New Spire Arts

09/16/2022

Thanks to all of you who have followed New Spire Arts here. Now that the Weinberg Center is managing the space, following this post, we will be closing down this page. From this point on, you can find information about upcoming events at New Spire Arts by following the Weinberg Center for the Arts page. We're so excited to start on this journey, please come along for the ride!

08/23/2022

We are stronger together. ❤

AFF is proud to announce that New Spire Arts will join ranks with the Weinberg Center for the Arts to pave the way for the catalyzation of the downtown Theater District. Unification of the two venues will fulfill the AFF vision of the building serving as a powerful investment in the local arts community.

This exciting next act for the presenting space will ensure that the arts continue to thrive downtown and that the theater continues to serve as an incubator space for the Frederick community & its artists.

“This is a perfect example of what makes Frederick so special,” remarked Leigh Adams, Executive Director of the Ausherman Family Foundation. “The Theatre District is an essential economic driver for our community, and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with the City’s Weinberg Center for The Arts on this next chapter.

AFF looks forward to continuing the mission of New Spire in continuing to uplift the arts community with this new venture. Read more about this and the future of NSA on our website: https://www.aushermanfamilyfoundation.org/new-spire-plans-next-act-by-joining-with-weinberg-center-for-the-arts/

07/21/2022

Tomorrow and Saturday be sure to catch the opening weekend of Landless Theatre Company's production of School of Rock The Musical!
"Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme…You better get me to school on time!"
Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock is based on the hysterical movie about Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight–A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school’s headmistress finding out?
School of Rock - The Musical, with its sensational live kids’ rock band, is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music. May the spirit of rock be with all who pledge allegiance to Lloyd Webber’s newest hit!

For the safety of our cast, crew, and patrons, all audience members will be required to wear masks for the performance.

Tickets: https://www.landlesstheatrecompany.org/

06/29/2022

This Friday and Saturday, join Landless Theatre Company for their production of Laughter on the 23rd Floor and laugh your pants off in the comedy writer's room! Inspired by Neil Simon's youthful experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows, this ensemble comedy features all the attendant comic drama as the harried writing staff frantically scrambles to top each other with gags while competing for the attention of star madman Max Prince.

Please Note: For the safety of our cast, crew, and patrons, all audience members will be required to wear masks for the performance.

Tickets: https://www.landlesstheatrecompany.org/

06/24/2022

We had lots of fun hosting Maryland Ensemble Theatre 's Fun Camp this week! If you are looking for a fun week for your aspiring performer, check out https://marylandensemble.org/ for more information and registration! We can't wait to see you!

05/13/2022

Landless Theatre Company is bringing a rocking show to New Spire Arts May 20th-29th! “Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme…You better get me to school on time!”

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock is based on the hysterical movie about Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight–A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school’s headmistress finding out?

School of Rock – The Musical, with its sensational live kids’ rock band, is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music. May the spirit of rock be with all who pledge allegiance to Lloyd Webber’s newest hit!

Buy Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/school-of-rock-the-musical-tickets-332802319697

04/25/2022

Don't miss your chance to see The Story Goes On presented by Runolfsson Entertainment this Friday at 7:00p! A Broadway mother/daughter team shares the highs and lows of life on and off stage…From the Boston Pops to the Baltic Sea and Iowa to Israel!
Frederick’s Anne Runolfsson and Tess Adams perform their mother-daughter show about life on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Way, Way Off-Broadway with songs from Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, A Little Night Music, and more. Accompanied by veteran Broadway musical director Lawrence Yurman, Anne and Tess will leave you full of joy.

Buy Tickets: https://newspirearts.org/event/runolfsson-entertainment-presents-the-story-goes-on/

04/21/2022

National String Symphonia will be performing "Hindemith The Four Temperaments" this Sunday, April 24th at 4:00p! Don't miss this exciting collaboration with pianist Bob Boguslaw who has played for four US Presidents and seven Marine Commandants as well as numerous heads of state and luminaries in the arts and entertainment industries. The concept behind this work is the philosophy of the four temperaments of ancient times which categorized human beings into four character types: melancholic, sanguine, phlegmatic, and choleric.

In addition to Hindemith, NSS will also perform string music compositions written between 1944-1994 by several underrepresented composers. There's something for everyone in this program!

Get your tickets at: http://www.nssorchestra.org/concert.php?concertblock=18

04/13/2022

The National String Symphonia is pleased to present "Hindemith The Four Temperaments" in an exciting collaboration with pianist Bob Boguslaw on April 24, 2022, at 4:00 pm at New Spire Arts!

Bob Boguslaw has had a remarkably varied career as a pianist for 40 years. In addition to performing as a soloist with world-class orchestras and bands, he spent 22 years with the "President's Own" United States Marine Band where he frequently performed at the White House. He has played for four US Presidents and seven Marine Commandants as well as numerous heads of state and luminaries in the arts and entertainment industries.

In addition to Hindemith, NSS will also perform string music compositions written between 1944-1994 by several underrepresented composers. There's something for everyone in this program!

To purchase tickets, visit http://www.nssorchestra.org/concert.php?concertblock=18.

04/01/2022

We have a great show coming to New Spire Arts in just five days and that's no joke! Check out this amazing piece from The Frederick News-Post about our event with Curious Iguana and Micheal Patrick F. Smith happening on April 5th at 5p. Get a chance to meet the Frederick-raised author and hear his songs and stories about his time as an oil field worker in North Dakota!

Tickets: https://newspirearts.org/event/the-good-hand-song-and-storytelling-event/

https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/arts_and_entertainment/an-evening-of-music-storytelling-and-readings-with-the-good-hand-author-and-folksinger-michael/article_7801b9e1-0ce6-5f03-bc35-46f9b538c1da.htm

Curious Iguana and New Spire Arts will present an evening of music, storytelling and readings with author Michael Patrick F. Smith on April 5.