What's NXT
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Sunday, July 16
AUDITION
Neil Simon's The Odd Couple
Sunday, July 16 - 6 p.m., and Monday, July 17 - 7 p.m.
The Old Opera House Theatre
204 N. George St.
Charles Town, W.Va.
Comedy. The clean freak and the slob decide to room together with hilarious results. Roles are available for six men, two women; ages 30 to 60. Performance dates: Sept. 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17. Directed by Val Phillips. Call 304-725-4420.
FAITH
Taizé Service
Sunday, July 16 - 6 p.m.
St. John's Episcopal Church
101 S. Prospect St.
Hagerstown
A contemplative prayer service with meditative music, scripture and silence. Enter by the tower entrance on South Prospect Street or the elevator at the Walnut Street parking lot. Email rwspeelman@outlook.com.
FAMILY
Guided Walking Tour of the Middle Bridge, Battle of Antietam
Saturday, July 16 - 10 to 11 a.m., and 1 to 2 p.m.
Newcomer House
18422 Shepherdstown Pike
Keedysville
Presented by former National Park Service ranger Matthew Penrod. Tidball Trail, history of the Newcomer House and surrounding area, and the battle. Bring water. Wear sturdy shoes. Part of Porch Programs at the Newcomer House. Call 240-308-1740 or email rachel@heartofthecivilwar.org.
Clear Spring High School Alumni Museum
Sunday, July 16 - 2 to 5 p.m. (museum open the third Sunday of each month)
Clear Spring High School
12630 Broadfording Road
Clear Spring
Printed and collectible memorabilia on display. Call 301-766-8082.
MUSIC
Bluegrass Hootenanny
Sunday, July 16 - 2 to 4 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Led by Johnny Calamari and Brad Munn. Bring bluegrass instruments and play. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Daryl Mosley
Sunday, July 16 - 10 a.m.
Pinesburg Baptist Church
14813 Clear Spring Road
Williamsport
Singer, songwriter, storyteller and Grand Ole Opry veteran. Freewill offering. Call 240-675-5577.
Hagerstown Municipal Band
Sunday, July 16 - 7 p.m.
Hagerstown City Park band shell
668 City Park Drive
Hagerstown
Features Hayden Cameron, trumpet soloist. Bring lawn chair, blanket. Free. Call 240-217-5070.
Monday, July 17
MUSIC
Songwriters & Poets Open Mic
Monday, July 17 - 7 to 9 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Led by longtime Waynesboro Songwriters Workshop member Dave Dishneau and Hagerstown-based poet Ann Culey. Features both songs and poems, in an alternating format. Participants perform up to three works initially, with additional rounds if time allows. Held the third Monday of each month. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Tuesday, July 18
CLASS
Victory Garden: All About Tomatoes
Tuesday, July 18 - 6 to 8 p.m. (rain date is Tuesday, July 25)
Demonstration Garden (across the street from extension office)
181 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, Pa.
Outdoors. Led by Penn State Franklin County Master Gardeners. Learn about all types of tomatoes, when to plant, where to plant and when to harvest. Short talk, followed by Q&A session and guided tour around the garden. Wear comfortable shoes for walking on sloping terrain. To register, go to https://extension.psu.edu/victory-garden-all-about-tomatoes or call 877-345-0691.
FAMILY
Senior Citizens Day at the Rural Heritage Museums & Rural Village
Tuesday, July 18 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Washington County Rural Heritage Museum
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
In conjunction with the Washington County Ag Expo and Fair. See artifacts made or used in Washington County. Gift shop offering books by local authors, handmade crafts, etc. Free, donations accepted. Go to https://www.ruralheritagemuseum.org/contact-us-rural-heritage-museum.html, or leave a message at 240-420-1714.
MUSIC
Jill Fulton Band
Tuesday, July 18 - 6 to 8 p.m.
Washington County Ag Center (band tent)
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
Classic rock, country and blues. Part of Washington County Ag Expo and Fair. Go to agexpoandfair.org/events-schedule/ or call 240-313-2839.
OUTDOORS
Wellness Walk
Tuesday, July 18 - 10 a.m. to noon
Yankauer Nature Preserve
438 Whitings Neck Road
Martinsburg, W.Va.
For all ages. Hosted by Potomac Valley Audubon Society's Ellen Murphy. Participants will be guided along the Kingfisher and South trails to explore and discover woodpecker holes, through the Paw Paw patch and to overlook the Potomac River. Free. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/summer-wellness-walk-at-yankauer/, email info@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Wednesday, July 19
LECTURE
His Example Will Not Be Lost: The 30-Day Civil War of Robert Hale Ives Jr.
Wednesday, July 19 - 7 p.m.
Jacob Rohrbach Inn (outside)
138 W. Main St.
Sharpsburg
Presented by Darin Wipperman. Part of Civil War Lecture Series. Bring a lawn chair. Free. Call 301-432-5079. Go to www.jacob-rohrbach-inn.com/blog/2023/01/2023-civil-war-lecture-series/.
MUSIC
Bryan Wiles
Wednesday, July 19 - 7 p.m.
Hagerstown City Park band shell
668 City Park Drive
Hagerstown
Part of Christian music series, Encounter City Park, presented by Valor Ministries. Free. Go to www.encountercitypark.org.
The Wild Hymns
Wednesday, July 19 - 5 to 8 p.m.
University Plaza
50 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Folk-pop, Americana and mellow rock. Artisan market, beer garden, food vendors and kids zone. Part of Summer Music Series. Free. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown.
MOVIE
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Wednesday, July 19 - 10 a.m.
Waynesboro Theatre
75 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Part of 2023 Kids Summer Movie Series. Prizes, contests, characters and fun. Sponsored by McDonald's of Waynesboro, Mainstreet Waynesboro and Waynesboro Community Theatre Project. $5, includes regular soda and popcorn. Buy tickets at the door or go to www.waynesborotheatre.org. Email waynesborotheatreonmain@gmail.com or call 717-387-5335.
OUTDOORS
PVAS Third Wednesday Bird Walk
Wednesday, July 19 - 7 to 10 a.m.
Cool Spring Preserve (meet in parking lot)
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
For ages 12 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Led by Potomac Valley Audubon Society member volunteer Beth Pool. Wear sturdy shoes. Bring water. Binoculars available. Free. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org. Email Kristin@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Thursday, July 20
FAMILY
What's the Buzz?
Thursday, July 20 - 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Pine Hill Recreation Area
12684 Mentzer Gap Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
For children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Scavenger hunt, craft and take home pollinator-friendly seeds. Part of The Institute's outdoor Explore! Summer Programs for Kids. $10 ($8 Institute members). Advance registration and payment required. Go to www.NatureAndCultureInstitute.org, email info@natureandcultureinstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.
Storytime in the Plaza
Thursday, July 20 - 5 p.m.
University Plaza
50 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Storytelling by special guest puppets, Bings & Potts, and the Washington County Free Library. Games and activities available after storytime. Hosted by the city of Hagerstown.
MUSIC
Jurassic Park in Concert
Thursday, July 20 - 7 p.m.
Luhrs Center
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Shippensburg Festival Orchestra celebrates the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park, performing John Williams' score with the film projected on the Luhrs Center's screen. Part of the Shippensburg Festival, annual summer series featuring international artists. $40 to $55. Go to luhrscenter.com. Call 717-477-7469.
The Players Band
Thursday, July 20- 7 to 8:30 p.m.
War Memorial Park
500 N. Tennessee Ave.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Rock, pop, alternative, country, folk. Part of Toni Saylor Summer Concert Series. Free admission. Call 304-264-4842.
Friday, July 21
CLASS
From Your Yard to Your Table
Friday, July 21 - 11 a.m.
Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library
151 Polk St.
Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
For adults and interested children. Hillary from Sacred Root shows participants what is edible and medicinal in plants. Go to bolivarharpersferrylibrary.com, email information@bhfpl.org or call 304-535-2301.
FUNDRAISER
Cruise-In
Friday, July 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.
HEALTH
Community Wellness & Health Fair
Friday, July 21 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Noland Village Community
1048 Noland Drive
Hagerstown
Hosted by Washington County Health Department. On-site health resources: at-home COVID-19 test kits, blood pressure screenings, BMI checks, health education on various topics, etc. Free. Go to washcohealth.org, email wash.health@maryland.gov or call 240-313-3200.
MUSIC
Across the Pond
Friday, July 21 - 6 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Traditional and contemporary Celtic music. Free, donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Saturday, July 22
EXHIBIT
Magic Moments — Opening Reception
Saturday, July 22 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. reception; exhibit continues through Monday, July 31
Gifts Inn Boonsboro
16 N. Main St.
Boonsboro
Artist Linda Daniels-Cermak shares her thoughts and process for creating watercolor paintings. Go to www.giftsinnboonsboro.com or call 301-432-0090.
FAMILY
Vintage Market
Saturday, July 22 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Elizabeth Hager Parking Lot
6 N. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Shop vintage, antique, flea, arts and crafts, resellers and more. Hosted by The Foundry Pop-Up Shops. Call 240-343-3209.
Frontier Cooking
Saturday, July 22 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Conococheague Institute
12995 Bain Road
Mercersburg, Pa.
Period recipes brought to life with hearth cooking and baking demonstrations. Free. Go to www.cimlg.org, call 717-328-2800 or email info@cimlg.org.
FUNDRAISER
Dog Days of Summer Music Festival
Saturday, July 22 - 2 to 7 p.m.
Bowman Business Park
10212 Governor Lane Blvd.
Williamsport
Rain or shine. Live music, beer, food trucks. Dog friendly. Bring pop-up tent with weights, and/or lawn chairs. Hosted by Cushwa Brewing Co. and Interchange Tiki Bar & Brewing. $30. Portion of proceeds from ticket sales benefits the C&O Canal National Historic Park. Email hello@interchangebrewing.com or call 301-223-3434.
MUSIC
Broadway Lovers: Richard Troxell and Melissa Errico
Saturday, July 22 - 7 p.m.
Luhrs Center
475 Lancaster Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Metropolitan Opera Tenor Richard Troxell and Broadway star Melissa Errico perform Broadway classics. Part of the Shippensburg Festival, annual summer series featuring international artists. $25 to $39. Go to luhrscenter.com. Call 717-477-7469.
ONSTAGE
Tik Tok — An Original Pop Musical
Saturday, July 22 - 2 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Presented by ACT Performing Arts Academy. Students perform dance, drama and music. $15. Go to mdtheatre.org or call 301-790-2000.
SOCIAL
Watches & Whiskey
Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 23 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
40 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Shop customized and specialty watches from all across the world. Enjoy tastings from local distilleries, wineries and breweries. Presented by Horology Hub. Sponsored by the city of Hagerstown. $10. Go to watchesandwhiskeyshow.com. Call 240-503-1656.
Workshop
Good Grief?
Saturday, July 22 - 9 a.m. to noon
The Connection Women's Ministry
112 Walnut St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
For ages 18 and older who are dealing with loss of any type, such as of a loved one, relationship, job, etc. Workshop helps journey through the grieving process. Debbie Grady of Good Grief! Ministries will be the guest speaker. Coffee and refreshments. $15. To register, go to https://TC_good_grief.eventbrite.com. Call 717-387-2403.
Sunday, July 23
BOOKS
Wild Asana Book Talk and Creekside Yoga
Sunday, July 23 - 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Case Nature Center
Cool Spring Preserve
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
Author Alison Zak discusses her new book. Afterward, an optional creekside yoga session. Hosted by Potomac Valley Audubon Society. $25, includes author talk/reading, Q&A, signed copy of the book, light refreshments, and an optional hour-long creek-side nature yoga practice. Bring yoga mat. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/wild-asana-with-alison-zak-author-and-yoga-event/, email Kristin@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
EXHIBIT
That's Not Photography — Opening Reception
Sunday, July 23 - 2 to 4 p.m. reception; exhibit continues through Sunday, Sept. 17 (call 301-432-0090 for hours)
Gifts Inn Boonsboro
16 N. Main St.
Boonsboro
Graphic artist Thom Davis. Go to www.giftsinnboonsboro.com or call 301-432-0090.
FAMILY
Bowman House Museum Tours
Every fourth Sunday of the month through October - 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Bowman House Museum and Pottery
323 N. Main St.
Boonsboro
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.
MUSIC
Clendenen Brothers Bluegrass
Sunday, July 23 - 7 p.m.
Shafer Park gazebo
37 Park Drive
Boonsboro
Hosted by the Boonsboro Park Board. Bring lawn chair and/or blanket. Leashed dogs welcome. Free. Go to town.boonsboro.md.us, email info@townofboonsboro.com or call 301-432-5141.
Hagerstown Municipal Band
Sunday, July 23 - 7 p.m.
Hagerstown City Park band shell
668 City Park Drive
Hagerstown
Features Kurkey Mason, vocalist; and Josh Smith, guest conductor. Bring lawn chair, blanket. Free. Call 240-217-5070.
ONGOING EVENTS
EXHIBITS
Creation in Color
Through Thursday, Aug. 31 - from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Artist Jamie Hardges. Call 301-739-2015.
Art in the Hallway
Through Monday, July 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 Lily Ramos 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.
Treasures of State: Maryland's Art Collection
Through Sunday, Oct. 22 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; free docent-led tour (not intended for large groups) Sundays, July 16 and 30, at 2 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (City Park)
Hagerstown
Co-organized with the Maryland State Archives. Featuring more than 90 American and European paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and decorative arts from 1750 to the present. Go to www.wcmfa.org. Call 301-739-5727.
It's Just the Clay Talking
Continues through Sunday, July 23 - Thursday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Ice House
138 Independence St.
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Work by eight ceramic artists from Morgan County, W.Va.; Frederick, Md.; North Beach, Md. and Hancock. Presented by the Morgan Arts Council. Go to www.macicehouse.org or call 304-258-2300.
Claire McCardell Special Installation
Through Saturday, Nov. 11 - Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Designer Claire McCardell redefined American women's fashion during the 1930s to the 1950s. The installation will include McCardell fashions from the museum's collection. Call 301-739-5727. Go to www.wcmfa.org.
Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Singer & His Contemporaries
Through Sunday, Sept. 17 - Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.; free docent-led tour (not intended for large groups) Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 30, at 3 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in City Park)
Hagerstown
Norwegian landscape paintings by the museum founder and his contemporaries. Call 301-739-5727. Go to www.wcmfa.org.
Boonsborough Museum of History
Every Sunday - 1 to 4 p.m.
Boonsborough Museum of History
113 N. Main St.
Boonsboro
Eclectic collections of Douglas G. Bast. Parking on site. Admission by donation. Go to https://boonsboroughmoh.org or call 240-816-0488.
FAMILY
Summer Stories for Children
Every Wednesday through July 26 - 11 a.m. to noon
Red Run Park
12143 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, Pa.
For pre-school and older children accompanied by an adult. Part of The Institute's "Summer Institute" programming for kids. Stories read by retired educators Kathy Helfrick and Jane Glenn. Free. Registration not required. Go to www.natureandcultureinstitute.org. Call 717-762-0373.
North Square Farmers Market
Every Saturday through Nov. 18 - 8 a.m. to noon
Chambers Fort Park (parking lot)
30 Spring St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Rain or shine. Free kids' activities, live music. A project of the Downtown Business Council of Chambersburg, Pa. Inc. Email NorthSquareInfo@gmail.com or call 717-251-2446.
Market at the Park
Saturdays through Sept. 30 - 8:30 a.m. to noon (Thursday night market, Aug. 3, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; no market Aug. 5)
Main Street Park
25 E. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Open-air market. Fresh produce, dairy and baked goods, as well as handmade items. Hot foods and cold drinks. Go to MainstreetWaynesboro.org or call 717-762-0397.
HEALTH
Unity of Hagerstown's Yoga
Tuesdays - beginners at 6 p.m.; stretch for flexibility from 7:15 to 8:15 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.
MUSIC
Open Mic Night
Every Wednesday - 7 to 9 p.m.
633 Brewing
Suite 106
118 Walnut Street
Waynesboro, Pa.
Call 717-387-5818. Go to 633brewing.com.
ONSTAGE
Annie: The Musical
Through Sunday, July 23 - 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. (go to playhouse website or call for schedule)
Totem Pole Playhouse
9555 Golf Course Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
Based on the 1924 comic strip Little Orphan Annie. $39. Go to totempoleplayhouse.org/shows/annie-the-musical/. Call 717-352-2164.
Fever Dreams (of Animals on the Verge of Extinction)
Through Saturday, July 29 - for schedule go to catf.org/2023-schedule/ or call 681-240-2283
Shepherdstown Opera House
131 W. German St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Mystery by Jeffrey Lieber. Presented by the Contemporary American Theater Festival. $70 ($60 seniors). Go to CATF.org.
Xanadu
Through Saturday, Aug. 19 - 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1 p.m. select Sundays (July 30 and Aug. 13)
The Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater
44 N. Potomac St. (rear)
Hagerstown
Musical comedy. $63 adults, $53 ages 5 to 12, includes meal. Discounted tickets for military and first responders. Go to www.washingtoncountyplayhouse.com or call 301-739-7469.
SOCIAL
Trivia Night
Every Wednesday - 7 to 9 p.m.
Rough Edges
91 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Prizes. Free admission. Go to http://roughedgesbrewing.com. Call 717-655-7042.
Downtown Happy Hour
Every Thursday - 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Potomac Walk
38 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Grab a drink and socialize with others downtown. Cocktails, mocktails, beer and wine. 50/50 drawing each week with half the winnings going to a non-profit.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: What's NXT for July 16-23