MARTINSBURG, WV — Each summer, The Arts Centre presents six weeks of summer "art camp" for children, ages 5-15. This program combines visual art with music and dance for a multi-media experience.

This year’s schedule:
• June 16-20 - "Stone Age" - ages 5-7
• June 23-27 - "Life in the Castle" - ages 8-10
• July 7-11 - "African and Asian Art" - ages 11-13
• July 14-18 - "Wild Life" - ages 5-7
• July 21-25 - "Rhyme... More about: The Arts Centre presents: Young Artists' Summer Workshops 2008

Government Contracting Focus of Small Business Workshop

FAIRMONT, W.VA. – Paul L. Gunn, Sr., a dynamic instructor specializing in government contract auditing, contract accounting and government contract bid and proposal preparation, will be in Fairmont on Wednesday, April 23 to provide specialized training to entrepreneurs interested in taking their business to the next level utilizing the lucrative arena of government contracting.
The U.S. Government is the largest purchaser of... More about: Big Gunn Coming to Fairmont

Just Announced C.I.B Takes Over Ballroom on Wednesday,May 21, 2008 10 am-3 pm

Pastor Raymond Allen Sr. & NFL MVP-Mark Moseley featured speakers

Are you ready to be trained by the best in the industry? Christians in Business takes over the Ballroom at the Holiday Inn on Foxcroft Ave in Martinsburg,West Virginia!

1982 NFL MVP, Mark Moseley champion on the field and co owner of one the HOTTEST franchises in the country-Five Guys Burgers & Fries. Will be with us to... More about: Pastor Raymond Allen Sr. & NFL MVP-Mark Moseley featured speakers at CIB Meeting

West Virginia University offers nearly 25 degrees online and off-campus in the Eastern Panhandle through Extended Learning. These programs are designed for the adult learner. WVU has offered graduate programs in the area for more than 30 years and now has a growing number of online undergraduate options for working adults.
Interested? The faculty and Extended Learning staff will host an information session 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 17 at the Martinsburg Holiday Inn, 301 Foxcroft... More about: WVU Info Session for Online and Off-Campus Classes in Martinsburg

Want to live greener? Come to The Arts Centre on April 19 & 20 for classes, films, demonstrations, and more!

Two days of classes will focus on using recycled and natural materials. Papermaking, basketry, and mini rag rugs are a few of the offerings. Information from non-profit organizations, including Trinity United Methodist's Social Ministries, the Potomac Valley Audobon Society, and Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority, will be available during the event.

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Shepherdstown, WV -- Goose Route Arts Collaborative has issued a Call for Performing Artists for its New Live Arts (NLA) programs in April and May. NLA is an opportunity for performing artists of any genre to show new works and works-in-progress in an informal setting. The performances are followed by a Q&A with the audience and feedback (if desired) from other artists participating in the show.

Upcoming dates for NLA are Friday, April 25 at 6:00 pm at the Shepherdstown Train... More about: Performing Artists Sought to Perform at New Live Arts Series

Shepherdstown, WV -- Goose Route Arts Collaborative is offering a two-day workshop in Contact Improvisation, taught and facilitated by dancer and movement educator Ray Shaw. Dates of the workshop are Saturday, April 12 and Saturday, April 19, from 10:30 am to 12 noon. It will take place at the Shepherdstown Train Station, Audrey Egle Drive, Shepherdstown, WV.

This workshop is a great way to introduce or reacquaint yourself with Contact Improvisation, a movement form in which people (not... More about: Contact Improvisation Workshop offered by Goose Route Arts Collaborative

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

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

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”