Berkeley Springs earned its listing among America's 100 best small art towns and as #12 of America's top art destinations with its community of noted artists and active arts council. Located in Morgan County, WV, the town is has abundant galleries, craft shops, community theater and professional performances. Art exhibitions at the Ice House and summer concerts in the park to round out the list of attractions. Members of the area arts community are showcased in galleries and shops around town. A Depression-era movie theater, weekly jam sessions, and musical concerts tempt those tired of chirping tree frogs as entertainment. Two collections of short stories set in Morgan County and written by local writers are available for sale in the Visitors Center.
The official arts council of Morgan County, MAC, has more than 450 individual and family members. MAC is governed by an elected board of artists and business people and staffed by a professional arts administrator. A corps of dedicated volunteers works in all areas, from booking artists to curating gallery shows to staffing the box office at concerts and plays. New volunteers are always welcome.
The Apple Butter Festival
Thousands of people line the streets each year to watch the nostalgic hometown Apple Butter Festival parade. Join in on the celebrations, the games, and the fun with your whole family.
Telephone: (800) 447-8797
Address: 127 Fairfax Street
Website: www.berkeleysprings.com/apple
Berkeley Springs Community Choir
The Berkeley Springs Community Choir is a musical group of volunteers who volunteer their time and effort to put on public performances for the classical
enthusiast. Visit one of their performances and walk away fulfilled.
Telephone: (304) 258-4075
Website: www.bschoir.com
Heath Studio Gallery
Visit the wonderful Heath Studio Gallery located at the north end of Berkeley Springs during your next trip. The Gallery is open on weekends from 11 to 5 and weekdays by appointment or by chance.
Telephone: (304) 258-2482
Address: 250 Quail Run Lane
Website: www.jheath.com
Hsu Studios
The wonderful artists Carol and Jean-Pierre Hsu produce beautiful metalwork of crafted anodized aluminum. You may find such pieces as earrings, wall pieces, mobiles and other intriguing works of art on your trip. Feel free to view their creations at the Ice House or Tari's Cafe and Gallery!
Telephone: (304) 258-1911
Address: 80 Reeder Lane
Website: www.hsustudios.com
The Ice House
The Ice House, located in downtown Berkeley Springs, acts as the town's artistic center. Browsing its halls will reveal countless art galleries and a wealth of artistic knowledge.
Telephone: (304) 258-2300
Address: Independence & Mercer streets
Website: www.macicehouse.org
Mountain Laurel Gallery
Mountain Laurel gallery showcases a wonderfully eclectic collection of fine contemporary American arts and crafts. The gallery is devoted to highlighting the works of hundreds of local and regional artists as well as other selected national artists. The owners invite you to wander through their two-floor gallery and find a wealth of creative expression for your wardrobe, home or office.
Telephone: (304) 258-1919
Address: 101 N. Washington Street
Website: www.mtn-laurel.com
The Country Inn at Berkeley Springs 10/17/09 12:54 PM
Parks House
Visit The Parks House's showcase of country accents and simple elegance in a fitting display of fine wood furniture and collectibles! The beautifully restored house is filled with fine quality collectibles and furniture accented by the restored interior of this early-twentieth-century home. Also featured in the gallery is Tom Seely wood furniture.
Telephone: (304) 258-6871
Address: 363 S. Washington Street
Website: www.theparkshouse.com
The Star Theater
The Star Theater has been satisfying moviegoers since 1928 and is still in operation today. It's the best and only place within 30 miles to enjoy a classic and memorable movie experience.
Telephone: (304) 258-1404
Address: Congress & N. Washington Sts.
Website: www.starwv.com
Summer Concerts in the Park
Enjoy a relaxing concert in downtown Berkeley Springs as local bands and guests perform weekly for passerby and visitors in the park. Open to the public and free, these outdoor performances are fun for the whole family.
Apollo Civic Theater
This impressive community theater has been pleasing the public for nearly a century. Come and be part of the magic as local talent stages performances and musicals to everyone's delight.
Telephone: (304) 263-6766
Address: 128 E. Martin St.
Website: www.apollo-theatre.org
Shepherdstown
With a history reaching as far back as the 1760's, Shepherdstown boasts an immense amount of historical value. Add to this the wonderful local art community and the well-known Shepherd University to make Shepherdstown one of the best places to visit in West Virginia.
Contemporary American Theater Festival
This professional-resident theater presents four new American plays in rotating repertory plus puppetry, dance, music and visual arts each July.
Telephone: (304) 876-3473
Address: Shepherd University
Website: www.catf.org
Millbrook Orchestra
The Millbrook Orchestra provides quality music for the Blue Ridge regions of eastern West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. These professionals give enjoyable performances Saturday evenings between September and May in the Frank Creative Arts Center for the Performing Arts on the Shepherd University campus.
Address: Frank Creative Arts Center, Shepherd University
Shepherdstown Opera House
The Shepherdstown Opera House is dedicated to presenting fine musical entertainment in an intimate and friendly music hall. From Bluegrass to Blues, Folk to Rock and Jive to Jazz, it features up-and-coming new artists and nationally known legends. If it's good, you'll see and hear it on the Opera - House stage.
Telephone: (304) 876-3704
Address: 131 West German Street
Website: www.operahouselive.com
Old Opera House
The renovated Old Opera House opened its mainstage doors to the public with a production of My Fair Lady in 1976. Since then, the offerings of the theatre have continued to increase in diversity and frequency. Come and see the community talent pool at its best and brightest on stage.
Telephone: (304) 725-4420
Address: 204 N George St
Website: www.oldoperahouse.org
The official arts council of Morgan County, MAC, has more than 450 individual and family members. MAC is governed by an elected board of artists and business people and staffed by a professional arts administrator. A corps of dedicated volunteers works in all areas, from booking artists to curating gallery shows to staffing the box office at concerts and plays. New volunteers are always welcome.
The Apple Butter Festival
Thousands of people line the streets each year to watch the nostalgic hometown Apple Butter Festival parade. Join in on the celebrations, the games, and the fun with your whole family.
Telephone: (800) 447-8797
Address: 127 Fairfax Street
Website: www.berkeleysprings.com/apple
Berkeley Springs Community Choir
The Berkeley Springs Community Choir is a musical group of volunteers who volunteer their time and effort to put on public performances for the classical
enthusiast. Visit one of their performances and walk away fulfilled.
Telephone: (304) 258-4075
Website: www.bschoir.com
Heath Studio Gallery
Visit the wonderful Heath Studio Gallery located at the north end of Berkeley Springs during your next trip. The Gallery is open on weekends from 11 to 5 and weekdays by appointment or by chance.
Telephone: (304) 258-2482
Address: 250 Quail Run Lane
Website: www.jheath.com
Hsu Studios
The wonderful artists Carol and Jean-Pierre Hsu produce beautiful metalwork of crafted anodized aluminum. You may find such pieces as earrings, wall pieces, mobiles and other intriguing works of art on your trip. Feel free to view their creations at the Ice House or Tari's Cafe and Gallery!
Telephone: (304) 258-1911
Address: 80 Reeder Lane
Website: www.hsustudios.com
The Ice House
The Ice House, located in downtown Berkeley Springs, acts as the town's artistic center. Browsing its halls will reveal countless art galleries and a wealth of artistic knowledge.
Telephone: (304) 258-2300
Address: Independence & Mercer streets
Website: www.macicehouse.org
Mountain Laurel Gallery
Mountain Laurel gallery showcases a wonderfully eclectic collection of fine contemporary American arts and crafts. The gallery is devoted to highlighting the works of hundreds of local and regional artists as well as other selected national artists. The owners invite you to wander through their two-floor gallery and find a wealth of creative expression for your wardrobe, home or office.
Telephone: (304) 258-1919
Address: 101 N. Washington Street
Website: www.mtn-laurel.com
The Country Inn at Berkeley Springs 10/17/09 12:54 PM
Parks House
Visit The Parks House's showcase of country accents and simple elegance in a fitting display of fine wood furniture and collectibles! The beautifully restored house is filled with fine quality collectibles and furniture accented by the restored interior of this early-twentieth-century home. Also featured in the gallery is Tom Seely wood furniture.
Telephone: (304) 258-6871
Address: 363 S. Washington Street
Website: www.theparkshouse.com
The Star Theater
The Star Theater has been satisfying moviegoers since 1928 and is still in operation today. It's the best and only place within 30 miles to enjoy a classic and memorable movie experience.
Telephone: (304) 258-1404
Address: Congress & N. Washington Sts.
Website: www.starwv.com
Summer Concerts in the Park
Enjoy a relaxing concert in downtown Berkeley Springs as local bands and guests perform weekly for passerby and visitors in the park. Open to the public and free, these outdoor performances are fun for the whole family.
Apollo Civic Theater
This impressive community theater has been pleasing the public for nearly a century. Come and be part of the magic as local talent stages performances and musicals to everyone's delight.
Telephone: (304) 263-6766
Address: 128 E. Martin St.
Website: www.apollo-theatre.org
Shepherdstown
With a history reaching as far back as the 1760's, Shepherdstown boasts an immense amount of historical value. Add to this the wonderful local art community and the well-known Shepherd University to make Shepherdstown one of the best places to visit in West Virginia.
Contemporary American Theater Festival
This professional-resident theater presents four new American plays in rotating repertory plus puppetry, dance, music and visual arts each July.
Telephone: (304) 876-3473
Address: Shepherd University
Website: www.catf.org
Millbrook Orchestra
The Millbrook Orchestra provides quality music for the Blue Ridge regions of eastern West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. These professionals give enjoyable performances Saturday evenings between September and May in the Frank Creative Arts Center for the Performing Arts on the Shepherd University campus.
Address: Frank Creative Arts Center, Shepherd University
Shepherdstown Opera House
The Shepherdstown Opera House is dedicated to presenting fine musical entertainment in an intimate and friendly music hall. From Bluegrass to Blues, Folk to Rock and Jive to Jazz, it features up-and-coming new artists and nationally known legends. If it's good, you'll see and hear it on the Opera - House stage.
Telephone: (304) 876-3704
Address: 131 West German Street
Website: www.operahouselive.com
Old Opera House
The renovated Old Opera House opened its mainstage doors to the public with a production of My Fair Lady in 1976. Since then, the offerings of the theatre have continued to increase in diversity and frequency. Come and see the community talent pool at its best and brightest on stage.
Telephone: (304) 725-4420
Address: 204 N George St
Website: www.oldoperahouse.org