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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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Washington County Chamber of Commerce! | |
Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2023 | |
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DEADLINE: October 20, 2023
Call for Artists
Annual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2023
The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. invites local artists working in any medium to submit their best new works for WCACâs Juried âAnnual Community Art Show: The Best Local Art of 2023.â The juried community art exhibit will be on display virtually and in the gallery from December 7, 2023 through January 2, 2024.
Artists are encouraged to submit up to three entries. No works previously shown at WCAC will be considered. Submissions are FREE!
NEW for 2023! Online Submissions only!
Full Guidelines plus Submission and PR Media Release Form Links
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Call for Films:
Maryland International Film Festival - Hagerstown
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EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: October 6, 2023
Welcome, filmmakers, to the Maryland International Film Festival-Hagerstown. We are excited about our 11th year coming up on March 21st-24th, 2024. We are Movie Magazine's top 50 festival worth their entry fee. For 12 years, we've been bringing in the finest films from around the world. The film festival became a 501(c)3 and launched in 2009 and now screens more than 100 films each year! Hollywood Director Joe Carnahan is our creative director, and has been a powerful partner with our festival! He has brought us such films as "The Grey" and "The A-Team" with Liam Neeson and just released Wheelman to Netflix which is getting RAVE reviews. He now has his own production company with Frank Grillo, and has recently signed a deal with Sony Entertainment to work on their Adaptation of 'UNCHARTED'. So join us! We look forward to having you screen at our 12th anniversary!
The festival is conveniently located downtown; we're in the middle of the arts and entertainment district. And after the films, we host some of the best after parties with live bands and fantastic food and drinks!
Submission Guidelines: Entries must be submitted online, through FilmFreeway's online screener option.
Entry Fees: Checks or money orders must be made payable to Maryland International Film Festival.
Notifications: February 15, 2024
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âCall to Artistsâ for Crystal Ball juried ART GALLERY.
All proceeds will benefit the proposed,
Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine.
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The 11th Art at the Point art festival will return to Point of Rocks, MD, on September 30th, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. The event once again will be held at the Community Park along MD 28 in Point of Rocks. | |
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The Maryland Theatre presents
Billy Ocean
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Billy Ocean is the biggest black recording star Britain has ever produced, one who has sold over 30 million records in his lifetime to date. He has collected a pile of Gold and Platinum records across the world and hit the number one spot worldwide in the pop charts including the USA, Australia, Germany, Holland, and the UK. Billy has achieved extraordinary success as both an artist and a songwriter.
This show is sponsored in part by the Washington County Arts Council!!
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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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The University System of Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH) will host an open house on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 from 5 pm to 7 pm at 32 W. Washington Street in Hagerstown.
Representatives from USMH partner universities will be present to discuss the application process, scholarship opportunities available, and answer program-specific questions.
Additionally, community college representatives will be available to discuss the benefits of the 2+2 Pathway available through Hagerstown Community College and Frederick Community College which offers students an affordable and accessible path to achieving their higher education goals.
Military Veterans: a Veteran Services Representative will be available to share details on benefits available for your higher education journey.
*NEW* Virtual Reality Career Exploration: Experience select career paths with virtual reality goggles at Western Maryland Consortium's table!
Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is requested for this free event. To pre-register, please visit https://usmhfall2023openhouse.eventbrite.com/
University System of Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH) partners with University System of Maryland (USM) institutions to provide affordable, regional programmatic offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels that create socioeconomic mobility for students, meet workforce needs, and contribute to the economic vitality of the region.
USMH is located at 32 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown. For more information about USMH, please visit our website at www.hagerstown.usmd.edu.
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11th Annual Eastern West Virginia Juried Art Exhibit
The Berkeley Arts Council in Martinsburg, West Virginia announces the 11th Annual Eastern West Virginia Juried Exhibit, on display now through October 7, 2023. at the Berkeley Art Works, 116 North Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV.
This annual juried exhibit is open to artists who reside in any of the eight counties that comprise the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia: Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan, Hampshire, Hardy, Grant, Mineral, and Pendleton.
The Juror this year was Rebecca Grace Jones. She received an MFA from Towson University where she was a senior lecturer in the art department for twelve years. She worked concurrently as a freelance illustrator, winning numerous awards and having her illustrations featured in the New York Society of Illustrators annual publication. Jones has curated gallery exhibits, taught privately and now makes her living as a painter.
In her statement she wrote: âIt was inspiring to see the wealth of talent we have here in the eastern panhandle. The abundance of strong entries presented a challenge when narrowing down the number to be exhibited. In reviewing the work submitted I found myself drawn, not exclusively but to a certain extent, to that which suggested how living in this region of our state might have influenced the artist. The goal was to use this concept to build an exhibit in which each piece enhances the other so that together the grouping makes a valid statement as well as an appealing presentation.â
The Berkeley Art Works is open Wednesday-Friday 11-5, Saturday, 11-4. For more information, contact the Berkeley Arts Council at berkeleyartswv@gmail.com.
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CALLING DESIGNERS!
If you know how to set a beautiful, creativeâŠeven artistic table, Amazing Tablescapes is for you! We are looking for designers who want to participate in our unique winter fundraiser. An orientation session for prospective designers is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the museum and is open to anyone. Amazing Tablescapes will be held at the museum in early February.
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
301-739-5727
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MFA schedules Docent Training | |
Learn how to lead tours and tell visitors about our collection by becoming a docent. Training is Friday, Oct. 6, 10 to 11 a.m. The event is open to anyone who wants to become a docent or those in need of a refresher. Join us as we look at how to present the highlights from the museumâs collection. Contact Director of Education Kellie Mele at educator@wcmfa.org. | |
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
301-739-5727
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The Maryland Theatre hosts
Eaglemania
Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM
EagleMania has been dazzling audiences for over a decade by spectacularly reproducing the music of The Eagles. EagleMania thrills internationally sold-out audiences with their stunning five part harmony, virtuoso guitar work and uncanny ability to emulate the distinct sound of The Eagles. The EagleMania show consists of the Eaglesâ greatest hits, as well as select Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh solo efforts.
If you like The Eagles you simply must experience the worldâs greatest Eagles Tribute, EagleMania!
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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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FASHIONABLE DISPLAY
Frederick native Claire McCardell redefined women's fashion from the 1930s through the 1950s. She designed casual sportswear for women that was comfortable yet stylish. The Washington County of fine Arts has 12 fashions in a special display from our collection to celebrate McCardell's fashionable legacy. They can be seen through Nov. 12, 2023.
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
301-739-5727
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FRIENDS OF MUSIC OPENS CONCERT SEASON OCT.7 & 8, 2023
The Friends of Music will open its 2023-2024 concert season with two performances during the October 7-8, 2023 weekend by an acclaimed visiting ensemble, the Poulenc Trio.
The first performance will be at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday the 7th at the Frank Arts Center's Shipley Recital Hall on Shepherd University's West Campus in Shepherdstown. The second performance will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday the 8th at Zion Episcopal Church in Charles Town.
This will be the first time the Friends group has given a concert in Charles Town.
Now in its 20th year, the Poulenc trio includes Irina Kaplan Lande on piano, Alexander Vvedenskiy on oboe, and Bryan Young on bassoon. It plays works from many periods but emphasizes commissioning, performing, and recording new works from contemporary composers. The Washington Post has praised the trio for its "convincing elegance" and "near effortless lightness and grace."
The program for the trio's October 7 and 8 performances will include works by one 19th century composer: Gioachino Rossini; four 20th century composers: Jean Françaix, Francis Poulenc, André Previn, and Dimitri Shostakovich; and one 21st century composer: a young Vietnamese-American named Viet Cuong.
Admission to the concert will be free for Friends of Music members. The ticket price for others will be $35 per person.
Tickets and memberships can be purchased on the Friends' website at www.friendswv.org or by mail (FOM, PO Box 220, Shepherdstown, WV 25443). Visa and Master Card will be accepted. For more information, contact the Friends' office at info@friendswv.org or 304-876-5765.
The Friends of Music organization is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1999 to support and promote musical excellence in the region.
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IT'S SPOOKTACULAR!
Bring the kids for the hauntingly fun event, Spooky Night at the Museum, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event features mini tours, kids' crafts scavenger hunts, treats, pumpkin decorating and fresh cider. Cost is $10 per person. To register in advance by calling Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org.
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
301-739-5727
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Explore Art with Your Preschooler
Registration is underway for our new art class, Bonding Through Art Hour, at the museum. Intended for preschool-age children and a parent or guardian, these FREE art classes are Fridays, Oct. 13, 20, and Nov. 3, 10 to 11 a.m. Connect with your little one by looking at art, discussing art, and making art together. Recommended for ages 3 to 5. Take all three classes or sign up for just one. Space is limited. To register, contact Donna Rastelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org.
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
301-739-5727
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HCC to host STEAM Festival on October 14, 2023
Hagerstown Community College will host its annual STEAM Festival on Saturday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the campus of HCC.
The free event will feature STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) exhibits and demonstrations, hands-on activities, competitions, and a pumpkin patch, for all ages. Refreshments will be available.
This event is free and open to the public. Sponsors include HCC, HCC Alumni Association, Washington County Free Library, Beacon House, WCPS, and JLG, Inc. For more information, visit www.hagerstowncc.edu/steam.
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Fold forming for jewelry workshop with award winning jeweler Nick Barnes
on October 21&22, 2023 at Studio2.
To sign up for Nick's workshop call/text Beth Carey at 240.818.1156
Studio2
11425 Harp Hill Road
Myersville, MD 21773
Tel 240-818-1156
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Shippensburg Band presents
Annual Fall Concert
The Shippensburg Band is proud to present a free concert featuring the talents of local musicians performing timeless music selections! The concert is scheduled for Sunday, October 22, 2023 @ 2:30PM at the Shippensburg Church of the Brethren, (253 E. Garfield Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257).
Admission and parking are free; donations are accepted (the Shippensburg Band is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization).
A variety of pieces from the Bandâs library are presented at every concert, with this concert featuring performances of Just a Closer Walk with Thee, Daughters of Erin, King Henry March, music from Aladdin, and more!
Since 1922, the Shippensburg Band has been a not-for-profit, all-volunteer organization benefiting the Borough of Shippensburg and its neighboring communities. The Shippensburg Band has gathered many individuals from the Shippensburg, PA, and surrounding communities to make music and share it with others. It is a dynamic group of young and old from all walks of life. The band has survived over the years because of good leadership, the dedication of its members, and excellent community support. We continue to return to the community our quality entertainment enjoyed by people of all ages.
The Shippensburg Band, currently directed by Carl Sponenberg, rehearses on Tuesday nights between 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM at Shippensburg Church of the Brethren. Anyone who plays a band instrument is invited to come to a rehearsal and join the band!
Keep live music alive in Shippensburg! More information is available at www.shipband.org.
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Berkeley Arts Council
Community Arts Instruction
Fostering arts in community since 2009, the Berkeley Arts Council offers an exciting line-up of creative instruction for Autumn.
The Berkeley Arts Council announces a fresh lineup of arts classes for Autumn. One day workshops through long-form (4 week) courses bring a variety of techniques and instructors to the teaching studio in downtown Martinsburg, WV.
Learn new skills or push your boundaries in traditional media, or explore the unique worlds of needle felting, gold leaf illumination, and cold wax. Take your paints to the park with Plein Air (outdoors) painting. Bring a professional polish to your arts practice by creating the all-important Artist Bio and Artist Statement.
In addition to instruction, the Berkeley Arts Council offers a wide range of exciting opportunities. Members are encouraged to show artwork in the Membersâ and Juried exhibits or participate in the Artist Co-op (rolling applications.) Build friendships, volunteer your strengths, and learn new skills as we Amplify the Arts!
Learn more, register, and access the most up-to-date information at www.berkeleyartswv.org. Stop into the gallery and classroom at 116 North Queen Street in Martinsburg. Contact us at 304-620-7277. Direct mail to PO Box 984, Martinsburg, WV 25402.
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Fort Ritchie & Catoctin History Bus Trip
Join the Washington County Historical Society on Saturday, October 21, 2023 for our Fort Ritchie & Catoctin History Bus Trip, where weâll explore a few of the Catoctin Mountainâs historic treasures. Register here: https://ow.ly/zoUG50PIAQI
WCHS Executive Director Andy Stout will serve as tour guide as the journey will traverse Catoctin history and meet up with local scholars along the way. It should also be the perfect time to enjoy our regionâs lovely fall foliage.
The tour starts off by meeting at the JC Penney parking lot at the Valley Mall where the bus will depart Hagerstown from this location by bus at 9:00 AM. Guests should plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
The group will first head east and drive by the Mt. Aetna Iron Furnace where weâll hear from Dr. Paula Reed about this siteâs significance. From here, the tour will continue on the bus for a driving survey of the Catoctin landscape, noting other nearby sites in the area. Guests will see Cave Hill in Cavetown and hear about the former Great Caveâs archaeological past.
Next, the tour will make its way to Fort Ritchie, where guests will have a walking tour of the site and learn about the fortâs fascinating history. While at Fort Ritchie, guests will enjoy a complimentary lunch; snacks and beverages will also be available throughout the day.
After the tour and lunch at Fort Ritchie, the group will end the day with a brief visit at Pen Mar Park and Museum and depart Pen Mar and head back home to Hagerstown. Guests will arrive back at the JC Penney parking lot at the Valley Mall by 3:30 PM.
Price per guest is $100 for WCHS members and $130 for non-members. As a special thank you if you purchase a non-member ticket, organizers will include a complementary WCHS individual membership.
Contact WCHS at 301-797-8782 or email us at info@washcohistory.org to make your reservation.
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Washington County Historical Society
Miller House Museum
135 West Washington Street Hagerstown, MD 21740
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How to do Framing Under Glass
By Trish Suder and Janie Moltrup
The Mansion House Art Gallery, 480 Highland Avenue in Hagerstown City Park Thursday - October 26, 2023, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Patricia Suder (Trish) owned and operated a custom framing store, Pat's Framing for 27 years in Sykesville until she retired. Trish is also a professional painter and has authored 43 craft instruction books for PLAID and various publishers that have been sold nationwide. She has run craft workshops all over the USA.
Janie Moltrup, professional photographer and artist. She is retired from the US Senate Photographic Studio. Janie studied framing with the United States Senate frame shop and Washington Molding. She is also a member of the Nature Printers Society and has taught workshops for several years and teaches beginning watercolor painting.
Date(s): October 26, 2023, Hours: 9:30-12:30
Cost: $30.00 for VAA members and Washington County Museum of Fine Art members and $45.00 for non-members. Fee includes materials for ONE custom mat.
Additional supplies may be purchased on the day of the workshop.
Payment: Cash, Check, Credit at registration
Pre-Registration is Required
Payment by check made out to (Trish Suder), to be mailed (or dropped off during business hours) to the Mansion House Art Gallery: Attention: Janie Moltrup, 480 Highland Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740.
(Business hours are Friday/Saturday 11 am to 4 pm , Sunday 1-5 pm.)
Minimum number of participants is 5 people the maximum 8 people.
A waiting list will be started if needed.
Deadline: The deadline for registration is October 20, 2023
To register, please contact Janie Moltrup at janiemoltrup@gmail.com.
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Rocky Horror Picture Show with a LIVE Shadow Cast
October 27 & 28, 2023 at MIDNIGHT
The Potomac Playmakers, in conjunction with #rockyhorrorppp, presents Rocky Horror Picture Show with a LIVE shadow cast. Dress like your favorite characters! The movie starts at Midnight, with games beginning at 11:30pm. Tickets are $18 and may be purchased online or at the door. $3 prop bags and concessions will also be available for cash only. This show is for mature audiences and patrons must be over 18 or accompanied by an adult.
All performances will be held at the Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown MD 21740
www.potomacplaymakers.org
potomacplaymakers@gmail.com
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The Maryland Theatre Presents
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
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The annual tradition for The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Classic 1975 Movie is back!
Friday, October 27, 2023
Doors Open 6:00 pm
Auditorium Opens 6:30 pm
Movie Begins 7:00 pm
Premium Seat Tickets include our Pre-Movie VIP Happy Hour, Prop Bag & Costume Contest; a limited number of Premium Seats are available! Premium Seats are $35. Movie Only Tickets are $15 in Advanced and $20 the Day Of.
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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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The Alsatia Club Presents
The 96th Annual Mummerâs Parade
Saturday Oct. 28, 2023 at 6:00PM
Tickets can be purchased in person at the Box Office, or by phone at 301-790-2000 or online at Ticketmaster.com. For ticket orders of 8 or more, please visit or call the Box Office directly by phone at 301-790-2000 to purchase.
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About the event...
The first annual Alsatia Mummers Parade was held on Halloween 1921. The parade met with such widespread public approval that except for 1941 through 1945 it is the largest single annual event in Hagerstown.
The Maryland Theatre has partnered with The Alsatia Club to serve as the official box office for ticketed seating along the parade route. For the best selection of seats, we encourage you not to delay and buy your tickets today.
All Tickets must be picked up from the Box Office in person by the morning of the parade.
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Shippensburg Swing Band Halloween Dinner Dance
The Shippensburg Swing Band will host the annual âHalloween Dinner Danceâ on Saturday October 28, 2023, at Pleasant Hall Volunteer Fire Co Activity Center (9722 Cumberland Hwy, Pleasant Hall, PA 17246). There will be dinner followed by dancing, gift basket raffles, a 50/50 drawing, and a costume contest! Live music for dancing will be provided by the Shippensburg Swing Band.
The Shippensburg Swing Band, under the direction of Vicki Baker, is a swing band located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. Our musicians hail from Shippensburg, Newville, Chambersburg, Waynesboro, and other surrounding towns. It is part of a three-band organization: the Shippensburg Band, the Shippensburg Blaskapelle German Band and the Shippensburg Swing Band. The music selections span from the 1930s through the 1950s, concentrating on the 30s and 40s styles of music.
Tickets are $30 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets go to www.swing.shipband.org. Proceeds from the event go towards providing music scholarships for local high school musicians. The Shippensburg Band is a 501c-3 non-profit organization.
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Culture & Cocktails: 18th-Century Holiday Decorating
Are you interested in decorating your home for the holidays in a festive colonial or early Federal period style? If so, this is the Culture & Cocktails for you!
On Friday, November 10, 2023 from 6pm until 8pm, at the Miller House, join Master Gardener Denny Warrenfeltz of Roostervane Gardens as he shares festive holiday and winter decorating demonstrations of the late 18th century, including techniques to spruce up your hearth and home.
This monthâs cocktail is the Wassail, the name meaning "be in good health," and is made from hot mulled cider.
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 Historical Society
Miller House Museum
135 West Washington Street Hagerstown, MD 21740
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The Singer Society is collecting items for the popular fundraiser Treasure Sale. The Treasure Sale will be Friday, Nov. 3, 5 to 8 p.m. (ticketed preview sale/tickets go on sale in September); Saturday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 5, 1 to 3 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Visit the MFAâs website for details: www.wcmfa.org/treasure-sale.
or call 301-739-5727.
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Dueling Pianos
Friday Nov. 10, 2023
at 7:30 PM
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About the Show...
Felix and Fingers brings the party to The Maryland Theatre with a high energy, all request show that thrives off audience participation! From Sinatra to Lady GaGa and anything in between. Felix and Fingers plays your requests and will have you singing along.
Book your seat in the gorgeous Manger Ballroom, select from a choice of banquet tables, high top tables or general admission chairs/standing. If you wish to purchase 8 or more tickets, please call the local box office at 301-790-2000.
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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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âOrphans,â by Lyle Kessler will be performed November 10-12 & 17-19, 2023.
Auditions are September 11 & 12, 2023 at 7PM
Directed by Tom Doty with Greg Berezuk, Assistant Director
The Potomac Playmakers proudly announce auditions for the second show of the 2023-2024 Season, the gripping Lyle Kessler thriller âOrphans!â An international success throughout the world, the play details the story of two brothers: Phillip, sensitive, reclusive, never venturing out of his North Philly home; and Treat, a violent pickpocket and thief who kidnaps a mysteriously wealthy businessman. When the businessman turns the table on the two brothers, in a strange, hilarious, and moving way he becomes their long-lost father figure. Produced with kind permission from Concord Theatricals Corp. Supported in part by grants from the Maryland State Arts Council and the Washington County Arts Council.
Audition dates are scheduled for September 11 & 12, 2023 at 7PM,and will be held at the Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center, located at 17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. The script calls for two men ages 18-30 years old and one man ranging in age from 40-60 years old, however individuals of all races, ethnicities, and gender identifications will be considered.
All performances will be held at the Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
17303 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown MD 21740
www.potomacplaymakers.org
potomacplaymakers@gmail.com
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The Community Free Clinic
announces it is back for another year of
Potter's creating & donating beautiful bowls,
for guests to choose & then taste different varieties of soups.
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Friday December 2, 2022
The official lighting of holiday lights and music on City Park lake from 6-9pm. Enjoy free family friendly activities and watch the lights turn on at 7pm on Friday, December 2.
Follow the event on Facebook for more details!
Drive through City Park and enjoy the synchronized lights and music show each evening from 5pm-11pm through January 1.
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The City Ballet School Presents
The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 9 and 10, 2023
About the Show...
The Western Maryland City Ballet Company and The City Ballet School present a stunning classic! Experience the magic of ballet this holiday season as you join Clara on her enchanted journey to the land of sweets. Set to Tchaikovskys stunning score, this magical ballet is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with your family. The Nutcracker is sure to capture your heart and become one of your favorite Christmas traditions. This holiday classic features a full cast of 100 dancers, brilliant theatrical magic and elaborate costume and set designs to delight an audience of all ages.
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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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The Sharpsburg Historical Society (SHS) will present a program on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 209 West Main Street, Sharpsburg, about Garnet Jex's paintings of The Upper Potomac in the Civil War.
SHS will display 50 of the original 51 paintings. (SHS knows which painting is missing from the series but does not know its whereabouts.)
These paintings, owned by the historical society, have not been displayed publicly since 2012 as part of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam.
There will be a short lecture about Jex and the paintings that were created for the Washington, D.C., Civil War centennial observation.
The program is free and open to all. Contact VernellD@aol.com or call 301 992 9767.
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The Maryland Theatre Presents
A Christmas Carol
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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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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The Maryland Theatre Presents
Middletown Valley Bank Krumpe's Donut Drop
Saturday, December 31, 2024
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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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Marie Osmond in Concert
with Special Guest David Osmond
Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM
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About the Show...
Marie Osmond has spent over 6 iconic decades in the entertainment business performing as a successful singer, television performer and talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur and public speaker. She has continued to maintain relevance, remaining an instantly recognizable figure across the globe.
Pre-sales may be limited to availability. For groups of 4 or more, contact the Box Office Directly by Phone at 301-790-2000 to purchase.
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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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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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County Arts Agencies of Maryland,
Maryland Citizens for the Arts, and Americans for the Arts
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