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Art/Exhibits

JULY 10

Pop-up art gallery, "The Second Story": Fridays-Sundays in July, Antietam Ironworks, 201 Lincoln Way West, McConnellsburg; works by eight Fulton County artists plus Frontier Barn Quilt Trail art; hours, 6-8 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and 2-4 p.m. Sundays; Lin Henry at 717-496-5948 or tickleyourfancytea@gmail.com.

ONGOING

Watercolors: Through July, 18 works by Glen Sabetto, 11 am-10 pm, CJ's Restaurant, 487 E. King St., Shippensburg; 717-532-5612 or gsabetto@gmail.com.

"Perspective": Through July 28, works by husband-wife team John (photography) and Shari (watercolors) Kuhn, Washington County Arts Council, 34 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, Md.; comparative views of the same subjects; 301-791-3132.

"Focal Point": Through Aug. 14, four photographers' works, Council for the Arts, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg; 717-264-6883 or www.councilforthearts.net.

1912-14 costume exhibit: Through Aug. 31, by Franklin County Historical Society, Old Jail, 125 E. King St., Chambersburg.

"Boys of Summer Are Back": Through Aug. 31, Franklin County Historical Society, Old Jail, 125 E. King St., Chambersburg.

"Carl's Drug Store": Through Sept. 27, Allison-Antrim Museum, 365 S. Ridge Ave., Greencastle; memorabilia of store celebrating its 190th anniversary this year, through three generations of family; 717-597-9010 or www.greencastlemuseum.org.

Community

THROUGH JULY 11

Franklin County Fair: Franklin County Fairgrounds at Chambersburg Rod and Gun Club, 3725 Warm Spring Road; details, www.franklincountyfair.org.

JULY 10, 31

Splash dance: 7-9 p.m., pool area at Veterans Memorial Park, Park Place, Shippensburg; also Aug. 7; 717-532-7144 or kfordney@shippensburg.pa.us.

JULY 11

Arts and Crafts Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Caledonia State Park, 101 Pine Grove Road, Fayetteville; with music, food concessions, home made mint tea (1-3 p.m.) and more; 717-352-2161.

Rural Life Festival: 9 a.m.-Newburg United Methodist Church, 203 N. High St., Newburg; antique farm machinery demonstrations, displays, domestic arts; fresh food for sale, children's activities; Omar Barnhart at 717-423-6113.

Bike Day: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., pump track, King and Hood streets; three events, all ages; a ChambersFest event, www.chambersburgreconline.com.

Fannettsburg Festival: 11 a.m.-dark, Metal Township Fire and Ambulance Community Center, 10862 Path Valley Road, Fannettsburg; parade at noon, music 2-9 p.m., fireworks at 9.

Scoop-a-palooza: A ChambersFest event, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Chambersburg Area Senior High School, 511 S. Sixth St., Chambersburg; all-you-can-eat ice cream sampling benefits Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation scholarship fund; $6 adults, $4 ages 12 and younger; tickets, www.scoopapalooza.org; details, 717-264-7101.

Independence Day rain date: Noon, Chambersburg Municipal Park, off Stouffer Avenue; craft show behind Kiwanis Band Shell, food and games; pool opens 12:30 ($2 a person), antique car show, 1-5; American flag retreat 7-7:30 p.m., followed by Mercersburg Community Band, 7:30 p.m., both at band shell; fireworks 9:30-10 p.m., near softball field; take chairs, blankets.

JULY 12

Open house: 1-7 p.m., tour of 1840s home, 157 S. Second St.; built by Dr. John D. Evans, contains original features; estate not responsible for accidents or items lost.

JULY 17, 18

Quilt show: Quilted Treasures, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 9-4 Saturday, Falling Spring Presbyterian Church, 221 N. Main St.; free display, demonstrations, raffles; 717-658-1406 or 717-762-7544.

JULY 25

Car show: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Providence Place, 2085 Wayne Road; benefits Alzheimer's Association, Frederick, Md.; also yard sale, corn hole tournament, pig roast, DJ and games; Sherri Johnson at 717-709-0668.

AUG. 13

Game night: 7-9 p.m., Shippensburg Veterans Memorial Park, Park Place; relay and agility races, trivia contests; also July 23 and Aug. 13; 717-532-7144.

Film

JULY 11

"Route 30 Three": 7 p.m., Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg; last of the Route 30 trilogy by John Putch, featuring Franklin and Adams county sites; $13 all seats; tickets, 717-263-0202 or www.thecapitoltheatre.org.

JULY 18

"Home Run": 7 p.m., Roxbury United Methodist Church, 11090 Roxbury Road, Roxbury; his life spiraling out of control, a big league baseball player finds himself changing to a closer walk with God; Pastor Peter Beddia at 717-649-4663.

Food

JULY 11

Barbecue chicken: Lurgan Township Recreation Center, 13978 Cumberland Highway; $12 each, benefits Roxbury United Methodist Church programs; tickets, 717-532-6393 or 717-532-7784.

JULY 14

Ice cream social: 5-8 p.m., Williamson Ruritan Community Center, 5583 Kennedy Ave., St. Thomas; plain or create sundaes, milkshakes; also soup, sandwiches.

AUG. 11

Ice cream social: 5-8 p.m., Williamson Ruritan Community Center, 5583 Kennedy Ave., St. Thomas; plain or create sundaes, milkshakes; also soup, sandwiches.

AUG. 23

Hot dog drive-through: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., pavilion at Chambersburg First Church of God, 2230 Grand Point Road; $5 for hot dog, chips, cookies, condiments and drink; by Cub Scout Pack 125, benefits scout activities; chambpack125@#gmail.com or 717-658-7638.

SEPT. 8

Ice cream social: 5-8 p.m., Williamson Ruritan Community Center, 5583 Kennedy Ave., St. Thomas; plain or create sundaes, milkshakes; also soup, sandwiches.

OCT. 13

Ice cream social: 5-8 p.m., Williamson Ruritan Community Center, 5583 Kennedy Ave., St. Thomas; plain or create sundaes, milkshakes; also soup, sandwiches.

Music

JULY 9

Wayne Band: 7 p.m., Renfrew Museum lawn, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro; free; summer concert series information, renfrewmuseum.org or 717-762-4723.

Shippensburg Festival Symphony Series: Concert I with violinist Simone Lamsma, 7:30 p.m., H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University; $20, $25 and $35; 717-477-7469 or luhrscenter.com.

JULY 10

Take 2 Variety Band: 6 p.m., on the lawn at The Village at Luther Ridge, 2735 Luther Drive, Chambersburg; 1950s and '60s classics; take chairs; food for cash sale; rain site, The Fleck Community Center, 2998 Luther Drive; Patty Hoover at 717-267-1665.

JULY 11

Penn Street Project: Shippensburg string band play country, folk, gospel and Americana, 6-8 p.m., amphitheater, Cowans Gap State Park, 6265 Aughwick Road, Fort Loudon; take chairs, blankets; 717-485-3948.

"Twice Born": Contemporary Christian music, 7-9 p.m., The Way Station coffeehouse, 300 W. Main St.; Tom Hill at 717-552-3404.

Mercersburg Community Band: Follows American flag retreat 7-7:30 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell, Memorial Park off Stouffer Avenue, Chambersburg; fireworks, 9:30-10 p.m. near the softball field; take chairs, blankets.

JULY 12

Leslie McKee: contemporary Christian music, 7 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell at Chambersburg Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; free, take chairs.

U.S. Army Band Chorus, Hagerstown Municipal Band: 7:30 p.m., North Hagerstown High School, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, Md.; summer concert series, www.hagerstownband.org.

JULY 16

Mateo Monk: 7 p.m., Renfrew Museum lawn, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro; free; summer concert series information, renfrewmuseum.org or 717-762-4723.

U.S. Navy Country Current: Country bluegrass, 7 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell at Chambersburg Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; free, take chairs.

Shippensburg Festival Symphony Series: Concert II with pianist Alain Lefevre, 7:30 p.m., H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University; $20, $25 and $35; 717-477-7469 or luhrscenter.com.

JULY 18

Ken Osborne: Bass gospel soloist, 7-9 p.m., The Way Station coffeehouse, 300 W. Main St.; Tom Hill at 717-552-3404.

Kody Norris & The Watauga Mountain Boys: Bluegrass, 7 p.m., Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre, 118 Walnut St., Waynesboro; $14, free to 11 and younger; 717-762-4711.

JULY 19

First Loved: Christian worship music, 7 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell at Chambersburg Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; free, take chairs.

Hagerstown Municipal Band: 7:30 p.m., Peter Buys Band Shell in City Park, Hagerstown, Md.; trumpet solo, Dr. John Pursell; summer concert series, www.hagerstownband.org.

JULY 23

Center of Gravity: 7 p.m., Renfrew Museum lawn, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro; free; summer concert series information, renfrewmuseum.org or 717-762-4723.

Leona & the Rogues: Vintage jazz, country, 7 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell at Chambersburg Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; free, take chairs.

Shippensburg Festival Symphony Series: Concert III with vocalists Elizabeth Shoenfelt, Leah Serr, Steve Cramer and Bryan Jackson, 7:30 p.m., H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University; $20, $25 and $35; 717-477-7469 or luhrscenter.com.

JULY 26

Shippensburg Town Band: 7 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Park Place, Shippensburg; take chairs for seating; free.

Something Greater: Contemporary Christian music, 7 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell at Chambersburg Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; free, take chairs.

Hagerstown Municipal Band: 7:30 p.m., Peter Buys Band Shell in City Park, Hagerstown, Md.; euphonium solo, Dr. Neal Corwell, plus "Conductor's Night"; summer concert series, www.hagerstownband.org.

JULY 30

Little Sister Band: 7 p.m., Renfrew Museum lawn, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro; free; summer concert series information, renfrewmuseum.org or 717-762-4723.

Shippensburg Swing Band: 7 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell in Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue, Chambersburg; take chairs for seating; free.

JULY 31

Southern gospel concert: The Hyssongs, 7 p.m., Marion Mennonite Church, 4365 Molly Pitcher Highway South, Chambersburg; $5; tickets, 717-264-5138 or 717-328-5385.

AUG. 2

Daystar: Praise and worship music, 7 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell at Chambersburg Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; free, take chairs.

Hagerstown Municipal Band: 7:30 p.m., Peter Buys Band Shell in City Park, Hagerstown, Md.; French horn solo, Rob Williams; summer concert series, www.hagerstownband.org.

AUG. 6

Shippensburg Town Band: 7 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell at Chambersburg Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; free, take chairs.

Slackwater 3: 7 p.m., Renfrew Museum lawn, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro; free; summer concert series information, renfrewmuseum.org or 717-762-4723.

AUG. 8

Einstein Cowboy: Mitch Morrill and Kevin Shannon play rhythm and blues, classic rock and originals on acoustic guitars, 6-8 p.m., amphitheater, Cowans Gap State Park, 6235 Aughwick Road, Fort Loudon; take chairs, blankets; 717-485-3948.

U.S. Navy Sea Chanters: 6:15 p.m., Hagerstown (Md.) Community College Alumni Amphitheater, 11900 Robinwood Drive; free, Red, White and Blue summer concert series; concessions available; 240-500-2346 or lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu.

AUG. 9

Shippensburg Swing Band: 7 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell in Chambersburg Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; take chairs for seating; free.

The Eastern Gate: Country gospel, 7 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell at Chambersburg Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; free, take chairs.

Hagerstown Municipal Band: 7:30 p.m., Peter Buys Band Shell in City Park, Hagerstown, Md.; trumpet solo, Jeff Mussolino; summer concert series, www.hagerstownband.org.

AUG. 13

Rudy & The Blue Fish: Blues, 7 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell at Chambersburg Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; free, take chairs.

New Horizon Band: 7 p.m., Renfrew Museum lawn, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro; free; summer concert series information, renfrewmuseum.org or 717-762-4723.

AUG. 16

Crystal River: Southern gospel, 7 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell at Chambersburg Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; free, take chairs.

Hagerstown Municipal Band: 7:30 p.m., Peter Buys Band Shell in City Park, Hagerstown, Md.; percussion solo, Dan Monn and Mark Valko; summer concert series, www.hagerstownband.org.

AUG. 20

KJ: Blues and roots, classic covers and originals, 7 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell at Chambersburg Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; free, take chairs.

AUG. 22

Jacobs Brothers: 6 p.m., on the lawn at The Village at Luther Ridge, 2735 Luther Drive, Chambersburg; gospel music; take chairs; food for cash sale; rain site, The Fleck Community Center, 2998 Luther Drive; Patty Hoover at 717-267-1665.

Bluegrass Brothers Band: 7 p.m., Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre, 118 Walnut St., Waynesboro; $14, free to 11 and younger; 717-762-4711.

AUG. 23

Guilford Station: Gospel bluegrass, 7 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell at Chambersburg Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; free, take chairs.

Hagerstown Municipal Band's Big Band: 7:30 p.m., Peter Buys Band Shell in City Park, Hagerstown, Md.; 18-piece band; summer concert series, www.hagerstownband.org.

AUG. 27

The Launies: Contemporary Irish, 7 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell at Chambersburg Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; free, take chairs.

AUG. 30

Masters 4 Quartet: Southern gospel 7 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell at Chambersburg Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; free, take chairs.

SEPT. 5

U.S. Army Concert Band, Soldiers' Chorus: 6:15 p.m., Hagerstown (Md.) Community College Alumni Amphitheater, 11900 Robinwood Drive; free, Red, White and Blue summer concert series; concessions available; 240-500-2346 or lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu.

SEPT. 5, 6

Dave & Friends: Gospel sing, 6-8 p.m., Twin Bridge Campground, 1345 Twin Bridge Road, Chambersburg; Dave Powers at 717-328-3425.

SEPT. 13

U.S. Navy Cruisers: 6:15 p.m., Hagerstown (Md.) Community College Alumni Amphitheater, 11900 Robinwood Drive; free, Red, White and Blue summer concert series; concessions available; 240-500-2346 or lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu.

SEPT. 19

Kevin Prater: Bluegrass band, 7 p.m., Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre, 118 Walnut St., Waynesboro; $14, free to 11 and younger; 717-762-4711.

OCT. 17

Remington Ryde: Bluegrass, 7 p.m., Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre, 118 Walnut St., Waynesboro; $14, free to 11 and younger; 717-762-4711.

NOV. 14

Circa Blue: Bluegrass, 7 p.m., Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre, 118 Walnut St., Waynesboro; $14, free to 11 and younger; 717-762-4711.

DEC. 12

Scott Brannon: Bluegrass band, 7 p.m., Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre, 118 Walnut St., Waynesboro; $14, free to 11 and younger; 717-762-4711.

ONGOING

Fridays: Gospel open mic, 7-10 p.m. Fridays, Brindle's Auctioneering, 12625 Path Valley Road, Willow Hill.

Saturdays: Country/bluegrass jam, 6-10 p.m. Saturdays, Grand Old Jamboree, 2073 Orrstown Road, Shippensburg; $4 donation.

Wednesdays: Open mic, 9 p.m. Wednesdays, The Thought Lot, 37 E. Garfield St., Shippensburg; 18 and older; doors open at 8; www.postnowpa.com.

Speakers
Stage

JULY 10-25

"Lend Me A Tenor": dinner theater, Washington County Playhouse, 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown, Md.; tickets, 301-739-7469; show times and details, www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com.

JULY 10-26

"The Memoirs of Abraham Lincoln": A one-man dramatic performance, Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville; tickets and show times, 1-888-805-7056 or www.totempoleplayhouse.org.

JULY 11, 18

"Jack and the Beanstalk": Children's theater with lunch, Washington County Playhouse, 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown, Md.; lunch at noon; $15; tickets, 301-739-7469.

JULY 11, 18, 25

"The Tortoise and Hare Race Again": Free children's theater show, 10 a.m. Saturdays in July, Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road; suitable for children of all ages; face painting, cast meet-and-greet following the show; box office at 1-888-805-7056.

JULY 31-AUG. 16

"Grease": Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville; tickets and show times, 1-888-805-7056 or www.totempoleplayhouse.org.

AUG. 18-23

"Lovesick Blues": Musical concert of hits by Hank Williams Sr. and Patsy Cline, Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville; tickets and show times, 1-888-805-7056 or www.totempoleplayhouse.org.