The Friends of Shepherdstown Library (FOSL) will host Doris Fields on September 16 (Thu), 6:30 pm in the pavilion at Morgan's Grove Park (4198 Kearneysville Pike, Shepherdstown, WV). Fields will be portraying legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, performing and answering questions in character. Read the Full Story >>
Events & Entertainment
Speak Story Series presents Bil Lepp — Sep 14
Speak Story Series presents storyteller Bil Lepp in an online performance on September 14 (Tue) at 7:30 pm. Read the Full Story >>
Historian Dianne Roman Presents The Ladies’ Garland — Sep 8
Historic Shepherdstown & Museum will host a presentation on September 8 (Wed) at 7 pm by print historian Dianne Roman, featuring her research on The Ladies’ Garland, a magazine for women published in Harpers Ferry between 1824 and 1827 by John Gallaher. Roman has an MFA from Massachusetts College of Art and a doctoral degree in Media, Art & Text from Virginia Commonwealth University. Read the Full Story >>
Events & Activities: SEP 6 — SEP 12
The Observer's weekly guides highlight music, comedy, theater, and other fun events happening around Jefferson County WV in September. Read the Full Story >>
Events & Activities: AUG 30 — SEP 5
The Observer's weekly guides highlight music, comedy, theater, and other fun events happening around Jefferson County WV in September. Read the Full Story >>
Appalachian Chamber Music Festival Launches New Event
You can play almost anywhere with four people,” remarked Katie Tertell, artistic director and organizer of the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival. “You can be in an intimate space and the audience can be there with you. When I play informal house concerts, people say it’s such a different experience to be this close. Read the Full Story >>
Silas House – August 23
Shepherd University’s Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities presents Activist and Author Silas House. Read the Full Story >>
Winchester Greek Festival – August 14 & 15
For something a little different, visit the annual Greek Festival in Winchester. Read the Full Story >>
Jefferson County Fair – August 22 to 28
Get ready for a full week of fun and entertainment at the 68th annual Jefferson County Fair! Read the Full Story >>
Online Concert with Andrew Finn Magill – August 14
hepherd University’s Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities hosts Andrew Finn Magill for a concert titled “Celtic Roots and South American Musical Treasures.” Read the Full Story >>
Speak Stories Series Presents: Diane Macklin – August 10
Speak Stories Series hosts storyteller Diane Macklin for an online performance on August 10 (Tue) at 7:30 pm. Read the Full Story >>
Master Gardener Classes
tension Master Gardener Class is a hands-on program that covers topics such as soil health, botany, pest identification & management, weeds, trees, and fruits & vegetables Read the Full Story >>
Fundraiser for Animal Welfare Society – Aug 14 & 15
The Bridge Gallery is hosting its Annual Art Bazaar to benefit the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County. Read the Full Story >>
Exhibit at Berkeley Arts Council – Jul 7 to Aug 7
Local artists Mary Jo Sims and John Turner are exhibiting paintings, drawings, collage, prints and mixed media artwork at the Berkeley Art Works. Read the Full Story >>
An Introduction to Gurney Norman
Even though he is not a prolific author – he has published just four works of fiction in the last five decades – Kentucky’s Gurney Norman’s body of work has earned him a major place in Appalachian literature. The reissue of Allegiance, a collection of short stories and vignettes in a primarily autobiographical key, is as good an introduction as any Norman title to a world of close connection to the land, acute observation of both human interactions and nature, and an engaging, poetic voice that captures the pure joy of storytelling. Read the Full Story >>