National Day of Prayer

Thursday, May 1, 11 am – 12:30 pm, 57 N. Liberty Street (City Hall). Outdoor Music and Prayer - Prayers are offered for community, regional, and national leadership in an outdoor venue featuring live music. FREE. Everyone welcome.

M&M Bake Shop/Roger Lantz Day

Saturday, May 3, 1 – 4 pm, Baltimore Street Parklet. Join the Downtown Cumberland Business Association in recognizing Roger Lantz and M&M Bake Shop with a Magic 100.5 live remote, special proclamations, a donut scavenger hunt, and more. Come and let Roger feel the community’s love.

Bikes for the World

The annual Bikes for the World collection will be held on May 17 at Canal Place from 10 am until noon. Repairable bikes and portable sewing machines are collected and shipped overseas to developing countries or programs for at-risk youth in the U.S. Bikes for the World officials suggest those donating bikes and sewing machines also donate $10 to help defray shipping costs. The Western Maryland Wheelmen and the Cumberland Rotary support the project, but since it costs about $20 to ship one bike overseas, contributing cash or a check can send a bike to where it will have an enormous impact. Bikes for the World is a nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible.

2025 Western Maryland Kidney Walk

Saturday, May 24, 4-6 pm, Canal Place. Registration begins at 3 pm. Live entertainment on the main stage following the walk. The walk supports UPMC Western Maryland Kidney Warriors. For more information, contact Junior Collins at 301-268-3430.

2025 National Road Yard Sale

Saturday, May 31 & Sunday, June 1, 9 am – 3 pm, Cumberland Times-News Parking Lot. Crafts, household, small furniture, etc. Set-up fee - One Parking Space - $20, Two Parking Spaces - $30. Bring your table or tables will be available for $5 each. To reserve your space, call 301-268-2135 or 301-338-2325. Sponsored by Let’s Beautify Cumberland!

Mountain Maryland Museum Week, June 13 - 22

The 4th Annual Mountain Maryland Museum Week happens June 13-22, 2025. Mountain Maryland Museum Week is a 10-day promotion celebrating Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland's three centuries of American history. We invite you to travel back in time as you explore our museum attractions and history and heritage-focused experiences celebrating America's early transportation milestones as told in our rivers, rails, trails, mountains, and towns.

Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival!

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Registration is officially open for the 2025 Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival!

The half marathon event is just $45 (plus a $3.70 processing fee), while the 5K event is only $25 (plus $2.50 processing fee) now through May 14!

To signup for Howard's Half Marathon/5K Run Festival, go to our registration website at https://www.runsignup.com/howardsrunfestival today. See you in September!

Azad’s of Cumberland

37 N. Centre Street • 301-723-0818

A retail experience venue featuring collectible rugs while hosting events for friends, family, musicians and artists.

An ALL NEW Season of Azad's Yappy Hour runs through DelFest, featuring some of our favorite local musicians sharing a little bit about themselves and their music, and their personal "Road to DelFest" story and journey. What is a Yappy Hour? You may ask. It is a time to get together with the basic goal of getting to know one another a little bit more. It's a time to YAP with one another. Or, as Andy Griffith used to say, a time to "Sit & Jaw" with one another.

Each Wednesday, guests are welcome to begin to gather any time after 4:30 PM. Our featured guests will take about 30 minutes beginning around 5:15 to share a little about themselves and take questions from the crowd. Afterward, guests are welcome to hang or grab a few new friends and head to one of our great neighbors in Downtown Cumberland for dinner, trivia or drinks.

Barkin' Basement Thrift Shop

45 Baltimore Street • 301-777-0826 • www.barkinbasementthriftshop.com

Open Sunday, 11 am – 4 pm; Monday, Thursday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm

This week’s sale is five paperback books for $1. That’s 20 cents each. The sale runs through Saturday, April 26.

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.

Cartridges Galore

68 Pershing Street • 240-362-7179 • www.cartridgesgaloregames.com

SPRINGTIME SPECIALS! From new inventory, deep discounts, and TCG restocks - shop these refreshing deals throughout the month:

• FREE GAME with purchase of any pre-owned console!
• YOUR CHOICE - $99 500GB XBOXONE & PS4 consoles complete with 3rd party controller!
• POKéMON RESTOCK v2 - More inventory hitting shelves all month long!
• BUY 1 GET 1 FREE RETRO RACK GAMES - Scoop a pile of nostalgia B1G1!
• GET PAID WHILE YOU SPRING CLEAN for all video games, accessories, TCG cards, and more!

Stop in and see us this April!

Commercial Press

109 S. George Street, 301-777-0570

Keep your printing business local! Call us for any and all of your printing needs. Anything from business cards to banners!

Craft Table 

11 South Liberty Street • 240 642.8828 • www.Craft-Table.com

Shop hours Monday - Saturday 12 to 5 pm

Craft Table now has locally handmade greeting cards by Candee Jackson for Easter and Mother’s Day. Cheese, Cutting and Charcuterie boards made by Ron Speary. Holiday Wreaths and centerpieces by Carol at the Craft Table.

Plus free popcorn Monday, Soup of the day, Homegoods, Snacks, soft drinks and camping gear all at the Liberty Street General Store located at 11 South Liberty Street in Historic downtown Cumberland, Maryland. 240.642.8828 www.GAPgeneralstore.com/

Downtown Hobbies & Toys

113 Baltimore Street • 301-777-118

Open Monday – Friday, 12-6 pm; Saturday, 12-5 pm

Looking for something to do inside where it’s warm? Maybe pick up a puzzle or a game. How about a Lego set or maybe even a coloring book? Stop in today and have a look. 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.

Energy Select

119 Baltimore Street • 301-475-6727

Visit us at 119 Baltimore Street or https://www.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

55 Baltimore Street • www.fortcumberlandemporium.com

Open Sunday, 11 am -4 pm; Monday, Thursday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm

The Emporium is Downtown Cumberland's place to shop for antiques and collectibles.

Hometown Hobby Sports

66 Pershing Street • 240-362-7290

Open Wednesday – Friday,12 – 6 pm and Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm

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.

Liberty Street General Store

11 South Liberty Street • 240 642.8828 • www.Gapgeneralstore.com

Shop hours Monday, Wednesday - Saturday 12 to 5 pm

Now open on Wednesdays! We're also adding Carol's Macaroni salad starting today. Excited to announce we now carry Swiss Cheese in our deli selection.

Don't forget to grab a Sandwich with meats and cheeses from John F Martin & Sons. We carry cold drinks, home goods, snacks, soups, and camping gear. Cumberland postcards by Stone Lyons. Locally handmade greeting cards by Candee Jackson of Paper and Thread Studios for Mother's Day. Cheese, Cutting, and Charcuterie boards made by Ron Speary of Fort Ashby. Wreaths and centerpieces by Carol at the Craft Table. Cigars with medium and full flavor from the Cigar Factory in New Orleans, Louisiana

Lunch Menus coming soon!

Limited delivery area in downtown Cumberland and on Washington Street.

Plus free popcorn  Monday.

Myla & Maple | Style Bar & Boutique

50 N. Centre Stree • 240-362-7273 • www.mylamaple.com

Open Wednesday, 1- 5 pm; Thursday & Friday, 1 – 9 pm; Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm. Closed Sunday – Tuesday

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.

• Happy Hour – Every Thursday from 5 – 7 pm; exclusive clothing discounts available!
• We are hiring! Stop in and fill out an application. Applicants must be 21+ years old.
• Want to shop but can’t make it during our hours? Email us at shop@mylamaple.com for more details or visit our website, mylamaple.com. 
• Stay tuned for upcoming events and new arrivals! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & now TikTok!

PharmaCare West

64 Greene Street • 301-724-1183

Store, drive-thru & post office are open Monday – Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm

Follow us on Facebook at The PharmaCare Network.

Sunny weather means time to get outside and work around the yard. Outside work may involve minor injuries resulting in a wound that is deep (caused by contact with metal) or may be contaminated with dirt or soil. A tetanus shot is often recommended for these types of wounds. The CDC recommends adults get a tetanus shot every 10 years. Please check with your primary care physician for any contraindications. PharmaCare offers walk-in service for tetanus shots.

Western Maryland Music Center

115 Baltimore Street • https://www.westernmarylandmusic.com

Open Monday - Saturday, 12 - 8 pm

We are the area's only full-service music store, offering great brands at unbeatable prices!

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.

Basecamp Coffee

Now in two locations

118 Baltimore Street., “The Rosenbaum” • Open daily, 7 am – 2 pm.

108 Greene Street • Open daily, 7 am - 3:30 pm

240-362-7022 • www.basecampcoffees.com

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.

Cafe Mark

37 Baltimore Street

Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3 pm; Saturday, 8 am - 3 pm; Sunday, 8 am - 2 pm

301-777-0037 • www.cafe-mark.com

Our goal is to provide a gathering place for our customers to enjoy exceptional quality in a relaxing atmosphere... and to give in a meaningful way that will have a lasting positive impact on our community.

Java and Permanent Jewelry, Saturday, May 31, 10 am – 2 pm. Join us for a fun and stylish event you won’t want to miss! We’re bringing the sparkle to your coffee break! Enjoy your favorite cup of coffee or tea while browsing our permanent jewelry collection.

Exclusive Perks:


• Special event-only deals


• On-the-spot customizations


• A cozy atmosphere filled with jewelry and java vibes

Grab your friends, sip something delicious, and leave with jewelry you’ll cherish forever!

Sparkle + Coffee = The Perfect Combo! 

City Lights: An American Bar and Grill

Make reservations by calling 301-722-9800

59 Baltimore Street • citylightsamericangrill.com

Open Monday, 11 am – 3 pm; Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am – 8 pm, closed Sunday.

City Lights offers only the freshest seafood, hand-cut steaks, pasta, chicken, homemade cheesecakes and pies.

Beer & Burger Thursday, 4:30 – 8 pm. 100% Angus Beef Brand Burger served with fries & a Beer - $20.

See our full menu at www.citylightsamericangrill.com

Crabby Pig

13 Canal Street • 301-724-747 • www.crabbypig.com

Tuesday – Thursday, 11 am – 8 pm; Friday and Saturday, 11 am – 9 pm

Blue Crabs have arrived! Eat in or buy them by the dozen, half bushel or bushel.

Friday AYCE Fish – fried or broiled with cole slaw and fries, $15.99/person, 4 pm – closing.

Dine-in or take-out.

Downtown D’Atris Pasta and Subs

152 Baltimore Street • 301-724-4899 • Open Thursday – Tuesday

A Cumberland tradition in a new location with a 52-year business history remodeled into "fast casual" in downtown Cumberland, providing dine-in and carryout.

Jin's Asian Cuisine

36 Queen City Drive • 301-777-5555 & 301-777-2233 • www.jinsasiancuisine.com

Open Tuesday - Thursday, 11 am - 10 pm; Friday - Saturday, 11 am - 10:30 pm; Sunday, 12 - 9:30 pm

Chinese/Thai/Japanese cuisine. Dine-in, Take-Out, Delivery. 

Mezzos

114 S. Centre Street, • 301-777-7750 • www.mezzosbar.com

Open Sunday – Thursday, 12 pm – 12 am; Friday and Saturday, 12 pm – 2 am

• 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 – Lunch Specials/All Day Special – Open Mic Night hosted by the Slice Girlz, 8 pm, Mezzos Main
• Wednesdays - All day specials – saucy tossed tenders with a side of fries, pick your sauce - $9.99; .60 cent bone-in wings all day (dine-in only); .80 cent bone-in wings take out.
• Working Woman's Wednesday with WQZK Radio/ Amy Ryan – 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Half Price Dips! Crab, Spinach & Artichoke, Buffalo Chicken
• Thursdays - Burger Day - $9.99. Cornhole League, 6:30 pm, Mezzos Upstairs. Trivia with Randy Means, 7:30 – 10 pm
• Saturdays – ½ off Artisan Pizza Day – all day.
• Sundays - AYCE Boneless, Nachos, Sliders, Fries - $11.50 per person – noon to midnight!

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 & Wednesday, 4 - 9 pm; Thursday, 4 – 10 pm; Friday and Saturday, 12 – 10 pm

Ristorante Ottaviani

25 N. Centre Street • 301-722-0052

Open Sunday, 4 - 8 pm; Tuesday – Thursday, 5 – 9 pm; Friday & Saturday, 5 – 10 pm

A taste of Italy from our family to yours.

Uncle Jack’s Pizzeria & Pub

20 S. Mechanic Street • 301-724-1110

Open 11 am – 2 am, daily.

Reptilian Arts 

205 N. Mechanic Street • 301-892-5405 • www.reptilianarts.com

Open Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm

Reptilian Arts is a pet supply company dedicated to providing high-quality products for reptile enthusiasts and dog and cat owners. While specializing in reptiles, we also offer a wide range of carefully selected supplies for dogs and cats, ensuring all your pets receive the care and comfort they deserve. Our products include food, enclosures, substrates, heating and lighting, decorations, grooming, and more!

Allegany County Animal Shelter

www.alleganyanimalshelter.org • 301-777-5930

• Thinking about adding a furry friend to your family? Now’s the perfect time!

Through the end of April, we’re reducing dog adoption fees to just $50!

The same loving pups, the same thorough application screening process—but with a little extra help getting them into forever homes.

Please remember: while adoption fees are reduced, the cost of caring for a dog remains the same. Make sure you’re ready for the commitment—emotionally and financially. Meet your new best friend today.

• 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.

• Dust Bunny Round UP - The Allegany County Animal Shelter can use your help. The shelter is filled with great animals looking for their furever homes. While they are at the shelter, their care is our priority. And that means there are jobs that our staff and volunteers just can’t get done. We could use your helping hands to get our shelter looking its best. Please join us on Sunday, June 22, at the ACAS Clean Up Day.
There are plenty of jobs – inside and outside - that we hope to get done. Whatever your skills, we will find the right task for you.
• Paint and building repairs
• Upkeep and cleaning outside dog pens and play areas
• Build a shed ramp
• Clean and organize food and storage sheds.
• Poop scoop shelter grounds.
• Regravel the play area.
• Dishwashing and laundry
• Clean out the planters and plant flowers
Volunteer registration for the shelter's Summer Clean Up are online at www.alleganyanimalshelter.org/cleanup.

Rain Day is scheduled for Sunday, June 29. Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for (audience)? Why should they care (benefit)? What do I want them to do (call-to-action)?

Create a great offer by adding words like "free," "personalized," "complimentary," or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take action, so consider inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining!"

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, 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 david@wmdhealthconnect.org.

Frosty Counseling, LLC

31 Baltimore Street, Suite #5 • 301-531-4690 • www.frostycounseling.com

Mental health therapy. In-person and virtual, ages 11 and up. Individual, family and couples. Accepts insurances.

Healing Allegany

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.

PharmaCare West

64 Greene Street • 301.724.1183

Store, drive-thru window and post office open Monday – Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm

Follow us on Facebook at The PharmaCare Network

Sunny weather means time to get outside and work around the yard. Outside work may involve minor injuries resulting in a wound that is deep (caused by contact with metal) or may be contaminated with dirt or soil. A tetanus shot is often recommended for these types of wounds. The CDC recommends adults get a tetanus shot every 10 years. Please check with your primary care physician for any contraindications. PharmaCare offers walk-in service for tetanus shots.

Rehab 1st

157 Baltimore Street

301-722-3680 • www.rehab1st.com

Where patient care always comes first. Rehab 1st is a comprehensive rehabilitation center dedicated to serving the tri-state area’s rehabilitation needs. Our staff has years of experience in all aspects of rehabilitation and prides itself on our Core Values that place quality patient care and customer service first. We provide Outpatient Services in physical therapy, Occupational & Hand Therapy, Lymphedema Management, Balance/Vestibular Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation and Pediatric Therapy.



The Allegany Arts Council

107 – 109 Baltimore Street



Arts Council Admin Office on the Move - As we move closer to the start of renovations on our permanent home, our team is once again on the move! Beginning January 13, 2025, Arts Council staff and administrative offices will be at 107-109 Baltimore Street. Please make this note in your contact and address books. Our phones and e-mails will go wherever we are, and we look forward to serving you! 301.777.2787. 

Tibetan Monks Lecture: Why Do We Need Each Other? Thursday, May 1, 6 pm, Cumberland Masonic Temple, 15 Greene Street. Explore Tibetan philosophy and culture and gain a deeper understanding of the monks' sacred traditions.

With changes in reality, marked particularly by the influence of social media and increasing globalization, the world has become a much smaller place. These changes by themselves are neither good nor bad but do represent a marked acceleration in the pace of our lives and access to almost anything. Our environment, in turn, has become more volatile and our lives more vulnerable, and this calls for an unprecedented need for responsibility and belonging. How do we achieve this? What role can each of us play? Tibetan Monks of The Mystical Arts of Tibet is presented in partnership with the Allegany Arts Council. This event is free and open to the public.

www.alleganyartscouncil.org/events-calendar.

Cumberland Theatre

101 N. Johnson Street • 301-759-4990

info@cumberlandtheatre.com

We have several Season Subscription Ticket options for you this year - pick your shows, choose your seats, and receive special discounts for subscribing! Our 2025 Season is filled with shows for everyone and by bringing you a variety of options, we hope to see you at the theatre more and more!

https://www.cumberlandtheatre.com/passes-subscriptions

The Cumberland Theatre is introducing a “Page to Stage” new play development program in which audiences experience the “birth” of a play. The goal of the program is to assist playwrights with the development of new works.

Encompassing commissions, readings, workshops and workshop productions, Page To Stage serves the specific needs of a project at all stages in its evolution, helping artists take their work to the next level of development. The theatre intends to take one original pay per year through workshop, staged reading and production.

This year’s selection is The Haverton Howler, a retro comedy by Ashley Snow. The Haverton Howler covers the hilarious events that transpire when Clifford and Ginny Haverton invent a whimsical tale about the “Haverton Howler” to save their struggling grocery store - what starts as a clever marketing ploy quickly spirals into a full-blown local legend. Rival reporters, a conspiracy theorist, an animal rights activist, and an ambitious filmmaker all descend on the town, each eager to capture the elusive creature—or at least a piece of the story. As excitement mounts, Clifford encounters unsettling truths that challenge him to confront deeper struggles within their community. As the myth of the Howler spirals out of control, will it overshadow the real stories that matter, or spark genuine change?

The Page to Stage Journey will begin this weekend (April 12th and 13th) with a private workshop in which actors will read and discuss the play with the playwright. This is an invitation-only event to give the playwright some fresh perspective on her work and the opportunity for feedback from other artists, including the actors who are participating in the workshop. Minimal staging may take place to help the playwright visualize her work on stage so that changes may be made and new ideas may develop. Following this, a staged reading for the public will be held in May, in which the audience may also offer feedback to the playwright and the actors at the talk-back session immediately following. Finally, in November, the theatre will stage the play for a weekend – allowing audiences to see the evolution of the play from “page to stage.”

More information on ratings, group sales, etc. can be found on cumberlandtheatre.com where single tickets are available for purchase as well as 2025 Season Passes.

C. William Gilchrist Museum of the Arts

104 Washington Street • www.gilchristgallery.com • 301-724-5800

Visit us online www.gilchristgallery.com Email us gilchristgalleryandmuseum@gmail.com.

Open April - December FRI - SAT - SUN from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and for Special Events throughout the year.

• May 16 – June 22 – Art Exhibit with Shauna McClure and Logan Hartlaub. Opening Reception, May 24, 5 – 7 pm.

• July 4 – August 10 – Art Exhibit with Hong Huo and Anna Dolly. Opening Reception, July 12, - 5 – 7 pm.

• August 15 – September 28 – Art Exhibit with Jorge Zamorano. Opening Reception, August 23, 5 – 7 pm.

• August 16th - SAVE THE DATE, The 17th Annual Gilchrist Gala

• October 3 – 26 – Watercolor Society “Anything Goes” Show. Opening Reception, TBA.

• October 31 – November 23 – Art Exhibit with Kat Wharton and Aden Cornett. Opening Reception, November 8, 5 – 7 pm

• November 28 – December 28 – Art For Giving. Opening Reception, November 28, 4 – 6 pm

Embassy Theatre

49 Baltimore Street • 240-362-7183

www.embassytheatrecorp.org

Opening its doors to the public on November 18, 1931, the historic Embassy Theatre has become Cumberland’s premier venue for the performing arts and culture

• This year, treat your mother to brunch and a play! For Mother's Day, May 11, the Embassy will serve a light collation with a complimentary mimosa for $20 per person in addition to our general or senior admission fee of $18/16. Brunch will be served at 11 am, two hours before the theatre doors open for the performance. "Little Women" is a play adapted by Kate Hamill from the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Jo March isn’t your typical Victorian lady. She’s indecorous and headstrong; one day, she will be a great American novelist. In a war-torn world defined by gender, class, and personal tragedy, Jo March gives us her greatest story: that of the March sisters, four dreamers destined to be imperfect little women. The show runs May 9 - 18, with Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 pm. An additional Saturday matinee is on May 10 at 2 p.m. Please call the Embassy at (240) 362-7183 for more information and to make reservations for the special Mother's Day brunch. We ask that reservations for this event be made by Friday, April 9. The Embassy is located at 49 Baltimore Street in newly landscaped downtown Cumberland. Free parking is available on weekends and evenings at the CBIZ parking lot on Mechanic Street.

Ferleman Gallery presents

"Echoes of Light" - A Solo Exhibiton by painter Wendell Myers

9 N. Centre Street • www.ferleman.com • art@ferleman.com

Gallery hours are Tuesday – Thursday, 10 am – 4 pm; Friday, 10 am – 8 pm; Saturday, 10 am – 8 pm

With over 10,000 sq. ft. of stunning event space across two floors, the Ferleman Gallery is the perfect setting for weddings, receptions, parties, and meetings. Make your special occasion truly unforgettable in the area’s premier art galle

Ferleman Gallery is pleased to announce Echoes of Light, a solo exhibition by painter Wendell Myers, opening Friday, April 4, 2025, in the cultural heart of historic Cumberland, Maryland. This timely presentation of thirty-two works arrives at a moment when collective uncertainty and division underscore the need for visual clarity and quietude. Through luminous explorations of color, form, and nature, Myers invites a return to sensorial presence and contemplative stillness.

In a period marked by political tumult and social fracture, Echoes of Light offers more than aesthetic pleasure—it functions as a visual refuge, a meditative space in which the natural world speaks in chromatic whispers and radiant gestures. Trees shimmer in defiance of despair, skies stretch toward hope, and flowers bloom with unapologetic vitality. Myers' paintings articulate a counterpoint to chaos, restoring attention to beauty, resilience, and the subtle harmonies of lived experience.

Highlights include Garnet Hill (2025), a commanding topography of deep reds and shadowed greens that suggests both internal and external landscapes of reckoning, and Pink and Yellow Flowers(2025), where compressed spatial relationships become metaphors for constraint, adaptation, and renewal.

An artist talk at 1:00 PM on April 5th will offer deeper insight into Myers' process and his reflections on how art might respond—not react—to the world’s dissonance.

For more information, please contact Ferleman Gallery at (240) 609-0077 or art@ferleman.com.

• A Discussion with the Maryland State Arts Council on Public Art in Allegany County, Thursdays, April 24, 11 am – noon. Are you interested in finding solutions to the challenges of creating public art in Allegany County, Maryland? Please join us for an in-person discussion with Maryland State Arts Council's Public Art Directors, Ryan Patterson and Nora Howell, at the Ferleman Gallery.

For more information, please contact Ferleman Gallery at (240) 609-0077 or art@ferleman.com.

Fore Axes 

157 Baltimore Street • www.foreaxes.com

Open Thursday, 5 – 10 pm; Friday, 4 – 11:30 pm, Saturday, 12:30 – 11:30 pm, closed Sunday – Wednesday 

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!

We Are Hiring! Email play@foreaxes.com for more information.

Mobile Axe-Throwing: Looking for your next big party trick? Look no further than Fore Axes’ mobile axe-throwing trailer! Contact us at play@foreaxes.com 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.

Gallery Stage

9 N. Centre Street • 240-609-0077 • www.gallerystage.com

• Dirty Grass Players, Thursday, April 24, 7 – 9 pm. With a nod to tradition and a fearless push into the future, The Dirty Grass Players bring their electrifying blend of high-energy pickin’ and inventive newgrass to Gallery Stage on April 24, 2025! Their soaring harmonies, relentless drive, and boundary-pushing sound have made them festival favorites from Delfest to Grey Fox. Experience the progressive, experimental, and unapologetically dirty bluegrass that’s redefining the genre. Don’t miss this powerhouse performance—get your tickets now!

Tickets $20: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gallerystage/1608095

• Miss Emily, May 2. Get ready for a night of powerhouse vocals and soul-stirring blues as Miss Emily takes the stage at Gallery Stage on May 2. Known for her electrifying performances, roof-rattling voice, and deeply emotive storytelling, Miss Emily delivers a show that blends vintage rhythm & blues with modern soul. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of raw talent and heartfelt music.

Tickets $20: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gallerystage/1606422

• Plate Scrapers, Thursday, May 8, 7 – 9 pm. Born from the tradition of Bluegrass jams and potlucks, The Plate Scrapers -- Derek Kretzer (banjo), Andrew Jordan (guitar), Robbie Mann (fiddle), Jody Mosser (dobro), and Kevin Johnson (bass) -- have been putting in the work and showcasing their love for the genre since 2014. As a band that strives to maintain a healthy equilibrium between their diverse musical backgrounds and the traditional Appalachian sounds, they have wowed audiences across the entire spectrum. The Plate Scrapers’ passion for bluegrass and performing shines through their music and performances. Such is evident in their musical prowess and creative chemistry on stage, guaranteeing a unique and immersive experience each time. The band continues to be fueled by loyal fans and an unrelenting drive to continue moving forward...casually.

Tickets $20: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gallerystage/1652095

Loft 129

129 Baltimore Street • 301-268-3971 • www.loft129.org

Loft 129 is an event venue that provides live concerts and other entertainment.

• The Bob Band – A Bob Dylan Tribute, Friday, May 9, 8 – 10 pm. The music, the vibe, the legend...The Bob Band, a Bob Dylan tribute band, is a group of veteran musicians based in Washington, D.C. 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.

$13 advance tickets • $15 at the door: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loft129/1482046

• Hugo Cruz and the Caminos – Saturday, May 10, 8 – 9:45. Feature Concert of the Cumberland Jazz Society 2025 Downtown Jazz crawl! Presented by the Cumberland Jazz Society and the Allegany Arts Council. Caminos fuse rhythms and melodies of Afro-Cuban, Cuban, jazz, funk, and R&B music styles in an original contemporary expression that honors traditional Cuban form. Hugo Alexander Cruz Machado is a Cuban-born, award-winning, drummer and composer who has performed internationally, including South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Mexico, Chile, Venezuela, and the United States. Hugo is the leader of the jazz fusion music group Caminos, who have made appearances at Fábrica de Artes in Havana, Cuba, Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival 2019, Carnegie Museum of Art, City of Asylum, Thunderbird Cafe and Music Hall, Westylvania Jazz and Blues Festival, and the Monroeville Jazz Festival, among many others.

Tickets $20/person: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loft129/1666073

• Reese Fulmer, Thursday, May 15, 8 – 9:30 pm. Cutting his teeth as the manager of the iconic Saratoga Springs listening room Caffe Lena, Reese Fulmer has emerged “with a poet’s sensibility rich with great storytelling and a healthy dose of irony.” (Viv Nesbitt, Art of the Song) The 2023 and 2024 Americana Artist of the Year at the Thomas Edison Music Awards, Reese and his band are among the fastest-rising groups in the Upstate NY circuit. When on the road solo, his performances draw on songwriters like Josh Ritter, Jeff Tweedy, John Prine, and Tom Waits: simple melodies and rich imagery that highlight literate and tender songwriting.

Tickets just $10! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loft129/1666073

• Into the Fog, Saturday, May 16, 8 – 10 pm. Psychedelic Jamgrass from Appalachia! Into The Fog is a psychedelic jamgrass band from Raleigh, North Carolina that combines timeless songwriting with progressive instrumentation and tight harmonies. The group consists of Winston Mitchell (mandolin), Derek Lane (upright bass), and Connor Kozlosky (guitar), with everyone contributing on vocals. The band’s members have varied musical backgrounds that range from bluegrass to funk, which helps create Into The Fog’s genre-jumping sound.

Tickets $15/person: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loft129/1619761

Mezzos

114 S. Centre Street • 301-777-7750 • www.mezzosbar.com

Open Mic Night hosted by the Slice Girlz, every Tuesday, 8 – 11 pm, Mezzos Main.

It's Working Woman's Wednesday at Mezzos Main from 5:30 – 7:30 pm every Wednesday. Spin the wheel for cash prizes up to $594.00.

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.



The Allegany County Library System

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.

Library patrons have access to a wide range of digital collections via the library’s website, including popular options such as hoopla, Libby, and Kanopy. These collections offer 24/7 access to a vast array of ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and magazines, ensuring that patrons can enjoy the library's resources at their convenience. Additionally, patrons can easily renew books and other materials from the comfort of their homes by accessing their accounts through the library's homepage.

Teen Literary Arts Workshop – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 4 – 5 pm, Washington Street Library. Share, learn, and practice writing with other teens and a member of the Maryland Writers’ Association. Poetry, short stories, and essays are all welcome. Ages 12 – 18 only. Questions – ecoffey9@msn.com, 301-777-1200.

For more information about library events and services, please visit www.alleganycountylibrary.info or call 301-777-1200.

Allegany County Historical Society

218 Washington Street, 301-777-8678, www.alleganycountyhistory.org

• Regular meetings of the Western Maryland Archeology Society are held at the History Discovery Center at Blue Spring at 400 N. Mechanic Street on the 4th Friday of the Month during spring and fall at 7:30 pm.

Light refreshments will be served. Members are welcome to borrow from the society’s library and pick up handouts and magazines about a wide range of topics in archeology. Join us for our next meeting on April 25, 2025.

• The Fourth Annual Gatsby Gala, Saturday, April 26, F. Brooke Whiting House, 632 Washington Street. Enjoy the Gatsby era for one glorious night as Brooke and Ruth Whiting’s guests in their elegant home.

Ticket are on sale at www.alleganycountyhistory.org.

On-line 2024 membership is available at https://alleganycountyhistory.org/membership-application/

Allegany Museum 

3 Pershing Street, www.alleganymuseum.org

The Museum serves the Allegany area, which is part of the Appalachia region. The Allegany area includes Allegany and Garrett Counties in Maryland, Mineral County in West Virginia, and Bedford and Somerset Counties in Pennsylvania. The Museum’s Mission is to engage the community by preserving and promoting our region’s unique heritage.

• YOU'RE INVITED to a Live Virtual Experience with Dr. Henry Louis Gates and CeCe Moore.

Hosted by the Allegany County Museum & Jane Gates Heritage House. Saturday, April 26, 2:30 pm, Allegany County Museum. Join us for a special screening of Finding Your Roots, featuring the incredible story of Jane Gates, the great-grandmother of Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and John Gates, a local resident of Cumberland, MD, who is also the Vice President of the Jane Gates Heritage House. This will be followed by a live-streamed interactive discussion featuring Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. – Esteemed historian, literary scholar, and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker CeCe Moore – World-renowned geneticist and DNA expert Dr. Gates and CeCe Moore will explore genealogy, genetic research, and African American heritage, sharing their expertise and answering select audience questions. Seating is Limited to 100 Guests. Secure your spot by purchasing tickets in advance through the Allegany Museum Facebook event page. All proceeds benefit the Jane Gates Heritage House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving African American history in our community. Submit Your Questions! Enhance your experience by submitting a question for Dr. Gates and CeCe Moore when you purchase your ticket. Dr. Gates and CeCe will be answering selected questions during the event. Contact: Dr. Emily Kasecamp at 301-777-7200 or coordinator.alleganymuseum@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Tickets: $30 per person (Advance purchase required): Click here for tickets.

For more information, call the Allegany Museum at 301-777-7200 or see the events section of the museum’s Facebook page.

The Gordon-Roberts House

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, info@alleganycountyhistory.org.



Western Maryland Scenic Railroad 

Reservations may be made by calling 301-759-4400 or online at www.wmsr.com

• Murder Mystery Dinner Train - Are you ready to solve a mystery? Hop on board our Murder Mystery Dinner Train and solve the mystery while you enjoy drinks and dinner on this entertaining journey on select Saturdays from January – October. As always, our food is prepared fresh on board, see our menus at https://wmsr.com/western-maryland-onboard-dining-menus.

• The Frostburg Flyer begins its regular scheduled service on May 1. Experience our signature excursion, running from May through October, featuring breathtaking mountain views, delicious freshly prepared meals, full-bar service, and so much more!

• Steam locomotive no. 1309 is anticipated to lead our trains Friday through Sunday, most weekends in 2025, with diesel power on weekday trips. The 2025 Frostburg Flyer introduces updated classes of service, including Lunch Class and Dome Class. Discover more about our seating options here: https://wmsr.com/classes-of-train-ride-service.

To reserve your spot on the Frostburg Flyer, call (301) 759-4400 or visit WMSR.com today

Sunset on the Mountain - Embark on a steam-powered journey at sunset—complete with live music, incredible appetizers, three full-service bars, our Open Air car, and more! View our live music schedule and reserve your tickets now at WMSR.com or by calling (301) 759-4400.

Book your dinner reservations now at www.wmsr.com

Mountainside Home Realty

28 Washington Street • 301-722-0190 • info@mdmountainsidehomes.com

Who is ready for spring?! If you are considering selling your home this year, NOW is the time to reach out for a FREE market analysis and custom marketing plan for your unique home. Give us a call or send a text or email! Serving Western Maryland & West Virginia.



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! 138 Baltimore Street, Suite 102.

Coney Pizza

50 Main Street, Lonaconing, is hiring 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 part-time and full-time servers and cooks. If interested, stop in at 13 Canal Street.

Department of Juvenile Services

The Department of Juvenile Services is having an ongoing recruitment for the Resident Advisor Trainee at both Green Ridge Youth Center in Allegany County and Backbone Mountain Youth Center in Garrett County. This position is the first line of supervision of the youth in our facility. It is a full-time position with State benefits and a 20-year retirement. Applicants should visit djs.maryland.gov to apply.

Energy Select

Energy Select is the Western Maryland partner for Potomac Edison's SBDI program, which provides nonresidential customers significant discounts on LED lighting upgrades.

https://energysavemd-bizsolutions.com/potomac-edison/small-business-direct-install/

We have five positions open - four installers and one sales position.

Interested parties may email me Scott@energyselectllc.com

Ferleman Gallery

We are hiring a part-time bar assistant, part-time server, and part-time gallery assistant. Applicants should see the careers page under More at Ferleman.com

First Peoples

We are currently looking for Manager Trainees/Assistant Branch Managers and part-time Tellers. If you're interested, please send your resume to humanresources@firstpeoples.com. 

Forever Media

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 careers@forevermediainc.com

Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

NOW HIRING for many different types of positions.

• Social & Case Workers and more
• Correctional Officers - $53,110 w/ $7,500 sign-on bonus
• Correctional Officers with food service interest - $53,110
• Correctional Maintenance Officer $59,709
• Correctional Officers with trade skills, two years’ experience, NO Certifications Needed - starting at $59,709.
• Personnel Clerk - $39,500 – $62,000
• 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

Nicole.Stotelmyer@maryland.gov

 (301) 745-3673 (O)

 (443) 204-5491 (M)

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 https://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 becky@mcclarranwilliams.com. We will include your listing.

Help Maryland plant 5 million trees

Nonprofits, schools, and business associations can apply for grants to help fund your tree planting projects. Urban Tree Grants are available to communities affected by transportation projects, face environmental justice issues, or urban areas facing higher temperatures than outlying areas. Learn more - https://tinyurl.com/ms74tttn

Allegany County Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber is now accepting sponsors for the 2025 National Civics Bee in April. Sponsorships are $250 or $500, with higher placement on flyers and banners for the $500 level. If you have any questions please contact office@alleganycountychamber.com.

Not a member of the Downtown Cumberland Business Association (DCBA)? 

Join in and support the efforts of Downtown Cumberland businesses in keeping our Downtown alive and vibrant. Even if you don't have a business in Downtown Cumberland, you can join as a Friend of DCBA. Membership forms are available at www.visitcumberland.org. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.visitcumberland.org. If you or your company have any Downtown Cumberland special events, sales, etc., you would like to include in this weekly email, please send the information to becky@mcclarranwilliams.com.