The Pendleton County Committee for the Arts is an organization of dedicated volunteers who work together to provide opportunities for county residents to experience a wide variety of artistic, theatrical, musical and cultural events and activities. The Smith Creek Playhouse is the principal venue for their theatrical productions. Belying its old country church exterior, the theater inside is a comfortable, well-appointed, air-conditioned space seating 100 patrons. Reservations are a must!

The Pendleton County Committee for the Arts also sponsors workshops in crafts and fine arts, presents musical performances, and works with the county's schools to enhance and enrich the curriculum. Anyone interested in participating in the activities of the PCCA or in financially supporting its programs can get more information by calling (304) 358-2521.

	"Always a Bridesmaid"
	Cast members standing from left to right: Kathy Nelson, Charlotte Hoover, Traci Mallow and seated from left to right are Jane Conrad, Margaret Sasscer and Rhonda Nash.
	This season's production is another in the series of the Jones, Hope & Wooten comedies that have been sucessfully staged at the playhouse to sold out audiences. "In this hilarious comedic romp, four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other's weddings...no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still making "the long walk" for each other, determined to honor that vow. ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID is the rollicking tale of four loyal and determined women who definitively answer the question, "Just how far are you willing to go to keep a promise to a friend?" If you've ever elbowed a stranger out of the way to catch a bride's bouquet, seriously questioned the mental stability of the duo saying "I do" or been forced to wear the world's ugliest bridesmaid dress, this deliriously funny JONES HOPE WOOTEN COMEDY is for you...and your dearly beloved!"