C&O Canal 50th Anniversary Photo Contest Exhibit

Washington County Arts Council 34 S Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Scott Bartlett

Dan Bonesteel

Carl Brown

Carl Brown

Carl Brown

Kat Cammer

Kat Cammer

Kat Cammer

Scott Cantner

Scott Cantner

Scott Cantner

Margaret Clingan

Margaret Clingan

Margaret Clingan

Diane Crawford

Diane Crawford

Diane Crawford

Ed Crawford

Ed Crawford

Ed Crawford

Betsy DeVore

Betsy DeVore

Betsy DeVore

Brenda Dill Clark

Brenda Dill Clark

Brenda Dill Clark

Dan Ebert

Vincent Ferrari

Vincent Ferrari

Beth Fisher

Beth Fisher

Beth Fisher

Jean Gerber Witmer

Lee Goodwin

Lee Goodwin

Lee Goodwin

Francis Grant-Suttie

Francis Grant-Suttie

Francis Grant-Suttie

Grace Harmon

Janet Hayes

Janet Hayes

Janet Hayes

John Krowka

John Krowka

John Krowka

Penny Mause

Penny Mause

Karen Montgomery

Karen Montgomery

Karen Montgomery

Sharon Neubauer

Satya Ponnaluri

Satya Ponnaluri

Satya Ponnaluri

Katie Rapp

Katie Rapp

Katie Rapp

Ronald Reel

Toni Robinson

Toni Robinson

Toni Robinson

Meryl Silver

Meryl Silver

Meryl Silver

Stanley Turk

Joe Willmore

Joe Willmore

Joe Willmore

Melissa Winn

Melissa Winn

Cherry Wyman

Cherry Wyman

Sondra Yaukey

Violette's Lock in June

C&O Lock 31

Reflecting on a Warm January Walk Toward Lock 16

Georgetown DC Locks 3 and 4

Natural Horse Sculpture Wading in the Water

Antietam Aqueduct Arch

Antietam Aqueduct with Branch

Just Before Spring

A Canal Walk

The Aqueduct

The C&O

Days End at Dam Five

First Walk Through the Tunnel

Lifting Fog Near Lock 44

Autumn Pathway

Reflection of Simpler Times

Timeless Trestle

Fun Awaits

Reflected Bridge

River Walk

Blue Bells in Stone at Weverton

Poppies at Cushwa Basin

Water Lilies on Canal at Hancock

Turtle on Log

Round Top Cement Plant

Turtles in Canal

Boat at Swains Lock

Paw Paw Tunnel

Mountain Thunder

Light at the end of the tunnel

Blue Moon

Snow Melt

Riding on the Towpath

December Morning at Pennyfield Lock

March Morning at Great Falls Tavern

Lock 7 in Fog

Lockhouse Relic

Endless Towpath

Seneca Red

Contrasting Curves

C&O Canal Dam #5 in December

Cold Winter's Day Near McMahon's Mill

Kayaking the Canal at Violettes Lock

Dargan Cliffs

First Forsythia at Four Locks

Potomac at Four Locks

Lockhouse 8

A Foggy Couple

Contrast

Silent Watch

Winter at Four Locks

Angels at Pennyfield

Drama on Potomac

Isolation and COVID

Surreal Moon

Alpenglow

Evening Shimmer

Tie Dye Sky

Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center

Enlightening Conversation

Resilience

Snuggled in for the Night

Lockhouse #7

Going Home

Bridge Over Arizona

Lock 7 Gears

Autumn Colors

C&O Abstract

Shadow and Light

Recluse

Lock House 37

Duckweed and Great Blue Heron

Lunch

Untitled

Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 12 PM EDT – 3 PM EDT

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In 1802, Peter Bell purchased a half lot of land in Hagerstown (lot 91). On this site, he operated his pottery business, and trained his sons John, Solomon, and Samuel in the art of Shenandoah Pottery.

On Saturday, May 8th, join the Washington County Historical Society and Renfrew Museum and Park for a very special symposium on Bell Pottery. Panelists will include Nick Powers, Curator of Collections at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, and Dr. George Manger. While Nick will focus on placing John Bell’s career into the context of his larger family, Dr. Manger will highlight the glazes and techniques used by Peter, John, Solomon, and Samuel Bell.

The event will also feature commentary by WCHS staff regarding the acquisition of a red-ware crock attributed to Peter Bell, and Renfrew staff regarding the recent gift of artifacts from the Strasburg, VA shop by Charlie Bell.

Tickets will be $15 for WCHS and Renfrew members, and $25 for non-members.

Valley Art Association presents an Art Exhibit titled "Favorite Pets" by Valley Art members at the Mansion House Art Gallery, 501 Highland Way (City Park) Hagerstown, MD. The show opens Friday April 30, 2021 and runs until Sunday May 30, 2021. Mansion House hours are Fridays & Saturdays 11am-4pm and Sundays 1pm-5pm. Admission is Free.

For information call 301-797-2867 or visit www.valleyartassoc.com

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.

“There are a few changes this year” according to Chris Stockslager, Band President, and Lynn Lerew, Director. “Traditionally we only canceled in the event of rain immediately before the concert. That will continue but if we are not able to rehearse Monday and Thursday evenings because of rain, the concert will be cancelled in advance.” Both emphasized that everyone should check the band’s website weekly at www.hagerstownband.org or its Facebook page for more information and before coming to the Park to ensure the concert is still on. All cancellation announcements will be posted on those sites.

“Last summer was the first time that the band did not play in City Park. We hope that the 107th season of the band will go forward” said Stockslager. “Our players are anxious to perform” said Lerew. “We hope to see a lot of familiar and new faces in the audience this summer.”

Those attending are encouraged to practice social distancing and to wear masks as directed by the Governor of Maryland and recommended by the CDC. 

All concerts are sponsored by the City of Hagerstown. The first concert June 13 will begin with the traditional Elk’s Lodge Ceremony in honor of Flag Day.

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For the BISFA event “Do What Moves You”, Ms. Yaukey will share her fascination with the fibula brooch and will demonstrate the simple process of creating these wonderous little brooches, highlighting their elegance and simplicity. Ms. Yaukey will be inviting anyone who would like to join her to create one for themselves. Wire moves me and she love to move wire.

Fibulae (fibula singular) are brooches or clasps that date back to the bronze age. They were used to fasten clothing of all weights and materials. Thanks to the Romans, the ancient versions of these gloriously beautiful and ultimately functional brooches are found throughout Europe primarily in graves sites. The contemporary version can be found in the best jewelry galleries and wearable art exhibition venues around the world. There is no more durable a design concept than the Fabulous Fibula.

Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center

17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD 21742

May 14, 2021 8 PM

May 15, 2021 8 PM

May 16, 2021 3 PM

May 21, 2021 8 PM

Mau 22, 2021 8 PM

May 23, 2021 3 PM

Ready to Laugh? Join The Potomac Playmakers as we proudly present our production of "No Sex Please, We're British", written by Anthony Marriott and Alistair Foot, directed by Paulette Lee. In addition to our 6 live performances, May 14-16 and May 21-23, at our Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center, we will be offering 2 chances to stream this production as well, on May 21 & 23. All tickets are on sale now for just $15! For tickets please visit our website at www.potomacplaymakers.org or call our box office at (240) 513-6260. *All COVID safety measures will be followed during the performance by the cast, crew and audience. Temperatures will be taken at the door, masks are required and social distancing will be practiced at all times.* Plot Summary: A young bride who lives above a bank with her husband who is the assistant manager, innocently sends a mail order off for some Scandinavian glassware. What comes is Scandinavian pornography. The plot revolves around what is to be done with the veritable floods of pornography, photographs, books, films, and eventually girls that threaten to engulf this happy couple. The matter is considerably complicated by the man's mother, his boss, a visiting bank inspector, a police superintendent, and a muddled friend who does everything wrong in his reluctant efforts to set everything right, all of which works up to a hilarious ending of closed or slamming doors. This show is presented with special permission from Concord Theatricals. 

$15.00

Contact Lori Goodnow at (240) 513-6260 or potomacplaymakers@gmail.com

May 17, 2021 – June 13, 2021

Virtual Preview Garden Party, Sunday, May 16, @ 6:00 p.m.

Details can be found at http://wcmfa.org/art-in-bloom/

Thursdays, May 13 - June 3, 2021 from 7-9 p.m.

$40 for Museum Members, $50 for the general public

Instructor: Nicole Troup

Students will explore a special acrylic brand called Open Slow-Drying Acrylics by Golden, which will allow for an extended wet time to blend paint on the canvas. Students will also be taught special techniques to blend paint and create gradient shading after the paint surface has already dried. This class will focus on contemporary portrait techniques and approaches, proportions, massing in the lights and darks, value relationships, shading, blending, use of edges, and techniques such as dry-brushing, wet on wet, glazing and more. Click below for all information, the supplies list, and more.

Purchase tickets online—it’s quick and easy!

Presented By Authentic Community Theatre Inc.

May 22, 2021, 6:00 PM

Authentic Community Theatre

1000 Florida Ave Suite A

Hagerstown, MD 21740

Visit here for more information.

WITH OUR HANDS, is an exciting initiative that is part of a current national exhibition, OBJECTS: USA 2020. OUSA 2020 surveys American handmade arts through a curated selection of 100 artists, including 50 of today's most impactful contemporary makers and 50 historical artists from the 1969 Objects: USA exhibition.

Similar to the original show, the aspiration of WITH OUR HANDS is to weave together the diverse community of object makers in America, deepening the dialogue around the handmade arts. Facilitated by the power of social media, this campaign seeks to unite creators across the country to claim their medium, share their practice and find community.

Glassblowers, ceramicists, wood carvers, weavers, metalworkers, and those exploring new materials, are welcome to submit 15-second videos of their hands in action, showing what they make and explaining why they make it. The goal? Celebrate our nation’s creativity; help people to see, be seen, and break the silos among disciplines, large cities and small towns, big shots and young students.

To submit a video, click here for more information.

 at the NEW msac.org!

Get in before the crowds and save your seat for our next exciting production!

Presented By Authentic Community Theatre Inc. 

June 5, 2021, 11:00 AM

Authentic Community Theatre

1000 Florida Ave Suite A

Hagerstown, MD 21740

Visit here for more information.

Save the date for the 1^st St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School - Middletown Valley Bank “Virtual Power Breakfast” on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 8-9 am - “Innovation in the time of Covid.”

TMConsulting Owner Tereance Moore, PMP, SHRM-CP, Realtor®

Register Now - 1^st St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School - Middletown Valley Bank “Virtual Power Breakfast” on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 8-9 am - “Innovation in the time of Covid.”

For information contact Gallery Manager Chris Brewer at gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts.com or 301-791-3132

Explore camp offerings below. Fee-based camps come at a minimal cost and require students to provide their own materials. The Bowman Free Summer Camps are completely free with supplies provided. Please direct any questions to educ.marketing@wcmfa.org.

All camps and programs are virtual.

Cinderella brings vivid magic to the classic fairy tale!

The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine returns to the United States to present their captivating two-act performance of Cinderella, one of the most beloved stories of all time. With no fewer than 55 of Ukrainians finest performers, this esteemed ensemble has performed to the delight of audiences worldwide. Set to Sergei Prokofiev's music with Vladimir Vasiliev's choreography, this full-scale production follows the beautiful maiden's story as she seeks her handsome Prince Charming. With the help of a little magic, she discovers that dreams really can come true. Featuring graceful dancers, enchanting music, and beautiful costumes, this classic fairy tale is a treat the whole family will enjoy!

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