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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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The Washington County Arts Council presents artists Nicole Troup and Beck Metzbower exhibiting in the galleries from July 13, 2023 through August 8, 2023. An online virtual exhibit will be available on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/. | |
Washington County Chamber of Commerce! | |
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Wednesday, July 26, 2023 8am-9am EDT
Jamie Hardges will be speaking and available for questions!
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Washington County
Arts Council
Accepting
Grant Applications
for 2023-2024
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The Board of Directors of the Washington County Arts Council announces that the 2024 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 for a charitable purpose.
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Music With Love Beyond Borders
1240 Dalewood Dr, Silver Spring MD 20904
07/22/2023 at 5:30pm
A debut performance of South Asian and Middle Eastern instrumental ensemble with Sitar , Oud , Tabla and Arab Percussion . Sitar - Alif Laila , Oud - Laith Alattar , Tabla . - Anubrata Chatterjee , Arab Percussion - Khaled Mauolaoui The music has been conceptualized and directed by Alif Laila . It is based on South Asian ragas that are intertwined with Middle Eastern music. The moods and emotions express the common threads of cultures and peoples symbolizing the unity of humanity . This concert is part of the DC South Asian Music Festival hosted by DC South Asian Arts Council Inc
Fee: $10/$20/$30
Contact Name: DC South Asian Arts Council Inc at 301 529 8008 or dcsaaci@gmail.com
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Stories In The Round - Jane Dorfman
July 24, 2023
13245 Cearfoss Pike (Salem Ave. extended) Hagerstown, MD
07/24/2023 at 7:00 pm
Winner of two World Storytelling Awards for her story CDs, and veteran teller of folk and fairy tales, personal stories, and a few lies - Jane Dorfman returns for her first SITR appearance since 2014 with a new one-person show, imagining wild west icon Calamity Jane in her later years, coming back to Deadwood to address the Ladies Auxiliary.
Stories In The Round is a storytelling series at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown, 13245 Cearfoss Pike, usually on the 4th Monday of the month.
$12 in advance, $15 at the door. Children 12 years & older welcome when accompanied by a parent or group leader.
Contact: Fanny Crawford, 301-730-1638 or fanitsky@hotmail.com.
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Carbonaro: Lies On Stage
Friday, July 28, 2023
7:30 PM Showtime!
This performance is sponsored in part by the Washington County Arts Council, Inc. made possible by funding from the Maryland State Arts Council.
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Best known as the star and executive producer of the hit series, THE CARBONARO EFFECT on truTV, Michael Carbonaro has also made frequent television appearances in shows such as Happily Divorced, 30 Rock, Grey’s Anatomy, and CSI Miami. A performing magician since his youth, Carbonaro went on to study experimental theater at New York University with aspirations of entertaining audiences through a variety of theatrical mediums, including hidden-camera magic, which he later showcased frequently on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
Following Carbonaro’s frequent late-night appearances, Michael was presented with the opportunity to launch his hit comedic series, “The Carbonaro Effect,” which has run for over 100 episodes on truTV and currently airs on HBO Max and in syndication worldwide. In this series, Michael performs inventive tricks on unsuspecting members of the public who are unaware that he is a magician. Jaws drop when he causes a car to disappear from under a security guard’s nose or makes alien crabs transform into kittens in a science lab. Whether posing as a coffee shop barista, museum curator, or seemingly unremarkable store clerk in the REAL world, Carbonaro's illusions – along with his absurd, matter-of-fact explanations –leave REAL people bewildered and families at home laughing out loud.
In 2016 Michael embarked on his first theater tour with the widely acclaimed show “Michael Carbonaro Live!” Since its debut Michael has performed this show over 200 times to sold-out audiences across the country, cementing him as one of the most dynamic entertainers of his generation. Now Michael is back with a brand-new show - “Carbonaro: Lies on Stage” - which will continue to showcase his unmatched blend of humor and charisma along with inventive illusions which will amaze audiences of all ages.
Post Show Meet & Greet – includes (1) Premium Seat
Limited Quantities available. Includes (1) Premium Seat on the Orchestra Level, Post Show Meet & Greet with Michael Carbonaro, (Photo Opportunity and Autograph on the item of your Choice.)Meet & Greet patrons must check in at Will Call at The Maryland Theatre Box Office before showtime for their credentials. The Meet & Greet will take place directly following the show, please remain in your seat as general ticket holder vacate the Theatre. Meet & Greet patrons may be subject to additional security measures and COVID protocols.
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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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Sunday, August 6, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Unity of Hagerstown (at St. Mark’s Episcopal)
18313 Lappans Road, Boonsboro, MD
The Interfaith Team of the Hagerstown Area Religious Council (HARC) is offering “Print & Potluck,” a book club with NO REQUIRED READING! Gather for light food and drinks and share whatever book—prose or poetry, fiction or nonfiction—has been a personal inspiration -- to think, learn, feel, relax, or act. Come with or without the actual book (but with title and author), and with finger food to share. Please RSVP by August 3 to communicator07@yahoo.com or call 301-842-4272
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The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association will host Cazhmiere as part of its Funky Fridays Summer Concert Series, on Friday, August 11, at 6:15 p.m., in HCC’s Alumni Amphitheater.
Cazhmiere is one of the region’s premier party bands playing major venues in VA, MD, WV, PA, and DC. They bring a sizeable repertoire to every show, including a wide range of party material from the 80’s and 90’s to today’s current pop, dance, new country and modern rock radio hits. The unlimited variety in a night with Cazhmiere is fun and energetic for everyone.
Sponsored by the HCC Alumni Association, this concert is free and open to the public. Beer and wine will be sold on site. Food trucks and the alumni concession stand will be open. Please note that no outside food or drink is permitted on the amphitheater grounds. Personal lawn chairs and blankets are permitted for lawn seating.
For more information about the Funky Fridays Summer Concert Series, visit www.hagerstowncc.edu/advancement/alumni-news.
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Culture & Cocktails:
Historic Schoolhouses in Washington County
Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, 6:00 PM
From those abandoned to the ones brought back to life, Washington County has a hidden treasure trove of historic schoolhouses waiting to be discovered!
On Friday, August 11, 2023, join Henry Recker, a Smithsburg Middle School student, who will showcase Washington County’s historic schoolhouses. The talk will feature photographs taken by Henry and from the WCHS archives.
This month’s drink is the Roaring Rob Roy, a cocktail for Scotch lovers and enjoyers. Doors open at 5:30 PM and light hors d' oeuvres will be served!
Culture & Cocktails 2023 has been made possible by the generous support of the James and Mary Schurz Foundation of Williamsport, MD.
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Washington County MD Historical Society
135 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Contact 301-797-8782 or info@washcohistory.org
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Hager House Plein Air Art Collaborative
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Calling all artists, the Hager House welcomes you for an open-air day of creativity. Artists are invited to bring their own supplies and create paintings, drawings, and sketches of the Hager House. Once completed, we welcome you to display your art inside the Hager House for visitors to admire through the month until after City Park Fall Fest (Sat. Sept. 16). No fees for artists, free house tours included for participating artists. Rain date: Saturday, August 19. Click the button below to enroll for free, to RSVP, and be in the loop with notifications/updates on this event:
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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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