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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 14th Annual Washington County Art Educators
Continues through March 5, 2024
Washington County Arts Council
34 S Potomac Street in downtown Hagerstown.
PARKING: Please use the A&E Parking Deck located at 25 Renaissance Way.
The Washington County Arts Council main entrance is on the 3rd level (Potomac Street Level).
There is an elevator on each level for your convenience.
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Art at The Chamber
Brian Heinrich---Art of the Ancient Adolescent
1 South Potomac Street
On the Square in Downtown Hagerstown
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Join us as Just Lookin' celebrates 29 years in
our Hagerstown gallery!
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When we opened the doors to our Hagerstown space in February 1995 we only imagined how the gallery would evolve. We thank you all for helping turn our dream into reality! We appreciate all the artists and collectors, many of whom have been with us since 1990, for sharing our vision. We're grateful for the visitors from 45 states that have helped us grow. To all of you that we have only met long distance, we hope that you will visit so that we can get to know you better and thank you in person for joining our collector family. | | |
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Open House
February 17 & 18
1:00 to 7:00 PM
The champagne will be flowing!
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JUST LOOKIN' GALLERY
40 Summit Ave,
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-714-2278
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The Washington County Arts Council is happy
to support the
Barbara Ingram Foundation’s Summer Arts Academy
with student scholarships.
Contact the Foundation office at 240-347-4934
for further information.
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Maryland Writers Association (MWA)
Notable Maryland Author for February!
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Tusk - The World's #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Friday, February 16, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Tusk is the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating. Tusk covers all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, which has featured the talents of Mick Fleetwood, Christine and John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, and others over the years. The five seasoned, well-respected musicians comprising Tusk have been making music together in various combinations and styles, in original outfits and in cover bands, for over twenty-five years. It seemed only fitting that they should come together to form the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute and pay homage to a group that dominated the charts during the band members' formative years.
Authentic-sounding and always respectful, Tusk leaves no stone unturned in replicating the sounds of one of the world's best-loved, top-selling bands.
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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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(Pictured left to right: are Noelle Drewes, oboe; Barbara Spicher, flute; Daniel Carter, horn; David Drosinos, clarinet; and Lynn Moncilovich.) | |
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WIND QUINTET CONCERT
SET FOR FEBRUARY 17, 2024
The Friends of Music will present a concert by the Two Rivers Wind Quintet on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Trinity Episcopal Church in Shepherdstown.
Entitled "Winter Moonlight," the concert will include a variety of works by both old and new composers. The composers, and the works to be played, will be as follows: Franz Danzi (1763–1826) — Wind Quintet in G minor, Op.56, No. 2; Darius Milhaud (1892–1974) — La Cheminée Du Roi René, Op. 205; William Grant Still (1895–1978) — Miniatures for Woodwind Quintet; György Ligeti (1923–2006) — Sechs Bagatellen ("Six Bagatelles"); Norman Hallam (b. 1945) — Dance Suite for Wind Quintet; Alexandra Molnar-Suhajda (b. 1975) — Three Nature Walks.
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, that was founded in 1999 to support and promote musical excellence in the region.
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Save the date! FREE Screening of The House on Jonathan Street at the legendary Maryland Theater (Hagerstown) on February 18, 2024!
Learn about the Historic Jonathan Street Neighborhood of Hagerstown, MD throughout the life of the historic log cabin in a special 1hour documentary!
Special thanks to Visit Hagerstown-Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, The Delaplaine Foundation, The Community Foundation of Western Maryland, The Mary Bowman Foundation, and Washington County Arts Council, Inc.
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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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St. Maria Goretti High School hosts The Little Mermaid | |
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St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid live on stage! Experience the story of Ariel, the little mermaid who should be happy -- she lives in an enchanted undersea kingdom, her father is the King, and she has the most beautiful singing voice. But she is a passionate, headstrong teenager, and wants what she cannot have -- to be human and live on land! When she falls in love with a human prince, Ariel is more determined than ever to gain a pair of legs! But her only option is to defy her father, and make a bargain with Ursula the Sea Witch, giving her voice as the price of entry onto dry land.
The stage musical features many of the songs you know and love, “Part of Your World,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Under the Sea” as well many more that are unique to the stage version. Come and enjoy this timeless classic that will feature Goretti students and faculty.
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MORE THAN MUSES
More than Muses Weekend, set for Friday, Feb. 23, 2024-Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, is a three-day event that looks at the challenges of balancing the creative life with family life and puts the spotlight on female artists in various disciplines, past, present, global, and local. All three events cost $25 for museum members and $35 for guests. Click the link for the entire schedule. 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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The Washington County Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to attend a new Superhero and Princess Party combination. Bring the entire family for a night of power and royalty. Child tickets are exchanged for an activity bag that contains items to be used at different stations throughout the night.
Activity Stations include:
Sand Art
Moon Bounces
Scooters
Temporary Tattoos
Scheduled Entertainment
Coloring
and much more!
Superhero and/or Princess costumes are encouraged. The event will conclude with all participants joining us for a capes and tiaras parade. Everyone needs a ticket to enter the event.
Event Details:
Friday, February 23, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$7.00 per child (1-12 years old) - Registration Link
$2.00 per adult (13+ years old) - Registration Link
Location:
Hagerstown Community College ARCC Gym
20175 Scholar Dr, Hagerstown, MD 21742
For additional information, please contact the Washington County Parks & Recreation Department at recsupport@washco-md.net or 240-313-2805.
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Watercolor Workshop Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024
Times: 2pm - 4:30pm----Ages: 12 - Adult
Cost: $100 (includes supply kit) or $65 (for workshop ONLY)
Teacher: Seth Holmes
Seth Holmes is a watercolor artist based in Waynesboro, PA with a love for the local historic architecture and thriving community of independent small businesses and arts community.
Seth is on a mission to capture the history and charm of Waynesboro through his watercolors and hopes to contribute a sense of community pride and an awareness of the need for the maintenance and preservation of Waynesboro's rich architectural inheritance.
He also offers house commissions that capture the whimsy, wonder, and personality of a family's home, as well as classes. Email me at info@holmeswatercolors.com with any questions.”
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Howard's Art & Frames
1256 Dual Highway
Hagerstown, MD, 21740
301-733-2722
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The Maryland Theatre Hosts
Jim Brickman
Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Jim Brickman will wow the crowd with his uplifting, HITS LIVE IN CONCERT. The Grammy Nominated Songwriter gets up close and personal in this intimate setting with his hit songs Love of My Life, Angel Eyes, The Gift, & Valentine. Brickman warms the heart, as his sweet sounds and stories bring family and friends together.
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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 hosts,
Face 2 Face: The Music of Elton John & Billy Joel
Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Come celebrate the two greatest “PIANO MEN” of our generation with David Clark as BILLY JOEL and Ronnie Smith as ELTON JOHN! This stunningly accurate “Face 2 Face” Tribute show will feature hits like “Crocodile Rock”, “I’m Still Standing”, “You May Be Right”, “Piano Man” and much more!
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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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CUMBERLAND VALLEY
SCHOOL OF MUSIC HOSTS
ANNUAL DINNER DANCE & AUCTION:
Some Enchanted Evening
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CUMBERLAND VALLEY SCHOOL OF MUSIC HOSTS
ANNUAL DINNER DANCE & AUCTION:
Some Enchanted Evening
Cumberland Valley School of Music announces its annual Dinner Dance and Auction, Some Enchanted Evening, Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at The Orchards Restaurant, 1580 Orchard Drive, Chambersburg, PA. Tickets are $125 per person or $940 for a table of 8. Call CVSM at 717-261-1220, option 3 or https://one.bidpal.net/cvsmevening/welcome to purchase tickets.
The black-tie optional event will be reminiscent of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic South Pacific with its tropical inspired dishes expertly prepared by Chef Mike Kalathas. Menu includes prosecco welcome, sweet & sour meatballs, coconut shrimp, signature spanakopita, tossed salad with mango poppyseed vinaigrette or ranch, rolls & butter, your choice of petite filet mignon, haddock with tropical fruit salsa, served with basmati rice and seasonal vegetables or Polynesian vegetables and coconut rice.
Attendees enjoy live music for dinner and dancing performed by the award-winning Central City Orchestra (CCO). CCO is a horn band with full rhythm section and three great singers, who play a wide variety of styles and genres.
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Noteworthy Sundays
at the
Fletcher Branch of the
Washington County Free Library
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The Maryland Theatre Presents
Tay Tay Dance Party
Featuring DJ Swiftie
Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Tickets are available online or at our local Box Office
Friday, January 26th at 12:00 PM
Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com,
by phone at 301-790-2000, or in person at our local Box Office.
For groups of 8 or more, contact the Box Office directly by
phone at 301-790-2000 to purchase.
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About the Show...
Calling all Swifties for the most epic Taylor-themed event. The all-ages Taylor Swift Laser Party is coming to The Maryland Theatre. Immerse yourself in Tay Tay's music provided by DJ Swiftie while surrounded by synchronized lasers and lights. You'll sing and dance to all your favorite Taylor Swift songs for an unforgettable night!
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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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Disney’s Mary Poppins, Jr.
March 8 & 9, 2024
Cumberland Valley School of Music presents Disney's Mary Poppins, Jr! Join CVSM as the school jaunts off to jolly old England for an adventure with everyone's favorite nanny. Sure to be a Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious time! Tickets available soon!
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The Potomac Playmakers presents,
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”
The Potomac Playmakers presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” The Potomac Playmakers presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” In this classic Rachel Sheinkin musical, an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that disqualifies them from the competition. Six spellers enter but only one leaves as the champion! At least the losers get a juice box! Some audience participation is included. Performed with permission from Music Theatre International, this musical is rated PG-13 due to language and theme.
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With a backdrop of Ukrainian folk music as well as folk tales read to you from Pysanky Egg books, you will learn beginner skills that will enable you to “write” beautiful Pysanky eggs! Many tips will be shared and you will receive instructional handouts. The purpose of creating Pysanky, according to Ukrainian folk tales, is to transfer goodness from the household to the designs which helps restrain evil in the world. Once varnished, the decorated egg is quite sturdy although still breakable.
The art of Pysanka (singular) (from Ukrainian very “pysaty” – to write) dates from antiquity.
From a Christian perspective, the symbolism of the egg represents the rebirth of man. Christians treat the egg as a symbol of the tomb from which Christ arose. The pysanka is made during the last week of Lent per the Catholic and Orthodox calendars. To give a pysanka is to give a symbolic gift of life.
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ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED!
Introduction Workshop Date:
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Times: 1pm - 5pm
Ages: 12 - Adult
Cost: $40
Teacher: Cinzia (Cynthia Huesman)
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ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED!
Intermediate Workshop Date:
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Times: 1pm - 5pm
Ages: 12 - Adult
Cost: $40
Teacher: Cinzia (Cynthia Huesman)
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Howard's Art & Frames
1256 Dual Highway
Hagerstown, MD, 21740
301-733-2722
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The Washington County Museum’s exhibition “Childhood Favorites: 100 Years of Children’s Book Illustration Childhood Favorites runs through March 17, 2023. With more than 140 original works from over 75 books, this exhibition explores the history of children’s literature and illustration, from the works of Beatrix Potter to the digital creations of Mo Willems. Childhood Favorites features work by Dr. Seuss, Maurice Sendak’s iconic Where the Wild Things Are, and Garth Williams’ Stuart Little. The exhibition was curated and organized by Lee Cohen and Lois Sarkisian in association with Landau Traveling Exhibitions. Exhibition Tour Management by Landau Traveling Exhibitions. | |
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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 Presents
The Irish Comedy Tour
Friday, March 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com,
by phone at 301-790-2000, or in person at the Box Office.
For groups of 8 or more, contact the Box Office directly.
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About the Show...
The Irish Comedy Tour takes the party atmosphere of a Dublin pub and combines it with a boisterous, belly laugh band of hooligans. The groups comedians and musicians, whose ancestors hail from the Emerald Isle, include Detroit native Derek Richards, Ohios Michael Malone, Nova Scotias Damon Leibert, and from Inchicore, a suburb of Dublin, Ireland Derrick Keane. Do not miss these hilarious Irish American comedians as they tear apart as well as validate all of the Irish myths and stereotypes.
**VIP Pre-Show Experience**
Join us for the show and VIP pre-show party! Only 100 VIP Experience Tickets are available, so don’t delay in purchasing. The ticket includes:
- Premium orchestra seating for the show
- Pre-show party in the Cocktail Lounge
- Complimentary drink
- Cocktail service to “create your own” specialty drink.
- Holiday-themed selfie station
- Costume contest/prizes
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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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28th Annual Flower and Garden Show
The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association will hold its 28th Annual Flower and Garden Show on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the ARCC.
More than 125 exhibitors and vendors will take part in the tri-state area’s largest floral event, and will include nurseries, distributors of lawn and garden equipment, pottery, statuary, landscaping, tree services, water ponds, stone products, herbs, violets, spring flowers, house plants, outdoor furniture, florists, wild bird products, gifts, gourmet foods, and natural gifts from the garden.
Seminars and demonstrations on a variety of gardening topics will be held continuously throughout both days of the event.
Saturday seminars include:
• 10:30 a.m. – “Yoga In and Out of the Garden,” with Simone Heurich, Flowering Heart Yoga, Yoga Instructor
• 11:30 a.m. – “Controlling Invasive Weeds,” with Lane Heimer, Weed Management Specialist
• 12:30 p.m. – “Beating Bugs: Organic, Sustainable, Techniques that Work,” with Annette Cormany, UMD Extension – Washington County, Horticulture Educator
• 1:30 p.m. – “Building Biodiversity in Your Own Backyard,” with Becky Shubert, The Native Niche
• 2:30 p.m. – “Investigating Insects: We Need Them!” with Maureen Theriault and Susan Stull, Washington County Master Gardeners
• 3:30 p.m. – “The Eight Essential Elements of Conservation Landscaping,” with Jason Swope, Chesapeake Bay Landscape
Sunday seminars include:
• 11 a.m. – “Recycling in Washington County and Beyond,” with Anthony Drury, Washington County Solid Waste Department, Recycling Coordinator
• 12 p.m. – “The Astonishing Life of the Honeybee,” with Charles Schwalbe, Washington County Master Gardener, Entomologist
• 1 p.m. – “Growing Cut Flowers at Cool Hollow Farm,” with Laura Zimmerman, Cool Hollow Flower Farm
• 2 p.m. – “From the Garden to Table,” with Troy Gifft, TG Designs Florist and Garden Center
Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 12. Proceeds benefit the HCC Alumni Association. Lunch and snacks will be available for purchase at the Garden Café. Free parking and garden-themed children’s activities will be available.
For information about the Flower and Garden Show, contact Lisa Stewart at lsstewart@hagerstowncc.edu, or call 240-500-2346.
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ACT Presents
Green Day’s American Idiot
Friday, March 22, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Tickets can be purchased online below,
by phone at 301-790-2000, or in person at our Box Office.
For groups of 8 or more, contact the Box Office Directly by phone at
301-790-2000 to purchase.
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This show is suitable for a mature audiences only (ages 16+) due to adult content, sexual themes, strong language, and simulated use of drugs.
About the Show...
The two time Tony Award winning hit musical Green Day’s American Idiot, based on the Grammy Award winning multi-platinum album, boldly takes the American musical where it is never gone before. When the three disgruntled men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths are quickly estranged when Tunny enters the armed forces, Will is called back home to attend to familial responsibilities, and Johnnys attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a hazardous new friendship. An energy-fueled rock opera, American Idiot, features little dialogue and instead relies on the lyrics from Green Days groundbreaking album to execute the story line.
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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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Barbara Ingram School For the Arts presents,
its Spring Production at
The Maryland Theatre
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family!
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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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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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