If you passed by the window looking into Frederick’s Cafe Nola on Sunday, you may have seen Emily Catharine Dean standing on a small step ladder, hanging the newest artwork to be displayed within the small restaurant nestled in the historic district. For Emily, it wasn’t just any artwork, but her very own (stunning) collection of celebrity portraits as part of her new Forever 27 exhibition.

Emily Catharine Dean, now 27,  was inspired when she first learned about the The Forever 27 Club back when she was only 18 years old. The Club celebrates a collective group of numerous talented individuals in the realm of music who lost their lives at the age of 27, including Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse, and Kurt Cobain… all of whom lost their lives to differing causes. “It’s such a strange but cool phenomenon,” Dean said of the Forever 27 Club. “It was so interesting conducting the research and learning each individual story. Not every person died of an expected cause. It’s just such a crazy coincidence!” Dean chose 15 faces to display throughout the café, each palette using oil based paints in an array of different, vibrant colors.

(photo courtesy of Emily Catharine Dean)
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Dean is no rookie to the art scene. The local artist recalls her love for drawing and painting beginning at a very young age, especially since she was raised by incredibly supportive parents who always provided encouragement to pursue her passion for art. “I grew up going to art classes at the Delaplane and other extracurricular programs around Frederick,” she said. “I went to a Summer seminar in Savannah in 2005 where I picked up oil painting. I haven’t looked back since.”

(photo courtesy of Emily Catharine Dean)

Now through October 25th, Emily Catharine Dean’s “Forever 27” portraits will hang in the quaint Patrick Street café and will give daytrippers and diners alike a chance to stop in for a cup of coffee or for an evening of live music and experience the talent Frederick’s art scene has to offer.

On October 3rd, Dean invites everyone to stop by Café Nola between 3pm and 6pm to enjoy the opening reception, as well as partake in the meet-n’-greet that allows everyone the chance to get to know a little more about Emily and and her incredible showcase. “The venue is perfect,” Dean said. “I’m really excited for Saturday!”
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Come by between 3pm-6pm for the reception. Live music by local musicians including Ponyboy Blues begins at 10pm. Café Nola is located at 4 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701 ​

All year, we look forward to certain traditions. Whether yours be a specific holiday, family event, or festival, be sure to add Frederick’s In The Streets to your list (If it’s not a tradition of yours already!)

Tomorrow, Celebrate Frederick’s annual In The Streets Celebration hits the ground running, with festivities beginning with the Market Street Mile at 8:45am. The day continues on all the way up through the night with an abundance of your favorite local boutiques, eateries, and entertainment spilling into the streets (the name seems fitting) to bring you everything you need to have a memorable weekend! Shop, eat, and enjoy great music around the downtown district.

FiND iT FREDERiCK Magazine and our sister publications will be joining the fun this year with a tent and an incredible amount of opportunities for YOU (yes, YOU!) to WIN amazing prizes, like a free makeover at NUVO salon, as well as overflowing gift baskets from McCutcheons, Gateway Candy, and Art of Beauty! Be sure to stop by and spin the prize wheel outside our office at 12 S. Market Street with the ladies in blue and green Tie-dye to win gift cards, zoo tickets, sweet treats, and so much more! Each spin is a win, so don’t miss us!

Gateway Candy
The Muse
The MET
McCutcheons Apple Products
NUVO
Curious Iguana
Dancing Bear
Linganore Wine
Molly’s Meandering
Catoctin Zoo
Frederick County Bank
Common Market
Pulse Publishing
Renaissance Festival
Dublin Roasters
Eastern Home and Travel Magazine
Art of Beauty
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A huge THANK YOU! to our local businesses around Frederick for contributing! Their support and excitement for our community is what makes Frederick the best place to be!

Photo Credit: www.TravisTritt.com

Want to win free tickets to the event? Read on to find out how!

The Hagerstown Fairgrounds is gearing up for another fantastic Country Fest, presented by Budweiser! Notable musicians from around the country are stopping in to celebrate the best of Country music and the Fall season right here in Hagerstown, Maryland.

The stage will light up with local, national, and up-and coming artists, including Davisson Brothers Band, Jana Kramer, Josh Morningstar, Lindsey Highlander, “The Voice” season seven winner Craig Wayne Boyd, and Grammy Award Winner- Travis Tritt. The day begins at 12pm with open vendors, food, drinks, and live music to guarantee a rockin-good time!

Budweiser is proud to present this much-anticipated event. Other sponsors include Sheetz, Hagerstown Convention and Visitors Bureau, Jersey Mikes, Creekside Manor and more! For more information on this event, check out their website at http://fairgroundsfest.com.
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And don’t miss your chance to win free tickets to the show! Check out FiND iT FREDERiCK’sFacebook for more details!


(Photo Credit: www.travistritt.com)