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Sunday, June 12
EXHIBIT
50th Annual Exhibition
Tea and award ceremony, June 12 - 2 to 5 p.m.; exhibit continues through Thursday, June 16 - 2 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Calvary United Methodist Church
150 Norlo Drive
Fayetteville, Pa.
The show features paintings, photographs, prints and sculptures by area artists. Leighton Scott will lead a tour of the exhibit between 6 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at the church. Hosted by Franklin County Art Alliance. Call 717-816-7568.
FAMILY
The Institute's StoryWalk® Sunday
Sunday, June 12 - 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Pine Hill Recreation Area
12684 Mentzer Gap Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
Hosted by The Institute. June's storybook is And Then Summer Comes by Tom Brenner. Kids will toast some marshmallows and make s'mores over a campfire after a guided walk along the story trail to read the book and make a craft project to take home. For information, go to www.natureandcultureinstitute.org.
Jeep Party
Sunday, June 12 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Community Volunteer Fire Co. of District 12
18002 Tilghmanton Road
Fairplay
All breeds of Jeep welcome. Free entry, spectators welcome. Raffles, 50/50 and tip jars. Food and beverages will be sold.
MUSIC
The Maryland Community Band Festival
Sunday, June 12 - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Historic Springfield Barn
12 Springfield Lane
Williamsport
Williamsport Community Band will host the 34th Maryland Community Band festival with a day of traditional band music by seven community bands throughout the state of Maryland. Bands include Olney Concert Band, Baltimore Symphonic Band, Columbia Concert Band, Hunt Valley Wind Ensemble, Montgomery Valley Community Band, Rockville Concert Band and Williamsport Community Band. Each band will perform a 45-minute concert on the hour beginning at 11 a.m. Free. Email williamsportcommunityband@gmail.com.
Hagerstown Municipal Band
Sunday, June 12 - 7 p.m.
Hagerstown City Park Band Shell
501 Virginia Ave.
Hagerstown
Ellen Diehl will be the vocal soloist.
Pen Mar Dance Concerts
Sunday, June 12 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Pen Mar Park
14600 Pen Mar Road
Cascade
Arrow will perform. Call 240-313-2807.
Mackenzie Ryan
Sunday, June 12 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com.
Red Heifer Winery Summer Music Series
Sunday, June 12 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Red Heifer Winery
12840 Red Heifer Winery Lane
Smithsburg
Prophets of the Abstract Truth will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Red Run Park Concert Series
Sunday, June 12 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Red Run Park
12143 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, Pa.
Buck Fisher & Friends will perform. Bring a chair. The Red Run Express runs Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. in June, July and August, if volunteers are available.
Tuesday, June 14
EXHIBITS
Mothers & Daughters, Hypnagogia
Continues through Tuesday, July 5 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Washington County Arts Council
34 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Two exhibits will be held during June: Mark Youngblood's "Mothers & Daughters" and James Kumpner's "Hypnagogia: The Logic of Dreams." Call 301-791-3132 or go to Washingtoncountyarts.com.
FUNDRAISER
Bingo
Tuesday, June 14 - doors open, 5 p.m.; bingo, 7 p.m.
South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
11207 Loop Road
South Mountain, Pa.
Food will be sold. Proceeds benefit South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department. Call 717-749-5733.
OUTDOORS
Evening Bird Walk
Tuesday, June 14 - 6 p.m.
United States Geological Survey Eastern Ecological Science Center
407 Reservoir Road
Leetown, W.Va.
Potomac Valley Audubon Society will sponsor an evening bird walk. The walk is open to the public and children if they attend with an adult. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy walking shoes. Bring along drinking water and insect repellent. Binoculars will be provided if needed. Advance registration is required at www.potomacaudubon.org. For information, call 681-252-1387 or email adultprograms@potomacaudubon.org.
Wednesday, June 15
LECTURE
'Brigades of Antietam'
Wednesday, June 15 - 7 p.m.
Jacob Rohrbach Inn
138 W. Main St.
Sharpsburg
Brad Gottfried will discuss "Brigades of Antietam." For updates and a complete schedule, go to www.facebook.com/JacobRohrbachInn or call 301-432-5079.
Thursday, June 16
EXHIBITS
Exploring Jonathan Street History, Art, Imagination
Continues to Sept. 11 - Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Juneteenth Community Day, Sunday, June 19 - 1 to 5 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
City Park
Hagerstown
The exhibit combines the artifacts and documentation from the log cabin at 417 Jonathan St. with contemporary art and community memories. Call 301-739-5727 or go to www.wcmfa.org.
'This Is Their Story: African-American Community History of Chambersburg'
Continues through Sunday, Aug. 14
Franklin County Historical Society
175 E. King St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
The exhibit is curated by Shippensburg University student Madison Groninger and focuses on local Black veterans and outstanding women and their oral histories. The exhibit is based on the book, "An All American Town: An Oral History of the African American Community of Franklin County, Pa." by historian C. Bernard Ruffin III. For information, call 717-264-1667.
Art at the Chamber of Commerce: Dennis Clarke 'Dance with Me'
Continues through June
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S. Potomac St. on the Square
Downtown Hagerstown
Acrylic landscaping abstract works. Call 301-739-2015 or email deloclarke@aol.com.
Berkeley County, W.Va.: Future, Present, Past
Continues through Saturday, June 25 - Wednesday through Friday, `11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Berkeley Art Works
116 N. Queen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Thirty-five original 2-D and 3-D works by regional artists address various future, president and past themes in a variety of media, including painting, photography, drawing, mixed media, clay and assemblage. Go to Berkeleyartswv.org or call 304-620-7277 or go to Berkeleyartswv.org.
'Tablecloths and Tea Towels, Vintage and New'
Continues through June; noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
Allison-Antrim Barn
365 S. Ridge Ave.
Greencastle, Pa.
An exhibit of tablecloths will be on display. Go to www.greencastlemuseum.org or call 717-597-9010.
Discover Berkeley History
Continues through Friday, Dec. 30
Martinsburg Public Library
101 W. King St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
A series of exhibits illustrating the county's history, from the times of Morgan Morgan and Adam Stephen to the arrival of the B&O Railroad, the Civil War and the booms of agriculture, orchards and textile industries. Exhibit displays will change every two months throughout 2022. Go to Berkeleywv250.com.
LECTURE
'The Bald Eagle — The Improbable Journey of America's Bird'
Thursday, June 16 - 1 p.m.
Online at www.fws.gov/broadcast
Hosted by National Conservation Training Center. University of Florida History Professor Jack E. Davis will discuss his cultural and environmental history of the bald eagle in America. Go to www.friendsofnctc.org.
MUSIC
2022 Toni Saylor Summer Concert Series
Thursday, June 16 - 7 to 8:30 p.m.
War Memorial Park
500 N. Tennessee Ave.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
U.S. Navy Band "Country Current" will perform. Go to mbcparks-rec.org.
Friday, June 17
BOOKS
Book Signing by John Poniske
Friday, June 17 - 4:30 p.m.
Gallery 50
50 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Local author John Poniske will discuss and read excerpts from his Civil War-era novel, "Snakebit, Prelude to War."
Valley Art Association Member Show
Continues through Sunday, June 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.
City Park
Hagerstown
The exhibit's theme is "Music & Dance." Free admission. Go to www.valleyartassoc.com, www.facebook.com.ValleyArtAssociation.Hagerstown.Md or call 301-797-2867.
Art in the Hallway
Continues through June
At "the link" between Meritus Medical Center's main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown
Art in the Hall will feature "Nature Appreciation" acrylics by Lily Ramos. The exhibit is a collaborative program between Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary and Valley Art Association. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop with a portion of the proceeds donated to the auxiliary.
'From Realism to Abstraction'
Continues through the beginning of August - Fridays, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and by appointment
Gallery 50
50 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
The exhibit showcases the work of 17 artists. The reception will include refreshments and live music from Prophets of the Abstract Truth, who will playing in the adjacent Music Makers' space. Free. Call 717-655-2500, email contact@artsalliancegw.org or go to www.artsalliancegw.org.
Prisms in the Springs
Continues through Sunday, July 24 - Reception at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4, and 6 p.m. at Saturday, June 25; gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
Ice House
Corner of Independence and Mercer streets
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
The show is a celebration of Pride Month and showcases diversity through art. Call 304-258-2300 or go to www.macicehouse.org.
FAMILY
Jonathan Hager House Museum
Fridays and Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
110 Key St.
Hagerstown
Jonathan House and Museum is open for 2022 tours. $6; $4, ages 62 and older, students ages 13 to 17 and military; $3, children ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and younger. For information, go to www.hagerstownmd.org/309/Jonathan-Hager-House-Museum.
City Park Train Hub Museum and Steam Engine 202
Fridays and Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
770 City Park Drive
Hagerstown
Retired cabooses and steam locomotive engine. Rides on Tommy 202 on Saturdays, June 4, July 9, Aug. 6, Sept. 17. $5; $3, ages 62 and older, students ages 13 to 17, military; $2 children ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and younger. Go to www.hagerstownmd.org/310/City-Park-Train-Hub.
FAMILY
Cruise-in
Friday, June 17 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Front of Williamsport Town Hall
Conococheague Street
Williamsport
Food, music, 50/50 drawing. $5.
Washington County Juneteenth Celebration
Friday, June 17, through Sunday, June 19
Sites in downtown Hagerstown
Friday, June 17, 5 to 9:30 p.m., University Plaza, 5 p.m. welcome; 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. reading of quotes from the "Abolitionist" with brief history lessons; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. community karaoke. Saturday, June 18, all day, University Plaza, 9 to 11 a.m. Unity Walk; 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. family-friendly activities; History Through Fashion: Character Fashion Show, dance, games and music; 2 to 4 pm. civic organizations; 4 to 6 p.m. jazz; 6 to 7 p.m. call to worship with Lady Koren Carmichael Turner; 7 to 9:30 p.m. Minister Mark Grimsley and friends; Discovery Station will be open free all day; Zion United Church of Christ will hold a free block party. Sunday, June 19, 4 to 8 p.m., Bridge of Life Church, "The African-American Experience" production.
MUSIC
Jazz for Ukraine
Friday, June 17 - 7 p.m., in-person and online
St. John's Episcopal Church
101 S. Prospect St.
Hagerstown
A concert with Mark Andrew Cook and Friends featuring members of Mike Kamuf Little Big Band, Set Theory and Three Mo' Tenors. All donations will go to Ukrainian aid through Doctors Without Borders and the International Rescue Committee. Masks encouraged. View live or at facebook.com/stjohnshagerstown or after the concert at www.stjohnshagerstown.org under the FB and Worship tab.
Hard Swimmin' Fish
Friday, June 17 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Jazz, blues, funk and swing. Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com
Jill Fulton Band
Friday, June 17 - 6 to 9 p.m.
Antietam Brewery
140 Western Maryland Parkway
Hagerstown
Crossover blues, country and soul.
Sussman, Jankura and Hepfer
Friday, June 17 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Go to Artsalliancegw.org.
ONSTAGE
'The Sound of Music'
Preview Friday, June 17 - 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 18 - 2 p.m.; opening night Saturday, June 18 - 8 p.m.; continues through Sunday, July 3
Totem Pole Playhouse
9555 Golf Course Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
"The Sound of Music" live. For tickets, call 717-352-2164 or go to totempoleplayhouse.org/
'The Beverly Hillbillies — the Musical'
Fridays and Saturdays, with matinees on the first, third and fifth Sunday of each month through Sunday, Aug. 21
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
5 Willowdale Drive
Frederick, Md.
Based on the 1960s sitcom. Tickets cost $52, $42 for ages 12 and younger for Friday and Sunday performances; $55, $45 for ages 12 and younger for Saturday performances. Children ages 5 and younger are not permitted to Mainstage performances. For tickets, call 301-662-6600 or go to www.wayoffbroadway.com/.
Saturday, June 18
EXHIBIT
Allure of the Near East: Treasures of the Huntington Museum of Art
Continues through Sunday, Aug. 21 - Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Washington County Museum of Fine arts
401 Museum Drive
City Park
Hagerstown
The exhibition includes examples of glassware, ceramics, metalwork, painting, weaponry, weaving and more created from the 7th century BC to the late 19th century CE. Focusing on Islamic art objects, many works are from what is now modern-day Iran, Egypt, Syria and Turkey. Organized by the Huntington Museum of Art and toured by International Art & Artists. Go to wcmfa.org/allure-of-the-near-east-treasures-of-the-huntington-museum-of-art/
Art in the Library: Jefferson County Photography Club
Continues through Thursday, June 30; hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
South Jefferson Public Library
49 Church St.
Summit Point, W.Va.
For information, call 304-725-6227 or go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com.
FAMILY
Fishing Frenzy
Saturday, June 18 - 9 a.m. to noon
Pangborn Park
591 Pangborn Blvd.
Hagerstown
Free special fishing event for children 11 and younger, seniors and those with disabilities. The renovated will be stocked with rainbow trout. Trophies awarded. Food available. Sponsored by MIHI Inc. Call MIHI 301-745-6444.
Living History: John Hancock
Saturday, June 18 - 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.; Sunday, June 19 - 11 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m.
Monterey Pass Battlefield Park and Museum
14325 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, Pa.
Living history drills, maneuvers and demonstrations. Go to montereypassbattlefield.org or https://www.facebook.com/montereypass.
BioBlitz: 'Dirt Dwellers'
Saturday, June 18
Yankauer Preserve
438 Whiting's Neck Road
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Participants will seek "Dirt Dwellers" who live under logs and rocks. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org.
LECTURE
Newcomer House Porch Program: Historic Wet Plate Photography and Cyanotype Making
Saturday, June 18, and Sunday, June 19 - 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Newcomer House open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Newcomer House
18422 Shepherdstown Pike
Keedysville
John and Christine Milleker will demonstrate photography techniques of the Civil War era. Visitors are invited to make an appointment to sit for and purchase their own tintype portraits. Make reservations and pay at johnmilleker.com/store/wetplate_prepaid/
MUSIC
Dan McGuire
Saturday, June 18 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Acoustic guitar and vocals. Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com
Red Heifer Winery Summer Music Series
Saturday, June 18 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Red Heifer Winery
12840 Red Heifer Winery Lane
Smithsburg
Paul McNeil will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
OUTDOORS
Summer Nature Journaling
Saturday, June 18 - 9 a.m. to noon
Cool Spring Nature Preserve
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
Bring your regular journaling supplies as well as any insect books you may have, a loupe or magnifying glass or a smartphone with a camera. Meet a guide for a short introduction, then walk the trails together or individually to observe and ponder, eventually returning to the group to share the techniques and exercises. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Registration is required; go to www.potomacaudubon.org.
SUNDAY, JUNE 19
FAMILY
Open Airplane Day
Sunday, June 19 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hagerstown Aviation Museum
14211 Basore Drive
Hagerstown
Come to the historic Fairchild Dome hangar and climb aboard museum aircraft and exhibits. Make a $200 donation and experience open cockpit flying. Food trucks will be on hand. Free admission; donations accepted. Call 301-733-8717 or go to www.hagerstownaviationmuseum.org/open-airplane-afternoon.html.
June Weddings Display at Plumb Grove
Sunday, June 19 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Plumb Grove
The intersection of Broadfording Road and North Martin Street
Clear Spring
Items relating to weddings including a Devil's Clapper, wedding ring quilts, old traditions, antique wedding dresses and others. The home will be open for tours. Donations accepted.
Brown's Meeting House Open
Sunday, June 19 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Brown's Meeting House
11 S. Mill St.
Clear Spring
The meeting house will be open for local history and family research.
Clear Spring Alumni Museum
Sunday, June 19 - 2 to 5 p.m.
136 Cumberland St.
Clear Spring
The museum exhibits high school items from 1916 to present.
FUNDRAISER
Breakfast Buffet
Sunday, June 19 - 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
11207 Lopo Road
South Mountain, Pa.
Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, sausage gravy, coffee, orange juice and chocolate milk. $12; $9 for children 11 and younger. Call 717-749-5733.
JUNETEENTH
Juneteenth Family Day
Sunday, June 19 - 1 to 6 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
City Park
Hagerstown
A family-friendly event to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. Highlights include gallery discussions, performance by Worthy Brothers, spoken word, a painting demo by GraffDummy, an archaeological dig for kids, soda and popcorn. Go to wcmfa.org.
Juneteenth Fundraiser Event
Sunday, June 19 - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Rockland Estate
9030 Sharpsburg Pike
Fairplay
Presented by the African American Heritage Association of Western Maryland. The day will include music, storytelling by Fanny Crawford, presentations, authors' showcase, portrayals of historical figures, arts and crafts. Food truck with Whistle Punk Farm. Historical portrayals include Janice Greene as Harriet Tubman, Tim Hodges appearing as Martin Delaney, Nathan Richardson appearing as Frederick Douglass, Valerie Davis as Anna Douglass and Doug Doubs appearing as John Brown. Music includes CKG, Keith Harper, Crystal Cheron, Del. Brenda Thiam R-Washington. $15 adults; $12, seniors; $10 college and high school age; $35 for family of four (two adults and two children); free for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.
MUSIC
Waynesboro Bluegrass Hootenanny
Sunday, June 19 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Bring your instruments. Go to www.artsalliancegw.org.
Drew Adams
Sunday, June 19 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Acoustic guitarist. Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com.
Red Run Park Concert Series
Sunday, June 19 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Red Run Park
12143 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, Pa.
CB Pickers will perform. Bring a chair. The Red Run Express runs Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. in June, July and August, if volunteers are available.
Pen Mar Dance Concerts
Sunday, June 19 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Pen Mar Park
14600 Pen Mar Road
Cascade
Mike Surratt Band will perform. Call 240-313-2807.Organ Concert
Jonathan Giblin
Sunday, June 19 - 4 p.m.
John Wesley United Methodist Church
129 N. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Organist, conductor and composer Dr. Jonathan Giblin will perform on the Möller pipe organ. A reception will follow the performance. Freewill offering. Call 301-733-0391.
Red Heifer Winery Summer Music Series
Sunday, June 19 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Red Heifer Winery
12840 Red Heifer Winery Lane
Smithsburg
Peter Heiss and Shawn Dennison will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Hagerstown Municipal Band
Sunday, June 19 - 7 p.m.
Hagerstown City Park Band Shell
501 Virginia Ave.
Hagerstown
The concert will feature the Percussion Ensemble.
Wednesday, June 22
LECTURE
'The Cornfield: Antietam's Bloody Turning Point'
Wednesday, June 22 - 7 p.m.
Jacob Rohrbach Inn
138 W. Main St.
Sharpsburg
David Welker will discuss "The Cornfield: Antietam's Bloody Turning Point." For updates and a complete schedule, go to www.facebook.com/JacobRohrbachInn or call 301-432-5079.
OUTDOORS
Walking for Wellness: Series of Appalachian Trail day hikes
Meet at U.S. 40 parking lot to Washington Monument State Park
Hagerstown
Wednesday, June 22 - 9 a.m.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources will lead a hike in the South Mountain Recreation Area. The hike will go from High Rock to Raven Rock Hollow, 5.6 miles round trip. Bring snacks/lunch, plenty of water, sunscreen and insect repellent, and wear comfortable walking shoes. For information, call 301-791-4767.
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