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, Aug. 25
CLASS
Valley Art Association Workshop: Quick Sketch Portrait in Watercolor
Registration deadline is Thursday, Aug. 25; workshop, Thursday, Sept. 1 - 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mansion House Art Center & Gallery
480 Highland Ave.
Hagerstown City Park
Hagerstown
A full-day workshop on loosening up the portrait painting process with Pam Wenger, pamwenger.com. $85; $75 Valley Art Association members and Washington County Museum of Fine Arts members. Lunch is included To register, contact Elaine Wolfe at valleyartinfo@gmail.com or 304-261-9583.
Valley Art Association Workshop: Portrait Relief Sculpting
Registration deadline is Thursday, Aug. 25; workshop, Thursday, Sept. 15, and Friday, Sept. 16 - 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mansion House Art Center & Gallery
480 Highland Ave.
Hagerstown City Park
Hagerstown
A two-day workshop for beginning and intermediate sculptors, with Lesa Cook (lesacook.com). $180; $165 Valley Art Association members and Washington County Museum of Fine Arts members. The cost includes all materials and lunch. To register, contact Elaine Wolfe at valleyartinfo@gmail.com or 304-261-9583.
Butterfly Program and free caterpillar nurseries
Thursday, Aug. 25 - 6 p.m.
Church of the Apostles
336 Barnett Ave.
Wayensboro, Pa.
The United Church of Christ Pollinator and Wildlife Habitat Group butterfly program offers an opportunity to share caterpillar and butterfly experiences, information about creating a butterfly garden on your property and instructions on raising monarch caterpillars using a caterpillar nursery. Free nurseries to those who have reserved one by contacting Bob Benchoff at 717-377-4729 or emailing benchoff360@comcast.net by Tuesday, Aug. 23. Part One is open to previous recipients of caterpillar nurseries and other experienced caterpillar and butterfly enthusiasts.
EXHIBITS
'A Summer for Fantasy & Fancy'
Continues through Tuesday, Sept. 6 - Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; also available online
Washington County Arts Council
34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100
Hagerstown
The exhibit features wood, mixed media, pencil and watercolor of Gregory and Joan Boor. Call 301-791-3132 or go to www.washingtoncountyarts.com/.
Creative Arts Studio Group
Continues through Saturday Aug. 27 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
Berkeley Art Works
116 N. Queen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Creative Arts Studio's exhibit represents the varied approaches the group takes and the media they use to create their work. Call 304-620-7277 or email berkeleyartswv@gmail.com.
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 will change every two months throughout 2022. Go to Berkeleywv250.com.
FUNDRAISER
Muddy Mamas Mud Run 2022
Deadline to register is Wednesday, Aug. 31; event Saturday, Sept.17 - gates open at 8 a.m.
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
south of Hagerstown
Muddy Mamas is an untimed 5K mud run and obstacle course for girls and women. Proceeds support programming at Girls Inc. of Washington County. Registration for women 18 and older is $85; girls and women ages 10 to 17, $35. Go to muddymamasmudrun.com/
MUSIC
HoBoLa
Thursday, Aug. 25 - 7 to 8 p.m.
Chambersburg Memorial Park Kiwanis Bandshell
1 Washabaugh Way
Chambersburg, Pa.
Classic rock 'n' roll. Bring chairs or blankets. Free. Go to http://www.borough.chambersburg.pa.us/rec_dep/memorial.php. Call 717-261-3275.
Audubon Society Summer Concerts
Thursday, Aug. 25 - 6 to 7 p.m.
Cool Spring Nature Preserve Natural Amphitheater
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
Marybeth Grove will perform. Picnic tables and benches will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Call 681-252-1387 or go to www.potomacaudubon.org.
Scenes Along the Towpath
Friday, Aug. 26, and Saturday, Aug. 27 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28 - noon to 4 p.m.
The Clocktower Gallery
25 Conococheague St.
Williamsport
Clocktower Gallery will celebrate C&O Canal Days with paintings and photographs featuring scenes along the towpath such as Taylors Landing, Big Slackwater, Dam 4, Dam 5 and Cushwa Basin among others.
Art in the Hallway
Continues through August
Meritus Medical Center
Area between the hospital's main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown
Artwork by Debra Lee 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.
Paradise
Continues through Sunday, Aug. 28 - 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 August member show. Call 301-797-2867, go to http://www.valleyartassoc.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/ValleyArtAssociation.Hagerstown.Md.
In-Sights
Continues through Saturday, Oct. 29 - 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays; 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays; and by appointment.
Gallery 50
50 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Hosted by The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro. The exhibit will showcase the work of five artists — Kirby Heltebridle, Robyn Jacobs, Patricia McCleary and Ann Ruppert — and photographs by Dan Mangan. Call 717-655-2500 or go to www.artsalliancegw.org.
'The Happiness is ...' Quilt Show
Continues through Sunday, Sept. 18 - Hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ice House
Corner of Independence and Mercer streets
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
The annual quilt show will feature quilts produced by the local Delectable Mountains Quilt Guild. The annual Yard-Square Quilts, a display of more than 60 small 36-inch square quilts, will be auctioned on Sunday, Sept. 4, at 2 p.m. at Berkeley Springs State Park. Proceeds will go to Black Cat Music Cooperative to benefit its Empowering Youth Through Music programs. Call 304-258-2300 or go to www.macicehouse.org.
Infinite Growth: An Exhibition of LGBTQ+ Artists
Continues through Friday, Sept. 23 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Frederick Arts Council Arts Center
5 E. 2nd St.
Frederick, Md.
LGBTQ+ artists from Frederick and the mid-Atlantic region respond to the idea of limitless change — understanding and embracing the emerging fluidity and perpetual transformation of the human experience. Go to www.frederickartscouncil.org.
FAMILY
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - 1 to 5 p.m.
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
296 S. Burhans Blvd., U.S. 11
Hagerstown
Thomas the Tank Engine layouts, O three-rail interactive layout and Midwood Junction layout, O-scale two-rail and HO-scale layouts, historic photo and document display, railroad artifacts and more. $6; $1, for children ages 4 through 16; free for children 3 and younger . Call 301-739-4665 or go to www.roundhouse.org.
Jonathan Hager House Museum
Fridays and Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jonathan Hager House
110 Key St.
Hagerstown
Jonathan House and Museum is open for tours. $6; $4, ages 62 and older, students ages 13 to 17 and military; $3, children ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and younger. For information, go to www.hagerstownmd.org/309/Jonathan-Hager-House-Museum.
City Park Train Hub Museum and Steam Engine 202
Fridays and Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
City Park Train Hub Museum and Steam Engine 202
770 City Park Drive
Hagerstown
Retired cabooses and steam locomotive engine. Rides on Tommy 202 on Saturday, Sept. 17. $5; $3, ages 62 and older, students ages 13 to 17, military; $2 children ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and younger. Go to www.hagerstownmd.org/310/City-Park-Train-Hub.
46th Annual C&O Canal Days Festival
Friday, Aug. 26 - 6 to 9 p.m; Saturday, Aug. 27 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 28 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Throughout Williamsport
Friday, Aug. 26, Friday Night Kids street dance, Tony's Pizza, 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 27, and Sunday, Aug. 28, more than 100 vendors will be at Byron Memorial Park with music in the gazebo all day. Saturday, concert with the Cruisers in the pavilion at the ball field from 6 to 10 p.m.; Sunday, concert with Paul Wagner and the Country Swingers from 1 to 5 p.m. Free. Go to https://www.facebook.com/WilliamsportMD.
MOVIE
2022 Movie Series: 'The Father and the Bear'
Friday, Aug. 26 - 8 p.m.
Totem Pole Playhouse
9555 Golf Course Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
A retired character actor with diagnosed dementia, played by Wil Love, longs to perform at his beloved summer theater one last time. A post-show talkback with producer, writer, director John Putch and cast members will follow the movie. Tickets cost $10 plus a $2 service charge, general admission. The door opens 30 minutes before showtime. For tickets, go to totempoleplayhouse.org/.
MUSIC
Imagine Hagerstown
Friday, Aug. 26 - 4 to 9 p.m.
University Plaza
50 W. Washington St.
Downtown Hagerstown
The evening will include Kasandra Cultural Center folkloric dance and salsa lessons, 4 to 5 p.m.; Ginada Pinata, 5:30 to 7 p.m.; La Mafia Del Guaguanco, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Go to Imaginehagerstown.org.
Live music by Staff Infection, a hot dog-eating contest and discounted beer prices.
Shafer Park Summer Concert Series
Friday, Aug. 26 - 7 p.m.
Shafer Park
37 Park Drive
Boonsboro
Lana Spence Band will perform.
Patty Reese
Friday, Aug. 26 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com/.
Mitch Morrill
Friday, Aug. 26 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Free. Go to www.artsalliancegw.org.
ONSTAGE
'Love, Sex and the IRS'
Continues through Sunday, Sept. 4
Totem Pole Playhouse
9555 Golf Course Road
Fayetteville, Pa.
Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur are out-of-work musicians who room together in New York City. To save money, Jon has been filing tax returns listing the pair as married. Then the IRS decides to check them out. Tickets for preview shows cost $35; tickets for other performances, $50 each. All tickets are subject to a $4 service charge per ticket. Go to totempoleplayhouse.org/shows/love-sex-and-the-i-r-s/
Saturday, Aug. 27
FAMILY
Family Fun Workshop: Make Your Own Clock
Saturdays in August - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Miller House Museum and Garden
135 W. Washington St.
Hagerstown
Know what time it is with this fun workshop and go home with your own learning version of a clock. Call 301-797-8782 or go to Washcohistory.org.
C&O Canal Days Cruise-in Car Show
Saturday Aug. 27 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Milestone Farm
10702 Hopewell Road
Williamsport
The car show, held in memory of Jone Bowman, will be held rain or shine. The Bowman Museum, with more than 90 new and restored cars and trucks from 1906 to 2018 and more than 1,000 model vehicles, will be open. All cars are welcome; no judging. There will transportation from public parking to the museum. Proceeds will go Hospice of Washington County directed to Doey's House. Show vehicles registration, $10 per vehicle; car corral, $20 per vehicle; free public parking, donations appreciated. The show is presented by Mason Dixon Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America, call 301-582-0340. Food will be sold from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pollinator Palooza
Saturday, Aug. 27 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7303 Sharpsburg Pike
South of Hagerstown
Hosted by Washington County Master Gardeners. In a dozen tents at four teaching gardens, guests will learn why pollinators such as bees and butterflies are important and how to protect them. Visitors will enjoy garden tours, pollinator crafts for children, educational displays and a native plant sale. For information, call 301-791-1604.
Spudfest, Heritage Fest and Craft Show
Saturday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Washington County Rural Heritage Museum
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
Boonsboro
One-of-a-kind event that spotlights potatoes and their growing process. On Saturday, potatoes planted in the spring will be harvested by a horse-drawn plow. Children can go into the potato patch and pick up the crop. Saturday includes food trucks, kitchen, bake sale and potato candy sale and ice cream, music by the Cruisers from 1 to 4 p.m.; antique tractor and truck show; kids potato pickin' registration, 10 to 11 a.m.; draft horses plow the potato patch, 11 a.m.; potato chip-making demonstration, 10 a.m. to noon; kids' potato-pickin' contest and awards, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; pick your own field potatoes for adults, 12:30 p.m., $10 per gallon bucket of Kennebec potatoes; kids tractor pedal pull, 12:30 p.m.; University of Maryland Pollinator Palooza, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; historic demonstrations and more. Sunday includes food trucks, kitchen, bake sale, potato candy sale, funnel cakes and ice cream; live music by Gardeners Cook Band, 1 to 4 p.m.; antique tractor pull, 11 a.m.; museums, rural village self-guided tours and gift shop, antique tractors, truck and stagecoach show, historic demonstrations; blacksmith shop, decorative and functional hand forging techniques, broom makers shop and broom-making; classic car cruise-in and DJ, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Go to www.ruralheritagemuseum.org/events-rural-heritage-museum.html or follow Facebook@ruralheriagemuseum.
French and Indian War Muster
Saturday, Aug. 27 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fort Frederick State Park
11100 Fort Frederick Road
Big Pool
French, British and American Indian re-enactors assemble for two days of 18th-century living history demonstrations and battle reenactments. Period crafts and a food vendor also will be available. Park entrance fees apply. Call 301-842-2155.
FUNDRAISER
Benefit Auction
Saturday, Aug. 27 - 9 a.m., doors open; 10 a.m., bidding begins; until sold out
Broadfording Church of the Brethren Fellowship
14010 Greencastle Pike
Hagerstown
Items up for bid include homemade baked goods, jellies, relish and candy, a variety of memorabilia and more. A food stand will be open during the event. Proceeds will benefit the work of the church mission team and church needs. Kevin Booth will perform at 1 p.m. following the auction. Call 301-791-5432 or email broadfordingcob@verizon.net.
Soup, sandwich and bake sale
Saturday, Aug. 27 - 11 a.m., doors open; serving at noon
Salem Reformed Church
13182 Salem Church Road
Hagerstown
Salem Reformed Church will hold a food fundraiser for the church. The menu includes homemade soups: corn, noodle, ham and bean, $3.50 per bowl; sandwiches: country and city ham and steamers, $3.75; homemade desserts: pies and cakes, $1.50; homemade salads, mac and cheese and baked beans, $1.
MUSIC
Shane Gamble
Saturday, Aug. 27 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com/.
Red Heifer Winery Summer Music Series
Saturday, Aug. 27 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Red Heifer Winery
12840 Red Heifer Winery Lane
Smithsburg
Mark England will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
TLC
Saturday, Aug. 27 - 8 p.m.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
750 Hollywood Drive
Charles Town, W.Va.
Pop, hip-hop and R&B. For ages 21 and older. Tickets cost $115 to $150. For tickets, go to www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/entertainment.
Blackcat Music Summer Showcase
Saturday, Aug. 27 - 3 p.m., activities for the family; 5:30 p.m. concert
Kirkwood Park
Kirk Farm Road
Hancock
The concert will feature more than 40 musical performers. Lawn games and picnic food provided. The concert features The Berkeley Springs Rock and Roll Choir, The Black Cat Rock and Roll Orchestra, The BlackCat Jr. School of Rock, The Tri-State Ukeclectic Orchestra, The Young Yukes, Laz Rapidaz and The Uke-Sing and Jam Club. For information, go to Blackcatmusiccooperative.org.
ONSTAGE
'Lucky Stiff'
Saturday, Aug. 27 - 6 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 28 - 1 p.m.
Washington County Playhouse
44 N. Potomac St., rear
Hagerstown
A murder mystery farce. $59.50; $49.50, children ages 5 to 12; $53.50 military members and first responders, members only, plus fee. Call 301-739-7469 or go to washingtoncountyplayhouse.com/
Sunday, Aug. 28
FAMILY
Auto Racing Club of Hagerstown Junior Membership Kick-off
Sunday, Aug. 28 - 1 to 5 p.m.
Wilson Ruritan
16204 National Pike
Hagerstown
Auto Racing Club of Hagerstown is starting a junior membership for young people ages 6 to 17 and family members. Drivers, crew members, fans, racing enthusiasts are welcome. Bring your race car for display. There is no charge to join. Monthly meetings will be held at Wilson Ruritan. Monthly field trips to racing-related venues, educational seminars and speakers. If you are bringing your race car, contact Tommy Cordell at 570-494-5767 or email twcordell@gmail.com.
EXHIBIT
Paintings by Laura Wilt
Continues through Wednesday, Aug. 31; Library hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
South Jefferson Public Library
49 Church St.
Summit Point, W.Va.
Call 304-725-6227 or go to www.sojeffersonlibrary.com.
FAMILY
Everybody's Day
Sunday, Aug. 28 - 1:30 to 5 p.m.
Pen Mar Park
14600 Pen Mar High Rock Road
Cascade
Dancing with live music, magic shows, children's games, jitterbug and waltz dancing contests, concessions and more. Ray Birely Orchestra will provide music. Free.
The Bowman House and Museum Open House
Sunday, Aug. 28 - 2 to 4:30 p.m.
The Bowman House and Museum
323 N. Main St.
Boonsboro
Hearth cooking demonstrations will include seasonal meat, fresh summer garden vegetables and a desert. The Bowman House will be open for self-guided tours, as well the raised bed vegetable garden, for planting and gardening techniques. Free. Go to www.facebook.com/BoonsboroHistoricalSociety.
Boonsborough Museum of HIstory
OPEN Sundays through September - 1 to 4 p.m.
The Boonesborough Museum of History
109 N. Main St.
Boonsboro
The museum contains a collection of historical objects of local and national significance. For information about the museum, go to www.facebook.com/BoonsboroughMuseum
MUSIC
The Institute's Jazz Festival
Sunday, Aug. 28 - 5 to 7 p.m.
The Wharf, 10141 Wharf Road
Waynesboro, Pa.
This year's concert will feature the Arturo O'Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Quintet, featuring Arturo O'Farrill, piano; Adam O'Farrill, trumpet; Zack O'Farrill, drums' Liano Mateo, bass; and Victor Pablo, percussion. Free and open to the public. Rain location is Waynesboro Area Middle School.
Waynesboro Hootenanny
Sunday, Aug. 28 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Bring bluegrass instruments and enjoy the pick. Hosted by Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro.
Red Heifer Winery Summer Music Series
Sunday, Aug. 28 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Red Heifer Winery
12840 Red Heifer Winery Lane
Smithsburg
Nik Weisniewski will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Jason Masi
Sunday, Aug. 28 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Big Cork Vineyards
4236 Main St.
Rohrersville
Call 301-302-8032 or go to www.bigcorkvineyards.com/.
Guilford Station
Sunday, Aug. 28 - 7 to 8 p.m.
Chambersburg Memorial Park Kiwanis Bandshell
1 Washabaugh Way
Chambersburg, Pa.
Bluegrass gospel. Bring chairs or blankets. Free. Go to http://www.borough.chambersburg.pa.us/rec_dep/memorial.php. Call 717-261-3275.
Glory Land Ramblers
Sunday, Aug. 28 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Red Run Park
12143 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, Pa.
Bring a chair. When volunteers are available, miniature train rides will be offered Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 30
AUDITIONS
'The Bold, The Young and the Murdered'
Tuesday, Aug. 30, and Wednesday, Aug. 31 - 6 p.m.; show dates Thursday, Oct. 27 to Sunday, Aug. 30, and Thursday, Nov. 3 to Sunday, Nov. 6
Ice House
Independence and Mercer streets
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Morgan Arts Council's Ice House Theater Project will hold auditions for "The Bold, The Young and the Murdered." The show, directed by Brice Williams, is a comedy murder mystery on a soap opera set. There are parts for nine adult actors; a few of the parts could be played by older-looking teens. No prior experience is required. Call 304-258-2300 or go to Macicehouse.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 31
AUDITIONS
Shepherd University Community Orchestra and Junior Strings Ensemble
Wednesday, Aug. 31 - 6 to 9 p.m.
Shepherd University
Frank Arts Center
260 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Room locations will be made available upon arrival. Tuition for both ensembles is $150 per semester. The Junior Strings Ensemble, under the direction of Renee Shaw Nutwell, is open to elementary, middle and high school-age string players and meets from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. every Wednesday beginning Sept. 7. The Shepherd Community Orchestra, under the direction of Camilo Perez-Mejia, is open to advanced string players in middle and high school as well as adult community members, and meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 7. The ensembles will perform in two concerts in Frank Arts Center Theater: a fall concert on Wednesday, Dec. 7, and a spring concert on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. To register for an audition or for information, contact Heather Wilson at communitymusic@shepherd.edu or call 304-876-5248.
CLASS
The Art of Meditation and Yoga
Wednesdays, Aug. 31 - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Atrium, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
City Park
Hagerstown
The instructor will be Christa Angelo. $20 drop-in. To register, go to WCMFA.org/the-art-of-meditation-and-yoga.
Thursday, Sept. 1
MUSIC
Cameron Molloy & The Drivin' Wheel
Thursday, Sept. 1 - 7 to 8 p.m.
Chambersburg Memorial Park Kiwanis Bandshell
1 Washabaugh Way
Chambersburg, Pa.
Music from Hank Williams to Chuck Berry plus originals. Bring chairs or blankets. Free. Go to http://www.borough.chambersburg.pa.us/rec_dep/memorial.php. Call 717-261-3275.
Shepherd University School of Music Salon Series: Shepherd Faculty Jazz Ensemble
Thursday, Sept. 1 - 6 p.m.
Shepherd University
Butcher Center Plaza - outdoors
168 University Drive
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Shepherd Faculty Jazz Ensemble features saxophonist Dr. Kirtus Adams, school of music director, and Shepherd adjunct faculty bassist Kevin Pace; guitarist Peter Heiss, pianist Bob Sykes and drummer Kelton Norris. Free. Bring folding chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to Frank Arts Center. https://www.shepherd.edu/music/calendar-of-concerts
Friday, Sept. 2
EXHIBIT
'Art for Food'
Continues through Sunday, Sept. 25 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; opening reception Saturday, Sept. 10 - 2 to 4 p.m.
Mansion House Art Center
480 Highland Ave.
City Park
Hagerstown
The exhibit benefits the Maryland Food Bank-Western Branch. Katherine Peterson of Valley Art Association is coordinating the exhibit, which includes her artwork, and works by other Valley Art Association members. All artwork will be for sale, and there will be a raffle at the opening reception on Saturday, Sept. 10. The exhibit and reception are free. Some of the proceeds from the sales and the raffle will help feed the hungry. Email kat.petersonstudio@gmail.com.
Art in the Hallway
Continues through September
Meritus Medical Center
Area between the hospital's main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown
Artwork by Gwen and Larry Bergey 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.
FAMILY
Cruise-in
Friday, Sept. 2 - 5 to 8 p.m.
Byron Memorial Park
11 Park Road
Williamsport
Food, music, 50/50 drawing. $5. Call 301-573-1501.
Food Truck Fridays
Friday, Sept. 2 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Main Street Park
25 E. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Pap's Dog Stop Food Truck will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Joel Newman, jazz guitar, will play standards from ballads to up-tempo from noon to 1 p.m.
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
Continues through Sunday, Oct. 30; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - 1 to 5 p.m.
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
296 S. Burnans Blvd., U.S. 11
Hagerstown
Thomas the Tank Engine layouts, O three-rail interactive layout and Midwood Junction layout, O-scale two-rail and HO-scale layouts, historic photo and document display, railroad artifacts and more. $6; $1, for children ages 4 through 16; free for children 3 and younger . Call 301-739-4665 or go to www.roundhouse.org.
Washington Goes Purple 2022 Kick-Off
Friday, Sept. 2 - 6 p.m.
Hagerstown City Park
501 Virginia Ave.
Hagerstown
Stephen Hill, founder of Speak Sobriety, young person in recovery, bestselling author, recovery coach and an attorney advocating for treatment over incarceration, will be the speaker for the event. DJ Sidekick will be the host. Go to Speaksobriety.com.
MUSIC
U.S. Army Band 'Country Roads'
Friday, Sept. 2 - 7 p.m.
Shafer Park
37 Park Drive
Boonsboro
Free concert.
Paul Bollenback and Pat Bianchi
Friday, Sept. 2 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Go to www.artsalliancegw.org.
Cypress Hill
Friday, Sept. 2 - 9 p.m.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
750 Hollywood Drive
Charles Town, W.Va.
Hip-Hop and Rap. B-Real, Sen Dog and DJ Muggs make up Cypress Hill. Tickets cost $85, standing room only, no reserved seating. Ages 21 and older. For tickets, go to www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/entertainment.
Saturday, Sept. 3
MUSIC
Red Heifer Winery Summer Music Series
Saturday, Sept. 3 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Red Heifer Winery
12840 Red Heifer Winery Lane
Smithsburg
Allen Snyder will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Jill Fulton and The Flying Matlocks
Saturday, Sept. 3 - 7 to 10 p.m.
The Naked Olive
91 N. Washington St.
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
One Night of Queen
Saturday, Sept. 3 - 7:30 p.m.
H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
Shippensburg University
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg, Pa.
A tribute to Queen. Tickets cost $25 to $55. For tickets, go to www.luhrscenter.com/event/one-night-of-queen/.
Sunday, Sept. 4
FAMILY
Jammin' in the Park Music and Arts Festival
Sunday, Sept. 4 - 1 to 7 p.m.
Main Street Park
25 E. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Two stages and music all day, also arts and crafts vendors, kids' activities and 50/50 drawing, food trucks as well as craft beer and spirits. Main stage entertainment: Samz@7, 1 p.m.; Sussman, Jankura and Hepfer, 2:15 p.m.; The Loose Screws, 3:30 p.m.; Lucky Punk, 4:45 p.m.; Big Whiskey, 6 p.m. The solo/duo stage features John Dolly, 1:45 p.m.; The Flying Matlocks, 3 p.m.; G@g, 4:15 p.m.; The Note Riders, 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 in advance or at the door; free for ages 10 and younger. Go to tinyurl.com/2p89wys4.
MUSIC
Pen Mar Dance Concerts
Sunday, Sept. 4 - 2 to 5 p.m.
Pen Mar Park
14600 Pen Mar Road
Cascade
George Tindall Combo will perform. Call 240-313-2807.
Shafer Park Summer Concert Series
Sunday, Sept. 4 - 7 p.m.
Shafer Park
37 Park Drive
Boonsboro
Jeff Taulton and South Mountain Jam will perform. Call 240-313-2807.
Red Heifer Winery Summer Music Series
Sunday, Sept. 4 - 4 to 6 p.m.
Red Heifer Winery
12840 Red Heifer Winery Lane
Smithsburg
Peter Heiss and Shawn Dennison will perform. For ages 21 and older. Call 301-824-5210 or go to Redheiferwinery.com.
Tall in the Saddle
Sunday, Sept. 4 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Red Run Park
12143 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, Pa.
Bring a chair. When volunteers are available, miniature train rides will be offered Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 6
FAMILY
Pooch Plunge — Potterfield Pool
Tuesday, Sept. 6 - 6 to 8 p.m.
Potterfield Pool
730 Frederick St.
Hagerstown
A chance to swim with your dog. A fundraiser for Humane Society of Washington County. $5 per dog at the gate; people by donation. Go to tinyurl.com/2skeputk.
HEALTH
Facebook Live: Recovery is a Journey
Tuesday, Sept. 6 - 6 to 6:45 p.m.
Facebook Live via www.facebook.com/brooklaneinc
Join Brook Lane therapist Donna Fogle as she shares information regarding the skills, tools and work needed to achieve a more full and satisfying life while in recovery. The program is presented by Brook Lane.
Thursday, Sept. 8
CLASS
Learn to Square Dance
Thursday, Sept. 8 - 7 to 9 p.m.
St. Paul Lutheran Church
24 E. Baltimore St.
Funkstown
Gad Abouts square dance club will offer lessons covering modern western square dancing. Dress is casual. The first two nights are free and families are welcome. Students will dance on the first night. The dance hall is behind the church with parking and access via East Chestnut Street. Call 717-977-1040 or go to www.gad-abouts.com.
EXHIBIT
Prevent Addiction and Eliminate Stigma through Art
Thursday, Sept. 8, through Tuesday, Oct. 4 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; virtually beginning Saturday, Sept. 10
Washington County Arts Council
34 S. Potomac St., Suite 100
Hagerstown
The exhibit is presented by Washington Goes Purple and Washington County Arts Council. Go to www.washingtoncountyarts.com.
Amazing Tablescapes Information Session
Thursday, Sept. 8 - 5:30 p.m.
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
Hagerstown
An information session on submitting creations to the Amazing Tablescapes exhibit will be offered. The exhibit will be displayed Friday, Feb. 3, through Sunday, Feb. 12 at the museum, and online through Tuesday, Feb. 28. To register for the session, call 301-797-5727 or email victoria.beyer@gmail.com.
FAMILY
Potomac Valley Audubon Society Outdoor School
Thursdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cool Spring Preserve
1469 Lloyd Road
Charles Town, W.Va.
The Potomac Valley Audubon Society will hold fall outdoor educational programs for children ages 5 to 10. Sessions are limited to 10 children and two adult instructors. Tuition is $235 for non-members; $215 members. For detailed descriptions, to enroll and to find out information, go to www.potomacaudubon.org/education, email amy@potomacaudubon.org or call 681-252-1387.
Pooch Plunge — Marty Snook Pool
Thursday, Sept. 8 - 6 to 8 p.m.
Marty Snook Pool
Martin "Marty" L. Snook Memorial Park
17901 Halfway Blvd.
Hagerstown
A chance to swim with your dog. A fundraiser for Humane Society of Washington County. $5 per dog at the gate; people by donation; VIP hour from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., $15 in advance. Go to tinyurl.com/y8ev6a7m.
FUNDRAISER
Giant Yard Sale
Thursday, Sept. 8 - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 9 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 10 - 8 a.m. to noon
Family Life Center of St. Paul United Methodist Church
750 Norland Ave.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Sponsored by St. Paul United Women in Faith (United Methodist Women). In addition to yard sale "treasures," there will be clothing, collectibles, household items, electronics, sporting goods, books, toys and more. Pap's Dog Stop Hotdog and Sausage Cart will be on site each day. Yard sale proceeds will be distributed to many local missions and other missions administered through the United Women in Faith (United Methodist Women) organization. For information, call 717-263-4975.
LECTURE
An Evening with Rick Steves
Thursday, Sept. 8 - 7:30 p.m., lecture; 9 p.m., meet-and-greet
Weinberg Center for the Arts
20 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
Rick Steves will present a thought-provoking conversation about his travels and advocacy. Tickets cost $30 to $40, discounts for military, ages 62 and older, students, Frederick City employees and Frederick Arts Council members. Tickets for the meet-and-greet cost $76.75. All orders are subject to a $5 fee. Go to Weinbergcenter.org/performances.
Friday, Sept. 9
FAMILY
Cruise-in
Friday, Sept. 9 - 5 to 8 p.m.
In front of Williamsport Town Hall
Conococheague Street
Williamsport
Street food, music, 50/50 drawing. $5. Call 301-573-1501 or email jmb@myactv.net.
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - 1 to 5 p.m.
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
296 S. Burhans Blvd., U.S. 11
Hagerstown
Thomas the Tank Engine layouts, O three-rail interactive layout and Midwood Junction layout, O-scale two-rail and HO-scale layouts, historic photo and document display, railroad artifacts and more. $6; $1, for children ages 4 through 16; free for children 3 and younger . Call 301-739-4665 or go to www.roundhouse.org.
Jonathan Hager House Museum
Fridays and Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jonathan Hager House
110 Key St.
Hagerstown
Jonathan House and Museum is open for tours. $6; $4, ages 62 and older, students ages 13 to 17 and military; $3, children ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and younger. For information, go to www.hagerstownmd.org/309/Jonathan-Hager-House-Museum.
City Park Train Hub Museum and Steam Engine 202
Fridays and Saturdays - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
770 City Park Drive
Hagerstown
Retired cabooses and steam locomotive engine. Rides on Tommy 202 on Saturday, Sept. 17. $5; $3, ages 62 and older, students ages 13 to 17, military; $2 children ages 6 to 12; free for children 5 and younger. Go to www.hagerstownmd.org/310/City-Park-Train-Hub.
MUSIC
Interstate Rock Fest
Friday, Sept. 9 - entry 4 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 10 - entry 1 to 10 p.m.
Washington County Agricultural Education Center
7313 Sharpsburg Pike
south of Hagerstown.
Bands include Kix, Streetlight Circus, The Roadducks, Silvertung, Ever Rise, Slippery When Wet, Brickyard Road and others. For ticket prices and add-ons, go to wiynn.com/event/interstate-rock-fest-2022/.
Forever Young Series: A Tribute to the Grand Ole Opry
Friday, Sept. 9 - 7 p.m.
The Maryland Theatre Ballroom
21 S. Potomac St.
Hagerstown
Kip and Dale Young of Forever Young Music will present a multimedia music presentation and tribute to stars of the Grand Ole Opry from Roy Acuff, Wabash Cannonball, Tammy Wynette, Johnny Cash, The Carter Family and others. Tickets cost $25 plus fees. Call 301-790-2000 or go to www.themarylandtheatre.com/forever-young.
Vickie Weagly
Friday, Sept. 09 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Go to www.artsalliancegw.org.
Chris Janson
Friday, Sept. 9 - 9 p.m.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
750 Hollywood Drive
Charles Town, W.Va.
Tickets cost $50 to $65. Ages 21 and older. For tickets, go to www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/entertainment.
ONSTAGE
'Rumors'
Saturday, Sept. 9, through Sunday, Sept. 18 - Fridays and Saturdays - 8 p.m.; Sundays - 2:30 p.m.
The Old Opera House
204 N. George St.
Charles Town, W.Va.
A comedy by Neil Simon. Rated PG-13. Tickets cost $22; military, seniors ages 65 and older and students ages 18 to 25, $19; youth up to age 17, $15. Go to www.oldoperahouse.org/
'Murder on the Orient Express'
Friday, Sept. 9 through Sunday, Nov. 6 - Fridays and Saturday evenings and matinees on the first, third and fifth Sunday of each month
Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
5 Willowdale Drive
Frederick, Md.
Hercule Poirot must identify the murderer on the Orient Express. Based on the book by Agatha Christie. Fridays and Sundays, $54; $44, ages 12 and younger; Saturdays, $57; $47 ages 12 and younger. Go to www.wayoffbroadway.com/box-office or call 301-662-6600.
OUTDOORS
Nature Storytime and Hike with Frederick County Public Libraries
Friday, Sept. 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Catoctin Mountain Park
14707 Park Central Road
Thurmont, Md.
Join a ranger and a librarian from Frederick County Public Libraries on this family-friendly adventure. The librarian will read a short story, aimed at 3- to 5-year-olds and elementary students. After the story, a ranger will give a short talk and lead a brief walk along the Blue Blazes Creek. tinyurl.com/mryd6864
Saturday, Sept. 10
MUSIC
Mainstreet Waynesboro's Summer Concert Series
Saturday, Sept. 10 - 5 to 10 p.m.
Main Street Park
25 E. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
Vinyl Tap will perform. Bubble Eats Food Truck; Routh Edges Brewing and Lake House Distilling. $10 admission. Bring chairs.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Music, art, festivals, classes and more around Hagerstown, Md.
