Independence Day Celebration, Berkeley Springs

Independence Day Celebration hosted by Cacapon Resort State Park - Patriotic music and activities scheduled for this great holiday. Morgan County Community Concert Band will entertain us with their lively music. Bring a lawn chair and picnic while enjoying the show. There will not be any fireworks at this event. For more information contact: Cacapon Resort State Park 304-258-1022

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Shepherdstown, WV -- The Goose Route Dance Festival is offering four incredible master classes this month, on July 18, 19, 25, and 26, 10:30 am-12:00 pm. They are open to the public (teens, university students, adult recreational dancers, and professionals) for $12 each or all four for $40. The classes, all in the modern dance tradition, are taught by dance professionals working world-wide as performers and educators. Classes take place at the War Memorial Building, 102 East German Street,... More about: Dance Festival Master Classes Offer Professional Level Training to Area Dancers

Shepherdstown, WV -- The Goose Route Dance Festival is gearing up for its better-than-ever ninth season! Beginning on July 16, nine dance companies will be performing and teaching as part of their participation in this progressive arts event. Dance artists from New York City, Washington, DC, Columbus, OH, Buffalo, NY, Rochester, NY, and Shepherdstown converge for this 10-day dance extravaganza, which will serve nearly 1000 people.

Four different shows, each performed twice, take place on... More about: Goose Route Dance Festival Gears Up for Ninth Season

Linda's Stuff, located at 124 S. Queen St. in Martinsburg, WV will have an open house to celebrate their new location on Saturday, June 13, from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

They will have refreshments and 3 Alumni from the Washington Redskins there to sign autographs.

They will also have a spring into summer sale and everything in the store will be discounted from 10-20% off... More about: Linda's Stuff Open House to Include Former Washington Redskins

Shepherdstown, WV -- A four-week movement improvisation class, sponsored by Goose Route Arts Collaborative, begins Saturday, June 6. Taught by actor, dancer, and accomplished educator Ray C. Shaw, the class will run from 10:30 am-12 noon at the Shepherdstown Train Station, Audrey Egle Drive, Shepherdstown.

All people, regardless of previous movement experience, are welcome to join the class where they can experience the joy of spontaneous movement. Past participants have declared this as... More about: Four Week Movement Improvisation Course Starts June 6

Shepherdstown, WV -- Tickets for the Ninth Annual Goose Route Dance Festival are now available for purchase on-line at gooseroute.org. The Festival, which runs this season from July 16-26, offers four shows, each with two performances, that feature professional contemporary dance artists from across the country. The Festival takes place at the War Memorial Building, 102 East German Street, Shepherdstown, transformed into an intimate,... More about: Goose Route Dance Festival Tickets on Sale Now

Shepherdstown, WV -- Develop new eyes for dance at the Goose Route Dance Festival Preview Party, Friday, June 19, 5:00-7:00 pm, at the Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies, 213 North King Street, Shepherdstown. After light refreshments, the nine professional companies performing at this year’s Festival will be highlighted with video clips and discussion about the “mysteries of dance making.”Early bird tickets will be for sale. There is no charge to attend, but donations will be... More about: Goose Route Dance Festival Preview Party Takes Place June 19

Bunker Hill, West Virginia [May 4, 2009] – This July, Hillbilly Daylilies will present their first-ever “Bloomin’ Bash” to benefit Big Brothers Big sisters of the Eastern Panhandle. Hillbilly Daylilies, located in Bunker Hill, WV, specializes in field grown daylilies and every July invites customers to visit and experience over 350 daylilies in peak bloom. Customers are able to purchase the daylilies of their choice and Hillbilly Daylilies digs and prepares them on the spot.

The Bloomin’... More about: HILLBILLY DAYLILIES ANNOUNCES BLOOMIN’ BASH

THIS WEEKEND... reverberation

Goose Route's Spring Dance Concert

Friday, April 24, 8:00 pm
Saturday, April 25, 8:00 pm

Frank Arts Center, Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV (directions below)

$10 general admission ($8 students) -- tickets available at the door

Live Performers: Colleen Tracey, Tosha Tillman, Ray C. Shaw, Eva Olsson, Amy Hatzis, Katie DeSimon, Kitty Clark
Choreographers: Kitty Clark and Ray C. Shaw

Special dance film... More about: Dance Concert this Friday and Saturday

The third annual WV Book Faire is being held this weekend (April 17th and 18th) at the Martinsburg Berkeley County Public Library.

The WV Book Faire is a gathering of readers, authors and aspiring writers. You will have a chance to meet some of your favorite authors and acquire new ones while joining in discussion groups, participate in workshops, meeting the authors and having books signed.

The WV Book Faire will have many other special activities including contests, a community... More about: WV Book Faire Featuring Eleanor Cliff This Weekend