F R O S T B U R G S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
Cultural Events Series
2014.2015
Season at a Glance SATURDAY SEPT. 20 7:30 PM
Appalachian Festival Capstone Concert featuring the Jay Ungar and Molly Mason Band
FRIDAY OCT. 10 7:30 PM
Maryland Symphony Orchestra with guests Christina and Michelle Naughton presents Mozart and Mahler
FRIDAY OCT. 17 7:30 PM 10:00 PM
SPECIAL EVENT Homecoming Weekend featuring FireFall
FRIDAY NOV. 7 7:30 PM
Jim Brickman The Platinum Tour Celebrating 20 Years
THURSDAY NOV. 13 4:30 PM
SPECIAL EVENT TheatreworksUSA presents Charlotte’s Web
SUNDAY DEC. 14 3:00 PM
Reduced Shakespeare Company’s The Ultimate Christmas Show (Abridged)
SATURDAY FEB. 14 7:30 PM
VALENTINE DINNER SPECIAL Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play featuring Peter Madcat Ruth and Joel Brown
THURSDAY MAR. 12 7:30 PM
Russian National Ballet Theatre presents Swan Lake
FRIDAY MAR. 27 7:30 PM
Cristina Pato and The Migrations Band
THURSDAY APR. 9 7:30 PM
The Montana Repertory Theatre presents The Great Gatsby
SATURDAY APR. 18 7:30 PM
Cécile McLorin-Salvant
THURSDAY APR. 23 7:30 PM
Broadway Nights™ Broadway Today©
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Cultural Events Series
2014.2015 Max DePree, author of Leadership Is an Art, once said, “We cannot become what we want by remaining what we are.” With this quote in mind, I propose: “The Cultural Events Series at Frostburg State University cannot become what it wants by remaining what it is.” What do we want to become? We have talked several years about whether the Cultural Events Series should change its name. As we struggled with the thought to change the name, we stumbled on the realization that it is NOT the name change that will help us become what we want; it is more about the way we look at things and the way people look at us. Surprisingly, this was reinforced by the following words of wisdom gleaned from a fortune cookie: “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at will change.” CES wants to become a catalyst that leads the charge to grow and build our community. CES will continue to offer great performances, more flexibility to build a series of the shows that fit your schedule, opportunities to experience performances in non-traditional settings, such as our LIVE! at StarScape club, and chances to meet and greet the artists; but we will also focus more on building memories and shaping experiences for you and our communities. Change is not always drastic nor is it a speedy process. Subtle changes can make a bigger impact than those big changes. You may notice some changes, such as the look of the brochure, a change in program content, new seating patterns or new audience members; but you can be assured that CES will make the changes that will enable us to further grow audiences and build communities for the future. We are dedicated to making the changes our community demands from us. Let us know how we can provide great performing arts and arts experiences you will take with you in your quest to grow and change. Join us as we strive to: n Cultivate the arts n Educate the next generation n Shape the future There’s a great year ahead for CES and YOU! Make memories with us this season!
Mary Jane Plummer Director
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SATURDAY
SEPT. 20
7:30 PM
Capstone Concert featuring the
Jay Ungar and Molly Mason Band Celebrate the heart and soul of American roots music. Jay Ungar and Molly Mason gather inspiration from Appalachian, bluegrass, Cajun, Scandinavian and Celtic traditions along with favorites from the golden age of country, jazz and swing. Their sound morphs from string band to swing band, Cajun band to Celtic band, country band to Civil War-era dance orchestra. “Jay and Molly make music that is simple and overwhelming . . . joyful and full of feeling . . . an apotheosis of American traditional music,” said Garrison Keillor, who worked with the duo as part of his program, A Prairie Home Companion. Filmmaker Ken Burns, who has featured the couple’s music in several of his celebrated PBS documentaries, said, “Jay Ungar and Molly Mason play music from the heart, which reminds us of the best in all of us.”
“ On stage, Mason and Ungar complement each other like a finely crafted fiddle and bow. Together they weave a rich postmodern musical magic carpet on which listeners may vicariously glide back in time and experience firsthand the sonorous riches of traditional music.” – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
ADULT
$18.00
UNDER 17/ FSU STAFF
$15.30
BYO 7+
$14.40
FSU STUDENT $5.00
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FRIDAY
OCT. 10
7:30 PM
Maryland Symphony Orchestra with guests Christina and Michelle Naughton
presents Mozart and Mahler Led by the exceptional musical director Elizabeth Schulze, Maryland Symphony Orchestra presents a Masterworks concert featuring Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra and Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1. Joining MSO on Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra are twin sisters Christina and Michelle Naughton, who have received praise across the globe for their sensitive artistry. After their Asian debut with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, the Sing Tao Daily described them: “Joining two hearts and four hands at two grand pianos, the Naughton sisters created an electrifying and moving musical performance.” The San Francisco Examiner hailed them for their “stellar musicianship, technical mastery and awe-inspiring artistry,” and Germany’s Saarbrücker Zeitung declared, “This double star could soon prove to be a supernova.”
ARTS FOR ENRICHMENT
ADULT
$34.00
UNDER 17/ FSU STAFF
$28.90
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BYO 7+
$27.20
FSU STUDENT $10.00
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SPECIAL EVENT Homecoming Weekend featuring
FRIDAY
OCT. 17
7:30 PM 10:00 PM
CLUB ME NU & C ASH BA R
Enjoy an up-close-and-personal performance with one of America’s classic rock bands. FireFall faithfully recreates the hits that brought them to the top of the charts, while new material demonstrates the band’s diversity and exuberant musicianship. With beautifully layered harmonies backed by driving rhythms, FireFall transcends multiple genres from rock to alt-country to folk. Founded in 1974, FireFall soon cemented its place in the American musical landscape with a wealth of platinum and gold radio hits such as “You Are the Woman,”“Just Remember I Love You” and “Strange Ways.” Their distinctive fusion of musical genres produces a timeless sound that continues to grace the airwaves 40 years later. VIP TABLE FOR 4
“ I think it’s great that in this day and age of trends that change overnight, a kind of music that we helped to create is still around, and growing in popularity.” – Jock Bartley, FireFall founding member
$200.00
(Includes Meet & Greet Photo Session, Stage-Front Table Seating and Snack Platter for 4) LIMITED TO 11 TABLES ONLY
SILVER RESERVED $38.00 RESERVED $30.00 RESERVED FSU STUDENT $10.00
Sponsored by: FSU Alumni Association
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FRIDAY
NOV. 7
“ Few artists in any genre have enjoyed a more multifaceted career than Jim Brickman.” – Billboard
7:30 PM
Jim Brickman The Platinum Tour Celebrating 20 Years
Since the 1994 release of his debut album, Jim Brickman’s romantic compositions, engaging wit and expressive technique have enchanted music lovers and made him the best-selling solo piano artist of our time. Describing his “rhapsodic melodies coupled with considerable stage charm,” the Boston Herald pronounced him a “phenomenon.” 2014 marks a milestone in the career of this award-winning pianist and songwriter. The Platinum Tour Celebrating 20 Years showcases new music along with the hits that made him the most charted Billboard® Adult Contemporary artist and earned him two Grammy nods and four gold albums. Experience emotion, warmth and humor all woven together with hits like “Valentine,”“Love of My Life” and “If You Believe.” ADULT UNDER 17/FSU STAFF BYO 7+ FSU STUDENT $30.00 $25.50 $24.00 $5.00
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SPECIAL EVENT TheatreworksUSA presents
THURSDAY
NOV. 13
Charlotte’s Web
4:30 PM
E.B. White’s beloved children’s book, Charlotte’s Web, comes to the stage in this heartfelt family production from New York’s TheatreworksUSA. The treasured story, featuring madcap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love and the true meaning of friendship as the actors spin the timeless tale of the unlikely bond between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Founded in 1961, TheatreworksUSA is America’s foremost professional theatre for young and family audiences. The company has helped to launch the careers of many film and Broadway stars, including F. Murray Abraham, Henry Winkler, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and John Glover.
ARTS FOR THE SCHOOL DAY
ADMISSION
$7.00
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This performance is especially recommended for grades K-5.
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SUNDAY
DEC. 14
3:00 PM
“ Critic’s Choice! They tell me vaudeville died some time ago, but you wouldn’t know it from watching the RSC. The knockabout, anythingfor-a-laugh spirit of the ancient genre is alive and well in The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged). These three agile and quick-witted guys … there’s no denying their ingenuity when it comes to grabbing comedy out of thin air.” – Boston Globe
The fruitcakes of the Reduced Shakespeare Company take an irreverent and heartwarming journey through the holidays in The Ultimate Christmas Show. It’s festive family fun as these three wise guys send up and celebrate everyone’s favorite winter holiday traditions. Learn how Santa saved Christmas, cringe at the origin of the term “nutcracker” and gasp at the shocking history of our best-loved Christmas traditions. Founded in 1981, the three-man troupe transforms long and sometimes serious subjects into sharp, witty comedy. Their performances all over the world are praised for inspired madness. A Variety review asked, “Is there anything these men can’t reduce?” while an amused critic from the Pittsburgh Post-Review joked, “I laughed so much that I didn’t take enough notes to write a review.”
ADULT $26.00 UNDER 17/ FSU STAFF
$22.10
BYO 7+
$20.80
FSU STUDENT $5.00
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“ Triple Play was rollicking good fun. … Led by bassist, trombonist and pianist Chris Brubeck, the trio stole the show with its flair and virtuosity.” – Los Angeles Times
SATURDAY
FEB. 14
DINNER 6:00 PM SHOW 7:30 PM
CLUB MENU CASH& BAR
VALENTINE DINNER SHOW
Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play featuring Peter Madcat Ruth and Joel Brown
Join us on Valentine’s Day for an exhilarating musical celebration encompassing Delta blues, Tin Pan Alley standards, New Orleans grooves, jazz gems and incisive originals from Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play. Led by master musician Chris Brubeck the group delivers an epic journey through American music. Brubeck, performing on bass, trombone and piano, is joined by eclectic guitarist Joel Brown and harmonica virtuoso Peter Madcat Ruth. Together, they have honed a vast and vivid repertoire that Paul deBarros of the Seattle Times described as “good-time rhythm, unbridled joy and the sweet release but bittersweet aftertaste of the blues.”
DINNER SELECTIONS CHOOSE FROM n 8-OUNCE FILET MIGNON n POTATO-CRUSTED RED SNAPPER n EGGPLANT CANNELLONI For full menu, see our website: ces.frostburg.edu
ARTS FOR ENRICHMENT SEE PAGE 15
PERFORMANCE ONLY ADULT $20.00 UNDER 17/ FSU STAFF
$17.00
BYO 7+
$16.00
FSU STUDENT
$5.00
DINNER FILET MIGNON
$35.00
RED SNAPPER
$35.00
EGGPLANT CANNELLONI $25.00
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THURSDAY
MAR. 12
7:30 PM
A Columbia Artists Production
Direct from Moscow, Russia
RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET THEATRE COMPANY of 50
presents
Swan Lake
Set to Tchaikovsky’s haunting score, this tragic tale of betrayal, redemption and eternal love has enchanted audiences since its Moscow premiere more than 100 years ago. Swan Lake tells the story of the swan queen Odette – a beautiful maiden transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer – and the prince who swears his enduring love for her. It’s a tour de force work of good triumphing over evil. Russian National Ballet Theatre tours internationally under the direction of former Bolshoi Ballet soloist Elena Radchenko. Featuring a roster of more than 50 dancers, the company dedicates itself to the presentation of enduring masterworks from the classical Russian repertory. ADULT UNDER 17/FSU STAFF BYO 7+ FSU STUDENT $30.00 $25.50 $24.00 $10.00
LIMITED SEATING
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“ She is a virtuoso, and when she opens the floodgates of her technique ... the force can knock you back a few steps.” – The New York Times
FRIDAY
MAR. 27
7:30 PM
Cristina Pato and The Migrations Band U MEN CLUB & BAR C ASH
A native of northern Spain, Cristina Pato is a master on the traditional Galician bagpipe, or gaita. She has been acclaimed by The New York Times as “a virtuosic burst of energy” and the BBC labeled her “the Galician bagpipe diva.” By blending her love of the gaita with the influences of jazz, world music and Latin sounds, she brings her Galician roots to a larger audience. “It is so easy to see how we are all connected and speak the same language when it comes to the music,” she said. Joining her are the master musicians who appeared on her 2013 album, Migrations: Victor Prieto on accordion, Edward Perez on double bass, Eric Doob on drums and percussionist John Haddonfield. ARTS FOR ENRICHMENT ADULT UNDER 17/FSU STAFF BYO 7+ FSU STUDENT $20.00 $17.00 $16.00 $5.00
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THURSDAY
APR. 9
7:30 PM
“ On the stage we can feel the energy of Jay Gatsby, the sensual allure of Daisy Buchanan and the everyman complexity of Nick Carraway. The Montana Repertory Theatre approaches The Great Gatsby with all the honor and care a great work of art deserves.” – MRT Artistic Director Greg Johnson
The Montana Repertory Theatre presents
The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald’s heartbreaking Jazz Age novel, The Great Gatsby, is considered to be among America’s greatest literary works. It’s now given life onstage in an adaptation that conveys all of the decadence, idealism and tragedy of Fitzgerald’s cautionary tale. The play was adapted for the stage by Simon Levy, the only playwright ever granted such an honor by the Fitzgerald estate. Mr. Levy’s The Great Gatsby was a 2007 finalist for the prestigious PEN Literary Award in Drama and the London Free Press pronounced it “a beautifully crafted interpretation of the 1925 novel which defined the Jazz Age. … This is indeed a grand GATSBY.” Regarded as one of America’s most respected touring companies, the Montana Repertory Theatre assembles a team of actors, directors and designers with prestigious credits, including Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours of Broadway shows and major regional theatre.
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ADULT UNDER 17/FSU STAFF BYO 7+ FSU STUDENT $25.00 $21.25 $20.00 $5.00
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“ Though she writes her own songs, she puts original, idiosyncratic and virtuosic force on old repertory, some of it from the high era of American songbook standards, some of it older than jazz itself. She’s the latest answer to the question of what jazz has to do with you.” – Ben Ratcliff, The New York Times
SATURDAY
APR. 18
7:30 PM
Cécile McLorin-Salvant
U MEN B U L C & AR HB C AS
At the age of 25, jazz songstress Cécile McLorin-Salvant has already dazzled audiences worldwide. Her expressive style and masterful vocal technique have prompted comparisons to legendary divas like Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald. In 2010 she won the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Competition, and her recent album, WomanChild, was nominated for the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Jazz master Wynton Marsalis praises her “poise, elegance, soul, humor, sensuality, power, virtuosity, range, insight, intelligence, depth and grace.” Paris Hot Club Magazine labeled her “a young jazz prodigy,” while The New York Times raved, “Ms. McLorin-Salvant has it all: perfect pitch and enunciation, a playful sense of humor, a rich and varied tonal palette, a supple sense of swing, exquisite taste in songs and phrasing, and a deep connection to lyrics.” ARTS FOR ENRICHMENT
ADULT
$20.00
UNDER 17/ FSU STAFF
$17.00
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BYO 7+
$16.00
FSU STUDENT $5.00
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THURSDAY
APR. 23
7:30 PM
Broadway Nights™ Broadway Today © Three of Broadway’s brightest stars present music from today’s biggest musical hits. Gary Mauer, Craig Schulman and Rita Harvey offer solos, duets and trios from the current crop of Broadway musicals, including favorites like Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Les Misérables and South Pacific. Harvey, Mauer and Schulman all have illustrious careers on the New York City stage. Schulman is the only American to have portrayed all three of musical theatre’s greatest male roles: The Phantom, Jean Valjean and the title role in Jekyll and Hyde. Harvey made her Broadway debut in the role of Christine in Phantom and was seen as Hodel in Broadway’s Fiddler on the Roof. Among Mauer’s many Broadway credits are the roles of The Phantom and Raoul in Phantom, as well as the role of revolutionary leader Enjolras in Les Misérables.
ADULT
$30.00
UNDER 17/ FSU STAFF
$25.50
BYO 7+
$24.00
FSU STUDENT $5.00
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Arts for Enrichment and Arts for the School Day Pre-show and Post-show Activities ARTS FOR THE SCHOOL DAY TheatreworksUSA presents Charlotte’s Web Thursday & Friday, Nov. 13 & 14 n 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM n FSU Pealer Recital Hall
Teachers are invited to bring their classes during the school day to experience Charlotte’s Web live on stage. Contact ces@frostburg.edu for tickets. Admission is $7 per person.
ARTS FOR ENRICHMENT Maryland Symphony Orchestra Prélude Friday, Oct. 10 n 6:30 PM FSU Pealer Recital Hall
Musical Director Elizabeth Schulze leads a discussion on the evening’s musical selections and composers. Free and open to all ticket holders.
Book Club Discussion of The Great Gatsby Tuesday, Mar. 17 n Time TBA Main Street Books, 2 E. Main Street, Frostburg, MD Join a discussion of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby at Frostburg’s Main Street Books. Contact Fred Powell at Main Street Books at 301.689.5605 for more information.
Offstage Series with WFWM ARTS FOR ENRICHMENT Master Class with Chris Brubeck
Saturday, Feb. 14 n Time TBA FSU Lane University Center
Chris Brubeck leads a blues/jazz jam session and master class with local musicians. Limited to 15 participants; reservations are required.
Post-performance Q&A with Chris Brubeck
Saturday, Feb. 14 FSU Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall
Chris Brubeck participates in an interactive Q&A session with ticket holders.
Piping Workshop with Cristina Pato Thursday, Mar. 26 n Time TBA FSU Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall
Cristina Pato leads a 90-minute pipes workshop. Musicians who are practiced in playing Celtic bagpipes get an intensive hands-on introduction to their instrument’s Spanish cousin, the gaita. Limited to 12 participants; reservations are required.
Post-performance Q&A with Cristina Pato
Friday, Mar. 27 FSU Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall
Cristina Pato participates in an interactive Q&A session with ticket holders.
Post-performance Q&A with the Montana Repertory Theatre
Thursday, Apr. 9 Mountain Ridge High School Auditorium 100 Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick Lane, Frostburg, MD Immediately following their performance of The Great Gatsby, the Montana Repertory actors participate in an interactive session with audience members.
Post-performance Q&A with Cécile McLorin-Salvant
Saturday, Apr. 18 Lyric Theatre, 20 E. Main Street, Frostburg, MD Cécile McLorin-Salvant participates in an interactive Q&A session with audience members.
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VENUE SEATING LIVE! at StarScape offers table seating in a club-style atmosphere complete with food and beverages available before, during and after the performance. Most other performances feature reserved theatre row 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 30-45 minutes prior to the published start time to pick up Will Call tickets at the venue Box Office.
PARKING 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 suggestions are emailed within two days of the performance date.
LOST OR MISPLACED TICKETS 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 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 Lane University Center 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 Lane University Center 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 the Cultural Events Series to make the arts a vibrant part of the tri-state region.
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Ticket sale revenues account for only 20% 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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100% of your donation is tax-deductible through the FSU Foundation, Inc.
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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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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 Cultural Events Series.”
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Complete the pledge/donor card and return by mail or at ticket purchase.
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For more information about Friends of CES, please contact: Mary Jane Plummer Director of Cultural Events Series 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. The Cultural Events Series offers several ways to become more connected with the arts, the artists, the staff and the community.
VOLUNTEER n 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. n Volunteer opportunities include usher, ticket taker, office assistant and survey assistant. n Volunteer training sessions are provided to ensure you are comfortable with your duties. n Volunteer applications are available at the Box Office or online at ces.frostburg.edu/experiential.html
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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.
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Share your thoughts and opinions on event surveys.
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Social Media sites provide several options for communicating and sharing your arts experiences. Like “Cultural Events Series at Frostburg State University” on FACEBOOK. n Follow “cesatfsu” on TWITTER. n Follow “Cultural Events Series at Frostburg State University” on PINTEREST. n Search “frostburg_ces” on INSTAGRAM. n Subscribe to “CESatFSU” on YOUTUBE. n Search “sciatfsu” collections on FLICKR.
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Visit our website at ces.frostburg.edu for performance photos and updates.
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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 Cultural Events Series mplummer@frostburg.edu 301.687.7495
Susan Manger Grants and Assessment Associate smanger@frostburg.edu 301.687.7008
Melanie Moore Assistant Director, Production Services mamoore@frostburg.edu 301.687.3044
Bill Mandicott Assistant Vice President of Student & Community Involvement wmandicott@frostburg.edu 301.687.4151
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 The Cultural Events Series 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 MSAC. Funding for MSAC is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Arts for the School Day programming is presented with funding support from the FSU Foundation, Inc. This engagement of Cécile McLorin-Salvant is funded through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and MSAC. This engagement of Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play is made possible through the Jazz Touring Network program of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. This engagement of Cristina Pato is made possible by a grant from the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
PHOTO CREDITS Appalachian Festival – Swinging Door Music Maryland Symphony Orchestra – Guest artist photos – Rebecca Davis PR FireFall – Rick Alter Management Jim Brickman – Jason M. Rodgers, Live images – Janet Macoska Reduced Shakespeare Company – Julie McClelland and Meghan Moore Russian Ballet – Larissa Pedenchuk Cristina Pato – Xan Padron The Great Gatsby – Terry J. Cyr Cécile McLorin-Salvant – John Abbot Charlotte’s Web – Jean-Marie Guyaux Michael Cummins Rayna Goldsborough Branden Holmes Tommy Markowski
BROCHURE CREDITS Copywriter – Susan Manger Editor – Candis Johnson
ALLEGANY ARTS COUNCIL
Designer – Joni Smith
Student & Community Involvement Cultural Events Series 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 paper containing 30% post-consumer waste.
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CULTURAL EVENTS SERIES STUDENT & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 101 BRADDOCK ROAD FROSTBURG, MD 21532-2303