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Sunday, Jan. 2
EXHIBIT
Winter Wonderland
Continues through Sunday, Jan. 30 - Fridays and Saturdays - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays - 1 to 5 p.m.
Mansion House
480 Highland Ave.
City Park
Hagerstown
"Winter Wonderland" is an exhibit by members of Valley Art Association. Free. Call 301-797-2867 or go to www.valleyartassoc.com.
HOLIDAY
Christmas at the Roundhouse
Continues through Sunday, Jan. 30 - Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
296 S. Burhans Blvd.
Hagerstown
Displays include the Trains of Christmas, Midwood Junction, O-scale, HO-scale and kids trains, railroad artifacts and trains for kids to run. $6; $1, children ages 4 to 15; free for ages 3 and younger. Call 301-739-4665 or go to www.roundhouse.org.
Waynesboro Model Railroad Club Holiday Open House
Sundays, Jan. 2, and 9, Saturday, Jan. 8 - noon to 4 p.m.
Waynesboro Model Railroad Club
3291 Waynecastle Road
Greencastle, Pa.
Four-scale model railroads including, HO, 2-rail, O and 3-trail. Go to www.waynesboromrrc.com or go to www.facebook.com/waynesboromrrc.
Cumberland Valley Model Railroad Club Holiday Open House
Sundays, Jan. 2 and 16; Saturday, Jan. 8 - noon to 4 p.m.
Cumberland Valley Model Railroad Club
440 Nelson St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Z-, N-, TT-, HO-, S-, O-, G- and Standard-gauge and T-scale, Thomas the Tank Engine and Lego layouts. Free admission; handicap accessible. For information, call 717-360-6991 or 717-263-6447.
Monday, Jan. 3
EXHIBIT
'Creative Gateways'
Continues through Monday, Feb. 28 - Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 as.m. to 5 p.m.
Frederick Arts Council Art Center
5 E. Second St.
Frederick, Md.
"Creative Gateways: Expressing Frederick's Distinct Identity — An Ideas Exhibit" will be on display. Go to www.frederickartscouncil.org.
Photography by Thom Potts
Continues through Monday, Feb. 28 - Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reception, Sunday, Jan. 16 - 2 to 4 p.m.
South Jefferson Public Library
Library Meeting Room
49 Church St.
Summit Point, W.Va.
Photographs by Thom Potts will be on display. Call 304-725-6227 or go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com.
Tuesday, Jan. 4
EXHIBIT
The Secret Paris of the 1930s: Vintage Photographs by Brassaï
Continues through Sunday, Jan. 30 - Hours are10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; closed Mondays and major holidays
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown
The exhibition presents Hungarian-French photographer Brassaï's (1899-1984) iconic photographs of night-time Paris during the 1930s and '40s. His photographs feature colorful characters from the streets, dancehalls, bars and theaters of after-hours Paris. His work engages with a diverse range of themes, including avant-garde visual and performing arts, social class relations, gender and sexuality.
Wednesday, Jan. 5
CLASS
Painting the World — One Snowflake at a Time
Registration closes Wednesday, Jan. 5; Event Sunday, Jan. 16 - 2 p.m. online
Kathy Albritton Gustafson will be the instructor. The session is designed to raise awareness for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome. Those who register will receive a Zoom link by Wednesday, Jan. 12. The cost is $40 and includes instructor fee and paint supplies. For information, email Shannon Leidig at arialyric@aol.com.
Thursday, Jan. 6
FAMILY
StoryWalk Sundays
Registration deadline, Thursday, Jan. 6; event, Sunday, Jan. 9 - 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Pine Hill Recreation Area
12684 Mentzer Gap Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
January's storybook is "The Mitten" by Jan Brett. Kids will enjoy a guided walk along the story trail as they read the book, then make a craft project to take home, and warm up with a campfire and s'mores. Children in grades kindergarten through five may be dropped off and picked up at 3 p.m. All families are welcome, but activities are geared for preschool- and elementary-age kids. Free; advance registration is required by Thursday, Jan. 6. Limited to 20 children. To register, call 717-762-0373 or email info@natureandcultureinstitute.org.
Friday, Jan. 7
CLASS
David Bottini: Acrylic Glazed Landscape
Deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 7; hybrid class with three sessions, online Friday, Jan. 21 - 11 a.m. to noon; in person, Friday, Jan. 28 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; online Friday, Feb. 11 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts and online
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown
Students will develop an acrylic painting on canvas using a layered glazing method. Students will work from direct observation, quick sketches and photos, and begin with a basic under-painting and then build the depth illusion and light effects using layers of glazing. Cost is $125 plus supplies. Call 301-739-5727 to register. For a list of supplies go to wcmfa.org/david-bottini-acrylic-glazed-landscape/
FUNDRAISER
Meat raffle
Friday, Jan 7 - Doors open at 5 p.m.; meal served at 6 p.m. and raffle starts at 7 p.m
South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
11207 Loop Road
South Mountain, Pa.
For more information call the department at 717-749-5733.
MUSIC
1964 The Tribute
Friday, Jan. 7 - 8 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
1964 portrays The Beatles during live performances. Tickets cost $22.50 to $32.50 with discounts for seniors age 62 and older, students, military, Frederick City employees and Frederick Arts Council members. Call 301-600-2828 or go to Weinbergcenter.org
ONSTAGE
Authentic Community Theatre Presents 'Matilda Jr. the Musical'
Friday, Jan. 7, and Saturday, Jan. 8 - 7 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
A story of a girl and the children she inspires. $15. Go to www.themarylandtheatre.com/act#matilda
Saturday, Jan. 8
FAMILY
Waynesboro Model Railroad Club Holiday Open House
Saturday, Jan. 8 - noon to 4 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 9 - noon to 4 p.m.
Waynesboro Model Railroad Club
3291 Waynecastle Road
Greencastle, Pa.
Four-scale model railroads including, HO, 2-rail, O and 3-trail. Go to www.waynesboromrrc.com or go to www.facebook.com/waynesboromrrc.
Cumberland Valley Model Railroad Club Holiday Open House
Saturday, Jan. 8; Sundays, Jan. 16 - noon to 4 p.m.
Cumberland Valley Model Railroad Club
440 Nelson St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Z-, N-, TT-, HO-, S-, O-, G- and Standard-gauge and T-scale, Thomas the Tank Engine and Lego layouts. Free admission; handicap accessible. For information, call 717-360-6991 or 717-263-6447.
FUNDRAISER
Polar Bear Plunge
Saturday, Jan. 8 - day-of registration and check-in begins at 10:30 a.m., plunge is at noon; costume judging from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Greenbrier State Park
U.S. 40
East of Hagerstown
Fundraiser for Humane Society of Washington County. Awards will be given for the most money raised by an individual, most money raised by a team, best individual costume, best team costume and largest team of participants. Registration fee is $25 before the event and $30 the day of the event. To register, go to www.hswcmd.org. Anyone who would like to sponsor a participant can go to hswcmd.networkforgood.com/projects/142238-19th-annual-polar-bear-plunge. Registered virtual participants can take a photo or video of their plunge in a pool, a creek, bathtub or even using a bucket. Share the photo or video via Facebook Messenger to HSWC's Facebook page or by emailing asomers@hswcmd.org. Photos or videos must be submitted by Thursday, Jan. 6, to be considered for the Most Creative Virtual Plunge prize.
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
Saturday, Jan. 7 - 7:30-10:30 a.m.
Potomac Valley Fire Co
2202 Dargan School Road
Sharpsburg
Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, sausage gravy, chipped beef gravy, coffee and orange juice.
Donation $9; children under 12 eat free.
If snow emergency plan is in effect, breakfast will be canceled.
Sunday, Jan. 8
AUDITIONS
'Lost in Yonkers'
Sunday, Jan. 9 - 2 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m.
Old Opera House
204 N. George St.
Charles Town, W.Va.
"Lost in Yonkers" by Neil Simon tells the story of a family coping with the challenges of keeping together during World War II and the struggles to balance love and trust with tough times. Characters include Jay Kurnitz (about 15), Arty Kurnitz (about 13), Eddie Kurnitz (middle-aged father), Bella Kurnitz (30s), Grandma Kurnitz (70s), Louis Kurnitz (30s/40s), Aunt Gert (30s)
Tuesday, Jan. 11
FAMILY
William Brish Planetarium Programs
Tuesday, Jan. 11 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
William Brish Planetarium
820 Commonwealth Ave.
Hagerstown
"Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromedia" for elementary-age and general audiences will be presented from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.; "Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity" for general audiences will be presented from 7 to 8 p.m. Tickets on sale now. Programs are limited to 32 attendees. Doors open 30 minutes before the program begins. No late admissions. All patrons are required to wear face masks at all times. Tickets cost $3.75; $2.50 for ages birth to 18 years; free for Gold Card holders (call the planetarium at 301-766-2898 for a coupon code). All tickets must be purchased in advance at wbp.booktix.com. Tickets are non-refundable.
Wednesday, Jan. 12
EXHIBIT
Annual Members' Exhibit
Continues through Saturday, Feb. 19 - Hours are Wednesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Berkeley Art Works
116 N. Queen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Artwork by Berkeley Arts Council members will be on display. For information, contact bacexhibits@gmail.com or go to Berkeleyartswv.org.
LECTURE
How Weather Forecasts are Made
Wednesday, Jan. 12 - 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
Mark Fresch of the National Weather service will give an in-depth look at how a weather forecast is made, including sources of weather data, basics of how satellites and radar work, how radars "see" birds, basics of a weather model and different types of weather models. Hosted by the Potomac Valley Aubudon Society. For a Zoom link, go to www.PotomacAudubon.org. Free. For information, call 681-252-1387 or email adultprograms@potomacaudubon.org.
Friday, Jan. 14
CLASS
Winter sowing
Friday, Jan. 14 - 10 to 11 a.m.
Via Zoom
Washington County Master Gardeners will offer an online class on winter sowing. University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Tina Webster will teach participants how to start seeds and grow transplants, including vegetables and native plants, outdoors in winter. Participants will learn how to produce seedlings without grow lights and with little cost and after care, and get step-by-step instructions on creating a mini greenhouse from a recycled container. Advance registration is required. Go to tinyurl.com/mvde36bk
ONSTAGE
'Meshuggah-Nuns!'
Continues through Saturday, March 5 - Friday and Saturday, doors open 6 p.m.; matinees on the first, third and fifth Sunday of each month, doors open 12:30 p.m.
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
5 Willowdale Drive
Frederick, Md.
The sisters have been given an all-expense-paid trip on the "Faith of All Nations" cruise. The cast of the ship's production of "Fiddler on the Roof" become ill and the sisters are asked to put on a revue. Tickets for Friday evenings and Sunday matinees cost $52; tickets for Saturday evenings cost $55. For tickets, stop by the theater or call 301-662-6600.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Performances, classes, fundraisers and more in Washington County
