What's NXT
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, May 15
FUNDRAISERS
Kate Spade and Michael Kors Purse Bingo
Sunday, May 15 - doors open, 11 a.m.; lunch, noon; games, 1 p.m.
Elks Lodge
11063 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown
Twenty regular games, five specials, 50/50, tip jars and raffles. For adults only. Proceeds from the event will go to South Hagerstown Youth Athletic Association, an organization that provides football, cheerleading and baseball programs to boys and girls in the community. $40, includes a buffet lunch. Reserved seating costs an additional $10. Extra bingo cards will be sold at the door. Tickets on sale until Friday, May 13. Pay for tickets in person or via Venmo @SHYAA. Put cheer, football, junior Rebels baseball or Southport in the memo for programs to get credit. For information, call 301-331-9386.
Spring Bingo
Sunday, May 15 - doors open, 10:30 a.m.; meal, 11:30 a.m.; bingo, 1 p.m.
South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
11207 Loop Road
South Mountain, Pa.
Tickets cost $30 per person and include games, cards and meal. There will be seven large prizes and 144 tickets sold. For tickets and information, call 717-749-5733.
HEALTH
Color Me Berkeley 5K Color Run
Sunday, May 15 - 10 a.m.
Poor House Farm Park
Almshouse Road
Martinsburg, W.Va.
After burning some calories, stick around for the birthday cake. Proceeds from the event benefit parks and recreation in the City of Martinsburg and Berkeley County. $40 plus $3.32 signup fee; free for children 4 and younger with a paying adult. Go to runsignup.com/Race/WV/Martinsburg/ColorMeBerkeley5K.
MUSIC
Red Heifer Winery Summer Music Series
Sunday, May 15 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Red Heifer Winery
12840 Red Heifer Winery Lane
Smithsburg
Mark England will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Gabe Matthews
Sunday, May 15 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Gabe Matthews is a vocalist and guitarist. Call 301-302-8032 or go to Bigcorkvineyards.com.
ONSTAGE
'Alice in Wonderland'
Sunday, May 15 - 3 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
The Western Maryland City Ballet Company and The City Ballet School will present "Alice in Wonderland." Tickets cost $18 to $67. For tickets, go to www.mdtheatre.org/city-ballet or call 301-790-2000.
TOUR
Cemetery History Tour
Sunday, May 15 - 2 p.m.
Meet at Mount Olivet Cemetery's Main Gate
515 S. Market St.
Frederick, Md.
The tour will explore the graves, crypts and monuments in the cemetery. Tour highlights include the final resting place of Francis Scott Key, Thomas Johnson, Barbara Fritchie and others. $15; $9, ages 8 to 12. The tour is rated PG-13 and is not recommended for younger children.
Monday, May 16
FUNDRAISER
Monday Night Bingo
Monday, May 16 - Doors op en, 5 p.m., early bird, 6:15 p.m.
Community Volunteer Fire Co. of District 12
18002 Tilghmanton Road
Fairplay
A fundraiser for Community Volunteer Fire Co. of District 12. Food will be sold. $25 for regular games; early birds are an additional fee.
Tuesday, May 17
CLASS
Musical Discoveries
Tuesdays through June 14 - 4:15 to 4:45 p.m.
Shepherd University
301 King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
The early childhood class is for children aged 18 months to 3 years with a parent or caregiver. The instructor is Frauke Higgins. This in-person, outdoor class will introduce the young student to the rudiments of music. The class will explore songs, echo songs, creative movement, rhymes and finger-play. Students will play a large variety of rhythm instruments such as drums, rhythm sticks, woodblocks and triangles. Tuition is $75 for the five-week session. For information or to register, email communitymusic@shepherd.edu.
Thursday, May 19
EXHIBIT
Exploring Jonathan Street History, Art, Imagination
Preview event Thursday, May 19 - 6 to 8 p.m.; Juneteenth Community Day, June 19 - 1 to 5 p.m.; exhibit Saturday, May 21 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
Washington County Museum of Finen 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.
St. Maria Goretti High School Faculty and Student Art Show
Continues through Tuesday, June 7 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Washington County Arts Council and virtually
34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100
Hagerstown
Call 301-791-3132 or go to Washingtoncountyarts.com/may-2022.
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.
May Art in the Hallway
Continues through May
Meritus Medical Center
Link between the hospital's main entrance and the Same Day Surgery Center
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown
May's featured artists are Mary E. Thompson and Charlotte Loveless. Sponsored by Meritus Medical Center and Valley Art Association. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop, with a portion of sales donated to the auxiliary.
'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.
Voices from the Wine Dark Sea
Continues through May 2022
Online www.wilson.edu/voices-wine-dark-sea
The exhibit showcases the diversity of perspectives in the ancient world ringing the Mediterranean Sea. On show are artifacts from the Wilson College Antiquities Collection accompanied by primary source texts telling stories from centuries ago. To view the exhibit, go to www.wilson.edu/voices-wine-dark-sea
LECTURE
Village Stories: Memories and Lore, featuring Blue Ridge Summit
Thursday, May 19 - 7 p.m.
Fort Ritchie Community Center
14421 Lake Royer Drive
Cascade
Hosted by The Institute in partnership with Waynesboro Historical Society. Any current or former residents of the Blue Ridge Summit area including Cascade, Highfield and surrounding communities are invited to attend and share their memories and stories. Free. For information, call 717-762-0373 or email info@natureandcultureinstitute.org.
Friday, May 20
CELEBRATIONS
Rotary Club of Shepherdstown 35th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, May 20 - 6 to 11 p.m.
Bavarian Inn
164 Shepherd Grade Road
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
The event will include food stations, hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, music and dancing. $80 per person. For tickets, go to www.shepherdstownrotary.org.
EXHIBIT
'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.
'Pretty as a Peach'
Continues through Sunday, May 29 - Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m.
Mansion House Art Center and Gallery
City Park
480 Highland Ave.
Hagerstown
Valley Art Association member show.
'Spicy LATINX'
Continues through Sunday, May 29 - Hours are Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Go to www.macicehouse.org.
Ice House
Corner of Independence and Mercer streets
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
The show features spicy original art in a variety of artistic media, created by both local and regional Latina and Latino artists. Go to www.macicehouse.org.
Hood College Ceramic Arts MFA Faculty and Student Exhibition
Continues through May - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday
Frederick Arts Council Gallery
11 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
The show will feature ceramic works by eight artists, including faculty and graduate students of the ceramics graduate program at Hood College. Call 301-662-4190 or go to www.frederickartscouncil.org.
FAMILY
Cruise-in
Friday, May 20 - 5 to 8 p.m.
In front of Williamsport Town Hall
Conococheague Street
Williamsport
Cruise-in, street food and music, 50/50 drawing. $5.
National Pike Festival and James Shaull Wagon Train Foundation
Friday, May 20 - 2 p.m.
The wagon departs Clear Spring and arrives in Boonsboro on Sunday, May 22. Go to tinyurl.com/543akbej.
MOVIE
Shepherdstown Film Society: 'Snowpiercer' (R, 2013, USA)
Friday, May 20 - 7 p.m.
Shepherd University
Reynolds Hall
109 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Class struggle breaks out among the last survivors on earth as they ride around the globe on a train called Snowpiercer. Post-film discussion by Dr. Rachel Krantz. Free. Go to www.shepherdstownfilmsociety.org or email krice@shepherd.edu.
MUSIC
Hard Swimmin' Fish
Friday, May 20 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Hard Swimmin' Fish is an ensemble rooted in the traditions of American music. Call 301-302-8032 or go to Bigcorkvineyards.com.
ONSTAGE
Deal or No Deal — Live!
Friday, May 20 - 8 p.m.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
750 Hollywood Drive
Charles Town, W.Va.
Join Bob Guiney as he hosts Deal or No Deal, a stage production that provides fans the chance to select the winning case or make a deal with the banker. Tickets cost $25 to $45. For tickets and information, go to www2.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/entertainment/event-center.
'Hello Dolly'
Continues through Saturday, May 21 - Fridays and Saturdays; first, third and fifth Sunday of each month with a special Sunday matinee on May 8
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
5 Willowdale Drive
Frederick, Md.
Dolly Levi is a widow, a matchmaker and a professional meddler. Tickets for Friday evenings and Sunday matinees cost $52; tickets for Saturday evenings cost $55. Purchase tickets at the theater or call 301-662-6600.
Saturday, May 21
CLASS
Collage for Self Discovery
Saturday, May 21 - 1 to 3 p.m.
Berkeley Art Works
116 N. Queen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Collage for Self Discovery is a guided exercise in self-awareness. Participants will create a small 5-inch-by-7-inch piece of personal art, which can be used as a prompt to help continue their journey of self-discovery. Based on the Soul Collage technique developed by Seena Frost. Free. Advance registration is required and limited to five attendees. Go to Berkeleyartswv.org/instruction, call 304-620-7277 or email instruction@berkeleyartswv.org.
EXHIBITS
Washington County Public Schools Middle and High School Art Exhibit
Opens Saturday, May 21; Open House, Sunday, May 22 - 1 to 4 p.m.; continues through Sunday, May 29
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
City Park
Hagerstown
Secondary Washington County Public Schools Art Exhibition and Capital Women's Care Art Competition highlighting the work of middle and high school students. Call 301-739-5727 or go to www.wcmfa.org.
Art in the Library: Jefferson County Photography Club
Continues through Thursday, June 30; reception Sunday, May 22 - 2 to 4 p.m. in the meeting room; 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.
The photography of Jefferson County Photography Club will be on display. For information, call 304-725-6227 or go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com.
FAMILY
Civil War Garden Grand Opening
Saturday, May 21 - 1 p.m.
Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum
14325 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, Pa.
Grand opening of The Institute's Civil War era garden. The event will feature a brief program with remarks, garden activity for children, self-guided garden tours and light refreshments. Free. Call 717-762-0373, email info@natureandcultureinstitute.org or go to Natureandcultureinstitute.org.
Arts and Craft Fair
Saturday, May 21 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wright Hand Studio
571 Jefferson St.
Hagerstown
Pottery, stained glass, paintings, alpaca wool, yarn, scarves and more.
Porch Program Series: 1999 Restoration of the Newcomer House
Saturday, May 21 - talk at 11:30 a.m.; house open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Newcomer House
18422 Shepherdstown Pike
Keedysville
The Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area's 2022 Porch Program continues with a talk and tour by Eleanor Lakin, the architect for the 1999 restoration of the Newcomer House and David Gibney, who directed the restoration of the house nearly two decades ago. Call 240-308-1740 or email rachel@heartofthecivilwar.org.
FUNDRAISERS
Zumbathon
Saturday, May 21 - noon to 2 p.m.
Ruth Anne Monroe Primary School
1311 Yale Drive
Hagerstown
Instructor will be Elizabeth Martz. A fundraiser to raise funds and awareness for the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association. $15. For information, email arialyric@aol.com.
Totem Pole Playhouse Yard Sale
Saturday, May 21 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Totem Pole Playhouse
9555 Golf Course Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
The event will include food trucks, backstage tours, bake sale, children's craft tent, yard sale and more. Rent a spot and use your own table for $10; rent a spot and use one of Totem Pole's tables for $15. To reserve a spot, email smcmurtray@totempoleplayhouse.org.
Cumberland Valley School of Music Duck Derby
Saturday, May 21 - 10:30 a.m.
Finish line near the bridge at Chambers Fort Park
40 Spring St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Ducks will travel down Falling Spring Creek, go over the falls and race to the finish line near the bridge at Chambers Fort Park. Ducks (tickets) cost $5 each or $25 for a Quack Pack of six. Winning ducks will receive dash prizes. The first duck to finish wins $500; second place through fourth will receive $250, $100 and $50. The last duck to cross the line will receive $25. Purchase tickets at Chambersburg Cumberland Valley School of Music store.
MUSIC
Maryland Symphonic Brass Ensemble with Christopher Schroeder
Saturday, May 21 - 4 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
15 Randolph Ave.
Hagerstown
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra's Symphonic Brass Ensemble will feature works by Bach, Gabrieli, Richard Strauss and Purcell. Additionally, selections for brass and organ, featuring, guest organist, Christopher Schroeder, will also be performed. Tickets cost $40, premium seating; $20, general admission; $10, ages 12 to 17; free for children 11 and younger. For tickets, go to tinyurl.com/4pn989y3.
Rockcreek Revival
Saturday, May 21 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Acoustic bluegrass. Call 301-302-8032 or go to Bigcorkvineyards.com.
The Negley Brothers
Saturday, May 21 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Red Heifer Winery
12840 Red Heifer Winery Lane
Smithsburg
For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra
Saturday, May 21 - 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 22 - 3 p.m.
Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church
100 W. Washington St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Entitled "Secrets and Surprises," the concert will feature three works: Gabriel Fauré's "Masques et Bergamasques," Camille Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto No. 1, and Felix Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4. Cellist Christine Lamprea will be the featured guest artist for the Saint-Saëns concerto. $35 per person. Purchase tickets at www.friendswv.org; by mail at Friends of Music, P.O. Box 220, Shepherdstown, WV 25443; or, if space is available, at the church before each performance. Friends of Music members are asked to go to the Friends' website or call 304-876-5765 to reserve a seat.
ONSTAGE
Ballet and All That Jazz Spring Recital
Saturday, May 21 - 10 a.m., 2 and 7 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
The senior and junior company, along with Tap Troupe and Tap Company will debut their dances in all three shows. Each show also will feature different dancers. $12. For tickets, go to Themarylandtheatre.org/BATJ.
'Tomás and the Library Lady'
Saturdays and Sundays through Saturday, May 22 - Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Sundays, 1:30 p.m.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre
31 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
Tomás, the son of migrant farmworkers, meets a librarian who introduces him to the wonderful world of books. $15. marylandensemble.org/.
SPECIAL EVENT
Sip-N-Stroll
Saturday, May 21 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Downtown Waynesboro, Pa.
A showcase of local breweries, wineries, cideries and distilleries held in various downtown businesses. There also will be food and music. Tickets cost $25. For tickets, go to tinyurl.com/9p5dsnft.
TOUR
Historic District Ghost Tour
Saturday, May 21 - 8:15 p.m.
Meet at Brewer's Alley Restaurant and Brewery
124 N. Market St.
Frederick, Md.
Take a journey through Frederick's gruesome and bloody past. $15; $9, ages 8 to 12. Reservations are required. Go to Marylandghosttours.com/tickets.
SUNDAY, May 22
FAMILY
Bowman House Open
Sunday, May 22 - 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Bowman House Museum
323 N. Main St.
Boonsboro
For information, email info@boonsborohistoricalsociety.org.
National Pike Wagon Train arrives
Sunday, May 22 - 12:30 to 1 p.m.
Shafer Park
37 Park Road
Boonsboro
Authentic wagon trains pulled by horses and mules re-enact the travel during the 1797 development of the National Pike beginning in Clear Spring and ending with old-fashioned activities in Shafer Park. Pony rides will be provided for children in the park, as well as blacksmith and spinning demonstrations. Food will be sold.
The Institute's Youth Festival
Sunday, May 22 - 1 to 5 p.m.
Pine Hill Recreation Area
12684 Mentzer Gap Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
Activities, demonstrations, exhibits and entertainment for kids of all ages throughout the day, plus a professional guest performer, Ridiculous Nicholas, at 2 p.m.. At 3:45 p.m. Waynesboro Children's Theater Troupe will perform its Summer Selects musical program. Activities for kids include Early Learning Center of Waynsboro Area Senior District, Eyler's Pelts & Critters, Alexander Hamilton Memorial Library, Blue Ridge Summit Library, Waynesboro YMCA, StoryWalk and craft led by The Institute. Free; donations appreciated.
MUSIC
Rohrersville Cornet Band Spring Concert
Sunday, May 22 - 3 to 4:15 p.m.
4315 Main St.
Rohrersville
The spring concert will feature musical selections by Gustav Holst, Frank Tichelli, Andrew Lloyd Webber and others. Member Bob Sclater will perform a solo rendition of Harlem Nocturn on his tenor sax. The band is celebrating its 185th anniversary. Free; donations accepted.
Westward Road
Sunday, May 22 - 6 p.m.
Marlowe Assembly of God
9045 Williamsport Pike
Falling Waters, W.Va.
Westward Road performs a blend of gospel and modern worship music. Call 304-274-2474 or go to www.marlowechurch.com.
Red Heifer Winery Summer Music Series
Sunday, May 22 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Red Heifer Winery
12840 Red Heifer Winery Lane
Smithsburg
Sammy Krimstein will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Jason Masi
Sunday, May 22 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Live music. Call 301-302-8032 or go to Bigcorkvineyards.com.
ONSTAGE
Remembering Hee Haw
Sunday, May 22 - 2 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Luly Roman, Irlene Mandrell, Jana Jae and T. Graham Brown will bring a touch of Kornfield County to Hagerstown. Tickets cost $28 to $58. For information, go to Mdtheatre.org/hee-haw or call 301-790-2000.
Wednesday, May 25
HEALTH
World No Tobacco Day
Wednesday, May 25 - 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Hagerstown City Park Band Shell
501 Virginia Ave.
Hagerstown
This year's theme is Protect the Environment. Prizes, activities, giveaways, food. The event will include several performances at the bandshell beginning at 5 p.m. and include Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Jazz Band and a spoken word performance. Free and open to all ages. Rain or shine. Sponsored by Washington County Health Department. Call 240-313-3310.
LECTURE
Artist Lynn Ferris
Wednesday, May 25 - 7 p.m.
Mansion House and via Zoom
480 Highland Ave.
City Park
Hagerstown
The May Valley Art Association meeting will feature award-winning and museum exhibitor artist Lynn Ferris, who will demonstrate how to create light and glow in watercolor. For information on the presentation via Zoom, email VAA president Hal Mason at halmasonart@myactv.net.
OUTDOORS
Walking for Wellness: Series of Appalachian Trail day hikes
Meet at Alt. U.S. 40 parking lot at South Mountain Inn
Hagerstown
Wednesday, May 25 - 9 a.m.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources will lead a series of hikes in the South Mountain Recreation Area. The hike will be from Alt. U.S. 40 parking lot at South Mountain Inn to Rocky Run Shelter. 4 miles round trip. Bring snacks/lunch, plenty of water, sunscreen, insect repellent and wear comfortable walking shoes. For information, call 301-791-4767.
Friday, May 27
FAMILY
Great Boonsboro Rescue Company Carnival
Friday, May 27, to Saturday, June 4 - kitchen and rides , 5 p.m., free music entertainment, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. nightly
Shafer Park
37 Park Drive
Boonsboro
Entertainment includes: Friday, May 27, The Fabulous Hubcaps; Saturday, May 28, Bobby D and the Truck Stop Burritos; Sunday, May 29, JJ Billings Band featuring rock from the 1990s and 2000s; Monday, May 30, Rudy and the Bluefish with a mix of blues, R&B, soul, funk, 50s rock and roll; Tuesday, May 31, The Reagan Years, The East Coast's original 80s Tribute Band; Wednesday, June 1, Brent Miller; Thursday, June 2, Jill Fulton Band; Friday, June 3, Staff Infection Band; Saturday, June 4, The Brickyard Road, a journey through music Skynyrd style. For information on ticket prices, go to tinyurl.com/mha3psj3.
MUSIC
Fender Ridge
Friday, May 27 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Fender Ridge, acoustic guitar and vocals featuring country, southern rock and alternative music from Jonathan Zinn. Call 301-302-8032 or go to Bigcorkvineyards.com.
Imagine Hagerstown: The Amish Outlaws
Friday, May 27 - 5 to 8 p.m.
University Plaza
50 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
The Amish Outlaws will perform music from Johnny Cash to Dr. Dre. Local band, The Howlers will open the show. Bring your own chair or blanket. Alcohol in non-breakable containers is permitted. Call 301-739-8577, ext. 116, or go to Imaginehagerstown.com.
The Purple Xperience
Friday, May 27 - 9 p.m.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
750 Hollywood Drive
Charles Town, W.Va.
The Purple Xperience is a five-piece group hailing from Prince's birthplace, Minneapolis. Ticket cost $20 to $35. Go to www2.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/entertainment/event-center.
Kevin Booth and Elly Cooke
Friday, May 27 - 4 to 7 p.m.
Wolfe's Agricultural Auctions
137 Emmitsburg Road
Thurmont, Md.
Come preview horses, ponies, donkeys and mules and take in a free show. Kevin Booth will perform from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Booth performs the music of Conway Twitty and Elvis Presley. Elly Cooke will perform from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cooke performs country and Christian music. Rain or shine. Donations will be taken for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. For information, call 301-991-7799.
ONSTAGE
'Always Patsy Cline'
Friday, May 27, through Sunday, June 12
Totem Pole Playhouse
9555 Golf Course Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
The show is based on a true story about Cline's friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in 1961 and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. Tickets cost $35 for the previews on Friday, May 27 at 8 a.m. and Saturday, May 28 at 2 p.m.; tickets for the remaining performances cost $50. For information and tickets, go to totempoleplayhouse.org/shows/always-patsy-cline/.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Concerts, plays, activities for children, families around Hagerstown
