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The Architecture of EnlightenmentThe Tibetan Monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery return to Western Maryland for an extraordinary five-day residency endorsed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.Mandala sand painting has its roots in the tantric legacy of Buddhist India, extending back more than 20,000 years. In Tibetan, this art is called dul-tson-kyil-khor, which means “mandala of colored powders.” The lamas painstakingly lay millions of grains of colored sand to create the traditional iconography of ancient spiritual symbols. They begin by drawing an outline of the mandala on a wooden platform. Over the next five days, sands are delicately poured from traditional metal funnels called chak-purs. Upon completion, the sands are swept up and placed in an urn. To fulfill the function of healing, half of the sand is distributed to spectators while the remainder is dispersed in a nearby body of flowing water to carry the healing blessing to the ocean; from there it spreads throughout the world for planetary healing.Mandala Opening Ceremony Tuesday, April 29 | Noon The monks consecrate the mandala site with traditional chants, music and mantra recitation. Mandala Creation Daily Schedule Tuesday, April 29 | 1-6 PM Wednesday - Friday, April 30-May 2 | 10 AM-6 PM Saturday, April 30-May 3 | 10-11 AMMandala Closing Ceremony Saturday, May 3 | Noon The monks dismantle the sand mandala for dispersal in Wills Creek at Canal Place. Half of the sand is distributed to observers as blessings for personal health and healing.This engagement is presented in partnership with the Allegany Arts Council.CES is supported in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, and receives financial support from he Allegany Arts Council and the City of Frostburg.

Legally Blonde The Musical takes Frostburg by Pink StormFSU’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present the energetic and upbeat Legally Blonde The Musical, based on the adored film featuring Reese Witherspoon.Directed by Shea-Mikal Green with Music Direction by Michaela Hale and Orchestration by Peter Lewis, performances will take place in the Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center April 25, 26, May 1, 2, and 3 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on April 26 at 2 p.m.Coined by The Independent as “ridiculously enjoyable from start to finish,” Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she and her dog Bruiser move from Southern California to Harvard Law School, where she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!Tickets to the award-winning musical can be purchased online at https://frostburgtix.universitytickets.comTickets are $7 FSU students, $10 youth 14 and older, $17 senior citizens/FSU employees, and $20 general public.For additional information or to inquire about group sales, call the Theatre and Dance Box Office at 301.687.7462

Effective Spring 2025, the SafeRide Program will no longer utilize the TransLoc App. As a result, current FSU students may catch a safe ride, during business hours, by calling the SafeRide Office at 301-687-RIDE (7433).Hours of Operation: Friday & Saturday | 10:00PM - 2:00AM

Join us as we attend weekly Sunday Mass with the Catholic Faith Community at Divine Mercy Parish at Saint Michael Church, 44 E. Main Street, Frostburg. 5 p.m. (Sat night), 8 a.m. & Noon Sunday.Transportation provided to the Noon Mass as needed.For more information contact Sharon at 410-300-4790

Frostburg State University’s Department of Music will present its Wind Ensemble, conducted by Peter B. Lewis, in its concert, titled “Life is Now. Don’t Wait.,” on Thursday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center.The program will include “Fanfare Politeia” (1973) by Kimberly Archer; “Pounce” (1988) by Holly Harrison; “Strange Humors” (1973) by John Mackey; “Harriet” (1963) by O’Neal Douglas; and “Helmsman of the Sea” (1996) by Shruthi Rajesekar.Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for seniors, member of the military, and FSU faculty and staff; and free for students and children.Advance tickets can be purchased online at tickets.frostburg.edu or at the University box office, Lane University Center 203 (M-F 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). They will also be available at the door on the evening of the performance. This event will not be livestreamed.For more information, contact FSU’s Department of Music at 301-687-4109.Situated in the mountains of Allegany County, Frostburg State University is one of the 12 institutions of the University System of Maryland. FSU is a comprehensive, residential regional university and serves as an educational and cultural center for Western Maryland. For more information, visit www.frostburg.edu or facebook.com/frostburgstateuniversity. Follow FSU on X @frostburgstate.

All FSU students are invited to join us for a free dinner and social on Sunday nights, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Osborne Newman Center. This is a simple, homemade meal with an opportunity to casually socialize, play games, etc.For more information contact Sharon Bogusz at 410-300-4790.