Annoucements

Last Weekend for Festival of Greens

December 2, 2011

Over 125 decorated or themed wreaths and trees, ranging from the fancy to the funky, will adorn the Cultural Arts Center during the fourth annual Frederick Festival of Greens until Sunday, December 4th.  The wreaths and trees have been submitted by artists, businesses, schools, community groups, and other local residents.  All of the submissions are available for purchase during a silent auction that will take place during the entire event.  Bids will be close at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4th and available for pickup that evening or the following days so they can be used to decorate homes, businesses, or give as gifts for the upcoming holidays.  Many of the submissions also have gift certificates and other merchandise that comes with each piece.

Fredericktowne Players will have three performances of the classic holiday play, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”  This delightful comedy is adapted from the best selling book and is one of the most successful shows FTP has ever produced.  Tickets for the show are $15 for adults and $10 for students.  Performance times for this show are Friday, December 2 at 8 p.m., Saturday, December 3th at 2 p.m. and Sunday, December 4th at 2 p.m.

 As part of December’s First Saturday activities in downtown Frederick a special holiday artist market will be held on December 3rd from 5:00-9:00 p.m.  Nearly twenty-five artists will have their artwork on display and available for purchase.  This event is being organized to provide shoppers with a great opportunity to purchase local artwork as unique gift ideas.  That evening, Randy’s Concessions will offer roasted chestnuts for purchase, a rare and unique opportunity that doesn’t happen too often anymore.

 In addition, Dancing Bear Toys will also host their ninth annual Holiday Market for Kids at the Cultural Arts Center.  Young shoppers can find something special for family, friends, and teachers at this seasonal shop. All products are $10 and under, and the selection is exclusively Fair Trade. The kids market will be open 4-7 p.m. on December 2nd, and 12-7 p.m. on December 3rd.

 Although the theater production has an admission cost, the other activities are free and open to the public.  The presenting sponsor of the Festival of Greens is Gaver Holdings with additional support from PNC Bank, Christmas Décor, and Text Design.  Last year, seventy-eight wreaths and trees were on display.  For more information, contact the Frederick Arts Council at 301-662-4190.