Frostburg City Welcome Back Block Party

CES at FSU and Department of Student Engagement Present Grammy-Nominated Ensemble Plena LibreThe Cultural Events Series at Frostburg State University and the Department of Student Engagement will present Grammy-nominated ensemble Plena Libre in a free performance of exhilarating music from the soul of Puerto Rico on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 4 p.m. at the FSU Clock Tower Quad.Masters of traditional Puerto Rican plena and bomba styles, Plena Libre fuses vibrant hand drumming, boisterous horns and lush, three-part vocal harmonies with Afro-Caribbean jazz for an electrifying stage performance that honors unique indigenous musical traditions while embracing modern sounds.Immediately following the performance, WFWM station director Chuck Dicken will join the musicians for a conversation with the audience.The performance is free, and tickets are not required. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held in the Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall in FSU’s Lane University Center.For more information, visit ces.frostburg.edu or call 301-687-3137.This engagement of Plena Libre is made possible in part through the Mid Atlantic Tours program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. CES is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and receives financial support from the Allegany Arts Council and the City of Frostburg.

Join us for an evening of fun and games! In partnership with the Fandom Society, we're hosting Games on the Lawn, where you can enjoy kickball and other exciting lawn games. It's the perfect way to unwind, have fun, and meet new friends.🗓 Date: September 11 🕒 Time: 7-9 PM 📍 Location: Upper Quad, Frostburg State University

Enjoy coffee with a counselor. Each month a new topic will be covered and a safe open space offered for conversations. This session will be focusing on journaling, resources, and a fun activity. Attend September 18th, 2024 at 4pm in Lane Center 113 for your free journal, coffee and conversations.

Show off your talent or enjoy the performances of others at BURG's Open Mic Night! Join us at the Echo Circle for an evening of music, poetry, comedy, and more.🗓 Date: September 18 🕒 Time: 6-8 PM 📍 Location: Echo Circle, Frostburg State University

CES at FSU Presents Appalatin, Where Appalachian Roots Music Meets Latin Folk TraditionsThe Cultural Events Series at Frostburg State University will present Appalatin as the capstone concert of the 2024 Appalachian Festival on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Frostburg’s historic Palace Theatre, 31 E. Main St.Appalatin’s foot-stomping, hip-swinging sound unites Appalachian folk and high-energy Latin music. The name, Appalatin, reflects the unexpected meeting of Kentucky-raised musicians and masterful Central American and Andean émigrés from Ecuador, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Their all-acoustic performances feature traditional guitar, mandolin and upright bass merged with charango, indigenous Andean flutes, hand percussion, harmonica and vocal harmonies.Immediately following the performance, WFWM station director Chuck Dicken will join the musicians for a conversation with the audience.Prior to the evening’s performance, Appalatin’s musicians will present two free workshops on FSU’s Upper Quad during Appalachian Festival daytime activities. At 1 p.m., participants can join Nicaraguan folk musician Marlon Obando and Eastern Kentucky-based singer/songwriter Yani Vozos to discover Central American and Appalachian folk songs, rhythms and cultural traditions. At 3 p.m., Ecuadorian master luthier Fernando Moya will lead a session to explore the history and culture of Andean music and the region’s native people and celebrations.Performance tickets are $15 for adults; $13.50 for FSU employees, members of the military and youth under 18; and free for FSU students.For more information, visit ces.frostburg.edu or call 301-687-3137.CES is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and receives financial support from the Allegany Arts Council and the City of Frostburg.

The Department of Student Engagement invites you to join us for a showing of Hamilton at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh. We will arrive a few hours before showtime so students will be able to explore Pittsburgh! “Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater — a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.”