Music

SEATTLE – The 2012 music lineup was announced today for Bumbershoot: Seattle’s Music & Arts Festival, which is produced by non-profit arts organization One Reel and takes place over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1-3, at Seattle Center. The 42-year-old urban festival stands on top nationally in its variety as it showcases both familiar and up-and-coming regional and national talent in many musical genres, as well as in comedy, theater, literary and visual arts, dance, film and children’s programming.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — An audit of Maryland's state-sponsored health insurance program shows its officials failed to obtain an independent review of the program's automated claims management system and made payments to a vendor without a written contract.

The legislative audit released Thursday reports that MHIP made $367,000 in payments for information technology services, but officials did not document any competitive bids or have a written contract with the vendor.

Auditors write that without documentation it is unclear whether the state received the best price for the services.

Auditors also say MHIP did not conduct routine reviews to determine whether a vendor was operating under the rules of its contract.

Saturday, May 5, 2012
Noon to 8:00 P.M.
Historic Downtown Berlin
A Celebration of Music & Art...Join us for a day of non-stop Jazz and Blues music...featuring 6 acts on two stages, artwork for sale by local artists, New Orleans style food, amazing restaurants and a Beer & Wine tent to heighten the festivals atmosphere.

Take a break from the music and enjoy a scenic horse & carriage ride around town. Cost is $5 per person (children under 3 are free).

The Jazz & Blues Bash is FREE to the public. Limited seating will be provided at each music stage; lawn chairs are recommended. No outside food or alcohol is permitted in the festival area.

PRINCESS ANNE, MD-(May 1, 2012) Music faculty at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore will fill the Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts Sunday, May 6 with sounds of the masters and a little jazz to liven things up.

Admission is free and the concert starts at 4 p.m.  Faculty members Roy Belfield, Veronica Knier, John Lamkin, Pat McHenry, Mercury Morris, Brian Perez and Marcelle Schiff will perform. They will be joined by guest musicians Lee Knier, Dave Schiff and Pat Shaner.  The concert includes pieces for voice, organ, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, piano and jazz combo.

Call 410-651-6571 for more information.

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