CES at Frostburg State University

06/02/2026

Share your Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series memory in our survey (link below) for a chance to be included in a time capsule that won’t be opened until 2126.

As part of the July 4 celebration at Canal Place, a time capsule will be buried—set to be opened 100 years from now.

This is a moment that belongs to our community. Local partners are contributing items that tell the story of Mountain Maryland, and CES will include something to represent the Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series.

We’d love for that story to include you.

What has the Levitt series meant to you? A favorite memory, a feeling, a night you shared with friends or family—complete the short survey at the link below and your words may become part of something future generations will discover.

LEAVE YOUR COMMENT: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/uzLNEe1

05/29/2026

🎶 The 2026 Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series kicks off Thursday, June 25! Join us for an evening with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Chloe Kimes, an emerging voice helping define the next generation of folk troubadours.
📍 Canal Place Lawn
🕖 7 PM

Bring a chair, bring a friend, and kick off summer with free live music!

The Americana vibes are immaculate, the lyrics are authentic, the voice is lovely; stoked to be releasing this song we recorded with the wonderful Chloe Kime...

05/22/2026

Thank you to Faith, Hope, & Images for serving as a Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series! Your support helps bring free, live music to our community all summer long. 🎶🌟
https://fhi.promo/

05/21/2026

What a wonderful day for our campus community! Congratulations to all graduating Bobcats on this incredible milestone! 🎓🐾

Today’s spring commencement ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. are both available to view via livestream. Click on the link to watch and support our graduating Bobcats! www.frostburg.edu/annual-events/commencement/index.php

05/15/2026

As part of the July 4th celebration at Canal Place, a time capsule will be buried—set to be opened 100 years from now, in 2126.

This is a moment that belongs to our community. Local partners are contributing items that tell the story of Mountain Maryland, and CES will include something to represent the Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series.

We’d love for that story to include you.

What has the Levitt series meant to you? A favorite memory, a feeling, a night you shared with friends or family—leave a comment and your words may become part of the time capsule for future generations to discover.

Some moments stay with us. Help us pass this one on.

Community Comments

05/14/2026

The Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series Kids Zone will return this summer, providing entertaining activities for our youngest visitors with play equipment like hula hoops, balls and bubbles, furthering our goal of creating a welcoming, family-friendly environment for people of all generations!

Learn more about the series at https://www.frostburg.edu/cultural-events-series/levitt-amp/index.php

The Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series is supported in part by the Levitt Family Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits to strengthen the social fabric of communities in America through free, live music in outdoor public spaces. Presenting high-caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt concerts are welcoming, inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together. In 2026, the Levitt Family Foundation is supporting over 900 free concerts in 90+ towns and cities across the country, bringing joy to over a million people. In addition to supporting free concerts, the Foundation is dedicated to advancing vibrant music ecosystems through partnerships, field-building initiatives, and research. levitt.org

05/12/2026

🎓 Congratulations! Thank you and best wishes to our wonderful graduating seniors from the CES Student Production Team—Mackenzie Guynes, Lily Jackson and Kyle Wolford. We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see what’s next! 👏✨

05/08/2026

🎶 Great news! 🎶
The Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series has once again been nominated for a USA Today 10BEST Readers’ Choice Award for Best Outdoor Concert Series!

You can vote daily, so be sure to show your support—and tell your friends to vote, too! 🙌🎸

The Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series brings together 19,000 residents in the small town of Cumberland, Maryland. The summer event is held every Thursday at the Festival Grounds at Canal Place, where you’ll get to see artistic performances by local talent. Visitors are welcome to bring their own ...

05/08/2026

We are pleased to announce the artists of the 2026 Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series! We hope to see you for a summer full of free live music, big energy and vibrant downtown vibes.

6/25 Chloe Kimes – Americana, Alt-Country & Roots
7/2 Nappy Head Funk Army – High-Octane Funk & Soul
7/9 CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band – The Crown Prince of Zydeco
7/16 ¡Tumbao! – Psychedelic Latin Fusion
7/23 The Foxies – Alt-Rock, Punk & Pop
7/30 Greenwood Rye – Modern Nashville Bluegrass
8/6 Shayna Steele – Vocal Jazz, Soul & Blues
8/13 Blue Water Highway – Americana, Folk Rock & Blues
8/20 Patty PerShayla – Blues Rock, Folk & Punk
8/27 Holy Roller – Southern Rock & Roots

Learn more: https://www.frostburg.edu/cultural-events-series/levitt-amp/index.php

The 2026 Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series is supported by funding from Allegany County, City of Cumberland, Frostburg State University and Cumberland Arts and Entertainment District, and is presented through the partnership of the Allegany Arts Council, CES at Frostburg State University, Loft 129, Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority and Allegany County, The Mountain Side of Maryland.

The Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series is supported in part by the Levitt Family Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits to strengthen the social fabric of communities in America through free, live music in outdoor public spaces. Presenting high-caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt concerts are welcoming, inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together. In 2026, the Levitt Family Foundation is supporting over 900 free concerts in 90+ towns and cities across the country, bringing joy to over a million people. In addition to supporting free concerts, the Foundation is dedicated to advancing vibrant music ecosystems through partnerships, field-building initiatives and research. levitt.org

05/07/2026

Announcing our 2026 Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series artists!

Email from Cultural Events Series Announcing our 2026 Levitt AMP Cumberland Music Series Artists! CES May Newsletter Thursdays at 7 PM June 25-August 27, 2026 Canal Place Festival Grounds, 13 Canal