What’s Happening

What’s Happening in Downtown Cumberland

We’re Open for Business – Shop & Dine Locally in Downtown Cumberland

 

EVENTS

Farmer’s Market
Thursday, September 26 at Canal Place Festival Grounds. The Market will run 9:30 am – 1 pm and music from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm.

Howard’s Run Festival 25K & 5K is back!!
Raceday is September 29, 2024 & we hope you’ll choose to run with us!

Howard’s 25K Run is a point-to-point race beginning at the Frostburg trailhead of the Great Allegheny Passage and finishing at the zero marker in front of the Western Maryland Station. It’s a downhill grade for 13+ miles, ending with flat, paved finish. Howard’s 5K begins at the origin or “0” of the Great Allegheny Passage. Participants will traverse the last 1.55 miles of the Howard’s 25K Run course to the southern edge of the Narrows before turning around and retracing their path back to Western Maryland Station.

Register on RunSignup before prices go up after June 28th!

https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Cumberland/HowardsRunFestival

Allegany High School Class of 1974 50th Reunion, October 4 – 5
Don’t miss it, more details soon. Email: [email protected]. Join our FB group – Allegany Hihgh School Class of 1974.

Rock the Block
Our Downtown Cumberland Business Association (DCBA), in partnership with the Allegany County Historical Society, is presenting a fun independent event in Merchant’s Alley set for Saturday, October 12.

Rock the Block is all about the 1980s, featuring two great bands – Milk Mountain from Frederick and The Reagan Years, the East Coast Original 80s tribute band out of Hagerstown. Cartridges Galore is turning back the clock with a Tetris competition and Coney Island Weiners is holding a hot dog and French fries eating contest. The event has an approved event permit that includes closing Pershing Street for the main stage and an open-carry alcohol permit.

PERSHING STREET STAGE HIGHLIGHTS

12:00 – Frankfort High Select Band at street level
1:10 – Milk Mountain Band
2:40 – Prerecorded Reagan Years PA Feed
3:30 – Set One by The Reagan Years – The Original East Coast ’80s Tribute Band
4:30 – Intermission – Contest Winner Announcements
5:00 – Downtown Construction Worker Salute (Presented by Belt Companies and Chessie FCU) followed by Set Two from The Reagan Years

Free admission to all Merchant’s Alley and Pershing Street programming.
Open alcohol carry allowed by city permit.

Check out these bands!

MILK MOUNTAIN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLoufOSlw0I

THE REAGAN YEARS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2Gj53TqLuc

Follow us on Facebook for more event details!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562077240629

Here’s the event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/992230152573103

Rock the Block is sponsored by The Liberty Street General Store, Allegany County Historical Society, Downtown Cumberland Business Association, Chessie Federal Credit Union, Belt Construction Company, and D’Atris Subs.

Party like it’s the 1980s!

Boos and Brews Band benefit sponsored by Breezeline
Oct 25th and 26th beginning at 5 pm each day featuring over 12 bands at the Cumberland Outdoor Club. Benefits 7 year old Carson Negley and 2 year old Greyson Bishop who are battling Leukemia. Haunted Decor by Rhett Wolford. Costume contest on Saturday with a $500 payout to the winner, prizes for 2nd and 3rd place. Trunk or treat Saturday from 1-3 in the rear parking lot of the ODC, games, prizes, and more. Boos and Brews is brought to you by Mountain Maryland Search and Rescue who is assisted by Rock the Mountains LLC.

 

RETAIL

Azad’s of Cumberland
37 N. Centre Street, (301) 723-0818
A retail experience venue featuring collectible rugs while hosting events for friends, family, musicians and artists.

WEEKLY YAPPY HOUR: Who are the people in your neighborhood? CONTINUES THROUGH OCTOBER
Who are the people in your neighborhood? Well. come find out at our weekly Yappy Hour every Wednesday from 4:30-6:30 PM.

What is a Yappy Hour, you ask?
It’s basically a time to sit-n-jaw with some of your favorite downtown neighbors while we feature a neighbor you may or may not know. Each week will begin with a casual gathering but will allow for about a thirty-minute timeslot to allow our featured neighbor to tell you a little about themselves and what they “do” or bring to our Downtown community. NO RULES AT THE RUG SHOP

Azad’s is a BYO food or beverage gathering retail experience venue. Non-alcoholic beverages and food may be enjoyed anywhere that you’d like at Azad’s. If you plan to consume an adult beverage in moderation, you must be 21 years of age and your adult beverage must remain inside. Adult beverages may be purchased at any of our neighbors who hold a package goods license and must be brought into our building unopened before consumption. Dave always has glassware available for your use complimentary should you need it. This event is free and open to the public.

This event is free and open to the public.

Coming up:

• Yappy Hour with Vicky Brenneman – Wed. Sept. 25th
• Yappy Hour with Paul Tepper – Wed. Oct. 2nd
• Yappy Hour with Cody Morgan – Wed. Oct. 9th
• Yappy Hour with The Everlines – Wed. Oct. 30th

Barkin’ Basement Thrift Shop
Fall has begun and Barkin’ Basement is celebrating with a Half Off all Brown and Orange items. The sale runs through Saturday, September 28.

Barkin’ Basement is located at 45 Baltimore Street in Downtown Cumberland. Come in through the front door or use our back door, located off Merchants Alley on Pershing Street. Your purchases and donations at Barkin’ Basement help support the homeless animals at the Allegany County Animal Shelter. www.barkinbasementthriftshop.com

The Book Center
Open Monday through Saturday, 10-5 and Sunday, 10-3
15 N. Centre Street • 301-722-2284

Cartridges Galore
68 Pershing Street • 240-362-7179

BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALS ARE HERE!
Stock up on all of your back-to-school gaming needs here at Cartridges Galore! We’ve got something for everyone, whether you’re back in school or not!

SEPTEMBER SPECIALS ARE HERE!
Fall is upon us, and so are these amazing deals!

• • ALL rack games are B2G1 FREE!
  • TCG sales galore! Pokémon Shrouded Fable ETB’s are on sale for $44.99, Lorcana Shimmering Skies decks are on sale for $10, and packs for $5!
  • Console deals all month long! PlayStation 4 1TB slim consoles for $99, OG Nintendo Switch consoles for $199, Wii consoles for $49, and WiiU consoles for $99!
  • Purchase any RETRO Nintendo console and get a FREE game! *Priced at $20 or less*
  • Retro Fighters N64 controllers in stock now! Only $44.99!
  • ALL figures are 50% off!

DON’T FORGET YOUR FREEBIE! Monthly rewards members are eligible to get a FREE 6″ Fallout plush! *limited supply*

Craft Table
11 South Liberty Street in historic downtown Cumberland, Maryland. 240 642.8828 • www.Craft-Table.com

Shop hours Thursday, Friday and Saturday noon till 5 pm
A sponsor of Cumberland’s Rock the Block!

Liberty Street General Store now has trail supplies, household items, groceries and snacks plus ice cold Western Maryland Lemonade, Pepsi and Coca-Cola products. Patriotic, Paw, seasonal wreaths and special orders are never a problem at the Craft Table, the Hiding Place of your Creative Spirit.

Downtown Hobbies & Toys
Looking for something to do inside where it’s cool? Maybe pick up a puzzle or a game. How about a Lego set or maybe even a coloring book. Stop in today and have a look.

Downtown Hobbies & Toys is an Official Traxxas Dealer carrying RC cars, trucks, parts, and more. 113 Baltimore Street. Open Monday – Saturday, 12 – 8 pm.

Energy Select
Visit us at 119 Baltimore Street or https://www.energyselectllc.com/ to learn how much you can save by going solar. We make it easy and affordable for homes and businesses to start saving with solar power. GO SOLAR AND SAVE!

Fort Cumberland Emporium
Open Sunday, 11 – 4; Monday, Thursday – Saturday, 10 – 5

Stop in and find a memory. 55 Baltimore Street

Happy Halloween Scavenger Hunt – at Fort Cumberland Emporium we love our customers! Just for you, we’re having a Halloween Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt. Saturday, October 26 from 10 am – 5 pm. We’re hiding little pumpkins throughout the store. Find a pumpkin and win a prize. They’ll be some treats, too.

We are Downtown Cumberland’s place to shop for antiques and collectibles. Stop in and find a memory.

Hometown Hobby Sports
66 Pershing Street

If sports memorabilia is your game, Hometown Hobby Sports is your place to shop! Locally owned Hometown Hobby Sports sells, buys and trades sports memorabilia.
Open Wednesday – Friday from 12 noon – 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm.

Liberty Street General Store
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Expanded hours and Sandwich shop is coming soon.

Liberty Street General Store now has ice cold Western Maryland Lemonade, Pepsi and Coca-Cola products to beat the summer heat and keep you hydrated. Downtown residence, business owners and employees be a part of our market research. Stop by the store and tell us what food products and office/house goods you would like to see on the shelves.

Myla & Maple | Style Bar & Boutique
Myla & Maple is your destination to sip and shop effortlessly chic styles until you drop! Molly Bracken, Heartloom, By Together, and more brands you’ll love. Stop by at 50 N Centre Street.
Myla & Maple Hours: Sunday-Wednesday – CLOSED, Thursday & Friday – 1 pm – 9 pm, Saturday – 11 am – 9 pm

We Are Hiring! Stop in the fill out an application. Applicants must be 21+ years old. Email [email protected]

• • Retail experience preferred, bartending experience preferred, ability to work weekends; flexible coverage

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• • Happy Hour – every Thursday from 5pm – 7pm; exclusive clothing discounts available!
  • Halloween at M&M – Celebrate with us this Halloween! Scary-good discount and spook-tacular drinks will be available!
  • Downtown Cumberland re-opening 11/14-11/17; join us for a grand re-opening of downtown Cumberland from 11am – ? – Exclusive in-store discounts, drink specials, Everlasting Jules x Jenn, Silly Goose Caricatures, & more! Stay tuned for our 1 year anniversary celebration to follow!
  • Black Friday 11/29 – Shopping discounts & music by DJ Racos!
  • Men’s Night Out 12/5 – from 5pm – 7pm join us for a night of shopping made easy for you with drink specials & gift wrapping

Want to shop but can’t make it during our hours? Email us at [email protected] for more details, or visit our website mylamaple.com

New fall clothing arrivals and seasonal drink menus are here! – Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, & Pinterest!

PharmaCare West
64 Greene Street • 301.724.1183
Store, drive-thru window and post office open Mon – Fri 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm

PharmaCare retail pharmacy locations now have Moderna’s SPIKEVAX COVID vaccine. In addition, all PharmaCare and Medicine Shoppe retail pharmacies have the seasonal influenza (flu) shot on hand. Walk-ins are welcome for flu shots, with no appointment necessary. We bill Medicare, Medicaid and most third-party insurances for the flu and other vaccinations. PharmaCare West – 64 Greene Street – Phone 301.724.1183. – store, derive-thru window and post office open Mon – Fri 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm – follow up on Facebook at The PharmaCare Network

Western Maryland Music Center
We are the area’s only full-service music store, offering great brands at unbeatable prices!
115 Baltimore Street. Open Monday – Saturday, 12 – 8 pm.  https://www.westernmarylandmusic.com

Love to go antiquing and thrifting?
Want to discover a handmade treasure? Downtown Cumberland has some great shops, including Fort Cumberland Emporium (Thursday – Monday), Barkin’ Basement Thrift Shop (Thursday – Monday), Queen City Flea Market (Friday – Sunday) – all filled with antiques, collectibles, and handmade items. Please stop in and discover it for yourself.

Great Gift Idea!
DCBA (Downtown Cumberland Gift Certificates) are available at The Book Center. The gift certificates are spendable at any DCBA member’s business. You may find out who is a DCBA member online at www.visitcumberland.org.

 

WINING & DINING

Crabby Pig
Dine-in or take-out. Give us a call at 301-724-7472.

We’ve got crabs! Buy them by the dozen, half bushel or bushel.
AYCE Crabs $35/Person – Wednesday, September 25, 5 – 8 pm. Reservations are required.

Jin’s Asian Cuisine
Chinese/Thai/Japanese cuisine. Open Tuesday – Thursday, 11 a m – 10 pm; Friday – Saturday, 11 am – 10:30 pm; Sunday, noon 9:30 pm. Dine-in, Take-Out, Delivery. 36 Queen City Drive, 301-777-5555 & 301-777-2233. www.jinsasiancuisine.com.

M&M Bake Shop
We are a family-owned small business, established in 1966 by Mary Lantz and Merl. They worked at the Federal Bake Shop together before they purchased the business in 1966. Hence the name M&M, Open Monday – Saturday, 5:30 am – 12:30 pm. 80 Baltimore Street.

Mezzos

114 S. Centre Street, 301-777-7750. 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

• Mondays – Margarita & Tacos Monday. All day special – $1.50/$2.00 beef, chicken or steak tacos. See Bartender for great beer and Liquor specials!
• Tuesdays – Open Mic Night hosted by the Slice Girlz, 8 pm, Mezzos Main
• Wednesdays – .60 Bone-in-Wings All Day (dine-in only.) Half price dips – crab, spinach & artichoke, buffalo chicken.
• Working Woman’s Wednesday with WQZK Radio/ Amy Ryan – 5:30 – 7:30 pm.
• Thursdays – Burger Day – $9.99. Trivia with Randy Means, 7:30 – 10 pm; Dance Music, 10 pm – 1 am, Mezzos Main.
• Fridays – Lunch Special – Buffalo Chicken Wrap – $10.99
• Saturdays – ½ off Artisan Pizza Day – all day. Emo Live Karaoke – Mezzos Underground, 8 pm.
• Sundays – AYCE Boneless, Nachos, Sliders, Fries – $11.50 per person – noon to midnight! NFL SUNDAY TICKET – Come watch every game!

Book your rehearsal Dinner, Wedding, Birthday, or Anniversary Party NOW! 301.777.7750 Mezzos has three rooms from which to choose for all your event needs.

Dine in, or go to www.mezzosbar.com to order carryout and delivery.

Need a covered dish for a get together? Just order online and have it picked up or delivered!

Ottaviani Tasting Room & Lounge Weekly Events
27 N. Centre Street
Summer Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 4 -9 pm • Friday and Saturday – 12 – 10 pm

Queen City Cravings
We’re not saying we’re the reason your cravings keep you up at night, but we’re definitely the ones you dream about. From farm-fresh veggies to delicious custard to deli delights–we’ve got it all!
Located at 108 W Harrison St | Cumberland, MD.
Hours: Monday-Saturday – 7:30am – 5pm; Sunday – 10am – 2pm *Grill closes by 3pm daily

• Salad of the week: Cranberry Walnut—spring mix, grilled chicken, dried cranberries, walnuts, feta cheese, w/ raspberry vinaigrette (served after 3pm)
• Sandwich of the week: Turkey, bacon, tomato, & cheddar cheese on sourdough bread
• Veggie burger of the month: Black bean veggie burger, provolone cheese, grilled onions + peppers, & mayo
• Latte of the week: White chocolate pumpkin–try it hot, iced, or frozen!
• Sundae of the week: White Chocolate Reese Explosion—white chocolate custard w/ Reese cups, peanut butter sauce, Reese Pieces, whipped cream & a cherry

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Trivia Thursday Taco Night @ Fore Axes! – Come enjoy Trivia and tasty tacos at Fore Axes this Thursday starting at 5:30pm!
• Let’s Glow Crazy! Fun Run – Visit the Queen City Cravings food truck at this year’s Let’s Glow Crazy! Fun Run – Friday, Oct 18th from 5pm-? At PVVA Field in Cresaptown
• Grow West Fall Fest – Visit the Queen City Cravings food truck at this year’s Grow West Fall Fest – Sunday, Oct 27th from 12pm-4pm at Canal Place

Stop by to get your free Cravings custard sample of the week!

• Order online at thecravingsdeli.com – Book your next upcoming event with us!
• Email [email protected]

Ristorante Ottaviani
25 N. Centre Street • 301-722-0052
Open Sunday, 4 -8 pm; Tuesday – Saturday, 5 pm – Closing
A taste of Italy from our family to yours.

Uncle Jack’s Pizzeria & Pub
20 S. Mechanic Street, Open 11 am – 2 am, daily.

 

PETS AND ANIMALS

Reptilian Arts
We carry a large variety of pet supplies for reptiles, dogs, cats, and aquatics. Located at 205 N. Mechanic Street, Reptilian Arts is open Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm.

Allegany County Animal Shelter
www.alleganyanimalshelter.org • 301-777-5930

Join us for a Paw-sitively Fun Pet Adoption Event! Come meet your furry forever friend at Thomas Cumberland Subaru Hyundai! Our dealership will be hosting adorable adoptable dogs and cats from the Allegany County Animal Shelter. Enjoy free giveaways, delicious food from Lost Mountain BBQ, and shop for unique finds at Myla and Maple Style bar & boutique. Queen City Scoop Shop will also be serving up refreshing treats.

Bonus: During Subaru Loves Pets Month in October, Thomas Cumberland will donate $4,000 to the Allegany County Animal Shelter.

Help support the shelter by dropping off a donation at Thomas Cumberland today! We hope to see you there!

Hounds Around Town – Looking for a day filled with furry friends and fun? Then look no further than the Allegany County Animal Shelter’s “Hounds Around Town” program, allowing individuals to sign a shelter dog out for the day. The beautiful mountains of Western Maryland present an excellent opportunity for our shelter dogs to experience the joy of a long walk, hike or run in many of the area’s scenic locations. Are you looking for something more low-key? No problem. We have many pups that would enjoy an afternoon lounging on a couch, a stroll through the neighborhood, or maybe a trip for ice cream. The most important thing is giving an adoptable shelter dog a much-needed break from the kennels and providing enrichment and socialization. For more information on the Hounds Around Town program, contact the shelter at 301-777-5930

YOUR HEALTH, WELL-BEING & EDUCATION

AHEC West
Free HIV/HCV Testing every Monday, 9 am – 2 pm at the Possibility Shop, 138 Baltimore Street. Know your status!

The AHEC West Health Insurance Program opened an outreach center in Cumberland at 138 Baltimore Street, Suite 100, called “The Possibility Shop.”
Located near the Union Rescue Mission, the shop offers space for other agencies and programs to provide services to vulnerable populations they might not otherwise reach. Thirteen organizations offer 21 programs from the Shop, including the Allegany County Health Department, Horizon Goodwill, HRDC, Maryland Coalition of Families, Maryland Wellness, Mountain Laurel Medical Center, Maryland Physicians Care, Aetna Better Health, Western Maryland Food Bank, and County United Way AHEC West offers three programs at the site.

A wide range of services includes a small food pantry, clothing, hygiene supplies, outdoor gear, phones, and bottled water. Harm reduction programs offer clean needle exchange and testing for Hep C and HIV. Visitors are also provided connections to mental health services, Peer support, health insurance assistance, and other health and social services screenings. The Shop has also hosted expungement clinics to clear old criminal records.

For more information, call AHEC West at 301-777-9150 or email Health Insurance Program Director David Stewart at [email protected].

Save A Life Day
AHEC West’s Certified Peer Recovery Specialists will participate in Save A Life Day on Sept. 26 in conjunction with the Allegany County Health Department and the Garrett County Health Department. Save A Life Day promotes the distribution of free naloxone, and more than 300 counties in 13 states have participating sites. AHEC West Peers will be at different sites in both counties, distributing naloxone and other harm-reduction supplies. Peers will be present throughout the day at the Westernport, Frostburg and LaVale branches of the Allegany County Public Library, on Greene Street in Cumberland and in Garrett County. Allegany County Health Department staff will also be available in Lonaconing. AHEC West Peers will also be at the TPM Recovery Resource Center in Keyser, West Virginia. Save A Life Day falls during National Recovery Month, observed annually in September. National Recovery Month recognizes and celebrates those recovering from substance use disorder and mental health conditions. It also serves as a platform to highlight new evidence-based treatment practices and honor the peers who play a crucial role in making recovery possible for millions.

 

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Allegany Arts Council

Members and visitors wishing to speak to a member of our staff may find us at 42-48 N. Centre Street (the former Chicago Meat Market building), Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm daily. Our Saville and Schwab Galleries will remain open through our May 2024 exhibition, and our staff will remove final items through June 30, 2024. If you’re not sure where to find us, call us! Our phones and e-mails will go wherever we are, and we look forward to serving you! 301.777.2787.

The Allegany Arts Council has announced the inaugural Mountain Maryland Film Festival to take place November 8-9, in partnership with Loft 129. The competition will offer $1000 in cash prizes to filmmakers submitting shorts, or films under 15 minutes in duration.

The 2024 theme for the film festival is music – in addition to the filmmaking competition, which is now accepting submissions, the two-day event will also feature the director and producer of an award-winning documentary, “Firebird: Built to Burn,” which explores the town of Phoenixville, PA, and the musical and cultural festival created two-decades ago by building, and then burning, a wooden phoenix. Colleen Brady and Charlie Hudson, both award-winning filmmakers, will join the event for a

live conversation.

On day two, popular music films including American Graffiti and Saturday Night Fever will be screened, along with a special block of shorts and an award presentation to the winning filmmakers. Following the day’s events, a late night will take place at a location to be announced.

Filmmakers interested in submitting for the competition may do so via Film Freeway, with a deadline of September 20. Tickets for the two-day festival will be available soon and can be purchased through the Arts Council’s website.

The Arts Council wishes to thank the City of Cumberland and Loft 129 for support of this program.

Cumberland Theatre – 101 N. Johnson Street, 301-759-4990. [email protected].

The Cumberland Theatre will present a stage reading of the play Confessions From the Ladies Room written by Shane Riggs as part of its CT Season Too! Series this month. The performance will take place at the theatre on Wednesday, September 25th at 7:00 pm and will also serve as a benefit for the remaining shows in the theatre’s 2024 Season. Appearing as a special guest star in this production will be Cumberland native and professional actress Rebeca Arthur.

The play centers around four actresses made famous by a fictional television show reunite years after its cancellation to plan a reunion special on a new cable network. The creator of the show hosts the reunion, where the passage of time has seen the actresses’, stars lose much of their luster. Their opinions of themselves, however, have suffered no such loss, as each faithfully grasps their celebrity, and each carefully hides a shadowy secret. So, with egos drawn and vanities flared, the women of the TV show “The Ladies Room” take their ambitions center stage. The results are wildly humorous and played out in living Technicolor.

Tickets are available online at cumberlandtheatre.com and by calling 301.759.4990. 

cumberlandtheatre.com

C. William Gilchrist Museum of the Arts – 104 Washington Street. Gallery hours – Friday – Sunday, 1-4 pm. www.gilcrhistgallery.com, 301-724-5800.

• BeWell Arts Festival – September 28 and 29. “Choosing to be Well” two days of Free Events, Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday, 11 am – 4 pm. www.balanceessentialwellness.com. See website for details or contact [email protected].
• Play board games at the gallery. Every 3rd Thursday at 7 pm, the Gilchrist is hosting a game night. Our bar is available, and a selection of board games will be provided. You can also bring your own board game. Join us for good games and good times.

Embassy Theatre
49 Baltimore Street • 240-362-7183
www.embassytheatrecorp.org

2024 Complete Season Details

• • Queen of Queen City Pageant, September 28, 9 – 11:30. Once again our Lavender Dollies and a new crew of contestants will convene for our annual pageant to select our next Queen of Queen City! Seating is limited to 100 patrons, so don’t miss out on all the fun. All persons interested in competing may request an application by email at [email protected].
    Hosted by Aradia LaFay, and entertainment by Forbe Eden LaFay, Mary Jayne LaFay, Stephanie Micheals, Haley Hemorrhoid and Mu Mu Chanel Van Pelt. Doors open at 8 pm for a 9 pm show. Tickets are $15/person.
  • Misery – Adapted by William Goldman. Adapted by William Lord-of-the-Flies Goldman from a novel by Stephen King, the Embassy Theatre production of Misery, directed by Hayden Davis, opens October 10th for two weeks.
    Paul Sheldon has enjoyed a successful career as a novelist, though he has grown weary of his most popular creation, Misery Chastain. Seeking a change, he writes a new novel, “Fast Cars,” which is vastly different from his usual work. After an auto accident leaves him incapacitated, he is rescued by his self-styled number one fan, Annie Wilkes. As she nurses him back to health, Paul gradually realizes how deranged Annie is as he becomes her unwilling captive for a harrowing two hours on the stage.This cliff-hanger drama will run October 10-20 with performances Thursday-Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday matinees at 2 PM. Doors and café open one hour before the performance begins. Admission is $18 adults and $16 seniors/students. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketbud at https://embassy.ticketbud.com, or call the box office to make reservations and guarantee seating at (240) 362-7183. The café will be open for snacks and beverages; proof of age required for alcohol. The Embassy Theatre is at 49 Baltimore Street in Cumberland. Free parking available after 5 PM in the CBIZ lot on Mechanic Street.
  • The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde – Adapted by Noah Smith, November 7-10 & 14-17, 2024 – 8:00 pm Thurs/Fri/Sat and 2:00 pm Sun.
  • Christmas Belles by Jones Hope Wooten – December 12-15 & 19-22, 2024 – 8:00 pm Thurs/Fri/Sat and 2:00 pm Sun

Box Office and Cafe open 7:00 pm Thurs/Fri/Sat & 1:00 pm Sun

Fore Axes
Fore Axes offers a wide variety of fun! Visit Downtown Cumberland, MD’s premier, private axe-throwing, and golf simulator experience lounge. Fore Axes is the only facility in western Maryland that gives our guests private throwing lanes and golf bays packaged with 1-on-1 coaching before your reservation time begins. Book your online today to reserve your discounted experience! www.ForeAxes.com, 157 Baltimore Street.
Fore Axes Hours: Sunday – Wednesday – CLOSED, Thursday – 5 pm – 10 pm, Friday – 4 pm – 11:30 pm, Saturday – 12:30 pm – 11 pm

We Are Hiring! Email [email protected] for more information.

Upcoming events:

• • Trivia Thursday: Join us this week for Trivia Thursday! 3 prize winners will be announced at the end of the night—drink specials, axe-throwing, food by Queen City Cravings, and Silly Goose Caricatures! Hosted by Jim this week!
  • October Fest 10/12: TBA
  • Ghouley Pub Crawl – Halloween Party 10/26: Halloween is right around the corner! Join us for our annual Halloween celebration with spooky drink specials, costume prize categories, and a scary good time! Music by DJ South. More details to follow!
  • Baltimore St Christmas 11/24: The Baltimore St Christmas celebration returns to Fore Axes this year! Prepare to launch the holiday season with a lively day packed with shopping, axe throwing, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and much more! This year features Everlasting Jules x Jenn offering permanent jewelry, Honey’s Fudge, clothing pop-ups from Myla & Maple, and the Queen City Cravings food truck dishing out tasty treats outside! Want to join as a vendor? Reach out to us today! Baltimore St Christmas runs from 11am to 3pm on Sunday, November 24th. Kick off your holiday shopping early!
  • Bishop Walsh Alumni Event 11/27: Calling all Bishop Walsh alumni! Come to Fore Axes for a yearly pre-Thanksgiving celebration with your fellow classmates. Music by the Haze 5-8pm. More details to follow!
  • Kickoff to Christmas 11/29: Join us before the downtown tree lighting with our Kickoff to Christmas event featuring Santa and kid-friendly activities. Stay tuned for more details!

Mobile Axe-Throwing: Looking for your next big party trick? Look no further than Fore Axes’ mobile axe-throwing trailer! Contact us at [email protected] for use; or come visit us at a local event!

Party Packages & Event Rentals: Party at Fore Axes! Book online for your next birthday, corporate, or holiday event! Choose from the following packages: Shiloh, Bullseye, Hatchet, Perfect Game, Corporate, Graduation, etc., to make your next axe-perience one to remember. Visit www.foreaxes.com for more details.

Gallery Stage
9 N. Centre Street • 240-609-0077 • www.gallerystage.com

• The High & Wides, Friday, October 4, 7 – 9 pm. Discover The High & Wides, a band formed in 2015 with deep roots in Baltimore and the Delmarva Peninsula. They fuse bluegrass with influences from new wave to old-time, crafting a sound that reimagines 20th-century music. Imagine a world where stringband music dominates popular genres. Join us for a night where country, bluegrass, and rock blend into something truly unique!

Tickets: $20/advance; $25/day of show.
240-609-0077 • https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gallerystage/1371064

• Kate McLeod, Friday, October 11, 7 – 9 pm. Neo-Traditionalist musician Kate MacLeod channels the spirit of Americana with original songs, fiddle instrumentals. Compared to Joni Mitchell and Emmylou Harris, her influential style resonates across Folk, Celtic, and Bluegrass genres, capturing history and landscapes.

Tickets: $20/advance; $25/day of show.
240-609-0077 • https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gallerystage/1291269

• Kindred Valley, Friday, October 18, 8 – 10 pm. Indie folk band Kindred Valley, formed by friends Blake Lacy, Noah Freeman, and Brett McCoy at Marshall University in 2020, expanded in 2021 with new members Rachael and Jadon Hayes and Kaden Salmons. They released their debut album in 2022, blending Appalachian roots with innovative sounds.

Tickets: $20/advance; $25/day of show.
240-609-0077 • https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gallerystage/1287921

• Griffin William Sherry, Saturday, October 19, 7 – 9 pm. This is a free concert, but due to limited seating tickets are required. Experience Griffin William Sherry live at Gallery Stage, where his smoky, easy-listening folk-rock sound will resonate with fans of The Ghost of Paul Revere, Mumford & Sons, and Zac Brown Band. Don’t miss the chance to hear new tracks like “Reflections,” the song that will steal your heart.

Tickets: $20/advance; $25/day of show.
240-609-0077 • https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gallerystage/1356491

Loft 129
Loft 129 is an event venue that provides live concerts and other entertainment.
129 Baltimore Street • 301-268-3971 • www.loft129.org

• Jaded Ravins – October 3, 8 – 10 pm. A Loft 129 regular, the incredible Jaded Ravins is back! Jaded Ravins is made up of members Kelly Ravin and Halle Jade, who began performing together in 2017. Kelly and Halle, who have been called a modern-day Johnny and June, perform in large and small venues from New England to Nashville. Whether they’re playing at home in backcountry bars or in big city clubs, Jaded Ravins are always ready to pour their hearts out on stage.

$10 per ticket. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loft129/1355197.

• ilyAIMY – October 10, 8 – 10:15. Back to the Loft on the American Woodmark stage, it’s the fabulous ilyAIMY!Baltimore’s ilyAIMY (i love you And I Miss You) has played it ALL nationwide for more than two decades. Similarly adventurous songwriters, audiences should expect everything from boogie-woogie to beatboxing, innovative acoustic guitar, and rapid-fire lyricism softened by cello, soulful vocals and lush harmonies. ilyAIMY is an award-winning “welcome jolt “and an acoustically roiling, combustible attack on the usual singer/songwriter fare,” say reviewers. They are known for combining their award-winning songwriting, tight male/female harmonies, signature intricate slap-style guitar work, ukulele, percussion and an eclectically humorous stage show into an exquisite package.

$15 per ticket. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loft129/1341553

• Stand-Up comedy from Float Loaf Productions is back to the American Woodmark stage at Loft 129 with another great line-up of the East Coast’s best comics! This show featues 5 fantastic comedians including the headliner Neil Rubenstein. The Show is hosted by local favorite Tate Griffen. Other featured comedians (in addition to Neil and Tate) include Lennon Free, Rebecca Canterbury, and Cory Bush. Friday, October 11, 8 – 9:45 pm.

Tickets only $15 – https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loft129/1396782

• Jon Pheasant – October 18, 8 – 9:45 pm. The British Invasion comes to the American Woodmark Stage at Loft 129! Performing full time for 15 plus years. Jon Pheasant has performed all around the country playing all types of venues and events.

Jon founded and played a key role in forming the National Touring Tribute Band The British Invasion Experience back in 2013. For 11 years The British Invasion Experience has toured all over country captivating audiences as they have paid tribute to one of the greatest eras in music, the “British Invasion”.

While performing with The British Invasion Experience Jon has also pursued his own career as a solo artist. Releasing two of his own projects; a self-titled EP in 2015 & an album in 2019 entitled “Supersonic Combustion”.

Over the last year Jon has been performing acoustically with his “Unplugged” shows all around the Mid-Atlantic region playing a mix of material ranging from some cuts from The British Invasion Experience setlist along with other Classic and Contemporary Rock tunes, plus some of his own original material as well. This will be Jon’s debut in Cumberland! Don’t miss this one!

Tickets available online & at the door. $10.00 – https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loft129/1345042

Mezzos
114 S. Centre Street

• Open Mic Night hosted by the Slice Girlz, every Tuesday, 8 – 11 pm, Mezzos Main.
• It’s Working Woman’s Wednesday at Mezzos Main from 5:30 – 7:30 pm every Wednesday. Spin the wheel for cash prizes up to $594.00.
• Saturday, September 28 – Emo Live Karaoke – Mezzos Underground, 8 pm.

Book your rehearsal Dinner, Wedding, Birthday, or Anniversary Party NOW at 301.777.7750 • 114 South Centre Street

 

Mezzos has three rooms to choose from to fit any budget.

Dine in, or go to www.mezzosbar.com to order carryout and delivery.

Need a covered dish for a get together? Just order online and have it picked up or delivered.

 

HISTORY/MUSEUMS/ALLEGANY COUNTY TOURISM/LIBRARY/WMSR

The Allegany County Library System
For more information, go to www.alleganycountylibrary.info or contact any branch of the Allegany County Library System at Frostburg, 301-687-0790; George’s Creek, 301-463-2629; LaVale, 301-729-0855; South Cumberland, 301-724-1607; Washington Street, 301-777-1200; or Westernport, 301-359-0455.

Library patrons have access to a wide range of digital collections via the library’s website, including popular options such as hoopla, Libby, and Kanopy. These collections offer 24/7 access to a vast array of ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and magazines, ensuring that patrons can enjoy the library’s resources at their convenience. Additionally, patrons can easily renew books and other materials from the comfort of their homes by accessing their accounts through the library’s homepage.

• Board Game Nights – Washington Street Library, 2nd Tuesdays, 5 pm. For adults or kids 8 and above, no registration required, ring your own games or play ours.
• Book Rave – Join us with this new twist to book club. No required reading: bring a list of titles to share that you’ve loved or hated and leave with recommendations from others. Every 1st Tuesday, 5:30 pm at Frostburg; Every 3rd Tuesday, 5:30 pm at LaVale; Every 4th Tuesday, 5:30 at Washington Street.
• Fall Story Times starts the first week of October! Families of all ages are invited to join for a fun-filled hour of stories, crafts, and quality family time at your local library. Story Time Schedule:Tuesdays at LaVale Library; Wednesdays at Frostburg, George’s Creek, and Washington Street Libraries; Thursdays at South Cumberland and Westernport Libraries. All sessions begin at 10:30 AM

For more information about library events and services, please visit www.alleganycountylibrary.info or call 301-777-1200.

Allegany County Historical Society – 218 Washington Street, 301-777-8678, www.alleganycountyhistory.org. Your Historical Society Program Team is working on a full calendar of educational and entertaining programs for the coming year at all four historic facilities, including these dates already circled in our book.

Second Saturdays – Mark your calendars! Gordon Roberts House will be open for walk-in tours on the second Saturday of the month, July through October.

Mark Your Calendar for Walk-in Tours.

• • Saturday July 13 10AM – 4PM
  • Saturday August 10 10AM – 4PM
  • Sat/Sun Sept 14/15 Heritage Days
  • Saturday October 12 10AM – 4PM

History Huddle
History of the Ohio Company
7/27 @2pm
Canada Hose House/ACHS Discovery Center 400 North Mechanic StreetTickets $10 Members, $15 Non-members
History of the Ohio Company – Allegany County History

Allegany Museum -. Open Wednesday – Saturday, 11-5; Sunday, 1 – 5. 3 Pershing Street, www.alleganymuseum.org. Voted the #2 ‘Best Small Town Museum’ in the Country by USA Today 10Best.The Allegany Museum offers an in-depth journey through Allegany County and the surrounding region’s history, spanning from the arrival of American Indians 12,000 years ago to the 20th century Industry. The museum also highlights the evolution of transportation, featuring the National Road, B&O Railroad, and C&O Canal, which transformed travel in the region.

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad – Congratulations to WMSR! The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad was featured on Southern Living for 20 Most Scenic Train Rides In The South. The website generates 1,944,926 unique visitors per month. https://www.southernliving.com/scenic-trains-in-south-8600712

Reservations may be made by calling 301-759-4400 or online at www.wmsr.com.

• We’re headed to the pumpkin patch October 19th, 20th, 26th & 27th at 9:30AM, Noon, & 2PM! Tickets are $15, and Halloween costumes are encouraged! Book now at https://wmsr.com/pumpkin-patch-ltd
• Ice Cream Trains – July 19; August 2, 16, September 13. Departures at 6, 7 and 8 pm. Make your reservations www.wmsr.com, 301-759-4400.
• Our Murder Mystery Dinner Trains have returned every other Friday evening January – November 2024)! Enjoy a candlelit dinner and a fresh meal cooked on board our former Pennsylvania Railroad Kitchen Car while interacting with characters and helping solve a murder mystery case! These trains will sell out; select your meal when buying your tickets! Make your reservations here: https://wmsr.com/murder-mystery-trains
• Craft Beer Limited – Looking for a new seasonal beer to enjoy this year? Look no further than the Craft Beer Limited (May – November 2024)! Passengers will have the opportunity to taste test 10 beers from local, regional, and national breweries based on the train’s monthly theme! To learn more, visit https://wmsr.com/craft-beer-limited.

Women’s Civic Club of Cumberland – Women’s Civic Club Heritage Days Opening Celebration – Thursday, September 12, 5:30 – 8 pm. Join the Women’s Civic Club of Cumberland for the kickoff of Heritage Days at the Magruder House, 515 Washington Street. The opening ceremony will be a fun-filled event celebrating Cumberland’s history and culture. Get ready for live performances and delicious food. $81.80/person, [email protected], 301-722-6099.

Come back to the past. The Gordon-Roberts House is open for private tours. The Allegany County Historical Society makes three sites available for private event bookings: The Gordon-Roberts House, Union Grove Schoolhouse, and The Brooke-Whiting House can be rented for your small group gathering. Call or message for details – 301-777-8678, [email protected].

 

DOWNTOWN LIVING & WORKING

Mountainside Home Realty – Thinking about buying or selling? Our market is still strong and we are seeing sellers getting multiple offers and favorable terms. If you have been thinking of selling or buying in Western Maryland or West Virginia, give us a call at 301-722-0190. [email protected]

For more information, call John at 443-510-5724.

 

HIRING & OPPORTUNITIES

The American Job Center in downtown Cumberland is here and ready to serve you for all of your job seeking needs! The Job Center offers a variety of self and staff-assisted services and resources to help job seekers find employment opportunities. The Job Center is not the Division of Unemployment Insurance. The best utilization of services begins with registration in the Maryland Workforce Exchange. All staff-assisted services, including staff-assisted job seeking, are credited to the job seeker on the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWEjobs.Maryland.gov). Services may be provided virtually or from a physical distance.

We look forward to assisting you with finding your next career!

The Maryland Job Center is offering a free Resume Building class at the South Cumberland Library on September 18 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. This workshop will provide valuable insights and practical tips on crafting a professional resume that stands out to employers. Participants will learn how to highlight their skills, experience, and accomplishments effectively. Call the library at 301-724-1607 to register.

Chessie FCU – Join our team and elevate your career! We’re on the lookout for full-time tellers in our local branches.

Ready to make a change? Apply today!

Learn More: https://www.chessiefcu.org/about-us/careers.html.

Coney Pizza, 50 Main Street, Lonaconing, is hiring cooks and delivery staff. 25-plus hours a week. Daylight and nights available. Must be able to work weekends. 301-463-2227

Crabby Pig – We’re hiring experienced servers, cooks and bartenders.. If interested, message our Facebook page (Crabby Pig Cumberland) or stop at 13 Canal Street.

Cumberland Police Department – Cumberland Police Department Hiring Announcement!

The written test will be conducted September 30th,2024 at 4:30pm. The location of the testing will be at the Cumberland Police Department, 20 Bedford Street Cumberland, MD.
To obtain an application they may be picked up at city hall, the police department, via email, or by following this link: https://www.cumberlandmd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/399/Job-Application-PDF?bidId=

Applications may also be completed electronically, by following this link:
https://www.cumberlandmd.gov/Jobs.aspx

Applications MUST be received by Cumberland Human Resources Department, by the examination time/date.
Message us, or email [email protected] for more information.

Energy Select has 3 open positions for the region that can be applied for on Indeed.com and search for Energy Select

• Sales Consultant https://www.indeed.com/job/sales-consultant-22f4f4b6d3339b88
• Solar Installer https://www.indeed.com/job/solar-installer-d8fcbc25726cb2f8?
• Electrician (do not need to be licensed)  https://www.indeed.com/job/electrician-b3c7622188d14b01

First Peoples is hiring. We are currently looking for Manager Trainees/Assistant Branch Managers and part-time Tellers. If you’re interested, please send your resume to [email protected].

Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is NOW HIRING for many different types of positions.

• Social & Case Workers and more
• Correctional Officers – $53,110 w/ $7,500 sign-on bonus
• Correctional Officers with food service interest – $53,110
• Correctional Maintenance Officer $59,709
• Correctional Officers with trade skills, two years’ experience, NO Certifications Needed – starting at $59,709.
• Administrative
• Human Resources
• Social & Case Workers and more

To see all open jobs, CLICK HERE
Contact: Nicole Stotelmyer
Western MD Field Recruiter
Dept of Public Safety and Correctional Services
18411 Roxbury Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21746
[email protected]
(301) 745-3673 (O)
(443) 204-5491 (M)

PharmaCare – Full-time cashier and part-time accounting clerk. Join our team. We offer competitive wages plus benefits, including employee stock ownership. Contact Jodi Chamberlain, Human Resources Director at [email protected] or 301-723-2425.

UScellular Virtual Hiring Event! LaVale, MD – Hiring for Part-Time & Full-Time In-Store Positions

UScellular – Multiple Job Locations

Sales Representative
$20.00 – $23.00 / hour, Full-time, Part-time

Sales Representative
$20.00 – $23.00 / hour, Full-time

Sales Representative
$20.00 – $23.00 / hour, Full-time

Job location(s)
Interviews will be held virtually, not at the following physical location(s).

• 12317 Winchester Road SW, Cumberland, MD 21502 US
• 940 Foxcroft Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25401 US

What is a virtual interview?
Virtual interviews help employers connect with job seekers when they are not in the same physical location. Since hiring is a human process, employers would like to talk with you online (chat, video or phone) to see if you meet the requirements for the job.

Opening DORS to Employment – the Maryland State Department of Education’s Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) – DORS helps people with physical, emotional, intellectual, developmental, sensory, and learning disabilities go to work and keep their jobs through a variety of vocational rehabilitation (VR) services.

Eligible individuals will work with a DORS counselor to choose from VR programs and services such as:

• · Career counseling
• · Training to prepare for employment.
• · Job skills training
• · Job search and job placement
• · Job coaching and supported employment
• · Assistive technology

DORS also provides two Transition service tracks for Students (ages 14 to 21) with Disabilities. Transition Services for Students with Disabilities are activities that prepare students with disabilities to move from school to post-school life.

• ·  Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) provide students with disabilities the opportunity to experience and explore the world of work.
• ·  Student Employment Services are for students with disabilities who would like to receive Pre-ETS and also obtain or prepare for meaningful employment and a successful career. A broad range of employment and VR services may be available to these students.

Get more information or Request DORS Services online at dors.maryland.gov

Rocky Gap Casino, Resort & Golf– We’re hiring! If you’re interested in an exciting career, we want you!
At Rocky Gap Casino, Resort & Golf we are committed to being your employer of choice through our innovative policies, practices, and employee-friendly initiatives. All employees are respected members of our successful team. Our work environment is fast-paced, fun, and exciting! We work in a unique and dynamic environment where gaming, food & beverage, and entertainment come together to provide an energetic and vibrant experience for our customers! https://www.cnty.com/rocky-gap/careers.

• Lifeguard
• Count Drop Team Member
• Marketing Administrative Assistant
• Revenue Audit Supervisor
• Accounting Manager

 

Hiring or Looking for employment?  Check out our Now Hiring page at http://www.visitcumberland.org/now-hiring/. We will continue to update the list, so keep checking back. If you are an employer looking for employees, please message your information to the Visit Cumberland Maryland FB. Messenger page or email the information to [email protected]. We will include your listing.

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