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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.
For artist information, arts events, calls for art, and more visit WCAC's web page...
www.washingtoncountyarts.com.
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Annual Community Art Show---Opens December 8, 2022
with Meet the Artists from 5pm-7pm.
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The Washington County Arts Council Gallery hosts its January 2023 exhibit, "Paintings and Sculpture” by John Neal Mullican. The exhibit runs from January 4, 2023 through February 7, 2023 opening with a “meet the artist” at the gallery on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 5pm to 7 pm. | |
The Washington County Arts Council sincerely thanks Bowman Development, the Bowman family and the City of Hagerstown for its support converting “Artist Alley” in downtown Hagerstown to “Snowflake Alley.” It is our hope that the snowflakes will not only signal holiday cheer, but that they will provide a photo opportunity for downtown visitors and highlight the first block of S. Potomac Street. | |
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Four Sights
Four artists working in collage, painting, woodwork, and pottery.
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It is now December and time to enjoy a Holiday Gift
from the Arts Council's wonderful neighbors,
28 South and Bulls and Bears!
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Sign up now to take a Wreath Workshop with Sukey Rankin Tuesday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. Create a festive winter wreath using fresh, greenery, herbs, and everlastings with instructor Sukey Rankin. All supplies will be provided. Participants are asked to bring their own embellishments, gloves, and clippers. $60 members, $70 nonmembers. Register in advance by calling Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or by emailing her at drastelli@wcmfa.org. Or purchase ONLINE.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
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City Park Lighting
Friday, December 2nd
6:00 - 9:00 PM
City Park
Official lighting of the holiday lights and music show on
City Park Lake at 7:00 PM
Free family-friendly activities
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Trinity Lutheran Church hosts
Hagerstown Choral Arts, BISFA Chamber Choir,
and BISFA Chamber Orchestra
performing
Handel’s Messiah
Trinity Lutheran Church
15 Randolph Avenue
Hagerstown, MD
Free Will Offering
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Christkindl Markt
Friday, December 9th
3:00-8:00 PM
Saturday, December 10th
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
University Plaza
- Artisan market---Holiday shopping experience--Food vendors
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St. Nick’s Market Opens at Berkeley Art Works
Ho, ho, ho my goodness!! The Berkeley Arts Council’s St. Nick’s Market is opened for business on Wednesday November 23, 2022 and will run through Friday December 30, 2022. The gallery at the Berkeley Art Works, 116 N. Queen Street, Martinsburg, is transformed into a festive holiday market displaying the work of local and regional artists and artisans as well as their year ‘round co-op artists. There’s a variety of items for great selection and fun shopping: a mix of fine art and craft items for the home, including ceramics, glass, wood, photography, painting, and mixed media; holiday cards, and clocks - all thoughtfully made!
The Berkeley Arts Council has been holding a holiday market since 2010. Originally called the “Holiday Art & Craft Market”, it was held at 116 N. Queen Street before the space became the Arts Council’s official headquarters. Now in its 13th year, St. Nick’s Market has become a regular holiday shopping destination for the community. In keeping with the Berkeley Arts Council’s mission to “Amplify the Arts”, one goal of St. Nick’s Market is to acquaint the community with artists from around the region. Throughout the year, the St. Nick’s planning committee keeps their eye out for potential artists. By creating an environment with variety, shoppers get to experience the wide range of creativity and talent that resides in the Eastern Panhandle.
Holiday hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays 11:00am to 5:00pm; Fridays 11:00am to 8:00pm; Saturdays 11:00am to 4:00pm and Sundays 12pm - 3pm.
For information, contact: Berkeley Arts Council at berkeleyartswv@gmail.com or 304-620-7277.
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Winter Nights, Winter Lights
Presented at
The Mansion House
An Art Exhibit
By
Valley Art Association
Members
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The Valley Art Association, which promotes arts and artists in the tri-state Cumberland Valley, will host December events at their headquarters at The Mansion House Art Center & Gallery in Hagerstown City Park.
Members of the Valley Art Association will exhibit their works in the “Winter Nights, Winter Lights” installation. Members’ art will hang from December 2 through January 29, 2023.
Mansion House Art Center & Gallery
480 Highland Ave. (City Park)
Hagerstown, MD
(301) 797-2867
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Authentic Community Theatre presents
A Christmas Story The Musical
At the Maryland Theatre
Saturday, December 3 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 4 at 3:00 PM
Authentic Community Theatre is Hagerstown’s professional theatre community ensemble and arts education organization. ACT’s programming on stage at The Maryland Theatre ranges from a performance of community theatre, musicals, junior productions, team productions, to youth theatre summer camp.
This musical, which received rave reviews on its Broadway run, is based on the movie classic that runs round-the-clock on television every Christmas. Set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, the musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Rebuffed at every turn with a similar echoing response, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB gun. All the iconic scenes from the movie are here: Ralphie's friend, Flick, getting his tongue stuck to the flagpole; his brother, Randy, getting dressed in his snowsuit; the bullies, Farkus and Dill; the leg lamp award; the bunny suit; Christmas dinner; and many others. The delightfully versatile score ranges from gentle ballads to show-stopping full-ensemble numbers such as "Ralphie to the Rescue!", "A Major Award," "Sticky Situation," "Up on Santa's Lap," "Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana" and the inevitable "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!" A Christmas Story, The Musical will bring an exciting new dimension to those who have seen the movie and will certainly stand on its own for those who haven't.
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Our Box Office Location is:
The Maryland Theatre
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Contact Our Box Office
301-790-2000
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The Maryland Theatre
Box Office Hours
Tuesday 12 PM - 6 PM
Wednesday 12 PM - 5 PM
Thursday 12 PM - 6PM
Friday 12 PM - 5 PM
The Box Office is Open
+1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
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Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 7:00pm
Manger Ballroom
Grab your finest Santa attire (or Mrs. Claus, elf, reindeer costume) and join us in Downtown Hagerstown for a jolly good time at participating restaurants and bars: 28 South, The Broad Axe, The Maryland Theatre, Meinelschmidt Distillery, Pizza & Pretzel Creations, and Prohibition Hub.
The Maryland Theatre Ballroom is open to the public from 7:00pm-9:00pm with Big Cork Vineyard/Krumpe’s Do-nut Wine Pairings, cash bar, Nitelife DJ, games, and photo ops with the giant Krumpe’s Donut that will be descending from the clock tower downtown on New Year’s Eve.
Drop a new, unwrapped toy in one of the Toys for Tots bins located in Potomac Walk, The Maryland Theatre, or The Broad Axe, and then join with friends to celebrate the holiday season.
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Our Box Office Location is:
The Maryland Theatre
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Contact Our Box Office
301-790-2000
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The Maryland Theatre
Box Office Hours
Tuesday 12 PM - 6 PM
Wednesday 12 PM - 5 PM
Thursday 12 PM - 6PM
Friday 12 PM - 5 PM
The Box Office is Open
+1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
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The Maryland Theatre presents
Postmodern Jukebox:
A Very Postmodern Christmas
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Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 7:30 PM
When New York City pianist Scott Bradlee created Postmodern Jukebox out of a basement in Queens in 2011, his goal was simple: to remake the pop hits of today into the classic sounds of the legends of yesterday. Miley Cyrus became The Platters. Bruno Mars became Frank Sinatra. The Spice Girls became The Andrews Sisters. Guns ’n’ Roses became Bessie Smith.
Now, nearly a decade later, Postmodern Jukebox has grown to become a pop culture mainstay in its own right, having played over a thousand shows on six continents worldwide — including acclaimed venues like Radio City Music Hall, Sydney Opera House, and Red Rocks Amphitheater. In the process, PMJ has introduced audience to many of the world’s greatest singers, dancers, and instrumentalist — many of whom have gone on to become stars in their own right.
One part celebration of vintage music and culture, one part “’Saturday Night Live’ for singers”, a Postmodern Jukebox show is an unforgettable trip back in time that makes Pop Music History — in your own hometown.
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Our Box Office Location is:
The Maryland Theatre
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Contact Our Box Office
301-790-2000
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The Maryland Theatre
Box Office Hours
Tuesday 12 PM - 6 PM
Wednesday 12 PM - 5 PM
Thursday 12 PM - 6PM
Friday 12 PM - 5 PM
The Box Office is Open
+1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
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The Western Maryland City Ballet Company &
The City Ballet School presents
The Nutcracker at The Maryland Theatre
Saturday, December 10 at 7:30 PM & Sunday, December 11 at 3:00 PM
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Experience the joy of ballet this holiday season as you join Clara on her enchanted journey to the land of sweets. Set to Tchaikovskys stunning score, this magical ballet is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with your family. The Nutcracker features Washington Ballet artists Nicole Graniero and Oscar Sanchez as The Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. A full cast of over 100 dancers, brilliant costume and prop design, and a good dose of theatrical magic bring this family Christmas tradition to life! | |
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Our Box Office Location is:
The Maryland Theatre
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Contact Our Box Office
301-790-2000
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The Maryland Theatre
Box Office Hours
Tuesday 12 PM - 6 PM
Wednesday 12 PM - 5 PM
Thursday 12 PM - 6PM
Friday 12 PM - 5 PM
The Box Office is Open
+1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
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Santa and the Maryland Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, December 11, 2022, from 1pm-2:30pm
The Maryland Theatre—Manger Ballroom
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A visit & photo with Santa, delicious treats, live performance & sing-along of Christmas carols by the Maryland Symphony Orchestra all inside the beautiful historic Maryland Theatre!
As our special guest you will be welcomed into the Ballroom of the beautiful historic Maryland Theatre for an opportunity to enjoy delicious holiday treats including a hot cocoa bar. Guests will delight in Christmas carol selections performed by a
Maryland Symphony Orchestra ensemble. Sit back and enjoy the music or sing along as we await Santa's arrival! Santa will arrive for time to visit with guests and to take a photo in his holiday magic inspired chair. This unique experience will delight all your senses as we celebrate the "most wonderful time of the year!"
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2022-2023
Hospitality Sponsor
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From the Pages of PAN
From the Pages of PAN: Art Nouveau Prints, 1895‒1900, continues through Jan. 29. 2023. The exhibition features brilliant lithographs, etchings, and woodcuts by renowned artists such as Auguste Rodin, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Paul Signac, Georges Seurat, Käthe Kollwitz, Peter Behrens, and Aubrey Beardsley, among others. PAN was an avant-garde periodical that sought to represent an overview of cutting-edge international graphic art. Works encompass the art nouveau movement, expressionism, post-impressionism, and symbolism and give a view of the artistic and intellectual life of this period. This exhibition is from the collection of the Richard H. Driehaus Museum and is organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions. The Hagerstown exhibition was made possible by the generous support of Howard Kaylor; James and Melinda Marsden; Karen Spessard; and Visit Hagerstown-Washington County, MD.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown, MD
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The Maryland Theatre presents
Celtic Angels Christmas
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Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Celtic Angels Christmas is a joyous celebration from start to finish, encompassing vocal and instrumental Holiday and Irish favourites. Paired with show stopping world class champion Irish dancing and a fully live band, Celtic Angels Christmas is sure to awe and entertain. Starring the quintessential vocals of Louise Barry, Olivia Bradley, Michaela Groth, Katie Sweeney and Chloe Haven.
These dynamic divas enthrall and delight with their jaw dropping performances and spine tingling harmonies. The musical arrangements by Peter Sheridan (Cavan, Celtic Thunder) ingeniously marries the old and new worlds with traditional and contemporary Irish and Holiday tunes. Brought to life by the immensely talented Trinity Ensemble.
Hands will be clapping and toes will be tapping. Under the watchful eye of Assistant Director, Sarah Costello (Belfast, ADCRG), the Celtic Knight Dancers seem to defy gravity as they command the stage with their powerful, percussive presence. Written, directed and choreographed by Dublin native, Louise Barry (Dublin, The Diddley Idols / National Theatre) this wonderfully nostalgic journey will having you dashing through the snow to the local snugs of Ireland, where a step is expected, sing alongs are mandatory and good craic is had by all.
Purchase your tickets early this show is sure to be a sell-out! Note, tickets are limited to parties of 8 if purchased online, for parties larger than 8 please contact our Box Office Directly at 301-790-2000 to purchase tickets.
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Our Box Office Location is:
The Maryland Theatre
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Contact Our Box Office
301-790-2000
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The Maryland Theatre
Box Office Hours
Tuesday 12 PM - 6 PM
Wednesday 12 PM - 5 PM
Thursday 12 PM - 6PM
Friday 12 PM - 5 PM
The Box Office is Open
+1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
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HCC hosts its Student Art Exhibit & Ensemble Performances
Hagerstown Community College will hold its fall Student Art Exhibit from Thursday, Dec. 8, through Friday, Dec. 16, in the Kepler Center on HCC’s main campus.
The fall Student Art Exhibit will feature artwork produced by the students enrolled in the visual art studio courses during the 2022 fall semester including: two-dimensional design, drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture. The art exhibit is open daily to the public from Dec. 8, 2022 through Dec. 16, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The opening reception will be held on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Kepler Center. The event will feature musical performances from HCC’s Guitar Ensemble and Contemporary Music Ensemble. The reception is open to the public.
For more information, contact Margaret Yaukey, Visual Arts Program Coordinator, at 240-500-2221, or email mayaukey@hagerstowncc.edu.
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passion #22, acrylic painting from
HCC student Shalin Thomas
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Sprouting, photograph from
HCC student Alyssa Neff
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Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
Presents
Holiday Spectacular
At The Maryland Theatre
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Join the Barbara Ingram Students as they present their Twelfth-annual Holiday Spectacular on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 and Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Maryland Theatre.
This special production will feature the diverse talents of the entire student body. Colorful costumes and seasonal sets complement a montage of songs, dances, stories and visual images that warm the hearts and inspire everyone to remember what the holiday season is truly about.
This is an event that the whole family will enjoy and share.
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Our Box Office Location is:
The Maryland Theatre
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Contact Our Box Office
301-790-2000
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The Maryland Theatre
Box Office Hours
Tuesday 12 PM - 6 PM
Wednesday 12 PM - 5 PM
Thursday 12 PM - 6PM
Friday 12 PM - 5 PM
The Box Office is Open
+1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
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Middletown Valley Bank Krumpe's Donut Drop 2023
Saturday, December 31
5:00-7:00 PM
Public Square
- FREE coffee, hot cocoa & donuts!---Fireworks and live music
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The Maryland Theatre Hosts
The Spell
presented by The City Ballet School
featuring the Maryland Symphony Orchestra
World Premier!
Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM
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About the Show...
The Spell features an original score by composer Arshak Sirunyan, choreography and stage design by Danielle Horochowski and theatrical animation design by Mitch Stark. The Maryland Symphony Orchestra will perform the score for the first time conducted by Elizabeth Schulze. The Spell will feature a cast of over a hundred local and guest dancers alongside The City Ballet School’s Western Maryland City Ballet Company. Join City Ballet and the MSO for this incredible journey in the first collaboration of this magnitude in Hagerstown history. Stunning costumes, design and theatrical magic are sure to delight an audience of all ages.
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Our Box Office Location is:
The Maryland Theatre
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Contact Our Box Office
301-790-2000
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The Maryland Theatre
Box Office Hours
Tuesday 12 PM - 6 PM
Wednesday 12 PM - 5 PM
Thursday 12 PM - 6PM
Friday 12 PM - 5 PM
The Box Office is Open
+1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
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Opportunities for Artists
Explore MSAC grants and opportunities available to independent artists, click here for details.
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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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Thank you for providing your email address to the
Washington County Arts Council. Your information was obtained from
at least one of the following methods: signing our guest book,
becoming a member, donating, entering a contest, or exhibiting with us.
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