”Rebecca’s House Concert”  Saturday, June 12th 8:00-10:00 pm Betty Jo and Gena Rockwell will perform  with the Gypsy Ramblers (Matt Robinson, Butch Sanders, Jeff Kauffman, and Scott Rockwell) at Rebecca’s Place on Saturday, June 12 from 8-10 p.m.  Mother and daughter sing together in this rare house concert appearance- this event also features the eclectic blend of gypsy, blues, and jazz music by the Gypsy Ramblers.  Rebecca’s Place is at 300 N. Tennessee Ave. in Martinsburg.  Call (304) 260-9589 for reservations.  Suggested donation:  $10.00  “Bring a chair and a snack to share.”
 

Where:  Trinity Orchard House
What:  An evening of 8 minute Open Mic with Song Performance by Bill Gessner
First Friday Coffeehouse will feature Minneapolis song writer and humorist Bill Gessner, June 4. The coffeehouse is located at Trinity Orchard House on Route 45… four miles from the four-way stop in Shepherdstown Doors open for social time and open mic sign-up at 7:30 p.m. All open mic participants should be there early to get a slot to perform at one of the area`s premier listening rooms. Eight slots at eight minutes per performer …

 
Bluegrass & Old-Time Mountain Music
at Brunswick Music Fest
Featuring the Best in Original and Traditional Blues, Bluegrass and Old-Time Mountain Music
 
     
Blue Moon Rising                                        Hardline Drive                                            Martin Family Band
                                                                                                                               
  Saturday, June 19, 2010
Railroad Square, South Maple Street, Brunswick, MD 21716
www.brunswickmusicfest.com
 
11:00am
Gates Open
Come on in and Pick your Spot!
Be greeted by the music of The Polka Dots as you enter.
 
12:00pm – 1:00pm
The Martin Family
Award Winning Old-Time Music
 
1:15pm – 2:30pm
Hardline Drive
Bluegrass with High-Powered Female Harmonies
 
2:45pm – 4:15pm
Chocolate Thunder
A not to be missed Blues Band coming all the way from
South …

Open Mic at the Meck
 Tuesday Nights from 9pm to midnight
128 East German Street 
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
304-876-2126
 

Friday and Saturday May 29th and 30th The Arts Centre is pleased to present the “14th Annual West Virginia Wine & Arts Festival” located on the grounds of historic Boydville.  Tickets are $20 for adults (21+), $10 for young adults (13-20), and free for children 12 and under.  Saturday Arnold Smith, Todd Coyle and Band, The Shemacians, Giants of Tiny Town, Chef Eric and Sunday The Speakeasy Boys, Lisa Laffery and Band, Ginada Pinata, The Gypsy Ramblers.  See schedule times and details at www.wineandarts.com.

Thursday through Sunday June 3d-6th  “Herdon Festival“ events include Live Entertainment on 3 stages, Carnival Rides and Games, Fireworks Displays, Arts & Crafts www.herndonfestival.net for more information.

 “Fourth Annual North Mountain Arts Festival”  Saturday June 5thfeaturing local and regional artists, live music, food, llamas and fun! Saturday, 9 am – 4 PM; Free.  201 North Mary Street, Hedgesville, WV 304 754 5727; www.northmountainarts.com.   Located in Historic Hedgesville, West Virginia.  Featuring, pottery, weaving, wood turning, photography, painting, jewelry, fabric art, stained glass, fused glass, dichroic glass, quilts, wall hangings, greeting cards, hand carved eggs, blanket chests and more.

“Jewelry: From Basics to Beauty”.  Wednesdays from June 2nd 6:00-9:00 PM   In this 6-session class, learn to create and cast jewelry and sculpture.  Learn to use the tools of the craft, shape metal, set stones, creating your cast from wax. Cast your creation in bronze or silver into a piece of jewelry or small sculpture @ CraftWorks In Town, corner of Washington and Duke streets tuition $288.00 for series of 6 classes.  Teaching Artist:  Bradley Sanders.   Registration and more information at www.wvcraftworks.org.

Venetian Plaster:  Basics Workshop. Tuesday, June 1st 4:00-9:00 PM  The Classical Finishes Workshop is a comprehensive, hands on series of classes that teaches the steps to successful execution and timeless appeal of some of the most beautiful decorative art finishes in the industry. These include Marbling, Faux Bois, European Glazing, Gilding, and Venetian Plaster  @ CraftWorks In Town, Shepherdstown, WV, Tuition:  $85 per class or all five classes for $395. Material fee: $15. Teaching Artist:  Isabelle Truchon.  Registration and more information at www.wvcraftworks.org.

“Twined Rag Rug-Rags to Rugs”.   Saturday , June 5th 9AM-2PM and June 19, 9am-12 noon Create your own twined rug, on a handmade frame, using a very old method called twining.  Bring scissors, needle, thread and your selection of fabric.  Old sheets are excellent for this project; a full-size flat sheet in white or cream is adequate for the warp and two queen-size flat sheets, your choice of color (solids or prints), will be sufficient for the weft. (two session class) $64 plus $20 materials fee for frame, Location:  Triple …