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Congratulations to Harry and Karen Carpenter of Garrett County who took second place at the Michelob Light One-Design Midwinter Regatta at Sarasota Sailing Squadron in Florida.
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See how far the sounds of jazz, hip-hop and other art forms can take a musician’s imagination when Jason Moran and the Bandwagon performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at Windsor Hall at Town Centre. The concert, part of Frostburg State University’s Cultural Events Series Jazz Club sponsored by Kauffman Music, is preceded by a free, educational jazz session with the ensemble at 4:30 p.m. in Windsor Hall, where audience members can learn more about the group’s sound prior to the later ticketed performance.
“Jazziz” magazine says Moran is “blessed with the courage of his own convictions—part scavenger and part seer, fluent in the cut/paste/splice devices of hip-hop production.” Moran takes musical inspiration from 20th-century painters like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Egon Shiele and Robert Rauschenberg, as well as jazz legends and musicians like Thelonious Monk, Jaki Byard, Muhal Richard Abrams and Andrew Hill. Moran has been commissioned by art institutions including the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, New York’s Dia Art Foundation and Jazz at Lincoln Center to create new music. He has recorded seven albums, created evening-length works and multi-media events and explored the world of video and performance art. He is composing an ongoing series of what he calls “Gangsterism” pieces. The Bandwagon, featuring Tarus Mateen on bass and Nasheet Waits on drums, has been hailed as “the best new rhythm section in jazz” by the “New York Times.”
Jason Moran and The Bandwagon promises to be a thought-provoking, innovative evening of musical fusions and explorations. To learn more about the group, visit www.jasonmoran.com.
Tickets to the evening concert are $22 for the general public, $20 for children 17 and younger, $20 for FSU faculty and staff and $5 for FSU students, and may be purchased by calling the FSU Cultural Events Box Office at 301-687-3137 or toll free at 1-866-TIXX-CES, or visit online at ces.frostburg.edu.
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The Garrett County Arts Council is seeking an Executive Director to implement policies and programs authorized by the Board of Directors of Garrett County's official arts agency. For more information, visit the Job Opportunities Section in the new Deep Creek Blog Classified Ads.
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Last year I posted about the emerald ash borer and efforts to stop this bug from moving into the area. The insect still poses a threat to Maryland's ash population, and the Baltimore Sun reports on the latest weapon in this battle. The Maryland Department of Agriculture will be hanging traps along roadsides in an effort to stop bugs that might be brought into the area by travelers.
State workers will hang about 400 of the 12-inch-by-24-inch triangular purple beetle traps along roadsides, just east of Cumberland and westward.
The traps, which are sticky and baited with a compound that simulates a distressed tree, are designed to attract the destructive beetle, should there be any in the region.
Department officials said residents should not be concerned if they see the traps and should not disturb them.
State officials are still reminding visitors not to bring firewood into Maryland from other states, rather to purchase it locally when getting to their destination.
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WCBC reports on a Senate Committee vote tomorrow on whether or not to repeal the new Maryland computer sales tax.
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Spring turkey season opens in Maryland on April 15th.
C. Boyd Pfeiffer provides spring turkey hunting tips at www.examiner.com.
Oakland Main Street has been accredited as a 2008 National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the National Trust Main Street Center®. Oakland Main Street joins over 675 other Main Street™ revitalization programs being recognized as 2008 National Main Street Programs. Each year, the National Trust Main Street Center and its coordinating program partners announce the list of accredited National Main Street Programs around the country that have demonstrated their ability to follow the Main Street methodology.
The organization’s performance was evaluated by Main Street Maryland which is the coordinating organization for Main Street programs in Maryland.
Oakland Main Street was one of the first three of 18 Maryland Main Street Communities in the state, established in1998. “Oakland Main Street has made great strides in the past year” said Jack L. Cougle, the Oakland Main Street Manager. “ People are beginning to come downtown again and enjoy the various events we have had so far this past year. We completed another section of downtowns streetscape and a couple of improvements through the façade program! Revitalization is a slow process and as the area businesses and citizens get involved with its progress nothing but good things will begin to happen. The old town charm will always be there as we stabilize the economic base for the future!”
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Membership applications are available for persons interested in selling homegrown or homemade items at the Oakland Mt. Fresh Farmers Markets June 7 through October 29. As a “producer-only” market, all fresh produce items sold at the market must be raised by the members. Other items such as baked goods, jams/jellies, and crafts sold at the market must be made by the members.
The Mountain Fresh Producers Association will hold a membership meeting on April 15, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the Garrett County Extension Office. Agenda items include election of four board members, market committee creation, and other market planning. Any person interested in selling items at the Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets is urged to attend this meeting. Potential members can download an application at www.MountainFresh.org or get one by calling 301-334-6960.
Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets will be held June 7 through October 29 on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Mt. Fresh pavilion by the Oakland town parking lot off Second Street.
The Mountain Fresh Producers Association hosts producer-only farmers markets featuring fresh produce, herbs, honey, jams and jellies, baked goods, crafts, and fall decorations from the mountaintop area. For more information, visit www.MountainFresh.org or call 301-334-6960.
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The Casselman Inn is the newest addition to The Deep Creek Blog Business Directory. The Inn offers affordable and comfortable rooms in a historic hotel and motel located in this quiet country town of Grantsville, Maryland. Located just off of US 219 and 1-68, Exit 19, the location provides easy access to hiking skiing, white water rafting, antiquing and the Deep Creek Lake area.
Enjoy country meals served in the relaxed and homey atmosphere of the restaurant's dining room located in the historic hotel building. Visit and purchase items in the bakery and antique shop in the hotel. The establishment also offers complimentary wireless Internet access for guests. Visit www.thecasselman.com for more information.
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The Republican reported yesterday that the bill that threatened the loss of Garrett County's money from state lands was defeated in committee.
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