Saturday, May 3, 2008

                      

                    10am to 5pm                           5pm - 9pm

           Celebrate spring in Downtown Frederick!                 Continue the Mayfest fun during First Saturday! 

         Wander from shop to restaurant listening to                Check out exhibit openings, guest artists, and

         live music as you Build-a-Bouquet of spring              live entertainment designed to showcase the best

          flowers!  Enjoy children's activities, street                                   of Downtown Frederick. 

         entertainers and more througout downtown!    

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Mayfest Build-a-Bouquet Participants


As you browse at the following stores, pick up a flower and build-a-bouquet. Each merchant listed below will be offering flowers to browsers & shoppers while supplies last.

CARROLL CREEK WAY

The Greene Turtle - 50 Citizens Way, Suite  101

Ben & Jerry’s - 50 Carroll Creek Way, Suite  120

La Dolce Vita - 50 Carroll Creek Way, Suite 150

MARKET STREET

La Paz Mexican Restaurant - 51 S Market

Structures Salon - 38 S Market

Ananda Shala Yoga & Pilates - 34 S Market

Landis Jewelry Store - 23 S Market

The Trail House - 17 S Market

Paolo Vista Menswear - 11 S Market

Colonial Jewelers - 1 S Market

BB&T Bank - 1 N Market

Dancing Bear Toys - 12 N Market

Molly’s Meanderings - 17 N Market

The Muse - 19 N Market

The Museum Shop - 20 N Market

Hunting Creek Outfitters - 29 N Market

Zaruba & Zaruba - 35 N Market

Candy Kitchen - 52 N Market

Starbucks - 104 N Market

Firestone’s Market on Market  - 109 N Market

McGuire Fine Arts - 110 N Market

Yaneth Reyes - 114 N Market

Sky’s the Limit - 200A N Market

Velvet Lounge - 203 N Market

DOLLectable Collectables - 216 N Market

Vibrant Artwear - 301 N Market

CHURCH STREET

The Bodega Deli, Beer & Grocery - 5 E Church

O’Hair Spa & Salon - 6 E Church

Juliet’s Market & Café - 9 E Church

Visitor Center - 19 E Church

PATRICK STREET

Pari Spa - 14 W Patrick

Cowboy Stuff Lipstick & Spurs - 9 W Patrick

Amber Coast - 3 E Patrick

Café Nola - 4 E Patrick

Tajitu Ethiopian Restaurant - 9 E Patrick

Ec’clectibles - 13 E Patrick

Carroll Creek Antiques - 14 E Patrick

Little’s Antiques - 15 & 55 E Patrick

Home Essentials of Frederick - 38 E Patrick

Thames Fine Arts - 30 E Patrick

Simply Beautiful Boutique - 43 E Patrick

Shambhala Bead Gallery - 47 E Patrick

Beans & Bagels - 49 E Patrick

Ten Thousand Joys - 54 E Patrick

Etiquette - 107 E Patrick

Terressentials - 116 E Patrick

Accentuates - 116A E Patrick

Serenity Tearoom - 119 E Patrick

The Artisan’s Cache - 230 E Patrick

CARROLL STREET

Two Paws Up - 15 S Carroll

EVEREDY SQUARE/SHAB ROW

Danielle’s - 6 N East

Aspire Women’s Clothing Boutique - 10 N East

I Made This! - 10-B N East

The Frederick Basket Company - 12 N East

The Organized Bride - 14 N East

Flights of Fancy - 20 N East

Frederick Coffee Co. & Café - 100 N East

The Little Pottery Shop - 117 N East

Accents at Shab Row - 122 N East

Frederick Fudge & Ice Cream - 253 E Church

Footlights - 306 E Church

SIXTH STREET

Natural Fusion Hair Studio - 246 E Sixth


 Mayfest Activities

10am - 5pm

Brought to you by BB&T Bank

 

While you build your bouquet enjoy great activities throughout Downtown Frederick!

Wandering Street Entertainment -You won’t believe your eyes when local magician, Denny Grizzle, performs for you!  12 - 2pm.  Street entertainer, Jonathan Burns will amaze you with tricks and laughter from 2 - 4pm.

Sidewalk Chalk Art - Local art students and merchants are vying for the crown of best spring chalk art.  

Live Music - Great local and regional musicians will play live on the streets of downtown.  Enjoy acoustic performances in a range of styles from country, pop, blues and rock.

Children’s Activities - Kids will take home lots of great crafts including make-your-own-visors, sand art, fairy wands and more!

 

CARROLL CREEK

The Greene Turtle - 50 Citizens Way - Crawl on into the turtle & enjoy lunch on our beautiful outdoor patio while you soak up those rays!  Don’t forget your flower on your way out!

Live Music - Carroll Creek Trellis - Enjoy the addictive blues music of  Automatic Slim as you walk the Creek.  12 - 2pm.  

Sand Art - Carroll Creek - Join the fight against breast cancer  by enjoying a sand art activity.  Donate to the cause and receive a pink carnation. 

MARKET STREET.

Hanging Basket Sale - 22 S Market - Purchase a hanging basket for your yard from Frederick garden clubs and help raise funds to maintain the new large hanging baskets in downtown!  Don’t forget to make a wish in the “wishing basket.”

Decorate-a-Visor - 1 N Market - Decorate your very own foam visor with spring flowers or bugs on the steps of BB&T Bank!  Wear for Mayfest or anytime! 

starDancing Bear Toys & Gifts -  12 N Market - Give your new gyro-ring a spin, or test your twirling skills with some Lunastix!  Register to win our “Spring into Fun” basket giveaway!

starThe Muse - 19 N Market - Handmade paper that you can plant!  Created by the members of the Scott Key Center who will be on hand during the day.

Act TOO! - 30 N Market - Local children’s theatre group Act TOO! will be performing some musical numbers and a skit or two to help celebrate spring in downtown Frederick!  10 - 11am & 1 - 1:30pm.

Live Music - 30 N Market - Hear the amazingly mature voice of 18 year old, Mindy Miller.  Her soulful melodies and meaningful lyrics will inspire.  11am - 1pm.

Zaruba & Zaruba - 35 N Market - In Bloom Jewelry...meet the artist and creator of In Bloom Jewelry, Stacey Krantz.  Her exquisite line of sterling silver and 18K gold jewelry is inspired by nature and just in time for summer.

McGuire Fine Arts - 110 N Market - Internationally celebrated floral painter, Brian Davis will be at the gallery from 1 - 3pm for Mayfest!  Take advantage of this rare opportunity to meet the artist and have him personally dedicate your artwork. 

Yaneth Reyes - 114 N Market - Make us your number one stop for a beautiful sunflower and sign up to win a $50 gift certificate for Mother’s Day.  Also embrace the season and indulge in the vibrant colors of spring with our unique jewelry.  

starBrewer’s Alley - 124 N Market - Brewer’s will have a food tent featuring Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Gumbo and Fruit Smoothies from 11am - 4pm. The puppy patio will be open from noon till 9PM as well. (dine with your dog outside).

Live Music - 2nd & Market - Enjoy piano styling with touches of quirkiness from Brian Lotter.  He will play his eclectic originals along with a few covers.  4 - 6pm.

starSocial Study - 201 N Market - New art installation by graphic/graffiti artist Jack Sanger.  Stop by, meet the artist & buy yourself some fly new sneakers for Spring!

starVelvet Lounge - 203 N Market - Flowers, Flowers Everywhere!  Please visit the Velvet Lounge Maiden of Spring.  Her dress is made entirely out of “real” flowers!

Make-Your-Own-Flowers - 203 N Market - Make a single pipe cleaner flower or a whole bouquet!  These flowers will last all year! 

Retro-Metro - 213 N Market - Retro-Metro is in bloom with New “Spring” Merchandise.  Check out our home décor, jewelry and unique toys!  Get a FREE pack of “Seeds” with any purchase. 

 

CHURCH STREET

The Bodega Deli, Beer & Grocery - 5 E Church - We will have our Good Humor Ice Cream stand outside.  Inside we’ll feature our salad bar till 6pm, free coffee with purchase and enjoy some pizza & wings - enough seating for 28 people.

starO’Hair Salon & Spa - 6 E Church - Spring is in bloom at O’Hair!  Come pick a flower from our “Prize Garden” and see what you win!

Visitor Center - 19 E Church - Your source for visitor info and the only place to purchase the Downtown Frederick Gift Card!  Public Restrooms available.  Walking tours of downtown available at 1:30pm.

 

PATRICK STREET

Weinberg Center for the Arts - 20 W Patrick - 24/7 Dance Studio presents The Who’s Tommy.  Pete Townshend’s electrifying tale of a young boy’s journey from tragedy to triumph is an unforgettable rock musical experience.  Showtime 2pm.

starCowboy Stuff Lipstick & Spurs - 9 W Patrick - Come celebrate spring with sandals, dresses and new tee’s from Crystal Rock.  Enter to win an ipod shuffle by joining our mailing list! 

Maryland Ensemble Theatre and the Fun Company - W Patrick Next to Cowboy Stuff - Make magic wands with the MET and the FUN Company!

Home Essentials of Frederick - 38 E Patrick - Learn how to successfully create planters of flowers for your outside garden area from 1 - 3pm.  We have a nice selection of garden posts to choose from!

Wilson Parrot Foundation - 55 E Patrick - Meet rescued parrots and have your picture taken with all of these majestic birds for a small donation! 

Frederick County Public Libraries - 110 E Patrick - Bring your favorite children’s book to share with your family, and we’ll share our favorite book with you, too. You won’t want to miss the fun craft afterwards!

Monster Mural Coloring - 110 E Patrick - Add to our monster-sized spring themed mural by coloring in a flower or two! 

The Frederick County Humane Society - 112 E Patrick - Color Your Own Critter book cover while learning more about the Humane Society!  10am - 2pm.

Live Music - 112 E Patrick - Enjoy the music of a First Saturday favorite, Doug Alan Wilcox.  His acoustic performance will keep your toes tapping!  2 - 4pm.

 

CARROLL STREET

Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center - 40 S Carroll - Our exhibits include “Into the Singularity” paintings by Tom Block; “Space Imagined” paintings by Brook Overline”; “Recent Pastels” by Lou Gagnon; “Touchstones: Earth and Bone” by Novie Trump; and “Amelia Island” photography by Palma Allen.  Open till 5pm.

 

EVEREDY SQUARE & SHAB ROW

Free Trolley Rides - Everedy Square/Shab Row - Hop on at one of the three stops in Everedy Square/Shab Row and ride around town for free.  12 - 9pm. 

Aspire Women’s Clothing Boutique - 10 N East - Join us as we show what’s hot for summer at the Mayfest fashion show!  See fashions by Komarov, West Wear and Cartise modeled on the plaza starting at 1pm.

Frederick Basket Company - 12 N East - Children, come on, come all, make & decorate a May Basket and tissue paper flowers to surprise a friend or loved one.  While the kids are busy, take advantage of early Mother’s Day shopping!

Dance Performances - Everedy Square Plaza - Elite Feet Dance Studio Demonstration, 11 - 11:30am, Jitterbug class with Lee Ann Wolf, 11:30 - 12, Zumba with Kelly Donohue, 12 - 12:30, and Salsa with Lee Ann Wolf, 12:30 - 1.  Brought to you by the Frederick Arts Council.

Plant Sale - Everedy Square Plaza - Pick up a plant for your backyard or even your front for that matter. 12 - 4pm.

Fashion Show - Everedy Square Plaza - Fashion Shows by Aspire, Footlights, Fashion Exchange, and Talbot’s.  1 - 2pm. 

The Pickin’ and Grinnin’ Show - Everyday Square Plaza - Enjoy a comedy clog dancing variety show.  Laughter and fun guaranteed.  3 - 5pm.

The Little Pottery Shop - 117 N East - Celebrate Spring!  Join us as our clay artists demonstrate pottery making on the Plaza beside our shop from 1 - 9pm!  Build-a-Bouquet of flowers and enjoy refreshments and prize drawings all day.

starFrederick Cellars - A City Winery - 221 N East - Put some local pizzazz in your Mayfest bouquet with beautiful tulips ($) from Dragonfly Farms, a Frederick County flower grower.  Stop by for a wine tasting of our terrific wines!

Story time & Interactive Dance Session - 253 E Church Patio - Come dressed in your favorite dance costume and enjoy story time with an Angelina Ballerina book and then join in the fun of dancing like Angelina!  2 - 3pm.

 

SIXTH STREET

Natural Fusion Hair Studio - 246 E Sixth - Pick up flowers for your Mayfest bouquet and pick up a special gift when you mention the Mayfest brochure.

 

 

First Saturday Activities

5pm - 9pm

Brought to you by BB&T Bank


Continue your day of fun with First Saturday , featuring live entertainment and extended shopping hours at the following stores from 5-9PM.

CARROLL CREEK

Live Music - Carroll Creek Trellis - Listen to the acoustic sounds of Dominica as you walk the Creek.  Her music incorporates her experiences in love, life and motherhood.  6 - 8pm.  

Ben & Jerry’s - 50 Carroll Creek Way -  Now mixing Real Fruit and Sorbet smoothies and all natural shakes.  Free dry topping for all children under 12.  Open till 10pm.

MARKET STREET

Ananda Shala - 34 S Market - Visit Frederick’s first Yoga and Pilates studio downtown!  Do a little spring cleaning for your mind, body and soul.  Check out our classes, boutique and herb garden!  Refreshments will be served.

starTrail House - 17 S Market - Spring is here and what better time to get outdoors!  Stop by and see the latest spring footwear, clothing, backpacks, local guide books and more!  Don’t let this beautiful weather pass you by!  Serving refreshments.

starDancing Bear Toys & Gifts -  12 N Market - ‘Tis the season for fun - and we’ve got plenty in store: kites, playground balls, nature and science kits and more.  Ask about our newest “green” toys!

Visions - 16 N Market - May is “MOMS and PROMS” month, the perfect time to give your special mom or prom-goer a great new look!  10% of your frame purchase will go to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).

starThe Muse - 19 N Market - Back by popular demand...Come see Stacie’s new line of jewelry featuring colorful artwork and vintage photos transferred on handcrafted silver.

The Museum Shop - 20 N Market - Come meet enormously-talented local artist Phil Hanson, his modern paintings are strongly influenced by Picasso & Matisse.

Hunting Creek Outfitters - 29 N Market - Spring has sprung, the flowers are in bloom and our shop is loaded with freshly picked clothing, gear and gifts.  Get outdoors with our finest for men and women from Orvis, Exofficio, Barbour & more.

Live Music - 30 N Market - Local musician and First Saturday regular, Bob Sima, will entertain guests with upbeat sounds as they walk downtown.  6 - 8pm.

Candy Kitchen - 52 N Market - Featuring Despina Leos Chocolates.  Hosting our Fudge Festival 2008.  Lots of delicious new flavors to be sampled.  FUDGE, FUDGE, FUDGE...Made the old fashioned way!.

Starbucks - 104 N Market - Explore the differences in coffee growing regions with certified Starbucks Coffee Masters.  Sample international coffee blends & discover the secret to making great coffee at home.  Seminars 6:30 & 8:30pm.

Firestone’s Market on Market - 109 N Market - Put a “spring” in your step with our gourmet goodies!  Samples of our Edible Flowers during First Saturday!

McGuire Fine Arts - 110 N Market - Lay your eyes on stunning new originals and limited additions by internationally celebrated floral painter, Brian Davis!  Brighten your world with his gorgeous paintings!  Reception for Mr. Davis, 6 - 9pm.

Earthly Elements - 121 N Market - Just expanded the store!  Come see our new gemstone jewelry line and our new art glass earrings.

Alicia L’s - 149 N Market - Featuring beautiful spring dresses from Three Dots, a favorite of Hollywood trendsetters and New York hipsters.  Serving light refreshments.

Edgeworks Knife & Supply - 200 N Market - Come join us for fun and refreshments into the night.

starSky’s the Limit - 200A N Market - May is for Mothers.  Shop our beautiful spring collections of jewelry and clothing just for mom!

DOLLectable Collectables - 216 N Market – As you build your flower bouquet, see the miniature flowers and plants that make beautiful miniature bouquets, flower pots, hanging baskets and gardens to enhance your dollhouse.

 

COURT STREET

Studio 11 - 19 N Court - “Washington Monuments” by Jan Morales.  Come see some of photographer Jan Morales’ uncommon views of some of Washington’s most seen sights.  Serving refreshments.

CHURCH STREET

The Bodega Deli, Beer & Grocery - 5 E Church - Our Good Humor Ice Cream stand will stay outside during First Saturday!  Inside we’re featuring sandwiches, subs, pizza & wings.  Free coffee with purchase - enough seating for 28 people.

starO’Hair Salon & Spa - 6 E Church - Stop in for a complimentary makeup touch-up before your night on the town.  Also, check out our hair and skincare products and the many gift items in our boutique.

Visitor Center - 19 E Church - Your source for visitor info & the only place to purchase the Downtown Frederick Gift Card!  Public Restrooms.  Open till 8pm.

 

FIFTH STREET

Blue Elephant Art Center - 4a W Fifth - Presents “Blue Notes,” recent watercolors by Paul Tooley.  7 - 11pm.

PATRICK STREET

Weinberg Center for the Arts - 20 W Patrick - 24/7 Dance Studio presents The Who’s Tommy.  Pete Townshend’s electrifying tale of a young boy’s journey from tragedy to triumph is an unforgettable rock musical experience.  Showtime 8pm.

starCowboy Stuff Lipstick & Spurs - 9 W Patrick - Join us for wine and cheese and more great shopping!  Enter to win an ipod shuffle by joining our mailing list!

Amber Coast - 3 E Patrick - Smell the fresh fragrance of spring with new potporri and scented candles.  Serving European goodies.

starEc’clectibles - 13 E Patrick - Renew and refresh this spring with body care products from Ahava!  Discover the revitalizing effects of minerals on the skin!  Free May Basket of samples to the first 60 customers. 

starFabulous Finds - 24 E Patrick - Spruce up your home and yard this spring!  We have the best prices in town for concrete and other yard ornaments.  Turtles, chickens, dragons, rabbits...we have a wonderful whimsical selection!

starThames Fine Arts - 30 E Patrick - Stop in and choose from many floral originals and prints by P. Buckley Moss, Cheryl Summers, Catherine Hills, and Frederick’s own, Rebecca Jackson.  Pick up your flower for your “Build-a-Bouquet”.

Shambhala Bead Gallery - 47 E Patrick - Build your bouquet and a beaded surprise for Mother’s Day!  Spring Fever all day!  Check out our jewelry demos at 6 & 7pm.

starBeans & Bagels - 49 E Patrick - Stop in and add to your bouquet!  Enjoy one of our many sandwiches with a refreshing Iced Latte.  Remember, 10% of our sales during First Saturdays always go to help fight Breast Cancer.

Live Music - 112 E Patrick - Woody Lissauer will keep those staying for First Saturday dancing with his acoustic music set.  5 - 7pm.

Evangeline - 115 E Patrick - “Natural Abstractions - A Different Perspective”  The Fine Art Photography of Michael Pannier.  Opening reception for the artist 6 - 8pm.

Terressentials - 116 E Patrick - Spring is the perfect time to go organic!  Nourish your body with genuine organic skin care, and make your heart sing with a unique and elegant Fair Trade silk handbag. 

Accentuates Inc. - 116A E Patrick - It’s time for that spring makeover.  Come see what’s new to brighten up your home.  As always, refreshments served!

The Artisan’s Cache - 230 E Patrick - Come check out Frederick’s newest needle arts shop.  Restock you stash with the latest hand dyed cotton, linen, silk and wool threads, plus unique vintage ribbons, fabric, button, bangles and beads.

CARROLL STREET

starTwo Paws Up - 15 S Carroll - Check out all of the new toys and treats for spring.  We have lots of new toys to keep you busy outside.  Don’t forget to look for our latest addition Oliver2 around town!

 

EVEREDY SQUARE & SHAB ROW

Free Trolley Rides - Everedy Square/Shab Row - Hop on at one of the three stops in Everedy Square/Shab Row and ride around town for free.  12 - 9pm.

Danielle’s Restaurant - 6 N East - Casual to elegant atmosphere - we have something for everyone.  Enjoy live performance by Christoforo Padula, nationally recognized tenor and local maestro Gary Swartz from 7 - 9pm.  Outdoor dining too!

Aspire Women’s Clothing Boutique - 10 N East - Show mom your love and appreciation with clothes, accessories or jewelry from Aspire.  Can’t decide?  How about a gift card!  Free gift wrapping for mom.  Check out prom evening bags too.

starI Made This! - 10-B N East - Enjoy all the colors of the rainbow and paint some pottery too!  Visit our colorful studio with lots of samples to insprie you to Paint your Own!!! 

Frederick Basket Company - 12 N East - Enjoy a sampling of wine from our friends at Boordy Vineyards from 5 - 8pm.  Also sample some our gourmet specialty items and get a jump start on your Mother’s Day shopping!  New items arriving daily.

Live Music - Frederick Coffee Company Patio - Come tap your toes to The Barn Burners, mix of classic rock and rockabilly music.  5:30 - 8:30pm.

Lavenderhollow Gallery - 120 N East - Showing works by the gallery’s new artists.  Art gallery will also offer fine art paintings and textiles as well as artisan designed jewelry pottery, home furnishings and accessories.  Lavender spa products too!

starAccents at Shab Row - 122 N East - Live Herbs & Flowers!  Have a glass of wine in our courtyard while learning herbal culinary tips and recipes.  Classic favorites and unusual varieties available. 

starAntique Imports - 125 N East - Let our treasures become yours.  Stop in and select an armoire to hide your big-screen TV, a trunk that serves as a coffee table, or a drop-leaf table that doubles as a console.

starFrederick Cellars - A City Winery - 221 N East - Stop by for a wine tasting including our new Rose and Eye of the Oriole (yes, it’s back!).

 

OTHER STORES OPEN TILL 9PM OR LATER

Molly’s Meandering’s - 17 N Market

Retro-Metro - 213 N Market

starFlights of Fancy - 20 N East

 

Other Upcoming Events in Downtown Frederick


Join Celebrate Frederick on Saturday, May 17th & Sunday, May 18th, 1 - 5pm for the Beyond the Garden Gates Garden Tour.  Visit some of the most stunning private and public gardens in downtown Frederick.  Tickets available at the Tourism Council of Frederick County’s Visitor Center, 19 E. Church Street, 301-600-4047.  For more information call 301-600-2844 or visit www.CelebrateFrederick.com

The 15th annual Frederick Festival of the Arts returns on June 7th, 10am - 7pm & 8th, 10am - 6pm on Carroll Creek Linear Park in Downtown Frederick!  Nearly 100 juried fine artists and fine craftsmen from over 20 different states display and sell works.  $5 admission.  Join the Creekside Celebration of the Arts!  For more information, visit www.frederickarts.org or call

301-694-9632.

Don’t miss the June First Saturday - I ART Downtown Frederick on Saturday, June 7th from 5 - 9pm.  Enjoy interactive art projects throughout downtown and see I ART Downtown Painters create scenes of Downtown Frederick LIVE on the street.  These paintings will be for sale at the end of the evening as well.

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

For more information on First Saturday and other special events, please contact Downtown Frederick Partnership at 301.698.8118 or visit

www.downtownfrederick.org

 

= Downtown Frederick Partnership Investor