What's NXT
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Thursday, Sept. 22
EXHIBITS
Purple is the Color of Recovery: Prevent Addiction and Eliminate Stigma through Art
Continues through Tuesday, Oct. 4 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Washington County Arts Council
34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100
Hagerstown
The exhibit is presented by Washington Goes Purple and Washington County Arts Council. Go to www.washingtoncountyarts.com.
'Speculative Sex'
Exhibit continues through Thursday, Sept. 26 - Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.
Shepherd University
Phaze 2 Gallery
92 W. Campus Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
The exhibit is based on the 2021 class taught by Kay Dartt, clinical assistant professor of art at Shepherd, and Taylor Hokanson, associate professor of art at Columbia College Chicago. The exhibit collects many artworks produced by students from Columbia College Chicago and Shepherd, brought together to challenge conventional perspectives about bodies, identity and expressions of intimacy.
Anthology of Appalachian Writers Photographic Art Exhibit
Continues through September; Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 4:30 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.
Shepherd University
Scarborough Library Reading Room
209 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
The library will be closed during home football game Saturday, Sept. 17.
Boonsborough Museum of History
Open Sundays through December - 1 to 4 p.m.
The Boonesborough Museum of History
109 N. Main St.
Boonsboro
The museum contains a collection of historical objects of local and national significance. For information about the museum, go to www.facebook.com/BoonsboroughMuseum
Paintings by Kirsten Lee
Continues through Monday, Oct. 31 - Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.; reception Sunday, Sept. 11 - 2 to 4 p.m.
South Jefferson Public Library
49 Church St.
Summit Point, W.Va.
Lee creates in photography, paint and mixed media. Call 304-725-6227 or go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com.
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.
In-Sights
Continues through Saturday, Oct. 29 - 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays; 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays; and by appointment.
Gallery 50
50 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Hosted by The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro. The exhibit will showcase the work of five artists — Kirby Heltebridle, Robyn Jacobs, Patricia McCleary and Ann Ruppert — and photographs by Dan Mangan. Call 717-655-2500 or go to www.artsalliancegw.org.
10th Annual Eastern West Virginia Juried Exhibit
Continues through Saturday, Oct. 8 - Hours are Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Berkeley Art Works
116 N. Queen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
The exhibit highlights the work of artists living in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and includes paintings, drawings, photography and sculpture. Go to https://berkeleyartswv.org/.
'The Happiness is ...' Quilt Show
Continues through Sunday, Sept. 18 - Hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ice House
Corner of Independence and Mercer streets
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
The annual quilt show will feature quilts produced by the local Delectable Mountains Quilt Guild. Call 304-258-2300 or go to www.macicehouse.org.
Infinite Growth: An Exhibition of LGBTQ+ Artists
Continues through Friday, Sept. 23 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Frederick Arts Council Arts Center
5 E. 2nd St.
Frederick, Md.
LGBTQ+ artists from Frederick and the mid-Atlantic region respond to the idea of limitless change — understanding and embracing the emerging fluidity and perpetual transformation of the human experience. Go to www.frederickartscouncil.org.
MUSIC
Sara Evans
Thursday, Sept. 22 - 7:30 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Country and pop music. Tickets cost $55 to $85. www.mdtheatre.org/sara-evans.
Friday, Sept. 23
EXHIBIT
'Color of Freedom, Joseph Holston: Journey Along the Underground Railroad'
Continues through Saturday, Jan. 14 - Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; Meet-the-artist reception will be Sunday, Sept. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown
Joseph Holston leads his audience through four movements that deepen our understanding of America's Black enslaved people's experience. Free. To register for the meet-the-artist reception, call 301-739-5727 or email drastelli@wcmfa.org.
'Art for Food'
Continues through Sunday, Sept. 25 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Mansion House Art Center
480 Highland Ave.
City Park
Hagerstown
The exhibit benefits the Maryland Food Bank-Western Branch. Works by Valley Art Association members. All artwork will be for sale. The exhibit is free. Some of the proceeds from sales will help feed the hungry. Email kat.petersonstudio@gmail.com.
Art in the Hallway
Continues through September
Meritus Medical Center
Area between the hospital's main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown
Artwork by Gwen and Larry Bergey will be on display and for sale. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop with a portion of the proceeds donated to Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary.
Members' Work from The Foundry
Continues through Thursday, Oct. 13 - Hours are Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Foundry
100 S. Main St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures and more. Call 717-264-2783 or email philip.lindsey@wilson.edu.
The Artbarn in Amaranth — Farm to Easel Show
Continues through Sunday, Nov. 6 - Hours are Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; reception Saturday, Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m.
The Ice House
Corner of Independence and Mercer streets
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
The Artbarn in Amaranth is an artist residency program where experienced urban artists have an opportunity to create in a visually stimulating location. Call 304-258-2300 or go to www.macicehouse.org.
FAMILY
Cruise-in
Friday, Sept. 23 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Byron Memorial Park
11 Park Road
Williamsport
Cruise-in with food, music and a 50/50 drawing. $5.
Festifall
Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Feb. 24 - 9 a.m.
St. Rita's Catholic Church
Monterey Lane
Blue Ridge Summit, Pa.
Breakfast sandwiches, chicken barbecue, pulled pork, hot dogs and more craft and food vendors, entertainment, raffle and scarecrow contest.
Fall Fling Rummage Sale and Vendor Fair
Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24 - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pikeside United Methodist Church
25 Paynes Ford Road
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Friday, rummage sale; Saturday, rummage sale and vendor and bake sale. Outside spaces will be available for $30 per day. Refreshments available. All proceeds will benefit the missions and ministries of Pikeside United Methodist Church. Call 304-263-4633 or email info@pikesideumc.org.
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - 1 to 5 p.m.
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
296 S. Burhans Blvd., U.S. 11
Hagerstown
Thomas the Tank Engine layouts, O three-rail interactive layout and Midwood Junction layout, O-scale two-rail and HO-scale layouts, historic photo and document display, railroad artifacts and more. $6; $1, for children ages 4 through 16; free for children 3 and younger . Call 301-739-4665 or go to www.roundhouse.org.
Jonathan Hager House Museum
Fridays and Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jonathan Hager House
110 Key St.
Hagerstown
Jonathan House and Museum is open for 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 Saturday, 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.
MOVIE
'Dark Waters' Screening and Discussion
Friday, Sept. 23 - 7 p.m.
Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Auditorium
213 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
The Shepherd Film Society will screen award-winning "Dark Waters," based on a true story about a West Virginia farmer and his lawyer, and their legal battle with the DuPont Corp. A discussion led by Dr. Peter Vila, associate professor of environmental and physical sciences, will follow.
MUSIC
Imagine Hagerstown: Jah Works
Friday, Sept. 23 - 5 to 8 p.m.
University Plaza
50 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Opening music by 220, followed Jah Works. Free. BYOB. Go to Imaginehagerstown.org.
Hagerstown Community Concerts Association: Runa: Celtic-American Roots
Friday, Sept. 23 - 7:30 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
$60 season subscription. Single tickets are available. Go to www.hagerstowncommunityconcerts.com/buy-tickets.
Cazhmiere
Friday, Sept. 23 - 5 to 8 p.m.; gates open at 4 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Cazhmiere's repertoire includes a variety of musical styles. $7, plus service fee in advance; $10 the day of the event; free for children 20 and younger; a ticket is required. Go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com/events/
Mark Plein
Friday, Sept. 23 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Free. Go to ArtsAllianceGW.org.
Tanya Tucker
Friday, Sept. 23 - 8 p.m.
750 Hollywood Drive
Charles Town, W.Va.
For ages 21 and older. Tickets cost $40 to $55. Go to www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/entertainment/event-center or call 800-795-7001.
ONSTAGE
'Murder on the Orient Express'
Continues through Sunday, Nov. 6 - Fridays and Saturday evenings and matinees on the first, third and fifth Sunday of each month
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
5 Willowdale Drive
Frederick, Md.
Hercule Poirot must identify the murderer on the Orient Express. Based on the book by Agatha Christie. Fridays and Sundays, $54; $44, ages 12 and younger; Saturdays, $57; $47 ages 12 and younger. Go to www.wayoffbroadway.com/box-office or call 301-662-6600.
Saturday, Sept. 24
BOOKS
'Anthology of Appalachian Writers, Volume XIV: Marie Manilla' reading
Saturday, Sept. 24 - 5 p.m.
Four Seasons Books
116 W. German St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Reading will focus primarily on fiction and include the work of local writers D.W. Gregory, Shepherdstown; and writers Pat Donohoe, Shepherdstown, and Noche Gauthier, Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Call 304-875-3486 or email 4seasons.114@gmail.com.
CLASS
Printmaking Workshop, Picnic and Puppet Show
Saturday, Sept. 24 - 9 to 11 a.m.
Wonderment Puppet Theater
412 W. King Street
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Presented by Berkeley Arts Council. The workshop is for kids ages 6 and older with one optional adult. Kids can learn a different printmaking technique each week. Bring your lunch for a picnic after class, then stay for a puppet show. Three separate sessions are offered on Saturdays, Sept. 10, 17 and 24. Fee is $5 per child per adult companion; optional puppet show is $7.50 per person, free for ages 1 and younger. To register, go to berkeleyartswv.org/special-introductory-workshops/.
FAMILY
Smithsburg Steam Engine and Craft Show
Saturday, Sept. 24, and Sunday, Sept. 25 - 10 a.m.
Smithsburg Carnival Grounds
22 N. Main St.
Smithsburg
Steam engines and craft vendors. Food will be sold. Proceeds benefit Smithsburg High School athletics. Go to www.facebook.com/steamandcraftshow/.
Hancock Medieval Days
Saturday, Sept. 24, and Sunday, Sept. 25 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Joseph Hancock Jr. Primitive Park
167 W. Main St.
Hancock
The event is open the public and supported by the local municipality. The event is open to reenactments groups portraying any time period from antiquity through the late Renaissance. Go to https://www.facebook.com/LBC1382/.
Hagerstown Country Western Dance Association Dance
Saturday, Sept. 24 - 7 p.m.
Maugansville Ruritan Building
18007 Maugans Ave.
Hagerstown
Country and western dance. $7; $5, members.
Appalachian Heritage Festival
Saturday, Sept. 24
Shepherd University
Various sites on campus
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Community sing, 11 a.m., Reynolds Hall, 109 N. King St.; Contemporary Appalachian Songwriting: A Conversation with Olivia Ellen Llloyd, 12:30 p.m., Reynolds Hall; film screening of "Those That Came Before" followed by a discussion with filmmaker Lady D, 2 p.m., Reynolds Hall; Fiddle and Banjo Music in West Virginia, 3:30 p.m., Reynolds Hall; showcase concert: Women's Voices in Appalachia, 7 p.m., Butcher Center Plaza, bring a lawn chair or blanket. If it rains the concert will move into Frank Arts Center Theater. For a complete schedule, go to www.shepherd.edu/pass/appalachian-heritage-festival.
FUNDRAISERS
Hangarfest 2022
Saturday, Sept. 24 - 7 to 11 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m.
Rider Jet Center
18421 Henson Blvd.
Hagerstown
A fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareneess-Cumberland Valley Inc and The Discovery Station. Special pre-show entertainment featuring Jill Fulton Band on the outdoor stage; at 7:30 p.m. The Reagan Years will perform. $30 in advance; $35 at the door. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/hangarfest-2022-tickets-316644079967.
Longmeadow Volunteer Fire Company Chicken Barbecue
Saturday, Sept. 24 - 10 a.m. until sold out
Longmeadow Volunteer Fire Company
19307 Longmeadow Road
Hagerstown
Proceeds benefit Longmeadow Volunteer Fire Company. The menu includes a chicken meal with half a chicken, baked beans and coleslaw, $12; half chicken only $9. Apple dumplings $4 each. Drive-through pick-up only. Call 301-667-3015 or email joreynolds10@aol.com.
Funkstown Volunteer Fire Company Chicken Barbecue and More
Saturday, Sept. 24 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until sold out
Funkstown Volunteer Fire Company
2 S. Westside Ave.
Funkstown
Carry out only. Customers are asked to order in advance by going to www.funkstownfireco.org and clicking on the "chicken and pit beef bar-B-Q/Online Ordering" button. Meals include a choice of half a chicken, Italian sausage sandwich, ham sandwich or pit beef sandwich and choice of two sides: macaroni salad, baked beans or homemade creamy coleslaw. $10 per meal. Additional sides cost $1. Sandwiches or half a chicken only, $8. The fire company auxiliary will sell baked goods.
Proceeds benefit Funkstown Volunteer Fire Company. Call 301-790-0090 or email bbqinfo@funkstownfireco.org.
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, Sept. 24 - 6:30 to 10 a.m.
Maugansville Ruritan Club
18007 Maugans Ave.
Maugansville
The indoor breakfast will feature pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and sausage gravy, juice and coffee. $7 per meal; $4 for ages 6 to 12; free; for children age 5 and younger. Future breakfasts will be on Saturdays, Oct. 22 and Nov. 19.
All-You-Can-Eat Potpie Dinner
Saturday, Sept. 24 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Potomac Valley Fire Company
2202 Dargan School Road
Sharpsburg
The menu includes all-you-can-east chicken, ham and bean with ham, coleslaw and homemade roll. $12, eat-in and carry-out. Call 301-432-2130.
Outdoor Yard Sale
Saturday, Sept. 24 - 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Christ Reformed United Church of Christ
22514 Cavetown Church Road
Cavetown
Fresh cut fries, hot dogs, steamers and drinks will be sold. 15-foot-by-15-foot spaces cost $10, must furnace your own tables. Proceeds benefit Christ Reformed United Church of Christ. Call 301-824-2971.
MUSIC
Sweet Something
Saturday, Sept. 24 - 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
Saturday, Sept. 24 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Red Heifer Winery
12840 Red Heifer Winery Lane
Smithsburg
Nik Weisniewski will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Lonestar
Saturday, Sept. 24 - 7:30 p.m.
H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Country music. Tickets cost $35 to $59. For tickets, go to https://www.luhrscenter.com/event/lonestar/.
ONSTAGE
The Little Mermen
Saturday, Sept. 24 - 4 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
The Little Mermen are a Disney cover band for Disney fanatics of all ages. Their repertoire covers all 82 years of the Disney canon. Tickets cost $32 to $48, VIP tickets cost $68, plus fees. Everyone must have a ticket. Go to https://www.mdtheatre.org/mermen.
Sunday, Sept. 25
FAMILY
Monarch Tagging Event
Sunday, Sept. 25 - 9 a.m. to noon
Burnside Bridge, Old Burnside Bridge Road
Antietam National Battlefield
Sharpsburg
The monarch butterfly's migration to Mexico peaks in our area the third week in September. Everyone is welcome to join, but children should be accompanied by an adult. Participants should meet at the parking area near Burnside Bridge. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring insect repellent and drinking water. Tagging nets will be provided. Registration is free but required. To register and for information, go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/monarch-tagging-at-antietam-national-battlefield-3/.
MUSIC
Pen Mar Dance Concerts
Sunday, Sept. 25 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Pen Mar Park
14600 Pen Mar Road
Cascade
Lancaster AM Radio will perform. Call 240-313-2807.
Mason Dixon Barbershop Chorus
Sunday, Sept. 25 - 3 p.m.
Shafer Park
37 Park Drive
Boonsboro
Free concert.
Jason Masi
Sunday, Sept. 25 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com/.
Fall Concert with the Dallas Helfrick Family
Sunday, Sept. 25 - 6 p.m.
Robert Kennedy Memorial Presbyterian Church
11799 Mercersburg, Pa.
Welsh Run, Pa.
Dessert bar during intermission. A hymn-sing will follow at around 7:30 p.m. Bring a chair.
Country Express
Sunday, Sept. 25 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Red Run Park
12143 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, Pa.
Bring a chair. When volunteers are available, miniature train rides will be offered Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
Waynesboro Bluegrass Hootenanny
Sunday, Sept. 25 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Bring your bluegrass instruments. Led by Johnny Calamari and Brad Munn. Call 717-655-2500.
Two Rivers String Quartet
Sunday, Sept. 25 - 3 p.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church
208 W. German St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
The program includes Op. 89 by American composer Amy Beach and Schubert's string quartet No. 14 in D minor. $35; free for Friends of Music members. Go to www.friendswv.org.
OUTDOORS
'Beyond the Signage: A Green Trail Interpretive Hike'
Sunday, Sept. 25 - 10 a.m.
Greenbrier State Park
21843 National Pike
East of Hagerstown
Join Master Naturalist Ray Eckhart on an interpretative hike on the Green Trail at Greenbrier State Park. Learn clues to identify native trees and other flora and hear about their role in the ecology of the region. Meet in front of the visitor center. The trail is a 0.8 mile beginner trail.
Monday, Sept. 26
FUNDRAISER
Habitat for Humanity of Washington County Oktoberfest Dinner Auction
Ticket deadline is Monday, Sept. 26; event is Friday, Oct. 7 from 5 to 9 p.m.
Cortland Mansion
19411 Cortland Drive
Hagerstown
This year's live auction will include a Golden Ticket from warehouse Cinemas. Attendees will also have a chance to bid on silent auction items including trips to the Caribbean, jewelry, gift baskets, brewery packages and more. An online raffle will launch on Monday, Sept. 26. Tickets cost $60 each and can be purchased at www.habitat-wc.org.
LECTURE
'Connected: Reflections on Ecology, Technology and the Human Condition'
Monday, Sept. 26 - 7 p.m.
Shepherd University
Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium
213 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Dr. Jeff Groff will discuss the topic.
Tuesday, Sept. 27
BOOKS
'A Celebration of Appalachian Storytellers, Anthology of Appalachian Writers, Volume XIV'
Tuesday, Sept. 27 - 7 p.m.
Shepherd University
Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium
213 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Sponsored by the West Virginia Center for the Book and Shepherd University Foundation.
FAMILY
Terrific Tuesdays: Historic Activities for Families
Tuesday, Sept. 27 - 10 a.m. to noon
Renfrew Museum and Park
1010 E. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
September's topic will be cooking and baking. The program is designed for elementary and middle school-age children and their families. For children ages 6 to 13. Students must be accompanied by a responsible adult, admitted at no charge. Limited to 20 students per session. $10 per child; $8 for Friends of Renfrew members. Advance registration is required. No walk-ins. Go to www.renfrewmuseum.org/terrifictuesdays/.
OUTDOORS
Garden Talks
Tuesday, Sept. 27 - 6 to 7 p.m.
Monterey Pass Battlefield Park and Museum
Civil War Garden adjacent to the museum
14325 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, Pa.
The Institute will offer a series of small-group garden talks with Pam Hind Rowland. Sept. 27's topic will be Flowers to Pharmaceuticals. $5 per program. Space is limited and advance registration is required. To register, email info@natureandcultureinstitute.org. Wear shoes appropriate for being inside the garden. Seating is not available.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
LECTURES
'The Writing Life' with Barbara Kingsolver
Wednesday, Sept. 28 - 7 p.m.
Shepherd University
Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium
213 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Barbara Kingsolver will discuss her work, the writing process and her journey as an author and an Appalachian. Free. www.shepherd.edu/ahwirweb/kingsolver/schedule.
Valley Art Association
Wednesday, Sept. 28 - 7 p.m.
Mansion House Art Center & Gallery
480 Highland Ave.
Hagerstown City Park
Hagerstown
The Valley Art Association meeting will be followed by a performance by local "new folk music" singer and songwriter, Jennie Avila, telling stories and singing original songs about Antietam Battlefield and other local areas during the Civil War era. Free.
Adventures in World Cultures
Wednesday, Sept. 28 - 7:30 p.m.
Penn State Mont Alto
Via Zoom and simultaneously
General Studies Auditorium
1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, Pa.
Anne Devney, assistant teaching professor of nursing will discuss the topic "Adventures in World Cultures." View the night sky through telescopes from 8:45 to 10 p.m. in the field between the General Studies Building and Orchard Road, weather permitting. If it's cloudy the star party will be canceled. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mrnjzm2r. To register for the Zoom session, go to tinyurl.com/rmszm2w9.
Thursday, Sept. 29
LECTURE
'Challenges to the Global Village: Appalachia and the Ties that Bind'
Thursday, Sept. 29 - 7 p.m.
Shepherd University
Frank Arts Center Theater
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Scarborough Society lecture and keynote address will feature Barbara Kingsolver, who will receive the Appalachian Heritage Writer's Award and present West Virginia Fiction Competition awards. Reception and book signing to follow. Go to www.shepherd.edu/ahwirweb/kingsolver/schedule.
ONSTAGE
'Lifespan of a Fact'
Thursday, Sept. 29, through Sunday, Oct. 30 - Fridays and Saturdays with select Thursdays and Sundays.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre
31 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
Finagal's boss has given him a big assignment: to apply his fact-checking skills to a groundbreaking piece by legendary author D'Agata. For mature audiences. Tickets cost $15 to $32 including fees. For tickets, go to https://marylandensemble.org/.
Friday, Sept. 30
EXHIBIT
'It's a Fright'
Friday, Sept. 30, through Sunday, Oct. 30 - Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m.
Mansion House Art Center and Gallery
480 Highland Ave.
Hagerstown City Park
Hagerstown
An exhibit by Valley Art Association members. Call 301-797-2867 or go to www.facebook.com/ValleyArtAssociation.Hagerstown.Md
FAMILY
Thunder in the Square
Friday, Sept. 30 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Downtown Hagerstown
A classic car show hosted by the Alsatia Club. Food trucks available.
Wee Naturalists: Pollinator Power
Friday, Sept. 30 - Mornings, 9:30 to 11 a.m.; afternoons, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Cool Spring Nature Preserve
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
Wee Naturalists is a program for preschool-aged children and a caring adult, which includes stories, short guide hikes and sensory nature exploration. Themes include: Sept. 30 - Pollinator Power; Oct. 28 - Halloween Hike; Nov. 18 - Fun in the Forest; Dec. 9 - Animal Tracks and Trails. Session fees are $15 per child; $10 per child for Potomac Valley Audubon Society members; Additional children $10 per child, $8 for children of PVAS members. Classes tend to fill quickly. To register, go to www.potomacaudubon.org/education, call 681-252-1387 or email amy@potomacaudubon.org.
FUNDRAISER
Benefit Flea Market
Friday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1 - 8 a.m.
New Life Worship Center
7798 Lincoln Way East
Fayetteville, Pa.
Vendor spaces cost $10 a space. Proceeds benefit New Life Worship Center, 410-984-0105.
The 28th Conference on Civil War Medicine
Friday, Sept. 30, through Sunday. Oct. 2
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
48 E. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
Reception at the museum, a tour to Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg, Md., and a tour of Monocacy Battlefield. $150; $125 for museum members. Tickets cover admission to all programs and tours, refreshments on Friday and lunch on Saturday. There will be no bus provided provided. To register, go to https://www.civilwarmed.org/programs/conference/.
MUSIC
Darryl Marini
Friday, Sept. 30 - 5 to 8 p.m.; gates open at 4 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Classic and alt rock, jazz standards, country and pop. Go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com/events/.
Bill Gaither and The Gaither Vocal Band
Friday, Sept. 30 - 7 p.m.
The Gateway Church
11017 Kemps Mill Road
Williamsport
Also featuring Ladye Love Smith, Gene McDonald and Gaither's musical entourage. Tickets cost $32; $40 artist circle; discounts for children, senior sand groups of 10 or more. Go to www.platformtickets.com/tour/bill-gaither-and-gaither-vocal-band/williamsport-md.
EagleMania: The World's Greatest Eagles Tribute
Friday, Sept. 30 - 7 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Tickets cost $39.50 to $49.50. For tickets, go to www.mdtheatre.org/eaglemania or call 301-790-2000.
South Mountain Bucks
Friday, Sept. 30 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Free. Go to ArtsAllianceGW.org.
311 with Tropidelic
Friday, Sept. 30 - 9 p.m.
750 Hollywood Drive
Charles Town, W.Va.
For ages 21 and older. Tickets cost $85 to $161. Go to www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/entertainment/event-center or call 800-795-7001.
ONSTAGE
'Stories from the Heartland' with storyteller Adam Booth
Friday, Sept. 30 - 7 p.m.
Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium
213 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
www.shepherd.edu/ahwirweb/kingsolver/schedule.
Saturday, Oct. 1
EXHIBITS
Art in the Hallway
Continues through October
Meritus Medical Center
Area between the hospital's main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown
Artwork by Sue Bell will be on display and for sale. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop with a portion of the proceeds donated to Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary.
Cumberland Valley Woodcarvers
Saturday, Oct. 1 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 2 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Charles Brightbill Environmental Center
James Buchanan High School
4773 Fort Loudon Road
Mercersburg, Pa.
Area chainsaw carver Brandan Gray will be at the center on Saturday. Concessions including Williamson Ruritan homemade ice cream will be available. Free admission.
FAMILY
Catoctin Gas & Steam Engine Show
Saturday, Oct. 1, and Sunday, Oct. 2 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wolfsville Ruritan Park
12708 Brandenburg Hollow Road
Myersville, Md.
Gas and steam engines, antique tractors and cars, sawmill demonstration, flea market, yard sales and craft vendors, kids playground. Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m., sausage, egg and cheese sandwiches; lunch from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ham and chicken slippery pot pie, bean soup and chicken corn soup, sandwiches and french fries; ice cream by Antietam Dairy. Saturday at 2 p.m. features a pedal pushers contest for kids.
FUNDRAISER
Autumn Auction 2022
Saturday, Oct. 1 - 6 to 10 p.m.
Old Opera House Theatre Company and Arts Center
204 N. George St
Charles Town, W.Va.
Chance auction and life auction with gift certificates, collectibles, experiences and services from local merchants and friends of the Old Opera House. Includes hors d'oeuvres and wine. To attend in person, $40; to view online, by donation.
Hawktoberfest 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, Oct. 1 - 9 a.m.
Hagerstown Community College
Athletic, Recreation and Community Center
11400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown
Awards will be given to the top male and female overall finisher, as well for each age group. Snacks and refreshments available for participants after the race. Registration costs $25 and includes an event T-shirt, while supplies last. Registrants can pick up their packets in the ARCC lobby from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, or on race day starting at 8 a.m. For information, call 240-500-2518 or email jsmiller@hagerstowncc.edu. To register, go to www.runsignup.com/Race/MD/Hagerstown/Hawktoberfest5KRunWalk.
Drive-through Rabies Clinic
Saturday, Oct. 1 - 8 to 10 a.m.
Loyal Order of Moose Pavilion
77 Universal Forrest Product Road
Ranson, W.Va.
Dogs must be leashed and cats must be in carriers. There will be a secure, enclosed area available to vaccinate cats safely. Due to the COVID virus, the clinic will be drive-through only. All customers and pets will stay in their cars for registration. Do not arrive earlier than 7:45 a.m. Dr. Alice Ellis, DVM will vaccinate dogs and cats aged 4 months and older. Vaccinations cost $10 cash or check for each pet. If your pet has been previously vaccinated, you must bring the previous rabies certificate to receive a three-year vaccination and certificate; otherwise the vaccination will be valid for one year. If this is your pet's first rabies vaccine or it's overdue, the vaccine will be valid for one year. Call 304-725-0589 or go to www.awsjc.org.
MUSIC
Bret Michaels — Nothin' But a Good Vibe 2022
Saturday, Oct. 1 - 9 p.m.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
750 Hollywood Drive
Charles Town, W.Va.
Tickets cost $75 to $125. Go to www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/entertainment/event-center or call 800-795-7001.
Sunday, Oct. 2
FAMILY
Apple Fest
Sunday, Oct. 2 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
south of Hagerstown
Washington County Rural Heritage Museum will host the eighth annual Apple Fest. Homemade apple dumplings and baked sale goods available for purchase. Forever Young will perform. Bring lawn chairs. Tour the Life Before 1940 Museum, Farm Museum and Transportation Museum. The village and homestead will be open with demonstrators.
FUNDRAISER
Taste of the Town
Sunday, Oct. 2 - 5 p.m.
Green Grove Gardens
1032 Buchanan Trail East
Greencastle, Pa.
Sample food from the area's restaurants. Proceeds benefit Reach of Washington County. $50 per person. Sponsorships available. For tickets, go to www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/116266. Enter the total amount for your table or ticket(s) in the donation box and email call 301-733-2371, ext. 101 or email corinne@reachofWC.org.
MUSIC
Pen Mar Dance Concerts
Sunday, Oct. 2 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Pen Mar Park
14600 Pen Mar Road
Cascade
Spectrum will perform. This is the final concert of the season. Call 240-313-2807.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Music, tours, food, festivals, fundraisers around Hagerstown, Md.
