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Art/Exhibits

AUG. 1-31

Artist of the month: Evie Cook, at Chambersburg Hospital, 112 N. Seventh St., Chambersburg; By Franklin County Art Alliance.

ONGOING

"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

JULY 28

Comic book talk: "Every day is a comic book day," by Todd Widdows, creator and cartoonist for "Ork and Andy" comics, 6 p.m., Fort Loudon Library, 210 Mullen St., Fort Loudon.

JULY 29

"First Ladies: Unusual for their time," by Andy Och, TV producer and historian, 6 p.m., Fendrick Library, 20 N. Main St., Mercersburg; stories behind the news of women who helped shape America; 717-328-9233 or www.fendricklibrary.org.

JULY 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.

THROUGH AUG. 1

Shade Gap Picnic: Harpers Memorial Park, U.S. 522 and Pa. 641, Shade Gap; Vespers service July 26, music and entertainment nightly, parade July 27, fireworks Aug. 1; full schedule, wwwshadegapfire.com or 814-259-3252.

AUG. 4

Program: "Soldiers in the French and Indian War," 7 p.m., Renfrew Museum Visitors Center, 1010 E. Main St.; by historical consultant and technician Trent Carbaugh, hands-on examination of equipment; free; by Cumberland Valley Chapter 27, Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology Inc.; 717-375-4618.

Ghost tours: 8 and 9 p.m., Jonathan Hager House Museum, City Park, Hagerstown, Md.; reservations online at www.hagerstownmd.org/hagerhouse.

AUG. 8

Car show: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Calvary Independent Baptist Church, 140 McGoverns Lane; cars, trucks, tractors, ATVs and four-wheelers, music, games and petting zoo; food provided by church; 717-485-4745.

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.

AUG. 15

Sportsman's sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Waltonian Meadows, located along Cornertown Road; by Franklin County Chapter, Izaak Walton League; includes long guns; $2 a person or $5 a car; Craig Minnich at 717-77-9290 or Ed Goodman at 717-360-7432.

AUG. 22, 23

Augustoberfest: Bavarian festival, Central Lot off North Potomac Street, Hagerstown, Md.; benefits programs and scholarships for exchange students to the town's sister city in Wesel, Germany; www.augustoberfest.org.

SEPT. 12

Car show: And related auction, 10:30 a.m., Grace Brethren Church, 315 S. Edwards Ave., Chambersburg; children's activities; auction at 1:30 p.m. and countryside cruise at 4; proceeds to church's children's playground project; www.gracecommunitycarshow.com.

THROUGH AUG. 30

Museum open: 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Old Brown's Mill School Museum, Brown's Mill and Angle roads; one-room limestone school, volunteer docents on site; owned by Franklin County Historical Society-Kittochtinny; 717-264-1667.

Film

Family film night: 8-10 p.m., Grove Family Library, 101 Ragged Edge Road South; free, take your own snacks and drinks; 717-264-9663 or grovefamilylibrary.org.

Food

AUG. 8

Chicken barbecue: 10 a.m. (bake sale at 9), 4097 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg; $12 for chicken half, baked potato and sides, $9 chicken only; tickets and reservations, 717-360-2611.

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. 22

Ice cream social: 11 a.m., John Wesley AME Zion Church, 155 W. Catherine St.; with hamburgers and hot dogs, benefits church's missionary society; 717-352-7667 or 717-267-3946.

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 28

Jeff Krick: Oldies and Elvis favorites, 7 p.m., Shade Gap Picnic, Harpers Memorial Park, U.S. 522 and Pa. 641, Shade Gap; $2 ages 12 and older; www.shadegapfire.com or 814-259-3252.

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.

Little Roy and Lizzy Show, and Remington Ride: 7 p.m., Shade Gap Picnic, Harpers Memorial Park, U.S. 522 and Pa. 641, Shade Gap; $3 ages 12 and older; www.shadegapfire.com or 814-259-3252.

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

JULY 31

Fabulous Flashbacks: 7 p.m., Shade Gap Picnic, Harpers Memorial Park, U.S. 522 and Pa. 641, Shade Gap; $2 ages 12 and older; www.shadegapfire.com or 814-259-3252.

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

AUG. 1

The Sharptones: 1950s and '60s tunes, 2-4 p.m., Shade Gap Picnic, Harpers Memorial Park, U.S. 522 and Pa. 641, Shade Gap; $2 ages 12 and older; www.shadegapfire.com or 814-259-3252.

Bailey's Crossing: Bluegrass, 4-5:15 p.m., Shade Gap Picnic, Harpers Memorial Park, U.S. 522 and Pa. 641, Shade Gap; $2 ages 12 and older; www.shadegapfire.com or 814-259-3252.

Jim and Wendy Allshouse: 6:30 p.m., Twin Bridge Meadow Family Campground Pavilion, 1345 Twin Bridge Road; southern gospel, country and contemporary music; take lawn chairs; offerinig; 717-369-2216.

Joe Bonson & Coffee Run: Bluegrass, 8-9 p.m., Shade Gap Picnic, Harpers Memorial Park, U.S. 522 and Pa. 641, Shade Gap; $2 ages 12 and older; www.shadegapfire.com or 814-259-3252.

AUG. 2

Duende Quartet: Latin jazz, 2:30 p.m., Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, Md.; $10 ages 13 and older, free to younger; 301-739-5727 or www.wcmfa.org.

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.

Skyline Boys: Southern gospel, 8 p.m., Fayetteville Otterbein United Methodist Church, 61 W. Main St., Fayetteville.

AUG. 9

Duncan Holmes: Inspirational pianist, 7 p.m., Scotland U.M. Church, 4040 Scotland Main Street; offering; 717-352-7413.

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

Three Bridges: Gospel music, 6 p.m., Five Forks Brethren In Christ Church, 9244 Five Forks Road, Waynesboro; offering; 717-762-2991.

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. 21

Beach music with DJ Ken Speaks: 7-10 p.m., Tuscarora Senior Enrichment Center, 11300 Fort Loudon Road, Mercersburg; for ages 18 and older, also hot dogs, snacks, drinks, watermelon and more; $5; 717-328-4474.

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.

Stage

JULY 31-AUG. 2

"The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy," performed by Robinwood Players, Kepler Theater, Hagerstown (Md.) Community College; based on characters created by Charles Addams; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $10; Dave Dull at dbdull@hagerstowncc.edu.

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. 1

"The Music Man Jr.": Performed by stage camp students, 2 and 7 p.m., Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St.; $10 (free to ages 12 and younger); tickets at the door, cash or check only; www.MTIShows.com.

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.