

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The RT’s Neil Berg’s 50 Years Pressing Strings with Thursday, November 4, 2021 | 7:30 PM of Rock n’ Roll # 2 Silent Old Mtns. The gentlemen comprising the Brooklyn-based Friday, October 22, 2021 | 8:00 PM Thursday, October 28, 2021 | 7:30 PM five-piece The RT’s distinguish themselves in From the birth of rock ‘n roll in the 1940s to the Hailing from Annapolis/Baltimore Pressing ways few bands can. Already drawing lines glory years of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, all the Strings keeps it real, combining robust rhythms around the block at home, the globe-trotting way through ‘80s MTV, composer/lyricist Neil and bluesy songwriting that’s folksy and heart- group’s singular take on rock n' roll mixes Berg pays tribute to the fascinating stories and felt yet funky and feel-good. Also on the bill, punk rock energy, horn drenched soul, and jazz groundbreaking music of everyone’s favorite up and comers Silent Old Mtns. whose blend precision, all with a lighthearted but sincere genre. With a cast of Broadway headliners and of Indie Rock, Folk, and poetry create a style delivery. rock ‘n roll icons, this star-studded show pays all their own. tribute to five decades of legends, from Chuck Sponsored by $10 presale | $15 day of performance Berry and to The Who, Aerosmith, $10 or pay what you want Springsteen, Journey, and more.

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All ticket sales are final, no refunds or exchanges except those outlined in the inclement weather policy or due to event cancellations. Tickets are required for all patrons except children ages 2 and under. All coupons must be presented to the Box Office at the time of purchase. Sideline & Hogslop Frederick Jazz Festival Processing fees apply to all phone and with headliner TERENCE BLANCHARD String Band featuring THE E-COLLECTIVE and internet orders and are non-refundable. Friday, November 5, 2021 | 8:00 PM Discounts are available for most TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET Sideline is a pedigreed six-piece powerhouse Saturday, November 6, 2021 | 1:00 PM performances for students, seniors (aged whose style has set the pace in Bluegrass In its 4th year, the Frederick Jazz Festival is the 62+), children, military personnel, City of for over two decades. Their pulse-pounding premier, live jazz event in Frederick, MD featuring Frederick employees, and groups of 10+. drive, songs sung from the heart, perfected professional and Grammy-winning artists from timing, and dynamics will remind you of why the DMV. In addition to Terence Blanchard, this All seating is reserved unless otherwise you fell in love with Bluegrass in the first year's lineup includes internationally recognized specified. The theater opens for seating place. Sideline is joined by Nashville based, female vocalist Tracy Hamlin, contemporary approximately 30 minutes prior to each Hogslop String Band, who create & perform pianist, composer, and producer Anthony cross-genre music that pushes the boundaries performance. Latecomers are seated at Walker & Friends, featured soloist and drummer of what Old Time music could/should be, the discretion of the house manager. (ret.) with the U.S. Army Big Band and blending country, psych, and astounding recording artist Steve Fidyk Parlour Project, and, stamina for an energetic performance. on trumpet, award winning arranger and music $30 | $25 | $20 educator Mike Kamuf Little Big Band. $60 Adults | $55 Seniors & Students 10 WEINBERGCENTER.ORG | 301.600.2828 Jerrod Niemann

Jerrod Niemann U.S. Air Force Friday, November 12, 2021 | 8:00 PM A truly original voice in , Jerrod Concert Band Niemann has been that guy—a little edgier, a Sunday, November 7, 2021 | 3:00 PM little cooler, maybe just a bit off-center in the The United States Air Force Concert Band is the best possible way. Always willing to stretch official symphonic wind ensemble of the United country’s modern and elastic boundaries, he hit States Air Force. Stationed at Joint Base Anacos- the ground running as an artist with a sound tia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., it features that stood out and a compelling visual 52 active duty Airmen musicians. The Concert presence. Ten years in, he is making some Band performs across the United States via of the most compelling music of his biannual tours, engages the local community in career with his newest release “Lost and our nation’s capital through numerous concert Found.” series, and reaches millions globally through live radio, television and internet broadcasts. Sponsored by

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2021-2022 SEASON 11 Frederick Speaker Series presents Upfront Inc. presents Key West Productions presents P.J. O’Rourke John Hiatt and The Frederick Symphony Thursday, November 18, 2021 | 7:30 PM Orchestra presents The Band Combining the skill and discipline of an Friday, November 19, 2021 | 7:30 PM “Strings and Things” investigative reporter with a comedian’s sense Saturday, November 20, 2021 | 8:00 PM of the absurd and the stupid, political humorist Multi-Grammy award winning blues rocker P.J. O’Rourke covers current events like no John Hiatt (“Have a Little Faith in Me,” “Slow Symphonic music returns to the Weinberg other. Known as a hard-bitten, cigar-smoking Turning”) and acclaimed bluegrass singer- Center when the acclaimed Frederick Symphony conservative, he in fact bashes all political songwriter Jerry Douglas (“Gone to Fortingall”) Orchestra performs a magical evening of “Strings persuasions. O’Rourke proves himself a savvy join forces to perform the greatest hits from and Things.” Be mesmerized by the music of guide to national and global affairs. His razor their distinguished careers and music from their Brahms, Bach, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and sharp insights never fail to inform and entertain upcoming release Leftover Feelings. Bizet. Peabody trained Maestro Glenn Quader will audiences. conduct the FSO in their long awaited return to $49 | $39 the Weinberg. Sponsored by

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Peaceful Blue Planet Foundation presents A John Denver Christmas with Chris Collins & Boulder Canyon Tuesday, November 30, 2021 | 7:30 PM

Lightwire Theater Celebrate the joy, magic and memories of A Very Electric Christmas Christmas with A John Denver Christmas! Award- Friday, November 26, 2021 | 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM winning international artists Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon will treat audiences to classic Follow the story of a young bird named Max, and his family, John Denver songs such as Rocky Mountain as they begin their journey south for the winter. When Max gets High, Annie’s Song, Country Roads, Sunshine, blown off course and ends up at the North Pole, his adventure begins! and many more along with holiday favorites. Audiences of all ages will treasure this magical and captivating tale Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon have been of family, friendship and hope, set to timeless holiday hits. Lightwire delighting audiences in an acclaimed holiday Theater has been internationally recognized for their electroluminescent show that is on everyone’s Christmas list! artistry and poignant storytelling, done in complete darkness. $45 | $40 | $35 $20 Adults | $17 Seniors | $15 Children under 12 Sponsored by 2021-2022 SEASON 13 A Chanticleer Christmas A Chanticleer Christmas Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | 8:00 PM Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for the seamless blend of its twelve male voices ranging from countertenor to bass and its orig- inal interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and from gospel to venturesome new music. With A Chanticleer Christmas they offer joy and transcendence through beautifully sung music of all centuries from classical to carols.

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14 WEINBERGCENTER.ORG | 301.600.2828 Eric Byrd Trio Performs A Charlie Brown Christmas Live! Friday, December 3, 2021 | 8:00 PM What has become an annual tradition in the DMV returns to the Weinberg Center again this holiday season. For years now, Washington-native Eric Byrd has been performing the iconic soundtrack from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with his trio at venues across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The show begins with a screening of the Peanuts holiday classic followed by a live performance of the Vince Guaraldi masterpiece score.

$30 | $25 | $20 | $15 Students Matt Nakoa Thursday, December 2, 2021 | 7:30 PM Matt Nakoa is an award-winning songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. A modern troubadour, he makes his home on the highways and concert stages of America and appears Eric Byrd regularly with folk music icon Tom Rush. The Boston Globe says of Nakoa, “Between his piano chops and heartfelt originals on guitar, he drops Trio jaws.” Nakoa's newest , Casting Shadows, is a spellbinding blend of pop, soul, and classical influences that tells a story of childhood dreams crashing headlong into grownup reality.

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ACCESSIBILITY For accessibility services, please contact the Box Office at 301.600.2828. Wheel- chair seating is available on the orchestra level, but is limited. Please note that the venue is not equipped with an elevator. Audio listening devices are available on a first come, first served basis at the Box Office. ASL interpretation is available upon request only and requires a 15-day Key West Productions & F.A.M.E. presents Maryland Regional Ballet presents notice at minimum. An Evening with Judy The Nutcracker Friday, December 10 | 8:00 PM Collins, Tom Paxton & Saturday, December 11 | 2:00 & 7:00 PM The Don Juans Sunday, December 12 | 2:00 PM

First Floor Saturday, December 4, 2021 | 8:00 PM The stunning artistry of Maryland Regional Grammy Award winners Judy Collins and Tom Ballet and the beloved Tchaikovsky score Paxton have been friends for nearly 60 years, but combine to transport audiences to the Kingdom rarely had the chance to perform together until of Sweets. Under the direction of Joyce now. With hits like “Chelsea Morning,” “Both Morrison and featuring guest artists from Sides Now,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Send In The the New York City Ballet and students from Clowns,” Judy Collins has a voice that still lights the Frederick School of Classical Ballet, it’s a Second Floor up the room. Performing with Grammy winners holiday tradition at its finest. The Don Juans, Tom Paxton will cover classics like “Who’s Garden Was This,” “The Marvelous $35 | $30 | $20 Toy,” and “The Last Thing on My Mind.”

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16 WEINBERGCENTER.ORG | 301.600.2828 Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s Fun Company presents The Frederick Children’s Chorus presents 1964 The Tribute A Christmas Carol Messiah Sing Along Friday, January 7, 2022 | 8:00 PM Friday, December 17 | 7:30 PM Tuesday, December 21, 2021 | 8:00 PM All you need is love...and a little bit of John, Saturday, December 18 | 2:00 & 7:30 PM A Frederick community holiday tradition since Paul, George and Ringo! Hailed by critics and 1994, director Judith DuBose will conduct a fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Sunday, December 19 | 2:00 PM forty voice chorus, twenty-piece orchestra, and Beatles tribute around, “1964” recreates an Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, and the four soloists through select choruses and arias early Fab Four concert with period instruments, Christmas spirits arrive on the Weinberg stage of “Messiah” by G. F. Handel. The audience is clothing, hairstyles and onstage banter with an in a traditional retelling of the Charles Dickens invited to join the chorus for select numbers accuracy that is unmatched. A perennial favorite classic. A show for both the young and young- such as the “Hallelujah Chorus” and “For Unto on the Weinberg stage, you won’t want to miss at-heart, experience the beloved holiday story Us a Child is Born.” Copies of the full vocal score this one-of-a-kind salute to the boys from with a message that never grows old. will be for sale in the lobby. Liverpool.

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2021-2022 SEASON 17 Trey McLaughlin

Trey McLaughlin & We Banjo 3 Saturday, January 15, 2022 | 8:00 PM the Sounds of Zamar Comprised of two sets of brothers, this Galway, Monday, January 17, 2022 | 6:00 PM Ireland, and Nashville-based quartet continually Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar push musical boundaries while maintaining an have carved a unique place for them- unwavering devotion to the essential audience selves in the music industry through experience. They seamlessly converge the soul-stirring arrangements of contem- shared and varied traditions of Americana, porary gospel, musical theater, and rich Bluegrass, and Celtic music with pop sensible original compositions. Hailing from Au- songcraft to create a truly unique and gratifying gusta, Georgia, McLaughlin & The Sounds signature sound. of Zamar are known for their opulent harmonies and beautiful blends. Always $35 | $30 providing a fresh perspective, the group’s sound is truly authentic.

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JJ Grey and Mofro Blind Visionaries In Conversation Friday, January 21, 2022 | 8:00 PM Thursday, January 27, 2022 | 7:30 PM JOHN LEGUIZAMO From the days of playing greasy local juke joints Exhibited in galleries around the world, the Friday, January 28, 2022 | 8:00 PM to headlining major festivals, JJ Grey remains haunting and poetic images of the Seeing with an unfettered, blissful performer, singing about Photography Collective are created in a dynamic The Emmy and Tony Award-winner shares an his North Florida roots with a blue-collared spirit process called “light painting” transporting evening of lecture, moderated conversation over the bone-deep grooves of his compositions. the viewer into their unique dream world of (with audience questions), humor and insight His presence before an audience is something surreal portraits. Their captivating images will based on lessons he’s learned, characters he’s startling and immediate, at times a funk rave-up, be projected on a video screen throughout the encountered, and struggles he’s had against at other times a blend of , soul music performance. Audiences will hear recorded racism and poverty. A prominent actor-writer- and southern rock. interviews from these blind & visually impaired director in film, television and theatre, Leguizamo photographers reflecting upon their personal offers unique perspectives on life based on his $45 | $40 | $35 experiences with blindness and Daniel Kelly’s experiences growing up in a tough neighborhood riveting original music. in Queens, moving through his early performance experiences in 1980s avant-garde theatre, and $30 | $25 | $20 rising to his current life as an immensely popular feature film and television actor. This engagement of Blind Visionaries is funded through the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National $75 | $70 | $60 Endowment for the Arts. 2021-2022 SEASON 19 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! Neighbor Day Wednesday, February 2, 2022 | 3:00 & 6:30 PM Daniel Tiger along with O the Owl, Miss Elaina, Katerina Kittycat, Prince Wednesday, and more familiar friends will take audiences on an interactive adventure to the Neigh- Daniel Tiger's borhood of Make-Believe, sharing stories of friendship, helping others and celebrating new experiences. The live show features new songs and fan-favorites from the series, Neighborhood including the beloved “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” The live theatrical production is filled with music, dancing, and wonderful surprises that will warm the hearts of Live! preschoolers, parents, and grandparents alike. $25 Adult | $17 Senior | $15 Children under 12 Sponsored by

20 WEINBERGCENTER.ORG | 301.600.2828 Gangstagrass Thursday, February 3, 2022 | 7:30 PM 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 tradi- tionally 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.”

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Frederick Speaker Series presents Fran Lebowitz Sunday, February 6, 2022 | 3:00 PM In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators. Her essays and interviews offer her acerbic views on current events and the media – as well as pet peeves including tourists, baggage-claim areas, after-shave lotion, adults who roller skate, children who speak French, or anyone who is unduly tan. The New York Times Book Review calls Lebowitz an “important humorist in the classic tradition.”

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Classic Live Russian Ballet Theatre presents Eric Byrd Trio - The Eagles Greatest Hits Swan Lake Brother Ray Band Friday, February 11, 2022 | 8:00 PM Friday, February 18, 2022 | 8:00 PM Saturday, February 19, 2022 | 8:00 PM One of the best-selling, greatest hits packages in The Russian Ballet Theatre presents a The Eric Byrd Trio: Brother Ray Band has the recording history! Relive the sound of California breathtaking production of Tchaikovsky’s Trio at its core, augmenting the group with Roots Rock note for note, cut for cut performed Swan Lake. It is all the splendor which has a horn section, a guitarist, and Eric Byrd on by Classic Albums Live. The Eagles Greatest Hits mesmerized ballet audiences for over a century, vocals. What originally began as a tribute to contains a selection of songs from their first four plus a bit more. The production delights with the Ray Charles songbook has now taken on a albums from 1971 to 1975. From “Take it Easy” new as well as time honored Russian traditions musical life of its own. While the guitarists and to “Desperado” to “One of These Nights” to including gorgeous detailed hand-painted sets, horn section members occasionally fluctuate, “Best of My Love” hear the beautiful harmonies added choreography and over 150 radiant hand- they are made up of some of the best musicians and iconic songs that dominate the airways to sewn costumes following designs originally in the Mid-Atlantic. this very day, live on stage. envisioned by the great theater masters. Nadezha Kalinina’s choreography is brought to $30 | $25 | $20 Sponsored by life in all of its whimsical grandeur. $38 | $33 | $28 $86.75 |$76.75 | $56.75

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2021-2022 SEASON 23 Frederick Speaker Series presents Teelin Irish Dance Cherish the Ladies Sunday, March 20, 2022 | 3:00 PM Company - Celtic Journey Henry Louis Saturday, March 5, 2022 | 7:00 PM Cherish The Ladies bring a spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, Gates Jr. Thursday, March 24, 2022 | 7:30 PM Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Celtic Journey captivating arrangements, and stunning step celebrates the graceful beauty and thundering dancing to the stage. Their continued success as Henry Louis Gates Jr. is one of the United beats of Irish dance and music. Come experience one of the top Celtic groups in the world is due States’ most influential cultural critics and is the brilliant energy of Irish dance with cutting to the ensembles ability to take the best of Irish both an eloquent commentator and formidable edge choreography of the Teelin Irish Dance traditional music and dance and put it forth in an intellectual force on multicultural and African Company that audiences have enjoyed for years. immensely entertaining show. American issues. He is a literary critic, professor, historian, Emmy Award winning filmmaker, and $35 | $30 | $25 $35 | $30 | $25 public intellectual who serves as the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and Director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University.

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Paula Poundstone Thompson Square Saturday, March 26, 2022 | 8:00 PM Friday, March 25, 2022 | 8:00 PM Paula Poundstone has one of comedy’s most Husband-and-wife team, Keifer and Shawna nimble and disarming comic imaginations, with Thompson, met while competing against one a talent for creating humor on the spot. She another in a local Nashville singing competition. improvises with the crowd like a jazz musician, They formed Thompson Square as complete swinging in unexpected directions without a unknowns, taking the Country scene by storm plan, without a net. Paula continues as a panelist with an organic vocal blend that harkened back on NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me and can be to the duets of icons like Johnny Cash and June heard weekly on her comedy podcast, Nobody Carter. The Grammy nominated country duo Listens to Paula Poundstone. have enjoyed platinum international success and been honored as Vocal Duo of the Year from $40 | $35 | $30 both the ACM and CMA Awards.

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2021-2022 SEASON 25 Paddington Bear Gets Into A Jam Friday, April 8, 2022 | 3:00 PM & 6:30 PM In this original slapstick comedy, Paddington goes next door to borrow a cup of sugar from his neighbor, Mr. Curry, who is in a panic because he’s expecting a visit from his Great Aunt Matilda. And so, Paddington volunteers to help Mr. Curry with his to-do list before her imminent arrival. But in typical Paddington fashion, nothing goes to plan. Will Paddington be able to fix everything before Great Aunt Matilda arrives?

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Key West Productions presents An Evening with Vice Admiral Walter “Ted” Carter Saturday, April 9, 2022 | 8:00 PM Walter “Ted” Carter is a retired 3-star Vice Admiral in the U.S. Navy. A veteran of 125 combat missions and the U.S. Navy record holder of 2,016 carrier assisted landings. Vice Admiral Carter was the 62nd Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy serving longer than any other Superintendent in Academy history. Admiral Carter will speak about ethics and leadership followed by a Q&A from the audience.

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Air Play by Acrobuffos Friday, April 22, 2022 | 6:00 PM In Air Play umbrellas fly, fabrics soar over the audience, balloons swallow people, and snow swirls, filling the stage. With stunning images and gales of laughter, Air Play bounc- es on the edge of definition: part comedy, part sculpture, part circus, part theater. A circus-style adventure of two siblings journeying through a surreal land of air, Air Play transforms ordinary objects into uncommon beauty. Great for all ages, Air Play creates beauty and inspires laughter across cultures and continents. Sponsored by $30 Adults | $25 Seniors & Students $15 Children under 12

This engagement of Acrobuffos is funded through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

27 FRIENDS! The Musical Parody Saturday, April 23, 2022 | 8:00 PM Brought to life in New York City, FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, continues its successful off- Broadway run with a national tour that pokes fun at the show we know and love. Chandler, Rachel, Ross, Monica, Phoebe, Joey and Gunther are back! Fans of the Friends brand bring nostalgia and enthusiasm to each musical performance. From those who watched on NBC to the ones who streamed it on Netflix, generations alike are yelling “It was a break!” and “PIVOT!” as they reminisce on the iconic moments from all ten seasons of their favorite sitcom.

$35 | $30 | $25 VIP tickets with Meet & Greet are available for $135

Frederick Speaker Series presents Chris Wallace Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | 7:30 PM As one of the country’s most seasoned and respected journalists, Chris Wallace draws from his decades at the news desk to deliver valuable insight and perspective on an America with Joe Biden in the White House and a changed Congressional landscape. With an expert’s eye and a historian’s perspective, Wallace breaks down the day’s headlines with the clarity and distinction that have established him as a go-to source for the most important political observations.

$60 | $55 | $45 Meet-and-greets available for an additional $75

The Court Street parking garage is adjacent to the Weinberg Center; the entrance is located on South Court Street, just prior to the intersection at West Patrick Street. The West Patrick Street parking PARKING garage is a block and a half past the Weinberg Center on the left, just after the courthouse. Night and weekend parking is $1 per hour in all City of Frederick parking garages, with a maximum evening rate of $5 (3:30pm-6:30am). Cash and credit cards are accepted. INFO

28 WEINBERGCENTER.ORG | 301.600.2828 Afrique en Cirque

Afrique en Cirque by Cirque Kalabanté Tuesday, May 3, 2022 | 6:00 PM “Afrique en Cirque” is a highly colorful creation featuring a handful of amazing acrobats and musicians from Cirque Kalabanté, performing their authentic choreography to the frantic rhythms of djembes and other native instruments of Guinea. To the melodious sound of the Kora, artistic director and company founder, Yamoussa Bangoura, takes us into an elsewhere that radiates the diversity of traditional African arts combined with the virtuosity of the North American modern circus performance.

$30 | $25 | $15 Children under 12 Sponsored by

2021-2022 SEASON 29

HEALTH & SAFETY The wellbeing of our audiences, staff and performers is of the utmost importance to us. The following improvements have been made to our theater to ensure your safety.

• Ultraviolet lights and Hepa filters have been installed in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning Frederick Speaker Series presents systems. These systems have been proven 99.9% Classic Albums Live effective in removing airborne viruses such as COVID-19. AC/DC Back in Black Soledad O'Brien • Touchless paper and soap dispensers have been Saturday, May 7, 2022 | 8:00 PM Thursday, June 23, 2022 | 7:30 PM installed throughout the building. Classic Albums Live recreates AC/DC's Back in Soledad O’Brien is an award-winning doc- • Hand sanitizing stations have been placed Black, note for note, cut for cut, live on stage. umentarian, journalist, speaker, author, and throughout the lobby areas. 1980's Back in Black was ’s first album philanthropist, who founded Soledad O’Brien • Automatic door openers have been installed to feature vocalist Brian Johnson, following the Productions, a multi-platform media production in the front doors, so patrons do not need to death of previous vocalist Bon Scott. As their company dedicated to telling empowering and touch handles. sixth international studio release, Back in Black authentic stories on a range of social issues. She anchors and produces the Hearst TV • Automatic light sensors have been installed in the was an unprecedented success. It has sold an bathrooms. estimated 50 million copies worldwide and is political magazine program Matter of Fact with one of the best-selling albums in music history. Soledad O'Brien and is a correspondent for HBO • The theater will be cleaned and sanitized after Real Sports. She is also host of the Quake Media $38 | $33 | $28 every performance. podcast Very Opinionated with Soledad O’Brien. The CDC continues to recommend face $60 | $55| $45 coverings for people who are not fully vaccinated. Meet-and-greets available for an additional $75

30 WEINBERGCENTER.ORG | 301.600.2828 HAPPY FLYING DOG HOUR STARTS AT FILM SERIES 6:30!

O Brother, Where Shaft (1971) Wednesday, February 23, 2022 | 7:30 PM Art Thou?(2000) Wednesday, September 29, 2021 | 7:30 PM Moulin Rouge! (2001) Wednesday, March 30, 2022 | 7:30 PM The Fifth Element(1997) Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | 7:30 PM Crouching Tiger, Hidden Home for the Holidays (1995) Dragon (2000) Wednesday, November 24, 2021 | 7:30 PM Wednesday, April 27, 2022 | 7:30 PM

Best in Show(2000) Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) Wednesday, December 29, 2021 | 7:30 PM Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | 7:30 PM

The Fast and the Furious(2001) Blood Simple (1984) Wednesday, January 26, 2022 | 7:30 PM Wednesday, June 29, 2022 | 7:30 PM

$7 Adults | $5 Children, Students & Seniors

JustSave! $40 when you purchase all 10 Flying Dog Films, $32 when you purchase all 8 Silent Films or $40 when you purchase all Cinema Club Films. (Must purchase before October 29, 2021 to receive discount).

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FILM CINEMA CLUB AT THE WEINBERG FILM SERIES $7 Adults $5 Children, Students & Seniors Sense and Sensibility (1995) The Color Purple(1985) Sunday, October 3, 2021 | 3:00 PM Sunday, February 20, 2022 | 3:00 PM

Dracula (1992) The Commitments (1991) Sunday, October 31, 2021 | 3:00 PM Sunday, March 6, 2022 | 3:00 PM JustSave! $40 when you purchase all 10 Flying Dog Films, $32 when you purchase all 8 M*A*S*H (1970) The Shawshank Silent Films or $40 when you purchase all Sunday, November 21, 2021 | 3:00 PM Redemption (1994) Cinema Club Films. (Must purchase before Sunday, April 3, 2022 | 3:00 PM October 29, 2021 to receive discount). The Black Stallion(1979) Sunday, January 9, 2022 | 3:00 PM One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) Willy Wonka and Sunday, April 24, 2022 | 3:00 PM the Chocolate Factory(1971) Sunday, January 23, 2022 | 3:00 PM Buy Tickets: Great Expectations (1946) ONLINE: Sunday, June 26, 2022 | 3:00 PM WeinbergCenter.org PHONE: Cinema Club Film Series Sponsored by

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32 WEINBERGCENTER.ORG | 301.600.2828 SPECIAL SILENT FILM EVENTS FILM SERIES DOUBLE FEATURE! 72 Film Fest The Iron Mask (1929) The Kid Brother (1927) Friday, October 8, 2021 | 6:30 PM Friday, October 15, 2021 | 8:00 PM Saturday, March 19, 2022 | 2:00 PM Saturday, October 9, 2021 | 3:00 & 7:00 PM

$15 for one day | $22 for both days DOUBLE The Phantom of FEATURE! What Price Glory (1926) Saturday, March 19, 2022 | 8:00 PM the Opera (1925) ACFF Best of the Fest 2021 Saturday, October 23, 2021 | 6:30 PM Saturday, October 30, 2021 | 2:00 PM The General (1926) $10 Adults | $5 Seniors & Students Friday, June 24, 2022 | 8:00 PM Nosferatu (1922) The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs presents Saturday, October 30, 2021 | 8:00 PM It's a Wonderful Life Saturday, November 27, 2021 | 3:00 & 7:00 PM Our Hospitality (1923) Free Event-Ticket Required Friday, January 14, 2022 | 8:00 PM

Animation Fest Love (1927) Saturday, January 8, 2022 | 2:00pm Saturday, January 29, 2022 | 8:00 PM Bear Story (2014) | Peter and the Wolf (2006) Calamity Jane (2020) G. Frank Thomas $7 adults | $5 children, students & seniors Silent Film Series Sponsored by Foundation ACFF's Preview — Best of the Fest 2022 Saturday, February 26, 2022 | 6:30 PM $10 Adults | $5 Seniors & Students 2021-2022 SEASON 33

WEATHER COMMUNITY EVENTS POLICY

When inclement weather impacts performances, the Weinberg Center will make announcements Tuba Christmas MMPAC Annual November 27, 2021 | 12:00 PM on its phone line, website, and social media Dance Recital channels immediately. Patrons holding tickets for May 21-22, 2022 the affected performance(s) will be contacted by Academy of St. Cecelia the Box Office via the contact information (phone Youth Orchestra YMCA Dance Recital March 13, 2022 | 3:00 PM May 29, 2022 or email) provided at the time of purchase. Other Voices Theater presents In the event inclement weather prevents the 24/7 Dance Studio artist/act from arriving at the venue, the The Wizard of Oz April 15, 2022 | 7:30 PM Weinberg Center will first attempt to reschedule Annual Recital April 16, 2022 | 2:00 & 7:30 PM Jun 3-5, 2022 the performance. If a new date is announced and patrons cannot attend, a refund will be offered. Dance Unlimited YMCA Comedy If the performance is canceled outright, the Annual Recital & Magic Spectacular June 12-13, 2022 Weinberg Center will offer refunds for all ticket May 1, 2022 | 3:00 PM purchases. Additional fees that applied to the original order may not be refunded. ESP Dance Recital FCPS Honors Chorus June 18, 2022 May 5, 2022 | 7:00 PM

Center Stage Performing Arts Academy May 13-15, 2022

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Special thanks to The City of Frederick and the Weinberg Center for the Arts, Inc. – the theater’s non-profit organization – for their ongoing financial support.

The Weinberg Center would like to extend a special thank-you to the Tivoli Society – an incomparable Photo credits: Joey L. ACLU - Lewis Black; Jenny Lewis - David Sedaris; Jeannette Montgomery Barron - Michael Pollan; David McClister - John Hiatt and group of philanthropists who have donated over The Jerry Douglas Band & Hogslop String Band; Brian Dalthorp - We Banjo 3; $1.5 million to support the theater’s operations Timothy Greenfield-Sanders - An Evening with John Leguizamo; and programming. Hashim Kirkland - Blind Visionaries; Brigitte Lacombe - Fran Lebowitz; Shannon Greer - Paula Poundstone 2021-2022 SEASON 35 Weinberg Center for the Arts Non-profit Org. 20 West Patrick Street U.S. Postage Frederick, MD 21701 PAID Frederick, MD Permit #467

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