The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce its photographic exhibition, Eudora Welty: Southern Narratives. The exhibition will be on view from July 15, 2017 through October 22, 2017 and is free to the public to view.

On Sunday, September 17, 2017, at 2:30 p.m., journalist and former PBS NewsHour anchor, Jim Lehrer, will share stories and memories of his friendship with Eudora Welty. There will be a reception and book signing in the Kaylor Atrium after the program. Tickets are $25 for General Admission and $20 for museum members and can be purchased at the museum, by phone at 301-739-5727, or wcmfa.org. Museum hours are Tuesdays – Fridays, 9am to 5pm, Saturdays 9am to 4pm, and Sundays 1 to 5pm, closed on Mondays.

The Cumberland Cultural Foundation will present an exhibition of art by abstract painter John David at the C. William Gilchrist Museum of the Arts, 104 Washington St, from August 4 through 24. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, August 5 from 5-7 PM. Normal gallery hours are Fridays – Sundays, 1-4 PM.

This is an opportunity to meet the artist while viewing his works. The event is free and open to the public. David will be displaying a variety of his abstract pieces created with oil, acrylic, and watercolor mediums. He explores the juxtaposition of different lines and shapes while focusing on the interplay of colors that are either compatible or dissonant. A John David painting leads the viewer into a world of brilliance and distortion, where all things are not quite as they seem. For more information, call 301-724-5800.

The Allegany Arts Council is pleased to announce its first “Hot Glass Exhibition and Competition” to be held at the Saville Gallery in downtown Cumberland, MD from August 12 through September 3, 2017. This show focuses on the medium of glass which manipulated by heat. The open call for entry brought responses from across the U.S. and several accepted artists hail from the tri-state area. The juror for the exhibition is Nancy Weisser. An outstanding educator and entrepreneur as well as a distinguished artist, Nancy owns and operates the successful Weisser Glass Studio in Kensington, MD. Normal Saville Gallery hours are Tuesdays – Sundays, 11am to 5pm. A public reception will be held on August 19th from 6 to 8 pm. For more information, call (301) 777-2787

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a beginner guitar course will be offered by Robert Wallace. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10, half hour sessions by appointment and will provide instruction of violin fundamentals as well as music theory for beginner students. Students will develop skills in reading musical notation and basic violin technique. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: recognize the parts of the violin and bow, tune the violin, produce good tone, maintain good posture, sight-read musical notation and symbols from classical repertoire and bluegrass lead sheets, and have a strong musical vocabulary. Students must have access to a violin to practice assignments on a daily basis. The age range for the course is 5 years and older. Prior to registration, students will need to discuss their proficiency with the instructor. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a beginner guitar course will be offered by Robert Wallace. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10, half hour sessions by appointment and will provide instruction of mandolin fundamentals as well as music theory for beginner students. Students will develop skills in reading musical notation and basic mandolin technique playing melody and chords. Upon completion of this course, student should be able to recognize the parts of the mandolin, tune the mandolin, produce good tone, sight-read musical notation and symbols from classical repertoire and bluegrass lead sheets, and have a strong musical vocabulary. Students must have access to a mandolin to practice assignments on a daily basis. The age range for this course is five years and older. Prior to registration, students will need to discuss their proficiency with the instructor. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a beginner guitar course will be offered by Robert Wallace. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10 sessions by appointment and will provide instruction of guitar fundamentals as well as music theory for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Beginning students will develop skills in reading musical notation and basic guitar technique playing melody and chords. Intermediate and advanced students will further develop their technique through scales and etudes and explore a variety of guitar literature as well as learn to improvise and compose their own works. They will also gain knowledge to analyze music, compose and transcribe their own works. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: recognize the parts of the guitar, tune the guitar, produce good tone, sight-read musical notation and symbols, playing melodies and chords and build a strong musical vocabulary. Prior to registration, the student will need to discuss their proficiency with the instructor. Students must have access to a guitar to practice assignments on a daily basis, which can be electric, acoustic, or classical. The age range for this class is 5 years and older. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a beginner guitar course will be offered by Harry Hogue. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10 sessions which will be set up by appointment. This course will provide guitar fundamentals for the beginner to advanced student. Folk, classic, blues, pop, and jazz styles will be incorporated into the instruction enabling the student the flexibility to perform in a wide range of styles either as a performer or for personal enjoyment. Prior to registration, the student will need to discuss their proficiency with the instructor. Students musty have access to a guitar to practice assignments on a daily basis. The age range for the course is 6 years and older. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a voice lessons course will be offered by Leah Shaw. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10, half-hour sessions which will be set up by appointment. This course is designed for individual studies in the training of vocal activities related to singing, for all ability levels. Beginning students will learn correct posture and breathing, tone production, diction, sigh singing, notation reading, ear training and general principles of vocalizing. Intermediate and advanced students will will develop their vocal technique, sighting ability, and performance quality through appropriate vocal exercises and literature. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a composition and songwriting course will be offered by Dr. Sean Beachy. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10, half-hour sessions which will be set up by appointment. Students will learn various compositional techniques and develop an approach to creating new compositions. Students will also develop a basic understanding of music notation software and should be able to discuss various aspects of composition, including form, instrumentation, melody, harmony, rhythm, meter, and dynamics. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a piano studies course will be offered by Dr. Sean Beachy and Leah Shaw. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10, half-hour sessions which will be set up by appointment. This course allows for individual studies in piano and music theory for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Beginners will develop music reading skills and basic piano technique. Intermediate and advanced students will further develop their technique through scales and etudes and explore a variety of piano literature. Students must have access to a piano or keyboard to practice assignments on a daily basis. Ages ranges are 5 yrs and older. To register, call 301-387-3069.

Cumberland Theatre announces the opening of its next production, “Drinking Habits,” directed by Matt Bannister, and running August 10-20. “Drinking Habits” will run Thursday-Saturday, 8 pm, with admission being $18 adults/$16 seniors, and Sunday, 2 pm, with admission being $16 per person for the matinees. Students are $10 each, and the show runs two consecutive weekends. Group rates are also available. On Friday, August 11, the Gala will follow the production, and those purchasing a $25 Gala ticket will enjoy assorted foods and beverages while mingling with the cast, crew and Gala guests.

As an additional offering for “Drinking Habits,” the committee has organized a wine tasting on each of the two Saturdays of the production. Those purchasing a wine tasting ticket may sample a variety of wines before the show, as well as during intermission. Cumberland Theatre is located at 101 N Johnson Street, Cumberland, MD. To purchase tickets, reserve tickets at the box office, or for more information, call (301) 759-4990 or visit www.cumberlandtheatre.com.

Monday night movies return to the Frostburg Palace Theatre with a summer of classic musicals. Screening on the third Monday of the each month, these films will bring old style Hollywood to downtown Frostburg. August 21st will feature South Pacific. Doors open at 7:00 pm with showtime at 7:30 pm. The concession and bar begin serving at 7 pm. The Palace is located at 31 E. Main St in Frostburg, MD. The theater is handicap accessible. For additional information, call 301-689-5605 or refer to The Palace’s website.

Join fellow artists to network, collaborate and create.  Whether you are a painter, woodworker, photographer, musician, writer, or have a passion for the arts, bring your open mind, curiosity, and create a community! This months meeting will be held at Our Town Theatre from 6 pm to 8 pm. Show us what you do! Writers can read a piece of their original work. Musicians and singers can bring their instruments or lend their voice for a jam session on OTT stage. Visual Artists can share a sample of their work. Friends can come out and learn more about our local talent! Attendees are encouraged to bring a snack to share.  GCAC will provide beverages. The Arts Connection is facilitated through Garrett County Arts Council’s Arts RoundTable and is open to everyone.  For more information, contact GCAC at 301-334-6580.

The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce its photographic exhibition, Eudora Welty: Southern Narratives. The exhibition will be on view from July 15, 2017 through October 22, 2017 and is free to the public to view.

On Sunday, September 17, 2017, at 2:30 p.m., journalist and former PBS NewsHour anchor, Jim Lehrer, will share stories and memories of his friendship with Eudora Welty. There will be a reception and book signing in the Kaylor Atrium after the program. Tickets are $25 for General Admission and $20 for museum members and can be purchased at the museum, by phone at 301-739-5727, or wcmfa.org. Museum hours are Tuesdays – Fridays, 9am to 5pm, Saturdays 9am to 4pm, and Sundays 1 to 5pm, closed on Mondays.

The Allegany Arts Council is pleased to announce its first “Hot Glass Exhibition and Competition” to be held at the Saville Gallery in downtown Cumberland, MD from August 12 through September 3, 2017. This show focuses on the medium of glass which manipulated by heat. The open call for entry brought responses from across the U.S. and several accepted artists hail from the tri-state area. The juror for the exhibition is Nancy Weisser. An outstanding educator and entrepreneur as well as a distinguished artist, Nancy owns and operates the successful Weisser Glass Studio in Kensington, MD. Normal Saville Gallery hours are Tuesdays – Sundays, 11am to 5pm. A public reception will be held on August 19th from 6 to 8 pm. For more information, call (301) 777-2787

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a voice lessons course will be offered by Leah Shaw. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10, half-hour sessions which will be set up by appointment. This course is designed for individual studies in the training of vocal activities related to singing, for all ability levels. Beginning students will learn correct posture and breathing, tone production, diction, sigh singing, notation reading, ear training and general principles of vocalizing. Intermediate and advanced students will will develop their vocal technique, sighting ability, and performance quality through appropriate vocal exercises and literature. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a piano studies course will be offered by Dr. Sean Beachy and Leah Shaw. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10, half-hour sessions which will be set up by appointment. This course allows for individual studies in piano and music theory for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Beginners will develop music reading skills and basic piano technique. Intermediate and advanced students will further develop their technique through scales and etudes and explore a variety of piano literature. Students must have access to a piano or keyboard to practice assignments on a daily basis. Ages ranges are 5 yrs and older. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a beginner guitar course will be offered by Robert Wallace. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10, half hour sessions by appointment and will provide instruction of violin fundamentals as well as music theory for beginner students. Students will develop skills in reading musical notation and basic violin technique. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: recognize the parts of the violin and bow, tune the violin, produce good tone, maintain good posture, sight-read musical notation and symbols from classical repertoire and bluegrass lead sheets, and have a strong musical vocabulary. Students must have access to a violin to practice assignments on a daily basis. The age range for the course is 5 years and older. Prior to registration, students will need to discuss their proficiency with the instructor. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a beginner guitar course will be offered by Robert Wallace. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10, half hour sessions by appointment and will provide instruction of mandolin fundamentals as well as music theory for beginner students. Students will develop skills in reading musical notation and basic mandolin technique playing melody and chords. Upon completion of this course, student should be able to recognize the parts of the mandolin, tune the mandolin, produce good tone, sight-read musical notation and symbols from classical repertoire and bluegrass lead sheets, and have a strong musical vocabulary. Students must have access to a mandolin to practice assignments on a daily basis. The age range for this course is five years and older. Prior to registration, students will need to discuss their proficiency with the instructor. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a beginner guitar course will be offered by Robert Wallace. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10 sessions by appointment and will provide instruction of guitar fundamentals as well as music theory for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Beginning students will develop skills in reading musical notation and basic guitar technique playing melody and chords. Intermediate and advanced students will further develop their technique through scales and etudes and explore a variety of guitar literature as well as learn to improvise and compose their own works. They will also gain knowledge to analyze music, compose and transcribe their own works. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: recognize the parts of the guitar, tune the guitar, produce good tone, sight-read musical notation and symbols, playing melodies and chords and build a strong musical vocabulary. Prior to registration, the student will need to discuss their proficiency with the instructor. Students must have access to a guitar to practice assignments on a daily basis, which can be electric, acoustic, or classical. The age range for this class is 5 years and older. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a beginner guitar course will be offered by Harry Hogue. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10 sessions which will be set up by appointment. This course will provide guitar fundamentals for the beginner to advanced student. Folk, classic, blues, pop, and jazz styles will be incorporated into the instruction enabling the student the flexibility to perform in a wide range of styles either as a performer or for personal enjoyment. Prior to registration, the student will need to discuss their proficiency with the instructor. Students musty have access to a guitar to practice assignments on a daily basis. The age range for the course is 6 years and older. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a composition and songwriting course will be offered by Dr. Sean Beachy. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10, half-hour sessions which will be set up by appointment. Students will learn various compositional techniques and develop an approach to creating new compositions. Students will also develop a basic understanding of music notation software and should be able to discuss various aspects of composition, including form, instrumentation, melody, harmony, rhythm, meter, and dynamics. To register, call 301-387-3069.

Frostburg Palace Theatre will host a screening on September 2nd of The Big Lebowski. Doors open at 7:00 pm with showtime at 7:30 pm. The concession and bar begin serving at 7 pm. The Palace is located at 31 E. Main St in Frostburg, MD. The theater is handicap accessible. For additional information, call 301-689-5605 or refer to The Palace’s website.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a Cake Decorating I class will be offered by Bonnie Goebel. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $45, Garrett County Residents: $49, Out of County Residents: $54, and Out of State Residents: $59. This is a four session class which will be held on Saturdays from 1:30 to 3:30 pm beginning September 9th. If you have an interest in earning some extra cash decorating and selling cakes, then this is the class for you. Experienced Wilton cake decorator and instructor Bonnie Goebel will guide students through this fun cake decoration class for beginners. Get in touch with your creative side and you can make beautiful, custom designed cakes that look and taste amazing. A supply list will be provided upon registration, which ends September 2nd. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, an advanced portrait painting class will be offered by Edna Bender. $49 for all residences, this will be a 5 session class taking place each Monday from 9am to 12pm, beginning on September 11th. This course is designed to improve portrait painting techniques and colors used in producing portraits in oil. The course is highly individualized developing paintings using photos of friends and relatives. A materials list will be provided upon registration. Prerequisite: Must have taken a portrait painting course with Edna Bender prior to this class. Registration closes on September 9th. To register, call 301-387-3069.

The fall season for the Cumberland Choral Society is only a few weeks away. Rehearsals begin Monday, September 11 at 7pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 16 Washington Street, Cumberland, with auditions for new members taking place Mondays September 11 and 18 at 6:15 pm. The fall concerts are packed with seasonal holiday favorites in addition to a few new beautiful pieces by Eric Whitacre, Michael John Trotta, and a Liberian holiday folksong complete with percussion. Concerts will be Saturday, December 2 at 7:30 pm and Sunday December 3 at 3pm at First Presbyterian church, 11 Washington Street, Cumberland.

The Allegany Arts Council will be hosting two digital arts programs for kids starting in the fall on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. The first session will begin in September featuring Digital Painting on Sept. 13, Digital Drawing on Sept 20, Digital Movie Making on Sept 27, and 3D Modeling & Printing on Oct 4. Each class is limited to 4 students, who must be registered in advance and signed up for all four classes, no exceptions, no walk-ins. Ages 10-14. The cost for each session is $100 per student. Call 301-777-2787 or email [email protected] for more information or to register.

Beginning at 8am, Spruce Forest Artisan Village in Grantsville, MD will host its annual Plein Air on Saturday, September 16th. All mediums and experience levels are welcome. Come enjoy a day of outdoor quick painting/ drawing. There will be various award categories for participants. Please pre-register for the event by emailing [email protected] or messaging SFAV on Facebook.There will be various prize categories. For more information including times, visit www.spruceforest.org.

On September 16th from 9 am to 4 pm, there will be a fall vendor and craft show on the former Kitzmiller Elementary School grounds. This event will feature vendors, crafters, baked goods, kid games, face painting, scarecrow judging, raffles, dime pitch, and much more.

The event is still accepting vendors, who can set up a 15x15 space for $15 or a 30x30 space for $25. Rental fee proceeds go to the Kitzmiller After School Program. Those setting up are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, and canopy. If it rains, the event will be moved inside the former elementary school. Set up starts at 7:30am. For more information, visit Facebook.

The fall season for the Cumberland Choral Society is only a few weeks away. Rehearsals begin Monday, September 11 at 7pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 16 Washington Street, Cumberland, with auditions for new members taking place Mondays September 11 and 18 at 6:15 pm. The fall concerts are packed with seasonal holiday favorites in addition to a few new beautiful pieces by Eric Whitacre, Michael John Trotta, and a Liberian holiday folksong complete with percussion. Concerts will be Saturday, December 2 at 7:30 pm and Sunday December 3 at 3pm at First Presbyterian church, 11 Washington Street, Cumberland.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a crocheting basics class will be offered by Katherine Lee. $35 for all residences, this will be a 4 session class taking place each Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm, beginning on September 19th. Every great work begins with a single slip knot. Students will start there and move on to the basics of crocheting through chain and single crochet, turning and making rows and finishing off a simple wash cloth. Participants move on to half double crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch, while exploring how yarn weights and hook sizes bring variety to each project. It is just the way they are put together that makes the difference. Three hooks and your first ball of yarn included. Students can expect a supportive and relaxed atmosphere. Registration closes on September 12th. To register, call 301-387-3069.

The Gordon-Roberts House at 218 Washington Street, Cumberland, presents a new movie series: Third Thursday Theater. Each month a classic movie will be shown, starring a famous Hollywood personality born in that month. Beginning at 7:00 p.m. These events are free and open to the public. Bring a camp chair and a snack and enjoy the discussion after the movie! For more information call the Allegany County Historical Society at 301-777-8678 and visit them on the web at www.gordon-robertshouse.com Sponsored in part by Nick Scarpelli & Scarpelli Funeral Homes P.A.

The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce its photographic exhibition, Eudora Welty: Southern Narratives. The exhibition will be on view from July 15, 2017 through October 22, 2017 and is free to the public to view.

On Sunday, September 17, 2017, at 2:30 p.m., journalist and former PBS NewsHour anchor, Jim Lehrer, will share stories and memories of his friendship with Eudora Welty. There will be a reception and book signing in the Kaylor Atrium after the program. Tickets are $25 for General Admission and $20 for museum members and can be purchased at the museum, by phone at 301-739-5727, or wcmfa.org. Museum hours are Tuesdays – Fridays, 9am to 5pm, Saturdays 9am to 4pm, and Sundays 1 to 5pm, closed on Mondays.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a composition and songwriting course will be offered by Dr. Sean Beachy. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10, half-hour sessions which will be set up by appointment. Students will learn various compositional techniques and develop an approach to creating new compositions. Students will also develop a basic understanding of music notation software and should be able to discuss various aspects of composition, including form, instrumentation, melody, harmony, rhythm, meter, and dynamics. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a piano studies course will be offered by Dr. Sean Beachy and Leah Shaw. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10, half-hour sessions which will be set up by appointment. This course allows for individual studies in piano and music theory for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Beginners will develop music reading skills and basic piano technique. Intermediate and advanced students will further develop their technique through scales and etudes and explore a variety of piano literature. Students must have access to a piano or keyboard to practice assignments on a daily basis. Ages ranges are 5 yrs and older. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a voice lessons course will be offered by Leah Shaw. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10, half-hour sessions which will be set up by appointment. This course is designed for individual studies in the training of vocal activities related to singing, for all ability levels. Beginning students will learn correct posture and breathing, tone production, diction, sigh singing, notation reading, ear training and general principles of vocalizing. Intermediate and advanced students will will develop their vocal technique, sighting ability, and performance quality through appropriate vocal exercises and literature. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a beginner guitar course will be offered by Harry Hogue. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10 sessions which will be set up by appointment. This course will provide guitar fundamentals for the beginner to advanced student. Folk, classic, blues, pop, and jazz styles will be incorporated into the instruction enabling the student the flexibility to perform in a wide range of styles either as a performer or for personal enjoyment. Prior to registration, the student will need to discuss their proficiency with the instructor. Students musty have access to a guitar to practice assignments on a daily basis. The age range for the course is 6 years and older. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a beginner guitar course will be offered by Robert Wallace. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10 sessions by appointment and will provide instruction of guitar fundamentals as well as music theory for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Beginning students will develop skills in reading musical notation and basic guitar technique playing melody and chords. Intermediate and advanced students will further develop their technique through scales and etudes and explore a variety of guitar literature as well as learn to improvise and compose their own works. They will also gain knowledge to analyze music, compose and transcribe their own works. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: recognize the parts of the guitar, tune the guitar, produce good tone, sight-read musical notation and symbols, playing melodies and chords and build a strong musical vocabulary. Prior to registration, the student will need to discuss their proficiency with the instructor. Students must have access to a guitar to practice assignments on a daily basis, which can be electric, acoustic, or classical. The age range for this class is 5 years and older. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a beginner guitar course will be offered by Robert Wallace. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10, half hour sessions by appointment and will provide instruction of mandolin fundamentals as well as music theory for beginner students. Students will develop skills in reading musical notation and basic mandolin technique playing melody and chords. Upon completion of this course, student should be able to recognize the parts of the mandolin, tune the mandolin, produce good tone, sight-read musical notation and symbols from classical repertoire and bluegrass lead sheets, and have a strong musical vocabulary. Students must have access to a mandolin to practice assignments on a daily basis. The age range for this course is five years and older. Prior to registration, students will need to discuss their proficiency with the instructor. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a beginner guitar course will be offered by Robert Wallace. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $199, Out of County Residents: $204, and Out of State Residences: $209. This course consists of 10, half hour sessions by appointment and will provide instruction of violin fundamentals as well as music theory for beginner students. Students will develop skills in reading musical notation and basic violin technique. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: recognize the parts of the violin and bow, tune the violin, produce good tone, maintain good posture, sight-read musical notation and symbols from classical repertoire and bluegrass lead sheets, and have a strong musical vocabulary. Students must have access to a violin to practice assignments on a daily basis. The age range for the course is 5 years and older. Prior to registration, students will need to discuss their proficiency with the instructor. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, an advanced portrait painting class will be offered by Edna Bender. $49 for all residences, this will be a 5 session class taking place each Monday from 9am to 12pm, beginning on September 11th. This course is designed to improve portrait painting techniques and colors used in producing portraits in oil. The course is highly individualized developing paintings using photos of friends and relatives. A materials list will be provided upon registration. Prerequisite: Must have taken a portrait painting course with Edna Bender prior to this class. Registration closes on September 9th. To register, call 301-387-3069.

The Allegany Arts Council will be hosting two digital arts programs for kids starting in the fall on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. The first session will begin in September featuring Digital Painting on Sept. 13, Digital Drawing on Sept 20, Digital Movie Making on Sept 27, and 3D Modeling & Printing on Oct 4. Each class is limited to 4 students, who must be registered in advance and signed up for all four classes, no exceptions, no walk-ins. Ages 10-14. The cost for each session is $100 per student. Call 301-777-2787 or email [email protected] for more information or to register.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a crocheting basics class will be offered by Katherine Lee. $35 for all residences, this will be a 4 session class taking place each Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm, beginning on September 19th. Every great work begins with a single slip knot. Students will start there and move on to the basics of crocheting through chain and single crochet, turning and making rows and finishing off a simple wash cloth. Participants move on to half double crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch, while exploring how yarn weights and hook sizes bring variety to each project. It is just the way they are put together that makes the difference. Three hooks and your first ball of yarn included. Students can expect a supportive and relaxed atmosphere. Registration closes on September 12th. To register, call 301-387-3069.

The Queen City Film Festival (QCFF), Western Maryland’s premiere film festival, is held each year in early Fall in Cumberland, Maryland.Categories for 2017 are Animation, Appalachian, Cult, Documentary, Horror/SciFi, Kids/Family, LGBT, and Music, including the return of and the popular Happy Hour music video block. Submissions are being accepted via Withoutabox and FilmFreeway. Volunteers for production crew, event staff, or screeners should contact [email protected] for more information, or visit them on Facebook. The event will take place October 5 – 8.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a fabric landscape tote making class will be offered by Amy Childers. $49 for all residences, this is a two session class that will be offered on October 5th and 12th from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. If you are looking for a unique gift for the holidays or just a different sewing project, this is the class for you. In this class, Childers and her students will explore the use of fabrics to create a landscape scene on a pre-made tote bag. You will learn how to audition different fabrics and use various areas of the same fabric to achieve the desired effect. A picture can be used as inspiration or just use your imagination. Each side of the bag will have a scene and can be a continuation of the same landscape or two different ones. Students should bring an assortment of 100% cotton fabrics. Batiks, blenders, variegated fabrics, or prints that read as solids will work best. Students will also need a pair of sharp scissors, pins, thread that matches chosen fabrics, basic sewing supplies, and a sewing machine in good working order. The pre-made tote bag will be provided. Session one will focus on fabric manipulation while session 2 focuses on completing the project. How to create a box bottom and line the bag will be demonstrated. Registration ends September 28th. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a Cake Decorating II class will be offered by Bonnie Goebel. Maryland Seniors Age 60+: $45, Garrett County Residents: $49, Out of County Residents: $54, and Out of State Residents: $59. This is a four session class which will be held on Saturdays from 1:30 to 3:30 pm beginning October 7th. Students will acquire more advanced skills in cake decorating. In this Flowers and Cake Design course, you will explore even more sophisticated ways to bring your cakes and desserts to life! With the skills you learn and your ability to make flowers in advance using gum paste and fondant or royal icing, you can create beautiful blooms at your convenience, ready to place on any cake. You will also learn about assessing the market and managing your own business more effectively. A supply list will be provided upon registration, which ends September 30th. To register, call 301-387-3069.

The Allegany Arts Council will be hosting two digital arts programs for kids starting in the fall on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. The second session will begin in October featuring Drawing & Sculpting in Virtual Reality on October 11, 17, & 24. Each class is limited to 4 students, who must be registered in advance and signed up for all three classes, no exceptions, no walk-ins. Ages 10-14. The cost for each session is $100 per student. Call 301-777-2787 or email [email protected] for more information or to register.

During the 50th Annual Autumn Glory Festival, join Garrett County Arts Council for the 38th year of their fine art and craft sale, Heritage Craft Fest. More than 70 vendors provide decorative, traditional and contemporary items including paintings, photography, wood working, fiber arts, jewelry, pottery, and more! The event will take place on Friday, October 13th from 12pm – 6pm and Saturday, October 14th from 10am – 6pm, located at Broad Ford Elementary and Southern Middle School. The arts council will have a booth selling tickets for the annual raffle and there will be food vendors as well. So come out for two great days of art!

During the 50th Annual Autumn Glory Festival, join Garrett County Arts Council for the 38th year of their fine art and craft sale, Heritage Craft Fest. More than 70 vendors provide decorative, traditional and contemporary items including paintings, photography, wood working, fiber arts, jewelry, pottery, and more! The event will take place on Friday, October 13th from !2pm – 6pm and Saturday, October 14th from 10am – 6pm, located at Broad Ford Elementary and Southern Middle School. The arts council will have a booth selling tickets for the annual raffle and there will be food vendors as well. So come out for two great days of art!

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a general ceramics class will be offered by Deep Creek Pottery. Maryland Seniors Ages 60+: $185, Garrett County Residents: $195, Out of County Residents: $200, and Out of State Residents: $205. This will be a 6 session class taking place each Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 12pm, beginning on October 17th. Roll up your sleeves and get busy with clay. Experiment with building a coil style mug, an adorable pinch pot, a slab pocket and projects on the wheel. Under the expert guidance of Lorie and Ron Skidmore of Deep Creek Pottery, you will be amazed at what you can create. All materials are included and the class is timed so that your projects can be finished for the gift giving season. However, there are no guarantees that you will be able to part with any project. Registration ends on October 10th. To register, call 301-387-3069.

As part of Garrett College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Developement program, a crocheting class will be offered by Katharine Lee, where students will make a shawl for a Christmas gift. $29 for all residences, this will be a 4 session class taking place each Thursday from 6pm to 8pm, beginning on October 19th. If you know how to crochet a single, half-double and double crochet stitch, this class will help you put them all together to make your mom, aunt, grandmother, or sister something special in time for Christmas (or maybe you will keep it for yourself). Master crocheter Katharine Lee will show you how to read a pattern and put stitches together to make a shawl. You will need crochet hooks and skeins of worsted weight yarn in their (or your) favorite color and create that beautiful shawl that guarantees they will think of you every time they wear it. To register, call 301-387-3069.

The Gordon-Roberts House at 218 Washington Street, Cumberland, presents a new movie series: Third Thursday Theater. Each month a classic movie will be shown, starring a famous Hollywood personality born in that month. Beginning at 7:00 p.m. These events are free and open to the public. Bring a camp chair and a snack and enjoy the discussion after the movie! For more information call the Allegany County Historical Society at 301-777-8678 and visit them on the web at www.gordon-robertshouse.com Sponsored in part by Nick Scarpelli & Scarpelli Funeral Homes P.A.