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Learning is exciting on the Mountainside! Get outside with the kids and make memories that last forever.
Our mountains offer a relaxed meeting place to gather your organization, club or even just old friends.
Let it snow! Outdoor adventures happen year-round in the mountains. Play hard and go home tired!
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| Feb 11 | Rene Marie “Black Lace Freudian Slip” <B>Frostburg State University Cultural Events Series <I>LIVE! at StarScape </I> RENE MARIE "BLACK LACE FREUDIAN SLIP" featuring Rene Marie – Vocals, Kevin Bales – Piano, Kevin Hamilton – Bass, Quentin Baxter – Drums Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 8PM Windsor Hall Town Centre, Cumberland MD TICKET PRICING: Adult $20 Youth $14 Faculty/Staff $14 FSU Student $3 5-7 BYO $17 8+ BYO $16</B> Songwriter and jazz vocalist René Marie is blessed with a sensuous voice and a style that incorporates elements of jazz, soul, blues and gospel. Although she did not begin her professional career until the age of 42, her performances reveal the strength and stamina of her character; she often explains that finding herself though singing gave her the courage to leave an abusive marriage. Unmistakably honest and unpretentious, she has transformed audiences worldwide with her powerful interpretations, electrifying deliveries and impassioned vocals. Since 1996, she has encountered a whirlwind of success and critical acclaim – from The LA Times to the Washington Post to the Chicago Tribune. She has appeared as the headliner at major festivals, such as the Kennedy Center’s prestigious Women In Jazz festival, the Edinburgh Jazz Festival in Scotland, and the Shanghai Jazz Festival in China. She has also received several prestigious awards, including Best International Jazz Vocal CD by the Académie Du Jazz, the oldest and most independent awards organization in France. For more information contact the CES Box Office at 1-866-849-9237 or 301-687-3137 or by visiting <A href="http://ces.frostburg.edu" target=_blank><B>ces.frostburg.edu</B></A>. The Cultural Events Series is sponsored in part by the Allegany Arts Council with funds from the Maryland State Arts Council; and is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. An agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development, the MSAC provides financial support and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations, units of government, colleges and universities for arts activities. Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. |
| Apr 21 | Ravi Coltrane Quartet <B>Frostburg State University Cultural Events Series <I>LIVE! at StarScape </I> Ravi Coltrane Quartet Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 8PM FSU Lane University Center Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall TICKET PRICING: Adult $20 Youth $14 Faculty/Staff $14 FSU Student $3 5-7 BYO $17 8+ BYO $16</B> Grammy-nominated saxophonist, bandleader, record producer and composer Ravi Coltrane has created a first-class reputation within the jazz community. The son of legendary saxophonist John Coltrane and singer Alice Coltrane, Coltrane has worked alongside jazz and pop icons, including McCoy Tyner, Carlos Santana, Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea, as well as contemporaries Branford Marsalis, Kenny Barron, Joe Lovano and others. For more information contact the CES Box Office at 1-866-849-9237 or 301-687-3137 or by visiting <A href="http://ces.frostburg.edu" target=_blank><B>ces.frostburg.edu</B></A>. This tour engagement of Ravi Coltrane is funded through the American Masterpieces program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and Maryland State Arts Council. The Cultural Events Series is sponsored in part by the Allegany Arts Council with funds from the Maryland State Arts Council; and is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. An agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development, the MSAC provides financial support and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations, units of government, colleges and universities for arts activities. Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. |
| May 29 | 2012 Mountain Maryland Plein Air Welcome to the 2012 Mountain Maryland Plein Air event! This fourth annual juried exhibition and art competition is sponsored by the <span class="red"><B><a href="http://www.alleganyartscouncil.org/static.php?page=11" target="_blank">Allegany Arts Council</a></B></span>, a non-profit organization that was established in 1975 to support and grow the arts in our community. The 2012 Mountain Maryland Plein Air event will take place from Tuesday, May 29 - Sunday, June 10 throughout Allegany & Garrett Counties in Western Maryland. Only thirty (30) artists will be accepted to participate, and <B>$5,000 in prize money</B> will be awarded, including $1,500 for Best of Show! Here is the tentative schedule of activities for the 2012 event:<UL><LI>Tuesday, May 29, 5PM: Welcome Dinner for Participating Artists <LI>May 30-June 1: Artists paint throughout Allegany and Garrett Counties <LI>Friday, June 1: (time TBD) Reception for Artists and Event Sponsors at the Washington Street home of Tom & Mary Kay Finan <LI>Saturday, June 2, 10AM-Noon: "Quick Draw" event in Downtown Cumberland <LI>Saturday, June 2, 5-6PM: Sponsors' Social Hour & Preview at the Saville Gallery <LI>Saturday, June 2, 6-8PM: Public Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony at the Saville Gallery <LI>Sunday, June 3, 11AM-2PM: Plein Air Jazz Brunch Fundraiser at the Saville Gallery <LI>June 3-10: Artwork remains on display in the <span class="generalinfo"><a href="/static.php?page=39" target="_blank"><b>Saville Gallery</b></a></span></UL>This year's juror and awards judge is <B> Stephen Doherty</B>, editor of PleinAir™ magazine. Stephen earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Cornell University; taught art in public schools, colleges, and workshops; worked for an art-materials manufacturer; served as editor-in-chief of American Artist magazine for 31 years; and is now editor of PleinAir™ magazine, a print and digital magazine dedicated to people who enjoy artwork based on direct observation of nature. He has written a dozen art books and hundreds of magazine articles; exhibited his paintings in solo and group exhibitions; served on the advisory boards of art schools and artists’ organizations; and judged art exhibitions for museums and art societies. The prospectus for this year’s event will be available to download from this site in early January. The deadline for entries will be Friday, March 2, 2012. For questions about the 2012 Mountain Maryland Plein Air event, or to have your name added to the list to receive a hard-copy prospectus by mail in January, please email <A href="mailto:ethomas@allconet.org"><B>Emily Thomas</B></A>, or call her at 301-777-ARTS (2787). Please follow this link for <SPAN class=generalinfo><B><A href="http://www.alleganyartscouncil.org/static.php?page=279" target=_blank>photos from the 2011 event.</A></B></SPAN>. |
| Sep 22 | Frostburg Arts Walk: September 22, 2012 The <span class="generalinfo"><b><a href="/static.php?page=210" target="_blank">Downtown Frostburg Arts & Entertainment District</a></b></span> will host its final Arts Walk of the 2012 season on Saturday, September 22 from 5-8PM...and you're invited! The Arts Walks are self-guided walking tours that feature opening receptions and exhibitions at downtown art galleries, museum displays, literary and dance performances, live music and theatre, shopping at a variety of retail destinations, and dining at some of the area's finest restaurants. The evening also includes "hands-on" children's activities on board the Allegany Arts Council's <span class="generalinfo"><b><a href="http://www.alleganyartscouncil.org/static.php?page=150" target="_blank">Arts Bus</a></b></span>. While some of the evening performances may require the purchase of tickets, most activities are free, and many participating venues offer discounts to Arts Walk participants. It's really a great opportunity for family and friends to come out together to support the arts in Allegany County, and to enjoy a beautiful fall evening in historic Downtown Frostburg. Brochures for the September 22 Frostburg Arts Walk will be available from the Allegany Arts Council and from each of the participating Arts Walk destinations about two weeks before the event. For more information, please email <A href="mailto:frostburgfirst@gmail.com"><B>Maureen Brewer</B></A>, or call her at the FrostburgFirst Main Street office at 301-689-6900. You may also call the Allegany Arts Council at 301-777-ARTS (2787). |
