The Deep Creek Blog

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Returns to Deep Creek Lake

Garrett Lakes Arts Festival (GLAF) is pleased to announce that orchestral music will return to Garrett County with The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, July 17 and 18, 2009.  Conductor, Lawrence Loh, will kick off the weekend, Friday at 7:30 p.m. with a lively pops concert, “An Evening of Movie Classics,” featuring music by Hollywood composers John Williams and Henry Mancini. Conductor, Andrés Cárdenes, will lead the orchestra in a program of classical repertoire Saturday, July 18, which also begins at 7:30 p.m.   The classical program “Rhapsody in Blue” will include Beethoven: Consecration of the House Overture; Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue, with piano soloist Jon Kimura Parker; and Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 5 (Reformation).
 
Tickets for each concert are $35 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children five years and younger (tickets are required).  Tickets can be ordered online at www.artsandentertainment.org or by calling the GLAF office at (301) 387-3082.

According to Skip Case, executive Director of Garrett Lakes Arts Festival, “Pittsburgh Symphony is a true world-class orchestra. Garrett Lakes Arts Festival and the Deep Creek Lake community embraced the world-class orchestra with grateful enthusiasm, at its local debut at the Wisp Resort in 2007. We are truly looking forward to their return in ‘09.  The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra prides itself in artistic excellence, a rich history of the world's finest conductors and musicians.”

Event sponsors for the symphony performances include Margaret Kaiser, M.D. and Eric Tribbey, Ed King and Doug McClive, M&T Bank Charitable Foundation, Jim O'Connell, Dr. Charles Walch (and Melissa, Nicole, & Maria).

Sponsor Partners for the PSO performances are David A. Burdock Funeral Home, Coldwell Banker Deep Creek Realty, David and Irene Eyer, Bill and Bonnie Fedde, Judy and Jan Finkel, Albert W. Getty, D.D.S., P.C., Iris and Peter Halmos Private Foundation, Robert and Marcene Huebner, Tom and Kathy Johnson, H. Stanley Lambert III, M.D., Barbara Leighton, M.D., Herbert H. Leighton, M.D., Paul and Willetta Mateer, Cherie S. Myers, Edward WS and Jeanne H. Neff, Rickie Rubenstein and Ben Leaderman, Lew Wheeler and Debi McDonnell, and Chuck and Becky Zellefrow

Season Sponsors of Garrett Lakes Arts Festival are First United Trust and Investments, Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, Property Owners’ Association of Deep Creek Lake and Wisp Resort.  This performance is funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.  In addition, large gifts and grants have been given by the Audrey and Howard Naylor Family Trust, The Garrett County Arts Council and The Maryland State Arts Council.

For tickets and information about the program visit www.artsandentertainment.org or call the Garrett Lakes Arts Festival office at (301) 387-3082.

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Art Demonstrations in Oakland

Free art demonstrations take place at The Gallery Shop at 206 E. Alder Street in Oakland every Wednesday from noon - 2:00 pm.  The demonstrations are presented by the Garrett County Arts Council with support from the Maryland State Arts Council and the Civic Club of Oakland.  Following is a list of upcoming artists:
 
July 15    Joan Lyon, ceramic Masks                                
July 22    Carol Jean Speranzella, jewelry            
July 29    Jim McNeil, watercolor painting                            
Aug. 5    Sue Arnson, monotype                               
Aug 12    Pam Snyder, pottery                           
Aug 19    Chip Evans, oil painting                      
Aug. 29   Karin Blizzard, pressed flowers                        
 

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DNR Policy Review Board to Meet Monday July 13th at Discovery Center

The DNR Policy Review Board will meet Monday, July 13, 2009 at 6:30 at the Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center.  The Board oversees Lake Management at Deep Creek Lake. 

Topics to be discussed include special permit conditions for commercial operations, the ongoing water quality monitoring and the Deep Creek Lake Management budget

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Garrett Arts Council Announces 2009 Friends of the Arts Award

On Wednesday, June 30, the Garrett County Arts Council held its annual membership meeting at The Gallery Shop in Oakland.  Every year since 1995 the Arts Council has recognized a person or persons who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the arts in Garrett County.  This year’s honor was presented to Alan and Sue Arnson.

Upon establishing a home in Garrett County 20 years ago, the Arnsons started their own business, The Loft Shop, to promote local art.  They have devoted much of their lives to becoming artists themselves.  Alan is a wood worker and has volunteered with the Garrett Lakes Arts Festival including working with the Symphony Committee.  Sue is a committed member to all aspects of the Garrett County Arts Council and is the immediate past president.  Her art knowledge includes work in watercolor, photography, jewelry making, monotype prints and more.

The couple’s work with GCAC has been invaluable.  Under Sue’s organization, the Arts Council has experienced continued growth, developed a Studio Artist Tour each July, worked with ASCI to provide gallery space in the McHenry area, and provided an exceptional year-round retail outlet at The Gallery Shop.  Both have become advocates for all aspects of the arts in our region.

The Arts Council annual membership meeting was attended by over 100 members and the general public.  The business meeting was followed by a reception for local artist Robert Yonke.  In addition to watercolor landscapes, Yonke’s work includes a series of painting of various musicians performing and he has provided artwork for the International Bluegrass Music Association.  During the reception, a group of Yonke’s local picking partners provided music for the crowd.

Each year the Garrett County Arts Council provides monetary support to other local art projects and those awards were announced at the meeting.  In 2010, GCAC will be distributing $42,000 in grant money to 18 Garrett County projects or organizations.  GCAC receives funding from Garrett County government, the Maryland State Arts Council and support from our members.  For additional information, call the office at 301-334-6580 or visit www.garrettarts.com.

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Wind Project Update

The Times News reports in Garrett Commissioners Extend Wind Project Easements.

Barbara Hollinshead & Howard Bass at Penn Alps

As part of their 17th Season, Music at Penn Alps presents Barbara Hollinshead & Howard Bass in the Great Hall at Penn Alps on July 11 at 7:30 pm. Washington DC’s finest and best-loved early music singer, mezzo-soprano Barbara Hollinshead and her long-time collaborator, lutenist Howard Bass, will bring the music and songs of Elizabethan England and the Spanish court of Ferdinand and Isabella to Grantsville in this unique offering. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Deep Creek Realty. Penn Alps is located on Alt. Route 40 (Exit 22 or 19 on I-68) at Penn Alps Restaurant and Crafts Shop. Tickets are $12 adults, free for ages 19 and under. Ten ticket pack $90. There are no reserved seats. Ticket holders should arrive by 7:20PM. Box Office opens at 7PM on concert nights. For program and ticket information, call 443-257-9177 or visit the web site at www.musicatpennalps.org.

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Article Highlighting Glass Art in Garrett County

Bill Pritchard in the Frederick News-Post offers a piece about Garrett County, featuring some of its talented glass artisans.   Here's Nature is Nice, but also visit Garrett County for the Art.  

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Deep Creek Lake State Park Hosts 10th Annual Art in the Park, July 11 & 12

The Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park will host over 40 artists and their original artwork at the 10th Annual Art in the Park on July 11 and 12. This free event will feature Dixieland music, food and naturalist programs in Western Maryland’s most magnificent setting.

“Art in the Park is an event for the entire family to enjoy,” said President of the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers, Inc (WGCSPVI) Fred Schaich. “Beautiful art work, hands-on activities, delicious food and great music will delight children and parents alike. We are proud to offer such programs that can bring family, fun and education together.”

All artwork on display is available for purchase. The variety of artistic and handmade pieces at the event include unique jewelry, photography, native wildflowers, pottery, fused glass, handmade wooden furniture, hand-woven baskets, wool rugs, children’s books and much more.

Food and a variety of hands-on activities can be enjoyed throughout the day. In addition, visitors can also explore the interpretive/educational Discovery Center, open 10 am to 5 pm daily, during the summer.

Art in the Park will occur on Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is free and docking is available for those wishing to come by water. For more information about this event and other programs offered at the Discovery Center, please call 301-387-7067 or visit www.dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/western/discovery.html

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Easy Living Property Services Rocks!

Easy Living Property Services recently provided us with a Deep Cleaning and Window Cleaning Services and we could not have been happier with their work.  If you are looking for property maintenance or cleaning services, give them a call at (301) 245-4457 or visit www.easylivingforyou.com. 

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