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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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Bruce Wilder & Thom Davis | |
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ART IN BLOOM
WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
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Friday, March 15, 5 to 7 p.m. Art in Bloom Preview Party. Don’t miss this popular fundraiser for spring. Enjoy regionally designed fresh floral arrangements inspired by our collection. Cost is $50 each. Register in advance by contacting Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org. The display continues Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, noon to 5 p.m. Free admission for Saturday and Sunday. | |
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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Maryland International Film Festival-Hagerstown announces 2024 schedule! | |
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Williamsport Memorial Library to Reopen
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Washington County Free Library is excited to announce the reopening of the Williamsport Memorial Library following a several month closure to address ongoing moisture damage. The library will reopen as of Wednesday, March 20 at 10:30 AM and resume the location’s regular operational hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10:30 AM - 7 PM
Friday: 10:30 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 10:15 AM - 3 PM
WCFL greatly appreciates the Town of Williamsport’s support throughout the remediation process of the historic town-owned building, including the use of nearby spaces like Town Hall for library staff to continue hosting free programs for all ages.
We also thank residents for their patience and understanding through the building closure. The outpouring of support for our dedicated Williamsport team, and the many messages sent by town residents about how much they missed browsing the shelves and beyond exemplifies the importance of libraries as community destinations for education, entertainment, and social connection.
Washington County Free Library is committed to ensuring its spaces are safe, healthy, and accessible for everyone. For information about WCFL services, resources, and locations across the county, please visit washcolibrary.org or call 301-739-3250.
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BISFA Photography Exhibit
opens at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S Potomac Street in downtown Hagerstown
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Intro to Pysanky Workshop | |
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With a backdrop of Ukrainian folk music as well as folk tales read to you from Pysanky Egg books, you will learn beginner skills that will enable you to “write” beautiful Pysanky eggs! Many tips will be shared and you will receive instructional handouts. The purpose of creating Pysanky, according to Ukrainian folk tales, is to transfer goodness from the household to the designs which helps restrain evil in the world. Once varnished, the decorated egg is quite sturdy although still breakable.
The art of Pysanka (singular) (from Ukrainian very “pysaty” – to write) dates from antiquity.
From a Christian perspective, the symbolism of the egg represents the rebirth of man. Christians treat the egg as a symbol of the tomb from which Christ arose. The pysanka is made during the last week of Lent per the Catholic and Orthodox calendars. To give a pysanka is to give a symbolic gift of life.
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ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED!
Introduction Workshop Date:
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Times: 1pm - 5pm
Ages: 12 - Adult
Cost: $40
Teacher: Cinzia (Cynthia Huesman)
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ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED!
Intermediate Workshop Date:
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Times: 1pm - 5pm
Ages: 12 - Adult
Cost: $40
Teacher: Cinzia (Cynthia Huesman)
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Howard's Art & Frames
1256 Dual Highway
Hagerstown, MD, 21740
301-733-2722
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28th Annual Flower and Garden Show
The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association will hold its 28th Annual Flower and Garden Show on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the ARCC.
More than 125 exhibitors and vendors will take part in the tri-state area’s largest floral event, and will include nurseries, distributors of lawn and garden equipment, pottery, statuary, landscaping, tree services, water ponds, stone products, herbs, violets, spring flowers, house plants, outdoor furniture, florists, wild bird products, gifts, gourmet foods, and natural gifts from the garden.
Seminars and demonstrations on a variety of gardening topics will be held continuously throughout both days of the event.
Saturday seminars include:
• 10:30 a.m. – “Yoga In and Out of the Garden,” with Simone Heurich, Flowering Heart Yoga, Yoga Instructor
• 11:30 a.m. – “Controlling Invasive Weeds,” with Lane Heimer, Weed Management Specialist
• 12:30 p.m. – “Beating Bugs: Organic, Sustainable, Techniques that Work,” with Annette Cormany, UMD Extension – Washington County, Horticulture Educator
• 1:30 p.m. – “Building Biodiversity in Your Own Backyard,” with Becky Shubert, The Native Niche
• 2:30 p.m. – “Investigating Insects: We Need Them!” with Maureen Theriault and Susan Stull, Washington County Master Gardeners
• 3:30 p.m. – “The Eight Essential Elements of Conservation Landscaping,” with Jason Swope, Chesapeake Bay Landscape
Sunday seminars include:
• 11 a.m. – “Recycling in Washington County and Beyond,” with Anthony Drury, Washington County Solid Waste Department, Recycling Coordinator
• 12 p.m. – “The Astonishing Life of the Honeybee,” with Charles Schwalbe, Washington County Master Gardener, Entomologist
• 1 p.m. – “Growing Cut Flowers at Cool Hollow Farm,” with Laura Zimmerman, Cool Hollow Flower Farm
• 2 p.m. – “From the Garden to Table,” with Troy Gifft, TG Designs Florist and Garden Center
Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 12. Proceeds benefit the HCC Alumni Association. Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase at the Garden Café. Free parking and garden-themed children’s activities will be available.
For information about the Flower and Garden Show, contact Lisa Stewart at lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu, or call 240-500-2346.
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Mapping Maryland Through History Explores Donated Collection of
Rare Maps at Washington County Free Library in Detail
Washington County Free Library is excited to host “The Mapping of Maryland” on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 2 PM-4 PM in the Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Library Community Room. This program will feature Dr. Edward Papenfuse, former Archivist of the State of Maryland, who will discuss the early mapping of Maryland, and Dr. Ira Lourie, who will present a summary of the map collection that he donated to the Western Maryland Room of the Washington County Free Library.
The presenters will provide details on several maps of special importance in Hagerstown, a 1755 map of Virginia and Maryland showing local ferries and trails, an 1824 map of Maryland showing the name “Hagerstown” instead of “Elizabethtown,” and an 1842 map of Maryland and Delaware showing a railroad coming into “Hub City.”
Ira and Carrol Lourie donated the Ira S. Lourie map collection to WCFL’s John Clinton Frye Western Maryland Room at the end of 2019. The collection includes 190 antique maps and atlases, and two rare book sets. The maps, six dating back to the late 17th century, focus on Maryland.
To register for this event, please access the library’s online event calendar via washcolibrary.org or save your seat by searching for the keyword “map” at wcfl.librarymarket.com.
For more information about Washington County Free Library services and resources, visit washcolibrary.org, call 301-739-3250, or stop by your local library!
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Valley Art Association presents “Spring Fever,” a North Galley member exhibit which includes all types of mediums as well as subject matter. The exhibit at the Mansion House Art Gallery will be on display from March 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024.
The Mansion House Art Gallery is located at 480 Highland Avenue(City Park), Hagerstown MD. Open Fridays & Saturdays 11am-4pm Hours, Sundays 1-5pm. FREE
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Shirley Temple Black:
"From Child Star to Diplomat" by JoAnn Peterson
On March 22, 2024, at 6:00 PM, JoAnn Peterson of Frostburg, MD, a professional actor of stage and film, will be doing a first-person portrayal of Shirley Temple Black titled “From Child Star to Diplomat” at the Miller House. As a child star, Shirley Temple was the top box office draw from 1935-1938 in the world. She grew up to become a diplomat, author, and loving mother.
The presentation is in the Chautauqua-style format, beginning with a monologue which JoAnn wrote based on extensive research using primary and secondary sources, articles, books, films, and interviews, followed by Q&A of Shirley, and then a Q&A of JoAnn after she breaks character.
The earrings and blouse worn by JoAnn during her portrayal actually belonged to Shirley. The blouse was worn at her first reception in Prague as Ambassador to Czechoslovakia. JoAnn owns and will display Shirley’s iconic ensemble worn when she received the Screen Actor’s Guild’s Lifetime Achievement Award, purchased from Shirley’s estate. This is very appropriate since JoAnn’s portrayal is a tribute to the achievements of Shirley Temple Black’s whole life, not just her years as a child star.
Doing first person portrayals combines JoAnn’s love of acting and history. Her research of Ambassador Black has led JoAnn to California, New York City, and Prague, Czech Republic, where she toured the US Embassy and Ambassador’s Residence and interviewed four women who worked under Shirley. She also interviewed Michael Zantovsky, the right-hand man of Vaclav Havel, the dissident who became President of Czechoslovakia, and whom Shirley befriended.
This event will have light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar that will feature the classic Shirley Temple drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic version available). Call us with questions or to reserve your ticket at 301-797-8782 or email info@washcohistory.org.
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Miller House Museum
135 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
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The tickets are $5 General. $4 Seniors, Military and Students. Performances are at Williamsport High School on Friday, March 22nd and Saturday, March 23rd at 7:30 pm. | | |
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Taylor Brown of Hagerstown received the First Place Juror’s Award in the Cumberland Valley Photographers exhibition for her entry, Girl in Grass. | |
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Cumberland Valley Photographers Exhibition opening, Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Celebrate the opening with a panel discussion with CVP award winners and jurors Anne Gridley and Gary Graves of Gridley + Graves Photographers. Free. Register in advance.
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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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ACT Presents
Green Day’s American Idiot
Friday, March 22, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Tickets can be purchased online below,
by phone at 301-790-2000, or in person at our Box Office.
For groups of 8 or more, contact the Box Office Directly by phone at
301-790-2000 to purchase.
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This show is suitable for mature audiences only (ages 16+) due to adult content, sexual themes, strong language, and simulated use of drugs.
About the Show...
The two time Tony Award winning hit musical Green Day’s American Idiot, based on the Grammy Award winning multi-platinum album, boldly takes the American musical where it is never gone before. When the three disgruntled men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths are quickly estranged when Tunny enters the armed forces, Will is called back home to attend to familial responsibilities, and Johnny's attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a hazardous new friendship. An energy-fueled rock opera, American Idiot, features little dialogue and instead relies on the lyrics from Green Days groundbreaking album to execute the story line.
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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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Egg Painting With R.H. Mohler
Mar 23, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Highfield-Cascade, 14370 Reckord Ave, Highfield-Cascade, MD 21719, USA
Come paint eggs with us! Artist R.H. Mohler and Nick Riley will be guiding the class in painting eggs for the Easter/Spring season. Join in the fun and leave with a beautiful masterpiece!
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Celtic Woman
at The Maryland Theatre
Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 7:00 PM
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On the heels of the successful Postcards From Ireland, Celtic Woman will carry on its legacy of uplifting performances packed with breath-taking harmonies and instrumental virtuosity. The group today announced it will bring an all-new live show to celebrate its 20th anniversary to The Maryland Theatre on March 26th. The Celtic Woman 20th Anniversary Tour will be delighting audiences with its fresh blend of traditional and contemporary Irish music that echoes Ireland's rich musical and cultural heritage, while reflecting the vibrant spirit of modern Ireland. | Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org | |
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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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SPRING OPEN HOUSE AND MOONSHINE TASTING FUNDRAISER
Washington County Rural Heritage Museum
7313 Sharpsburg Pike Boonsboro MD
04/06/2024 from 11:00am until 4:00pm
You are invited to join the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum to celebrate the crafts and lifestyles once found in 19th century Washington County Maryland plus a little handcrafted BBQ to boot! . Spinning Enthusiasts, come see our "Spinsters" spin on the Dr. Fahrney Family Walking Wheel. Learn About local: -Moonshine Lore -The Temperance Movement -Moonshine Tastings served by Pathfinder Farm Distillery $5.00 -Hearth Cooking (Stone House History), -Walking Wheel Spinning demonstrations -Live banjo Speakeasy tunes performed by local artist Tim Seals Hicksville BBQ Food truck! -Temperance music played on our Pipe Organ Our Gift Shop is featuring beautiful Handmade Mug Coasters, handmade brooms, and handmade Lye Soap in our Gift Shop. Bake Sale. Hicksville BBQ Food Truck! Period Gardens and Rural Village will be open. PARKING IS BY DONATION. We only accept cash at this time. Come check out our new project restoration project in the Rural Village!
Fee: Parking by Donation
https://www.ruralheritagemuseum.org/spring-open-house.html
For information, contact Liz at 240-420-1714 or info.ruralheritagemuseum@gmail.com
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Culture & Cocktails:
Frontier Forts Around Fort Frederick
Guided by the expertise of Maryland Park Service Ranger Rob Ambrose, learn about the network of frontier forts that shaped Fort Frederick.
On Friday, April 12, immerse yourself in the rich narratives that bring the history of this State Park to life.
This month’s cocktail is the Cherry Bounce, a favorite drink of George and Martha Washington. Doors open at 5:30 PM and light hors d'oeuvres will be served!
Culture & Cocktails 2024 has been made possible by the generous support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation.
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Miller House Museum
135 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Barbara Ingram School For the Arts presents,
its Spring Production at
The Maryland Theatre
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family!
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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 to hold spring arts showcase | | |
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Pearl, photograph from HCC student
Lauren Veloz Castillo
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The English and Humanities Division at Hagerstown Community College will host a Student Arts Showcase from Wednesday, April 24, 2024, through Friday, May 3, 2024, in the Kepler Center on HCC’s main campus.
The exhibit will feature artwork from students enrolled in the visual arts studio courses this spring, including drawing, painting, photography, digital art, and ceramics. The exhibit will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Kepler Center. The evening’s festivities will feature a choral performance, readings from the Hedge Apple Literary Magazine, artist talks with fine arts capstone students, and awards by the HCC Alumni Association. The event is open to the public, no RSVP required.
For more information, contact Margaret Yaukey, visual arts program coordinator, at 240-500-2221 or mayaukey@hagerstowncc.edu.
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The Middletown and Pleasant Valley areas of western Maryland are home to a wealth of professional artisans working within this scenic region. Currently there are 16 fine artists in our Network.
The birth of a new tradition from the oldest studio tour in Maryland: VCN Artisans gather together to bring you our best all in one marketplace. Join us the last weekend in April at Willow Oaks craft cider and wine: 6219 Harley Road, Middletown MD, 21769
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The Maryland Humanities
announces its
One Maryland One Book
2024 Selection
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The OMOB 2024 Selection Is...
We are thrilled to announce our selection for One Maryland One Book (OMOB) 2024: What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J.A. Chancy. The novel follows a cast of characters during the 2010 earthquake that struck Haiti. They realize that everything they thought was certain suddenly isn’t, as they endure the chaos of a natural disaster.
Our 2024 One Maryland One Book theme is Restorative Futures.
Read More About the Book and Author
One Maryland One Book is sponsored by The Institute of Museum and Library Services via the Maryland State Library Agency, as well as The Library of Congress Center for the Book and PNC Foundation.
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The Western Maryland City Ballet Company &
The City Ballet School Presents
The Little Mermaid
Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM
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About the Show...
Join City Ballet for a tale of love, sacrifice, bravery, and curiosity. Horochowski’s retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairytale is an action packed adventure for an audience of all ages. This original ballet features dancers from The Western Maryland City Ballet Company and The City Ballet School with a score arranged exclusively for City Ballet. The Little Mermaid boasts brilliant set and costume design, custom animation, and theatrical magic. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a performance your family can experience together.
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For groups of 8 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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The Maryland Theatre hosts,
The Ultimate Elvis Concert
Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 7:30 PM
The Ultimate Elvis Concert is an unrivaled multimedia production of The King of Rock n’ Roll’s Career! Starring Internationally Acclaimed World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist Cote Deonath, backed by The Infinit-E Tribute Band.
This takes you back to key points of Presley’s musical career, with multiple costume changes that will have you guessing what is next! For more than 43 years, Elvis has been gone, yet his music is timeless and remains.
You will experience the 1950s when Elvis burst onto the music scene, changing the face of music as we know it; his triumphant return to the stage in 1968 clad in Black Leather, the Glitz and glamour of Vegas in 1970, where Elvis performed over 800 consecutive SOLD OUT shows. Cote delivers on all levels, bringing one of the most authentic tributes to the stage down to the rings Presley wore on his fingers.
Find out what it was like to watch Elvis at his best on stage and experience the KING Again with The Ultimate Elvis Concert.
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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 Washington County Arts Council is happy
to support the
Barbara Ingram Foundation’s Summer Arts Academy
with student scholarships.
Contact the Foundation office at 240-347-4934
for further information.
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Current offerings include: 2D Animation; Dance; Film and Darkroom Photography; Becoming an Actor; Ceramics; Dancing for the Camera; Creative Writing; Piano-Beginner/Intermediate Level; Piano Intermediate/Advanced Level; Strings; Vocal; Filmmaking 101; Cardboard Sculpting ;“Rock On Musicians” A Pop Song; “Climbing the Charts” A Pop Song ; and Visual Arts. | |
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The Maryland Theatre Hosts
Swan Lake
Presented by The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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Pre-sales may be limited to availability. For groups of 8 or more, contact the Box Office Directly by Phone at 301-790-2000 to purchase.
About the Show...
Join us for a night of pure enchantment as we present Swan Lake, the epitome of ballet! Classical Arts Entertainment invites you to indulge in a mesmerizing spectacle that will leave you breathless. Prepare to be captivated by the enchanting Dance of the Little Swans and entranced by Odiles flawless execution of 32 fouettés. Let yourself be transported to another realm by Tchaikovskys celestial melodies. Immerse yourself in a world of unparalleled beauty with meticulously crafted, hand-painted sets that will take your breath away. With over 200 breathtaking costumes, this timeless masterpiece breathes new life into every intricate detail.
Don't miss this exclusive one-night extravaganza! Book your tickets now and experience the magic of Swan Lake like never before.
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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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