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Spend your afternoon with the Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center - 40 S Carroll - Join us for our exhibits “Collaborative Project” in the F&M and Kline Galleries; “Great Falls, The Potomac and the C&O Canal” by Lee Goodwin in the Gardiner Galley; “Earth’s Spirit” by Brad Stroman in the Side Gallery; “A Retrospective” by Agop “Jack” and Regina Kaiksian in the New Gallery; “Angels and Insects” photography by B.A. Bosaiya in the Hall Gallery. Don't miss our "End of Summer Sale" in the Gift Gallery. Open till 5pm.

Continue your First Saturday fun and go Around the World in 15 Blocks of Downtown Frederick! Explore the world with international music, crafts, and demonstrations from different countries and regions including Ireland, France, Asia, Germany, Central South America and more! First Saturday visitors can also get their “passport” stamped at each of the participating stores listed below. Enjoy guest artists, exhibit openings and special activities at downtown’s many specialty stores and restaurants from 5 - 9pm.

England - Carroll Creek - All hail the Queen (and King)! Make a royal crown and color in merry ol’ England!

Ben & Jerry’s - 50 Carroll Creek Way - Treat yourself like English royalty with our super-premium ice creams and no-fat pure Vermont spring water sorbets, fit for Queens, Kings, Princes & Princesses too! Children receive free crowns.

India - 0-99 Block of S Market - Learn more about India with Sari displays and enjoy henna tattoos and more!

Trail House - 17 S Market - Planning a trip to the Himalayans?  Stop by The Trail House for all your cold weather gear!  New fall stuff arriving everyday!  Open till 9pm with refreshments

Central South America - 0-99 Block of N Market - Learn more about Brazil Day, the country of Peru and enjoy Spanish dancing demonstrations.

Dancing Bear Toys & Gifts -12 N Market - Explore our Fair Trade Forest and beautiful American handcrafts! A percentage of all today’s sales will support a scholarship program in El Progreso, Honduras.

Visions - 16 N Market - Where we always invite you to “See the World”! This fall enjoy an International “Feast for the Eyes” featuring our imported eyewear PLUS table-wear from Etiquette, Evangeline and Amber Coast.

The Muse - 19 N Market - The jewelry of talented duo Beth Carey & Debby Weaver. Beth’s metal work combined with Debby’s glass create a beautiful look. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments inspired by Mexico.

Hunting Creek Outfitters - 29 N Market - Your passport to the great outdoors. Premiere outdoor apparel and gear. Fly fishing specialists. From world travelers to homebodies we have something for everyone.

The Candy Kitchen - 52 N Market - Come visit the Candy Kitchen during your trip “around the world”.  View the photographs of Ireland and other works of Frederick’s well known photographer, Susan Day.

Asia - 100 Block of N Market - Enjoy the ancient art of Calligraphy, listen to traditional Chinese music and play a game of Go or a round of Mahjong!

Firestone’s Market - 109 N Market - Visit us on First Saturday’s Asian block and receive a free fortune cookie!

McGuire Fine Arts - 110 N Market - Featuring jewelry artist Gabriel Ofiesh and his patented gold and platinum Orbit line, donned with diamonds, pearls and other fine gems. Artist appearance from 1 - 3pm and 6 - 9pm.

Yaneth Reyes - 114 N Market - Yaneth Reyes - 114 N Market - Celebrating Around the World come and see our unique designs by Yaneth Reyes with Colombian Emeralds.

Brewer’s Alley - 124 N Market - Featuring Asian cuisine for the evening! Come try a delicious Asian meal after enjoying the Asian activities on the street. Open till 12:30AM.

Ireland - 200 Block of N Market - Listen to traditional Irish music from Keith and Rosemary and learn more about Irish traditions while there!

Edgeworks Knife & Supply - 200 N Market - Come help us celebrate the nations of the world with beer from around the world along with other refreshments for the party. 

Travel Place Frederick - 214 N Market - Stop by and plan that trip of a lifetime between 5 - 9pm.   Your American Express Representative, featuring airlines, inclusive tours, cruises, vacations and more! Book your trip around the world or your next vacation!

VOLT Restaurant - 228 N Market - Savor a taste of Ireland with Guinness braised beef short rib sandwiches, Irish breakfast, corned lamb brisket and meat pies with the perfect libation.

The Caribbean - 300 Block of N Market - Enjoy a Caribbean Carnival from Vibrant Artwear and That Cuban Place Café as they bring island music, food and dance to downtown.

Studio 11 - 19 N Court - Art show by pop culture enthusiast and artist Bill Watson. Hipster themes and Polynesian culture is evident in many of Bill’s pieces. Stop by to meet the artist and enjoy some refreshments.

Greece - 0 - 99 Block of E Church - Frederick’s Greek Orthodox Church brings their Greek dance troupe and delicious Greek pastries for everyone to enjoy!

The Artists’ Gallery - 4 E Church - Domestic Spaces paintings by Jan McIntyre Lamb. An unexpected intimacy of interior space built around shape and color of observed light and shadow. Reception 5 - 8pm.

O'Hair Salon & Spa - 6 E Church - Stop by to preview our new fall make-up colors before your big night out. We will be doing complientary make-up touch ups. Leave your wallet at home we’re non-tipping!

The Visitor Center - 19 E Church - Your source for Frederick visitor information and the only place to purchase the Downtown Frederick Gift Card. Public restroom available.  Open till 8PM.

Blue Elephant - 4A W Fifth - Harmonious Discordance.  Painters David Heatwole and Paul Zdepski were awarded “Best of Show” at UnFiltered 10 at Blue Elephant.  Find out why and meet the artists!  7 - 11pm.

= Global Stop Around the World

      = 2008/2009 Downtown Frederick Partnership Investor

Australia - 0 - 99 Block of W Patrick - Enjoy the Outback and learn hear the sounds of the famous Australian instrument, the Didgeridoo!

Maryland Ensemble Theatre - 31 W Patrick - “Incorruptible: A Comedy about the Dark Ages”  1250AD, the Priseaux monks are having a bad year but they devise a plan to avoid eternal damnation.  8PM.

Frederick Arts Council - 15 W Patrick - Opportunity to purchase a baseball from the Art’s A Ball! public art project.  You can own a unique piece of artwork by an artist from the region during this one-time event!

Cowboy Stuff Lipstick & Spurs - 9 W Patrick - Please join us for some Down Under fun as we celebrate Australia and Fall Fashion!!!

Germany - 0-99 Block of E Patrick - Help build the Berlin Wall and then knock it down for freedom!  Also enjoy German food, drink and make a stein activities!

Amber Coast - 3 E Patrick - Ja! Ja! Ja!  Deutschen Steinvogels are here.  Inside try samples of German food and beer.  Outside hear the music of The Echoes. 

Ec’clectibles - 13 E Patrick - O Tannenbaum!  Celebrate German culture by decorating your own Tannenbaum with fun ornaments celebrating German eats - pretzels, brats, beer and pickles!

Fabulous Finds - 24 E Patrick - From old to new, it’s always a treasure hunt at Fabulous Finds!  Guess the number of pretzels in the jar and win a $50 store gift certificate!

Thames Fine Arts and Framing - 30 E Patrick - Meet Katherine Hillis as she presents new original watercolors featuring florals and still-lifes.  Katherine will be at the gallery from 5 - 9pm. 

Home Essentials of Frederick - 38 E Patrick - Serving German wine and the store is dog-friendly as always!

Simply Beautiful Boutique - 43 E Patrick - Germans can be thanked for aspirin, gummi bears, and Levis.  To say thanks we’re offering samples of German beer.  Sehen sie dort (see you there)!

France - 100 Block E Patrick - The French are Coming!  French celebrities from the past and present...a mime, music and more!  Enter to win gift baskets from E Patrick merchants. 

Etiquette - 107 E Patrick - Your home is your castle, rule with style!  Visit Etiquette for exquisite tabletop accessories that are fit for a queen (or king) and make your guests feel like royalty.

Gallery Wear - 116 E Patrick - Sign up for a chance at a gift basket of wonderful things from Gallery Wear.  We’re brimming with new fall fashions and paintings.  Help us celebrate France with music & wine.

Evangeline - 115 E Patrick - Grand opening of “The Streets of Paris” inspired photography by Jeffrey Reed.  Artist reception with wine 5 - 9pm.  Join us in the garden for a game of “Boules”!

TerrEssentials Organic - 116 E Patrick - The finest Fair Made, Fair Trade and genuine USDA Certified Organic from around the world!

Accentuates Inc. - 116A E Patrick - Ooo LA LA, Viva La France, come in and enjoy, browse and sample some champagne. 

The Grapevine - 117 E Patrick - A taste of France...wine in the garden, poured by our personal French chef and receive a kiss that will melt on your lips from our very own personal French Maid!

Italy - 0 - 99 Block of S Carroll - Enjoy the sounds of Italy and stomp some grapes for fun just as they do in old-world Italy!

Two Paws Up - 15 S Carroll - Experience a little taste of Italy.  Also featuring some Italian themed products you will not want to miss!  Canile Divertente!

The Faux School - 35 S Carroll - Raffling “The Italian Peasant Girl” mural that measures 34 x 46.  Drawing will be held at 8pm.  Join us for live music and refreshments beginning at 6pm. 

America - Everedy Square/Shab Row - What is more American than antique cars, root beer floats, and trolleys? Enjoy the Golden Gears Car Club Cruise-In and more!  1-9pm.

Aspire Women’s Clothing Boutique - 10 N East - What a better way to celebrate America than to buy American?!  Check out the many “Made in USA” labels at Aspire.  Among them are Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, Weston Wear, Willow and more!

I Made This! - 10-B N East - Play, Paint and Relax in our Spacious Studio.  Choose from a wide variety of Pottery!  Fun for the entire family!!  Have your next party at I Made This!  Open till 10pm. 

The Frederick Basket Company - 12 N East - Join us for a GIANT 50’s PARTY!  If you dig the good old days of greased hair, tail fins and 50’s rock n’ roll, have we got a PARTY for your entire family!

Frederick Coffee Co. & Café - 100 N East - Back by popular demand, local jazz ensemble, Mainstream Jazz, will set your toes tapping from 5:30 - 8:30pm, out on the patio.

The Little Pottery Shop - 117 N East - Celebrate America!!  Visit us for the largest selection of fine American made pottery from over 75 clay artisans from the local area & throughout North America!  Refreshments.

Accents at Shab Row - 122 N East - Free gift with every purchase.  Serving a taste of Frederick County wines. 

Antique Imports - 125 N East - Offering gorgeous antique armoires & trunks to meet your storage needs.  See our selection of drop-leaf tables which seat you for dinner and then fold down into space-saving consoles. 

Don’t miss other First Saturdays throughout the year! 

There is fun to be had in Downtown Frederick every First Saturday of each month from 5 - 9PM.  Upcoming First Saturday events include:

October - Into the Night - Saturday, October 4th - Stay “Into the Night” after the In The Street Celebration and enjoy an evening filled with fall harvest activities.  You and your family will enjoy free hayrides, the Patrick Street Pumpkin Patch, Square Dancing, Bluegrass music and more!

November - A Holiday Open House - Saturday, November 1st - Start the holiday season off right in Downtown Frederick.  The evening includes free carriage rides, free hot cocoa, and holiday entertainment.  Enjoy early holiday shopping at many of downtown’s independently owned and operated stores. 

December - A Holiday Recipe Tour - Saturday, December 6th - Collect favorite holiday recipes from Downtown Merchants while enjoying free cookies, hot cocoa and carriage rides.  Luminary-lined streets and holiday entertainment too! 

Join us on the First Saturday evening of every month as we showcase the work of local, regional and national artists. First Saturday features gallery openings, guest artists, live entertainment and special activities from 5 - 9 p.m. You’ll also enjoy extended shopping hours at many of our fine specialty stores.

Don’t miss Alive @ Five as it continues the second and fourth Thursdays, 5 - 8pm at the Carroll Creek Amphitheatre now through September 25!  The outdoor happy hour features live music, beer, wine, and food from local restaurants.  Join us on September 11 for some classic jazz music by the Howard Burns Quartet and on September 25 for the Irish Roots-Rock music of Donegal X-Press.  21+ ONLY.  ID Required. $5 Cover.

For more information on First Saturday and other special events, please contact Downtown Frederick Partnership at 301-698-8118 or visit

www.downtownfrederick.org

Celebrate the 26th year of In The Street on Friday, October 3rd and Saturday, October 4th!  Festivities begin with Light The Creek featuring a performance by the fabulous Mary Ann Redmond band at the Carroll Creek Amphitheatre, Friday evening, 6 - 9pm.  Continue the fun on Saturday, with the Steeplechasers Mile Run at 9:30am, the main event begins at 11am with seven blocks of themes activities, including an area where local handcrafted merchandise can be purchased!  For more info on In The Street, visit www.celebratefrederick.com.  Don’t forget to stay late and go “Into the Night” with the October First Saturday!