Thru May 15
Hampshire Artists' Exhibit Romney, WV The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St. Open Tues-Sat 9AM-1PM and 1:30-4:30PM (call 304-822-7477 before coming--the Visitors Bureau has been short-handed and therefore not open some scheduled times) and during concerts. Works by Meg and Jonathon Hamilton, Michael O'Brien, Susan Feller, Anne Renee Livingston, Robin Teas, Robin Pancake, Bess Rexroad, Jan Dodgins, Larry Brown, Mike Dwyer, Nelson Zambito, Carolyn Forsythe Lowman, Max Boward, Carol Hobbs, Jean Kellogg, Laurel Kellogg, Karen Garel, Sybil MacKenzie, Lou Mazzeo and Darla Cook.Info Anne-Renee Livingston 304-496-9515 or visualarts@hampshirearts.org

May 10 Sat
The Loy Foundation offers The Clue Murder Mystery on the Potomac Eagle Romney, WV 6:30PM Wapocoma Station, Rt. 28N Tom Valentine Productions will present before and during a delectable dinner aboard. Interact with the well-known characters of Professor Plum, Miss Scarlet, Colonel Mustard, and others. Just like the board game, the patrons have to guess the murderer AND the weapon….candlestick, lead pipe, revolver, knife, rope….and maybe a gun! Call Potomac Eagle 304-424-0736 for tickets.

16th Annual West Virginia Cinco De Mayo Celebration Romney, WV 11AM-? Hampshire Square, Rt. 50 East. Live music. Free.

May 16-June 26
HCAC Exhibit: Fiber Arts Romney, WV The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St. Open Tues-Sat 10AM-1PM and 1:30-6PM, Sunday noon-4PM (call 304-822-7477 before coming--the Visitors Bureau has been short-handed and therefore not open some scheduled times) and during concerts. Works by Susan Feller, Laurie Gunderson and Carol Hobbs. Opening reception 6-8PM Friday, May 16 before the concert.

HCAC Concert: Simple Gifts Romney WVThe Bottling Works  Admission $10 ($8 HCAC members, under 17 free), advanced tickets available online at http://www.hampshirearts.org Info 304-496-8201 
Three women plus twelve instruments equals one good time when Simple Gifts takes the stage. Drawing on an impressive variety of ethnic folk styles, this award-winning trio plays everything from lively Irish jigs and down-home American reels to hard-driving Klezmer frailachs and haunting Gypsy melodies, spicing the mix with the distinctive rhythms of Balkan dance music, the lush sounds of Scandinavian twin fiddling, and original compositions written in a traditional style.

      Combining tradition with innovation, Simple Gifts creates some of the finest arrangements in folk music today: swing fiddle creeps into a Romanian dance, spoons show up in an Irish reel, and the concertina ventures far beyond styles considered traditional for that instrument. Based in the hills of central Pennsylvania, these women play an amazing array of instruments. Linda Littleton, Rachel Hall, and Karen Hirshon switch with ease among two violins, concertina, mandolin, banjolin, recorders, bowed psaltery, hammered dulcimer, baritone fiddle, guitar, piano, and percussion.
      Simple Gifts is frequently complimented on their stage presence, which is warm, personal, and accented with humor. These women deliver their music with rare intensity and contagious enthusiasm. It’s obvious that Simple Gifts loves the music they play and knows how to share their excitement with the audience. This is an act not to be missed!
   
This program is presented with sponsorship by FNB Romney and financial assistance from the WV Division of Culture and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the WV Commission on the Arts.
This project is partially supported by a grant from Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour, developed and funded by the Vira I. Heinz Endowment; the William Penn Foundation; the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency; and The Pew Charitable Trusts; and administered by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation.

Help The Hampshire County Arts Council earn a penny every time you search the Internet. Just use GoodSearch.com as you would any search engine and they'll donate about a penny per use to support the arts in Hampshire County. Powered by Yahoo!, you'll get great results for you and for us. Just go to www.goodsearch.com and enter Hampshire County Arts Council as the charity you want to support. 50 of us searching four times a day will raise about $730 in a year without anyone spending a dime! And, be sure to spread the word! http://www.goodsearch.com/?charityid=hampshirecountyartscouncil

The Hampshire County Arts Council welcomes persons with disabilities at all of its events and activities.To request accessibility services to participate, please contact 304-496-8201 or performances@hampshirearts.org at least 5 days in advance and we will do our best to accommodate.

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This Week In The Region

thru May 10
Exhibition by featured artists Ashley Brown, Photographer and Nina Forsythe, Poet Frostburg, MD the J. Glenn Beall, Jr., Gallery, located in the parish hall of St. John’s Episcopal Church The poems Nina has chosen to exhibit will correspond with Ashley’s collection of landscape and nature photography. For more info contact, Alice Skidmore at 301-689-6634 or 301-689-0104.

May 9-11, 15-18, 22-24
Red Herring Winchester Little TheatreThree love stories, a murder mystery, and a nuclear espionage plot converge in this noir comedy about marriage and other explosive devices. Directed by Scott Wood. Tickets $18; $16 seniors, $14 students. For more info540/662-3331 or email wlt@wltonline.org. www.wltonline.org.

May 9-25
The New Embassy Theatre presents “Full Gallop,” by Mark Hampton & Mary Louise Wilson.Cumberland, MD Fri. & Sat. 7:30PM, Sun. matinees 2:30PM. 49 Baltimore St The performance stars Marta Fiscus as Fashion Doyenne Diana Vreeland, longtime contributor to “Harpers Bazaar” and powerhouse editor of “Vogue” magazine. $17 adults/$15 seniors 60+ & students to 18 years. Call 301-722-4692 for reservations

The Blue Ridge Chorale The Theatre at Washington, VA 8PM The Chorale presents “Mass Appeal”: Schubert’s Mass in G and Luboff’s “African Mass”. Contrasting styles – same sacred texts. Adults $20, students 18 and under $5. For more info 540/675-3502 or email TheatreVA@aol.com. www.Theatre-Washington-VA.com.

May 9
Oasis Substance-Free Teen Music Events presents Disclosure and Defeat the Purpose Berkeley Springs, WV 6:30 pm at Widmyer Elementary on the lawn A free, all ages event, geared toward the young but the young at heart will love it too. To volunteer call at 304.258.3809 or email jonathan@redguitaronline.com Rain location is Berkeley Springs High School Multipurpose Room (old gym)., For directions call 304.258.2024

Authentic Community Theatre presents "Know Love, Know Power: the Musical." The original production is a celebration of growing-up and communication between parents and children. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children. Free T-shirts and CDs of the original music are given to the first 50 people at the door. 8 to 10 p.m. The Maryland Theatre, South Potomac St, Hagerstown. Free. Call 301-491-7228, e-mail info@actforall.com, or go to www.actforall.com.

May 10
3rd Annual Pig Roast with Live Music & Artists Moorefield. WV 10AM-6PM Anderson's Corner ,712 N. Main St. 304 530-4285.Live music all day with Michael O'Brien, The Time Travellers, Urban Refugees and
The Fox Hunt. Glass Blowing with Anne-Renee` Livingston and Rug Hooking with Susan
Feller. WV Wine & Gourmet goodies to taste.

The Ron Holloway Group will perform Cumberland, MD 8PM at Windsor Hall at Town Centre. Ron Holloway is one of the busiest tenor saxophonist's on today's music scene in any genre! He has been touring internationally and is the proud recipient of no less than forty-two Washington Area Music Awards, two of them for Musician of the Year.. $20. Table seating for parties of 4 or 8, and individual tickets can be reserved by visiting Kauffman Music, 45 Baltimore St. Cumberland, or by calling 301-724-6800. Tickets also available at Main Street Books, 2 E. Main St Frostburg. Reservations are strongly encouraged. This event is a production of Queen City Performing Arts Development, Inc

Saturday Arts Walk Downtown Cumberland Arts & Entertainment District Self-guided walking tours that feature opening receptions and exhibitions at downtown art galleries, theatre performances, live music at several downtown locations, hands-on art projects on the Arts Bus, shopping and dining. Some of the evening performances may require the purchase of tickets, most activities are free, and many participating venues offer special discounts to Arts Walk participants. For more info 301-777-ARTS (2787).

Saturdays Live at Canal Place : Short Mountain String Band will perform Old Time Appalachian style music on the bricks by the Shops at Canal Place 5-8PM . For more info 301-777-ARTS (2787).

Arts at Canal Place celebraies its fifth year anniversary reception Cumberland, MD 4-5PM. The public is invited to enjoy this special occasion with co-op member artists, speakers and special guests. Following the anniversary celebration will be the opening reception “Past, Present, Future” featuring co-op artists jeweler Janet Nicol and oil painter Allen Carnahan. The reception coincides with the “Saturday Arts Walk” which begins at 5PM. For more info visit www.ArtsAtCanalPlace.com, email Linda at Linda@HuskyPowerDogsledding.com or call 301-746-7776.

Frostburg State University wind quintet Cinque Venti Recital Frostburg, MD, 8PM, in FSU’s Performing Arts Center Pealer Recital Hall. Cinque Venti features students Amy Saavedra on flute, Jaclyn Skeweris on oboe, Erica Boquist on clarinet, David O’Neal on bassoon and David Durham on horn. They will perform “Passacaille” by Adrien Barthe, “Suite for Wind Instruments, Op. 57” by Charles Lefebvre, “Presto for Wind Quintet” by Joseph Haydn, “Quintet for Winds, Op. 71” by Ludwig van Beethoven and “German Dance” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Free and open to the public. For more info 301-687-4109.

May 10-11
Visiting Artist Series Basket Delights with Jackie Zehring Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum
Winchester, VA Whether you’re three or ninety three, we hope you won’t miss these enriching opportunities to explore art with talented, local artists. Saturdays 10 am – 3 pm, Sundays 1 pm – 4 pm.

Appalachian Ballet Theatre Dance Ensemble performances of “La Fille Mal Gardee” Cumberland, MD May 10 at 7:30PM, May 11 at 2PM. at the Allegany College of Maryland Theater. “La Fille Mal Gardee” is a lighthearted comic ballet that takes place in France during the harvest season. This enchanting ballet, which is full of intricate and colorful folk and ribbon dances, will send you home feeling happy. Tickets $10 adult and $5 seniors and children 12 and under. For ticket info 301-729-6722.

May 11
Frostburg State University’s Wind Ensemble annual Mother’s Day concert Frostburg, MD 3PM Pealer Recital Hall of the Performing Arts Center. Directed by Philip Klickman, the performance includes the works “Fantasia in G” by Timothy Mahr, “Be Thou My Vision” by David Gillingham, “Variants on a Mediaeval Tune” by Norman Dello Joio, “Riverdance” by Bill Whelan and “A Movement for the Rosa” by Mark Camphouse. Camphouse’s composition attempts to portray the early life of Rosa Parks, the years of racial strife in American society and the quest for social equality. Admission$5. Children under 16 free. For more info 301-687-4109.

May 14
God Grew Tired of Us Presented by The Magic Lantern Theatre Handley Library Auditorium 7PM Winchester, VA This is a new documentary on the 27,000 “Lost Boys” who traveled from Sudan to Kenya, and for some, beyond, to escape Sudan’s civil war. It tracks in particular the resettlement in the United States of three of these refugees. Rated PG; 89 minutes. Free and open to the public. For more infoemail info@magiclanterntheater.org or call 540/678-0963. www.magiclanterntheater.org.

May 16
Cumberland Choral Society presents "Bernstein and Broadway" May 16, 7:30PM, at Christ Lutheran Church in LaVale, and May 18, 3PM, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cumberland. The performances will feature the music of Leonard Bernstein, including the "Chichester Psalms" and selections from his Broadway hits "West Side Story" and "Candide." Mark Baker, Tony Award nominee for his role as Candide in the 1974 Broadway production, will be guest soloist. Select members of local high school choirs will join in singing the medley from West Side Story. Percussion accompaniment for the Chichester Psalms will be provided by students from Frostburg State University. Admission $5. Students under 18 free. Both concert sites are handicapped accessible.

May 16-18
"Steel Magnolias" by Robert Harling Petersburg, WV 7PM Fri-Sat, 2PM Sun newly renovated PHS Old Gym, Jefferson Ave Advance: Adults: $6, Students: $4 available starting May 6 in Petersburg at South Branch Valley Liquidators, JC Penney counter at Judy's Drug Store, and the Grant County Press office.
At the door for $7 and $5. Steel Magnolias is an independent production of West Virginia Theater East. This courtesy notice is supplied by Grant County Arts Council. The program is not part of GCAC's season series. We encourage you to support the production and to cheer on this talented group.

May 17
Jackie Neimat and Friends, “Mad About You!” The Theatre at Washington, VA 8PM Songs of love and passion from opera, operetta, and Broadway. Jacqueline Neimat, soprano, tenor TBA, George Peachey, piano. $20 adults, $5 students 18 and under. For more info 540/675-3502 or email TheatreVA@aol.com. www.Theatre-Washington-VA.com.

Discovery Story Theatre Beauty and the Bat Shenandoah Discovery Museum Winchester, VA The plays use familiar fairy tales, myths and fables as a jumping off point for stories with a funny twist that will not only make you laugh, but incorporate a bit of science as well. 10am – 3:30 pm.

May 18
Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes Readers Theatre, Winchester Little Theatre 6:30PM One of Hellman’s most popular dramas, set in the American South in 1900, is the cynical exploration of family greed, hatred, revenge and ambition. Hosted by Shenandoah Arts Council. Directed by Bill Heavner. Admission $5, free to WLT members and subscribers. For more info 540/662-3331 or email wlt@wltonline.org. www.wltonline.org.

Sounds of Love Winchester Musica Viva Friday, May 16, Trinity Episcopal Church in Upperville, 7:30 pm. Saturday, May 17 at 8 pm and Sunday, May 18 at 3 pm at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winchester. Tickets at the door: $15 adults, $12 seniors. Students and under 18 free. www.winchestermusicaviva.org. Love songs, both secular and sacred, are featured in this season’s final concert. The choir will perform Monteverdi’s Lamento d’Arianna and four arrangements of Ave Maria. Women’s chorus arrangements from Anonymous 4’s recordings of early American folk hymns and Matthew Harris’ Love Songs for men’s conclude the concert.

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Also In The Region

May 9-July 31,
The Allegany Arts Council presents an exhibition by Solange Brown at the Washington Street Library in Cumberland. 301-777-2787 for more info

Thru May 11
Art in the Mill Show Millwood, VA noon-5PM Sun-Fri, 10AM-6PM Sat The Burwell-Morgan Mill. Admission $5 adults, $3 seniors, students free. Info 540-955-2600. 400 works by 300 artists.

Thru May 17
“Dwelling in the Backcountry” Exhibition by Barry Vance Winchester, VA Shenandoah Arts Council, 811 South Loudoun St 540/667-5166 www.shenarts.org Tues- Sat 1– 5 pm; Each of the 24 paintings in the exhibit is accompanied by a passage selected by the artist from literature, poetry, music, or historical journeys. The text appearing beside the paintings will be familiar, including Willa Cather, Louise McNeill, Wendell Berry, Thomas Jefferson, Donald McCaig, and Madeline MacNeil. Vance has Hampshire County roots and has been inspired by our countryside. This exhibit is free. For more info 540/667-5166 or email info@shenarts.org

thru May 24
Maryland Pastel Society Cumberland, MD, The Gilchrist Gallery, 104 Washington St, 301-724-5800. The Gilchrist opens its 2008 season with an exhibition featuring the paintings of 22 artists. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. Gallery hours are Fri- Sun 1-4PM.

Washington County Arts Council Exhibition “Works on Paper” by Judith Einstman, Hagerstown MD, 14 W. Washington St. For more info 301-791-3132. Opening Reception will be held Sunday, May 4, from 2-5PM.

thru June 7
Arts at Canal Place Featured Artist Exhibit “Past, Present, Future” features jeweler, Janet Nicol and oil painter, Allen Carnahan. Opening Reception May 10, 6-8PM, during the Saturday Arts Walk. Events of the evening will also celebrate Arts at Canal Place's Fifth Anniversary. For more info 301-777-8199.

Thru June 8
Exhibition by Craig Cramer (Mixed Media) and Jim DeGeorge (Ceramics) Cumberland, MD The Saville Gallery, 52 Baltimore St. For more info 301-777-ARTS (2787) Opening Reception May 10 from 5-8PM Gallery Hours are Monday through Friday, 9AM-5PM, and Saturday 11AM-4PM. Craig Cramer’s preferred medium of artwork is what he simply calls ideas. As he explains, “I may never be the next great anything. I just want to be known as the guy who tried some ideas, who spread the word about some cool ‘found’ process, or maybe just the guy who loved to see and hear all manner of ‘new.’” Jim DeGeorge is a local potter from the Short Gap region of West Virginia, who spends his days in his studio, called “Potterwood.” Jim focuses on creating unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect his diverse nature.

thru May 27
"Inspired" Cumberland, MD, The Arteco Gallery, 60 Pershing St., 301-777-8888, www.artecogallery.com. The exhibition features furnishings by Margaret Romero. Gallery hours thru the end of Apr are Thurs. & Fri. 2-5PM, Sat. 10AM-5PM. The gallery’s hours after May are Thurs. & Fri. 2-5PM, Sat. 10AM-5PM, and Sun- Mon.10AM-3PM.

Thru May 30
The Bedford County Arts Council hosts an exhibition of paintings and prints by Jan & Jonathan Heath. Bedford, PA 137 E. Pitt St. Gallery hours are Tues.-Sat., 11AM-5PM. For more info 814-623-1538.

Thru May 31
Pencil drawings by Edward Brousseau in the Animal Welfare Society’s Downtown Cumberland display window.

Pottery by Jim DeGeorge and baskets & photography by Ginger Squires Cumberland, MD, Edward Jones Investments Liberty & Baltimore Street display windows on the Downtown Mall, 301-777-ARTS (2787).

Thru Aug
Spring to Summer Fine Art Collection, a rotating exhibition, curated by Christina Collins-Smith
Cumberland MD Marjorie Rose Gallery Upstairs at Mark's Daily Grind, 86 Baltimore St301-724-0276
Opening Reception: May 24, 6-8 PM with and live traditional music by Tory Gallery & Friends. Introducing fiber artist & painter, Barbara Neel, travel photographer, Gordon Wicks, and fiber artist Amy Shuman along with returning artists Deborah Hicks-Odges, Donna Whitford-Housel, Susan Williamson, Pamela Zappardino, Shawn Mara Lockhart.

Thru June 21
“Forever Strong Womanhood” A Mixed Media Exhibit Martinsburg, WV Redbrick Gallery, 404 West King St The figurative and symbolic subject matter in this series create a surreal world of haunting images. For more info 304/261-1089. http://www.redbrickartists.com.

Thru Sep 30
Snowbird Creations Open House/Studio Tours Swanton, MD, 398 Snowbird Lane, 301-387-4624. During these special studio tours, visitors can learn about the art of fused glass and visit Julie Turrentine’s state of the art fused glass studio. There are demonstrations, open dialogue with the artist, and an extensive retail gallery. The studio is open seasonally Saturdays 10AM-4PM and other days by appointment.

Thru Nov 8
Exhibit “Objects of Beauty and Devotion: Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Icons” at the Brooke Whiting House of Art, 632 Washington St, Cumberland. These wooden and metal pieces date from the 17th through the 20th centuries and are Russian, Greek, Spanish, Mexican, and Portuguese. The museum is open Thurs.-Sat. with tours given on the hour from 10AM-4PM. For more info email info@whitinghouse.org or call 301-777-7782.

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 Augusta, WV offers a series of art and craft classes For more info: visit website for new Spring Schedule, call 304-496-7782 or e-mail glasshouse@frontiernet.net!

The Annual WV Writers Spring Conference June 13, 14, 15, 2008 at Cedar Lakes Conference Center near Ripley, WV. Conference pre-registration now open at http://www.wvwriters.org/conference.html
Workshops include: prose, scripts, poetry, children's book publishing, query letters, self-publishing, storytelling, novels, writer's group critique methods, romance writing, radio scripts, comic books and graphic novels, special youth workshops, and more!

thru Jun 27
Wildlife photography workshops Award winning photographer, Jeannette Z. Hunt, will be offering workshops every weekend from Apr through June in Ohio. During the $95 half-day workshop participants will have the opportunity to photograph Great Blue Herons and other wildlife such as turtles, beaver, muskrats, ducks, geese and a variety of birds to name a few. For more infon download the brochure from www.jzhunt.com or contact Jeannette directly at jeannettehunt@hotmail.com subject ‘workshop’.

May 12-Aug 8
The Cumberland Music Academy studios Kauffman Music host spring music lessons for students from beginner to advanced. Learn to play the instrument of your choice. No matter what you want to play, from metal to Mozart, they have instructors who can teach you how to play an instrument. Each instructor is highly qualified to teach private lessons having studied extensively on their primary instrument. Cost varies depending on the teacher. June 12-July 31, parents of infants through age 7 can take advantage of the Music Movers course taught by Sarah Jackson. Through music children will be engaged in activities with a variety of percussion instruments including body percussion. 8 classes are available Thursday mornings and evenings. For band students entering grades 5-8, the Cumberland Music Academy will host a concert band, June 23-27. The instructor, Derek Shank, is a recent music education graduate from WVU. Space is limited, so call today. Under the direction of Mr. Jeff Avey, the Tri State Summer Youth Orchestras will meet July 21-25. The younger orchestra from 10AM-Noon is for students entering grades 5-7 for the upcoming school year. Students entering grades 8-12 would participate in the afternoon orchestra 1-3PM. For more info Kauffman Music 301-724-6800 or email info@kauffmanmusic.com.

On-Going Belly Dancing classes for Women & Girls with Miramar.Berryville, VA For more info: www.aleena.com/miramar

On-Going Ballroom Dance Classes (group or private) Berryville, VA For more info: www.freddiessocialgraces.com  dances on 2nd & 4th Saturday each month. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. $65/month per person, $120/month couples, for group classes (approximately 25 group classes) 540-955-4530.

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Calling All Artists: American Bald Eagle Celebration Exhibit June 2-27. Celebrate West Virginia Day and the nationally-observed American Eagle Day by creating artwork (2D or 3D, ready to hang) depicting a bald eagle. Bring it to the Hampshire County Public LIbrary between 2 and 5PM Monday, June 2, for display upstairs throughout the month. People's Choice Awards will be given. Contact for more info Anne-Renee Livingston 304-496-9515 or e-mail visualarts@hampshirearts.org

ART ON THE AVENUE* Deadline: May 10
“Art on the Avenue” will be May 17 from 9AM-4PM (rain or shine). This open-air art festival provides an opportunity for local artists from the tri-state region to display and sell their artwork in spaces in front of the gallery. Interested artists should contact Kimberly Jensen no later than May 10 to reserve a 12’ x 12’ space (some space sizes may vary) by paying a fee of $35. Artists are responsible for providing their own booths/tents, display tables, chairs, racks, money for transactions, etc. Benjamin Art Gallery does have a public restroom and a handicap-accessible front door. The galleryat 1303 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown. To secure your space, contact Kimberly at 301-797-4775.

May 14 & 15
AUDITIONS* Actors in all age groups who sing and dance are encouraged to audition for roles in New Embassy Theatre’s upcoming multigenerational productions of “Shanty Town Follies” set for a three-week run, opening during CanalFest/RailFest in mid-July. The Embassy is also casting “A Modsummer Night’s Dream” slated for mid-August, to combine Beatles tunes with Shakespeare’s classic midsummer romp, which also runs for nine performances over three weekends. Both plays have a four-week rehearsal period. Be prepared to sing a Stephen Foster melody or a Beatles song, and read “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” beforehand. Music and scripts will be provided. Auditions times are 6-8PM, May 14 & 15, at 49 Baltimore St. For additional info call 301-722-4692.

Winchester Little Theatre Auditions and Summer Youth Workshops
Sleeping Beauty by Jack Neary. Auditions May 17 at 10 am, May 18 at 6 pm. Cast of 15-20 youth (middle school through college age). Workshops begin June 9. Internships available for high school and college students. Call Sara Gomez at 540/869-5703 for more info
The Train Wreck at WLT: 24 Hour Theatre – May 30-31. 4-6 short plays written Friday night/Saturday morning. Auditions Friday night, May 30. Rehearsal all day Saturday. Performance Saturday night, May 31, at 8 pm. Don’t worry, no one needs to be awake for 24 hours! For more info Pat Markland 304/229-9579 or pmarkland@yahoo.com.

2009 BACKBONE MOUNTAIN REVIEW CALL FOR ENTRIES* Deadline: June 15, 2008
Area poets and writers are invited to submit work for consideration to be included in the 2009 Backbone Mountain Review bi-county literary journal. For complete details, please download the 2009 Submission Guidelines from the "Opportunities" section on www.alleganyartscouncil.org, or stop by the Allegany Arts Council office for a hard-copy version.

*DELAPLAINE JURIED EXHIBITION* Deadline: May 24-27
The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center (DVAEC) invites all artists living or working within a 75-mile radius of Frederick, MD, working in any media, to submit work for the “Juried Regional Exhibit 2008.” Artists may bring up to three pieces of original work to the DVAEC on May 24 (10AM-4PM), May 25 (1-4PM), and May 27 (10AM-4PM). This year’s juror is Jack Rasmussen, Director and Curator of the American University Museum at the Katzen. Prospectus is available at the Saville Gallery or by calling Diane Sibbison, Program Manager, at 301-689-0656.

ARTS ON THE SQUARE* Deadline: June 1, 2008
Downtown Bedford, Inc. (DBI) and the Bedford County Arts Council (BCAC) are accepting applications for the 5th annual Arts on the Square, held July 6 from 10AM-4PM in the quaint squares of Bedford, PA. Fee is $35 for 10’ x 10’ space. Registration forms are available online on the “Events” page at www.downtownbedford.com. For more info DBI 814-623-0048 or BCAC at 814-623-1538.

Are you an aspiring musician looking for a way to get your music heard? The Dept. of Mass Communication at FSU will audition local talent for the chance to be featured on its 5th Annual Mind Culture Original Music CD. If you have a song that is already produced or even just lyrics on a sheet of paper, consider submitting your work for the project. We’re available to help you record and master your song. Artists in need of recording and mastering will receive a copy of their recorded song whether they’re selected for the CD or not. All musical styles and genres are welcome. Once all completed submissions are received members of the Department’s Music Promotion and Production class will select the entries to appear on the CD. Some artists appearing on the CD will also be invited to perform in a live show on May 8 on the FSU campus. For more info, contact Connie Capacchione at 301-687-3049 or John Lombardi at 301-687-4146 or e-mail mcom@frostburg.edu.

DELFEST VOLUNTEERS*
The Allegany County Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with DelFest, May 23-25 at the Allegany County Fairgrounds, is currently accepting reliable volunteers willing to trade their time for tickets! Volunteers will receive either one 1-day pass for four hours of volunteer work or one 3-day pass for just twelve hours of volunteer work throughout the event. (Volunteers working four hours will be required to pay a deposit of $45, or $75 for twelve hours, that will be refunded upon completion of assigned shift.) The pass may not be for the same day you are volunteering. Volunteers are needed for May 22-25. More will be needed for Thursday and Friday and fewer for the weekend. Most are needed for “greeter” positions and will be on their feet for the entire shift. Other positions in merchandising and kids programs will also be available. Volunteers must be 18 years of age and older. Festival passes do not include late night (after midnight) tickets, which are available through DelFest directly. However, if you volunteer over 12 hours, you can earn late night tickets. To find out more about the festival, visit www.delfest.com. To volunteer, contact the Chamber office at 301-722-2820.

Saturdays Live at Canal Place is going to take on a heritage-themed focus this year, and will feature local musicians who play more traditional forms of music, such as bluegrass, folk, blues, Celtic, etc. Performances will be staged in a more intimate setting on the bricks, by the Shops area. With the exception of a couple of dates, Saturdays Live at Canal Place will take place every week from 5-8PM, beginning May 10 and ending September 6. Performers will be paid $250. Interested musicians in these genres should contact Jill Baldinger at the Allegany Arts Council 301-777-2787 or email jbaldinger@allconet.org for details and dates available.

CanalFest/RailFest is seeking regional fine artists and craftsmen to participate in this summer’s 11th Annual Celebration, Saturday, July 12. For regional artists this is a specially priced opportunity to come together and showcase your work in a festival that celebrates the rich heritage of our region. Artists will be selected to display, demonstrate, and sell their art during the festival. For more info contact Jill Baldinger at 301-777-2787 or email jbaldinger@allconet.org.

CANAL PLACE ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS*
In conjunction with the “Summer in the City” program this year, the Allegany Arts Council is scheduling music and art on Saturday evenings throughout the summer season at Canal Place. New this year, we arescheduling artist demonstrations that will run from 5-8PM on those Saturday evenings. Each artist who signs on will demonstrate their craft and interact with visitors and be paid $50 for their time. We will supply a tent, table, chair and electric to be set up on the patio area in front of Arts at Canal Place. The available dates are on a first come, first served basis. If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact Ginger Squires at the Allegany Arts Council. Just stop by our gallery at 52 Baltimore Street, call 301-777-2787 or email gsquires@allconet.org. Ginger works every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and will be happy to discuss the details.

The Frederick Arts Council hosts this indoor art and craft market, featuring local artists and artisans, on the 4th of Sunday of each month thru November. Any individual artist may participate. All original work that is executed by the artist is eligible, including (but not limited to) painting, pottery, sculpture, photography, jewelry, wood, glass, etc. The Frederick Artist Market is held at the Cultural Arts Center of Frederick County, 15 North Market St, 1-5PM. To learn more or to participate, call 301-662-4190 or visit www.frederickartscouncil.org.

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June 14 Sat
The Loy Foundation offers The Pirates of Perchance Murder Mystery on the Potomac Eagle Romney, WV 6:30PM Wapocoma Station, Rt. 28N Tom Valentine Productions will present before and during a delectable dinner aboard. Call Potomac Eagle 304-424-0736 for tickets.

June 22 Sun
HCAC Free Summer Concert on the Lawn: Steel Drum Combo Resonance Romney, WV 5PM The Potomac Center. Info http://www.hampshirearts.org Info 304-496-8201

July 19 Sat
The Loy Foundation offers Homicide on the Range Murder Mystery on the Potomac Eagle Romney, WV 6:30PM Wapocoma Station, Rt. 28N Tom Valentine Productions will present before and during a delectable dinner aboard. Call Potomac Eagle 304-424-0736 for tickets. Written by Hampshire County's own Lee Logue.

July 20 Sun
HCAC Free Summer Concert on the Lawn: Bluegrass with Randy Barrett and the Barrettones Romney, WV 5PM The Potomac Center. Info http://www.hampshirearts.org Info 304-496-8201

Aug 3 Sun (Tentative)
Cabaret with Micah & Jane Cookman Burgess Romney, WV 4PM The Bottling Works, 426 E. Main St.

Aug 9 Sat
Fiber Fest Yellow Spring, WV Ruritan Bldg. All-day workshop for fiber artists. Shop vendors, work on a joint fiber project, eat a yummy lunch, see and exhibit of international hooked rugs, show & tell about a piece of your work. $10 advance, $12 at door. Info Joy Markely 496-8588 or Susan Feller 496-8173

Aug 10 Sun
HCAC Free Summer Concert on the Lawn: Small Potatoes Romney, WV 5PM The Potomac Center. Info http://www.hampshirearts.org Info 304-496-8201

Aug 16 Sat
The Loy Foundation offers Who Slew Peggy Sue Murder Mystery on the Potomac Eagle Romney, WV 6:30PM Wapocoma Station, Rt. 28N Tom Valentine Productions will present before and during a delectable dinner aboard. Call Potomac Eagle 304-424-0736 for tickets.

Sept 6 Sat
The Loy Foundation offers Murder Takes Center Stage Murder Mystery on the Potomac Eagle Romney, WV 6:30PM Wapocoma Station, Rt. 28N Tom Valentine Productions will present before and during a delectable dinner aboard. Call Potomac Eagle 304-424-0736 for tickets.

Oct 4 Sat
The Loy Foundation offers Granny Get Your Gun Murder Mystery on the Potomac Eagle Romney, WV 5:30PM Wapocoma Station, Rt. 28N Tom Valentine Productions will present before and during a delectable dinner aboard. Call Potomac Eagle 304-424-0736 for tickets.

Oct 11 Sat
HCAC Fall Concert:  Blues Master Guy Davis Romney WV 8PM The Botlting Works, 426 E. Main St. Admission, advanced tickets available online at http://www.hampshirearts.org Info 304-496-8201

Nov 1 Sat
The Loy Foundation offersThe Monster Mash Murder Mystery on the Potomac Eagle Romney, WV 5:30PM Wapocoma Station, Rt. 28N Tom Valentine Productions will present before and during a delectable dinner aboard. Call Potomac Eagle 304-424-0736 for tickets.

Nov 2 Sun
HCAC Concert: Tom Chapin Romney WV 2PM The Botlting Works, 426 E. Main St. Admission, advanced tickets available online at http://www.hampshirearts.org Info 304-496-8201

Nov 14 Fri
HCAC Concert: Bryan Bowers Romney WV 8PM The Botlting Works, 426 E. Main St.  Admission, advanced tickets available online at http://www.hampshirearts.org Info 304-496-8201

Nov 15 Sat
The Loy Foundation offers Murder at the Improv Murder Mystery on the Potomac Eagle Romney, WV 5:30PM Wapocoma Station, Rt. 28N Tom Valentine Productions will present before and during a delectable dinner aboard. Call Potomac Eagle 304-424-0736 for tickets.

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