Arts Events Around the Region
Art Exhibit
September 10 – November 1
“Soup to Nuts” A Diversity of Ceramic Forms & Methods. The new MAC Gallery Exhibit represents both functional and decorative pottery. Exhibit highlights a wide range of forms and styles. Curated by Crawford Horne, the opening reception is Saturday, September 12 at 6:30 PM At Ice House, Berkeley Springs, WV. Thursday to Sunday; 11 AM to 5 PM; Morgan Arts Council. $0. 304-250-2300; mac
October 15
Wild Hearts Community Art Show. Join us for a lovely evening connecting with our community in an open & inclusive space to share and celebrate human made art! Hosted by the Ascend WV Eastern Panhandle in their co-working space, the Wild Hearts Art show will share artwork from local community members including pottery, prints, photography, poetry, and everything in between. Light refreshments will be shared! AND we want YOU to share your art too! Whether you paint, sculpt, photograph, sing, dance, write, collect, curate, or anything else, if you are interested in sharing at the community art show, please fill out the google form. At 108 W. Burke Street, Martinsburg WV 25401. Thursday 6pm-9pm (7pm live art performances); Ascend WV Eastern Panhandle. Free! 410-980-3556;
Special Event
September 19
Fall Arts Fest. Join us for this early autumn, outdoor event featuring a group of 20 talented West Virginia artisans. Each artisan will have handcrafted items perfect for gifts or that must-have item for you! You will find pottery, basketry, stained glass, fiber art, jewelry, wood carvings, ironwork, and much more, all handmade in West Virginia! FREE event; on the lawn at Blue Goose Pottery with parking at 7278 Hedgesville Road, Hedgesville WV 25427. Saturday, 10am – 4pm. www.bluegoosepottery.com
Music
September 22
Chorus Auditions. Persons interested in a thriving choral community are invited to audition for the Berkeley Community Chorus. Singers must contact Music Director Jeffrey Poland for a ten-minute audition time. Complete information about the chorus and the audition process is found on the chorus website www.berkcommchorus.
Theatre
September 24 – October 4
Ice House Theater Project presents: The Smell of the Kill. The Ice House Theater Project is excited to present this deliciously dark comedy by Michele Lowe, directed by Hannah Salman. This wickedly funny play serves friendship, marriage, secrets, and a little bit of revenge – with plenty of laughs along the way. When three women find themselves pushed to their limits by their husbands, they begin to wonder just how far they’re willing to go to take back control of their lives. It’s clever. It’s twisted. It’s hilarious. And things are about to get very interesting! Tickets are $17 for Adults, $14 for MAC Members, and $9 for Students. Thursdays are Pay What You Can, and can now be purchased online at macicehouse.org! At Ice House, Berkeley Springs. Thursday – Saturday (at) 7 PM, Sunday (at) 2:30 PM; Morgan Arts Council. $17 – Adults, $14 – MAC Members, $9 – Students. 304-258-2300; macice
September 24 – 27
“9 to 5” the Musical. Based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.
Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can’t do, even in a man’s world. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she? At 128 East Martin Street – Apollo Civic Theatre. Thursday 7:30pm; Friday 7:30pm; Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:30pm; Apollo Civic Theatre. $20 – $25. 304-263-6766; apollocivic
Classes and Workshops
September 5
Mums, Marguerites & Mockeritas! Join Artist Susan Johnston for this fun watercolor class! Create a beautiful bouquet, sip on mockeritas and enjoy Latin-inspired snacks. All supplies and treats are included in the tuition price. Register online at macicehouse.org, space is limited! Ice House, Berkeley Springs. Saturday, 2 PM to 5 PM; Morgan Arts Council & PEO Sisterhood. $40. 304-258-2300;
September 8
MAC Poetics; Only Human. Join David Brown at the Ice House in Berkeley Springs for this month’s MAC Poetics workshop. Learn to cut yourself some slack, and embrace poetry for what it is, an imperfect human effort. Then collaborate and write with support of a formally trained poet. This group meets twice a month on Tuesdays. At Ice House, Berkeley Springs WV. Tuesday, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM; Morgan Arts Council. $0. 304-258-2300;maci
September 19
MACreate: Clay Monster Making. Join monster expert, Minta Ellis is our upcoming MACreate class on Saturday, September 19th. Minta will lead you through the creation of your monster from figuring out its origin story, to drawing out what they may look like, and sculpting! This class is fun for all ages. Tuition includes all materials and is $45 for MAC Members and $50 for the general public. Register online today at macicehouse.org/sign-up-for-
September 23
MACreate: Needle Felting an Owl. Join Jeanne Stephens who will guide participants through needle felting a cute owl! This class is fun for all ages, but please know there will be needles involved. Tuition includes all materials, and is $30 for MAC members and $36 for the general public. Register online today at macicehouse.org/sign-up-for-