Looking for something fun in the Tri-State area during these cold days? Look no further
Information in the calendar is subject to change or cancellation. If your organization changes or cancels an event listed in the What's NXT calendar, please notify us immediately by emailing lifestyle@herald-mail.com or calling 301-791-6024. To submit an event, email it to the calendar at lifestyle@herald-mail.com at least 2 1/2 weeks before the event.
Sunday, Jan. 29
EXHIBITS
Winter Nights, Winter Lights
Sunday, Jan. 29 - 1 to 5 p.m.
Mansion House Art Center and Gallery
City Park
480 Highland Ave.
Hagerstown
Features Valley Art Association members' artwork. Free. Call 301-797-2867 or go to valleyartassoc.org.
Beneath the Forest
Continues through February - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Frederick Arts Council Art Center
5 E. Second St., Second Floor
Frederick, Md.
Large-scale exhibition by artist Pamela Moulton makes use of textiles and found materials. Call 301-662-4190, send an email to info@FrederickArtsCouncil.org or go to https://frederickartscouncil.org.
From the Pages of PAN
Sunday, Jan. 29 - 1 to 5 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown
Lithographs, etchings and woodcuts by renowned artists. PAN was an avant-garde periodical that sought to represent an overview of cutting-edge international graphic art. Free. Call 301-739-5727 or go to https://wcmfa.org.
Icons in Transformation
Extended through Saturday, March 18 - Self-guided tours available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; open with docents from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays from 2 to 4 pm.
Evangelical Lutheran Church
43 S. Church St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Contemporary works by Ludmila Pawlowska, an international artist with Ukrainian roots, and traditional Orthodox Icons from Vassilevsky Monastery in Russia. Call 717-762-9151, email officemanager@elchome.org or go to elchome.org.
Life Is Beautiful
Continues through Feb. 28 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
South Jefferson Public Library
49 Church St.
Summit Point, W.Va.
Features the work of photographer Tina Snyder. Call 304-725-6227 or go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com.
Art in the Hallway
January
Hallway between Meritus' main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
Meritus Medical Center
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown
A collaboration of the Valley Art Association and Meritus Medical Center. Works by artist Sheri Enderle will be on display. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the hospital auxiliary. For gift shop hours, call 301-790-8181.
Between Night and Day
Continues through Sunday, Feb. 19 - 1 to 6 p.m. daily
Mercersburg Academy, Cofrin Gallery
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, Pa.
Features the work of Mikel Elam, an Afrofuturist visual artist who works in mixed media. Call 717-328-6206 or email carettis@mercersburg.edu.
With Hands & Hearts Association of Traditional Hookers Artists
Continues through Sunday, Feb. 26 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown
Hooked rugs. A rug hooking demonstration will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Go to wcmfa.org.
FAMILY
Christmas at the Roundhouse
Sunday, Jan. 29 - Noon to 4 p.m.
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
296 S. Burhans Blvd.
Hagerstown
Trains of Christmas. Three rail “O” scale layout features steam and diesel trains operating on four levels. Admission is $6 for adults, $1 for children ages 4 to 15 years and free for children ages 3 years and younger. Call 301-739-4665, email info@roundhouse.org or go to roundhouse.org. Closed when the Snow Emergency Plan is in effect for Washington County.
IceFest
Sunday, Jan. 29 - most events start at 10 a.m.; go to icefestpa.com.
Downtown Chambersburg
100 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, Pa.
More than 100 ice sculptures. Food vendors and food trucks, double-wide ice slide, beer garden and more. Presented by M&T Bank. Go to icefestpa.com.
Winter Lights Display
Through Jan. 31
Chambers Fort Park
North Seventh Street
Chambersburg, Pa.
Winter lights help light up downtown Chambersburg's Chambers Fort Park for the first time. Email dci@chambersburg.org.
MUSIC
Clarinet Recital
Sunday, Jan. 29 - 3 p.m.
Frank Arts Center, W. H. Shipley Recital Hall
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Natalie McGeachy performs. Free. Call 304-876-5000.
OUTDOORS
Winter Family Hike on Appalachian Trail
Sunday, Jan. 29 - 1 to 3 p.m.
Appalachian Trail (meeting place will be sent after registration)
Led by a naturalist of The Institute of Waynesboro, Pa. The hike is a first in a series of four Appalachian Trail hikes planned for the last Sunday of each month through April. This hike is geared for families with children ages 10 years and older. Free, but registration required. Go to www.natureandcultureinstitute.org, email info@natureandcultureinstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.
Monday, Jan. 30
LECTURE
View from Capitol Hill: Congress and Challenges Facing the Aerospace Industry
Monday, Jan. 30 - 6:30 p.m.
Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Auditorium (in Scarborough Library)
Shepherd University
213 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Roncevert "Ronce" Ganan Almond, senior counsel at the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, will discuss the role of Congress in addressing challenges facing the aerospace industry. Part of the President's Lecture Series. Free. Go to www.shepherd.edu/president/presidents-lecture-series. Call 304-876-5648.
Tuesday, Jan. 31
EXHIBIT
Paintings and Sculptures by John Neal Mullican
Through Tuesday, Feb. 7 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; view virtually at www.youtube.com/@washcoarts
Washington County Arts Council
34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100
Hagerstown
Mullican has been an artist for more than 60 years. He has been awarded the Governor's Citation in Maryland on three occasions from two governors. Use A&E Parking Deck, 25 Renaissance Way. Call 301-791-3132 or email gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts.com.
HEALTH
Unity of Hagerstown's Beginner's Yoga
Tuesdays - 6 p.m.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
18313 Lappans Road
Boonsboro
Led by Sandy Morrel. Exploration of breathing exercises, standard poses and meditation. Bring mat and water. $15 drop-in or $50 for five classes. Go to www.unityhagerstown.org, email unityhagerstown@live.com or call 240-409-5940.
LECTURE
Frank Feather carvings
Tuesday, Jan. 31 - 7 p.m.
Waynesboro Theatre
75 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Judge Shawn Meyers leads a program on the life and work of Frank Feather, a traveling artist. Free. Call 717-387-5335.
Wednesday, Feb. 1
EXHIBIT
HCC Art Students Exhibit at Wilson College
Wednesday, Feb. 1, through Friday, March 3 - opening reception on Feb. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m.; gallery open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Lortz Hall, Bogigian Gallery
Wilson College
1015 Philadelphia Ave.
Chambersbburg, Pa.
Features drawings, paintings, sculptures and photographs by students from Hagerstown Community College's Department of Visual Arts. Free. Call 717-264-2783 or email philip.lindsey@wilson.edu.
Art in the Hallway
February
Hallway between Meritus' main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
Meritus Medical Center
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown
A collaboration of the Valley Art Association and Meritus Medical Center. Works by artist Marilyn Pontius will be on display. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the hospital auxiliary. For gift shop hours, call 301-790-8181.
HEALTH
Unity of Hagerstown's Sound Bath
Wednesday, Feb. 1 - 7 p.m.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
18313 Lappans Road
Boonsboro
Led by Sabrina Madsen. Relax and renew with guided meditation, crystal singing bowls, drumming, Native American flute and other instruments. Bring yoga mat and blanket. Chairs available. $20. Go to www.unityhagerstown.org, email unityhagerstown@live.com or call 240-409-5940.
RECREATION
Adult Basketball Open Gym
Wednesdays, through Feb. 8 - 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Chambersburg Recreation Center, Gym 2
235 S. Third St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Drop in and play a pick-up basketball game. For adults 18 years and older. $5 ($4 for borough residents, with valid ID). Call 717-261-3275.
Thursday, Feb. 2
CLASS
Fundamentals of Traditional Oil Landscape Painting
Thursdays, Feb. 2-23 - 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
The Mansion House Art Center and Gallery
480 Highland Ave. (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Taught by David Buckley Good. Explore the techniques and materials of landscape oil paintings as practiced by European and American artists from the 16th century to the present. $30 per class. Email valleyartinfo@gmail.com.
HEALTH
Yoga
Thursdays and Fridays through March 10 - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays and 7 to 8 a.m. Fridays
Chambersburg Recreation Center, Room B-1
235 S. Third St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Release tensions through tranquil yoga sessions, guided by certified yoga instructor Wendy Machemer. Gain muscle strength, improve balance and increase flexibility. Bring mat, towel, and water or coffee. For all skill levels. $10 per class ($9 for borough residents). Call 717-261-3275.
MUSIC
Gems of the German Romantic Opera
Thursday, Feb. 2 - 7:30 p.m.
Frank Arts Center, W. H. Shipley Recital Hall
Shepherd University
301 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Internationally renowned soprano Jennifer Wilson joins Shepherd faculty member Bobb Robinson, accompanied by pianist Steven Gathman, to perform duets and arias. Includes works of Beethoven, Wagner and Richard Strauss. Shepherd University Salon Series. Free. Call 304-876-5000.
OUTDOORS
Owl Walk
Thursday, Feb. 2 - 6 p.m.
Pine Hill Recreation Area
12684 Mentzer Gap Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
A winter owl walk along trails led by The Institute educator and naturalist Dave Graff. The group also will investigate how the park changes after dark. Wear boots or sturdy shoes. For ages 15 years and older. Limited to 16 participants. Free. Registration required. Go to www.natureandcultureinstitute.org, email info@natureandcultureinstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.
Friday, Feb. 3
EXHIBIT
The Magic of Threes
Friday, Feb. 3, through Sunday, Feb. 26 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays
Mansion House Art Center and Gallery
480 Highland Ave. (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Valley Art Association members' artwork on display. Free admission. Go to https://valleyartassoc.org/ or call 301-797-2867.
FESTIVITIES
Groundhog Day
Friday, Feb. 3 - 5 to 9 p.m. (snow date is Friday, Feb. 17)
Agricultural Education Center, Multipurpose Room
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
For ages 21 and older. Wine, beer and food tastings from local farms, wineries, breweries and food trucks. Music by the Cramer Brothers and Tim Haines. Ticket includes a beverage and food tasting from every vendor. Local food and products available for purchase. Individual tickets are $25 each; groups, $20 per person. Email lhart@washco-md.net or call 240-313-2284. Hosted by the Washington County Department of Business Development.
FUNDRAISERS
Meat Raffle
Friday, Feb. 3 - 5 p.m. doors open; 6 p.m. meal served; 7 p.m. raffle starts
South Mountain Fire Department
11207 Loop Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
$20 at the door. Call 717-749-5733.
Kiwanis Karaoke
Friday, Feb. 3 - 7 to 11 p.m.
Ballroom above 28 South Restaurant
28 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Open to everyone. Singing, plus free appetizers, a cash bar and games of chance, including 50/50. $10. Proceeds go toward Kiwanis' mission of helping children in Washington County.
Cabin Fever Indoor Yard Sale
Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4 - 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Broadfording Church of the Brethren Fellowship
14010 Greencastle Pike
Hagerstown
Rented tables plus donated items. Food will be sold. Free admission. Call 301-791-3440 or 301-730-2140, or email broadfordingcob@verizon.net.
Amazing Tablescapes
Friday, Feb. 3, through Sunday, Feb. 12 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts (in the atrium)
401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
See 16 elaborately decorated, themed dinner-service settings created by area designers. $5 admission. Vote for the best design by making a donation to the museum at www.wcmfa.org by Tuesday, Feb. 28. Call 301-739-5727.
MUSIC
Mitch Morrill
Friday, Feb. 3 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Rock/blues. Free; donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
ONSTAGE
Romeo and Juliet
Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4 - 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2:30 p.m. Saturday
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
One of William Shakespeare's most iconic masterpieces. Danger and romance, excitement and passion. $35 per ticket, or buy one ticket get one half off. Call 301-790-2000 or go to mdtheatre.org/Romeo-Juliet.
Grease
Friday, Feb. 3, through Sunday, March 26 - 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1 p.m. Sundays; and Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m.
Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater
44 N. Potomac St. (rear)
Hagerstown
Musical centered around a 1959 high school class recalls the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley. Contains adult language and adult themes. $63 ($57 for members of the military and first responders), includes dinner and show, and coffee, tea and iced tea; bar tab and gratuity not included. Go to washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or call 301-739-7469.
OUTDOORS
Comet Party — Viewing the Green Comet
Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4 - between 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Pine Hill Recreation Area
12684 Mentzer Gap Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
Rare opportunity to view the newly-discovered "Green Comet" through big telescopes, along with other features of the winter sky. Attendees may also bring their own telescopes and binoculars. Flashlights not permitted in the telescope viewing area. Hosted by The Institute and TriState Astronomers. Part of The Institute's Naturalist Discovery Series. Free. Held only if sky is mostly clear; check with The Institute to see if event is canceled: go to www.NatureAndCultureInstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.
Saturday, Feb. 4
FAITH
Virtual Encourage Conference
Saturday, Feb. 4 - Online from 9 a.m. to noon, recording also available to those registered
For women. Speakers include Yvette Walker, Christine Trimpe, Allison Daniels and host Ramona Torres. Hosted by The Connection of Waynesboro, Pa. and Girlfriends Talking Podcast. $25. Group rates available. To register, go to https://Encourage2023.eventbrite.com. Call 717-387-2403.
Sunday, Feb. 5
FAMILY
Dinosaurs Program
Sunday, Feb. 5 - 2 to 4 p.m.
Charles Brightbill Environmental Center (on the campus of James Buchanan HIgh School)
4881 Fort Loudon Road
Mercersburg, Pa.
Dinosaur-themed activities planned for children. Free. Go to www.twep.org or call 717-328-2126.
FUNDRAISERS
Bird Seed Sale Open House
Saturday, Feb. 4 - 10 a.m. to noon
Sunny Meadows Garden Center
7437 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
High-quality bird seed and suet. Volunteers will answer questions about which seed attracts which birds, bird feeding strategies and bird feeder recommendations. Sales support Potomac Valley Audubon Society's educational programs, conservation initiatives and nature programs. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org, email Kristin@PotomacAudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Meat Raffle
Sunday, Feb. 5 - 10:30 a.m. early bird games; 12:30 p.m. lunch served; 1:30 p.m. practice rounds followed by raffle
Community Volunteer Fire Company of District 12
18002 Tilghmanton Road
Fairplay
$10 per person, includes lunch and three practice rounds. Call 301-582-0099.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: What's NXT for Sunday, Jan. 29-Feb. 5
