Community Gathers at CSM to Celebrate
Expanding Arts in Southern Maryland

It was a “Celebration of the Arts” for the College of Southern Maryland and members of the community as more than 100 people enjoyed the expanding fine arts offerings and cultural events Sept. 16. Raising $23,000 in support of the college’s arts endowment, the evening provided an opportunity to join CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried at the Prince Frederick Campus and celebrate the arts, unveil fine arts programming at the college and showcase the talent of local artists, faculty and students.

Joining CSM in celebrating fine arts and local talent in Southern Maryland was the event’s premier sponsor, Prince George’s Equestrian Center, as well as Grand Sponsors The Barbara Beers Team, Re/Max 100; Davis, Upton & Palumbo, LLC; DirectMail.com; Lu and Sally Grainger; Andrew T. Gergely, M.D. & Associates, LLC; Hungerford Associates, Public Relations; Tom and Verna Posey; and Mary and StClair Tweedie.

“We are pleased to be involved as a sponsor of the CSM Celebration of the Arts,” said Grand Sponsors Mary and StClair Tweedie. “This premiere event raises funds and awareness for the college’s Arts Endowment which will in turn enable the college to deliver high-quality programming and provide culturally rich experiences to our Southern Maryland community.”

Major sponsors included Asbury-Solomons Island; Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC; Dr.s. Frazer & Frazer, PA; Carrie Polk, Nationwide Insurance & Financial Services; John and Carol Sprague, La Plata Development Inc.; University of Maryland University College; and Kate Winn.

To support the Arts Endowment at CSM, call 301-934-7647, email colleenw@csmd.edu or visit www.csmd.edu.

 

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More than 100 people enjoyed a “Celebration of the Arts” at the College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus. The evening featured the expanding fine arts offerings and cultural events at CSM, showcased the talent of local artists, faculty and students, and provided the rare opportunity to see the college’s expanding inventory of its permanent art collection in one setting.

 

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CSM’s “Celebration of the Arts” featured the CSM Chamber Singers, who have just returned from a European Tour; the CSM Salsa Band; selections from “Kismet,” CSM’s fall musical; and music by Randy Runyon. From left are members of CSM’s Salsa Band, Gina Johnson, vocals; Sean Anthony, timbales; Bonnie Snyder, conga drums; and Richard Dugan, trombone.

 

 

 

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With proceeds benefiting the College of Southern Maryland’s arts endowment, a silent auction featured works by Kathleen Carlson, Susan Chappelear, Ann Crain, CSM Chamber Singers, Bernice Gottfried, CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried, Mary Beth Harry, James K. Lane, Mimi Little, Heather Maertens, Diana Manchak, Deb McClure, Ellen Robinson, Nancy Rosnow, Tom Russ, Paul Simmons, Carol Wade and M. Gasby Brown. Among those reviewing the donated artwork was Pam Frank.

 

 

 

 

 

The College of Southern Maryland is a regionally accredited community college that provides programs and services with a special focus on local workforce development to maintain and grow a healthy economy and community. CSM is the 2006 recipient of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce Partner in Business Award. CSM consistently ranks above the statewide average of community colleges in Maryland for its four-year graduation and transfer rates among first-time, full-time entering freshmen classes.  For information call 301-934-7766 or 301-870-3008, Ext. 7766 or visit www.csmd.edu.