Chirine El Ansary grew up between Egypt and France. Chirine brings a physical approach to storytelling and a deep interest in how words and movements can merge to create atmospheres, generate emotions, and convey precise images. Read the Full Story >>
Events & Activities
Summertime At The Mill — June 12
The Shenandoah Planing Mill (SPM) will host its annual “Summertime at the Mill” event on June 12, from 9 am to 6 pm. Most events will be outside, including exhibits by the artists of Over The Mountain Studio Tour, demonstrations by local artisans and craftspeople, and music by Mink’s Miracle Medicine. Read the Full Story >>
Blue Ridge Arts & Crafts Festival — May 1
The Festival is back for 2021 with 60+ local artisans with 100% handcrafted gifts, live music, and food trucks. Saturday, May 1 from 11 am to 5 pm at Sam Michael’s Park. Read the Full Story >>
Paper Shredding Event — May 11
Do you have old bank statements and personal documents you need to clean out of your files? The Friends of Shepherdstown Library are offering a shredding event where you can have your papers securely recycled. Read the Full Story >>
Online Watercolor Pencil Classes
The Berkeley Arts Council is offering a 4-session, online class appropriate for students who have no watercolor painting experience as well as those who currently paint with watercolors but who want to improve their techniques. Read the Full Story >>
Martinsburg Heritage Festival – May 8 and 9
The annual festival is a chance to peek inside some historic buildings and see artifacts and displays of this history. Events include historic house tours, ghost tours, food and music performances. Read the Full Story >>
Appalachian Chamber Music Festival – May 2
Enjoy an online interactive preview concert of the upcoming ACMF summer festival, broadcast live on YouTube on May 2 starting at 2 pm. Read the Full Story >>
Sponsor A Relay For Life Luminaria – June 12
On June 12, when the sun goes down, hundreds of luminarias light the way under the stars to remember those lost to cancer, those fighting cancer, and those who have fought cancer and won. This ceremony of light symbolizes the hope and perseverance with which we all continue to fight. Read the Full Story >>
“Bark Ranger Walk” At Harpers Ferry — May 22
The Harpers Ferry Park Association organizes monthly hikes in and around historic Harpers Ferry WV. The May “Bark Ranger Walk” on Saturday May 22 starts at 10 am and is a 3.5 mile easy walk exploring the Armory Canal Trail and Virginius Island on Saturday May 22. Read the Full Story >>
Art & Earth Exhibit — April 22 to May 29
Berkeley Arts Council is presenting an eclectic gathering of works for its 11th annual Art & Earth Exhibit. Each piece contains an energy, vibrancy and relevance of the “now” that collectively represent a fullness of “Life” in its various states. Read the Full Story >>
Speak Story Series Presents Johnny Moses — May 11
Johnny Moses (Whis.stem.men.knee) is a Tulalip Native American raised in the Nuu-Chan-nulth village of Ohiat on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Moses was raised in the traditional ways by his grandparents and sent by his elders to share their teachings with all people. Read the Full Story >>
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival — April 23 to May 2
The Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, Virginia is “Back in Bloom” for 2021 with 30 events, including races, band competitions, dances, parades, carnival, a circus, fire-fighting demonstrations and the annual coronation of Queen Shenandoah. Read the Full Story >>
Learn All About Fungi In Your Backyard — May 12
In this online event, Dr. Laura Robertson of Shepherd University will introduce five of the many fungi that you might find in your backyard. Read the Full Story >>
Wildflower Walk At Ferry Hill — May 1
Join volunteer naturalists for a walk on the trails of Ferry Hill Ridge Trail (across the river from Shepherdstown) and the nearby C&O Canal. This walk is scheduled to coincide with the later spring wildflower season. Read the Full Story >>
Particularly Interesting Art
Local artist John Walsh reflects on the universe, time, and the human experience within both. Read the Full Story >>