Do You Want to Learn More about Gardening and Help Your Community?

If so, join the University of Maryland Extension for our next Master Gardener basic training beginning this Thursday, March 1^st at 1pm. It consists of 13 classes to be held at Mountain City Traditional Arts,  25 East Main Street, Frostburg, MD. Classes will be held every Thursday afternoon through May 31^st. Pre-registration is required so please call the University of Maryland Extension at 301-724-3320.

A training fee of $99 includes the purchase of the Maryland Master Gardener Handbook. An interest in home horticulture is all you need; no previous technical training is required. Topics covered during the training include entomology, soil science, botany, plant pathology, ecology, vegetable gardening ...

 Jesse Smith and Ryan McGiver, a top-notch duo featuring traditional Irish fiddle music and songs, will perform at Mountain City Traditional Arts, 25 E. Main Street, Frostburg, Sunday, February 12, at 3PM.

Baltimore Native Jesse Smith grew up immersed in the thriving Irish music tradition of that city, but his own love for the music led him to Ireland, where he has lived for more than thirteen years now. With musicians for parents, Jesse started playing the fiddle at an early age, studying with renowned teacher and player Brendan Mulvihill. Following his passion, in 1998 his appreciation for traditional music took him to Ireland to stay, where he has made his mark as a fiddler touring and recording with the well-respected Irish band Danú.

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 Stories by the Score, featuring Katie and Otto Ross, will spin tales from Appalachia at Mountain City Traditional Arts, 25 E. Main Street, Sunday, February 26^th 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.

For years Katie Ross has been telling stories of all sorts.  These include tall tales, Celtic tales and multi-culture stories.  Her husband Otto enjoys playing the banjo, guitar and the accordion.  They combined ...