Shepherdstown Arts and Humanities Weekend?
July 29 – August 1, 2010
Shepherdstown, WV
The historic town of Shepherdstown, WV, will celebrate an “Arts and Humanities Weekend” from Thursday, July 29 through Sunday, August 1.
Events will include a wide variety of exhibitions by local artists, with many of the artists on hand to discuss their work.There will also be musical performances, guided walking tours of the town, and more.The Shepherdstown museum will be open both Saturday and Sunday, and in addition to its regular exhibits it will feature a special presentation about the unique role George Washington and his family played in the area’s history.
This will also be the last weekend of this year’s Contemporary American Theater Festival, and the festival will be offering many theatrical performances and other events as well.To provide a special treat for children, actors from the theater festival will conduct readings from children’s books on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
All events except the theater festival’s theatrical performances will be free.In between events, visitors can browse the town’s many colorful shops and dine in its many fine restaurants. There will be plenty of free parking throughout the period in the Shepherd University parking lots right next to downtown. All downtown parking will be free on Saturday and Sunday.
The weekend is being sponsored and organized by the Arts and Humanities Alliance of Jefferson County, the Shepherdstown Rotary Club, and the Shepherdstown Business Association.
Schedule
Thursday, July 29th
10 a.m.
Breakfast with Ed Herendeen, Contemporary American Theater Festival Founder and Producing Director, Center for Contemporary Arts.
10a.m.-6p.m.
Photographer Deborah Herndon exhibits her work at D’Accord Boutique, 134 W. German Street.
11a.m.-5p.m.
Cari Rosen’s jewelry is featured at Plum, 133 1/2 W German St.
11a.m.-6p.m.
Artists Michael Davis and Jacob Stilley and sculptor Gavin Gardner exhibit their work at the Bridge Gallery, 8566 Shepherdstown Pike.
Noon-7p.m.
Tomas Gomez Contemporary Jewelry and other regional artists on display at 140 E. German Street.
2:30p.m.
Lidless, Frank Center Theater, Contemporary American Theater Festival.
7:30p.m.
O’Hurley’s General Store – Live folk music performed by artists from the region.
Friday, July 30th
10a.m.-6p.m.
Photographer Deborah Herndon exhibits her work at D’Accord Boutique, 134 W. German Street.
11a.m.-5p.m.
Cari Rosen’s jewelry is featured at Plum, 133 1/2 W German St.
11a.m.-6p.m.
Artists Michael Davis and Jacob Stilley and sculptor Gavin Gardner exhibit their work at the Bridge Gallery, 8566 Shepherdstown Pike.
11a.m.-8p.m.
Dickinson and Wait Craft Gallery, 121 E. German Street. Quality crafts and 25 years of excellence.
Noon-7p.m.
Tomas Gomez Contemporary Jewelry and other regional artists on display at 140 E. German Street.
3p.m.
Guided Walking Tours of Shepherdstown Historic Places. The tour will leave from the Shepherdstown Visitors Center site.
2p.m.-7p.m.
Over the Mountain Studio Tour artists exhibit and discuss their work at Gregg Didden Realty Office, 107 W. German Street;
CraftWorks, Duke and Washington Streets; Dickenson & Wait Craft Gallery, 121 E. German Street; and Entler Hotel, 129 E. German Street.
5p.m.
“Road to History” at the Shepherdstown Opera House Theater.
5p.m.-8p.m.
Gallery show featuring the works of Studio 105 Senior Designer Jared Scheerer, along with D.C.-based fine art photographer Danny Conant. Visit 105 S. Princess Street.
5p.m.-10p.m.
Stone Soup Bistro, located at 112 W. German Street, will feature Doug Kinnett’s current works from Georgetown Series and Florals.
5:30p.m.
White People, Center for Contemporary Arts, Contemporary American Theater Festival.
8p.m.
Inana, Frank Center Theater, Contemporary American Theater Festival.
8:30p.m.
Breadcrumbs, Sara Cree Studio Theater, Contemporary American Theater Festival.
10:30p.m.
Live music on the patio at the Bavarian Inn.
Saturday, July 31st
10a.m.
For Children! Four Seasons Books & Children’s Stories read by Actors from the Contemporary American Theater Festival.
10a.m.-4p.m.
Entler Museum and Ja.m.es Rumsey Steamboat, Washington media presentation.
10a.m.-4p.m.
Piccadilly Posh presents an exhibit of the work of Molly Aguilar’s Photographs, 116 E. German Street.
10:30a.m.
Guided Walking Tours of Shepherdstown Historic Places. The tour will leave from the Shepherdstown Visitors Center site.
10a.m.-6p.m.
Photographer Deborah Herndon exhibits her work at D’Accord Boutique, 134 W. German Street.
11a.m.-5p.m.
Shepherdstown Museum Open featuring the Ja.m.es Rumsey Boat and special presentation on History of Jefferson County.
11a.m.-5p.m.
Cari Rosen’s jewelry is featured at Plum, 133 1/2 W German St.
11a.m.-6p.m.
Artists Michael Davis and Jacob Stilley and sculptor Gavin Gardner exhibit their work at the Bridge Gallery, 8566 Shepherdstown Pike.
11a.m.-8p.m.
Dickinson and Wait Craft Gallery, 121 E. German Street. Quality crafts and 25 years of excellence.
Noon-7p.m.
Tomas Gomez Contemporary Jewelry and other regional artists on display at 140 E. German Street.
Noon-7p.m.
Over the Mountain Studio Tour artists exhibit and discuss their work at Gregg Didden Realty Office, 107 W. German Street;
CraftWorks, Duke and Washington Streets; Dickenson & Wait Craft Gallery, 121 E. German Street; and Entler Hotel, 129 E. German Street.
Noon-8p.m.
Gallery show featuring the works of Studio 105 Senior Designer Jared Scheerer, along with D.C.-based fine art photographer Danny Conant. Visit 105 S. Princess Street.
2p.m.
Inana, Frank Center Theater, Contemporary American Theater Festival.
4:30p.m.
WV Humanities Sponsored Lecture Series, “Preserving the art of a culture in the face of war”, Reynolds Hall Contemporary American Theater Festival.
4:30p.m.
White People, Center for Contemporary Arts, Contemporary American Theater Festival.
5p.m.-10p.m.
Stone Soup Bistro, located at 112 W. German Street, will feature Doug Kinnett’s current paintings from Georgetown Series and Florals.
5:30p.m.
Concert on the Lawn of the Entler Hotel, sponsored by Friends of Music and the Three Rivers Orchestra.
8:00p.m.
The Eelwax Jesus 3-D Pop Music Show, Frank Center Theater, Contemporary American Theater Festival
8:30p.m.
Lidless, Sara Cree Studio Theater, Contemporary American Theater Festival
10:30p.m.
Live music outside Stone Soup Bistro
Sunday, Aug. 1st
10a.m.
For Children! Four Seasons Books & Children’s Stories read by Actors from the Contemporary American Theater Festival.
10a.m.
Breakfast with Ed Herendeen, Contemporary American Theater Festival Founder and Producing Director, Center for Contemporary Arts.
10a.m.-3p.m.
Over the Mountain Studio Tour artists exhibit and discuss their work at Gregg Didden Realty Office, 107 W. German Street;
CraftWorks, Duke and Washington Streets; Dickenson & Wait Craft Gallery, 121 E. German Street; and Entler Hotel, 129 E. German Street.
10a.m.-4p.m.
Entler Museum and Ja.m.es Rumsey Steamboat, Washington media presentation.
10a.m.-4p.m.
Piccadilly Posh presents an exhibit of the work of Molly Aguilar’s Photographs, 116 E. German Street.
10a.m.-5p.m.
Dickinson and Wait Craft Gallery, 121 E. German Street. Quality crafts and 25 years of excellence.
10a.m.-6p.m.
Tomas Gomez Contemporary Jewelry and other regional artists on display at 140 E. German Street.
11a.m.-6p.m.
Photographer Deborah Herndon exhibits her work at D’Accord Boutique, 134 W. German Street.
Noon-4p.m.
Artists Michael Davis and Jacob Stilley and sculptor Gavin Gardner exhibit their work at the Bridge Gallery, 8566 Shepherdstown Pike.
Noon-5p.m.
Cari Rosen’s jewelry is featured at Plum, 133 1/2 W German St.
Noon-5p.m.
Gallery show featuring the works of Studio 105 Senior Designer Jared Scheerer, along with D.C.-based fine art photographer Danny Conant. Visit 105 S. Princess Street.
1p.m.-4p.m.
Shepherdstown Museum Open featuring the Ja.m.es Rumsey Boat and special presentation on History of Jefferson County.
1:30p.m.
The Eelwax Jesus 3-D Pop Music Show, Frank Center Theater, Contemporary American Theater Festival.
2p.m.
Lidless, Sara Cree Studio Theater, Contemporary American Theater Festival.
6:00p.m.
Inana, Frank Center Theater, Contemporary American Theater Festival.
6:30p.m.
Breadcrumbs performed at the Sara Cree Studio Theater, Contemporary American Theater Festival.
7:00p.m.
White People, Center for Contemporary Arts, Contemporary American Theater Festival.
