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, Nov. 10
EXHIBITS
From the Pages of PAN
Continues through Sunday, Jan. 29 - Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown
Brilliant 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 wcmfa.org.
Improvised: The Art of Practiced Freedom
Continues through Friday, March 31 - hours are Sunday, 3 to 11 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wilson College
John Stuart Memorial Library, second floor
1015 Philadelphia Ave.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Artwork by Wilson College and Hagerstown Community College arts faculty will include mixed-media/multi-genre show including assemblages, ceramics, installation, painting, poetry and sculpture. Email joshua.legg@wilson.edu.
Discover Berkeley History
Continues through Friday, Dec. 30
Martinsburg Public Library
101 W. King St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
A series of exhibits illustrating the county's history, from the times of Morgan Morgan and Adam Stephen to the arrival of the B&O Railroad, the Civil War and the booms of agriculture, orchards and textile industries. Exhibit displays change every two months. Go to Berkeleywv250.com.
Boonsborough Museum of History
Open Sundays through December - 1 to 4 p.m.
The Boonesborough Museum of History
109 N. Main St.
Boonsboro
A collection of historical objects of local and national significance. For information, go to www.facebook.com/BoonsboroughMuseum
LECTURES
'Unraveling the Past'
Thursday, Nov. 10 - 6 p.m.
Via Zoom
Washington County County Museum of Fine Arts will sponsor Genealogist Renate Yarbough as she discusses the challenges involved in tracing African-American family history and offers concrete tips on how to begin your research. Free. To register for the Zoom link, call 301-739-5727, email drastelli@wcmfa.org or go to www.wcmfa.org.
Defense of Pennsylvania
Thursday, Nov. 10 - 7 p.m.
Allison-Antrim Museum
365 S. Ridge Ave.
Greencastle, Pa.
John A. Miller, executive director of the Shippensburg Historical Society, will give a presentation on the defense of Pennsylvania during the first two weeks of the 1863 Confederate Invasion of Pennsylvania during the Allison-Antrim Museum November Speaker’s meeting. Call 717-597-9010, go to www.greencastlemuseum.org or follow on Facebook.
MUSIC
United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants
Friday, Nov. 10 - 7 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
The official symphonic wind ensemble of the United States Air Force, featuring 52 active-duty airman musicians. Free; tickets required. Go to weinbergcenter.org/shows/usaf-concert-band-and-singing-sergeants/ or call 301-600-2828.
ONSTAGE
'Fiddler on the Roof'
Thursday, Nov. 10 - 7:30 p.m.
H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Tickets cost $59 to $79. For tickets, go to www.luhrscenter.com/event/fiddler-on-the-roof/ or call 717-477-7469.
Friday, Nov. 11
EXHIBITS
'Cityscapes'
Continues through Sunday, Nov. 27 - Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m.
Mansion House Art Center and Gallery
480 Highland Ave.
City Park
Hagerstown
Valley Art Association members' exhibit. Free. Call 301-797-2867 or go to Valleyartassoc.org or www.facebook.com/valleyartassociation.Hagerstown.Md.
Art in the Hallway
Continues through November
Meritus Medical Center
Area between the hospital's main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown
Artwork by Chris Shingler will be on display and for sale. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop with a portion of the proceeds donated to Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary. This is a collaboration between Valley Art Association and Meritus Health.
'Color of Freedom, Joseph Holston: Journey Along the Underground Railroad'
Continues through Saturday, Jan. 14 - Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown
Four movements that deepen our understanding of America's Black enslaved people's experience. Free. Call 301-739-5727 or email drastelli@wcmfa.org.
FUNDRAISER
All-You-Can-Eat Slippery Pot Pie Dinner
Preorder deadline Friday, Nov. 11; eat-in dinner and pick up Friday, Nov. 18 - 4 to 7 p.m.
Ringgold Ruritan Club
14247 Windy Haven Road
Smithsburg
Slippery ham and turkey pot pie dinner, includes applesauce, cole slaw, roll, drink and dessert. Take-out meals are available as well as pot pie by the quart. Pre-order pot pie by the quart by texting or calling 301-991-7418 or through the Ringgold Ruritan Club Facebook page by Friday, Nov. 11.
HEALTH
Caring for the Caregiver Resource Fair
Friday, Nov. 11 - 10 a.m. to 2:30 p .m.
The EM Tobias Family Center Atrium
324 E. Antietam St.
Hagerstown
Caring for the Caregiver Resource Fair will be held in the exhibit hall from 10 am. to 2:30 p.m. The schedule includes welcoming remarks from 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.; Caregiving: You are not Alone presented by Cheryl Scrivener, licensed massage therapist; free boxed lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Navigating Legal and Financial Aspects of Caregiving presented by Jeanne Singer, CPA, JD from 1 to 2 p.m. Free; register at www.brooklane.org to be included in the lunch count.
LECTURE
Culture and Cocktails: Hagerstown Centenarian Houses that Came in a Box
Friday, Nov. 11 - 6 p.m.; doors open at 5:30 p.m. and light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Miller House Museum
135 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Mike Sokol will share his passion for Sears and Roebuck kit homes. The featured cocktail is The Southside, a minty cocktail with the balance of savory and sweet. $15; $10 for members. Call 301-797-8782. For tickets, go to https://tinyurl.com/e7v9nae6.
MUSIC
Forever Young presents God Bless America, Again
Friday, Nov. 11 - 7 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre Ballroom
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Forever Young Music (Dale and Kip Young) will present a multimedia music tribute to veterans and those who are serving in the armed forces past and present. $25 plus fees. For tickets, go to www.mdtheatre.org/forever-young#bless or call 301-790-2000.
The Guess Who
Friday, Nov. 11 - 7:30 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
Founding member and original drummer/songwriter Garry Peterson is joined onstage by veteran musicians keyboard player/flutist Leonard Shaw, lead guitarist Will Evankovich, bass legend Rudy Sarzo, and lead vocalist/guitarist Derek Sharp. Tickets cost $49 to $90. For tickets, go to weinbergcenter.org/shows/the-guess-who/ or call 301-600-2828.
ONSTAGE
'The Winter's Tale'
Friday, Nov. 11; Saturday, Nov. 12; Sunday, Nov. 13 - 3 p.m.
Shepherd University
Reynolds Hall
109 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Shepherd University's Rude Mechanicals Medieval and Renaissance Players will present William Shakespeare's tragicomedy "The Winter's Tale." $7; free for Shepherd students and employees with a valid Rambler ID; $2 for all other students. For information, email bellzey@shepherd.edu.
VETERANS DAY
Sharpsburg Veterans Day Ceremony
Friday, Nov. 11 - 11 a.m.
Sharpsburg Square
Antietam Unit 236 American Legion Auxiliary will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony. The ceremony will include keynote speaker Antietam National Battlefield Park Ranger and Marine Corps veteran Jess Rowley, Michael Clopper Post 10 American Legion Honor Guard, Boonsboro High School chorus, saxophone soloist Mike Lushbaugh and Sharpsburg Elementary School fourth-grade students. Veterans in attendance will receive a small token of appreciation.
Veterans Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony
Friday, Nov. 11 - 11 a.m.; music at 10:30 a.m.
Washington County Court House
24 Summit Ave.
Hagerstown
Morris Frock Unit 42, American Legion Auxiliary will host its Veterans Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony. Landon Grove, director and curator of Fort Ritchie Museum, will speak. Music will be presented by Kip Young of Forever Young and the New Horizons Band of Hagerstown. A reception will follow at the Post Home at 405 Northern Avenue, Hagerstown.
Veterans Day Parade
Friday, Nov. 11 - 9:30 a.m.
Lincoln Way from Fifth Avenue to the square
Chambersburg, Pa.
Cumberland Valley 21 Day Retreat hosts the annual Veterans Day Parade.
StoryCorps: Veterans Day Edition
Friday, Nov. 11 - 8 a.m. to noon
Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce
217 E. Baltimore St.
Greencastle, Pa.
The Greencastle-Antrim High School Blue Devil Scholars host. Students will interview local residents about their service, a relative or a memorable Greencastle service member. The recordings will be featured on Facebook and an upcoming website. To schedule an interview, call Meagan Brockway at 301-991-5632 or email mbrockway@gcasd.org.
Veterans Day Ceremony
Friday, Nov. 11 - 11 a.m.
Greencastle-Antrim Veterans Monument and Memorial
Greencastle Borough Hall
60 N. Washington St.
Greencastle, Pa.
Col. Michael Berriman, a student at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., will be the speaker. The program is sponsored by Frank L. Carbaugh American Legion Post 373 and Harry D. Zeigler VFW Post 6319.
Saturday, Nov. 12
BOOKS
Book Signing and Brio
Saturday, Nov. 12 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wee Scot Book Shoppe
4 E. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Stephanie Ziebarth will sign her book "Invest Yourself: A Guidebook for Spiritual Mentoring" and answer questions. Make a purchase at Wee Scot on Nov. 12 and received a discount at Brio Coffeehouse.
DANCE
Hagerstown Country Western Dance Association
Saturday, Nov. 12 - 7 p.m.
Maugansville Ruritan Building
18007 Maugans Ave.
Hagerstown
Country and western dance. $7; $5 members.
EXHIBIT
Over the Mountain Studio Tour
Saturday, Nov. 12, and Sunday, Nov. 13 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A self-guided tour of eight studios, showcasing 16 local artists, throughout Jefferson County, W.Va. For information, go to www.overthemountainstudiotour.com/.
FAMILY
Artist Books
Saturday, Nov. 12 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
City Park
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown
Participants will create an up-cycled artist book inspired by the art nouveau publication PAN. For older teens and adults. $70; $60 members. Register in advance. Call 301-739-5727, email drastelli@wcmfa.org or go to www.wcmfa.org.
Christmas Open House
Saturday, Nov. 12 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hancock Antique Mall
266 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Hancock
Sales, music, door prizes and light refreshments.
Seeding Your Future
Shepherd University
301 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
A day of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) exploration for middle school-age girls and non-binary students in grades 5 to 8. Free. For information and to register, go to www.shepherd.edu/seedingyourfuture/syf-conference-2022.
Shepherd University's Tabler Farm Open House
Saturday, Nov. 12 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Tabler Farm
482 Billmyer Mill Road
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Tours of the farm’s aquaponics lab, food and forest production plot, and apiary and solar panel area; donation-based farm stand where visitors can purchase unique Tabler Farm goods such as fresh produce and dried herbs. All proceeds will go directly back into funding farm programs. Pumpkin painting station and a nature-themed scavenger hunt for children. To register, get directions to the farm and learn more, go to https://www.shepherd.edu/tabler-farm-open-house/.
Book donation drop-off
Saturday, Nov. 12 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Williamsport Memorial Library
104 E. Potomac St.
Williamsport
Drop off at library's back door, use park entrance. No VHS tapes, CDs, encyclopedias, magazines, damaged materials, outdated materials, Reader's Digest condensed books or medical materials older than 5 years. Student volunteers will unload donations.
Peanut Butter Festival
Saturday, Nov. 12 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Christ Reformed United Church of Christ
22514 Cavetown Church Road
Cavetown
Peanut butter candy, cookies, cupcakes, cakes and pies as well as hot dogs, steamers, fresh-cut fries and drinks will be sold. Craft vendors. Proceeds go to the youth of the church. Call 301-797-6292.
All-You-Can-Eat Wing Feed
Saturday, Nov. 12 - doors open, 5 p.m.; wings served, 6 p.m.
South Mountain Fire Department
11207 Loop Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
Flavors include plain, mild, hot, honey barbecue, Teriyaki, garlic parmesan, sweet red chili and Chesapeake Bay. $15; $7.50, ages 6 to 12; free for ages 5 and younger. Includes all drinks, hot dogs, french fries and dessert. Proceeds benefit South Mountain Fire Department. For information or reservations, call 717-749-5733. 150 seats are available.
An Evening with the Arts
Saturday, Nov. 12 - 6:30 p.m.
1902 on Queen
201 N. Queen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Tombola drawing for more than 40 pieces of art that have been donated by local artists to help raise funds for the Berkeley Arts Council's future programming. Tickets cost $60; Tombola plus companion ticket, $100. Go to berkeleyartswv.org/.
MUSIC
MSO Presents Mozart Symphony No. 29
Saturday, Nov. 12 - 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 13 - 3 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony No. 29 in A major, Carl Maria Von Weber's Concertino for Clarinet in E-flat major, Op. 26 featuring Beverly Butts, clarinet; and Igor Stravinsky's Pulcinella Suite. $14 to $74 plus service fees. Go to marylandsymphony.secure.force.com/ticket#/.
Shepherd University's Masterworks Chorale
Saturday, Nov. 12 - 7:30 p.m.
Shepherd University
Frank Arts Center
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
The Masterworks Chorale will present G.F. Handel's Messiah (Part I). Student and faculty soloists will join the choir and orchestra for this performance. $15; $10 for Shepherd faculty, staff and alumni, senior citizens and students 18 and younger; and free for Shepherd students with a valid Rambler ID. Purchase tickets in advance at tinyurl.com/2x4dkmtz.
The Awakening presented by Lead Don't Follow Foundation
Saturday, Nov. 12 - red carpet 5:30 p.m., show 6:30 p.m.
Suite 710: Restaurant and Lounge, 19330 Leitersburg Pike
Hagerstown
Stone Horses performs with Hagerstown's Justin Parks playing the guitar, also Ronnie Younkins' band The Blues Vultures, Raven Tree, So Low and Maryland Institute of Music. Must be 21 or older to attend. Proceeds go to Washington County to fight substance abuse. $20 in advance. For tickets, go to eventbrite.com. Call 240-347-4710.
ONSTAGE
Jim Breuer Live!
Saturday, Nov. 12 - 7:30 p.m.
H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Saturday Night Live alum Jim Breuer will perform. $35. For tickets, go to www.luhrscenter.com/event/jim-breuer-live/ or call 717-477-7469.
SHOPPING
Christmas Vendor and Food Sale
Saturday, Nov. 12 - 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ
33 Potomac St.
Boonsboro
Vendors include Paparazzi, Color Street, Pampered Chef, Family Matters Crafts, GeneCo Manufacturing. Basket raffles, Christmas corner, soup, sandwiches and baked goods to go.
Sunday, Nov. 13
FAITH
Harvest Home and Hymn Sing
Sunday, Nov. 13 - 6:30 p.m.
Otterbein United Brethren Church
146 Leitersburg St.
Greencastle, Pa.
Bring nonperishable food items that will be distributed to needy families in the area. Homemade pies will be served following the service.
FAMILY
Printmaking Demonstration
Sunday, Nov. 13 - 2 to 4 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
City Park
Hagerstown
Members of Penn's Woods Printmaking, based in Chambersburg, Pa., will conduct a printmaking demonstration inspired by the museum's exhibition From the Pages of PAN. Free and open to the public. Call 301-739-5727, email drastelli@wcmfa.org or go to https://wcmfa.org/penns-woods-printmaking-demonstration/.
StoryWalkⓇ Sundays
Sunday, Nov. 13 - 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Pine Hill Recreation Area
12684 Mentzer Gap Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
The Institute's monthly StoryWalkⓇ Sundays adventure for kids will include a guided walk along the story trail as they read the book together, then make a special craft project to take home. November's storybook is I Am Thankful by Sheri Wall. Children in grades kindergarten through 5 may be dropped off, and picked up at 3 p.m. Activities are geared for preschool and elementary-age kids. Free. Registration is required by Thursday, Nov. 10. To register, call 717-762-0373 or email info@natureandcultureinstitute.org. Limited to 20 children. Go to www.natureandcultureinstitute.org.
Christ Reformed Church 195th Anniversary
Sunday, Nov. 13 - 10:30 a.m.
Christ Reformed United Church of Christ, 22514 Cavetown Church Road
Cavetown
Join the congregation to celebrate the 195th anniversary of the church. Worship service followed by a luncheon.
MUSIC
Pianist Thomas Pandolfi
Sunday, Nov. 13 - 5 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
City Park
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown
$20; $15 for museum members. Call 301-739-5727 or email drastelli@wcmfa.org. To purchase tickets, go to wcmfa.org/concerts-lectures-2/.
Salute to Veterans
Sunday, Nov. 13 - 3 p.m.
The Capitol Theatre
159 S. Main St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
The Hagerstown Municipal Band and special guests will perform. $35; $30, ages 60 and older; $30, military and frontline workers; $25 students age 18 and younger or with college ID, plus a $3 processing fee. For tickets, go to tinyurl.com/yruxa852.
The Wayne Band
Sunday, Nov. 13 - 3 p.m.
Trinity United Church of Christ
30 W. North St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
The Wayne Band will present a concert saluting our nation's veterans. Free.
Shippensburg University Brass Ensemble
Sunday, Nov. 13 - 3 p.m.
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
Non-music major brass and percussion musicians. Free, no ticket required. Call 717-477-7469 or go to www.luhrscenter.com/.
ONSTAGE
'Disney's Descendants: The Musical'
Sunday, Nov. 13 - noon and 4 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
Based on Disney Channel original movies, the musical is packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters and hit songs from the films.$20; $15, children. Call 301-600-2828 or go to weinbergcenter.org/.
VETERANS DAY
Veterans Day at South Jefferson Library: North Platte Canteen
Sunday, Nov. 13 - 2 to 4 p.m.
South Jefferson Library
49 Church St.
Summit Point, W.Va.
South Jefferson Library has recreated a World War II canteen to host a thank-you party for veterans and currently serving men and women. Entertainment will be provided by the barbershop quartet Ricochet. Current military and veterans, Rosie the Riveters and their families will be guests. Call 304-725-6227 or go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com.
Monday, Nov. 14
AUDITIONS
Urinetown: The Musical
Monday, Nov. 14, and Tuesday, Nov. 15 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Shepherd University
Frank Arts Center - W.H. Shipley Recital Hall
260 UniversityDrive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Shepherd University School of Music will have auditions for its upcoming production of "Urinetown: The Musical." Director KB Saine will cast three male-presenting, five female-presenting, and 10 non-gender-specific actors of all races, ages and abilities. Auditions are open to Shepherd students, faculty and staff, and community members. Rehearsals will be 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, with some weekend and evening rehearsals closer to opening night. Performances will take place Feb. 10-12 at Frank Arts Center Theater. To reserve a rehearsal time, fill out an online form at tinyurl.com/yck42bz5.
FAMILY
Virtual Planetarium Show
Monday, Nov. 14 - 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Shippensburg University via Zoom
The virtual planetarium show will use free programs such as Stellarium. Questions about the astronomical wonders in the sky, the solar system and beyond will be welcomed. To register, go to tinyurl.com/4chfnh44 or use Webinar ID; 918 6298 6620; Passcode: 17237.
Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library Community Turkey Trot
Monday, Nov. 14, to Wednesday, Nov. 30
The event is for all ages. Pick up a form (one per person) at the library. Collect a sticker from each trailhead and the baker to place on your Trot Form. To be included in the prize drawing, return your completed form by Dec. 1. Submit your form at the library or email a photo to information@bhfpl.org. Winners will be announced on Friday, Dec. 2. Hosted by Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library, Jefferson County Parks and Recreation, Potomac Valley Audubon Society and Bolivar Bread Bakery. Call 304-535-2301.
Tuesday, Nov. 15
CLASS
Handmade Holiday Card Workshop Registration Deadline
Deadline to register, Tuesday, Nov. 15; workshop, Saturday, Nov. 19 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Martinsburg Public Library
101 W. King St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Jane Pingleton Evans will lead a Handmade Holiday Cards printmaking workshop. $25, advance registration is required. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor. For information and to register, go to berkeleyartswv.org/instruction/. The instructor requires participants to wear masks and show proof of COVID vaccination.
FUNDRAISER
Bingo
Tuesday, Nov. 15 - doors open, 5 p.m.; kitchen opens, 5:30 p.m.; early bird bingo games, 6:45 p.m.
South Mountain Fire Department
11207 Loop Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
Bingo. Call 717-749-5733.
MUSIC
Hagerstown Community Concerts: The Empire Trio: Hooray for Hollywood
Tuesday, Nov. 15 - 7:30 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Hooray for Hollywood features songs in the world of film from the 30s to the mid-90s. Songs from Casablanca, James Bond, Titanic, The Wizard of Oz and stories about the great singers who performed them. Tickets cost $30 plus fees; children's admission $10 plus fees. For information and tickets, go to mdtheatre.org/hagerstown-community-concerts#everly or call 301-790-2000.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
HEALTH
Mindfulness Techniques to Help Caregivers
Wednesday, Nov. 16 - 1 to 2 p.m.
Via Facebook Live
Presented by Brook Lane and Potomac Case Management Services. This session, led by Brook Lane therapist Susan Corley, will explore the importance of self-care and discuss coping mechanisms and mindfulness techniques to help better manage the caregiving journey. Visit Brook Lane's Facebook page on Wednesday, Nov. 16, to watch live. Presentations will be posted on the Brook Lane YouTube channel for future reference.
LECTURE
Valley Art Association Meeting and Art Demonstration
Wednesday, Nov. 16 - 7 p.m.
Manson House Art Center and Gallery
Hagerstown City Park
480 Highland Ave.
Hagerstown
Valley Art Association business meeting will be followed by a demonstration by Shippensburg artist Kent Roberts, who will demonstrate his caricature art. Free and open to the public. Call 301-797-2867, go to valleyartassoc.org/ or www.facebook.com/ValleyArtAssociation.Hagerstown.Md.
MISCELLANEOUS
Holiday Potluck Dinner for Widows
Wednesday, Nov. 16 - 6 p.m.
The Connection
112 Walnut St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
All widows are welcome to enjoy a holiday meal together as the holiday season begins. Bring your favorite dish to share. Beverages and paper products will be provided. The Connection is a community-based women's ministry open to all women aged 18 and older. Free. RSVP by calling 717-387-2403 or email connectingwomenwithgod@gmail.com. Go to www.connectingwomenwithgod.com.
Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra Luncheon
Reservation deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 16; luncheon is on Friday, Nov. 18 - noon
Bavarian Inn
164 Shepherd Grade Road
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra music director Jed Gaylin will offer his insights into the works that will be performed at the Highlands and Low concert Saturday and Sunday. Tickets to the luncheon cost $25 per person. To purchase tickets, go to the Friends of Music website at www.friendswv.org.
Thursday, Nov. 17
LECTURE
'The Punishment of Dorothy Grandon'
Thursday, Nov. 17 - 7 p.m.
State Line Ruritan Building
15481 Park Drive
State Line Community Park
State Line, Pa.
The Middleburg/Mason-Dixon Line Historical Society's meeting will feature Gary Johnson who will present "The Punishment of Dorothy Grandon." Free. Call 301-739-0357 or go to www.middleburgmasondixon.org.
SHOPPING
Art Market
Thursday, Nov. 17 - noon to 6 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19 - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Evolve Pop-Up Shop
106 W. German St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Artwork created by Shepherd University students will be on sale during the annual Art Market. Cash sales are preferred, although some student artists might accept checks or credit transactions. Admission is free and open to the public.
Friday, Nov. 18
FAMILY
Wee Naturalists: Fun in the Forest
Friday, Nov. 18 - Mornings, 9:30 to 11 a.m.; afternoons, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Cool Spring Nature Preserve
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
Wee Naturalists is a program for preschool-aged children and a caring adult, and includes stories, short guide hikes and sensory nature exploration. Session fees are $15 per child; $10 per child for Potomac Valley Audubon Society members; additional children $10 per child, $8 for children of PVAS members. Classes tend to fill quickly. To register, go to www.potomacaudubon.org/education, call 681-252-1387 or email amy@potomacaudubon.org.
HOLIDAY
Waynesboro Holiday Tree lighting
Friday, Nov. 18 - 5 to 8 p.m.; lighting at 7 p.m.
Square in Waynesboro, Pa.
Wayensboro, Pa.
MOVIE
Shepherdstown Film Society
Friday, Nov. 18 - 7 p.m.
Shepherd University
Reynolds Hall
109 N. King St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Shepherdstown Film Society will present Eyimofe with Sheila Vertino leading the discussion. "Eyimofe" paints a realistic picture of the problems of a poor woman and man trying to emigrate from Lagos to a better life. Free. Go to www.shepherd.edu/lifelonglearning/shepherdstown-film-society.
MUSIC
Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience
Friday, Nov. 18 - 8 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
The ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. $39.50 to $49.50. For tickets, call 301-790-2000 or go to www.mdtheatre.org/Hollywood-Nights.
ONSTAGE
'The Skin of Our Teeth'
Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19 - 8 p.m.
Hagestown Community College
Kepler Theater
11400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown
Students from Hagerstown Community College's Introduction to Theater course will perform Thornton Wilder's "The Skin of Our Teeth." $5; free for Hagerstown Community College students, faculty. To purchase tickets, Go to www.hagerstowncc.edu/productions.
Saturday, Nov. 19
EXHIBIT
Icons in Transformation
Continues through Saturday, Jan. 28 - self-guided tours will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, starting Tuesday, Nov. 22, excluding Thanksgiving; reception Saturday, Nov. 19 - 5 to 8 p.m.; the exhibit will be open with docents from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays starting Dec. 1, and Sundays from 2 to 4 pm. starting Nov. 27, excluding Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Evangelical Lutheran Church
43 S. Church St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
The traveling exhibit will feature contemporary works by Ludmila Pawlowska, an international artist with Ukrainian roots, and traditional Orthodox Icons from Vassilevsky Monastery in Russia. Pawlowska will be on hand for a reception, open to the public, from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. Contact the church office at 717-762-9151 or email officemanager@elchome.org to RSVP for the reception.
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Saturday, Nov. 19 - reception from 2 to 4 p.m.; display continues through Nov. 27, every Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fire Hall Gallery, 108 N. George St.
Charles Town, W.Va.
Artwork by Jefferson County, W.Va. artists Doug Kinnett, Kirsten Lee, Susan Loonsk and Annette Verna, known as the Art Review, Reflect and Revise Group. Paintings, photography, mixed media, assemblage and ceramics.
FAMILY
Makers Market
Saturday, Nov. 19 - 1 to 6 p.m.
South Potomac Street
Hagerstown
More than 40 local vendors of handmade and handcrafted goods; kids corner.
FUNDRAISERS
31 Bag Bingo
Saturday, Nov. 19 - 4 p.m., doors open; 5 p.m., early birds; 5:30 p.m., first game
Christ Reformed United Church of Christ
22514 Cavetown Church Road
Cavetown
Twenty regular games, three special games and door prizes. Food and baked goods will be sold. A limited number of tickets will be sold. $25; $30 at the door. For information, call 717-729-9338.
Everything Christmas Sale
Saturday, Nov. 19 - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Welty Church of the Brethren
13465 Greensburg Road
Smithsburg
Theme baskets and filled Christmas mugs, Christmas ornaments, candles and accessories, Nativity sets, outdoor decorations, craft items, quilt, crochet and knit items and books. The food sale will include chicken corn, ham and bean soup, country ham sandwiches, apple dumplings, baked goods. All soup will be sold by the quart and all items will be to-go. All proceeds will benefit the church building fund. Call 301-824-3941 or go to www.weltycob.com.
HOLIDAY
Hagerstown Downtown Tree Lighting
Saturday, Nov. 19 - 5 to 6 p.m.
Hagerstown Public square
The tree will be lit and Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit.
Holly Fest
Saturday, Nov. 19 - 7 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Youth performances. Free.
Holiday Parade
Saturday, Nov. 19 - 2 p.m.
Main Street from CV Avenue to Enterprise Avenue.
Downtown Waynesboro, Pa.
Christmas Parade
Saturday, Nov. 19 - 6 p.m.
Main Street
Chambersburg, Pa.
Main Street from Rhodes Drive to Washington Street and Second Street from Washington Street to Philadelphia Avenue will be closed starting at 4 p.m.
MUSIC
Hustle Souls
Saturday, Nov. 19 - 7 to 9 p.m.
Hub City Vinyl
28 E. Baltimore St.
Hagerstown
Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra
Saturday, Nov. 19 - 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 20 - 3 p.m.
Trinity Episcopal Church
200 W. German St.
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Highlands to Low. $40; free for Friends of music members. For tickets, go to www.friendswv.org. For information, call 304-876-5765 or email info@friendswv.org.
Sunday, Nov. 20
FAITH
Taizé Service
Sunday, Nov. 20 - 6 p.m.
St. John's Episcopal Church
101 S. Prospect St.
Hagerstown
Taizé is a quite, meditative prayer service with meditative singing, readings and silence.
Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service
Sunday, Nov. 20 - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
St. Ann Roman Catholic Church
1525 Oak Hill Ave.
Hagerstown
Hagerstown Area Religious Council will host. All members of the community are invited. A freewill offering will be taken of shelf-stable food for a local food pantry or monetary donations (checks made payable to HARC). Call 301-842-4272 or email director@harccoalition.org.
LECTURE
The Frederick Speaker Series: Jon Meacham
Sunday, Nov. 20 - 3 p.m.
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
Presidential historian and Pulitizer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham will speak. Tickets cost $50 to $60. Call 301-600-2828 or go to weinbergcenter.org/shows/jon-meacham/.
MUSIC
Beau Soir Ensemble
Sunday, Nov. 20 - 4 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church
15 Randolph Ave.
Hagerstown
Beau Soir Ensemble, featuring harp, viola and flute, are musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra. Free. Call 301-733-2878.
Instrumental Concert
Sunday, Nov. 20 - 6 p.m.
Marlowe Assembly of God
9045 Williamsport Pike
Falling Waters, W.Va.
Chiz Rider will present a concert of instrumental music. Call 304-274-2474 or go to www.marlowechurch.com.
The Generations Big Band
Sunday, Nov. 20 - 3 p.m.
Waynesboro Area Senior High School
550 E. Second St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
The Generations Big Band, formerly known as Gettysburg Big Band, is 16 instrumentalists and two vocalists from south central Pennsylvania. $25. Go to waynesboropaconcerts.com/.
Shippensburg University Community Orchestra and Concert Choir
Sunday, Nov. 20 - 3 p.m.
H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
The Shippensburg University Community Orchestra and Concert Choir will present Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Requiem. Featured soloists include Elizabeth Shoenfelt, soprano; Leah Kaye Serr, contralto; Christyan Seay, tenor and James Martin, bass. Free, no tickets required. Call 717-477-7469 or go to www.luhrscenter.com/.
ONSTAGE
Buddy — The Buddy Holly Story
Sunday, Nov. 20 - 3 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Buddy tells the tale of the musician's rise to fame and final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Tickets cost $45 to $68. Call 301-790-2000 or go to www.mdtheatre.org/buddy-holly
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