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Sunday, March 26
EXHIBITS
Art in Bloom
Sunday, March 26 - noon to 5 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Fresh-cut flower arrangements by floral designers paired with pieces of artwork. Hosted by Hagerstown Garden Club to benefit the museum. Free admission. Go to wcmfa.org/art-in-bloom/ or call 301-739-5727.
Animal Kingdom
Sunday, March 26 - 1 to 5 p.m.
The Mansion House Art Center and Gallery
480 Highland Ave. (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Valley Art Association members art exhibit. Free admission. Go to https://valleyartassoc.org/ or call 301-797-2867.
Fabric Arts Exhibition
Through Sunday, April 30 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Jefferson Public Library
49 Church St.
Summit Point, W.Va.
Exhibit by The Sisterhood of the Thimble, a local quilt group. Go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com or call 304-725-6227.
Cumberland Valley Artists and Photographers Exhibitions
Through Thursday, April 23 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Showcasing artists/photographers from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. Free. Go to www.wcmfa.org or call 301-739-5727.
Portraits of Persistence
Through Saturday, April 1 - 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., Sunday noon to 8 p.m.
Shepherd University Scarborough Library
301 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Artwork inspired by stories of Storer College students. Free. Call 304-876-5421.
Art in the Hallway
Through Friday, March 31
Hallway between Meritus' main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
Meritus Medical Center
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown
A collaboration of the Valley Art Association and Meritus Medical Center. Works by artist Ronda Albright will be on display. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the hospital auxiliary. For gift shop hours, call 301-790-8181.
FAITH
Labyrinth Vespers
Sunday, March 26 - 7 p.m.
Mount Moriah Lutheran Church
15116 Foxville Church Road
Sabillasville, Md.
Walk an indoor labyrinth contemplatively in a country setting. Call 240-405-2173 or email prjulie@verizon.net.
Reception for new music director
Sunday, March 26 - 8 a.m. traditional service, 10:15 a.m. family service, reception following service
St. John's Episcopal Church
101 S. Prospect St.
Hagerstown
Welcome new music director John Sabine. Nursery available. Go to www.stjohnshagerstown.org or call 301-733-2560.
FAMILY
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum open house
Through Sunday, Oct. 29 - 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
296 S. Burhans Blvd. (US 11)
Hagerstown
Historic railroad equipment, N scale layout, O 3-rail interactive layout and Midwood Junction layout, O scale (2 rail) and HO scale layouts, historic photo and document displays, railroad artifacts, gift shop and much more. Admission is $6 adults, $1 ages 4 to 16, free ages 3 and younger. Call 301-739-4665, email info@roundhouse.org or go to www.roundhouse.org.
MOVIES
2023 Maryland International Film Festival
Sunday, March 26 - 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
36 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Films from around the world. Five venues. Celebrates independent films. $30 Sunday pass. Portion of proceeds benefit global charities. Go to marylandiff.org.
MUSIC
Northern Lights
Sunday, March 26 - 3 p.m. in person and streamed on MSO Live! (watch.marylandsymphony.org)
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Presented by The Maryland Symphony Orchestra, featuring violinist Nick Kendall. Includes Carl Nielsen's Helios Overture; Karol Szymanowski's Violin Concerto No. 2 and Jean Sibelius' Symphony No. 5. Elizabeth Schulze, conductor. $24-$74. Call 301-790-3500 or 301-790-2000, email ajv@mdtheatre.org or go to marylandsymphony.org.
Bluegrass Hootenanny
Sunday, March 26 - 2 to 4 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Everyone welcome. Bring bluegrass instrument and join in. Led by Johnny Calamari and Brad Munn. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Trinity Bach Festival
Sunday, March 26 - 4 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
15 Randolph Ave.
Hagerstown
Featured guests Hagerstown Choral Arts along with local organists and instrumentalists. Call 301-733-2878.
Emily McMoran
Sunday, March 26 - 3 p.m.
Shepherd University's Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Composition recital. Free. Call 304-876-5000.
Alexander Strain
Sunday, March 26 - 5 p.m.
Shepherd University's Frank Arts Center W.H. Shipley Recital Hall
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Voice recital. Free. Call 304-876-5000.
ONSTAGE
Grease
Sunday, March 26 - 1 p.m.
Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater
44 N. Potomac St. (rear)
Hagerstown
Musical centered around a 1959 high school class recalls the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley. Contains adult language and adult themes. $63 ($57 for members of the military and first responders), includes dinner and show, and coffee, tea and iced tea; bar tab and gratuity not included. Go to washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or call 301-739-7469.
OUTDOORS
This Race is for the Birds!
Through Saturday, April 1 - virtual 5K or 10K; in-person 5K or 10K will be Saturday, April 1, with registration from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m.
Broomgrass Farm
446 Broomgrass Way
Gerrardstown, W.Va.
Join the Potomac Valley Audubon Society for the 23rd annual race. Run, walk or jog the cross-country trails in person or participate in the virtual option running, walking, biking, horseback riding, paddling or another way to complete the distances. Held rain or shine. $30 for virtual 5K, $35 for virtual 10K, $35 for in-person 5K, $40 for in-person 10K. Proceeds support PVAS programs and nature preserves. To register, go to www.raceforthebirds.org. Email Race4Birds@PotomacAudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Monday, March 27
CLASSES
Easter-themed arts and crafts
Monday, March 27 - deadline to register, class is Monday, April 3 - 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Chambersburg Recreation Center
235 S. Third St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
For children 7 to 12. Rec staff will guide participants. Art supplies provided. $39 ($29 borough residents). Call 717-261-3275.
The Trifecta - Trombone Workshop
Monday, March 27 - registration deadline; workshop is Sunday, April 2 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with concert at 5 p.m.
Frank Arts Center
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Includes trombone, euphonium and tuba. Workshop for low brass players 13 to 17 and a low brass event for college and adult musicians. Shop instruments and get repairs with vendors. Hosted by Shepherd University's School of Music and the Mid-Atlantic Trombone Alliance. Free. Registration for workshop is required. Go to www.su.edu/conservatory/invites/mata/register/. Email jmart01@shepherd.edu, go to www.su.edu/conservatory/invites/mata/ or call 800-432-2266.
EXHIBIT
The Final Course
Through Tuesday, April 4 - 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Kepler Theater
Hagerstown Community College
11512 Kepler Drive
Hagerstown
The 2023 Barbara Ingram Senior Visual Artist Exhibition. Call 301-766-8840.
MUSIC
U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors
Monday, March 27 - 7 p.m.
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Official touring big band of the U.S. Army. Big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals and patriotic selections. Free. To reserve tickets, call 717-477-7469 or go to luhrscenter.com.
Tuesday, March 28
EXHIBIT
Robert & Kitty Nalewalk: Travel — A Gift to the Senses
Through Tuesday, April 4 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; virtual exhibit at https://www.youtube.com/@washcoarts.
Washington County Arts Council
34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100
Hagerstown
Photographers (and husband and wife) exhibit photographs taken during their travels around the world. Use A&E Parking Deck, 25 Renaissance Way. Main entrance off third level (Potomac Street). Go to https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/march-2023, email gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts.com or call 301-791-3132.
HEALTH
Unity of Hagerstown's Beginner's Yoga
Tuesdays - 6 p.m.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
18313 Lappans Road
Boonsboro
Led by Sandy Morrel. Exploration of breathing exercises, standard poses and meditation. Bring mat and water. $15 drop-in or $50 for five classes. Go to www.unityhagerstown.org, email unityhagerstown@live.com or call 240-409-5940.
LECTURES
Developing Intercultural Competence through Perspective Taking
Tuesday, March 28 - 3 to 4 p.m.
Frank Arts Center, C.W. Shipley Recital Hall
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Presented by Rachel Krantz, Shepherd University associate professor of French. Part of Shepherd University Faculty Research Forums. Free. Call 304-876-5000.
Novel Directing Groups for Iridium Catalyzed Aromatic C-H Borylations
Tuesday, March 28 - 7:30 p.m.
General Studies Auditorium and via Zoom
Penn State Mont Alto
1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, Pa.
Part of Spring 2023 Evening Talk Series. Features Thomas Oleskey, current Michigan State chemistry graduate student. Free. Email kah259@psu.edu. Call 717-749-6000.
OUTDOORS
Star Party
Tuesday, March 28 - 8:45 to 10 p.m. (weather permitting)
Field between General Studies Building and Orchard Road
Penn State Mont Alto
1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, Pa.
Telescope viewing and green laser pointer sky tours. Free. Email kah259@psu.edu. Call 717-749-6000.
Wednesday, March 29
EXHIBIT
Berkeley Arts Council 2023 Members' Exhibit
Through Saturday, April 1 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Berkeley Art Works
116 N. Queen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Features 42 works by 26 artists, including photography, quilting, sculpture, collage and various forms of paintings. Also, fine art and fine crafts by 13 juried artists of the Berkeley Art Works Artist Cooperative. Go to berkeleyartswv.org or call 304-620-7277.
Annual Wilson College Juried Student Art Exhibition
Wednesday, March 29 - reception at 2 p.m.; exhibit continues through Friday, April 21 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Bogigian Gallery, Lortz Hall
Wilson College
8 Gall Way
Chambersburg, Pa.
Artwork by Wilson College students. Features drawings, paintings, graphic design, ceramics, photographs and mixed-media. Juror is Ashley Gogoj, local artist and Art and Design Program chair at Carlisle (Pa.) Area High School. Free. Call 717-264-2783 or email philip.lindsey@wilson.edu.
LECTURE
Surviving to Thriving
Wednesday, March 29 - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Hosted by Bester Community of Hope, a San Mar initiative. Seventh annual community training. Speakers include Josh Shipp, the Rev. Gregory Boyle, Philonese Floyd and Corey Best, and Kevin John Fong. $39 per person, group rates available when registering 10 or more. To register, go to besterhope.org. Call 240-513-6370 or email sbarrett@sanmarhope.org.
Thursday, March 30
FUNDRAISER
Annual Art Gala
Thursday, March 30 - 6 to 8 p.m.
Emma K. Doub Elementary School
1221 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Student artwork for sale. Proceeds go toward beautifying an outdoor learning space for the students. Admission is free. Call 301-766-8135.
Friday, March 31
CLASS
Wonderful Wetland Backyard Buffers Workshop
Friday, March 31 - registration deadline; workshop is Saturday, April 1 - sessions from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Keedysville
Topics include Wetland Ecology, Wetland Restoration and Beaver Dam Analogues, Coexisting with Beavers, How to Design a Stream Buffer, State of the Antietam, Stormwater and Stormwater Week and Planting 5 Million Trees. Participants will receive a bag of seedlings, tree shelters (limited number), advice on tree planting and pollinators. Presented by the Maryland Forest Service. Free. Register by Friday, March 31. Go to tinyurl.com/wy8tjg5, email robertr.schwartz@maryland.gov or call 301-791-4733.
EXHIBITS
Native Plants & Pollinators
Friday, March 31, to Sunday, April 30 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays
The Mansion House Art Center & Gallery
480 Highland Ave. (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Valley Art Association members art exhibit. Free. Go to https://valleyartassoc.org/ or call 301-797-2867.
Seth Holmes
Friday, March 31 - 5 to 8 p.m.
42 West Arts Co-op
42 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Waynesboro-based watercolor artist. Call 717-749-0437 or go to 42WestArts.com.
HEALTH
Yoga Session and Sound Bath
Friday, March 31 - 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Suitable for all experience levels. Local yoga instructor Christa Angelo guides participants through gentle yoga exercises. Sound journey led by Stephanie Flores of Alchemy Yoga and Soul Empowerment. Afterward, cleansing juice by Tribe Cold Press Juice Bar of Hagerstown. Bring yoga mat; and blanket and journal if desired. $45 ($40 members), includes juice. To register, call 301-739-5727, email drastelli@wcmfa.org or go to https://wcmfa.org/full-moon-yoga-and-sound-bath/.
MUSIC
Harp Concert
Friday, March 31 - 7 p.m.
Hancock Assembly of God
431 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Hancock
Performance by Lauren Swain. Free.
The Tans
Friday, March 31 - 8 to 11 p.m.
Williamsport Red Men
16129 Lappans Road
Williamsport
Classic rock and pop hits. Call 301-223-7785.
Pale Barn Ghosts
Friday, March 31 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
50 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, Pa.
A blend of folk, rock and blues. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
A World of Music
Friday, March 31 - 7:30 p.m.
Frank Arts Center Theater
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Shepherd University Spring Choral Concert. The Chamber Singers and Camerata perform. Features two music education major conductors, Benjamin Smith of Waynesboro, Pa. and Zoey Breakall of Clear Spring; and music education major Annalise Jackson of Harpers Ferry, W.Va. $15 general admission, $10 older than 65 and younger than 18, free to Shepherd faculty and students. For tickets, go to https://www.shepherd.edu/music/event-ticket-and-registrations/. Email astoika@shepherd.edu or call 304-876-5555.
Saturday, April 1
CLASS
Watercolor Workshop
Saturday, April 1 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Led by Nancy Kautz, Cumberland Valley Artist winner. Participants will complete a pastoral landscape to take home. A supply list (about $25) will be provided upon registration. $60 ($50 members). To register, call 301-739-5727, email drastelli@wcmfa.org or go to wcmfa.org/watercolor-workshop/.
EXHIBIT
Art in the Hallway
Through Sunday, April 30
Hallway between Meritus' main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
Meritus Medical Center
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown
A collaboration of the Valley Art Association and Meritus Medical Center. Works by artist Donna Ashbaugh will be on display. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the hospital auxiliary. For gift shop hours, call 301-790-8181.
FAMILY
Annual Easter Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 1 - 2 to 4 p.m. (rain date is Saturday, April 8)
Marlowe Assembly of God
9045 Williamsport Pike
Falling Waters, W.Va.
Moon bounce, obstacle course, face painting, sand art, pony rides, popcorn, cotton candy and more. More than 10,000 eggs in a hunt for children aged through fifth grade. Free. Call 304-274-2474.
23rd Annual Spring Open House
Saturday, April 1, and Sunday, April 2 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Washington County Rural Heritage Museum
Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
Historical crafts and trades demonstrated, including hearth cooking, 18th-century brewing, dressmaking, bodging, blacksmithing and broom-making. Lunch stand with homemade soups, sandwiches. Homemade pies, cakes and cookies for sale. Antique cars and bicycles exhibit. Butterfly garden. Guided tours. Free admission and parking; donations appreciated. Hosted by Friends of the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum. Go to www.ruralheritagemuseum.org. Call 240-420-1714.
FUNDRAISERS
Car wash
Saturday, April 1 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Brooke's House Coffee and Chocolate
South End Shopping Center
1083 Maryland Ave.
Hagerstown
And a pizza truck. Plus, Naked Eye performs classic rock and 80s favorites from 10 a.m. to noon. Proceeds benefit Brooke's House. Call 240-203-8183.
All You Can Eat Breakfast with Easter Bunny
Saturday, April 1 - 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Potomac Valley Fire Company
2202 Dargan School Road
Sharpsburg
Pancakes, sausage gravy, chipped beef gravy, sausage, scrambled eggs, and coffee, juice and milk. Call 301-432-2130.
Chicken Barbecue
Saturday, April 1 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or until sold out)
Fairplay Carnival Grounds
18022 Tilghmanton Road
Fairplay
Half a chicken, baked beans and applesauce. Eat in or take out. $10. Benefits Community Vol. Fire Co. of District 12.
Retired Basket Bingo
Saturday, April 1 - doors open at 11 a.m., bingo from 1 to 6 p.m.
Keedysville Community Center
40 Mount Vernon Drive
Keedysville
Hosted by Keedysville Ruritan Club. $20 for nine pack of cards and a pack of specials. Extra cards and specials, and junior packs for children for sale. Tip jars and special basket raffle. Tools offered instead of baskets. Food available for purchase. Reservations recommended. Call 301-491-7772 or 301-432-0281.
Shepherd University Musical Showcase for Scholarships
Saturday, April 1 - 7:30 p.m.
Frank Arts Center Theater
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
The program highlights the faculty, students and alumni from the School of Music to raise scholarship funds. Meet-the-artists dessert reception in the McCoy Rehearsal Hall following the concert. $100 per ticket. Go to https://www.shepherd.edu/music/musicshowcase. Call 304-876-5000.
MUSIC
Travis Tritt
Saturday, April 1 - 7:30 p.m.
Luhrs Center
Shippensburg University
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
$79. Go to luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469.
Naked Eye
Saturday, April 1 - 10 a.m. to noon
Brooke's House Coffee and Chocolate
South End Shopping Center
1083 Maryland Ave.
Hagerstown
Classic rock and 80s favorites. Call 240-203-8183.
Jill Fulton & The Flying Matlocks
Saturday, April 1 - 7 to 10 p.m.
The Naked Olive Lounge
87 N. Washington St.
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Classic rock, country and blues. Go to nakedolivelounge.com or call 304-500-2668.
ONSTAGE
Jesus Christ Superstar
Saturday, April 1 - 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 2 - 3 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Rock opera. Presented by Authentic Community Theatre. $25. Go to mdtheatre.org or call 301-790-2000.
OUTDOORS
This Race is for the Birds!
Saturday, April 1 - in-person 5K or 10K registration from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. (also virtual 5K or 10K)
Broomgrass Farm
446 Broomgrass Way
Gerrardstown, W.Va.
For all experience levels. Join the Potomac Valley Audubon Society for the 23rd annual race. Run, walk or jog the cross-country trails in person or participate in the virtual option running, walking, biking, horseback riding, paddling or another way to complete the distances. Held rain or shine. $35 for in-person 5K, $40 for in-person 10K, $30 for virtual 5K, $35 for virtual 10K. Proceeds support PVAS programs and nature preserves. To register, go to www.raceforthebirds.org. Email Race4Birds@PotomacAudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Sunday, April 2
FAITH
Healing Rooms of Hagerstown
Sunday, April 2 - 5 to 7 p.m.
Pathway Community Church
1028 Salem Ave.
Hagerstown
A safe, confidential place to receive prayer for physical, emotional and spiritual needs. No appointments necessary. Free. Meets on first and third Sundays. Private meetings available via Zoom. For more information, go to healingrooms.com, email htownhealingrooms@gmail.com or call 717-597-8077.
Palm Sunday Worship Services
Sunday, April 2 - 8 a.m. traditional, 9 a.m. Sunday school, 10:15 a.m. procession with palms from rear parking lot into church
St. John's Episcopal Church
101 S. Prospect St.
Hagerstown
Child care available. Fellowship hour after the service. Go to www.stjohnshagerstown.org or call 301-733-2560.
MUSIC
Shippensburg University Wind Ensemble and Concert Band
Sunday, April 2 - 3 p.m.
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Non-music majors dedicated to the performance of traditional and contemporary wind band literature. Free. No ticket required. Call 717-477-7469.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: What's NXT for March 26 - April 2
