Band’s Return to Thurmont Carnival Means More than Just Music
July 1, 2010
Tori Anderson returns to the Thurmont Carnival Friday, July24th
After a brief hiatus from playing the Guardian Hose Company’s annual carnival, the country band Tori Anderson & Possum Holler is happy to get a chance to perform once again for the Thurmont audience. Making a name for themselves in the world of original music, the Possum Holler received high praise for their second CD Substantially Blue. Indie-music honored the CD as one of the best independent albums of the year. The band was also featured several time on cable’s Studio 10 program where their original music episode was awarded critical acclaim from audiences.
Since last playing the carnival, the band has been featured in area publications for its members’ medical conditions as well as their music. In the time away from Thurmont, lead singer Tori Anderson who is also a mid-day radio personality with WAYZ 104.7 fm in Greencastle PA was diagnosed with Systemic Scleroderma, a serious chronic connective tissue disease that results in hardening of the organs and skin, among other symptoms. She continues to take treatments and works to keep the condition under control. On August 14th she is participating in the York, PA fund raising event to help raise money for the Scleroderma Foundation. To get more info go to http://www.firstgiving.com/torianderson .
Her band leader and husband Michael Anderson recently received a kidney transplant and has rejoined the band for this years performances. After about two years of medical attention he is happy to back with his friends on stage and is thankful that he was lucky enough to find a living donor that now has him back on his feet and performing.
“We were extremely fortunate to have the angel of a woman who volunteered her gift for Michael to live normally. She is an amazing person and it helped maintain our faith in just how good people really can be” said band manager Bill Clark. “We know that everyone has their tests in life. The members of this band have gotten closer through all this and the performances feel like gifts.” The band is referring to the 2010 shows “The Counting our Blessings Tour” and will appear at several area venues and events through October.
As expected the band has had limited rehearsal time this year but has managed to add an almost all new song lineup to the set. Tori says “There are some we do very well and others well, we just love doing.. But we have a lot of fun.” Possum Holler blends new and classic a hilly fusion”. “We would like to thank Bob Oxendale and the members of Guardian Hose Company for having us back in Thurmont. We have a lot of great memories of our times there. Great people in that area and they are always a joy to meet.”
Performing in Possum Holler are Tori Anderson on lead vocals; Cathy Moats on lead and harmony vocals; Greg Mills on bass guitar and vocals; Wes Moats on drums and vocals; Mike Anderson on acoustic guitar and vocals and Greg Elwood on lead guitar and mandolin. Tori Anderson & Possum Holler will perform starting around 7:30 pm
Tori is often asked if she feels angry or bitter about the health issues she has been dealt and she always positively responds “I am joyful and hopeful. When life knocks you on your knees, you pray there.”
The band actively supports the efforts to find a cure for Scleroderma and in encouraging everyone to be an organ donor.
Summer Exhibit hosts local artists by Vickie Grinder
June 24, 2010
The summer exhibit at the Thurmont Regional Library Art Gallery is under way displaying a pair of talented local artists: Emily Sloviko and Nancy Houston. The art exhibition will hang until August 27th. The tour is self-guided with all paintings numbered to coincide with the information located at the beginning of the tour upon arrival.
Emily Sloviko was born and raised in Winchester, Virginia but has lived in the Thurmont area for many years. She and her husband Fred have owned and operated the Rambler Inn in Thurmont for 30 years. Before retiring in 2004, Emily never formally trained as an artist but her mother, Earlene Cone, an artist of many mediums, introduced her to oil paint at an early age. Emily is drawn to realistic style of painting and she primarily works in acrylics now.
Nancy Houston is a long time resident of Thurmont and is currently employed as a surgical assistant at Catoctin Veterinary Clinic. She currently enjoys painting the dogs, cats, horses and other pets that have formed a special bond with their people. Nancy has a strong family history in the arts so it was not surprising that she felt a calling to the visual arts at an early age. She began her instruction in her early 20’s under local artist Dennis Blalock at his Firedrake Fine Arts Studio, in Thurmont. Dennis’s instruction focused not only on the craft of painting but the more important art of seeing. Nancy experimented with many mixed media techniques before finding acrylic on canvas to be her method of choice. Ms. Houston’s work was featured in the Thurmont Times in April of this year.
Take a break and enjoy the talents of two local ladies!
CHS Show Choir recently performed at the Lions A.R.T. Festival
May 26, 2010
CHS Show Choir recently performed at the Lions A.R.T. Festival
Thurmont, MD May 25, 2010 - Catoctin High School’s “Standing Room Only” Show Choir recently performed for the Thurmont community at the Lions Club 2nd Annual A.R.T. Festival on Saturday, May 22nd.
The show choir performed several numbers for an audience of the community that included Smokey the Bear and Keyote of the Frederick Keys. We are grateful for the opportunity to support our community and thank the Lion’s Club of Thurmont for the invitation.
For additional information, visit us on the web at www.chsshowchoir.org or contact the CHS Show Choir Boosters President, Laura Knott at knott8895@gmail.com.
Frederick County Art Association Exhibit at Frederick Community College
May 25, 2010
Frederick, MD–Frederick Community College’s Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery will host an exhibit of art by members of the Frederick County Art Association (FCAA) from June 5 through July 7, 2010. Sixty-eight pieces from a diverse group of local artists will be available for viewing and for purchase. The exhibit opens with a reception on Saturday, June 5, from 5-7 p.m. in the FCC Arts Center in F Building.
The Frederick County Art Association includes artists who are students, casual recreational painters, emerging artists, and skilled professionals. Their work encompasses a wide variety of styles and media, from oil and acrylic paintings to drawings, watercolors, photographs, ceramics, mixed media, and conceptual paper constructions. From traditional to contemporary and representational to abstract, members express their unique vision.
The Frederick County Art Association is a not-for-profit organization committed to encouraging artistic growth within its membership and to promoting interest and participation in the visual arts. More information is available at http://fcaa.webs.com/.
A price list with artists’ names, titles of the works, and the medium will be available at the opening reception. Exhibit visitors who may be interested in purchasing pieces should contact Wendell Poindexter, Frederick Community College Art Center director, at 301.846.2513 or wpoindexter@frederick.edu. FCC will receive 25 percent of all sales.
The Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery is open Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All exhibits and opening receptions are free and open to the public.
CHS “Standing Room Only” Show Choir Finishes Season at Hershey Park
May 20, 2010
Thurmont, MD May 19, 2010 - Catoctin High School’s, “Standing Room Only” Show Choir finished their 1st competitive season with a competition at Hershey Park on May 8th. The Show Choir received 1st Place with an Excellent Performance Rating in the “Music in the Parks” competition and Sophomore Collette Talbot received a Soloist award.
The Show Choir achieved success in their inaugural year and looks forward to the next competitive season. Adding to their success was the community support they have received and they are extremely grateful. Thank you!
The CHS Show Choir is under the direction of Mrs. Berna LaForce, Thurmont Middle School Theater Arts Teacher, and is currently made up of 31 ninth through twelfth graders. For additional information, visit us on the web at www.chsshowchoir.org or contact the CHS Show Choir Boosters President, Laura Knott at knott8895@gmail.com.
FCC Student Art Show and Creative Arts Magazine Award Winners
May 14, 2010
Frederick, Md.-Frederick Community College visual arts students have concluded the spring semester with a juried show and gallery exhibit displaying the best of the term’s artwork. Awards for the best pieces in the show were announced at a recent reception. The FCC Student Show will be exhibited through June 2, 2010, at the Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery in F Building. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All exhibits are free and open to the public.
Works selected for the show were chosen by the students in each art class. Students voted for three pieces that best represent the class as a whole. An invited judge, independent from the college, ranked the pieces for awards. The top award is the Judge’s Choice, a $75 recognition for best in show. First place prizes of $50, second place honors at $35, and honorable mention recognitions of $25 were given for the judge’s top three selections in each category.
The Judge’s Choice Award went to Brittany Grimes for her untitled drawing in charcoal.
In the drawing category, the top three winners were done in charcoal. Bethany Inman won the first place award for her untitled piece, second place went to Susie Propheter for her drawing “Narrative,” and honorable mention to Sam Sisson for his untitled drawing.
In figure drawing, the first place prize went to Grace Wintermyer for her untitled drawing in charcoal, second place to Krista Duke for her “Self Portrait” in charcoal, and honorable mention to Natalie Lucht for “Woman Gazing” in conte.
In painting, first place went to Stephanie Lawson for “Anything But Simple” in acrylic on canvas, second place to Leah Schlueter for “Freeman Saturated Symphony” in acrylic, and honorable mention to Krista Duke for “Inspiration,” also in acrylic.
In photography, Gussie Pinson received first place for “The Window,” second place went to Leslie Warren for “The Road Above A Road,” and honorable mention to Bianca Stephens for “LDS Temple at Kensington.”
In ceramics, first place went to David Pleasants for his three piece “Serving Set,” second place to Elaine Luttrell for “Karen’s Nails,” and honorable mention to Michelle Houtkooper for “African Jar.”
In sculpture, Leslie Warren won the first place distinction for “Tired Hands” in welded metal, second place to Chuck Rounds for “Motherboard Nature” in low temp, sodium-fired ceramics, and honorable mention to Ashley Williams for “Nellie” in plaster.
In fundamentals of design, first place went to Brittany Grimes for “Birds” in mixed media, second place to Sami Seesox for “Blonde Vampire” in colored pencil/collage, and honorable mention to Katie Tamse for “Line.”
In watercolor, first place went to Tracy Coules for her painting “Purple Line,” second place to Kathryn (Keight) Kramer for “Wonderlust King,” and honorable mention to Rick Toms for “An American War Hero.”
In illustration, Lindsay Meissner won first place for her “7 Deadly Sins” piece in colored pencil; second place went to Natalie Lucht for “Another World” in pen and ink, and honorable mention to Samantha Frizzell for “7 Deadly Sins” in colored pencil.
In digital photography, first place went to Carl Glorioso for “Top of the Key,” second place to Melissa Seymour for “Bird in Hand,” and honorable mention to Randy Srba for “Glade Creek in Winter.”
In computer graphics, first place went to Shannon Dant for “Breast Cancer Prevention,” second place to Zack Bennett for “Study Abroad - FCC,” and honorable mention to Sophie Lewis for “Berry Water Bottles.”
The judge for the show was Homer Yost, an artist from Frederick, Md., whose sculptures were featured in the February 2010 exhibit in the Mary Condon Hodgson Art Gallery. Yost’s exhibit was titled “From Hell to Healing: Sculpture 1996-2010.”
For more information about the student exhibit and art programs at Frederick Community College, contact Wendell Poindexter at 301.846.2513 or wpoindexter@frederick.edu.
Creative Arts Magazine Award Winners
Following presentation of the Student Art Show awards, the faculty advisor of The Tuscarora Review, FCC’s magazine of creative arts and literature, announced award winners for entries in the 2010, 30th edition of the publication.
Editor’s Choice Awards were given to Emily Crum’s poem “Evening Matinee,” Sheila Cunningham’s poem “Losing It,” Kathryn (Keight) Kramer’s painting “Iggy,” and Mary Lawyer’s untitled photograph. Each winner received a $25 prize. The cover art features a ceramic sculpture by Leslie Forester.
For more information about The Tuscarora Review, call Pam Lilly, associate professor of English, at 301.846.2562.
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1 — The Judge’s Choice Award in the Frederick Community College’s Spring Semester Student Art Show went to Brittany Grimes for her untitled drawing in charcoal.
2 — Second place prize in the drawing category went to Susie Propheter for her charcoal drawing “Narrative.”
3, 4, 5 — In illustration, Lindsay Meissner won first place for her “7 Deadly Sins” piece in colored pencil; second place went to Natalie Lucht for “Another World” in pen and ink, and honorable mention to Samantha Frizzell for “7 Deadly Sins” in colored pencil.
Award winners by hometown:
Burkittsville: Chuck Rounds
Clarksburg: David Pleasants
Emmitsburg: Zack Bennett, Grace Wintermyer
Frederick: Emily Crum, Sheila Cunningham, Shannon Dant, Leslie Forester, Ivory Goff, Bethany Inman, Sophie Lewis, Elaine Luttrell, Lindsay Meissner, Samantha (Sami) Seesox, Sam Sisson, Bianca Stephens, Katie Tamse, Ashley Williams
Keymar: Krista Duke
Middletown: Samantha Frizzell, Stephanie Lawson, Natalie Lucht
New Market: Carl Glorioso, Brittany Grimes, Melissa Seymour
Myersville: Michelle Houtkooper, Leslie Warren
Point of Rocks: Gussie Pinson
Thurmont: Mary Lawyer, Randy Srba, Rick Toms
Walkersville: Kathryn (Keight) Kramer, Susie Propheter, Leah Schlueter-Freeman
Tea-riffic Ladies
May 2, 2010
Members of the Red Hat Flashers recently attended a tea party at the home of Hane Nolan, hosted by Mrs. Nolan and Jean Zentz. All ladies attending the tea mad a donation to the Breast Cancer Coalition for research. The ladies netted a “tea-riffic” contribution of $456.00to the Breast Cancer Coalition.
Back Row L-R:
Alice Stanbaugh, Barbara Lawson, Jean Harding, Betty Reed, Donna Fisher, Carol Winpigler, Bette Pursell & Jean Zentz.
Front Row L-R:
Jane Nolan, Mary Ann Jensen, Connie Palmer, Patti Redmond, Queen Mum Barbara Morgan, Ann Miller & Marguerite Isman
Summer Exhibit hosts local artists by Erin Dingle
May 2, 2010
The summer exhibit at the Thurmont Regional Library Art Gallery will feature a pair of talented local artists: Emily Sloviko and Nancy Houston. Opening reception will be June 6 at 1 p.m. and their work will hang until August 27. The gallery is open every Sunday from 1-4 p.m.
Emily Sloviko was born and raised in Winchester, Virginia but has lived in the Thurmont area for many years. She and her husband Fred have owned and operated the Rambler Inn in Thurmont for 30 years. Before retiring in 2004, Emily never formally trained as an artist but her mother, Earlene Cone, an artist of many mediums, introduced her to oil paint at an early age. Emily is drawn to realistic style of painting and she primarily works in acrylics now.
Nancy Houston is a long time resident of Thurmont and is currently employed as a surgical assistant at Catoctin Veterinary Clinic. She currently enjoys painting the dogs, cats, horses and other pets that have formed a special bond with their people. Nancy has a strong family history in the arts so it was not surprising that she felt a calling to the visual arts at an early age. She began her instruction in her early 20’s under local artist Dennis Blalock at his Firedrake Fine Arts Studio, in Thurmont. Dennis’s instruction focused not only on the craft of painting but the more important art of seeing. Nancy experimented with many mixed media techniques before finding acrylic on canvas to be her method of choice.
Nancy loves to paint animals doing what they do best, in settings and situations where they are offering us a glimpse in to their world. “A dog being dog-like is a thing of beauty to behold” She is currently accepting portrait commissions, and can be reached via e-mail at nancyzoo91@comcast.net.
RUSH OF FOOLS - to perform at Frederick Church of the Brethren
April 22, 2010
Frederick Church of the Brethren will host Rush of Fools for its 2010 Concert Series on May 15, at 5:38 p.m. Rush of Fools is a nationally known Christian band and will be a big draw for a variety of people, groups, and churches. Rush of Fools is a four-time Dove Award nominee. The group’s hit single, “Undo”, won the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publisher’s Song of the Year Award in April 2008. This concert is one of many on the group’s Wonder of the World Tour. To purchase your tickets, please visit www.fcob.net and click on the PURCHASE TICKETS - RUSH OF FOOLS button on the front page. All tickets are $15 a piece and space is limited to 600 people. The first 150 people who purchase ticket will get reserved (up front) seats to this event. FCOB is located at 201 Fairview Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701. For more information about the concert, visit our website at www.fcob.net or call us at 301.662.1819.
Strumming Along with Brent
April 15, 2010
GUITAR LESSONS TAUGHT LOCALLY
Brent Progecene teaches guitar locally at his home in Thurmont. Lessons are given on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and Thursday and Friday afternoons and evenings. He teaches acoustic and electric guitar, all styles of music, all ages, and all levels. Brent has been teaching guitar for 27 years, and enjoys making money doing what he loves. Starting his teaching career at the Frederick House of Music, which is no longer in business, Brent then moved to Boe’s Strings in Frederick, where he continues to teach today. He has taught students from ages 5 to over 70. Brent’s education includes private guitar instruction from Earl Villareal, Steve Hissey, Fred Costlow, Mary Claire Engels, Ronald Pearl, Rick Whitehead, Sheryl Bailey, and Gerry Kunkel. He studied theory with Mildred Trevvett at Thomas Johnson High School and Frederick Community College. Brent also studies extensively on his own using books, video, and his own transcribing.
Brent has played rock, blues, jazz, and country with a variety of bands, including Cadillac Cowboys, Copperhead Road, Paul Ledford and Southern Horizons. For more information, take a look at his website at http://www.brentpro.com/. Or, if you’re ready to start playing, call Brent at 240-586-1128 or email him at brent@brentpro.com/ to schedule a lesson or for additional information.
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