October 20, 2023 VERSION 2 | |
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Welcome to Artist Alley,
๏ปฟWashington 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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BISFA visual artists (grades 9, 11, and 12) visited the Washington County Arts Council to meet with exhibiting artist/photographer, Amรฉlie Lavenant-Wink. | |
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Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2023
DEADLINE: October 20, 2023
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Call for Artists
Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2023
The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. invites local artists working in any medium to submit their best new works for WCACโs Juried โAnnual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2023.โ The juried community art exhibit will be on display virtually and in the gallery from December 7, 2023 through January 2, 2024.
Artists are encouraged to submit up to three entries. No works previously shown at WCAC will be considered. Submissions are FREE!
NEW for 2023! Online Submissions only!
Full Guidelines plus Submission and PR Media Release Form Links
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๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ๐น ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ๐-๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐๐ผ๐๐ป ๐ถ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ for this yearโs two-day holiday market inside University Plaza at USMH, in the heart of Downtown Hagerstown. Weโre known to offer our holiday shoppers a wonderful variety of quality and original artisan goods + delicious authentic foods. Join us for this popular, festive and fun shopping experience! | |
Washington County Chamber of Commerce! | |
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Join Jennie Avila at Coffee & Connections
On October 25, 2023 from 8:00am until 9am at the
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S. Potomac St. (In the Chamber's F&M Trust Training Room)
Hagerstown MD 21740
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The 2023 Hager House Ghost Tours are Here!
Ghost tours begin Friday, October 13, 2023!
Beginning this Friday the 13th of October, discover some of Hagerstownโs haunting secrets at the Jonathan Hager House in City Park. The City of Hagerstown Parks & Recreation Department will hold four nights of indoor Hager House Ghost Tours on Fridays Oct. 13, 20 & 27, and Saturday Oct. 14, 2023.
Believers and skeptics alike are welcome to join in this evening of entertainment. Lantern toting tour guides will lead guests through the dark, unveiling the spookiest tales tied to Hagerstownโs humble beginnings. Join the tour and learn about the mysteries that keep this 18th century residence of town founder Jonathan Hager at the top of Marylandโs most haunted sites list. Will you see a roaming spirit, apparition, or ghostly phantom? Itโs an adventure you donโt want to miss!
Hager House Ghost Tours are $15/person with a limited number of people per tour. Pre-registration is strongly recommended as several tour times have already sold-out. Drop-in tour spaces are not guaranteed. Please register online ahead of time at: www.hagerhouse.org. For help with enrollment, call the City of Hagerstown Parks & Recreation office weekdays between 8am and 4pm at 301-739-8577, ext. 170.
It is recommended that participants wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.
For up-to-date tour times and availability, please follow our Facebook page โJonathan Hager House Museum.โ
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AFTA Tail-End Reception
Oct 21st
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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Haven't placed a bid yet? It's not too late! Come join us at Howard's on October 21st to wrap up our 17th annual Art for the Animals at the Tail-End reception! Get your final bids in and enjoy refreshments with other art and animal lovers! Bidding closes at 7:30 pm on October 21st. Remember, all proceeds go to the Humane Society of Washington County! | |
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FASHIONABLE DISPLAY
Frederick native Claire McCardell redefined women's fashion from the 1930s through the 1950s. She designed casual sportswear for women that was comfortable yet stylish. The Washington County of fine Arts has 12 fashions in a special display from our collection to celebrate McCardell's fashionable legacy. They can be seen through Nov. 12, 2023.
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
301-739-5727
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Explore Art with Your Preschooler
Registration is underway for our new art class, Bonding Through Art Hour, at the museum. Intended for preschool-age children and a parent or guardian, these FREE art classes are Fridays, Oct. 13, 20, and Nov. 3, 10 to 11 a.m. Connect with your little one by looking at art, discussing art, and making art together. Recommended for ages 3 to 5. Take all three classes or sign up for just one. Space is limited. To register, contact Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org.
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
301-739-5727
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MAD Dance presents
โFall Dances: Pond and Embers,โ
October 21, 2023 at the Frederick Arts Council
MAD Dance presents โFall Dances: Pond and Embers,โ at the Frederick Arts Council, 5 East 2nd Street, Frederick, MD, on Saturday, October 21, 2023. The performance begins at 7:00 pm. Admission is pay-what-you-want at the door.
โPondโ is an impressionistic work suggesting the various creatures who live in and near the pond. A video projection accompanies the piece, and the original score was composed by Cam Millar. "Embers,โ commissioned in early 2023 by Gallery 115 for the Fire in Ice festival, is a glimpse into the world of two companions near a campfire and a frozen lake. The two meditative pieces are the perfect complement to the changing of the seasons.
For more information, call 301-331-4398 or find MAD Dance on Facebook
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Fold forming for jewelry workshop with award winning jeweler Nick Barnes
on October 21&22, 2023 at Studio2.
To sign up for Nick's workshop call/text Beth Carey at 240.818.1156
Studio2
11425 Harp Hill Road
Myersville, MD 21773
Tel 240-818-1156
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Berkeley Springs Studio Tour
October 21 - 22, 2023
10 am - 5 pm
This self-guided driving tour in beautiful Morgan County, WV, will include 16 artists in 8 studios. Visit The Berkeley Springs Studio Tour website for more information and directions.
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Harvest Hoedown
Saturday, October 21, 223
12:00-4:00 PM
Fairgrounds Park
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- Scarecrow making, pumpkin and hand painting, balloon giveaways, Petting Zoo
- First 1,000 children ages 12 and under receive a free pumpkin.
*Event hosted by Hagerstown Parks & Rec.
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Shippensburg Band presents
Annual Fall Concert
The Shippensburg Band is proud to present a free concert featuring the talents of local musicians performing timeless music selections! The concert is scheduled for Sunday, October 22, 2023 @ 2:30PM at the Shippensburg Church of the Brethren, (253 E. Garfield Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257).
Admission and parking are free; donations are accepted (the Shippensburg Band is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization).
A variety of pieces from the Bandโs library are presented at every concert, with this concert featuring performances of Just a Closer Walk with Thee, Daughters of Erin, King Henry March, music from Aladdin, and more!
Since 1922, the Shippensburg Band has been a not-for-profit, all-volunteer organization benefiting the Borough of Shippensburg and its neighboring communities. The Shippensburg Band has gathered many individuals from the Shippensburg, PA, and surrounding communities to make music and share it with others. It is a dynamic group of young and old from all walks of life. The band has survived over the years because of good leadership, the dedication of its members, and excellent community support. We continue to return to the community our quality entertainment enjoyed by people of all ages.
The Shippensburg Band, currently directed by Carl Sponenberg, rehearses on Tuesday nights between 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM at Shippensburg Church of the Brethren. Anyone who plays a band instrument is invited to come to a rehearsal and join the band!
Keep live music alive in Shippensburg! More information is available at www.shipband.org.
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Halloween Havoc: Skateboarding, Art & Music Festival
Sunday, October 22, 2023
12:00-6:00 PM
Fairgrounds Park & Skatepark
- Hosted by Citadel Skateboarding
- Skateboarding, art, and music festival
- All ages are welcome to attend and it's FREE.
- Haunted art wall, costume contest, trunk-or-treat, food trucks, live music
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How to do Framing Under Glass
By Trish Suder and Janie Moltrup
The Mansion House Art Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue in Hagerstown City Park Thursday - October 26, 2023, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Patricia Suder (Trish) owned and operated a custom framing store, Pat's Framing for 27 years in Sykesville until she retired. Trish is also a professional painter and has authored 43 craft instruction books for PLAID and various publishers that have been sold nationwide. She has run craft workshops all over the USA.
Janie Moltrup, professional photographer and artist. She is retired from the US Senate Photographic Studio. Janie studied framing with the United States Senate frame shop and Washington Molding. She is also a member of the Nature Printers Society and has taught workshops for several years and teaches beginning watercolor painting.
Date(s): October 26, 2023, Hours: 9:30-12:30
Cost: $30.00 for VAA members and Washington County Museum of Fine Art members and $45.00 for non-members. Fee includes materials for ONE custom mat.
Additional supplies may be purchased on the day of the workshop.
Payment: Cash, Check, Credit at registration
Pre-Registration is Required
Payment by check made out to (Trish Suder), to be mailed (or dropped off during business hours) to the Mansion House Art Gallery: Attention: Janie Moltrup, 480 Highland Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740.
(Business hours are Friday/Saturday 11 am to 4 pm , Sunday 1-5 pm.)
Minimum number of participants is 5 people the maximum 8 people.
A waiting list will be started if needed.
Deadline: The deadline for registration is October 20, 2023
To register, please contact Janie Moltrup at janiemoltrup@gmail.com.
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2023 ANNUAL PARK AT DARK AND BONFIRE NIGHT | |
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The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department invites you to the Annual Park at Dark and Bonfire Night. The family-friendly evening with spooktastic fun, games, and excitement will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center, located at 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713.
Event Highlights:
Halloween-Themed Activities: Dive into a world of Halloween magic with activities that are more fun than frightening. From games and candy to hayrides and a thrilling costume contest, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Bonfire and S'mores: Gather around the bonfire, roast marshmallows, and savor delicious s'mores. It's the perfect way to embrace the cozy, autumn atmosphere.
Safe and Enjoyable: Park at Dark and Bonfire Night is designed to provide a safe and enjoyable Halloween experience for the whole family. Less scary, more fun!
Ticket Information: Every attendee needs a ticket to join the festivities. Tickets are in high demand, so don't delay! A limited number of tickets are available, and they are non-transferable and non-refundable. (Children 1 and under are free)
Ticket Prices and Registration:
Youth Ticket - $10 (Ages 1-12)
Youth Ticket Registration
Adult Ticket - $3 (13+)
Adult Ticket Registration
Under 1 - Free
To purchase tickets, visit www.washcorecfit.com or call 240-313-2805
For additional information, please contact Washington County's Parks and Recreation Department at 240-313-2805.
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Rocky Horror Picture Show with a LIVE Shadow Cast
October 27 & 28, 2023 at MIDNIGHT
The Potomac Playmakers, in conjunction with #rockyhorrorppp, presents Rocky Horror Picture Show with a LIVE shadow cast. Dress like your favorite characters! The movie starts at Midnight, with games beginning at 11:30pm. Tickets are $18 and may be purchased online or at the door. $3 prop bags and concessions will also be available for cash only. This show is for mature audiences and patrons must be over 18 or accompanied by an adult.
All performances will be held at the Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown MD 21740
www.potomacplaymakers.org
potomacplaymakers@gmail.com
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The Maryland Theatre Presents
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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The annual tradition for The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Classic 1975 Movie is back!
Friday, October 27, 2023
Doors Open 6:00 pm
Auditorium Opens 6:30 pm
Movie Begins 7:00 pm
Premium Seat Tickets include our Pre-Movie VIP Happy Hour, Prop Bag & Costume Contest; a limited number of Premium Seats are available! Premium Seats are $35. Movie Only Tickets are $15 in Advanced and $20 the Day Of.
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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 Alsatia Club Presents
The 96th Annual Mummerโs Parade
Saturday Oct. 28, 2023 at 6:00PM
Tickets can be purchased in person at the Box Office, or by phone at 301-790-2000 or online at Ticketmaster.com. For ticket orders of 8 or more, please visit or call the Box Office directly by phone at 301-790-2000 to purchase.
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About the event...
The first annual Alsatia Mummers Parade was held on Halloween 1921. The parade met with such widespread public approval that except for 1941 through 1945 it is the largest single annual event in Hagerstown.
The Maryland Theatre has partnered with The Alsatia Club to serve as the official box office for ticketed seating along the parade route. For the best selection of seats, we encourage you not to delay and buy your tickets today.
All Tickets must be picked up from the Box Office in person by the morning of the parade.
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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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Shippensburg Swing Band Halloween Dinner Dance
The Shippensburg Swing Band will host the annual โHalloween Dinner Danceโ on Saturday October 28, 2023, at Pleasant Hall Volunteer Fire Co Activity Center (9722 Cumberland Hwy, Pleasant Hall, PA 17246). There will be dinner followed by dancing, gift basket raffles, a 50/50 drawing, and a costume contest! Live music for dancing will be provided by the Shippensburg Swing Band.
The Shippensburg Swing Band, under the direction of Vicki Baker, is a swing band located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. Our musicians hail from Shippensburg, Newville, Chambersburg, Waynesboro, and other surrounding towns. It is part of a three-band organization: the Shippensburg Band, the Shippensburg Blaskapelle German Band and the Shippensburg Swing Band. The music selections span from the 1930s through the 1950s, concentrating on the 30s and 40s styles of music.
Tickets are $30 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets go to www.swing.shipband.org. Proceeds from the event go towards providing music scholarships for local high school musicians. The Shippensburg Band is a 501c-3 non-profit organization.
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TREASURE SALE
Come and discover your own treasures at the Washington County MuseumโsTreasure Sale. The fundraiser opens with a Preview Event Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 from 5 to 8 pm. Cost is $35 per person. Preview party attendees get the first pick of second-hand treasures. Register in advance by contacting Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org. Or go to Eventbrite.com.
The Treasure Sale continues Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m., and Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7. Free admission.
On Sunday, shoppers can fill a bag for $25, and on Tuesday fill a bag for $15.The preview reception has been made possible with the support of Finders Keepers Fine Consignments.
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FRIENDS OF MUSIC CONCERT IN SHEPHERDSTOWN
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR NOVEMBER 4 & 5, 2023
The Friends of Music will present two performances of a Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra concert in Shepherdstown during the November 4 and 5, 2023 weekend.
The first performance will be at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday the 4th; the second will be a 3:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday, the 5th. Both performances will be held in the historic Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church at 100 West Washington Street.
Entitled "Mysteries, Marvels, and Mischief," the concert will feature four works: the overture to "LโAmant Anonyme" by Caribbean-born Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745โ1799); the Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso by Camille Saint-Saรซns (1835โ1921); the Balada for violin and orchestra by Romanian composer Ciprian Porumbescu (1853โ1883); and the Fourth Symphony of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770โ1827). The orchestra's music director, Jed Gaylin, will conduct.
The featured soloist will be violinist Irina Muresanu. Ms. Muresanu has been called a "gigantic spitfire of a player." A member of the Boston Trio since 2001, she has won top prizes at major international violin competitions and has appeared as a guest artist at music festivals throughout the United States and Europe.
Ms. Muresanu is an associate professor in the University of Maryland School of Music. She has also been on the faculties of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and the Harvard and MIT music departments. She holds a prestigious artist diploma degree and a doctor in musical arts degree from the New England Conservatory.
Admission to the concert will be free for Friends of Music members. The ticket price for others will be $40 per person. Tickets can be purchased on the Friends' website at www.friendswv.org; or by mail (FOM, PO Box 220, Shepherdstown, WV 25443); or, if space is available, at the church at both performances. Visa and Master Card will be accepted. For more information, contact the Friends' office at info@friendswv.org or 304-876-5765.
The Friends of Music is a local non-profit organization that was founded in 1999 to support and promote musical excellence in the Eastern Panhandle. Gaylin has been music director since 2012. He also serves as the music director of Baltimore's Hopkins Symphony Orchestra and the Bay Atlantic Symphony in New Jersey.
Full information about the Friends and the concert season is available on the Friends' website:
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CUMBERLAND VALLEY SCHOOL OF MUSIC TO PRESENT 34th ANNIVERSARY GALA SHOWCASE CONCERT
Cumberland Valley School of Music presents the 34th Annual Gala Showcase Concert, Sound of Colors, on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 3:00 pm in Thomson Chapel on the campus of Wilson College, 1015 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, PA. The concert celebrates 34 years of making music accessible to everyone in Chambersburg and surrounding areas. The concert features present and former faculty members, students, alumni, and community members.
Musical highlights include:
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2023 CVSM Merit Award recipients โ Nathaniel Bryson, flute;
- Lilian Snowberger, voice; and Alex Gramp, piano
- Bailey Hovermale, piano
- Marlin Barnes & Sam Hepfer, percussion
- Marie Hershey, organ, and Suzanne Barnhart, piano
- Paula Hepfer, voice
- Rochelle Kniss, piano
- Kevin Gorman, piano
- Joel Newman and Tresa Day, guitar and voice
- Heather Kline, voice
- Deb Stotelmyer, violin, with Valerie Merriman, piano
Patron tickets are $30 each (including a goody bag, preferred seating, and a listing in the program); General Admission Tickets are $15; and tickets for CVSM students and immediate family members are $5. Tickets can be purchased by calling CVSM at (717) 261โ1220 or online: www.cvsmusic.org
Cumberland Valley School of Music is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education. CVSM offers instruction in most instruments & voice from accordion to xylophone as well as theatre lessons and classes. More than fifty professional instructors cover a wide variety of styles from classical to traditional country to folk to rock. CVSM can accommodate all ages and levels of study, from beginners to advanced.
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The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presents
Cinderella at the Maryland Theatre
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 7:30 PM
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The State Ballet Theater of Ukraine returns to the United States to present a breathtaking two-act performance about Cinderella, one of the most beloved stories ever. With no less than 55 of the best Ukrainian performers, this respected ensemble has performed to the delight of the public around the world. This full-scale performance to music by Sergei Prokofiev and choreography by Andrei Litvinov tell the story of a beautiful girl looking for her charming prince. Finally, with the help of magic, she discovers that dreams can come true. This classic fairy tale will delight the whole family with graceful dancers, enchanting music, and beautiful costumes! | |
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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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COMING SOON
Join the Washington County Museum friends on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a special preview event of Picasso on Paper: The Artist as Printmaker, 1923-72.
Enjoy light refreshments before a first look at Picasso on Paper. Cost is $12.50 for museum members, $20 for general public. Register in advance by contacting Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org or at https://wcmfa.org/picasso-on-paper-the-artist-as-printmaker-1923-72.
This is the first exhibition at the museum to focus on Picassoโs work in more than 50 years. Picasso on Paper: The Artist as Printmaker, 1923-72 features 62 etchings, lithographs, and linocuts created by this renowned modern master from 1923โ72. A major innovator in printmaking who produced over 2,400 graphic works during his career, this exhibition reveals the artistโs pioneering techniques in the medium. Drawn from the collection of Timothy Collins, this exhibition and museum tour was organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA. This exhibition has been made possible with the support of Paul and Lotta Mellott and Visit Hagerstown Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
301-739-5727
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Culture & Cocktails: 18th-Century Holiday Decorating
Are you interested in decorating your home for the holidays in a festive colonial or early Federal period style? If so, this is the Culture & Cocktails for you!
On Friday, November 10, 2023 from 6pm until 8pm, at the Miller House, join Master Gardener Denny Warrenfeltz of Roostervane Gardens as he shares festive holiday and winter decorating demonstrations of the late 18th century, including techniques to spruce up your hearth and home.
This monthโs cocktail is the Wassail, the name meaning "be in good health," and is made from hot mulled cider.
Doors open at 5:30 PM and light hors d' oeuvres will be served!
Culture & Cocktails 2023 has been made possible by the generous support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation of Williamsport, MD.
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Washington County Historical Society
Miller House Museum
135 West Washington Street Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Dueling Pianos
Friday Nov. 10, 2023
at 7:30 PM
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About the Show...
Felix and Fingers brings the party to The Maryland Theatre with a high energy, all request show that thrives off audience participation! From Sinatra to Lady GaGa and anything in between. Felix and Fingers plays your requests and will have you singing along.
Book your seat in the gorgeous Manger Ballroom, select from a choice of banquet tables, high top tables or general admission chairs/standing. If you wish to purchase 8 or more tickets, please call the local box office at 301-790-2000.
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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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โOrphans,โ by Lyle Kessler will be performed November 10-12 & 17-19, 2023.
Directed by Tom Doty with Greg Berezuk, Assistant Director
The Potomac Playmakers proudly announce auditions for the second show of the 2023-2024 Season, the gripping Lyle Kessler thriller โOrphans!โ An international success throughout the world, the play details the story of two brothers: Phillip, sensitive, reclusive, never venturing out of his North Philly home; and Treat, a violent pickpocket and thief who kidnaps a mysteriously wealthy businessman. When the businessman turns the table on the two brothers, in a strange, hilarious, and moving way he becomes their long-lost father figure. Produced with kind permission from Concord Theatricals Corp. Supported in part by grants from the Maryland State Arts Council and the Washington County Arts Council.
All performances will be held at the Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown MD 21740
www.potomacplaymakers.org
potomacplaymakers@gmail.com
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The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater is proud to present their final MainStage performance of 2023, The Hunchback of Notre Dame! This classic tale opens November 17, 2023.
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the filmโs Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. A sweeping score and powerful story make The Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic. Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical.
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 are not admitted.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame plays November 17 - December 17, 2023 on Friday and Saturday evenings at 6PM and select Sunday matinees at 1PM.
The Washington County Playhouse is located at 44 North Potomac Street, Rear. Since 1985, The Playhouse has been entertaining guests in the heart of Hagerstown's Arts and Entertainment District and City Center.
Tickets (includes dinner and show) cost $63.00 for Adults, $57.00 for Active Military and First Responders, and $53.00 for children (5-12). Tickets can be purchased at www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or by calling (301)739-7469.
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The Community Free Clinic
announces it is back for another year of
Potter's creating & donating beautiful bowls,
for guests to choose & then taste different varieties of soups.
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COMING SOON
Celebrate the opening of our exhibition Childhood Favorites: 100 Years of Childrenโs Book Illustration Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring the whole family to tour the exhibition, make kidsโ art projects, enjoy story time in our โtreehouseโ reading area, and sing along to holiday classics performed live. The event is free.
Childhood Favorites: opens Nov. 25, 2023 and runs through March 17, 2023. With more than 140 original works from over 75 books, this exhibition explores the history of childrenโs literature and illustration, from the works of Beatrix Potter to the digital creations of Mo Willems. Childhood Favorites features work by Dr. Seuss, Maurice Sendakโs iconic Where the Wild Things Are, and Garth Williamsโ Stuart Little. The exhibition was curated and organized by Lee Cohen and Lois Sarkisian in association with Landau Traveling Exhibitions. Exhibition Tour Management by Landau Traveling Exhibitions.
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
301-739-5727
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Friday December 2, 2022
The official lighting of holiday lights and music on City Park lake from 6-9pm. Enjoy free family friendly activities and watch the lights turn on at 7pm on Friday, December 2.
Follow the event on Facebook for more details!
Drive through City Park and enjoy the synchronized lights and music show each evening from 5pm-11pm through January 1.
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Christkindl Markt Hagerstown 2023 | |
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Friday, December 8, 2023 3pm โ 8pm
Saturday, December 9, 2023 10am - 4pm
University System of Maryland at Hagerstown Plaza
Christkindl Markt Hagerstown is a two-day, outdoor holiday shopping experience inside University Plaza in downtown Hagerstown! Every year the market brings hundreds of shoppers to the heart of Hagerstown at the onset of the Christmas Season. In keeping with a tradition that began in the 12th century in Germany, Christkindl Markt Hagerstown features local artisans and vendors who sell Christmas wares, imported German goods, and local food, including German traditional goodies such as Gluehwein โ a spicy, warm wine that warms you from the inside and is a favorite amongst shoppers.sell Christmas wares, imported German goods, and local food, including German traditional goodies such as Gluehwein โ a spicy, warm wine that warms you from the inside and is a favorite amongst shoppers.
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Culture & Cocktails:
George Swearingen: Husband, Sheriff, Murderer
Did you know that one of Washington County's earliest notorious murders was committed by a young sheriff of Hagerstown? Learn all about it in this exciting true crime tale of murder most foul!
On Friday, December 8, join WCHS Curator and Programs Manager Abigail Koontz as she shares a true crime tale from 1828, when Hagerstownโs sheriff, George Swearingen, became a murderer.
This monthโs cocktail is the Bloody Poinsettia, a refreshing and sparkling (and dare we say bloody good) drink that is perfect for the holiday season. Doors open at 5:30 PM and light hors d' oeuvres will be served!
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Washington County Historical Society
Miller House Museum
135 West Washington Street Hagerstown, MD 21740
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The City Ballet School Presents
The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 9 and 10, 2023
About the Show...
The Western Maryland City Ballet Company and The City Ballet School present a stunning classic! Experience the magic 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 is sure to capture your heart and become one of your favorite Christmas traditions. This holiday classic features a full cast of 100 dancers, brilliant theatrical magic and elaborate costume and set designs 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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The Sharpsburg Historical Society (SHS) will present a program on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 209 West Main Street, Sharpsburg, about Garnet Jex's paintings of The Upper Potomac in the Civil War.
SHS will display 50 of the original 51 paintings. (SHS knows which painting is missing from the series but does not know its whereabouts.)
These paintings, owned by the historical society, have not been displayed publicly since 2012 as part of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam.
There will be a short lecture about Jex and the paintings that were created for the Washington, D.C., Civil War centennial observation.
The program is free and open to all. Contact VernellD@aol.com or call 301 992 9767.
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The Maryland Theatre Presents
A Christmas Carol
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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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
Middletown Valley Bank Krumpe's Donut Drop
Saturday, December 31, 2024
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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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Marie Osmond in Concert
with Special Guest David Osmond
Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM
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About the Show...
Marie Osmond has spent over 6 iconic decades in the entertainment business performing as a successful singer, television performer and talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur and public speaker. She has continued to maintain relevance, remaining an instantly recognizable figure across the globe.
Pre-sales may be limited to availability. For groups of 4 or more, contact the Box Office Directly by Phone at 301-790-2000 to purchase.
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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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Washington County Arts Council. Your information was obtained from
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