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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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The Washington County Arts Council hosts two exhibits during the month of January 2021. Brian Truesdale brings âFates & Abandoned Furiesâ to the Main Gallery and the Hall Gallery will feature selected works by the late Marguerite E. Cyr who worked primarily in oil and watercolor. The exhibits will be on display virtually and in the gallery through February 2, 2021.

Social distancing and wearing masks are required for all visitors in the gallery.
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WCAC Announces the Peopleâs Choice Winner
âHow Fast Must We Go to Stop Time?â by Juliet Drake Hossain
The 2020 Awards are sponsored by the Washington County Arts Council
made possible by funding from the Maryland State Arts Council
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DEADLINE: January 15, 2021

Welcome to Locust Point
Mural Project Call for Artists
Bester Community of Hope and Locust Point Market seek an artist or an artist group to create a mural to be mounted on the outside of the building. The total budget for the work is $3,000. The call is open for artists who are Maryland residents. This artist call is presented in partnership with the Washington County Arts Council.
The mural will be created on an all-weather platform that can be semi-permanently attached to the back side of the building, facing north. The total size of the mural should not exceed 10 feet tall by 15 feet wide.
Professional artists or teams with experience with murals who live in Maryland may be eligible for this opportunity. Current liability coverage is strongly preferred.
The decision to mount the work rather than directly use the building as a canvas was made because of the plastic siding on the building. It is preferred that the art not cover the window as there is an apartment. The work will hang as long as it stands the weather and test of time, but will ultimately belong to the owners of the market. A concept is preferred as the market owners will be the primary decision makers. No typography is preferred.
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Western Maryland Historical Library Seeks Photos of Community COVID-19
Experiences for Preservation
Western Maryland Regional Library, through its Western Maryland Historical Library (WHILBR) website at digital.whilbr.org, plans to document local experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic by collecting photographs showing how the pandemic has affected daily life and our community.
Visual images capture documentary details and creative responses that are not easily conveyed
through words. Please help us create a diverse collection that can assist future generations in
understanding the impacts of COVID-19. To learn more about this project and how to contribute your
All are invited to contribute photographs taken by county residents. Possible topics could be
masks, social distancing, thanks for the emergency and hospital workers, or unique quarantine
activities. Submissions might also include photos of caring for others, distance learning, new kinds of
jobs, and daily routines that have changed. We are looking for pictures that capture how COVID-19 has
impacted our community in all of its uncertainty, grief, hope, and gratitude.
Library curators from Western Maryland Regional Library will review the submissions and select
images to add to the website digital.whilbr.org and to preserve in a permanent collection.
Western Maryland Regional Library provides services and resources directly to the public libraries
of Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties. WMRL is housed in the Fletcher Branch Library of the
Washington County Free Library in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Contact Information: Jill Craig, Digitization Librarian
Western Maryland Regional Library
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11th Annual Washington County Art Educators
The Washington County Arts Council invites all art educators in Washington Countyâs public and private schools to enter work for the February 2020 exhibit. This is an invitational exhibition and all work will be accepted. Each educator can submit three works that have been completed within the last two years. Artwork may be dropped off Friday, January 29, 2021 from 11am to 5pm, Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 10am to 4pm, or Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from 11am to 5pm.
The Exhibit will run from February 4, 2021 through March 2, 2021 in the galleries (social distancing + masks) as well as virtually by Saturday, February 6, 2021.
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Culture and Cocktails: Braddock Heights
Friday, January 8th at 6:00 pm
Join the Washington County Historical Society for a Zoom lecture featuring Dr. Bob Savitt, discussing the history of Braddock Heights.
Established in 1896, Braddock Heights was the home of an amusement park, roller rink and community pool.
Tickets for this event will be $10. Please order your tickets early so we can get you the Zoom link in a timely fashion! We hope to see you there! For tickets, please click the button below!
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The featured cocktail will be the bourbon-infused Candy apple!
· 2 oz apple cider
· 2œ oz bourbon
· 1 Tbsp caramel sauce
Cinnamon sugar mixture (for rim)
Directions: Combine bourbon, cider, and caramel in a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain mixture into glass with ice.
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Washington County Free Library Continues Curbside Pickup Service Only Through January 26
Due to increased community spread in Washington County, the Board of Trustees and Administration at Washington County Free Library, with the support of the Washington County Health Department, will continue to offer curbside pickup service only at all locations through Tuesday, January 26. This decision will be re-evaluated at that time.
Curbside pickup at the Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Library in downtown Hagerstown will be available Monday-Friday 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM. Branch library pickup hours may vary and will be listed on our website at washcolibrary.org.
Emailed or texted notices for holds placed on materials will include a link to schedule curbside pickup service using an online calendar system. Curbside pickup service is contactless. Staff will place items in a labeled bag on a table near the curbside pickup space for the customer to collect. Please continue to practice social distancing and do not approach library staff during curbside pickups. Patrons picking up materials are encouraged to wear a mask.
Returned library materials will only be accepted through book drops. All returned WCFL materials are quarantined for at least 48 hours as recommended by the Maryland Department of Health. As an extra precaution, patrons utilizing curbside pickup may decide to quarantine items for an additional 24 hours before use.
To place holds on materials at this time, visit the online catalog available through our website, washcolibrary.org. Log in using your card number and pin to browse or search materials, and to place holds. If you would like to call to place a hold or have questions about placing holds, please call 301-739-3250 ext. 300 or your branch library. For library account questions, please use ext. 205.
Library customers can visit the website, washcolibrary.org, for unlimited 24/7 access to ebooks, movies, magazines, comics, TV, research databases, and more for all ages. Online registration is also available for new users to access our online resources. Register for an account using the online library catalog.
Reference librarians are also available to answer questions via phone Monday-Friday 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturday-Sunday 10 AM to 2 PM. Call 301-739-3250 ext. 300 for research assistance, information about community resources, and help connecting to eLibrary services.
The health and safety of Washington County Free Library customers and staff continue to be of utmost importance. WCFL has been diligent in following the advice of our federal, state, and local public health officials.
For more information about library services and updates about the services available, please visit washcolibrary.org.
Contact Information:
Sarah Nadeau, Community Partnerships Librarian
Washington County Free Library
301-739-3250 ext. 168
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Join Authentic Community Theatre on January 15, 2021 for its first VIRTUAL TRIVIA NIGHT! More information is available on our Facebook Event! |
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The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater continues their series of Interactive Murder Mysteries with The Altos: Blood is Thicker Than Wine! This Playhouse Studio production, a spoof of the popular television series, The Sopranos, will play 4 performances January 16, 17, 22 & 23 at The Playhouse, which is located at 44 North Potomac Street, Rear in the heart of Hagerstown's Arts and Entertainment District and City Center.
Ernest Anthony "Tony" Alto is dead, and his family and friends are gathered for the reading of the will. Who will inherit the family business, Ernest and Julio Alto Winery and Vineyards? Everyone is dying to find outâespecially Tony's daughter, Nebbiolo. When an Alto gets "whacked," everyone is a suspect! Good thing the family consigliere, Francis "Big Frankie" Coppola, is there to investigate, with the help of the guests. Who did it? Fuhgeddaboutitâyou'll have to watch the freakin' show to find out!
The show is preceded by Dinner featuring Dinner Rolls, Plated Salad, Dinner, Dessert and Coffee, Tea, and Iced Tea. A Full-Service Cash Bar is available. Bar tab and gratuity not included. Children under age 5 not admitted.
The Altos: Blood is Thicker Than Wine plays January 16, 22, & 23 at 6PM & January 17 at 1PM.
Tickets cost $59.50 for Adults ($53.50 for Active Military & First Responders). Tickets include dinner and show and can be purchased at www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com
or by calling 301-739-7469.
Washington County Dinner Theater
44 North Potomac Street, Rear
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-739-7469
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Registration for ACTâs NEW Spring classes and its Spring JR Production (Little Mermaid Jr) are NOW OPEN!
New classes will run in small sessions for 3 weeks at a time! Check out our website for more information or register below!
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Have you hit a brick wall? Are you just starting out and don't know how to begin? From beginner to expert, our genealogist at the Washington County Historical Society can help you out! The staff genealogy researcher will be available every Wednesday from 12 pm to 4 pm by appointment only, for one-on-one genealogy consultations. For more information or to book an appointment, don't hesitate to reach out!
Miller House
W Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 797-8782
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Over 70 original paintings from bestselling books set the theme of the exhibit and take you on a journey around the world to learn about the places and cultures from which Jan Brett gets her inspiration. From tropical rainforests to Arctic igloos, your imagination will fly away into The World of Jan Brett. The World of Jan Brett is presented by the Oshkosh Public Museum (WI) in partnership with Jan Brett.
Washington County
Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown, MD
301-739-5727
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Authentic Community Theatre announces its new SEASON TICKETS option is now available!
Make sure you visit our partners at the Maryland Theatre to see season ticket discounts and get yours while they're available!
*Season tickets will only be on sale through January*
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Box Office 301-790-2000
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Valley Art Association presents "Dazzle", an exhibit by members at the Mansion House Art Gallery, 501 Highland Way (City Park), Hagerstown, MD. The show runs from December 4, 2020 to January 31, 2021. Mansion House hours are Fridays & Saturdays 11am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-5pm. Admission is Free.
301-797-2867
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Authentic Community Theatre presents
Shrek, Jr.
A Virtual Performance
January 2021
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The thrilling classic DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE plays on the Main Stage January 29-February 21, 2021!
A new and shocking version of Robert Louis Stevensonâs classic tale of depravity, lust, love and horror. On the fog-bound streets of Victorian-era London, Henry Jekyllâs experiments with exotic âpowders and tincturesâ have brought forth his other selfâEdward Hyde, a sensualist and villain free to commit the sins Jekyll is too civilized to comprehend. When Hyde meets a woman who stirs his interest, Jekyll fears for her life and decides to end his experiments. But Hyde has other ideas, and so the two sides battle each other in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse to determine who shall be the master and who his slave.
Washington County Dinner Theater
44 North Potomac Street, Rear
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-739-7469
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Amazing Tablescapes
Join the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts for the virtual
Amazing Tablescapes unveiling on February 1, 2021.
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Authentic Community Theatre presents Godspell |
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Friday, March 19, 2021 at 7:30 pm
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Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 7:30 pm
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Individual tickets on sale to the general public Friday, December 18, 2020 at 11 am
Prepare ye for the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew.
Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden), and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, "Day by Day," Godspell features a parade of beloved songs, including "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord," "Learn Your Lessons Well," "All for the Best," "All Good Gifts," "Turn Back, O Man" and "By My Side."
A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus' messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.
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The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 11am-4:30 pm
301-790-2000
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 790-3500
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Authentic Community Theatre presents Godspell |
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Friday, May 14, 2021 ⢠7:00pm
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Saturday, May 15, 2021 ⢠7:00pm
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From classic literature to the Academy Award-winning film and Broadway musical, Arielâs undersea journey is a beautiful love story for the ages.
Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney's The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney's Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics). Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories, Disney's The Little Mermaid JR. is an enchanting look at the sacrifices we all make for love and acceptance.
In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home â and her fins â behind and live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she's the girl whose enchanting voice he's been seeking.
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To include your art events in the arts calendar of the Washington County Arts Councilâs website
To join the Artist Registry of the Washington County Arts Councilâs
To include your art events in future editions of Artist Alley, the electronic newsletter of the Washington County Arts Council, email art information to maryanneb@washingtoncountyats.com.
Please specify organization, program, dates, brief description, location, ticket price and contact information. Please also include a photo or graphic.
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The 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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The WCAC facility is wheelchair accessible! |
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