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Thursday, Dec. 22
EXHIBITS
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 http://Berkeleywv250.com.
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.
Art in the Hallway
Continues through December
Meritus Medical Center, area between the hospital's main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown
Features paintings by professional artist John Neal Mullican. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop. Proceeds benefit the Hospital Gift Shop. This is a collaboration between the Valley Art Association and Meritus Health.
Art in the Hallway
Continues through December
Meritus Medical Center, area between the hospital's main entrance and Same Day Surgery Center
11116 Medical Campus Road
Hagerstown
Features paintings by professional artist John Neal Mullican. Sales are handled at the Meritus gift shop. Proceeds benefit the Hospital Gift Shop. This is a collaboration between the Valley Art Association and Meritus Health.
Color in 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.
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. For more information, 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. excluding Christmas Day and New Year's Day
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 - Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 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 https://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. Mixed-media/multi-genre show including assemblages, ceramics, installation, painting, poetry and sculpture. Email joshua.legg@wilson.edu.
Penn's Woods Printmakers
Continues through Wednesday, Dec. 28 - 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; closed Mondays and holidays
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
401 Museum Drive
City Park
Hagerstown
Artwork prints by a group of regional printmakers based in Chambersburg, Pa., is on display in the museum's glass hallway cases. Inspired by the special exhibition "From the Pages of PAN: Art Nouveau, 1895-1900. To purchase prints, call 717-816-7568 or email ahf53@comcast.net. To contact museum, call 301-739-5727 or email info@wcmfa.org.
HOLIDAY
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.
St. Nick's Market
Continues through Friday, Dec. 30 - hours are Wednesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.
The Art Works
116 N. Queen St.
Martinsburg, W.Va.
Presented by the Berkeley Arts Council. Handcrafted artistic wares by more than 35 local artists. A mix of fine art and craft items for the home, including ceramics, glass, wood, photography, painting and mixed media, holiday cards and clocks. Call 304-620-7277 or email berkeleyartswv@gmail.com
A Season of Wonder
Continues through Sunday, Jan. 1 - Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ice House Co-Op Gallery
138 Independence St.
Berkeley Springs, W.Va.
Creations of talented artisans and crafters from West Virginia and the surrounding region. Find unique gifts. Call 304-867-3073, email art@macicehouse.org or go to www.macicehouse.org.
MOVIE
White Christmas movie and holiday social
Thursday, Dec. 22 - movie 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; social 5 p.m.
Capitol Theatre Center
159 S. Main St.
Chambersburg, Pa.
Patrons can stay after the first screening or come early for the evening movie and enjoy a visit from Santa, holiday treats, adult drinks, non-alcoholic drinks and concessions. $5. Movies tickets sold at the door only. New, unwrapped toys will be collected for Toys for Tots; toys for ages 2 years and younger, and ages 10 to 14 years needed. Call 717-263-0202 or go to thecapitoltheatre.org.
ONSTAGE
Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
Thursday, Dec. 22 - 3 p.m.
New Spire Arts
15 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
Actively Staged Reading Series. Will Hershel of Ostropol outsmart the goblins who haunt the old synagogue and save Hanukkah? For all ages. Performances are Pay-What-You-Can, choose from $5 to $50 online or pay with cash at the door. Call 301-600-2828 or go to weinbergcenter.org/shows/hershel-and-the-hanukkah-goblins/.
Jimsy and the Christmas Kid
Thursday, Dec. 22 - 7:30 p.m.
New Spire Arts
15 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
ESP Theatre continues its Actively Staged Reading Series with the story of an orphan taken in by Mr. Prim and Proper bank president and his wife. For all ages. Performances are Pay-What-You-Can, choose from $5 to $50 online or pay with cash at the door. Call 301-600-2828 or go to weinbergcenter.org/shows/jimsy-the-christmas-kid/.
Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberley
Continues through Dec. 23 - Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre
31 W. Patrick St.
Frederick, Md.
Set two years after the events of Pride and Prejudice, this winning sequel with period style and modern wit is sure to delight Jane Austen fans and newcomers alike. Call 301-694-4744 or go to https://marylandensemble.org.
Friday, Dec. 23
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.
The Spice of Life
Continues through April 15 - Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays; 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays
Gallery 50
50 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
The Arts Alliance of Greater Waynesboro presents an exhibit of art for the holidays and beyond. Free. Call 717-655-2500 or go to https://gallery50-aagw.square.site.
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.
HOLIDAY
Holiday Mart craft sale
Continues through Saturday, Dec. 31 - Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
Mansion House Art Center and Gallery
City Park
480 Highland Ave.
Hagerstown
Art/crafts made by Valley Art Association members. Free admission. Call 301-797-2867 or go to valleyartassoc.org.
MUSIC
Drew Adams
Friday, Dec. 23 - 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music Makers
46 W. Main St.
Waynesboro, Pa.
A wide variety of popular music.
Saturday, Dec. 24
FAMILY
Visit from Santa Claus
Saturday, Dec. 24 - 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Hagerstown Regional Airport
18434 Showalter Road
Hagerstown
Children will have the chance to sit and chat with Santa. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own cameras for photos. Call 240-313-2380 or email pr@washco-md.net.
Monday, Dec. 26
FAMILY
Extra Christmas at the Roundhouse
Monday, Dec. 26, through Thursday, Dec. 29 - noon to 4 p.m.
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
296 S. Burhans Blvd.
Hagerstown
Historic railroad equipment, Thomas play layouts, "O" three-rail interactive layout and Midwood Junction layout, "O" scale (two rail) and "HO" scale layouts. Also, historic photo, document displays, railroad artifacts, gift shop and much more. $6, adults; $1, children ages 4 to 15; free, children ages 3 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.
HOLIDAY
Tour of Historic Houses of Worship
Monday, Dec. 26 - 4 to 7 p.m.
Downtown area churches and historic buildings
Shepherdstown, W.Va.
Pick up brochure at the War Memorial Building, 102 E. German St., Shepherdstown, for a free self-guided walking tour of decorated historic houses of worship. Seven churches, the Shepherdstown Opera House and Historic Shepherdstown Museum will be open. Refreshments. Greeters and docents at each church. Free admission. Call 304-876-0910, email info@historicshepherdstown.com or go to www.historicshepherdstown.com.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: What's NXT entertainment calendar for Dec. 22-29
