What's NXT
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Sunday, June 25
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.
FUNDRAISER
Bill Coyle Memorial Cruise-In at Fort Ritchie
Sunday, June 25 - noon to 4 p.m.
Fort Ritchie Community Center
14421 Lake Royer Drive
Cascade
Vehicles and engines of all makes, models and sizes. Raffles available. Free for spectators. Dash plaques for the first 100 registered vehicles. On-site registration begins at 10 a.m. Registration per vehicle is $5. All vehicles welcome (cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors and engines). Part of Fort Ritchie Summer Kickoff. Proceeds benefit Fort Ritchie Community Center's Summer Camp Field Trips in 2023. Sponsored by D.L. George & Sons and Sanders Market. Go to https://thefrcc.org/special-events/cruise-in/. Call 301-241-5085.
MUSIC
Hagerstown Municipal Band
Sunday, June 25 - 7 p.m.
Hagerstown City Park band shell
668 City Park Drive
Hagerstown
Featuring Stephen Pastena, French horn soloist, and Luke Woody, trumpet soloist. Free.
Blues Festival
Sunday, June 25 - noon to 5 p.m.
Robinwood Church (outside)
12030 Warrenfeltz Lane
Hagerstown
Rain or shine. Greater, Rudy & the Bluefish, Jo Blues, The Vantastics, Tresa Day & Friends, and Shane's Mighty MoJo. A Little Piece of Heaven food truck and Kona Ice truck. Bring coolers, food, chairs and canopies to set up on the lawn. Free. Call 916-501-6105.
Gray Matter
Sunday, June 25 - 7 p.m.
Shafer Park gazebo
37 Park Drive
Boonsboro
Rock, R&B, funk and soul. 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.
OUTDOORS
Family Hike on Appalachian Trail
Sunday, June 25 - 1 to 3 p.m.
Appalachian Trail (meeting place sent after registration)
For families with children age 7 and older. Guided hike. Led by an Institute naturalist. Part of The Institute's Naturalist Discovery Series. Free. Advance registration required. Go to www.natureandcultureinstitute.org, email info@natureandcultureinstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.
SOCIAL
Eidolon Ice Cream Social
Sunday, June 25 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Eidolon Nature Preserve (meet in parking lot)
2146 Orleans Road
Great Cacapon, W.Va.
Leisurely walk up to stone house for chocolate ice cream with chocolate sauce. 1 to 2 p.m. meet and greet in parking lot, 2 to 3 p.m. interpretive walk to stone house, 3 to 4 p.m. ice cream. Hosted by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society with volunteers Paul and Beth Dobson. Email info@PotomacAudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Monday, June 26
FAITH
Vacation Bible School
Monday, June 26, through Friday, June 30 - 6 to 8 p.m.
Hagerstown Church of the Brethren
15 S. Mulberry St.
Hagerstown
For ages 3 (must be toilet trained) through fifth grade. The theme is Stellar, concerning outer space. Stories, videos, science experiments, crafts, games and snacks. Focuses on Jesus' light in both good times and trying times. Call 301-733-3565.
FAMILY
Smithsburg Community Volunteer Fire Company Carnival
Monday, June 26, through Saturday, July 1
Smithsburg Volunteer Fire Department
22 N. Main St.
Smithsburg
Entertainment nightly: Monday, Guys in Thin Ties; Tuesday, The Spin-Outs; Wednesday, Dean Crawford & The Dunn's River Band; Thursday, Bobby D & The Truckstop Burritos; Friday, The Fabulous Hubcaps; Saturday, Cross N Styles. Two shows nightly: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Midway by Snyder's Attractions. Call 301-824-2889.
ONSTAGE
Stories in the Round — Andy Offutt Irwin
Monday, June 26 - 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Universalist Church of Hagerstown
13245 Cearfoss Pike
Hagerstown
Singer-songwriter, award-winning symphonic whistler and master of sound effects and voices. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Children ages 12 and older welcome when accompanied by an adult. Contact Fanny Crawford at 301-730-1638 or fanitsky@hotmail.com.
Tuesday, June 27
FAMILY
The Friendship Surprise
Tuesday, June 27 - 10:30 a.m.
Morgan County Public Library
105 Congress St.
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
For children. Reading, stuffed animals and make-a-fox activity. Part of a series of nature-themed programs. Presented by the Potomac Valley Audubon Society. Email mlrobinson90@gmail.com or call 681-252-1387.
Wednesday, June 28
FAMILY
Maryland Freedom of the Press Day Memorial Illumination
Wednesday, June 28 - 7 p.m.
National War Correspondents Memorial
Gathland State Park
900 Arnoldtown Road
Jefferson, Md.
Featured speaker will be Dan Shelley, president and CEO of the Radio Television Digital News Association.
FUNDRAISER
Almost Everything $7 Fundraiser
Wednesday, June 28 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday, June 29 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Friday, June 30 - 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Robinwood Professional Center atrium
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown
Features more than 1,000 items at $7 each. Necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, totes, scarves, belts, wallets, shawls, compression socks, gloves, watches and much more. Sponsored by Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc.
LECTURES
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Wednesday, June 28 - 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Webinar via Zoom
A look at the importance of long-term care, different options to consider and approximate costs. Presented by Sterling Financial Management Inc.'s private wealth manager Evan Vink. Free. Go to www.sterlingfm.com/events or call 301-733-7777.
Antietam Artillery Battle Lines
Wednesday, June 28 - 7 p.m.
Jacob Rohrbach Inn (outside)
138 W. Main St.
Sharpsburg
Presented by Jim Rosebrock. Part of Civil War Lecture Series, every Wednesday through Aug. 30. Bring a lawn chair. Free. Call 301-432-5079. Go to www.jacob-rohrbach-inn.com/blog/2023/01/2023-civil-war-lecture-series/.
SOCIAL
Coffee & Connections
Wednesday, June 28 - 8 to 9 a.m.
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Morning mixer with the Washington County Chamber of Commerce members. Speaker, refreshments and artwork. $10 (free for chamber members). Call 301-739-2015 ext. 100.
Thursday, June 29
FAMILY
Fairy Houses
Thursday, June 29 - 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Pine Hill Recreation Area
12684 Mentzer Gap Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
For children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Story followed by a hike in the woods to collect leaves, rocks, sticks, vines, etc. to build a fairy house. 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.
LECTURE
Landscapes & Legends of Norway: William Henry Singer & His Contemporaries
Thursday, June 29 - 6 p.m.
Online
Director Sarah Hall and Agnita M. Stine Schreiber Curator Daniel Fulco are joined by special guest Heather Semple, owner of ECI Arts & Travel and relative of William Henry Singer. Semple will discuss Singer's artistic legacy and the family's history. Free. Register in advance for link. Go to www.wcmfa.org or call 301-739-5727.
Friday, June 30
CLASS
Make a Flower Lantern and Leaf Wreath
Friday, June 30 - 10 a.m. to noon
Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library
151 Polk St.
Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
For ages 18 and older. Go to bolivarharpersferrylibrary.com, email information@bhfpl.org or call 304-535-2301.
MUSIC
The Tans
Friday, June 30 - 6 to 9 p.m.
Antietam Brewery
140 Western Maryland Parkway
Hagerstown
Bob and Kim Tantillo perform classic rock and pop hits. Call 240-513-4490. Go to antietambrewery.com.
Friday Night Music Fest
Friday, June 30 - 6 to 9 p.m.
Across from Misty Meadow Farm and Creamery
14426 Misty Meadow Road
Ringgold
Kevin Booth's God & Country Show with opening act Elisa Shaw. Outdoor seating, bring chairs or blankets. Refreshments available. Admission by donation. North Point Veterans Home will receive net proceeds of entry donations and food sales. Call/text Rick Bibbee at 301-991-7799.
ONSTAGE
Xanadu
Friday, June 30, 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.
Saturday, July 1
CLASS
Soul Collage
Saturday, July 1 - 9 a.m. to noon
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
13025 Greensburg Road
Smithsburg
An intuitive process of self-discovery. Led by Pastor Julie Brigham. No artistic experience necessary. All materials provided. Snacks available. Free, donations accepted. Call 240-405-2173 or go to https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsGreenburgMD.
EXHIBIT
Art in the Hallway
Saturday, July 1, 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.
FAMILY
Caribbean Carnival
Saturday, July 1 - noon to 6 p.m.
41-49 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Live music, vendors, food and drinks. Caribbean-themed and carnival attire encouraged. Hosted by Vibez Lounge and Tribe Cold Press. Sponsored by the city of Hagerstown.
FUNDRAISER
Car Show
Saturday, July 1 - 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; vehicle registration 8 to 11:30 a.m. ($12 per vehicle); awards presented 2 p.m.
McConnellsburg High School
151 E. Cherry St.
McConnellsburg, Pa.
Rain or shine. McConnellsburg Alumni & Friends' 13th annual car show in honor of Richard "Dick" Miller. Trophies. Open to all years, makes and models of cars, trucks, ATVs, tractors, tractor-trailers and motorcycles. Silent and Chinese auctions. Vendors. DJ Sheeder. Breakfast and lunch available. 50/50 drawing. Proceeds benefit the Alumni Community Building and its activities. Call 717-485-3412 or 717-504-9450, email jjsheed@comcast.net or go to www.alumnicommunitybuilding.vpweb.com.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Salute to Independence
Saturday, July 1 - campus opens 4 p.m., concert 8 p.m., fireworks 9:30 p.m.
Hagerstown Community College alumni amphitheater
11400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown
Maryland Symphony Orchestra concert. Patriotic music; fireworks. Free. Go to www.msosalute.org. Call 301-797-4000.
Berkeley County Independence Celebration
Saturday, July 1 - 3 to 9:30 p.m.
Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport
Pilot Way (off Novak Drive)
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Rain or shine. Live music, food trucks and vendors, beer garden, family-focused activities and fireworks (rain date for fireworks is July 8). Lawn chairs, pop-up tents/canopies welcome. Free admission. World War II Warbird aircraft rides available starting at $125, by appointment. For plane rides, go to https://www.capitalwingwarbirdrides.org/. For event information, go to flymrb.com/mrb-foundation/let-freedom-ring/. Call 304-263-2106.
Sunday, July 2
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Hagerstown Municipal Band
Sunday, July 2 - 7 p.m.
Hagerstown City Park band shell
668 City Park Drive
Hagerstown
Scott Benford, saxophone soloist. Patriotic tribute. Free.
ONGOING EVENTS
EXHIBITS
Triumph and The African American Experience
Continues through July 11 - Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; virtual exhibit available Saturday, June 10.
Washington County Arts Council
34 S. Potomac St.
Suite 100
Hagerstown
Art show and exhibition. Features eight regional artists. Hosted by the Washington County Arts Council and the Doleman Black Heritage Museum. Use A&E Parking Deck, 25 Renaissance Way, Hagerstown. Free. Virtual exhibit available at https://www.youtube.com/@washcoarts. Call 301-791-3132 or email gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts.com.
Mothers & Daughters
Through June - from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
1 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Photographs by Mark Youngblood. Call 301-739-2015.
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.
The Rebirth of Art After the Pandemic
Through Friday, June 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
South Jefferson Public Library meeting room
49 Church St.
Summit Point, W.Va.
Artwork by students at South Jefferson Elementary School. Go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com. Call 304-725-6227.
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.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in City Park)
Hagerstown
Norwegian landscape paintings by the museum founder and his contemporaries, including American artist Frank Morse Rummel and his series of watercolors depicting Norse legends. Call 301-739-5727. Go to www.wcmfa.org.
Art in the Hallway
Through Friday, June 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 Chris Shingler 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.
Time
Through Sunday, June 25 - 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 artwork. Free. Go to valleyartassoc.org or call 301-797-2867.
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
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Through Sunday, July 2 - 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.
Fast-paced comedy. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery before a family curse dooms its newest heir. $54. Go to totempoleplayhouse.org/shows/baskerville-a-sherlock-holmes-mystery/. Call 717-352-2164.
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 June 25