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Welcome to Artist Alley,
Washington County Arts Council's electronic newsletter.
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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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“Joyful Reflections: Susan Shaffer and Her Students”
exhibit will be on display at the
Washington County Arts Council Gallery
from June 3, 2021 through June 29, 2021.
The exhibit opens in the Galleries with social distancing &
wearing masks on June 3, 2021
and will be available online virtually beginning June 5, 2021.
Student Exhibitors:
Betsy Baughman
Isiah Colon
Greg Hilt
Kay Hoffman
Vickie Negley
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“Collograph and Collage: New Works by Two Henrys”
Exhibit will be on display at the
Washington County Arts Council Gallery
from July 1, 2021 through July 27, 2021 in the main and hall galleries.
Virtual exhibit will be available online Saturday, July 3, 2021.
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Bring a chair, food, and drink (alcohol in non-breakable containers permitted).
Imagine Hagerstown is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org) and the Washington County Arts Council (www.washingtoncountyarts.com) and is proudly based in Hagerstown’s Arts & Entertainment District.
www.imaginehagerstown.org
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City Park Summer Concert Series presents
WAYZ Country Night with Jackson Michelson
SATURDAY, June 26, 2021 AT 6 PM EDT – 7:30 PM EDT
On Saturday, June 26, WAYZ is bringing live country BACK to Hagerstown, with new country star, Jackson Michelson (Mickel-sin)! As part of Hagerstown City Park’s Summer Concert Series, WAYZ presents country night in partnership with Washington County Arts Council.
The show starts at 6pm and is absolutely FREE! First come, first-served seating is available, but feel free to bring your lawn chairs. Treat yourself to concessions before or during the show.
https://www.jacksonmichelson.com/
https://www.wayz.com/#/questions
https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/music-by-the-lake
Decisions regarding weather will be made by Saturday afternoon, please keep following this event page for updates.
Jackson Michelson
Raised in Corvallis, Oregon, Jackson Michelson kicked off his country career on the West Coast, carving out a sound that blended the rootsy twang of the American South with the sunny, feel-good spirit of the Pacific Coast. He first focused on his home turf, building an audience of West coast fans who were drawn to his high-energy shows and relatable songwriting. Songs like “The Good Life,” which has since become a popular track on SiriusXM radio, helped spread Michelson’s music to new fans across the country.
Now with a record deal under his belt, Michelson is prepping for the next phase of his career. But he is still happy to sing about “The Good Life”---a life he has built himself, show by show and sone by sone---to an audience that continues to grow.
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Art at the Chamber Returns!
Washington County Chamber of Commerce hosts artist
John Mullican during July and August 2021
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Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-739-2015
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Meet artist John Neal Mullican
July 28, 2021 - 8am-9am
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-739-2015
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Deadline July 16, 2021 @5pm EST*
*Please note: This is NOT a postmark deadline!
The City of Hagerstown, in partnership with the Washington County Arts is pleased to announce the second exhibition of Faces of Hagerstown (FOH), a signature public art feature of the Hagerstown Cultural Trail.
Faces of Hagerstown is a large-scale outdoor photo mural gallery focusing on the human face and the truth of the Hagerstown experience. It will be located along the Hagerstown Cultural Trail in three prominent locations: (1) on a layered chain link mesh screening at the West Antietam Street Entrance Plaza, (2) on a layered chain link mesh screening near District Court that will be installed as part of the phase II Trail construction in 2021, and (3) on the brick walls of Artist Alley near the Arts and Entertainment parking deck.
Photographs will be selected for large-scale reproduction in high-resolution black-and-white at a size of 36” x 36” (nine square feet). They will be printed on ¾” PVC display panels and exhibited for approximately three years as follows:
6 – 3’ x 3’ panels in Artist Alley 26 – 3’ x 3’ panels along the Cultural Trail near Herald-Mail 20 - 3’ x 3’ panels along phase II of the Cultural Trail near District Court
The City of Hagerstown anticipates the Faces of Hagerstown installation will be replaced approximately every three years.
Faces of Hagerstown celebrates people of all ages and backgrounds who work or live or go to school in the City of Hagerstown, Maryland, by showcasing candid artistic images of them engaged in everyday life. To be eligible, images must be captured between April 25, 2021 and July 16, 2021 at 5pm. Submissions received during the first call deadline will be automatically accepted for the new June 18, 2021 deadline.
This competition is open to photographers at any level of expertise and equipment, including cell phones. One third of photos exhibited will be drawn from submissions by each of the following three groups: • Students in Washington County, Maryland, schools, colleges and universities • Professional photographers and photojournalists, residing anywhere • Photographers of any age, at any level of ability, residing anywhere
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DEADLINE: August 6, 2021
The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. (WCAC) and Washington Goes Purple invite local artists working in any medium to submit their art for a September 2021 exhibit, “Symbolizing the Hope in Recovery through Purple.” The juried community art exhibit will be on display virtually and in the gallery from August 26, 2021 through September 28, 2021. “Symbolizing the Hope in Recovery through Purple - As a community we work at preventing addiction, eliminating stigma, and building a strong support system for those in recovery. Join us in spreading hope that recovery is possible.”
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Bernini and the Roman Baroque
Masterpieces from Palazzo Chigi in Ariccia
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June 26 - September 19, 2021 | |
Carlo Maratti, called Il Maratta and Mario Nuzzi, called Mario de’ Fiori, The Summer, 1658-59, Oil on canvas, Palazzo Chigi, Ariccia. | |
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Celebrate the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts’
first large-scale exhibition of Old Master
paintings and artworks since 1965.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-739-5727
Info@wcmfa.org
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The Weather People to Perform
in Hagerstown, Frederick, and Boonsboro
The Weather People, a horn quartet led by trombonist Cam Millar, will perform three concerts the last weekend in June in Hagerstown, Frederick, and Boonsboro. The events are free of charge, and feature Millar along with Howard Burns on saxophone, Anita Thomas on saxophone, and Adam Hanlin on trumpet. Catch this innovative group on Saturday, June 26 at 3:00 pm at University Plaza, 50 West Washington Street, Hagerstown; on Sunday, June 27 at 2:00 pm at the Carroll Creek Trellis, Frederick; and on Sunday, June 27 at 7:00 pm at the Shafer Park Gazebo, Boonsboro.
Defying genres, The Weather People perform an eclectic mix of jazz, funk, Latin, rock, and nouveau classical music. The original tunes, composed by Millar, are inspired by James Brown, Blood Sweat and Tears, Tito Puente, Mozart, and more! Everyone who attends will receive a discount voucher for The Weather People’s upcoming BandCamp album capturing the unique sounds of this group.
The performances are supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org).
For more information, call 240-500-6087, email ccmillar3@gmail.com, or visit Facebook @CamMillarMusic.
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Sunday, June 27 at 2 p.m.
Free for Museum Members, $10 for the General Public
This is a virtual concert.
Enjoy a concert of Baroque music in conjunction with the opening of Bernini & the Roman Baroque: Masterpieces from Palazzi Chigi in Ariccia.
Thomas Pandolfi is one of the leading pianists of our time, hailed a “phenomenon.” He began his career early on while at The Juilliard School (BM & MM) where the young prodigy caught the influential ear of Vladimir Horowitz, who would become his mentor, and legendary composer, Morton Gould. Since then, he has been an audience favorite, selling out the world’s most prestigious stages, including Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, Strathmore, The Kennedy Center, Kiev Opera House, Bucharest’s Romanian Athenaeum, London’s Cadogan Hall, and many others.
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2022 Independent Artist Awards:
Literary Artists Apply Today!
Application Due July 1, 2021 at 5pm
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Highlandtown Arts & Entertainment District | |
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MSAC’s Independent Artist Awards (IAAs) recognize achievement by Maryland artists making work independent of an institution or organization. The awards are accompanied by grants of $2,000, $10,000, and $15,000 that encourage artistic growth and sustained practice.
2022 IAAs will recognize artists in the Literary Arts. Examples of literary works eligible in this category include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Fiction
- Non-fiction
- Poetry
- Plays
- Screenplays
- Children’s Literature
- Graphic Literature
Other literary works? Not sure if you qualify this year? Questions? Contact Program Directors Emily Sollenberger (emily.sollenberger@maryland.gov) or Laura Weiss (laura.weiss@maryland.gov) to discuss further!
For further details and information, including IAA Guidelines, please visit our website here.
Questions about the application process?
Watch the “How to Apply” Information Session here.
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Application Deadline: Thursday, July 1st at 5 p.m. | |
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Panelists sought for Arts in Education, Touring,
and Public Art programs
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Baltimore City artist Will Watson’s offering to the Artist Pop-Up Series during “Art in August,” hosted in 2020 by the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts. Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts. | |
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MSAC relies on a diverse array of experts from across the state of Maryland to do the important work of evaluating applications. We invite participation through program-specific public calls for panelists, and we select panelists with a focus on diversity of experiences, diversity of location, and expertise in varying artistic disciplines. Panelists must be Maryland residents.
This email includes calls for panelists for three programs: Arts in Education Grant, Touring Grant, and Public Art. These programs are part of MSAC’s new Independent Artist Network (IAN), an artist employment initiative.
What to Expect as a Panelist?
- Attending a required virtual panelist orientation in July 2021. Panelists are paid $50 for the training.
- Attending panelist check-ins as needed and number of applications per review period. Panelists are paid $50 for each check-in.
- Reviewing applications monthly; panelists rotate so that approximately half of the selected panelists in each program will review applications in any given month. Application reviews are completed on a panelist’s own time during the review period. The time to complete reviews varies by program and number of applications. Panelists are paid $200 per monthly review.
- In addition to monthly review, public art panelists will also review New Artworks $20,000 public art project grants and Conservation Grant applications in the fall and spring. Panelists will be given 4 weeks to complete Round 1 reviews online before the Round 2 panel review meetings, scheduled Sept. 24, 2021, and March 18, 2022, and running approximately 3-4 hours. Panelists are paid $300 for the fall and $300 for the spring reviews and meetings.
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Arts in Education Grant
Panelists review and score Arts in Education Grant applications, making recommendations that support eligible Maryland-based teaching artists to lead educational engagements with nonprofit organizations, government entities, and colleges and universities.
What We’re Looking For
- 10 panelists for FY 2022 (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022).
- Teachers and educators, teaching artists, artists, arts or school administrators, education enthusiasts, community organizers, and youth interested in serving Maryland’s art sector while gaining experience and insight into MSAC’s panel review process.
- A wide geographic and demographic representation of the state of Maryland.
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Maryland Touring Grant
Touring Grant panelists review and score applications with the goal of supporting collaborations between artists and organizations that wish to employ them.
What We’re Looking For
- 10 panelists for FY 2022.
- Independent artists (especially those with Touring experience), arts administrators (especially of presenting organizations/venues - for and non-profit), and individuals with tour management experience.
- We are especially looking for individuals with knowledge or background in the performing arts (music, dance, theatre, storytelling) for this program.
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Public Art
By reviewing and scoring applications, public art panelists bring expertise to supporting artists and organizations applying for grants for the planning and creation of new public artwork as well as the conservation of existing works. Serving as a Public Art Across Maryland panelist is a great opportunity to learn about public art granting processes.
What We’re Looking For
- 5-10 panelists for FY 2022.
- Artists, architects, landscape architects, designers, arts administrators, and art conservators with a background in Visual Art and Public Art.
- A wide geographic representation of the state of Maryland.
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How to apply
- Click the “Apply Here” button below to log in or create a free account in SmartSimple; be sure to log in as an individual, rather than an organization, as organization-based accounts do not have access to panelist applications. If you do not have an individual account, you may create one for free by registering as an “Independent Artist.”
- Under Funding Opportunities, select "Public Call."
- Fill out the information in the "Contact Information" tab.
- Select the "Narrative" tab.
- From the dropdown menu labeled "I am applying as a" select "Panelist Call," and click "Save Draft" to populate the application.
- Select the desired Grant Program—either “Arts in Education,” or “Touring” or “Public Art Across Maryland”—and fill in the remainder of the form.
- Click “Submit.”
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Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EST, July 9, 2021 | |
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Questions? Contact our team for assistance. Staff support will be available until 12 p.m. on July 9th.
- For Arts in Education: Precious Blake (precious.blake@maryland.gov) or Catherine Frost (catherine.frost@maryland.gov).
- For Touring Grants: Emily Sollenberger (emily.sollenberger@maryland.gov) or Laura Weiss (laura.weiss@maryland.gov).
- For Public Art Across Maryland: Liesel Fenner (liesel.fenner@maryland.gov) or Ryan Patterson (ryan.patterson1@maryland.gov)
The Maryland State Arts Council is committed to making sure all Marylanders can access its programs and services. For grant application assistance, please contact the appropriate staff member. Guests with further accessibility questions or who require accommodations may fill out the Accommodations Request Form or contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 410-767-6476 or precious.blake@maryland.gov.
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Independence Day (1996 Movie)
Thursday, July 1, 2021
7:00pm
Tickets: $18-includes drink of choice
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There have always been rumors The Maryland Theatre is haunted. On July 1, it is not ghosts you need to worry about - it is ALIENS. The original Independence Day with Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum is airing on the big screen, and you are invited to view the ultimate fireworks show. Tickets include one drink of choice, including beer, wine, soda, water, or the specialty cocktail of the evening.
Synopsis:
In the epic adventure film Independence Day, strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that a force of incredible magnitude has arrived. Its mission: total annihilation over the Fourth of July weekend. The last hope to stop the destruction is an unlikely group of people united by fate and unimaginable circumstances
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Hagerstown Community College’s Alumni Association to host the 16th annual Red, White and Blue Summer Concert Series. All concerts are free and are open to the public. The schedule of events is as follows:
- Monday, July 5: The United States 229th Army Band
- Friday, July 16: The United States Navy Country Current
- Saturday, August 28: The United States Army Blues
- Friday, September 3: The United States Navy Sea Chanters
All concerts will be held at 6:15 p.m. in HCC’s Alumni Amphitheater. Per the CDC guidelines, current Covid-19 restrictions will be enforced at the time of each event. Concerts are subject to change by the U.S. Military. Concessions will be available for purchase. Please note that no outside food is permitted on the amphitheater grounds. Personal lawn chairs are permitted for lawn seating.
For more information and weather updates, email lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu or call 240-500-2346.
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Farce of Habit - Presented by The Potomac Playmakers
Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
17303 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Farce of Habit- Presented by The Potomac Playmakers
- Friday, July 9, 2021 @ 8:00 pm
- Saturday, July 10, 2021 @ 8:00 pm
- Sunday, July 11, 2021 @ 3:00 pm
- Friday July 16, 2021 @ 8:00 pm, also live-streaming!
- Saturday, July 17, 2021 @ 8:00 pm
- Sunday, July 18, 2021 @ 3:00 pm, also live-streaming!
Who is ready to laugh? Grab your family and come see "Farce of Habit" a Jones, Hope, Wooten Comedy.
FARCE OF HABIT, an absurdly funny farce that takes us back to the Reel ’Em Inn, the finest little fishing lodge in the Ozarks. The proprietor, D. Gene Wilburn, is looking forward to a peaceful weekend on the lake. However, his wife, Wanelle, picked these three days to white-knuckle her way through caffeine withdrawal. Meanwhile, his cross-dressing son’s marriage is falling apart, and his trigger-happy sister is caught up in a bizarre undercover police assignment. Throw in a gaggle of nuns, a relationship guru with a colossal ego, the storm of the century and an axe murderer, and the results will have you rolling in the aisles.
Presented with permission from Dramatists Play Service Inc.
*Following the guidelines of the Governor and CDC fully vaccinated patrons are not required to wear masks. We do ask that all non-vaccinated patrons wear a mask inside our performing arts center.*
Tickets are $15 per person, available online and at the door.
Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
17303 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740-5155
(240) 513-6260
www.potomacplaymakers.org
potomacplaymakers@gmail.com
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Register today for free art summer camps! | |
Virtual Summer Camp registration is now open! Explore a variety of camp offerings for artists in grades 1-5 as we welcome new camp instructors this year. Click the button below for more information and registration. | |
The Hagerstown Municipal Band will return to weekly concerts in City Park beginning Sunday, June 13th and succeeding Sunday evenings through August 22nd. Concerts begin at 7:00 this year! This is a change from the past when they began at 7:30. Concerts are free and open to the public. Bench seating is available but plenty of space exists for folding chairs. | |
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Children's Activities
Every Saturday starting July 10th
Free
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The Washington County Historical Society strives to make history fun for everyone. Held year-round on Saturday's, children's activities allow young museum visitors to learn more about life in the past by engaging in historical activities and arts and crafts that highlight elements of local history.
Starting Saturday, July 10th, children's activities will resume in the Miller House Garden! July's activity will be squirt gun watercolors. For more information, Contact us.
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The Maryland Theatre hosts
The 3rd Annual Balt Vodka
Fast Lanes to Success Artist Awards
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Pre-Sale Tickets are available online only
Wednesday, June 23 at 11:00AM
Pre-Sale Code--BALT
Advance Tickets are $30 plus fees
Tickets Day of Show at 3 PM are $40 plus fees
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About the Show...
The 3rd Annual Balt Vodka Fast Lanes to Success Artist Awards. This event was created with the help of local sponsors like Fast Lanes Auto, Tony’s Pizza, Bauhof and Associates, and many others to recognize the talent in the DMV area for major record deals.
This year our special guest judges are from major labels and have signed some of the biggest names in the music industry. There will be the legendary CEO of STR8UP Ent., Label President and VP of Wu-Tang Management, Jimmy Kang from WHOMAG/Sony Orchard, Grammy Award Winner Rob Schwartz, and from the legendary group Wu-Tang Clan, Cappadonna. With special guest performances by Hagerstown's own Big Jerz from STR8UP Ent., TSN Slay Big Nate, Piff Boss Skinz, Imari, and many more.
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The Historical Society is collecting crayons for children with special needs! All crayons are appreciated. Collected crayons will be melted, poured into molds, and used to create chunky crayons that any child can grasp! | |
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Augustoberfest 2021 – Foundation Sponsoring
Downtown Plaza Festival
The Augustoberfest Charitable Foundation (“the Foundation”) has announced the postponement of their 25th Augustoberfest Anniversary Event until August 2022. However, the Foundation is pleased to announce they will be sponsoring the Downtown Plaza Festival, small scale German-themed event, which will be located at University Plaza in Downtown Hagerstown, MD on Saturday, August 21, 2021.
There will be no entry fee for the Downtown Plaza Festival! Some of the traditional food options from Augustoberfest will be offered for sale, as well as beer and wine from 12PM-8PM. Unfortunately, due to the smaller space, there will not be the traditional artisan vendors, but live music will be provided from 1PM-7PM. Guests are invited to bring their own chair to sit and enjoy the entertainment; however, due to health department regulations, outside food and drink will not be permitted.
Chairwoman, Jill Colbert, shared, “The COVID-19 Pandemic has presented many challenges and the decision to postpone our 25th anniversary event was not easy. We are very excited to sponsor this smaller event! It is an opportunity for us to connect with our patrons, provide our community some fun, and thank everyone for their support throughout the years. We know many are looking forward to getting back to normal, and the Foundation cannot wait to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Augustoberfest in 2022.”
Follow Augustoberfest on Facebook, Instagram, or visit www.augustobefest.org for updates on the 2022 anniversary event.
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Authentic Community Theatre presents
Sweeney Todd
Fri, October 22, 2021 at 7:30pm
Sat, October 23, 2021 at 7:30pm
Individual tickets on sale to the general public Friday, June 4, 2021 at 11 am.
Tickets can be purchased online, by phone at 301-790-2000, or at our Box Office.
About the Show...
An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which, he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up... and the carnage has only just begun.
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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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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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click the button below - Thank you!
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34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100
Hagerstown, MD 21740
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