What's NXT
Information in the calendar is subject to change or cancellation. If your organization changes or cancels an event listed in the What's NXT calendar, please notify us immediately by emailing lifestyle@herald-mail.com or calling 301-791-6024. To submit an event, email it to the calendar at lifestyle@herald-mail.com at least 2 1/2 weeks before the event.
Sunday, Jan. 22
EXHIBITS
Winter Nights, Winter Lights
Continues through Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 - Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.
Mansion House Art Center and Gallery
City Park
480 Highland Ave.
Hagerstown
Features Valley Art Association members' artwork. Free. Call 301-797-2867 or go to valleyartassoc.org.
Beneath the Forest
Continues through February - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Frederick Arts Council Art Center
5 E. Second St., Second Floor
Frederick, Md.
Large-scale exhibition by artist Pamela Moulton makes use of textiles and found materials. Call 301-662-4190, send an email to info@FrederickArtsCouncil.org or go to https://frederickartscouncil.org.
From the Pages of PAN
Continues through Sunday, Jan. 29 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; closed holidays and Mondays; docent-led tour Sunday, Jan. 22, at 3 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown
Lithographs, etchings and woodcuts by renowned artists. PAN was an avant-garde periodical that sought to represent an overview of cutting-edge international graphic art. Free. Call 301-739-5727 or go to https://wcmfa.org.
Icons in Transformation
Continues through Saturday, Jan. 28 - Self-guided tours available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; open with docents from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays from 2 to 4 pm.
Evangelical Lutheran Church
43 S. Church St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Contemporary works by Ludmila Pawlowska, an international artist with Ukrainian roots, and traditional Orthodox Icons from Vassilevsky Monastery in Russia. Call 717-762-9151 or email officemanager@elchome.org.
Life Is Beautiful
Continues through Feb. 28 - 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
49 Church St.
Summit Point, W.Va.
Features the work of photographer Tina Snyder. Call 304-725-6227 or go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com.
Art in the Hallway
January
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 Sheri Enderle 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.
Between Night and Day
Continues through Sunday, Feb. 19 - 1 to 6 p.m. daily, artist's reception Friday, Jan. 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Mercersburg Academy, Cofrin Gallery
100 Academy Drive
Mercersburg, Pa.
Features the work of Mikel Elam, an Afrofuturist visual artist who works in mixed media. Call 717-328-6206 or email carettis@mercersburg.edu.
With Hands & Hearts Association of Traditional Hookers Artists
Continues through Sunday, Feb. 26 - 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
Hagerstown
Rug hooking. A rug hooking demonstration will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Go to wcmfa.org.
FAITH
Taizé Service
Sunday, Jan. 22 - 6 p.m.
St. John's Episcopal Church
101 S. Prospect St.
Hagerstown
A quiet, meditative prayer service with singing, readings and silence. All welcome. Go to stjohnshagerstown.org, call 301-733-2560 or email saintjohnshagerstown@gmail.com.
FAMILY
Christmas at the Roundhouse
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Jan. 29 - Noon to 4 p.m.
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
296 S. Burhans Blvd.
Hagerstown
Trains of Christmas. Three rail “O” scale layout features steam and diesel trains operating on four levels. Admission is $6 for adults, $1 for children ages 4 to 15 years and free for children ages 3 years and younger. Call 301-739-4665, email info@roundhouse.org or go to roundhouse.org. Closed when the Snow Emergency Plan is in effect for Washington County.
Winter Lights Display
Through Jan. 31
Chambers Fort Park
North Seventh Street
Chambersburg, Pa.
Winter lights help light up downtown Chambersburg's Chambers Fort Park for the first time. Email dci@chambersburg.org.
MUSIC
Waynesboro Bluegrass Hootenanny
Sunday, Jan. 22 - 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.
Monday, Jan. 23
FAMILY
Camper Appreciation/Youth Hoops Night
Monday, Jan. 23 - 7 p.m.
St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School
18614 Crestwood Drive
Hagerstown
St. Maria Goretti Boys' basketball, the Gaels, play St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) Panthers. Halftime games and chances to win prizes. Free admission for campers and youth teams who wear their camp shirts/jerseys.
LECTURE
Compelled: The Evolution of Natural Resource Conservation and Law
Monday, Jan. 23 - 7 p.m.; online re-broadcast Thursday, Jan. 26, from 2 to 3 p.m. at https://livestream.com/nctc.
National Conservation Training Center
Byrd Auditorium
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Author and former director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service H. Dale Hall presents his new book about the journey of being thrust into national conservation issues and the methods used to resolve them. Call 304-876-7276 or email mark_madison@fws.gov.
Tuesday, Jan. 24
AUDITION
Picasso at the Lapin Agile
Tuesday, Jan. 24, and Wednesday, Jan. 25 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Marinoff Theater, Shepherd University
301 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Held by Shepherd University's Department of Contemporary Art and Theater for the spring 2023 production of Steve Martin's comedy. Callbacks Thursday, Jan. 26, if necessary. Director KB Saine will cast four to five women and six to seven men of all races and abilities to play characters ranging in age from 20 to 70. Prepare a 45- to 90-second comic monologue and a joke of choice. Those without a monologue will be provided a passage to read from the script. Bring a photo of yourself. No appointments necessary. Production dates are April 6-8 and 13-16. Email ksaine@shepherd.edu.
FUNDRAISER
Amazing Tablescapes Preview Party
Tuesday, Jan. 24 - RSVP deadline; preview party is Feb. 2
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Masked-only, boxed treats to-go reception, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; masked-optional reception, 6 to 8 p.m. See the tables and meet the designers. Vote in-person for the People's Choice Award. $100 per person. To register, call 301-739-5727, email drastelli@wcmfa.org or go to wcmfa.org/amazing-tablescapes/.
Wednesday, Jan. 25
RECREATION
Pickleball Clinic
Wednesdays, Jan. 25 through March 1 - 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Chambersburg Recreation Center
235 S. Third St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Learn how to serve, volley, keep score, the rules and more with certified instructor. Paddles and balls provided. $59 ($55 for borough residents). To register, call 717-261-3275.
Adult Basketball Open Gym
Wednesdays, through Feb. 8 - 8 to 9:30 p.m.
Chambersburg Recreation Center, Gym 2
235 S. Third St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Drop in and play a pick-up basketball game. For adults 18 years and older. $5 ($4 for borough residents, with valid ID). Call 717-261-3275.
Thursday, Jan. 26
CLASS
FAMILY
IceFest
Thursday, Jan. 26, through Sunday, Jan. 29 - most events start at 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday; go to icefestpa.com.
Downtown Chambersburg
100 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, Pa.
More than 100 ice sculptures. Food vendors and food trucks, scavenger hunt, double-wide ice slide, live ice carving, dance, chili contest, beer garden, 5k and more. Presented by M&T Bank. Go to icefestpa.com.
HEALTH
Yoga
Thursdays and Fridays through March 10 - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays and 7 to 8 a.m. Fridays
Chambersburg Recreation Center, Room B-1
235 S. Third St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Release tensions through tranquil yoga sessions, guided by certified yoga instructor Wendy Machemer. Gain muscle strength, improve balance and increase flexibility. Bring mat, towel, and water or coffee. For all skill levels. $10 per class ($9 for borough residents). Call 717-261-3275.
MOVIES
Ice Age
Thursday, Jan. 26 - 7 p.m.
Waynesboro Theatre
75 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
The story revolves around sub-zero heroes: a woolly mammoth, a saber-toothed tiger, a sloth and a prehistoric combination of a squirrel and rat, known as Scrat. Adventure/animation. PG. $6, adults; $5, children 12 years and younger. Call 717-387-5335, email waynesborotheatreonmain@gmail.com or go to waynesborotheatre.org.
Equinisity
Thursday, Jan. 26 - deadline to RSVP; movie is Friday, Jan. 27 - 7 p.m.
Unity of Hagerstown
18313 Lappans Road
Boonsboro
Follows an eight-day retreat on the healing presence of animals. $20, includes light supper. RSVP, email unityhagerstown@live.com.
Friday, Jan. 27
FUNDRAISER
Party Like It's 1899
Friday, Jan. 27 - 6 to 8 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
City Park
Hagerstown
Celebrate the final weekend of the exhibit "From the Pages of PAN." Period-appropriate songs, evoking the cafés and salons of Paris and Berlin, will be performed by Shepherd University's Robert Tudor, accompanied by Eric A. Rumbley. Creative dress is encouraged. $35 per person ($25 for museum members), includes one drink ticket and light hors d'oeuvres. Advance registration required. Call 301-739-5727, email drastelli@wcmfa.org or go to wcmfa.org/concerts-lectures-2/.
MUSIC
Kerensa Gray
Friday, Jan. 27 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Jazz. Free; donations appreciated. Email music@artsalliancegw.org or call 717-655-2500.
Saturday, Jan. 28
CLASS
Sewing Workshop
Saturday, Jan. 28 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Conococheague Institute
12995 Bain Road
Mercersburg, Pa.
Learn how to make an 18th century cloak. RSVP required. Email info@cimlg.org or call 717-328-2800.
FAMILY
CVSM at IceFest
Saturday, Jan. 28 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Central Presbyterian Church on the Square
40 Lincoln Way West
Chambersburg, Pa.
Join Cumberland Valley School of Music at IceFest for a day filled with fun and music. Activities and sample lessons. CVSM Symphonic Band performs at 3 p.m. Part of the IceFest in downtown Chambersburg; go to icefestpa.com.
FUNDRAISER
Bingo
Saturday, Jan. 28 - 5 p.m. doors open, 6:15 p.m. early bird
Community Volunteer Fire Company District 12
18002 Tilghmanton Road
Fairplay
Bingo with door prizes, tip jars and 50/50 raffle. Food available for purchase. Buy tickets at the door. $25 per person for 20 games. Call 301-582-0099.
MUSIC
IceFest Open Mic
Saturday, Jan. 28 - 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center
15 S. Main St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Guidelines to perform: two-song limit or eight-minute set per act; instruments must be unplugged (no electronics); content and material must be friendly to all audiences; individuals must perform as one act (may not perform in multiple acts). Free to attend and to perform. To register, call 717-552-2977 ext. 104 or 717-360-4857, email ecrider@explorefranklincountypa.com or go to explorefranklincountypa.com/a-cappella-unplugged/. Part of IceFest in downtown Chambersburg; go to icefestpa.com.
Saturday Night Fever: A Tribute to the Bee Gees
Saturday, Jan. 28 - 7 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Tribute band The New York Bee Gees performs songs from every decade of the Bee Gees catalog with a stunning production, powerful vocals and professional stage presence. $29 to $49. For tickets, call 301-790-2000 or go to mdtheatre.org/bee-gees.
Sunday, Jan. 29
MUSIC
Clarinet Recital
Sunday, Jan. 29 - 3 p.m.
Frank Arts Center, W. H. Shipley Recital Hall
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Natalie McGeachy performs. Free. Call 304-876-5000.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: HAG What's NXT for Sunday, Jan. 22-29
