2019.2020
CIRQUE MEI
RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET
DEREK BROWN GHOST-NOTE
JO DEE MESSINA
Season at a Glance Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix A comedy dog show p. 3
STAGE SERIES CES MAIN STAGE SERIES CES MAIN
In Association With DCA Productions Saturday, Sept. 14 | 3 & 6 PM Pealer Recital Hall Pealer Performing Arts Center
Appalachian Festival Capstone Concert
Dom Flemons
Saturday, Sept. 21 | 7:30 PM Frostburg Palace Theatre
p. 5
31 E. Main St., Frostburg
Malamanya
Thursday, Sept. 26 | 7:30 PM Clock Tower Quad FSU Campus
p. 17
Cirque Mei
p. 6
STAGE SERIES CES MAIN
SERIES CES CONCERT p. 7
Elite Circus Artists and Acrobats From the Hebei Province, China Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 7:30 PM Pealer Recital Hall Pealer Performing Arts Center
An Evening With
Jo Dee Messina
Saturday, Oct. 19 | 7:30 PM Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall Lane University Center
Derek Brown
p. 18
STAGE SERIES CES MAIN
p. 8-9
STAGE SERIES CES MAIN
p. 10
Featuring the FSU Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Faculty Thursday, Oct. 24 | 7:30 PM Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall Lane University Center
Maryland Symphony Orchestra The American Symphony Sunday, Nov. 17 | 3 PM Pealer Recital Hall
Pealer Performing Arts Center
Terry Barber
Christmas Presence Wednesday, Dec. 4 | 7:30 PM Pealer Recital Hall Pealer Performing Arts Center
2019.2020 Thomas Pandolfi
Into the Night With Gershwin Friday, Feb. 14 | 7:30 PM Lyric Theatre 20 E. Main St., Frostburg
p. 13
Crys Matthews
Thursday, Feb. 27 | 7:30 PM Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall Lane University Center p. 19
CES
Cirque FLIP Fabrique Presents
BLIZZARD
MAIN STAGE SERIES
Tuesday, March 3 | 7:30 PM Drama Theatre Pealer Performing Arts Center
p. 11
A Columbia Artists Production
Direct from Moscow, Russia
Russian National Ballet Company of 50 Don Quixote p. 12
CES
MAIN STAGE SERIES
Wednesday, March 11 | 7:30 PM Drama Theatre Pealer Performing Arts Center
Ghost-Note
Friday, March 27 | 7:30 PM Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall p. 14
Lane University Center
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet
p. 15
Celebrates Dave Brubeck’s Centennial Friday, April 3 | 7:30 PM Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall Lane University Center
The Lique
Thursday, April 16 | 7:30 PM Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall p. 20
Lane University Center
Veronica Swift
Friday, May 1 | 7:30 PM Lyric Theatre 20 E. Main St., Frostburg p. 16
Be a part of the 2019.2020 Season As we enter our 63rd presenting season, I am reminded of the important role that CES and Frostburg State University play in promoting the artistic and economic vitality of the tri-state region. The National Endowment for the Arts recently reported that the arts generated some $67.5 billion in states where 30 percent or more of the population lives in rural areas. CES, through its patrons, donors and sponsors, is proud to contribute by presenting a sustainable and vibrant arts program in Western Maryland. CES is committed to promoting the arts in our region by providing exceptional live performance, enriching educational outreach and meaningful interactions with magnificent artists from all over the world. All of these guest artists bring with them their own unique set of experiences, perspectives and talents to engage our patrons. This year’s season features 17 live performances representing genres of comedy; jazz, classical, folk and Americana music; circus arts; and ballet. We welcome back the Maryland Symphony Orchestra celebrating The American Symphony, and the Russian National Ballet, performing Don Quixote, while introducing the elite circus artists and acrobats of Cirque Mei and country music superstar Jo Dee Messina. Your support and involvement have allowed our organization to become a fundamental part of the fabric of our community. Your patronage ensures that we continue to present celebrated artists of the world and that we expand the number of young people who are transformed by our arts programs. Your support also guarantees that future generations will have CES as an essential part of their lives for years to come. Think of the pages before you as a road map to laughter, excitement and breathtaking moments that you will never forget. Thank you for your continued goodwill, attendance, curiosity and philanthropic support of the arts. Welcome to our 2019-20 presenting season!
Bill Mandicott and the staff of the FSU Cultural Events Series
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Sept. 14
CES Main Stage Series
Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix A comedy dog show
In Association With DCA Productions Sit! Stay! Get ready to laugh! Johnny Peers and his personality-plus canines take the stage in a slapstick show with an all-star cast of rescue dogs, including a ladderclimbing Fox Terrier named Murphy, and Willy, the Border Collie who only answers to “Sir.” A graduate of the Ringling Brothers Clown College, Peers has appeared with his adorable mutts at Disneyland, the Big Apple Circus and the White House, and on Late Night With David Letterman. ADULT YOUTH FSU STUDENT
$15 $12 $5
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SATURDAY
Sept. 14 3 & 6 PM
Pealer Recital Hall Pealer Performing Arts Center
A dollar of each ticket purchase will benefit the Allegany County Animal Shelter. For more information about how to contribute to the shelter, please visit alleganyanimalshelter.com/help.
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Sept. 19-21
THURSDAY - SATURDAY
SEPT. 19-21, 2019 FILM FESTIVAL
THURSDAY | 7 PM | FROSTBURG PALACE THEATRE
We Are Bluegrass
We Are Bluegrass demonstrates local efforts to continue Appalachian heritage through bluegrass music, and is a joint collaboration between the Delfest Foundation and Allegany Arts Council.
Hillbilly
“Hillbilly is an entertaining, informative and sobering look at Appalachia.” – Film-Forward
SYMPOSIUM
FRIDAY | 1 PM | FSU UPPER QUAD
Appalachia and Just Transitions: Climate, Economy and Culture
TIVAL S E F N IA H C A L A APP nd Activities Free Daytime Music aShape-Note Singing Regional Music Bluegrass Old-Time Stringband Scottish Traditional Music Appalachian Ballads Acoustic Blues Community Brass Bands Dance Irish Traditional Music & nce Da al ion dit Appalachian Tra p ho rks Wo g Harmony Singin
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Cultural Programs Environmental Talks History Presentations Traditional Arts & Crafts Appalachian Food Children’s Activities Children’s Jug Band Goat Milking Beekeeping & More!
SATURDAY 10 AM - 6 PM
FSU UPPER QUAD Between Old Main and Compton
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CES Main Stage Series APPALACHIAN FESTIVAL CAPSTONE CONCERT
Sept. 21
Dom Flemons Dom Flemons’ music encompasses nearly a century of American folklore, ballads and tunes. Affectionately known as the American songster, he is a Grammy Award winner, a two-time Emmy nominee and cofounder of the beloved Americana band, the Carolina Chocolate Drops. Flemons has traveled the world, bringing his unique take on folk and roots music to prominent venues like Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Newport Folk Festival.
SATURDAY
Sept. 21 | 7:30 PM Frostburg Palace Theatre 31 E. Main St., Frostburg ADULT $15
folk artists “ Most go by ‘singer-
songwriter’ or simply ‘musician.’ But ‘American songster’ speaks to a greater truth about the work Flemons, a multiinstrumentalist, has accomplished. … – The Boston Globe
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Oct. 8
CES Main Stage Series
Cirque Mei Elite Circus Artists and Acrobats
From the Hebei Province, China Bring the whole family for a dazzling and colorful celebration of traditional and contemporary Chinese circus arts. Featuring a company of 40 elite circus artists, Cirque Mei commands the stage with a spectacular display of acrobatic feats, hoops diving, contortion, foot juggling, ladder balancing and the ever-popular lion dance. Founded in 1976, Cirque Mei supports a community of more than 130 circus performers who tour throughout China and across the world.
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TUESDAY
Oct. 8 7:30 PM
Pealer Recital Hall Pealer Performing Arts Center
ADULT YOUTH FSU STUDENT
$22 $12 $5
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Sponsored by Terry Murphy
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Oct. 19
CES Concerts Series
An Evening With
Jo Dee Messina Celebrate an intimate and uplifting evening with one of country music’s most exuberant stars. Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist Jo Dee Messina is one of the music industry’s most loved and enduring hit-makers. Since the breakout success of her song “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” Messina has accumulated two Grammy Award nominations, nine no. 1 hits and 16 top 40 songs, and has sold more than five million albums worldwide. She has been honored by the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music and is the first female in country music history to acquire three consecutive chart-topping songs from the same album.
SATURDAY
Oct. 19 | 7:30 PM
Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall Lane University Center
VIP
$65
ADULT
$45
FSU STUDENT
$5
No discounts available.
VIP Package includes seating in the first two rows along with a special pre-show reception and Meet and Greet opportunity with the artist. VIP Packages are limited.
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Nov. 17
CES Main Stage Series
The American Symphony The Maryland Symphony Orchestra returns with a stirring performance that celebrates the American spirit. The program includes a new fanfare composed by eminent African-American composer James Kimo Williams to commemorate Elizabeth Schulze’s 20 years as MSO musical director; Antonín Leopold Dvořák’s powerful Symphony No. 9, “From the New World,” which evokes the rhythms and melodies of Native American and African-American songs and dances; and First Symphony in E Minor from Florence Beatrice Price, the first African-American woman to have been recognized as a symphonic composer and the first to compose for a major American orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
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James Kimo Williams
Antonín Leopold Dvořák
James Kimo Williams’ compositions have been performed by symphonies across the country. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the Vietnam Veterans of America’s Excellence in the Arts Award. Along with actor Gary Sinise, he is co-founder of the Lt. Dan Band, which was created to present USO shows for activeduty service members. Williams resides in Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Legendary Bohemian composer Antonín Leopold Dvořák achieved worldwide recognition with a style described as “the fullest recreation of a national idiom with that of the symphonic tradition, absorbing folk influences and finding effective ways of using them.” In 1892, while serving as director of the National Conservatory of Music in New York, Dvořák proclaimed that African-American and Native American music should be used as a foundation for the growth of American music; through the music of these cultures, he believed Americans would establish their own national style.
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PRE-PERFORMANCE
Flag Dedication Ceremony Chapter 172 Cumberland, MD
Pay tribute to military veterans and service members with a flag dedication ceremony performed by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 172.
Thank you
to our Sponsors
Corporate Signature Donor: First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union
SUNDAY
Individual Signature Donor: Mr. Douglas Schwab & Mrs. Betsey Hurwitz-Schwab
Nov. 17 | 3 PM Pealer Recital Hall
Pealer Performing Arts Center ADULT YOUTH FSU STUDENT
$35 $12 $5
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Florence Beatrice Price Born in Little Rock, Ark., in 1887, Florence Beatrice Price studied at the prestigious New England Conservatory of Music. Although her training was steeped in European tradition, her work reflects the American idiom and her Southern roots, and she frequently used blues and African-American spirituals as inspiration for her arrangements. Price’s compositions almost vanished from history until 2009, when a trove of her lost manuscripts was discovered in an abandoned house on the outskirts of Chicago.
Frostburg State University Foundation Opportunity Grant
Individual Donors: Matthew J. Allaway, D.O. & Ms. Kelli L. Allaway Mrs. Bernice A. Friedland Ms. Janice S. Keene Mr. Victor S. Rezendes & Mr. John E. Minnich The Honorable Mary Beth Pirolozzi ’90/’95 Ms. Sandra K. Saville Mr. Nicholas J. Scarpelli ’84 & Mrs. Tama S. Scarpelli
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Terry Barber
Christmas Presence Revel in the spirit of the holidays with a concert from internationally acclaimed countertenor, Terry Barber, who will enchant with an evening of carols, beloved classical songs and inspirational popular favorites. Known for his extraordinarily rare vocal range, Barber has performed on the world’s most impressive stages, including the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall and London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, and is a former member of the multiple Grammy-winning ensemble Chanticleer.
WEDNESDAY
Dec. 4 | 7:30 PM Pealer Recital Hall
Pealer Performing Arts Center ADULT FSU STUDENT
$28 $5
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Sponsored by the Enordo “Moose” Arnone Family
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CES Main Stage Series
March 3
CIRQUE presents
watching them perform, “ After you may suspect that they hail from a different planet. ” – The New York Times
Cirque FLIP Fabrique takes us on a spirited, whimsical journey into the dead of winter, and invites us to lose ourselves in a moment of complete wonder. With outstanding visual poetry and performers at the peak of their art, Blizzard promises to blow away everything in its path. Founded in 2011, Cirque FLIP Fabrique’s fresh, fun take on contemporary circus results in playful, breathtaking performances. These world-class artists have worked with the prestigious Cirque du Soleil and Cirque Éloize, and have performed at circus festivals across the world. Sponsored by Thomas Cumberland Subaru Hyundai
TUESDAY
March 3 7:30 PM
Drama Theatre
Pealer Performing Arts Center
ADULT YOUTH FSU STUDENT
$29 $15 $5
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March 11
CES Main Stage Series
A Columbia Artists Production
Direct from Moscow, Russia
Russian National Ballet Company of 50 WEDNESDAY
March 11 7:30 PM
Drama Theatre
Pealer Performing Arts Center ADULT FSU STUDENT
$40 $5
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Don Quixote
The Russian National Ballet returns with a dazzling performance of the world’s most famous comedic ballet. Don Quixote is on a quest to find Dulcinea, the idealized beloved of his age-addled dreams. On his journey, he crosses paths with the mettlesome lovers Kitri and Basilio, who are determined to be together despite the plans of Kitri’s father to marry her to the wealthiest fop in town. After a storm, a vision, many hijinks and a little emotional blackmail, ballet’s funniest happy ending is achieved. Under the artistic direction of esteemed former Bolshoi Ballet soloist Elena Radchenko, this company of Russian-trained artists each year presents the greatest classical masterworks to international audiences.
Sponsored by Dr. Julianne K. Ferris and Mr. Daniel F. McMullen, Jr.
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Bask in the irresistible energy of CES’ dazzling StarScape artists while enjoying a lively club-style atmosphere. Enjoy intimate table seating and choose from a tantalizing menu of drinks, tasty appetizers and scrumptious desserts. Cash bar available.
Feb. 14
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Downtown Frostburg Enjoy a romantic evening in the heart of Frostburg’s Arts and Entertainment District. Before the show, join us for a four-course dinner at the historic Hotel Gunter. Entrée options include salmon oscar, maple glazed pork with peach compote and steak au poivre. Dinner will start service at 5 PM. Visit ces.frostburg.edu for more details.
Thomas Pandolfi
Into the Night With Gershwin artist who is the master “ An of both the grand gesture and the sensual line ” – The Washington Post
American virtuoso pianist Thomas Pandolfi is considered a leading interpreter of the works of George Gershwin. Critics have showered him with praise for his passionate artistry and astonishing technique. His romantic Valentine’s Day performance, Into the Night With Gershwin, includes such beloved standards as “Embraceable You” and “Our Love Is Here to Stay,” and the timeless American masterpiece “Rhapsody in Blue.” Pandolfi earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees as a scholarship student at the prestigious Juilliard School. His career has taken him to cities throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and China.
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Feb. 14
Dinner | 5 PM Hotel Gunter 11 W. Main St. Frostburg $80 PER COUPLE No discounts available.
Performance | 7:30 PM Lyric Theatre
20 E. Main St., Frostburg ADULT FSU STUDENT
$17 $3
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March 27
Ghost-Note Ghost-Note blends seductive, danceable grooves with contagious feel-good energy. Headed by Snarky Puppy’s multiple Grammy-winning percussion duo of Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth, Ghost-Note takes listeners on a mindblowing rhythmical journey that pushes funk music into the future with fresh takes on everything from Afrobeat and hip-hop to psychedelia, world folklore and more.
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FRIDAY
March 27 | 7:30 PM
Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall Lane University Center ADULT FSU STUDENT
$17 $3
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April 3
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The Brubeck Brothers Quartet
Celebrates Dave Brubeck’s Centennial Question: What’s in a name? Answer: The past, present and future of American jazz. 2020 marks the centennial of the birth of jazz giant Dave Brubeck. To celebrate his legacy, the Brubeck Brothers Quartet, led by Dave’s sons Chris and Dan, presents a heartfelt, multimedia performance experience. With stories told by his sons and music performed by the quartet, the show invites audiences to travel along the timeline of Dave Brubeck’s extraordinary life and career. Sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Peter Halmos
FRIDAY
April 3 7:30 PM
Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall
Lane University Center ADULT FSU STUDENT
$17 $3
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May 1 not often you hear one so young “ It’s interpret the sounds of a seasoned
jazz performer and make everything she touches her own. – Variety
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Veronica Swift Vocal jazz prodigy Veronica Swift was only 11 when she made her first Jazz at Lincoln Center appearance as part of the Women in Jazz series at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola. Since then, she has steadily enthralled the jazz world, with regular appearances at New York City’s famed Birdland Jazz Club and with music stars like Chris Botti, Wynton Marsalis, John Pizzarelli and Michael Feinstein.
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FRIDAY
May 1 7:30 PM
Lyric Theatre 20 E. Main St. Frostburg ADULT FSU STUDENT
Sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Peter Halmos
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CES and Late at Lane Present
Sept. 26
What is On the EDGE? It’s cutting-edge performers stretching the boundaries of their art in a club series with a fun, laid-back atmosphere. Lounge on a cushiony couch or in a comfy armchair. Prefer to sit at a table? That’s there, too. It’s designed to be informal, relaxing and – most of all – lots of fun! All events feature general admission ticketing, a free appetizer and a cash bar.
Malamanya “ When takes the stage, the show is a celebration. – WMPR-FM
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With high energy and colorful style, Malamanya celebrates Afro-Caribbean and Latin American music. Headed by bandleader Tony Schreiner and Cuban powerhouse vocalist Zusel Balbín, the band’s eclectic yet traditionally rooted performance is an upbeat musical experience that awakens the dancing soul.
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THURSDAY
Sept. 26 | 7:30 PM Clock Tower Quad FSU Campus Rain Site:
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Oct. 24
you listen to “ When Derek Brown play
the sax, you figure this guy has got to be using all kinds of loops and overdubs and electronic pyrotechnics. And then when you figure out it’s just him playing live, it is a little bit hard to fathom. – National Public Radio
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Derek Brown Featuring the FSU Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Faculty
Crossing genres from jazz to classical to funk, saxophone innovator Derek Brown’s playing style must be seen to be believed. As described by jazz journalist and historian Scott Yanow, “Brown performs unaccompanied solos that occasionally make one recall Bobby McFerrin in his early prime and the great saxophonist Eddie Harris ... utilizing slap-tonguing, circular breathing, a wide interest in musical styles and dazzling coordination to create rather unique music.” Joining Brown onstage are talented performers from the FSU Jazz Orchestra and faculty members from the FSU Department of Music.
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Oct. 24 7:30 PM
Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall
Lane University Center ADULT FSU STUDENT
$15 $3
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Feb. 27
each and every “ While day, on each and
every media platform, we’re reminded of the division, alienation, marginalization and divisiveness rampant in our country (and our world), we’re not often enough met with people like Matthews who exist as reminders of what beauty can occur when we bridge those divides. – The Bluegrass Situation
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Crys Matthews Soulful singer-songwriter Crys Matthews has a powerful message with a voice to match. Her eclectic blend of Americana, folk, jazz, blues, bluegrass and funk is steeped in traditional melodies and punctuated by honest, original lyrics. Matthews finds inspiration in her surroundings – from driving through the Blue Ridge Mountains to the compelling and heartbreaking love story of Richard and Mildred Loving. Thoughtful, realistic and emotional, her songs remind us why music soothes the soul.
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Feb. 27 7:30 PM
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Lane University Center ADULT FSU STUDENT
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April 16 can “ Ifgetanyone a crowd
pumped, it’s Rasar Amani and his funky, sharp-dressed, jazzy hip-hop crew. – Las Vegas Weekly
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The Lique Las Vegas’ hottest hip-hop band knows how to get a crowd grooving. The funky quintet mixes rap, jazz, soul and funk for an upbeat, soulful musical experience that involves lots of audience interaction. Since forming in 2015, The Lique has been recognized as one of the 10 Acts to Watch in 2016 by Las Vegas Weekly, was featured on AFROPUNK and was named Best Band by Vegas Seven Magazine.
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THURSDAY
April 16 | 7:30 PM Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall
Lane University Center ADULT FSU STUDENT
$15 $3
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Arts Beyond the Stage Arts for the School Day FSU Department of Theatre & Dance
Adventures in Arts and Science I Want to Be a Better Me! Wednesday, Nov. 6 and Thursday, Nov. 7 Immediately following the performances of Dear Edwina
Inspired by the play Dear Edwina, this year’s Arts and Science Festival delves into themes of resilience, creativity and teamwork. Working with teaching artists and educators from the Evergreen Heritage Center, children immerse themselves in a series of fun, handson learning experiences that reinforce and expand upon the magic of the performance of Dear Edwina.
Learning Stations Learning Station No. 1
Music by Zina Goldrich Book and Lyrics by Marcy Heisler Mairzy Yost-Rushton, Director
Wednesday, Nov. 6 | 10 AM Thursday, Nov. 7 | 10 AM Friday, Nov. 8 | 10 AM & 12:30 PM Drama Theatre
Pealer Performing Arts Center The heartwarming family musical Dear Edwina follows the adventures of plucky advice-giver extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the neighborhood kids in a series of buoyant production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly “Advice-a-Palooza.” Through clever, catchy and poignant songs, Edwina and her friends share wisdom on everything from trying new foods to making new friends. Curriculum Connections: Writing Letters, Journalism, Global Salutations, Ethnic Cuisines, Currency, Social Etiquette, Friendship, Bullying, Conflict Resolution
Emotion Motion Children use improvisation to imaginatively express emotion and explore problemsolving skills. Learning Station No. 2
The Power of Positive Painting Children create self-portraits that emphasize positive attitudes. Learning Station No. 3
Winning Together Children experience the fun of teamwork in four science-based challenges. • Are you Left-Brained or Right-Brained? • Can Candy Flow Like Water? • Afterimages: The Colorful Tricks Eyes Play • Blowing the Best Bubbles Space is limited. Teachers, please contact cesoutreach@frostburg.edu for daytime performance reservations and I Want To Be a Better Me! participation availability.
Dear Edwina is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MITShows.com
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Arts Beyond the Stage Arts for Enrichment Meet the artists and experience one of our free enrichment programs.
Maryland Symphony Orchestra Music Workshop Wednesday, Oct. 16 | 3 PM Pealer Recital Hall
Pealer Performing Arts Center
Maryland Symphony Orchestra musicians lead a master class for music students in cello and flute. Community members are welcome to observe. Space is limited; reserve space at 301.687.3137 or ces@frostburg.edu.
Derek Brown Music Workshop Thursday, Oct. 24 | 2 PM Pealer Recital Hall
Pealer Performing Arts Center
Beatbox saxophone innovator Derek Brown leads a master class for music students. Community members are welcome to observe. Space is limited; reserve space at 301.687.3137 or ces@frostburg.edu.
Maryland Symphony Orchestra Prélude With Elizabeth Schulze Sunday, Nov. 17 | 2 PM Pealer Recital Hall
Pealer Performing Arts Center
Before the Maryland Symphony Orchestra takes the stage with The American Symphony, musical director Elizabeth Schulze leads a lively discussion about the works to be performed.
Vocal Master Class With
Terry Barber
Wednesday, Dec. 4 | 3 PM
Pealer Recital Hall, Pealer Performing Arts Center Distinguished countertenor Terry Barber leads a master class for choral students. Community members are welcome to observe. Space is limited; reserve space at 301.687.3137 or ces@frostburg.edu.
Crys Matthews
Sing Don’t Shout – An Alternative Approach Thursday, Feb. 27 | 2 PM Clatter Café, 15 S. Broadway, Frostburg When you are black, a woman, a lesbian, a preacher’s kid and in an interracial marriage in the South, difficult conversations abound. Singer-songwriter Crys Matthews shares what she’s learned during her life as “the poster child for intersectionality.”
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Offstage Series With WFWM
CES joins forces with Frostburg State University’s own WFWM-FM. After select performances, WFWM station director Chuck Dicken joins the artists onstage for fun, interactive discussion with ticket holders.
Post-performance Discussions
Thomas Pandolfi Friday, Feb. 14
Ghost-Note
Friday, March 27
Brubeck Brothers Quartet Friday, April 3
Veronica Swift Friday, May 1
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Make It Your Season … Buy More, Save More 6-9 Performances, Save 15% 10+ Performances, Save 20% If you plan to attend six or more performances throughout the season, purchase all of your tickets at the same time and enjoy a 15-20% discount off adult pricing. You can order as few as one ticket or as many tickets as you need, but make sure you order at least six qualifying performances. The more you buy, the more you save. All tickets must be purchased in one transaction to qualify for the discount. (No discounts are available for Jo Dee Messina)
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Youth – 10% discount
Students and school-age patrons through high school save on an adult-price ticket unless listed on event.
Faculty/Staff/Military – 10% discount
Frostburg State University faculty and staff may purchase two discounted tickets per performance. FSU faculty and staff are recognized through the University Tickets system; the discount will be applied at checkout once you are logged in. U.S. veterans and active-service members may purchase two discounted tickets per performance. Please call the box office to have your military status added to your ticket account; you will then be able to purchase discounted tickets online.
FSU Students
Significantly discounted tickets are available for current Frostburg State University students; tickets are for FSU student use only. FSU students are recognized by the University Tickets system; the discount will be applied at checkout once you are logged in. Unsold seats are FREE to FSU students one hour prior to CES events. Follow CES at Frostburg State University on Facebook for announcements.
Bring a Group
Share an evening of live performances with your friends. Receive a 15% discount when purchasing 15 or more tickets to a single performance as one transaction. (Discount applies to regular adult-price tickets ONLY.)
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 box office for any amount and may be used for any performance.
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Box Office Information • Online at ces.frostburg.edu • At the Lane University Center Box Office, Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM • By calling the Lane University Center Box Office at 301.687.3137 or toll free at 1.866.TIXX.CES (1.866.849.9237) • By faxing an order request to 301.687.7049* • By mailing an order to the address to the right*
*Ticket order form available at ces.frostburg.edu/order-form
Based on availability, tickets may also be purchased 1 hour before curtain time at the venue box office. Please make checks payable to FSU and mail to the address listed below or fax form to 301.687.7049. Frostburg State University Lane University Center Box Office 101 Braddock Road Frostburg, MD 21532-2303
All purchases are final. Sorry, no refunds or exchanges. All tickets are subject to a $1 ticket service fee. All credit card purchases are subject to a 3.5% credit card fee.
Venue Seating
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 tickets orders received within a week of the performance will be held at Will Call. Arrive 30-45 minutes prior to the published start time to pick up Will Call tickets at the venue box office. If you prefer e-tickets, they can be printed at home or scanned from your smartphone.
Parking and Seating
To receive the most up-to-date information regarding parking and seating, provide the Lane University Center Box Office with a current email address. Updates regarding parking conflicts and/or suggestions are emailed within 4 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 or emailed to you.
1.866.849.9237 | 301.687.3137
Ticket purchases may be made:
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 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, 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 cancelled, every effort will be made to exchange tickets for an alternate or rescheduled performance, or refunds will be issued.
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. Refer to the map for additional parking. NOTE: The venue address is provided for events not held on campus.
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Partner With CES Support CES today and you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you play a vital role in keeping the arts thriving in Western Maryland and the tri-state region. As a generous donor to CES, you may enjoy opportunities to meet the artists, show-day “thank you” events and special surprises throughout the year that build your excitement and enthusiasm for CES programs.
Cultivate the arts E ducate the next generation Shape the future Did You Know? • Ticket sale revenue accounts for only 20% of the shows’ costs. • Thousands of area school children experience CES programming each year. • Educational programs like master classes and lectures are presented free of charge to the community. • Students gain valuable hands-on experience working with professional touring artists. • Community and campus partners in recent years include 21st Century After School Program, Allegany
County Animal Shelter, Allegany County Chinese Immersion Program, Clatter Café, Cumberland Jazz Society, Department of Juvenile Services, Evergreen Heritage Center Foundation, FrostburgFirst, FSU Admissions Department, FSU Appalachian Festival, FSU Children’s Literature Center, FSU departments of Music and Theatre & Dance, Student Activities and Fraternity/Sorority Life, Lewis J. Ort Library, Mountain City Center for the Arts, P-20 Connects After School Program and WFWM-FM.
Give Today! • www.frostburg.edu/GiveCES • Complete the donor card and return by mail. • Visit www.frostburg.edu/match to determine if your employer will match your contribution. • Include CES in your estate planning to preserve arts programming at FSU. 26
Making a Gift to CES Please complete the following form and mail to:
FSU Foundation, Frostburg State University, 101 Braddock Rd., Frostburg, MD 21532-2303. Name Home Address City
FSU Graduation Year
State
Zip
Home Phone Cell Phone Email Address Job Title Business Name
Business Phone
Business Address City
State
Spouse Name Designate my gift in support of: General Operations and Programming
Zip FSU Graduation Year
Arts for the School Day
CES Endowment
Arts for After School
Maryland Symphony Orchestra
Student Career Development and Experiential Learning
I have enclosed a check made payable to the FSU Foundation, Inc., for $ _____________________ I authorize the following credit card payment option: o Yearly of $ _____________________ o Monthly (on or around the 10th of each month) of $____________________ per month o One-time gift of $ _____________________
Credit Card Number
Exp. Date
Security Code
Signature Required
My employer/spouse’s employer will match my gift.
Employer’s name ___________________________________________________________________________ I have enclosed a completed matching gift form.
I will send a completed form.
I submitted online with my employer. I/we would like to speak with someone about becoming a CES program sponsor. Sponsorships begin at $1,500. I/we have designated CES in our estate planning and/or would like to speak to someone about this. FR220
For more information about giving to CES, contact: Bill Mandicott
Thank you for supporting CES!
Assistant Vice President Student and Community Involvement Room 213, Lane University Center 301.687.4411 Email: wmandicott@frostburg.edu
For more information about the FSU Foundation, contact: FSU Foundation, Inc.
101 Braddock Road Frostburg, MD 21532-2303 301.687.4068 Web: foundation.frostburg.edu
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Building Involvement Stay connected to what’s happening. CES offers several ways to become more involved with the arts.
Volunteer • Volunteering gets you inside the world of professional
performing arts. See how things work and meet the people who make it happen. Share the experience with many others who devote their time to theatre, the arts and the community. • Volunteer opportunities include usher, ticket scanner and office assistant. • Volunteer training sessions are provided to ensure you are comfortable with your duties. • Volunteer applications are available at the Lane University Center Box Office or online at ces.frostburg.edu/volunteer.
Staying in Touch • Subscribe to the CES monthly newsletter for information
Meet the Staff
Melanie Moore Associate Director mamoore@frostburg.edu 301.687.7495
Bill Mandicott Assistant Vice President Student and Community Involvement wmandicott@frostburg.edu 301.687.4411 Donna Briner Box Office Manager dlbriner@frostburg.edu 301.687.3137
about upcoming performances, artists and much more.
• Share your thoughts and opinions on event surveys. • Social media sites provide several options for communicating and sharing your arts experiences. Like “CES at Frostburg State University” on FACEBOOK.
Follow “CES at Frostburg State University” on PINTEREST. Subscribe to “CESatFSU” on YOUTUBE.
• Visit our website at ces.frostburg.edu for performance
Joel Hoover Production Services Coordinator jehoover@frostburg.edu 301.687.3044 Susan Manger Grants and Assessment Associate smanger@frostburg.edu
photos and updates.
• Give us your email address to receive information regarding
parking suggestions, restaurant options, traffic conflicts and other relevant updates prior to each performance.
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.
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Email us at: ces@frostburg.edu cesoutreach@frostburg.edu
Building Support Grantors
CES is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and by the City of Frostburg. The engagement of Crys Matthews is funded through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The engagements of Ghost-Note and Veronica Swift are made possible through the Jazz Touring Network program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Maryland Symphony Orchestra engagement is supported by the Community Trust Foundation’s Iris and Peter Halmos Community Fund and the FSU Foundation. The creation of the CES brochure is supported by an Allegany County Tourism Marketing Reinvestment grant. The Maryland Symphony Orchestra engagement is sponsored by First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union, Mr. Douglas Schwab and Mrs. Betsey Hurwitz-Schwab, Matthew J. Allaway, D.O. and Ms. Kelli L. Allaway, Mrs. Bernice A. Friedland, Ms. Janice S. Keene, the Honorable Mary Beth Pirolozzi, Ms. Sandra K. Saville, Mr. Victor S. Rezendes and Mr. John E. Minnich, and Mr. Nicholas J. Scarpelli & Ms. Tama S. Scarpelli. The Cirque FLIP Fabrique engagement is sponsored by Thomas Cumberland Subaru Hyundai. The Russian National Ballet engagement is sponsored by Dr. Julianne K. Ferris and Mr. Daniel F. McMullen. The Terry Barber engagement is sponsored by the Enordo “Moose” Arnone family. The Cirque Mei engagement is sponsored by Terry Murphy. The engagements of the Brubeck Brothers Quartet and Veronica Swift are sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Peter Halmos.
Sponsors and Partners
1812 Brewery Matthew J. Allaway, D.O. & Ms. Kelli L. Allaway Allegany Arts Council Allegany County Tourism The Enordo “Moose” Arnone Family CES Advisory Board CES Student Production Team CES Volunteer Staff City of Frostburg Clatter Café Cumberland Jazz Society Dr. and Mrs. Peter Halmos Dr. Julianne K. Ferris Ms. Bernice Friedland Evergreen Heritage Center Foundation First Peoples Community Federal Credit Union FrostburgFirst FSU Appalachian Festival FSU Department of Music FSU Department of Student and Community Involvement FSU Department of Theatre and Dance FSU Division of Student Affairs
Photo Credits
Dom Flemons: Tim Duffy Cirque FLIP Fabrique: Sebastien Durocher Jo Dee Messina: Jake Harsh Maryland Symphony Orchestra: Mark Youngblood Terry Barber: Randall Kahn, Greg Kastelman Thomas Pandolfi: Lisa-Marie Mazzucco Crys Matthews: Jess Fasano
FSU Foundation, Inc. FSU Office of Communications and Media Relations FSU Office of Human Resources FSU Office of Sponsored Programs FSU Veterans Services Office FSU President, Dr. Ronald Nowaczyk FSU Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center Frostburg Hotel Gunter/The Toasted Goat Peter Halmos Community Fund/Community Trust Foundation Mrs. Janice S. Keene Mr. Daniel F. McMullen, Jr. Terry Murphy Office of Student Activities and Fraternity/Sorority Life The Honorable Mary Beth Pirolozzi Mr. Victor S. Rezendes and Mr. John E. Minnich Ms. Sandra K. Saville Mr. Nicholas J. Scarpelli & Ms. Tama S. Scarpelli Mr. Douglas Schwab and Mrs. Betsey Hurwitz-Schwab Thomas Cumberland Subaru Hyundai Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 172 WFWM-FM
Russian National Ballet: Alexander Daev Ghost-Note: Keith Griner The Brubeck Brothers Quartet: Anthony Pidgeon, Stephane Colbert, Jill Rossell Veronica Swift: Bill Westmoreland The Lique, Derek Brown, Malamanya, Johnny Peers & the Muttville Comix and Cirque FLIP Fabrique: courtesy the artist
Brochure Credits
Copywriter – Susan Manger | Editor – Candis Johnson | Designer – Joni Smith
This brochure is printed on paper with recycled content.
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