Arts & Theater
Apollo Civic Theater
Martinsburg, (304)263-6766
Host to vaudeville shows, concerts and films since 1913, the Apollo, now restored, houses a theater group, ballroom and art studios. http://www.apollocivictheatre.org/
The Arts Centre
http://www.theartcentre.org
Martinsburg, (304)263-0224
This gallery features juried exhibits and a wide range of art workshops.
Contemporary American Theatre Festival
http://www.catf.org
Shepherdstown, (304)876-3473, (800)999-CATF
This professional resident theater presents four new American plays in rotating repertory, plus puppetry, dance, music and visual arts each July.
Ice House Art Center
Berkeley Springs, (304)258-2300
Home of year-round concerts, gallery shows, community theater and The Morgan Arts Council.
Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival
Jefferson County 800-624-0577 or 304-725-2055, http://www.mhacfestival.org/
Sponsored by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, this festival is held biannually at Sam Michael’s Park on the second full weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) in June and the last full weekend in September. It features approximately 200 juried artists/crafts persons, live bluegrass music, and a variety of food.
Old Opera House
Charles Town, (888)900-SHOW, (304)725-4420, www.oldoperahouse.org
This renovated 1910 playhouse has served as a cultural arts center for over 100 years.
Shepherdstown Opera House
http://www.operahouselive.com
Shepherdstown, (304)876-3704
One of the oldest active theaters in America. Performances include live music, film, and performance acts.
The Maryland Theatre
www.mdtheatre.org
Hagerstown, (301)790-2000
Built in 1915, designed by renowned architect Thomas Lamb, the theatre is the anchor to the Ars & Entertainment district in Hagerstown.