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| Sky Stage Ribbon Plant Sculpture |
Ward and I went line dancing last Saturday evening to a new venue for us - Sky Stage in Frederick, MD
The Sky Stage building was originally built in 1762 and was used to manufacture gun parts for the Revolutionary War. In more recent history, it was owned by General Engineering Co., which manufactured sewer pipe fittings. In 2010, a fire gutted the building and left the original stone structure with no roof. It sat boarded up for years until Heather Clark envisioned it as an art venue. Today, it has an open roof, concrete floor, bleachers, and a unique ribbon-sculpture garden. It hosts dramas, storytimes, art classes, films, dances, and various other events.
Saturday, it was host to a line dance. Ward and I have been curious about Sky Stage for a while, so we took this opportunity to see what it was like.
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| I was too hot at this point and was sitting out for a while. |
The dancing was okay, but it was hot! It didn't seem too bad at first, but once we started dancing, the heat and humidity became apparent. At one point, I wasn't sure if it was raining or if that was me dripping sweat. Later, in the evening, a storm blew over with a little rain, but brought a welcome relief from the heat.
What did we think? Will we go back? For the right program, yes. But not for dancing until it's not so hot.
That's such a cool building! I'm glad it's still being preserved and used.
ReplyDeleteThe humidity lately has been brutal!
Heather certainly had a vision for the boarded up structure that I would have never thought of.
DeleteWhat a neat venue! I don't think I would have been tempted to get out and dance. Too hot.
ReplyDeleteIt seemed like a good idea before we went. The event was for charity, so I guess I can sweat for that. :)
DeleteSuch a fun thing to do, if only the weather would play along.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
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As soon as the weather cools, we plan to go back for a swing dance social.
DeleteSounds like a lot of fun as well as good exercise!!
ReplyDeleteIt was something different to do and we enjoyed it.
DeleteWhat a wonderful venue. But I am with you about the dancing in the heat!
ReplyDeleteI think we’ll try more programs there but not until the fall when it should be cooler.
DeleteWell done participating in a dance event for charity! But, I can't imagine dancing when it is so hot! Dancing in the fall, when it is cooler, might be a better option. :)
ReplyDeleteLast fall we went to another dancing event outdoors and really enjoyed it. It was cold, but the dancing warmed it up.
DeleteEven though it was hot, that sounds like SO much fun! Line dancing is on my bucket list. How long have you been doing it?
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