Old Masters Style Paintings at Garrett Arts
Sat, March 13, 2010
The Garrett County Arts Council announces its latest exhibit in the Backroom Gallery located inside The Gallery Shop in downtown Oakland. “Simple Things Remembered” is the title of the collection of work by GCAC member artist Daniel Helsel that will be on display now through April 16.
Helsel began painting in 1995 after retiring from business. He enjoys painting in the Old Masters style and is influenced by the works of artists like Chardin, Vermeer, and Rembrandt. He feels their work has lasting quality and beauty. Hesel paints on oil primed linen canvas and prepares his own pane...
From the Waves ... Tea Is Just Another Word for Weed
Sat, March 13, 2010
As recorded for broadcast on WCBC Radio, 2-27-10
"Free thought is at the heart of independence. Now, more than ever, Americans must challenge hollow, destructive orthodoxy..."
I’ve been a tea man all my life, having tried coffee once and determined that the caffeine wasn’t worth the squeeze of bitter bean, even when leavened with sugar and cream.
So I take offense that Tea Party-sans abscond with my preferred hot drink; even more so that they appropriate to their cause the Rebels of ‘73, who lit a fuse that birthed the nation.
Unlike today’s Tea Party toadies, mainlining fe...
2010 Mountain Maryland Artists Studio Tour-Call for Artists
Fri, March 12, 2010
The Allegany Arts Council would like to invite all area visual artists to participate in the 2010 Mountain Maryland Artists Studio Tour. The two-weekend event is scheduled for 10 AM - 5 PM on November 6, 7, 13 and 14. To participate, you must return your Artist Agreement form and participation fee ($40 for members of the Allegany Arts Council, or $75 for non-members) no later than Thursday, April 1st, 2010. Artist Agreement forms, with additional participation requirements, are available from the Allegany Arts Council, or may be requested electronically by emailing avick@allconet.org. For questions, please call 301-777-ARTS (2787).
Carpenters In The Forehead/ Tickle Me Elmo For Eric
Thu, March 11, 2010
Carpenters In The Forehead/ Tickle Me Elmo For Eric
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Dateline: Washington, D.C.
I just can’t help feeling that we need to do something for ex-Congressman Eric Massa, the recently resigned Representative from New York State. You know, something like a going away present. I’m going to pass the hat on-line and take up a collection so that we can give him a fond memento of his brief days here in the Capitol sin-city. What I have in mind is not all that expensive, and I am convinced that it will give him many days of bliss. Yes, I am talking about the Tickle Me Elmo doll that was all the rage just a few Happy Holidays ago.
FSU Student Laut to Perform Junior Vocal Recital
Thu, March 11, 2010
Frostburg State University junior Stephanie Laut will perform her mezzo-soprano junior recital on Sunday, March 28, at 4 PM in the Performing Arts Center’s Pealer Recital Hall. Laut will be accompanied by pianist Judith Brown. This event is free and open to the public.
Laut will perform several pieces written by composers Antonio Vivaldi, George Frideric Handel, Robert Schumann, Georges Bizet, and Samuel Barber.
Laut is a vocal performance major with a minor in Spanish. She hopes to become a performer, professional conductor or a choral and theatre instructor. She is a member of De...
