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| Daniel Kelly, Shakespeare in Jazz - March 28, 2025
Shakespeare in Jazz: All the World’s a Song is an engaging, participatory celebration of Shakespeare's work, offering an exciting new way to experience the his genius. Great for those discovering his plays for the first time and for Shakespeare aficionados alike!
Throughout the concert, audience members will join Daniel's jazz group, featuring an amazing jazz vocalist, as they sing along to catchy, original songs based on Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, Hamlet and many more!
Shakespeare in Jazz features the tremendous talents of jazz vocalist Frederick Johnson and Nicole Zuraitis. Johnson has performed on stage with such musical greats as Chick Corea & Christian McBride and has performed as an opening act for Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, B.B. King and many others. Rising star and GRAMMY-nominee Nicole Zuraitis has toured around the world, released four award-winning albums and is the vocalist world-famous Birdland Big Band in New York City.
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| Master-Tini Fundraiser-April 12, 2025 | | Hope to see you there! |
| "Amazing Grazing" A Taste of Garrett County-April 29, 2024
5 PM-8 PM
The “Taste of the County” fundraiser event, referred to as “Amazing Grazing,” is back with a delightful culinary showcase that celebrates local flavors and community spirit. This event typically features beautifully curated tables filled with a variety of delectable treats featured at the local establishments.
Restaurateurs come together to highlight the region’s gastronomic excellence, offering attendees a chance to sample and savor the best local products.
Beyond the food, “Amazing Grazing” emphasizes community collaboration and sustainability.
Overall, it’s a feast for the senses and a celebration of the local culinary scene, bringing people together to enjoy and appreciate the rich tapestry of flavors and craftsmanship that define the region. | Buy Tickets | |
| Maryland Symphony Orchestra - Saturday, June 14, 2025
MSO’s influence and reputation has reached far beyond Western Maryland. It is one of only four professional symphony orchestras in Maryland and audience members from South Central Pennsylvania, West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle, the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan area are drawn to concerts held at the historic Maryland Theatre in downtown Hagerstown. | Buy Tickets | |
| Take me Home, A Tribute to the Music of John Denver by Jim Curry-June 20, 2025
“Jim Curry was over there sounding like John Denver… I closed my eyes and went back to the times when I worked with John.” Pete Huttlinger, guitar player for John Denver. Come join in the fun and take in the joy and hope of a full inspired evening of the music of America’s most beloved singer songwriter. National touring performer Jim Curry will have you clapping your hands and singing along to hit after hit.
From the very first song you will know why Jim was cast to be the voice of John Denver in the CBS movie “Take me home: the John Denver Story”. Curry was chosen as a key performer in the induction of John Denver into the Colorado Music Hall of fame show, and hosting the official John Denver Estate show that toured the United States and Australia, because of his pure clear voice that really delivers the music of John Denver.
“His voice was clear, sweet and oftentimes brought the audience to tears with its sincerity. What more can you ask for from an artist. Especially one singing the great hits of America’s Troubadour. If you ever get the chance to “hang around” with Jim Curry as he plays the music of the great John Denver, I highly recommend it.” –kevin
Curry has delighted audiences for over 23 years. Come and experience it yourself with family and friends. | Buy Tickets | |
| Seth Kibel Kleztet - July 26, 2025
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Seth Kibel, one of the Mid-Atlantic's premier woodwind specialists. He has worked with some of the best bands in klezmer, jazz, swing, and more, and wowing audiences on saxophone, clarinet, and flute, Seth has made a name for himself in the Washington/Baltimore region, and beyond.
He is the featured performer with The Kleztet, Bay Jazz Project, Music Pilgrim Trio, The Natty Beaux, and more. Winner of 28 Washington Area Music Awards (Wammies), including "Best World Music Instrumentalist" (2003-11) and "Best Jazz Instrumentalist" (2005, 2007-8, 2011-14). His most recent recording, "Clown With A Stick," was released in May 2023 on the Azalea City Recordings record label. He's won numerous prizes in the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest (MASC) including the Grand Prize in 2016 and a Gold Prize in 2022.
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| Kiti Gartner & The Drifting Valentines-August 9, 2025
A band out of Washington DC who play western swing, rockabilly, old country and some jump blues. Their influences include music from the 1940s and on, including almost everything that came out of The Quonset Hut and RCA Studio B in Nashville, Sun Records and Bakersfield.
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| "Keys for a Cause"
The 2nd Annual Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos Fun-Raiser-August 16, 2025
The Flying Ivories are a dynamic dueling pianos group known for their high-energy, interactive performances. Their shows are a blend of music, comedy, and audience participation, making each event unique and engaging.
Here’s what they do:
All-Request Shows: The audience controls the set list by writing down song requests, which the performers then play. This makes every show different and tailored to the crowd’s preferences.
Interactive Entertainment: The performers not only play music but also engage with the audience through humor and improvisation, creating a lively and fun atmosphere.
Professional Musicians: The group features a rotating roster of talented musicians, many of whom have backgrounds in Broadway, Vegas, and other prestigious venues.
Overall, The Flying Ivories offer a unique and entertaining experience that combines musical talent with comedic flair and audience interaction. Bring your dollars and get ready to dance the night away!
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| The Magic Duel Comedy Show-September 13, 2025
The Magic Duel Comedy Show is a must-see for anyone who loves magic, comedy, or just a good time. Award-winning magicians and first-rate snarkists Mark Phillips and Ryan Phillips face off in this 90-minute display of mind-bending illusions, hilarious jokes, and engaging audience participation. You'll gasp in amazement at their magic, laugh at their witty banter, and cheer for your favorite magician as they battle it out for the win. It's a fun-filled experience you’ll long remember.
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| Dan + Claudia Zanes-September 26,2025
Grammy award winning children’s performer Dan Zanes and Haitian-American music therapist / jazz vocalist Claudia Zanes have been making music with each other since the day they met in the fall of 2016.
The two decided while sitting at Dan’s kitchen table that afternoon that they would continue singing together and, in the spirit of progress and inclusion, would work with presenters to try and make all of their concerts sensory friendly.
Inspired by their artful modern-day all-ages folk music and their commitment to accessibility, the Kennedy Center commissioned Claudia and Dan to create a theater piece for young audiences. Night Train 57: A Sensory Friendly Comic Folk Operapremiered in October 2017 and has been performed several times since.
Their love of songs and communal music-making lead to a publishing deal with the Quarto Group USA and the result, an award winning songbook entitled Dan Zanes’ House Party: A Family Roots Music Treasury, was released in 2018.
In late 2019 the couple – now married! – moved from Brooklyn to Baltimore and what had been a full schedule of theater, school, and festival performances evaporated with the advent of the coronavirus. When a national state of emergency was declared in March, Dan and Claudia started their Social Isolation Song Series. For the next 200 days, in an effort to stay connected and uplift others, they performed a different song every day. This series of videos currently resides in the Library of Congress.
The two continue to adapt and reinvent and sing their way to new beginnings
Educational Workshops Available
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| Darrah Carr Dance-October 17, 2025
Darrah Carr Dance is a unique dance company that blends traditional Irish step dance with contemporary modern dance. Founded in 1998, the company is known for its high-energy, rhythmically based performances that draw from Irish music, step dance footwork, and spatial patterns12.
Artistic Director Darrah Carr describes their style as “ModERIN,” a playful combination of “modern” dance and “Erin,” a poetic name for Ireland1. This innovative approach creates a dynamic and accessible form of dance that appeals to a broad audience. The company has performed at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall, Disneyworld, and the Irish Arts Center, and has been featured on NBC’s "The Today Show"31.
Their performances are characterized by a blend of tradition and innovation, celebrating Irish heritage while exploring new artistic directions | Buy Tickets | |
| The Accidental Hero-November 2, 2025
he Accidental Hero is a multi-media one-man show about Lieutenant Colonel Matt Konop, a WWII American officer who miraculously liberates the Czech villages of his grandparents. It's a true story written and performed by his grandson, Patrick Dewane.
Patrick's grandfather refused to talk about his service in the war. When he died, his basement yielded a treasure trove of typewritten accounts, photos, and rare film footage.
Dewane brings this archival material to glowing life as an enthralling, humorous and heartwarming tale of miraculous escapes and astonishing coincidences. This touching show runs from belly laughs to tears. Dewane takes on a dozen different roles as he powerfully recounts his grandfather's journey from Omaha Beach, the Battle of the Bulge, and the end of WWII. In the last week of the war, Konop's story turns away from a soldier's survival tale to something from mythology. He discovers his lost identity and is embraced by the tribe he never knew in an epic homecoming. As he freed the Czechs, he too, was liberated.
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Information
Questions regarding the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College? Please contact us at
(301) 387-3145 or pac@garrettcollege.edu.
Questions regarding the Garrett Lakes Arts Festival (GLAF) ? Please contact us at
(301) 387-3082 or info@artsandentertainment.org.
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