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P.O. Box 624, Romney, WV 26757 • 304-703-1350 webmaster

IN HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

Hampshire County Arts Council events are shown in red.  If you're willing to help publicize HCAC events, visit our website to download pdf versions of concerts fliers to print out and post or otherwise share. (links in left column)

Mar 12 Fri
The Loy Foundation presents Mollie O'Brien in Concert with Rich Moore Romney, WV 7:30PM The Bottling Works. Info 304-703-1350 or http://www.TheBottlingWorks.com
Mollie O'Brien and Rich Moore
Tim O'Brien's sibling, Mollie O’Brien sings. Does she ever! Jazz, R&B, blues, gospel, southern mountain traditional — you name it. She has a voice the way Groucho Marx had a sense of humor, the way Secretariat had legs, and the way Elizabeth Taylor has eyes (or husbands). Try to imagine one without the other -- impossible.
Hear a sample of Mollie's music at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1gayXNTumc
Called one of roots music’s best interpreters and singers, Mollie's voice has been described as “smooth,” “smoky,” “powerful,” and “bright and bold as sheet lightning.” Once you’ve heard it, you’re hooked.
Mollie was featured the last two years during the WV Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and has worked with Garrison Keillor and Robin & Linda Williams as part of the Hopeful Gospel Quartet on A Prairie Home Companion. It’s little wonder she has earned rave notices at major festivals and venues throughout the U.S. and in the United Kingdom, Europe, and South America.
Tickets available online now and at the Hampshire County Visitors Center at The Bottling Works Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM.

Mar 19 Fri
Where The Wild Things Are Romney, WV Glass House Studio 34 W. Main St. 304-822-4527. Co-sponsored by Hampshire County Public LIbrary.

Mar 20 Sat
George Park & Friends in a Concert to Benefit The Loy Foundation Romney, WV 7:30PM The Bottling Works. Info 304-703-1350 or http://www.TheBottlingWorks.com
George Park Jr.
The evening will include "Gloryland" recording artist, Cindy Sites (her signature song with this record company was "To Obey Him".with her husband Trent Sites, musicians Dean & Karen Ullery (Cumberland, MD.) doing a mixture of classic country and southern gospel. Also Loretta Hummel from Frostburg doing older Kitty Wells style classic country music, and Peggy Osman from Greenspring doing Patsy Cline songs. Tickets$10 available online now and at the Hampshire County Visitors Center at The Bottling Works Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM.

Mar 27 Sat
Country Store Opry Romney, WV 7PM The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St. Info & Reservations 304-358-7771

Annual FFA BluegrassFest Romney, WV Hampshire High School. Info Paul Roomsburg 304-822-5016.

Thru Mar 31
Images of Blue Ridge Country Exhibit Romney, WV. The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St. Paintings & drawings by Mike Hooker. View the exhibit Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM and before concerts.

Landscape painting by Mike Hooker   

Check what's coming up to plan for below

The Hampshire County Arts Council welcomes persons with disabilities at all of its activities.
To request accessibility services to participate, please contact 304-496-8002 or performances@hampshirearts.org at least 5 days in advance and we will do our best
to accommodate.  WV Relay Operator for information on performances: 711-496-8002

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This Week In The Region

Mar 11 Thur
Concert & Chat on Songwriting by Colleen Anderson Berkeley Springs, WV 7:30PM The Ice House. Colleen will be talking about the art of songwriting from her own view as well as interviewing a trio of Morgan County women who recently wontop honors at the Morgan County Songwriting Competition: Susan Milburn, Laura Riley and Kate Evans. Master musician and fiddler Joe Herrmann accompanies Riley. Jim Salman accompanies Anderson.

Mar 11-14, 18-20
Belles Wichester, VA Thurs-Sat 8PM, Sun 2PM Winchester Little Theatre, 315 W. Boscawen St. wltonline.org A bittersweet comedy by Mark Dunn, sometimes gentle and funny, other times the pain and sturggle will tug at your heartstrings at the deep connection of six different sisters in six different cities through 45 phone calls.

Thru Mar 14
"The Hunting of the Snark", an original operetta by Edwin Roberts and Bill Tchakirides, adapted from the poem by Lewis Carroll. Fri/Sat, 8:00; Sundays 2:30. Lewis Carroll's masterpiece of comic nonsense turns the world of epic adventure on its head, as a peculiar crew, guided by a blank map, voyage across the sea to hunt a mysterious creature. These adventures set to music will enchant children and adults alike. 113 S. Princess St., Shepherdstown. 304-268-7798; www.fullcircletheaterco.org or info@fullcircletheaterco.org.

Mar 12-13 Fri-Sat
A Gaelic Gala Masterworks Chorus of the Shenandoah Valley Fri 7:30 pm at Woodstock First Presbyterian Church, 142 E. Court St Sat 7:30 pm at Woodstock United Methodist Church, 156 S. Muhlenberg St. Masterworks Chorus of the Shenandoah Valley proudly presents performance of Scottish & Irish music for harp, fiddle, cello, and voice featuring guest artists Fynesound. Adults $15, 12-18 $7.50, under 12 free. Tickets are available at the Woodstock Cafe in Woodstock, the Watchful Tiger in Edinburg, by calling 540-740-4007, or through www.masterworkschorus.com.

Mar 12
The Deanna Bogart Band Cumberland, MD 8PM at Windsor Hall. Tickets $15 General Reserved, $20 Premium Reserved. Table seating for four also available. Tickets available at The Book Center (15 N. Centre Street, Cumberland - 301-722-2284) and Main Street Books (2 E. Main Street, Frostburg - 301-689-5605).

Mar 12-21
“The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon. The Apollo Civic Theatre in Martinsburg kicks off Simon Reunion Month with the pair of —well— ‘odd’ guys we all loved. Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2:30 pm. $15 or $12; students $7. 304-263-6766; www.apollo-theatre.org or act@apollo-theatre.org.

Mar 13 Sat
Troubled Water” Winchster, VA 2PM Magic Lantern Theater at Handley Library, 100 W. Piccadilly St.
. The Norwegian thriller-drama, "Troubled Water" which has won critical praise and festival awards in the U.S. English s/t; not rated. This Norwegian dramatic film tells the story of Jan, a gifted organist, who is haunted by charges of a child murder. Won awards at the Hamptons Int'l Film Festival. NR; 115 minutes. open to the public; donations appreciated. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Handley Library. For more info, www.magiclanterntheater.org, e-mail info@magiclanterntheater.org or call 540/678-0963.

Poetry Reading and Open Mic Nite Winchester 7 pm The Lord’s Chapel, 1244 Greenwood Rd.
Welcome Poets, Bards, Musicians, Artists and Performers to our Monthly Poetry Reading and Open Mic Nite at The Lord's Chapel! Also now known as Saturday Nite Live at the Chapel! Along with wonderful poets, event has a band which performs whenever possible, tenatively called the "Snowpeople;" also many wonderful singers and musicians performing classical, popular, and original music and songs from the heart. Venue For more details http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5497179/?invitation=086f8a8f49

Mar 11-13, 18-20
Potomac State College of WVU presents "Disney's Beauty & the Beast." (Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton). Keyser, WV Church-McKee Arts Center Show times Thurs.-Sat., 7:30PM and Sun., March 14 & 21 at 2:30PM. For ticket info 304-788-6863. $11 adults, $9 students (advance at outlets); $13 adults & $11 students (at the door); and $15 adults & students (special reserved).

Mar 13 - May 30
“Peter Rabbit” Wonderment Puppets; Sat/Sun, 12 noon and 2 pm. $4.50 (2 yrs. and up) 412 West King St., Martinsburg; 304-258-4074; Looking for volunteer help. Free theater stew for volunteers www.wondermentpuppets.com.

Mar 15
Jesus Christ Superstar! Morgantown, WV WVU Creative Arts Center. Limited tickets left. 1-800-745-3000
www.ticketmaster.com National tour of this original groundbreaking production starring Ted Neeley in the title role is as relevant and timeless as ever.

Mar 17
WFWM Fundraiser/St. Patrick's Concert with an evening of brilliant music and dancing featuring performances by Shanty Irish, Academic Probation, Morbheanna, Greg Latta, Scottish Country Dancers, and more. Cumberland, MD Windsor Hall. $10 at the door. All proceeds go to western Maryland's only public radio station, WFWM 91.9 fm in Frostburg, MD. For additional info 301-687-4143 during normal business hours

.Mar 19-28
Barefoot in the Park” by Neil Simon. The Old Opera House in Charles Town, WV, makes us laugh again with this classic. Fri/Sat 8 pm ($17) Sun 2:30 pm ($15) Students $8 all shows. 304-725-4420; www.oldoperahouse.org

Thru Mar 20
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story Middletown, VA Wayside Theater, Main St. The musical, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story chronicles the 1950’s meteoric rise of Buddy Holly and The Crickets from Lubbock, Texas small radio station, his initial success, to the top of the charts becoming the biggest selling record artist worldwide before to his death in a plane crash in 1959, at age 21. Starring regional favorite Robby Limon. Single tickets and group packages can be obtained by calling the Box Office at (540) 869-1776. Additional info at www.waysidetheatre.org

Mar 20
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix presented by OneTree Productions at the Allegany Arts Council's Community Room. $15 prepaid, $17 at the door. Tickets available at the Allegany Arts Council (301-777-2787).

The Contours with Sylvester Potts and The Crystals presented by Tri-State Concert Association 7:30PM at Allegany High School. Tickets $40. Tickets available at TWR in Cumberland (549 N. Centre St., 301-759-0580).

March 21 Sun
Patty Loveless, The Grascals, Loudoun Wainwright III on Mountain Stage Morgantown, WV 7PM WVU Creative Arts Center. Tickets 800-745-3000

Audobon Quartet with pianist John O’Connor Winchester, VA 2PM Armstrong Hall, Shenandoah University The program includes Shostakovich's Piano Quintet in G Minor, opus 57. A pre-concert chat with cellist Thomas Shaw begins at 2 p.m. General admission $25; all students $5; SU employees $12.50. Call the box office at 540/665-4569.

mar 26, Apr 23
Drum Circle Winchester, VA 7PM Shenandoah Arts Council Gallery, 811 S. Loudoun St
Fourth Friday of the Month Back by popular demand, the drum circle has returnedafter a holiday sabbatical. $3 participation fee. Led by area drummers, all levels of ability are welcome. BYOD – Bring your own drum. For those that don’t have their own, the circle leaders do provide extra drums for you to use.

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Also In The Region

Thru Mar 12
American Beauty: Black Women Today Exhibit Winchester, VA Tues-Sat 1-5PM Shenandoah Arts Counci, 811 S. Loudoun St. 540/667-5166 www.shenarts.org An invitational exhibition focusing on the subject and/or work of African American women, featuring the work of Loretta Allison (Berryville, VA); Gerry Banks-Holsey (Martinsburg, WV); Ray Hart (Ashburn, VA); and posthumously, Gail Smith, (Berryville, VA). Other work provided by Queen Street Gallery in Martinsburg.

Thru Mar
2010 Biennial Student Juried Art Exhibition
Frostburg, MD in the Stephanie Ann Roper Gallery. The exhibition includes students from all academic majors.Opening reception and awards ceremony will be held on March 5, 7-9PM. The reception is free and open to the public. Juror is nationally known artist Beth Piver. Winners will receive monetary awards and those students who are BFA candidates can earn departmental scholarships. The Stephanie Ann Roper Gallery is free and open to the public. The gallery is open Sun-Wed 1-4PM. For more info 301-687-4797.

Photography by Robin Vereen Cumberland, MD is on display in the offices of Drs. McCagh & Roberts. For more info 301-777-ARTS (2787)

Historic architectural drawings from the area, from the collection of Al Feldstein,Cumberland, MD on view at Cumberland City Hall. For more info 301-777-ARTS (2787).

Mar 13-Apr 3
Exhibition by Meggin Bittner (Mixed Media) and Daniel Jimerfield (Paintings) Cumberland, MD Saville Gallery, 9 N. Centre St. Gallery Hours Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM, Sat 11AM-4PM. For more info www.alleganyartscouncil.org or call 301-777-ARTS (2787). Opening reception Mar. 13, 6-8PM.

Thru Apr 10
Arts At Canal Place exhibition "What's New" featuring work by the entire membership of the gallery. Cumberland, MD 16 Howard St in The Shops at Canal Place. All members will show work that is brand new and has not been seen before. Opening Reception March 13, 6-8PM. Open daily from 10AM-6PM. Please call 301-777-8199 for more info

Thru June 10
Come in and Have a Seat: Vernacular Chairs of the Shenandoah Valley Winchester, VA Museum of the Shenandoah Valley , Amherst St. tells the story of chairmaking in the Shenandoah Valley. Early Shenandoah Valley woodworkers drew on European craft traditions and new American influences to fashion chairs that are distinctive to the region. We call these chairs “vernacular.” Learn about Shenandoah Valley ladder-back, Windsor, and fancy chairs made in the late 1700s and 1800s and see the visual variety they present. The exhibition includes the most exuberantly decorated early Valley chair that is known to exist. Other highlights include a re-creation of an 1850s chair shop, large “puzzles” that challenge you to construct a chair, and a series of reproduction chairs where you may literally “have a seat” to compare their comfort! Museum is located at 901 Amherst Street. For more info, call 540/662-1473 or go to www.ShenandoahMuseum.org.

March 20 – April 24
Laura Fernandes Embryo Series, Martinsburg, WV at the Redbrick Gallery Thurs. - Sat., 11 am - 6 pm; Free. Reception: Sat., March 20 from 4 - 7. Fernandes’s abstracts are appropriately created on reclaimed windows. The glass allows the oil paint to flow across its surface for visually intriguing yet strangely familiar images of creation and life cycles. 304-261-1089; www.redbrick-gallery.com or rbgallery @wvds.net.

For more music and arts information in the Shenandoah Valley, check out these websites: www.shenandoahmusic.com and www.MossyCreekTrail.com

For info about theatre offerings in the DC-metro area, check http://www.PotomacStages.com (offers weekly e-mail updates)

To join WVTraditional Music Yahoo group & e-mail list http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/WVTraditionalMusic/join

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Classes, Workshops & Such

Glass House Studio Romney, WV 34 W. Main St. 304-822-4527 offers a series of weekend and evening art and craft classes for adults & kids.The spring schedule is now up, including stained glass basics, basic fusing, psanky eggs, rughooking, cake decorating, pottery wheel, and more. Thursday night "Girls Night Out" classes are great fun as well as productive. For more info: visit http://www.glasshousestudio-wv.com/classschedule.html or e-mail glasshouse@msn.com

March 11-Apr 1 Thursdays
Line Dancing 101 Winchester, VA 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Godfrey-Millar Historic Home and Fellowship Center; 4 week course $20.00 per person for the session To sign up, pre-register at danceteach@verizon.net or call 703.798.8909. Space is limited, so pre-register as soon as possible.

Mar 13
The hands-on Digital Photography Workshop "Camera to Print with Photoshop Elements" with instructor Sterling "Rip" Smith 9AM-4PM at the Old Firehouse Gallery, 108 N. George St., Charles Town, WV. Fee is $60 and pre-registration is required. Students may register online at www.sterlingimages.com. For more info email sterlingimageswv@gmail.com or call 304-596-0873.

Mar 16
Teach Your Passion,
" a new class for creative people who want to share their skills through teaching, will be held 7-8PM at the Allegany College of Maryland Center for Continuing Education. Painters to gardeners, dancers to dog trainers, weavers to web designers can use this class to develop course proposals, organize lessons, create teaching resources, or just explore the possibilities of teaching. The goal of "Teach Your Passion" is to create a forum for artists, craftspeople, or performers to explore the fascinating process of motivating others to discover their creative potential. Instructor Mary Conlon is a certified, visual arts teacher in the Hampshire County Public Schools. At only $34 for six sessions this is a great opportunity to develop an effective and personal teaching style to compliment your artistic skills. Contact the Center for Continuing Education at 301-784-5341.

Mar 20 (register by March 12)
“Legacy Creations” Winchester, VA 9:30 – 4:30 Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
Do you have photographs, letters, gloves, postcards, and other treasured family mementos stored in a box or drawer? Bring your family treasures to this workshop and learn how to assemble your special heirlooms in a frame or box that you can display and enjoy. You don’t need artistic experience to create these assemblages of objects. Instructors Cynthia Fraula-Hahn and Debbie Giammaraco will guide and help you every step of the way. The workshop fee includes a frame or wooden box. If you do not wish to use original letters or pictures in your artwork, please bring copies to the workshop. MSV Members: $30; all others: $40 (lunch on your own) Register by March 12 required. Call 540-662-1473, ext. 224, or email educates@ShenandoahMuseum.org.

Thru April 27
ON THE STAGE" SERIES
Allegany College of Maryland (ACM) with the Allegany Arts Council offers a series of classes designed for the Actor in You! featuring accomplished regional actress Kimberli Rowley asinstructor. To enhance the experience, all classes will be conducted "ON THE STAGE" in the ACM Theatre. Enroll in the class or classes that interest you, or receive a discount when you sign-up for the full series. No previous experience is required. Unleash your inner actor! For more info contact Kathy Condor at 301-784-5121 or kcondor@allegany.edu. To register, call 301-784-5341. Deadline to register is one week prior to each class.

May 24-27
DelFest Academy classes & workshops held in conjunction with DelFest. To register for the academy visit http://delfest.com/index.php?page=delfest-academy.

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Opportunities (to Enter, Audition, Exhibit, etc.)

Auditions: Mar 1 - 31
Belles of Berkeley Chorus Auditions, Trinity Episcopal Church, Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. A chartered Sweet Adeline chorus Belles of Berkeley is auditioning new members. A Christmas show will be held in November and rehearsals will begin mid-March for the show and other performances. Monthly dues if accepted. 304-267-4796; or Bellesofberkeley@comcast.net

2010 MOUNTAIN MARYLAND PLEIN AIR* The prospectus/application is now available in hard-copy format from the Allegany Arts Council, 9 N. Centre St., Cumberland. The Plein Air event will take place June 1-6, 2010. Only 30 artists will be selected to participate in the event as determined by our juror, Lee Boynton, co-founder and member of the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association. Over $5,000 in artist awards will be presented, including a $1,500 award for Best of Show. The prospectus/application may be downloaded as a PDF file from www.alleganyartscouncil.org. For questions, email Emily Thomas at ethomas@allconet.org, or 301-777-ARTS (2787).

Deadline: March 12, 2010
The Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) is accepting entries for its first annual Artful Photography exhibition, an open-juried competition of images created in any form of photography. The works selected will be on exhibit in the MFA's Circle Gallery, located at 18 State Circle in Annapolis, May 19-June 13, 2010. Images created via any form of photography will be accepted for consideration (i.e. shot on film, shot digitally, unaltered shots, alternative process, mixed media, digital manipulations, montages, photograms, etc.), so long as part of the image is photographically based. Visit http://www.mdfedart.org/ for more info

Deadline: March 14, 2010
The Contemporary School for the Arts and Gallery (located at 4 W. Franklin St., Hagerstown) is seeking entries for an open-themed Juried Photography Exhibition. The deadline for entries is March 14, at 3PM. $25.00 entry fee for up to three (3) pieces. All work must be framed with wires ready to hang. Maximum size 18"x24". Juror: Sterling "Rip" Smith. Opening Reception: Saturday, March 20, 3-5PM. For questions, call 301-791-6191.

Deadline: March 15
DELFEST CRAFT VENDORS Applications are being accepted for the 3rd Annual DelFest bluegrass festival, held May 27-30 at the Allegany County Fairgrounds. The festival's "Art & Craft Faire" emphasizes handcrafted items that are unique and hard to find in conventional shops. For more info and to download an application, visit http://delfest.com/index.php?page=vending.

March 23:
Tamarack Jury Pre-Screening Martinsburg, WV Tamarack Foundation Artisan Resource Center (ARC) staff will be at the Holiday Inn to review the work of artisans interested in selling their products to Tamarack. Artisans interested in having their work pre-screened must first schedule an appointment by contacting Robin Watson at 304-256-6843 Ext. 107.

Deadline: March 23
Annual Young Artists' Scholarship Competition The Cumberland Music and Arts Club is accepting applications. Musicians in grades nine through twelve from throughout the tri-state area are invited to compete for the scholarships which can be used toward furthering their musical talents. Auditions will be March 30. Letters of application have been mailed to area music teachers. Applications are also available at the Allegany Arts Council at 9 N. Centre Street in Downtown Cumberland. The deadline for receiving completed applications is March 23. Applications should be sent, or dropped off at the Arts Council, Attn: Cumberland Music and Arts Club. For further info call Ed Wagner at 301-268-1104.

Deadline: March 25
7th Annual VMRC Juried Multimedia Art Exhibition Harrisonburg, VA event will present over $4,000 in awards and prizes AND they continue the policy of no commission on sales. For more information and copies of the prospectus and entry form, go to: www.vmrc.org/exhibitions or contact Anne Finlayson at artexhibit@vmrc.org or call 540/564-3400. Jury is comprised of Diane Banks, Associate Professor of Art at James Madison University; Pat Cook, artist, Wayesboro, VA; and Paul Ryan, Professor of Art at Mary Baldwin College.

Deadline: April 1
ONE-ACT PLAYWRIGHTING COMPETITION* The Frostburg State University Center for Creative Writing announces its first annual One-Act Playwriting Competition to showcase new works. Writers are encouraged to submit their one act plays (running time of 40-minutes or less) to the Center by April 1. All entries will be judged on plot, character development, dialogue and overall quality. First prize will receive $750 and production of their play at The Frostburg One-Act Playwriting Festival to be held on the FSU campus in September 2010. Second and third places will receive $250 and $100, respectively, and staged readings of their works. For submission guidelines, visit The Center for Creative Writing's website at www.frostburg.edu/cwcenter

Deadline April 5 (postmarked by)
Art in the Foothills a juried art show and sale on Mother's Day weekend in The Stable at Bluemont Vineyard, located on the slopes above Great Country Farms on Foggy Bottom Road. outside the charming village of Bluemont, VA. All proceeds will go to benefit Friends of Bluemont, a non-profit conservation and preservation organization which is sponsoring the exhibit. Dates of show: May 7-9, 2010. Contact: Pam Forbes, 540-554-8715 to receive an entry form.

Deadline: April 9
78th Annual Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition Hagerstown, MD Washington County Museum of Fine Art a juried art exhibition open to both professional and amateur artists. All media will be considered including paintings, drawings, sculptures, and prints (intaglio, woodcuts, lithography, monoprints, etchings. Please NO giclee or off-set lithographs. Photography not accepted. For more information: www.wcmfa.org or info@wcmfa.org. 301/739-5727. Monetary awards ranging from $100 - $1,000 will be awarded. Juried by Phillip Earenfight, Dickinson College, PA, and Rob Evans, curator and artist, PA.

Deadline: April 22
The City of Cumberland is sponsoring a competition for unique, artistically designed storm drain marking logos to add visual awareness of urban impact on local waterways within the watersheds of the Potomac. The competition is open to the entire community, and the top three logo designs will receive a $100 prize. All entries must be received at the Allegany Arts Council no later than April 22, 2010. Complete contest info and official entry form are available at www.alleganyartscouncil.org/event.php?eventid=5039. For questions, email Raquel Ketterman at rketterman@allconet.org or call her at 301-759-6604.

June 5 -
Festival Call for Artists North Mountain Arts Fourth annual Festival. Juried outdoor art show, plus music, food and fun! Free. 201 N. Mary St., Hedgesville, 304-754-5727; www.northmountainarts.com.

Mark Your Calendar—Coming Up Later

Apr 6
Pat Matheney: The Orchestrion Tour Morgantown, WV 7:30PM WVU Creative Arts Center 304-293-7469 Ticketmaster

.Apr 9 Fri
Hampshire County Arts Council Spring Concert: GandyDancer Romney, WV 7:30PM The Bottling Works. Info 304-703-1350 or http://www.HampshireArts.org West Virginia's premiere old time string band with a fresh assortment of instrumental and vocal combinations that audiences find appealing. A cappella vocal harmonies, old-time fiddle and banjo tunes, seldom heard West Virginia folk songs, traditional bluegrass, new combinations, poignant ballads, and driving instrumental numbers— all presented masterfully. Tickets available online now or at the Hampshire County Visitors Center at The Bottling Works Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM. $14 ($12 HCAC members, under 17 free) tickets available online and at the Hampshire County Visitors Center in The Bottling Works, Mon-Sat 9AM-4PM.

Apr 16 Fri
The Loy Foundation & Hampshire County Arts Council present Joe Herrmann & Friends in Concert Romney, WV 7:30PM The Bottling Works. Info 304-703-1350 or http://www.TheBottlingWorks.com Sam Herrmann, Joe Fallon, Mark Schatz, Tom Mitchell, Ralph Gordon, and Danny Knicely are lined up for the show. $14 tickets available online.

Drake The Away From Home Tour Featuring K-OS and Francis and The Lights Morgantown. WV 8:30PM The Coliseum. Ticketmaster

Apr 24 & May 22 Sat
Country Store Opry Romney, WV 7PM The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St. Info & Reservations 304-358-7771

May 7Fri
Violinist Midori in Concert Winchester, VA 8PM Armstrong Concert Hall, Shenandoah University. The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival presents Midori, with special guest Charles Abramovic, for an extraordinary evening of chamber music with "one of the most important violinists of our time." Advance tickets available now. Reserved seating starts at $30. Call (540) 459-3396 to reserve yours. The box office is open M-F, 9:30-4:30. http://www.musicfest.org/

May 27-30
3rd Annual DelFest bluegrass festival Cumberland, MD at the Allegany County Fairgrounds. Discounted adult 3-day & 4-day passes are on sale through March 1. (Layaway option available for ticket purchases.) To purchase festival tickets, visit http://delfest.com/index.php?page=tickets.

Jun 20 Sun
Free HCAC Summer Concert on the Lawn featuring Hot Soup Romney, WV 5PM The Potomac Center. http://www.HampshireArts.org Info 304-703-1350

June 26
2nd Annual South Branch Bluegrass Festival, Romney, WV Wapocoma Campground 304-813-7265

July 10-11
Common Ground on the Hill Roots Music & Arts Festival featuring Kathy Mattea & Claire Lynch Westminster, MD Carroll County Farm Museum.

July 18 Sun
Free HCAC Summer Concert on the Lawn: The Prophecy Music Project Romney, WV 5PM The Potomac Center. Drumming & dance excitement that highlights the wonderful sounds of Africa found in the Caribbean and South America and their connection back to Africa. Info 304-703-1350 or http://www.HampshireArts.org

.August 15 Sun
Free HCAC Summer Concert on the Lawn: singer/songwriter Anne Hills Romney, WV 5PM The Potomac Center. Recipient of the World Folk Music Assn's Kate Wolf Memorial Award and 1997 Kerrville Music Foundation’s Outstanding Female Vocalist of the Year Award. “A singer of superb vocal purity . she gives songs a life of their own. Anne Hills could sing the week’s cable listings and make them sound marvelous.” noted Martin Keller,  Minnesota Monthly. Info 304-703-1350 or http://www.HampshireArts.org

Oct 1 Fri
HCAC Fall Concert: Bradley Litwin Romney, WV 7:30PM The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St. Delight in ragtime jazz and blues guitar and vocals. Info 304-703-1350 or http://www.HampshireArts.org

Nov 6 Sat
Ensemble of the American Balalaika Symphony Orchestra Romney, WV 7:30PM The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St. Russian and Ukrainian music. Sponsored by Augusta Animal Hospital. Info 304-703-1350 or http://www.HampshireArts.org

Jan 7, 2011 Fri
HCAC Winter Concert: Robin & Linda Williams and Their Fine Band Romney, WV 7:30PM The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St. Info 304-703-1350 or http://www.HampshireArts.org Frequently heard on A Prairie Home Companion and Mountain Stage.

Feb 19, 2011 Sat
HCAC Cabin Fever Concert: Piedmont Blues with Rick Franklin, Jay Summerour and Eleanor Ellis Romney, WV 7:30PM The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St. Info 304-703-1350 or http://www.HampshireArts.org

April 1, 2011 Fri
HCAC Spring Concert: Craobh Rua Romney, WV 7:30PM The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St. Info 304-703-1350 or http://www.HampshireArts.org Authentic Celtic music returns from Northern Ireland.

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