Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Is Returning

Join the Catholic students of FSU for Sunday Mass at 8 am or Noon at Divine Mercy Parish at St. Michael Church, 44 E. Main Street, Frostburg. For more information, contact Sharon at 410-300-4790

Estonian Group, the Kontus Trio, to Appear at Mountain City Traditional ArtsFrostburg State University’s Mountain City Traditional Arts, in partnership with World Artists Experiences (WAE), will host the Estonian group, the Kontus Trio, on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m. at 25 E. Main St. in Frostburg. The live entertainment is open to the public through general admission with a suggested donation of $15.The trio features vocalist Rebecca Kontus, one of the most colorful singers on the Estonian music scene; guitarist Paul Daniel, who teaches at the Viimsi Music School; and Peedu Kass, one of the top names in the Estonian jazz scene. Together, they create an electrifying performance.Kontus has demonstrated her musical range by composing for diverse projects, from intimate salon performances to mixed choirs and even a symphony orchestra. In April 2024, she released her sixth solo album, for which she recorded music inspired by reflections on post-COVID years. Although the texts are philosophical and often serious, the contrasting musical material is uplifting and positive.Daniel has worked for many years as a guitar teacher, most recently at the Viimsi Music School. He has been active as a freelance musician with the Estonian Dream Big Band, pop singer Lauri Saatpalu, early music ensemble Floridante and more. In 2021, together with the band Puhkuseloomad, he released the album “Puhkuseloomad.”Kass is one of the top names on the Estonian jazz scene and beyond. After garnering the prestigious Young Talent prize at Estonia’s annual Jazzkaar festival in 2010, he quickly established a reputation as Tallinn’s first-call bassist, and his entrée onto the wider European scene was prefaced by his 2006 win, at age 20, of the Sony Jazz Stage award in Riga, Latvia. He has since shared the bandstand with Django Bates, Marilyn Mazur, Seamus Blake, Tony Allen and the European Jazz Orchestra. His tours have taken him all over Europe and to the United States, Canada, Japan and Australia.WAE bridges international understanding through cultural and citizen diplomacy in communities (primarily smaller towns), colleges and schools. WAE hopes to build community both here and within our world. All programs are free, with donations appreciated. WAE receives grants, including one from the Allegany Arts Council. For more information, visit www.worldartists.org.MCTA is a program of FSU and a founding member of Maryland’s Folklife Network. It receives support from the Maryland Traditions Program of the State Arts Council.For more information, call 301-687-8040.

All students are invited to the Osborne Newman Center for Supper and fellowship on Sunday nights through-out the semester. This is a great opportunity to make new friends, socialize, eat a great "home cooked meal." Students sometimes hang out to watch movies, play games or study. Its also okay to "eat and run." For more information, text Sharon at 410-300-4790

Interested in hearing more about leadership and scholarship opportunities? Building friendships that last a lifetime? Exploring new avenues for growth and service to others. Become something great, meet the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. contact via email at rvhines@gmail.com

Interested in hearing more about leadership and scholarship opportunities? Building friendships that last a lifetime? Exploring new avenues for growth and service to others. Become something great, meet the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. contact via email at rvhines@gmail.com