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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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Awards are sponsored by the Hagerstown Arts & Entertainment District and
supported by the City of Hagerstown.
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| Olivia Andros | Star of Hagerstown
| | Jennie Avila | Domes of the Mycelium "Antigravity"
| | Lauren Baker | A Cow's Perspective
| | Lauren Baker | Canyon Sunset
| | Lauren Baker | Grand Views
| | Charlotte Borum | Caravan Inside Out
| | Charlotte Borum | House in Shepherdstown
| | David Bottini | Bengal
| | Scott Cantner | Mind Control
| | Scott Cantner | Take Me to Your Leader
| | Dennis Clarke | Dock Taverns
| | Alexis Cline | Untitled Vase
| | Margaret Clingan | Feelin' It
| | Margaret Clingan | Make a Wish
| | Elaine Cooper | Unexpected Harmony
| | Beverly David | Piggies Go To Market
| | Anne Finucane | Mountaintop Farm
| | Anne Finucane | Shenandoah Drive
| | Anne Finucane | Sunset, Airport Road
| | Caleb Fuller | Shrimp Boat
| | Caleb Fuller | Thomas Point Lighthouse
| | Michael Gouker | Snow Fence
| | Phillip Grove | Reflections II
| | Phillip Grove | Sail I
| | Rowan Hansel | Sky and Building
| | Isaac Call Hemmingway | Story Booth
| | Alexis Hess | It's Me
| | Judy Hoffman-Bolton | Bamboo Jar 1
| | Judy Hoffman-Bolton | Bamboo Jar 2
| | Amélie Lavenant-Wink | Escapade to Jordan Pond
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| Amélie Lavenant-Wink | Orders of Magnitude
| | Amélie Lavenant-Wink | Private Spaces
| | Sunny Liu | Cars
| | Cynthia Maser | The Jeweler
| | Joyce Mayer | Pomeriggio in Paradiso
| | Joyce Mayer | Summer Succulence
| | Joyce Mayer | Unseen Observer
| | Patricia McCleary | Pink Dahlia
| | Patricia McCleary | Water's Edge
| | Keely Neubauer | Chilled Quiet
| | Keely Neubauer | My Wedding Dress
| | Ashley Notabartolo | Feeding Frenzy
| | Ashley Notabartolo | Sweater Weather
| | Katherine Peterson | If Looks Could Kill
| | Bao Phan | Basement
| | Bao Phan | Looking for a Way
| | Marjorie Poling | Space Vase
| | Wanja Ramadhani | Staircase to Heaven
| | Wanja Ramadhani | Window
| | Shianna Reed | Broken into Beautiful
| | Shianna Reed | How Full is Your Lamp
| | Shianna Reed | Three Friends
| | Teresa Roberts | Black Canyon of the Gunnison
| | Teresa Roberts | Embrace
| | John Schnebly | Agrogeometry, Leitersburg
| | John Schnebly | Battle Plain of Freedom, Antietam
| | Josalyn Smith | Flowers
| | Sara Swacina | View from High Rock
| | Nicole Troup | Hibiscus
| | Nicole Troup | Silver Radiance
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| Annette Verna | Mountain Mists I
| | Annette Verna | Mountain Mists III
| | Gloria Whitley | Dance Lesson
| | Fred Wiebel | Pandemic Masks
| | Fred Wiebel | The Gates Of Hell: Wiebel Explains To Dante A Vision of "The Inferno" On A Butterfly Wing
| | Carol Wilks | Great Grey Owl
| | Bram Williams | Pinky
| | Bram Williams | Pretzel
| | Janese Wills | Dianthus
| | Janese Wills | Dianthus 2
| | Janese Wills | Violet
| | Elaine Wolfe | A Sheep and a Star
| | Elaine Wolfe | Samantha in the Leaves
| | Mark Youngblood | Detached
| | Joshua Yurche | Slash
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The Washington County Arts Council appreciates Toby Mendez and Mark Schwenk for sharing their expertise as jurors of the Annual Community Art Show 2022. | |
The Washington County Arts Council Gallery hosts its January 2023 exhibit, "Paintings and Sculpture” by John Neal Mullican. The exhibit runs from January 5, 2023 through February 7, 2023 opening with a “meet the artist” at the gallery on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 5pm to 7 pm. | |
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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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Santa Visits the Library!
Hagerstown, MD – Santa Claus is coming to the library on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 6-8 PM! Kids and families of all ages are invited to come see Santa during his annual visit to the Children's Department of the Fletcher Branch Library in downtown Hagerstown.
Snap a picture of your child with Santa for free, enjoy a cookie, and find holiday books to check out for your family to read together!
For more information about this and other programs, visit washcolibrary.org.
Contact: Children’s Department, Washington County Free Library, 100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD. 21740, 301-739-3250 or pr01@washcolibrary.org
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Four countywide winners of the Reading to Make Cents fundraiser were announced at a ceremony on November 29, 2022 at the Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Branch of Washington County Free Library in Hagerstown.
Sponsored by the Books for Babies program, grand prizes were awarded to the four students who raised the most money in the fundraiser. The money raised allows each baby born at Meritus Medical Center to receive a brand new board book.
First prize: Olivia Shay, Smithsburg Elementary, a gift card tour of Washington County
Second prize: Ashton Tulloch, Salem Avenue Elementary, a $100 Walmart gift card
Third prize: Owen Gibson, Sharpsburg Elementary, a book prize pack
Fourth prize: Khimani Raymond, Ruth Ann Monroe Primary, a $50 Sky Zone gift card
Lisa Ritenour, a teacher at Sharpsburg Elementary, was awarded a classroom prize of $100 for her library for the most money raised by one classroom. Owen Gibson is in Mrs. Ritenour’s class.
The Books for Babies program is a collaboration with Washington County Free Library, Washington County Public Schools, Meritus Medical Center, and the Books for Babies Coordinating Committee.
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Pictured (front row left to right): Khimani Raymond (Ruth Ann Monroe Primary), Ashton Tulloch (Salem Avenue Elementary), and Owen Gibson (Sharpsburg Elementary); back row, Abigail Andrews (Washington County Free Library/ Books for Babies Coordinating Committee), Lisa Ritenour (Sharpsburg Elementary), Jenny Bakos (Executive Director, Washington County Free Library); not pictured: Olivia Shay (Smithsburg Elementary) | |
For information, contact: Sarah Nadeau, Community Partnerships Librarian, Washington County Free Library, 100 South Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740 301-739-3250 | |
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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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"Twelfth Night" presented by The Potomac Playmakers
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2022 AT 8 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2022 AT 8 PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2022 AT 3 PM
Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
(240) 513-6260
potomacplaymakers@gmail.com
potomacplaymakers.org
Get out of the holiday craziness and join The Potomac Playmakers for a few laughs during our production of "Twelfth Night". This is a romantic comedy written by William Shakespeare in 1601. Comedy never goes out of style and this cast will show you that with their performance.
Tickets are $18 and available in advance on our website or by calling our box office at (240) 513-6260. Tickets will also be available at the door before each performance.
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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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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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Dragons & Mythical Beasts
presented by The Maryland Theatre
Friday, January 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don't wake the dragon...
From the creators of the West End smash hit Dinosaur World Live, who bring spectacular puppets to life, don't miss this brand new spell-binding adventure live on stage!
This production is best suited for all ages 3+. All patrons must have a ticket regardless of age, no lap children are permitted.
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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
The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John Tribute:
Face 2 Face Tribute
(Previously Titled Songs In the Attic: The Music of Billy Joel)
Saturday, January 14, 2023 • 7:00pm
Come celebrate the two greatest “PIANO MEN” of our generation with David Clark as BILLY JOEL and Ronnie Smith as ELTON JOHN! This stunningly accurate “Face 2 Face” Tribute show will feature hits like “Crocodile Rock”, “I’m Still Standing”, “You May Be Right”, “Piano Man” and much more!
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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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Maryland Entertainment Group presents
Romeo & Juliet
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About the Show...
Join us for an evening of danger and romance, excitement and passion as MEG Theatre presents one of William Shakespeare’s most iconic masterpieces! Romeo and Juliet tells the story of star crossed lovers born of brutally rivaled families. The two face it all for each other for nothing could be greater than one another. MEG Theatre has been known in the community for 8 summers of Shakespeare in the Park as well as most recently, Macbeth on The Maryland Theatre stage. Looking for a night out of the house? Out with the family? Date night, even? Just in time for Valentine’s Day! You will not want to miss one of the greatest love stories ever told!
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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 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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