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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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Augustoberfest at the
Washington County Agricultural Center
August 21 and 22, 2022.
Celebrating 25 Years!
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The Washington County Arts Council hosts two exhibits for the month of July 2022 at the Washington County Arts Council, 34 S Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740.
Featured are photographer Mark Schwenk’s “Portraits of Empowerment” and visual artist, Emma Williams’ “Imminent Emergence: Mediations on the Book of Joy.” The Exhibits open in the galleries on Thursday, July 7, 2022, and online virtually beginning Saturday, July 9, 2022.
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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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4th Annual Washington Goes Purple Call | |
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2022 City Park Summer Concert Series!
Sponsored in part by the
Washington County Arts Council
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SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2022, AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM
City Park Summer Concert Series presents The Flashbacks
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Enjoy a free concert in the City Park Band Shell in Hagerstown! On Saturday, July 30, 2022, when The Flashbacks take the stage.
Concert begins at 6pm. Treat yourself to concessions before or during the show.
In partnership with the Washington County Arts Council. For more info visit https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com or call 301-791-3132.
The Flashbacks perform a wide variety of Oldies, Classics, and Vintage Rock n Roll.
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Please Note Date Change
You are invited!
Coffee & Connections with guest artist this month,
Ashley Holden Hammond!
8/24/2022 at 8:00 AM
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown MD 21740
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SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2022, AT 1 PM – 9 PM
Freedom Festival 2022
50 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740
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Celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of the local community through food and music. An annual event that gives everyone something positive to do, while also giving back to the youth and local businesses. | |
Mark your calendars! Celebrate 25 years of Augustoberfest! | |
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Valley Art Association August Member Show
Weekends in August: “Paradise”: Friday, August 5 – Sunday, August 28, in the North Gallery of the historic Mansion House Art Center & Gallery at 480 Highland Avenue, in Hagerstown City Park. Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. FREE Admission. For more information, visit www.valleyartassoc.com, https://www.facebook.com/ValleyArtAssociation.Hagerstown.Md, or call (301) 797-2867
VALLEY ART ASSOCIATION WORKSHOPS
August 24 & 25, 2022:
Painting Darker Skin Tones from a Photo
Two-day workshop on how to mix darker skin tones and what colors to use, with Nicole Troup, nicoletroupmasterpiece.com. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue in Hagerstown City Park. Cost: $160 for VAA and Washington County Museum of Fine Art members, $180 non-members. Bring a packed lunch. To register, contact Elaine Wolfe, valleyartinfo@gmail.com or call (304) 261-9583/no text. Registration deadline August 18, 2022.
September 1, 2022: Quick Sketch Portrait in Watercolor
Full-day workshop on loosening up the portrait painting process with Pam Wenger, pamwenger.com. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue in Hagerstown’s City Park. Cost: $75 for VAA and Museum of Fine Art members, $85 non-members. Lunch is included. To register, contact Elaine Wolfe, valleyartinfo@gmail.com or call (304) 261-9583/no text. Registration deadline August 25, 2022.
September 15-16, 2022: Portrait Relief Sculpting
Two-day workshop, great for beginning and intermediate sculptors, with Lesa Cook, lesacook.com. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mansion House Art Center & Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue in Hagerstown’s City Park. Cost: $165 for VAA and Museum of Fine Art members, $180 for non-members; cost includes supply of all materials and lunch. To register, contact Elaine Wolfe, valleyartinfo@gmail.com or call (304) 261-9583/no text. Registration deadline August 25, 2022.
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Join bestselling author Debbie Macomber and WCFL for an afternoon tea, talk, and book signing event at the historic Maryland Theatre!
Washington County Free Library invites you to Beyond the Books: Evening with Debbie Macomber. This is a two-part event with tickets available for either or both portions:
Meet & Greet Afternoon Tea: 3 PM ---
Join Debbie Macomber for a lovely afternoon tea in the Maryland Theatre Ballroom. Sip from a number of specialty teas crafted by the Kate Pearl Tea Room with blends based on Ms. Macomber's books. Get to know one of your favorite authors in an intimate setting.
Beyond the Books Talk & Book Signing: 5 PM ---
Join Debbie Macomber in the Maryland Theatre's Historic Auditorium to hear about her work, inspiration, writing process, and experience as an internationally acclaimed author. We are excited to host Ms. Macomber in downtown Hagerstown for what is sure to be a wonderful evening to kick off the library's author talk series.
There will be a book signing and opportunity for photos with Debbie Macomber following her talk! She will sign all books purchased at the event and one book per person brought from home, so bring your favorite title along to be signed!
Beyond the Books Talk & Book Signing Admission: $20
Meet & Greet Afternoon Tea Admission: $60
Tea & Talk Admission Bundle: $75 (limited number of ticket bundles available)
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Allure of the Near East: Treasures from the Huntington Museum of Art
Dates: June 18–August 21, 2022
Location: Groh Gallery
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts hosts a special traveling exhibition Allure of the Near East: Treasures from the Huntington Museum of Art featuring 45 exquisitely crafted items from a collection originally formed by Drs. Joseph and Omayma Touma. Glassware, ceramics, metalwork, weaponry and weaving illustrate the distinctive beauty of Near Eastern design through objects meant for daily life that are simultaneously beautiful and functional.
“Allure of the Near East will bring a breathtaking selection of primarily Islamic decorative arts to Hagerstown—our first such exhibition since 1933,” said Washington County Museum of Fine Arts Executive Director Sarah Hall. “It also gives us an opportunity to showcase works in our collection that further illuminate the superb visual traditions of the Near East.”
The exhibition opens June 18 and runs through August 21. Museumgoers will see objects dating from the 7th century to the late 19th century. Many works are from what is now modern-day Iran, Egypt, Syria, and Turkey.
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POP-UP ART
Join the Washington County Museum for Pop-Up Art in the Park Fridays,
August 5 and 19, 10 a.m. to noon. Make and take a fun art project in the rose garden while learning about art on view in WCMFA. No registration is required.
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Bill Engvall
Saturday, August 6, 2022
6:00 PM & 9:00 PM
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About the Show...
Here's Your Sign "It's Finally Time" Farewell Tour
What makes entertainers successful is the ability to connect with an audience. The sharing of everyday humor makes Bill Engvall on his farewell tour, one of the top comedians today. He is best known for the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Dancing With the Stars and Last Man Standing.
He was recently awarded “Casino Comedian” of the year at the 2019 Casino Entertainment Awards in Las Vegas, NV. He is currently on tour and since 2016, Bill has hosted a weekly podcast “My 2 Cents” with PodcastOne.
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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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Culture & Cocktails
MD’s Appalachian Highlands
Fri, August 12, 2022
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Miller House Museum
135 West Washington Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
On Friday August 12th, author and outdoorsman Tim Rowland will join Cultural & Cocktails over Zoom to discuss his 2009 book, Maryland's Appalachian Highlands: Massacres, Moonshine & Mountaineering. In his presentation, Mr. Rowland will introduce the remarkable history of the mountains of Western Maryland, from the rocky relations of Native Americans and early settlers and the Battle of South Mountain to the faded elegance of Gilded Age resorts and the coming of the B&O Railroad. THIS IS A ZOOM ONLY EVENT.
You have the option to join guests at the Miller House to watch the event and enjoy the cocktail or you may watch from your home.
The featured cocktail will be: The Black-Eyed Susan! Named for the state flower of Maryland, this drink is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spice.
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Authentic Community Theatre 2 Week Intensive presents
Legally Blonde the Musical Jr.
At the Maryland Theatre
Saturday, August 13, 2022
2:00 PM
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About the Show...
Authentic Community Theatre's 2-week Production Camp will start with a week at ACT (1000 Florida Ave) and end with a week at The Maryland Theatre with a full production (including sets, costumes, props, etc.) at the end of the second week!
Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde The Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show's instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!
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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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Celebrate Allure of the Near East: Treasures from the Huntington Museum of Art with our culturally-themed Community Day Sunday, August 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. Activities begin at 1 p.m., with an Interfaith discussion in the gallery; from 2 to 4 p.m., learn about the sitar and enjoy live performances and demonstrations by Sitar Niketan; and at 2:30 p.m. join Museum Director Sarah Hall in the galleries for a Director’s Highlight tour. Throughout the day kids can make and take a Near Eastern-inspired project with Samir Razzak. | |
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Exploring Jonathan Street: History, Art, Imagination
May 21–September 11, 2022
Discover the history of Hagerstown’s historically Black Jonathan Street neighborhood in this exhibition that combines the artifacts and documentation from the log cabin at 417 Jonathan Street with contemporary art and community memories. The neighborhood’s own nationally-known artist Graff Dummy has been commissioned to create a contemporary artwork inspired by the history of Jonathan Street.
The story of the log cabin at 417 Jonathan Street has captured the attention and imaginations of people locally and nationally. The cabin has attained emblematic status as a symbol of both the history of the neighborhood and the value we can find in that history to help foster a stronger community in the present and future. Providing an immersive, thoughtful exploration of the cabin’s story, the exhibition will include artifacts excavated from the cabin site (most of which the community has only seen in photographs), enlarged documentary photographs of the cabin’s historic condition, and a contemporary art response.
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A Tribute to the Grand Ole Opry
Friday, September 9, 2022, at 7:00 PM
A Tribute to the Grand Ole Opry in The Maryland Theatre Ballroom
The Maryland Theatre
09/09/2022
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Join Kip and Dale Young of Forever Young Music for a multimedia music presentation and tribute to stars of the Grand Ole Opry. From Roy Acuff, Wabash Cannonball and Minnie Pearl to some of your favorite hits by George Jones, Tammy Wynette Dolly Parton, Lorrie Morgan Johnny Cash and The Carter Family and MORE! This tribute will have you clapping and singing along to some of your favorite memories from the Grand Ole Opry!
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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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Celebrate the fusion of arts, entertainment, and history on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 11:00 am - 7:30 p.m. at the annual City Park Fall Fest event in Hagerstown.
Enjoy free, fun family activities including pony rides, museum tours, art activities and recreation opportunities during the day and stay for an excellent firework show that night!
Partnered with Bester Community of Hope's Community Block Party we encourage everyone to come out and see what is going on!
Beginning at 11am, children of all ages are invited to come dressed up in a butterfly costume or as any pollinator (bees, birds, and bugs) to parade down the Cultural Trail to the Hager House in City Park for an educational and interactive presentation by The Monarch Alliance, in partnership with the Discovery Station! Line-up begins at 10:30am.
Register now for the Monarch Butterfly Parade and get more info about Fall Fest here: https://www.hagerstownmd.org/fallfest.
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Straight No Chaser
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 7:30 PM
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The Maryland Theatre presents Straight No Chaser | |
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 7:30 PM | |
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If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses... think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch.
They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold, over 1 billion streams on Pandora, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide.
Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense... and with a sense of humor.
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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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Congratulations to local artist, jim mackey, whose piece titled, “Episode”, has been accepted through a juried process,
in the Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation’s permanent Art Collection in Chicago. There will be a show opening at the Zolla/Lieberman Gallery in Chicago in October 2022, depending on COVID restrictions
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It is time to think Treasure Sale! | |
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The Maryland Theatre Hosts
"Connecting With Your Loved Ones"
with Medium Debbie
Friday, October 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Tickets are Available Online
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 11:00 AM
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 Tuesday- Friday 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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This event is sure to be a sell out so purchase early!
About Medium Debbie...
Don't miss this unique opportunity to attend an unforgettable evening with Medium Debbie and experience fascinating world of Mediumship! Debbie's metaphysical journey began at the age of 13 with a near death experience that inspires her commitment to working with Spirit. Her clients describe her as down to earth compassionate and empathetic.
Debbie Wojciechowski holds a Master of Science degree from Johns Hopkins University. She enjoyed a 25 year federal law enforcement career and is an acclaimed and certified Evidential Medium. An Evidential Medium is an individual who can communicate information with Spirit. This information can be unequivocally verified and is evidence of the human souls survival beyond this physical life. Debbie's federal law enforcement experience coupled with her mediumship gifts enable her to now consult on cold cases and missing persons investigations.
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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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Home Free: Road Sweet Road Tour
with special guest
Erin Kinsey
Sunday, October 16, 2022
3:30 PM
Pre-Sale Tickets are Available Online
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Pre-Sale Code
HOMEFREE
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Pre-sale ends Friday, July 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM
Ticket go on sale to the general public on
Friday, July 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM
About the Show...
All-vocal Country entertainers Home Free have made their mark on the music scene, racking up nearly 600,000 album equivalents globally; embarking on major international tours; amassing 500+ MILLION views and over 1.3-MILLION Subscribers on YouTube; and being declared “Country music fans’ favorite a cappella group” (Taste of Country).
Join us for a perfect evening of mixed of upbeat Nashville-dipped pop hits, country and western standards, incredible harmony, and quick witted humor.
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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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Kevin James
Friday, October 21, 2022
7:30 PM
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About the Show...
Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom.
The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination in 2006 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The show concluded its run in 2007 but continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world. James also starred in and executive produced the sitcom Kevin Can Wait for Sony Television and CBS.
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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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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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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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