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University’s Cultural Events Series staging ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
Racial tensions of the 1930s Deep South are the focus with Frostburg State University’s Cultural Events Series presentation of the play based on Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” on Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Mountain Ridge High School in Frostburg.
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Mountain Maryland Artists Studio Tour this weekend, next
The Allegany Arts Council has finalized plans for its 2009 Mountain Maryland Artists Studio Tour.
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Artist incorporates ‘gutter glitter’ into mosaics
Fragments fascinate mosaic artist Sherri Loomis.
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Andrews Sisters tribute tonight, with Mountain Ridge jazz group as opening act
In the darkest hours of World War II, there were two forms of entertainment that kept the country’s spirits up — music and comedy.
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Western Maryland Health System Auxiliary hopes Snowball Fever is catching
embers of the Western Maryland Health System Auxiliary hope to promote Snowball Fever among the community in anticipation of the annual black tie ball and cocktail buffet scheduled for Jan. 23 at the Cumberland Country Club.
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Michael Jackson tribute at college will benefit Allegany Arts Council
A special one-night only “Tribute to M.J.,” hosted by the Steppin’ Out Dance Studio, will be presented on Nov. 14 at Allegany College of Maryland.
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Smith Park picks
Winning Halloween mummers, in front from left to right, are Jacob Rummer, Boy in Hot Air Balloon; Allyson Crowe, Woman with Baby on Back; Kelsey Darber, Tinkerbell; Graci Sheetz, Goldilocks and the Three Bears; Emma Bishop, Geisha Girl; Grand Mummer Austen Crowe, Headless Boy; and Kyle, Roberto and Diori Patterson, Chinese Dragon.
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‘Halloween’
Swaying branches, rustling leaves
wise old owl hoots in the trees.
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Alturas Duo specializes in music
The vitality and emotion of South American music comes to Cumberland on Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. in Windsor Hall when Alturas Duo takes the stage.
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LaFemina reading from new short story collection
The Frostburg Center for Creative Writing is celebrating the release of Center Director Gerry LaFemina’s first collection of short stories, “Wish List,” with a reading and reception Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Main Street Books in downtown Frostburg.
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‘We Sing!’ tonight in new downtown performance space
The third annual “We Sing!” will be held today at 7:30 p.m. at 9 N. Centre St., second floor, creating another performance venue in downtown
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McCoury announces DelFest lineup
Bluegrass music patriarch Del McCoury has announced the initial lineup for the third annual DelFest, set for May 27-30, 2010, at the Allegany County Fairgrounds.
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Theater and dance department at FSU presents ‘TopDog/UnderDog,’ a student-directed production
Poverty, jokes and sibling rivalry are the foundation for Frostburg State University’s Music and Theatre Department’s production of “TopDog/UnderDog,” which will be presented as part of the student-directed Second Stage Productions.
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Phantoms and flatware
Members of the House of the Setting Sun and the Haunted Barn ride in a float pulled by a truck from Baltimore Pike Volunteer Fire Department in the 60th annual Halloween parade in South Cumberland, on Wednesda
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Four-legged fashions
Jessica Straw, left, who will use the name Jessica Cheesecake for Canine Couture 2009, a dog fashion show to benefit local homeless animals, poses with Al Feldstein, who will serve as master of ceremonies.
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Tribute to tap dance coming to Frostburg State University
Eight tap dancers, a trio of jazz musicians, multimedia projections and live narration combine when the Frostburg State University Cultural Events Series Main Stage Series presents “Thank You, Gregory! A Tribute to the Legends of Tap,” which pays tribute to the late Gregory Hines and past and present “hoofers.”
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Cumberland Goes to War returns Nov. 6-15
During World War II, Cumberland was the second largest city in the state and was a hub of activity.
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Hunt or Gather opens Saturday at Saville Gallery
Starting Saturday and through Nov. 20, the Allegany Arts Council’s Saville Gallery will present Hunt or Gather, featuring artwork by Nellie Appleby (mixed media sculpture) and Michael Lease (photography and mixed media).
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Pinto Mennonite Church holding 56th Fall Musicale
The 56th annual Fall Musicale will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Pinto Mennonite Church, with the theme We Are All God’s Family and theme song “The Family of God.”
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Maryland Theatre Arts Company visits Narnia
The Maryland Theatre Arts Company will be performing the C.S. Lewis’ classic tale of adventure in Narnia, “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe,” at the Cumberland Theatre, 101 Johnson St., Nov. 5-8.
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Astronomy Club viewing landing spots for first, last moon missions
The Cumberland Astronomy Club concludes its 2009 series of public telescope observing sessions with two events this weekend in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing in 1969.
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Resort remnants on auction block
An auction on Saturday gives prospective buyers a chance to own a piece of the old Bedford Springs Resort.
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Youth orchestra starting small, setting sights on symphony
Allegany High School freshman Chloe Bonifacio said she joined the new Tri-State Youth Orchestra in an effort to get more practice time with a violin pressed to her chin.
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United Arab Emirates troop training locally
Mineral County is playing host to a unique group of guests and many residents might not even know it.
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Northern High students produce series of skits, improv, music
Random Acts of Chaos, Northern Garrett High School’s student-produced compilation of one-acts, skits, improv and music will be presented to the public Friday and Saturday, with shows at the school at 8 p.m. both nights.
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Book takes a look back at stories of Mountain Maryland
When Cumberland Police Officer August Baker was murdered in Shantytown in October 1907, it led to Cumberland’s only lynching.
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McGee, Highlands Pipes and Drum’s pipe major, retires
Effective following Garrett Highlands Pipes and Drum’s appearance in the Oct. 10 Autumn Glory Grand Feature parade in Oakland, Gerald McGee retired as the band’s second pipe major.
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ACM revives ‘The Lightbearer’
The light is coming back.
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Event organizers searching for Rosie the Riveter
As a precursor to Cumberland Goes to War, a 10-day event that celebrates both the veterans of World War II and efforts on the homefront, a Rosie the Riveter contest will be held on Oct. 31 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Downtown Cumberland.
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Final Arts Walk of season Oct. 24
The Downtown Cumberland Arts and Entertainment District will host its final Saturday Arts Walk of the 2009 season Oct. 24 from 5 to 8 p.m.
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Airport autocross to feature new vintage muscle car class
The 2009 Miller Lite Series will go out with the thunder of vintage American muscle cars thanks to the introduction of a new V8 class at the seventh annual Pumpkin Carve Autocross at the Cumberland Regional Airport on Saturday, Oct. 24.
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Allegany Magazine prepares for the holidays with second treasury edition
The air may just now be getting cooler but at Allegany Magazine, it’s already the holiday season.
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Country Store Opry returns to Moorefield
The Country Store Opry will return to Moorefield on Saturday with a performance in the McCoy Theater at 7 p.m.
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Cumberland Theatre gallery spotlights artist John David
Cumberland Theatre’s Lobby for the Arts Gallery is featuring an exhibition of paintings by artist John David to coincide with the production on stage of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged.”
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Stargazing expands horizon of belief
On any clear night, when the stars are the brightest, I usually end up with a stiff neck.
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‘The show must go on’ at Larenim Park amphitheater, with a little work
Some might say that the time for theater has come and gone, replaced by film, television and the Internet. The amphitheater in Mineral County’s Larenim Park is certainly a testament to this way of thinking. For years it’s stood abandoned, slowly but surely falling apart away from the public eye.
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Bev Walker featured artist as Highland Arts continues season with Sunday performance
Bev Walker will be the featured artist as Highland Arts Unlimited continues its season Sunday at the Church-McKee Arts Center on the campus of Potomac State College of West Virginia University.
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Seven bluegrass acts lined up for inaugural Sunflower Fest
Bluegrass music will return to Rocky Gap State Park on Oct. 10, with a festival featuring seven entertainers in the park’s amphitheater.
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Sara Evans bringing far-flung fans to Frostburg
There’s nothing typical about Sara Evans, and that can be said for her legions of fans, too.
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Phil Dirt and the Dozers closing curtain on 2009 Legends of Rock ’n’ Roll season
Tri-State Concert Association’s Legends of Rock ’n’ Roll 2009 season will come to a close on Oct. 10 with the the ever popular vintage rock ’n’ roll show, Phil Dirt and the Dozers.
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Dozens of activities planned Saturday for Frostburg’s fall Arts Walk
The fall Frostburg Arts Walk of 2009 will be held Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m in the city’s recently designated Arts & Entertainment District.
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Star Gallery features exhibit of digital art
The Star Gallery, located in the General Art Store, 19 E. Main St., will host a collection of digital artwork by Frostburg and Frederick resident Lisa Sheirer.
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Cumberland Theatre offering high-speed look at works of William Shakespeare
The Cumberland Theatre will present “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare-Abridged” Thursday through Oct. 25.
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Proper grooming
A worker at The Rock-Allegany County Speedway prepares the track Wednesday for this weekend’s Big Kahuna races.
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Green Spring spookier than ever
After you have paid $8 to walk through The House of the Setting Sun, Home for the Criminally Insane as well as The Haunted Barn, kick in another $5 and you can take The Last Ride.
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Air Force band performing at Mountain Ridge High
This year’s fall concert band tour program by the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band, “Souvenirs From Europe,” will be presented Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Mountain Ridge High School gym.
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‘Musical Comedy Murders of 1940’ opens Oct. 3 at FSU
Murder, betrayal and ever-changing plots with a comedic twist are on deck as “Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” by John Bishop will be presented at Frostburg State University, beginning Oct. 2 and continuing Oct. 3, 8, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. and with a matinee performance on Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. in the F. Perry Smith Studio Theatre of the Performing Arts Center.
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Roots continues with workshops, concert
Local mandolin, guitar and banjo players will have the opportunity to hone their instrumental skills as the Roots Music Series workshops and concert presents Johnny Staats & the Delivery Boys band in Frostburg on Oct. 3.
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Bedford’s Fall Foliage Festival marks 45th anniversary
Bedford’s 45th annual Fall Foliage Festival will be held the first two weekends in October, with entertainment, arts, crafts and a wide selection of food and other refreshments awaiting visitors.
