2015.2016
Season at a Glance Main Stage Series Steel Wheels Weekend ............................... p. 2 - 3 With Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
FSU Theatre and Dance Department .......... p. 8
Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail l Sandy Shortridge
Pealer Recital Hall FSU Performing Arts Center WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4 • 4:30 PM
The Crooked Road:
The Frostburg Depot FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 • 12:30 PM
l Sandy Shortridge and The Whitetop Mountain Band The Lyric Theatre, 20 E. Main St., Frostburg FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 • 7:30 PM
Junie B. Jones The Musical
Indian Ink Theatre Company ........................ p. 9
The Elephant Wrestler Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall FSU Lane University Center FRIDAY, NOV. 6 • 7:30 PM
l The Whitetop Mountain Band
The Barter Players in ....................................... p. 10
l Adam McPeak and Mountain Thunder
Frostburg Palace Theatre 31 E. Main St., Frostburg SATURDAY, DEC. 12 1:00, 4:00 & 7:00 PM
The Frostburg Depot SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 • 12:30 PM
The Frostburg Depot SUNDAY, SEPT. 13 • 12:30 PM
Appalachian Festival ....................................... p. 5 Capstone Concert featuring
Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project
Frostburg Palace Theatre 31 E. Main St., Frostburg SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 • 7:30 PM
Maryland Symphony.......................... p. 6 Orchestra With Guest Artist
Francisco Fullana Pealer Recital Hall FSU Performing Arts Center FRIDAY, OCT. 9 • 7:30 PM
Frosty
Flashdance ................................................. p. 11 The Musical Drama Theatre FSU Performing Arts Center THURSDAY, MARCH 10 • 7:30 PM
A Columbia Artists Production
Direct From Moscow, Russia ......................... p. 12
Moscow Festival Ballet Company of 50
The Sleeping Beauty
Drama Theatre FSU Performing Arts Center WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 • 7:30 PM THURSDAY, MARCH 24 • 7:30 PM
A Columbia Artists Production ........................... p. 7
Direct From India
Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India
CES Concert Series
Pealer Recital Hall FSU Performing Arts Center WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28 • 7:30 PM
Main Arena, FSU Cordts PE Center SATURDAY, OCT. 10 • 8:00 PM
Performing Spirit of India
Daughtry ..................................................... p. 13
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LIVE! at StarScape Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall • FSU Lane University Center • 7:30 PM
De Temps Antan .............. p. 14 SATURDAY, NOV. 21
The Hot Sardines ............ p. 15 SATURDAY, APRIL 23
On the EDGE Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall • FSU Lane University Center • 8:15 PM
Kellylee Evans ................... p. 16
Well-Strung ......................... p. 18
OVEOUS: Poetry and Music ........... p. 17
Zuzu African ....................... p. 18 Acrobats
THURSDAY, OCT. 1
THURSDAY, NOV. 19
THURSDAY, MARCH 3
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
Becca Stevens Band..... p. 17 THURSDAY, DEC. 3
2015.2016 It’s often said that things improve with time and age. This is certainly the case with wine and cheese and even friendships! It’s also said that good things come to those who wait. So, what does any of this have to do with our 2015-16 CES season? I’d like to think that our new season demonstrates how we’ve improved with time and age, and that good things definitely do come to those who wait. This season you’ll see the return of Broadway-style musical theatre with the presentation of Flashdance – The Musical. You’ll enjoy classical music with the return of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra. You’ll also see the return of the CES concert when Grammy-winning rock artist Daughtry performs in the Cordts PE Center Main Arena. You might also notice something brand new. We encourage you to check out the cutting-edge artists included in our
new On the EDGE series. These performances take place in a cool club setting complete with food and beverages. We hope you will join us On the EDGE. Perhaps the most exciting component of improving over time is the news that next year, in our 2016-17 season, we will celebrate our 60th anniversary. We’d like to think that we have improved over the past 60 years of presenting professional performances at Frostburg State University. We look forward to celebrating our accomplishments and planning for the future as we launch a campaign to raise $60,000 for our 60th anniversary. I look forward to sharing our history and building a future with you. I hope you will enjoy the season’s offerings and join with us to help shape the future of CES.
Mary Jane Plu mmer Director
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FRIDAY - SUNDAY
SEPT. 11-13
“ If there ever was a place where musical authenticity was born and nurtured, ‘raised up’ as the people around here say, the Crooked Road is it.” – The New York Times
Steel Wheels Weekend With
The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail
Join us for a festive weekend of Appalachian heritage, culture and history. The Crooked Road celebrates the traditional Appalachian music of southwest Virginia that has been preserved by communities since colonial times. It’s a rich music tradition that is as vibrant today as it was for the listeners and musicians of previous generations. Three Crooked Road artists will appear in Frostburg during Steel Wheels Weekend.
The Whitetop Mountain Band
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Bluegrass musician and master storyteller Sandy Shortridge conveys the emotions and pride felt by many mountain people.
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The Whitetop Mountain Band epitomizes traditions of old-time singing, fiddling, banjo picking, ballads and flat-foot dance.
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Adam McPeak & Mountain Thunder provides a distinctive blend of bluegrass and beautiful vocal harmonies.
Events coincide with Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s annual Steel Wheels Weekend. Exhibits about folk music, railroad and coal-mining history will be displayed in Frostburg’s Arts and Entertainment District.
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Steel Wheels 2015
Western Maryland Transportation Heritage Weekend
FULL SCHEDULE FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 • 12:30 PM
Sandy Shortridge
performs at the Frostburg Depot FREE ADMISSION
FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 • 7:30 PM
Sandy Shortridge and the Whitetop Mountain Band
OFFSTAGE SERIES WITH WFWM SEE PAGE 19
performs at the Lyric Theatre GENERAL ADMISSION
ADULT $18.00
UNDER 17/FSU STAFF $15.30
BYO 7+ $14.40
FSU STUDENT $5.00
SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 • 12:30 PM
The Whitetop Mountain Band
performs at the Frostburg Depot FREE ADMISSION
SUNDAY, SEPT. 13 • 12:30 PM
Adam McPeak & Mountain Thunder
performs at the Frostburg Depot FREE ADMISSION
The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Foundation’s annual Steel Wheels Weekend will bustle with activity. In addition to daily Scenic Excursion trains from Cumberland to Frostburg, Steel Wheels Weekend visitors can choose to participate in a number of fun family activities and special packages. Several opportunities are offered daily. Hands on the Throttle allows guests to operate Steam Locomotive 734 alongside an experienced engineer. Steam Shop Tours bring riders to Ridgeley, W.Va., to view the restoration of C&O Steam Locomotive No. 1309, The Mallet, one of the largest steam locomotives in the country and the last of its type before the emergence of diesel-electric engines. Caboose Luncheon Specials provide an authentic caboose experience complete with a tour guide, a volunteer historian and a luncheon at the Trail Inn Café. Five other special packages are available during the weekend. A Twilight Train on Friday evening includes special photo opportunities and dinner at the Trail Inn Café. The Luncheon and Castle Tour on Saturday transports train passengers to nearby Mount Savage to tour the beautiful historic bed and breakfast, The Castle; this package also includes attendance at an evening banquet in Cumberland. Also on Saturday, the Iron Rail Days Tour brings train passengers to Mount Savage to participate in the town’s Iron Rail Days celebration, including a guided tour of the C&P Railroad, a visit to the Mount Savage Historical Society Museum, a luncheon and an evening banquet in Cumberland. Saturday evening’s Banquet Dinner at the Ramada Inn in Cumberland features a presentation from Dave Downton about the railroads of Allegany County. Sunday’s Western Maryland Roadway’s Bus Tour brings participants to George’s Creek, Md., to tour the historic Silk Mill and the Westernport Museum Station; the package features guest speakers, a BBQ luncheon and attendance at Saturday’s evening banquet. For complete details about Steel Wheels Weekend or to order tickets, visit www.movingfullsteamahead.com/content/ steelwheels.
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THURSDAY SATURDAY
SEPT. 17-19
Precious Memories
One Woman Play by Si Kahn Featuring Sue Massek The Appalachian region’s rich cultural heritage will be on display during Frostburg State University’s 2015 Appalachian Festival. Now in its 10th year, the free daytime event celebrates all that makes the region unique – its history, culture, natural environment, musical and artistic traditions, food and more.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 • 7:00 PM
Frostburg Palace Theatre
Free for students and children. $10 suggested donations for all others.
Appalachian Symposium Appalachian Resilience
Featuring speaker Si Kahn at 7:00 PM FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 • NOON - 8:00 PM FSU Upper Quad • Free Admission
Appalachian Festival Daytime Music and Activities
Saturday, Sept. 19 | 10 AM - 6 PM | FSU Upper Quad | Free Admission Old-Time Stringband Bluegrass Appalachian Ballads Appalachian Traditional Dance Irish Traditional Music & Dance Scottish Traditional Music Barbershop Quartet
www.frostburg.edu/events/afestival
Gospel Choir Shape-Note Singing Acoustic Blues Community Brass Bands Regional Music Traditional Arts & Crafts Cultural Programs
Environmental Talks History Presentations Children’s Activities Appalachian Food Goat Milking Beekeeping & More!
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ALLEGANY ARTS COUNCIL
FROSTBURG FIRST
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SATURDAY
“ The Yo-Yo Ma of the banjo.” – Globe and Mail
SEPT. 19 7:30 PM
Appalachian Festival Capstone Concert Featuring
Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project Enjoy the musical beauty of the Allegheny Highlands heritage when CES presents the capstone concert for the 10th annual Appalachian Festival. The Lomax Project is the latest adventure from Juno Award-winning musician Jayme Stone. As a banjoist and composer, Stone makes music inspired by sounds from around the world. His award-winning albums defy and honor the banjo’s long role in the world’s music. Focusing on songs collected by legendary folklorist Alan Lomax (1915-2002), the Lomax Project reimagines traditional music from up and down the North American continent, including Bahamian sea chanties, African-American a cappella singing, ancient Appalachian ballads and work songs collected from well-known musicians and everyday folk.
GENERAL ADMISSION ADULT
$18.00
UNDER 17/ FSU STAFF
$15.30
BYO 7+
$14.40
FSU STUDENT $5.00
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FRIDAY
OCT. 9 7:30 PM
Maryland Symphony Orchestra With Guest Artist Francisco Fullana
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra presents a Masterworks concert featuring Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “Violin Concerto in D Major, Opus 35” and Jean Sibelius’“Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Opus 43.” Led by magnetic musical director Elizabeth Schulze, this first-class orchestra offers a passionate performance of exquisite artistry. Spanish violinist Francisco Fullano joins MSO for the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Fullana has appeared internationally as a soloist with orchestras throughout Spain, the U.S., Germany, Switzerland, Venezuela, Israel, Argentina, Italy and Portugal. Among his prestigious awards are the top honors in the International Johannes Brahms Violin Competition in Austria, the Pablo de Sarasate International Violin Competition in Spain and the Julio Cardona International Violin Competition. Fullana is the recipient of a 1679 Pietro Guarneri violin, generously on loan from the Stradivari Society of Chicago. ADULT
$35.00
UNDER 17/ FSU STAFF
$29.75
ARTS FOR ENRICHMENT
BYO 7+
$28.00
SEE PAGE 19
FSU STUDENT $10.00
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WEDNESDAY
OCT. 28 7:30 PM
A Columbia Artists Production
Direct From India
Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India Performing Spirit of India Sponsored by Peter and Iris Halmos
The Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India take audience members on a colorful, high-energy journey to the other side of the world. Under the artistic direction of Rahis Bharti, one of India’s most celebrated musical figures, Spirit of India travels from Rajasthan to Mumbai with a feast of vibrant costumes, heart-pounding rhythms, the exotic splendor of traditional dance, gravity-defying acrobats and even a fakir! The celebration of sight and sound combines Indian and Western instruments, including bass drums, trombone, tabla, dholak, harmonium and clarinet. It’s a show that is certain to stimulate the senses and invigorate the soul. ADULT
$26.00
UNDER 17/ FSU STAFF
$22.10
BYO 7+
$20.80
FSU STUDENT $5.00
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WEDNESDAY
NOV. 4 4:30 PM
FSU Theatre and Dance Department
Book and Lyrics by Marcy Heisler Music by Zina Goldrich Based on the book series by Barbara Park
It’s Junie B. Jones’ first day of first grade and a lot of things have changed for her. Her friend Lucille doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore, and on the bus, she makes friends with the new kid at school. She also has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher Mr. Scary thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal and first grade has never been more exciting. Based on the bestselling books by beloved children’s author Barbara Park, Junie B. Jones features a tremendously loveable character and fun-filled songs. It will capture your heart just as the books captivated an entire generation of students. (One hour in length, recommended for grades K-5) Curriculum Connections: Communication and Language Arts, Literature-Based, Music, Relationships and Family. ADULT
$7.00
UNDER 17/ FSU STAFF
$7.00
BYO 7+
$7.00
FSU STUDENT $5.00
ARTS FOR THE SCHOOL DAY SEE PAGE 19
NO DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
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“ This is a piece of absolute enchantment. We were in the palm of his hand for every second of one of the tenderest, most life-affirming shows. ...” – The Scotsman, Edinburgh “ This production, like much of Indian Ink’s earlier repertoire, has the power to move across cultures, classes and eras to create something truly great and utterly entertaining.”
FRIDAY
NOV. 6 7:30 PM
– Theatreview
Indian Ink Theatre Company
The Elephant Wrestler Follow the humble tea seller Kusitar as he solves life’s mysteries from his chai stand in India’s Bangalore train station. Inspired by the traditional Indian folk tale of Punchkin and featuring live music, it’s at once heartbreakingly beautiful and outrageously funny. The Sydney Morning Herald picked The Elephant Wrestler as “one of the theatrical highlights of 2010,” while the New Zealand Listener named it the “feel-good production of the year.” Founded in New Zealand in 1997, Indian Ink blends Western theatrical traditions with Eastern flavors and has been praised for its use of live music, humor, pathos and skillful storytelling. Their use of the “serious laugh” – employing laughter to reveal deeper themes – is central to their approach. International tours have brought great acclaim, including two Fringe First Awards at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland. GENERAL ADMISSION ADULT
$24.00
UNDER 17/ FSU STAFF
$20.40
BYO 7+
$19.20
FSU STUDENT $5.00
ARTS FOR ENRICHMENT SEE PAGE 19
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The Barter Players in
Frosty
SATURDAY
DEC. 12 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM
GENERAL ADMISSION ADULT
$15.00
UNDER 17/ FSU STAFF
$10.00
BYO 7+
$12.00
FSU STUDENT $5.00
The holiday favorite “Frosty the Snowman” comes alive in this heartfelt family musical that follows a young orphan named Billy and his discovery of a magical hat that brings a snowman to life. Can Frosty help Billy find his real family in time for Christmas? Embark on a New York City adventure full of song and dance, thrills and chills, and the discovery that the real magic of the holidays is love. The Barter Players present world-class theatre for young audiences. High-energy original productions based on classic literature capture the imaginations of children and adults alike. Three performances take place on Saturday, Dec. 12, at the historic Frostburg Palace Theatre. A 1:00 PM performance is timed to especially benefit visitors arriving in Frostburg as part of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s holiday train. Two additional performances take place at 4:00 and 7:00 PM.
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“ The ’80s are back and sexier than ever.” – Chicago Now
THURSDAY
MARCH 10 7:30 PM
The vitality of Broadway-style musical theatre returns to CES with the colorful pop culture phenomenon of Flashdance – The Musical! Based on the 1983 hit movie, Flashdance tells the inspiring story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night who dreams of becoming a professional performer. Flashdance features live music, a stellar 21-member cast, exhilarating dance and unforgettable songs from the original movie, including the Academy Awardwinning “Flashdance – What a Feeling,”“Maniac,” “Gloria,”“Manhunt” and “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll.” It’s been called “vibrant, colorful, overthe-top dance fun” by the Pittsburgh Tribune Review and “an astonishing musical spectacle” by the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
ADULT
$45.00
UNDER 17/ FSU STAFF
$45.00
BYO 7+
$45.00
FSU STUDENT $25.00
Photos by Jeremy Daniel
This is an event you don’t want to miss!
NO DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE This performance may not be appropriate for children.
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WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
MARCH 23 & 24 7:30 PM
A Columbia Artists Production
Direct from Moscow, Russia
Moscow Festival Ballet COMPANY of 50
The Sleeping Beauty Follow the tale of the beautiful Princess Aurora, the wicked fairy Carabosse, 100 years of sleep and the awakening kiss of a handsome prince. The Sleeping Beauty has enchanted generations worldwide since its 1890 premiere in Imperial Russia. With a lavish, dazzling score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, it is widely considered to represent the pinnacle of classical ballet. The Moscow Festival Ballet was founded in 1989 by former Bolshoi Ballet star Sergei Radchenko, who appeared in principal roles alongside such legends as Maya Plitsetskaya and Maris Liepa. Radchenko sought to realize his vision of a company that would fuse the utmost classical elements of the illustrious Bolshoi and Maryinsky ballet companies.
ADULT
$40.00
UNDER 17/ FSU STAFF
$34.00
BYO 7+
$32.00
FSU STUDENT $15.00
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CES Concert Series
SATURDAY
OCT. 10
Opening Act
8:00 PM
Honor By August
Get ready to rock out! The multiplatinum, Grammy-nominated rock band Daughtry fires up the FSU Arena in October with an adrenaline-filled concert. Daughtry was formed in 2006 after frontman Chris Daughtry wowed audiences as a season five American Idol finalist. He rounded up a talented group of players and took the world by storm, filling arenas with his hard-driving music and larger-than-life vocals. Daughtry has scored four No. 1 hits, garnered four Grammy nominations, won four American Music Awards, sold over 8 million albums and 18 million singles worldwide and sold out concerts around the world. Daughtry’s self-titled debut was the fastest selling rock debut in Soundscan history and its follow-up Leave This Town marked the band’s second consecutive No. 1 album. Also, Daughtry’s third album Break the Spell was certified gold within four weeks of its release. Daughtry’s singles “Waiting for Superman” and “Battleships” from his most recent album Baptized broke into the top 15.
GOLD FLOOR $65.00 FLOOR $35.00 - 50.00 BLEACHER $20.00 - 40.00 BLEACHER FSU STUDENT $10.00 NO DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY AUG. 31
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SATURDAY
NOV. 21 7:30 PM
U MEN B U L C & AR HB C AS
Enjoy the atmosphere of a lively club-style performance venue while basking in the irresistible energy of CES’ dazzling StarScape artists! As attendees are seated at intimate tables, the professional wait staff will be on hand to provide full service from the StarScape bar and tempt everyone with selections from the menu of tasty appetizers and desserts.
OFFSTAGE SERIES WITH WFWM SEE PAGE 19
De Temps Antan
Founded in 2003 by Éric Beaudry, André Brunet and Pierre-Luc Dupuis, the Québécois folk music trio De Temps Antan employs fiddle, accordion, harmonica, guitar and bouzouki to celebrate the boundless energy and unmistakable joie de vivre of traditional French-Canadian music. Their sound, anchored by the “tac-tic-a tac” of les pieds (a form of seated clogging found only in French Canada), explores time-honored melodies from Québec’s musical past. De Temps Antan’s worldwide performances include appearances at the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Denmark’s Tønder Festival and the Sani Festival in Greece. A celebratory experience full of powerful vocals, energetic rhythms and a lively sense of fun, it’s sure to leave audience members stomping their feet and clapping their hands in delight.
“ You’ll see a superb interaction and great joy in their presentation, and they feed off the energy in a room and get stronger with each song. … These guys aren’t just wonderful instrumentalists, they are also excellent singers.” – The Huffington Post
ADULT
$20.00
UNDER 17/ FSU STAFF
$17.00
BYO 7+
$16.00
FSU STUDENT $5.00
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SATURDAY
APRIL 23 7:30 PM
Jazz tion cia e r p Ap th Mon
“ Simply phenomenal, crisp musicianship going hand in hand with immaculate and witty showmanship.” – The Times (London)
The Hot Sardines Prepare for a playful, boisterous performance featuring hot jazz and sultry standards from the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s. The Hot Sardines take a blustery brass lineup, layer it over a rhythm section led by a salty stride piano and tie the whole thing together with a phenomenal female vocalist. And have we mentioned the tap dancer?
OFFSTAGE SERIES WITH WFWM SEE PAGE 19
ADULT
$20.00
UNDER 17/ FSU STAFF
$17.00
BYO 7+
$16.00
FSU STUDENT $5.00
Bandleader Evan “Bibs” Palazzo, lead singer “Miz Elizabeth” Bougerol, an ensemble of powerhouse musicians – and their very own tap dancer – put on a show that has a little glamour, a little grit and a lot of passion. Vanity Fair applauds the Sardines’“unique repertoire, and a sound and style that are distinctly their own,” and Forbes Magazine calls them “one of the best jazz bands in NYC today.”
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Student Activities and CES Present
ALL EVENTS BEGIN AT
What is On the EDGE? It’s our new underground club series with the laid-back atmosphere of a back-alley room that’s been converted to a club hangout. One will see cutting-edge performers stretching the boundaries of their art.
8:15 PM
Lounge on a cushiony couch or in a comfy armchair as super cool artists do their super cool thing. Prefer to sit at a table? That’s there, too. It’s designed to be informal, relaxing and – most of all – lots of fun!
EACH PERFORMANCE GENERAL ADMISSION ADULT
$15.00
UNDER 17/ FSU STAFF
$15.00
BYO 7+
$15.00
FSU STUDENT $3.00 NO DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
THURSDAY
OCT. 1
Don’t leave once the show is over. Stick around when the venue becomes The After Room. Grab a cup of coffee. Get a bite to eat. Hang out with friends. And one never knows – maybe the artists will show up and hang out, too! All events take place in Lane University Center’s Manicur Assembly Hall with general admission seating, table snacks and a cash bar. Join us On the EDGE.
“ Try to put singer/songwriter Kellylee Evans into any one musical category, and marvel as she effortlessly soars over, under, dances around or bursts through it.” – Jazz Review
Kellylee Evans A Chameleon. Retro. Fresh. Eclectic. Two Juno Award nominations, Juno Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album
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“ … (he) won Amateur Night at the Apollo so many times with his poetry that they made him stop competing. Now that’s some %*#^!” – Mos Def
THURSDAY
NOV. 19
OVEOUS:
Poetry and Music Passionate. Perceptive. Driven. Electrifying. Multiple champ of Showtime at the Apollo, standing ovations on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam and The Arsenio Hall Show, star of the movie SP!T narrated by Rosario Dawson, three-time national poetry finalist
Def poet, rapper, spoken word poetry and lyricism
THURSDAY
DEC. 3
Becca Stevens Band Hypnotic. Expressive. Soulful. Inspired. Featured on Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls website as a “Smartist” (a smart girl in the arts)
Pop meets folk meets jazz
“ … richly twisted originals alongside covers of Frank Ocean, Usher and Steve Winwood.” – Los Angeles Times
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“ …the hottest things with a bow since Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games.” – NY Daily News
Well-Strung Handsome. Talented. Classical. Modern.
Featured on The Today Show, Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen
Hunky, all-male, singing string quartet putting an amped-up classical spin on everything from Rihanna to Adele to Lorde
THURSDAY
MARCH 3
“ There was so much energy and it’s so edgy and it looks so dangerous!” – Howie Mandel, America’s Got Talent
THURSDAY
APRIL 21
Zuzu African Acrobats
Jaw-dropping. Astonishing. Stunning. Spectacular. Featured on America’s Got Talent, The Late Show With David Letterman, three Super Bowls
ARTS FOR ENRICHMENT SEE PAGE 19
High-energy, fast-paced acrobats from Mombasa, Kenya, in feats of pyramid building, limbo, contortion, tumbling, balancing Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall l Lane University Center 18
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Pre-show and Post-show Activities Arts for the School Day FSU Theatre and Dance Department presents Junie B. Jones – The Musical Monday & Tuesday, Nov. 2 & 3 10:00 AM Wednesday, Nov. 4 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM FSU Pealer Recital Hall
Teachers are invited to bring their classes to attend an educational school-day performance. Based on the bestselling books by beloved children’s author Barbara Park, Junie B. Jones features a terrifically loveable character and fun-filled songs. The hour-long play is especially recommended for grades K-5. Curriculum connections: Communication and Language Arts, Literature-Based, Music, Relationships and Family Contact cesoutreach@frostburg.edu for tickets.
Arts for Enrichment Maryland Symphony Orchestra Prélude Friday, Oct. 9 l 6:30 PM FSU Pealer Recital Hall
Before the performance of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, join musical director Elizabeth Schulze for a lively discussion about the evening’s musical selections and composers. Prélude is free and open to all ticket holders.
Mask Workshop for Actors Friday, Nov. 6 l Time TBA FSU Lane University Center
Indian Ink Theatre artists present an in-depth master class for local actors. Attendees will participate in games and exercises that liberate the voice and the body to create characters that amplify human emotion, relationships and truth. The workshop is recommended for actors ages 16 and older. Limited to 20 participants. Register at 301.687.3137 or ces@frostburg.edu.
Zuzu African Acrobats Demonstration
Wednesday, April 20 l Time TBA FSU Lane University Center
Offstage Series with WFWM
Arts for Enrichment CES joins forces with Frostburg State University’s own WFWM-FM to present the Offstage Series with WFWM. After select performances, WFWM station director Chuck Dicken joins the artists onstage for an interactive discussion with ticket holders.
Post-performance Discussion With The Whitetop Mountain Band and Sandy Shortridge
Friday, Sept. 11 Immediately following the performance The Lyric Theatre, Main Street, Frostburg
Post-performance Discussion With De Temps Antan
Saturday, Nov. 21 Immediately following the performance FSU Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall
Post-performance Discussion With The Hot Sardines
Saturday, April 23 Immediately following the performance FSU Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall
In preparation for their On The EDGE appearance, the performers entertain and educate in an interactive demonstration of their high-energy acrobatic skills.
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Make It Your Season … BUY AT LEAST 7 SHOWS, SAVE 20% SEE 7 OR MORE SHOWS AND SAVE!
Build Your Own Series is an affordable and flexible way to purchase your tickets. You can order as few as one ticket or as many tickets as you need, but make sure you order at least seven qualifying shows. The more you buy, the more you save. (Flashdance – The Musical, Daughtry concert, Junie B. Jones or any of the On the EDGE series performances are NOT INCLUDED or ELIGIBLE for the 7+ purchase discount.)
OTHER WAYS TO SAVE NO discounts are available for Flashdance – The Musical, Daughtry concert, Junie B. Jones or any of the On the EDGE series performances. l Youth – (15% discount) Students and school-age patrons through high school. l Faculty/Staff – (15% discount) Frostburg State University faculty and staff may purchase a maximum of two tickets to each performance. ID must be shown at time of purchase. l FSU Students – Significantly discounted tickets are available for current Frostburg State University students. ID must be shown at time of purchase and the ticket is for student use only. l Non-FSU College Students – (15% discount) Use your college ID in person to purchase tickets.
BRING A GROUP
Share an evening of live performance with your friends. Receive a 15% discount when 10 or more tickets to a single performance are purchased as one transaction. (Discount applies to regular adult price tickets ONLY.)
CORPORATE NIGHT
Join your co-workers for a relaxing evening away from the hustle and bustle of a busy office. Receive a 15% discount when 10 or more tickets to a single performance are purchased as one transaction and a complimentary ticket for the corporate leader. (Discount applies to regular adult price tickets ONLY.)
TRANSPORTATION FOR FSU STUDENTS
CES provides transportation to FSU students to off-campus performances. Please inquire at the box office at 301.687.3137.
SCHOOL PERFORMANCES
Educators interested in bringing students to the daytime school performances should contact the box office at 301.687.3137 or cesoutreach@frostburg.edu.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Gift certificates can be purchased at the Lane University Center Box Office for any amount and may be used for any performance.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
Frostburg State University is located in the beautiful mountains of Western Maryland. Traveling on I-68, take Exit 33, Frostburg. Turn onto Braddock Road toward Frostburg and travel about 1 mile to the main entrance to the FSU campus, on the left. After turning left, make an immediate right into the parking lot and proceed to parking in front of the Performing Arts Center. Additional parking is available outside the Cordts PE Center for concert events. Refer to the map for additional parking.
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Box Office Information LIVE! at StarScape and On the EDGE offer table seating in a club-style atmosphere complete with food and bar available before, during and after the performance. Most other performances are reserved continental seating unless specified.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. Please advise the ticket agent PRIOR to purchasing tickets when special seating is required. The Lane University Center Box Office will direct your request for special accommodations through the ADA Compliance Office: 301.687.4102 (VRO 1.800.735.2258). Frostburg State University is a smoke-free campus.
TICKET MAILING AND WILL CALL
All ticket orders received within a week of the performance will be held at Will Call. Please arrive approximately 30 minutes prior to the published start time to pick up Will Call tickets at the venue Box Office.
PARKING, DOORS AND SEATING
To receive the most up-to-date information regarding parking and seating, please provide the Lane University Center Box Office with a current email address. Updates regarding parking conflicts and or suggestions are emailed within two days of the performance date. If you can’t find your tickets, call the Lane University Center Box Office at 301.687.3137 to have duplicate tickets waiting for you at Will Call. This does not apply to General Admission tickets. Refunds are given only in the case of an event cancellation or date change.
CHILDREN
All persons, regardless of age, must have a ticket for admission. Our Box Office staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding child-appropriate performances.
LATE ARRIVALS
Patrons arriving after the start of the show will be admitted at an appropriate break or intermission; decisions are made at the discretion of the staff based on the nature of the performance and the artist’s requests.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
In case of inclement weather, please call the Box Office at 301.687.3137 or the University Information Desk at 301.687.4411 for updates on performances. If a performance is canceled, every effort will be made to exchange tickets for an alternate or rescheduled performance or refunds will be issued.
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Building Friends of CES CULTIVATE THE ARTS EDUCATE THE NEXT GENERATION SHAPE THE FUTURE As an arts supporter, you recognize the importance of the arts to the vitality of our communities and the education of the younger generation. We invite you to join Friends of CES and support the efforts of CES to make the arts a vibrant part of the tri-state region.
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Ticket sale revenues account for only 20 percent of the shows’ costs.
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Thousands of area school children’s lives are touched each year through CES programming.
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Educational outreach programs, including master classes and discussions, are presented free of charge to the community in addition to the performance season.
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High school and university students gain valuable hands-on experience working with professional touring artists.
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Through the FSU Foundation, Inc., 100 percent of your donation is tax-deductible.
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Friends of CES at a $500 and above cumulative level receive VIP advance ticket purchase privileges.
Your donation ensures that CES is able to continue presenting great performances, and it builds our community through arts integration, inspiring audiences and experiential arts programs. You may designate your contribution to be used for a specific program or purpose or allow it to be used as needed.
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CES 60th Anniversary (2016-17)
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Include your tax-deductible contribution with you ticket order. Donations must be payable to FSUF.
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Visit www.frostburg.edu/foundation/donor-form and designate “I would like my gift to benefit CES.”
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Complete the pledge/donor card and return by mail or at ticket purchase.
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Match your donation through a company match. Visit www.frostburg.edu/match to determine if your company will match your contribution. If so, please enclose the appropriate forms.
Supporting Friends of CES Please fill out the following form and mail to FSU Foundation, Inc., 101 Braddock Road, Frostburg, MD 21532-2303. Name
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o Designate my gift to CES for: o General Operations and Programming o Maryland Symphony Orchestra FSU Performance
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o Other ____________________________________________________________ o I have enclosed a check made payable to the FSU Foundation, Inc. o $10,000 o $5,000 o $2,500 o $250
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o I authorize monthly debits from my bank (on or around the 10th of each month) beginning _____________ (month/year) in the amount of $ _____________ per month. My first payment by check (to set up EFT) is enclosed. Signature Required o My employer/spouse’s employer will match my gift. Employer’s name _____________________________________ o I have enclosed a completed matching gift form.
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Thank you for supporting Friends of CES.
For more information about Friends of CES, please contact: Mary Jane Plummer Director of CES 301.687.7495 Lane University Center, Room 204 Email: mplummer@frostburg.edu Web: www.frostburg.edu/waystogive
For more information about the FSU Foundation, please contact: FSU Foundation, Inc. 301.687.4161 101 Braddock Road, Frostburg, MD 21532 Web: foundation.frostburg.edu
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Building Involvement Stay connected to what’s happening. CES offers several ways to become more connected with the arts, the artists, the staff and the community.
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Volunteering gets you inside the world of professional performing arts. See how things work and meet the people who make it happen. Share this experience with many others who have an abiding devotion to theater, the arts and their community. Volunteer opportunities include usher, ticket taker, office assistant and survey assistant. Volunteer training sessions are provided to ensure you are comfortable with your duties. Volunteer applications are available at the box office or online at ces.frostburg.edu/volunteer.
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Inspiring Audiences newsletters are emailed monthly. This newsletter gives you behind-the-scenes information about upcoming performances and artists as well as highlights of CES professional and student staff. We also include links to photos and other information regarding the arts in our world. Share your thoughts and opinions on event surveys. Social Media sites provide several options for communicating and sharing your arts experiences. l Like “CES at Frostburg State University” on FACEBOOK. l Follow “cesatfsu” on TWITTER. l Follow “CES at Frostburg State University” on PINTEREST. l Search “frostburg_ces” on INSTAGRAM. l Subscribe to “CESatFSU” on YOUTUBE. l Search “sciatfsu” collections on FLICKR.
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Visit our website at ces.frostburg.edu for performance photos and updates. Give us your email address to be sure to receive information regarding parking suggestions, restaurant options, traffic conflicts and other relevant updates prior to each performance.
MEET THE STAFF Mary Jane Plummer Director of CES mplummer@frostburg.edu 301.687.7495
Susan Manger Grants and Assessment Associate smanger@frostburg.edu
Melanie Moore Assistant Director, Production Services mamoore@frostburg.edu
Bill Mandicott Assistant Vice President of Student & Community Involvement wmandicott@frostburg.edu 301.687.4411
Donna Briner Customer Service/Box Office Manager dlbriner@frostburg.edu 301.687.3137
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EMAIL US AT: ces@frostburg.edu cesoutreach@frostburg.edu
Building Support GRANTORS
CES is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive, and is sponsored in part by the Allegany Arts Council with funds from the Maryland State Arts Council. Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. The engagements of The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail, De Temps Antan and Indian Ink Theatre are funded through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Maryland State Arts Council. The engagement of The Hot Sardines is made possible through the Jazz Touring Network program of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Events with The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail, Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project and The Barter Players are presented with funding support from the city of Frostburg. Folklore and Folklife Programming at Frostburg State University is supported by Maryland Traditions through a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive, and by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency that believes a great nation deserves great art, and is sponsored in part by the Allegany Arts Council with funds from the Maryland State Arts Council. This project was made possible by a grant from the Maryland Humanities Council, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the Maryland Humanities Council.
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS City of Frostburg Cumberland Jazz Society Folklore and Folklife Programming at Frostburg State University
FSU Theatre and Dance Department FrostburgFirst Maryland Traditions Student Activities
Student and Community Involvement WFWM-FM Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
PHOTO CREDITS
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad: Bill Merlavage Sandy Shortridge: Sonja Honaker Whitetop Mountain Band: Susan Roark Photography Adam McPeak and Mountain Thunder: Chelsea Odell Jamye Stone’s Lomax Project: Diana Piruzevska, Michael Wilson Francisco Fullana: Jozef Szafranski Bollywood: Bilge Öner, FauneBOX Junie B. Jones: Cover illustration from Junie B., First Grader (at Last!) Illustration © 2001 by Denis Brunkus. Used by permission of Random House Children’s Books, a division of Random House, Inc. Indian Ink Theatre: Robert Catto The Barter Players: John Bray Flashdance – The Musical: Jeremy Daniel Moscow Festival Ballet: Alexander Daev Daughtry: Michael Muller De Temps Antan: Guy Hamelin, Marie-Claude Meilleur The Hot Sardines: LeAnn Mueller BROCHURE CREDITS Kellylee Evans: Melanie Elbaz, Thomas Piper Copywriter – Susan Manger OVEOUS: Thoshographer Editor – Candis Johnson Becca Stevens Band: Shervin Lainez Designer – Joni Smith Well-Strung: Scott Henrichson
ALLEGANY ARTS COUNCIL
Student & Community Involvement CES is a program of Student & Community Involvement
Student & Community Involvement builds community and empowers students to achieve personal and academic excellence through distinctive co-curricular programs, services and experiential learning opportunities.
This brochure is printed on FSC certified paper, 25% PCW.
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CES | STUDENT & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 101 BRADDOCK ROAD FROSTBURG, MD 21532-2303
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