Ever wonder what it takes to make a theater like the Weinberg Center for the Arts tick? Well, wonder no more – here are four little backstage necessities that help make the shows on our stage run seamlessly. 1. Lightbulbs – They’re everywhere! The Weinberg Center for the Arts had a number of chandeliers, wall […]
Missed our 90th anniversary celebration? We’re dedicating this week’s post to a blast from past! Check out a part of our collection of never-ending memories at our theater with these neat finds: During one of the many Frederick parades, you can see the Tivoli theater standing tall and proudly advertising the wildly sought-after air conditioning. Look […]
With the weather stuck in chilling temperatures, our list of things to do indoors this month couldn’t come any sooner! Check out our top five picks for January: 1 | 1964: The Tribute is back by popular demand All you need is love… and the best Beatles tribute on Earth! 1964: The Tribute kicks off the […]
Ninety years… WOW! We’re still all smiles after all the nostalgic conversations had at the December 23 anniversary celebration. For those who missed the party, we reached out to our friends over at Digital Bard for an exclusive look into our building’s rich history. Check it out: With ninety years of memories fresh on our […]
With a ten day countdown until Christmas, the holiday season is in full swing! This weekend, the Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s Fun Company will present A Christmas Carol on our stage for a 3-day marathon of cheer. To prepare for the performance, we turned to MET cofounder Gené Fouché for insight on this beloved Christmas tradition. […]
As many Frederick theater-goers know, one of the things we look forward to most is decorating for the holidays. Walking into the warmly lit theater lobby, one of the first spectacles to be seen is the Weinberg Christmas tree, grandly adorned with decorations. Sparkling from flashy ornaments and twinkling lights, it’s impossible to avoid getting […]
Happy holidays! As the temperature rapidly drops, it can be a challenge to fight the cold and still have fun. To lift your (holiday) spirits, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite happenings here at the Weinberg. Here’s a showcasing of December’s top five: 1 | Shadows of the 60’s keeps the holiday […]
Heaps of mashed potatoes, endless turkey, and the whole family together… what could possibly be better than Thanksgiving? As everyone gears up for the big day of giving thanks, we wanted to join in and turn to our Weinberg family to ask why they’re most thankful for our members. John Healey | Executive Theater Manager […]
Just last week, the long anticipated night arrived: Straight No Chaser visited Frederick on their World Tour! On the evening of their performances, Randy Stine and Seggie Isho, two of the talented singers, took over our Instagram to give fans an inside-scoop into what went on in preparing for an outstanding show at the Weinberg. Check […]
Walking down our theater’s aisles on any given day, it’s hard to ignore the energy that encompasses the room—there have been too many fond memories to count! Over the years, we’ve seen more and more individuals commemorating these moments, while simultaneously giving back to help us bring the arts to Frederick. As hinted last week, […]