Creativity in the Eastern Panhandle
Individual and collective creativity is alive and well in the eastern panhandle. In the last few months we have been proud to experience artistic expression thru the theater, artist installations and musical productions. Some of the projects Platinum PR worked on were: The Contemporary American Theater Festival, Pickin’ in the Panhandle and most recently the CD Release/ multi-media presentation by Scooter Scudieri.
Each of these events is very different in nature, scope, purpose and participants.
The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) has been in Shepherdstown since 1991, bringing the newest plays and freshest playwrights to the Eastern Panhandle. People come from all over the D.C. and Baltimore metro areas and beyond to attend CATF. Post-show discussions, talktheater with founder and producing director Ed Herendeen, educational events for teachers and young playwrights, stage readings, under the tent lectures and other public events complement the plays each Season.
Pickin’ in the Panhandle is the WV State BBQ and Bluegrass Festival. In just one year, the festival grew from a one day, six band event to a two day, sixteen band event. This year, the festival included many big names in bluegrass, like the Infamous Stringdusters, Larry Cordle, Mountain Heart and Cadillac Sky. These bands and others have all been nominated for IBMA awards, which is the highest honor in the bluegrass music industry. Pickin’ also featured pickin’ and playin’ contests, with local and regional contestants. On the BBQ side, Pickin’ hosts BBQ competitions that are sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS).
Scooter Scudieri is a local performer that has used experience and talents to put together a CD and multimedia performance that showcase his musical skills and passion for our Country. Scooter’s first performance, in Shepherdstown in early September drew a large regional crowd and he expects to take the show on the road, traveling to regional colleges/universities.
Why is the Eastern Panhandle successful hosting these types of events? There could be many reasons including being home to Shepherd University and the creativity that grows from a public liberal arts college, our proximity to DC/Baltimore Metro areas, or a passion from fellow residents that want to see these communities grow and prosper.
Each of these events is very different in nature, scope, purpose and participants.
The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) has been in Shepherdstown since 1991, bringing the newest plays and freshest playwrights to the Eastern Panhandle. People come from all over the D.C. and Baltimore metro areas and beyond to attend CATF. Post-show discussions, talktheater with founder and producing director Ed Herendeen, educational events for teachers and young playwrights, stage readings, under the tent lectures and other public events complement the plays each Season.
Pickin’ in the Panhandle is the WV State BBQ and Bluegrass Festival. In just one year, the festival grew from a one day, six band event to a two day, sixteen band event. This year, the festival included many big names in bluegrass, like the Infamous Stringdusters, Larry Cordle, Mountain Heart and Cadillac Sky. These bands and others have all been nominated for IBMA awards, which is the highest honor in the bluegrass music industry. Pickin’ also featured pickin’ and playin’ contests, with local and regional contestants. On the BBQ side, Pickin’ hosts BBQ competitions that are sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS).
Scooter Scudieri is a local performer that has used experience and talents to put together a CD and multimedia performance that showcase his musical skills and passion for our Country. Scooter’s first performance, in Shepherdstown in early September drew a large regional crowd and he expects to take the show on the road, traveling to regional colleges/universities.
Why is the Eastern Panhandle successful hosting these types of events? There could be many reasons including being home to Shepherd University and the creativity that grows from a public liberal arts college, our proximity to DC/Baltimore Metro areas, or a passion from fellow residents that want to see these communities grow and prosper.
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