Morgan Arts Council's Ice House — Attraction in Bath (Berkeley Springs)

What exactly goes on here at the Ice House?

All I can tell you is my family (wife, daughter, and three sons) have found it a terrific place to spend time on a number of levels since 2000. First, it is the number one place in Morgan County, and a unique location in the eastern Panhandle, to express creative energy for personal and collaborative benefit. On another level there is always the opportunity for education in so many different areas of the arts. And imbued through it all is Community. Participation, education, exploration. Observer, practioner, dabbler, master, beginner.

Painting, music, sculpture, photography, song, dance, yoga, digital media, artistry and crafting of all sorts...and my personal bent, acting and theater arts. Fascinating to have been involved with other professional actors as well as older adults wanting to step out on the boards for the very first time, to great success. It's amazing to get a cool high school guy to step gingerly into a production, only to have him cry when it's all over. From Community to Family. Getting young kids involved to blossom through their shyness, or to channel their wild extroversion, to be able to still their ever-twitching bodies. Watching people of all ages discover their abilities with prop making, executing light cues, sound design, set building.

Yeah, it's a pretty cool place.

UPDATE: "The Odd Couple" broke attendance records, and we're heading into another...

I can't believe the amount of artistic talent in Berkeley Springs and the surrounding area. The Morgan Arts Council Ice House hosts so many exhibits, as well as music, theater and classes covering so many facets of artistic expression. Currently on display are beautiful quilts lovingly pieced and sewn. This art form has practical roots with frugal women saving every scrap of precious fabric and putting them together to create warm and comforting covers for beds, cribs, and laps. What began as a necessary re-use of what was available has been elevated to a true art form. The show is free, but there is a lovely boutique with pieces for sale in every price range. You can also purchase a ticket ( or several) for a stunning large quilt that would be a treasured heirloom for anyone lucky enough to win it and pass it down to future generations. Don't miss this show and be sure to check out all the other works of art for sale at...

If you come to Berkeley Springs: this community art center is a must-stop !!

We stumbled in here to duck out of the cold and stayed more than hour and spent some money supporting local artists, as well as learning about the town, the artists in residence and really ourselves (hint: I think that’s what inspired the five star review!)

As you’re waiting fir your bath or spa in BSWV, this place is not...