What’s Happening

What’s Happening in Downtown Cumberland

National Small Business Week – April 28 – May 4
Mother’s Day – May 12
We’re Open for Business – Shop & Dine Locally in Downtown Cumberland

 

EVENTS

The Allegany Arts Council is pleased to announce its Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series has been nominated by editors of USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Outdoor Concert Series.  The Reader’s Choice Awards highlight communities across the nation who are creating dynamic and engaging experiences for residents and visitors through programming, recreation and entertainment. The Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series joins only 20 outdoor concert series from as far as Napa, California, and is only one of two Levitt stages across the country to be recognized.

The Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series is part of the Levitt Foundation’s Levitt AMP program, which provides $90,000 in matching grant funds to communities who want to present free music programs. The series, which began in 2023, offers ten consecutive weeks of free musical performance, and must occur in an underutilized public space.  The series took place on the Festival Grounds of Canal Place in 2023, and in 2024 will expend to include a performance at Hoffman Park in Frostburg. The series is supported by funding from the Allegany Arts Council, City of Cumberland, Allegany County Government, Frostburg State University, and the Arts & Entertainment District of Cumberland, along with in-kind support from the Canal Place Preservation Development Authority and Allegany County Office of Tourism. Voters may support the Levitt AMP Cumberland program by voting daily through May 13, 2024. It takes just a few seconds to vote and voters can watch the leaderboard to ensure their chosen community is ascending in the ranks. To vote, readers may visit https://10best.usatoday.com/…/levitt-amp-cumberland…/. The top 10 will be announced on May 22, 2024.

The 2024 Levitt AMP Cumberland lineup will be announced soon, and begins Thursday, June 6, running weekly through August 8, 2024.

County United Way 27th Annual Day of Caring & Sharing slated for Friday, May 10th is rapidly approaching! All Volunteer forms need to be submitted by Friday, March 29th. If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer for the Day of Caring & Sharing event please contact the County United Way Office and we will be happy to assist you, phone 301-722-2700.

Farmer’s Market & Music Series begins Thursday, May 16 at Canal Place Festival Grounds. The Market will run 9:30 am – 1 pm and music from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. The Teal Steel Band from Frankfort Middle School is scheduled to perform at the May 16 market. 

Cumberland Theatre Mini Wine Festival in partnership with Ristorante Ottaviani. Love wine tasting? Then save the date! The Cumberland Theatre will be hosting a Mini Wine Festival on Saturday, June 1 in Downtown Cumberland. Join us on the patio at Ristorante Ottaviani for an afternoon of music, wine and fun! You will taste a diverse collection of 16 wines while listening to live music and dining on delicious pizzas, pastas and more! Plus, wine will be available to purchase with special case discounts. Ticket and bottle sales benefit the Cumberland Theatre. Ticket includes souvenir wine glass, tasting of 16 wines and live musical entertainment. Tickets are $40/person.                            

Additional beverages and food may be purchased at Ristorante Ottaviani or Ottaviani Tasting Room and Lounge. Tickets are available for purchase at Ristorante Ottaviani, Ottaviani Tasting Room and the Cumberland Theatre as well as online at cumberlandtheatre.com. Ristorante Ottaviani is located at 25 North Centre Street. Must by 21 years old to consume alcoholic beverages.

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

 

RETAIL

Azad’s of Cumberland at The Tilly Gallery – Our Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 12 – 8 pm. 37 North Centre Street, 301.723.0818.

• Everyone seems to be enjoying the Youth & Beginner’s Jam and we\re asking some of our local musicians and friends to join us to lead the group. SHANE SCHOENADEL will be joining us on Saturday April 20. 12 – 3 pm to lead the group on the Living Room Stage at Azad’s. BYO instruments. Practice your favorites and come ready to share. Or just join in with the others. No rules. All levels and ages from 13 y/o and up are welcome to join in. Spectators are welcome.

Barkin’ Basement Thrift Shop— Our sale this week is Half Off on all Entertainment – Books, CDs, Vinyl, Games & Puzzles. The sale starts Thursday, April 18 and runs through Monday, April 

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 – Hot off the press! We are pleased to have Andrew Sparber’s most recent publication- “Full Steam Ahead: 22. Allegany County Maryland’s Industrial Revolution.”  Signed by the author, it’s a great addition to your local history collection.

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. HOP INTO SPRING WITH THESE SPECIALS!

Buy any pre-owned console and get a free pre-owned rack game! 

Buy 2 get 1 FREE on all pre-owned rack games!

ALL Pokémon TCG products are 20% off! That includes sealed product, singles, and graded cards!

CONTROLLER RESTOCK! We’ve got brand new Xbox Series controllers, PlayStation 5 controllers, and even Xbox racing wheels!

Spring cleaning season is upon us, clear out the old, and grab something new by trading in your games, consoles, Pokémon cards, and gaming accessories for CASH or store credit! 

DON’T FORGET YOUR FREEBIE! All CG loyalty rewards text subscribers are eligible to get an exclusive CG enamel pin! *limited supply only 500 made!*

Chessie Federal Credit Union—College-bound members are eligible to apply for one of ten $1,000 essay-based scholarships and one of two $1,000 video-based scholarships. And, yes, you may apply in both categories! Learn More: Learn More: Learn More: https://www.cufound.org/consumer…/college-scholarship

Craft Table – Sidewalks are open and so is Craft Table. For your four-legged fur baby we now make a Paw wreath. Special orders or no problem at the Craft Table, the Hiding Place of your Creative Spirit. Big changes here on South Liberty Street with the arrival of Liberty Street General Store and Sandwich shop coming soon. 11 South Liberty Street in historic downtown Cumberland, Maryland. Phone 240 642.8828  www.Craft-Table.com

Energy Select – Visit us at 119 Baltimore Street or http://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 is Downtown Cumberland’s place to shop for antiques and collectibles. It is open Sunday from 11 to 4 and Monday through Saturday from 10 to 5. Stop in and find a memory. 55 Baltimore Street. Closed on Easter Sunday.

Downtown Hobbies & Toys – Now carrying a large selection of Legos. New items in stock. Science kits, woodburning kits, new model kits and die-cast playsets. Be sure to like our page, Downtown Hobbies & Toys, and be among the first to discover what’s coming to the store. Downtown Hobbies & Toys is an Official Traxxas Dealer carrying RC cars, trucks, parts, and more. 113 Baltimore Street. Open Monday – Friday, 12 – 6 pm; Saturday, 12 – 5 pm.

Gus & Oliver Children’s Boutique offers organic, small-batch clothing for newborns through 5T. In the spring of 2024, we are expanding our selection up to size 10. The boutique also carries a curated selection of toys and nursery items. Open Thursday, 4 8 pm, Friday, 3 – 8 pm, and Saturday, 11 am – 6 pm. 54 N. Centre Street. 1-240-580-6651.

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. New stuff in shop! 

• 2022 Bowman Heritage Hobby 129.99
• 2022 Bowman U Chrome Blasters 17.99
• 2023 Panini Kid’s Crate Series 9 69.99

Open Wednesday – Friday from 12 noon – 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm.

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 – 11 am – 5 pm, Friday – 1 pm – 9 pm, Saturday – 11 am – 9 pm.

• Happy Hour every Thursday from 5pm-7pm with exclusive clothing discounts
• 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
• Stay tuned for upcoming events and spring arrivals! – Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter!

PharmaCare West – Frost Bite freeze dried treats have arrived at PharmaCare West, and the other retail pharmacies of The PharmaCare Network. Frost Bite will be at PharmaCare West on Monday, April 22^nd, from 3 to 5pm, for a tasting!  If you have never tried freeze dried candies you need to do your taste buds a favor and try them on Monday. Frost Bite is a locally owned & operated small business with their commercial kitchen here in Cumberland. They take your favorite candies and turn them in to delightful treats. Stop by and try them today.

PharmaCare West offers the new RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine for people 60 and older. In addition to the RSV vaccine, the pharmacy also offers COVID, Shingles, pneumonia and other preventative vaccines. Stop by today and talk to the pharmacist about your vaccine needs. 64 Greene Street – Open Monday – Friday, 9am to 6pm & Saturday 9am to 1pm – phone 301.724.1183

Western Maryland Music Center – We are the area’s only full-service music store, offering great brands at unbeatable prices! 15 Baltimore Street. Open Monday – Saturday, 12 – 8 pm.  http://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 can be spent at any DCBA member’s business. You can find out who is a DCBA member online at www.visitcumberland.org.

 

WINING & DINING

Basecamp Coffee – Now in two locations –   118 Baltimore St., “The Rosenbaum,” and our original location at 108 Greene Street, open daily, 7 am – 3:30 pm. CONGRATULATIONS! Basecamp Coffee was voted Best Coffee Shop in Blue Ridge Outdoor Magazine’s 13th annual “Best of Awards.”

Mountain Maryland’s premier specialty coffee roaster. We honor our heritage by producing quality specialty coffee right here in Western Maryland. Our coffee can be found at restaurants, coffee shops, and retail shelves locally and in homes worldwide. www.basecampcoffees.com. ​

Charis Winery & Distillery – 16 Howard Street. Tasting, Tours and Sales Hours at the Winery: Mondays: Noon to 5:00 pm; Tuesday-Thursday, Noon to 6:00 pm; Friday: Noon to 8:00 pm; Saturday – 11:00 am to 8:00 pm; Sunday – 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Handcrafted for excellence and made for your pleasure, Tastings are $10 for a flight of four wines on a walk-in basis. Tours are upon request. 16 Howard Street, Canal Place. www.chariswinery.com.

City Lights: An American Bar and Grill – Beer & Burger Thursday, 4:30 – 8 pm. 100% Angus Beef Brand Burger served with Fridays & a Beer – $20. 59 Baltimore Street, (301) 722-9800, citylightsamericangrill.com. 

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.
April Lunch Specials:

• Tuesday – $10.99 – BBQ Pork Basket (Fries and Slaw)
• Wednesday – $10.99 – Clam Strip Basket (Fries and Slaw)
• Thursday – $10.99 – Fish & Shrimp Basket (Fries and Slaw)
• Friday – $12.99 – Fish Sandwich w/Cup of Soup
• Saturday & Sunday – $13.99 – Black and Bleu Burger with chips and pickle
• AYCE Crabs $35/Person – Thursday, April 17, 5 – 8 pm. Must make a reservation.
• Fryday AYCE Fish Fry: Every Friday in April served with fries and coleslaw, $16.99 from 4 pm to closing.

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.jinasiancuisine.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 – Weekly all day lunch specials. Open Mic Night, 7 pm, Mezzos Main
• Wednesdays- .60 Bone-in-Wings All Day (dine-in only.) Working Woman’s Wednesday with WQZK Radio/ Amy Ryan – 6 – 8 pm. Half price dips – crab, spinach & artichoke, buffalo chicken. All Day Special – .50 cent bone-in wings (dine in only). Cigar Club –, LaGrotta’s, 6 – 9 pm
• Thursdays – Burger Day – $9.99. Trivia with Randy Means – 7:30 – 10:15 pm. SIN 
• Fridays – Baked Potato Day. Choose your favorite – $6 – $7.
• Saturdays – ½ off Artisan Pizza Day – all day.
• Sundays – AYCE Boneless, Nachos, Sliders, Fries – $11.50 per person – noon to midnight! Brian Lelpley for City Counci Greet and Meet Happy Hour, 5 pm.

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 Open Tuesday – Friday, 5 – 10 pm; Saturday, 12 noon – 10 pm.

• Join us for our VERY FIRST Sunday brunch on May 5^th. We’re going to have live music by the wonderful Briana Merkel, a NEW AND IMPROVED BRUNCH MENU with new food items and drinks and adoptable dogs from the Allegany County Animal Shelter. Stay tuned for when the new menu drops. Our outdoor dining will be available weather permitting.

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.

Queen City Cravings Hours: Monday-Friday – 7am – 7pm; Saturday & Sunday – 8am – 7pm

• We Are Hiring! Stop by to pick up an application!
• Panini of the week: Pepperoni, fresh mozzarella cheese, and marinara sauce
• Sandwich of the week: Honey barbeque chicken topped with coleslaw
• Veggie burger of the month: Veggie burger topped w/ spring mix, onion-tomato w/ red pepper pesto mayo
• Stop by to get your free Cravings custard sample of the week! – This week’s flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Cake Batter, Double Dark Chocolate, Brookie, Pineapple Sorbet
• Custard Camp coming soon, stay tuned!

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

Uncle Jack’s Pizzeria & Pub – 20 S. Mechanic Street, Open 11 am – 2 am, daily. Wamba Caravan # 89, Alhambra will be having a “Drive By” Italian & Polish Sausage sale on Friday, April 26 -11:00 am-6:00 pm & Saturday, April 27 -11:00 am-5:00 pm. at the Lower LaVale Fire Department Lot.

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. 

• 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

PharmaCare West – PharmaCare West offers the new RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine for people 60 and older. In addition to the RSV vaccine, the pharmacy also offers COVID, Shingles, pneumonia, and other preventative vaccines. Stop by today and talk to the pharmacist about your vaccine needs. 64 Greene Street – Open Monday – Friday, 9am to 6pm & Saturday 9am to 1pm – phone 301.724.1183

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].

Gilchrist Gallery Every 2nd Saturday morning of the month throughout 2023, Gilchrist Gallery will host yoga and sound healing at 9:30 am with Paula Reeves. The entrance is donation-based; attendees are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, blanket, and water.

UPMC Western Maryland offers Chair Yoga every Monday at the Gilchrist Museum of the Arts in Cumberland at 2:30 pm. Chair yoga is also offered on scheduled days at several senior centers. Group yoga sessions for special events or regular groups are also available to be scheduled. Please register to attend in person or online via ZOOM by contacting Christina at [email protected].

Led by AHEC West, Healing Allegany is a consortium of healthcare, law enforcement, and social service agencies serving Allegany County and numerous volunteer supporters. The consortium is working to improve treatment for opioid misuse, address community and internal stigma associated with addiction, and reduce illness and death related to opioid misuse. For more information, visit ahecwest.org/healing.

 

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, 11:00 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 and its Saville and Schwab Galleries are pleased to announce the 10th anniversary of the Allegany National Photography Competition & Exhibition, to take place March 30-April 20, 2024
• Saturday, April 6, 6-8 pm – 10^th Anniversary ANPCE Public Opening & Awards
• Saturday, April 6, 8-11 pm – Light Up the Night! with Allegany Photo Show After Dark at the Cumberland Masonic Temple
• The Allegany Arts Council and its Saville Gallery are pleased to present the work of Middletown, Maryland-based painter, Brian Truesdale, in his exhibition, “In Flight to Seek Resistance.” The exhibition runs from April 27-May 18. A Public Opening will take place on Saturday, April 27. The public is invited to attend.
• The Allegany Arts Council and its Saville Gallery are pleased to present the work of the Western Maryland Watercolor Society which will be on exhibit May 25-June 15, as the final show in our current home at 9 N. Centre Street. In 2009, the Allegany Arts Council welcomed as its first exhibition works from members of the Western Maryland Watercolor Society, and it seemed fitting to close out this chapter with their exhibition entitled, “Full Circle.” Watercolorists are challenging themselves to try new styles and techniques in this exhibit which celebrates the demanding medium of watercolor. A Public Opening will take place on Saturday, May 25, from 6:00-8:00 pm.

The Cumberland Choral Society will present Dan Forrest’s “Requiem for the Living”. “Requiem”, which mean rest in Latin, is traditionally a prayer of rest for the deceased. However, in Forrest’s innovative and unique work, this prayer becomes a plea of rest for US as human beings, experiencing the challenges and triumphs in this life. This five-movement 50-minute work is a journey from despair to peace, hope and assurance. A 35-voice choir will be joined by 10 professional musicians from the Pittsburgh/Morgantown/ D.C. area.

Join us Friday, April 26th at 7:30pm and Sunday, April 28th at 4:00pm at First Presbyterian Church, 11 Washington Street, Cumberland Maryland. A reception will be held following the Sunday Concert. Tickets available at the door or online at cumberlandchoralsociety.square.site.

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

Jesus Christ Superstar, May 1 – 19, 8 -10:30 pm. What’s the buzz? The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 50 years. A timeless work, the rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Superstar follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire.

The iconic 1970s rock score contains such well-known numbers as “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Gethsemane.” A true global phenomenon and perfect pick for schools, community theaters and professionals alike, Superstar continues to touch new generations of audiences and performers. 

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

• Spring Art Exhibition – Join us for Kappa Pi Art Honor Society’s at the Gilchrist Gallery, featuring Frostburg State University student and faculty artwork, April 13, 5-7 pm. 
• 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:

• Agatha Christie’s Mousetrap – In this classic whodunit set in post-war Britain, eight people at a newly opened guest house are snowed in. News reports tell of a horrific murder that recently took place nearby. All of the characters seem suspicious in their own way, but when one of them is strangled, the hunt is on for the murderer among them. May 9-12 & 16-19, 2024 – 8:00 pm Thurs/Fri/Sat and 2:00 pm Sun
• Yes And/In Bob We Trust by Andrew Nicholls. June 
• 13-16 & 20-23, 2024 – 8:00 pm Thurs/Fri/Sat and 2:00 pm Sun
• Anne of Green Gables. July 11-14 & 18-21, 2024 – 8:00 pm Thurs/Fri/Sat and 2:00 pm Sun
• Western Maryland Shakespeare Festival – August 2024 (dates and plays TBA)
• Anything Goes – Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter, Original Book by P.G. Wodehouse & Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse, New Book by Timothy Crouse & John Weidman. September 12-15 & 19-22, 2024 – 8:00 pm Thurs/Fri/Sat & 2:00 pm Sun
• Misery – Adapted by William Goldman. October 10-13 & 17-20, 2024 – 8:00 pm Thurs/Fri/Sat and 2:00 pm Sun
• 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: Monday & Tuesday – CLOSED, Wednesday & Thursday – 5 pm – 10 pm, Friday – 4 pm – 11:30 pm, Saturday – 12:30 pm – 11 pm, Sunday – 1pm – 6pm

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

Upcoming events:

• Sing-o Bingo: Get ready to sing during the ultimate bingo showdown, every Wednesday starting at 6pm! Take advantage of this fun event + Happy Hour specials. No sign-up fee!
• Trivia Thursdays: Trivia Thursdays are BACK every Thursday starting at 6:30pm. Do you and your team have what it takes to win?! Stop in every week for drink specials, catering, new prizes & questions. No sign-up fee!
• Hats & Horses – Kentucky Derby Viewing Party: Saturday, May 4^th from 3pm – 7pm – be our guest for the 150^th Kentucky Derby! Breakout the hats and dress to impress – mint juleps & iced tea, Woodford Reserve Bourbon Bar, television viewing, acoustic music by Mike Whitehead & MORE! Awards given to the best dressed + best hat!
• Axe-throwing League: Interested in joining an axe-throwing league?! Email us at [email protected] and visit our website for more details. Leagues start April 10^th!
• 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.

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

• Saturday, April 20, 8 pm – Trae Sheenan. An old soul from the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, Trae Sheehan has been writing songs and performing since the age of ten. Pulling inspiration from the country/rock sound of The Eagles, the folk roots of Bob Dylan, and the swift melodies of John Denver, his songs are written from a place of honesty with an understanding of people and culture gained through his travels and performances. Tickets $10- https://traesheehan.com/event/5502423/674962288/cumberland-md.
• Saturday, April 27, 8 – 10:15 pm – HawtThorns. The sun-kissed songwriting, deft guitar work, and lush vocal harmonies have been the core of the HawtThorns sound. Tickets $10 – https://loft129.org/events/hawtthorns. 
• Friday, May 10, 8 – 10 pm – David Singley. David Singley is a singer-songwriter-guitarist whose music is born of the street, the country, and the academy. An experienced veteran with decades of backing world-class artists and performers, he weaves rock, country, and jazz elements together. $10/person https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loft129/1108797.
• Friday, May 24, 8 – 10:30 pm – The Bob Band – Bob Dylan Tribute Band. The Bob Band, a Bob Dylan tribute band, is a group of veteran musicians based in Washington, DC, dedicated to capturing the vibe, spirit, and arrangement of Bob Dylan’s original recordings. A faithful musical journey through the amazing Dylan catalog – 50 years of folk, rock, country, blues, even gospel. Advance tickets/$12, $15/door. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loft129/1110510
• Saturday, May 25, 8 – 10 pm- Jon Dell with Farewell Friend. A special night of collaboration! Two fantastic artists come together for this special treat. Farewell Friend is a captivating indie folk rock band and Joe Dell is an American songwrite, guitarist and music educator. His songs trade the line between dolor and blissful jubilance with a touch of gallows humor. $12 advance tickets; $15 at the door – https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loft129/1148771. 
• Saturday, July 13, 8 – 10 pm – Blue Diggity. Bluegrass at the Loft! Between their passionate vocal leads, tight harmonies, and powerful instrumental arrangements, Blue Diggity generates a dynamic presence on stage that is sure to engage the audience. $15/person. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loft129/1117220.

Mezzos –

• The Slice Girlz, Mezzos Main, host Open Mic Night every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to midnight.
• It’s Working Woman’s Wednesday at Mezzos Main from 6 pm to 8 pm every Wednesday. Spin the wheel for cash prizes up to $594.00. Wacky Wednesday Liquor and Beer Specials are from 8 pm to midnight. Rock Hazel Band is at 9:00 pm.
• Ammonite and the Downstrokes at Mezzos Underground – Thursday, April 11, 8 pm. A night of rock n roll in the Mezzos Underground with DC’s hard-hitting Ammonite and local pop punk garage rockers, The Downstrokes. All ages. $10.
• The Perishables Death Mental Tour with Anxiety at Best and Trapratt at Mezzos Underground, Tuesday, June 4, 7 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 – Patrons can check out the eBooks & More page on the library’s website to access digital collections like hoopla, Libby, and Kanopy, where users can download books, audiobooks, movies, music, and magazines! As always, library patrons can access their accounts through the library’s homepage to renew books and other items from home. 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. www.alleganycountylibrary.info. 

• Tiny Art Show – Display your talents at our Tiny Art Show. Pick up a tiny art canvas at an Allegany County Library location. Finished art pieces can be returned to the library to be displayed at the Frostburg Branch for the Frostburg Arts Walk. All ages are welcome to participate. Canvas available March 26; Artwork due by April 20; Art displayed & voting open April 27-May 18. Registration is required and on a first-come first-serve basis, while supplies last. For more information, visit our website. 
• Board Game Nights – Washington Street Library, 2^nd 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.

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.

Saturday, April 27, Third Annual Gatsby Gala Fundraiser at the Brooke Whiting House, 632 Washington Street. Doors open at 6 pm. It’s that time again! Dress in your best 1920s outfits and re-live what a racy 1929 prohibition party was like as Brooke and Ruth Whiting guests in their 1911 home. This was Cumberland’s heyday, and the Whitings were active in everything from banking to beer brewing. Known simply as “Gatsby,” this event has become a “must-do” social gathering for all the right reasons! Surprise arrivals. Great food. An amazing setting among Brooke Whiting Jr and his sister Anne’s collections of art, books and furnishings, astutely acquired from American antiquities dealers, and during their world travels between 1948 and 1990. Ticket buyers will enjoy the musical talents of “Lulu’s Fate,” a talented three-piece acoustic group from Washington DC, making their first Western Maryland appearance. Proceeds benefit the Allegany County Historical Society’s preservation and educational mission, established in 1937. Seating is limited to 80 attendees, so don’t delay. As always, tickets are discounted for active ACHS members. Online 2024 membership is available athttps://alleganycountyhistory.org/membership-application/

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.

• The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad has been nominated by USA Today for the “10Best Scenic Train Ride” award! We are truly honored for this nomination, but the ultimate winner will be decided by a public live vote. So, we kindly request your support in voting for WMSR as the winner! To vote,button, visit https://10best.usatoday.com/…/western-maryland-scenic…/ select Western Maryland Scenic Railroad from the list of nominees, and hit “Submit”. Thank you for your time and support! Users can vote once a day and also view the leaderboard!
• The popular Spring Fling trains return for the weekend of April 27! It’s time to break out of those winter blues and plant some fresh flowers at Bone Cave! These trips are just $15 a ticket and fabulous for a quick trip out with family to play yard games and enjoy the fresh spring air. Visit https://wmsr.com/spring-fling-express-family-train-ride to get your Spring Fling tickets today!
• We’re headed to Frostburg State University for “Trailblazing Women of Country Music” on Thursday, May 2 at 5:30 pm! Experience a round-trip excursion on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, which includes a ticket to the CES presentation of Trailblazing Women of Country. Hop on the train in Cumberland at 5:30 pm and journey up the mountain to Frostburg. While onboard, you’ll be treated to delicious hors d’oeuvres. Don’t forget to try a signature drink at one of the train’s three bars.Upon arrival at the historic Frostburg Depot, passengers will be shuttled to the Performing Arts Center to attend the performance. After the show, passengers will be shuttled back to the Frostburg Depot for a return trip to Cumberland. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit https://wmsr.com/fsu-concert-train
• Get ready for an all-new experience this winter (January – April 2024) with the Allegheny Winter Express. Take in the stunning winter views from the comfort of our climate-controlled passenger cars as we travel uphill to Frostburg. Indulge in delicious meals prepared fresh on the train from our ‘Brunch & Munch’ menu while you sit back and enjoy the ride. Choose from two seating options: Coach seating or Lounge Class, which offers full bar service. The train departs twice every Saturday and Sunday until the last weekend in April. The first trip departs at 9 am from Cumberland and has no layover in Frostburg, while the second train departs at 1 pm and has a 1 hour and 45-minute layover. Don’t miss out on this amazing experience! Book your tickets now at https://wmsr.com/alleghenywinter-express.
• 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
• A Cumberland tradition returns in 2024 as our 
• 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.
• Our award-winning Allegheny Mountain Dinner train is available for booking in May & June! These trips will run on Saturday evenings with a 7:00 pm departure from Cumberland! Enjoy a candlelit dinner on Maryland’s favorite rolling restaurant! Book Here: https://wmsr.com/allegheny-mountain-dinner-trains

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]

Suite Thirty-One, LLC – Located in the WCBC Building – The second-floor office suite features an executive office with windows on the mall and an administrative assistant room. An optional large, multiple-purpose office is also available. This second-floor suite includes the use of a first-floor ADA-compliant office with direct access to the mall. Contact John for more information- 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!

Allegany Museum – Museum Operations Coordinator:
The Operations Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Museum which is ranked as the 2nd best small-town museum in the country. The Coordinator will help execute the Museum’s strategic goals and objectives with guidance from the Board of Directors. Currently, the Museum has a working Board of Directors responsible for various museum activities such as Administration, Public Relations, Volunteers, Finances, etc. The Coordinator needs to work with these Directors and their committees to help them achieve our goals and objectives. The Coordinator is responsible for providing the necessary support to these Directors as needed. Duties for this part-time position include providing management support for the various projects the Museum undertakes, especially:

• ● fundraising 
• ● communication with the public 
• ● presenting programs 
• ● grant writing 

We are looking for a motivated self-starter and learner with a vision of creating a possible long-term position. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, but we will consider an Associate’s degree. Experience working with a non-profit Board of Directors is valued. 

Apply Deadline: April 26, 2024
Send resume to 3 Pershing St., Cumberland, MD 21502
Contact: [email protected]

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. If interested, message our Facebook page (Crabby Pig Cumberland) or stop at 13 Canal Street.

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].

Forever Media – Job Position: Account Executive-Cumberland, MD

Job Description: Forever Media, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated, goal-driven individual with knowledge of and a desire to work with local business owners, helping them to grow their business through the power of local radio and digital solutions. The desired candidate will identify client needs prior to proposing marketing recommendations, conduct market research, plan and execute creative branding and promotional campaigns, and assist in driving results for advertisers.                          

Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include developing new business, maintaining and servicing accounts, and reactivating inactive accounts. Account Executives will work to grow revenue by developing strong partnerships with existing and potential advertisers to assist in increasing sales, traffic count, and visibility through the use of local radio and digital solutions, promotional opportunities, and interactive initiatives available with Forever Media’s Cumberland stations. Additional responsibilities will include performing ongoing client needs analysis and market research to ensure that current marketing campaigns remain effective in meeting advertiser needs.                                                                                                        

Qualifications: Prior sales or marketing experience is preferred along with a willingness to learn and a desire to win. Strong communication and presentation skills are required as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license.                                                                                                         

Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits package based on past experience and performance. If you think you have what it takes to be a member of our Cumberland, MD team, please email your resume to [email protected]. Forever Media and its affiliates and their Radio Station(s) do not and shall not discriminate, in any manner on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or age respecting their recruiting, employment or advertising practices. 

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

• Correctional Officers – $51,563 w/ $7,500 sign-on bonus
• Correctional Officers with food service interest – $51,563 w/ $7,500 sign-on bonus
• Correctional Maintenance Officer $57,969
• Correctional Officers with trade skills, two years experience, NO Certifications Needed – starting at $56,832.
• 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)

Ristorante Ottaviani – JOIN OUR TEAM! We’re looking for fun, energetic and dependable people to join our team! If you’re looking for a close knit, family oriented small business to work for, we’re just the place. We’re hiring ALL positions. Message for more details or call (301) 722-0052 and start the process now!

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

 

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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