Special Events - Saturday Concerts at Canal Place

Saturdays Live at Canal Place: 2008
Shops At Canal Place
Cumberland , MD

WFWM Public Radio is pleased to have been invited by the Allegany Arts Council to be a part of their Saturdays Live at Canal Place music series in Downtown Cumberland on Saturday evenings at Canal Place. This year, Saturdays Live at Canal Place ties in well with WFWM’s programming as they take on a heritage-themed focus, and will feature local musicians who play more traditional forms of music, such as bluegrass, folk, blues, Celtic, etc. Performances will be staged in a more intimate setting on the bricks, by the Shops area. Music lovers are invited to bring their own seating, or they can use the fixed and moveable seating that will be provided. We also plan to leave a little space up front by the band--just in case you feel like dancing to the music.

With the exception of a couple of dates, Saturdays Live at Canal Place will take place each week from 5-8PM on Saturday evenings, beginning on May 10th and ending September 6th. In addition to the great local music, Saturday evenings at Canal Place will also feature artist demonstrators, and the occasional street performer in period costume. On the three Arts Walk evenings (May 10, July 19, and September 6), the Arts Bus will also be on-site at Canal Place with free, hands-on art activities for children. Plus, the Shops at Canal Place will be open every Saturday with a variety of shopping and dining possibilities for the whole family! Also, look for the WFWM Public Radio information booth and be sure to stop by and say ‘Hello.”

With its ideal location at the junction of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, the Great Allegany Passage, and the C&O Canal Towpath, Canal Place is definitely your “Summer in the City” Saturday evening destination for great music and entertainment in a casual, family-friendly environment. For additional information on the concerts and other Canal Place Heritage Area events and activities, please visit www.canalplace.org or call 301-724-3655. For information about Downtown Cumberland’s Arts & Entertainment District, please visit www.alleganyartscouncil.org or call the Allegany Arts Council at 301-777-ARTS (2787). For Allegany County Tourism, please visit www.mdmountainside.com or call 800-425-2067. For WFWM Public Radio, call (301) 687.4143

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