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Sunday, May 1
EXHIBIT
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.
FAMILY
Ruth Ann Dean Memorial Birdathon
Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7
Cool Spring Preserve
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
Hosted by Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Teams will compete to see who can count as many birds of as many species as possible in a one-week period. To participate, gather friends and family to form a team of one to four participants and come up with clever name. Pick a day and time or multiple days and times between May 1 and 7 to meet with your team at Cool Spring Preserve. Keep track of all birds observed, both number of species and number of birds themselves. Teams are encouraged to use eBird but should also email them to KC Walters at Katelyn@PotomacAudubon.org. For information, email KC Walters or call 681-252-1387.
MUSIC
Red Heifer Summer Music Series: Nik Weisniewski
Sunday, May 1 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Red Heifer Winery
12840 Red Heifer Winery Lane
Smithsburg
Wines can be purchased by the flight, glass or bottle. Food can be purchased at the winery or brought along with you. For ages 21 and older. Free entertainment. Call 301-824-5210, email info@redheiferwinery.com or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Williamsport Community Band
Sunday, May 1 - 3 p.m.
Springfield Barn
12 Springfield Barn
Williamsport
The Williamsport Community Band will present its annual spring concert. For information, go to tinyurl.com/yc87zktf.
Shippensburg Band 100th Anniversary Concert
Sunday, May 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Church of the Brethren
253 E. Garfield St.
Shippensburg, Pa.
The concert will feature local musicians of all ages performing music selections spanning the history of the band. Free; donations accepted. Go to www.shipband.org.
The Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra
Sunday, May 1 - 3 p.m.
Waynesboro Area Senior High School
550 E. Second St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
The Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra recreates the sounds of the concert stage, the dance halls and the theater — ragtime, dance music, theater selections and silent film accompaniment, all performed off the original musical scores. $25. For tickets, go to waynesboropaconcerts.com.
OUTDOORS
Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Volksmarch
Sunday, May 1 - 5K walk in Bolivar, 1:30 p.m.; 5K walk in Harpers Ferry, 3:30 p.m.; soup dinner, 5 p.m.
Meet at the Barn of Harpers Ferry
1062 W. Washington St.
Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
Walk self-paced or join a group with historic interpretation. All proceeds support Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Historic Town Foundation and its efforts to renovate the historic First Zion Baptist Church as a community center. $15, soup dinner only; $25, individual; $40, couple; $50, family. For tickets and information, go to historicharpersferry.org/event/volksmarch-soup-dinner.
TOURS
Cemetery History Tours of Frederick
Sunday, May 1 - 1:45 5o 3:15 p.m.
Mount Olivet Cemetery
515 S. Market St.
Frederick, Md.
Mount Olivet Cemetery is the final resting place of Francis Scott Key, Thomas Johnson and Barbara Fritchie. $15. For tickets, go to marylandghosttours.com/tickets.
Monday, May 2
LECTURE
McCauley Lecture: 'Pennsylvania German Decorative Arts'
Monday, May 2 - 7 p.m.
Alice Virginia and David W. Fletcher Branch Library
Community Room 308/309
100 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Jean Woods will discuss "Pennsylvania German Decorative Arts." To register, go to www.washcolibrary.org. The program also will be streamed at youtu.be/u68KaEwA3ss.
Tuesday, May 3
FAMILY
Potomac Valley Audubon Society Outdoor School
Session one: Tuesdays, May 3, 10 and 17 - 9 a.m. to noon; session two: Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 17 - 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Cool Spring Nature Preserve
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
The theme is "Aquatic Ecosystems" and is for children ages 6 to 10. Children will explore the complex relationships within an aquatic ecosystem and about how to determine the health of an aquatic ecosystem using both biological and chemical indicators. $100 nonmembers; $90 members of PVAS. To register, go to www.potomacaudubon.org/education/youth/outdoor-school/.
ONSTAGE
Afrique en Cirque by Cirque Kalabante
Tuesday, May 3 - 6 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
Acrobats and musicians from Cirque Kalabante will perform authentic choreography to the accompaniment of native instruments of Guinea. Tickets cost $30; $25 for military, seniors age 62 and older and Frederick Arts Council members; $15, children and students. Call 301-600-2828 or go to Weinbergcenter.org.
Thursday, May 5
EXHIBITS
Art and Earth Juried Exhibit
Continues through Saturday, May 14 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Berkeley Art Works
116 N. Queen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
The exhibit has the theme "Art and Earth: My Art — My World" and includes 37 pieces representing a wide range of media, including watercolor, acrylic, oil and wax painting, pastel drawing and more. 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.
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
ONSTAGE
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live! Neighbor Day
Thursday, May 5 - 3 and 6:30 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
Daniel Tiger, O the Owl, Miss Elaina, Katerina Kittycat, Prince Wednesday and other friends will lead an interactive adventure to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. $25; $17, military, seniors age 62 and older, Frederick City employees and Frederick Arts Council members; $15, children. Call 301-600-2828 or go to Weinbergcenter.org.
Friday, May 6
EXHIBIT
'From Realism to Abstraction'
Reception Friday, May 6, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Exhibit 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
Williamsport Cruises
Friday, May 6 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Byron Memorial Park
11 Park Road
Williamsport
Cruise-in, food and music, 50/50 drawing. $5. Call 301-573-1501 or email jmb@myactv.net.
FUNDRAISERS
Mother's Day Flower Sale
Friday, May 6 - 1 to 6 p.m.
Dominos Pizza
8309 Martinsburg Pike
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
An assortment of flowers for Mother's Day will be sold. Proceeds benefit Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County.
Meat Raffle
Friday, May 6 - doors open, 5 p.m.; meal served, 6 p.m.; raffle, 7 p.m.
South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
11207 Loop Road
South Mountain, Pa.
Proceeds benefit South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department. For information, call 717-749-5733.
HEALTH
'Holistic Approaches to Aging Well: The Mind-body Connection'
Registration deadline is Friday, May 6; workshop Tuesday, May 10 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education auditorium and via Zoom
213 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
This year's workshop will focus on aging and the mind-body connection, which participants will explore through a panel discussion, breakout sessions and a keynote address. Six continuing education credits are available for nurses and social workers for a $25 fee. There is no CEU charge for employees of the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services and the workshop is free for all other participants. Register at Agingwellworkshop.totalcamps.com/shop/product/75843.
MOVIE
Screening of 'The Mine Wars'
Friday, May 6 - 7 p.m.
Shepherd University
Reynolds Hall
109 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Shepherd University's Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities, Lifelong Learning Program and Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education are sponsoring a series of events in April and May commemorating the centennial anniversary of mine war treason trials that took place in Jefferson County Courthouse. "The Mine Wars," a PBS American Experience documentary, will be screened. The film brings to life the struggle that turned the coalfields of southern West Virginia into a blood-soaked war zone where basic constitutional rights and freedom were violently contested. For information, call 540-233-0543 or Find West Virginia Treason Trials Centennial Facebook page.
MUSIC
Elvis Gospel Concert
Friday, May 6 - 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 7 - 3 p.m.
The Capitol Theatre Center
159 S. Main St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Elvis Gospel Concert with David King and The Spin-Outs Tribute Band will perform selections from the catalog of Elvis Presley's finest gospel and inspirational hits. Non-alcoholic drinks and concessions will be available when the doors open at 6 p.m. $30; $25, for ages 60 and older, military, frontline workers; $20 for students age 18 and younger or with college ID. Call 717-263-0202 or go to Thecapitoltheatre.org.
Ken Wenzel
Friday, May 6 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Ken Wenzel is a saxophonist, guitarist, singer and songwriter and a bandleader. Call 301-302-8032 or go to Bigcorkvineyards.com.
ONSTAGE
'Night Watch' by Lucille Fletcher
Fridays, May 6 and 13, Saturdays, May 7 and 14 - 8 p./m.; Sundays, May 8 and 15 - 3 p.m.
Potomac Playmakers Performing Arts Center
17303 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Unable to sleep, Elaine Wheeler paces the living room of her Manhattan townhouse, troubled by unsettling memories and vague fears. Tickets cost $15. For tickets, go to www.potomacplaymakers.org/get-tickets/.
'Into the Woods'
Friday, May 6, Saturday, May 7 - 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 8 - 2:30 p.m.
The Old Opera House
204 N. George St.
Charles Town, W.Va.
Everyone's favorite storybook characters are featured in this modern classic. $22; $15, ages 17 and younger; $19, military, ages 65 and older and 18 to 25. Go to www.oldoperahouse.org.
'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 7
CLASS
'Capturing the Light' Watercolor Workshop
Registration deadline Saturday, May 7; workshop Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
Holiday Inn Martinsburg
301 Foxcroft Ave.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
During the two-day workshop, attendees will learn how to use light and shadow to design stronger compositions and add drama to subject matter. Students will gain new skills and confidence working with shadows, light sources, creating glow and more. Instructor is Lynn Ferris. Ferris will provide handouts, reference materials and personal attention. Advance registration is required. $240 through Saturday, May 7. To register, go to Berkeleyartswv.org/instruction. Call 304-620-7277 or email instruction@berkeleyartswv.org.
COMEDY
Def Comedy Jam Reunion
Saturday, May 7 - 8 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
Graphite Comedy presents Def Comedy Jam Reunion Mother's Day Show featuring Shuckey Duckey, Kevin Anthony, Chris "Mahor of Rap, City" Thomas, Mike Brooks. Hosted by Hamburger. Tickets cost $30 and $40. Call 301-600-2828 or go to Weinbergcenter.org.
EXHIBIT
Washington County Public Schools Art Exhibition
Open house Sunday, May 8 - 10 to 4 p.m.; show ends Sunday, May 15
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
City Park
Hagerstown
An exhibition of artwork by Washington County Public Schools elementary students. Call 301-739-5727, ext. 124 or go to www.wcmfa.org.
FUNDRAISER
Blue Ridge Summit Free Library Plant Sale
Saturday, May 7 - 9 a.m. to noon
Blue Ridge Summit Free Library Plaza
13767 Monterey Lane
Blue Ridge Summit, Pa.
The library is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. To commemorate the centennial, the Nicodemus Center for Ceramic Studies in Waynesboro created hand-crafted ceramic pots, which will be offered for sale. Sweet treats and doughnuts from Krystal's Cakes and Confections will be sold. Pennsylvania Master Gardeners' plant experts and members of the Blue Ridge Garden Club will be on hand to answer gardening questions. For information, email brsmtnboard@gmail.com.
MUSIC
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra presents 'The Firebird'
Saturday, May 7 - 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, May - 3 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra will present Suite from the Ballet "The Firebird" by Stravinsky; Concertstück for Harp & Orchestra in G sharp, Op. 39 by Pierné; and Symphony in D minor by Franck. Tickets cost $24 to $74; to view the concert virtually, go to tinyurl.com/4jbwsaju. To purchase tickets, go to tinyurl.com/3cdbzh5r.
Red Heifer Winery Summer Music Series
Saturday, May 7 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Red Heifer Winery
12840 Red Heifer Winery Lane
Smithsburg
Mark Baxter will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Shane Gamble
Saturday, May 7 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Maryland-based singer and songwriter. Call 301-302-8032 or go to Bigcorkvineyards.com.
ONSTAGE
Michael Carbonaro
Saturday, May 7 - 8 p.m.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Event Center
750 Hollywood Drive
Charles Town, W.Va.
Magician and improv artist Michael Carbonaro is back with the brand new show "Carbonaro: Lies on Stage. Tickets cost $50 to $80. For tickets, go to tinyurl.com/4eups94z.
TOURS
Historic District Ghost Tour
Saturday, May 7 - 8 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 8
MUSIC
Red Heifer Winery Summer Music Series
Sunday, May 8 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Red Heifer Winery
12840 Red Heifer Winery Lane
Smithsburg
Cameron Thomas will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Drew Adams
Sunday, May 8 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Acoustic guitar. Call 301-302-8032 or go to Bigcorkvineyards.com.
Wednesday, May 11
LECTURE
Potomac Valley Audubon Society Monthly Program
Wednesday, May 11 - 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
The program will feature Matt Orsie, a local birder, who will lead a discussion about the identification of hawks and eagles on the wing as information abut the timing of migration. Free, no registration required. For the Zoom link, go to www.potomacaudubon.org, call 681-252-1387 or email adultprograms@potomacaudubon.org.
OUTDOORS
Walking for Wellness: Series of Appalachian Trail day hikes
Meet at U.S. 40 parking east of Greenbrier State Park
Hagerstown
Wednesday, May 11 - 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 U.S. 40 parking lot to Annapolis Rock. 4.4 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 13
CLASS
Let's Make a Japanese Stab Binding Journal
Friday, May 13 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkeley Art Works
116 N. Queen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Create a design on paper to use for book covers, then construct a hinged journal to learn a technique called Japanese Stab Binding. Each student will drill holes in the binding of their journal, then sew the journal together. $45. Advance registration is required, go to Berkeleyartswv.org/instruction. For information, call 304-620-7277 or email instruction@berkeleyartswv.org.
LECTURE
Culture and Cocktails: The Golden Age of Radio
Friday, May 13 - 6 to 8 p.m.
Miller House Museum
135 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Dr. Bob Savitt will explore the golden age of radio, featuring a history of some of Washington County's most popular broadcasting services. This months' featured cocktail will be The Gin Rickey. $15; $10 Washington County Historical Society members; $5, Zoom admission; plus fees. For tickets, go to tinyurl.com/3u5w5ex5.
MOVIE
Shepherdstown Film Society: 'Blinded by the Light' (PG-13, 2019, USA)
Friday, May 13 - 7 p.m.
Shepherd University
Reynolds Hall
109 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
"Blinded by the Light" is the story of what happens when a poor teenager brought up in a traditional Pakistani family in 1980s England encounters Bruce Springsteen for the first time. Post-film discussion by Charlie Brown. Free. Go to www.shepherdstownfilmsociety.org or email krice@shepherd.edu.
MUSIC
Jill Fulton & The Flying Matlocks
Friday, May 13 - 8 to 10 p.m.
Nick's Airport Inn
14548 Pennsylvania Ave.
Hagerstown
Live music.
MacKenzie Ryan
Friday, May 13 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Live music. Call 301-302-8032 or go to Bigcorkvineyards.com.
Saturday, May 14
FAMILY
Cruise-in
Saturday, May 14 - 9 a.m. to noon
Brooke's House Coffee and Chocolate
South End Shopping Center
Hagerstown
Donations will be accepted for Brooke's House.
Tuscarora Creek Duck Derby
Saturday, May 14 - 2:50 p.m.
Adam Stephen House - Oak Street Park
300 E. John St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Enter a duck for a chance to win $1.350 in cash prizes and custom duck trophies for top places in three divisions: Duckling Dash, Duck Duck Goose and Duck-A-Rora Classic. Before the race, take a tour of the historic Adam Stephen House and tunnels, browse the yard sale and check out the youth volunteer fair from noon to 2 p.m. To register for the duck derby, go to Berkeleywv250.com/duckderby.
MUSIC
Wild Whispers
Saturday, May 14 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Pop duo from Western Maryland. Call 301-302-8032 or go to Bigcorkvineyards.com.
Wynonna & the Big Noise
Saturday, May 14 - 8 p.m.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
Event Center
750 Hollywood Drive
Charles Town, W.Va.
Wynonna will be joined by her band The Big Noise, led by her husband Cactus Moser. Tickets cost $40 to $60. For tickets, go to tinyurl.com/bdee8xma.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Concerts, artwork, plays, fundraisers and more around Hagerstown, Md.
