Wednesday, September 8
·Page to Stage an evening of readings by contributors to the literary journal Ginseng. Held at Canoe on the Run, McHenry. Dinner available beginning at 5:30; readings start at 6:45. Reservations required. Call 301.334.6580 for information and reservations. Sponsored by Garrett County Arts Council.

Saturday, September 11
·Reception for Dee Arnold The Frostburg Museum will host the opening reception for Arnold's exhibition from 5pm to 8pm. The reception is free and open to the public. refreshmenets will be served and everyone is invited to come and meet the artist.
·Enjoy a self guided stroll through Cumberland's Arts & Entertainment District during the Saturday Arts Walk. Information: 301-777-ARTS (2787)
·Will's Creek Survey 2010 A National Juried Exhibition of Fine Art and Craft. September 11 - October 8, 2010. Opening Reception September 11, 5-8 PM. Juror's comments and awards ceremony - 6:30 PM. This years juror is Eric C. Shiner, the Milton Fine curator of Art at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. The Saville Gallery, Allegany Arts Council 9 N. Centre Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 301-777-ARTS Saville Gallery Hours Mon-Fri. 9 AM-5 PM Sat. & Sun. 11 AM-4 PM.
· The 6th Annual Art & Wine Festival Garrett County Fairgrounds, (Related events on Friday - Sunday throughout the area.) Benefiting the American Red Cross, the festival includes wine, regional artists, children't area, silent auction, live music and lots more! $ www.deepcreekwinefest.com or call 301-387-4386.

Thursday, September 16
·FSU Cultural Arts Events Series presents "Step Africa" 9PM to be performed in the Drama Theatre of the Performing Arts Center. Get ready to raise the roof as the first professional company in the world dedicated to the tradition of stepping, will bring down the house with it's high energy performance. The art of step dancing is a mix of body percussion and poetry slam and has been popular among the African-American fraternity and sorority circuit for decades. You will be amazed as performers mix traditions found in dances from Africa with contemporary moves. Tickets may be ordered by calling 1-866-849-9237 or 301-687-3137 or by visiting http://ces.frostburg.edu.

Friday, September 17
·Blues, Bling and Blue Jeans An evening of good food, fun and dancing with the Bobby Nicholas Band. Held at Wisp Resort, hors d'oeuvres will be served beginning at 6pm; a sit-down dinner will be served in the McHenry House Lodge beginning at 7pm. This event is a Garrett Lakes Arts Festival (GLAF) benefit. $75 per person. Reservations deadline is Sept. 10 at 301-387-3082 or online at www.artsandentertainment.org
·3PM The FSU Dept. of Music presents a recital by guest pianist Eva Bartosova in the Pealer Recital Hallof FSU's Performing Arts Center. Admission is free. For more info call 301-687-4109.
·Friday 8:00PM Hana Bartosova, organist and Iva Bartosova, Pianist will present a duet concert at Frostburg State University. The concert is open to the public anhd free of charge. Info: Contact Joan DeVee Dixon at 301-687-4115

Saturday, September 18
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·The Frostburg State University Appalachian Festival on the campus of FSU This free daytime event celebrates all that makes the region unique-its history, culture, natural environment, musical and artistic traditions, food and more. The Festival features two stages highlighting the area's strong bluegrass, old-time, Irish and Scottish music traditions. Dedicated talks on regional issues from archeology to windmill product take place throughout the day. A full roster of artists will be demonstrating their work. Much, much more. For more information call 301-687-3124, or visit www.frostburg.edu/events/afestival, or e-mail krogersthomas@frostburg.edu
·The Tri-State Concert Association presents "The Unexpected Boys" concert,featuring the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, at the Allegany High School auditorium. Tickets are $40. (10% discount to Allegany Arts Council memebers) Limited tickets are available by calling 301-759-0580 or visiting TRW at 549 N. Centre Street Cumberland. More info on the conceerts and artists available online at www.tristateconcerts.com. For more info, email tsconcerts@yahoo.com or countrydiv@yahoo.com.
·David Holt, Four-time Grammy winner, will perform the capstone concert for the 5th annual Frostburg State University Appalachian Festival at 8PM at the Palace Theatre. He offers a heady mix of intricately-crafted songs and spoken word folklore about his travels around Appalachia. Sharing the bill is Laura Boosinger, an Ashville NC,recording artist with a long list of recordings and performances to her credit. Advance tickets are $15; $18 Door. Children and students $8. For more info: 301-687-3124

Sunday, September 19
·Sunday @ 3:00PM Hana Bartosova, organist, and Iva Bartosova, pianist will present a duet concert at First Presbyterian Church. Concert is open to the public and free of charge. Info: Contact Joan DeVee Dixon at 301-687-4115

Friday, September 24
· Skin Deep by Mary Lynn Dobson 8PM The Frostburg Center for Creative Writing is hosting The One Act Play fest at the Palace Theater, featuring Skin Deep, winner of the One-Act Playwriting competition. Michelle Jane Wilson's "That's Him", and "Monifa's Kiss" by Alonzo D.Lamont, Jr, second and third place winners. Staged readings of the second and third place winners are at the Lyric Theater at 2:00 PM on September 25. Tickets are $10 for each performance for the general public, $5 for students with student ID, and $15 for combination ticket of performance and staged reading. Info: 301-687-4340.
·Windsor Hall presents Sugar Blue, one of the premier blues harmonica players of modern times. Blue has played and recorded with musicians ranging from Willie Dixon to Stan Getz, to Frank Zappa, Bob Dylan and others. Doors open at 7:00. Ticket prices starting at $15.00. For more information and reservations, visit the Book Center located at 15 Centre Street in downtown Cumberland, or by calling 301-722-2284. To learn more visit www.windsorhall.org.

Saturday, September 25
· Skin Deep by Mary Lynn Dobson 8PM - The Frostburg Center for Creative writing is hosting The One Act Play fest at the Palace Theater, featuring Skin Deep, winner of the One-Act Playwriting competition. Michelle Jane Wilson's "That's Him", and "Monifa's Kiss" by Alonzo D.Lamont, Jr, second and third place winners. Staged readings of the second and third place winners are at the Lyric Theater at 2:00 PM on September 25. Tickets are $10 for each performance for the general public, $5 for students with student ID, and $115 for combination ticket of performance and staged reading. Info: 301-687-4340.
·Direct from Rent- Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp Live! 8PM, presented by FSU Cultural Events Series. Tickets may be ordered by calling 1-866-849-9237 or 301-687-3137 or by visiting hhtp:ces.frostburg.du.

Tuesday, September 28
·Drawing and Painting with Donna Housel-10AM-12PM-at the HRDC Cumberland Senior Center on Tuesdays. New non-senior and senior students ar welcome. Any media goes and students work at their own pace. This class will benefit anyone from the beginner to the individual already involved in the creation of art. Registration will be held at the first class. Students should bring their own supplies. Info: 301-724.6826
·Rioult- 7:30PM-A leading company in the world of modern dance under the direction of Pascal Rioult, who has been called "perhaps the most adept and courageous choreographer in mainstream modern dance today." Rioult's company of 10 dancers, based in New York, have toured the world with performances that speak to both the mind and the heart with works that have been called "sensual, articulate and exquisite." Phone 1.866.840.9237 or 301.687.3137 for tickets.

Friday, October 1
·Springs Folk Festival a celebration of the arts, crafts, and culture of days gone by. Including music, food, forest trail, and history museum. Adults $5, Children 6 to 18, $2, Under 5, free. For more info call 814-662-2147 or 814-662-2625 or visit www.springs.org.

Saturday, October 2
·Springs Folk Festival a celebration of the arts, crafts, and culture of days gone by. Including music, food, forest trail, and history museum. Adults $5, Children 6 to 18, $2, Under 5, free. For more info call 814-662-2147 or 814-662-2625 or visit www.springs.org.

Thursday, October 7
·Lunch with the Arts 12 -1PM Alleghany College of Maryland and the Allegany Arts Council are pleased to present this series which includes lunch from the Culinaire Cafe, together with an unique opportunity to hear from a variety of local artist about the work they created. The series takes place each Thursday through the month of October. Featured artists in this series are photographer Doug Schwab, storytelling duo Otto & Katie Ross, faculty from the Tri-State Community School of the Arts, and painter Greg Malloy. The cost of each session is $12, which includes lunch. Advanced registration is required by calling AMC 301.784.5341

Saturday, October 9
·Heritage Craft Fest 10am-6pm,Saturday. Broadford Elementary and Southern Middle Schools. Western Maryland's largest indoor juried craft show featuring Autumn glory's finest arts and crafts. Woodworking, glass art, jewelry, pottery and more.Over 85 artisans offer selections of contemporary and traditional craft items - decorative and functional. Promoted by Garrett County Arts Council to benefit local art programs. Call: 301.334.6580. Free admission.

Sunday, October 10
·Heritage Craft Fest Sunday 10am-4pm. Broadford Elementary and Southern Middle Schools. Western Maryland's largest indoor juried craft show featuring Autumn glory's finest arts and crafts. Woodworking, glass art, jewelry, pottery and more.Over 85 artisans offer selections of contemporary and traditional craft items - decorative and functional. Promoted by Garrett County Arts Council to benefit local art programs. Call: 301.334.6580. Free admission.

Thursday, October 14
·Lunch with the Arts 12 -1PM Alleghany College of Maryland and the Allegany Arts Council are pleased to present this series which includes lunch from the Culinaire Cafe, together with an unique opportunity to hear from a variety of local artist about the work they created. The series takes place each Thursday through the month of October. Featured artists in this series are photographer Doug Schwab, storytelling duo Otto & Katie Ross, faculty from the Tri-State Community School of the Arts, and painter Greg Malloy. The cost of each session is $12, which includes lunch. Advanced registration is required by calling AMC 301.784.5341

Friday, October 15
·Maryland Symphony Orchestra 8:00PM- The critically acclaimed orchestra under the direction of Elizabeth Schulze and featuring special guest pianist Angela Cheng is currently in its 29th season. The program will include works fom Beethoven's Piano concerto No. 4 and Schubert's Symphony No. 9, featuring Cheng. Call 1.866.849.9237 or 301.687.3137. or on the web http://ces.frostburg.edu

Thursday, October 21
·Lunch with the Arts 12 -1PM Alleghany College of Maryland and the Allegany Arts Council are pleased to present this series which includes lunch from the Culinaire Cafe, together with an unique opportunity to hear from a variety of local artist about the work they created. The series takes place each Thursday through the month of October. Featured artists in this series are photographer Doug Schwab, storytelling duo Otto & Katie Ross, faculty from the Tri-State Community School of the Arts, and painter Greg Malloy. The cost of each session is $12, which includes lunch. Advanced registration is required by calling AMC 301.784.5341

Thursday, October 28
·Lunch with the Arts 12 -1PM Alleghany College of Maryland and the Allegany Arts Council are pleased to present this series which includes lunch from the Culinaire Cafe, together with an unique opportunity to hear from a variety of local artist about the work they created. The series takes place each Thursday through the month of October. Featured artists in this series are photographer Doug Schwab, storytelling duo Otto & Katie Ross, faculty from the Tri-State Community School of the Arts, and painter Greg Malloy. The cost of each session is $12, which includes lunch. Advanced registration is required by calling AMC 301.784.5341

Saturday, December 11
·Garrett Choral Society Christmas Concert at St. Peter's at the Lake Worship Center. Beginning at 6:30 pm. More details to follow.

Sunday, December 12
· Garrett Choral Society Christmas Concert at St Peter's at the Lake Worship Center beginning at 6:30. More details to follow.