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Art/Exhibits

JUNE 26

Reception: "Perspective," works by husband-wife team John (photography) and Shari (watercolors) Kuhn, 5-7 p.m., Washington County Arts Council, 34 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, Md.; comparative views of the same subjects, exhibit through July 28; (301) 791-3132.

ONGOING

Members exhibit: Through June 26, SHAPE Gallery, 20 W. King St., Shippensburg; info@shapeart.org..

Civil rights at Wilson College: Through June 30, 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.

"Focal Point": Through Aug. 14, four photographers' works, Council for the Arts, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg; 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.

Community

JUNE 26

Family carnival, splash party: 6-9 p.m., Shippensburg Veterans Memorial Park pool area; by Phantom Shadow Entertainment, benefits Drew Michael Taylor Foundation; $10 for unlimited access to inflatables and park pool; other activities, free food; ; 532-7144 or www.drewmichaeltaylor.org.

JUNE 27

Car show: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Calvary Independent Baptist Church, 140 McGoverns Lane, McConnellsburg; no registration fee for cars, trucks and tractors on display; music, games, horse rides and petting zoo; free food.

Cornhole tournament: 10 a.m., Roy Pitz Brewing Co., 140 N. Third St., Chambersburg; doubles teams compete for prizes, must be 21 or older to compete; register by June 17; 261-3275.

JUNE 28

Horse show: All State Miniature Horse and Donkey Club, 9 a.m., Chambersburg Saddle Club grounds, 7000 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville; 451-7613 or www.allstateminiclub.weebly.com.

Mini golf: Winning Smiles Family Golf Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Penn National miniature golf course, U.S. 997 and Orchard Road, Fayetteville; cost includes lunch and goodie bags; benefits Lancaster Cleft Palat Clinic; to register, visit www.cleftclinic.org.

Cycle and classic car Sunday: 10:45 a.m., Mongul Church, 4162 Roxbury Road, Shippensburg; free lunch, motorcycle and car display and ride to benefit The Harbor, a fellowship site; vehicle registration 9:45; www.mongulchurch.com.

JULY 4

Free swim: Noon-6 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park pool, Park Place, Shippensburg; games at 2 p.m. for all ages; band concert at 8, fireworks at dusk; 532-7144 or kfordney@shippensburg.pa.us.

JULY 10, 31

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

JULY 11

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 423-6113.

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.

JULY 23, 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; 532-7144.

JULY 29, 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 July 22, call 261-3275. Also Aug. 26, register by Aug. 19.

Film

JUNE 26

Family film: 8-10 p.m., Grove Family Library, 101 Ragged Edge Road South, Chambersburg; free, take your own snacks and drinks; 264-9663.

JUNE 26-28

"Tomorrowland": 7:30 p.m. (3 p.m. Sunday), Star Theatre, 23 W. Seminary St., Mercersburg; $8 adults, $6.50 age 12 and younger; 328-5959.

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, 263-0202 or www.thecapitoltheatre.org.

Food

JUNE 25

Breakfast: 8-9 a.m., Trinity Episcopal Church parish hall, 58 S. Second St.; open to the public.

JUNE 27

Fish fry: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Unity in Christ Church, 4301 Philadelphia Ave.; also yard sale; for tables, call 860-2700 or 264-2727.

JUNE 28

Ice cream social: 4-6 p.m., Zion Reformed UCC grounds, 275 S. Main St.; also music, children's activities; take lawn chairs.

JULY 11

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

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 658-7638.

Music

JUNE 24

U.S. Navy Commodores: 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.

JUNE 25

JCM Band: '50s and '60s music, 7 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell at Chambersburg Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; free, take chairs.

JUNE 27

Night of Music: Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter fundraiser, 6 p.m.-midnight, ballroom at The Orchards, 1580 Orchard Drive, Chambersburg; $10 advance or $12 at the door; includes Strung Tight, Dean Brocious, The Negley Brothers, Kerensa Gray, Dan McCarthy, Tim Franklin and Tresa Paul with Soleil; cash bar and light fare; tickets, 263-5791; information, cvas-pets.org.

JUNE 27, 28

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

JUNE 28

Maryland Defense Force Band: 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.

Fellowship Quartet, Nevin Crum: Southern gospel, 7 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell at Chambersburg Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; offering, take chairs (rain site, Brethren Fellowship, 339 Lincoln Way East); 264-5138 or 328-5385.

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

JULY 2

Navy Band Sea Chanters: 7 p.m., Renfrew Museum lawn, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro; free, with ice cream; summer concert series information, renfrewmuseum.org or 762-4723.

U.S. Navy Cruisers: Rock and roll, 7 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell at Chambersburg Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; free, take chairs.

JULY 4

Mercersburg Community Band: patriotic music, 7:30 p.m., Kiwanis Band Shell at Chambersburg Memorial Park, off Stouffer Avenue; free, take chairs.

Shippensburg Swing Band, fireworks: 8 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park; take chairs for seating; fireworks begins at dusk.

JULY 5

229th U.S. Army Band: 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.

Dave Powers: Southern and 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.; trombone solo, Brian Hinkley; summer concert series, www.hagerstownband.org.

JULY 9

Wayne Band: 7 p.m., Renfrew Museum lawn, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro; free; summer concert series information, renfrewmuseum.org or 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; 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 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; 485-3948.

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 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; 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.

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 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; 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

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, 264-5138 or 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 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; 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 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 267-1665.

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

JUNE 23

Bill Helfrick, Mike Rohrer and Dave Thompson: Will discuss their book, "Geiser: A Waynesboro Industrial Icon's History and Legacy,: 7 p.m., Waynesboro Industrial Museum, 235 Philadelphia Ave.; free.

Stage

JUNE 26-28, ETC.

"Lend Me A Tenor": dinner theater, Washington County Playhouse, 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown, Md.; also June 26-28 and July 10, 11, 18, 24 and 25; tickets, (301) 739-7469; details, www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com.

JUNE 27

"Jack and the Beanstalk": Also July 11, 18, Children's theater with lunch, Washington County Playhouse, 44 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown, Md.; lunch at noon; $15; tickets, (301) 739-7469.

THROUGH 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": 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 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.