Attendees for the world premiere of My Lord, What a Night, by Deborah Brevoort, at the Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) this month will be able to boast that they are as close as they can come to seeing the dwellings and dressings of a true genius—Albert Einstein. In preparation for this production, set designer David Barber and costume designer Therese Bruck joined director Ed Herendeen on a journey to discover the authentic characteristics of the world-famous scholar in his Princeton, New Jersey, home. Read the Full Story >>
Angela F. Durkin
4 State Real Estate Puts New Roots Down with Shepherdstown Branch
Since 2007, Adam Shively has worked diligently to make 4 State Real Estate the second-largest independently owned real estate company the Eastern Panhandle. As the founder of the growing company (headquartered at 201 N George St., Suite 101, Charles Town), Shively and his team are well on their way to meeting their professional goals: “to create a regional powerhouse and a name you will have faith in referring your friends and closest family members.” Read the Full Story >>
Bring Mother Earth to the Table with Plates from Dinner and Nature
When creating the perfect dinner setting for a special meal, plate selection is at the forefront of every host’s list. Luckily, there is a local artist based in Harpers Ferry who creates unique dining-plate masterpieces that you really need to see in person. Read the Full Story >>
Community Members Rally to Aid Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown
The afternoon when local resident Kerri Godfrey walked into the Shepherdstown Visitors Center is not one that director Marianne Davis will soon forget. From the onset of their conversation on Friday, January 18, Davis began brainstorming with Godfrey in hopes to offer local residents affected by the 2018-19 government shutdown essential assistance during their time of need. Read the Full Story >>
WV Air National Guard Expands Student-Mentor Relationships in the Panhandle
Students in the Eastern Panhandle have recently gained exposure to uniformed soldiers in the hallways of their schools. The men and women of the West Virginia Air National Guard (WVANG) 167th Airlift Wing, the 130th Airlift Wing, and the Army National Guard have been diligently working to help combat the state’s opioid addiction crisis by offering various mentoring opportunities to elementary and middle school students. Read the Full Story >>