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Art/Exhibits
MAY 19
CHAMBERSBURG
Art fundraiser: Collector's Choice, attendees choose works of art from collection of 65 area artists, 6 p.m., Northgate, 1500 Northfield Drive; $100 a couple, limited number of tickets, refreshments served; tickets, 264-6883.
ONGOING
Three seniors' artworks: Through May 17, Bogigian Gallery, second floor Lortz Hall, Wilson College, Chambersburg; hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; Philip Lindsey at 264-4141, Ext. 3305, or philip.lindsey@wilson.edu.
"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
"Downton Abbey, American Style": Through summer, costume exhibit appropriate to the era 1912-24, by Franklin County Historical Society, Old Jail, 125 E. King St., Chambersburg.
Community
MAY 16
Bird walks: 7:30-10 a.m. Saturdays in May, Renfrew Park, 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro; free, led by naturalist Jack Olszewski; details, 762-0373 or www.renfrewinstitute.org.
Brewmaster beerfest: Noon-4 p.m., Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home parking lot, 44 S. Broad St., Waynesboro; tickets at Facebook page WBBeerFestival.
MAY 25
Community flea market: 7 a.m., Hammond Grove Picnic Area, Hammond Road off Pa. 75; food sales, proceeds benefit Doylesburg Area Community Center; vendor questions, 349-7220 or 349-7613.
MAY 30
Downton Abbey 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 by May 22, history@pa.net or 264-1667.
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.
Dance
FRIDAYS
One on One Singles: 8 p.m.-midnight first and third Fridays, Williamsport (Md.) American Legion, 400 American Legion Drive; $8; (681) 242-2991.
SATURDAYS
Line dance: Singles and couples, 7:30-10:30 p.m. first and third Saturdays, Quincy Gym, 7888 Anthony Highway, Quincy; $7, Cumberland Valley Country Western Dance Association; 762-6388 or 749-5281.
Line dance: Singles and couples, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Maugansville (Md.) Ruritan, 18007 Maugans Ave.; $7 ($5 members), Hagerstown Country Western Dance Association; tdavis2058@yahoo.com.
SUNDAYS
Pat's Singles: Singles, in York and Harrisburg venues; details, Pat O'Connor at 884-9402.
MONDAYS
Square dances: Shippen Squares, singles or couples, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Elmcroft of Shippensburg, 129 Walnut Bottom Road, Shippensburg; Bob Engel at 816-6633 or Dennis Statler at 369-3831.
Film
THROUGH MAY 21
"The New Avengers: Age of Ultron," Rated PG-13, 7:30 p.m. (3 p.m. Sundays), Star Theatre, 23 W. Seminary St., Mercersburg; 328-5959.
Food
MAY 14
Breakfast: 8-9 a.m., Trinity Episcopal Church parish hall, behind 58 S. Second St.
MAY 16
Chicken barbecue: Also baked goods and yard sale, Marion Mennonite Church, 4365 Molly Pitcher Highway, Chambersburg; yard sale at 8 a.m., chicken will be ready mid-morning; benefits trip to youth convention in Kansas City; 375-4309.
May Munchie Madness: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity United Church of Christ, 13189 Main St., Fort Loudon; breakfast and lunch items, drinks, baked goods for sale, with barbecued chicken from 10:30 a.m.; door prizes.
Chicken barbecue: By Rosenberry's Catering, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Fetterhoff Chapel U.M. Church, 4025 Fetterhoff Chapel Road, Chambersburg; $10 in advance or at the door; also take-out; 377-6591.
Strawberry festival: 3-7 p.m., Otterbein U.M. Church, 15634 Paxton Run Road, Newburg; also homemade soup, hot dogs, hamburger barbebcue, homemade ice cream and other desserts.
MAY 23
Bake sale, chicken barbecue: 9 a.m. (chicken at 10), U.M. Church of St. Thomas, 360 St. Thomas-Edenville Road, St. Thomas; by Smith's BBQ, $10 for chicken half, baked potato and sides (chicken only, $7); orders, 360-2611.
Chicken barbecue: 3-4:30 p.m., Trinity Fellowship Center, 110 W. Main St., Walnut Bottom; $8.50 a meal, $5.50 a chicken half, eat in or take-out; 377-5895 or 422-8907; benefits church's debt reduction.
JUNE 6
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.
JUNE 13
Strawberry Festival: 25th annual, by Fulton County Chamber of Commerce, McConnellsburg; information, 485-4064 or info@fultoncountypa.com.
Music
MAY 15
Patric Schlee: 5:30-8 p.m., 42 West Arts Co-op, 42 W. Main St., Waynesboro; flute, drums and didgeridoo.
Sitka Hollow Strings: 6-8 p.m., Gallery 50, 50 W. Main St., Waynesboro; classical chamber music, from the Baroque era to present and American traditional music.
MAY 25
Memorial Day concert: CVSM Community Orchestra and Chorus, 7:30 p.m., Chambersburg Memorial Park bandshell, off Stouffer Avenue; take chairs or blankets.
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.
JUNE 6
The Lettermen: 7:30 p.m., H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg University; 477-7469 or luhrscenter.com.
JUNE 13
Canaans Land: Bluegrass, 7 p.m., Beck & Benedict Hardware Music Theatre, 118 Walnut St., Waynesboro; $14, free to 11 and younger; 762-4711.
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 11
Kim Van Fleet: "Research on the Allegheny Front: Cerulean warblers and raptors," 7 p.m., Norlo Park Community Center, 3050 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg; Conococheague Audubon Society program; Val Barnes at 352-4397.
MAY 12
Jim Rada: "Moonshine on the Mountain," 6-8 p.m., Lakeside Hall, Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Drive, Cascade, Md.; speaker series; $25 a couple, $15 a person includes refreshments; tickets, (301) 241-5085 or www.thefrcc.org.
MAY 16
POW-MIA remembrance service: 11 a.m., Letterkenny Chapel, 2171 Carbaugh Ave., Chambersburg (adjacent to Letterkenny Army Depot); representatives of the Italian Embassy will participate in this 70th anniversary year of the building of the chapel by Italian prisoners of war.
MAY 21
Heather Wade: "Detecting local history in artifacts," 7 p.m., State Line Ruritan Building, 15481 Park Drive, State Line; speaker at Middleburg/Mason-Dixon Line Historical Society; (301) 739-0357.
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 17
"Swan Lake": 2 p.m., Maryland Theatre, 27 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, Md.; by City Ballet School; tickets, (301) 790-2000 or www.mdtheatre.org.
ONGOING
"Guys and Dolls": Through May 17, Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg; shows at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays; $18 adults, $13 ages 13 through college age with ID, and $8 ages 12 and younger; www.cctonline.org or 263-0202.
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