MARTINSBURG, WV — The Arts Centre will feature the sculpture of Dow Benedict from April 11 – May 23. Titled “Dream House Revisited,” this exhibit examines preconceptions about the concept of house and home. Mr. Benedict's work explores the form and concept of the house, and the relationship between human ideals and the reality of our physical environment. Working in assemblage, a sculptural method developed by dada and pop artists in the 20th century, Mr. benedict turns found objects,... More about: “Dream House Revisited” – sculpture by Dow Benedict

The next business group meeting of the Eastern Panhandle Entrepreneurs Forum will take place Thursday, April 3, 2008, at the Holiday Inn, Martinsburg with networking scheduled from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. and the program beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The program topic will include: Services provided by the Development Authority, and Economic Development in your county.

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Learn how they can help your business. Discover new trends and... More about: Development Authority and Your Business

3rd Annual Phone Book Recycle Drive Sponsored by Berkeley Community Pride

Berkeley Community Pride will be collecting used phone directories again this year from area business’s for recycling. The benefits for your business are threefold; by recycling old books you’re relieving the strain on area landfills, the recycled paper is used to produce new paper which saves natural resources and proceeds from the recycled pulp go to Berkeley Community Pride where they are used to promote a... More about: 3rd Annual Phone Book Recycle Drive

Steve Jobs is Capwise and here is why.

Steve Jobs is a successful business owner because he is correctly applying the most important business principle, better than his competitors. The most important principle is The Golden Rule.

Do to others as you want them to do to you.

Steve’s response the Golden Rule is the most intuitive electronics on the market.

Intuitive means natural

In order for electronics to be used by the common, non-tech person, the interface... More about: Steve Jobs is Capwise. Are You?

MARTINSBURG, WV — Eleven outstanding art students from Shepherd University have been selected to exhibit their work at The Arts Centre for one day only – Saturday, April 5. The special exhibit is part of downtown Martinsburg’s “First Saturdays” event, which kicks off its second year on April 5. “First Saurdays” are organized by Main Street Martinsburg and the Heritage Craft Center of the Eastern Panhandle, in order to create a draw for visitors and residents to downtown Martinsburg.

Art... More about: Shepherd University student exhibit – part of Martinsburg’s “First Saturdays”

Shepherdstown, WV -- Goose Route Arts Collaborative is pleased to announce the dates and artist line up for the Eighth Annual Goose Route Dance Festival. This year’s Festival, known for its intimate setting and stimulating presentations, runs July 10-20 and will feature concerts, lectures, shows and classes for children, master classes, and a teacher training program. The Festival has expanded this season to include eight performances, up from four in the past seven seasons. Four different... More about: Goose Route Dance Festival’s Eighth Season Expansion

Shepherdstown, WV -- Goose Route Arts Collaborative’s monthly New Live Arts series, informal showings of new work and works-in-progress, continues on Friday, March 28 at 6 pm. The show takes place at the Shepherdstown Train Station, Audrey Egle Drive, Shepherdstown, and will last approximately 1 hour. An opportunity to ask questions of the artists and to give them feedback will follow the informal show. This month’s performers include poet Eve Birch, dancers Beth Burkhardt, Ray Shaw, and... More about: Goose Route’s New Live Arts Series Continues on March 28

A free workshop for landlords and property managers of residential rental housing in the City of Martinsburg and the Eastern Panhandle. A local attorney and other speakers will address issues essential t the management of your business.

Find out about:
- Landlord Tenant Law in WV
- Leasing Do's and Don'ts
- Eviction Procedures
- Sucurity Deposits
- Code Enforcement
- Rental Registration
- Multi-family Units
- Fair... More about: Free Workshop for Landlords

There are slots available for performers of any genre who wish to share new works or works in progress with an interested audience. The performance will take place at the Shepherdstown Train Station. Each performer is limited to 10 minutes max.

This is a great place to try out new work that you're creating. Spoken word. Music. Movement. Stand up. Etc.

Artists interested in receiving feedback are invited to stay after the performance to take questions or receive comments from... More about: Goose Route's next New Live Arts performance

Shepherdstown, WV -- Want to learn Spanish? Or brush up on rusty skills? A 10 week session will be offered Tuesday evenings, 6:30-7:30 pm, in Shepherdstown. The class, taught by Sara Maxwell Blint, a native of Bogota, Colombia, will be a practical approach to learning the Spanish language, focusing on the fundamentals of conversation. The cost is $75. Dates for the classes are March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, and 27. Tuition includes handouts. No additional textbook is required.... More about: Beginning Spanish Class Begins Tuesday, March 25