American Revival Tour Friday, October 30

The Weinberg Center kicks off its 2009-2010 Emerging Artists Series with the American Revival Tour, Friday, October 30, 2009, 8:00 p.m.

Bringing multiple skilled emerging artists to the Frederick audiences during the 2008-2009 season, The Weinberg Center for the Arts will continue its successful Emerging Artists Series this season by continuing to bring some of today’s rising stars to Frederick. Already well known across the country for playing such prestigious events as Telluride, MerleFest, the Grand Ole Opry and Prairie Home Companion, American Revival brings The Dixie Bee-Liners, Sierra Hull, and Uncle Earl together for the first time at the Weinberg Center on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 8 p.m. Drawing from the worlds of acoustic, folk, country, and bluegrass, American Revival brings you a taste of the most exciting young artists in these genres today. Tickets are $20 in advance, and $20 at the door.

Award-winning mandolin player Sierra Hull (photo) is 18 and has already earned the respect of the bluegrass world for her picking and singing alike, and she performs with Highway 111, which features Cory Walker on banjo, former Mountain Heart member Clay Hess on guitar, and Jacob Eller on bass. She recently became the first bluegrass musician to receive the Berklee School of Music's prestigious Presidential Award scholarship, which entitles her to a "full ride" to the school, where she will start studying this fall. Uncle Earl is a quartet of women who write and perform original music drawing on the traditions of old-time string bands. The Dixie Bee-Liners are known for their high-octane harmonies and stunningly beautiful original songs.

To purchase tickets, call the Weinberg Center for the Arts at 301-600-2828, 301-600-2838 TTY or stop by the Box Office Tuesday –Wednesday 10am to 4 pm; Thursday – Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or visit www.weinbergcenter.org

The Weinberg Center for the Arts, a municipal facility of the City of Frederick, is located at 20 West Patrick Street in downtown Frederick, Maryland. The historic theatre opened in 1926 as the Tivoli, and it and was donated to the City of Frederick in 1978. Today as one of the region’s premier presenting facilities, the 1,200 seat Weinberg Center offers professional LIVE! Series, including dance, music, theatre, family performances and films, weekday performances for students, and classic movies. Performance space and professional services are available to a variety of community arts groups, civic and business organizations, and other arts promoters. Programming at the Weinberg Center for the Arts is made possible with support from the City of Frederick, Frederick County Government, Maryland State Arts Council, Frederick Arts Council, Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, The Frederick News-Post, Bank of America Foundation, The Plamondon Companies and other corporate and individual donors. For more information about upcoming events at the Weinberg Center, please call the Box Office at 301-600-2828 or visit www.weinbergcenter.org.

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The BIG REVEAL!

The BIG REVEAL! Mike Super will reveal whether his prediction were CORRECT!

Friday, October 16, 2009 – 3:00 p.m.

Will he be right? The public and the press are invited on Friday, October 16^th at 3 p.m. for the big reveal of the day’s headline predictions Mike Super sent a month earlier. The prediction has been locked in a Frederick News Post newspaper box on top of the Center’s Marquee since September 17^th. Mike Super, performing at the Center that evening, has made a public wager with the community that he will be able to accurately predict the headlines that will appear in the headlines the day of his show (October 16^th.) To prove it, Mike pre-recorded the predictions and sent them (a month early) to the Weinberg Center in a sealed FedEx envelope. On Friday, the 16^th, Mike will be on hand when the Center lowers the box and plays the pre-recorded prediction of the day’s newspaper headlines. If Mike is wrong, he has made a promise to refund the price of each paid ticket that evening.

That afternoon, the Honorable W. Jeff Holtzinger, Mayor of the City of Frederick will be on hand to unlock the prediction and give it to Mike Super. Don’t miss out on this challenge – buy your tickets early and guarantee that you have a chance at a refund if Mike is incorrect. You must have purchased a ticket to the show and tickets must be purchased by October 15 in order to be eligible for a refund. Prices range from $20 - $30 and kids under the age of 16 are only $12. Tickets are on sale now at the Center box office, by phone at 301-600-2828, or online at www.weinbergcenter.org. Share this memorable theatrical experience with your family and friends. Who knows… you could end up seeing the show for FREE!

More about Mike Super

Now one of the most sought-after mystifiers in the country, Mike Super has been making magic since the young age of six. A member of both the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians, Super has entertained tens of thousands, including celebrities such as Regis Philbin, Joan Rivers, Paul Reiser, and Robin Leach. In 2007, he was named the winner on NBC’s hit television show Phenomenon.

The secret to Super’s success is his natural ability to entertain and fascinate people. He transcends the "trick" and connects personally with his audience on a level they can relate to. Whether it's through television, stage, or theater, Super's personality and humor enchant audiences of all ages.

To purchase tickets, call the Weinberg Center for the Arts at 301-600-2828, 301-600-2838 TTY or stop by the Box Office Tuesday –Wednesday 10am to 4 pm; Thursday – Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or visit www.weinbergcenter.org

The Weinberg Center for the Arts, a municipal facility of the City of Frederick, is located at 20 West Patrick Street in downtown Frederick, Maryland. The historic theatre opened in 1926 as the Tivoli, and it and was donated to the City of Frederick in 1978. Today as one of the region’s premier presenting facilities, the 1,200 seat Weinberg Center offers professional LIVE! Series, including dance, music, theatre, family performances and films, weekday performances for students, and classic movies. Performance space and professional services are available to a variety of community arts groups, civic and business organizations, and other arts promoters. Programming at the Weinberg Center for the Arts is made possible with support from the City of Frederick, Frederick County Government, Maryland State Arts Council, Frederick Arts Council, Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, The Frederick News-Post, Bank of America Foundation, The Plamondon Companies and other corporate and individual donors. For more information about upcoming events at the Weinberg Center, please call the Box Office at 301-600-2828 or visit www.weinbergcenter.org.

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Tales of Terror - An Evening of Horror and Hilarity

Celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe with Joshua Kane in Tales of Terror - An Evening of Horror and Hilarity, Thursday, October 29, 2009 –7:30 p.m.

Who knew that the 200th celebration of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe would create such a celebration in Frederick? The Big Read did. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest. The Big Read provided the opportunity for Maryland Public Television, Frederick Reads, and the Weinberg Center for the Arts to collaborate to bring Poe focused events to Frederick during the month of October and the culminating event will be held at the Weinberg Center, just in time for Halloween. Celebrate your Halloween weekend by taking a step back in time and revisiting the thrilling tales of gothic horror fiction- all with a surprising element of comedy. In a rare theatrical experience and act of ingenious narration, master storyteller Joshua Kane will deliver a shocking blast of horror and hilarity at the Weinberg Center of the Arts on October 29 at 7:30 pm. when he presents his Poe inspired one man show- Tales of Terror an Evening of Horror and Hilarity. Tickets are on sale now! Tickets range from $12 -$30; children pricing begins at $12. Recommended for children 8 years and older.

Come see Joshua Kane relive readings of The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, Hop-Frog, The Masque of the Red Death, and more. With his dramatic and engaging voice, Joshua Kane captures the bizarre works of Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens and Ambrose Bierce and tactfully combines the most dreadful tales with comic situations to keep the audience on the edge of their seats in thrill and laughter. Kane, a classically trained actor, skillfully blends the imaginative side of solo theatre with the ancient art of storytelling, creating a “Poetent” and compelling performance. Using a "bare bones" stage arrangement and nothing more than his deep understanding of horror literature, Kane fills the stage with unforgettable characters and tales, while bewitching the audience with a devilish sense of fun.

Make sure you don’t miss your chance to spend an unforgettable evening with Joshua Kane and discover for yourself the line between horror and hilarity. To purchase tickets, call the Weinberg Center for the Arts at 301-600-2828, 301-600-2838 TTY or stop by the Box Office Tuesday –Wednesday 10am to 4 pm; Thursday – Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or visit www.weinbergcenter.org

The Big Read gives communities the opportunity to come together to read, discuss, and celebrate one of 30 selections from United States and world literature. Local Big Read initiatives will focus on the stories and poems of Edgar Allan Poe, with activities taking place throughout October 2009. The Joshua Kane event will be one of many hosted around the Frederick community.

The Weinberg Center for the Arts, a municipal facility of the City of Frederick, is located at 20 West Patrick Street in downtown Frederick, Maryland. The historic theatre opened in 1926 as the Tivoli, and it and was donated to the City of Frederick in 1978. Today as one of the region’s premier presenting facilities, the 1,200 seat Weinberg Center offers professional LIVE! Series, including dance, music, theatre, family performances and films, weekday performances for students, and classic movies. Performance space and professional services are available to a variety of community arts groups, civic and business organizations, and other arts promoters. Programming at the Weinberg Center for the Arts is made possible with support from the City of Frederick, Frederick County Government, Maryland State Arts Council, Frederick Arts Council, Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, The Frederick News-Post, Bank of America Foundation, The Plamondon Companies and other corporate and individual donors. For more information about upcoming events at the Weinberg Center, please call the Box Office at 301-600-2828 or visit www.weinbergcenter.org.