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| Feb 4 | 19th Annual Tri-State Photography Exhibition The Allegany Arts Council's Saville Gallery is pleased to present the 19th Annual Tri-State Photography Exhibition, which will run from February 9 - March 3, 2012. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, February 11 from 6-8PM. The Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony is free and open to the public. All photographers from throughout the tri-state region are invited to submit their artwork to the jury for possible inclusion in the exhibition. The jury drop-off date for all entries is <B>Saturday, February 4 from 10AM-5PM</B> at the Saville Gallery, which is located at 9 N. Centre Street in Downtown Cumberland's Arts & Entertainment District. This year's juror/awards judge is <B>Lynn Silverman</B>, professor of photography at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. Ms. Silverman received her BFA from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and her MA in Fine Art from Goldsmiths’ College in London, England. She has participated in many solo and group exhibitions in Europe, Australia, and the United States. In addition to publishing four books, her work may be found in public and private collections in the Australia, US, and Great Britain. In 2010, she was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to teach and photograph in the Czech Republic. Photographers may submit up to two (2) entries in any of the three jury categories: Color, Black & White, or Special Effects. Members of the Allegany Arts Council will be charged a $5 jury fee for each entry. Non-members will be charged a $10 jury fee for each entry. <I>New members are always welcome and encouraged!</I> The following artist awards will be presented during the Opening Reception:<UL><LI>Best of Show ($200 cash), sponsored by the <B>Allegany Arts Council</B><LI>1st Place-Black & White ($125 cash), sponsored by <B>Vibrant Image</B><LI>1st Place-Color ($125 certificate), sponsored by <B>The Art Gallery</B><LI> 1st Place-Special Effects ($125 cash), sponsored by <B>Graphicus Atelier</B>.</UL>A People's Choice Award ($125 cash), sponsored by <B>DeWitt Camera Centre</B>, will also be presented at the end of the show, based on voting by gallery visitors during the course of the exhibition. Application forms for 19th Annual Tri-State Photography Exhibition are available from the Saville Gallery in Downtown Cumberland. You may also download a PDF version of the application by selecting these links: <UL><LI><SPAN class=generalinfo><A href="http://www.alleganyartscouncil.org/downloads/12-02 PhotoFlyerFRONT.pdf" target=_blank><B>Photography Application Frontside</A></B></SPAN> <LI><SPAN class=generalinfo><A href="http://www.alleganyartscouncil.org/downloads/12-02 PhotoFlyerBACK.pdf" target=_blank><B>Photography Application Backside</A></B></SPAN> </UL>For more information about the 19th Annual Tri-State Photography Exhibition, please e-mail <A href="mailto:arts@allconet.org"><B>arts@allconet.org</B></A>, or call the Allegany Arts Council at 301-777-ARTS (2787). |
| 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. |
| Mar 2 | Blues Guitarist Melvin Taylor If you missed Melvin Taylor's previous performances at Windsor Hall, you won't want to miss this performance on March 2. Melvin Taylor is one of the greatest guitarists in the history of rock. He is reputed to be as good a rock guitarist as Jimi Hendrix, as good a blues guitarist as BB King and as good a jazz guitarist as George Benson. "One of the most exhilarating blues guitarists to emerge in the past decade...(he) is more a blues innovator than a purist, mixing jazz chords and rock influences into his tapestry of electric blues." - <I>Rolling Stone Magazine</I> Doors open at 7PM, show starts at 8PM. Tickets are $20/premium reserve; $15/regular reserve. Tickets are available at The Book Center (15 N. Centre Street, Cumberland, 301-722-2284) and Main Street Books (2 E. Main Street, Frostburg, 301-689-5605). Cash Bar. Windsor Hall at Town Centre is located at 39 Baltimore Street in Cumberland. Please visit <A href="http://www.windsorhall.org" target=_blank><B>www.windsorhall.org</B></A> for more information. |
| Mar 3 | Hooley Plunge 2012 Get ready for the Eighth annual Hooley Plunge scheduled for Saturday, March 3, 2012! Thanks to all our plungers and their sponsors, over $100,000 was raised in the 7th Annual Hooley Plunge for the Special Olympics of Allegany County and other local programs for the developmentally disabled. Over 675 plungers braved the cold waters of Lake Habeeb at Rocky Gap State Park. Join the fun, take the plunge in 2012 and help support a great cause. |
| 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 5 | Kentucky Derby Garden Party On May 5 from 3-4:30PM, the Gordon-Roberts House hosts a “Kentucky Derby Garden Party,” featuring music, Derby food, and a hat judging contest. Advance ticket purchase is required. The Gordon-Roberts House is located at 218 Washington Street in Cumberland. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact them at 301-777-8678 or <A href=mailto:info@gordon-robertshouse.com><B>info@gordon-robertshouse.com</B></A>. More information is also available online at <A href="http://gordon-robertshouse.com" target=_blank><B>gordon-robertshouse.com</B></A>. |
| May 24 | Delfest 2012 DelFest, an annual Bluegrass festival presented by MDmountainside.com, will be returning to the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland MD, May 24-27, 2012. The initial artist lineup has arrived with many more TBA! We're pleased to welcome the following performers to the 5th annual DelFest: The Del McCoury Band Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers Yonder Mountain String Band, Sam Bush Band The Travelin’ McCourys (feat. Keller Williams 5/26) Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Keller Williams Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver The Infamous Stringdusters Emmitt-Nershi Band Joe Craven Split Lip Rayfield The Larry Stephenson Band The David Mayfield Parade Mountain Sprout Mon River Ramblers And Many More TBA! For more information on the festival, or to purchase tickets, check out www.delfest.com. Sponsored by High Sierra Music. |
| 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 our 2012 Mountain Maryland Plein Air 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, 6-8PM: 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-1PM: 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. Please follow this link to <span class="generalinfo"><b><a href="/downloads/2012 Mountain Maryland Plein Air Prospectus.pdf" target="_blank">DOWNLOAD THE PROSPECTUS</a></b></span> for our 2012 Mountain Maryland Plein Air event. Hard-copies of the 2012 prospectus will be sent to artists on our mailing list in early January. <B>The postmark deadline for all entries will be Friday, March 2, 2012.</B> For questions about the 2012 Mountain Maryland Plein Air event, or to have your name added to our mailing list, please email <A href="mailto:ethomas@allconet.org"><B>Emily Thomas</B></A>, or call her at 301-777-ARTS (2787). Click here 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>. |
| Aug 8 | Apple Mountain Ride Let the Party Begin. For years Motorcyclist have been having to travel half way across the Country to Rally with new folks and hook up with old friends. Now meet em' on Apple Mountain at the East Coast Motorcycle Rally. Enjoy the one and only "Motorcycle Demolition Derby" event. Now rivaling "Bikeweek", "Mrytle Beach" and many other events. |
| 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). |
