By David Lillard
Each July in Jefferson County, the curtain rises on a growing variety of arts, entertainment, and cultural offerings. From the Contemporary American Theater Festival’s five-play repertory to Shepherd University’s quiet historical walks featuring characters in historic dress, from the 10th annual Goose Route Dance Festival to the Over the Mountain summer art show, there’s a lot to see and hear. Plus, there’s a new art gallery in Charles Town, one celebrating its three-year anniversary in Shepherdstown, and a new art school in Shepherdstown. The month ends with an …

 
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 …

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.

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 …

“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 …