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. 15
CLASS
Local Landmarks Pottery Class
Sunday, Jan. 15 - 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro
13 S. Church St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Make a candy tray in the first of the "Local Landmarks" pottery class series. Collaboration with Despina Leos Candy Kitchen. Carlina Burcker leads the class. $35, includes materials and firings. To register, go to bit.ly/3vyhkkP or call 717-372-7906.
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.
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.
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 tours Thursday, Jan. 19, and 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. Works encompass the art nouveau movement, expressionism, post-impressionism and symbolism, and give a view of the artistic and intellectual life of this period. Free. Call 301-739-5727 or go to https://wcmfa.org.
Art in the Hallway
January - purchase during gift shop hours
Hallway between the hospital's 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.
Life Is Beautiful
Sunday, Jan. 15 - reception 2 to 4 p.m.; exhibit 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.
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 based in Philadelphia, who works in mixed media. Call 717-328-6206 or email carettis@mercersburg.edu.
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
Continues 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
18th Annual Honor Music Festival Concert
Sunday, Jan. 15 - 1 p.m.
Frank Arts Center Theater
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Features outstanding high school students from the four-state region. $5 general admission. Call 304-876-5000
Monday, Jan. 16
AUDITION
Hagerstown Choral Arts Mid-Season Auditions
Monday, Jan. 16 - 6 p.m.
Hagerstown Church of the Brethren
15 S. Mulberry St.
Hagerstown
Hagerstown Choral Arts wants you to be part of its spring season. Auditions are relaxed; no music or preparation necessary. Auditions include vocal warm-ups and singing a hymn stanza of the director's choosing. All voice parts welcome, but male voices especially needed. Parking and entrance off East Washington Street. Email ContactUs@HCA-MD.org.
EXHIBIT
Fowl Play
Continues through Jan. 20 - 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, or by appointment.
Shepherd University’s Phase 2 Gallery
92 W. Campus Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Mixed-media artwork by Maryland-based artist Caitlin Gill examines the patriarchy, the male gaze and gender through portraits of birds. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public. Go to https://www.shepherd.edu/art/phaze-2-gallery.
FUNDRAISER
Bingo
Monday, Jan. 16 - 5 p.m. doors open, 6:15 p.m. early bird
Community Volunteer Fire Company of District 12
18002 Tilghmanton Road
Fairplay, Md.
Tickets sold at the door. $25 per person for 20 games. Door prizes, tip jars and 50/50 raffle. Food available for purchase. Call 301-582-0099.
Tuesday, Jan. 17
OUTDOORS
Wellness Walk
Tuesday, Jan. 17 - 10 a.m. to noon
Lock 31
602 Weaverton Road
Knoxville, Md.
Potomac Valley Audubon Society's Ellen Murphy will lead a walk along the C&O Canal, downriver from Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Meet at the parking area on Keep Tryst Road near the railroad tracks. Wear warm, comfortable walking shoes. All ages are welcome. Free. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/wellness-walk-on-co-canal/, email Info@PotomacAudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Wednesday, Jan. 18
CLASS
Soda Firing: Making, Glazing and Firing
Wednesdays, Jan. 18 to Feb. 22 - 6 to 9 p.m.
Washington Street Studios
1441 W. Washington St.
Harpers Ferry/Bolivar, W.Va.
Learn the ins and outs of soda firing from making to glazing and firing with instructor Kirke Martin. Intermediate/advanced-level class. For ages 18 years and older. $471.50, includes materials and supplies. Class limited to eight students. Go to hfclay.com/bookings-checkout/soda-firing-making-glazing-and-firing, email wssclassinfo@gmail.com or call 240-586-1126.
OUTDOORS
Bird Walk
Wednesday, Jan. 18 - 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Cool Spring Preserve
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
Potomac Valley Audubon Society's monthly bird walk. Led by Beth Poole. Species likely to be seen include white-throated sparrow, white-crowned sparrow, dark-eyed junco, Eastern bluebird, Carolina wren, chickadees, titmouse, nuthatches and many woodpeckers. No experience necessary. Ages 12 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress for the weather; wear sturdy walking shoes and bring water. Binoculars provided. Free. Registration required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/spring-third-wednesday-bird-walk/2023-01-18/, call 681-252-1387 or email info@PotomacAudubon.org
RECREATION
Adult Basketball Open Gym
Wednesdays, Jan. 18 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. 19
FAMILY
Kingfisher Kahoot! Bird Trivia Game
Thursday, Jan. 19 - 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Learn about birds and practice identification skills online in a game show-like format. Played as a group with Roy Boyle as the team leader and host. For all ages. Free. Limited to 25 participants. Registration is required. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org/event/kingfisher-kahoot-trivia-night/, email Laurel@PotomacAudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
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.
Friday, Jan. 20
CLASS
Try the Potter's Wheel
Friday, Jan. 20 - 6 to 8 p.m.
Ceramic Arts Center of Waynesboro
13 S. Church St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Create and construct wheel-thrown pottery. Participants will receive clay, tools, glaze and instruction from Anne Aden. For adults. $40, includes all materials and firings. To register, go to https://bit.ly/3llZTMa, email jenny@waynesboroceramics.org or call 717-372-7906.
FAITH
Underground Swamis Spiritual Song Concert
Friday, Jan. 20 - 7 p.m.
Unity of Hagerstown
18313 Lappans Road
Boonsboro
With original songs, standard hymns and mantras. $20 at the door. Go to www.unityhagerstown.org, email unityhagerstown@live.com or call 240-409-5940.
MUSIC
Into the West
Friday, Jan. 20 - 7:30 p.m.
Frank Arts Center, W. H. Shipley Recital Hall
Shepherd University
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
A celebration of Chinese piano music and culture in honor of the Lunar New Year. Free. Call 304-876-5000.
Mark Plein
Friday, Jan. 20- 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Acoustic-based folk, Americana, blues and rock music. Free; donations appreciated.
ONSTAGE
Disney Descendants the Musical Jr.
Friday, Jan. 20, and Saturday, Jan. 21 - 7 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Based on Disney Channel Original Movies. Comedy, adventure, Disney characters and hit songs from the films. $15. Call 301-790-2000 or go to mdtheatre.org.
Saturday, Jan. 21
EXHIBIT
Art for Food
Saturday, Jan. 21 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Clock Tower Gallery
25 N. Conococheague St.
Williamsport
Regional artists including a bakery artist from Sweet Notes Bakery will show/sell their works. Cash/checks preferred payment. A portion of the sales will be donated to the Maryland Food Bank. Refreshments will be served. Email kat.petersonstudio@gmail.com.
FAMILY
Family Fun Workshop: Make Your Own Occasion Card
Saturday, Jan. 21 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Miller House Museum
135 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Choose two card designs from a variety of options, then assemble your own card. For ages 4 and older. Free. Call 301-797-8782 or go to washcohistory.org.
Winter Bird Feeder Craft
Saturday, Jan. 21 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Conococheague Institute
12995 Bain Road
Mercersburg, Pa.
Make a winter snack for the birds and hang it on a tree on the nature trail. Free. Go to www.cimlg.org, call 717-328-2800 or email info@cimlg.org.
FUNDRAISER
Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner
Saturday, Jan. 21 - 3 to 6 p.m.
Community Volunteer Fire Company of District 12
18002 Tilghmanton Road
Fairplay
Eat in or carry out. Includes pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, applesauce and drink. $10 per dinner. Order in advance through Tuesday, Jan. 17. Call 301-331-0781.
LECTURE
Backyard Birding
Saturday, Jan. 21 - 1 to 2 p.m.
Morgan County Board of Education Center
247 Harrison Ave.
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Representing the Potomac Valley Audubon Society, Kathryn Henry will highlight birds' basic habitat needs as well as the joy of feeding and observing backyard birds. Features professional photography by fellow local birder and naturalist Wil Hershberger. Free. Go to www.potomacaudubon.org, email Kristin@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Sunday, Jan. 22
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.
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.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: What's NXT for Jan. 15-22
