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Martinsburg-Berkeley County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Open 7 days a week!
Mon-Fri 9-5
Sat-Sun 9-4
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AROUND TOWN
Emerging Artist Exhibit at The Arts Centre, thru March 3
"Hansel and Gretel" at Wonderment Puppets, thru March 4
First Friday Coffeehouse with Rebecca Loebe, March 2
17th Annual Home Show at the Martinsburg Mall, March 9-11
"Bad Seed" at the Apollo, March 9-11 & 16-18
BMA Snowball, March 10
Youth Art Month, March 11-April 7
Snowman Auction, March 11
"Peter Rabbit" at Wonderment Puppets, March 17 - May 27
Berkeley Senior Services Sports Breakfast, March 31
Show Us You Can Dance Auditions, March 31
First Friday Coffeehouse with Twangtown Paramours, April 6
First Saturday in downtown Martinsburg, April 7
"Death by Chocolate" at the Apollo, April 20-22 & 27-29
Art & Earth Juried Exhibit, April 20 thru May 20
A Capella Recital at The Arts Centre, April 23
Chocolate Festival & Book Fare, April 28
Show Us You Can Dance Finals, April 28
Shenandoah-Potomac Garden Council House & Garden Tour, April 28-29
First Friday Coffeehouse
with Laurie McClain, May 4
First Saturday in downtown Martinsburg, May 5
"The Pirates of Penzance" at the Apollo, May 11-13 & 18-20
Martinsburg Heritage Day, May 12
CASA River Century, May 19
WV Wine & Arts Festival, May 26-27
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Get Your Bluegrass Fix
The Bluegrass Music Alliance will be hosting their first annual Snowball, complete with a delicious dinner and live music.
Where: Moose Lodge at 201 Woodbury Ave. in Martinsburg
When: Saturday, March 10 from 6 to 10 pm (doors open at 5 pm)
Who: Anyone who loves bluegrass music and good food
Doors open at 5 pm, with a delicious country buffet from 6 to 8 pm. Live music from Drymill Road, Ernie Bradley & The Grassy Ridge, Circa Blue, and The Back Creek Valley Boys will be from 6 to 10 pm.
Tickets are $15 for BMA members; $20 for non-members (price includes buffet, tea/coffee, and concert). Cash bar will be available.
For more information about the event or the BMA, please visit www.BluegrassMusicAlliance.org. Tickets for the Snowball may be purchased via the website (small convenience fee added to the price) or through the Martinsburg-Berkeley County CVB at 115 N. Queen Street in downtown Martinsburg.
In addition, the BMA is hosting bluegrass music jams at the Train Station in downtown Martinsburg each Tuesday from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Pickers and listeners alike are welcome to attend! |
Auditions at the Apollo
For Pirates of Penzance, or The Slave of Duty
A Comic Operetta by W. S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan
Sunday, March 4, 2012 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 11, 2012 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Performance dates are May 11-13 and 18-20, 2012.
Casting for 5 male leads, 4 female leads and a large ensemble.
Synopsis: The story concerns Frederic, who was apprenticed to a band of pirates due to a misunderstanding on the part of his nurse, is released from his apprenticeship. He meets Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley, and the two young people fall instantly in love. Frederic finds out, however, due to a technicality, his apprenticeship is not actually complete. Bound by his own sense of duty, Frederic's only solace is that Mabel agrees to wait for him faithfully.
Characters:
Major-General Stanley (Comic Baritone)
The Pirate King (Bass-Baritone)
Samuel, his Lieutenant (Baritone)
Frederic, the Pirate Apprentice (Tenor)
Sergeant of Police (Bass-Baritone)
Mabel (Soprano)
Edith (Mezzo-Soprano)
Kate (Mezzo-Soprano)
Ruth, a Piratical Maid of All Work (Contralto)
Chorus of Pirates, Police, and General Stanley's daughters
Please come prepared to sing. You may provide an accompaniment CD or an accompanist will be provided. Wear comfortable clothing for a dance audition. Those auditioning for lead roles may be asked to do cold readings from the script. Please bring all rehearsal conflict information to the auditions.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the director, Terri Magers, at 304-886-8628 or torchsinger39@yahoo.com.
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Youth Art Month Begins March 11
A beloved annual event, the Youth Art exhibit highlights an array of talented artists from Berkeley County High Schools while celebrating the arts in March throughout our country. The opening reception for Youth Art Month will be Sunday, March 11 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm and the exhibit will run through April 7.
The Arts Centre is a community based arts organization offering educational programs, exhibits, and events throughout the year. Visit www.TheArtCentre.org for more information and exhibit hours.
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Member Spotlight
The Eastern Panhandle Home Builders Association (EPHBA) is comprised of builders, developers, product suppliers and service providers related to the home building industry. The association works to improve the quality of life in Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan Counties through the promotion of economic growth, responsible land development, quality construction practices and reasonable regulations.
Their members are contractors and suppliers who have the skills to help you succeed in your home-related projects. All contractor members have valid contractor licenses as required by the West Virginia Division of Labor. Other business members can help with buying, selling, securing financing, and more. Visit their online membership directory to find what you need.
Their annual Home Show will be held March 9-11 at the Martinsburg Mall and feature over 200 exhibitors to help with your upcoming home projects. The Home Show will also feature a silent auction, live entertainment, a home buyers panel discussion, Lowe's kids clinic, and more! For a complete list of exhibitors and other activities, visit www.EPHomeShow.com. |
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