Martinsburg-Berkeley County
Convention and Visitors Bureau News
March 1, 2011
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AROUND TOWN

  

"The Little Red Hen Cooking Show" at Wonderment Puppets thru March 15

 

First Friday Coffeehouse, March 4

 

Jerry Arndt Memorial Sports Breakfast, March 5

 

Pickin' Preview at the Apollo, March 5

  

Youth Art Month Opening Reception, March 6

  

Snowman Spectacular Auction, March 6

 

EPBA Music Jam, March 6

 

"Arsenic and Old Lace" at the Apollo, March 11-13 and 18-20

 

Home Show at the Martinsburg Mall, March 11-13

 

EPBA Music Jam, March 13 

 

Visit TravelWV.com for more info about these and other great events!

  

Celebrating the Arts

March is National Youth Art Month.  To celebrate, The Arts Centre will present a Youth Art Month Exhibit, featuring work from rising stars in the Berkeley County High School arts programs.  The exhibit will be unveiled at an opening reception on Sunday, March 6 from 1 to 3 pm and will be open to the public through Friday, April 1 (Tues-Fri from 11-4; Sat from 12-4) at The Arts Centre, 300 West King Street in downtown Martinsburg.  Sponsored by City National Bank, this event is free and donations are gratefully accepted.  Visit their website for more information.

 

The Youth Art Month celebration continues with Main Street Martinsburg's Snowman Spectacular Auction on the steps of The Arts Centre, immediately following the opening reception on March 6. Twenty-nine snowmen that have been displayed throughout downtown Martinsburg this Winter will be auctioned. 

 

The Berkeley Arts Council will host an Arts Expo on Saturday, March 19 at the Martinsburg Mall.  From 11 am to 3 pm, visitors will enjoy demonstrations, live musical and theater performances, mini-workshops with a variety of artisans, an instrument "petting zoo" and exhibits and workshops hosted by local arts organizations.  For more information, visit the Berkeley Arts Council website. 

 

Re-New Your Home at the Home Show

Just in time to help with your Spring to-do list, the Eastern Panhandle Home Builders Association will present their 16th Annual Home Show on March 11 - 13 at the Martinsburg Mall.  With over 160 vendors and displays, you can learn more about building, remodeling and redecorating.  Exhibitors include everything from contractors to financing to decorating.

 

Home Show hours are:

  • Friday, March 11 from 10 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday March 12 from 10 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday, March 13 from 12 pm to 6 pm

For more information and a complete list of exhibitors, visit their website.

 

Free Event AdvertisingValley Revue Logo

You might be reading the title of this section and thinking "Where in the world can I get free advertising?"  The Valley Revue, that's where! Providing a comprehensive monthly calendar for the quad state region, The Valley Revue includes festivals, theatre, arts and craft shows, and other community events, as well as dining, shopping guides, points of interest and maps.   

 

Events are published free on a first-come, first-served basis.  The deadline for submission is the 5th of the month prior to publication (for example, an event on April 12 would need to be submitted by March 5).  To have your event listed, send details, including date, time, location, cost, and directions to Sales@ValleyRevue.com.   

 

The Valley Revue also offers reasonable pricing for advertisements.  Learn more by visiting www.ValleyRevue.com.

  

Member Profile - Berkeley Arts Council

Supporting the cultural vitality of the Eastern Panhandle, the Berkeley Arts Council strives to ensure that our artistic community provides a rich cultural life for our residents, attracts tourists to our area, and provides income and jobs for artists and artisans. 

 

The Berkeley Arts Council works collaboratively with other arts organizations to present events such as the Arts Expo, the Arts & Earth Juried Exhibit, and Show Us You Can Dance.  They were also a sponsor of the Holiday Arts & Crafts Market held this past December in downtown Martinsburg.  To learn more about the Berkeley Arts Council and their events,  visit their website.

 

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WV Governor's Service Award

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2011 Governor's Service Awards, recognizing those who have made important contributions to our state through service.  Visit the Volunteer West Virginia website for full details and a nomination packet.