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Artist Alley
July 5, 2018
Volume 18-15
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Welcome to
Artist Alley, Washington County Arts Council's electronic newsletter. We hope this publication will engage you with the arts in your community.
WCAC welcomes your ideas and support as it continues to take the lead in bringing together the community's art organizations to strengthen our region's arts culture.
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Artist Registry
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Special Events
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Governor Larry Hogan to Attend 33rd Salute to Independence Concert at Antietam National Battlefield
Saturday, July 7, 2018 * 7:30pm
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra has announced that Governor Larry Hogan will attend the 33rd annual Salute to Independence concert on Saturday, July 7 at Antietam National Battlefield, Sharpsburg, MD. Governor Hogan will make a presentation to both recognize the 33rd anniversary of the event and acknowledge the Maryland Symphony Orchestra's ongoing contributions to the local community and the State of Maryland. The Governor is scheduled to speak at the beginning of the concert at 7:30 pm.
This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the "Salute to Independence" which has become one of Maryland's most patriotic outdoor events and Washington County's largest, one-day tourism event, attracting nearly 30,000 people each year. In recent years it has been recognized by the American Bus Association as one of the "Top 100 Events in North America."
Music Director Elizabeth Schulze has programmed a concert that will honor, through words and music, the men and women who have served our country in the past, and those who are currently members of the United States Armed Forces. The MSO will be performing such crowd-pleasing favorites as Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture," Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man," the Armed Forces Salute, Sousa's "Liberty Bell March" and "Stars and Stripes Forever", and John Williams' "Liberty Fanfare" and music from "Born on the Fourth of July."
Serving as Master of Ceremonies will be local entertainer and radio personality Ryan Smetzer. A proud resident of Washington County, Ryan serves as the Evening On-Air Personality and Digital Sales Specialist for MIX95.1/Alpha Media, and is the owner/head DJ of Ryan Smetzer Entertainment, and the Marketing Consultant/Assistant Producer for Antietam Recreation's Dinner Shows. Ryan is a Class of 2013 graduate of the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, where he performed in the school's various musical productions including Legally Blonde: The Musical (Emmett), Beauty and the Beast (Gaston) and The Phantom of the Opera (Fermin). Ryan is also a proud alumni of Hagerstown Community College and Shippensburg University with a B.A. in Communication Journalism - Electronic Media.
At the opening of the concert, a C-17 Globemaster aircraft of the 167th Airlift Wing will fly over the stage at the conclusion of the Star-Spangled Banner. The 167th Airlift Wing is located in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The unit has deployed to the four corners of the globe providing airlift and humanitarian support to the nation.
The evening will end with a spectacular fireworks display supported by PNC and produced by Bay Fireworks of Farmingdale, NY.
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The Maryland Theatre Expansion Project
Hagerstown, Maryland
Decorative Light Fixture
The Maryland Theatre seeks an artist to create a permanent indoor light fixture to be installed on the top floor event space within the expansion of the historic theatre. Work should be completed or well underway by Winter 2019. The total budget for the work is to be determined with artist input. The call is open to all artists living within a 100-mile radius of The Maryland Theatre. This artist call is presented in partnership with the Washington County Arts Council
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The full call, submission form and information can be found at
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Augustoberfest Sponsorships
Augustoberfest is accepting sponsors for their annual festival celebrating Washington County's German Heritage. Aug. 18-19, 2018 - two days of music, food and beer and family activities in Downtown Hagerstown. Consider sponsoring this charitable event that supports local nonprofits, including the Arts. Find more information and the sponsorship packet HERE
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2018 Contemporary American Theater Festival
July 6, 2019 through July 29, 2018
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The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association will host the Six-String Soldiers of the U.S. Army Field Band as part of its annual Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series, on Saturday, July 7, at 6:15 p.m., in HCC's Alumni Amphitheater.
Part of The U.S. Army Field Band, Six-String Soldiers is a five-member acoustic group. Under the direction of Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Wood, the group performs Americana, folk, bluegrass, and Irish music in an informal setting. With its focus on audience interaction and sharing its members' stories and experiences as American Soldiers, Six-String Soldiers offers one of the most personal musical experiences found in the U.S. Army.
"We honor the fallen and recognize all veterans who served their country," said Col. Jim Keene. "As we present patriotic favorites, we know Americans will be filled with pride in our soldiers and in our nation."
Sponsored by the Hagerstown-Washington County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 312, Joint Veterans Council, and Forty & Eight Voiture 651, this concert is free and open to the public. Concessions will be available for purchase. Please note that no outside food is permitted on the amphitheater grounds and concerts are subject to change by the U.S. Military. For more information about the Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series, visit
www.hagerstowncc.edu/alumni-foundation or call 240-500-2346. To learn more about the Six-String Soldiers, visit
www.armyfieldband.com/sixstringsoldiers.
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The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children's Theater present
"Mary Poppins Jr. - WCP Summer Theater Camp"
Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "Anything can happen if you let it."
Tickets available at:
The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater
and Children's Theater
44 North Potomac Street, Rear | Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 739-7469 (Theater)
washingtoncountyplayhouse.com
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The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children's Theater hosts
The Last Five Years
The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children's Theater presents Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years. The romantic musical is the fourth production of the theater's 34th season.
From Jason Robert Brown (Bridges of Madison County, Parade, Songs for A New World), comes an emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love over the course of five years, the show's unconventional structure consists of Cathy, the woman, telling her story backwards while Jamie, the man, tells his story chronologically; the two characters only meet once, at their wedding in the middle of the show.
The show is preceded by dinner featuring a salad bar, buffet, and dessert. There is a full cash bar available. Beverages and gratuity are not included.
Performances are held at The Playhouse on Friday and Saturday evenings at 6pm from July 13 to August 11, there is one Sunday matinee at 1 pm on August 12.
The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater
and Children's Theater
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Friday, July 27, 2018 * 6-9pm
Please note the Wind Down change of location...
50 West Washington Street | Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Wind Down Hagerstown
at The Maryland Theatre
featuring
Staff Infection
Friday, July 27, 2018 * 6-9pm
The Maryland Theatre
21 S Potomac Street | Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Downtown Block Party
Call for Vendors
Downtown Hagerstown Sunday, July 29, 2018 from 10am - 5pm
Hagerstown Cultural Trail Mural, 80 W. Baltimore St., Hagerstown, MD 21740
VENDOR REQUIREMENTS: Must provide own tables and chairs, however, tables can be rented at $25/table and chairs at $3/ea. Must provide own secured canopy, if desired. No electric available.
* Set up for the event is scheduled for 6am-8:45am, Sunday, July 29, 2018.
* Special accommodations for large or mobile displays must be made in advance and may require alternative set up and dismantle arrangements.
* Vendors must provide their own secured canopies.
* Refunds will not be given for committed vendors who cancel after June 29, 2018.
* Not responsible for inclement weather
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The information, full call, and submission form can be found at
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1964 The Tribute
at Big Cork Vineyards
Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 6:30 pm
Big Cork Vineyard celebrates "Big British Invasion: 1964 The Tribute."
Big Cork Vineyard is celebrating all things British this summer. With the recent win at the
London Wine Competition
, taking a silver medal for our 2015 Nebbiolo, it seems fitting to celebrate the only way the vineyard knows how - BIG.
Join Big Cork for the BIG British Invasion as they bring 1964 The Tribute band to the vineyard for a special evening filled with music and fireworks from 6:30 - 10:00 pm.
Tickets go on sale June 1 at 11:00 am at
Ticketmaster.com.
Gates open at 6:30 pm for general admission seating. VIP ticket holders get advanced entry at 6:00 pm. The band performs at 7:30 pm.
Ticket prices are as follows:
General admission advanced ticket price: $35.00
General admission at the gate ticket price: $45.00
Big Corker advanced ticket price: $30.00
Big Corker at the gate ticket price: $40.00
VIP tickets: $75.00
Includes entry at 6:00 pm and one glass of wine. Sorry, no Big Corker's discount is available for this ticket level.
Guests are strongly encouraged to bring chairs and picnic blankets for seating.
Fireworks by Zambelli will follow the performance at approximately 9:15 pm.
This is a rain or shine event. No dogs permitted at this event, or outside alcohol. Coolers will be checked.
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Get Up -to-Date Info on the USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championship, July 26-29, 2018! Keep Checking - the site will be updated as information is available!
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T
he Washington County Arts Council, Inc. is funded by
a grant from
the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC),
an agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development.
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The Washington County Arts Council is a proud member of
County Arts Agencies of Maryland,
Maryland Citizens for the Arts, and Americans for the Arts.
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