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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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Remember Dad on June 19, 2022 with a gift from The Gallery Shop
Washington County Arts Council
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The Washington County Arts Council presents
“Mark Youngblood: Mothers & Daughters"
&
"James Klumpner: Hypnagogia-The Logic of Dreams"
in the Galleries at the Washington County Arts Council
34 S Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740 on June 9, 2022 and
online virtually beginning Saturday, June 11, 2022.
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4th Annual Washington Goes Purple Call | | |
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Washington County Arts Council
Accepting Grant Applications
for 2022-2023
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The Board of Directors of the Washington County Arts Council announces that the 2023 Community Arts Development Grant Guidelines and Application are now available at http://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/grants or by emailing Mary Anne Burke at maryanneb@washingtoncountyarts.com
All grant awards are made subject to the availability of funds.
Awards are made possible through the Maryland State Arts Council’s Community Arts Development program which “provides funds and technical assistance to the local arts councils of the 23 counties of Maryland and Baltimore City. The purposes of the program are to better serve artists, arts organizations, and audiences throughout the State and to encourage local decision-making, arts activity and funding for the arts at the local level.” To be eligible, organizations must be organized as a charitable purpose.
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All Washington County Free Library branches will be closed Monday, June 20, 2022 in observance of Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day. WCFL branches throughout the county will reopen at their usual time Tuesday, June 21.
Juneteenth is an annual commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and a celebration of African American culture, and it has been celebrated in various parts of the country since 1865.
Juneteenth became a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. For more information on the history of Juneteenth, visit the National Museum of African American History & Culture’s exploration on its continuing legacy here.
Washington County Free Library will also be a nonprofit vendor at Hagerstown’s 2022 Juneteenth Celebration, presented by the Doleman Black Heritage Museum on Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18. We will be giving away Juneteenth-focused children’s books to attendees while supplies last.
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2022 City Park Summer Concert Series Coming Soon! | |
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The Maryland Entertainment Group presents:
“She Kills Monsters.”
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Maryland Entertainment Group (MEG Theatre) presents Qui Nguyen's play She Kills Monsters on June 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25, at 7:30 p.m. as well as June 18 at 2 p.m. at Hagerstown Community College's Kepler Theater.
A dramatic comedy about the world of fantasy role-playing games, SHE KILLS MONSTERS tells the story of Agnes Evans as she comes to terms with the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When she finds Tilly's Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she embarks on an adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly's refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
Tickets can be purchased at MEGtheatre.org (http://megtheatre.org/buy-tickets.html). For more information, contact Madeline Cepeda at madeline@megtheatre.org or call 717-360-5048.
Fee: $20
Hagerstown Community College-Kepler Theatre
11512 Kepler Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21742
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Ukraine Benefit Concert
St. John’s Episcopal Church
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2022 Maryland Wind Festival | |
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Outdoor Movies
at City Park
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Join The City of Hagerstown for free outdoor movies in the City Park Band Shell
June 17 - Sing 2
July 8 - Encanto
July 15 - Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Movies are sponsored by Amerigroup, FedEx Ground, Maryland Physicians Care and U.S. Cellular. Bring your own blanket or a lawn chair and maintain social distance between yourself and others at the event. Treat yourself to concessions, pre-movie entertainment, and a fun evening under the stars!
Guests will be asked to maintain social distance and follow CDC health & safety guidelines.
Pre-movie entertainment begins at 7pm. Come early to save a spot! Movies begin at dusk.
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To register to attend the free children's concert event and find more specific information of the concert at this link: | |
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Celebrate African American Heritage
1st Annual Juneteenth Celebration
presented by the
African American Historical Association
of Western Maryland
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The African American Historical Association of Western Maryland
Announces their 1st Juneteenth Celebration
on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at the historic Rockland Estate
The African American Historical Association has announced their inaugural Juneteenth Celebration will take place on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at the historic Rockland Estate, 9030 Sharpsburg Pike in Fairplay, MD. Festivities will commence at 11:00 a.m. and continue until 6:00 p.m.
Various tents will be set up to include a voter registration area, authors & historians, re-enactors, crafts & jewelry, and light refreshments which will be available for purchase. Whistle Punk Farm food truck will be onsite.
Pricing for admission:
- $35 Family of 4 (2 Adults & 2 Kids)
- $15 Adults | $12 Seniors
- $10 College & High School Age
- FREE for Kids, Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Contact Ron Lytle at 304-839-1650 or rlytle2017@gmail.com
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Click on the flyer for more information! | |
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The Maryland Theatre Hosts
Miss Maryland and Maryland's Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant
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Tickets can be purchased online at TicketMaster.com,
by phone at 301-790-2000, or in person at our Box Office.
Our Box Office is Open to the Public Monday- Friday 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Miss Maryland Season Packages & Black Eyed Susan Season Packages are only available via Box Office, Mail In Form.
Please note single night tickets and season package ticket prices do not include facility fees. All facility fees benefit the preservation of The Historic Maryland Theatre, a non-profit 501-(C)3.
About the Pageant...
The leagues of women involved in the Miss Maryland Scholarship Organization have become doctors, nurses, educators, meteorologists, graduate scholars, community activists, candidates for office, members of the armed services, and so much more. Our titleholders, our preliminary candidates, and our volunteers exemplify what it means to give back to their communities and the State of Maryland. We pride ourselves on fostering the growth of local leaders, helping women ages 13 to 26 find ways to amplify their strengths within their own communities. Please join us as we crown our 2022 Miss Maryland and Miss Maryland's Outstanding Teens!
Pageant Schedule
Preliminaries:
Wednesday, June 22nd at 7:00 PM
Thursday, June 23rd at 7:00 PM
Finals:
- Friday, June 24th Maryland's Outstanding Teen Finals at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, June 25th Miss Maryland Finals at 7:00 PM
Doors Open 1 Hour prior to Showtime
Hosted by Miss America 1980 and award winning TV Personality Susan Powell
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Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org
Our Box Office Location is:
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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Imagine Hagerstown—Citywide Arts Festival | |
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Make Your Own Journal at the Berkeley Art Works
The Berkeley Arts Council is offering a journal-making workshop this month. The weather is warm, get out and have some fun with something new!
Printing with Nature - Participants will learn how to print with nature to create a beautiful journal. The covers and pages will be printed using leaves, and the binding will be completed using a long stitch technique. The finished product will make a special keepsake or a great gift! This workshop meets Thursday and Friday, June 23 - 24, 10am - 3pm both days (total of 10 hours) and will be held at the Berkeley Art Works, 116 N. Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and masks required while in class. Workshops will be set up for distancing - space is limited. Pre-registration is required; for details and to register, visit https://berkeleyarthttps://berkeleyartswv.org/instruction/wv.org/instruction/.
Contact: Berkeley Arts Council at 304-620-7277 or berkeleyartswv@gmail.com
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Patsy Cline Cover Concert
On Friday, June 24th at 6:00 P.M., join the Historical Society of Washington County, MD for a special event – an outdoor concert under the stars featuring Patsy Cline Cover Artist Liz Ruffner! A legendary country singer, Cline has often been called one of the most influential vocalists of all time.
This is a popular event that sells out nearly every year. You will want to bring your own lawn chairs, as seating is limited.
There will be a cash bar available.
135 West Washington Street - Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 797-8782
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Hagerstown Community College’s Alumni Association announces its concert schedule for the 17th 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:
- Saturday, June 25: The United States Navy Cruisers
- Saturday, July 9: The Maryland National Guard’s 229th Army Band
- Saturday, August 13: The United States Navy Commodores
All concerts will be held at 6:15 p.m. in HCC’s Alumni Amphitheater. 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 and blankets are permitted for lawn seating.
For more information and weather updates, email lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu or call 240-500-2346.
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MAD Dance presents “Portal,” a New Collaborative Dance Theatre Performance on June 25 in Frederick, MD
MAD Dance presents “Portal,” a collaborative dance theatre performance, on June 25 at 7:30 pm at the Y Arts Center, 115 East Church Street, Frederick, MD. Seating is limited, and advance ticket purchase is highly recommended. Tickets are by sliding scale on the Eventbrite platform (www.MAD-Dance-Theatre.eventbrite.com). The wearing of masks is respectfully requested of all audience members. The development and performance of this new work is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org).
“Portal” is a pandemic-induced contemplation of people’s connection to earth and body, and a call to reconnect, get grounded, and take meaningful action to address the environmental crises caused by climate change. The all-consuming pandemic has assaulted our minds and bodies and left us scarred and shell-shocked. It has made us less connected to nature as we have become fearful and tight, obsessed with cleanliness, and unsure of how our bodies will cope. “Portal” seeks to offer a vision of reclaiming our connections to self, others, and earth.
Incorporating a poignant and impactful poem by climate justice advocate Neha Misra, a rich and contemplative score by composer Cam Millar, MAD Dance Co-Directors Kitty Clark, and Ray Shaw - in signature style - have crafted an immersive environment of vibrant colors, reflective surfaces, and images of forests in which non-linear communication thrives and a subtle, raw, and beautiful intimacy ensues.
For more information, call 301-331-4398 or find MAD Dance on Facebook (www.facebook.com/MAD.Dance.Theatre).
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The Potomac Playmakers Annual Meeting 2022
Sunday, June 26, 2022 @ 2 PM
The Potomac Playmakers invite you to attend the Annual Meeting 2022 at the
theater to enjoy food, friends, and hear all of the exciting things coming up for the Playmakers!
A food and mingle session will be from 2-3pm in our lower level. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with friends and Playmakers you haven't seen in a while, meet other volunteers and talk one on one with board members.
Then our annual meeting will begin at 3pm. You will hear all about upcoming opportunities, events, auditions, and improvements. The Playmakers will also be holding an election for new board members at this time. To be able to vote, you will need to become a member by June 12, 2022. Renew your membership, or become a member here: https://www.potomacplaymakers.org/product/annual-membership/. Membership is only $20 and includes entry to our Stage Door productions (Main Stage season productions not included.)
Potomac Playmakers
17303 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740-5155
https://www.potomacplaymakers.org/
(240) 513-6260
potomacplaymakers@gmail.com
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Quench your thirst for knowledge with the Washington County Historical Society!
Born in Hagerstown on April 26th, 1919, Florence MacMichael was an American actress of stage, film, and television, best known for playing Winnie Kirkwood in the television series Mister Ed.
On Friday, July 8, 2022, join the Washington County Historical Society in welcoming local historian and author Steve Bockmiller, who will give a presentation on Florence MacMichael. Throughout her career, MacMichael worked with many A-list celebrities from the golden age of movies and TV.
This month’s cocktails will be: The Golden Glamour! This glamorous cocktail was served at an official Academy Awards party where it was a smash hit among the celebrities!
Culture & Cocktails 2022 has been made possible by the generous support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation
135 West Washington Street - Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 797-8782
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E.A.R.N, Inc. & the Untapped Music & Entertainment Series
Presents
More to Lyfe
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About the Show...
R&B singer Lyfe Jennings will be headlining the launch of the Untapped Music Series at the Maryland Theatre in Downtown Hagerstown. Lyfe has seven studio albums including the platinum selling Lyfe 268-192. His talent for writing, producing, and singing soulful records has led to a long and impactful music career.
Opening Acts - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Headliner- 9:00 PM
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Contact Audrey Vargason at 301-790-3500 or Contact Email: ajv@mdtheatre.org
Our Box Office Location is:
21 South Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Maryland Theatre Box Office Hours
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Box Office is Open 1 Hour Prior to Showtimes
Contact Our Box Office 301-790-2000
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Potomac River Artists Guild Art Show
in Shepherdstown, WVA
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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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