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.
Thursday, Jan. 26
CLASS
Regenerative Field Planning Workshop
Thursday, Jan. 26 - 6 to 8 p.m.
Robert C. Byrd Science and Technology Center
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Led by Brooke Comer, visiting assistant professor of environmental science, and Madison Hale, Tabler Farm coordinator. Learn about field planning techniques needed to sustain and regenerate farmland, and methods to track farming efforts and create an efficient production system. $10 ($5 for students; free for veterans); 10% discount when signing up for five or more workshops. Registration required. Pay by cash or check at the door. Go to www.shepherd.edu/suaic-2023-workshop-series/. Call 304-876-5000.
EXHIBITS
Paintings and Sculptures by John Neal Mullican
Through Tuesday, Feb. 7 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; view virtually at www.youtube.com/@washcoarts
Washington County Arts Council
34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100
Hagerstown
Mullican has been an artist for more than 60 years. He has been awarded the Governor's Citation in Maryland on three occasions from two governors. Use A&E Parking Deck, 25 Renaissance Way. Call 301-791-3132 or email gallerymanager@washingtoncountyarts.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Icons in Transformation
Extended through Saturday, March 18 - 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. Meet the artist Saturday, Jan. 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 717-762-9151, email officemanager@elchome.org or go to 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 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.
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.
FAMILY
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.
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
CLASS
Pinecone Take-n-Make
Friday, Jan. 27, and Saturday, Jan. 28 - 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday
Bolivar Harpers Ferry Public Library
151 Polk St.
Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
For all ages. Kit includes five pinecones, peanut butter, bird seed and twine. Call 304-535-2301.
EXHIBIT
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.
FAMILY
Let's Go on a Hiking Adventure
Friday, Jan. 27 - deadline for registration and payment; program is Tuesday, Jan. 31, 4 to 5 p.m.
Pine Hill Recreation Area
12684 Mentzer Gap Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade will hike and explore Fox Crossing and Deer Trail, discovering signs and clues about the animals that live in the park. All activities are outside. Taught by The Institute educators. $7 ($6 for The Institute members). Go to www.natureandcultureinstitute.org, email info@NatureAndCultureInstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.
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.
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/.
MOVIE
Stewart Udall and the Politics of Beauty
Friday, Jan. 27 - 7 p.m.; online broadcast is Thursday, Feb. 2, from 2 to 3 p.m. at https://livestream.com/nctc
National Conservation Training Center
Byrd Auditorium
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Filmmaker John de Graaf premiers his new film, a feature documentary for Public Television about Udall's life and his years as Secretary of the Interior. Part of the National Conservation Training Center's Lecture Series. Go to www.friendsofnctc.org, email mark_madison@fws.gov or call 304-876-7276.
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.
OUTDOORS
Winter Family Hike on Appalachian Trail
Sunday, Jan. 29 - 1 to 3 p.m.
Appalachian Trail (meeting place will be sent after registration)
Led by a naturalist of The Institute of Waynesboro, Pa. The hike is a first in a series of four Appalachian Trail hikes planned for the last Sunday of each month through April. This hike is geared for families with children ages 10 years and older. Free, but registration required. Go to www.natureandcultureinstitute.org, email info@natureandcultureinstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.
Monday, Jan. 30
LECTURE
View from Capitol Hill: Congress and Challenges Facing the Aerospace Industry
Monday, Jan. 30 - 6:30 p.m.
Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education Auditorium (in Scarborough Library)
Shepherd University
213 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Roncevert "Ronce" Ganan Almond, senior counsel at the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, will discuss the role of Congress in addressing challenges facing the aerospace industry. Part of the President's Lecture Series. Free. Go to www.shepherd.edu/president/presidents-lecture-series. Call 304-876-5648.
Tuesday, Jan. 31
HEALTH
Unity of Hagerstown's Beginner's Yoga
Tuesdays - 6 p.m.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
18313 Lappans Road
Boonsboro
Taught 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.
LECTURE
Frank Feather carvings
Tuesday, Jan. 31 - 7 p.m.
Waynesboro Theatre
75 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Judge Shawn Meyers leads a program on the life and work of Frank Feather, a traveling artist. Free. Call 717-387-5335.
Wednesday, Feb. 1
CLASS
Unity of Hagerstown's Sound Bath
Wednesday, Feb. 1 - 7 p.m.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
18313 Lappans Road
Boonsboro
Led by Sabrina Madsen. Relax and renew with guided meditation, crystal singing bowls, drumming, Native American flute and other instruments. Bring yoga mat and blanket. Chairs available. $20. Go to www.unityhagerstown.org, email unityhagerstown@live.com or call 240-409-5940.
EXHIBIT
HCC Art Students Exhibit at Wilson College
Wednesday, Feb. 1, through Friday, March 3 - opening reception on Feb. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m.; gallery open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Lortz Hall, Bogigian Gallery
Wilson College
1015 Philadelphia Ave.
Chambersbburg, Pa.
Features drawings, paintings, sculptures and photographs by students from Hagerstown Community College's Department of Visual Arts. Free. Call 717-264-2783 or email philip.lindsey@wilson.edu.
Art in the Hallway
February
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 Marilyn Pontius 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.
RECREATION
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, Feb. 2
CLASS
Fundamentals of Traditional Oil Landscape Painting
Thursdays, Feb. 2-23 - 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
The Mansion House Art Center and Gallery
480 Highland Ave. (in the City Park)
Hagerstown
Taught by David Buckley Good. Explore the techniques and materials of landscape oil paintings as practiced by European and American artists from the 16th century to the present. $30 per class. Email valleyartinfo@gmail.com.
OUTDOORS
Owl Walk
Thursday, Feb. 2 - 6 p.m.
Pine Hill Recreation Area
12684 Mentzer Gap Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
A winter owl walk along trails led by The Institute educator and naturalist Dave Graff. The group also will investigate how the park changes after dark. Wear boots or sturdy shoes. For ages 15 years and older. Limited to 16 participants. Free. Registration required. Go to www.natureandcultureinstitute.org, email info@natureandcultureinstitute.org or call 717-762-0373.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: What's NXT for Thursday, Jan. 26-Feb. 2
