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Jump in this weekend!
A wealth of arts opportunities waits for you in May, with exhibits, gallery events, festivals and celebrations throughout the region. Continuing through May 19 at The Arts Centre is the Art and Earth Juried Exhibit. The varied techniques and materials that the artists have used will fascinate viewers.

Opportunities for young people to grow artistically abound during the summer with theater workshops and dance programs.

If you love to sing, be sure to read in the Music listings about the planned Berkeley Community Chorus and a planned late Fall concert.

A Few Spaces Still Available for the Tom Lynch Watercolor Workshop in Martinsburg
The Berkeley Arts Council is pleased to announce a Watercolor Workshop with nationally known watercolorist and instructor Tom Lynch on July 10-13, 2012 at the Holiday Inn in Martinsburg, WV. This is the first time in several years that Tom Lynch has held a workshop on the East Coast. The BAC is very excited to bring this opportunity to our regional artists and to invite artists from outside our area to join us for this excellent workshop. The cost for the four-day workshop is $400 plus food and lodging. Reduced room rates are available to workshop participants at the Holiday Inn. Space is limited and participant registration is on a first come, first served basis. For more information or reserve a space in the workshop, please go to the Berkeley Arts Council website at www.berkeleyartswv.org/workshops.

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Continuing through May 19
Creations by 36 artists from West Virginia and eight other states have been selected for display in the Berkeley Arts Council's 2012 Art and Earth Juried Exhibit. The show will be open to the public in the gallery of The Arts Centre, 300 West King Street in Martinsburg, 12 noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday until May 19. A full list of the accepted artists and works is posted on the Berkeley Arts Council web site at www.berkeleyartswv.org/juried_exhibit.php.

Continuing through May 19
Solo Exhibit: Ellie Parker- Nature as healer, a series of paintings and photographs that trace the artist’s emotional journey in France, across the Atlantic, and from Washington, DC to her place on the Potomac River in West Virginia. Race Street Artist Co-Op 410 W Race Street Martinsburg. Reception Saturday April 14 from 7-9 pm. Gallery hours to be announced. $2-$5 donation encouraged for non-members. 304-702-1525; www.facebook.com/racestreetartists or racestreetartists (at) gmail (dot) com.

May 4 to 13
Jefferson County Photography Club Exhibit. Reception Friday, May 4, 6-7:30; other viewings May 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 beginning at 7. Old Opera House, 240 N. George Street, Charles Town. Free 304-724-7008; www.oldoperahouse.org/jos/ or cmasonwhf at aol (dot) com.

May 4 to 27
“Shoot the Civil War Exhibit”. Especially for Civil War buffs, Valley Art Association Photographer Members will be showing their great shots. Mansion House Art Center – Home of Valley Art Association, 501 Highland Way – Hagerstown City Park

May 5 - 6
Washington County 9th Annual Museum Ramble. Pick up a Passport Card  at your first site and have it signed at each Museum or Historic Sites you visit over the two days for a chance to receive the lovely Gift Basket drawing. Drop your Passport at last site visited during the weekend. Mansion House will be open usual hours with all member artist set-ups on porch also.

May 11-20
Art at the Apollo - Carol Wilks will show a selection of her paintings during the run of "Pirates of Penzance" at the Apollo Civic Theatre. Carol is an award-winning artist who has exhibited regionally in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. www.carolwilks.net.

May 12
Warm Springs Road Studio Tour cordially invites you to visit three working studios on historic Warm Springs Road, Jefferson County, WV, May 12, noon-5pm.  Southwood Farm Forge (Eric Johnson, farmer and blacksmith), Joy Bridy Pottery (wood fired potter), and Patricia Perry (oil painter) will open their studio doors for the day, with work available for purchase, demos on-site, and time to explore and meet the artists in their work spaces. 2367 & 2533 Warm Springs Road, and 251 Southwood Drive, Jefferson County WV Saturday, May 12, noon-5pm  free ; www.joybridy.com/current/warmsprings/warmsprings.htm or joybridy (at) yahoo (dot) com.

May 12
Making Art with Suzanne Ravgiala. Observe and interact with an artist at work from 2 to 5 p.m. Washington Street Artists’ Co-op, now located at 108 N. George St., Charles Town, WV will pull back the curtain on what goes on in the mind and hands of an artist, featuring the work of Suzanne Ravgiala doing her broken plate furniture decoration.  108 N. George Street, Charles Town, WV 25414 Saturday, 2 - 5 p.m. Washington Street Artists Cooperative FREE 304-724-2090; WStreetGallery.com or info (at) wstreetgallery (dot) com.

May 26 - 27
WV Wine and Arts Festival. Join us for the 16th annual WV Wine and Arts Festival on the lawns of Boydville in downtown Martinsburg. Enjoy WV wineries, local artists, food, live music and kids activities and support The Arts Centre. Sat 11-7; Sun 1-6pm $20 - adults and $10 - 13-20 yrs. 304-263-0224;  or mary (at) theartcentre (dot) org.

June 2 North Mountain Arts Festival. Juried festival celebrates area artists and artisans. Features jewelry, pottery, woodworking, glass, photography, quilting and live music. North Mountain Arts, 201 N Mary St. Hedgesville 9 am - 4 pm  Free 304-754-5727;  or northmountainarts (at) frontier (dot) com.

May 7
South Berkeley Orchestra Concert. String students from 3rd to 12th grade from Millcreek Intermediate, Mountain Ridge Intermediate, Musselman Middle and Musselman High School will perform songs and orchestra music. Musselman Middle School Auditorium 7:00 PM Berkeley County Orchestra Program $1  304-263-2916; www.bc-strings.org or evaprice (at) frontier (dot) com.

June 1 – July 27
Fridays @ 5 Summer Concert Series. Live music in the Town Square in downtown Martinsburg each Friday from 5 to 7 pm!  Schedule is:  6/1 - Drymill Road (Americana) 6/8 - Rolling Coyotes (Folk) 6/15 - The Back Creek Valley Boys (Traditional Bluegrass) 6/22 - Jeff Taulton (Country) 6/29 - Laurence McKenna (Pop/Rock) 7/6 - Circa Blue (Progressive Bluegrass) 7/13 - Eric Chef Group (Blues) 7/20 - West Side String Band (Old Timey) 7/27 - Joe Taxi (Contemporary)  Sponsored by CVB, Main Street Martinsburg, and the City of Martinsburg Free 304-264-8801; www.travelwv.com or Jenn (at) TravelWV (dot) com.

Coming soon
A Community Chorus for Berkeley County is being organized by Dr. Jeffrey Poland with plans for a holiday concert in mind. Singers 18 years and older will be invited to audition in September. The repertoire will encompass classical, folk and spiritual, popular and Broadway medleys to appeal to a broad spectrum of local singers and listeners. For more information, any persons or organizations interested in singing, accompanying, or offering rehearsal or performance space may  contact Jeffrey Poland jtpoland (at) frontier (dot) com, or call 304-260-0866 (home), or 304-365-0378 (mobile).

Each Tuesday and Sunday
BMA Music Jams. to  In addition to their jams on Tuesday evening, the Bluegrass Music Alliance will be hosting a bluegrass music jam each Sunday.  Don't play?  Come listen to some great music! Train Station - East Martin Street in Martinsburg Sunday from 4 to 7 pm Bluegrass Music Alliance FREE 304-264-8801; www.BluegrassMusicAlliance.org or Jenn (at) TravelWV (dot) com.

May 4 - 13
Ken Ludgwig's "The Fox on the Fairway". Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, it's a fast paced comedy that recalls the Marx Brothers' classics, May 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13.  Old Opera House in Charles Town  Fri 8 pm; Sat 8 pm; Sun 2:30 pm $17 Adults Fri & Sat; $15 Adults Sun; $8 Students all performances  304-725-4420; www.oldoperahouse.org  or ooh (at) oldoperahouse (dot) org.

May 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 “The Pirates of Penzance”. produced by special arrangement with MTI. Book & Lyrics by Sir William Schwenck Gilbert, Music by Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan. A fresh take on one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular comic operas.  Wacky, irreverent and entertaining, the show spins a hilarious farce of sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, dim-witted young lovers, dewy-eyed daughters and an eccentric Major-General.  Apollo Civic Theatre, 128 East Martin St., Martinsburg. 304-886-8626; www.apollo-theatre.org.

June 22 - 24
The 12th Annual New Voice Play Festival. Four original one-act plays written by some of the country’s best new voices in theatre; see all four plays in the same evening, no two are alike!  Old Opera House in Charles Town  Fri 8 pm-10 pm; Sat 8 pm-10 pm; Sun 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Old Opera House Theatre Company  $12 Adults & $8 Students   304-725-4420; www.oldoperahouse.org  or ooh (at) oldoperahouse (dot) org.

Continuing through May 27
"Peter Rabbit"- Peter Rabbit is up to his old sneaky tricks again! Refusing to listen to his mother and sisters, he heads over to Mr. McGregor's garden for some yummy veggies and another "hare" rasing adventure. Wonderment Puppet Theater, 412 W King Street Martinsburg Sat/Sun 12 noon and 2 pm  $4.50  2 years and up 304-258-4074; www.wondermentpuppets.com or wondermentpuppets (at) yahoo (dot) com.

Beginning June 24 The Youth Summer Theatre Workshop is for those entering 4th grade to finishing 12th grade. Students will learn costuming, stage makeup, set design, acting skills and more! The workshop will start on June 24 and will run for approximately 4 weeks - cost is $200. Presentation of The Wizard of Oz will be July 19 – 22. (show is subject to change) For more information, or to register early, please call 304-263-6766 or email ystw (at) apollo-theatre (dot) org.

July 9 - 13
Dancing the Classics is for our youngest ballerinas age 4 and 5.  Students step inside ballet’s most famous fairy tales including Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, Cinderella and The Nutcracker exploring their wonderful stories, mime and music. Director Denna Smith nurtures and develops the budding ballerina’s love for this beautiful art form.   Inwood Performing Arts  M-F  9-11:30 am Inwood Performing Arts  $140  304-229-3209; www.inwoodperformingarts.com or wsmith2954 (at) aol (dot) com.

Continuing through May 30
Art Supplies for Sale CHEAP! After closing my art supply shop, I have been storing materials in my basement.  I have decided to get rid of the majority very soon.  Please see the list on the website. Each item costs 50% of its normal price (check out pricing on www.dickblick.com).  Leia's House, By Appointment 304-283-1326; www.notrightminded.net or leia.wood (at) gmail (dot) com.

Classes and Workshops

Heritage Craft Center of the Eastern Panhandle For information about classes call 304-264-9440 or www.heritagecraftcenter.org or email info (at) heritagecraftcenter (dot) org. May 12 and 19 Twined Rag Rug: Rags to Rugs. One of the oldest forms of rug making is "Twining".  You will learn how to prepare your fabric, warp your frame and twine your rug, and how to finish and remove from frame.  This is a two day class with time in between to allow for work on your rug.   Learn a skill that will give you hours of enjoyment.  Material fee includes your frame that you will keep.  Instructor will contact you upon registration about other materials to bring Crim de la Crim, 137 N. Queen St., Martinsburg Saturdays, 10 am - 2 pm Heritage Craft Center of the Eastern Panhandle $64 (paid with registration), $20 materials fee (paid to instructor at class). May 19 Bakery Basket Class. Learn to weave an updated version of a vintage basket (Size: 15” x 16” x 7”) originally used to carry bread from oven to the baker’s shelves.  Perfect for gathering herbs or flowers.  Simple weaving and super useful!  Bring heavy clippers, measuring tape, bucket or dishpan, old towel & 12 spring type clothespins. Bring lunch & drinks.  Skill level: beginner, intermediate.  Artists studio near Martinsburg, WV Saturday,  10 am to 3:30 pm (1/2 hour lunch) Heritage Craft Center of the Eastern Panhandle $40 plus $25 materials fee payable to instructor.

Pottery Class
Now open, the Mud in Your "I" Pottery Studio at North Mountain Arts. Call for info. Beginner classes available.  Slab and freeform available upon request. North Mountain Arts, 201 N Mary Street, Hedgesville, WV Wednesday through Saturday or by appointment  $20.00 / lesson 304 754 5727; or northmountainarts (at) frontier (dot) com.

Calls for Artists

Call for artists
Charles Town Heritage Festival September 22, will celebrate the history, charm, and local flavor of Charles Town. Crafters, artists, musicians, and other groups. $50 vendor fee for crafts, 304-725-2311 x244; www.charlestownwv.us or katie (at) charlestownwv (dot) us.

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