The weekend and beyond in Franklin County, beginning May 28
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Art/Exhibits
ONGOING
"Contemporary Concepts": Through June 12, Council for the Arts, 159 S. Main St.; works by four area artists; 264-6883 or www.councilforthearts.net.
Members Exhibit: Through June 26, SHAPE Gallery, 20 W. King St., Shippensburg; musical performance by Nick Andrew Staver; info@shapeart.org.
Civil rights at Wilson College: Through June, Hankey Center, Wilson College, 1015 Philadelphia Ave.; traces the history of civil rights actions of Wilson students from the late 1950s through 1969; hours are 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, or by appointment; Amy Ensley at 264-4141, Ext. 3279, or amy.ensley@wilson.edu.
Watercolors: Through July, 18 works by Glen Sabetto, 11 am-10 pm, CJ's Restaurant, 487 E. King St., Shippensburg; 532-5612 or gsabetto@gmail.com
1912-14 costume exhibit: Through summer, by Franklin County Historical Society, Old Jail, 125 E. King St., Chambersburg.
Community
MAY 30
PAP's Day in the Park: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Shippensburg Township Park, 304 Britton Road; raffles, bounce castles, DJ Rockin' McLaughlin, business vendors and more (see Food, below); benefits research for life-threatening lung disorder PAP; papfoundation@gmail.com.
1920s era garden tea party: 2 p.m., east courtyard, Old Jail, 175 E. King St.; character appearances, period costume exhibit tour, dance demonstration; catered by A Matter of Taste; $25, limited seating, reservations closed; history@pa.net or 264-1667.
MAY 31
Horse show: All State Miniature Horse and Donkey Club event, 9 a.m., Chambersburg Saddle Club Grounds, 7000 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville; 451-7613 or allstateminiclub.weebly.com.
Chicken barbecue dinner: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Pleasant Hall Fire Company, 9722 Cumberland Highway; $9 for dinner, $8 chicken only; advance orders, take-out, 532-5155.
Garden tour: 1-5 p.m., fundraiser for Allison-Antrim Museum, Greencastle area gardens; $15 advance, $18 on tour day; tickets, 352-0082 (on tour day, 372-2848) or www.greencastlemueum.org.
JUNE 3, 4
Zerbini Family Circus: 5:30 and 7:30 each day, Franklin County Fairgrounds, 3725 Warm Spring Road; $12 adults, $7 children; midway includes pre- and post-show camel and pony rides.
JUNE 4
Masquerade party: 6 p.m., Fort Loudon Library, 210 Mullen Street; celebrate "Superreader" Floyd Stokes' birthday, featuring author Mike Sgrignoli; children wear favorite book character costumes; prizes, cake; 369-4704.
JUNE 5
Graduation: CASHS, 6:30 p.m., Trojan Stadium, 511 S. Sixth St.; rain date, 3 p.m. June 6 (second rain date, 2 p.m. June 7).
JUNE 6
Truck, tractor pull: 6 p.m., Two Top Ruritan, 12270 Two Top Road; food for sale, take chairs; $10 adults, $5 ages 8-12.
JUNE 12 AND 13
Strawberry Festival: 10 a.m., locations throughout McConnellsburg; Vendors, music, food, entertainment, 5K run on June 13; 485-4064.
JUNE 18, ETC.
Game night: 7-9 p.m., Shippensburg Veterans Memorial Park, Park Place; relay and agility races, trivia contests; also July 23 and Aug. 13; 532-7144.
JUNE 24, ETC.
Open paint night: 6-8 p.m., Eugene C. Clarke Jr. Recreation Center, 235 S. Third St.; guidance from supervisor; canvas supplied but take your own easels, food and drinks; ages 12 and younger must be with an adult. Register by June 17, call 261-3275. Also July 29, Aug. 26, register one week prior to Paint Night.
JUNE 26, ETC.
Splash dance: 7-9 p.m., Shippensburg Veterans Memorial Park pool area; family fun by Drew Michael Taylor Foundation; also July 17 and 31, Aug. 15; 532-7144.
JUNE 28
Mini golf: Winning Smiles Family Golf Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Penn National miniature golf course, U.S. 997 and Orchard Road; cost includes lunch and goodie bags; benefits Lancaster Cleft Palat Clinic; to register, visit www.cleftclinic.org.
Film
MAY 29, 30
"Paul Blart, Mall Cop": Rated PG, 7:30 p.m. (3 p.m. Sundays), Star Theatre, 23 W. Seminary St., Mercersburg; 328-5959.
JUNE 11
Teen movie night: View a newly-released DVD, 6-8 p.m., Grove Family Library, 101 Ragged Edge Road South, Chambersburg; free, with popcorn and drinks.
Food
MAY 30
Chicken barbecue: Benefits Boy Scout Troop 413, Kauffman; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., parking lot at 301 S. Antrim Way, Greencastle; $5.50 chicken half with sides; advance order by May 29, call 328-3583.
PAP's Day in the Park: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Shippensburg Township Park, 304 Britton Road, Shippensburg; burgers, hot dogs, french fries, chicken tenders, funnel cakes; advance orders for chicken dinners, call Michelle Wolford at 532-4142.
JUNE 6
Chicken barbecue: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., South Mountain Fire Department, 11207 Loop Road; $8 a dinner with sides; also yard sale; 749-5733.
Chicken barbecue: Boy Scout Troop 138, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Hamilton Ruritan Park, 4498 Edenville Road, Chambersburg; $8 for chicken half, baked beans, applesauce, roll and dessert; tickets, call 496-7917 by May 25.
Ice cream social: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Village of Laurel Run, 6375 Chambersburg Road; with antiques and collectibles on display; 352-5001.
Neighborhood Chefs Walk: 4- 7 p.m. along Alexander Avenue, Chambersburg; with live entertainment, silent auction and beer and wine tastings; $60, benefits Cumberland Valley School of Music; www.cvsmusic.org or 261-1220.
JUNE 12, 13
Strawberry Festival: 25th annual, by Fulton County Chamber of Commerce, McConnellsburg; information, 485-4064 or info@fultoncountypa.com.
JUNE 13
Strawberry festival, ox roast: 4-8 p.m., Amberson U.M. Church, 18889 Amberson Road, Spring Run; gospel bluegrass by Guilford Station, take chairs.
Music
MAY 26
CASHS Jazz Band and Steel Band: 7 p.m., Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; Caribbean favorites and modern pop by steel band, also swing, latin and funk by jazz band.
MAY 30
Johnny Rivers: 8 p.m., H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University; 477-7469 or luhrscenter.com.
MAY 30, 31
Dave & Friends: Gospel sing, 6-8 p.m., Twin Bridge Campground, 1345 Twin Bridge Road, Chambersburg; Dave Powers at 328-3425.
MAY 31
Gordon Mote: Pianist, 6 p.m., Five Forks Brethren in Christ Church, 9244 Five Forks Road, Waynesboro; $10 advance, $15 at the door; 762-2991.
U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note: 6:15 p.m., Alumni Association Amphitheater, Hagerstown (Md.) Community College, 11400 Robinwood Drive; first of the summer's Red, White and Blue concert series, free; (240) 500-2346.
The Towne Singers: 7 p.m., Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1186 Jason Drive, Greencastle; www.thetownesingers.org.
JUNE 5
Dinner concert: David Powers in concert, 4-7 p.m., St. Paul U.C.C, 4822 Steele Ave.; potato and salad bar, strawberries and ice cream; donation benefits church; Martha Shelly at 328-3656.
JUNE 6
Southern gospel: Crystal River SGM, Mercy's Vessel and Brothers In Grace, 6:30 p.m., Scotland Campus Auditorium, 3583 Scotland Road, Scotland; offering to help needy youth attend summer church camps; 263-4018 or ortmlwing@msn.com.
The Lettermen: 7:30 p.m., H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University; 477-7469 or luhrscenter.com.
JUNE 12
A Tribute to the Legends: Patsy Cline cover band, 6 p.m., The Village at Luther Ridge, 2998 Luther Drive; food for cash sale, take lawn chairs; 267-1665.
JUNE 13
Guilford Station: Gospel bluegrass, 4-8 p.m., Amberson U.M. Church, 18889 Amberson Road, Spring Run; take chairs, part of strawberry festival and ox roast.
Circa Blue: Bluegrass, 6-8 p.m., amphitheater, Cowans Gap State Park, 6235 Aughwick Road, Fort Loudon; summer concert series; 485-3948.
Canaans Land: Bluegrass, 7 p.m., Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre, 118 Walnut St., Waynesboro; $14, free to 11 and younger; 762-4711.
Michael Eston: Country western, 7 p.m., Fulton County Courthouse band shell, 201 N. Second St.; part of Strawberry Festival, 485-4064.
JUNE 27, 28
Dave & Friends: Gospel sing, 6-8 p.m., Twin Bridge Campground, 1345 Twin Bridge Road, Chambersburg; Dave Powers at 328-3425.
JULY 9
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; 477-7469 or luhrscenter.com.
JULY 16
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; 477-7469 or luhrscenter.com.
JULY 23
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; 477-7469 or luhrscenter.com.
JULY 18
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; 762-4711.
AUG. 22
Bluegrass Brothers Band: 7 p.m., Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre, 118 Walnut St., Waynesboro; $14, free to 11 and younger; 762-4711.
SEPT. 5, 6
Dave & Friends: Gospel sing, 6-8 p.m., Twin Bridge Campground, 1345 Twin Bridge Road, Chambersburg; Dave Powers at 328-3425.
SEPT. 19
Kevin Prater: Bluegrass band, 7 p.m., Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre, 118 Walnut St., Waynesboro; $14, free to 11 and younger; 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; 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; 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; 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
MAY 28
Marie Lanser and Maxine Beck: On their new book series, "The Royers of Renfrew," 2 p.m., Grove Family Library, 101 Ragged Edge Road, Chambersburg; by Franklin County Historical Society.
JUNE 10
Symposium: Harriet Lane Johnston, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Kiel Hall at Mercersburg Academy, East Seminary St.; four speakers, presented by Mercersburg Historical Society; $40, details and reservations at mhs/Mercersburg.org.
Stage
MAY 29-JUNE 14
"The Nerd": Comedy, 8 p.m., Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville; tickets and show times, 1-888-805-7056 or www.totempoleplayhouse.org.
JUNE 13
Ballroom with a twist: 8 p.m., H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University: 477-7469 or luhrscenter.com.
JUNE 19-JULY 5
"Shenandoah, Civil War Musical": Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville; tickets and show times, 1-888-805-7056 or www.totempoleplayhouse.org.
JULY 10-26
"The Memoirs of Abraham Lincoln": An upbeat drama, Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville; tickets and show times, 1-888-805-7056 or www.totempoleplayhouse.org.
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 Hank Williams Sr. and Patsy Cline hits, Totem Pole Playhouse, 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville; tickets and show times, 1-888-805-7056 or www.totempoleplayhouse.org.