March 17, 2023: St. Patrick’s Day kicks off a worldwide celebration also known as the Feast of St. Patrick. On March 17th, many will wear green in honor of the Irish and decorate with shamrocks. According to lore, the wearing of the green tradition dates back to a story written about St. Patrick in 1726. St. Patrick (c. AD 385–461) used the shamrock to illustrate the Holy Trinity and wore green clothing. And while the story is unlikely to be true, many will revel in the Irish heritage and eat traditional Irish fare, too.
The weather today will be showers, with highs in the lower 50s and a low of 24. Southwest winds of around 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph. The chance of rain is near 100%. Saturday will be partly sunny and blustery, with highs in the mid-30s and a low of 15. West winds of around 15 to 25 mph and gusts of up to 35 mph, increasing to 45 mph in the afternoon. The chance of rain is 25%. Sunday will be mostly sunny and blustery, with highs in the upper 20s and a low of 19. Wind chill values are as low as zero.
Maryland Humanities picks Tommy Orange’s There There for the 2023 One Maryland One Book program. The novel explores the lives of twelve Native characters who meet at the Big Oakland Powwow and it received critical acclaim.
The 2023 Master Gardener program is now open, and individuals are invited to join! Two training options are available for interested participants: the first option is a weekly training from March 17 to June 22, from 9:30 AM to noon. The second option is a one-week training from April 24 to April 28, with daily sessions from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Wisp Resort, Ruth Enlow Library, Mountain State Brewing Co., The Greene Turtle (Deep Creek), Brenda’s (for Irish Pizza) and Trader’s Coffee House to name a few!
Get ready for another exciting St. Patrick’s Day event! Our Town Theatre invites you to “A Night at Blarney Castle” – a celebration filled with delicious food, lively music, and drinks. Indulge in some mouth-watering Guinness Beef Stew, baked potato bar, and other delightful treats. Enjoy the lively tunes of Buffalo Run while sipping on assorted beers and wine.
Embrace the last remaining days of winter on this easy-to-moderate 2-mile hike on Sunday and learn how to observe the different ways that the forest is transitioning from winter into spring.
Have you secured your tickets for the first event of the Garrett Lakes Arts Festival this year? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see Makin’ Cake perform at 6:00 PM on Sunday, located at the Performing Arts Center in Garrett College.
Check out our entertainment calendar for the schedule and make your weekend memorable with some great music and good times! With such a fantastic selection of talented musicians, there’s something for everyone.
