This week's NXT Best!
This weeks NXT Best!
Jammin' for the Arts!
Sunday, Feb. 25 - 2 to 6 p.m.
Trigger's Table & Taproom
118 Walnut St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Music and arts festival. Two stages, non-stop music. Six bands, food, beverages, raffles, artist demos, art for sale. Proceeds benefit Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro. $35 at the door. Go to ArtsAllianceGW.org or call 717-655-2500.
Jim Brickman
Sunday, Feb. 25 - 3 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Grammy-nominated songwriter. $25 to $55. Go to https://www.mdtheatre.org/brickman or call 301-790-2000.
Heart Health Seminar
Monday, Feb. 26 - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center auditorium
Berkeley Medical Center
2500 Hospital Drive
Martinsburg, W.Va.
A community program on heart health and how to take action to protect yourself against heart disease. Cathy Funk M.D. F.A.C.P., an internal medicine specialist with WVU Medicine, is the guest speaker. Blood pressure screenings, a blood pressure cuff prize drawing and light refreshments. Free. Email dana.dejarnett@wvumedicine.org or call 304-264-1287 ext. 31814.
Ballroom Dance
Tuesdays, Feb. 27, March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2 - beginner classes 5:30 p.m., advanced classes 6:30 p.m.
Luhrs Center
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Led by dance instructor, Frank Hancock. Learn the basics as a beginner. Tango, Cha Cha, Swing and Foxtrot. Both singles and couples welcome. $35 per person for the six-class course. Advance registration is required. Go to https://luhrscenter.com/event/ballroom-dance/ or call 717-477-7469.
Adam and Wendi Griffiths
Tuesday, Feb. 27 - 7:30 p.m.
Frank Arts Center W. H. Shipley Recital Hall
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Songs from a variety of genres. Shepherd University Salon Series sponsored by Jefferson Security Bank. Free. Call 304-876-5555.
Washington County High School Art Show Reception
Thursday, Feb. 29 - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
USM-H Hospitality Center
55-59 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
More than 100 works by Washington County public and private high school students. Top three selections from each category (3-D, drawing, painting, digital photography and digital media) and best in show will be recognized and displayed in the HSM-H lobby, 32 W. Washington St. from March 1-15. Go to www.hagerstown.usmd.edu or call 240-527-2060.
Michael W. Smith
Thursday, Feb. 29 - 7:30 p.m.
Luhrs Center
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
A night of hits and worship that traverse his entire career. $25 to $79. Go to https://luhrscenter.com/event/michael-w-smith/ or call 717-477-7469.
Turtle Time
Friday, March 1 - 10 to 11 a.m.
Case Nature Center
Cool Spring Preserve
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
Hosted by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Watch Willow the Wood turtle, Scute the Box turtle and the rest of PVAS’ animal ambassadors as they munch their food and get exercise while a PVAS representative shares information about them. Free. Registration not required. All ages welcome, though children must be accompanied by an adult. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/turtle-time-at-cool-spring-preserve-7/, email Sonja@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Kerensa Gray and Beth Trez
Friday, March 1 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Jazz, folk, blues, R&B, and classical music. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
The Pretty Witty & Gay Comedy Show
Friday, March 1 - 7 p.m.
Shepherdstown Opera House
131 W. German St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
For ages 18 and older. Open-mind night with mature themes. Live performance. Comedy. Ren Q. Dawe, Cara Leoni, Israel Avila and local comic Koty Crawford. General admission, $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Go to https://shepherdstownoperahouse.thundertix.com/events/221631 or call 304-876-3704.
Mike Zito
Friday, March 1 - 8 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Blues.$20 to $25. Go to www.liveathubcityvinyl.com or call 301-800-9390.
Telescope Clinic
Saturday, March 2 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Church of the Apostles social room
336 Barnett Ave.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Learn how to use a telescope. Bring telescope, if you have one. Free. Registration required for a consultation time. Go to natureandcultureinstitute.org, email info@natureandcultureinstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.
Naked Eye
Saturday, March 2 - 10 a.m. to noon
Brooke's House Coffee & Chocolate Shop
1083 Maryland Ave.
Hagerstown
Classic rock. Call 240-203-8183. Go to https://brookeshousecoffeeandchocolate.com/.
The Rainbow Fish Musical
Saturdays, March 2, 16, 23 and 30 - doors open 10:15 a.m., show 11 a.m.
The Washington County Playhouse
44 N. Potomac St. (rear)
Hagerstown
For ages 3 and older. Concessions are available for purchase from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. A meal is not included or offered. $19.50. Go to www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or call 301-739-7469.
Waynesboro High School Theatrical Showcase
Saturday, March 2 - 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Chocolate Excursion
Saturday, March 2 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Downtown Waynesboro, Pa.
Begin at the American Legion, 63 E. Main St.; pick up tasting passport and stroll downtown to sample chocolates; return to the legion for champagne hour with Kerensa Gray (4 to 5 p.m.). Raffles and door prizes. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Proceeds benefit Mainstreet Waynesboro. Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/.../chocolate-excursion.... or call 717-762-0397.
Face 2 Face: The Music of Elton John & Billy Joel
Saturday, March 2 - 7:30 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Tribute show. David Clark as Billy Joel and Ronnie Smith as Elton John. $34 to $54. Go to https://www.mdtheatre.org/elton-billy or call 301-790-2000.
When Wire Was King: The Transformation of Telecommunications
Sunday, March 3 - doors open 2:30 p.m., film 3 p.m.
Shepherdstown Opera House
131 W. German St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Documentary. History, archival photos, footage, newscasts, advertising and entertainment clips. In-person discussion with director Jennifer Manner follows screening. Popcorn, snacks and drinks for sale. General admission is pay-what-you-will. Advance reservations encouraged. Go to https://shepherdstownoperahouse.thundertix.com/events/225008 or call 304-876-3704.
The Last Graff
Sunday, March 3 - 3 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Graffiti and Pop Art with performances. Free, general admission. Go to www.liveathubcityvinyl.com or call 301-800-9390.
When Books Sing - Kerensa Gray
Sunday, March 3 - 3 to 4 p.m.
Fletcher Library Community Room 308/309
Washington County Free Library
100 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Jazz, folk, blues, R&B and classical. Part of Noteworthy Sundays Annual Concert Series. Free. Registration required. Go to https://wcfl.librarymarket.com/, email ref@washcolibrary.org or call 301-739-3250.
The Irish Tenors
Sunday, March 3 - 3 p.m.
Luhrs Center
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Anthony Kearns, Ronan Tynan and Declan Kelly. Happy songs of celebration and humor, mixed with touching melodies. $39 to $69. Go to https://luhrscenter.com/event/the-irish-tenors/ or call 717-477-7469. An Irish dinner is offered before or after the show in Reisner Dining Hall, across the street from Luhrs Center; a lunch or dinner buffet for $12.70, all you can eat buffet (beverages, salad bar, dessert bar all included). Lunch is 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., dinner is 5 to 7 p.m. For buffet go to https://luhrscenter.com/irish-tenors-dining-reservation/ or call 717-477-7469.
Tay Tay Dance Party featuring DJ Swiftie
Sunday, March 3 - 7 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Taylor-themed event for all ages. Music provided by DJ Swiftie with synchronized lasers and lights. $20 to $60. Go to https://www.mdtheatre.org/tay-tay-dance-party or call 301-790-2000.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Tons of fun on tap: NXT Best for Feb. 25
