Here at MCTA, we've always got a lot of great stuff going on! We'd love for you to stop by and join us for one of our free, all ages events! We're located on 25 East Main St. in the Arts & Entertainment DIstrict of Historic Frostburg, Maryland.
Stories by the Score, Sunday, February 26, 3 PM
Stories by the Score, featuring Katie and Otto Ross, will spin tales from Appalachia at Mountain City Traditional Arts, Sunday, February 26th at 3 PM. Seasoned storyteller Katie Ross will delve into the rich tapestry of Appalachian lore to bring traditional tales to the venue’s stage. Accompanying her on the Banjo, Otto’s finger- picking style adds a musical dimension to the couple’s storytelling performance. Spend an enjoyable afternoon with them. All ages are welcome to this free event.
The Appalachian Independent Presents: The Mountain Traditions Project, Saturday, March 3, 6:30 PM
The Mountain Traditions Project of the Appalachian Independent, a short film series featuring stories of Appalachian traditions in our changing world, will be hosting a community event and film premiere on March 3rd, 6:30-8:30 PM. The gathering features photographs and clips of the film series documenting regional traditions by Frostburg native Michael Snyder. Live music, food and drink will add to the festive atmosphere. Come early and stay late. Free
TWANG! Sunday, March 4, 3PM
The western Maryland- based barbershop quartet TWANG will perform at Mountain City Traditional Arts on Sunday, March 4th, at 3:00pm. Twang will be performing in a classic barbershop quartet style, giving the audience insight and history in a fun and unique way. Singing country western music “ranging from old-time favorites to today’s radio hits including patriotic and religious numbers along with outlandishly funny jokes, banter, and novelty numbers (some of them originals), TWANG will be sure to have audience members out of their seats. The performance is hosted by Frostburg State University students enrolled in Sociology 350: Folklore in Appalachia participating in the Appalachian Regional Commissions Teaching Project. Free, Donations Encouraged
Hannah Bingman, Saturday, March 31, 7 PM
Former Frostburg resident Hannah Bingman returns to share her stories and songs on Saturday, March 31, 7PM at Mountain City Traditional Arts. Her songs balance lightness and weight, fleshing out a strength unseparated from sensitivity; her themes range from the specificity of the Pennsylvania farmland she loves, to the expanse of introspection in a human heart. Sometimes she is understated and matter-of-fact, sometimes suddenly corny, her smile cracking from the side, but always offering a cup humbly, from a deep well. Free, Donations Encouraged
A program of Frostburg State University, Mountain City Traditional Arts is dedicated to the education, sales, documentation, and perpetuation of traditional arts in the mountain region. The venue operates with support from the Maryland Traditions Program of the Maryland Arts Council, The FSU Foundation, FrostburgFirst, A Main Street Community, and the Allegany Arts Council. For more information call 301-687-3124 or emailmountaincitytradarts@gmail.com .
