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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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Katherine Fishburn: Fault Lines
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Denny Clarke: Kaleidoscope

The Washington County Arts Council hosts
Katherine Fishburn: Fault Lines in the Main Gallery
and Denny Clarke: Kaleidoscope in the Hall Gallery
during the month of April 2021
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The City of Hagerstown dedicated its most recent public art
Möller’s Sustained Wind Sculpture by Maryland artist, David Gibney,
along the Hagerstown Cultural Trail.
“This project is a partnership of the Washington County Arts Council & the City of Hagerstown and was made possible by a Public Art Project Grant through the Maryland State Arts Council”
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Liesel Fenner, Program Director, Public Art, Maryland State Arts Council joined the dedication celebration of Möller’s Sustained Wind Sculpture. |
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Hagerstown Mayor Emily Keller congratulates sculptor David Gibney and his wife, Sarah,
on the dedication of Möller’s Sustained Wind Sculpture.
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Culture and Cocktails
Washington County Baseball
Friday, April 9th at 6:00 PM
$10
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Enjoy a drink and
have a think!
Not long after the roar of Civil War artillery ceased, the crack of the baseball bat began to be heard around Washington County. The growing love of baseball in the towns of the county led to the creation of teams at all age and skill levels, including professional.
The Washington County area has seen the blossoming of Major League Hall of Fame players, fierce inter-city and inter-state rivalries, colorful characters, bizarre games, and baseball “firsts.” Local citizens such as J. Vincent Jamison, “Boots” Poffenberger, the Barnhart family, and many others have contributed to a history that rivals areas far larger than ours in achievement and thrills. On Friday, April 9th at 6:00 PM, join us for an online Culture & Cocktails presentation featuring Dr. Bob Savitt, and an investigation of the people and events that made our national pastime an important part of Washington County's history. Tickets for this online event will be $10.
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The featured cocktail will be:
The Cooperstown!
2 1/2 oz gin
1/4 oz dry vermouth
1/4 oz sweet vermouth
Ice cubes
Mint leaves
Directions: Combine gin, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, and ice cubes in a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain mixture into a glass. Garnish with mint.
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For a chance to win a ticket to next month’s Culture and Cocktails, post a picture of yourself with a drink with the hashtag #CultureAndCocktailsMD.
Culture & Cocktails 2021 has been made possible by the generous support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation.
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GRAMMY Award Winner Sharon Isbin to Perform with the
Maryland Symphony Orchestra for Virtual Concert at the Maryland Theatre
GRAMMY Award Winner Sharon Isbin will perform with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, Elizabeth Schulze conducting, on Sunday April 11 at 3:00 p.m. at the Maryland Theatre Performing Arts Center. The concert will be live streamed on the symphony’s “MSO Live! Virtual Concert Hall” streaming platform at watch.marylandsymphony.org.
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra continues to adjust its programs and schedule with the safety of the audience and musicians in mind. With the recent announcement by Governor Hogan that venues may begin to operate at up to 50% capacity, the MSO is planning to begin a gradual return to performing for live audiences in May.
For the April performance, a limited, invitation-only audience will be invited to attend while the concert is streamed on MSO Live! In order to maintain the safety plans that the MSO has developed for the musicians, the repertoire has been revised for a smaller ensemble. It now includes Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 3 by Respighi, Guitar Concerto in D by Vivaldi, Quintet No. 4 in D major by Boccherini, and Tango by Italian-born and Brooklyn-based composer, Paola Prestini.
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Virtual Summer Camp registration is now open! Explore a variety of camp offerings for artists ages 6-15 as we welcome new camp instructors this year. Click the button below for more information and registration.
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Internship and Scholarship Applications Available Now
The Jean Cushwa College Internship at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts is offered to one qualified college student who is majoring in Fine Art, Art History, Art Education, Museum Studies, or a similar field of study. The intern will conduct curatorial work to support art collections, exhibition planning and management, and/or art education program activities. The intern will receive a stipend of up to $1,000 for about 80 hours of work. This will most likely be a virtual position.
The Jean Cushwa Art Scholarship is a $1,000 award given to one graduating high school senior who resides in Washington County, Maryland. The student must plan to pursue a career in Visual Art, Art History, Art Education, Design, Architecture, or Museum Studies. Funds are to be used to support tuition and fees for the first year of college.
Deadline for both applications: Friday, April 30, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
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The Western Maryland City Ballet Company and
The City Ballet School Present The Sleeping Beauty
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Saturday, May 8, 2021 • 7:00pm |
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Sunday, May 9, 2021 • 3:00pm |
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Tickets go on sale to the general public Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 11 am
The Western Maryland City Ballet Company and The City Ballet School bring the story of the sleeping princess and the enchanted castle to life! Set to Tchaikovsky’s romantic score, The Sleeping Beauty is a stunning adventure suited for an audience of all ages. Featuring professional and pre- professional dancers, beautiful costume design and theatrical magic, this celebrated classic is not to be missed!
The Sleeping Beauty will be presented at The Maryland Theatre to a live socially-distanced audience. To purchase tickets to the live performance please follow the links above.

Virtual Tickets are also available as a separate purchase for those patrons that want to enjoy the show from the comfort of their own homes! Ticketholders will receive the link to watch the virtual performance on Friday, May 14, 2021 and can view the performance an unlimited number of times from receiving the link until Friday, May 21, 2021 at 5 pm. To buy a virtual ticket please click the button below.
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Saturday, May 8, 2021 • 7:00pm |
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The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 11 am-4:30 pm
301-790-2000
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 790-2000
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Save the date for the 1st St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School - Middletown Valley Bank “Virtual Power Breakfast” on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 8-9 am - “Innovation in the time of Covid.”
All are welcome to join for this free virtual event.
Panelists:
St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School Interim President Dr. Tom Burnford, D. Min.
Middletown Valley Bank President & CEO BJ Goetz
Meritus Healthcare Foundation Executive Director Jen Maust Bowers, CFRE and
TMConsulting Owner Tereance Moore, PMP, SHRM-CP, Realtor®
Moderator:
Washington County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Paul Frey
Promotional Partners:
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Washington County
Register Now - 1st St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School - Middletown Valley Bank “Virtual Power Breakfast” on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 8-9 am - “Innovation in the time of Covid.”
To register for our free event, click the button below.
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The Maryland Theatre announces that the Authentic Community Theatre Jr. presentation of The Little Mermaid Jr. originally scheduled for May 12-15, 2021 will not take place at The Maryland Theatre but will be held at Suite 710 on Leitersburg Pike on May 14 & 15, 2021.

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Potomac Playmakers' Announces
"No Sex Please, We're British"
at the Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
Performance dates are May 14-16 and 21-23, 2021. Plot Summary: A young bride who lives above a bank with her husband who is the assistant manager, innocently sends a mail order off for some Scandinavian glassware. What comes is Scandinavian pornography. The plot revolves around what is to be done with the veritable floods of pornography, photographs, books, films, and eventually girls that threaten to engulf this happy couple. The matter is considerably complicated by the man's mother, his boss, a visiting bank inspector, a police superintendent, and a muddled friend who does everything wrong in his reluctant efforts to set everything right, all of which works up to a hilarious ending of closed or slamming doors. Cast Information: cast of nine -male late 20s-early 30s -male 30-40 -male 50s+ -2 male adults of any age to be double-cast -female late 20s-early 30s -female 50s -2 females in 20s.
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Imagine Hagerstown Fourth Friday Music
University Plaza, 50 West Washington Street, Hagerstown
May 28,2021 at 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm
Kick off the Memorial Day weekend with live music by the Kelly Bell Band - a genre-expanding group combining elements of hip-hop, funk and the blues! Based in Baltimore, the Kelly Bell Band is a Hagerstown favorite - guaranteed to be a great show and the perfect kick-off to your holiday weekend. Local singer Ash the Artist opens the evening. Bring blankets, chairs, get takeout from our downtown restaurants, and bring drinks in non-breakable containers. Covid guidelines will be followed. This event is free; no tickets are required, but Covid-capacity limits will be enforced. Arrive early to claim your spot!
Fee: free
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Zoom Genealogy Research Consultations
at the Washington County, MD Historical Society
Every Wednesday from 12 pm - 4 pm
Have you hit a brick wall? Are you just starting out and don't know how to begin? From beginner to expert, over Zoom, our staff genealogical researcher can help you out!
Our staff genealogical researcher will be available every Wednesday from 12 pm to 4 pm over Zoom by appointment only for one-on-one online genealogy consultations. For more information or to book an online appointment, don't hesitate to reach out!
Washington County Historical Society
135 W. Washington Street
Hagerstown, Md 21740
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Summer Arts Academy 2021
HOST: Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation
DATE: July 5 - July 29, 2021 (Monday thru Thursday only)
TIME: Full day and half day academies are available
VENUE: Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
7 South Potomac St.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
EVENT INFORMATION: Registration is now open for the Barbara Ingram School for the
Arts Foundation’s annual Summer Arts Academy.
Our mission is to provide a creative and supportive environment for young adults to
grow as artists, writers, dancers, actors, musicians, and individuals. The academies
offered represent the various disciplines at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, giving
younger students a taste of the BISFA experience. All area students are invited to
participate in the following:
Full Day Academies (9 am to 4 pm)
â—Ź 2D Animation (new this year!)
â—Ź Becoming an Actor
â—Ź Cardboard Sculpting
â—Ź Dance
â—Ź Digital Photography
â—Ź Playwriting with a Punch
â—Ź Visual Arts
Half Day Academies (9 am to noon)
â—Ź Band
â—Ź Creative Writing
â—Ź Filmmaking 101 (new this year!)
â—Ź Guitar
â—Ź Piano
â—Ź Vocal
Four scholarships are available for students this year, as well as internship and
sponsorship opportunities. Due to class size limitations, early registration is encouraged.
CONTACT: Mimi Dickinson, Executive Director at
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Imagine Hagerstown Fourth Friday Music
University Plaza, 50 West Washington Street, Hagerstown
June 25, 2021 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm
Welcome the Amish Outlaws to Hagerstown! This high energy band brings a party wherever it goes. After 16 years of strict Amish upbringing, the members of the Outlaws found their freedom and a passion for music. They play everything from Johnny Cash to Jay Z., from Lady Gaga to Snoop Dogg, from Pitbull to Elvis Presley. Hagerstown band The South Mountain Breed opens the evening which is sure to be full of raucous fun! Bring blankets, chairs, get takeout from our downtown restaurants, and bring drinks in non-breakable containers. Covid guidelines will be followed. This event is free; no tickets are required, but Covid-capacity limits will be enforced. Arrive early to claim your spot!
Fee: free
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Authentic Community Theatre
presents SIFTA Performing Arts Academy
Gone But Not Forgotten - A Tribute To Great Musicians
At The Maryland Theatre
Showcase Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 2 pm
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The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 11 am-4:30 pm
301-790-2000
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The Maryland Theatre announces that EagleMania scheduled for Saturday, March 6, 2021, has been rescheduled to Sunday, September 19, 2021. Ticketholders original ticket dated March 2020, will be valid for the rescheduled performance.
Tickets are transferable and will be valid in the same form ticket holders have them in currently for the new date & showtime.
Options if ticketholders are unable to attend the new date:
1. Share the tickets with a friend or family member
2. Re-sell them online at Ticketmaster.com
3. Consider the ticket value of a donation to the performance entity
For more information on upcoming events and performances at The Maryland Theatre, please visit mdtheatre.org
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 790-3500 ext. 113
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The Maryland Theatre announces that Celtic Women has been rescheduled from Sunday, March 7, 2021, to Sunday, March 27, 2022
For more information on upcoming events and performances at The Maryland Theatre, please contact Audrey Vargason, Business Relations Manager, (301) 790-3500 ext. 113 or ajv@mdtheatre.org

21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 790-3500 ext. 113
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The Maryland Theatre announces that Remembering Hee Haw has been rescheduled from Sunday, May 23, 2021, to Sunday, May 22, 2022
For more information on upcoming events and performances at The Maryland Theatre, please contact Audrey Vargason, Business Relations Manager, (301) 790-3500 ext. 113 or ajv@mdtheatre.org
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 790-3500 ext. 113
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It is time to think of Summer Camp!
It is time to add/up-date local camp information
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To include your art events in the arts calendar of the Washington County Arts Council’s website
To join the Artist Registry of the Washington County Arts Council’s
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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becoming a member, donating, entering a contest, or exhibiting with us.
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