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Thursday, April 20
EXHIBITS
13th Annual Art and Earth Juried Exhibit
through Saturday, May 20 - 1 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 39 artists. Includes paintings, photography, ceramics, woodwork and jewelry. Reception and awards presentation on Sunday, April 23. Hosted by Berkeley Arts Council. Call 304-620-7277 or email berkeleyartswv@gmail.com.
Potomac River Artists Guild: April Fools
Through Tuesday, May 2 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Washington County Arts Council
Suite 100
34 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Artistic expressions on paper, from realism to abstracts. Use A&E Parking Deck at 25 Renaissance Way. Main entrance off third level (Potomac St.). Virtual exhibit available online at https://www.youtube.com/@washcoarts. Go to https://www.washingtoncountyarts.com/april-2023. Call 301-791-3132 or email gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts.com.
Pictures of Poets
Through Sunday, April 30 - to schedule a time to view the exhibit, call 717-328-6206 or email carettis@mercersburg.edu
Burgin Center for the Arts' Cofrin Gallery
Mercersburg Academy
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, Pa.
Photography by Dean Davis. QR codes are displayed with each image, connecting the viewer to the poet reading his or her poetry. For entire online collection, go to picturesofpoets.com.
Annual Wilson College Juried Student Art Exhibition
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. Drawings, paintings, graphic design, ceramics, photographs and mixed-media. Free. Call 717-264-2783 or email philip.lindsey@wilson.edu.
Cumberland Valley Artists and Photographers Exhibitions
Through Sunday, 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
Artists/photographers from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. Free. Go to www.wcmfa.org or call 301-739-5727.
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.
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.
LECTURES
Dark Sky
Thursday, April 20 - 6 to 7 p.m.
Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library
151 Polk St.
Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
For all ages. A presentation about supporting dark skies and the ecosystems that depend upon them. Q&A and children's activity to follow. Registration required. Go to http://bolivarharpersferrylibrary.com/, email information@bhfpl.org or call 304-535-2301.
Mid-Atlantic Black Bear Biology and Management
Thursday, April 20 - 7 p.m.
Church of the Apostles
336 Barnett Ave.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Presented by Brian Eyler, a wildlife biologist with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife and Heritage Service. Hosted by The Institute in partnership with the Antietam Watershed Association. Free. Email info@NatureAndCultureInstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.
MUSIC
Shepherd University Jazz-n-Java
Thursday, April 20 - 7 p.m.
Marinoff Theater
Shepherd University
92 W. Campus Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
A concert in a makeshift coffee house. Includes a mix of Shepherd's jazz ensemble and jazz combos. Coffee and refreshments are free with admission. For tickets, go to https://www.shepherd.edu/music/event-ticket-and-registrations/. Call 304-876-5000.
Friday, April 21
CLASS
Hands-Only CPR
Friday, April 21 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, April 22 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Scott's First Aid Co.
416 S. Conococheague St.
Williamsport
Learn hands only CPR during the re-grand opening/open house. Door prizes, food truck and more. Go to www.scottsfirstaid.com or call 301-842-2522.
EXHIBITS
Native Plants & Pollinators
Through 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 exhibit. Free. Go to https://valleyartassoc.org/ or call 301-797-2867.
A Heart for Art in Berkeley Springs
Through Sunday, May 28 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday
Ice House Gallery
138 Independence St.
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Ten artists show different viewpoints of the region. Features paintings, coloring books, Berkeley Springs and West Virginia stickers, stained glass, pottery and metal jewelry. Gallery reception on Saturday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. Go to www.macicehouse.org. Email art@macicehouse.org or call 304-867-3073.
Waynesboro Area High School Spring Art Show Opening
Friday, April 21 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Gallery 50
50 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Reception for young artists of the Waynesboro area. Light refreshments provided. Hosted by Gallery 50, Mainstreet Waynesboro Inc. and Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro/Destination ARTS. Call 717-655-2500.
FAMILY
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum open house
Through Sunday, Oct. 29 - noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday; closed holidays
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.
FUNDRAISER
Cruise-In
Friday, April 21- 5 to 8 p.m.
Byron Park
11 Park Road
Williamsport
Cars, food truck, grill, 50/50 drawing. $5. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call 301-573-1501 or email jmb@myactv.net.
MUSIC
Cloud 242
Friday, April 21 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
A student group comprised of Aiden Livengood, Gavin Rhodes and Andrew Kauffman performing original and pop music. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
ONSTAGE
Cinderella: Youth Edition
Friday, April 21 - 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 23 - 2 p.m.
Saint Joseph School gym
110 E. Stephen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Produced by Saint Joseph School. Purchase tickets at the door or online (preferred). For $6 general admission tickets, go to https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/73633; for $15 to $55 reserved seating tickets, go to https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/72970. Email cgoodridge@sjswv.org.
Clue!
Friday, April 21, through Saturday, May 27 - Fridays and Saturdays at 6 p.m., select Sunday matinees at 1 p.m.
The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater
44 N. Potomac St. (rear)
Hagerstown
Based on the 1985 movie, inspired by the classic Hasbro board game. The show is preceded by dinner featuring dinner rolls, salad, dinner, dessert and coffee, tea or iced tea. Full-service cash bar available. Bar tab and gratuity not included. Children ages 4 and younger not admitted. Tickets include dinner and show: $63 adults, $57 active military and first responders, $53 ages 5 to 12. Call 301-739-7469 or go to www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com.
The Play That Goes Wrong
Friday, April 21, through Sunday, April 23 - Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Apollo Civic Theatre
128 E. Martin St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Comedy. A 1920s whodunit; part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes. $22 adults; $19 military, ages 65 and older, and students ages 24 and younger; $17 ages 17 and younger. For tickets, go to apollocivictheatre.org or call 304-263-6766.
Curtains
Friday, April 21, through Sunday, April 30 - Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
The Old Opera House
204 N. George St.
Charles Town, W.Va.
Rated PG. Musical comedy set in 1959 Boston. An actress dies on stage and the entire cast and crew are suspects. $22 adults, $19 ages 65 and older, $15 ages 17 and younger. For tickets, call 304-725-4420 or go to oldoperahousetheatrecompany.csstix.com.
The SpongeBob Musical
Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22 - 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 23 - 2:30 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
For all ages. Annual musical presented by Barbara Ingram School for the Arts. Family-friendly with a timeless story of identity, crisis and community. Features an original pop and rock-infused score. $10-$25. For tickets, go to https://www.mdtheatre.org/bisfa or call 301-790-2000.
Connecting With Your Loved Ones with Medium Debbie
Friday, April 21 - 7 p.m.
The View Studio
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
$60 general admission (ticket holders will select seats upon arrival). Go to mdtheatre.org. Call 301-790-2000.
Cinderella
Fridays, April 21 and 28, and Saturday, April 29 - 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 22 - performance with extras for younger audience members at 10 a.m.; Sunday, April 23 - 2 p.m.
Williamsport High School
5 S. Clifton Drive
Williamsport
Student musical. $12 for adults, $8 for students/children, seniors and members of the military. For tickets, go to WHSMusicalTix.ludus.com. Call 301-766-8423.
Saturday, April 22
FUNDRAISERS
Plant Sale
Saturday, April 22 - 8 a.m. to noon
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7303 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
More than 3,000 plants grown by Master Gardeners, including perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, native plants, trees, shrubs, fruits and houseplants. Garden market with tools, gifts and supplies. Silent auction. Free gardening tips. Children's learning area. Proceeds benefit the gardening education program of the Master Gardeners. Cash and checks accepted. Rain or shine. Email acormany@umd.edu or call 301-791-1604.
Rock the Run: Pirates vs. Princesses - 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, April 22 - 8:30 a.m. kids fun run, 9 a.m. adults 5K
Fairgrounds Park
351 N. Cleveland Ave.
Hagerstown
5K walk/run to benefit The Hope Center. Games and art projects for kids. $30 (until April 21, then fee increases); $10 for kids (ages 5 to 10) one-mile fun run, includes a t-shirt. To register, go to rocktherunhagerstown.com. Call 301-739-1165.
Chicken Barbecue
Saturday, April 22 - 10 a.m. until sold out
Longmeadow Volunteer Fire Company
19307 Longmeadow Road
Hagerstown
Half a chicken, baked beans and coleslaw for $12; half a chicken only for $9. Drive-thru pick-up only. Go to longmeadowfire.com/events/ or call 301-797-5504.
MUSIC
The Tans
Saturday, April 22 - 7 to 10 p.m.
Fireside Pub
2000 Castlegreen Drive
Greencastle, Pa.
Bob and Kim Tantillo perform classic rock and pop hits. Call 717-597-1188.
Eine Deutsches Requiem
Saturday, April 22 - 7:30 p.m.
Frank Arts Center Theater
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Shepherd University's Masterworks Chorale, under the direction of Steven Grives, performs Brahms' Romantic masterpiece, with full orchestra and Shepherd faculty soloists, soprano Morgan Brower and baritone Bobb Robinson. $15 general admission; $10 Shepherd faculty, staff, alumni, senior citizens, active duty military and students ages 18 and younger; free for Shepherd students. For tickets, go to https://www.shepherd.edu/music/event-ticket-and-registrations/. Call 304-876-5000.
OUTDOORS
Hub City 100 Miler Final Walk
Saturday, April 22 - 9 a.m.
City Park Train Hub
770 City Park Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
The grand finale one-mile walk. Hosted by Hagerstown Parks and Recreation. Call 301-739-8577 ext. 169.
Earth Day Community Clean-Up
Saturday, April 22 - 9 a.m.
University Plaza
50 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Clean up city streets and alleys. Hosted by Downtown Hagerstown Main Street Program. Call 301-739-8577.
Earth Day Community Tree Planting
Saturday, April 22 - 11 a.m.
Hager House
110 Key St. (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Tree planting and stormwater stenciling. Hosted by the Hagerstown Youth Council, Hagerstown Parks and Recreation and Hagerstown Department of Engineering. Call 301-739-8577.
Sunday, April 23
FAITH
Fake Jewish News: Myths and Lies About One of the Oldest Religions
Sunday, April 23 - 4:30 p.m.
Congregation B'nai Abraham
53 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Zoom presentation by author and speaker Rabbi Niles Goldstein. Light refreshments. $18. For reservations, email bnaiabrahamtolife@gmail.com.
FAMILY
Food Stroll and Music
Sunday, April 23 - food stroll is from 2 to 5 p.m., music is from 5 to 7 p.m.
Main Street Park
25 E. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
5th annual food stroll downtown. Food, then music. Rough Edges beer for sale from 5 to 7 p.m. at Main Street Park. Call 717-762-0397.
Bowman House Museum Tours
Sunday, April 23 - 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Bowman House Museum and Pottery
323 N. Main St.
Boonsboro
Every fourth Sunday of the month from April through October, see hearth cooking demonstrations of 18th and 19th century foods; stroll through raised bed vegetable garden; tour the museum. Go to https://boonsborohistoricalsociety.org/bowman-house/ or email info@boonsborohistoricalsociety.org.
MOVIE
Western movie
Sunday, April 23 - 7 p.m.
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
13025 Greensburg Road
Smithsburg
Western movie, western meal and snacks. Wear boots and/or bandana. Free. Call 240-405-2173 or email prjulie@verizon.net.
MUSIC
Shippensburg University Community Orchestra: Beethoven!
Sunday, April 23 - 3 p.m.
Luhrs Performing Arts Center
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Symphony No. 5 and Piano Concerto No. 4 directed by Mark Hartman. Free. No ticket required. Go to luhrscenter.com. Call 717-477-7469.
Hootenanny
Sunday, April 23 - 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.
Jackie Wilson Tribute Show
Sunday, April 23 - 3 p.m.
Oyer Auditorium
Waynesboro Area Senior High School
550 E. Second St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Actor/singer and Broadway star Chester Gregory will bring Jackie Wilson's biggest hits to life. $25. Buy tickets at the door or at www.waynesboropaconcerts.org. Students through grade 12 admitted free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Email info@waynesboropaconcerts.org or call 717-609-6853.
Music Series Concert
Sunday, April 23 - 4 p.m.
St. John's Episcopal Church
101 S. Prospect St.
Hagerstown
Flutist Chelsea Tanner performs. Go to www.stjohnshagerstown.org. Call 301-733-2560.
Piano Recital
Sunday, April 23 - 3 p.m.
Frank Arts Center W. H. Shipley Recital Hall
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Sianna King performs. Free. Call 304-876-5000.
Monday, April 24
LECTURE
Stories in the Round: Susan Gordon
Monday, April 24 - 7 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown
13245 Cearfoss Pike (Salem Avenue extended)
Hagerstown
Writer and former narrative therapist Susan Gordon will read excerpts from her current novel set in Cheat watershed in the early 1900's. Children ages 12 and older welcomed when accompanied by a parent or group leader. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Contact Fanny Crawford at 301-730-1638 or fanitsky@hotmail.com.
Tuesday, April 25
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.
LECTURE
The Founding of Boonsboro
Tuesday, April 25 - 5:30 p.m.
Boonsboro Free Library
401 Potomac St.
Boonsboro
Chuck Schwalbe, co-president of the Boonsboro Historical Society, will discuss how Boonsboro came into being in 1792. Email info@boonsborohistoricalsociety.org.
OUTDOORS
Family-Friendly Bird Walk
Tuesday, April 25 - 8 to 10 a.m.
Cool Spring Preserve front parking lot
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
For everyone, regardless of birding skills. Hosted by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Well-maintained foot paths, gorgeous views. Wear sturdy footwear. Bring water. Binoculars available. Free. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/spring-family-bird-walk, email info@PotomacAudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Wednesday, April 26
FAMILY
Car Seat Safety Check
Wednesday, April 26 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Southgate Shopping Center parking lot (near the Rail Trail)
143 Cedar St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Hosted by First Start Partnerships for Children and Families. Call 717-263-8019.
FUNDRAISER
AAUW Book Sale
Wednesday, April 26 - 5 to 8 p.m. ($10 preview fee); Thursday, April 27 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, April 28 - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, April 29 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ($5 a bag)
AAUW Hagerstown Chapter
820 Florida Ave.
Hagerstown
The American Association of University Women Hagerstown Chapter's annual book sale. All proceeds benefit scholarships for local women pursuing college/university degrees.
MUSIC
Chester Gregory: Tribute to Jackie Wilson and Friends
Wednesday, April 26 - 7:30 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Actor/singer and Broadway star Chester Gregory will bring Jackie Wilson's biggest hits to life. $30 adults, $10 students ages 4 to 17. No assigned seats. Go to www.mdtheatre.org or www.communityconcertshagerstown.org. Call 301-790-2000. Presented by Live On Stage Inc. and the Hagerstown Community Concert Association.
Shepherd University Community Orchestra and Ensembles
Wednesday, April 26 - 7:30 p.m.
Frank Arts Center Theater
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Spring concert. $5. Tickets available at https://www.shepherd.edu/music/event-ticket-and-registrations/. Call 304-876-5555 or email astoika@shepherd.edu.
Thursday, April 27
CLASS
Intro to Culinary Mushroom Cultivation
Shepherd University's Tabler Farm
482 Billmyer Mill Road
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Thursday, April 27 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch included)
For anyone interested in agriculture. Workshop led by Jared Urchek will focus on starting a mushroom business. From materials to best practices, participants will leave with the knowledge needed to get started. Offered by Shepherd University's Agricultural Innovation Center at Tabler Farm. $10 ($5 for students, free for veterans). Go to https://www.shepherd.edu/suaic-2023-workshop-series/. Call 304-876-5000.
EXHIBIT
HCC Spring Student Art Exhibit & Ensemble
Thursday, April 27 - opening reception 4 to 7 p.m.; exhibit continues through Friday, May 5 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Kepler Center
Hagerstown Community College
11400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown
Artwork from students enrolled in the visual arts studio courses and musical performances from HCC's Guitar Ensemble and Contemporary Music Ensemble. Hosted by the HCC Student Art League. Free. Call 240-500-2221 or email mayaukey@hagerstowncc.edu.
FAMILY
18th-Century Market Fair
Thursday, April 27, through Saturday, April 29 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, April 30 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fort Frederick State Park
11100 Fort Frederick Road
Big Pool
Vendors will sell reproduced 18th-century wares. Entertainers and street peddlers. Breakfast and lunch available. Four-day pass (available Thursday only): $15 adults, $6 ages 6 to 12; day pass: $5 adults, $2 ages 6 to 12; free for ages 5 and younger, active-duty military, Maryland National Guard and veterans. Go to friendsoffortfrederick.info/market_fair.html. Call 301-842-2155 or email info@friendsoffortfrederick.info.
LECTURE
Let's Talk Art
Thursday, April 27 - 6 p.m.
Online
Director Sara Hall and Agnita M. Stine Schreiber Curator Daniel Fulco will discuss the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts' new acquisitions. Free. Register in advance for link. Contact Donna Rostelli at 301-739-5727 or drastelli@wcmfa.org.
MUSIC
The Collingsworth Family
Thursday, April 27 - 7 p.m.
Luhrs Center
Shippensburg University
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Family gospel group. $30 or $55. Go to luhrscenter.com/event/the-collingsworth-family/ or call 717-477-7469.
ONSTAGE
The Importance of Being Earnest
Thursday, April 27, through Saturday, April 29 - 7 p.m.
Boonsboro High School
10 Campus Ave.
Boonsboro
Presented by Boonsboro High School Drama. In early 20th-century New York, two men unwittingly assume the same identity and find it impossible to marry the women of their choice. Directed by Michael J. Bair. Student producers are Scout Creter and Abby Wood. $5. Call 301-766-8022 or email BairMic@wcps.k12.md.us.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: What's NXT for April 20-27
