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Pathways Jill Hossler will be reflecting pathways in her paintings this month. Each of us walk out own paths in life, some paths are clear and easy, some are dark and complex. We may not know what’s at the end, but we just keep moving forward. Open from 1-5PM on Saturdays & Sundays. Exhibition runs from April 3-25. More information at eastsideartistsgallery.com.  

FAC Virtual Artist Talk featuring Matt Long Join us for a conversation with Artist Matt Long as he reveals his life as a Frederick Artist. Matt’s designs are currently visible on the banners at New Spire Stages. He will talk about his experience of being part of the arts scene in Frederick, and finding a platform for his work with organizations such as the National Cherry Blossom Festival. To join the event, simply navigate to FAC’s Facebook page.

Join us as we enhance our understanding and appreciation of art! Artists participating in the Bug Invitational exhibition discuss their work. This program is presented online as a FREE webinar.

Local harpist James Dronenburg will be playing at Ibiza Cafe this Easter Sunday. The event is free and anyone is welcome to ask Jim questions, or request their favorite song. He will be there playing from noon to close.

Celebrate International World Book and Copyright Day with our program “Farshchian, an artist or a philosopher?” Dedicated to the prominent artist painter of Persian miniature. Hosted by UNESCO Body & Mind Wellness Club. Learn more at unescobmw.org. Our monthly Programs are always at 12PM/Noon EST (Washington DC) Join us on Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/5088630557?pwd=ckdBQVFieVdxMUFtd3g0VExsN00vUT09

MORNING SESSION (8-9AM) •• Barre is a full body workout. Classes are low impact and incorporate a mixture of yoga, Pilates, classic ballet moves and traditional strength training moves. We encourage everyone to bring a yoga mat, water, and dress appropriate for the weather. If you have small hand weights feel free to bring those as well. No weights no problem, we will supply a resistance for the class.

Join Dr. Laura Perovich, Assistant Professor at Northeastern University, as she discusses research into combining art, technology, and community to move towards collective action on environmental challenges. This program is offered online as a FREE webinar.

LUNCHTIME SESSION (12-1PM) •• Kinstretch® is a movement enhancement system that develops maximum body control, flexibility and usable ranges of motion. Kinstretch® is about giving you more movement options through joint specific training leading to injury prevention, performance, strength and motivation to move and do the activities you love more often.

You are invited to: Live Online From Last Judgement to Dawn From Michelangelo Buonarroti (Renaissance) to Mahmoud Farshchian (Today) UNESCO World Book Day 2021 – April 11 11 am Quito / 12 pm NYC / 6 pm Rome / 8:30 pm Thehran To register: unescobmw.org  

SUNRISE SESSION (7-8AM) •• Enjoy a smooth, accessible, and classic exploration of yoga, breath, and mindfulness in All-Levels yoga. It’s a moderately-paced class that is ideal for students of all experience levels. A Sol Yoga instructor will guide you through a series of postures and provide a number of modifications & advancements throughout the class. Just bring your mat! All skill levels and ages are welcome.

MORNING SESSION (8-9AM) •• Qigong (Chee-gung) is the oldest form of Chinese Energy Medicine. It is a highly refined system of exercises and meditations that develop our ability to acquire, store, circulate, and purify our Qi or Lifeforce Energy — that which is the force behind all movement and function in our body, mind and spirit. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to join for this introductory session.

PRE-LUNCH SESSION (11AM-12PM) •• Kinstretch® is a movement enhancement system that develops maximum body control, flexibility and usable ranges of motion. Kinstretch® is about giving you more movement options through joint specific training leading to injury prevention, performance, strength and motivation to move and do the activities you love more often.

LUNCHTIME SESSION (12-1PM) •• Get fit and have some fun with Elite Feet Dance Studio! This will be an informal dance class that features ballet-themed exercises and routines. Dance shoes not required — socks/sneakers and workout clothes will work great for this outdoor class. Bring an exercise mat if preferred. All skill levels are encouraged to join for this introductory session.

AFTER WORK SESSION (5-6PM) •• Barre is a full body workout. Classes are low impact and incorporate a mixture of yoga, Pilates, classic ballet moves and traditional strength training moves. We encourage everyone to bring a yoga mat, water, and dress appropriate for the weather. If you have small hand weights feel free to bring those as well. No weights no problem, we will supply a resistance for the class.

In honor of National Poetry Month, TAG/The Artists Gallery will offer a creative writing workshop on April 18 from 2 to 3 p.m. All levels of experience (or inexperience) are welcome. The idea is to have fun playing with words. Possible activities are Exquisite Corpse, Dictionary Dive, and Writing Between the Lines. Handouts will be provided for those who would like to continue these activities at home. Preregistration isn’t necessary, but seating is limited. Reservations can be made at tagfrederick@gmail.com. Please put “Writing Workshop” in the subject line. This event is free and open to the public. Donations to The Literacy Council of […]

New Spire Arts is proud to screen Neither Wolf Nor Dog, a record-breaking and independent film. Run time: 1 hour 50 minutes. Adapted from the acclaimed novel by Kent Nerburn, this funny and deeply moving film follows an author who gets sucked into the heart of contemporary Native American life in the sparse lands of the Dakotas by a 95-year-old Lakota elder. Kent Nerburn (Christopher Sweeney), a good-hearted, white American family man and writer, receives a mysterious call from a distant Indian reservation regarding an oral history book he made with Red Lake Ojibwe reservation students in northern Minnesota. Despite […]

SUNRISE SESSION (7-8AM) •• Qigong (Chee-gung) is the oldest form of Chinese Energy Medicine. It is a highly refined system of exercises and meditations that develop our ability to acquire, store, circulate, and purify our Qi or Lifeforce Energy — that which is the force behind all movement and function in our body, mind and spirit. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to join for this introductory session.

MORNING SESSION (8-9AM) •• Enjoy a smooth, accessible, and classic exploration of yoga, breath, and mindfulness in All-Levels yoga. It’s a moderately-paced class that is ideal for students of all experience levels. A Sol Yoga instructor will guide you through a series of postures and provide a number of modifications & advancements throughout the class. Just bring your mat! All skill levels and ages are welcome.

New Spire Arts presents Via Italia: Musical Roads Leading to Italy. Featuring music from German composers in the “Italian” style. From the 15th Century through the 19th Century, musicians and composers throughout Europe sought to emulate the musical language originating in Italy. In this program, we perform works of German composers of the 18th Century created in a florid “Italian” style. Written for a combination of instruments: violin, oboe, recorder, cello and bassoon, you’ll hear music of Fasch, Telemann, Pepusch and, yes…Vivaldi.  

MORNING SESSION (9-10AM) •• Gentle Flow Yoga led by Stacey Brown, Yin and Trauma Sensitive Certified Yoga Teacher from The City of Frederick. No experience necessary, just bring your mat or beach towel, blocks or any props if you have or want them.