FSU’s Department of Mass Communication Presents Seventh Annual Mind Culture Original Music Project
Sun, March 14, 2010
Are you a part of a band or musical act looking to get your music out to the world? Would you like to have your music recorded and mastered? The Department of Mass Communication at Frostburg State University can help through its seventh annual Mind Culture Original Music project.
Each year, the MCOM department solicits original music to be included on a compilation CD. The goals of the project are to give students the experience of promoting and producing a music CD and to give local and regional bands another opportunity to be heard.
If you have an original song (with or without lyric...
An Evening at the Lavender Lounge
Sun, March 14, 2010
Cumberland’s Embassy Theatre was transformed into the Lavender Lounge on Friday, March 12 for an evening of divinely diva in drag entertainment. The art deco retro aura of the theatre provided the perfect ambiance for the ladies, dressed in stunning “red carpet” outfits, as they performed their favorite songs while stage lights twirled vibrant colors through the misty mystique of fog. ( In the photo at the right Lance Davis, Miss Donna Rabanna, Miss Mona Lott and Wayne Smith await the show in the Embassy Lobby.)
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).
